Kantara climax for Suriya Karuppu / Tamil Nadu Buyer of Jana Nayagan Backs out

 The latest update is that Suriya’s Karuppu will feature a climax sequence inspired by Kantara. The story revolves around the demigod Karuppasamy, who protects his people through Saravanan. In the climax, Suriya’s character is said to transform into Karuppasamy, delivering a powerful and emotional ending similar to Kantara’s impact.

To make the film even more gripping, the team has decided to shoot an additional action block, responding to the strong audience reaction to Kantara. Suriya has allotted a three-day call sheet starting November 15 for this new sequence, which is expected to raise the film’s scale and intensity.

Once this final schedule wraps up, the entire shoot will be completed, and the makers are likely to announce Karuppu’s release date soon.

According to Tamil media reports, the Tamil Nadu theatrical rights of Jana Nayagan were sold for ₹100 crore to a distributor. However, the distributor has allegedly not paid the full amount and is now considering backing out of the deal. The reason cited is the political risk involved in investing heavily in a Vijay-starrer at this time.Industry buzz suggests that Jana Nayagan contains strong political references and punch dialogues, which could stir controversy and provoke rival reactions. This has reportedly made other distributors hesitant to buy the entire Tamil Nadu rights, with many now preferring to purchase individual area rights instead.Meanwhile, KVN Productions, the film’s producer, is still looking to sell the complete TN rights to a single distributor. As of now, Jana Nayagan is facing political issues in its theatrical business, and it remains to be seen how these issues will be resolved.

Idli Kadai has been available on Netflix since October 29, 2025. For the past two weeks, it has remained in the top ten list and held the number one position in India during that time. It is not only popular in India but has also taken the number one spot in countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. The film has also managed to enter the top 10 list in 15 countries, including Australia, UAE, Qatar, Singapore, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nigeria, and others.

There can be no Lokah in Telugu / Dhanush- Rahman Demolish YouTube Records

Probably an advice to those who are planning to do a Lokah kind of Superwoman subject and that too in Telugu , Producer Nag Vamsi says that it would be a flop. Vamsi is qualified to talk about it. He distributed Lokah’s Telugu version and made profits. The other day we got Samyuktha in a similar rolr in a Telugu film Black Gold.

Vamsi was asked in the interview about the perception that the Telugu film industry is unable to make content-driven films like those in Malayalam or Tamil. He said, “Let me tell you something, I released Lokah in Telugu. I know people will cuss me out for this. But if Lokah were a straight Telugu film, they would complain and pick it apart, say that it lacks a certain quality or something else. I would have changed my name if that hadn’t happened.” The producer also claimed that it has become increasingly difficult to predict what the Telugu audience will like, citing Mouli-starrer Little Hearts as an example. “The Telugu audience has become such that we’re on the edge. Look at Little Hearts, nobody knows the actors and crew. But the premiers had good bookings. Nobody can predict what they want to watch now,” he said.

Diwali box office for Tamil films has brought cheer as three films that did not have Superstars but gave all concerned profits. Major reason being that the three films got equal share of screens. This level playing field as well as the second factor being that the budget of each film was realistic enough to make it possible to get a profit. The profit mark was attainable as the films got a six day holiday to recover the costs. On expected lines, Dude the third outing by Pradeep Ranganathan is number one. This film is a hit in Telugu markets as well. Bison struggled at the opening but showed steady climb and stayed put. Diesel of Harish Kalyan too put in a god account with Rs 2 crore in the weekAccording to the latest update from the makers of Dude, the movie collected Rs. 95 crores gross globally in five days and is all set to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark by today. Pradeep Ranganathan is poised to create a sensation by achieving back-to-back Rs. 100 crore grossers just in the beginning days of his career. Dude’s collections once again prove that Pradeep has emerged as a massive crowd puller not just in Tamil but also in Telugu. The movie also stars Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, and Aishwarya Sharma in key roles. Sai Abyankkar composed the tunes. The movie performed strongly at both the domestic and North American box offices. By the end of Tuesday in North America, it earned around $46K from 204 locations, pushing the total gross past $575K. Dude is on the verge of crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark, making it Pradeep Ranganathan’s third consecutive film to achieve this milestone. At the end of its fifth day in theatres, the film Bison had earned over Rs 22 crore in India. While it had a slow start with Rs 2.7 crore, the film quickly veered past hurdles to catch up in the race, collecting over Rs 5 crore each on Monday and Tuesday, thanks to positive word-of-mouth reviews and critical ratings for the filmmaker's portrayal of caste issues in sports and throwing light on the life of a kabaddi player who rises past these struggles. The film Telugu version os releasing on October 24th. Diesel, on the other hand, had the quietest start of the three. The film recorded an India net of ₹1.01 crore and a worldwide total of ₹1.15 crore, with no overseas earnings reported. Despite limited buzz and smaller screens, Diesel did find some attention for its action moments and music. However, the competition from larger festive releases has overshadowed its box-office performance. While Bison and Diesel have earned their share of appreciation, they are unlikely to challenge Dude’s commanding box-office run. For now, the festive crown firmly rests with Pradeep Ranganathan’s energetic crowd-pleaser — a clear Diwali winner both in numbers and audience love. Dhanush and Kirti Sanon title track from Tere Ishq Mein with score by A R Rahman is not just a hit, it’s a record-breaker. The song has smashed a huge milestone by crossing 50 million views on YouTube. What’s more amazing is that it achieved this number in just 3 days. his is reportedly the fastest any Indian movie song has ever reached the 50 million view mark. The video, which shows the passionate love between Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is clearly being loved by everyone. The ‘Dream Team’ Behind The Music A big reason for the song’s huge success is the ‘dream team’ that created it. The soulful song is sung by none other than Arijit Singh, whose voice has once again created magic. The music has been composed by the legend himself, AR Rahman. The beautiful and deep lyrics that capture the film’s mood are written by Irshad Kamil. When these three names come together, a chartbuster is guaranteed. This film is extra special for fans of Dhanush and Anand L. Rai. Produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series, Tere Ishk Mein is set in the same world as their 2013 classic, Raanjhana. This connection means fans are expecting another powerful and moving story. The film promises to be a tale of love, loss, betrayal, and heartbreak, all shown in a very passionate way. Big Box Office Expectations With the song becoming a blockbuster, the buzz for the film is at an all-time high. Tere Ishk Mein is all set to hit theatres on November 14. This year has been great for romantic films, with many of them earning big money at the box office. If the audience loves the film as much as they love the song, Tere Ishk Mein is expected to be a big blockbuster. About Tere Ishk Mein

Tere Ishk Mein is an upcoming Bollywood romantic drama directed by Anand L. Rai. It stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. The film is produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series and features music by AR Rahman. It is set in the same world as the 2013 film Raanjhana and is scheduled for release on November 14, 2025. The track visuals have raised eyebrows as the heroine is shown drinking and smoking after the breakup

After Thalapathy who is most PROFITABLE AT BOX OFFICE ?

As Dude is ready for Rekeasem We give you a look at the profitability factor of Tamil heroes based on the box office of the their films in the last two years including the current. We have included Vijay too , though he has announced his exit from Kodambakkam fray. A sort of a comparison and to show the box office loss from his exit and next best in line.

Vijay 1. Master - 23% Profits 2. Beast - 25% Loss 3. Varisu - 30% Profits 4. Leo - 50% Profits 5. GOAT - 18% Loss Profitability - 47.63% cumulative profitability

Rajinikanth 1. Darbar - 50% Loss 2. Annathae - 60% Loss 3. Jailer - 115% Profit 4. Vettaiyan - 35% Loss 5. Coolie - 25% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 79.04% cumulative loss

Ajith 1. Valimai - 18% Loss 2. Thunivu - 43% Profit 3. Vidaamuyarchi - 60% Loss 4. Good Bad Ugly - 48% Profit Profitability/ Loss - 30.58% Loss

Kamal Haasan 1. Vikram - 120% Profit 2. Indian 2 - 65% Loss 3. Thug Life - 75% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 80.75% Loss

Suriya 1. Etharkum Thunindhavan - 20% Loss 2. Kanguva - 90% Loss 3. Retro - 8% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 90.54% Loss

Dhanush 1. Pattas - 20% Loss 2. Karnan - 50% Profit 3. Thiruchthrambalam - 75% Profit 4. Naane Varuven - 35% Loss 5. Vaathi - 36% Profits 6. Captain Miller - 25% Loss 7. Raayan - 55% Profits 8. Kubera - 8% Loss 9. Idly Kadai - 19% Loss estimated Profitability/ Loss - 60.68% Profit

Sivakarthikeyan 1. Doctor - 72% Profit 2. Don - 78% Profit 3. Prince - 40% Loss 4. Maaveeran - 24% Profit 5. Ayalaan - 27% Loss 6. Amaran - 105% Profit 7. Madharaasi - 45% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 87.2% Profit

Silambarasan TR 1. Eeswaran - 40% Loss 2. Maanaadu - 80% Profit 3. VTK - 47% Profit 4. Pathu Thala - 35% Loss 5. Thug Life - 75% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 74.20% Loss

Pradeep Ranganathan 1. Love Today - 155% Profit 2. Dragon - 95% Profit Profitability/ Loss - 397.25% Profit

Karuppu VS D54 VS Arasan - April 2026

A possible clash of Karuppu VS D54 VS Arasan loading in April 2026 during Tamil New Year 2026. D54 will be likely postponed to Tamil New Year. The machete that STR is holding is the same machete that Senthil and Guna used to kill Rajan. My guess is Kumar (STR) is the long lost sibling of Rajan (Ameer) who is somewhere in India. After hearing the death news of Rajan, he takes the machete in his hands and would begin to kill all. Kumar then join hands with Anbu (Dhanush) and kill the remaining guys which will be Vadachennai 2. Powerful name for the currently most expected Tamil film. It’s set in the world of Vada Chennai, and is in a parallel timeline with Anbu’s story. Both characters (Anbu and Kumar) will meet together in VC2. The title is a great tribute to the Superstar film of the same name. Clean and simple. Interestingly, the literal meaning of Rajan is Arasan. Notice how the same knife that killed Rajan is now in STR’s hands. According to the original Vada Chennai script, he is likely playing a rugged college boy who is dragged into the world of North Madras after Rajan dies.

STR appears terrific in his vintage mullet hairstyle, and the retro outfit. The most commercial film of Vetrimaaran. The bound script has been finished and narrated to great responses. An Anirudh Musical + Samantha in talks.

The shoot of the film begins on October 16-17. This first schedule will consist of massive critical and action sequences for the product, and will feature many from the Vada Chennai cast. To inaugurate the launch of the schedule, the plan is to release the promotional video around then. It was submitted to the censor board recently, and is currently being reviewed over. The un-censored version has been shared to many industry folk (Ex. Ram, Harish Kalyan, Mysskin, Kavin, Mr. D, Dinesh, Samantha, Anurag Kashyap, etc), to terrific responses all over. Anirudh Ravichandar is mostly signed for the project, as GV Prakash was kicked out due to him asking for a massive salary. The second schedule of the film will feature romantic portions with the yet to be signed heroine. Samantha is the only actress in talks so far, with her liking the bound script, but not signing yet. The entire shoot will end during the end of January 2026, to the beginning of February 2026. The film is on track to be released April 17, 2026, which falls on Tamil New Years.

Pradeep Ranganathan- Dhanush - Lal- Pranav - Rishab Shetty October Clash

 

Rishab Shetty, Dhanush, Mohanlal, Pranav Mohanlal, Vishnu Vishal and Pradeep Ranganathan clash at the box office.in October. Biggest expectation is the film Kantara Chapter 1 of Rishab Shetty as it is a Kannada film whose other language dubbing rights have been bought for prices that are paid to top Stars of straight films in other South languages and Hindi. Releases on October 2. Next is Dhanush Idly Kadai which he directs also. After Kubera debacle in Tamil, this ffilm;s success means a lot to him in Tamil box office. This film hit will solidify his position in Tollywood as Kubera Telugu did well. Releases October 1m also features Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, R Parthiban, P Samuthirakani and Rajkiran in key roles.

Kollywood latest sensation Pradeep Ranganathan after two hits is coming with DUDE. In all probability his LIK directed by Vignesh Shivn too might come in October. Dude release during Diwali, October 17. The upcoming comedy drama is written and directed by Keerthiswaran. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, with R Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon and Rohini. Love Insurance Kompany is scheduled to release in theatres on 17 October 2025, during Diwali, and will clash with Bison and Diesel.^[50][51] The film was earlier scheduled to release on 18 September, but was postponed for undisclosed reasons.^[52][53] It will also clash with Pradeep's other film Dude.^[54]

Vishnu Vishal last released movie was the Aishwarya Rajinikanth-directed film Lal Salaam (2024), in which he played one of the two lead heroes. Ge played a guest in Oho enthan Baby released in July. Now he acts and produces film Aaryan due on October 31. The film features Selvaraghavan, Shraddha Srinath and Vani Bhojan in key roles.

Malayalam filmdom will in October see Mohanlal and son Pranav coming in two weeks gap. Lal on a winning streak and his first release after getting the Dadasaheb Phalke award is Vrusshabha a period fantasy action drama film written and directed by Nanda Kishore. Releasing on October 16^th, it will have all language release. Vrusshabha a period fantasy action drama film has Samarjit Lankesh, Ragini Dwivedi, Siddique, Nayan Sarika, and Neha Saxena.

October Last week comes Brahmayugam fame Rahul directed film Diés Iraé starring Pranav Mohanlal. Pranav Mohanlal's last released movie was Varshangalkku Shesham, which came out in 2024. The film is produced by Chakravarthy Ramachandra and S Sashikanth through Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios

Aavesham track illegal use by Netflix / Vetri Maaran on STR- Vada Chennai 2 / Vidya Balan with Rajini

 

Malayalam composer Sushin Shyam has publicly expressed disappointment after his track 'The Last Dance' from Fahadh Faasil’s blockbuster Aavesham was used in the teaser of Netflix’s upcoming animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch without crediting him or rapper Hanumankind.

The recently released teaser created buzz for its explosive action, but also for a familiar beat that many Malayalam cinema fans instantly recognised. As the video gained traction, viewers noted that while the song featured prominently, neither Sushin nor rapper Hanumankind’s names appeared in the credits.

Making his indignation clear, the composer left a pointed comment under the YouTube video: “Thanks Netflix for featuring my track! Would’ve been even cooler if my name had made it to the credits too (sic).” His reply has since sparked a wider discussion on fair recognition for regional artists when their work transcends language and geography.

On the personal front, Sushin recently had what he called his “first true fanboy moment” when AR Rahman followed him on Instagram, a gesture that left him grateful and elated. The composer, who tied the knot last year and has been on a brief hiatus in films following the releases of Manjummel Boys and Aavesham, made his first foray into independent music in July with the track 'Ray'.

Vetri Maaran has given a fresh update on his upcoming films STR 49 with Silambarasan and the long-delayed Vada Chennai 2 with Dhanush. Speaking to the audience at a special premiere of Bad Girl, his upcoming production with Anurag Kashyap, the director revealed that an announcement regarding his next film with Silambarasan (STR 49) will be unveiled in 10-15 days. Further, he noted that after completion of STR 49, he would start the highy-awaited sequel to Vada Chennai. STR 49 is backed by Kalaipuli S Thanu of V Creations. The film is set in the Vada Chennai universe, and a few characters, settings, and aspects from that film will be a part of this film. The film will maintain the same timeline as Vada Chennai. Meanwhile, details regarding Vada Chennai 2 are unknown at the moment. However, it is confirmed that Dhanush will return for the sequel.

Silambarasan was last seen in Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's Thug Life. Up next, he has STR 50 with Desingh Periyasamy, and STR 51 with Ashwath Marimuthu. Dhanush has a slew of upcoming films, first of which will be Idli Kadai, his fourth directorial which is slated for a release on October 1.

 Bollywood actor Vidya Balan playing a key role in the film Jailer. If true, this film would be her second Tamil film after Nerkonda Paarvai where she played a cameo role opposite Ajith Kumar. An official confirmation regarding the same is awaited. Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty joining the cast is another report. Mohanlal cameo is confirmed.

Ajith's new wage pattern/ Mrunal says Dhanush no BF / Dhruv = Anupama Again-Rajini- Sasikumar ?

Latest buzz is that Ajith will be taking the TV- OTT- Digital rights of the film that will be directed by Adhik Ravichandram Teluguone reports that this practice was followed by Akshay Kumar when he floated his company and later while working for companies like Zee who are themselves in TV- OTT m he shifted to taking a daily salary of Rs 1 crore for a 9- 9 call sheet. Raahul who is the Producer would be happy by this arrangement as he need not block any money towards the hero.

 

As per the update, Rajinikanth has given his nod for actor and director Sasikumar. Sasikumar created a sensation with Tourist Family which was a massive hit. Sasikumar is rushed with acting offers after the film ended up as a massive hit. But Sasikumar has decided to direct a film. He worked on a script considering Rajinikanth and he narrated it to Superstar recently. Rajinikanth gave his formal nod recently and the project will be announced next year. Sasikumar will complete the entire script and he will narrate it to Rajinikanth very soon. An official announcement is awaited. The Jailer actor, who is on a schedule break, watched Sasikumar's Tourist Family  and was bowled over by it. Earlier He took to his Twitter page to share his views on the film Ayothi. He congratulated Sasikumar for delivering a hit after a long time with a socially-responsible film like Ayothi.

We had reported that Venkat Prabhu has approached Mrunal Thakur for a Sivakarthikeyan film and wondered how it was possible as Dhanush who is said to her BF and SK are not great pals. Read; https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/08/kalidas-jayram-in-prasanth-varma.html Now hear what Mrunal has to say - 

 Actress Mrunal Thakur has recently addressed swirling dating rumors involving popular actor Dhanush, firmly brushing them aside as light-hearted and baseless. In an interview cited by Only Kollywood, Mrunal clarified their relationship, stating, “Dhanush is just a good friend to me," putting an end to the rampant speculation. But Mrunal is keen to show that she and Dhanush are really close friends as sshe says that Dhanush came to Ajay Devgan party as her guest. She acted in Son Sardar 2 with Ajay and the party was hosted by Ajay. Mrunal also addressed the buzz created by her recent Instagram activity where she followed Dhanush’s sister, a move that fans eagerly interpreted as a sign of a close connection. However, the actress laughed off these assumptions, adding, “Dhanush attended the Son of Sardaar 2 event. No one should misunderstand that. It was Ajay Devgn who invited him.”

After Dhruv Vikram- Rukmani Vasanth being in a Mani film, now it seems Dhruv is teaming up with Anupama Parmeswaran once after Bison and the Director is Ramesh Varma who is the director of Rakshashudu, which was a remake of the Tamil superhit movie Ratsasan. His last directorial, Khiladi, was a big disaster at the box office. Kayadu Lohar will team up with Anupama again after Dragon for the Dhruv film. Like Dhanush- Mrunal sharing a spotify wishlist, Dhruv and Anupama are doing the  same. August 22^nd, Anupama centric Paradha is to release.

Mrunal Thakur with Dhanush- Allu Arjun ; A comeback Plan / Rajini - Siva / Dhruv- Mani

 Why Mrunal Thakur needs a Dhanush romance and an possible Allu Arjun film rumour to move forward in Filmdom ? After earning praise in Telugu cinema with Sita Ramam and Hi Nanna, her recent ventures in Bollywood haven’t seen the same success. Despite an impressive start with Super 30, her following Hindi films like Batla House and the recent Son of Sardaar 2 failed to make a mark at the box office.

Apart from the dating rumours , another one is now swirling about a possible film featuring Mrunal Thakur opposite Allu Arjun, with Atlee reportedly set to direct. Although nothing has been officially announced, the project has already sparked excitement among fans across language boundaries.
Given Allu Arjun’s massive following and Atlee’s strong commercial track record, such a film could provide Mrunal with the visibility she needs in both Hindi and South Indian markets. It could also help bridge her critical acclaim in Telugu cinema with a more bankable presence in Bollywood, something that has eluded her in recent years despite undeniable talent.
However, short-term attention isn’t enough to ensure long-term stardom. Sustained success depends on strong scripts, meaningful roles, and performances that resonate. Star power can open doors, but it is the creative choices that determine how long one stays in the spotlight

While directors Nithilan Saminathan, H. Vinoth, and Vivek Athreya are in talks with the legendary actor, a new speculation has surfaced on social media, and this is something that the fans didn’t wish for. Reportedly, Thalaivar might soon team up with Kanguva director Siruthai Siva. The project is said to be in its early stages, with discussions still ongoing.

Siruthai Siva delivered a disaster for the ages with Kanguva and was brutally trolled by netizens. If the Rajini–Siruthai Siva project materializes, it will mark their second collaboration after Annaatthe, which also received heavy criticism. Telugu producer Srinivasa Chitturi, who backed films like The Warriorr, Skanda, Seetimaar, Custody, and Naa Saami Ranga is likely to bankroll the biggie. After Beast debacle, Rajini went ahead and worked with Nelson but here the film was commercially a hit but a critical failure, Kanguva was a disaster on all fronts. Director Siva and actor Rajinikanth have collaborated on the movie "Annaatthe," which was released in 2021.

Lipika Varma of Deccan Chronicle reports : Actor Dhruv Vikram, son of renowned star Chiyaan Vikram, is set to collaborate with veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam for an upcoming Tamil film, a source close to the project confirmed. Shedding light on the storyline, the source revealed, “It’s a simple Chennai-based love drama centered around a cop. Naturally, it’s a love story between a police officer and a city girl.” Interestingly, the source added that Mani Ratnam is returning to his roots with this project. “This time, Mani Ratnam is making a film purely in Tamil. It is not a pan-India film. However, the makers do plan to dub it in Telugu and Hindi after its release.”

Regarding the production schedule, the source shared, “Filming for this Dhruv-starrer is expected to begin in September 2025 and will wrap up in just 60 days, by February 2026. Interestingly, it is also said to be the most modestly budgeted film of Mani Ratnam’s career.”
Dhruv has recently wrapped up work on Bison, directed by Mari Selvaraj, which is scheduled for release on October 17, 2025, during the Diwali weekend.

Actress Rukmini Vasanth, whose last release didn’t fare well at the box office, has been roped in to play the female lead opposite Dhruv. She is currently shooting for NTR31.

Dhanush - Mrunal Thakur share a Spotify playlist- So What ? / Rajini tells Shruti -Your Dad is my Nanban

 Mrunal and Dhanush could be seen sharing a brief hug during the film's screening, and fans on reddit figured out that the duo are the latest couple in Indian cinema. Dhanush is freshly single after a divorce from his wife, Aishwarya, and Mrunal has been single ever since she shot to fame with Sita Ramam. Speculations of them dating each other quickly spread on social media, with fans even claiming that they share a Spotify playlist. One enthusiastic fan even discovered a separate playlist of Tamil songs named "Maama's Favs" on Mrunal's Spotify account, further escalating the rumors. As of now, there is no proof of the duo seeing each other, and Mrunal is yet to act in a Tamil film. Look at their joint Spotify account. From when Mrunal started listening tamil songs?? And that too Ilayaraja songs.Those are Danush fav says a fan. another giveaway- Their playlist name is ghengis it's the name of Dhanush's dog.And Mrunal share one more play list something called lingaghost .Linga is the name of Dhanush's younger son

But Dhanush is acting in Aanand L. Rai's Tere Ishq Mein, starring Kriti Sanon, and Mrunal Thakur is also playing a role in the movie. The actress also shared a selfie a couple of months ago, after the shooting was completed.

Fans speculate that this film may have ignited a romance between the two. All this is speculation, and it remains to be seen if either of the two will clarify the growing buzz. List of Known Boyfriends of Mrunal Thakur
1. Sharad Tripathi · 2. Badshah · 3. Kushal Tandon 4. Arjit Taneja · 5. Siddhant Chaturvedi.

The  Coolie trailer that was released begins with a voiceover. The voice says, "I am someone who believes that as soon as a person is born, their forehead bears the name of the person in whose hands they will die."

Another voice, trembling with fear, says, "If it becomes known that a man can be removed from the world without leaving a trace, it can be a disaster."

Then we have the voice of a third person, presumably that of an investigating officer, saying, "I don't think their growth is solely due to this network. They are doing something huge inside."

Then we see Soubin Shahir announcing to the workers in the port, "Among the 14,400 people here, I need that one coolie."

Coolie trailor details

The trailer then shows Sathyaraj delivering his famous laugh, that he usually uses to mock his opponents. The actor says,"For thirty years, I have been keeping someone offline. If he gets to know..."

Eventually, we see Sathyaraj questioning Rajinikanth,"Who asked you to come over here?"

The trailer then moves on to show a conversation between Shruti Haasan and Rajinikanth. Shruti Haasan says, "You are used to living in solitude. He was just your friend. But he's our father." Rajinikanth responds,"Super. He may be your father but he is my friend." The trailer then gives a glimpse into the action sequences.

From the trailer, it is evident that Rajinikanth is a close friend of Sathyaraj and has been maintaining a low profile until the time he realises his friend is in grave danger. He chooses to come to Sathyaraj's aid despite Sathyaraj's daughter Shruti Haasan's protests. What happens then is what the film is all about...

It may be recalled that the Censor Board has cleared the explosive action entertainer for release with an A certificate.

Coolie has already triggered huge expectations. In fact, it has made headlines by becoming the highest overseas procurement for a Tamil film to date.

Rumours doing the rounds in the industry also suggest that director Lokesh Kanakaraj's much awaited action entertainer may well reach audiences in over a 100 countries around the world when the film hits screens on August 14 this year.

Apart from Rajinikanth, the film also stars stalwarts from the Indian film industry like Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir and Shruti Haasan in pivotal roles.

Coolie', featuring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, on Saturday released the complete audio of the film, comprising eight tracks including the instrumental number 'Coolie Disco', much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Will Nithya Menen ego clash with Dhanush be solved with Idly Kadai Promotion ? Kuberaa Box office

 Will Dhanush and Nithya Menen keep apart their creative differences that cropped up during the shoot and come together  to promote Idly Kadai ? What started as creative differences led to afull blown ego war between Dhanush the Director and heroine Nithya Menen is what we hear. He hasn’t given a hit besides Karnan, Thiruchitrambalam, and Raayan post COVID, and this film being a feel good drama has a great chance of breaking into this category. As an actor Kubeera saw him excel but the beggar act did not go well with the Tamil audience. The poster has a Their rssemblance. It looks like the Theri opening police song, in the way it’s positioned with the children and colorful sunglasses. Music wise GVP is not his nest now and so will he give us a gem ? Dhanush last outing Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK)  (2025): Dhanush took the director's seat  for third time again for this film. It was a disaster.

 

Kuberaa on OTT is receiving flak and many are asking for actual Box office regarding two Telugu States and Tamil Nadu. In Andhra it was a profit but so so in Nizam and Ceded areas. A Rs 1 crore loss in Telangana. IN Tamil Nadu- Karnataka the film is a loss. See the budget and Box office L

Budget - 130 cr

Dhanush - 30 cr

Nagarjuna - 15 cr

Rashmika - 5 cr

Rest of cast - 5 cr

Shekhar kammula - 6 cr

DSP- 6 cr

Rest of the crew- 8 cr

Production budget- 50 cr

Prints and Publicity - 5 cr

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Pre release business -

OTT (Amazon) - 50 cr

Satellite deals (Not closed estimated) - 33 cr

Audio and digital rights- 15 cr

Theatre-

Nizam (Telangana) - 15 cr

Andhra & Ceded (AP) - 25 cr

Tamil Nadu - 20 cr

KA+ ROI - 10 cr

Overseas - 10 cr

Overall - 80 cr

Table profits for producers based on Satellit deal closing - 48 cr (Adengappa)

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Collections:

Telugu states - 70 cr gross or 39 cr share

Verdict- Hit in AP, Breakeven in Nizam and Ceded .

Tamil Nadu -21 cr gross or 11 cr share

Vedict - Mega flop

KA+ROI : 17 cr gross or 8 cr share

Verdict- Average

Overseas- 30 cr gross or 15 cr share

Verdict - Blockbuster

Overall - 138 cr gross or 73 cr share

Recovery- 90%

Verdict- Above Average overall.

Loss for Distributors:

TN - 9 cr

Telugu states- 1 cr

KA+ROI- 2 cr

Profit for distributors

Overseas - 5 cr

Producers sold TN and Overseas outright so not liable cover losses for TN

They covered losses for Telugu and KA distributors.

So Overall a successful venture for producers and heavy loss for TN distributors.

 

Dhanush film climax changed through AI / Finally Dhruv Vikram film Release Date

 Dhanush Hindi film “Raanjhanaa” .will have a re-release with a Tamil version and it will have the Dhanush being alive in the climax. In the Hindi version, he dies. The Hindi was a hit . EROS who is re0releasing it with AI is doing this change. Probably after Kuberaa response in Tamil Badu, they came to this conclusion. Dhanush fans felt that in Kuneera the actor was wasted and without any heroism, The film was a washout in Tamil Badu but in Andhra States, it was a hit. Reason being that Telugu audience webt by Bagarjuna’s character, After OTT release, many feel that Nagarjuna character should not have been killed. The Hindi film was released as "Ambikapathy" in the Tamil dubbed version. It went unnoticed and Dhanush at that time was no Mass hero. Director Anand L Rai upset with this announced that he was no more associatated with this AI version and termed it unethical.

That emotionally shattering ending, which critics hailed as “brutally honest” and Shakespearean in scope, has now been replaced in the Tamil version, powered by generative AI tools.

While exact plot changes remain undisclosed, promotional material promises a “new, happier climax” and urges viewers to experience Ambikapathy as never before.”

Eros further argued that under Indian copyright law, the producer of a cinematographic work is its legal author, with the moral rights vesting with them, not the director. Therefore, they maintain, they are fully within their rights to repackage and re-release the film.

The move has sparked an industry-wide conversation around AI ethics, creative authorship, and the future of filmmaking. Rai warned that such acts open a “dangerous door” for Indian cinema, where commercial interests may override artistic vision.

Aanand and Dhanush have collaborated on Raanjhanaa (2013) and Atrangi Re (2021), and both saw the actor play the unconventional romantic hero The two have reunited for the upcoming feature, Tere Ishk Mein,

  Probably the only Star Son whose net film comes to theatres after a gap of six years. Yes Dhruv Vikram after 'Adithya Varma', a Tamil remake of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Telugu film 'Arjun Reddy' that hit the theatres, has announced that the film Bison a sports drama centered around Kabbaddi has got a Tamil Badu distributor and that it is coming for Diwali. "My return to Theatres after 6 long years. BISON will be taken across Tamil Nadu through @5starsenthil this Diwali. October 17th, 2025," wrote Dhurv Vikram in the Instagram post. Dhruv Vikram has been focusing on his music career for the past three years. He was last seen in the film 'Mahaan', which was released on Amazon Prime Video, skipping the theatrical release.

The actor shared the screen with his father Vikram, who played the role of a liquor baron, while Dhruv played the character of a cop who is after his empire.

The movie received positive reviews from the critics and the audience.

Dhruv's upcoming theatrical film is 'Bison' now. This movie will mark the actor's return to the theatre after six long years.

It is helmed by the critically acclaimed director Mari Selvaraj.

 

Despite Dhanush Why Kubera Tamil a Flop ? / Bigg Boss Malayalam and Kannada News/ Shanvi Tom Shine Film

 

Just having a Tamil Star in a film does not guarantee you a Kollywood box office  and in Telugu the presence of Nagarjuna got in the opening crowds . After Second Monday, film has sunk in Tollywood too. Director Shekhar Kammula’s latest film Kubera, starring Nagarjuna, Dhanush, and Rashmika Mandanna, recently hit theatres and made a strong impact at the Telugu box office. The emotionally driven film was released in multiple Indian languages, aiming for a pan-India reach. While the movie received a positive response in Telugu states, it struggled in Tamil Nadu despite Dhanush playing a lead role. The film failed to resonate with the Tamil audience, leading to a disappointing performance at the Kollywood box office. Reacting to this, director Shekhar Kammula said that the team needs to analyze why the film didn’t connect in Tamil Nadu. “We thought Dhanush’s presence and the story would easily appeal to the Tamil audience. But now, looking at the outcome, we need to introspect and understand where things went wrong,” he said. The team is now reflecting on the reasons behind the regional disconnect despite strong content and star power.

After Mahaveeryar the Nivin Pauly-  Asif Ali film , Shanvi Srivastava has signed another Malayalam film opposite  Tom Shine Chacko. The film is about narcotics world and Shanvi plays a negative character. In 2024, Srivastava made her Marathi film debut, with Raanti opposite Sharad Kelkar.

on Malayalam and Kannada Bigg Boss ; According to sources, Mohanlal would work on two more films before hosting the show. He is anticipated to provide a roughly 40-day timeline for the two of them, which would be shot in different parts of Kerala. One is Drishyam 3, and the other is reportedly Mahesh Narayanan's much awaited film, which also features Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, and Mammootty. JioHotstar will be streaming Bigg Boss Malayalam around-the-clock, along with being broadcast on Asianet.  Set work is on in EVP Chennai and August is likely launch date.

In January, Kichcha Sudeep announced his decision to quit as the host of Bigg Boss Kannada after appearing in the reality TV show for 11 seasons. Now, the actor has reversed his decision, much to the delight of fans. He is set to host the 12th season of the Colors Kannada show and three more seasons, revealed its organisers.

The actor said that he had at least 10-12 meetings with the team to iron out any kinks and eventually, the only condition he had for them was about the start date. “They wanted it to start at a certain date, and I have requested them to push it ahead by 3-4 weeks, as I am committed to trying and ensuring that I have a film release in 2025. Billa Ranga Baashaa is ongoing and another project will be announced shortly,” he said.

Kannappa LOSS APPA / Dhanush to miss 100 cr club ? / ODISHA gets First HIT

 On the opening day, Kannappa did a business of 9.35 crores. Compared to it, the film dropped brutally on day 4 and earned just 2.5 crores. If the difference is calculated, the collection dropped by 73.26%, thus sealing the fate of the biggie. From here, it might remain steady on lower levels, but it won’t help the film.

Day-wise collection breakdown:

• Day 1 – 9.35 crores
• Day 2 – 7.15 crores
• Day 3 – 6.9 crores
• Day 4 – 2.5 crores
• Total – 25.9 crores

Budget and recovery

While the exact budget hasn’t been officially disclosed, it is learned that the Vishnu Manchu starrer is made on a budget of around 200 crores. Against this massive cost, the film has earned only 25.9 crores, which equals only 12.95% of the budget.

For those who aren’t aware, Dhanush has never delivered a 100 crore net grosser in his career. With Raayan, he had an opportunity, but failed to do so as the film ended its run at 94.85 crores.

With favorable word-of-mouth, Kuberaa is another opportunity for the actor to score his debut century. However, things are uncertain now, and everything depends on how well it picks up during the third weekend.

On the second Monday, day 11, Kuberaa earned an estimated 98 lakh, thus falling below the 1 crore mark for the first time. Compared to the second Friday, day 8’s 2.5 crores, it dropped by 60.8%, which is much more than expected. Overall, the 11-day collection at the Indian box office stands at 81.43 crore net. Adjusting for GST, the gross domestic collection is 96.08 crores.

Odisha filmdom has alwatd played second fiddle to Bollywood biggies and the Telugu flicjs dubbed into Hindi, Due to this Odisha film's were imitations of Hindi films. Now a 100 % Odisha film rooted in Odia culture is creating history. Bou Buttu Bhuta earned 1.94 crores during the third weekend, pushing the 18-day total collection to 12.34 crore net at the Indian box office, as per Sacnilk. Adjusting for GST, the gross domestic collection stands at 14.56 crores.

Bou Buttu Bhuta currently stands at 12.34 crores. So, it has a golden opportunity to become the first Odian film to touch the 15 crore net collection milestone at the Indian box office. From here, it needs 2.66 crores to achieve the feat, which is expected to be accomplished during the third week or the fourth weekend.

Bou Buttu Bhuta blends horror and comedy with rural black magic folklore at the backdrop. The plot follows the life of Buttu and his mother, living a simple life in an Odisha village. Buttu, who plans to relocate outside of the village, faces challenges to pursue his dream life due to a series of unforeseen events that take place in the village.

Bou Buttu Bhuta has outperformed the lifetime collection of Babushaan Mohanty’s previous film, Daman. It had earned Rs 7.50 crore during its release in 2022.

Even the new releases in the form of Sitaare Zameen Par, F1, Maa and Kannappa have not been able to affect the collections of the Bou Buttu Bhuta which adds to the achievement of the film.