Why VJ Archana is Big Boss Tamil winner ? Prabhas Salaar third film to open big in North

There is a theory floating around about who is to be title winner of Bigg Boss 7 Tamil. It seems Saravanan Vikram will exit this weekend with Rs 15 lakhs for 84 days of existence in the show. We have heard about numerology but this wordlogy. This how it goes – First Season winner was Arav and name starts with A , second was Rithika and alphabet is R, third season is Mugen and alphabet is M, fourth season was Aaari Arjunan and alphabet is A, fifth season winner was Raju and alphabet is R, sixth season was Azeem and word is A and as per this the seventh season winner is Archana as it is turn of A word starting to win the title.

As 2023 draws to an end, we at southfilmy.blogspot.com is proud to say that Prabhas and Salaar has made it to the top 10 South films that had the biggest opening. Prabhas has this feat twice before Salaar and those films were Adipurush and Sahoo. Sadly for Kollywood, we have to still keep beating our chest with Rajinikanth 2.0 that was released on November 29 , 2018. All other films from South that had great openings in North India re from Tollywood. Though Shankar as Director and Rajinikanth as hero with 2.0 were the first South Indian film to have biggest opening in North India, Kollywood has not been able to do it again. 25 years later the list shows that S S Rajamouli as director mananged to give two films- Bahubaali 2 and RRR that had huge opening in North and Prasanth Neel with KGF 2 and now Salaar. We can look forward to Shankar repeating his record opening with Kamal’s Indian 2 and Ram Charan’s Game Changer. Dil Raju has said that September 24 2024 is date for Game Changer release. List of Top 10 openings KGF2 – 53.95 Cr nett Baahubali2 – 41 Cr nett Adipurush – 36 Cr nett Saaho – 24.4 Cr nett 2Point0 – 20.25 Cr nett RRR – 20.07 Cr nett Salaar – 15.7 Cr nett It is now clear that Dunki of SRK and Prabhas Salaar are no match for Atlee directed Jawan in terms of box office. So Jawan with our own Lady Superstar Nayanthara and music by Anirudh is biggest 2023 grosser in Indian cinema history and biggest hit in SRK career. So we at southfilmy can proudly say that it was Chennai lad Atlee and Anirudh with Kollywood Lady Superstar were part of Indian BO history.

Jawan a flop in Kerala - Suriya in Boyapatti film - Sunil of Jailer a lucky charm

Though Jawan has set box office record in all markets of India, in Kerala it will not recover the price it was bought. Gokulam movies bought it for Rs 8 crore and by now it has touched Rs 6 crores and will go out by today. Gokulam bought Tamil Nadu for Rs 23 crores and he has made profits. Atlee’s Bigil and Mersal in Kerala were hits and now even with Nayanthara a known face to Kerala audience and Vijay sethupathi as main antagonist, after the initial hype , the crowds fizzled out. In contrast Kamal Vikram with Faahad Faazil was a blockbuster hit in Kerala. Gokulam has bought Leo ‘s Kerala for Rs 40 crores. Similarly, Gokulam has bought Chandramukhi 2 for Kerala.

Remember Sunil who played the Telugu actor in Jailer ? Today he is most sought after actor in Tamil. He is considered a lucky charm. Sivakarthikeyan comeback film Maaveeran had Sunil, Rajinikanth comeback had Sunil and Vishal comeback film Mark Antony too has Sunil. His next is Karthi’s Japan. Tamil audience noticed him in Pushpa 1. Telugu audience he has come in over 100 films.

Boyapati Srenu who is waiting for Ram Potheneni Skanda to release is to direct Suriya in his next scheduled for 2024, Skanda according to BBFC report has excessive violence and abusive language and women characters getting abused. British report says some visuals have gory violence/ Story is about a son to take revenge on his father’s enemies seduces the daughters of the villains and uses them to turn against the parents. Indian censor has given U/A. Suriya brother Karthi and Paa Ranjith are coming together after Madras which was a blockbuster. Gananvel Raja who produced Madras will make the announcement on 10th year of Madras anniversary. Karthi has Nolan and Premkumar film and sequel to Kaithi and Sardar

Vijay Naa ready song gets censor cuts - Jawan a rehash of Tamil films - Jailer is 11th highest grosser

Netizens say that Jawan is a rehash of many Tamil films of Vijay and Ajith and also of Atlee’s earlier films and some say that SRK- Nayanthara portion is lift from Money Heist. Post See new posts Conversation Tharun @officialtharun_ Flashback intro gusthi fight- Mersal copy Climax dialogue - Sarkar copy Bus fight- Valimai copy Opening fight- 7am arivu copy Farmer suicide - Kaththi copy Srk and daughter scene - YA copy Desa droghi scene - Villu, Sardar Kidnap n kill -Mersal 200 ruba ku 40 padam kaatitaan

Lokesh directed Vijay starrer Leo’s son Naa Ready has been censored with lyrics that glorify drinking alcohol and words that have a double meaning. The scenes where Vijay is shown closeup with cigar in his lips have been removed and also the censor board has asked the producer to run the statutory warning about smoking being injurious to health in blod font and in white background when the song is shown. The song was censored for theatrical release. The uncensored song on You Tube has crossed 100 million views. Many outfits had condemned the lyrics and Vijay who is giving scholarship to top rankers plus two grade and in films glorifying smoking and drinking. Critics have pointed out that the song has been sung by Vijay himself shows that he has done it full knowledge .In a related incident yesterday a demonstration by women was held demanding that Vijay should enter politics. Music is by Anirudh and slated for October release. Controversial lyrics is by Vishnu Edavan. Already Ajith fans that some tracks in the song is similar to the song in Thirupathi.

In Indian box office list of top grossers, Jailer stands at 11th position and tenth place is also Rajinikanth;s 2.0. In Amazon Prime, Jailer is the third most viewed film globally and in Malaysia- Singapore , New Zealand, Australia and Canada , it is No 1 in Prime viewership rankings.Sun Pictores put the film at Rs 625 crores globally.

Jailer miss TN and abroad record mark - Samantha was SRK first choice for Jawan

Hima Bindu the popular Tamil TV actress is to pair opposite Veteran comedian Goundamani in “Otha Otu Muthaiyya,” Her acting Colors Tamil Iradhayathe Thirudathe got her fan following and subsequently her presence in Sun TV serials boosted the popularity

Jailer would have created record at overseas if it had collected Rs 200 crores as no Tamil film has touched the magical figure. However as of now this film has touched Rs 190 crore and at the most it may touch 195 and Sun Pictures has announced OTT release. Secondly it has not beat Vikram an PS 1 in Tamil Nadu as the run has literally come to end and stands at Rs 155 crore gross. Usually all Sun Pictures movies come on NetFlix but this Jailer is streaming on Amazon Prime and date id September 7th.

Salaar that was set for September 28th has been shifted to Sankranthi. Now Tamil – Telugu and Malayalam filmdom are rushing to catch this date as staring with Vinayakar chathurthi till Monday being Gandhi Jayanthi the films will enjoy an uninterrupted run. Harish Kalyan Parking and jeyam Ravi’s Iraivan are rushing to take the slot.

Samantha was the first choice to play the leading lady in jawan and Vishal was the first to be offered to play Harold Das in Leo. Vishal in SS Music talk about his upcoming film Mark Antony said that Lokesh asked him to play Vijay’s younger brother but he could not spare four months that he needed. A report says that Samantha got the Jawan offer in 2019 and that time she was married to Naga Chaitanya ND PLnning to start a family but there is no word on it from Atlee or the actress about it.

Red Giant bags Jawan - Body double and CG for Vivek and Nedumudi - Suriya B' Day gift

Red Giant Movies' upcoming release is "Rajikanth Jailer," set to hit theaters in August. Additionally, they have acquired the Tamil and Hindi theatrical rights for "Jawan," a film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathu, for Tamil Nadu. The company's most recent release, "Maaveeran," featuring Sivakarthikeyan, achieved significant success, earning Rs 50 crores worldwide in just five days, with Rs 34 crores coming from India alone. Some of Red Giant Movies' past blockbuster releases include "Thunivu" starring Ajith, "Dada" starring Kavin, "PS 2," and "Mammannan." The founder and owner of the company, Udhaynidhi, who is also a State minister, has decided to pass the baton to his successor and has announced his departure from the film industry. Vijay Sethupathi was offered a staggering sum of Rs 21 crore for his role in the movie "Jawan" alongside Shah Rukh Khan. When asked about his payment for the film "Jawan," Vijay Sethupathi revealed that he would have done it for free as it was his lifelong dream to act with SRK. He also lent his voice to Sivakarthikyan's film "Maaveeran," where the producers, Arun Vishwa, expressed their gratitude by prominently featuring his name, and it's said that Vijay Sethupathi refused any payment, considering it a favor for his friend SK. Vijay Sethupathi has an exciting lineup of films, which includes "Merry Christmas," "Gandhi Talks," "Maharaja," "VJS 51," and "Viduthalai 2," among others. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions for him to take up significant roles in "KH 233," "Sardar 2," and "RC 16."

During the one-year hiatus in shooting Indian 2, unfortunate events occurred as both Vivek and Nedumudi Venu passed away. To preserve their contributions to the film, some crucial scenes featuring these late actors had already been captured. However, Director Shankar faced the challenge of potentially burdening the team with reshooting these scenes with different actors. Therefore, he made the decision to incorporate Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) to portray Vivek and Nedumudi in the movie. Through the magic of CGI, both actors will be seen in certain scenes, allowing their presence to be preserved. For Nedumudi Venu, a body double resembling him in physique and gait from the Malayalam film industry has been used. The actor is Nandu Poduval.

On July 23, actor Suriya will celebrate his 48th birthday, and on this occasion, an announcement will be made regarding his next project with director Sudha Kongara. This collaboration comes after their successful venture "Soorai Pottru" (SP). Additionally, Suriya will once again team up with G V Prakash for this gangster drama, which is reportedly based on real-life incidents. The movie will be produced under the banner of 2D Entertainment, the actor's home production company. Presently, Sudha Kongara is occupied with the shooting of the Hindi remake of "Soorai Pottru" with Akshay Kumar, while Suriya's upcoming commitments include the film directed by Veterimaaran after he wraps up filming for "Ganguvaa."

Walt Disney to sell Star India channels - Nayanthara role revealed and Kiara in Jawan

According to reports from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters, Jio Cinema's entry into the streaming market has compelled Disney + Hotstar to explore options such as sale or joint venture. Star India, a subsidiary of Disney, has reportedly incurred a loss of Rs 2000 crores due to Jio Cinema outbidding them for the IPL match telecast rights. Jio Cinema, a free app, streamed the matches for free and has now started offering new movies for free as well. Disney, which acquired the IPL rights until 2027 for $3 billion, is concerned about how to recover their investment. In 2011-12, Disney purchased UTV in a deal worth approximately Rs. 2,600 crore but subsequently closed down all business verticals, including the broadcast division. Star India, acquired by Disney from 21st Century Fox in 2019, was a key asset for Disney's expansion in the Indian television market. K Madhavan, the President of Walt Disney India operations and Star India TV channels, has a background in the banking industry. He played a pivotal role in the growth of the Malayalam channel Asianet and continues to serve as its Managing Director. He was later promoted to head the Star Channels South division and eventually became the country manager. Following Disney's acquisition of Star India, he assumed the position of President. Star India has 60 channels and in South it has Asianet ( Malayalam) Star Vijay ( Tamil) Suvarna ( Kannada) and Star Maa in Telugu. Asianet News and Suvarna News is owned by Rajeev Chandrasekar MP from Karnataka.

Following the preview of the film "Jawan" on the internet, new information has emerged. Kiara Advani will be featured in a special song with SRK, while Nayanthara will play SRK's love interest. SRK sports a tattoo on his bald head that reads "Maa Jagath Janani," meaning Mother of the World. Additionally, Deepika Padukone will make a cameo appearance in the film. There is a scene featuring a man tipping his hat, which fans believe is Thalapathy Vijay' as it was his famous pose in "Mersal." Nayanthara's husband, Vignesh Shivan, inadvertently revealed that Nayanthara is SRK's love interest. In a tweet, he mentioned hearing about the many romantic moments she shares with SRK and how she has learned a lot from the King of Romance. This was in response to SRK cautioning Vignesh to be careful as his wife has now learned punches and kicks, referring to her training for the film. There were reports that suggested that Nayanthara was playing an NSG commando on trail of SRK and was not the love interest.

Thalapathy in Jawan teaser - Rajini upset with Kamal - Dhanush to attend Jailer audio

Will Dhanush come for Jailer audio launch ?. Is Aishwarya Rajinikanth marrying a second time ? Did you spot Thalapathy in Jawan teaser ? Why Nayanathara is not in hubby’s film ? Why Rajinikanth is upset with buddy Kamal Haasan ?

Sun Movies is the producer of Jailer starring Rajinikanth. Now they have planned a big audio release function. They have drawn a big invitee list and in it figures Dhanush. Reason being that they are also producing a film with him. Now everyone knows that Rajini is not one bit amused with Sun’s fair play and he thinks that Sun might pressure Dhanush to come for the function as it will get more eyeballs for the channels telecast. Now after this Sun TV’s all are equal for us attitude, Rajini’s old buddy Kamal is said to have told Nelson to go and narrate a story to Dhanush and if okay go for a production in Rajkamal banner. Nelson who is directing Rajinikanth now is in a dilemma. Kamal says that his pal Rajini is above all this and will take it in his stride. Rajini is not amused as it was, he who told Kamal to hear a brilliant subject that Nelson has. He never expected Kamal to send Nelson to Dhanush. Last we heard was that Red Giant might step in as producer , if the two buddies decide to dump Dhanush- Nelson. On the other side Aishwarya Rajinikanth is dating a young hero who is not so young either and they were seen at a beachside resort and share the same gym. Many of you might have seen the workout videos of star daughter- director. So has Aishwarya found love again? Will she go in for a marriage ? Has she got a divorce? Wait and see.

Jawan prevue , another name for teaser has set the internet burning as SRK fans are delirious and say it is bigger than Pathan. Now down South, Thalapathy fans are maha excited and that is because they say that they spotted Vijay in the teaser and are circulating a screenshot. The screenshot is hazy but they claim it is Thalapathy. Take a look. Another group that is excited is fans of Nayanthara . After seeing the action avatar of Lady Superstar, they are calling her Action Queen. We have the shots for you. Speaking of Nayanthara, it seems Kamal who is producing a film with Pradeep Ranganathan of Love Today as hero and Vignesh Shivan as director has said he cannot pay the price that Vignesh’s wife Nayans takes for a film as it did not need any great Lady Superstar . Now Khushi , second daughter of Sreedevi is in talks for this role. Khushi is acting in Love Today Hindi remake. Aamir Khan’s son Junaid is the hero of this remake.

Atlee's SRK Jawan is part of Lokesh universe - Meera Jasmine bilingual - Mohanlal Vishu treat

According to recent news, Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film "Jawan" is scheduled to release on June 2nd, which is 48 days away from its release. Last week, SRK shot for a song at various locations in Mumbai. Recently, a Reddit user has made a new claim that "Jawan" is part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which already includes films like "Kaithi", "Vikram", and "Leo". The user believes that adding "Jawan" to this universe would make it even more popular. The user provides several reasons for their theory. First, the teasers for "Vikram" and "Leo" were similar, showing a house in a secluded location with the protagonist inside, getting ready for a fight. The teasers also featured animal motifs. The teaser for "Jawan" follows the same format with a pigeon as a motif. Second, the casting for "Jawan" and the Lokesh Cinematic Universe is the same, including Thalapathy Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, and Vijay Sethupathi. Sanjay Dutt was spotted shooting for both "Leo" and "Jawan" back-to-back, and his look for "Jawan" suggests he is playing a Tamil character. Finally, the user notes that Lokesh and Atlee are friends, of the same age, and have a similar voice, so it would make sense for them to work together to expand the universe. The user expresses excitement about this theory and hopes it turns out to be true. According to an exclusive report in the Times of India, it has been confirmed that SRK will be seen in a military uniform for Rajkumar Hirani's upcoming film. Apparently, a source close to the film shared this information with the publication, stating that the hints about the actor's character were already present in the announcement video but were overlooked by the public. The source also revealed that the actor is thrilled to don the uniform once again, as he had previously played the role of an army officer in three other films. It is noteworthy that the actor had started his career by portraying an Army Jawan in the Doordarshan series Fauji in 1988. The film, Dunki, is set to hit the screens in December 2023.

<b>Meera Jasmine in Tamil- Telugu film Vimanam Zee Studios & KK Creative Works have made an official announcement that the bilingual movie 'Vimanam' will be released worldwide in theaters on June 9, 2023. The announcement was accompanied by a Take-off promo that showcases a heartwarming interaction between a father and his son, Raju, who dreams of flying high in a plane to see the world from above. The movie, directed and written by Siva Prasad Yanala, stars Samuthirakani, Master Dhruvan, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Meera Jasmine, Naan Kadavul Rajendran, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Dhanraj. Charan Arjun composed the music and Vivek Kalepu handled the cinematography. JK Murthy served as the Art Director, Marthan K Venkatesh as the Editor, Prabhakar wrote the Dialogues, Snehan wrote the Lyrics, and Yuvaraaj was responsible for the Public Relations. Mr. Akshay Kejriwal, Head - South Movies, Zee Studios expressed his pride in partnering with KK Creative Works for this project, which he believes will take the audience on an emotional roller coaster ride. The movie is produced by Zee Studios & Kiran Korrapari. ----

Mohanlal - Lijo Malaikottai Valiban Vishu treat Since the announcement of Malaikottai Vaaliban, the movie has been highly anticipated by audiences. On the auspicious occasion of Vishu, the film's team released the first look, featuring the complete Malayalam actor Mohanlal and the talented filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery. The poster showcases Mohanlal in a fiery appearance, generating more excitement for the movie. The film is being produced by Shibu Baby John, Kochumon, and Anoop, and the shooting began on January 18th in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, and is still in progress. Despite rumors about the film's storyline and background, the producers stated that all reports that have been publihed have no bearing to Malaikottai Vaaliban's story. The names of the other actors in the movie alongside Mohanlal have not been disclosed yet. Malaikottai Vaaliban is being made on a significant budget and is set to release in major Indian languages besides Malayalam. The movie's has an ensemble cast of well-known actors from different Indian languages. Mandhu Neelakandan, who worked on Amen, is the cinematographer, and PS Rafique is scripting the movie for Lijo. The music is done by Prashant Pillai, and the editing is by Deepu Joseph.

Atlee - Vijay next confirmed - Priyanka says RRR is Tamil film - Hanuman in all foreign languages

According to recent updates, SRK's film "Jawan" is still scheduled to be released on June 2nd. Atlee, who is currently filming and working on post-production, will be directing Thalapathy Vijay once again in the film, which will be produced by AGS Entertainment. AGS Entertainment has previously worked with the duo on "Bigil,". Atlee and Vijay worked together for "Theri" as well as "Mersal." A source has stated that Vijay's upcoming project with Lokesh will conclude filming in April, allowing him to begin work with Atlee once he is available. Atlee will begin shooting in mid-June, as he will be occupied with "Jawan" promotions until then.

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During an appearance on Dax Shepard's podcast, Armchair Expert, Priyanka Chopra Jonas corrected Shepard when he referred to S.S. Rajamouli's 'RRR' as a Bollywood movie. Priyanka informed him that it was actually a Tamil film. The conversation arose when Shepard drew a comparison between the old Hollywood system and the current state of Bollywood. Priyanka agreed with Shepard's assessment that the Indian film industry used to be controlled by big studios and a handful of actors, but emphasized that the game has changed with the rise of streaming platforms that have opened doors for more diverse content creators. When Shepard mentioned 'RRR', Priyanka corrected him and described it as a big, mega, blockbuster Tamil movie that is akin to the Avengers franchise. During the podcast, Priyanka also opened up about her experience of facing discrimination in the industry, claiming that she had been denied work opportunities due to a "Star Kids" lobby. She also mentioned that her upcoming web series, Citadel, which will be available on Amazon Prime, features some intimate and semi-nude scenes. Podcast available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/11Zfx9qMxVhE71UhwmbUrd

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April 2023 South India Major films release details

Ravanasura ( Ravi Teja)	April 7, 2023
METER – April ( Kiran Abbavaram)	April 7, 2023
Shaakuntalam ( Samantha)	April 14, 2023
Jailer ( Rajinikanth)	April 14, 2023
Virupaksha (( Sai Dharam Tej)	April 21, 2023
PS-II ( Multi star director Mani Rathinam)	April 28
Agent ( Akhil Akkineni- Mammootty)	April 28, 2023

Ghost ( Shivaraj Kumar)  April 20, 2023

Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum I ( Faahad Faasil) April 28

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The makers of Hanuman have announced that the upcoming superhero film will have a wide theatrical release in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. This marks a significant milestone for Indian cinema, as it is likely the first film to receive such a widespread simultaneous release.

Following their successful collaboration on Zombie Reddy, actor Teja Sajja and director Prashanth Varma have teamed up again for the big-budget Hanuman. The film's teaser was released a few months ago and received an overwhelming response from audiences. It is set to have a pan-India release on May 12th.

After a long wait, the makers have finally announced the launch of the first single from the movie. Titled Hanuman Chalisa, the song will be released on April 6th, coinciding with Hanuman Jayanthi. A stunning poster featuring Lord Hanuman has been released to announce the song's arrival.

Produced by K. Niranjan Reddy under Primeshow Entertainment's banner, the movie stars Amritha Aiyer as the female lead, along with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Vinay Rai, Raj Deepak Shetty, and Vennela Kishore in key roles. The music is being composed by Gowra Hari, Anudeep Dev, and Krishna Saurabh. Hanuman is all set to hit theaters on May 12th, 2023.

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Mohanal on Bigg Boss - Sanjay Dutt in SRK film, Sivakarthikeyan in Kashmir, Pawan Kalyan record break

During an FB Live talk, Mohanlal stated that he has never taken sides with any Bigg Boss contestant in any season and that the channel has never asked him to do so. He expressed his hope that this would not change, adding that if it did, he would leave the show. The fifth season of the Malayalam show Bigg Boss is set to premiere tonight at 7 PM on Asianet. Mohanlal also shared that he liked the show's concept as it was a battle of originality, which resonated with his approach to acting. He further noted that the show was a game of human emotions and reactions, making it difficult to script.Meanwhile, Robin, who was evicted from the previous season of Bigg Boss for violent behavior, has been making headlines on social media. Firoz, a former contestant who was also evicted for bad behavior, suggested that Robin's extended stay in the news was due to his PR efforts. However, Firoz also mentioned that he would have made a great pair with Robin had they been co-contestants. Recently, Robin shared a video of his return from a holiday in Sri Lanka, which garnered attention on social media.

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The upcoming film produced by RajKamal Films, featuring Sivakarthikeyan and directed by Raju Periasamy, is scheduled to have a significant portion of its filming take place in Kashmir. This marks the second Tamil movie in recent times to have a shooting schedule in Kashmir, following Vijay-Lokesh Leo's project. Sivakarthikeyan is currently filming for Maveeran in Puducherry.

Today, Sanjay Dutt joined Shah Rukh Khan on the set of Jawan where they will be shooting an action scene. Just yesterday, Sanjay returned to Mumbai from Kashmir where he was shooting for the movie "Leo" , starring Vijay and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The exact date for releasing "Jawan" will be decided by Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee after the current shoot is completed, which is expected to be by April 10. "Jawan" is the debut Bollywood film for Atlee and Nayanthara, who is the female lead.

n a span of 24 days, Pawan Kalyan completed filming his scenes for the Telugu adaptation of the Tamil movie Vinodaya Sitham. The film is being directed by Samudrakanni, who originally played the role that Pawan is portraying.