Sita Pallavi in bikini/ No non veg - liquor before Kanatara 1/ Loki- Karthi Kaithi 2 dropped

  

However, neither the production houses nor the key stakeholders have confirmed this. Industry insiders emphasize that earlier delays were attributed to scheduling conflicts, as both Lokesh and Karthi have busy lineups of films. Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyar and Sardar 2 are in post-production currently. The former is set to hit the big screens in December 2025, while there isn’t any official announcement about the latter’s release timeline. Sardar 2 is the official sequel to the 2022 superhit spy action thriller Sardar.

According to the latest buzz in Kollywood circles, Sardar 2 is eyeing a theatrical release in April 2026. Directed by P.S. Mithran, the movie features Karthi in dual roles as a father and a son. The first part featured Rajisha Vijayan and Raashii Khanna as the female leads.

The sequel stars Malavika Mohanan and Ashika Ranganathan as the leading ladies, while SJ Suryah is essaying a key role. Lakshman Kumar and Ishan Saksena are producing Sardar 2 under the banner of Prince Pictures and IVY Entertainment. Sam C.S. is the music composer.

 

 

Actor Sai Pallavi, known for her graceful and rooted screen presence, has found herself at the center of social media chatter. The actress recently enjoyed a beach vacation with her sister, Pooja Kannan. The duo shared glimpses of their getaway online. n the photos, Sai Pallavi and Pooja were seen relaxing by the shore, flashing bright smiles, and soaking up the sun in casual beachwear. While many fans showered the sisters with love for their candid and cheerful pictures, a section of social media users reacted negatively, criticizing Sai Pallavi for her choice of attire. They questioned Sai Pallavi for appearing in swimsuit when she is portraying goddess Sita in Ramayana. Sai Pallavi plays Sita in “Ramayana,” opposite Ranbir Kapoor, and the film’s shooting in progress. Some trolls drew comparisons between Sai Pallavi’s traditional on-screen image and her off-screen appearance, questioning her fashion choices.Despite the backlash, Sai Pallavi’s admirers stood by her. Many argued that personal fashion should not be linked to the characters an actor plays on screen.

Actor-director Rishab Shetty has issued an apology over a controversial poster related to “Kantara Chapter 1.” The poster, shared by a fan handle, urged audiences not to enter theaters after smoking or eating non-vegetarian food, claiming the film carried devotional elements and theaters screening it should be treated like temples. The poster quickly sparked criticism and was taken down. When questioned by a journalist, Rishab Shetty clarified that the poster was neither created by his team nor by the production house, Hombale Films. Still, he apologized on behalf of his team, stressing that such messaging did not originate from them.

Sun TV No to Good Bad Ugly / MAD MAX Stunt Choreographer for Ravanan

 Sun TV has rejected Good Bad Ugly satellite rights as they fear that they will  their fingers post Vidamuyarchi. Both are Ajith starrer. "Vidaamuyarchi," which premiered on Sun TV as a Tamil New Year special, achieved a TRP (Television Rating Point) of 6.86 in U+R (Urban and Rural) markets. This indicates a decent viewership for the movie on its television debut. The movie also garnered 5.5 million impressions. On a normal Sunday this could be fantastic but the Ajith film was a   world television premiere on Sunday, April 14, at 6:30 PM, marking a grand celebration for Tamil New Year. Trade circles say that the TRP does not match up to the money that the spots were sold. Incidentally, Singam 2 of Suriya on a normal Sunday a few weeks later in May first week got a TRP of 8.6.

Now Good Bad Ugly did better at the box office but Sun is finding it difficult to sell the spots at high price to make a profit. A new negotiation is likely.

Once the film releases on OTT, the TV viewership is crashing. One reason is that DTH providers are offering OTT bouquets for a song. Like home video went out after TV started streaming films. OTT is taking the life out of TV satellite rights. OTT’s are now  shirking away from offering a package that includes TV rights. Sun TV has Sun Nxt the OTT app but the latter is not as popular as four major players and in turn cannot offer big prices. Aamir Khan has decided that his upcoming film will stream first on TV and later on OTT.

Actor-Producer Yash and Mad Max Stunt Director Guy Norris Shoot Massive Action Sequences for Namit Malhotra's Ramayana, First Image Out

 

Designed to blend myth, scale, and spectacle — actor-producer Yash joins hands with Hollywood’s legendary stunt director Guy Norris for one of the biggest Indian films in the making.

Ramayana has become one of the most anticipated spectacles in Indian cinema, and the buzz has only grown stronger as actor-producer Yash begins filming for the magnum opus, produced by visionary producer Namit Malhotra. Rocking Star Yash is all set to bring Ravana to life in a larger-than-life action arc, working closely with legendary Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris — celebrated for Mad Max: Fury Road and The Suicide Squad. The film promises to be a landmark in filmmaking— a mythological epic powered by top-tier talent, a world class VFX team, grand sets and an ensemble cast that brings this story to life.  

Norris is currently in India choreographing elaborate, high-octane action sequences tailored for the scale of Ramayana, with Yash’s character at the center of the storm. Known for his close involvement across all aspects of his projects, Yash is actively collaborating with the team to shape a visual spectacle that pushes the limits of Indian action cinema. He is slated to shoot for 60–70 days for Ramayana Part 1.

Recent images from the set reveal Yash in peak physical form — ripped, intense, and battle-ready. His transformation hints at a fierce, reimagined Ravana and a performance that could redefine how Indian action heroes are viewed globally.

Crafted to elevate Indian storytelling for a global stage, Ramayana brings together an extraordinary vision, a stellar ensemble, and world-class talent. With Yash not just leading from the front with Ranbir Kapoor, but also contributing as a co-producer, this is more than just a film — it’s a cinematic milestone in the making. He has been involved with the project from the start, lending his creative insight every step of the way.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana Part 1 is slated for release on Diwali 2026, and the second part on Diwali 2027.

Game Changer to decide Indian 3 re-shoot - Rs 600 crore for Prabhas

 

Game Changer box office to decide Indian 3 reshoot

It seems that Director Shankar who is busy with Game Changer will shoot a few portions and a song for Indian 3. This schedule and the scenes that need to be shot has been fixed by Kamal  Haasan. The condition is that if Game Changer is a hit and wipes out Director Shankar bad name post Indian 2, then no shoot. If it does not and brings credits to Ram Charan only, then Lyca will fund Indian 3 reshoot. Hey Lucknow! I’ll miss you today as I’m still in Chennai editing to bring #GameChanger to the screens and fans by Sankranti 2025! Hope you enjoy today’s teaser launch with our beloved stars and team! I will see you very soon,” Shankar wrote.

Hombale films has signed a Rs 600 crores deal with Prabhas for three films.  The sequel to Salaar and one film by Lokesh Kanagaraj and Prashant Varma is the other. Before this Prabhas will release Raja Saab , film by Hanu Raghuvapudi and Sandeep Vanga Reddy by 2026, From 2026, the three film deal with Hombale Films will begin. In between Prabhas will finish Kalki sequel. In short the actor whose Kalki touched Rs 1000 crores mark and taking two parts of Bahubaali, it makes three films in that bracket.

 Press note from Production Company : Hombale Films is creating waves as the only production house which has been able to give a mainstream hit in all markets including KGF & Kantara in Kannada, Salaar in Telugu, Raghu Thatha in Tamil and Dhoomam in Malayalam with Fahaad Fasil in lead. Now, This is actually the collaboration of titans as Hombale and Prabhas together are part of 5 out of 20 biggest worldwide hits with Baahubali 1&2, KGF 2, Kalki and Salaar.


The Prabhas-Hombale partnership heralds an exhilarating new era in Indian cinema, one that will set new benchmarks and captivate audiences around the world, showcasing the power of bold storytelling on a grand scale.

 

Namit Malhotra Announces the Release Date for India’s Biggest Film: Ramayana - Part One and Two! Releasing on Diwali of 2026 and 2027!

Namit Malhotra unveiled a poster and shared, “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose: to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture – our “RAMAYANA”– for people across the world.

Join us as we fulfill our dream of bringing our greatest epic to life with pride and reverence…

Part 1 in Diwali 2026
and

Part 2 in Diwali 2027

From our entire Ramayana Family ”

As the visionary force behind Prime Focus Studios, Namit Malhotra has been involved in some of Hollywood’s biggest projects, including Dune and Inception, as well as recent hits like The Garfield Movie. Additionally, he also announced Angry Birds 3. Namit Malhotra’s deep understanding of visual storytelling has made him one of the most important Indians in Hollywood!