When Kamal Haasan backed Rajinikanth to fight Red Card / Mani Ratnam with VJS

As Kollywood celeberates union of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, we delve back when Kamal backed his market rival. Scenario was 1993. 

Uzhaipali was a crucial time for Rajinikanth as he was facing a ban from Tamil Distributors. They asked him to cut the fees as projects major chunk of funds was going to actors. At that time yet another Star who commanded same or more than Rajinikanth was Kamal Haasan. All eyes were on Kamal as he was a market rival and if he went with Distributors, things coulf have gone  bad for Rajinkanth, But it did not happen, A lok at the events that unfolded.

According to reports, distributors urged the film producers to reduce the salary of Uzhaippali actors. This issue was discussed in a meeting and actors including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan were also invited. During the meeting, Rajinikanth put his foot down and said that he wouldn’t take the pay cut.

Rajinikanth asked the distributors to consider other options and left the meeting. Infuriated, distributors decided to issue a red card to Rajinikanth.AVM’s Yejaman was ready for release hence AVM Saravanan requested the distributors that we have announced the release date hence this RED CARD system shall not impart for their film. They also agreed the same.

Despite the obstacle, Vijaya Productions Private Limited, the producer of Uzhaippali, was determined to make this film. Rajinikanth also was filled with the same determination and devised some solutions.

Rajinikanth met Kamal Haasan and talked about the problem he was facing. He was assured of help by the Vikram star. On February 5, a grand puja was also held for Uzhaippaali at Vijaya Vauhini studio. Veteran producer B. Nagi Reddy also extended his support to Rajinikanth and gave him 101 gold coins.

Bommai magazine also presented an interesting article on Uzhaippali. Despite the distributors backing out, Uzhaippaali received an abundant promotion. Uzhaippaali’s director P. Vasu was boosted with confidence after such tremendous support from renowned celebrities and the media. He completed Uzhaippaali’s shooting in 58 days.

• Kamal Haasan's Role: Rajinikanth met with Kamal Haasan to discuss the situation, and Haasan reportedly assured him of help. It was after this meeting that the production of Uzhaippali was officially launched, in defiance of the ban. Both actors had reportedly agreed not to budge on their salaries.
• Resolution and Outcome: With the support of the producers and other celebrities, Rajinikanth decided to distribute Uzhaippali himself through his own company, Ramana Film Distributors, bypassing the traditional distributors. All the co-stars arranged for a function to support Rajini with regard to distributors’ statement against Rajini and his film. This issue was brought to the attention of Chief Minister Jayalalitha and it was resolved amicably few days before the release of Uzhaipazhi.
  
  It is very important to note the film NSC rights released by our Thalaivar distribution co. RAMANA FILM DISTRIBUTORS.The film became a box office success, running for over 100 days. 
• 100 days function was not held as Rajinikanth did not want to show off his victory in front of those Distributors who opposed him. A scene in the film with dialogue YESTERDAY COLLIE, TODAY ACTOR BUT TOMORROW??  had irked Jayalalithaa as she saw it as a potential political rival in the making. 
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  Mani ratnam next is with Vijay Sethupathi and has Rukumini Vasanth as leading lady, His ikd team of Ravi Verman and A R Rahman are back,Cheeku chevatha vaanam was the film that Vijay Sethuoathi worked.previously.
  
  
  

Kamal Haasan -Rajini film announce,ent B'Day/ Vidya Balan- Vijay Sethupathi News

 Kamal Haasan birthday on November 7^th will see two projects produced by his home banner RKFI being launched. One is a Sundar C film with Rajinikanth as hero. Other is a Rajini- Kamal project and the Director has not been okayed at the moment.  Lokesh could be the choice as on six years since the release of Kaithi,  the team didn’t share any update or teaser about the sequel, even a simple line like “Dilli is coming back” which could have excited fans and created a viral moment online. Lokesh having given two big hits with Rajini ( coolie) and Kamal ( Vikram) is the logical choice. However Rajinikanth is advised to not work anymore on A certification films with excessive violence after Coolie experience with family crowds. RKFI may wait for Jailer 2 result.

Superstar Rajinikanth is back as Muthuvel Pandian, and the excitement for Jailer 2 is already huge. The team is hard at work, with Nelson Dilipkumar steering the project, and from what we hear, the sets are buzzing with energy. Anirudh is on board too, promising a soundtrack that will get fans talking.

Vidya Balan is reportedly playing a key role this time. Rumour has it she will be Mithun Chakraborthy’s daughter, and yes, he is playing the villain. How Nelson has written her character is something everyone is dying to see.

Ramya Krishnan and Mirnaa Menon are also part of the cast, along with a few other surprises that Sun Pictures is keeping under wraps. With a scale that’s going to be massive, Jailer 2 isn’t just another sequel, it’s shaping up to be a proper cinematic event.

Vijay Sethupathi, fresh off the success of Thalaivan Thalaivii, continues to balance his career with diverse roles across genres and industries. The actor is currently awaiting the release of Train, directed by Mysskin, and is also filming for Puri Jagannadh’s upcoming grand entertainer, further cementing his versatility and busy schedule.

If confirmed, the Vijay Sethupathi – Siva collaboration it could be  a thrilling blend of strong performances and commercial appeal. With Siva’s knack for crafting mass entertainers and Vijay Sethupathi’s proven acting prowess, the combination has already generated significant anticipation among fans and trade circles alike.

Mohanlal's Bigg Boss Beats Salman Khan- Nagarjuna- Vijay Sethupathi- Sudeep

Mohanlal histed BiggBoss Malayalam season 7 has beaten all other franchise including Hindi hosted by Salman. Kicha Sudeep hosts Kannada and Nagarjuna helms Telugu. Vijay Sethupathi heads Tamil. In the South, Tamil has lowest rating and Salman's show is below Tamil. This first time that Malaylam granchise has beaten it's other language franchise. It a testimony to Lalettan's star power. With three back to back blockbusters this year, a Lal wave is weeping the State. The show is ffirst after Jio HotStar took over Asianet/ Reado ON The seventh season of Bigg Boss Malayalam, hosted by Mohanlal from the very beginning, has taken the lead across all Indian versions of the franchise according to the latest Television Viewership Ratings. The show has recorded a TVR of 12.1, placing it ahead of its Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada counterparts In comparison, Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, hosted by Nagarjuna, currently holds a rating of 11.1. Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, with Kiccha Sudeep as host, stands at 7.4 on weekdays and 10.9 on weekends after briefly pausing production due to an environment-related shutdown of its studio space in Bidadi. Bigg Boss Tamil, now fronted by Vijay Sethupathi in its 9th season, has a 5.61 rating and is facing renewed calls for a ban from political voices who claim it offends Tamil cultural values. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 19, led by Salman Khan, currently has the lowest rating with 1.8 on weekends after a slight rise from 1.3. The news arrives in a year that has already been unusually bright for Mohanlal. On screen, he has enjoyed back-to-back success in Malayalam with L2: Empuraan and Thudarum. The rereleases of Chotta Mumbai and Ravanaprabhu have also run to packed houses. Earlier this year, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema. Notably, the Malayalam version of Big Boss has also been at the centre of wider conversations beyond ratings. In September, Mohanlal confronted a wildcard contestant over openly homophobic remarks made inside the house, which went viral among netizens. He intervened in support of contestants Adhila Nasarin and Fathima Noora, the first openly LGBTQ+ couple on the Malayalam edition, telling the offender that the couple owed no justification to anyone and warning that such remarks would not be tolerated. The exchange drew widespread appreciation on social media and was viewed as an example of the host taking a clear public stance on inclusivity. Asianet has initiated legal action against several social media accounts for leaking content from its flagship reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 before telecast. The broadcaster said there has been a rise in recent weeks of major developments, including eviction details, being posted online ahead of the episode airing. Taking note of complaints from viewers, host Mohanlal had publicly warned against circulating such content. The channel has since issued legal notices to a few accounts. While some platforms have removed the leaked material, Asianet said nearly 25 online pages, including “biggbossmalayalam7” and “famecontents”, continue to share unauthorised content. Asianet said such leaks spoil the viewing experience, reduce the creative value of the show and disrespect the work of the production team. The channel reiterated that it will pursue strict legal measures against individuals and platforms involved in the illegal circulation of show content.

After blockbuster Thudarum, Tharun Moorthy next Torpodeo has Arjun Das as a bike riding cop. Read On; Arjun Das, who was last seen in Pawan Kalyan's OG (They Call Him OG), has taken to his social media to share images from the sets of his upcoming film. The visuals feature him sporting a police uniform and riding a bike around town. Soon after the images went live, fans assumed that they were taken from the shooting spot of Tharun Moorthy's Toredo. Arjun Das Shares First Look From New Film, Fans Think Its From Torpedo The post shared by Arjun Das featured the caption “First day on set shooting for my new film! Can’t wait for you all to watch it. Will need all your blessings and support as always,” he wrote in the caption. The caption also featured the text “new beginning”. The bike number also has a Kerala registration. In the post, Arjun attached the introduction music from the Tovino Thomas's film Kalki. Soon, fans took to comments section to ask if it was from Tharun Moorthy's Torpedo. Torpedo It brings Tharun back together with his frequent collaborator Binu Pappu, who serves as its screenwriter. Binu Pappu is among those who liked Arjun Das' post on Instagram. Ashiq Usman is producing the film. On the technical front, it has music by Sushin Shyam, cinematography by Jimshi Khalid, editing by Vivek Harshan, and sound design by Vishnu Govind. Besides Torpedo, Arjun Das’ upcoming films include Kumki 2 and Once More. The actor will also be seen in the Netflix series titled #Love. Arjun Das will be seen in Torpedo and another Malayalam film which is touted to be a romantic-comedy with Ahammed Khabeer.

BiggBoss Tamil season 9 in October / Coolie recovers 61 % Budget

 Bigg Boss Tamil 9 will start in the first week of October 2025. Bigg Boss Tamil 9 will be hosted by Vijay Sethupathi. For the unversed, he had hosted the 8th season, In the statement, Krishnan Kutty said, “It is an honour for leading directors of Tamil cinema like Nelson Pradeep Kumar and Amaran director Rajkumar Periyasamy to direct the Bigg Boss show. This season will be directed by Praveen and Arjun. Viewers will be able to post comments about the contestants while watching the Bigg Boss show on Jio Hotstar.”

After this announcement, fans are quite excited to see who will enter the madhouse this year. As per Kutty, a few social media influencers are also expected to participate in Bigg Boss Tamil season 9.

The previous season of Bigg Boss Tamil was won by Muthukumaran.

Farina Azad,Poonam Bajwa,Shabana Shajahan, kuraishi ,Nakshathra Nagesh ,Neha Rajesh Menon Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan,Umair Ibn Latee fVJ Parvathy, Rakshan Santhosh Prathap Akshitha Ashok Puvi Arasu Vinoth Babu Sathish Krishnan Divya DuraisamyRiyaz Khan Amrutha Srinivasa Bala Saravanan are in the list.

The overall net collection of Coolie in India stands at 216.01 crores in all languages after 6 days. Including taxes, the gross total comes to 254.89 crores. Coolie is made at an estimated cost of 350 crores. In 6 days, the makers have been able to revive 61% of the total budget. It may not achieve the breakeven stage, but seeing how close it gets to that mark will be interesting.

Check out the day-wise box office collection:

• Day 1 – 65 crores
• Day 2 – 54.75 crores
• Day 3 – 39.5 crores
• Day 4 – 35.25 crores
• Day 5 – 12 crores
• Day 6 – 9.51 crores

Total – 216.01 crores

Coolie is yet to beat Good Bad Ugly in a domestic feat!

Rajinikanth starrer earlier surpassed Ajith Kumar‘s Good Bad Ugly to become #1 Kollywood grosser of 2025 in India. However, it is yet to surpass its lifetime collection in Tamil.

For the unversed, Good Bad Ugly had earned 147.75 crores in its lifetime in the Tamil language. So far, Coolie has amassed 141.31 crores at the home ground, which means it is still 6.44 crores away from beating it.

Coolie Box Office Summary Day 6 (All Languages)

• Budget: 350 crores
• India net: 216.01 crores
• Budget recovery: 61%

NTR Jr pressure on Andhra Theatres /Mani laughs at Dhruv Project / 3BHK OTT Flop-Maargan HIT

In this exclusive conversation with Subash K jha, Mani replied, “It is a good question. I don’t have an answer as yet. Working on a script. Will wait till it falls into place. At this juncture of my life and career, I am in no hurry to move from one project to another.” He laughed off on these rumours. “Even I am hearing these rumours. I am not doing any such project,” he said.

NTR Jr is said to have entered the WAR 2 distribution war in two Telugu States. Naga Vamso who has bought WAR 2 is said to have enlisted NTR Jr in the fight against Asian Cinemas that includes Suneil Narang, Suresh Babu and Dil Raju who are distributing Coolie. In the North Indian scenario, War 2 has got 70 percent of the single screens and a chunk of multiplexes. Afer Aamir’s intervention, PVR and other national chains have allotted more screens but still Colie has only `5% of the market share. Read Boxofficeworldwide. Com report on Andhra States: The presence of Jr NTR is reportedly the game-changer in this screen-count war. As one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema, his influence, combined with that of respected distributor Naga Vamsi of Sitara Entertainment, is a formidable force. Exhibitors across the region are reportedly favouring War 2 to avoid any conflict with the powerful duo. “NTR Jr. is an influential personality, same for Naga Vamsi. No one is willing to upset them,” a source explained.

This influence is expected to translate into a dominant screen share. While Asian Cinemas is aiming for a 60:40 split, Sitara Entertainment is reportedly pushing for a 70:30 ratio in favour of War 2. The source added, “NTR Jr. too is flexing his equations and stardom to get premium showcasing and has succeeded in doing so against Rajinikanth.” This advantage is not just limited to the south, as War 2 is also expected to have a clear lead in North India, ensuring a massive opening. While War 2 is poised for a bigger start, the final verdict will only be delivered by audiences when both films hit theatres on August 14.WAR 2 Hindi version is exactly 1 minute and 40 seconds longer than the other two- Tamil and Telugu..

With all recent releases like Mareesan starring Vadivelu- Fahadh Faazil dropping badly, Vijay sethupathi- Nithya Menen Thalaivan Thalaivi had a strong grip on box office especially on weekend and with four more days to go for Coolie, on Day 17, the gross stands at Rs 55 crores. The box office chart shows on second Sundays and Saturdays the film registered Rs 5 crores collection and an average of Rs 2 crores on other days.

Siddharth's drama film 3BHK has opened on a disappointing note on Prime Video as the lowest debut of 2025 - OTT Verdict. Siddharth‘s film has made the lowest debut for a film that arrived on an OTT platform other than Netflix after ending its entire theatrical run. During its theatrical run, the film earned 12.34 crore net in India. 3BHK, in its debut week, garnered a viewership of 1.2 million, taking the fifth spot in the list of the most-watched films in India on OTT for the week of July 28 – August 3, as per Ormax data.

The Tamil-language crime thriller Maargan, which hit theaters in June, is now making waves on Amazon Prime Video globally. Blending supernatural elements with an investigative plot, the film has now secured a spot among Prime Video’s list of top ten most popular movies worldwide, according to FlixPatrol.

 

Is sexual allegation reason for Vijay Sethupathi film drop ? / Fans warn Tovino about Telugu entry ?

Has the sexual exploitation of a actress by Vijay Sethupathi affected the collections of Thalaivan – Thalaivi ? The film after impressive opening figures in the weekend and covering up the budget has posted on Monday a drop of 65% and after an average of 15- 2-% drop and today the figures have touched  Rs 67 lakhs from Wednesdays Rs 2.25 cr.  Ramya Mohan’s explosive accusations against Vijay Sethupathi rocked X—but her post vanished soon after, and now her account’s gone too. Vijay slams the claims as “filthy” and files a cybercrime complaint. Vijay Sethupathi has strongly denied the allegations in a statement to Deccan Chronicle. "Anyone who knows me, even slightly, would find this laughable. I know who I am. Such vile accusations don’t rattle me,” he said. Acknowledging that his family and close friends were upset, Sethupathi added, “I tell them, ‘Let it go. This woman is clearly seeking attention. She’s having her few minutes of fame, let her have it."" VS said that such campaigns had not affected his film collections as viewers would not fall for it.

Day 1 [1st Friday]	₹ 5.2 Cr	-
Day 2 [1st Saturday]	₹ 7.85 Cr	50.96%
Day 3 [1st Sunday]	₹ 9.7 Cr	23.57%
Day 4 [1st Monday]	₹ 3.35 Cr	-65.46%
Day 5 [1st Tuesday]	₹ 2.65 Cr	-20.90%
Day 6 [1st Wednesday]	₹ 2.25 Cr	-15.09%
Day 7 [1st Thursday]	₹ 0.67 Cr **	-
Total	₹ 31.67 Cr

 

According to media reports, Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is all set to make his Telugu debut in Dragon, a big-budget pan-India film directed by Prashanth Neel of KGF and Salaar fame. With Jr NTR in the lead, the film is already drawing attention, and Tovino’s casting has only added to the growing anticipation. His entry is seen as a major boost, especially among South Indian audiences. Tovino, known for his emotional depth and commanding screen presence in Malayalam cinema, brings a layer of intrigue to the project. His addition is expected to significantly increase the film’s appeal in Kerala and enhance its multi-regional reach. Dragon is currently in active production, with Jr NTR reportedly undergoing a major physical transformation. The film’s scale and action-packed sequences continue to keep fans talking.

 

 

Prasanth - Thiagarajan - Devyani Daughter in remake- Chiyaan wants TN Rights -Ani COPY CAT

 Post Andhagan success, Thiagarajan is on to remake of Telugu film Court; State v/s Nobody. Prasanth would essay Priyadatshi role and Producer 5 Star Kathiresan’s son Krithik and actress Devayani’s daughter Iniya play the other lead roles. Thiagarajan is expected to reprise Saikumar’s character.

Devayani, the actress, has a daughter named Iniya who recently made her debut on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 5. Iniya performed the song "Mayil Pola Ponnu Onnu" during the blindfold auditions and received praise from the judges. Devayani surprised everyone by joining Iniya on stage during the performance. Iniya's performance was well-received, and she has been encouraged by her mother and the judges. The judges, including T. Rajendar, Sujatha Mohan, Vijay Prakash, and Srinivas, were impressed by Iniya's singing and her stage presence. 

Vikram is in talks with Sandeep Vanga to play the antagonist in Prabhas Spirit. He had backed out of Mahesh Babu film directed by S S Rajamouli as his role had too negative shades and could affect his hero iamage and secondly , he needed to give up on many films as it required him to give bulk dates. The role offered is meaty but Vikram has asked for Tamil Nadu theatrical rights as his fees. The producers of the Telugu movie "Spirit" are Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga, according to IMDb. The film is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and stars Prabhas and Triptii Dimri. It's a PAN-India action entertainer being produced under the T-Series banner. Earlier Deepika had turned down the heroine role citing long working hours and instead signed Allu Arjun film.

Social media users were quick to point out the striking resemblance between “Power House” and American rapper Lil Nas X’s 2021 hit “Industry Baby.”

Many listeners noted similarities in the beat, overall tune, and rap structure. As comparisons spread across platforms, some began accusing Anirudh of directly copying the American track.

“Coolie,” directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is slated for release on August 14, 2025. Neither Anirudh nor the filmmakers have responded to the allegations at the time of writing.

Jailer BGM was said to copy from the Industry Baby.

Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s romantic family drama Thalaivan Thalaivii hits theatres today. A Telugu version, titled Sir Madam, was announced with plans for a simultaneous release. However, there’s still no confirmation from the makers, and tickets are not available yet in Telugu-speaking regions.

It’s possible the team chose to avoid a clash with Hari Hara Veera Mallu, or they might be planning a delayed theatrical release or a direct OTT premiere. As of now, there’s no official word from the makers, Directed by Pandiraj and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, Thalaivan Thalaivii also features Yogi Babu in a special role, with Santhosh Narayanan delivering the music. Thalaivan Thalaivii is a rugged family drama that works in moments, mainly due to the strong performances of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen. However, the film is brought down by a weak, repetitive script and loud, tiring narrative choices. It offers glimpses of honesty and humour, but not enough to make it a consistently engaging watch.

WIMBLEDON HONOURS THALAPATHY VIJAY / Did Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh sau No to Coolie

 As Sinner lifted his trophy after a high-octane five-set clash, Wimbledon dropped a striking visual featuring the champion in a power pose that mirrored Thalapathy Vijay’s iconic Republic Day poster from Jana Nayagan. With Sinner holding his trophy in selfie style — reminiscent of Vijay’s pose in the film’s teaser — the post was captioned, “The First Roar”, a nod to the powerful background score composed by Anirudh Ravichander. It continued, “JANNIK SINNER IS YOUR WIMBLEDON CHAMPION.”

In a first-of-its-kind global crossover between sports and Indian cinema, Wimbledon has paid tribute to upcoming Thalapathy Vijay starrer Jana Nayagan following Jannik Sinner’s epic win over Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Wimbledon final. The post, shared on Wimbledon’s official social media handles, sent shockwaves through fans across the globe — marking the first time an Indian film and actor have been honoured by the prestigious tennis championship.

This unexpected yet monumental tribute has made Jana Nayagan the first Indian film ever to be acknowledged by Wimbledon, cementing its place in global pop culture history. Fans were quick to connect the dots, hailing the crossover as a proud moment for Indian cinema and Thalapathy Vijay fans worldwide.

Was Vijay Sethupathi the first choice to do the role that Shoubin plays in Coolie ? Read on what Lokesh says - Revelation came about organically as a response to another question posed to Lokesh Kanagaraj. He was asked, “Lokesh, when you’re writing, is there a mathematical calculation like, Oh my God, he got a highlight in this scene, so he should get another highlight three scenes later?” His answer was: “No no, if I don’t have the highlight for that character, I won’t even approach them. Likewise, Soubin sir, and initially it was written for someone, some other star. I don’t want to mention the name, but I couldn’t work with him for various reasons. But I don’t know where to go after that because I really wrote it for him. I wrote for him for, uh, at least six months, and it was like he couldn’t do it. He couldn’t take it, and I don’t know where to fix that character.”

He didn’t reveal the name of the actor who was supposed to play that role initially. Then he went to Fahadh as his second option, and Soubin was his last option: “I want to work with Fahadh sir again, but Fahadh sir was also not available, and I didn’t want him to do the same thing he had done in Vikram. So I was searching for a lot of other actors, and finally, I’ve signed on Soubin sir.”

Coolie is releasing in theatres on August 14, 2025. The “Monica” song lyric video was recently released, and Soubin appeared in the video alongside Pooja Hegde. But here is a fun fact: according to Tupaki, that song was created for the character played by Nagarjuna, and in the final film, it is likely that Nagarjuna and Pooja are going to be the main focus. 

Hate towards Vijay Sethupathi’s son, Surya, and his latest movie?/ Indian 3 in limbo

 

Kollywood delivers a box office shocker. One of the saleable STAR son launch is termed the worst opening in history of the Tamil ffilmdom. Read koimoi ; Soorya Vijay Sethupathi‘s film registered one of the lowest openings for the Tamil box office in 2025. Even in the tier-1 and tier-2 films, it is the lowest opening of the year, not surpassing a single film on the opening day! Phoenix VS Paranthu Po Budget

The musical comedy is supposedly mounted on a budget of 3 – 4 crore. Meanwhile the sports action drama starring Vijay Sethupathi‘s son is said to be carrying a budget of 6 – 8 crore. Helmed by Anal Arasu, the film stars Surya Vijay Sethupathi, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Devadarshini & J Vignesh. The sports action drama has earned only 9 lakh at the box office on its opening day! amil box office on July 4, witnessed a triple clash between Paranthu Po, Phoenix and 3BHK. While Siddharth’s 3BHK roared highest with 1 crore collection on the opening day, the other two films had an intense fight, with one of them emerging victorious!

What’s with the hate towards Vijay Sethupathi’s son, Surya, and his latest movie?

 REDDIT Question and answers

I think it's primarily due to the way he speaks and presents himself in public events.

At this point, the general perception is that, he's a product of nepotism. Rather than acting all defensive and speaking unnecessarily, he needs to present himself better.

There's a meme in Kolamaavu Kokila where the boy in the grocery shop will say, "Look at that girl. Ayyoo Paa. Also, look at you. Ayyooo Paaah"

The same applies to Vijay Sethupathi and his son in the same order.

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People find his attitude annoying. But he is just a confident individual who is not media trained. People who worked with him say hes a literal kolanthai and is a pleasure to be with. The guy is just really young so he will find his footing in years to come.

One on gum chewing

We would think that people grow up , but they are just boomers with some understanding about technology. If people get angry seeing a guy chewing gum then its literally uncle and grandfather behavior. They just hate on him becaus eit the cool thing to do and just herd mentality

No wonder many stars act all humble in front of the camera and I dont blame them even 1%

 

The failure of Thug Life has hit the chances of Indian 4 getting released in the near future as per trade sources. For one the OTT platforms would not touch it without seeing the box office results and without any offers, Lyca would not invest to complete the film. The film hero Kaamal’s second disaster and poor showing in South except Tamil Nadu and awashout in Hindi belt makes Indian 3 abd ivestment. Shankat after Game Changer, his second washout has not embarked on anything. Till Kamal- Shankar get back, Indian 3 will remain in the cold labs.

Watch Kannappa for HOT A Rated / !0 Directors for Vels Banner / S J Suryah Killer PLOT / VJS son is MMA Fighter

 Watch Kannappa with zero expectations. If you can survive the first half and first 30 mins of the second, the last hour rewards your patience with emotion, devotion, and performances that finally click. Prabhas fans will be happy, Vishnu redeems himself in the climax—but the journey to get there is rough. Strictly for the powerful final act, cameos of Prabhas & Mohanlal, and Vishnu's surprising transformation in the last hour. Not a disaster for sure but just an average grosser

Vishnu Manchu’s character performing a sequence that several netizens felt was in poor taste, especially for a film rooted in a revered mythological tale. Comments flooded social media questioning the filmmakers’ decision-making, with many users asking how such a scene made it past the censors without objection.

• Cameos Work Well: Mohanlal gives a bang-on interval appearance as Kiraata. Akshay Kumar is dignified as Lord Shiva—his dialogues in the climax are well-written. Mohan Babu as Mahadevayya is pitch-perfect.
• Music & BGM: Stephen Devassy’s “Shiva Shiva Shankara” and background score during the final 40 mins uplift the movie, enhancing the devotional impact.

• Negatives

  • First Half is Meme Gold: Overstuffed, draggy, and trying too hard to be an action epic. Easily 30 mins could have been trimmed.
  • Production Design Misfire: New Zealand landscapes with snowy peaks for a story set near Sri Kalahasti? Totally misplaced. Green screen usage may feel excessive and costly but this is not alternative
  • Unnecessary Romance & Glamour: Songs and glamour shots of the heroine add no value. It's time to move past outdated commercial templates.
  • Supporting Cast Falters: From over-the-top villains to flat performances by Sarathkumar, Madhubala, Sivabalaji, Raghu Babu—none leave an impression. Even Brahmanandam and Saptagiri’s comedy falls flat.
  • Weak First Half: Painfully slow and barely watchable till the interval bang.
  • Technical Issues: Sloppy editing, poorly choreographed fights, and forgettable songs (except Shiva Shiva) plague the first half.
  
  In a previous conversation with CE, SJ Suryah revealed details about Killer. He shared, “If a James Bond film and my own Kushi are blended together, the result would be Killer. The audience might find this amalgamation to be a bit odd, as it sounds like mixing water and oil. But I am confident that my screenplay would blend everything seamlessly and get the audience invested and excited.” The film is shaping up as a pan-Indian feature and is set to have a release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi
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  Vels Film International has unveiled a new slate of films scheduled for production and release between 2025 and 2027. Among the filmmakers attached to the slate are several well-known names in Indian cinema, such as Sundar C, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vetri Maaran, Mari Selvaraj, Prem Kumar, Jude Anthany Joseph, Arunraja Kamaraja, Vignesh Raja, Chella Ayyavu, and Ganesh K Babu. YouTuber VJ Sidhu is also set to make his directorial debut under the Vels banner.
• Of these, Sundar C's Mookuthi Amman 2, Mari Selvaraj's film with Dhanush, Ravi Mohan's Genie, Vishnu Vishal's film with Sathish Selvakumar, and VJ Siddhu's Dayangaram have already been announced. The studio's earlier productions include Comali, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu, Mookuthi Amman, and LKG, among others, which have had both commercial and critical success.
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  Surya Sethupathi, son of acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi, is making his lead debut in Phoenix, a gritty and emotional sports drama set to release on July 4.
  Stepping into the shoes of an MMA fighter, Surya underwent an intense physical makeover. The teaser showed Surya as a professional boxer, who is imprisoned for some reason. While we see him give importance to his sport as much as he gives importance to his life, we also see another party planning a jailbreak.

  Surya has previously made appearances as a child artist in his father's films Naanum Rowdy Dhaan and Sindhubaadh. he directorial debut of action choreographer Anl Arasu, also stars Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Harish Uthaman.