The Tamil film ‘Hot Spot 2 Much,’ a sequel to the 2024 hit ‘Hot Spot,’ had a moderate box-office run despite strong pre-release buzz. A controversial scene sparked widespread debate online. Directed by Vignesh Karthick, the anthology stars Priya Bhavani Shankar and others. The Telugu version premieres on Aha on February 27 after streaming on […]
Mega Power Star Ram Charan is shooting his upcoming sports action film, ‘Peddi,’ directed by Buchi Babu Sana with Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. On cinematographer R. Rathnavelu’s birthday, the team celebrated on set with cake and photos. Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas, the movie releases April 30, 2026, with music by AR Rahman.
Tamil star Pradeep Ranganathan, known for Love Today, Dragon and Dude, is in huge demand despite quoting a high Rs 25 crore fee for upcoming films. With eight projects lined up and more offers coming, filmmakers are scrambling for his dates. He’s also planning to direct a film soon.
Superstar Mahesh Babu departed Hyderabad for Georgia to kick off the next schedule of ‘Varanasi,’ directed by SS Rajamouli. The Georgia leg will see co-stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran joining him. Produced by KL Narayana and SS Karthikeya with music by MM Keeravaani, the pan-world action adventure is slated for April 7, 2027.
Tharun Bhascker recently played the lead in the rom-com “Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi,” with Eesha Rebba as the female lead. Directed by debutant AR Sajeev, the film is a remake of Mollywood hit “Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey.” After flopping at the box office, it will stream on Aha from March 4, with Aha Gold […]
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, set to marry on February 26, boast a combined net worth exceeding Rs 130 crore. Both actors own luxury homes, high-end cars, and Vijay even a private jet. With successful film careers, endorsements, businesses, and strong social media influence, they are among Tollywood’s wealthiest and most influential young stars.
“Kaithi 2,” one of South India’s most anticipated films, may officially be announced on March 14, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s birthday, possibly titled “Dilli.” Following delays due to Lokesh’s other projects, the sequel will focus on the iconic character from “Kaithi.” Filming is expected to start in 2027, with a teaser already censored by Dream War...
Hotmail co‑founder Sabeer Bhatia strongly criticised the film Dhurandhar, calling its focus on revenge and senseless killings “disgusting” and lacking intellectual depth. He urged audiences, especially younger viewers, to reject it, arguing movies shouldn’t trigger hatred but promote thoughtful engagement.
Hotmail co‑founder Sabeer Bhatia strongly criticised the film Dhurandhar, calling its focus on revenge and senseless killings “disgusting” and lacking intellectual depth. He urged audiences, especially younger viewers, to reject it, arguing movies shouldn’t trigger hatred but promote thoughtful engagement.
Vijay Sethupathi has officially confirmed his collaboration with Mani Ratnam and Sai Pallavi for a romantic drama. He said the project is “completely different” from “Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” (2018) and praised Sai Pallavi as the female lead. Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, filming is expected to commence this summer.
The Kerala Story 2 faces controversy ahead of release, with the CBFC ordering 16 edits, including halving rape and kissing scenes. The Kerala High Court sought a screening amid a petition alleging the film maligns Kerala. Granted a U/A 16+ certificate, the makers also withdrew the teaser following backlash and political criticism.
Priyanka Arul Mohan makes her OTT debut with “Made in Korea,” an Indo-Korean Tamil film streaming on Netflix from March 12, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. She stars as Shenba, a small-town woman chasing her dream of visiting Seoul. Korean actress Park Hye-jin, Rishikanth, and Jaehyun Jang also feature in the cast.
Mega Prince Varun Tej, awaiting a solid hit, is wrapping up Korean Kanakaraju with Merlapaka Gandhi. He has approved a new entertainer directed by debutant Balaji, a protégé of Atlee. Impressed by the script, Karthik Subbaraj joins as presenter and co-producer under Stone Bench Creations. Pre-production is underway, with shoot starting soon.
Yash Raj Films has reportedly turned down a staggering ₹215 crore OTT deal for its upcoming spy thriller “Alpha,” choosing a full theatrical release. Headlined by Alia Bhatt, the film is set for April 2027 and expands the YRF Spy Universe. As a female-led espionage drama, YRF’s move shows strong confidence in its big-screen potential, […]
Mrunal Thakur has revealed that at this stage of her career, she is consciously choosing to focus on romantic comedies and love stories. She said, “I’m trying to stick more to rom-com or romantic movies because if not now, then when will I do romantic movies?” Confidently, she added, “I would romance even in my […]