South Indian Cinema: News

26 May 2021

Bollywood

Dulquer Salmaan to star in R Balki's psychological thriller

Actor Dulquer Salmaan is set to collaborate with director R Balki on a feature film, veteran cinematographer PC Sreeram has announced.

25 Jan 2019

Uttar Pradesh

Crew member dies on the set of Shahid Kapoor's movie

In a tragic incident, a crew member from the Shahid Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh died on Thursday during the shooting of the film in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

25 Oct 2018

Vasan Bala

Rana Daggubati, Bejoy Nambiar join MAMI board of trustees

The 20th edition of Jio MAMI Mumbai Festival has added southern star Rana Daggubati and filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar to its board of trustees.

19 Oct 2018

Chennai

'Vada Chennai' actress says women play role in casting-couch too

Actress Andrea Jeremiah has created a stir in the industry after she shared her opinions on casting couch in showbiz.

09 Oct 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeToo: National Award-winning Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu accused of sexual harassment

As part of the ongoing #MeToo movement, several women have come forward to call out their harassers.

17 Sep 2018

Celebrity

Noted Malayalam actor Captain Raju passes away at 68

Veteran Malayalam actor Captain Raju passed away in Kochi today morning, film industry sources said. He was 68.

06 Sep 2018

Coimbatore

Veteran Tamil comedian, Vellai Subbaiah passes away at 78

Veteran Tamil film comedian, Vellai Subbaiah died after a brief illness at Mettupalayam near Coimbatore, family sources said on Thursday.

04 Sep 2018

Shashi Tharoor

Will it be superstar Mohanlal v/s Shashi Tharoor?

On Monday, South Indian cinema superstar Mohanlal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, triggering rumors that he might be the BJP's candidate from the coveted Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency, that is currently being held by Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor.

31 Aug 2018

Hyderabad

Tollywood: Telugu film director B Jaya dies of heart attack

Noted Telugu film director B Jaya died of a cardiac arrest, family sources said in Hyderabad today. She was 54.

26 Aug 2018

Bollywood

I always feel like an outsider, says Shruti Haasan

It has been over a year since Shruti Haasan made her last appearance on the big screen and the actor says it was a conscious decision to stay away from the camera as she wanted to reassess her career.

16 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu

Biopic on Jayalalithaa to be launched on this date

The trend of biopics continues to be on the rise and next real-life personality to be immortalized on screen is former Tamil Nadu CM, J Jayalalithaa.

14 Aug 2018

Celebrity

Important for celebrities to be good role models: Mahesh Babu

South superstar Mahesh Babu says celebrities should make sure they do the "right things" as they are a role model for many.

31 Jul 2018

Hyderabad

Veteran Telugu film producer, actor K Raghava passes away

Veteran Telugu film producer K Raghava, who started his career in the black and white era, died in Hyderabad due to old age-related ailments.

18 Jul 2018

Chennai

Shocking! TV actress Priyanka commits suicide by hanging herself

A Tamil TV actress today allegedly committed suicide at her house in Chennai, apparently because of differences with her husband who is being questioned in this connection.

09 Jul 2018

Hyderabad

Actor-film critic Kathi Mahesh banned from entering Hyderabad for 6-months

Telugu actor and film critic Kathi Mahesh, who was booked for allegedly making statements "disrespecting" Hindu deities, was today externed from Hyderabad city for 6 months, police said.

03 Jul 2018

Entertainment

Film-critic Mahesh booked for making offensive-comments against Lord Rama

A case has been registered against Telugu actor and movie critic Kathi Mahesh for allegedly making statements "disrespecting" Hindu deities; he has been questioned in this connection.

27 Jun 2018

Dileep

Four South-Indian actresses resign from AMMA after rape-accused actor reinstated

Four South Indian actresses resigned from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) after Malayalam actor Dileep, who has been accused of sexually assaulting one of the actresses, was reinstated into the film body.

16 Jun 2018

Chicago

Tollywood sex racket busted in Chicago; two top heroines named

In what has come as a shocker for the Southern film industry, the names of two prominent heroines have cropped up in connection with an elaborate prostitution racket in Chicago which was busted by the US federal agents.

09 Jun 2018

Bollywood

Vishwaroopam 2: Hindi trailer to be launched by Aamir Khan

Superstar Aamir Khan will be launching the Hindi trailer of Kamal Haasan's upcoming film "Vishwaroopam 2".

Rajinikanth's wife directed to repay debt worth Rs. 6.20 crore

In a major setback to Rajinikanth and his family, the Supreme Court's verdict in the 'Kochadaiiyaan' selling rights case has not come out in their favor.

19 Feb 2018

Celebrity

Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao passes away at 61

In a massive jolt to the Telugu film industry, comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao, who had been entertaining the audience with his impeccable comic timing for years, is no more.

17 Feb 2018

Bollywood

Karthik Subbaraj's next project is a silent thriller, titled 'Mercury'

Karthik Subbaraj is all set to fascinate us once again with his next outing titled as 'Mercury.' Touted to be a game changer, the silent thriller has been written and directed by the man himself.

29 Jan 2018

Celebrity

Shoe hurled at actress Tamannaah Bhatia by upset fan

In a rather bizarre event, a footwear was hurled at Baahubali actress Tamannaah Bhatia by a 31-year-old man in Himyathnagar in Telangana, where she was present for an inauguration of a store.

20 Jan 2018

Bollywood

Bigg Boss11: Arshi Khan bags a film with Prabhas

One of the most controversial but entertaining contestants of Bigg Boss 11, Arshi Khan, has bagged a film starring the 'Baahubali' actor, Prabhas.

18 Jan 2018

Celebrity

Famous Kannada actor and director Kashinath dead

Kannada actor Kashinath, famous for his comic roles, died today in Bengaluru. He was suffering from cancer.

12 Dec 2017

Celebrity

Wishes pour in for superstar Rajinikanth on his 67th birthday

Superstar Rajinikanth, who is not a star but has become a brand with time, is celebrating his 67th birthday today. He enjoys God like status amongst his fans.

11 Dec 2017

Celebrity

Popular Telugu actor Vijay Sai found dead, suicide suspected

Popular Tollywood comedian Vijay Sai was found hanging in his Jubilee Hills apartment in Hyderabad this morning. Suicide is suspected.

30 Nov 2017

Bollywood

When Alia Bhatt said no to the 'Baahubali' actor

'Saaho' which became the most-talked film of Prabhas after 'Baahubali', apparently has some interesting theories attached to it.

07 Nov 2017

Celebrity

Kamal Haasan turns 63: Here's looking at his multifaceted journey

One of Indian cinema's most versatile actors Kamal Haasan, who is also the only Indian actor whose movies have been nominated for Oscars seven times, turns 63 today.

20 Sep 2017

West Bengal

Bengali actress Kanchana Moitra molested, bullied on road

Bengali actress Kanchana Moitra has alleged she was molested and bullied by a group of men when she was returning home from a shoot yesterday night in Kolkata.

19 Jun 2017

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth will enter politics: HKM leader Arjun Sampath

Superstar Rajinikanth will enter politics claimed Arjun Sampath, the Founder and State President of Hindu Makkal Katchi party.

09 Jun 2017

Chennai

Plagiarism Controversy: Superstar Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikaalan in trouble

A Chennai court issued notice to superstar Rajinikanth following plagiarism allegations and plea against his upcoming movie 'Kaala Karikaalan'.

08 Jun 2017

London

Raabta vs Magadheera: Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer cleared for release

The courts have ruled in favor of 'Raabta' in a plagiarism case by the makers of 'Magadheera', thus clearing the way for its release on June 9.

30 May 2017

Rajinikanth

Is this the right time for Rajinikanth to enter politics?

Recent media reports have been rife with speculations on Superstar Rajinikanth's entry into politics.

23 May 2017

India

If Bahubali were a corporate organization!

According to the latest reports, Bahubali 2, which was made on a budget of Rs. 250 crore, has managed to garner Rs. 1,565 crore till date and is still going strong.

17 May 2017

Bollywood

The Bahubali Effect - South re-releases look to strike gold

Only two weeks after release, the Hindi version of 'Bahubali: The Conclusion' emerged as the highest grosser of all-time, surpassing Aamir Khan's 'Dangal'.