Tamil Cinema: News
'Single Pasanga': Parthiban-Alya Manasa to judge new Tamil reality show
The upcoming Tamil reality show, Single Pasanga, will feature a judging panel comprising filmmaker-actor Parthiban, popular TV actor Alya Manasa, and Bigg Boss Tamil fame Shrutika.
Veteran Tamil actor-comedian Madhan Bob (71) dies after cancer battle
Veteran Tamil actor and comedian S Krishnamoorthy, popularly known as Madhan Bob, passed away on Saturday evening due to health-related issues. He was 71.
Karthi to team up with 'Thudarum' director Tarun Moorthy
Tamil actor Karthi is reportedly in talks to team up with Malayalam director Tarun Moorthy, who directed the blockbuster Thudarum.
When, where to watch 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' on OTT?
The romantic comedy-action film Thalaivan Thalaivii, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, is reportedly set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run.
Massive collection: Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' sells tickets worth $5,00,000 in US
The advance bookings for superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film Coolie have begun in the overseas markets, including the UK and the US.
A director and actor's egos clash in Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha'
Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan celebrated his 42nd birthday by unveiling the teaser of his upcoming film Kaantha.
Abhishek Banerjee joins Kollywood! Starts shooting for Tamil debut
Actor Abhishek Banerjee has begun filming for his debut Tamil film in Chennai.
Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Dude' sold to Netflix for whopping ₹25cr: Report
The digital rights of the upcoming Tamil film Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, have been sold to Netflix for a whopping ₹25 crore, reported 123Telugu.
Mahesh Narayanan to direct biopic on Formula One driver Karthikeyan
Acclaimed director Mahesh Narayanan, known for films like Take Off and Malik, will be directing a Tamil feature film titled NK 370 (working title), reported Variety.
Tamil filmmaker Velu Prabhakaran (68) dies after prolonged illness
Veteran Tamil director, cinematographer, and actor Velu Prabhakaran (68) passed away on Friday at a private hospital in Chennai, following a prolonged illness, reported IANS.
Rajinikanth's classic 'Baashha' to re-release on July 18
Rajinikanth's iconic Tamil action film Baashha is returning to theaters on July 18, 2025.
Dhanush's 54th film begins production, 'Por Thozhil' director at helm
Tamil superstar Dhanush has officially begun production on his 54th feature film, as announced by the makers on Thursday.
Tamil actors Srikanth, Krishna granted conditional bail in drugs case
The Madras High Court has granted conditional bail to Tamil actors Srikanth and Krishna in a drugs case. The court heard their bail plea on Tuesday.
Before 'Coolie,' look back at Aamir-Rajinikanth's forgotten gangster film
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was announced as Dahaa in Rajinikanth's Coolie on Thursday evening.
Vishnu Manchu's 'Kannappa' opens strong; collects ₹23.75cr in first weekend
Vishnu Manchu's latest film, Kannappa, has crossed the ₹20cr mark at the box office within its first weekend. The movie raked in a total of ₹23.75cr, with an impressive ₹7.25cr earned on its opening Sunday alone.
Tamil actor Krishna goes missing amid drug case probe
Tamil actor Krishna, known for films like Veera, Maari 2, and Kazhugu 2, has gone missing amid a drug case investigation.
'Suriya 45' gets title: Director RJ Balaji's next is 'Karuppu'
Suriya's much-anticipated film, previously known as Suriya 45, has been officially titled Karuppu. The announcement was made by Dream Warrior Pictures on the occasion of director RJ Balaji's birthday on Friday.
Dhanush, Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa' expected to open strong at ₹15cr
The much-anticipated crime thriller Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush and Akkineni Nagarjuna, hit theaters on Friday.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' sets record with ₹68cr overseas rights deal
The overseas rights of the upcoming Tamil film Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, have been sold for a whopping ₹68 crore.
SC allows 'Thug Life' Karnataka release—Distributor says, 'no sense' now
The Supreme Court of India recently ordered the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka.
Big: SC says 'Thug Life' must be released in Karnataka
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its displeasure over the "extra-judicial ban" on the Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka.
'Thug Life' on OTT: Netflix renegotiating deal post-box office failure
Netflix is reportedly renegotiating its post-theatrical streaming deal for the Kamal Haasan-Silambarasan TR starrer Thug Life, which has underperformed at the box office.
'Thug Life' security petition: SC asks Karnataka to respond
The Supreme Court of India asked the Karnataka government on Friday to respond to a petition seeking police protection for the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in the state.
Vijay's 'Mersal' returns to theaters ahead of his birthday
According to various reports, the 2017 action drama Mersal, starring Vijay, will be re-released in theaters on June 20.
Did Prime threaten to cut ₹10cr if 'Kuberaa' is delayed?
Producer Suniel Narang has claimed that Amazon Prime Video threatened to cut their deal by ₹10 crore if the film Kuberaa wasn't launched on the scheduled date of June 20, 2025.
Lyricist Vairamuthu slams filmmakers for stealing his lines as titles
Veteran Tamil lyricist and writer Vairamuthu has criticized Tamil filmmakers for using his song lyrics as film titles without permission.
SC declines urgent plea hearing for 'Thug Life' screenings
The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined an urgent plea seeking protection against threats to cinemas planning to screen Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka.
Amid poor reviews, Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' opens to ₹17cr
Kamal Haasan's latest film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, hit theaters on Thursday amid huge expectations. However, the gangster action drama opened to poor reviews and a moderate box office response.
Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' opens big with ₹14cr advance booking
Kamal Haasan's latest film Thug Life is off to a roaring start, with over 3.5 lakh tickets sold in advance booking for its opening day across all languages (except Kannada).
Kamal Haasan thanks people of Tamil Nadu amid Kannada row
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan held a Chennai press conference on Wednesday to promote his upcoming film Thug Life, which is set to release on Thursday.
Kamal Haasan declares 'Thug Life' won't release in Karnataka
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has announced that his upcoming film, Thug Life, will not be released in Karnataka for now.
Dinesh Master accused of ₹35L misuse in 'Leo'
The Tamil film industry is currently embroiled in a major controversy involving Dinesh Master, president of the Choreographers Union.
Kamal Haasan approaches Karnataka HC for 'Thug Life' release
Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has approached the Karnataka High Court to ensure the release of his upcoming film Thug Life in the state.
Tamil director Vikram Sugumaran dies of cardiac arrest at 48
Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, best known for his directorial debut, Madha Yaanaik Koottam, and his recent work, Ravana Kottam, passed away on Monday. He was 48.
Rajinikanth's 'Lal Salaam' heads to OTT after long delay
The Tamil sports drama Lal Salaam, featuring an extended cameo by superstar Rajinikanth, is finally heading to OTT.
Kamal Haasan refuses to apologize over Kannada language row
Tamil Nadu actor-politician Kamal Haasan has refused to apologize for his controversial statement that "Kannada was born out of Tamil." The remark sparked a major civil and political uproar between the two states.
Police complaint filed against Kamal Haasan for controversial 'Kannada' remark
A pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), has filed a police complaint against actor Kamal Haasan for his controversial statement on the Kannada language.
Senior Tamil actor Rajesh passes away at 75
Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh, who had a prolific career spanning over five decades, passed away on Thursday morning. He was 75.
Nagarjuna may play villain in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2': Report
The buzz around Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster starring Rajinikanth, is getting stronger with reports of new cast members.
'Lawyer': Raveena Tandon returns to Tamil cinema after 2 decades
Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon is all set to make her return to Tamil cinema after a long gap of 24 years.