Tamil Cinema: News
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.
'Sugar Baby': Trisha-Kamal Haasan's song sparks debate over age gap
The recently released lyrical video of Sugar Baby, a song from the much-anticipated film Thug Life, has stirred up a storm on social media.
Release date to runtime: Everything about Vijay Sethupathi's 'Ace'
Having starred in recent hits like Maharaja and Viduthalai: Part 2, Vijay Sethupathi is set to return to the big screen with a much lighter, casual role in his upcoming film, Ace.
'Thug Life' to hit OTT 8 weeks after theatrical release
The much-anticipated Tamil film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, is all set to hit theaters on June 5.
Vijay Sethupathi's 'Ace' cleared by CBFC with U/A rating
Vijay Sethupathi's upcoming film, Ace, received a U/A 13+ rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently.
Tamil star Vishal to marry Dhanshika on his birthday
In a delightful revelation at a press conference for Yogi Da in Chennai, Tamil actors Vishal and Sai Dhanshika announced their wedding date.
Tamil actor Vishal to marry actor Sai Dhanshika
Tamil actor Vishal Krishna (Mark Antony) is all set to marry actor Sai Dhanshika (Aindham Vedham) soon.
Dhanush's 'Kuberaa' OTT rights sold for whopping ₹50 crore
Reportedly, the upcoming Telugu film Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna, has been sold to a leading OTT platform for a mind-boggling ₹50cr.
Veteran actor Gautami alleges life threats over ₹9cr property dispute
Veteran actor Gautami has approached the Chennai Police Commissioner, alleging threats to her life over an ongoing ₹9 crore property dispute in Neelankarai, Chennai.
Tamil actor Vishal rushed to hospital after collapsing at event
In a shocking turn of events, Tamil actor Vishal collapsed on stage during an event in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday.
When Sai Pallavi rejected Vijay's 'Leo' over unequal screen space
There was a time when fans almost saw Sai Pallavi share screen space with Thalapathy Vijay in the blockbuster film Leo.
Kamal Haasan postpones 'Thug Life' audio launch amid India-Pakistan tensions
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has postponed the audio launch for his upcoming movie, Thug Life, which was scheduled for May 16.
OTT: When, where to watch Sasikumar-Simran's 'Tourist Family'
The Tamil film Tourist Family, starring M. Sasikumar and Simran, will make its digital debut on JioHotstar.
Mohanlal's 'Thudarum' to release in Tamil on this date
The Malayalam crime thriller, Thudarum, starring Mohanlal in the lead, has been doing well at the box office since its release on April 25.
Is Ajith Kumar planning to retire? Tamil superstar drops hints
In a recent interview, Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar spoke about his future and retirement plans after he received the Padma Bhushan from the President of India.
'Maaman' trailer: Soori fights all odds for his nephew
The trailer for the upcoming Tamil film Maaman was dropped on Thursday, promising a gripping family drama.
Suriya finally confirms upcoming film with Venky Atluri, Naga Vamsi
After weeks of speculations, superstar Suriya has announced his next Tamil film, in collaboration with Lucky Baskhar director Venky Atluri and producer Naga Vamsi.
Janhvi Kapoor eyes Tamil debut with Pa Ranjith series
Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor is currently in talks with famous filmmaker Pa Ranjith for her Tamil series debut.
What happened to Tamil actor Sri? Lokesh Kanagaraj shares statement
Tamil actor Sri, also known as Shriram Natarajan, was at the center of a social media storm for the last few days, with netizens speculating about his mental health.
How Ilaiyaraaja controversy impacted 'Good Bad Ugly' box office run
The Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, has seen a dip in collections due to a controversy over using Ilaiyaraaja's songs.
Here's how much Ajith, Trisha charged for 'Good Bad Ugly'
The Tamil action-comedy-drama film Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, has performed strongly at the box office since its release on April 10.
Where to watch Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' post-theatrical run
Ajith Kumar's latest action-packed offering, Good Bad Ugly, has created a storm at the box office, raking in ₹28.5 crore on its opening day (April 10).
Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' gets bumper opening; earns ₹28.5cr
Ajith Kumar's latest release, Good Bad Ugly, has stormed the box office, reportedly raking in an estimated ₹28.5cr net in India on its opening day, Thursday.
'Good Bad Ugly' distributor accused of unfair ticket pricing
The release of Ajith Kumar's much-anticipated film Good Bad Ugly has been marred by a controversy over inflated ticket prices.
'AA22xA6': Allu Arjun, Atlee finally announce collaboration
The much-anticipated collaboration between Tollywood star Allu Arjun and Tamil director Atlee has finally been confirmed! The project has been tentatively titled #AA22xA6.
Ajith Kumar's 250-foot cutout collapses in Nellai; no injuries reported
A gigantic cutout of actor Ajith Kumar collapsed while it was being installed at PSS Theatre in Vannarapettai, Nellai. The cutout was being set up in anticipation of the Tamil superstar's upcoming movie Good Bad Ugly.
Veteran Tamil-Malayalam actor Ravikumar Menon dies at 71
Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor, Ravikumar Menon, who starred in films such as Avargal and Ullaasa Yaathra, has passed away. He was 71.
Dhanush-Nithya Menen's 'Idli Kadai' will now premiere on October 1
Dhanush's upcoming directorial Idli Kadai is now officially set to release on October 1, 2025.
'Peddi' sets record with ₹25 crore audio deal in Tollywood
The much-awaited Telugu movie, Peddi, headlined by Ram Charan, has reportedly created a record in the music industry.
Ranya Rao seeks bail from Karnataka High Court after arrest
Kannada actor Ranya Rao has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking bail after she was arrested in a gold smuggling case last month.
Vijay-Genelia's 'Sachein' returns to theaters on April 18
The popular Tamil romantic comedy film Sachein, featuring Vijay and Genelia D'Souza, is all set to be re-released on April 18.
Vijay Sethupathi, Puri Jagannadh announce pan-India film
Celebrated actor Vijay Sethupathi and director Puri Jagannadh have announced their collaboration on a pan-India film.
Who is Shruthi Narayanan, star linked to casting couch controversy?
Tamil actor Shruthi Narayanan is making headlines after an alleged adult video of her leaked online. This leak exposes the dark side of the casting couch culture in the Tamil film industry.
Court stalls 'Veera Dheera Sooran 2' over OTT rights dispute
The much-anticipated Tamil film, Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, starring Vikram, has run into a legal roadblock.
Tamil film industry mourns Manoj Bharathiraja's sudden demise
The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, who passed away suddenly.
'Jana Nayagan': Vijay's final film to release in 2026
The much-awaited film, Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, has been pushed to a Pongal 2026 release.
Mamitha Baiju to star opposite Dhanush? Here's what we know
Malayalam actor Mamitha Baiju is said to be eyed for lead roles in upcoming Tamil films opposite stars Dhanush and Suriya.
Tamil horror thriller 'Sabdham' to stream on Prime Video soon
The Tamil horror thriller film, Sabdham, which hit theaters on February 28, will reportedly stream on Amazon Prime Video from March 28.
When and where to stream Pradeep Ranganathan's biggest hit 'Dragon'
Tamil blockbuster Dragon, which stars Pradeep Ranganathan, will premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 21.
'Baby and Baby' locks OTT release; streaming date revealed
The Tamil comedy-drama film, Baby and Baby, starring Sathyaraj, will be making its digital debut on Sun NXT on Friday, March 21.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' wraps up shooting; release date awaited
The much-awaited action movie Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth, has wrapped its shoot. Production house Sun Pictures took to social media to share the news, calling it a "super wrap."