Tamil Cinema: News

27 Mar 2025

Social Media

Who is Shruthi Narayanan, star linked to casting couch controversy? 

A 14-minute video purportedly showing Tamil actor Shruthi Narayanan has emerged online, supposedly revealing the casting couch culture in the Tamil film industry.

27 Mar 2025

Delhi High Court

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.

26 Mar 2025

AR Rahman

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.

24 Mar 2025

Bobby Deol

'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.

24 Mar 2025

Dhanush

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.

20 Mar 2025

Amazon Prime Video

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.

18 Mar 2025

Netflix

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.

18 Mar 2025

Tollywood

'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.

18 Mar 2025

Celebrity

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."

15 Mar 2025

Amazon Prime Video

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' sets record with ₹120cr Prime Video deal: Report

Amazon Prime Video has bagged the digital streaming rights of Rajinikanth's upcoming Tamil film Coolie for a whopping ₹120cr, said reports.

07 Mar 2025

X

Composer D Imman alerts fans after X account gets hacked

Immanuel Vasanth Dinakaran, popularly known as D Imman, has revealed that his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account (@immancomposer) has been hacked.

06 Mar 2025

Nayanthara

Netflix announces release date for Madhavan, Siddharth, Nayanthara's 'Test'

Netflix has revealed the release date of its next Tamil original film, Test.

04 Mar 2025

Dhanush

When, where to watch Dhanush's 'NEEK' on OTT 

The Tamil coming-of-age romantic comedy, Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), is reportedly headed for an OTT release on Amazon Prime Video.

04 Mar 2025

ZEE5

Tamil film 'Kudumbasthan' to stream on ZEE5 this week

The Tamil comedy-drama Kudumbasthan, which was released in theaters on January 24, 2025, is all set to make its digital debut.

01 Mar 2025

Celebrity

'It's a challenge'—Jyotika criticizes Tamil cinema's lack of female-centric films

Veteran actor Jyotika (46) recently slammed the Tamil film industry for not producing enough female-centric films.

26 Feb 2025

Ajith Kumar

Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' teaser to release on Friday

The much-anticipated teaser of Ajith Kumar's upcoming film, Good Bad Ugly, will be unveiled on Friday.

25 Feb 2025

Vijay

When and where to watch Vijay's iconic 'Thalaivaa' online 

Thalapathy Vijay's 2013 Tamil action thriller, Thalaivaa, is now available for online viewing on OTT platform Sun NXT.

19 Feb 2025

Celebrity

Guru Somasundaram's 'Bottle Radha' set for OTT release this month 

The Tamil film Bottle Radha, starring Guru Somasundaram in the lead, is gearing up for its digital debut. The film's streaming rights after its theatrical run have been secured by Aha Tamil.

18 Feb 2025

Bipasha Basu

Where to watch Vijay's classic 'Sachein' online as it re-releases

The popular Tamil romantic comedy film, Sachein, is all set to hit theaters again this summer. The film, which features Thalapathy Vijay and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

11 Feb 2025

Dhanush

Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai' release delayed? Here's what we know

The much-awaited 2025 film Idli Kadai, starring Dhanush and Nithya Menen, is said to be facing a possible delay in its release.

10 Feb 2025

Dhanush

Dhanush's 'NEEK' trailer is all about messy, modern, mad love

The trailer for Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), the third directorial venture of acclaimed actor-filmmaker Dhanush, was dropped on Monday.

08 Feb 2025

Amit Trivedi

Anurag Kashyap-backed 'Bad Girl' wins award at Rotterdam Film Festival

Varsha Bharath's Tamil coming-of-age drama, Bad Girl, has bagged the coveted NETPAC award at the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).

07 Feb 2025

Ajith Kumar

Bumper opening: Ajith's 'Vidaamuyarchi' earns ₹22 crore on Day 1

Ajith Kumar's latest action thriller, Vidaamuyarchi, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, has taken a strong start at the box office.

06 Feb 2025

Ajith Kumar

When, where to watch 'Vidaamuyarchi' on OTT

The action thriller Vidaamuyarchi, featuring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, will be making its digital debut on Netflix after its theatrical release.

06 Feb 2025

Ajith Kumar

Ajith Kumar's 'Vidaamuyarchi' leaked online hours after release

The much-awaited Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi, featuring Ajith Kumar, hit the screens on Thursday. However, just hours after its release, the film was leaked online on several pirated websites.

05 Feb 2025

Allu Arjun

'Shame': Pooja Hegde trolled for calling 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' Tamil film

Actor Pooja Hegde recently courted controversy when she mistakenly called the Telugu blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo a Tamil film.

30 Jan 2025

Sivakarthikeyan

Sivakarthikeyan v/s Vijay Antony: 'Parasakthi' title row heats up

A social media storm has erupted over the title of Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film, Parasakthi.

29 Jan 2025

Sivakarthikeyan

'Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan's 25th film gets its official title

The much-awaited 25th movie of actor Sivakarthikeyan, formerly referred to as SK 25, has been officially titled Parasakthi.

29 Jan 2025

Ajith Kumar

'Vidaamuyarchi,' 'Thandel': South films to watch out for in February

As we step into February 2025, cinema halls will be flooded with a slew of South Indian films. From action thrillers to romantic comedies, the upcoming releases promise a diverse cinematic experience for moviegoers.

28 Jan 2025

Malavika Mohanan

Malavika Mohanan to star with Mohanlal in 'Hridayapoorvam': Report

Acclaimed actor Malavika Mohanan will be sharing the screen with Malayalam cinema legend, Mohanlal, in the upcoming film Hridayapoorvam.

28 Jan 2025

Ajith Kumar

Ajith Kumar honored with Padma Bhushan—A look at his legacy

Tamil cinema icon Ajith Kumar has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award for his contributions to the field of art.

19 Jan 2025

Box Office

Vikram has 'no plans' to star in 'Marco' remake: Report

Tamil cinema's leading man, Chiyaan Vikram, has been heavily rumored for the Tamil remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Marco.

16 Jan 2025

Ajith Kumar

Ajith's 'Vidaamuyarchi' to release on February 6; trailer out today

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's much-anticipated film, Vidaamuyarchi, will hit theaters on February 6.

13 Jan 2025

Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth's 'Baashha' to return to theaters in 4K after 30yrs

The iconic Tamil film Baashha, starring superstar Rajinikanth and actor Nagma, will be returning to cinemas on its 30th anniversary.

13 Jan 2025

Dhanush

Vetrimaaran, Dhanush ready to reunite for 5th time

Renowned director Vetrimaaran and actor Dhanush are teaming up for the fifth time on an exciting new project, announced during the success celebration of Viduthalai 2.

09 Jan 2025

Ajith Kumar

'Vidaamuyarchi': Ajith Kumar's next gets U/A, release date still pending

The highly anticipated Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi, starring superstar Ajith Kumar, has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

08 Jan 2025

Ajith Kumar

'Ajith is safe': Thala comes out unharmed from Porsche crash

Popular actor and race car driver, Ajith Kumar, narrowly escaped a horrific car crash in Dubai recently. The accident took place during a practice session when he was behind the wheel of his Porsche 992.

04 Jan 2025

Upcoming Movies

Director Shankar confirms working on 'Velpari' after 'Indian 3'

Director Shankar has confirmed his next venture after Indian 3—an adaptation of the historical Tamil novel Veera Yuga Nayagan Velpari.

23 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Viduthalai 2' OTT: Will it have hour of extra footage 

Vijay Sethupathi's latest film Viduthalai Part 2, directed by Vetrimaaran, hit theaters on December 20. The film has been praised for Sethupathi's riveting performance and continues the thrilling story of its predecessor.

20 Dec 2024

Vijay Sethupathi

'National Award loading': Fans praise Sethupathi's performance in 'Viduthalai 2'

The much-anticipated Tamil period crime thriller, Viduthalai Part 2, was released in theaters on Friday. Directed by Vetri Maaran and featuring Vijay Sethupathi, the film is a sequel to 2023's Viduthalai Part 1.

18 Dec 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

When Ashwin teased fans about potential biopic, starring Ashok Selvan

Renowned Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a glorious 14-year career.

16 Dec 2024

Malayalam

Why legendary Ilaiyaraaja was asked to leave Srivilliputhur Andal Temple

Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja recently got caught in an unexpected situation when he visited the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple in Tamil Nadu.

15 Dec 2024

Box Office

'Stree 2,' 'Pushpa 2'—How sequels dominated Indian cinema this year

Indian cinema in 2024 was a mix of grand spectacles and inspiring narratives, with sequels and franchises ruling the box office.

14 Dec 2024

Sivakarthikeyan

'SK25': Sivakarthikeyan-Sudha Kongara-Jayam Ravi's movie begins filming

The much-anticipated film SK25, directed by Sudha Kongara and starring Sivakarthikeyan, has officially begun shooting.

13 Dec 2024

Vikram

'Chiyaan 63': Vikram collaborates with 'Maaveeran' director Madonne Ashwin 

In a piece of big news for fans of Vikram, renowned production house Shanthi Talkies recently confirmed that the actor will join hands with director Madonne Ashwin for his 63rd film, tentatively titled Chiyaan 63.

09 Dec 2024

Vikram

Vikram's 'Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2' teaser promises raw action

The teaser for Chiyaan Vikram's upcoming film Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 has been unveiled, giving us a glimpse of what is being touted as a "raw action drama."

09 Dec 2024

Suriya

Composer Sai Abhyankkar replaces AR Rahman in Suriya's upcoming film

Sai Abhyankkar, the composer of 2024's most-streamed Tamil song on Spotify Wrapped, Katchi Sera, has been announced as the new music director of Suriya's upcoming film with RJ Balaji.

03 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Tamil film producers seek 3-day ban on movie reviews post-release

The Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) has moved the Madras High Court with a writ petition, calling for a three-day ban on movie reviews after their theatrical release.

28 Nov 2024

Box Office

'Amaran' is unstoppable; collects ₹210.75cr after 28 days

The Tamil film Amaran, featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, has been holding steady at the box office since its release on October 31.