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Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi cinema — the industries that keep out-grossing the mainstream.
The multilingual fantasy‑drama starring Fahadh Faasil and Sara Palaekar lands worldwide on Oct 2, cleared by the CBFC with a U/A rating after a smooth censor review.
On 30 September Keerthy Suresh shared a carousel of Dorothy’s set images, thanking director Karthik Subbaraj, legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, fellow actors Rishikanth and Sananth, and the visual team for a film that stole a piece of her heart.
Within six days, Nani’s The Paradise reached the breakeven point in the Nizam region, pulling in roughly Rs 30 crore. The film now eyes its weekday stretch as it sits at a global Rs 170 crore gross.
Karthik Subbaraj’s latest drama Dorothy, which follows a trans woman’s journey in rural Madurai, has ignited fierce online backlash after a same‑sex kiss, prompting a wider debate on queer representation and caste‑driven violence in Tamil cinema.
Keerthy Suresh shared an Instagram carousel of ‘Dorothy’ on set, praising Karthik Subbaraj’s vision, Ilaiyaraaja’s score and the camaraderie with Rishikanth, Sananth and cinematographer Tirru.
Week 4 of Bigg Boss Telugu 10 sees Trigun soaring to 55.82% of public votes, leaving Rohith in second place and the rest scrambling as nominations spark fresh house tensions.
A fresh Bigg Boss Kannada 13 promo has Jagadeesh calling out Kiran Shastry for sloppy vegetable-cutting and a sulky attitude after a house punishment. Netizens think Jaggi is picking on someone already down.
Industry trackers say Rajamouli’s upcoming Varanasi could earn about ₹775 crore globally, beating Pushpa 2’s ₹625 crore record, thanks to Mahesh Babu’s star power and early rights deals.
The Tamil film Dorothy, released on September 25, is being hailed by trans activists for its authentic portrayal of gender dysphoria and love, even as some netizens launch hateful attacks on its final kiss scene.
Naga Chaitanya is reportedly preparing his 25th picture under the direction of Clax, while fresh face Satvika Veeravalli is being eyed for the heroine role. Both the title and genre are still under wraps.
Nani’s latest film ‘The Paradise’ rolls into Andhra Pradesh for a three‑city promotional trek, featuring a temple visit and screenings at local theatres, as the makers aim to revive the movie’s earnings.
After fans linked Akshay Kumar to the upcoming Hanuman Ansh 2, co‑producer Anupriya Nagar publicly refuted the claim, stating the actor is not confirmed for the sequel.
Ajith Kumar’s next action venture, Dare Devil, has swapped veteran Mohanlal for Unni Mukundan. Production will kick off in November 2026, with Shalini Ajithkumar producing and Anirudh Ravichander handling the soundtrack.
Karthik Subbaraj’s film Dorothy sparked a wave of homophobia complaints before its release. The director claims the backlash faded as viewers in Tamil Nadu responded with applause at the ending.
Premada Oorali, a village‑centric love story starring Shree Raam and Ramika Shivu, opened to massive local promotion and a surge of online praise, but reviewers point to thin storytelling and over‑sentimental melodrama.
Anirudh Ravichander’s tracks for The Paradise have racked up 200 million YouTube views and landed the album at No 5 on Spotify’s global debut chart, but reviewers argue the film’s background score feels out of sync with the picture.
Sundeep Kishan’s new venture Sigma, produced by Lyca Productions, clears CBFC formalities with a U/A rating and a 2‑hour‑27‑minute cut, slated for an October 2 theatrical debut across India and overseas.
Vidya Balan posted a behind‑the‑scenes snap on Instagram, signalling the start of a new Tamil movie with director R. Balki, their first joint venture since Paa. Details remain under wraps as she balances roles in Jailer 2 and a comedy with Akshay Kumar.
Bhojpuri star Aamrapali Dubey used the Bigg Boss 20 platform to squash dating speculation with co‑star Nirahua, emphasizing a word‑less friendship and noting his push for her marriage.
Lenin Pandiyan’s Blue Sattai Maran opens to strong performances and a lively courtroom set‑piece, yet its latter half stumbles on pacing and climax, prompting mixed reactions from Tamil cinema fans.
Directors Vetrimaaran and Ameer have issued a joint statement demanding a pressure-free probe into the alleged sexual abuse of minors by Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani, days after a new SIT was formed.
SS Rajamouli's Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is being shot in IMAX and scheduled for release on April 7, 2027, as the director completes 25 years in cinema.
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy has crossed Rs 3.66 crore in three days per Sacnilk data, even as its unexpected focus on transgender and queer themes draws both praise and backlash from Tamil audiences.
Forgotten Island, DreamWorks’ latest animation, mixes bright Filipino folklore creatures with a heartfelt teen friendship, set against retro‑style graphics that feel like a sugar‑high visual ride.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announced a ₹50 lakh reward for squash player Abhay Singh after his Asian Games silver, framing it as encouragement for the state's aspiring athletes.
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Malayalam cinema's fastest Rs 300 crore grosser, begins streaming on JioHotstar from October 2, in multiple languages including Telugu.
The Madras High Court has thrown out a DMK petition contesting TVK legislator R Seenivasa Sethupathy's one-vote victory in Tiruppattur, Sivaganga, ruling the postal ballot mix-up claim lacked evidence.
Meenakshi Chaudhary is reportedly in the running for the female lead in Nani's Bloody Romeo, directed by Sujeeth. No official word yet, and fans are pitching their own picks.
In Brahmamudi's September 29 episode, a drunk Raj stumbles into the wrong room, Siri catches him with Indu, and Rekha vows to extract the truth from Siri herself after her own plan collapses.
Nani broke his silence on the mixed response to The Paradise a day after release, thanking fans for showing up while acknowledging the criticism, a move some online called premature given the film had barely entered its second day.