Regional Cinema
South India's Fresh Lineup Hits Theatres This Week
A mix of genie capers, treasure heists and teenage romance lands on screens, giving fans a taste of everything from comedy to thriller.
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Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi cinema — the industries that keep out-grossing the mainstream.
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Nani's Bloody Romeo Heads To London As October Shoot Nears
Nani's next with director Sujeeth, Bloody Romeo, starts shooting in October with a big London leg planned. Prithviraj Sukumaran joins the cast, and a summer 2027 release is being targeted.
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Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 Sends Wildcard Shibna Home In Week 3
Wildcard entrant Shibna has been evicted from Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 after just three weeks, making her the fourth contestant voted out this season on the Mohanlal-hosted show.
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Breaking Hype
Kayadu Lohar pauses The Paradise shoot over contentious scene
Kayadu Lohar halted filming of a pivotal moment in The Paradise, citing discomfort with its tone. After months of dialogue and a visual reference to Bhansali, she returned to complete the shot.
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Trans Community Defends Tamil Film ‘Dorothy’ Amid Online Hate
After ‘Dorothy’ hit theatres, trans leaders in Chennai appealed for empathy, saying the movie mirrors their real experiences and calling for better gender education to curb online vitriol.
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Breaking Hype
Balaji Tharaneetharan’s ‘Baththa’ Hits Theatres On October 1
Balaji Tharaneetharan’s third film with Vijay Sethupathi, ‘Baththa’, releases on October 1. The period drama explores a 1980s Madras gangster’s inner life, backed by fresh cinematography and a new musical score.
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Anushka Sharma’s Instagram Post Sends Chembur Chole Bhature Joint to ₹2 Crore a Month
A modest 250‑sq‑ft stall in Chembur, once facing ₹18 lakh debt, turned into a bustling hotspot when Anushka Sharma posted about its Delhi‑style chole bhature, pushing monthly turnover to about ₹2 crore.
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Lokesh Kanagaraj's G Squad Signs On With Mythri Movie Makers
G Squad, Lokesh Kanagaraj's production house, has announced a collaboration with Telugu banner Mythri Movie Makers. No project, cast or director has been confirmed yet, leaving the industry guessing.
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Rajamouli Ducks Suriya Collaboration Question To Protect Another Director's Film
SS Rajamouli was asked point-blank about teaming up with Suriya at a pre-release event, and chose to dodge it, saying the answer would overshadow the film being promoted that day.
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Rawindra Pulle Cast Rashmika In Mysaa After Spotting Rage In Her Eyes On Sita Ramam Set
Mysaa director Rawindra Pulle reveals he spotted Rashmika Mandanna's intensity while working as first AD on Sita Ramam, then built his November 27 period drama around her.
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Bigg Boss Telugu 10 Winner's Prize Cut To ₹35 Lakh After Wild Card Exit
Mithilesh Reddy, a wild card entrant on Bigg Boss Telugu 10, accepted ₹15 lakh to exit the house. The move slashed the season's winning prize from ₹50 lakh to ₹35 lakh, sparking arguments inside.
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Vijay Devarakonda's Ranabaali Picks The 1876 Madras Famine, Not The Freedom Struggle
Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali, out October 16, is built around the Great Madras Famine of 1876-78, not India's independence movement, the team revealed in a new promotional series.
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Jailer 2 Skips Audio Launch, Album Drops Sep 30, Trailer Oct 5
Jailer 2’s makers have opted for a digital album launch on September 30, foregoing a traditional audio event, and will unveil the theatrical trailer on October 5 ahead of its October 15 release.
28 Sept 20262 min
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Rashmika Mandanna’s Mysaa Unveils Final War Clip Ahead of November Release
Mysaa, starring Rashmika Mandanna, released a brief look at its concluding war scene. The female‑led film, directed by Rawindra Pulle, is slated for a November 27, 2026 release across India.
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October’s South Indian Blockbusters: From Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 to Ranabaali
October 2026 brings a packed slate of South Indian cinema, from Rajinikanth’s much‑awaited Jailer 2 sequel and Vijay Deverakonda’s historical epic Ranabaali, to quirky thrillers like #Cult and family drama AK‑47. Trailers and music releases start the week of October 5, promising a bustling box‑office weekend.
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Dorothy’s Tamil Nadu Opening Falls Short of Festival Hype
Independent film Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh, opened to modest earnings of Rs 3.5 crore in Tamil Nadu, a stark contrast to the buzz generated at Toronto and on social media.
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Srikanth Odela’s Next Move Remains Unclear After ‘The Paradise’
After ‘The Paradise’ drew mixed reactions, Srikanth Odela’s planned venture with Chiranjeevi appears shelved, while star Nani says no film is on the near horizon, leaving the director’s next steps uncertain.
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Breaking Hype
Ranabaali's Docu-Series Gives Fans a Glimpse Before Release
The makers of Ranabaali have launched a four‑episode documentary on YouTube, beginning with a deep dive into a forgotten famine. The series aims to showcase the film’s historic roots and massive production values ahead of its October release.
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Breaking Hype
Ranabaali Documentary Series Launches on YouTube Ahead of Film Release
The makers of Ranabaali have unveiled a four‑episode YouTube documentary, starting September 28, to showcase the technical and creative challenges of recreating the 1876‑78 Madras famine.
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Breaking Hype
Narayanamma Song Launch Fires Up Aadarsha Kutumbam Anticipation
The latest single from Aadarsha Kutumbam – AK47, titled Narayanamma, premiered at a Hyderabad event, showcasing lively choreography and confirming the film’s October 9, 2026 release.
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Breaking Hype
Slum Dog 33 Temple Road Unveils Zarina Wahab’s Heart‑Wrenching Intro
Vijay Sethupathi teams up with director Puri Jagannadh for Slum Dog 33 Temple Road. A freshly released glimpse introduces Zarina Wahab as Zubeidaa, a mother forced into begging by hunger, sparking buzz across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi markets.
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Trivikram And Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam Struggles For Buzz Before Oct 9
Trivikram and Venkatesh's much-awaited Aadarsha Kutumbam: House No 47 releases October 9, but its first single has underwhelmed and promotions are yet to pick up pace, trade reports say.
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Rajamouli Breaks Silence On Suriya Combo, Reveals Nothing New
SS Rajamouli addressed years of speculation about teaming up with Suriya at a Chennai event, calling any eventual film special without confirming a script, timeline, or even that talks are underway.
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SS Rajamouli Marks 25 Years Since His Directorial Debut
Twenty-five years after Student No. 1, SS Rajamouli's filmography spans Baahubali, RRR and now Varanasi, a Mahesh Babu film trade sources expect to collect thousands of crores at the box office.
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Prabhas Backs Newcomer Film Romeo Juliet, Reveals Plot Early
Prabhas has shared the story reveal video for Romeo Juliet, a newcomer-led Telugu film releasing October 23 on his birthday, which unusually spells out most of its plot a month early.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Mysskin hails ‘Dorothy’ as must‑watch, praises Karthik Supraj’s direction
Acclaimed director Mysskin praised the Tamil film ‘Dorothy’ during a birthday trip to Canada, calling it a must‑see for all households and commending Karthik Supraj’s visual storytelling, sparking a wave of social‑media discussion.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Five Wild‑Card Entrants Set to Shake Up Bigg Boss Kannada 13
Bigg Boss Kannada season 13 may welcome up to five wild‑card participants, with names like Adhi Lokesh, Tejaswini Prakash, Kishan Bilgali and influencer Ghati Ganavi swirling in speculation, according to a new promo.
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Suriya urges fans to skip pointless online spats
During a Chennai fan meet, Suriya met thousands of admirers, cautioned against wasting energy on frivolous online arguments and encouraged embracing AI‑driven change while staying true to one’s love for work.
27 Sept 20262 min
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Suriya Waited Four Years for Jyotika, Father Reveals on Red Carpet
At the JFW Favourites Awards, veteran actor Sivakumar disclosed that his son Suriya waited four years before marrying Jyotika, a revelation that comes on the heels of the pair’s 20‑year anniversary vow renewal in an intimate Christian ceremony.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Yash Stuns as Ravana in New Ramayana Poster Release
Yash's debut as Ravana is revealed in a striking poster featuring a gold crown, pearl necklaces and fierce eyes, heightening buzz for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana slated for Diwali 2026 and 2027.
27 Sept 20262 min