Regional Cinema
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy Splits Twitter On Release Day
Keerthy Suresh's Madurai-set drama, fresh off a Toronto premiere, has fans arguing over its love triangle and a viral claim that Malaysia has banned it.
25 Sept 20262 min read
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Regional Cinema
Dhanush Calls Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy A Masterpiece
Dhanush has called Karthik Subbaraj's new film Dorothy a masterpiece, singling out Ilaiyaraaja's score, as the Keerthy Suresh starrer opens in theatres following a warm reception at Toronto.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Kalabhavan Anasaar Defends Dileep, Calls Him Good‑Hearted Actor
In a candid interview with Kan Channel Media, Kalabhavan Anasaar cleared the air around rumours that Dileep pushed actress Abi out of the limelight, describing the actor as kind‑hearted and supportive throughout his early career.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Sethupathi's Pattha Trailer Trades Swagger For A Father's Guilt
Vijay Sethupathi's Pattha trailer is out, and it pivots from mass-hero bravado to a jailed father's ache within three minutes, teasing a family backstory behind the rowdy image ahead of its October 1 release.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Meesaya Murukku 2 Rests On Aadhi's Triple Timeline Act, Not A Villain
Meesaya Murukku 2, out in theatres today, has Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi playing grandfather, father and grandson across timelines, with reviewers flagging a weak antagonist track but praising the film's back half and its music.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Meesaya Murukku 2 X Reviews Praise Music, Flag Shaky First Half
Meesaya Murukku 2, directed by and starring Hip Hop Tamizha Aadhi, hits theatres today. Fans who caught the Chennai special premiere posted mixed-to-positive reactions on X, praising the music and second half while calling out a wandering first half.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Jabardasth Star Ishwarya Vullingala Calls Out Director Over Casting Couch
Telugu TV personality Ishwarya Vullingala, famous for her Jabardasth sketches, revealed on 24 September 2026 that a director’s ambiguous calls about ‘commitment’ left her feeling used and forced her to walk out.
24 Sept 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Karthi’s ‘Sardar 2’ Stumbles, Reports Rs 50 Crore Loss
‘Sardar 2’, starring Karthi and directed by P.S. Mithran, opened alongside Sun’s ‘Mandadi’. While ‘Mandadi’ crossed the Rs 100 crore mark, the sequel struggled to reach Rs 40 crore, prompting loss estimates of about Rs 50 crore for its backer.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Veteran Actress Ambika Reflects on Family Feud and Career Choices
Ambika, the seasoned Malayalam star, discusses her ongoing property dispute with sister Radha, regrets signing contracts at a young age, and her perspective on age‑appropriate roles in the film world.
24 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nayanthara’s ‘Mookkuthi Amma 2’ Faces Release Delay Amid Diwali Clash
Malayalam’s high‑budget ‘Mookkuthi Amma 2’ starring Nayanthara has hit a snag after a poorly received teaser, sparking talk of a delayed Diwali release and concerns over box‑office competition.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Darshan Ganeshan’s Debut ‘Lenin Pandian’ Stirs Rural Drama Fans
‘Lenin Pandian’, directed by D.T. Balachandran, marks the launch of Sivaji Ganesan’s grandson Darshan Ganeshan. While the film’s gritty premise and music earn praise, reviewers note uneven pacing and a second half that loses momentum, leaving its box‑office prospects uncertain.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani's The Paradise Draws Premiere-Night Cheers And Subtitle Complaints
Premiere-night reactions to Nani's long-delayed The Paradise are largely positive, with praise for Mohan Babu's villain turn and Anirudh's score, though some viewers struggled with the film's heavy Telangana dialect.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Director Thulasidas Revisits Silk Smitha on Layanam Anniversary
Thulasidas, the director of the 1989 Malayalam hit Layanam, opened up about Silk Smitha’s professionalism, the film’s controversial reception and the tragic parallels that followed the star’s untimely death.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Tamil Release Of 'The Paradise' Splits Viewers Right Down The Middle On X
Nani's 'The Paradise' hit Tamil screens today after a rough Telugu premiere the night before, with X reviewers wildly split between calling it the year's worst and defending its emotional core.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ambika Says Sister Radha's 'Thief' Remark Hurt Most
Malayalam actress Radha accused sister Ambika of stealing cheques, and Ambika says being called a thief hurt more than the claim. A viral Facebook note recalls their family history and Ambika's sacrifices.
24 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Upasana Kamineni Joins Apollo Hospitals as Director of Projects
Upasana Kamineni Konidela has been appointed Director – Projects at Apollo Hospitals, taking charge of a massive ₹8,600‑crore rollout that promises clearer signage, better way‑finding and upgraded facilities across India’s major health hubs.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Soori's Pre-Release Speech For Anjali Steals Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai Event
Soori's warm, unscripted words about Anjali at the pre-release event for Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai have gone viral, days before her much-awaited return as a Tamil heroine on October 1.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Leads Action‑Packed ‘The Paradise’ in a Gritty Telugu Drama
‘The Paradise’ arrives with Nani front‑and‑center, delivering high‑octane fights and emotional beats set against a colonial‑era Hyderabad. Critics note a strong visual style but point to a scattered narrative that struggles to sustain its ambitions.
23 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s The Paradise Launches in Over 1,200 Overseas Theatres Today
Nani’s new film The Paradise rolls out across more than 1,200 international screens today, backed by $1.5 million in advance overseas ticket sales – the biggest pre‑sale haul of his career.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ponnambalam Recalls Turning Down Big Stars' Drinking Invites
A resurfaced interview with Tamil cinema's go-to villain Ponnambalam has fans talking again, as he explains why he skipped drinking sessions with big stars and leaned on humbler friends instead, even through kidney trouble and a stalled career.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Sudani From Nigeria Actor Savithri Sreedharan Dies In Kozhikode
Malayalam actor Savithri Sreedharan, best known as Jameela in Sudani from Nigeria, has died in Kozhikode after a prolonged illness. She spent over four decades on stage before finding wider fame in cinema.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ambika Hits Back At Sister Radha Over Rs 46 Crore Fraud Claim
Actress Ambika has responded to sister Radha's fraud complaint over Rs 46 crore, saying she and their brother filed a counter-complaint two months ago and that Radha's account leaves out cheques, jewellery and a renamed family property.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rashmika Mandanna Tore A Hip Ligament Filming Mysaa's Waterfall Stunt
Rashmika Mandanna opened up at the Mysaa teaser event about jumping off the 90-foot Athirappilly falls, spending eight hours in water, and tearing a hip ligament with the shoot far from done.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ambika and Radha’s Rs 46 Crore Cheque Row Draws Chennai Police Attention
Veteran actresses Ambika and Radha have become the centre of a high‑profile family feud, with Radha accusing her sister of attempting to siphon Rs 46 crore through forged cheques, prompting a formal complaint to the Chennai police commissioner.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Alappey Sudarshan Recalls Kalabhavan Mani's Final Week Before Death
Actor Alappey Sudarshan has recalled a flight conversation with Kalabhavan Mani days before his death, describing signs of deep mental distress and unspoken family tension that he says he still carries with him.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Radha Accuses Sister Ambika Of Rs 46 Crore Cheque Fraud
Malayalam actor Radha has filed a police complaint accusing sister Ambika and brother Mallikarjuna Kunchan Nair of cheque theft and Rs 46 crore fraud tied to their family's ARS Studios property. Ambika has denied it.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Allu Arjun Flaunts Luxe Black Bandhgala to Celebrate Raaka’s Record Feat
Allu Arjun marked Raaka’s entry into the Guinness World Records with a high‑end black bandhgala, sharing the look on social media and fueling excitement for the upcoming Atlee collaboration.
23 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Fahadh Faasil's Telugu Debut Trailer Sparks Buzz
Fahadh Faasil steps into Telugu cinema with the trailer of "Don't Trouble The Trouble", a fantasy‑adventure that blends comedy, drama and a hint of magic, set for an October 2 opening.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Kajal Aggarwal Says Prabhas Was Born To Be A Superstar
Kajal Aggarwal, who starred opposite Prabhas in Darling and Mr Perfect, called him a natural-born superstar with a clear roadmap on a recent podcast appearance, and named her favourite of the two films.
23 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Six Films Across Three Languages Clash At Theatres This Friday
Six films in three languages hit screens on September 25, including Karthik Subbaraj's Dhoratti with Keerthy Suresh, Meesaya Murukku 2 nine years after the original, and Sivaji Ganesan's grandson's debut Lenin Pandian.
23 Sept 20262 min