
Veteran Malayalam Actor Madhu Turns 93, Writer S Saradakutty Pays Tribute
In a Facebook note on the actor's birthday, the writer praised Madhu's decades of screen work and the humility she says has never left him.
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Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi cinema — the industries that keep out-grossing the mainstream.

In a Facebook note on the actor's birthday, the writer praised Madhu's decades of screen work and the humility she says has never left him.

Dhanush won his third National Film Award, for Captain Miller, at a Delhi ceremony where Raayan was named Best Tamil Film. He later shared a viral post with his sons, crediting his fans.

Fahadh Faasil's Don't Trouble The Trouble trailer dropped in Hyderabad, showing him as a small-time crook who kidnaps a magical child for ransom. SS Rajamouli presents. Release date: October 2.

At a press event for The Paradise, Raghav Juyal praised the Telugu industry's habit of celebrating every crew member, saying it moved him to tears and inspired him to spread that spirit nationwide.

The long‑awaited track 'Endhayya Saami' from Ranabaali arrives with Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna portraying a married pair whose affection grows through glances, gestures and a haunting Ajay‑Atul score, setting expectations for the film's October debut.

Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin and starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Deepika Padukone, won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Production Design at the 72nd National Film Awards.

Tamannaah Bhatia, shooting Purushan with Vishal under Sundar C, says her career has had more speed bumps than most and that she keeps returning with hope after every setback.

Sonali Bendre steps into her first role as a film presenter with Sohla, a Marathi drama centred on a boy's coming-of-age ritual. The film opens in theatres on October 16.

Director Perarasu has released a video condemning Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani, arrested under the POCSO Act over allegations of sexually abusing minor girls, and demanding action against those who protected him.

Sanalkumar Sasidharan's ongoing hunger strike outside the Kerala Secretariat, tied to unverified sex racket allegations against an actress, has drawn sharp criticism from director Alleppey Ashraf and renewed scrutiny of AMMA's silence.

Veteran actor Radha has filed a police complaint accusing sister Ambika Nair and brother Mallikarjuna of forging old cheques to defraud her of nearly Rs 50 crore, police say the matter is under investigation.

A Bengaluru court has granted The Paradise's producers interim protection against certain online posts ahead of its September 24 release, following a similar controversy around Yash's Toxic and its critics.

Following a fatal stampede at a Pushpa 2 preview, Nani has reached out to Telangana’s chief minister, seeking permission to attend his own movie’s premiere at the once‑avoided RTC X Roads venue, promising full compliance with safety measures.

Veteran star Mammootty earned a standing ovation at the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, as he collected his fourth Best Actor trophy for the black‑and‑white horror 'Bramayugam', alongside Kartik Aaryan.

Chiranjeevi’s latest film Kaaka, directed by Bobby and backed by KVN Productions, revealed the actor’s new beard‑and‑glasses look during a set celebration, with a Jan 13, 2027 release penciled in.

Mammootty received his fourth National Film Award for Best Actor in Gujarat, while singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi earned her first national honor, prompting a heartfelt embrace from President Droupadi Murmu.

The new single Endhayya Saami, sung by Ajay Gogavale and Shweta Mohan, arrives in five languages, fueling excitement for the upcoming Ranabaali release after a schedule shift caused by Rashmika’s injury.

Kayadu Lohar reveals that filming ‘The Paradise’ was far from glamorous, demanding patience, language mastery and a shift away from typical commercial projects as the movie opens tomorrow with paid premieres.

For the first time in its history, the National Film Awards ceremony has moved out of Delhi, landing at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat with President Murmu presiding and Anant Nag receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke honour.

Raghava Lawrence's first look as Karna in Ramesh Varma's Mahaveer Karna is out, confirming the casting question that had been open since August. The film has also slipped from its planned December 2026 date to 2027.

Actress Vaishnavi Chaitanya debunks online claims that she is 32, proves she’s 25 with ID, and urges fans to judge her work, not her age. She also faced criticism after Epic flopped and bounce back.

Reports indicate Sharwanand could pocket roughly twenty crore rupees for an upcoming period drama helmed by Abhishek Nama and backed by NIK Studios, a figure that would dwarf his typical remuneration. The actor is already busy with Bhogi and a Sankranti‑2027 release, George Krish.

Actress Radha lodged a FIR with the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner, claiming her sister Ambika and brother Mallikarjuna stole signed blank cheques from her home and tried to cash them for roughly Rs 46 crore, amid a long‑running family property dispute.

Allu Arjun’s upcoming film Raaka has entered the record books, achieving the most simultaneous real‑time motion‑capture performers – 37 – as confirmed by Sun Pictures and Guinness.

After a string of action thrillers, director Sailesh Kolanu pivots to romance with ‘Emo Emo Idi’, now slated for an October 30 theatrical release, pitting it against Vishwak Sen’s ‘Cult’.

Allu Arjun and director Atlee’s film Raaka has entered the Guinness World Records after a February session captured 37 performers at once, marking a first for Indian cinema and raising expectations ahead of its yet‑to‑be‑announced release.

Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ will hit screens on September 24 after Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cleared a ticket‑price increase, a Rs 500 premiere cap, and a one‑crore rupee welfare pledge from the production house.

Allu Arjun’s highly‑anticipated film Raaka has entered the Guinness World Records books after its crew simultaneously motion‑captured 37 artists, eclipsing the previous global benchmark.

Rashmika Mandanna's Mysaa teaser shows her as a Gond tribal woman in a bruising action role, directed by debutant Rawindra Pulle. The pan-India film opens November 27 across five languages.

Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee, known for hits like Marjina Abdulla and Hindi films Dillagi and Khaan Dost, passed away at 71 after a cancer battle, ending a celebrated two‑decade career.