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Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi cinema — the industries that keep out-grossing the mainstream.
A remuneration breakdown attributed to Malayalam Indian Express puts the actor well ahead of Rahul Easwar and the rest of this season's contestants.
A resurfaced Grihalakshmi interview has Manju Warrier recalling how daughter Meenakshi prefers Dileep's films to hers and once called her acting overacting, and how a dance class brought her back to the stage.
Filmibeat Tamil reports that a Kollywood producer is livid after his hero allegedly used a public event to take unprovoked swipes at a rival mass star, triggering a backstage confrontation and a reported rift between the two.
Raashi Khanna’s recent Instagram picture in a white blazer has ignited online chatter, coinciding with her casting in Rajinikanth’s Tamil film ‘Dharma’, slated to finish shooting by October and eye a Pongal release.
On Krithi Shetty's birthday, the team of January 12 Vidudala released her first look in a purple half-saree against a temple backdrop, ahead of the film's Sankranthi 2027 release.
Aadarsha Kutumbam's first single Narayanamma drops September 22 with Dimple Hayathi's special appearance, but theatre bookings reportedly point to October 9, not the October 2 date the makers keep insisting on.
Tamil star Simbu is set to debut in Telugu with a film bankrolled by Sithara Entertainments and directed by Keerthiswaran of Dude fame. The bilingual shoot begins in November, with an official announcement expected soon.
Karunas has revealed that his 84-year-old father-in-law Benjamin kisses him on the lips whenever he touches his feet, and that it does not feel strange to him at all, in an interview now trending online.
Gangai Amaran and Roja shared a cheeky on-set exchange from Lenin Pandian at a recent press meet, with the veteran filmmaker admitting he once asked his co-star for a kiss and got turned down, laughing, on account of his age.
Facing online claims that he has a PR team running his Bigg Boss Malayalam campaign, contestant Shijin's family opened their door to media, describing daily-wage work, a small dance academy and free classes for poor children.
Director Atlee's remarks backing Vijay's political rise at the Pathaa audio launch triggered a social media backlash, with netizens digging up an old Ambani wedding video and flooding timelines with mocking memes, Filmibeat Tamil reported.
Pallavi Lakshmikanth, the celebrated fashion entrepreneur behind Rishi Designs, has died suddenly. Her mentorship of Bigg Boss Kannada 12 contestant Mallamma was credited with changing the designer’s life, prompting an outpouring of condolences from the entertainment and fashion worlds.
Actor Nani disclosed that The Paradise will follow the Savaris, a 1980s tribe battling for recognition, under Srikanth Odela’s direction, fueling fresh buzz ahead of its release.
Actor Krishnudu was eliminated from Bigg Boss Telugu season 10 after just two weeks, with host Nagarjuna citing his inactivity and audience voting patterns as key reasons, while his weekly pay was reported at around two lakh rupees.
Mysaa’s teaser reveals Rashmika Mandanna as a fierce fighter confronting personal tragedy, armed foes and corrupt officials. The visual feast, backed by Jakes Bejoy’s score, promises a November 27, 2026 theatrical debut.
Rashmika Mandanna’s latest teaser for the upcoming action drama Mysaa reveals her as a rugged Gond tribal fighter, complete with bike stunts and underwater combat, and confirms a simultaneous release across five languages on November 27, 2026.
During the pre‑launch of the multilingual film Aash, actress Urvashi criticized anchor Daksha Raveendranath for speaking English, sparking a social‑media flare‑up. The anchor later posted a video insisting the language mix was audience‑driven.
Rashmika Mandanna’s Mysaa teaser drops a raw, action‑packed glimpse of the pan‑India thriller, promising intense fights, emotional stakes and a father‑daughter promise ahead of its 27 Nov launch.
Jr NTR, who underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery following an on‑set injury, is set to return to the Dragon shoot in October. The director has already filmed non‑lead portions to stay on track for the June 2027 release.
Saritha ruled South Indian cinema in the 1980s, bagging accolades in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu while lending her voice to more than 200 leading ladies. A 1989 marriage prompted a long hiatus, sparking debate over her unrealised potential and lasting influence.
Telangana has cleared a price rise for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’, opening Sept 24 with a ₹500 premiere and a ₹1 crore donation to the film‑workers’ welfare fund.
Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film ‘Mysaa’ unveiled its first teaser, showcasing a burning horizon and a vow to defeat death for her father, while confirming a 27 November theatrical rollout across five languages.
At 83, Ilaiyaraaja sees his scores for the Marathi film Kondhal and the Sri Lankan movie Anthony enter the 2027 Oscars’ Best International Feature shortlist, reviving talk of his first global trophy.
After a quiet social‑media spell post‑marriage, Nayanthara shared a sun‑kissed beach shoot on Instagram, instantly hitting a lakh likes and revving up excitement for her upcoming Tamil film, Mookuthi Amma 2.
After watching the Sigma trailer, SS Rajamouli lauded the debut effort of Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay, describing it as a fun, adventure‑filled ride with strong visuals and a cast that delivers, setting high expectations for its October 2 release.
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh and Rishikanth, heads into its September 25 release with Ilaiyaraaja's music drawing crowds and the team out meeting fans in Pollachi, according to Filmibeat Tamil.
The Union I&B Ministry has refused censor exemption to 31 films picked for Kerala's documentary and short film festival, mirroring a similar clampdown at IFFK last year that was only partly resolved after talks with the state.
Nandhan producer Yuvaraj has written an emotional Facebook post describing how meeting real panchayat presidents made him understand, years later, why director Ra Saravanan named the film what he did.
Director Atlee praised Lijomol Jose at the Pathaa audio launch, comparing her to Nithya Menen and Deepika Padukone and saying he regrets never casting her himself. Pathaa releases October 1.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy released the second look poster of Dhrogam Pazhagu, praising lead actor Dhakshan Vijay and the crew after viewing rough-cut visuals from the socially themed Tamil film.