Regional Cinema
Fahadh Faasil Turns Magician-Kidnapper In New Telugu Trailer
The actor's first Telugu outing since Pushpa comes with an SS Rajamouli production banner and a plot involving a ransom, a schoolgirl and actual magic.
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Regional Cinema
Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi cinema — the industries that keep out-grossing the mainstream.
Breaking Hype
Raghav Juyal Hails Telugu Film Culture Ahead of The Paradise Release
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika's New Song Sets Tone for Ranabaali
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.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Kalki 2898 AD Bags Two National Film Awards
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Sonali Bendre Turns Film Presenter For Marathi Debut Sohla
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Perarasu Demands Action Against Those Who Shielded Gem Veeramani
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Bengaluru Court Shields Nani's The Paradise From Bad Reviews Before Release
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Filmmaker Sanalkumar Sasidharan's Secretariat Protest Draws Ashraf's Fire
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Soori's Mandaadi Becomes His First Rs 100 Crore Film As Lead
Soori's Mandaadi has crossed Rs 100 crore, his first as a leading man, while director R Saravanan's account of a brief, warm meeting with the actor amid the film's success is doing the rounds online.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Nani petitions Telangana CM to attend The Paradise premiere at RTC X Roads
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Tamannaah Bhatia Opens Up About Chasing Comebacks After Setbacks
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Actress Radha Accuses Sister Ambika, Brother Of Rs 50 Crore Cheque Fraud
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.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty Receives Fourth National Best Actor Award for 'Bramayugam'
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.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Chiranjeevi Debuts New Look Ahead of Kaaka’s January Release
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.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Mammootty’s Fourth National Award Sparks Celebration as President Embraces Singer
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.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Uttar Pradesh Announces October Rajya Sabha and Council Poll Timetable
Uttar Pradesh's Election Commission has released the schedule for October's Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections, with voting slated for Oct 16 and Oct 23 respectively, and counting to follow later in the month.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Shakespeare Illusion Test Sparks Online Personality Debate
A viral optical illusion featuring Shakespeare is being used as a personality test on social media. While it fuels fun banter, experts warn the supposed insights are not scientifically validated.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali drops its first love track Endhayya Saami
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.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Kayadu Lohar Opens Up About the Strain Behind ‘The Paradise’
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
National Film Awards Break 72-Year Delhi Tradition For Gujarat
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Raghava Lawrence Confirmed As Karna, Release Pushed To 2027
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.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Vaishnavi Chaitanya Sets Record Straight on Age Rumours
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.
4 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Sharwanand Rumoured to Earn Twenty Crore for Upcoming Period Drama
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.
4 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Radha files police complaint accusing sister Ambika of Rs 46 crore cheque fraud
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.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Races to Rs 10 Crore in Advance Sales
Nani’s upcoming film ‘The Paradise’ has amassed over Rs 10 crore in advance bookings across India and overseas, despite an A‑rated, 174‑minute cut and no trailer, sparking huge buzz ahead of its September 24 debut.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Allu Arjun’s Raaka Sets Guinness Record for Real‑Time Motion Capture
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.
4 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Police Arrest 65-Year-Old for Using Silver‑Painted Grandchildren at Lalbaug Festival
A 65‑year‑old woman from Osmanabad was taken into custody in Mumbai after police said she used her silver‑painted grandchildren to beg from devotees at the Lalbaug Ganpati celebration.
4 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Sailesh Kolanu’s ‘Emo Emo Idi’ Sets October 30 Release
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’.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Allu Arjun’s Raaka Secures Guinness Record for Live Motion Capture
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.
4 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Ticket Hike Approved for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ in Andhra & Telangana
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.
4 days ago2 min