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Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi cinema — the industries that keep out-grossing the mainstream.
The upcoming pan‑India venture starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee has been officially recognised for capturing 37 performers simultaneously in a real‑time motion‑capture session.
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.
The Tamil‑language sci‑fi film 'Raaka', directed by Atlee and featuring Allu Arjun, has secured a Guinness World Record for its massive motion‑capture shoot, marking a milestone for South Indian cinema.
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.
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.
A leaked pay chart for Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 8, reported by Malayalam Indian Express, shows Gayathri Suresh earning Rs 1 lakh a day, with Rahul Easwar and the TV contingent trailing far behind.
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.
Mandaadi has crossed 100 crore worldwide by its 11th day, per Koimoi, marking Soori's first century as lead actor. The film needs 25 crore more in India for a hit verdict.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents across Bhopal will face scheduled blackouts on September 21, with cut‑off times ranging from 10 am to 4 pm in areas like Ashok Vihar, Siddharth Lake City and Pristine Villa Colony. Authorities urge people to charge devices and plan activities ahead.
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.
To revive Sindhi literature for a generation that hears more than it reads, 100 of Sundri Uttamchandani’s short stories are being converted into an online audio library, spearheaded by her daughter Asha Chand and featuring a nationwide student competition.
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.