Breaking Hype
Karthi’s ‘Sardar 2’ Stumbles, Reports Rs 50 Crore Loss
The sequel earned under Rs 40 crore against a near‑Rs 100 crore budget, leaving producers facing a reported half‑billion‑rupee shortfall.
2 hours ago2 min read
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The Southern Desk
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema — treated as its own industry rather than a regional footnote to Hindi film.
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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.
2 hours ago2 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.
4 hours ago2 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.
4 hours ago2 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.
4 hours ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Chow Chows And Shar Peis Aren't Sick, Their Tongues Are Just Built That Way
A blue-black tongue looks alarming but it's normal in breeds like the Chow Chow and Shar-Pei, per the AKC. The colour comes from extra melanin, not a lack of oxygen, which is the real emergency to watch for.
4 hours ago2 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.
4 hours ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde Fined ₹300 Over Court No-Shows In 2016 Assault Case
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has been fined ₹300 for repeatedly skipping court dates in a 2016 case where she and six others allegedly assaulted two school teachers over a transfer dispute.
4 hours ago2 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.
4 hours ago2 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.
4 hours ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Akbar’s Meal Began With Milk or Curd, Historical Record Shows
A centuries‑old Mughal manuscript reveals that Emperor Akbar started every feast with milk or curd, a modest starter that mirrors today’s everyday Indian breakfast and lunch accompaniments.
6 hours ago2 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.
6 hours ago2 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.
12 hours ago2 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.
18 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Collector Orders Action as Fluoride Plants Stay Offline in Ratlam’s Tribal Zones
Ratlam’s fluoride‑purification plants serving tribal villages have been non‑functional for nearly two years; the district collector has issued a show‑cause notice to the PHE executive engineer and promised disciplinary action.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Stellar Baby Names From Orion to Luna for 2026 Parents
Looking for a name that echoes the night sky? Explore ten celestial‑inspired choices, from Orion and Nova to Sol and Aurora, each carrying its own cosmic story.
1 day ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Times of India Unveils Quick Beach Illusion Challenge for Sharp Eyes
The Times of India has rolled out a fast‑paced optical puzzle featuring a woman on a beach, urging users to locate a hidden companion in under eight seconds, sparking a wave of social media attempts.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Shiv Sena Deputy Nilesh Sambare Arrested in Palghar Fund Scam
A Shiv Sena deputy and his construction firm have been booked for allegedly siphoning Rs 73.13 lakh of PWD funds in Palghar, after a whistleblower complaint exposed forged billing records.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Maharashtra Orders Universities To Hold Marathi Literary Meets Before Centenary Sammelan
Chandrakant Patil has told Maharashtra's universities to run one-day Marathi literary conferences for students ahead of the 100th Sahitya Sammelan, part of a wider push including classical-language programmes across campuses in October.
1 day ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Indore Food Safety Raid Nets Rs 8 Lakh Edible Oil Haul
Madhya Pradesh's Food Safety Administration seized over Rs 8 lakh worth of edible oil during a surprise Indore inspection, sending five brand samples for lab testing while clearing Blinkit and Zepto warehouses of expired stock.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 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.
1 day ago2 min