Regional Cinema
Meethe Mein Kya Hai Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
3 critics on Meethe Mein Kya Hai: 2 positive, 1 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
2 hours ago1 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.
How this desk works
Stories on this desk are written by CutMirchi’s automated newsroom from the sources credited on each piece. Bylines are desk signatures, not individual journalists.
Signatures used by this desk: Interval Block, The Southern Cut, First Day First Show
Breaking Hype
ENE Repeat Trailer Out: Vishwak Sen’s Fall Returns, Gang Reunites for Chaos
The ENE Repeat trailer dropped at 7:30 PM today — and yes, it’s exactly as chaotic as you’d expect. Vishwak Sen is back, still falling down, still somehow the center of a mess that only he can survive.
9 hours ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Godzilla Minus Zero Gets India Release Date: November 20, Avoids Ramayana Clash
Godzilla Minus Zero lands in Indian theatres on November 20, a date carefully chosen to sidestep the Ramayana juggernaut. The film, which swept the Oscars for Best Visual Effects in its first outing, arrives two weeks after its global release—November 6 in North America, November 3 in Japan—and now gets its own IMAX window in India.
14 hours ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Suriya Teases Rolex Spin-Off Film at Scene Pre-Release Event
Suriya teased a standalone Rolex film at the Scene pre-release event, saying it's 'currently being processed' and asking Lokesh Kanagaraj to call him. He also revealed he'd prefer playing a villain over a hero.
18 hours ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Pyre Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
4 critics on Pyre: 3 positive, 1 mixed. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
20 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Scene's Diwali Release: Can Suriya's New Film Cross Over to B & C Centres?
Suriya’s Scene, directed by Jithu Madhavan, opens on November 6. Early reports suggest it may struggle in B and C centres due to its unique plotline. Trade circles fear it won’t match the mass appeal of his previous hits. But some doubt the claims — suspecting they’re part of a PR push. The real test comes Thursday.
20 hours ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Singgaramm’s Last Scene Wasn’t On Screen
Singgaramm isn’t a film that wants to be seen. It wants to be understood.
22 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
When the Image Isn’t Yours: Chiranjeevi & Ram Charan Demand Legal Shields Against AI Fakes
The actor and his father met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the growing misuse of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, particularly its impact on artists and the entertainment industry.
1 day ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali OTT Release Date: Netflix May Stream Film on November 13
Ranabaali to stream on Netflix on November 13, according to a deleted social media post. The film, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, had a theatrical run from October 16 and is expected to hit OTT platforms shortly.
1 day ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Nakhrewaalii Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
3 critics on Nakhrewaalii: 1 positive, 1 mixed, 1 negative. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
1 day ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Cameos Edited Down, Meghana Raj Says It Was Creative
Meghana Raj speaks out on the controversy surrounding trimmed cameos in Jailer 2, defending director Nelson's cuts as essential for pacing. Disputes over screen time for stars like Mohanlal and Santhanam have sparked fan backlash, but Raj insists the film benefits from tighter editing.
1 day ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Crosses 800 Crores, Dethrones Allu Arjun in Regional Domination
Jailer 2 has crossed 800 crores at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Tamil film ever. Its dubbed versions in Kerala and Karnataka have shattered records, but the 1000-crore mark remains out of reach due to limited release plans.
2 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Love Always Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
4 critics on Love Always: 1 positive, 1 mixed, 2 negative. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
2 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jithu Madhavan Tamil movie Scene release date: November 6 Diwali
Suriya’s Scene, directed by Jithu Madhavan and starring Naslen, Nazriya Nazim, and Suriya, releases worldwide on November 6. The trailer is out, the music is trending, and the Diwali run is locked.
2 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Nazriya Nazim’s Tamil Comeback in Suriya’s Scene Is a Dream Realised
Nazriya Nazim is back in Tamil cinema — and she’s not just returning, she’s landing with a bang.
2 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Suriya’s Scene: Karthi First Movie Release on Diwali With Dark Comedy Twist
Suriya’s Scene hits theatres on November 6 — Diwali day — with a trailer that’s already split fans. The film, described by distributor Sakthivelan as a genre-blending crime-thriller-comedy, is set to be the third Suriya release this year, following Karuppu and Vishwanath and Sons.
2 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Bigg Boss 20 Latest Episode: Salman Khan’s Shera Story Hits Hard On Boundaries
Salman Khan used a personal story about defending Shera to call out ScoutOP, Aamrapali Dubey, and others for failing to uphold loyalty and boundaries in Bigg Boss 20's Weekend Ka Vaar.
2 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Naslen Denies Scene Role Is Evil, Calls Suriya 'Terrifying' On Set
Naslen, the man behind the mask in Scene, says his character isn’t evil. That’s the first thing he wanted to clarify—after the trailer dropped and fans started dissecting every frame for villain clues.
3 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
I’m Game OTT Release Date: Dulquer Salmaan’s Fantasy Action Film Streams on JioHotstar From November 6
I’m Game hits JioHotstar on November 6 — two months after its theatrical flop. The Malayalam fantasy action film, starring Dulquer Salmaan as a reckless gambler whose new hand is haunted by a dead cricketer’s spirit, finally gets its streaming shot.
3 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Keerthy Suresh Akka Web Series Review: Netflix Release, Cast, Plot & Rating
Keerthy Suresh's Akka hits Netflix on October 30, 2026 — a matriarchal power drama from Yash Raj Films that starts strong but falters under predictable plotting and an overcrowded cast.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
SRK's King Secures Record Rs 175 Cr Overseas Deal
Shah Rukh Khan’s King has landed a Rs 175 crore overseas distribution deal — the highest ever for an Indian film — as Dubai-based Phars Films pulls ahead of Yash Raj Films in a bidding war. The December 24, 2026 release, directed by Siddharth Anand, marks SRK’s first on-screen role with daughter Suhana Khan.
3 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Tops Kollywood Box Office with 700 Crore Run
Jailer 2 has crossed 700 crores in 13 days, cementing its status as Kollywood's biggest hit of 2026. The film joins a year of strong commercial and critical successes across multiple budgets.
3 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Ramayana: Part 1 Crosses 2.5 Lakh Advance Tickets, Set For November 5 Release
Ramayana: Part 1 has already crossed 2.5 lakh advance tickets sold across PVR INOX screens, with the film set to release on November 5 — a date chosen to ride the festive wave.
3 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
#Cult Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
3 critics on #Cult: 2 mixed, 1 negative. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
4 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
Akka Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
9 critics on Akka: 1 positive, 4 mixed, 4 negative. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
4 days ago3 min
Breaking Hype
Doosra in Court: Ganguly Demands Specifics on Infringement, Film Faces Legal Test
Sourav Ganguly has taken legal action against the film 'Doosra', alleging personality rights violations. The Delhi High Court has asked him to identify specific scenes and dialogues, while Luv Films LLP, working on a separate biopic titled 'Dada', has joined the lawsuit over alleged contractual breaches.
4 days ago1 min
Regional Cinema
The Mongoose Review Roundup: What Critics Are Saying
4 critics on The Mongoose: 1 positive, 2 mixed, 1 negative. Every verdict quoted, with ratings and links to the full reviews.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Trivikram’s Last Stand: Aadarsha Kutumbam Opens Like a Whisper
Aadarsha Kutumbam’s ₹8 crore pre-sales mark one of the slowest starts in recent Telugu cinema. With no breakout music and a crowded release window, the film now hinges on word-of-mouth from early viewers.
5 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Suriya to team with Mandaadi director for Suriya49
Suriya may be joining forces with Mandaadi director Mathimaran for his next project, tentatively titled Suriya49. The film is expected to be a large-scale coastal action drama, possibly produced by Kalaippuli S. Thanu. No official confirmation has been made yet.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Cameos Fuel Hopes for Part 3
Two weeks after release, stunt choreographer Chethan D'Souza opens up about working with Vijay Sethupathi and Jackie Shroff in Jailer 2 — and the unspoken hints of a third film.
5 days ago1 min