Regional Cinema
Shamna Kasim on Dancing With Rajinikanth: 'It Felt Unimaginable'
Shamna Kasim says dancing with Rajinikanth in Jailer 2 felt unimaginable — and she didn’t know she was pregnant during the shoot
17 Oct 20262 min read
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Anirudh Ravichander
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Anirudh Ravichander's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Anirudh is an Indian film composer and singer. He made his debut in the Tamil film, 3 directed by Aishwarya R. Dhanush. The song, "Why This Kolaveri Di", that Anirudh had composed for the Tamil film 3, went viral on YouTube and tracked more than 100 million views.
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Breaking Hype
Anirudh Ravichander Kavya Maran Wedding Date: Greece Nov 11, Chennai Reception Nov 21
Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran are set to marry on November 11 in Greece, with a grand reception reportedly planned for November 21 in Chennai. The couple, whose relationship has been speculated about for over a year, have not made an official announcement. Kavya Maran is the CEO of Sunrisers Hyderabad and daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran. Anirudh recently composed
17 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth Jailer 2: Anirudh Ravichander's Viral Tribute Ahead of Release
Anirudh Ravichander’s X post — 'One Sun. One Moon. And One :) #Jailer2 from tomo!' — wasn’t just a teaser. It was a cultural moment. With Jailer 2 releasing worldwide today, the composer’s words carried the weight of decades.
15 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
RC17 Countdown Begins: Sukumar’s Den Is Ready, Pooja Ceremony Imminent
The RC17 journey begins with a pooja. Sukumar’s Den is ready. Anirudh joins. Ram Charan returns. The wait ends soon.
14 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Dharman final schedule set for November 2026, Pongal 2027 release expected
Rajinikanth's upcoming film Dharman is nearing completion, with production set to resume in November 2026 for its final schedule. The film, previously known as Thalaivar173, aims for a Pongal 2027 release and features Simran Bagga, Yogi Babu, and Raashii Khanna in key roles.
14 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Anirudh Ravichander Joins RC17, Ending 20-Year DSP-Sukumar Era
Anirudh Ravichander is the new music director for Sukumar’s Ram Charan-starrer RC17 — and Telugu cinema just went into shock.
13 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Sara Arjun Joins Ram Charan in RC17; Music Battle Looms
Sara Arjun has been locked in as the lead opposite Ram Charan in RC17, Sukumar’s next film. The script is final, shoot starts in December. Music composer remains undecided between Anirudh and Shashwat Sachdev.
12 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Anirudh Ravichander Set For RC17 After DSP Exit
Anirudh Ravichander is in talks to compose music for Sukumar’s next film with Ram Charan, tentatively titled RC17 — a move that could mark the end of a two-decade-long musical partnership between Sukumar and Devi Sri Prasad.
11 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
The Paradise Drops Anjaana Anjaani Song, Sparks Meme Storm
The Paradise has dropped its Anjaana Anjaani video song, and the internet is already treating it like a cultural event. Nani and Kayadu Lohar are back in full swing, dancing through a sun-drenched village with a soundtrack that’s equal parts nostalgic and aggressively catchy.
11 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth Wants Tamannaah in Jailer 2 Song Sequence
Rajinikanth has revealed he asked director Nelson Dilipkumar to include a song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia in Jailer 2, citing audience love for her 'Kaavaalaa' number. The request comes ahead of the film's October 15 release.
10 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise Box Office: Nani’s Film Recovers Less Than 60% of Budget After 16 Days
The Paradise has earned just 119.54 crore net after 16 days — barely 60% of its 200-crore budget. The film dropped 90% in its second week, with only 50 lakh collected on its third Friday.
10 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Gets Ticket Price Hike In Andhra Pradesh For Release Week
Andhra Pradesh has granted Jailer 2 a seven-day ticket price hike covering its release week, letting single screens and multiplexes charge extra per ticket and run five shows daily.
9 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 OTT Release Pushed To November On Amazon Prime Video
Jailer 2's streaming debut has reportedly moved to November on Amazon Prime Video, according to industry sources cited by Mathrubhumi, upending earlier talk of a same-day OTT premiere alongside its October 15 theatrical release.
9 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Release Date, Cast, Certificate, Runtime, Songs and Advance Booking: Everything We Know
Jailer 2 released in theatres on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with Rajinikanth back as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian and advance bookings crossing Rs 60 crore worldwide.
8 Oct 20265 min
Breaking Hype
Nani's Paradise Drops New Song Aaya Sher
Nani's upcoming Telugu film 'Paradise' has unveiled the lyrical video for 'Aaya Sher', the second song from the soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The release includes interviews with Nani, director Srikanth Odela, and cast members, along with a teaser and audio jukebox.
7 Oct 20261 min
OTT Originals
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 Pre-Release Bash Heads To Sun NXT On October 9
Jailer 2's pre-release event, featuring Rajinikanth and co-stars SJ Suryah, Vidya Balan and Ramya Krishnan, will stream on Sun NXT from October 9, ahead of the film's October 15 theatrical release.
6 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Trailer Drops: Rajinikanth Returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, Vidya Balan Revealed as Kantha
The trailer for Jailer 2 dropped at 6 PM today, and Rajinikanth is back—still Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, still impossible to ignore.
5 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Anirudh’s Jailer 2 Soundtrack Falters Before the Film Even Plays
Jailer 2’s music dropped on October 2 — no fanfare, no launch event. Just a jukebox, 12 tracks, and the quiet hum of expectation turning into unease.
4 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
AI Fake of Janhvi Kapoor in Chuttamalle Sparks Outrage
Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor condemn AI-generated explicit video of 'Chuttamalle', vow legal action, warn of wider threat to women's dignity in digital age
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2's Bindaas Hindi Version with Nora Fatehi Is Live
Jailer 2’s Bindaas is live — and it’s not just a song, it’s a signal. The Hindi version, featuring Nora Fatehi and sung by Madhubanti Bagchi, marks a rare crossover moment: Rajinikanth’s voice, Anirudh’s production, and Bagchi’s vocals colliding in a track that’s already being shared like a secret weapon. The film’s OTT window remains unconfirmed, but the song’s release suggests the marketing push
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Madhubanti Bagchi Sings for Rajinikanth in Jailer 2's 'Bindaas'
Madhubanti Bagchi sings for Rajinikanth in Jailer 2's 'Bindaas'—a high-octane Hindi track with Nora Fatehi, Anirudh Ravichander, and a fearless female lead who redefines the game.
1 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Nora Fatehi ignites Jailer 2 with ‘Bindass’ dance single
Nora Fatehi’s new ‘Bindass’ song for Jailer 2 hits the internet, showcasing her signature dance flair. The track arrives as the film eyes a mid‑October theatrical debut and a trailer on Oct 5.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nora Fatehi Lights Up Jailer 2’s Fourth Song Release
Jailer 2’s upcoming fourth single lands at 6 PM, featuring Nora Fatehi’s dance cameo and Anirudh Ravichander’s signature beats, fueling hype ahead of the Oct 15 release of the film.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Hits Nizam Breakeven in Six Days
Within six days, Nani’s The Paradise reached the breakeven point in the Nizam region, pulling in roughly Rs 30 crore. The film now eyes its weekday stretch as it sits at a global Rs 170 crore gross.
30 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Unni Mukundan replaces Mohanlal in Ajith’s Dare Devil
Ajith Kumar’s next action venture, Dare Devil, has swapped veteran Mohanlal for Unni Mukundan. Production will kick off in November 2026, with Shalini Ajithkumar producing and Anirudh Ravichander handling the soundtrack.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Anirudh’s ‘The Paradise’ Songs Top Charts While Score Falters
Anirudh Ravichander’s tracks for The Paradise have racked up 200 million YouTube views and landed the album at No 5 on Spotify’s global debut chart, but reviewers argue the film’s background score feels out of sync with the picture.
29 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Rajinikanth’s ‘One Name’ Anthem Drops as Jailer 2’s Third Single
The third song from Jailer 2, titled ‘One Name’, pays homage to Rajinikanth’s 50‑year film journey. Composed by Anirudh, it drops before the film’s Oct 15 theatrical debut.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2 Skips Audio Launch, Album Drops Sep 30, Trailer Oct 5
Jailer 2’s makers have opted for a digital album launch on September 30, foregoing a traditional audio event, and will unveil the theatrical trailer on October 5 ahead of its October 15 release.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s The Paradise Tops $2 Million in North America
Nani’s latest release, The Paradise, has crossed the $2 million threshold in North America within its first weekend, marking the star’s third film to achieve this overseas milestone and pushing its global earnings close to ₹150 crore.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Locks ₹325 Cr Pre‑Release Deal Ahead of Oct 15 Release
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, slated for a 15 October worldwide launch, has booked ₹325 cr in pre‑release deals. Analysts say the film must pull in about ₹650 cr to break even, while music buzz remains muted.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Set for October 15 Worldwide Release
Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, will hit theatres on October 15. Sun Pictures backs the film, while Sree Gokulam Movies handles Kerala and Karnataka distribution, and a fresh song has already gone viral.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani Fires Back at Critics, Thanks Fans for The Paradise
Nani’s new film The Paradise opened with a Rs 75 crore worldwide haul, sparking mixed reviews. The star replied on social media, thanking fans and even enjoying the trolling, while pledging to learn from critics’ notes.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Jailer 2's New Single Splits Fans, Leans Hard On Baasha Callback
Jailer 2 dropped its second single, One Sun One Moon, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with the title nodding to Rajinikanth's Baasha. Fan reaction is split, per Times of India, ahead of the film's October 15 release.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 song ‘One Sun One Moon’ draws polarized fan verdicts
The fresh track ‘One Sun One Moon’ from Jailer 2 has ignited a debate among Tamil cinema lovers. While some praise its energy, others feel the lyrics fall short of the franchise’s iconic songs, questioning its international appeal.
25 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise Opens On Huge Advances, Critics Call It A Mess
Nani's The Paradise released Thursday on strong advance bookings, but Koimoi's review flags a chaotic second half, poor sound mixing and a script that loses the plot entirely.
24 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Draws Packed Midnight Shows, Sparks Loud Debate
Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, opened to packed theatres despite its three‑hour runtime, delivering a high‑octane first half that reminded viewers of KGF while critics noted its overwhelming volume.
23 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Logs 400k Pre‑Sales, Joins Tollywood’s Top Ten
Nani’s upcoming period action ‘The Paradise’ has amassed 400,000 tickets on BookMyShow, overtaking previous records and entering Tollywood’s top‑ten pre‑sale chart ahead of its September 24 launch.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vidya Balan Stuns as Kantha in Jailer 2 Teaser
Vidya Balan’s first look as the enigmatic Kantha in Jailer 2 drops, showcasing a striking blue saree, cigarette and a stair‑descending entrance, while the film eyes an Oct 15 release.
20 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Kamal Haasan Says Anirudh's Career Will Change After MS Subbulakshmi Biopic
Kamal Haasan attended the launch of the MS Subbulakshmi biopic starring Rashmika Mandanna and predicted the film would be a turning point for composer Anirudh Ravichander, comparing it to two landmark Tamil films of the past.
17 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Kamal Haasan Launches MS Subbulakshmi Biopic With Rashmika Mandanna
Kamal Haasan launched the MS Subbulakshmi biopic starring Rashmika Mandanna on the singer's 110th birth anniversary, with Gowtam Tinnanuri directing and Anirudh Ravichander on music, backed by Allu Aravind, Rockline Venkatesh and Bunny Vas.
17 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ajith Kumar's Dare Devil Begins Filming From November 2
Ajith Kumar's next with director Adhik Ravichandran, titled Dare Devil, starts shooting November 2, 2026. Shalini Ajithkumar produces, Anirudh Ravichander scores, and a new first-look poster teases the actor's next avatar.
17 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rashmika Mandanna's Subbulakshmi Biopic Eyes 2027 Release, Kamal Haasan To Attend
Rashmika Mandanna's biopic on M.S. Subbulakshmi gets its title and first look at a Chennai event today, with Kamal Haasan as chief guest and a possible 2027 summer release, per trade sources.
17 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Shamna Kasim Shot Jailer 2 Song While Pregnant, Told No One
Shamna Kasim opens up about dancing in Jailer 2's viral number Ala Bolelo while secretly pregnant, working through dizziness before confirming the news with doctors mid-shoot.
16 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ajith Kumar's Dare Devil Gets A Floor Date, Wife Turns Producer
Ajith Kumar's next, titled Dare Devil, finally has a shoot date of November 2. His wife Shalini Ajithkumar steps in as producer under her new banner after other studios balked at the budget.
16 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rashmika Mandanna's MS Subbulakshmi Biopic Launched By Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan turned the clapperboard as Rashmika Mandanna's MS Subbulakshmi biopic was formally launched in Chennai on the singer's 110th birth anniversary, with Gowtam Tinnanuri directing and Anirudh composing the score.
16 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rashmika Mandanna To Play MS Subbulakshmi In Tinnanuri's Biopic
Rashmika Mandanna is set to portray Carnatic legend MS Subbulakshmi in a Gowtam Tinnanuri-directed biopic, with a Chennai launch event, Kamal Haasan's presence and a first look scheduled for Tuesday.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Gopi Kannadasan Attacks Maran Family Over Anirudh Wedding Reports
Actor Gopi Kannadasan has posted an Instagram video attacking the Maran family over unconfirmed reports that composer Anirudh Ravichander will marry Kavya Maran in Barcelona on November 9.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Rashmika Mandanna To Play MS Subbulakshmi In New Biopic
Rashmika Mandanna has been officially confirmed to play Carnatic legend MS Subbulakshmi in a biopic directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, launching in Chennai on the singer's 110th birth anniversary with Anirudh Ravichander scoring the music.
15 Sept 20262 min