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Everything the desk has filed on Tamil Cinema.
Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj’s Tamil drama featuring Keerthy Suresh, earned a net 90 lakh on its opening day. Critics praised it, but the collection ranks among the actress’s lowest post‑COVID openings, with hopes of a weekend lift.
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy collected just Rs 69 lakh on its opening day, trade sources told Filmibeat Tamil, as social media anger over a dialogue about transgender representation weighed on ticket sales.
Kambi Katna Kadhai director Rajanathan Periyasamy opens up on why his Diwali debut sank despite a seven-year journey with actor Natty Natraj, offering budget and script lessons for first-time filmmakers.
Dorothy, Keerthy Suresh’s latest Tamil venture, tackles same‑sex intimacy and has ignited a polarised reaction online, with some Tamil viewers trolling the film while urban audiences commend its boldness.
Karthik Subbaraj’s new film ‘Dorothy’, starring Keerthy Suresh, hit Indian screens on September 25, confronting caste, patriarchy and a transgender plot twist, sparking fierce online debate and alleged censorship in Malaysia.
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.
Dorothy hit theatres on September 25, and early Twitter reactions are split between praise for Karthik Subbaraj's restrained direction and confusion over the film's actual plot, which isn't the queer romance many expected.
Meesaya Murukku 2 opens in theatres this week, bringing back director-actor Hiphop Tamizha Adhi, producers Sundar C and Khushbu, and a cast led by Ketika Sharma as Tamil cinema's sequel run continues to falter.
Meesaya Murukku 2, out in theatres today, has Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi playing grandfather, father and grandson across timelines, with reviewers flagging a weak antagonist track but praising the film's back half and its music.
Meesaya Murukku 2, directed by and starring Hip Hop Tamizha Aadhi, hits theatres today. Fans who caught the Chennai special premiere posted mixed-to-positive reactions on X, praising the music and second half while calling out a wandering first half.
‘Sardar 2’, starring Karthi and directed by P.S. Mithran, opened alongside Sun’s ‘Mandadi’. While ‘Mandadi’ crossed the Rs 100 crore mark, the sequel struggled to reach Rs 40 crore, prompting loss estimates of about Rs 50 crore for its backer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Industry buzz points to a possible Suriya‑Mani Ratnam collaboration after the director finishes Inji Vellam. The pair last teamed up on 2004’s Aayutha Ezhuthu, and sources say the script is being reworked for a fresh launch.
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.
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.
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.
At 83, Ilaiyaraaja sees his scores for the Marathi film Kondhal and the Sri Lankan movie Anthony enter the 2027 Oscars’ Best International Feature shortlist, reviving talk of his first global trophy.
After a quiet social‑media spell post‑marriage, Nayanthara shared a sun‑kissed beach shoot on Instagram, instantly hitting a lakh likes and revving up excitement for her upcoming Tamil film, Mookuthi Amma 2.
Nandhan producer Yuvaraj has written an emotional Facebook post describing how meeting real panchayat presidents made him understand, years later, why director Ra Saravanan named the film what he did.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy released the second look poster of Dhrogam Pazhagu, praising lead actor Dhakshan Vijay and the crew after viewing rough-cut visuals from the socially themed Tamil film.
Sardar 2 collected just ₹19 lakh on day 9 after theatres slashed its show count from 1,911 to 356, pushing the Karthi-starrer's total to ₹15.24 crore net against a reported ₹70 crore budget.
A journalist's remarks suggesting Sivakarthikeyan may not want Soori's stardom to grow beyond a point have stirred debate online, even as she clarified their bond remains genuine and denied any fan-driven attack.
Vishwanath And Sons has ended its theatrical run at Rs 212.23 crore worldwide, making it Suriya's second biggest hit ever. But by Koimoi's own math, the film still lost money after a soft finish and a flop verdict at home.