It’s not always smooth sailing for the filmmaker when the movie is released. Very few South Indian movies face unexpected trouble upon release in theatres or on streaming platforms. Here are some films banned or withdrawn for various reasons. Here are five popular South Indian films that ran into trouble after their release or were…
Director Lingusamy has shared interesting memories about how two of his biggest hits, ‘Run’ and ‘Sandakozhi,’ were once considered for Thalapathy Vijay. Speaking ahead of the re-release of ‘Run,’ the filmmaker recalled the discussions he had with Vijay and explained why the actor eventually chose not to take up either project. His candid recollections have…
The makers of Arulnithi’s ‘Arulvaan’ unveiled the film’s official trailer and created a buzz for the movie, which is scheduled to release on July 17. Written and directed by Ganesh Vinayakan, the film reunites the filmmaker with Arulnithi after more than a decade. ‘Arulvaan’ features Aarav, Ramya Pandian, Baby Krithika, Kaali Venkat, VTV Ganesh and…
The upcoming collaboration between Jr NTR and director Trivikram Srinivas has found itself at the centre of a controversy even before production begins. The debate started after producer Naga Vamsi’s announcement post reportedly described Lord Murugan in a way that many felt conflicted with long-held Tamil cultural beliefs. The reference quickly drew criticism on social…
Legendary lyricist Vairamuthu has recounted a heart-warming incident that happened during the making of his evergreen movie ’16 Vayathinile,’ featuring Rajinikanth, Bharathiraj, Sridevi, and K. Bhagyaraj. His emotional message on social media resonated well with cinema lovers, especially as the Tamil film industry continues to remember the immense contributions of Bharathiraja and Bhagyaraj. The incident…
In an ambitious, record-shattering move for Tamil cinema, versatile actor and comedian Yogi Babu is locked to portray 11 distinct characters in an upcoming grand-budget pan-Indian film. Helmed by debutant director R. Kishore Kumar (a former associate of Mohan Raja), this high-octane comedy-action-thriller features Yogi Babu stepping into massive new territory as he plays everything…
A fake CBFC certificate for the highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’, starring Vijay and directed by H. Vinoth, recently went viral on social media. While the leaked image sparked intense fan discussions regarding the movie’s runtime, censor cuts, and age rating, it has been confirmed as completely fabricated. The filmmakers have not yet received or…
Khushbu Sundar and Sundar C’s elder daughter, Avanthika, got married in Goa, which turned out to be one of the most talked-about celebrity events of the year. The grand ceremony was graced by some of the leading stars from the Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi film industries and made headlines on all social media platforms. Many…
Veteran comedian Bava Lakshmanan, who has tickled Tamil audiences for decades with his memorable supporting roles, has received timely support from the Tamil Nadu government during one of the most difficult phases of his life. The actor, who recently revealed he was struggling to make ends meet, was in bad health and had nowhere to…
Actor-director R. Parthiban has stepped in to clear the air after his recent interview about a hurtful message he received following the demise of his mentor, filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, triggered widespread speculation online. His emotional revelation led many on social media to guess the identity of the person behind the message, with some even naming…