Akhanda 2 Thaandavam: Premiere shows cancelled due to technical issues
The much-awaited premiere shows of Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer Akhanda 2: Thaandavam were cancelled across the country due to technical issues. The premiere shows were scheduled to be held on Thursday, a day ahead of its release on December 5, 2025
04 December,2025 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCentre challenges Kerala HC's verdict on Malayalam film Haal's censor row
The Union Government has appealed the Kerala High Court’s decision quashing the CBFC’s A-certificate and mandated cuts for the Malayalam film Haal. The Division Bench is examining the maintainability of the filmmaker’s earlier writ petition while also addressing the absence of High Court rules for such appeals
04 December,2025 07:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIs Allu Arjun ignoring financial plea of Pushpa 2 stampede victim's father?
A year after the Pushpa 2 stampede, the victim’s father claims he has not received further financial help from Allu Arjun’s team despite rising medical costs for his critically injured son
04 December,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPalaash Muchhal-Smriti Mandhana wedding: Event company pens note
Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal’s wedding was postponed after both families faced health emergencies, leading to widespread speculation online. Amid cheating rumours circulating on social media, the event company issued a supportive message saying, 'See you soon champion'
04 December,2025 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAVM Saravanan dies: Suriya, Rajinikanth and others pay their last respect
Veteran producer AVM Saravanan passed away at 86, leaving behind a monumental legacy that shaped Tamil cinema. Celebrities like Rajinikanth, Suriya and CM Stalin paid heartfelt tributes, recalling his kindness and towering impact on the industry
04 December,2025 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVenkatesh wraps up Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu shoot with Chiranjeevi
Telugu star Venkatesh announced on X that he had finished his shoot for the movie and said that it was an absolute joy to work with Megastar Chiranjeevi
04 December,2025 01:51 PM IST | Hyderabad | IANSPushpa 2: The Rule to release in Japan in Jan 2026, trailer out
The Japanese trailer of Pushpa 2 is out. Emerging as the biggest film in India in 2024, the blockbuster is now set to take Japan by storm on 16 January 2026
04 December,2025 12:07 PM IST | Chennai | IANSLegendary Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan dies at 89
AVM Saravanan steered AVM Studios into its most successful decades, producing path-breaking films and nurturing superstars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. His death heralds the end of an era in Tamil cinema
04 December,2025 12:03 PM IST | Chennai | IANSShhyamali De breaks silence on Raj Nidimoru–Samantha Ruth Prabhu's wedding
Raj Nidimoru’s ex-wife Shhyamali De shared a calm yet cryptic note after his wedding to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, thanking well-wishers and urging people to avoid drama. She clarified that she has no PR team, is dealing with personal issues, and wants her space kept clean
04 December,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRashmika Mandanna reacts to February wedding rumours with Vijay Deverakonda
Rashmika Mandanna broke her silence on the ongoing rumours about her wedding to Vijay Deverakonda. The two got secretly engaged in October, after which rumours have been doing rounds
04 December,2025 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPrabhas' The Raja Saab to have a runtime of over 3 hours
After Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar locked in a run time of over 3 and a half hours, Orabhas-starrer The Raja Saab could also reportedly have a run time of over 3 hours. This could mark a new era of longer runtimes for films
03 December,2025 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAnupama Parameswaran's Lockdown release postponed due to heavy rain
The release of Lockdown, starring Anupama Parameswaran, has been postponed due to relentless rains and adverse weather conditions in Chennai and Tamil Nadu. Lyca Productions stated that the decision prioritises public safety
03 December,2025 07:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentParvathy Thiruvothu shares significance of her wrist tattoo
Parvathy Thiruvothu revealed that her wrist tattoo represents the tiny amount she once had in her bank account during her toughest early-career days. The tattoo serves as a reminder of her struggles, resilience, and the clarity she gained from saying no to roles that didn’t align with her values
03 December,2025 02:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNagarjuna Talks Rashmika’s Stardom, Dhanush & Owning His Age | Kuberaa
Superstar Nagarjuna attended the Kuberaa song launch alongside Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna. Speaking to the media, he praised Rashmika’s phenomenal rise, highlighting her ₹2000 crore club success, and shared his experience working with both stars. He also responded to questions about ageing, brushing off ageism with charm and confidence.