After Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Akhanda 2: Thaandavam was postponed on the day of its release, its producer Suresh Babu has spoken up about the financial side of the film. He also expressed hope that the issue is sorted soon
SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi has sparked a global bidding war, with OTT platforms reportedly ready to pay up to Rs 1000 crore for its streaming rights. With Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran leading the cast, the film is already shaping up to be one of India's biggest cinematic ventures
The makers of Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer Dude have decided to settle the copyright dispute with veteran music composer Ilaiyaraaja by agreeing to pay him a settlement amonut of Rs 50. This comes after the music composer alleged that the makers had used his song in the song without his permission
Allu Arjun is full of gratitude as his film Pushpa 2 completes 1 year. He took to Instagram to reflect on the journey and express gratitude towards the audience and his team
Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-anticipated Telugu sequel, Akhanda 2, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances. The film, previously set for a December 5 release, has faced several roadblocks
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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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 | IANSThe 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 | IANSAVM 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 | IANSRaj 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 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Samantha Ruth Prabhu surprised everyone by dropping pictures from her intimate wedding with Raj Nidimoru, after months of speculations about their alleged relationship. Notably, this marks the second marriage for both the actress and the filmmaker. While Samantha was previously married to Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya, Raj was married to Shhyamali De for nearly seven years. Here's everything to know about Shhyamali De.
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 correspondent
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 correspondent
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 correspondent
Tharun Moorthy took to his X timeline to announce that he has partnered with Mohanlal on his next film after delivering the blockbuster Thudaram earlier this year
03 December,2025 11:41 AM IST | Chennai | IANS
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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.
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