Veteran producer AVM Saravanan passed away at 86. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan paid emotional tributes, recalling his guidance and impact. AVM Studios played a crucial role in shaping both stars’ careers and lasting legacies
Renowned Malayalam actor and production controller Kannan Pattambi has died at the age of 62. The actor passed away on Sunday night after undergoing treatment for a kidney-related ailment at a private hospital in Kozhikode
Amid the upcoming box office clash between Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, Vijay's fans recently expressed their rage by tearing down posters of Parasakthi. In another incident, they were seen chanting TVK slogans at the Parasakthi event
Dilip Prabhavalkar’s Dashavatar (2025) has entered the Oscars contention list, making it the first Marathi film to do so. The achievement has sparked fresh conversations about regional stories finally getting their due on the world stage, beyond subtitles and sidebars
Bigg Boss Marathi 3 runner-up and actor Jay Dudhane has now reacted to his arrest in a Rs 5 crore fraud case. The actor, who got married just a few days ago, was arrested at Mumbai airport while he was travelling abroad for his honeymoon
Amid rising cases of celebrities being mobbed, now Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Reddy were mobbed by a huge crowd at a Hyderabad cafe. Videos of the same have gone viral in which the Pushpa actor is seen holding Sneha close and protecting her from the unruly crowd
Legendary Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja has been hospitalised in Chennai and is undergoing treatement in the ICU after he suffered breathing issues. The doctors have now shared an health update confirming that he is stable and responding to treatment
Vijay’s Jana Nayagan trailer faced online backlash after fans spotted a Gemini AI logo, suggesting AI-generated visuals. The makers later removed the watermark, but the trailer continued to draw criticism and trolling across social media platforms
The Jana Nayagan trailer presents Vijay as a fearless police officer taking on Bobby Deol’s tyrannical character in a high intensity political action drama. Marking Vijay’s final film, the trailer promises powerful action, emotion and a strong message-driven narrative.
After Sundar C’s exit, Kamal Haasan has announced Cibi Chakaravarthi as the new director of Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173. The film will be produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and is slated for a Pongal 2027 release
The director said, “Chirag portrays Mohammad Bin Tughlaq, not simply as a villain, but as a layered ruler whose brilliance often clashed with the consequences of his own choices. I wanted an actor who could convincingly bring together physical gigantism and intellectual brilliance"
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups unveils Tara Sutaria’s first look as Rebecca, a fragile yet dangerous character who adds new depth to the film’s dark universe. The role marks Tara’s pan-India debut and a striking shift from her usual on-screen persona
The director said, “Chirag portrays Mohammad Bin Tughlaq, not simply as a villain, but as a layered ruler whose brilliance often clashed with the consequences of his own choices. I wanted an actor who could convincingly bring together physical gigantism and intellectual brilliance"
03 January,2026 01:26 PM IST | Chennai | IANSToxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups unveils Tara Sutaria’s first look as Rebecca, a fragile yet dangerous character who adds new depth to the film’s dark universe. The role marks Tara’s pan-India debut and a striking shift from her usual on-screen persona
03 January,2026 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe first look poster of Bhagyashrii Borse's character in the film also confirmed that the makers were looking to release the film in the summer of 2026
03 January,2026 11:09 AM IST | Chennai | IANSA BTS video of Yash and Nayanthara from the sets of Toxic has gone viral, further fuelling excitement around the film. Fans are eagerly awaiting the project, whose plot remains under wraps
03 January,2026 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNani took to his Instagram account to introduce his character 'Jadal' from The Paradise. In the poster, Nani is seen in a rugged and intense avatar, exuding ferocity
02 January,2026 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Rashmika Mandanna was seen soaking in the festive vibes and holiday mood at Rome ahead of New Year. While her girl gang accompanied her, looks like she was also joined by beau Vijay Devarakonda. As the actor extended New Year wishes, he shared glimpses from his trip and fans spotted the Sikandar actress. Meanwhile, Rashmika also reflected how the year was fulfilling for her.
Director H Vinoth addressed rumours of Jana Nayagan being a Bhagavanth Kesari remake, urging audiences not to judge the film beforehand. He said the answers would come once viewers watched the film
02 January,2026 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dinesh Karthik praised Malayalam films Ponman and Eko, calling the performances and storytelling exceptional. He remarked that Malayalam cinema continues to operate on a different creative level
02 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Two individuals have been arrested in Bengaluru for circulating obscene and derogatory social media posts about Darshan Thoogudeepa's wife, Vijayalakshmi. Darshan is currently facing prison in connection with the murder of Renukaswamy
02 January,2026 06:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Madras High Court has cleared the way for Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming Parasakthi just in time ahead of its release on Pongal 2026. The film faced legal trouble after assistant director KV Rajendran filed a petition in the Chennai High Court
02 January,2026 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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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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