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Complaint against Mohan Babu over Sooryavansham actor Soundarya's death

Soundarya died on April 17, 2004, in a plane crash while flying to Karimnagar for a political event. Actor Mohan Babu is accused of pressuring Soundarya and her brother to sell her six-acre property

Complaint against Mohan Babu over Sooryavansham actor Soundarya's death
Updated On : 12 Mar 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

'Call me Nayanthara': Actress requests fans to drop 'Lady Superstar' title

Nayanthara expressed gratitude to her fans for offering "unconditional love and affection." However, the actress shared a post on X requesting fans not to call her 'Lady Superstar'

'Call me Nayanthara': Actress requests fans to drop 'Lady Superstar' title
Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 2:37 PM IST

Vidaamuyarchi OTT release: When and where to watch this Tamil thriller?

Ajith Kumar's Vidaamuyarchi is an action thriller about a married couple facing challenges. It didn't perform well at the box office but will soon be on OTT offering fans a second chance to watch

Vidaamuyarchi OTT release: When and where to watch this Tamil thriller?
Updated On : 20 Feb 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

South Indian actress Pushpalatha dies at 87 in Chennai due to health issues

After a prolonged illness, veteran South Indian actress Pushpalatha died on 5 February in Chennai at the age of 87. She appeared in more than 100 Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films

South Indian actress Pushpalatha dies at 87 in Chennai due to health issues
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 4:56 PM IST

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's movie collects Rs 1,292 cr at box office in 10 days

Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa 2: The Rule" has amassed Rs 1,292 crore at the box office in just 10 days of its release, the makers said on Sunday. Directed by Sukumar, the Telugu movie released on December 5 worldwide with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, "Pushpa 2" is a sequel to 2021's blockbuster film "Pushpa: The Rise". Production banner Mythri Movie Makers shared the latest box office update on its official X handle along with the poster of the film which read, "Highest Grosser of Indian Cinema in 2024. Rs 1292 crore gross worldwide 10 days." The caption of the post stated: "#Pushpa2TheRule crosses Massive 1292 CRORES GROSS in 10 days. The HIGHEST GROSSER OF INDIAN CINEMA IN 2024. #2024HighestGrosserPushpa2 #Pushpa2 #WildFirePushpa. "Icon Star @alluarjun @iamRashmika @aryasukku #FahadhFaasil @ThisIsDSP @resulp @NavinNooli @SukumarWritings @MythriOfficial @AAFilmsIndia @Ags_production @E4Emovies ..

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's movie collects Rs 1,292 cr at box office in 10 days
Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

AR Rahman steps away from Suriya 45; New composer Sai Abhyankar onboard

Academy Award music composer AR Rahman has now been replaced from Suriya's big-budget with RJ Balaji by Aasa Kooda singer Sai Abhyankkar

AR Rahman steps away from Suriya 45; New composer Sai Abhyankar onboard
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 11:59 AM IST

'Viduthalai Part 2' trailer: Vijay Sethupathi returns in Vetrimaaran's film

Viduthalai 2 brings back Vijay Sethupathi and Soori alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, and Chethan. The sequel will also have Manju Warrier playing a vital role

'Viduthalai Part 2' trailer: Vijay Sethupathi returns in Vetrimaaran's film
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 6:19 PM IST

Kanguva box office collection day 6: Suriya's film earns Rs 60 crore

At the start of the week, Suriya's film Kanguva saw a sharp decline in its box office collection. However, the film maintained its Monday earnings and made a similar amount (India net) on Tuesday

Kanguva box office collection day 6: Suriya's film earns Rs 60 crore
Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 12:32 PM IST

Keerthy Suresh set to marry childhood boyfriend Antony Thattil in Goa

Actor Keerthy Suresh is all set to marry her long-term boyfriend, Antony Thattil. As per the Deccan Chronicle report, Keerthy and Antony have been high school sweethearts for 14 years

Keerthy Suresh set to marry childhood boyfriend Antony Thattil in Goa
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 2:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: 'Thalapathy' Vijay to talk politics publicly at first meeting

Months after announcing his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), top Tamil actor Vijay is likely to spell out his political agenda and vision for the state during his keenly watched maiden public meeting here on Sunday. Vijay has announced facing the 2026 Assembly polls, spicing up the political battlefield long dominated by the Dravidian rivals DMK and the AIADMK, with a resurgent BJP under K Annamalai making some impressive strides in this year's Lok Sabha polls. The saffron party is keen to put up a good show in the hustings in 2026 as well. Vijay, whose movies have been top grossers, unveiled his party in February this year, joining a list of Tamil cinema celebrities who had taken the political plunge. He had unveiled the TVK party flag recently and the Sunday public conference at Vikravandi in this district is being keenly watched by political parties, observers and people alike as he is all set to unveil his vision for the state and the political agenda. Although,

Tamil Nadu: 'Thalapathy' Vijay to talk politics publicly at first meeting
Updated On : 27 Oct 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

Rajinikanth-starrer Vettaiyan released today, Prime Video buys OTT rights

The Tamil film Vettaiyan was released today (Oct 10). Under the direction of TJ Gnanavel, it features Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, and Rana in lead roles

Rajinikanth-starrer Vettaiyan released today, Prime Video buys OTT rights
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 4:35 PM IST

Mollywood Director Ranjith faces fresh #MeToo allegations; FIRs filed

The latest complaint has been lodged by a young actor who alleges he was sexually abused by director Ranjith in 2012

Mollywood Director Ranjith faces fresh #MeToo allegations; FIRs filed
Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 10:11 AM IST

Suriya 44: Filmmakers drop first look of actor as gangster on his birthday

The first look of Suriya in his upcoming film, tentatively titled "Suriya 44," has been released to celebrate the actor's birthday. The actors appears in a ferocious gangster avatar in promo

Suriya 44: Filmmakers drop first look of actor as gangster on his birthday
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 1:47 PM IST

Aavesham OTT release: Where to watch Fahadh Faasil's movie online?

Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham movie is all set to release online on May 9, 2024, on Prime Video. Here's all you need to know

Aavesham OTT release: Where to watch Fahadh Faasil's movie online?
Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 3:13 PM IST

Aranmanai 4 box office collection Day 4: Movie to earn 20 crore in 4 days

Aranmanai 4 box office collection day 4 is expected to remain lower than the previous days due to the working day, Monday. The movie is expected to cross Rs 20 crore mark in four days

Aranmanai 4 box office collection Day 4: Movie to earn 20 crore in 4 days
Updated On : 06 May 2024 | 5:01 PM IST

More than 157 million Indians bought 943 million movie tickets in 2023

Theatre-going population in India on the rise, says Ormax data

More than 157 million Indians bought 943 million movie tickets in 2023
Updated On : 23 Apr 2024 | 11:39 PM IST

Lal Salaam Box Office Collection Day 5: Movie earnings continue to fall

Aishwarya Rajinikanth-directed Lal Salaam movie received mixed reactions from fans and critics. The movie hit theatres on February 9, 2024

Lal Salaam Box Office Collection Day 5: Movie earnings continue to fall
Updated On : 13 Feb 2024 | 5:57 PM IST

Merry Christmas: All about Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif's next film

Produced by Sanjay Routray, Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani and Kewal Garg and under the direction by Sriram Raghavan, Merry Christmas is the first joint collab between Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures

Merry Christmas: All about Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif's next film
Updated On : 12 Jan 2024 | 4:48 PM IST

Rana Daggubati's first look of 'Rakshasa Raja' is out on his 39th b'day

On Rana Daggubati's birthday, the first look for his upcoming film Rakshasa Raja was released. The actor and the film's director, Teja, worked together on the project

Rana Daggubati's first look of 'Rakshasa Raja' is out on his 39th b'day
Updated On : 15 Dec 2023 | 5:34 PM IST

Happy B'day Rajinikanth: From Amitabh to Dhanush, stars wish Thalaivar

Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 73rd birthday today, December 12. On this special day, Dhanush and a number of celebrities and fans took to social media to wish him

Happy B'day Rajinikanth: From Amitabh to Dhanush, stars wish Thalaivar
Updated On : 12 Dec 2023 | 2:28 PM IST