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When Allu Arjun’s Co-Star Hansika Motwani Went Through Public Humiliation By A South Actor! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

We all remember Hansika Motwani for her role as Karuna in Shaka Laka Boom Boom. She’s come a long way and works with big stars like Prabhas, Allu Arjun, and Mohanlal. But do you know, a South actor once publicly sexualized her, but she kept smiling due to an unfortunate reason? Scroll below for all the details!

Back in 2023, Hansika starred in a sci-fi crime comedy, Partner. Directed by Manoj Damodharan, the Tamil film starred Aadhi Pinisetty as the leading man. The supporting cast featured Yogi Babu, Pallak Lalwani, Pandiarajan, Robo Shankar, John Vijay, Ravi Mariya, Tiger Thangadurai, Munishkanth, Rajendran, Myna Nandhini and Lollu Sabha Manohar.

During the trailer launch of Partner, Robo Shankar praised Hansika Motwani. He called her a “wax doll” and compared her with a “maida dough” that sticks on the wall.

Officer On Duty Box Office Collection Day 33 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Kunchacko Boban starrer Malayalam action crime thriller film Officer On Duty has become a huge success, thanks to its riveting subject and the honest performances. The film became the second-highest grossing Malayalam film of 2025 globally, it still lies 3rd when it comes to the most profitable Mollywood films of 2025 list. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 33rd day.

Officer On Duty Box Office Collection Day 33

On its 33rd day, the Kunchacko Boban starrer earned 5 lakhs. This was a drop of around 50% since the movie had amassed 10 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the movie now comes to 31.4 crores.

The film needs 8.6 crores more to cross 40 crores. However, this might be a challenge since the day-wise collections have drastically reduced now. Officer On Duty is mounted at a scale of 10 crores.

Sabdham Vs Kingston Box Office ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

The Tamil film industry witnessed many unique content when it comes to the horror genre this year. However, not all could strike a chord at the box office. Two such movies were Kingston and Sabdham from the horror categories which were released this year. Let us look at their recent box office performances.

Sabdham Box Office Collection

On its 24th day, the Aadhi Pinisetty starrer earned 12 lakhs. This was a drop of around 14% since the movie amassed 14 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 7.52 crore.

The film is inching towards 8 crores now. Even though the movie is not raking in marvelous numbers, Sabdham witnessed a decent run because of its content and the performances. It also became the 8th highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025. However, it is most likely to wrap up below 10 crores now.

Court: State Vs A Nobody Box Office Collection Day 7 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Court: State Vs A Nobody, starring Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Harsh Roshan, and others, has come at the right time for Tollywood. For Tollywood, Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam was the only box office success, and now, Court has joined the list. In the opening week itself, the film turned out to be a hit affair, and now, it is inches away from securing a super-hit verdict. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 7 days!

Court: State Vs A Nobody at the Indian box office

The Tollywood legal drama exceeded all expectations by earning 4.15 crores on the opening day. Further, riding on favorable word-of-mouth, the film maintained a stronghold at ticket windows. In the opening weekend, it amassed 14.80 crores, as per Sacnilk. A good hold was seen on weekdays, with 9.20 crores coming in between day 4 and day 7.

Overall, Court: State...

L2: Empuraan Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking: Crosses Lucifer’s Opening Day! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is all over the news for all the right reasons. While there are still 5-6 days to go for the theatrical release, the film is already enjoying the unbelievable record-breaking spree. After smashing the biggest Malayalam opening in the overseas market in the advance booking stage itself, the magnum opus has now surpassed the day 1 collection of its predecessor, Lucifer. Keep reading for a detailed box office report!

L2: Empuraan is on a rampage mode!

This morning, at 9 a.m. Ist, the makers officially announced the commencement of pre-sales. Going by the crazy response internationally, the Mollywood biggie was expected to receive a bumper response in India, and that’s what exactly happened. The moment pre-sales were officially announced, there was chaos on online ticket-booking platforms.

Kingston Box Office Collection Day 14(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The Gv Prakash Kumar starrer Tamil fantasy horror film Kingston has emerged as a major box office dud. Despite 14 days of its release, the film is struggling to even cross 5 crores. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 14th day.

Kingston Box Office Collection Day 14

On its 14th day, the Gv Prakash Kumar starrer’s day-wise collection remained stagnant at a mere 1 lakh. The day-wise collection has remained the same ever since its 8th day wherein the movie had amassed 2 lakh. It saw a drop of over 50% and there has been no improvement ever since.

The total India net collection of Kingston comes to 4.68 crore. The film needs 32 lakhs to reach 5 crores but by the looks of it, that is difficult now. Not only has the day-wise collections became stagnant but the movie has...

Sabdham Box Office Collection Day 21 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Aadhi Pinisetty starrer Tamil horror film Sabdham started off on a promising note at the box office, but the collections have drastically reduced now. The film is mainly at the lower levels and might wrap up below 10 crores. Let us look at the box office performance of the film on its 21st day.

Sabdham Box Office Collection Day 21

On its 21st day, the Aadhi Pinisetty starrer earned a mere 2 lakh. This was a drop of around 33% since the movie had amassed 3 lakh on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 7.18 crores.

The movie needs 82 lakhs more to cross 8 crores. However, the day-wise collection of Sabdham remains at the lower level now. It is highly unlikely that the film might cross 8 crores, let alone 10 crores. The movie has also been facing a tough competition from the latest Tamil horror release,...

Vijay Sethupathi In Ace Teaser(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Vijay Sethupathi’s 51st film was first announced in 2023 followed by a title reveal in 2024. Previously titled VJ51, the movie’s official title is Ace. This Tamil-language movie has it all – romance, crime and drama.

Vijay Sethupathi plays Bold Kannan in the film. Going by the film’s title teaser, the film assumably centers around gambling. He moves from Malaysia to India after finding himself in a sticky situation. The film is shot mainly in Malaysia, with a few schedules on the homeland as well. The first teaser video, which was released on the actor’s 47th birthday, shows his character dressed in traditional attire walking inside the Malaysian airport. The teaser glimpses into action sequences as well.

The film stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead with Yogi Babu, P.S. Avinash, Divya Pillai, Bablu, and Rajkumar in pivotal roles. Ace...

Prabhas In Kalki 2 Update(Photo Credit –Facebook)

After the massive success of Kalki 2898 Ad, fans have been eagerly waiting for news of its highly anticipated sequel. Now, director Nag Ashwin has finally given an exciting update about Kalki 2. He confirmed that the film is in the works and will soon go on the floor. With Prabhas playing a crucial role in this futuristic sci-fi epic, expectations are sky-high for the next chapter of this cinematic spectacle.

Nag Ashwin Confirms Kalki 2, Shooting to Begin Soon

In a recent media interaction during the 10th-anniversary celebration of his debut film Yevade Subramanyam, Ashwin revealed that the team is actively preparing for the sequel. While he didn’t disclose too many details, he did mention that the shooting is expected to commence by December 2025.

Additionally, he addressed feedback regarding Prabhas‘ limited screen time in the first installment. Ashwin explained that while ‘Kalki 2898 Ad...

When Thalapathy Vijay Recreated Rajinikanth’s Iconic Scene To Follow His Dream ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Thalapathy Vijay is soon set to retire from acting and focus on his political career with his decision to step away from movies. The competition for his spot in Kollywood has intensified. Several rising stars and established actors are eyeing the opportunity to fill the void left by Vijay. Meanwhile, news about his past struggles and how superstar Rajinikanth influenced his entry into the film industry has gone viral.

Thalapathy Vijay had a challenging journey before making it to the silver screen. Although his father, Sa Chandrasekhar, was a well-known filmmaker, he didn’t support Vijay’s desire to become an actor. Surprisingly, superstar Rajinikanth indirectly played a significant role in convincing Vijay’s father.

Vijay’s interest in acting emerged during his teenage years. Academics did not appeal to him, and he expressed his...

Sabdham Ott Streaming Details ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Sabdham is a Tamil horror thriller featuring Aadhi Pinisetty in the lead role. It is written and directed by Arivazhagan Venkatachalam and has hit theaters on February 28, 2025. It was also released in Telugu on the same day, gaining attention for its eerie storyline and engaging sound design.

The story revolves around Ruben, who is a paranormal investigator played by Aadhi Pinisetty. He is assigned to solve mysterious deaths at a university. Supernatural elements and dark secrets come to light as the investigation unfolds.

Following its theatrical success, Sabdham is set to premiere on Ott. As per the latest update, the movie streams in Amazon Prime Video. The digital rights for the movie were acquired by the platform and as it is expected to be available for streaming starting March 28, 2025. However official confirmation regarding the Ott release date is awaited.

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Murmur Box Office Collection Day 9 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Tamil horror film Murmur is surpassing all expectations and doing wonders at the box office. The film is weaving an exceptional success story purely because of its unique content. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 9th day.

Murmur Box Office Collection Day 9

On its 9th day, the Hemnathnarayanan directorial earned 37 lakhs. This was a good growth of around 42% since the film amassed 26 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the movie now comes to 4.76 crores.

The Hemnathnarayanan directorial is inching towards 5 crores. The film continues to maintain an impressive pace at the box office owing to a stellar positive word of mouth. The film was released originally at only 100 screens. However, because of its strong impact on the minds of the audience, Murmur has been released now on 220 screens.

Sabdham Box Office Collection Day 16 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Aadhi Pinisetty starrer Tamil horror film Sabdham has been putting up a decent performance at the box office. The film is now inching close to 7 crores. Let us look at the box office performance of the film on its 16th day.

Sabdham Box Office Collection Day 16

On its 16th day, the Aadhi Pinisetty starrer 14 lakhs. This was a good growth of around 40% since the movie had amassed 10 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the movie now comes to 6.93 crores.

The film is just 7 lakhs away from crossing 7 crores. However, the day-wise collections remain at lower levels which might affect the pace of the movie. Sabdham garnered a fairly positive response from the audience, which reflected at its steady box office collection. However, it needs a more positive word of mouth, which might lead to a boost in the collection.

Sankranthiki Vasthunam Worldwide Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Meenakshi Chaudhary, has ended its journey at the worldwide box office. Despite tough competition, the film shined bright like a star and emerged as one of the most profitable ventures for Tollywood in recent times. Exceeding all expectations, it scored above 250 crores and wrapped up its theatrical run by unleashing three important feats. Keep reading for a closing collection report!

Reception of the film

Written and directed by Anil Ravipudi, the Telugu action comedy was theatrically released on January 14, 2025. It benefited from the Sankranti festive season but also faced a threat from Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaaj and Ram Charan’s Game Changer. Eventually, with positive word-of-mouth, it scored a victory and dominated ticket windows like anything.

Among critics, Sankranthiki Vasthunam opened mostly with favorable reviews. It was hailed as the perfect film for the festive season.

Sabdham Box Office Collection Day 7 (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Aadhi Pinisetty starrer Tamil horror film Sabdham is maintaining a decent pace at the box office. The movie managed to cross 5 crores on its 7th day. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 7th day.

Sabdham Box Office Collection Day 7

On its 7th day, the Aadhi Pinisetty starrer earned 50 lakhs. This was a little growth of around 4% since the movie had amassed 48 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the movie now stands at 5.13 crores.

Sabdham managed to cross 5 crores on its 7th day. It is now inching towards 6 crores. The movie should aim to cross at least 9 to 10 crores by the end of the next week.

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Dragon Box Office Day 13: Will It Match Pradeep Ranganathan’s Last Super Hit? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pradeep Ranganathan is riding high on the success of this recent release, Dragon, which has already hit the 100 crore mark worldwide, creating a rage! The comedy-drama has earned 79.52 crore in 13 days at the box office, and looking at the pace of the film, it might touch the 100 crore mark in India as well!

The film has been released in Telugu with the title Return of the Dragon, and it has earned almost 15 crore at the box office with the Telugu version! The rest, out of the 79.52 crore, is the 13-day earning from the Tamil version!

Dragon Box Office Day 13

On Wednesday, the 13th day, March 5, the film earned 2 crore at the box office, which is an almost 13% drop from the previous day, which brought 2.3 crore. The film might touch the 80 crore mark before it enters the next weekend!

Agathiyaa Vs Sabdham Box Office Day 5: Which Horror Film Is Leading? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

This week, Tamil Cinema witnessed the clash of two horror films at the box office: Aghathiyaa and Sabdham. Both films have been earning very low at the box office. In fact, none of them has been able to cross the 5 crore mark in 5 days!

Aghathiyaa Box Office Day 5

Helmed by Pa Vijay and starring Jiiva alongside Arjun Sarja and Raashii Khanna, the historical horror film earned 22 lakh at the box office on the fifth day, March 4, Tuesday. This was a minimal drop from the previous day, which earned 25 lakh.

Sabdham Box Office Day 5

Helmed by Arivazhagan Venkatachalam, the horror thriller stars Aadhi Pinisetty and Lakshmi Menon. On the fifth day, Tuesday, March 4, it earned 45 lakh at the box office, which was a drop of a minimal 2 lakh from the previous day, which brought 47 lakh!

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Sabdham Vs Aghathiyaa Box Office Collection Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It was the clash of two Kollywood films from the horror genre on February 28, 2025, namely Sabdham and Aghathiyaa. Fans were waiting with bated breath to see which movie topples the box office game. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the two movies on their 4th day.

Sabdham Box Office Collection

According to the early estimates on Sacnilk, on its 4th day, Sabdham earned around 47 lakhs* when it comes to the day-wise collection. This was a drop of around 62% since the movie amassed 1.24 crores* on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 3.7 crores. The movie is now inching close to 4 crores.

Aghathiyaa Box Office Collection

On its 4th day, Aghathiyaa earned around 25 lakhs. This was a sharp drop of around 64% since the movie amassed 70 lakhs on its previous day.

A Look At The Top Tamil Films Releasing On February 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tamil cinema has had a great start this year with successful releases like Madha Gaja Raja and Kadhalikka Neramillai. February 2025 is all set with an exciting lineup of films. Here are five highly-anticipated Tamil films releasing next month.

1. Vidaamuyarchi

Vidaamuyarchi, directed by Magizh Thirumeni, is an action thriller starring Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, Arav, and Ramya Subramanian. The film will be released on February 6, 2025. The story follows a married couple. The wife gets kidnapped, and the husband must fight to rescue her. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music. This marks his reunion with Ajith after the 2017 film Vivegam.

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Garudan Box Office Collection Worldwide Setting New Highs! (Photo Credit –Think Music India/YouTube)

Soori’s thriller film Garudan has been performing on an impressive note since day 1. The film opened at 3.5 crore at the box office, and in eight days has collected 25.55 crore in India. Meanwhile, it has crossed a major benchmark worldwide as well.

Garudan Box Office Collection Worldwide

The film collected 29.40 crore gross worldwide and has surpassed Jayam Ravi’s Siren, which earned 20 crore worldwide. Soori has now set his eyes on Rajinikanth’s Lal Salaam, which closed its lifetime collection at 33 crore.

Garudan opened its journey at the box office with 114.52K sold tickets on Bms for day 1 itself. The film has maintained a good pace at the box office since it earned 13+ crore in its first weekend.

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Mumbai, April 23 (Ians) Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Sarrainodu’ has clocked eight years, prompting the star to celebrate the Telugu-language vigilante action film directed by Boyapati Srinu on social media.

S. Thaman, the music composer for ‘Sarrainodu’, took to his Instagram stories and shared a film poster featuring the ‘Pushpa’ star.

He wrote: “What a transformation for the mighty Allu Arjun brooooooo… Masssss ooooorraaaa Masss.”

Allu Arjun later re-shared the post on Tuesday morning, adding the caption: “#8yearsofsarrainodu,” along with a black heart emoji.

Additionally, the star’s co-actress Catherine Tresa shared a post on her stories, which Allu Arjun also shared, accompanying it with black heart emoji.

‘Sarrainodu’ also stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Rakul Preet Singh, and Srikanth.

Released in 2016, it emerged as a blockbuster hit at the box office, ranking as the second highest-grossing Telugu film of 2016 after ‘Janatha Garage’.

The film’s core plot was reportedly inspired by the 2004 movie...

The last two episodes of Label hastily concluded the gory saga where Prabhakaran tried to save two educated men from Vaali Nagar despite their adamance about choosing the world of crime. Prabhakaran had tried everything to get Ayya out in the open, and it seemed that his colleague Ranga had finally found out who Ayya was. But Ranga was murdered, and Prabhakaran had to figure out a different tactic. He had filed 167 cases against Ayya, which was enough for the judge to put pressure on the police to find Ayya. The police just had a fingerprint to go by, and Prabhakaran knew what he had to do next amidst Bunk Suresh and Sengutttuvan’s ‘Label Wars’.

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Fans of the 2017 fantasy comedy film Maragatha Naanayam are in for a treat as director Ark Saravan has announced that he is working on a sequel to the hit film.

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Maragatha Naanayam, which starred Aadhi and Nikki Galrani in the lead roles, was a hilarious and adventurous story of a group of treasure hunters who are on a mission to find a cursed emerald stone known as Maragatha Naanayam. The film also featured Anandaraj, Munishkanth, Daniel Annie Pope, Mime Gopi, and Kota Srinivasa Rao in supporting roles. The film was praised for its originality, humor, and visual effects.

Maragatha Naanayam Trailer

The sequel is expected to retain the same cast and crew as the original film. The music will be composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, who made his debut with Maragatha Naanayam.

Mollywood actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Nirmal Sahadev have confirmed that they will be working together on a sequel to their 2018 action thriller film, Ranam. The film, which was a critical and commercial success, starred Prithviraj as Aadhi, a former drug lord who is trying to turn his life around.

Prithviraj Retweeted Nirmal Instagram Story

Prithviraj has also expressed his excitement about the project, saying, “I’m really excited to be working with Nirmal again. Ranam was a special film for me, and I’m looking forward to bringing Aadhi back to the big screen.” The post also hinted that Ranam 2 will be a revenge drama.

Ranam Trailer

Ranam was a unique film for Malayalam cinema, with its international-level production values and stylish action sequences. The film was shot in Detroit, USA, and featured a diverse cast of actors from both India and the US.

It is likely that Ranam...

ListicleHeadlined by stars like Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil, these films challenge how Dalit and Adivasi lives have so far been represented in cinema from the southern states.Cinema from the southern states have seen a wave of anti-caste films that challenge how caste is represented on our screens. Kollywood in particular has seen many such movies in recent years, with several helmed by Dalit directors such as Pa Ranjith and Mari Selvaraj among others. The success of these films in both box office takings and wide-spread popularity among audiences and critics alike have certainly created a trend of anti-caste movies. These films have banked on some of the biggest stars in their respective industries like Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, Mammootty, and Fahadh Faasil to draw in movie-goers, while simultaneously challenging how Dalit and Adivasi lives have been represented so far. Here’s a list of films in Telugu,...

ControversyA journalist named Ottran Dorai called out Shankar’s comments and said that such people should not be allowed to speak at events. FacebookTamil comedian Robo Shankar has found himself in the middle of controversy after he made distasteful remarks about actor Hansika Motwani at a promotional event of the movie Partner in Chennai a few days ago. Robo Shankar was invited on stage to say a few words, when he made objectifying remarks about Hansika’s appearance, calling her a wax doll and comparing her to maida flour. A journalist named Ottran Dorai, who was present there, called out Shankar’s comments and said that such people should not be allowed to speak at events. Elaborating on filming with Hansika, Robo Shankar made an extremely problematic speech, saying that there was a scene in the film where he had to stroke her leg below the knee, which she refused to do.

KollywoodThe poster shows Vijay in the middle of a bloody fight, armed with an sledgehammer.Courtesy/VijayTwitterEven as many wonder if actor Vijay is finally going to make the shift to politics, the makers of his next film Leo dropped the first look poster on Thursday, June 22. The poster shows Vijay in the middle of a bloody fight, armed with a sledgehammer. A wolf or a hyena, it’s hard to make out, can be seen snarling beside him in the poster. Leo is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and is believed to be a part of what has come to be known as the Loki Cinematic Universe (Lcu) — an interconnection of the popular director’s previous films including the Kamal Haasan starrer Vikram (2022) and Karthi starrer Kaithi (2019). The film’s title was earlier revealed along with a promo video that featured Vijay in a bakery dealing with the process of melting chocolate,...

KollywoodSome of the popular movies that Vijay and Trisha have starred in include Ghilli, Tirupachi, Aadhi and they were last seen together in Kuruvi which released in 2008.twitter/TrishIn a welcome announcement for fans, Trisha is set to join the cast of Vijay’s next movie, which is directed and written by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Tentatively titled Thalapathy 67, the actors are set to share the screen after 14 years. The announcement was made on the producer Studio Seven’s Twitter account with a video that included clips from their previous movies. A tweet posted by Seven Studio on Wednesday, February 1, said, “Vantom, neenga keta update oda [Here we are, with the update you asked for]. After 14 years, get ready to meet the sensational on-screen pair once again.” Some of the popular movies the duo have starred in include Ghilli, Tirupachi, and Aadhi to name a few. Vijay and Trisha were last seen together in Kuruvi which released in 2008. Other notable...

KollywoodPhotos from actors Manjima Mohan and Gautham Karthik’s wedding went viral online. While congratulatory messages poured in, many posted comments body shaming Manjima.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Manjima MohanActors Manjima Mohan and Gautham Karthik got married last month in Chennai. Images and videos from the wedding have gone viral on social media. While congratulatory messages and wishes poured in from all quarters, many also body shamed Manjima through their comments on social media. In an interview with India Today that was published on Wednesday, November 30, Manjima Mohan said that she did not receive such comments on social media alone, but was also subjected to body shaming during her wedding ceremony. She added that such comments do not bother her and that she would lose weight only if her job demands it. "In fact, even at our wedding, a few people commented about it. I am now comfortable with my body and...

WeddingSeveral members of the film industry attended the wedding, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Gautham Menon and Aishwarya Rajinikanth, actors Vikram Prabhu and Sivakumar among others.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Gautham KarthikActors Gautham Karthik and Manjima Mohan got married in a traditional ceremony in Chennai on Monday, November 28. The wedding was reportedly attended by close friends and family members. Several members of the film industry were in attendance, including filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Gautham Menon and Aishwarya Rajinikanth, actors Vikram Prabhu, Rk Suresh, Sivakumar, Ashok Selvan, Aadhi Pinisetty and Nikki Galrani among others. Photos from the couple’s wedding are being shared on social media. Manjima is seen in an embellished white saree paired with gold jewellery, while Gautham Karthik is seen in a white veshti and shirt. Gautham Karthik is the son of veteran Kollywood actor Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman – better known by his stage name Karthik – and Ragini. Manjima is the daughter of...

MollywoodIn a career spanning a decade and 30 films, except for ‘Priyan Ottathilanu’, actor Sharaf U Dheen has mostly fallen back on interesting sub-characters that explored his relatability factor.Neelima MenonSharaf U Dheen as Roy in AarkkariyamSatheeshan, like the rest of the villagers, is wary of the new stranger in town. But he watches him from a distance, discreetly sizing him up and even attacking him upfront once. Satheeshan is the quasi-narrator in Rorschach (2022), the one who objectively tries to make sense of Luke Antony’s (Mammootty) motives. Actor Sharaf U Dheen blends so seamlessly into the milieu that he could very well be any random villager who passes your home after a day’s work. There is a sloppiness he brings to Satheeshan that doesn’t seem deliberate. Look at the ease with which he carries his tool bag while manoeuvring around. His complex liaison with the two women is also interestingly staged.

Review Though 'Oke Oka Jeevitham' is a time-travel film, it steers clear of the science – it does not focus on the theories of time-travel or quantum physics or the concepts of time and space. Rather, it is a film about human emotions.Balakrishna GaneshanYouTube Screenshot from trailer of Oke Oka Jeevitham Time travel films are often complex and it requires a certain amount of courage and skill to attempt the genre, as it runs the risk of oversimplification or overcomplication. Taking up this mighty challenge, writer and director Shree Karthick has delivered Oke Oka Jeevitham. The film stars actors Sharwanand, Ritu Varma, Amala Akkineni, Vennela Kishore, Priyadarshi and Nasser in prominent roles. Though Oke Oka Jeevitham is a time-travel film, it steers clear of the science – it does not focus on the theories of time-travel, or invest any time in explaining quantum physics or the concepts of time and space.

Actor Aadhi, who married actress Nikki Galrani in a grand ceremony in May this year, on Friday released a cute behind the scenes video of their wedding ceremony.

Taking to Twitter, Aadhi wrote: “Almost three months as Mr and Mrs already. Feels like yesterday. Here is a small glimpse of what our magical day looked like. A day we will cherish, forever! Much love to our families & friends who were a part of our big day and made it special. Lots more wedding madness coming your way.”

The one-minute-and-36-second long video clip showcased some of the happy moments both the bride, the groom, their respective families and friends had before and during the wedding ceremony.

The video has a song, sung by singers Brk and Kamalaja Rajagopal and set to tune of music director Achu Rajamani, as its background score.

ReviewThe Warrior is a bilingual film made in Tamil and Telugu. In case you forget this fact, the poor lip-sync of the actors, particularly actor Nadhiya mouthing dialogues in Tamil, keeps reminding you about it.Balakrishna GaneshanActor Ram Pothineni kept reiterating how excited he was after listening to the script of The Warrior in multiple interviews while promoting the film. The actor said that he could not contain his excitement and tweeted about it immediately after the script was narrated to him. But after watching the film on screen, it feels like either Director N Lingusamy did not execute the script well, or the actor needs to refine his choice of films. The Warrior stars Ram Pothineni (playing the role of Sathya) and Krithi Shetty (Mahalakshmi) in the lead roles while actor Aadhi Pinisetty (Guru) plays the antagonist. It is a bi-lingual film made in both Tamil and Telugu. In case you forget this fact,...

ReviewLike most Indian anthologies, ‘Modern Love Hyderabad’ is a mixed bag. It has some enjoyable films and some duds, and our wait for a truly satisfying and edgy Indian anthology continues.Sowmya RajendranYouTube screengrabNagesh Kukunoor already made a modern love story way back in 1998. Hyderabad Blues was one of those little indie films that became a big marker for people like me, who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Breaking away from mainstream cinema with its superman heroes and damsel-in-distress heroines, Hyderabad Blues spoke for a generation that had to reconcile with the strong pull of local cultural links in a globalised world. Modern Love Hyderabad, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, is produced by Elahe Hiptoola and Nagesh Kukunoor, with the latter directing three of the six short films. Of these, My Unlikely Pandemic Partner — starring Revathy and Nithya Menen — is my favourite. Noori (Nithya) leaves her home when her mother,...

WeddingThe actors, who have been together for a while, got engaged in March. Tnm StaffAadhi Pinisetty and Nikki Galrani/InstagramActors Aadhi Pinisetty and Nikki Galrani got married in Chennai this week, two months after their engagement in March. Both celebrities wound up the pre-wedding rituals as per Hindu traditions, earlier on Wednesday. In Chennai, a small wedding celebration took place on Thursday as a close-knit ceremony. The wedding celebrations were attended by celebrities from the film industry including Arya, Nani, Sundeep Kishan, and others. The wedding celebration of the actors started with the 'haldi' function, and a few photos from the event were initially circulated on social media. Aadhi and Nikki got engaged in an intimate ceremony on March 24. The couple shared photos from their engagement ceremony on social media at the time. Posting their wedding photos together on Instagram on Thursday evening, Nikki and Aadhi wrote, “Celebrating Love. Getting...

Jr Ntr, who appeared as Bheem in S.S. Rajamouli’s sensational epic ‘Rrr’ is being lauded for his fierce appearance in the blockbuster. As Ntr’s ‘Komaram Bheemudo’ song is currently trending, a close source reveals that it took more than 15 days for the ‘Aadhi’ actor to wrap up this song. ‘Komaram Bheemudo’ song, which has […]...

A post put out by actor Sundeep Kishen, expressing joy at his good friends actors Aadhi and Nikki Galrani getting engaged, is winning hearts online. Sundeep Kishen took to Instagram to post a picture of Aadhi and Nikki at their engagement and wrote, “And I can finally post about them without being worried about being […]...

Actress Nikki Galrani and actor Aadhi have announced that they have got engaged to each other in the presence of friends and family members. Taking to Instagram, both actors put out a series of pictures from their engagement ceremony which took place on Thursday. The engagement ceremony was a closed affair with only close family […]...

The makers of director N Lingusamy’s upcoming action entertainer ‘The Warriorr’, featuring actors Ram Pothineni and Aadhi Pinisetty in the lead, released the first look of Aadhi in the film on Tuesday. The film is eagerly awaited for a number of reasons. This is the first time that Ram is partnering with ace director Lingusamy […]...

Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of Telugu dramedy ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ starring Keerthy Suresh, Aadhi and Jagapathi Babu that was recently released in theaters. Written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the film will be available in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil. ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ is a story about a happy-go-lucky girl Sakhi Pamar […]...

Director Nagesh Kukunoor’s much-awaited Telugu film ‘Good Luck Sakhi’, featuring Keerthy Suresh and Aadhi in the lead roles, will finally hit screens on January 28 this year. Keerthy Suresh confirmed the release of her film on Twitter. She tweeted: “We are so excited for you guys to see ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ in theatres near you […]...

Entertainment“Art of Love,” filmmaker Pa Ranjith wrote while unveiling the video song on social media on November 22.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeFilmmaker Pa Ranjith took to social media on Monday, November 22, to unveil a new music video titled Magizhini, which depicts the love story of a lesbian couple. The song features actors Gouri Kishan and Anagha as Bharathanatyam dancers. Sharing the video song, Ranjith wrote: “Art of Love Presenting the music video of #Magizhini, a unique Saregama Tamil Original song ft. @Gourayy& @AnaghaOfficial." It has been written and directed by Vg Balasubramanian, who is currently working as co-director in Vikram-starrer Cobra. The song was released by Saregama Originals and has lyrics by Madhan Karky. ‘Magizhini’ features Anagha as a student who has recently shifted to Chennai. Gouri and her parents are in the midst of a tussle after her father finds out that she is a lesbian. Both of them...

TollywoodUpbeat track ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’ from Nagesh Kukunoor’s ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ was released on November 8.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe first single, ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’, from actor Keerthy Suresh’s upcoming film Good Luck Sakhi, also starring actors Aadhi Pinisetty and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles, has been released. The song was released on November 8 and has been trending on YouTube in India. ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’, which is likely to be Keerthy Suresh’s introductory song, features her as Sakhi. As the title suggests, the visuals indicate how people consider her to be jinxed as chaos ensues in every place she visits. As she walks around the town, people point at her and sing ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’. The upbeat track is sung by Hari Priya, Sameera Bharadwaj and Mlr Karthikeyan, while it is set to tune by Devi Sri Prasad. Sharing the track with fans, Keerthy wrote: “I am pretty sure...

TollywoodThe movie, which will be released in Tamil and Telugu, also stars ‘Uppena’ fame Krithi Shetty in a lead role.Tnm StaffFacebookActor Ram Pothineni and director Lingusamy’s upcoming film RAPO19 recently went on floors. On July 19, the makers of the film announced that actor Aadhi Pinisetty has been roped in to play a pivotal role in the movie. According to reports, the actor will be playing the role of the antagonist. Sharing the announcement with fans, Srinivasaa Silver Screen wrote, “Welcome Onboard @AadhiOfficialfor #RAPO19.” In response, Aadhi tweeted, “Thank you for having me onboard. Really excited!” Uppena fame actor Krithi Shetty has been cast as the female lead in RAPO19. The crew commenced shooting for the project earlier this month. On June 25, actor Ram Pothineni announced that he cannot wait for the film to go on floors. The bilingual film marks lead actor Ram Pothineni’s 19th outing. Bankrolled...

Tollywood Keerthy Suresh essays the titular role of Sakhi, a skillful shooter in the film.Tnm StaffThe makers of Keerthy Suresh starrer Good Luck Sakhi recently announced the release date along with a poster from the movie. Good Luck Sakhi is slated for theatrical release on June 3. The film marks director Nagesh Kukunoor’s debut movie in Tollywood. Prior to Good Luck Sakhi, he is known for his work in movies like Hyderabad Blues, Dor and Iqbal. Actor Keerthy Suresh took to Instagram to share the new poster and announce the release date of the film. “Here’s the announcement you’ve been waiting for! #GoodLuckSakhi is coming to theatres on June 3,” the 28-year-old actor’s post read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) The sports drama film stars Keerthy Suresh, Aadhi Pinisetty and Jagapathi Babu in lead roles. It is also likely to...

TollywoodThe film has Aadhi Saikumar playing the role of a singer. Digital NativeThe makers of the Telugu flick Sashi have released the first look of the film featuring its lead star Aadhi Saikumar on the occasion of his birthday on December 23. Actor Nithin released the first look of the film on his Twitter handle with the tweet: “Here is the 1st look poster of Aadhi’s next fim Sashi.. n wishin him a very happy birthday..hv a great one bro #aadhi @Surbhiactress #sashi.” The poster gives a glimpse of Aadhi in two different moods – one as a singer and the other as an angry young man. Sashi, directed by debutante Srinivas Naidu Nadikatla, has Surbhi and Raashi Singh as the leading ladies with the supporting cast including Rajiv Kanakala, Radhika and Ajay. Aadhi Saikumar, son of veteran actor Sai Kumar Pudipeddi, made his acting debut in 2011 with the film...

KollywoodThe original version in Telugu had Nani and Nivetha Thomas playing the lead roles.Digital NativeThe hit Telugu film Ninnu Kori is all set to be remade in Tamil. Atharva will be reprising Nani's role and Anupama Parameswaran will be reprising the role done by Nivetha Thomas in the original version. The film is directed by R Kannan who recently collaborated with Atharva for Boomerang. The role played by Aadhi in the original will be played by actor Amitash Pradhan who played the villain in Dhanush's Velaiyilla Pattathari. The film is now on the verge of completing the shoot and the crew will be flying down to Azerbaijan for a 15-day schedule with which the entire shoot comes to an end. The film also stars Aadukalam Naren, Kaali Venkat, Jagan, Rs Shivaji, and Vidyullekha Raman. Produced by R. Kannan in association with M.K.R.P Productions, the film has cinematography by...

MollywoodSources in the know say that Pranav is keen on doing a complete commercial entertainer and Vineeth is known for handling such subjects. Digital NativeDigital Native Actor Vineeth Sreenivasan made his directorial debut with Malarvaadi Arts Club, which went on to become a phenomenal hit. The film starred Nivin Pauly in the lead role, which also marked his debut. According to the latest reports, Vineeth has approached Nivin to play a cameo in his upcoming directorial that has Pranav Mohanlal in the lead. Sources in the know say that Nivin may be playing the hero’s mentor in the film and it is a meaty role. On the heroine, we hear that Keerthy Suresh is in talks to play the female lead. Pranav Mohanlal made his debut with Aadhi, which went on to become a huge hit but his second film Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu received a lukewarm response. Following this, he...

TollywoodTitled 'Clap', maestro Ilayaraja is composing music for this flick.Digital NativeThe shooting of Aadhi Pinisetty’s sports drama Clap is currently on in Hyderabad. The shooting is happening at the Ramoji Film City where a set costing about Rs 50 lakh has been erected. Akansha Singha and Krisha Kurup play the female leads in this sports entertainer that is being directed by Prithvi Aditya. The technical crew of Clap is very impressive with maestro Ilayaraja scoring the music. Vairabalan has built the sets for this film which will be a visual treat for the audiences. The dance choreography is done by Dinesh who is currently choreographing a dance with Monal Gajjar shaking a leg. Clap is bankrolled by Ib Karthikeyan under his banner Big Print Pictures. Speaking about the film, director Prithvi Aditya had said in a media interaction that he will be shooting the climax portion in a stadium...