CHENNAI : Its not yet six months into 2024 and already the year appears to belong to actor Kani Kusruti. Her film 'Girls Will Be Girls', directed by Shuchi Talati, premiered in the World Dramatic section at Sundance and walked away with the audience award. Now, Payal Kapadias 'All We Imagine As Light' is set to compete for Palme dOr at the Cannes Film Festival. Then there have been popular series like 'Killer Soup', 'Poacher', and 'Maharani Season 3' on OTT, which have taken her to living rooms

Malashrees action-drama 'Marakastra', directed by Gurumurthy Sunami and produced by Komala Nataraaja was released last year, but received mixed responses at the box office. However, the makers have dubbed it in Telugu as 'Maranayudham' and released it on April 19. After trimming the runtime by about 26 minutes, the film hit screens in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Interestingly, the Kannada version, also edited, is scheduled for statewide release in Karnataka and Telangana on April 26. Apart fro

Excitement builds around Vijay Kumars upcoming film, tentatively titled 'VK-29' and helmed by director Jadeshaa K Hampi. Billed as an action-packed period family drama, the film is set to commence its shooting schedule by the end of April. This much-talked-about venture, with a script by director Jadeshaa, is said to be inspired by K Shivaram Karanths classic Chomana Dudi. Amidst the buzz surrounding 'VK-29s announcement and its poster released during the auspicious muhurath function, which caug

RC Studios 'Father', directed by filmmaker Rajamohan in his Kannada debut, featuring Prakash Raj and Krishna as the father-son duo, along with Telugu actor Sunil in a prominent role, is all set for a grand launch on April 27. Meanwhile, it has come to light that the makers are set to reunite the 'Love Mocktail' pair on screen, with Amrutha Iyengar starring alongside Krishna in Father. The popular Jo character in 'Love Mocktail', which marked Krishnas directorial debut, provided a breakthrough ro

Popular Tamil actor SJ Suryah is set to make his Malayalam debut with Fahadh Faasil's next to be directed by Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey -fame Vipin Das. Badusha Cinemas is producing the film, which is billed as a mass entertainer. It is planned as a big-budget project and will be released in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The makers have also confirmed that shoot for the film will begin this year itself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by N.M. Badusha (@badushanm) Meanwhile, SJ Sur

Arun Amukta's Vidyarthi Vidyarthiniyare, a teen cult that marks music composer Chandan Shetty's acting debut, recently released a song titled 'Bad Boys'. According to the makers, this peppy video track, which reflects on youthful vigour, is said to be the country's first AI-animated music video and has garnered interest among viewers. The song, penned by director and lyricist Chetan Kumar, features vocals by Vijeth Kirshna, Keerthana Chandra, and Sunaina, with music composed by Chandan Shetty. C

We had earlier reported about RC Studios bankrolling six projects under their banner. According to the latest development, Father, directed by Rajamohan, starring Krishna, Prakash Raj, and Telugu actor Sunil, will be the first venture of the studio to go on floors. The production house will officially launch the project with a traditional muhurath only on April 27, during which the makers will announce the cast and crew details. However, CE has learned that Gowra Hari, one of the music directors

Indrajit Lankesh, who is launching his son, Samarjit Lankesh, in his upcoming directorial venture Gowri, has come up with a pre-release teaser. Cricketer Anil Kumble and producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar launched the teasera rare approach in Kannada cinema. It gives a first-look glimpse of Samarjit Lankeshs character, and the makers are revealing for the first time that the debutant is playing the titular character in Gowri. In the film, based on real-life events and set in a village backdrop, S

The shoot for actor Saiju Kurups maiden production venture, Bharathanatyam, has been wrapped up. The film also features him in the lead along with veteran actor Saikumar. It is written and directed by debutant Krishnadas Murali. Speaking to CE about the film, the director says, The film is a light-hearted entertainer, set in a rural backdrop. It focusses on a Nair mansion and its family, who take great pride in their heritage and are excessively conscious of it. Bharathanatyam also stars Kalaran

Producer Sandesh Nagaraj will, in all likelihood, collaborate with Kichcha Sudeep on a potential new project. Rumours are rife about their collaboration following Sandesh's encounter with Sudeep in Chennai during his visit to the sets of the versatile star's latest film, 'Max'. A photograph with Sandesh, the producer behind films like 'Airavata' and the recent 'Ghost', among other projects, and Sudeep is doing the rounds on social media. The producer is keen to partner with Sudeep for a multilin

We were the first to report that actor Aishwarya Rajesh is expected to join the cast of the much-anticipated 'Uttarakaanda', starring Daali Dhananjaya and Shivarajkumar in lead roles. Now, the actor herself has confirmed on social media that she has onboarded the cast of the film, which is helmed by Rohit Padaki. Sharing her character poster from the film, she wrote on her social media handles, What more can I ask for? In the upcoming film, Aishwarya Rajesh will essay the character of Durgi oppo

In Indian mass entertainers, we often see the larger-than-life lead characters having a loyal sidekick. Like Circuit for Munna Bhai , Hydrose for Sethumadhavan , Selvam for Velu Nayakkar and Varkeychan for Rajamanikyam. These are some lovable, dependable characters who lend the much-needed assurance that no harm will ever reach our hero. Along those lines comes Aavesham s Ambadi aka Ambaan, who has Ranga annans back no matter what. Be it singing peans on his annan or beating the pulp out of the

CHENNAI: Sai Dhanshika, who was last seen in the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Laabam (2021), is returning to the big screens with The Proof . The upcoming film marks the directorial debut of choreographer I Radhika. The actor reveals that Radhika used to choreograph a number of films and television shows she appeared in. We bonded together after she choreographed a song for me in the 2015 film Thiranthidu Seese . And when Radhika approached Dhanshika over a film project, the actor agreed to it immed

Vijay's Ghilli was re-released a few days back on the occasion of the film completing 20 years. The Vijay and Trisha-starrer opened to packed theatres in Tamil Nadu as well as a few countries across the globe. Several videos which surfaced on social media showed fans celebrating the film, dancing to the songs and mouthing iconic dialogues from the commercial entertainer. Actor Prakash Raj who plays Muthupaandi in Ghilli , thanked fans for showering love on the film and his character. In a post o

The critically acclaimed film 'Ravike Prasanga' will drop on Amazon Prime Video on April 23. Santhosh Kodenkaris directorial is based on a story written by his wife, Pavana, and revolves around the protagonists played by Geetha Bharathi. Geetha plays Sanvi Sampaje, an unmarried woman who wishes to wear a designer blouse, and the film explores the issues that stem from it. In an earlier conversation with CE, Santhosh had talked about 'Ravike Prasanga', the great level of importance that women att

There has been constant buzz about Crazy Star Ravichandrans sequel to 'Premaloka', the rom-com that came out 37 years ago. Ravichandran is preparing for 'Premaloka 2' and is going all out to make it much bigger and better. Back in the day, the original film, directed by and starring Ravichandran, marked the debut of Juhi Chawla in Kannada and brought in a huge ensemble cast, including a few top stars (Vishnuvardhan, Prabhakar, Lokesh) of that era. The romantic drama, which was also a musical ent

'Uttarakaanda', starring Daali Dhananjay and Shivarajkumar, is currently on floors, and the team behind the film has been introducing the various actors and their characters in it. Rohit Padakis gangster drama is set in North Karnataka. The makers are roping in South Indian actor Aishwarya Rajesh as the female lead in the film, which will mark her Kannada debut, opposite Dhananjay. Meanwhile, the latest development is that Bhavana Menon is sharing screen space with Shivarajkumar in this action-p

CHENNAI : While shooting for his next film, 'Miss Maggie', which stars Yogi Babu in the lead, actor Madhampatty Rangaraj reveals that he had a fun time on sets. He largely credits the positive experience to the camaraderie amongst the large ensemble cast. We shot the entire film in Chennai, and most of the scenes were set inside a large house on the ECR. It was a huge eight-bedroom house, where the film 'Vikram' had also been shot. Being inside the house with so many co-stars like Lollu Sabha Ma

On Monday, actor Mohanlals 360th film, tentatively titled as 'L 360', commenced its shooting. The film features Shobana as the female lead, which marks the reunion of her hit pairing with Mohanlal after more than a decade. It is directed by Tharun Moorthy, who previously helmed 'Operation Java' and 'Saudi Vellakka'. 'L 360' is jointly scripted by K R Sunil and director Tharun. The film also stars Binu Pappu, Farhaan Faasil and 'Aanandam'-fame Thomas Mathew in prominent roles. It is produced by M

The title of the much-awaited Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj film has finally been revealed. Thalaivar 171 is now 'Coolie'. The makers of the film, Sun Pictures, revealed the teaser on Monday with a teaser video. The teaser video has references to Rajinikanths earlier films, like a dialogue from his 1982 film 'Ranga' and a remixed version of the song Vaa vaa pakkam va from the 1983 film 'Thanga Magan'. Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' has music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematogra

Dhyan Sreenivasan and Rahman are teaming up for Omar Lulus upcoming directorial, which commenced filming on Sunday. The film stars Sheelu Abraham and Aradhya Ann as the female leads. It is scripted by Sarang Jayaprakash, who previously co-wrote Oru Adaar Love (2019) and Dhamaka (2020). The untitled film also features Babu Antony, Bibin George, Anson Paul, Senthil Krishna, Tini Tom, Harishree Ashokan and Mallika Sukumaran in prominent roles. Billed as a comedy entertainer, it marks the 15th film

Kochi: Mohammed Irfan, the self-styled 'Robinhood of Bihar', traveled 2,720 kilometers from Sitamarhi, Bihar, to Kochi, Kerala, targeting what he perceived as the city's most affluent area. After researching Panampilly Nagar on Google, he broke into filmmaker Joshiy's house on April 20 and made off with over Rs 1.2 crore worth of jewelry. This was not Irfan's first target in the state; he had previously stolen jewelry and money from Bhima Jewellery MD B Govindan's house in Thiruvananthapuram in

Director Britto JB, who is best known for directing several advertisements, is now gearing up for the release of his debut feature film. Titled Niram Marum Ulagil , the emotional drama stars veteran actor Bharathiraja, along with Natty, Sandy, and Rio Raj. Speaking to CE about the film, Britto says, The story revolves around two people, a young woman and a wise old man. The latter narrates four tales to the woman so that her perspective on life changes for the better. While one story is set in M

Cinema is an industry where success is ephemeral, nothing is guaranteed, and the rules of the game keep changing. As an artist, staying relevant in this ever-evolving art form with its unpredictable, rapidly emerging trends is like trying to predict the shape of clouds. While you might not be able to predict their shape, you can at least anticipate the direction in which they will come from, by listening to the winds. And that is precisely how director Hari stayed relevant for two decades, by

Indrajit Lankesh remarks, Max will be an action feast for Sudeeps fans. The Gowri director, during his recent visit to Mahabalipuram, where the multilingual actor is currently shooting for Max , had the privilege of seeing the showreel of the film. As one of the few who witnessed the early footage, Indrajith Lankesh shared his thoughts and excitement about the project. Indrajit Lankesh says the film has the potential to captivate audiences with its high-octane sequences and intense performances

The upcoming film Dharmabheeru Nadaprabhu Kempegowda has found itself embroiled in a legal dispute. Apparently, TS Nagabharna holds exclusive rights to the title Nadaprabhu Kempegowda , they have roped in Daali Dhananjay in the titular role of Kempegowda. With preparations for filming well underway, the project just began, until legal complications arose. By virtue of the interim order dated 18/04/2024 in OS 2708/2024 passed by the City Civil and Sessions Court, Bangalore, Kiran Thotambyle, Chet

Afzal, known for his journey from journalism to acting and his recent venture into film production with VIP, is now stepping into the director's role with his upcoming project, Hosathara . Not limiting himself to direction, Afzal has also penned the story and screenplay for the film. Additionally, he will play the lead role alongside Brahma, who is also part of the principal cast. Produced under the banner of Jai Vijay Productions, Hosathara marked their first production venture. The film promis

Shine Shetty and Ankita Amar's starrer, Just Married , has wrapped up shooting. The romantic drama, starring an ensemble cast including Devaraj, Shruthi Krishna, Anup Bhandari, Shriman, Ravi Shankar Gowda, Ravi Bhat, Sakshi Agarwal, Shruthi Hariharan, and Achyuth Kumar in pivotal roles, was shot over a twenty-day schedule in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chickmangaluru. Post-production work is currently underway. With Just Married , Ajaneesh Loknath and CR Bobby, known for their contributions to popula