Sharing a poster featuring a boxing ring, Arya wrote, “The origin of Sarpatta Parambarai begins.”

The poster suggests that the film will explore the origins of the boxing clan, making it a prequel to the first instalment.

Arya is set to reprise his role in the film, with Pa Ranjith returning as director. More details about the cast, story and technical crew are yet to be announced.

The new poster now indicates that the story will go back to the origins of the Sarpatta Parambarai world.

Released directly on Prime Video in 2021, Sarpatta Parambarai was set in North Chennai and revolved around the rivalry between the Sarpatta and Idiyappa boxing clans.

Venkat Prabhu took to X to issue the clarification following comments made by his father, music director, filmmaker and actor Gangai Amaren, about the project.

“SK (Sivakarthikeyan) is always a dear friend/brother to me. A lot of speculations and controversies are going around. As a father, when a film involving your own son gets delayed, the frustration is natural. He probably doesn’t know the complete picture, and I can’t blame him for that,” Venkat Prabhu wrote.

Explaining that he generally keeps his professional matters private, the director added, “I’m a very quiet person when it comes to my work and don’t discuss my professional matters in detail with anyone, including him. The project couldn’t take off due to various reasons. That’s it. No hard feelings.”

Venkat Prabhu also expressed his willingness to work with Sivakarthikeyan again.

“If the time comes and a good script comes my way, I would love to work with SK again. So please, let’s put a full stop to all this,” he said.

He concluded by wishing Sivakarthikeyan well on his upcoming film Seyon.

“I’m busy with my next. My best wishes to my brother’s Seyon,” he wrote.

Directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, Sivakarthikeyan’s film Seyon recently wrapped its second schedule.

Raaj Kamal Films International, which is producing the film along with Turmeric Media, announced the schedule wrap on September 11 through a video shared on social media.

Seyon stars Baghyashrii Borse as the female lead and marks her first direct Tamil film.

Directed by Dhruv Tripathi, written by Mihir Jadhav and Dhruv Tripathi, and produced by Partha Kiran Thakur and Joshua Shirsath, ‘Reporting Live’ will be released on October 9.

On what fans can expect from the project, Dhruv Tripathi shared, “Director and co-writer Dhruv Tripathi shares, “It feels incredibly special to finally announce Reporting Live. I’ve lived with this film for seven years, from writing it with Mihir to bringing it to the screen, so seeing it ready to go out into the world is quite surreal. I wanted to make a thriller that feels grounded and real, while never losing sight of the ordinary people at the heart of the story.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to make it with a wonderful cast and crew who brought so much to the film, and I’m really excited for audiences around the world to experience it on Netflix.” Producer Partha Kiran Thakur added, “The stakes are high, both in the story we are telling and in the scale of its execution. We had a very clear vision for this film, and it has been incredibly fulfilling to see that vision come to life through such a powerful ensemble.

Bringing together actors from different generations, each a stalwart in their own craft, was one of the most exciting aspects of the process. We’re particularly thrilled to see Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani come together on screen in a pairing audiences have never seen before, portraying characters that are unlike anything they have played previously.” In the film, Parineeti plays an ambitious young reporter who delves into the murky world of illegal sand mining.

The couple also followed a family tradition involving their wedding cake. During an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Blanco revealed that Gomez’s grandmother had insisted they freeze a slice of the cake so they could eat it exactly one year after their wedding. Blanco on Sunday night (local time) shared a picture of the cake on his Instagram Stories. Posting the piece of the four-layer wedding cake on a pink saucer bearing the motif “Love is Love”, he wrote, “year old cake never tasted so good.”

For their anniversary evening, Blanco also shared a glimpse of the couple rewatching their wedding speeches. “1 year down… forever to go,” he wrote in another Instagram Story.

Gomez and Blanco’s relationship developed over several years after they first worked together professionally. They met in 2015 when Blanco produced songs for Gomez’s second studio album, Revival, including “Same Old Love”. They later reunited with J Balvin and Tainy in 2019 for the reggaeton-pop track “I Can't Get Enough”. The pair began dating in June 2023 and kept the relationship private for six months.

Gomez publicly confirmed the relationship in December 2023, responding “Facts” to a fan page post and describing Blanco as “the best thing that's ever happened to me”. Later that month, she shared a photograph of the couple kissing in a New York recap on Instagram. They made their first official public appearance together in January 2024 at a Los Angeles Lakers game and subsequently appeared together during awards season.

In December 2024, Gomez announced their engagement on Instagram with photographs of her marquise-cut diamond ring and the caption, “Forever begins now...” Blanco responded, “Hey wait… that's my wife.” The couple married on September 27, 2025, in a private ceremony at Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California. Gomez wore a custom Ralph Lauren gown, while guests included Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.

Zarina plays Zubeida, a woman who has faced the harsh realities of life on the streets. The glimpse shows her recalling a moment when she wanted to end her life at a railway station, but hunger eventually forced her to beg.

The sequence offers a glimpse into her character’s emotional journey and the circumstances that shaped her life.

The makers had earlier revealed Zarina’s character as Zubeida. They have also released a glimpse introducing Tabu’s character, Gauri Hegde, a Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax.

Described in the video as a “fearless woman” and “powerful officer”, Tabu is seen confronting and threatening people. In one scene, she tells Vijay Sethupathi, “In our style, we first shoot and then talk.” The glimpse ends with her designation appearing on screen as she is shown hitting a man with a lathi.

A title poster released by Puri Jagannadh last year showed Vijay Sethupathi sporting sunglasses and holding a blood-stained machete, while standing among wooden boxes filled with currency notes.

Samyuktha plays the female lead, while Kannada actor Duniya Vijay and Tabu play pivotal roles. Brahmaji and VTV Ganesh are also part of the supporting cast.

National Award-winning composer Harshavardhan Rameshwar, known for his work in Arjun Reddy and Animal, is scoring the music.

Slum Dog - 33 Temple Road is planned as a pan-India release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.

The film also explores relationships and how adversity can affect a couple. Ashok says his own understanding of relationships has evolved. “Initially, I thought fighting in a marriage was a bad thing. Later, I realised that conflict can sometimes be necessary and can also show that you care. A relationship becomes stronger when both people continue choosing each other,” he says.

Preity credits Ashok for inspiring her approach to filmmaking. “I have seen him give everything to something he believes is worth fighting for. There is something magical about going all out for a project. If I believe in something, I want to do the same,” she says.

The film’s action scale was enhanced by stunt choreographer Peter Hein. Ashok says Hein, who has predominantly worked on bigbudget films featuring major stars, was attracted to the story of Anbil Avan. “He kept saying that the story was very interesting and inspiring. He wanted to use this film to show what he could do,” says Ashok.

Although bringing Hein on board increased the budget, the team wanted to collaborate with him because of his expertise. “He is a real master,” says Ashok, adding with a laugh, “And by master, I mean master of his craft, not just ‘stunt master’!”

Hein also brought several inputs to the action portions, resulting in a few changes to the script. Ashok says those changes ultimately strengthened the film. The actor describes the action as different, survival-oriented and mass, while stressing that it remains rooted in the story. The team has also brought together an extensive technical crew to create a larger theatrical experience.

The makers subsequently decided to postpone the release despite having theatres available. Ashok says the intention was to secure a wider release rather than compete with a crowded release week. “Almost seven or eight films were releasing that week. We felt the film deserved some breathing space, so we decided to push it. The Gandhi Jayanti holiday gives us a better window,” he shares.

Preity also spoke about her journey from Trichy. Having grown up in Trichy, she says she understands what it means to dream beyond one’s circumstances. “People from small towns should dream big and work sincerely towards it. The journey itself is fulfilling,” she says, adding that she hopes her journey will inspire girls from small towns to dream big and achieve their goals.

Preity also feels that she has now found her place in the industry after having four releases this year. “I feel like I belong to the industry now. After four releases this year, people can no longer call me a newcomer,” she says.

Ashok calls Anbil Avan the highest-budget film of his career and says it has also recorded his highest pre-release business so far. “We have brought together some amazing technicians, including music composer Govind Vasantha and cinematographer Gautham, and built the film as a theatrical experience. The music album of Anbil Avan will be on par with 96,” he concludes.

The clip begins with the film’s title appearing on a black screen before showing Arvind Swamy’s character arriving at Karthi’s house , asking him to come out. The scene then reveals Karthi’s response, with his character Urulai screaming “Athaan " a moment where Meiyazhagan rushes to hug Arul Arvind Swamy) after calling him Atthaan. The post also includes the script page for the ending, which describes the title disappearing into darkness, the sound of a door latch opening, and Arul embracing Meiyazhagan.

The moment offers a glimpse of the emotional conclusion of the C Prem Kumar directorial. Meiyazhagan was released in theatres on September 27, 2024. The film follows Arulmozhi Varman, who returns to his hometown after 22 years and reconnects with a relative, setting off an emotional journey of memories, relationships, and self-discovery. The film also stars Sri Divya, Rajkiran, and Devadarshini, among others.

Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, who are set to share big screen soon along with Ranbir Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love and War', stole the spotlight with their fun chemistry by commanding the runway in ornate traditional ensembles to celebrate the work of rural women and young artisans from Uttar Pradesh.

Alia opted for an ivory embroidered ethnic outfit, featuring a sheer dupatta adorned with delicate white floral embroidery draped over her head, paired with a matching corset blouse and skirt. She completed the look with a statement kundan choker, a matching maang tikka, and traditional wrist accessories.As for Vicky, the actor opted for a deep royal blue velvet sherwani jacket with heavy white floral zardozi embroidery, worn over a white collar-detailed kurta and tailored white trousers.

The duo also walked togather as showstoppers for the show.Titled 'Ticket to Bollywood,' the high-profile charity showcase celebrated 15 years of collaboration between Manish Malhotra and the NGO Mijwan Welfare Society. The NGO is managed by actor Shabana Azmi and it empowers rural women and young artisans in Uttar Pradesh through traditional chikankari embroidery.

At the opening of the show, the actress highlighted the patriarchial nature of the society while urging the need to uplift women and give global platforms to young artisians to drive a "transformational change." "So this work we have been able to challenge and overcome centuries of deeply entrenched traditional bondage and help the hundreds of girls from child marriage. Not only but across 42 villages in and around.

Transformational change. From a society deeply entrenched in patriarchy, we had a small way to pull them out and bring women into the decision-making process so that now they can stand up for themselves and make their own decisions. Because when you change a mindset, you change as one person, you change generations. We train the artists.

Manish gives them a showroom by fashioning them into structures, silhouettes, and garments that take them away, as you will witness very soon," said Shabana Azmi.Vicky Kaushal also expressed his gratitude after becoming a part of the Mijwan Fundraiser Fashion which highlighted women empowerment. "I have been actually, in the 15 years, waiting for when my turn will come. So, I'm just happy about it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me an opportunity.

I always tell Manish that I feel the most confident when I wear your creations, but today I felt confident, plus at the same time that I was a small part of a beautiful deed that we are all doing together," said Vicky Kaushal. He continued, "It's incredible what Mijwan Welfare Society has been doing for the past 15 years, empowering rural women, girl child, and in today's time it's so important because what I see in the future is that I hope so and I pray so that we don't need an organisation like Mijwan because there is no need that we need to empower.

I truly believe from bottom of my heart that women empowerment, and they shouldn't just be empowered for taking decisions for themselves. I hope and pray that the time comes sooner and soonest that they are taking decisions for their families, societies and world at large because I feel when a woman takes a decision, it's not an individual decision, it's for the larger good. So, thank you again for making me a small little part."

Alia Bhatt also reflected on the women empowerment and empowering women in her life. While addressing the gathering at the event, the actor said, "Well, I'm surrounded by very empowering women. My mother's and mother-in-law is here today. I have a beautiful baby girl who literally bosses everybody around and I think we don't want it any other way, but you know we talk a lot about women empowerment.

" She added, "The global icon who has given a global stage genuinely to these women and their craftsmanship. it's fabulous whenever we have a Mijwan show that's all we talk about for days and days and it's etched in all our memories like Vicky's been saying he's been wanting to off the ramp for years. I'm so glad that we're here today because It is really empowerment life in action."On the cinema front, actors Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor will be next seen in the film 'Love and War' which will release in theatres on January 21, 2027.

Commemorating the special occasion, Nayanthara and Vignesh uploaded a fun video of the twins entertaining everyone with their energetic dance.

They expressed their gratitude for having their sons in their lives in a heartfelt post that read, "(Red heart emoji) the happiness , the blessing , the meaning , the music , the vibe , the emotion , the Uyir and the Ulag of our life (red heart) happy birthday to U 2 ! #Uyir #ulag the heart beats of our lives (Red heart emoticons) @nayanthara #HBD #UYIRULAG (sic)."

"Every minute , every second amma & dada thank God for blessing us with U2 (Red heart emoticons) love you 2 (Red heart emoticons)", they added.

Nayanthara and Vignesh welcomed twin baby boys via surrogacy in 2022. Announcing the arrival of their little ones on Instagram, Vignesh had written, “Nayan and Me have become Amma and Appa. We are blessed with twin baby boys. All our prayers, our ancestors' blessings combined with all the good manifestations have come together in the form of two blessed babies for us. Need all your blessings for our Uyir (Life) and Ulagam (World). Life looks brighter and more beautiful. God is double great.”

After being in a relationship for a long time, Nayanthara and Vignesh finally got married in a traditional ceremony on 9 June 2022 in Chennai.

Work-wise, Nayanthara will be seen leading Sundar C's forthcoming devotional thriller 'Mookuthi Amman 2'.

A sequel to the 2020 Tamil fantasy-comedy 'Mookuthi Amman', the film will also see Regina Cassandra, Abhinaya, Yogi Babu, Khushbu Sundar, Urvashi, and Ajay Ghosh in crucial roles.

The film is expected to be out in theatres on November 6 during Deepavali.

The film opens in Royapuram, introducing us to the world of gaana artists and their everyday struggles. At the centre is Das (Hip Hop Tamizha Aadhi), a gaana singer and something of a godfather to the community. When Das, his wife Lakshmi (Chaithra J Achar) and his friends wait outside a recording studio after being invited by the son of a prominent music-label owner, they are confronted by a system that refuses to open its doors to people like them. Das compares the industry to a stadium where only a chosen few are allowed to race.

Das insists that technology will eventually break down these barriers and promises to keep fighting. As he makes this declaration, the title card appears to the late actor Vivek’s iconic voice, creating one of the film’s genuinely goosebumps-inducing moments.

The film then moves to the present, where Aadhi plays Jeeva, with dance master Baba Bhaskar as his father. Harshath Khan plays Jeeva’s friend and appears as Harshath in the film as well. Clearly aimed at a Gen Z audience, the narrative incorporates ideas such as cancel culture and online bullying. But the film is sometimes too eager to explain these concepts, making parts of it feel preachy.

Meesaya Murukku 2

Director: Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi

Cast: Adhi, Chaithra J Achar, Ramya Ranganathan, Harshath Khan, Ketika Sharma

Synopsis: Set in North Chennai, the story brings together three generations of musicians whose lives are shaped by their love for Gaana.

Rating: 3/5 stars

Jeeva dreams of becoming a successful musician, and his father stands firmly behind him. The film tries to balance this struggle with humour, though not every joke lands. Its stronger moments come when it addresses the frustrations of aspiring artists and the advantages enjoyed by those born into influential film and music families. In one sequence, Jeeva calls a producer’s son a ‘nepo kid’, making the film’s frustration with nepotism explicit. At times, it feels less like a character expressing his frustration and more like Aadhi using Jeeva to voice his own grievances about the industry.

Yogi Babu and Vijay Varadharajan add to the humour. Vijay Varadharajan’s character speaks in a distinctly Tamil Brahmin dialect. While the comic treatment may work for some viewers, the portrayal could also be uncomfortable for members of the community.

The portions featuring Kethika Sharma provide some lighter moments, while the already popular ‘Aura 10/10’ is placed effectively. Towards the end of the first half, the film introduces a third version of Aadhi. Set in 1997, Tiger Shiva, played by Aadhi himself, leads an action sequence that takes the film to the interval. The second half brings in the present-day Das, played by Karunas, to narrate the flashback.

The film eventually reveals a story about three generations of musicians who have struggled against the same barriers. Das, the gaana singer of the previous generation, could not get the recognition he deserved because he lacked opportunities. His son Shiva, who performed in orchestras, also failed to make it big. Jeeva, the third generation, inherits their talent and unfinished dream.

This generational structure is one of the film’s more interesting ideas. Its central argument is that talent alone is not always enough when opportunities, training and exposure remain limited. Through Jeeva’s use of social media, the film explores how technology can give artists from overlooked backgrounds a platform to reach wider audiences.

The idea could particularly resonate with audiences from North Chennai, who have often been represented through narrow stereotypes in Tamil cinema. Meesaya Murukku 2 attempts to look beyond them and present a community with its own musical culture and talent, arguing that lack of opportunity, rather than lack of ability, can be the real obstacle.

However, the second half does not sustain the pace of the first. As the film progresses, its messaging becomes increasingly direct, while the gaana artists and their world gradually take a back seat. The film introduces an interesting setting but does not explore it as deeply as it could have.

The sequence involving Kethika Sharma’s Laila is another weak point. When Jeeva and another character propose to her, she says she is attracted to women to turn them down, leading into the ‘Vaanavile’ song sequence. The film later reveals that she had used the LGBTQ+ identity as an excuse to avoid the two men. The treatment comes across as insensitive, particularly because the joke uses a sexual identity as a convenient excuse.

Ultimately, Meesaya Murukku 2 has a strong idea at its core: talent can survive across generations, but without access and opportunity, recognition remains out of reach. Its attempt to take North Chennai’s musical culture beyond familiar stereotypes is also worthwhile. But the film does not trust its own story enough. The constant explaining, uneven humour, insensitive LGBTQ+ sequence and sluggish second half dilute what could have been a sharper film about talent, access and the changing music industry.

Speaking about Karthik, Mani Ratnam said, “Karthik is a very very special talent. He is a big advantage and a major boon for the Tamil industry. We have so many young, promising directors, and Karthik is the leader of the pack.”Praising the film’s technical aspects, Mani Ratnam added, “Dorothy is a very special film. His film language is excellent and very impressive. I am envious of his control over the language, over the shots, the technique and everything. When Ilaiyaraaja's music is added to it, it really becomes something very special.” 

Starring Rishikanth, Sananth and Keerthy Suresh, “Dorothy” had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation. The film hit theatres worldwide on Friday.

Sharing the announcement on social media, Mythri Movie Makers wrote, “Announcing the most exciting collaboration to bring together fresh energy and powerful stories.” The banner added that further updates would follow soon.

Details about the nature of the collaboration remain undisclosed. It is not yet clear whether the partnership will involve a single film or multiple projects, or whether Lokesh will be associated as a director, actor or producer. The language and cast of the project have also not been announced.

Mythri Movie Makers, headed by producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar, has backed several Telugu films and also ventured into Tamil cinema with projects such as Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly, Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude and Modha Rathri.

Actor Charlie Cox starrer 'Daredevil: Born Again', which features him as the blind lawyer-turned-vigilante, will conclude with the upcoming Season 3, reported Variety.

Notably, the third and final season completed its production a few months ago, and is expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2027. Co-creator and showrunner Dario Scardapane has also exited the series, which is in the midst of post-production.

Cox made his debut as the blind hero on Netflix's 'Daredevil', which ran for three seasons from 2015-2018 and kicked off the mini, street-level Marvel universe on the steamer. It spawned 'Jessica Jones', 'Luke Cage', and 'Iron Fist' spinoffs and culminated with the team-up series 'The Defenders'.

The show was revived by Disney+ as 'Daredevil: Born Again' in 2025 and brought back several of the main cast members, including Vincent D'Onofrio as Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin of New York City, Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson and Wilson Bethel as Bullseye.

'Born Again' Season 2 began with reuniting Netflix's 'Defenders' cast by bringing back Krysten Ritter as the super-strong private detective Jessica Jones in a supporting role. Mike Colter also had a cameo in the finale as her lover Luke Cage.

The trailer, which came out earlier this year, featured Elden Henson's character Foggy Nelson, Matt's (Charlie Cox) best friend, who was shockingly killed by Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) in the Season 1 premiere. His appearance in the trailer is likely a flashback or dream sequence.

According to a missing person's poster, Matt hasn't been seen in quite some time, but his alter ego, Daredevil, has been taking on Kingpin's forces as per the trailer. He's aided by Jessica Jones, who uses her super strength (and sarcasm) to beat up Kingpin's goon.

Kingpin steps into a boxing ring to face off against an opponent, and Bullseye flashes a chilling smile and a wink after he escaped from prison in Season 1.

Pratt took to Instagram, where he shared a video from the sets of “Avengers: Endgame”, which released in 2019. The video featured all actors including Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, David Bautista and Karen Gillan to name a few all without their get up but practicing their actionsequence. He also shared a rare photo from the film’s set featuring himself and co-star Chris Evans, taken back in 2017.

“Remember the time I filmed this super illegal video and someone (me) leaked it and now I see it everywhere? What a time. Also, swipe for the only other photo I have from the Endgame set. Me and Evans back in 2017,” Pratt wrote as the caption.

Avengers: Endgame was released in 2019. In the film, the surviving members of the Avengers and their allies attempt to reverse Thanos's actions in Infinity War, which erased half of all life in the universe.

The “Avengers: Endgame Encore” released in theaters on September 25, 2026, featuring new footage and an exclusive look at Avengers: Doomsday.

The makers of “Avengers: Doomsday” on August 15 unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming film, which shared a peek into how Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr.’s character, Doctor Doom, is set to unleash chaos as he goes head-to-head with Marvel’s biggest superheroes.

In the film, the Avengers, Wakandans, New Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the X-Men converge from different universes to face Doom.

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Doomsday follows beloved heroes from three distinct universes as they are set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.

The 64-year-old actor is back on the big screen for his latest movie ‘Digger’ and insists that he never wants to stop pushing the boundaries in terms of his acting career.

The actor appeared on ‘The Graham Norton Show’, and said, "Cinema is my passion. Since I was four years old, I have wanted adventure and an adventurous life. I am always doing something – learning something new which I can add to characters”.

He further mentioned, “I want to push every art form. I love the challenge of doing one thing while working on another. To create is life. The makeup was taking so long that I decided to get it down from six hours to one, it was like a ballet getting everything in place. It was just like Formula 1. I had someone else hold the stopwatch”.

The actor claims that he had "never seen a character like Digger" during his legendary film career, as he said, “My character is outrageous and unpredictable. He says things that others may be thinking and never say. It's a timeless story about power, greed, and ego framed in a very timely manner by Alejandro G. Inarritu, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. I've never read a script like it, and I have never seen a character like Digger”.

Meanwhile, Tom revealed recently that he is keen to make a movie with pop star Taylor Swift as he thinks she would be a "brilliant" director.

The film challenges audiences to confront their own prejudices, making for an experience that is thought-provoking. The film follows childhood friends Karthi (Rishikanth) and Subbu (Sananth), growing up in a village where masculinity is measured through violence, dominance and the ability to suppress emotions. While Karthi is initially timid and easily frightened, Subbu is fearless, teaching his friend to fight and stand up for himself, often drawing inspiration from Bruce Lee, an icon for many children of the 80s and 90s.

Ironically, as they grow older, their personalities undergo a striking reversal. Karthi becomes rowdy, while Subbu finds himself struggling with his identity and emotions.

The film's village setting becomes an integral part of its storytelling. The casual objectification of women and the recurring assertion that crying is a feminine weakness expose how deeply toxic masculinity is embedded across generations. The question raised by Karthi's mother, questioning whether crying is exclusively a woman's trait, becomes particularly significant.

Rishikanth, who has been gaining attention with Modha Rathiri, makes an impression as Karthi. He convincingly moves from the frightened boy we see in his childhood to a man shaped by violence and the very “masculinity" he once seemed distant from.

Karthik Subbaraj’s writing repeatedly questions the conditioning of men. The casual “Why are you crying like a woman?” attitude passes from older men to younger men and even children. Karthi’s line to Subbu, “Evana venum nalum adi, thooki potu kollu, ana dheiva senju azhatha da,” becomes another reflection of how crying is treated as weakness when associated with femininity. Against this is Karthi’s mother questioning why crying should belong only to women.

Through Subbu's gender transition, Karthik Subbaraj explores transgender identity, societal taboos and the misinformation surrounding transition in that era. A particularly striking encounter between Karthi and a transgender woman, played by Jeeva Subramanian, carries the film’s message forward. Having earlier faced mistreatment from Karthi, she tells him, “Innum 10 varshathula nanga tha normal, intha ooru ungala kevalama pakkum.” It is a powerful reminder of how society's idea of normalcy can change. Karthik Subbaraj handles these themes with remarkable audacity, refusing to soften the realities of prejudice and discrimination.

Film: Dorothy, Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Rishikanth, Sananth Reddy, Director: Karthik Subbaraj, Rating: 4/5, Synopsis: Set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s, Dorothy follows childhood friends Karthi and Subbu, who grow up in a world shaped by caste, violence and toxic masculinity. Years later, their friendship is tested as buried secrets and questions of identity, love and acceptance come to the surface

The cinematography is another major strength, with striking visuals lending weight to the film's raw storytelling. Ilaiyaraaja's music and background score elevate the narrative, particularly during the moments when Karthi and Subbu reunite. The placement of Muthumani and the brief use of his classic songs add to the nostalgic atmosphere, transporting the audience back to the era.

Keerthy Suresh, as Dorothy, Subbu’s brother’s wife, appears for a limited period but leaves an impression. Initially viewed through the objectifying description of a “doll”, Dorothy gradually reveals warmth and compassion. Keerthy handles the role with tenderness, although the character could have benefited from more screen time. She is an angel who disappears too soon.

Sananth, however, emerges as one of the film’s biggest surprises. His performance before the interval establishes Subbu as the confident friend from childhood, making the later revelation about her identity more affecting. The transition into the post-interval portions could have been more intense, as the film moves into that crucial phase rather abruptly. Still, Sananth carries Subbu’s vulnerability through her body language, expressions and feminine energy. He makes the internal conflict visible without relying only on dialogue.

The relationship between Karthi and Subbu ultimately becomes the film’s emotional centre. Karthi is caught between rejecting, protecting and accepting the person his childhood friend has become, while slowly confronting feelings that transcend the gendered boundaries he has been taught to follow.

Dorothy may not be a comfortable watch for everyone, but Karthik Subbaraj deserves credit for confronting toxic masculinity, transgender prejudice and society’s obsession with defining what is normal.

The production house announced the project on Friday and revealed that shooting has already begun.

The makers also shared a poster featuring a car surrounded by goons, along with the line, “The more they came, the bigger he looked.”

The film is produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan.

The film stars SJ Suryah, Preity Mukundhan, Vijay B Kumar and Vadivelu alongside Dhanush.

Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music. Interestingly, the composer is also scoring music for Om, another upcoming Tamil film.

The makers are yet to announce more details about the supporting cast and technical crew. D56 is scheduled to hit screens in summer 2027.

The film is backed by Naga Vamsi and Haritha Lingusamy under the banners of Sithara Entertainment and Primark Productions.

Paradise is an area controlled by Shikanja Malik (Mohan Babu), where the Savari tribe has been enslaved for generations. Even years after independence, the community remains without an identity of its own and is excluded from the census. Once officially counted, they would have to be recognised as citizens and granted voting rights, potentially challenging the control over them.

Shikanja eventually hands over the reins to his son, Vikram Malik (Raghav Juyal), who aspires to enter politics despite already controlling Paradise. The film draws an interesting parallel between a community fighting for recognition and individuals seeking political power.

Samakka (Sonali Kulkarni) leads the tribe’s fight for identity and recognition. Her son Sadaiyan (Nani) returns from prison with a different priority. While Samakka wants to fight for their identity, Sadaiyan argues that people cannot fight on an empty stomach. His belief that food must come before everything else adds an interesting conflict between survival and recognition. He eventually joins his mother’s fight.

The story, however, becomes predictable within the first few minutes, leaving us waiting for events that are easy to anticipate. The film also keeps introducing characters and backstories, with several supporting characters appearing briefly without making much impact.

The first half does have intriguing moments, particularly in the way Paradise is established. The predominantly black-and-brown palette gives the fictional area a distinct appearance, while the detailing of the Savari tribe, including their jewellery, tattoos and traditional elements, helps create a community with its own identity. The camera work complements the setting and delivers some striking frames.

A brief backstory explaining Sadaiyan’s long hair and braids, linked to a tragic incident from his childhood, adds some context to his character. Nani’s introduction after his release from prison, particularly the accompanying action sequence, is another highlight.

Film: The Paradise, Director: Srikanth Odela, Cast: Nani, Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, Synopsis: The Paradise follows Sadaiyan, who returns from prison and becomes involved in his mother Samakka’s fight for the community’s recognition. As the family and the tribe confront those who control their lives, Sadaiyan is drawn into a larger struggle for survival, dignity and freedom, Rating: 2/5

However, the portions involving Subbu (Kayadu Lohar) do not blend naturally into the narrative. Her track feels disconnected, while the chemistry between her and Sadaiyan is not convincing enough. Vikram Malik’s character also fails to create the menace expected of the antagonist. His appearance and performance often evoke laughter rather than fear.

The editing could have been tighter too. Several scenes end abruptly, while the chapter-based structure sometimes makes the film feel like a series of disconnected portions.

Anirudh’s music, which comes with considerable expectations, is another disappointment. While the score works in parts, particularly around the antagonist and the interval block, it is largely functional rather than memorable.

The second half is where The Paradise loses its grip. The narrative becomes increasingly lengthy, with loud dialogue and relentless violence. Blood, severed heads and limbs are shown repeatedly, taking the brutality beyond what feels necessary for the story. The violence often becomes distracting rather than impactful.

The story’s trajectory is also clear early on: Sadaiyan will take up his mother’s fight, rise against the oppressors and fight for his people. There are few surprises along the way to sustain interest. Towards the end, the appearance of real-life Telangana Chief Ministers, along with actual footage and photographs, attempts to connect the fictional story with real events. However, these images feel somewhat disconnected after the film’s heavily fictionalised treatment.

Visually, The Paradise has a distinct identity, with its production design, setting and cinematography helping create its world. But predictable writing, uneven editing, underdeveloped characters, a lengthy second half and excessive violence prevent the film from making the emotional impact its subject demands.

Written and directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, the film, which is being tentatively referred to as #D56, brings together an exciting combination of acclaimed performers and emerging talents. Dhanush leads the ensemble, with Vadivelu and SJ Suryah joining him in prominent roles.

The cast will also feature actors Vijay B Kumar and Preity Mukundhan, who will be seen playing pivotal parts in the film. What has added to the excitement of fans is the fact that the film will have music by Sai Abhyankkar who will be collaborating with Dhanush for the second consecutive time after 'Om'.

The film is being jointly produced by Sithara Entertainments, Srikara Studios and Primark Productions, bringing together three prominent production banners for this ambitious venture. The makers announced the launch of the film with a poster that further amplified the mystery surrounding the film. Featuring an imposing traditional doorway covered with numerous bells, the poster carriesd a distinct visual identity and introduced Dhanush with an intriguing character design, while keeping several aspects of the film under wraps.

The visual, coupled with the announcement “Paari Vettaikku Pandakaal Nattachu”, has added another to the mystery surrounding the project. Sources close to the unit say that further updates regarding the supporting cast and technicians will be officially announced soon. The film is slated to arrive in theatres in summer 2027.

For the unaware, Tamizharasan Pachamuthu had, in March this year, announced that he had begun the recce for the film.

Taking to his X timeline, the director had posted a monochrome picture of himself seated in a temple and wrote in Tamil," Kelambiyaachu (Have started) #Recce #D56." Tamizharasan Pachamuthu is best known for his critically acclaimed superhit film 'Lubber Pandhu', which featured Harish Kalyan, Attakathi Dinesh, Swaswika and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy in the lead.

Taking to his social media timelines to pen his thoughts on the film, just hours before its release, he wrote, "It's #DorothyDay and though it's my 10th film, am as excited and nervous as I was on the day of release of my first film 'Pizza'."

Pointing out that the film had made a considerable impact on him, Karthik Subbaraj disclosed, "The days I have spent making this film have changed me as a person, as a filmmaker, as an artiste, as a human. This film is the most close to reality film I have made and it's the most emotional story I have told so far."

He further said, "This story is based on lot of real incidents from the 90s and when I felt the need to tell this story out in the mainstream, there was just one question that was asked often to me by many.... On what belief you want to make this film? My answer was and is 'My belief on the AUDIENCE' (sic)."

"And yeah the day has come where we, the team of #Dorothy is eagerly ready to show the film to the audience, like how a kid shows its first painting to parents... and yeah...DOROTHY is all yours now.... Give a little space to her and she will touch your hearts for sure," he claimed.

"Please do watch our film in theatres and I promise it will be worth it," he said and added, "I request you to avoid listening or reading any spoilers before watching the film. It will be an experience worth experiencing. Also please do not give away any spoilers, post any clips of the film so that others also feel what you felt, in the same way."

Taking to his X timeline to shower praises on the film, Dhanush wrote, "Dorothy - a masterpiece from @karthiksubbaraj."

He went on to say, "Bold and poignant. Raw and intense. Every actor has performed brilliantly. Our maestro ilayaraja sir’s background score will blow your mind away. Rudhrathandavam from Isaignani. Best wishes to my dear friend Karthick Subbaraj and the entire team on the release tom. God bless."

It may be recalled that the Original Sound Tracks (OSTs) of the film were released, even before the film's release.

Interestingly, the makers also held a concert called the Dorothy concert in which the OSTs of the film were presented by a live orchestra.

For the unaware, 'Dorothy', apart from Keerthy Suresh, also features actors Sananth and Rishikanth in the lead. The film, which has been written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

The film, the story of which is set in the nineties, has cinematography by S Thirunavukkarasu and editing by Ganesh Siva. Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Dinesh Subbarayan while dances in the film have been choreographed by Sherif M. Costumes in the film have been designed by Praveen Raja.

The film has been produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain, and presented by Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment. The film is produced by Sikhya Entertainment and Dhammam Films.

S. Thirunavukkarasu is the Director of Photography, Ganesh Siva is the Editor, and Pavan Narendra serves as Executive Producer, with additional screenplay by Saravanan Chandran.

The film, which has just hit screens worldwide, had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Centrepiece section. Interestingly, the film received a standing ovation from the audience at its premiere.

The poster features Ranbir in a rugged look, with a blood-stained sleeve and a bullet mark visible on his shirt.

The actor is seen sporting a serious expression, with the caption stating,, “Woh rutba, woh raub, woh junoon!Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War on 21st January 2027 See you at the movies! #LoveAndWar @saregama_official #RanbirKapoor @vickykaushal09 @aliaabhatt.”

Love & War will release worldwide in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The unveiling comes after the film recently completed its shoot.

The project, which stars Ranbir alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, has now moved into the post-production stage ahead of its January 2027 theatrical release.

Love & War was initially announced for a Christmas 2025 release. Its release was subsequently pushed, with March 20, 2026 being the earlier announced date before the makers confirmed January 21, 2027 as the new release date.

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love & War brings Ranbir, Alia and Vicky together in the lead roles. The film is described as an epic romantic drama set against the backdrop of war.

Reports indicate that Ranbir and Vicky play Air Force officers whose lives become intertwined with Alia’s character. However, the makers have kept much of the storyline and character details under wraps, as of yet.

The film marks Ranbir’s reunion with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after the actor made his Bollywood debut with the filmmaker’s Saawariya in 2007.

Alia previously worked with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Gangubai Kathiawadi, while Love & War marks Vicky’s first collaboration with the director.

Taking to its X timeline to make the announcement, production house Sathya Jyothi Films wrote, "Love in its most purest, intense form. #IranduVaanam in theatres worldwide from 23rd October 2026. A film by @dir_ramkumar. Starring @TheVishnuVishal @_mamithabaiju. A @dhibuofficial musical."

The film, the shooting of which was wrapped up on June 10 last year, has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs.

Taking to his X timeline to put out the update, Vishnu Vishal, on June 10 last year had said,"Last day of #IranduVaanam... 150th day of shoot...It's been a journey that you also will get to feel on the big screen soon.... @dir_ramkumar has cooked something unique and interesting again...Thank you @SathyaJyothi."

The film has raised huge expectations as director Ramkumar is joining hands with Vishnu Vishal for the third film after delivering two superhits in 'Mundasupatti' and 'Ratsasan'.

Well known production house, Sathya Jyothi films is producing this film. It may be recalled that the first look poster of the film, which was released a few months ago, was quite unique.

The first look poster had two parts to it, both connected by a sky. On one side of the sky, Vishnu Vishal was seen seated on a cloud. Likewise, Mamitha Baiju appeared to be seated on a cloud but in the opposite direction.

The title ‘Irandu Vaanam’ means ‘Two Skies’. It is hard to guess what the film is about except for the fact that the lead characters are from two identical worlds that need not necessarily be the same.

While the film has music by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, cinematography for the film is by Dinesh K Babu. San Lokesh is in-charge of editing the film, which has art direction by Gopi Anand. Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Vicky while costumes are by Keerthivasan.

Dances for the film have been choreographed by Leelavathi and VFX has been handled by Harihara Suthen of Lorven Studios.

The film has been produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan and co-produced by G Saravanan and Sai Siddharth.

The makers announced the release date with a new poster and a ‘Gujilimasthu’ video, which features glimpses of romance, college life, action and celebrations, along with the song ‘Araajagam Pathala Pathala’. The film is positioned as a youthful comedy entertainer and has been predominantly shot in Chennai and Hogenakkal.

John Vijay, Sathyan, Jaffer Sadiq, Nobel K. James, Arunachaleswaran PA, Shareek Hassan and Aishwarya Sharma are also part of the cast. Leon Britto is the cinematographer, with music by Jen Martin and editing by Bharath Vikraman. Post-production work is currently underway.

Audible, a leading provider of spoken word entertainment, on Thursday announced "Odysseus Rising", a new original sci-fi adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey", written by acclaimed novelist Adrian Tchaikovsky and narrated by "Lord of the Rings" and "Planet of the Apes" star Andy Serkis.

The project has been in development since late 2024, bringing together two of science fiction's most prestigious voices for this epic retelling, the audio platform said.

Odysseus was the subject of Nolan's latest hit where Matt Damon stepped up to play the battle-weary warrior. First movie to be shot entirely on IMAX cameras, the film turned out to be a box office behemoth by earning UD 1.68 billion at the box office. It also became one of the most debated movies in Nolan's career.

The Audible's take on the epic story by "Children of Time" author blends storytelling with groundbreaking sound design featuring Dolby Atmos to deliver an interstellar retelling of Homer’s epic tale, a release stated here.

"Taking on a project like this was a real challenge, working with the spirit of the original and exploring the concepts of gods, monsters and the great journey through the science-fiction tradition. Following in Odysseus’s footsteps and taking his travels into the realms of space and time, was a real privilege and I’m over the moon to be working with Andy Serkis on the project,” Tchaikovsky said.

Serkis, praised Tchaikovsky’s re-imagining of “The Odyssey” as “a staggering act of ingenuity”.

“Transporting this ancient story into the distant future gives it new life and meaning. As an actor, having the opportunity to voice both Homer and Adrian’s creations is immensely rewarding and recording in tandem with Audible’s cutting-edge production is a dream come true. Listeners are in for a blockbuster treat,” the actor-filmmaker said.

Aurelie de Troyer, Head of Audible Content, International, said, they felt privileged to work with two of the most prestigious voices in science fiction.

“Attaching both Adrian and Andy to this production, and supporting them with our state-of-the-art process, demonstrates Audible as being the home of cinematic audio storytelling. This project has been a long time in the making, and lands at a moment when interest in this classical masterpiece has never been greater, with a new generation of audiences discovering the power of Homer's epic.”

As per the official synopsis, the new “The Odyssey” is set after a decade of war in Ilium, which is now a ruined world of ashes.

“The Ithaca, a ship besieged by oligarchs and parasites, resolutely awaits the return of their Captain. Carrying the weight of duty and the dead, Odysseus begins the long journey home, flying in the face of the Gods. But the Gods will not be defied. If Odysseus is doomed to never reach the safe harbour of his people, he must find a way to bring the Ithaca to him. And so, his real journey begins, not through space, but deep into time itself.

“Odysseus Rising”, an Audible Original, will be available exclusively on Audible from February 25, 2027.

Producer Suresh Kamatchi, whose production house V House Productions is producing the film, took to his social media timelines to share the newly released trailer's link.

He wrote, "OUT NOW! Release Trailer of Director Ram's #YezhuKadalYezhuMalai is here! In theatres from October 1, 2026. Written and Directed by #DirectorRam. Starring @NivinOfficial @yoursanjali @sooriofficial. A @thisisysr musical. Produced by @vhouseofficial."

The trailer begins with Soori, who is travelling in a train calling a friend and speaking to him over phone. He says, "As soon as I reach the next station, I have to go to the first reserved compartment." When the friend asks him what had happened, Soori replies that he has seen someone who looks strange and that he is even scared to look at him.

The trailer then shows a conversation between Nivin Pauly and Soori. Nivin Pauly's character asks Soori, "How old are you?" To this, Soori says, "I'm 32 years old, sir." Nivin Pauly then replies, "I'm 8,822 years old."

The trailer then shows Nivin Pauly's character several hundred years ago. A conversation between a woman and a child is then heard. The woman is heard saying, "When 50 to 60 years of memories itself can burden a human, imagine how a man who has lived for 8000 years will feel."

The trailer also shows that the film has quite a generous dose of humour added to it. The closing sequence of the trailer shows Soori challenging Nivin Pauly to a duel. He says, "Come on. Let's see who wins." Eventually, Nivin Pauly gets the better of him. Soon after, Nivin Pauly asks him, "Where were you in 1441?" "Which 1441, sir?," replies Soori. Nivin Pauly then rephrases, "In the year 1441." To this, Soori asks, "Is it 1441 BC or 1441 AD?'

Another funny conversation is heard. With a person asking Soori in a threatening tone, "Were you or were you not there in the Amazon forests?" Soori replies, "Sir, I haven't even ordered anything from Amazon."

The film, which has been waiting to hit screens for quite some time now, is to finally hit screens on October 1 this year.

For the unaware, one of Tamil cinema's most respected directors, Ram, started work on this film in Rameshwaram's Dhanushkodi in 2021 and completed shooting in April 2022. From then, the film has been awaiting a release date.

The film has visuals by cinematographer Ekhambharam and music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

The filmmakers launched a New Zealand-wide casting call, where the film was being shot, to find the noble canine who is the heart of the film.

Animal trainer Andrew Simpson, who worked on Heart of the Beast, searched too. He ultimately selected four dogs to play Odin.The dogs had to be prepared for a film packed with action, challenging locations and demanding sequences alongside Brad Pitt.

“All of these dogs had been sitting on somebody’s couch watching TV and eating treats when we found them,” says Simpson.

“We spent the first week of the five we trained them just getting to know them and understand their quirks. This movie is action from beginning to end, and every scene had its own challenges for us. Luckily, David (Ayer, director) was open to understanding how to get the best out of the animals.”

When shooting began, Uber, a majestic, German Shepherd, emerged as the principal dog playing Odin.

After serving as a police dog, Uber transitioned into search and rescue. Following the passing of his partner, he was put out to pasture until Simpson discovered him and recognised the experience he could bring to the film.

Simpson said: “He’s used to being in helicopters, boats, trucks. You name it; he’s done it. And he has the Brad Pitt face of dogs, so he’s the dog we used most often for closeups.”

Uber became so central to the project that the filmmakers made him number one on the daily call sheet, a position normally reserved for an actor of Pitt’s stature.

“He was really good when we were hiking through the woods and through the forest,” said Pitt.

Pitt added: “When Andrew discovered Uber visiting the North Island, his trainer was overjoyed. Her exact words were, ‘I knew he had another life in him.’”

The film's other three dogs are all his sons littermates Ryker and Zika, along with their younger half-brother Hondo.

Produced by Paramount Pictures in association with Domain Entertainment and Gulfstream Pictures, Heart of the Beast arrives exclusively in cinemas across India this Friday, 25 September 2026.

The Russo Brothers, who grew up as comic book fans in Cleveland, Ohio, took to Instagram, where they shared a glimpse from the screening at a theatre. They said the experience brought back memories of their childhood dream of telling stories that could excite and inspire audiences.

Taking to the caption section, the Russo Brothers wrote: “The most emotional night of our careers was sneaking into theaters on opening night of Avengers Endgame. We stood in the back and watched a thousand strangers react the gasps, the cheers, the tears. We got chills.”

“And may have shed a tear or two ourselves. It was a magical experience in a movie theater. And it was a magical experience for two Comic Book fans from Cleveland, Ohio, who as kids dreamed of telling stories that made people leap out of their seats with excitement. Stories that inspired them. And fired their imaginations.”

The brothers said that there’s a generation that only ever saw this movie in their living room.

“Just so you know, we’ll be sneaking into theaters again for Avengers Endgame: Encore. There’s a generation that only ever saw this movie in their living room. And we want to hear what it sounds like when they finally get to see it in a theater.”

They added: “One last request. There’s some new surprises in Avengers Endgame: Encore. Please don’t spoil them for everyone else. Give them the same opportunity to discover those surprises that you had. Much love and enjoy, The RB’s.”

Avengers: Infinity War released in 2018. In the film, the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy attempt to stop Thanos from collecting the six powerful Infinity Stones as part of his quest to kill half of all life in the universe.

A year later came Avengers: Endgame. In the film, the surviving members of the Avengers and their allies attempt to reverse Thanos's actions in Infinity War, which erased half of all life in the universe.

The “Avengers: Endgame Encore” releases in theaters on September 25, 2026, featuring new footage and an exclusive look at Avengers: Doomsday.

On Wednesday (September 23), the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared the update with his followers. He said that he has pushed the release of the film in order to avoid the clash with ‘Jailer 2’, which features Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth.

He wrote, “In times like these, shifting the release of a film comes with its own set of challenges. Our superstar, Rajinikanth sir, the man whom we have all admired and worshipped over the years has his film arriving on October 15, just a day before ours.

Out of immense respect for him, we have decided to postpone the release of our film, OM, to a later date. At the same time, we will not be arriving for Diwali this year either, as Suriya sir's film has already been announced for the same date”.

He further mentioned, “In all fairness, they announced their date first, and we strongly believe that big films should have a mutual understanding and respect each other's decisions, keeping the larger welfare of cinema and the industry in mind. We will announce our new release date very soon”.

Dhanush was earlier married to Aishwarya Rajinikanth, the daughter of the Tamil cinema legend. So, shifting the release date of his film is not just a unidimensional professional decision.

Meanwhile, ‘Jailer 2’ is the sequel to the 2024 release ‘Jailer’ which starred Rajinikanth in the titular role of a retired jailer, who fights the organised syndicate of artifact smugglers. Rajini’s character activates his own criminal network across India which he built on his goodwill and absolutely watertight morals as a jailer.

Produced by SS Lalith Kumar under Seven Screen Studio, the film has LK Vishnu Kumar as co-producer. Suraj Venjaramoodu and Chethan are also part of the cast.

The pooja ceremony was attended by several members of the Tamil film industry, including directors H Vinoth, Siruthai Siva, RS Durai Senthilkumar, Suresh Rajakumari and Vignesh Vadivel, as well as producers RK Selvamani, T Siva, G Dhananjayan, Five Star Senthil, Five Star Kalyan, Arun Vishwa, Sabari and Vijay. Cinematographer Arthur Wilson also attended the event.

The film will be shot in Chennai, Kodaikanal and Kolkata.

LK Akshay Kumar’s new film: Cast and crew

The film is directed by debutant Vishnu Amaran, who has previously worked as an assistant director to H Vinoth. He has been associated with films including Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017), Nerkonda Paarvai (2019), Valimai (2022) and Jana Nayagan (2026).

Saravanan Ramasamy is handling the cinematography, while Hesham Abdul Wahab is composing the music.

Kalaivanan is the editor, R is overseeing costume design and PS Hariharan is handling the art direction. Ambani (ADFX) is supervising the promotional design and Action Santhosh is choreographing the action sequences.

Manikandan is the executive producer and Arun K is the creative producer.

The announcement comes shortly after the film’s preview event, which was held on Monday (September 21). The event was attended by the film’s cast and crew, including Ashok Selvan, Preity Mukhundhan, debutant director R Karthikeyan and producers.

Anbil Avan makers explain the delay

Explaining the delay, the makers said that Anbil Avan was made over nearly two years with a great deal of love and dedication. They added that the additional week would help them ensure that the film gets the grand release it deserves.

“The extra week is necessary to ensure that the film reaches you with the grandeur and grand release it deserves,” the team said in its statement, while seeking the audience’s continued love and support.

About Anbil Avan

Anbil Avan is billed to be an action-romance film. The film's official synopsis reads thus: Suriya and Iyal move to a quiet hill town in search of a fresh start, only to find themselves trapped in a dangerous world that threatens their love, their future, and their very survival.

Debutant R Kaarthikeyan, who wrote the screenplay along with Vignesh Raja and Ashok Selvan, has directed the film. Anbil Avan marks his debut as a filmmaker.

Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan are the leads while Sabumon Abdusamad, Kadirbalu and Maha Delhi Ganesh, among others, play supporting roles.

Govind Vasantha has composed the music for the film, which is produced by K Karunamoorthy, Ashok Selvan, and Abinaya Selvam under the banners of Ayngaran International and Happy High Pictures.

The film has also been in the spotlight for an action sequence featuring Ashok Selvan. In one of the scenes, the actor reportedly performed a 70-foot jump without using a body double, adding to anticipation surrounding the film.

With the postponement, Anbil Avan is now set for a worldwide theatrical release on October 2, 2026.

The stamp features a portrait of the musician along with details of his career.

In a post on X, Ilaiyaraaja thanked Australian Finance Minister Enver Erdogan MP and members of the Victorian government for the honour, calling it a deeply moving moment. He also shared a video where he can be seen thanking the country's government officials for the honour.

"Being born in a small village in Tamil Nadu and being honoured in the Australian Parliament is a truly moving experience," Ilayaraja wrote. He also expressed gratitude to the artists who have worked with him over the years and to generations of fans who have embraced his music.

The honour comes as Ilaiyaraaja completes 50 years in Tamil cinema this year. He made his debut as a music composer with the 1976 film Annakkili. Over the course of his career, he has composed music across multiple languages and scored for more than 1,500 films.

In September last year, the Tamil Nadu government felicitated the composer at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai to mark his 50 years in cinema.

Recently, Ilaiyaraaja was also in the news after the Film Federation of India announced the Marathi thriller Gondhal, for which he composed the music, as India’s official entry for next year’s Oscars in the International Feature Film category.

Meanwhile, Ilaiyaraaja has composed the original soundtrack (OST) for Dorothy, which is set to release on the 25th. The album was released ahead of the film's theatrical release, and has received a tremendous response.

Speaking at the event, Rishikanth thanked Karthik Subbaraj for bringing together a team that gave him the confidence to pursue cinema. Recalling his preparation for Dorothy, he said he and Sananth were sent to Madurai for two months, where they underwent training and script-reading sessions.

“We were trained like in Jigarthanda, which didn’t go well,” he said with a laugh, adding that Karthik took them through the script and helped them prepare for their characters.

Rishikanth also spoke about his 15-year friendship with Sananth and their shared struggles to find opportunities in cinema. The two would often joke about becoming heroes and acting in each other’s films. “But that has become a reality today,” he said.

He revealed that Dorothy was technically his first film, as he began shooting Modha Rathiri only after completing this project. He credited Karthik with preparing him thoroughly before putting him in front of the camera.

Sananth said screening the film at TIFF had been a special experience even before its theatrical release. Recalling how people approached him and hugged him after watching the film, he said the response had made the experience memorable.

“It is destiny that Rishi and I had to come together for Dorothy. This is a very special film for everybody,” he said. Sananth also recalled that his short film Madhu and Rishikanth’s Puzhu were part of Karthik Subbaraj’s Bench Talkies 12 years ago. Working together under Karthik’s direction now, he added, felt like a full circle.

Keerthi Suresh said she immediately agreed to be part of the film after Karthik sent her the synopsis and asked if she was interested. “Dorothy means ‘gift of God’, and this movie is exactly that,” she said.

She also praised Rishikanth and Sananth’s performances, saying the three had become friends during the making of the film. “When the movie releases, I’ll be whistling for them,” she added. Keerthi expressed confidence that Dorothy would make Tamil cinema proud both in India and internationally. She also said the film would spark discussions and bring about changes.

For Karthik Subbaraj, one of the biggest achievements of Dorothy was getting music maestro Ilaiyaraaja to compose its music. Recalling the 25 days he spent sitting beside the composer during the music sessions, the director described the experience as a special one.

He also expressed confidence in Rishikanth and Sananth, saying the two actors would go on to become big stars. “For all the talent they have and the struggles they have gone through, they will be rocking the Indian film industry very soon,” he said.

Karthik said it had been his dream to premiere the film internationally and subsequently release it in theatres in India. He clarified that the version screened at TIFF is exactly the same as the theatrical version, with not even a single frame altered.

Addressing whether Tamil audiences would accept the film, Karthik said he had written the script keeping them in mind and had complete faith in them.

“I am looking forward to screening the film for Tamil audiences on September 25. I am very eager to show it to everyone, and I am sure everyone will enjoy it,” he said. He also urged audiences not to reveal spoilers, saying he wanted everyone to experience the film for themselves in theatres.

Radha has alleged that her sister, actress Ambika, and their brother, Mallikarjuna Kunjan Nair, stole signed blank cheques from her residence to unlawfully encash nearly Rs 46 crore.

Addressing the media following the complaint, Ambika categorically denied the charges and said there was "no truth" in Radha’s complaint besides expressing distress over the family matter reaching the police.

She hit back at the allegations, saying, “Gold is Radha’s weakness,” and claimed that Radha has a lot of her gold.

She also said Radha had given her three cheques for the money she owed her, while questioning the allegations surrounding the signed cheques.

What did Ambika say about the Rs 46 crore allegation?

Ambika said the amount mentioned in Radha’s complaint had increased from Rs 43 crore to Rs 46 crore.

She said it was true that Radha had given her a cheque and that the cheque was later stopped, but questioned why Radha had not stated the reason for stopping it.

What did Radha allege against Ambika and her brother?

Radha, in her complaint, alleged that Ambika and her brother Mallikarjuna Kunjan Nair had taken signed blank cheques kept at her Valasaravakkam residence and presented them to the bank for encashment.

She said the cheques were kept for meeting expenses including workers’ salaries, electricity bills, property tax, water and sewage bills and garden maintenance.

Radha said she had received a message from her bank on September 17 informing her that the old cheques had been presented for encashment, after which she asked the bank to halt the payment.

What did Ambika say about the ARS Gardens dispute?

Ambika said ARS Gardens was like her child and that it had been named after former Chief Minister MGR. She said there had been a long-standing issue concerning the shares in the company. According to Ambika, she visited the property a few days ago and was shocked to find that it had a different name.

"There is a production company named ARS. I have a share in it. Radha is not ready to talk about it either," Ambika said.

What did Ambika say about Radha and the gold?

"Gold is Radha's weakness. Radha becomes a model when she sees gold. She has a lot of my gold. There is no answer for that either," said Ambika, as reported by Daily Thanthi.

Why did Ambika question Radha’s claim about the signed cheques?

Ambika questioned Radha's allegation that those signed blank cheques were kept at home. She said Radha was careful about securing her belongings, including locking her handbag and using a number lock when she slept at home.

"Is it acceptable for her to say that she kept the signed cheque at home in that case?" Ambika further asked.

Later, Ambika said it was painful that her sister was facing a cheque fraud case.

Set in 1977, eight years after the events of Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the film finds Booth in a very different Hollywood. No longer working as a stunt double, he has become a Hollywood “studio fixer”, taking on off-the-books jobs that bring him into a world of crime, blackmail and violence. The trailer opens with Booth creating chaos at a Beverly Hills cinema before plunging into a series of mud-wrestling bouts, murder, car chases and confrontations. When Elizabeth Debicki’s character asks him about his years working with television star Rick Dalton, Cliff offers a typically blunt explanation for their professional split: Dalton had become too heavy for him to double. The film marks Brad's return to the role that earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The cast also includes Peter Weller, Holt McCallany, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis and Karren Karagulian. The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth willr release worldwide from November 25, before arriving on Netflix on December 23.

Several speakers praised Abinaya Selvam of Happy High Pictures for her dedication to the project. Director Vignesh Raja, known for Por Thozhil, has penned the story.

Stunt choreographer Peter Hein delivered an emotional speech, saying Anbil Avan was a deeply personal project for him. He revealed that he had set aside 17 other projects to work on the film and invested considerable effort in its action sequences.

Adding a lighter touch, Peter Hein referred to social media reels in which women list their expectations for a prospective husband, including being six feet tall and earning lakhs of rupees. He joked that after watching Anbil Avan, their expectations would change and they would instead want a man like Ashok Selvan’s character. Music composer Govind Vasantha added to the evening with a live violin performance.

Ashok Selvan, who spoke towards the end of the event, became emotional while speaking about the sacrifices he had made to bring the film to life.

He revealed that he had pledged his father’s property to fund the project, as its script and demanding action sequences required a substantial investment. He also thanked his parents for believing in him and supporting his work

The actor then made a promise to the audience, saying that while he had taken up films for money in the past, he wanted to approach his work differently from now on. He assured them that whenever his face appears on a film poster, they can be certain that he has given the project 100 per cent.

Recently, superstar Salman Khan also criticised the trolling directed at Kaif, who welcomed a baby boy with husband Vicky Kaushal in November last year.

Asked about the intense scrutiny that female actors are subjected to for their appearance, Parineeti said she finds such comments "absolutely uneducated".

"When somebody comments on a postpartum body, I find it uneducated. Like, you get a haircut, your hair is going to be shorter. You go for a vacation, you are going to come back with a tan. You are going to the gym, so you are going to make abs. There is going to be evidence of what you did on your body and all that is celebrated," Chopra told PTI in an interview.

"But making a human life, a baby, that evidence on the body is not celebrated. How is it negative? I would look at a woman and say, ‘Oh my god, I see a stretch mark. Did you grow a baby? That's so amazing. How is your baby?’ That's how I would look at it,” she added.

Parineeti, who gave birth to a son in October last year, said she avoids social media to stay away from all the negativity.

"Since, I don't spend much time on social media, I don't get to read about any kind of trolling. I don't even know the trolling that is happening around me or around people. I actually don't know most of it because that's how insignificant I feel it is. It's really a waste of time,” she said, adding she usually refrains from discussing other people's bodies and lives.

The actor, who is set to make a comeback to acting with the upcoming Netflix series "Shaque", questioned whether those indulging in it were “seeking attention” or trying to “build a career on social media”. She said there is no such discrimination for mothers in the film industry.

Parineeti said that she was pregnant while filming for the project and thanked the makers for their complete support and professionalism.

“I’m in rooms every single day where I’ve never been asked about my motherhood or my looks or anything. I speak about the work that is being offered to me, and it's being offered to me, knowing who I am or what my talent or ability is. And that conversation is about what I’ll bring to the role, what I’ll do in the film, and whether I’ll be able to do it or not,” she said.

“So, you are being cast for who you are, what you look like and the talent that you bring to the table, nothing else. I think it is more the media and the outsiders who talk about it much more. Actually, the industry doesn't do so much of it,” she added.

Actor Soni Razdan, who stars alongside Parineeti in “Shaque…”, questioned such trolling in a civilised society.

"I saw a post about Sarah Jessica Parker from ‘Sex and the City’, with lines (under her eyes), grey hair here, looking absolutely gorgeous. She said, ‘Am I not supposed to grow old?' So, what is this society we are living in?’,” Razdan said.

“That starts to question, point fingers at or make fun of women, mainly women, right, who have had a baby or who are aging or who are not looking the way they did when they were 25, now they are 45 and they don't look the same. There is such a thing as aging, growing old, having a baby, and all kinds of things,” she added.

“Shaque: Trust No One”, a psychological thriller series, will make its debut on Netflix on September 24.

Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the 2010 romantic drama was re-released at the PVR multiplex in Chennai's VR Mall, in 2021. The film has continued to be screened at the theatre since then, including special screenings around Valentine's Day.

It is also reported to be the first Indian film to cross 1,500 days in a re-release.

Now, having crossed 1,700 days since its re-release, the film is successfully marching towards the five-year milestone.

About Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa follows an aspiring filmmaker (Simbu as Karthik) who goes through the ups and downs of romance when he falls for a Christian woman (Trisha) who says she only wants to be friends. Their relationship does not reach a conventional resolution, making it a memorable plotline.

The film's chartbuster album was composed by AR Rahman, with superhit songs including Hosanna, Mannipaaya and Omana Penne.

Released in February 2010, the film continues to have special theatrical screenings and attract crowds more than a decade after its original theatrical release.

(With inputs from Daily Thanthi)

Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, ‘Om’ features Dhanush in the lead, with Sreeleela, Sai Pallavi, Mammootty and Naseeruddin Shah in important roles.

‘Om’ cast, crew and production details

‘Om’ is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, known for ‘Amaran’. The film is backed by Dhanush, along with Shraddha Agrawal and Azmat Jagmag. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music, while Ezhil Arasu K is handling the cinematography and R Kalaivanan is in charge of editing.

The film was earlier announced as a worldwide theatrical release on October 16.

‘Om’ release may be pushed

The reported change is linked to the release of ‘Jailer 2’, which is slated to arrive in theatres on October 15. With the two big-ticket films set to release within a day of each other, reports suggest that the makers of ‘Om’ are looking at alternative dates.

November 27 and December 2 are reportedly among the dates being considered. However, there has been no official confirmation from the ‘Om’ team regarding a postponement.

‘Jailer 2’ cast, crew and production details

‘Jailer 2’ is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner. Rajinikanth leads the cast, with Vidya Balan, S J Suryah and Suraj Venjaramoodu also part of the film.

Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the sequel, which is scheduled for theatrical release on October 15.