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Pan-India Power Report 2025: Kantara Ch 1 Mints 223 Cr in Hindi; A Reality Check for Southern Dubs in 2025

2025 has been the year of the Pan India Reality Check. The Hindi audience has become ruthless embracing authentic rooted stories like Kantara with open arms while coldly rejecting generic mass actioners, even those starring heavyweights like Pawan Kalyan and Kamal Haasan. While Rishab Shetty emerged as the undisputed king of the Hindi box office this year, other highly anticipated projects like Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie and Suriya's Retro posted numbers that fell short of their astronomical pre release hype.From folklore to gangster dramas, here is the ultimate report card of how South Indian films performed in the Hindi belt this year. Movie Industry Hindi Net Collection Kantara: Chapter 1 Sandalwood ₹223.79 Cr Coolie Kollywood ₹37.23 Cr Game Changer Tollywood ₹32.93 Cr Mirai Tollywood ₹16.86 Cr Baahubali: The Epic Animation ₹6.94 Cr HIT: The Third Case Tollywood ₹4.11 Cr Kannappa Tollywood ₹3.98 Cr Lokah: Chapter 1 Mollywood ₹3.78 Cr They Call Him OG Tollywood ₹3.36 Cr L2: Empuraan Mollywood ₹2.59 Cr Thug Life Kollywood ₹1.70 Cr The Girlfriend Tollywood ₹ 0.60 Cr Madharasi Kollywood ₹0.50 Cr Retro Kollywood ₹ 0.49 Cr Daaku Maharaaj Tollywood ₹ 0.40 Cr Hari Hara Veera Mallu Tollywood ₹ 0.33 Cr Bad Girl Kollywood ₹0.06 Cr 1. Kantara:Chapter 1 Industry:Sandalwood (Kannada) Director:Rishab Shetty Star Cast:Rishab Shetty,Rukmini Vasanth
 The prequel to the 2022 divine blockbuster Kantara shattered ceilings. Delving deeper into the origins of the Panjurli Daiva during the Kadamba era, the film offered a visual spectacle that was both raw and grandiose. The Divine climax once again became a cultural talking point, driving repeat audiences in Maharashtra and the Hindi belt. It stands as the only true All Time Blockbuster from the South in Hindi this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Coolie Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Lokesh Kanagaraj Star Cast:Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir.
 The union of Thalaivar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj was expected to set the screens on fire. A stylish gangster drama involving a gold-smuggling syndicate, the film had massive hype. However, the Hindi numbers (₹ 37.23 Cr) suggest it played more to the gallery of existing fans rather than breaking out to the neutral Hindi audience like Vikram or Jailer. 3.Game Changer Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:S. Shankar Star Cast:Ram Charan, Kiara Advani.
 Coming off the global high of RRR, Ram Charan teamed up with the showman Shankar. While the film's political theme resonated in the South, the Hindi audience found the narrative slightly dated. ₹ 32.93 Cr is a respectable total but falls short of the expectations set for a Ram Charan and Shankar collaboration. 4.Mirai Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Karthik Ghattamaneni Star Cast:Teja Sajja, Ritika Nayak. 
The surprise package of the year. After HanuMan, Teja Sajja cemented his position with Mirai. Based on the legend of Ashoka's 9 secret books, this Super Yodha film connected well with kids and families, earning nearly ₹ 17 Cr purely on concept strength without a Tier-1 star. 5. Baahubali:The Epic Industry:Pan India (Re-release/Edit) Director:S.S. Rajamouli Star Cast:Prabhas,Anushka Shetty
 To celebrate the franchise's legacy, the makers released a special Single Film edit of the two part saga with remastered visuals.While die hard fans turned up, the ₹ 6.95 Cr collection proves that the audience prefers new content over nostalgia trips in theaters. 6. HIT:The Third Case Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sailesh Kolanu Star Cast:Nani, Srinidhi Shetty.
 Nani entered the HIT universe as Arjun Sarkar. While the film was a critical success in Telugu, the dark, gritty thriller genre has a limited ceiling in the Hindi dubbed market unless backed by massive marketing, reflected in its niche ₹ 4.11 Cr collection. 7. Kannappa Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Mukesh Kumar Singh Star Cast:Vishnu Manchu,Preity Mukhundhan (Cameos: Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal).
 Despite a star-studded lineup of cameos including Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, this mythological drama starring Vishnu Manchu failed to generate buzz in the Hindi belt, collecting a meager ₹ 3.98 Cr. 8. Lokah:Chapter 1 - Chandra Industry:Mollywood(Malayalam) Director:Dominic Arun Star Cast:Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy. 
Malayalam cinema's ambitious entry into the superhero genre! Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film was praised for its VFX and unique world-building. For a Malayalam film without a traditional Mass Hero, earning ₹ 3.78 Cr in Hindi is a positive sign of growth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 9.They Call Him OG Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sujeeth Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Mohan.
 The biggest shocker of the list. Pawan Kalyan's gangster drama, despite featuring Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, crashed in Hindi with just ₹ 3.36 Cr. It highlights that Pawan Kalyan's stardom is still strictly regional compared to peers like Prabhas or Allu Arjun. 10. L2:Empuraan Industry:Mollywood (Malayalam) Director:Prithviraj Sukumaran Star Cast:Mohanlal, Manju Warrier,Prithviraj. The sequel to Lucifer. While a massive blockbuster in Kerala, the complex political drama of Empuraan proved too dense for the mass Hindi audience, collecting just ₹ 2.59 Cr. 11. Thug Life Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Mani Ratnam Star Cast:Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan,Silambarasan TR.
 The reunion of legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after decades was a cinematic event, but sadly, only for Tamil Nadu. The Hindi version was a non-starter (₹ 1.7 Cr), proving that Class Classics rarely translate to Mass Hindi Box Office. 12.The Girlfriend
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Rahul Ravindran
 Star Cast:Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty.
 
A solo lead thriller by Rashmika Mandanna. While she is a National Crush, the film's niche subject matter restricted its appeal, leading to a washout in the Hindi dubbed version.
 13.Madharasi
 Director:A.R.Murugadoss
 Star Cast:Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal.
 
Despite being directed by A.R.Murugadoss (known for Ghajini) and starring Vidyut Jammwal (a known face in Hindi), this film was a disaster in Hindi. It seems the audience has moved past the 2000s style of commercial filmmaking.
 14.Retro Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Karthik Subbaraj Star Cast:Suriya, Pooja Hegde.
 Also known as Suriya 44, this stylish actioner by Karthik Subbaraj was expected to be Suriya's big theatrical comeback in Hindi. The shocking collection of less than ₹ 50 Lakhs indicates a complete failure in marketing or release strategy in the North. 15.Daaku Maharaaj
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Bobby Kolli
 Star Cast:Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol

 Even the presence of Bobby Deol (fresh off Animal fame) couldn't save this Balakrishna mass entertainer in Hindi. The over the top action style of NBK clearly has zero takers in the Hindi belt in 2025.
 16. Hari Hara Veera Mallu
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Krish Jagarlamudi,Jyoti Krishna
 Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol.
 
A delayed period drama that felt stale upon arrival. With collections of just ₹33 Lakhs, it stands as a significant commercial underperformer for a star of Pawan Kalyan's stature.
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 17.Bad Girl Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Varsha Bharath Star Cast:Anjali Sivaraman.
 A small budget coming of age drama produced by heavyweights like Vetrimaaran. While critically acclaimed in festivals, it was virtually non-existent at the Hindi box office. Ultimately, 2025 will be remembered as the year the Hindi market transitioned from being a star reliant territory to a landscape defined by audience discernment. The staggering gap between Kantara (₹223 Cr) and generic mass entertainers highlights a significant shift in viewer preferences. When highly anticipated projects featuring legends struggle to gain traction while a rooted folklore thriller creates history, the trend is undeniable.The era of blind loyalty to formulaic tropes is fading, making way for a new chapter of content supremacy.

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40 days ago

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Year Ender 2025: Top 10 Kollywood Films by Box Office Performance

It's a wrap on 2025, and the Kollywood box office has set new benchmarks with a HUGE cumulative total from its top contenders. The ten highest-grossing films of the year alone have raked in over ₹ 1600 crores worldwide, signaling a massively successful run for the industry. While Coolie led this charge with a historic ₹ 518 Cr, the year also saw a healthy number of films crossing the coveted ₹ 100 crore milestone, including GoodBadUgly, Dragon, Vidaamuyarchi and Dude. From big-ticket action extravaganzas to unique concepts, the audience has given a clear verdict. Here's a deep dive into the top 10 Tamil films that made the biggest impact at the box office in 2025. table td { word-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word; } @media (max-width: 480px) { table td:first-child { width: 40% !important; /* give more breathing room */ } } Coolie Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Lead Cast Superstar Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan Worldwide Gross ₹ 518 Cr Verdict Commercial Success Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → When his friend is murdered by a ruthless smuggling syndicate, a former union leader named Deva is forced to confront his violent past and infiltrate the gang to protect his friend's daughter and expose a global human trafficking ring. The story of Coolie's box office is one of two halves. The primary driver for its No. 1 spot was the explosive combination of Rajinikanth's unparalleled star power and Lokesh Kanagaraj's modern filmmaking style, which guaranteed a historic opening weekend. However, the film's biggest hurdle was its own monumental budget. A collection of ₹518 Cr, while huge, was not enough to generate the theatrical profits needed for a clean Hit or Blockbuster tag. In essence, Coolie was a front-loaded success—a commercial win for its producers thanks to pre-release deals, but a theatrical performer that couldn't fully outrun its massive cost. Good Bad Ugly Director Adhik Ravichandran Lead Cast Ajith Kumar, Arjun Das, Trisha Krishnan Worldwide Gross ₹ 248.25 Cr Verdict Hit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → The plot centers on Ajith Kumar, a retired and notorious gangster known as Red Dragon, who is forced to return to his violent past after his son is wrongfully framed and arrested in Spain. The film's impressive ₹250 Cr worldwide collection stands as a strong testament to Ajith Kumar’s enduring star power. His ability to pull massive audiences ensured the film debuted high on the year-end charts. Powered by solid pre-release buzz and a strong fan following, the movie enjoyed a successful overall run and is regarded as a clear hit. Dragon Director Ashwath Marimuthu Lead Cast Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar Worldwide Gross ₹ 150.52 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → After being branded a failure by his ex-girlfriend, Ragavan uses forged documents to secure a high-paying job. This deception allows him to live a seemingly successful life until his actions lead to a former classmate's misfortune. Overwhelmed by guilt, Ragavan confesses the truth, goes to prison, and upon release, rebuilds his life honestly as a food delivery agent, ultimately finding redemption and true love. While the top two spots on the list are held by industry titans, the story of the year's most profitable and resounding success belongs to Dragon. Collecting over four times its budget, the film is a bonafide Blockbuster. Vidaamuyarchi Director Magizh Thirumeni Lead Cast Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra Worldwide Gross ₹ 135.65 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Vidaamuyarchi is a thriller about a couple, Arjun and Kayal, whose road trip in Azerbaijan to visit Kayal's parents turns terrifying when she is abducted after a car breakdown. The film follows Arjun as he navigates a dangerous journey to rescue his wife, facing deception and a ruthless gang along the way. While Vidaamuyarchi landed in the year's top 5 thanks to Ajith Kumar's massive opening, it was a significant commercial failure. Its colossal budget of over ₹225 Cr dwarfed its final ₹135.65 Cr collection, leading to substantial losses. The film failed to sustain its run beyond the initial fan-fueled weekend, as negative word-of-mouth about a convoluted screenplay halted its momentum. Dude Director Keerthiswaran Lead Cast Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar Worldwide Gross ₹ 113.25 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Dude is a romantic comedy about cousins Agan and Kural, whose relationship is complicated when Agan confesses his love for Kural, but then an arranged marriage for Kural with someone else throws their lives into chaos. Agan must then decide between his own love for Kural and Kural's happiness. The year 2025 will be remembered for the phenomenal rise of Pradeep Ranganathan, and Dude is the film that cemented his status as the industry's new golden boy. Following the massive success of Dragon, this film proved his box office draw was no fluke. Collecting nearly four times its modest budget, Dude is another resounding Blockbuster, making Pradeep the only actor of the year to deliver two such profitable ventures. Madharaasi Director A. R. Murugadoss Lead Cast Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal Worldwide Gross ₹ 98.48 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → An NIA officer recruits Raghuram, a suicidal man suffering from Fregoli delusion, to infiltrate a gun-smuggling syndicate. The film blends high-octane action with Raghuram's psychological struggle as he is manipulated into stopping a dangerous crime lord. Despite the powerhouse combo of A.R. Murugadoss and Sivakarthikeyan, Madharaasi collapsed under its massive ₹180 Cr budget. Failing to cross even the ₹100 Cr mark, it stands as a major commercial disaster, proving that big names cannot save a project when the costs outweigh the content's appeal. Thug Life Director Mani Ratnam Lead Cast Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan Worldwide Gross ₹ 97.25 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Presumed dead, notorious mafia kingpin Rangaraya Sakthivel returns to confront a violent past involving his brother and his adopted son, Amar. The narrative explores a complex father-son dynamic driven by power, betrayal, and revenge. The highly anticipated reunion of the Nayakan duo, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, turned into a colossal box office disaster. Burdened by an astronomical ₹250 Cr budget, the film failed to cross even the ₹100 Cr mark. Despite a star-studded cast including Simbu and Trisha, the film faced outright rejection from the audience. Idly Kadai Director Dhanush Lead Cast Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey Worldwide Gross ₹ 71.86 Cr Verdict Hit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Murugan, a third-generation vendor, fights to protect his family's humble legacy, Sivanesan's Idli Kadai, when a corporate gourmet chain opens across the street. It is a battle of tradition and dignity against aggressive commercialism in a small hill town. Dhanush's fourth directorial venture earned strong critical praise for its grounded storytelling and also performed decently at the box office. Despite its steep ₹100 Cr budget, the film’s ₹71.86 Cr gross ensured a respectable run driven by word of mouth. It stands as a well-made film that found its audience and delivered a fair commercial outcome. Retro Director Karthik Subbaraj Lead Cast Suriya, Pooja Hegde Worldwide Gross ₹ 96.97 Cr Verdict Commercial Success Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Set in the 1990s, former enforcer Paari attempts to leave his violent past behind for a peaceful life with his wife. However, when his history catches up to him, he is forced into exile on a remote island, where he eventually embraces his fighting skills to save the locals from a tyrant. Despite the exciting pairing of Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj, Retro underperformed at the box office. With a modest ₹60 Cr budget, the film grossed ₹96.97 Cr, falling just short of the ₹100 Cr milestone. While the controlled budget prevented a financial disaster, the theatrical returns were minimal for investors. Tourist Family Director Abishan Jeevinth Lead Cast Sasikumar, Simran Worldwide Gross ₹ 86.25 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A Sri Lankan family living illegally in India attempts to build a new life while evading authorities. Their fresh start is threatened when a past connection to a bombing resurfaces, jeopardizing their acceptance in the neighborhood. The Sleeper Hit That Stole the Show - The year's most profitable venture, earning over ₹86 Cr on a meager ₹7 Cr budget. Relying purely on glowing word-of-mouth rather than star power, this grounded drama proved that compelling storytelling and strong performances can triumph over high-budget spectacles.

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57 days ago

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Thalaivar 173 Buzz: Is Parking director Ramkumar Balakrishnan in advanced talks to helm Superstar Rajinikanth’s next massive project after delivering a cult hit?

In the world of Tamil cinema, directing Superstar Rajinikanth is the ultimate dream. While titans like Lokesh Kanagaraj (Coolie) and Nelson (Jailer) are currently handling the Superstar's lineup, a surprising and exciting name has emerged as the frontrunner for Thalaivar 173. Reports suggest that Ramkumar Balakrishnan, the director of the critically acclaimed thriller Parking, is in advanced talks to helm Rajinikanth’s next project. If true, his career trajectory—and his remuneration—is witnessing a historic jump. According to circulating trade reports, Ramkumar Balakrishnan’s growth in market value is nothing short of cinematic. While he was reportedly paid a modest remuneration of ₹6 Lakhs for his critically acclaimed debut gem Parking (2023), his stock rose significantly with his signing of STR49 starring Silambarasan TR, for which he reportedly commanded a fee of ₹2 Crores. Now, the stakes have seemingly hit the stratosphere; reports claim that for the highly anticipated Thalaivar 173, the young filmmaker is being offered a whopping ₹10 Crores, marking a historic, exponential jump in his career graph in a very short span of time. For those who missed the wave, Ramkumar Balakrishnan delivered one of 2023's finest Tamil films, Parking. Starring Harish Kalyan and M.S. Bhaskar, the film was a tense, psychological drama revolving around a petty ego clash between two neighbors over a car parking spot. What made it stand out was its reliance on a tight screenplay, palpable tension, and character psychology rather than massive action blocks or item numbers. This narrative grip reportedly caught the eye of Superstar Rajinikanth, who is known for championing young talent and solid scripts—as seen in his previous collaborations with filmmakers like Karthik Subbaraj and Nelson. Rumors suggest that Rajinikanth personally watched Parking, was impressed by the director’s command over the craft, and expressed a keen interest in collaborating. Rajinikanth’s dates remain tightly packed, with the Superstar currently shifting his primary focus toward the highly anticipated sequel, Jailer 2, with Nelson Dilipkumar. This timeline actually works in favor of the potential collaboration, as the Thalaivar 173 slot remains open for a later commencement. This strategic gap provides Ramkumar Balakrishnan ample time to not only develop a robust script worthy of the Superstar’s stature but also wrap up his prior commitment—STR49 starring Silambarasan TR, produced by Passion Studios—before stepping onto the biggest set of his career. If verified, this move signals a healthy trend in Kollywood where scriptwriters are being valued over sheer scale. From a modest budget film about a parking spot to potentially directing the biggest star in Indian cinema, Ramkumar Balakrishnan’s journey proves that a good story is the most expensive currency in cinema.

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79 days ago

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STR51 Buzz Builds What We Know So Far About Silambarasan TR Next Big Venture

A new wave of anticipation is sweeping through Tamil cinema as Silambarasan TR (STR) gears up for his landmark 51st film, tentatively titled STR51 – God of Love, backed by production house AGS Entertainment and helmed by director Ashwath Marimuthu. While many details remain under wraps, here’s an overview of what’s verified — along with the speculation surrounding the project. What’s confirmed so far is that STR51 will be produced by AGS Entertainment, one of the biggest and most successful banners in Tamil cinema, and will be directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the filmmaker behind hits like Oh My Kadavule (2020) and Dragon (2025) that combined youthful themes and commercial appeal. An official announcement from the team is on the way, and behind the scenes discussions around budgeting, planning and launch strategy are already said to be underway. With multiple projects lining up and anticipation building steadily, the buzz around STR’s upcoming slate is currently at its peak Industry talk suggests that Arasan, STR’s next release, is currently in its business-closure phase. Once that film’s pre-release deals lock in, all eyes shift to STR51 — a project already feeling larger-than-life even before its formal unveiling. Adding to the hype, weekend social media buzz hinted that STR may have quoted around ₹55 crore as remuneration for this project. While this number has yet to be confirmed by the team, the very fact that such talk exists speaks volumes about the momentum STR carries right now. While remuneration talk grabs headlines, the real story is STR’s current trajectory. The actor is carefully curating his projects, leaning on performance-driven narratives with wider commercial appeal. Fans and trade circles believe this upcoming phase could be one of the most defining in his career. The buzz around STR51 is very real. With top-tier producers backing him and Arasan gearing up for release, Silambarasan TR stands at a major milestone moment — balancing star power, fan frenzy, and solid industry expectation.Stay tuned — STR’s next reveal might just be around the corner, and Kollywood is watching closely.

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94 days ago

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Arasan Promo Unleashed: Silambarasan and Vetri Maaran Set the Stage for a Powerful Saga

The promo of Silambarasan TR’s upcoming Tamil film Arasan has finally been unveiled, sparking massive excitement among fans and cinephiles alike. Directed by Vetri Maaran, the film marks one of the most anticipated collaborations in Tamil cinema, and the newly released promo offers a gripping glimpse into the intense, gritty world the filmmaker is known for. The five-minute-long promo, which was first screened exclusively in select theatres on October 16, 2025, before being released online the following day, showcases Silambarasan in a fierce and dual-toned avatar. The visuals reflect Vetri Maaran’s signature storytelling — raw, layered, and grounded in emotion — set against a politically charged backdrop that hints at power, vengeance, and survival. Fans have lauded Anirudh Ravichander’s thunderous background score, which adds pulsating energy and emotional depth to the visuals. The collaboration between Vetri Maaran and Anirudh, combined with Silambarasan’s powerful transformation, has built immense curiosity around the film’s theme and tone.Adding a touch of humour during the promo launch, Silambarasan jokingly remarked that he could have easily made Dhanush act in his role, highlighting the camaraderie and playful spirit among top Tamil stars while keeping the focus on his own intense preparation for the part. Interestingly, the promo’s unique theatrical-first release strategy became a talking point among audiences. The makers chose to screen it in cinemas before making it available digitally, a move that sparked discussion online. While some viewed it as unconventional, Silambarasan’s team defended the decision, noting that it underscores the actor’s unmatched fan appeal — very few stars can draw theatre crowds just for a promo screening. As reported by The Times of India, Arasan is confirmed to be a part of Vetri Maaran’s “Vada Chennai” universe, further heightening anticipation among fans of the filmmaker’s gritty, interconnected storytelling. The promo hints at a dark, character-driven narrative that blends Vetri Maaran’s realism with Silambarasan’s dynamic screen presence. With Silambarasan TR leading the charge, Vetri Maaran at the helm, and Anirudh Ravichander setting the tone with his score, Arasan is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most ambitious Tamil releases of 2025. The promo’s roaring reception suggests that this collaboration could mark a milestone in both the actor’s and director’s careers — a film that promises intensity, emotion, and unforgettable cinematic moments.As the countdown begins for its theatrical release, Arasan promises not just another star-driven entertainer but a hard-hitting cinematic experience — the kind Tamil cinema excels at delivering.

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146 days ago

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Anticipation is real! Which Tamil movie are you ready to watch on the big screen?

Tamil cinema fans, brace yourselves—several highly anticipated releases are headed your way, and we’re curious: which one are you most excited for? ##Idli Kadai, Dhanush’s fourth directorial outing, hits theaters on October 1, boasting a vibrant rural backdrop, music by G. V. Prakash, and a stellar cast including Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, plus a cameo by R. Parthiban. ##Meanwhile, Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara and starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, is a gripping political period drama set during the Anti‑Hindi agitations of 1965. With music by G. V. Prakash Kumar and scenes shot across Chennai, Pollachi, Madurai, and Sri Lanka, it is slated for a grand Pongal 2026 release. Interestingly, the film takes inspiration from the iconic 1952 Parasakthi, honoring its legacy while telling a new, powerful story for today’s generation. ##Then there’s STR 49, starring Silambarasan TR and directed by Parking fame Ramkumar Balakrishnan, which aims to be a dark, stylish commercial entertainer set in a college backdrop. The cast includes Santhanam (reuniting with STR after a decade), Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, and Ravi Kishan in a supporting role. With cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, art direction by Subentar PL, and music by Sai Abhyankkar, the film explores a mysterious dual life—hinted at in its first look, where STR is shown holding both an engineering book and a bloodied butcher’s knife. Despite early production delays and rumors of creative friction, the film is now back on track, with the director recently confirming that script work is progressing toward a full-scale revival. ##Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji and led by Suriya and Trisha, is a compelling courtroom drama exploring caste and social justice—initially planned for Diwali, but now expected to release around Pongal 2026. ##Indian 3, the much-awaited sequel directed by S. Shankar and starring Kamal Haasan, SJ Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, and Siddharth, continues its massive production journey and is expected to follow soon after Indian 2. ##Finally, Jananayagan, featuring Thalapathy Vijay, is still under tight wraps with no official details on its cast, crew, or plot revealed yet. ##So tell us—which upcoming Tamil film has you counting down the days?

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1224 days ago

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Silambarasan TR's 'Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu' Opens To Positive Reviews

Chennai, September 15 - Silambarasan TR is one of the finest actors Tamil cinema has ever produced and he is proving this term right with each passing film. He has been one of the favorite actors of critics and at the same time, his movies have equally done well at the box office which is a rarity but he is doing it with ease. ## During the covid-19 pandemic, when most of the actors are struggling to deliver one hit, Silambarasan TR has delivered two successful films so far in the form of Eeswaran and Maanaadu while his latest release Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu is almost certain to be acknowledged as another milestone in his career.## Directed by talented Gautham Vasudev Menon, "Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu" has been released in theaters today and is receiving positive reviews from critics while the audience is equally loving it. The movie is touted to be the career best of Silambarasan and the critics' reviews support this claim. ## Keeping Silambarasan's intense performance aside, the music by legendary A. R. Rahman is one of the major highlights of this musical gangster drama film. Despite some glitches on the editing front, the moviegoers are loving this film and find it worth their money. ## As for the box office performance, the movie was having a very good buzz and it was clearly visible in the advance booking. With the support of critical acclaim and positive word of mouth, VTK will surely put strong opening day numbers and will become 3rd back-to-back successful film of STR's career. ## Produced by Vels Film International and distributed by Red Giant Movies, "Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu" is the first installment of a planned duology and also stars Siddhi Idnani as the female lead, with Raadhika Sarathkumar, Siddique, Neeraj Madhav, and Angelina Abraham in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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1511 days ago

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A Sequel To Blockbuster 'Maanaadu' Is In The Works With Silambarasan TR And SJ Suryah!

Chennai, December 2 - Tamil movie "Maanaadu", which was released a week ago on November 25, is going bonkers at the box office as it turned out to be the best performer for actor Silambarasan TR. ## Now, director Venkat Prabhu has revealed that he has plans for the sequel of Maanaadu in a recent interview. He also confirmed that the sequel will not only feature Silambarasan TR but will also have SJ Suryah, who played DCP Dhanushkodi, back in the mix. ## Venkat Prabhu has also added that initially, the team wanted to rope in Ravi Teja to play Dhanushkodi but due to his busy schedule, SJ Suryah came on board. Suryah added that Ravi Teja has seen the Tamil version and is interested to play Dhanushkodi if the film gets remade in Telugu.## The story of the film revolves around a common man and a police officer, who is trapped in a time loop, on the day of a public conference of the chief minister and forced to live the same day over and over again. ## Maanaadu is produced by Suresh Kamatchi under the banner of V House Productions. It also stars Kalyani Priyadarshan in the female lead role alongside S. A. Chandrasekhar, Y. G. Mahendran, Karunakaran, Anjena Kirti, and Premgi Amaren in supporting roles. Yuvan Shankar Raja has scored the music. ## Stay tuned...

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1525 days ago

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Silambarasan Breaks Down On Stage At 'Maanaadu' Pre-release Event

Chennai, November 18 - As the Tamil movie "Maanaadu" is gearing up for release on November 25, the pre-release event of the film was held in Chennai on Thursday (Nov. 18). During the event, Silambarasan TR, who is playing the lead role, broke down at the stage, asking his fans to "take care of him". ## Silambarasan told cheering fans who had assembled at the Krishnaveni theatre, braving heavy rains that were lashing the city, that he had gone through a lot in recent times. The actor broke down on stage, causing fans to become restless.## Taking a moment to compose himself, he said, "I will take care of all my problems. You just take care of me".## Earlier, speaking on the occasion, the film's director, Venkat Prabhu, revealed that the fans had begun arriving at the theatre the previous night itself. "The theatre owner said that fans from other districts arrived last night and have been waiting for 'Silambarasan' despite rains", he said. ## Produced by Suresh Kamatchi, "Maanaadu" is a political action thriller film, which also features Kalyan Priyadarshan and S.J. Suryah in the lead along with Y.G. Mahendran, director S.A. Chandrashekaran (actor Vijay's father), Premgi Amaren, Udhaya, Daniel Pope, and Karunakaran, among others.## Stay tuned...

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List of Most-Followed Instagram Handle in India

Here is the list of the most followed Instagram profiles in India. As of now, Virat Kolhi has the most follower profile in India and it seems like no one can beat him in the coming years due to their immense popularity in the world. ## Top Indian Instagram followers Handle as of 18th January 2026: ## Highest followers on Instagram in India SNInstagram AccountFollowers [In Million]FollowingsInstagram Special Note 1. Virat Kohli 274521268 [274.52 M] 283 - Virat Kohli is the most followed person in India. - Virat Kohli is the most followed cricketer in the world. 2. Narendra Modi 99596690 [99.6 M] 0 - Naredra Modi is the most followed politician in India. 3. Shraddha Kapoor 94989674 [94.99 M] 892 - Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed woman/female in India. - Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed Bollywood celebrity in the world. - Shraddha Kapoor is the most followed actress in India. 4. Priyanka Chopra 94007815 [94.01 M] 626 5. Alia Bhatt 86848963 [86.85 M] 537 - Alia Bhatt is the most followed person who don't have indian citizenship but lives in India. 6. Deepika Padukone 80562771 [80.56 M] 232 7. Katrina Kaif 80389726 [80.39 M] 626 8. Neha Kakkar 78203055 [78.2 M] 0 - Neha Kakkar is the most followed Indian singer. *** 9. Salman Khan 72517507 [72.52 M] 45 - Salman Khan is the most followed actor in India. 10. Urvashi Rautela 69532157 [69.53 M] 75 11. Anushka Sharma 68840116 [68.84 M] 668 12. Jacqueline Fernandez 66897039 [66.9 M] 1272 13. Akshay Kumar 66473052 [66.47 M] 7 14. Disha Patani 61464318 [61.46 M] 128 15. Kriti Sanon 58324334 [58.32 M] 417 16. Sunny Leone 56126614 [56.13 M] 104 17. Sachin Tendulkar 51479166 [51.48 M] 60 18. Jannat Zubair 51281557 [51.28 M] 89 19. Mahendra Singh Dhoni 49736885 [49.74 M] 4 20. Hrithik Roshan 49311525 [49.31 M] 513 21. Shah Rukh Khan 49277176 [49.28 M] 6 22. Rashmika Mandanna 48584982 [48.58 M] 339 23. Shahid Kapoor 48010348 [48.01 M] 255 24. Ranveer Singh 47675955 [47.68 M] 1561 25. Kartik Aaryan 47626439 [47.63 M] 1243 26. Nora Fatehi 46752683 [46.75 M] 623 27. Varun Dhawan 46175729 [46.18 M] 594 28. Rohit Sharma 45655339 [45.66 M] 112 29. Kapil Sharma 45632837 [45.63 M] 2 Kapil Sharma is the most followed comedian in India. 30. Sara Ali Khan 45238821 [45.24 M] 125 31. Parineeti Chopra 42993722 [42.99 M] 231 32. Tiger Shroff 40440591 [40.44 M] 603 33. Madhuri Dixit 39120831 [39.12 M] 270 34. anushka sen 39005887 [39.01 M] 166 35. Team India 38223943 [38.22 M] 94 36. Samantha Ruth Prabhu 37959992 [37.96 M] 891 37. Amitabh Bachchan 37423348 [37.42 M] 99 38. Guru Randhawa 36461708 [36.46 M] 0 39. Kiara Advani 36130382 [36.13 M] 604 40. Hardik Pandya 34902542 [34.9 M] 353 41. Sonam Kapoor 34211276 [34.21 M] 4772 42. Mouni Roy 34115063 [34.12 M] 375 43. Shreya Ghoshal 33987974 [33.99 M] 873 44. Shilpa Shetty 33675675 [33.68 M] 476 45. Mr Faisu 33553297 [33.55 M] 297 46. Sidharth Malhotra 32074625 [32.07 M] 243 47. Avneet Kaur 31403757 [31.4 M] 440 48. Awez Darbar 30616986 [30.62 M] 522 49. Arishfa Khan 29788205 [29.79 M] 45 50. Nidhhi Agerwal 29542375 [29.54 M] 748 51. Filmy Gyan 29457361 [29.46 M] 398 52. Rohit Zinjurke 28914975 [28.91 M] 195 53. Sonakshi Sinha 28627929 [28.63 M] 510 54. Tamanna Bhatia 28449616 [28.45 M] 1530 55. Allu Arjun 28102053 [28.1 M] 1 - Allu Arjun is the most followed south indian actor. 56. Sonu Sood 27941822 [27.94 M] 287 57. Suresh Raina 27559981 [27.56 M] 1189 58. Pooja Hegde 27537367 [27.54 M] 185 59. Riyaz Aly 27050789 [27.05 M] 494 60. Kajal Aggarwal 26797064 [26.8 M] 1033 61. Ananya Pandey 26712205 [26.71 M] 1646 62. Janhvi Kapoor 26389275 [26.39 M] 773 63. Diljit Dosanjh 26375643 [26.38 M] 0 64. Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya 25754938 [25.75 M] 229 65. Angel Rai 25029769 [25.03 M] 252 66. Ram Charan Teja 24836975 [24.84 M] 46 67. Rakul Preet Singh 24309920 [24.31 M] 547 68. Shruthi Haasan 24141648 [24.14 M] 4733 69. Riteish Deshmukh 23932860 [23.93 M] 89 70. Vijay Deverakonda 22072665 [22.07 M] 0 71. Vicky Kaushal 21333381 [21.33 M] 461 72. Ajey Nagar (CarryMinati) 21207510 [21.21 M] 156 - Ajey Nagar is the most followd Indian Youtuber. 73. Bhuvan Bam 20974717 [20.97 M] 292 74. Yuvraj Singh 20876489 [20.88 M] 612 75. Yo Yo Honey Singh 20784280 [20.78 M] 1549 76. Taapsee Pannu 20323883 [20.32 M] 314 77. Yami Gautam 20140670 [20.14 M] 30 78. Neha Sharma 20051522 [20.05 M] 659 79. Hina Khan 19933972 [19.93 M] 419 80. Shikhar Dhawan 19617698 [19.62 M] 150 81. Shehnaaz Kaur Gill 19352745 [19.35 M] 155 82. Elvish Yadav 19095819 [19.1 M] 701 83. Kashika Kapoor 19083304 [19.08 M] 349 84. Malaika Arora 18999890 [19 M] 799 85. Kajol 18919171 [18.92 M] 18 86. Keerthi Suresh 18780214 [18.78 M] 1312 87. Darshan Raval 18769017 [18.77 M] 144 88. Jennifer Winget 18456252 [18.46 M] 811 89. Karan Johar 18089135 [18.09 M] 1053 Karna Johar is the most followed filmmaker in India. 90. Ashish Chanchlani 17949259 [17.95 M] 1418 91. Esha Gupta 17938958 [17.94 M] 280 92. Badshah 17599958 [17.6 M] 488 93. Harbhajan Singh 17442189 [17.44 M] 628 94. Ayushmann Khurrana 17268642 [17.27 M] 1255 95. Shakti Mohan 17261909 [17.26 M] 501 96. Sidhu Moosewala 16991171 [16.99 M] 4 97. Mika Singh 16034119 [16.03 M] 3876 98. Arjun Kapoor 15859146 [15.86 M] 3425 99. Dulquer Salmaan 15831851 [15.83 M] 1055 100. Zareen Khan 15691862 [15.69 M] 334 101. Mohammed Shami 15669093 [15.67 M] 310 102. KL Rahul 15634638 [15.63 M] 294 103. Ileana D'Cruz 15590690 [15.59 M] 88 104. Genelia Deshmukh 15398047 [15.4 M] 63 105. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 15094985 [15.09 M] 1 106. Shreyas Iyer 15091675 [15.09 M] 605 107. Shreyas Iyer 15091675 [15.09 M] 605 108. Armaan Malik 15008955 [15.01 M] 984 109. Silambarasan TR 14803410 [14.8 M] 0 110. Sonam Bajwa 14656109 [14.66 M] 1782 111. Smriti Mandhana 14515903 [14.52 M] 162 112. Garima Chaurasia 14375136 [14.38 M] 332 113. Yash Gowda 14139121 [14.14 M] 1 114. Bipasha Basu 14092685 [14.09 M] 329 115. Prabhas 13817759 [13.82 M] 28 116. Kareena Kapoor Khan 13694894 [13.69 M] 295 117. Amy Jackson 13463699 [13.46 M] 1031 118. Preity Zinta 13394677 [13.39 M] 317 119. Raghav Juyal 13146230 [13.15 M] 636 120. Manisha Rani 13098626 [13.1 M] 124 121. Sadhguru 13050480 [13.05 M] 3 122. Anjali Arora 13047153 [13.05 M] 282 123. Rupesh Dewasi 13002273 [13 M] 123 124. Remo D'Souza 13000425 [13 M] 232 125. Sania Mirza 12928970 [12.93 M] 362 126. Hasnain Khan 12709012 [12.71 M] 248 127. Sushant Singh Rajput 12525257 [12.53 M] 6026 128. Abhishek Bachchan 12497042 [12.5 M] 336 129. Beauty Khan 12423102 [12.42 M] 257 130. Jubin Nautiyal 12342179 [12.34 M] 306 131. Ajay Devgn 12301103 [12.3 M] 25 132. Sai Pallavi 12224129 [12.22 M] 76 133. Adnaan Shaikh 11838672 [11.84 M] 545 134. Rashi Khanna 11784784 [11.78 M] 751 135. Mahira Khan 11653058 [11.65 M] 519 136. Gautam Gambhir 11639491 [11.64 M] 127 137. Sanju Samson 11625254 [11.63 M] 174 138. John Abraham 11513411 [11.51 M] 11 139. Nita Shilimkar 11423273 [11.42 M] 119 140. Aditi Rao Hydari 11419391 [11.42 M] 1337 141. Himanshi Khurana 11409086 [11.41 M] 343 142. Surbhi Jyoti 11303010 [11.3 M] 0 143. Surbhi Jyoti 11303010 [11.3 M] 0 144. Riva Arora 11238293 [11.24 M] 452 145. Sameeksha Sud 11032603 [11.03 M] 1096 146. Siddharth Nigam 10960652 [10.96 M] 269 147. Yuzvendra Chahal 10698862 [10.7 M] 634 148. Vidya Balan 10145122 [10.15 M] 100 149. Shivangi Joshi 10065099 [10.07 M] 153 150. Adah Sharma 10042476 [10.04 M] 871 151. Suriya 9968923 [9.97 M] 8 152. Kangana Ranaut 9817945 [9.82 M] 231 153. MC Stan 9775907 [9.78 M] 0 154. Nani 9615185 [9.62 M] 50 155. Vishal Pandey 9580365 [9.58 M] 642 156. Tara Sutaria 9435188 [9.44 M] 2026 157. Bhumi Pednekar 9345940 [9.35 M] 2056 158. Neeraj Chopra 9280983 [9.28 M] 534 159. Sneha Reddy 9258750 [9.26 M] 714 160. Sahil Khan 9152733 [9.15 M] 508 161. Dhanush 9069025 [9.07 M] 106 ## *** Priyanka Chopra and Shraddha Kapoor also sung few songs. But Neha Kakkar's main profession is singing so that why we considered her as most followed Indian singer on Instagram. ## Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Akshay Kumar, and Katrina Kaif do not have Indian citizenship, but they work and live in India that why we included them in this list. ## Followers: The total number of Followers of a specific Instagram Profile ## Following: The total number of Profiles followed from a specific Instagram Profile ## Special Achievement List FollowersList of Handles that achieved this 50 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)Priyanka Chopra (2nd)Deepika Padukone (3rd)Shraddha Kapoor (4th)Alia Bhatt (5th)Narendra Modi (6th)Neha Kakkar (7th)Akshay Kumar (8th)Jacqueline Fernandez (9th)Anushka Sharma (10th)Katrina Kaif (11th)Salman Khan (12th)Sunny Leone (13th)Disha Patani (14th)Urvashi Rautela (15th)Kriti Sanon (16th) 60 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)Priyanka Chopra (2nd)Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)Neha Kakkar (4th)Deepika Padukone (5th)Narendra Modi (6th)Katrina Kaif (7th)Jacqueline Fernandez (8th)Alia Bhatt (9th)Akshay Kumar (10th)Anushka Sharma (11th) 70 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)Priyanka Chopra (2nd)Shraddha Kapoor (3rd)Neha Kakkar (4th)Narendra Modi (5th)Deepika Padukone (6th) 80 MillionVirat Kohli (1st)Priyanka Chopra (2nd) 90 MillionVirat Kohli (1st) 100+ MillionVirat Kohli (1st) ## For more and the latest news about Instagram, stay tuned to us.