🎭 Kollywood News & Entertainment

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Legendary Kamal Haasan Sets Up A Blockbuster Line Up After Delivering Big With 'Vikram'

Chennai, November 7 - Legendary actor Kamal Haasan made a roaring comeback with director Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller Vikram which grossed over 400 crores at the worldwide box office, only the third Tamil movie ever to do so. ## "Vikram" was expected to do well considering the track record of director Lokesh and the star power it was carrying, but it exceeded those expectations and proved to be a bonafide blockbuster. Kamal Haasan has been a legendary figure in Indian cinema but his box office pull was diminishing over the last few years, but the mega-blockbuster success of "Vikram" proved that he is far from over yet.## The National Award-winning actor is setting up his future line-up which is probably one of the best among Indian actors. The actor's long-awaited and probably the most hyped vigilante action drama film Indian 2 with director Shankar is back on track and is currently under production.## "Indian 2" is intended to be the sequel to Kamal Haasan and Shankar's 1996 film Indian. The shoot of the film has seen multiple delays due to various issues and was even on the verge of getting shelved but everything is fine now. Kamal Haasan reprising his role of Senapathy from the predecessor as the movie is eyeing the summer of 2023 release worldwide in multiple languages. ## Apart from "Indian 2", the legendary actor announced his reunion with another stalwart of Indian cinema, filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The duo is reuniting after 35 years for what would be Kamal Haasan's 234th film. KH234 will be produced by Raaj Kamal Films International in association with Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. The shoot will start next year as it is scheduled for the 2024 release. ## Kamal Haasan will reunite with Lokesh Kanagraj for the sequel of "Vikram". The timeline of Vikram 2 is yet to be confirmed but it could start production in 2024. Before "Vikram 2", Lokesh has Thalapathy Vijay's next and Karthi's "Kaithi 2" in the pipeline. ## According to the latest reports, Kamal Haasan will be teaming up with director H Vinoth and this could be his immediate next after "Indian 2". There is one more film confirmed by Kamal Haasan in an interview with the "Mālik" director Mahesh Narayanan. ## Stay tuned...

1310 days ago

1.9K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Superstar Kamal Haasan Reunites With Legendary Mani Ratnam For His Next

Chennai, November 6 - The stalwarts of Indian cinema, Kamal Haasan and filmmaker Mani Ratnam first collaborated in 1987 for a gangster film "Nayakan", and now, after 35 years, the duo is joining hands for the second time for a mega project. ## Both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam are coming after delivering the biggest blockbusters of their careers, in the form of "Vikram" and "Ponniyin Selvan - 1", respectively and they feel that this is the right time for them to come together for the second film. ## Kamal Haasan took to Twitter and announced his 234th film which will be directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International and Ratnam's Madras Talkies and presented by Red Giant Movies. The music will be composed by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman. ## The yet-untitled film will start production in 2023 and will release in 2024. ## Here we go again! #KH234பயணத்தின் அடுத்த கட்டம்! #ManiRatnam @Udhaystalin @arrahman #Mahendran @bagapath @RKFI @MadrasTalkies_ @RedGiantMovies_ @turmericmediaTM pic.twitter.com/ATAzzxAWCL— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 6, 2022 ## Kamal Haasan is currently shooting for his highly-anticipated "Indian 2" with director Shankar. It will hit screens in 2023. On the other hand, Mani Ratnam's next release will be "Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2", aiming for April 28, 2023, release.## Stay tuned...

1311 days ago

1.6K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan Part - 2' Release Date Revealed

Chennai, November 4 - Maverick filmmaker Mani Ratnam's period action drama film Ponniyin Selvan Part - 1 was released in September this year and broke many box office records. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name, "PS-1" got excellent reviews from Tamil audiences and currently is nearing 500 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Ever since the first part of the epic film was released, the audiences have been eagerly waiting for part 2. As announced early, both parts of the film were shot simultaneously and the makers are now working on the post-production of PS-2.## Now, the makers have locked the 28 April 2023 release date for "PS-2". The official announcement regarding the release date was made on December 28. It will be a Pan India release and is expected to get much higher dividends as compared to the first part.## Let’s get those swords in the air as we await the 28th of April 2023!#CholasAreBack #PS1 #PS2 #PonniyinSelvan #ManiRatnam @arrahman @madrastalkies_ @LycaProductions @Tipsofficial @tipsmusicsouth @IMAX @primevideoIN pic.twitter.com/gqit85Oi4j— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) December 28, 2022 ## April 2023 could witness historic results for the Tamil film industry as superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited action comedy "Jailer" is eyeing April 14, 2023, release on the occasion of Tamil New Year. It is a big occasion and the film is sure to get a huge advantage of it in Tamil Nadu state. ## "Ponniyin Selvan" is produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions and stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban, and Lal in key roles.## Stay tuned...

1313 days ago

7.2K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Superstar Rajinikanth Teams Up With Daughter Aishwarya For 'Thalaivar 170'

Chennai, November 1 - Superstar Rajinikanth is competing with younger superstars and continues to work non-stop. He is currently shooting for director Nelson Dilipkumar's "Jailer", which is scheduled to release in April 2023. It is an action comedy, produced by Sun Pictures.## Recently, it was revealed that the superstar would be teaming with Lyca Productions to headline its two films, and now, it has been reported that the first film will be directed by Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth. Thalaivar 170 will be Aishwarya's third directorial and first with her father. ## "After making a successful debut as a director with 3 in 2012 and Vai Raja Vai in 2015, Aishwarya has been toying with multiple ideas for her third directorial. Through the pandemic, she thought of an idea for her father, Rajinikanth. On sharing the thought, the superstar was supremely excited to work under the direction of Aishwarya", Pinkvilla reports.## "Thalaivar 170 and 171" mark the reunion of Rajinikanth and Lyca Productions after "2.0". Both movies will officially be announced with the muhurat ceremony on November 5. Cibi Chakaravarthi, who directed Sivakarthikeyan's "Don", is the front-runner to direct Thalaivar 171. ## Stay tuned...

1316 days ago

1.8K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu/Vaarasudu' Overseas Rights Sold For A Huge Rs. 35 Crores?

Chennai, October 31 - One of the biggest Tamil films of 2023, Thalapathy Vijay's family action drama Varisu has been in the red hot demand. The massive fan-following of Thalapathy and the fact that his low rated films have done huge collections at the box office, is tempting makers to set high prices for theatrical business.## "Varisu" is produced by Dil Raju under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations and it was recently reported that he has been asking high prices for his two upcoming films, the second film is Ram Charan's "RC15". ## According to the latest post by Aakashavaani, except for Austrailia and New Zealand, all other overseas countries' business is closed for "Varisu". Overseas rights of the film have reportedly sold out for approx. Rs. 35 crores, which is the highest ever pre-release overseas business for Thalapathy Vijay's film. ## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" will also be released in Telugu as "Vaarasudu" though it will be a dubbed version as confirmed by the director himself in a recent interview. The movie has Rashmika Mandanna playing the female lead along with Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar, Shaam, and Yogi Babu, among others. ## "Varisu" is scheduled to hit screens on Pongal 2023 where it will clash with Ajith Kumar's "Thinuvu" at the Tamil box office while it will have double competetion in Telugu with Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Balakrishna's films. ## Stay tuned...

1317 days ago

2.1K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Bhushan Kumar's T-Series Grabs Music Rights of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' At Huge Price

Mumbai, October 29 - Bhushan Kumar's T-Series has acquired the music rights of Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited action drama film Varisu. The National Award-winning musician, Thaman S. has composed the music for "Varisu", which is slated to hit screens on Pongal 2023. ## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" music rights have reportedly been sold at Rs. 5 crores price to T-Series which is the largest studio in the world on YouTube. The movie will also be released in Telugu as "Vaarasudu".## Produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, "Varisu" has Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead along with R. Sarathkumar, Shaam, Prabhu, and Prakash Raj, Yogi Babu, and Jayasudha, among others in key roles. ## T-Series took to Twitter and announced the development saying, "T-Series joins hand with Sri Venkateswara Creations as Bhushan Kumar acquires music rights of Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming movie "Varisu". The film is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and music by Thaman.S, the film stars Thalapathy Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna".## T-Series joins hand with Sri Venkateswara Creations as Bhushan Kumar acquires music rights of Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming movie “Varisu” The film is directed by Vamshi Paidipally and music by Thaman.S, the film stars Thalapathy Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna#Thalapathy pic.twitter.com/m8EyH97eQj— T-Series (@TSeries) October 29, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

1319 days ago

1.7K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu' Confirms Epic Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu'

Chennai, October 28 - The Tamil Nadu box office will be on fire this Pongal 2023 as two of the most-awaited big-ticket entertainers are set to take on each other. ## Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay's Varisu was already announced to release on Pongal 2023, most likely on January 12. And now, Ajith Kumar's Thunivu has also been confirmed to hit the big screens during this festive season. While the date is yet to be announced, the movie is likely to release a day before or after "Varisu". ## There were reports stating that one of the aforementioned films might opt out of the Pongal race as two big films might not get their due in case of the direct clash, however, the makers clearly seem to be getting the advantage of Pongal holidays rather than thinking about long term gains.## Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, "Varisu" is a family action drama and will also be released in Telugu it is not going to be easy for it there as three big Telugu tentpoles are already releasing on Sankranthi 2023 in the form of "Adipurush", "Waltair Veerayya", and "Veera Simha Reddy" in addition to Akhil Akkineni's "Agent". "Varisu" is produced by Dil Raju and also stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead among many others.## On the other hand, Thala Ajith's "Thunivu" is a heist drama directed by H. Vinoth. It is produced by Boney Kapoor under his home banner Bay View Projects LLP in association with Zee Studios. The movie has Manju Warrior, Samuthirakani, and others in key roles. It will be released by Red Giants Movies in Tamil Nadu. Stay tuned...##

1320 days ago

2K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Release Date For Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' With Director Nelson Revealed

Chennai, October 27 - Superstar Rajinikanth teams up with director Nelson Dilipkumar for an action comedy film titled Jailer. The superstar enjoys a massive fan following which has always ensured huge openings for his films at the box office.## "Jailer" is produced by Sun Pictures and the expectations are high from the movie. According to Pinkvilla, the makers are eyeing the film's release on Tamil New Year in 2023. Thalapathy Vijay's "Beast" which was also directed by Nelson, was released on Tamil New Year in 2022 and was a box office hit despite negative reviews. ## Thalaivaa's film with Nelson is currently under production and the makers are confident it will be completed to be fully ready to release in April 2023. The report says the idea is to release "Jailer" on April 14, 2023, and the team is confident that Rajinikanth and Nelson will deliver wholesome entertainment. ## The movie also stars Shiva Rajkumar, Vasanth Ravi, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, and Vinayakan in key roles. Meanwhile, there are reports stating that superstar Rajinikanth will next star in Lyca Productions' Pan India movie. The movie might be announced once the current project is wrapped. ## Stay tuned...

1321 days ago

2.2K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Director Vamshi Paidipally Makes Things Clear About Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu/Vaarasudu'

Chennai, October 27 - Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally is directing a family action entertainer starring Thalapathy Vijay. The movie was believed to be a Tamil-Telugu bilingual movie where the Tamil title is Varisu, and the Telugu title is Vaarasudu. ## Now, director Vamshi has made things clear about the language and told Tamil magazine Vikatan that "Thalapathy 66" is a proper Tamil movie that will also be dubbed into Telugu as "Vaarasudu". It was supposed to be Thalapathy Vijay's debut film in direct Telugu language but that is not the case anymore.## Meanwhile, as per the latest rumour in Telugu media, Dil Raju who has produced this big-budget entertainer is not happy with Vamshi's comment about calling the movie a proper Tamil tentpole as reports say it will be tough for him to book maximum screens for a dubbed version. ## "Varisu/Vaarasudu" is in the last leg of its shoot. It features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead along with Khushbu Sundar, Shaam, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Yogi Babu, and Jayasudha, among others in key roles. The film is slated to release on Pongal 2023 in Tamil and Telugu.## Stay tuned...

1321 days ago

2K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

A Sequel To Actor Karthi's Blockbuster 'Sardar' Announced

Chennai, October 26 - Tamil star Karthi is having the best year of his career with back-to-back blockbusters at a time when most of the top actors are struggling at the box office. ## The talented actor's "Viruman" was a big hit, followed by mega-blockbuster "Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1" and now, he has one more blockbuster in his hands in the form of "Sardar" which has grossed approx. 45 crores worldwide in just 5 days and emerged as a Diwali 2022 winner. ## Meanwhile, buoyed by the mega success of "Sardar", the makers have confirmed the sequel to this spy thriller with an official promo. During the press meet, the makers dropped a brief promo to announce that the filming for "Sardar 2" will commence soon. ## "Sardar 2" is likely to release in 2023. Interestingly, Karthi is lining up a couple more sequels in the same year as well. He will also have "Ponnyin Selvan 2" which will release in the summer of 2023, and keenly awaited "Khaithi 2" which will commence filming in the second half of 2023 and may release in 2024. ## The film is written and directed by P. S. Mithran and produced by S Lakshman Kumar, under the banner of Prince Pictures. This film is a depiction of the contrast between father and son's beliefs. The son, a police officer, believes that any deed of his should be broadcasted whereas the father, an intelligence officer, spent thirty-two years in prison for the greater good. ## The film stars Karthi in a dual role with Raashii Khanna, Rajisha Vijayan, Chunky Panday, Laila, Rithvik, and Munishkanth in prominent roles. It marks Chunky Pandey's debut in Tamil cinema and Laila's comeback to cinema after sixteen years. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music.## #Sardar 💥Once a spy, always a spy!Mission starts soon!!#Sardar2 💥💥@Karthi_Offl @Prince_Pictures @RedGiantMovies_ @Psmithran @gvprakash @lakku76 @RaashiiKhanna @rajishavijayan @ChunkyThePanday @george_dop @AntonyLRuben @dhilipaction @kirubakaran_AKR @DuraiKv pic.twitter.com/rVu5IxGRZp— Prince Pictures (@Prince_Pictures) October 25, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

1322 days ago

2.2K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Chiyaan 61: Vikram's Pan India Film With Director Pa Ranjith Titled 'Thangalaan'

Chennai, October 23 - After scoring the biggest hit of his career with multistarrer, Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1, Tamil superstar Chiyaan Vikram now joins hands for the first time with director Pa Ranjith for a Pan India film, titled Thangalaan.## The title of the movie was launched today (October 23) with the first look teaser. The first glimpse released by the makers features Vikram as the leader of a clan and the clip also offers a glimpse of Malavika Mohanan who plays the female lead along with Parvathy Thiruvothu and Pasupathi in key roles. The music by GV Prakash Kumar is intriguing. ## Vikram took to Twitter and announced the title of the film with a first-look teaser. "What better way to say 'Happy Deepavali' than this!! May this lil peek into the world of #Thangalaan light up your day", he wrote.## What better way to say ‘Happy Deepavali’ than this!! May this lil peek into the world of #Thangalaan light up your day. @beemji @kegvraja @StudioGreen2 @officialneelam @parvatweets @MalavikaM_ @PasupathyMasi @thehari___ @gvprakash @Lovekeegam @kishorkumardop @EditorSelva pic.twitter.com/v4fW91vWSn— Aditha Karikalan (@chiyaan) October 23, 2022 ## "Thangalaan" is touted to be the next big thing in the Kollywood industry. Produced by Gnanavel Raja under the banner of Studio Green, the movie is a period drama set in Kolar gold fields in the 1800s. It is said that Pa Ranjith had narrated the story to Vikram in 2014. But due to some reasons, the film could not go on floor. ## It is a big-budget actioner, which will be shot in 2D and 3D, and will release in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam in the summer of 2023.## Stay tuned...

1325 days ago

2.1K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Twitterati React On Karthi's 'Sardar' And Sivakrathikeyan-Fronted 'Prince'

Chennai, October 21 - Two of the anticipated Tamil films, Karthi's Sardar, and Sivakrathikeyan-fronted Prince has been released in theaters today (October 21). Both the actors have been in some fine form after delivering back-to-back hits, so the expectations are high for their next films. ## Directed by P. S. Mithran, "Sardar" is a spy thriller film, and going by the reactions from the audience, the movie has been able to leave a mark. The engaging story and direction by Mithran are touted to be the biggest plus point of the movie, and on top of that, the music by GV Prakash Kumar seems to have added more energy to it. ## Karthi is a proven actor and he has once again left a mark in a dual role, as per the overall reactions from the audience. However, moviegoers feel that the movie could have been a little bit shorter. But on the other hand, Karthi's terrific screen presence keeps the audience glued to their seats. Overall, the movie is getting positive reception from critics and the general public alike.## Talking about Sivakrathikeyan's "Prince", the movie is getting mixed to positive reviews, and somewhere lagging behind "Sardar" in this Diwali race. It is directed by "Jathi Ratnalu" fame Anudeep K.V. who seems to have done a good job again by mixing humor with a serious topic. ## The movie is touted to be tailor-made for Sivakrathikeyan who seems to have nailed his performance once again. Leading actress Maria Ryaboshapka too seems to have done a decent job while Sathya Raj's performance is being lauded and his chemistry with Sivakarthikeyan is said to be the highlight of the film.## The comedy in the film is its USP, but at the same time, the audience feels that it fell flat in some places which makes it cringe in portions. Overall, the movie is being hailed as fun to watch with some fine music by Thaman S. As for the box office chances, Karthi's "Sardar" may emerge a winner against "Prince", however, Diwali weekend might benefit both the movies.## Stay tuned...

1327 days ago

2.5K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Mani Ratnam's 'PS-1' Set To Create History At The Tamil Nadu Box Office

Chennai, October 18 - In a landmark achievement, maverick filmmaker Mani Ratnam's period action drama film Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 is set to become the first-ever film in Indian cinema to breach the 200 crores mark at the Tamil Nadu box office. ## The star-studded film is likely to enter the 200 crores club in Tamil Nadu by tomorrow if not today. The 200-crore club in Tamil Nadu is the rarest of the rare achievement as the movie ticket prices in the state significantly remain low as compared to the other Indian states. ## "PS-1" portrays Tamil history to its fullest and this has played a major role in the film breaching this massive box office milestone. The repeat value for the movie among the Tamil audience has been immense, which is something that was needed for the movie to be able to score the milestone. Kamal Haasan's "Vikram" is the second biggest movie in the state with approx. 181 crores gross.## Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu is only the 3rd Indian state where a movie has grossed 200 crores or more. Previously, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali - The Conclusion was the first film to score 200 crores in Maharasthra and recently, Rajamouli's RRR did this in Andhra Pradesh state.## Stay tuned...

1330 days ago

7.5K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: PS-1 Crosses Brahmastra To Become Third Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2022

Chennai, October 17 - Mani Ratnam's period action drama Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has become the 3rd highest-grossing Indian movie of 2022, after crossing the biggest Bollywood grosser of the year Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva in just 17 days.## Ponniyin Selvan - 1, which is already the second highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time, has so far grossed around 440 crores worldwide in 17 days. Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra has grossed 430 crores worldwide and is now the 4th biggest Indian movie of the year. ## The top two films are KGF: Chapter 2 and RRR with approx. 1,210 crores and 1,115 crores, respectively. PS-1 is also nearing the 200 crores mark in the home state, Tamil Nadu. Currently, it has grossed approx. 196 crores and will become the only movie to enter 200 crores club in the state in the next couple of days.## Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name, Ponniyin Selvan - 1 is the second 400 crores Tamil grosser in 2022, after Kamal Haasan's mega-blockbuster Vikram, and is 3rd overall with Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's 2.0, which is also the biggest Tamil movie with approx. 744 crores worldwide.## Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, the film stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban and Lal in key roles.## Stay tuned...

1331 days ago

21.3K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

All-Time Record: Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 (PS-1) Becomes Biggest Grosser In Tamil Nadu State

Chennai, October 14 - Mani Ratnam's mega-blockbuster movie Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has become the biggest-grossing movie of all-time in Tamil Nadu state, after beating Kamal Haasan's all-time blockbuster Vikram, which was released in June this year. ## "Ponniyin Selvan", which is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name, has surpassed the total lifetime collection of "Vikram" in Tamil Nadu in just 15 days. The Lokesh Kangaraj-directed movie grossed 180.57 crores, and with today's collection, "PS-1" has reached approx. 182 crores in the home state. It is all set to become the first movie ever to enter the 200 crores club. ## Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, "PS-1" has not only beaten "Vikram" in Tamil Nadu but also overtaken its worldwide lifetime collection (414.43 crores) to become the second biggest Tamil movie of all time, behind only Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's "2.0" (744 crores). With approx. 417 crores to date, "PS-1" is now the 4th biggest Indian movie of 2022, and it will become 3rd after the end of the 3rd weekend. ## "Ponniyin Selvan: I" dramatizes the early life of Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014). The movie largely received positive reviews from Tamil critics and audiences but the reaction was mixed from Telugu and Hindi audiences and critics. Though the reviews didn't affect the movie much as it is a venture in Hindi and is about to become a hit in Telugu while the Malayalam version also performed decently. ## The film stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban and Lal in key roles.## Stay tuned...

1334 days ago

13.3K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Chiyaan 61: The Next Big Thing In The Kollywood Film Industry

Chennai, October 12 - Tamil star 'Chiyaan' Vikram has done with all the promotional activities for Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1, which turned out to be the biggest grosser of his career. The multi-starrer period action drama is only the third Tamil movie ever to gross 400 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Chiyaan Vikram is now set to start his next film, tentatively referred to as Chiyaan 61 with director Pa Ranjith. The movie was announced some time back and as per the reports, the test shoot for the film has begun today and the first schedule of shooting is being planned to kickstart in the next couple of days.## "Chiyaan 61" is touted to be the next big thing in the Kollywood film industry. Produced by Gnanavel Raja under the banner of Studio Green, the movie is generating a lot of curiosity among the audience despite knowing that it hasn't started the shoot yet. ## Pa Ranjith is known for his unique cinema and as per him, his film with Vikram will be an interesting world and will give assurance to a community that has been searching for it for a long time. It is said to be a period drama set in Kolar gold fields in the 1800s. Pa Ranjith recently revealed that the team is planning to shoot in 3D as well, which will be a visual treat for the audience. ## The female lead of the movie is yet to be announced and according to the director, the film has a strong female character that travels throughout the film. Preparations are also being made to release the movie in Telugu and Hindi languages ​​along with the original Tamil language.## Stay tuned...

1336 days ago

6.6K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: PS-1 And Kantara Second Monday Early Estimates

Chennai, October 10 - Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has witnessed a drop on its second Monday, but not before entering the 400 crores gross club at the worldwide box office. ## The period action drama film scored an estimated 6 crores gross on its 11th day, dropping approx. 70% against the second Sunday while the same is around 74% from the first Monday. The big drop, however, was expected after the kind of the days the movie had at the box office. ## The second Monday estimate collection helps the movie to reach approx. 260 crores gross at the domestic box office while the worldwide stands at approx. 410 crores (counting expected overseas collection on the second Monday). In Tamil Nadu, "PS-1" is around 170 crores in 11 days and is expected to become the biggest movie in the state by the end of the second week. ## "PS-1" will have a free run at the Tamil Nadu box office till Diwali. It has a real chance to enter the 500 crores club and to become only the second Tamil movie ever to do so after Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's "2.0". ## On the other hand, the blockbuster Kannada movie, Kantara has had a sensational hold on its second Monday for an estimated 5.20 crores net or 6.10 crores gross collection, dropping just 46% from Sunday. Released on the same day as "PS-1" - "Kantara" scored a bigger second Monday (official numbers may vary) than Mani Ratnam's directorial though the collection is nowhere near due to the limited regional release. The total domestic gross total of "Kantara" now reached approx. 70 crores. ## The Rishab Shetty-starrer adventure action thriller is now confirmed to break into 100 crores domestic gross for the Kannada version, and it will achieve this feat during the third weekend. It is releasing in Hindi and Telugu this coming weekend, and this may largely benefit its lifetime collection if received very well, which is very much expected.## Stay tuned...

1338 days ago

3.4K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Mani Ratnam's Epic Blockbuster 'Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1' Crosses 400 Crores Worldwide

Chennai, October 10 - Filmmaker Mani Ratnam's epic blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has joined Indian blockbusters, RRR, KGF: Chapter 2, Vikram, and Brahmastra Part One - Shiva to cross 400 crores at the worldwide box office in 2022.## Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name, "PS-1" is the third Tamil film of all-time to cross 400 crores worldwide, after Rajinikanth's "2.0", and the recent blockbuster "Vikram" starring Kamal Haasan. The movie has achieved this feat in just 10 days.## Also Read: PS-1 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Film Ever In The USA Along With The Biggest Indian Film of 2022 In The UK## "PS-1" is doing exceptionally well both at the domestic and overseas box office. In India, it has grossed approx. 254 crores through the second Sunday while, overseas, the collection is slightly higher than expected with around 147 crores in 10 days. The total worldwide cume stands at 401 crores.## Check out detailed Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 Box Office Collection For All Languages Worldwide## Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, "Ponniyin Selvan - 1" is already the highest-grossing film for Mani Ratnam, in fact, it is the first film of the maverick filmmaker to gross 100 crores worldwide. He has truly hit the ball out of the park with this one which showcases Tamil history. ## The movie dramatizes the early life of Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014). It stars an ensemble cast including Jayam Ravi in the title role, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Prabhu, among others in key roles.## Stay tuned...

1338 days ago

5.5K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: PS-1 Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Film In The USA

Los Angeles, October 9 - After breaking records at the domestic box office, Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time at the USA box office. The Mani Ratnam-directed film has crossed Rajinikanth's 2.0.## The period action drama film has so far grossed $5.56 million through the second Sunday (final number yet to report), overtaking "2.0" which grossed approx. $5.51 million in 2018. It is currently the 18th highest-grossing Indian film in North America. ## Among the films released in 2022 so far in the USA, "PS-1" is the 4th highest-grossing, after RRR, Brahmastra Part 1 - Shiva, and KGF 2. It is expected to finish with 4th biggest unless it really pushes hard to topple both "Brahmastra", and "KGF 2".## "Ponniyin Selvan - 1", on the other hand, has also become the highest-grossing Indian movie in 2022 in the United Kingdom. It outscored Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 which grossed £1.15 million in its lifetime run at the UK box office. "PS-1" is going strong, and it will be interesting to see how far it will go. ## At the worldwide box office, "PS-1" is nearing 400 crores gross collection mark. It has grossed approx. 380 crores so far through the second Sunday.## Stay tuned...

1339 days ago

1.7K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: PS-1 And Kantara Second Sunday Early Estimates

Chennai, October 9 - Blockbuster Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 sees a small jump in its second Sunday box office collection at the domestic box office, after taking a huge jump of over 65% on Saturday. The collection, however, is huge with an estimated 18-19 crores gross on Sunday. ## Directed by Mani Ratnam, "PS-1" has been doing exceptionally well so far and with Sunday's estimates, the total domestic gross collection has crossed the 250 crores mark for around 253 crores. At the Tamil Nadu box office, "PS-1" scored an estimated 14-15 crores on Sunday, pushing the total collection in the state to around 168 crores. ## "PS-1" has already become the second biggest movie in Tamil Nadu, and by the end of the second week, it is expected to become the biggest ever by crossing Kamal Haasan's "Vikram" which grossed approx. 180.50 crores. "PS-1" is on its way to becoming the first film ever to score 200 crores gross in Tamil Nadu state, and with the current trend, it may reach there by the end of the third weekend. ## The movie is also doing well in the dubbed Hindi version and reached about 21.80 crores gross, including an estimated 2.20 crores on Sunday. It is eyeing 30+ crores gross in the Hindi version in its lifetime run. ## On the other hand, Kannada sensation Kantara has crossed 50 crores net, after an estimated 9-9.50 crores on its second Sunday. Today was the biggest day for the movie so far at the domestic box office and with this, the movie has reached about 66 crores gross at the worldwide box office. ## The Rishab Shetty-starrer adventure action thriller film is on its way to becoming another Kannada movie to score 100 crores at the box office. It is likely to reach there during the third weekend. The Hindi and Telugu versions of the movie will also be released this upcoming weekend which can hugely benefit the movie in its lifetime box office collection.## Stay tuned...

1339 days ago

3.8K views

Kollywood

BY Bharani SMS 📰 News

Sivakarthikeyan's 'Prince' Movie Trailer Released; Sets October 21 Release Date Worldwide

Chennai, October 9 - Supremaly talented Siva Karthikeyan joined hands with director Anudeep KV of Jathi Rathnalu fame for a Tamil-Telugu Bilingual movie titled "Prince".## The makers have dropped the trailer today. The trailer has full of funny elements, especially the situational comedy scenes shown in the trailer cut is hilarious. The movie is a love story between an Indian guy and a British girl. ## Writer and Anudeep KV is well known for his Witty and quacky dialogues which generate fun instantly. The dialogues in the trailer are very funny to the core. Overall it's a good trailer that created good hype around the movie.## Siva Karthikeyan's previous film "Don" was a hugely successful venture and the actor is on top of his game. Director Anudeep KV is also on a successful track with his blockbuster debut film Jathi Rathnalu. It's good to have these healthy collaborations across various regions which showcases that the Movie has no boundaries. ## The release date of the movie is also revealed in the trailer. Prince movie is scheduled for 21st October release worldwide both in Telugu and Tamil languages. Produced by Asian Cinemas, the movie also stars Maria Ryaboshapka who marks her Indian film debut, and Sathyaraj, among others.## ##

1339 days ago

3.2K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Release Plans Locked For Kamal Haasan's Blockbuster 'Indian 2' With Director Shankar

Chennai, October 9 - After delivering the biggest blockbuster of his career in the form of Vikram, legendary actor Kamal Haasan has resumed the shoot of his most-awaited vigilante action drama Indian 2 with director Shankar. The movie is the sequel to their 1996 path-breaking blockbuster film. ## The journey for "Indian 2" hasn't had a smooth one as it had to go through many delays and postponements due to financial and other issues. There was a time when the movie almost got shelved, but thanks to the continued efforts by the producers, the shoot recently resumed and now currently going on in full swing. ## The movie will feature Kamal Haasan in the lead role along with Kajal Agarwal as the female lead, Gulshan Grover, Siddharth, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Samuthirakani, and Bobby Simha, among others in supporting roles. Meanwhile, the makers are planning to wrap up the shoot by the first quarter of 2023 while they reportedly have release plans locked. ## According to Pinkvilla sources, the "Indian 2" team is targeting either a Dussehra or Diwali 2023 release across the country in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. "Shankar, Lyca, and the entire team are confident to recreate the magic of Indian on the big screen", the report says.## "Indian 2" is produced by Lyca Productions which co-produced the latest Tamil sensation "Ponniyin Selva - Part 1". Meanwhile, director Shankar also has Ram Charan's film that has reportedly been pushed to 2024 due to the delay in the shoot. ## Stay tuned...

1339 days ago

3.5K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios Pins Big Hopes On 'Vikram 2' And 'PS-2' In Hindi

Mumbai, October 9 - Filmmaker Mani Ratnam's period action drama film Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 is rocking at the box office as it crossed the 350 crores mark in just 9 days. The Hindi version of the movie was released by Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios.## Jayantilal Gada has had success this year with the Hindi version of South Indian films like "RRR", "Vikram", and "Sita Ramam" along with "PS-1", which has so far scored over 16 crores net. Interestingly, there will be the second parts of "Vikram" and "Ponniyin Selvan", and Jayantilal Gada believes that these two films will be huge hits in the Hindi version. ## "Vikram has established the future of this franchise in Hindi belts. Part 2 will be a blockbuster. The same can be said for PS 2 as well. More and more people will watch both Vikram and PS 1 on the OTT world until the sequel arrives. If Sita Ramam team decides to make a sequel, even that will be a success story in Hindi", the producer said during the conversation with Pinkvilla. ## Pen Studios has been a regular collaborator of South Indian films for the Hindi market. "We are tailor-made for the south partners. We are the most transparent studio in Bollywood and that's why we are the first choice. We believe in doing business basis the trust", he added.## Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2 was shot simultaneously with the first part and it will go into post-production soon. The budget for the movie has been kept under check and both parts reportedly cost around 250 crores in the making. The second part will hit theaters in the summer of 2023. On the other hand, "Vikram 2" will start shooting in 2024 and might release later in the same year.## Stay tuned...

1339 days ago

2.8K views

Kollywood

BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: PS-1 And Kantara Second Saturday Early Estimates

Chennai, October 8 - Blockbuster period action drama film Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 sees an excellent jump of over 55% on its second Saturday at the domestic box office and grossed an estimated 17-18 crores. The total domestic gross collection is now approx. 235 crores. ## Directed by Mani Ratnam, "PS-1" has crossed the 150 crores mark in the home state, Tamil Nadu, after scoring an estimated 11-12 crore gross on the second Friday. It is the fastest film ever to reach the milestone and is only the third film after "Vikram" and "Baahubali The Conclusion" to do so. ## "Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1" is sure to become the biggest grosser in Tamil Nadu while it also has real shot to become the first ever to enter 200 crores club. Meanwhile, the Hindi version of the movie is performing very well and sees a jump of almost 100% on its 9th day for an estimated 1.70 crores net. The total net collection in Hindi is approx. 16.75 crores while worldwide, it has crossed 350 crores including today's estimates.## Meanwhile, on the other hand, Kannada sensation Kantara hits 50 crores net after an estimated 8 crores on its second Saturday. The jump from the second Friday is approx. 55% while the same is approx. 80% from the first Saturday, which is massive, to say the least. ## Written and directed by Rishab Shetty, who also plays the lead role, "Kantara" has dropped only twice in its first 9 days. It is now heading towards a sure shot of 100 crores gross or maybe even higher, thanks to the super positive audience word of mouth. With today's estimated total, the worldwide gross collection of the film is around 65 crores (9 days). ## Stay tuned...

1340 days ago

2.9K views