Cinema, music, arts, festivals and culture of South India
Actress Sai Pallavi has revealed that she underwent a significant physical transformation for her upcoming film OM, cutting her hair short after director Rajkumar showed her a reference photograph of IPS officer Merin Joseph
Superstar Mahesh Babu and acclaimed filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's much-awaited Varanasi is reportedly heading towards a historic milestone in Telugu cinema, with its theatrical distribution rights for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana said to have fetched an unprecedented ₹290 crore
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is reportedly preparing to collaborate with director Boyapati Sreenu on a massive mythological pan-India film, adding another ambitious project to his growing lineup of big-budget entertainers
Director Prasanth Varma is gearing up for an ambitious mythological cinematic spectacle with Jai Hanuman, the much-awaited sequel to his blockbuster superhero film HanuMan. Featuring Kannada star Rishab Shetty in the role of Lord Hanuman, the film is reportedly progressing at a brisk pace on elaborate sets constructed in Hyderabad
Actress Ashika Ranganath has expressed her excitement after sharing screen space with Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for an advertisement, revealing her hopes of collaborating with him again in a feature film
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun heaped praise on Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan during the pre-release event of Aakasam Lo Oka Taara, describing him as a wonderful person whose humility sets him apart despite his illustrious film background and growing stardom
Telugu cinema superstar Mahesh Babu paid a touching tribute to his father, legendary actor Krishna, on his fourth death anniversary on Sunday, November 15, sharing a nostalgic childhood photograph that struck an emotional chord with fans
Telugu actress Shivathmika Rajasekhar, daughter of popular actors Dr. Rajasekhar and Jeevitha, delighted audiences with a charming rendition of the chartbuster song Chuttamalle during the promotional event for ENE2
Speculation surrounding the possible postponement of Varanasi has triggered fresh uncertainty in the summer 2027 theatrical release calendar, with several major South Indian productions reportedly reassessing their release strategies
South Indian filmmakers continue to dominate the Indian box office, with S.S. Rajamouli, Sukumar, Prashanth Neel, Lokesh Kanagaraj and several other directors featuring prominently in a ranking of the country's 15 highest-grossing filmmakers
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has made an extraordinary prediction about producer Namit Malhotra's Ramayana, claiming that its second instalment could earn ten times more than the first and potentially transform the economics of Indian cinema
Actor Dulquer Salmaan has adopted a sporting attitude towards the November 20 box office clash between his upcoming film Aakasam Lo Oka Tara and OM, starring Tamil actor Dhanush
Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan and actress Satvika Veeravalli received an enthusiastic reception in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday as they promoted their upcoming multilingual film Aakasamlo Oka Tara, scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 20
Tamil cinema producer A.M. Rathnam has revealed fascinating behind-the-scenes details about the making of Kushi, the 2000 romantic blockbuster starring Vijay and Jyothika. From an expressionless Vijay during the initial story narration to a disappointing preview screening and last-minute editing decisions, the film's journey to commercial success was filled with uncertainty
An exciting new combination could be taking shape in Telugu cinema, with reports suggesting that actor Jr NTR and successful commercial filmmaker Anil Ravipudi may collaborate on an upcoming project, potentially targeting a Sankranthi 2028 theatrical release
Actress Kajal Aggarwal has shared an unexpected detail about her relationship with husband Gautam Kitchlu, revealing that their love story involved a breakup, years of friendship and relationships with other people before they eventually reunited
Popular music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran returned to Chennai on Saturday (November 14), three days after their intimate destination wedding in Greece. The newly married couple made their first public appearance together at Chennai airport, attracting considerable attention from fans and the media
Wedding festivities have begun in the family of legendary Telugu actor Superstar Krishna, with actress and filmmaker Manjula Ghattamaneni, sister of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, sharing photographs from a pre-wedding celebration organised for Jeanie and Siddharth
Malayalam actor Joju George has reportedly been finalised to play the antagonist in Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming film Rowdy Janardhana, following negotiations with two other prominent actors who were initially considered for the role
Actress Sai Pallavi delighted her fans with a series of playful social media posts as anticipation built around the release of the trailer for her upcoming film OM. The actress personally joined fans waiting for the trailer, turning an unexpected delay into an entertaining interaction with her followers
Kannada-Telugu actress Jyothi Rai, also known as Jyoti Poorvaj, has emerged as an interesting example of India's extraordinary linguistic diversity, with her ability to communicate in several languages drawing attention to the country's rich multilingual traditions
Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun will attend the grand pre-release event of the upcoming multilingual film Aakasamlo Oka Tara as the chief guest, adding star power to the promotional celebrations ahead of its theatrical release on November 20, 2026
Malayalam cinema has secured another recognition on the national stage, with Sarvam Maya, directed by Akhil Sathyan, officially selected for the Indian Panorama section of the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled to be held in Goa in 2026
Telugu cinema star Nandamuri Balakrishna is set to surprise audiences with his singing talent in his upcoming action drama Dada, directed by Gopichand Malineni. The actor has reportedly recorded a special song titled Rang Barse, Kanne Sogase, which will feature him alongside Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri