Cinema, music, arts, festivals and culture of South India
Megastar Chiranjeevi's fans have two reasons to celebrate as his film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has secured an official selection at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), while preparations are reportedly underway to unveil the trailer of his much-awaited socio-fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara
Oscar-winning music composer M.M. Keeravani has undergone a remarkable physical transformation, shedding 22 kilograms and earning admiration from veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, who shared his excitement after meeting the celebrated musician in Hyderabad
Popular actresses Sreeleela and Sri Gouri Priya visited the sacred hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala and offered prayers during the early morning Suprabhata Darshanam
Telugu superstar and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is reportedly preparing for another collaboration with leading producer Dil Raju, but with an unusual condition that could determine whether the much-awaited project materialises
Nandamuri Tejaswini, daughter of Telugu cinema superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna, is reportedly preparing to enter film production with a youthful entertainer featuring actor Naga Anvesh in the lead role. The project, expected to be made in the style of the popular comedy franchise MAD, is scheduled to begin shooting on November 23, with a theatrical release being planned for summer 2027
Leading Telugu film producer Dil Raju is reportedly preparing an ambitious release calendar for 2027, with four major projects featuring Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar alongside Telugu films Yellamma and Rowdy Janardhana
Popular actor Dulquer Salmaan is all set to visit Rajahmundry and Vijayawada on Saturday, November 14, as part of the promotional campaign for his upcoming Telugu film Aakasam Lo Oka Tara, scheduled for theatrical release on November 20
Tamil cinema superstar Ajith Kumar and his wife, former actress Shalini, have delighted fans with a heartwarming photograph from their Diwali celebrations, offering a rare glimpse into their personal lives. The picture, shared by Shalini on Instagram, has attracted attention for its simplicity, festive atmosphere and the couple's enduring bond
Actress Sai Pallavi, who has earned widespread appreciation for her portrayal of Goddess Sita in Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, is preparing to explore a contrasting character in filmmaker Mani Ratnam's upcoming romantic drama Inji Vellam, alongside acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi
Tamil superstar Suriya has achieved a major box-office milestone, becoming the first Tamil actor reportedly to deliver three films grossing ₹200 crore worldwide in a single calendar year. His latest release, Scene, has joined Karuppu and Vishwanathan and Sons in the ₹200-crore club, marking an extraordinary run for the actor in 2026
Telugu film Itllu Arjuna, scheduled for theatrical release on November 13, has received a promotional boost from Indian cricketers Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, who extended their best wishes to the film's cast and crew ahead of its release
Fifteen years after becoming an overnight musical sensation with Why This Kolaveri Di?, celebrated composer Anirudh Ravichander has entered a new chapter in his personal life, marrying Kavya Maran, the Sunrisers Hyderabad executive and daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran, in a destination wedding in Greece
Actress Kajal Aggarwal has recalled a terrifying incident on the sets of Kamal Haasan's Indian 2, when a massive crane collapsed dangerously close to her, leaving three crew members dead and several others injured. The actress's account brings renewed attention to one of the most tragic accidents in recent Tamil cinema history
While Ranbir Kapoor's Rama and Yash's Ravana have dominated conversations surrounding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1, the film's impressive ensemble of female characters is attracting attention for bringing emotional depth, strength and complexity to the grand mythological narrative
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has delivered an extraordinary endorsement of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1, describing the mythological epic as a landmark achievement that could redefine the standards of Indian cinema. In an extensive social media review, Varma praised the film's visual grandeur, performances, music and storytelling, while strongly criticising reviewers who questioned its length, emotional depth and musical composition
Senior Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member V. Hanumantha Rao has offered an explanation for the controversy surrounding his criticism of the promotional posters of the Telugu film Arjun Reddy in 2017, saying his objection was specifically to the display of intimate scenes on public posters and not to what filmmakers chose to portray in their movies
Composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran have reportedly tied the knot in Greece, with superstar Rajinikanth and several other prominent personalities attending the wedding
Actress Sobhita Dhulipala offered fans a glimpse into her Diwali celebrations with husband and actor Naga Chaitanya, sharing photographs that captured the festive spirit and family moments at the Akkineni household
The Malayalam film industry is mourning the death of renowned cinematographer Shaji Kumar, whose work behind the camera contributed to several successful films, including Thudarum, Pulimurugan and Naran
Actor Suriya is reportedly set to collaborate with filmmaker Pugazhendhi Mathimaran, who recently directed Mandaadi, for his next film. The upcoming project is said to explore the lives, struggles and experiences of people living along India's coastal regions
Actor Kamal Haasan has reportedly acquired the complete negative rights of the 1987 cult classic Pesum Padam, also known as Pushpak, for ₹3 crore from its original producer
Art director Kiran has shared interesting details about the rare car used by Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan in the upcoming film Jailer 2, revealing the precautions taken by the production team while filming the sequence
Actor Vijay Sethupathi is gearing up for a series of theatrical releases following the success of Baththa, with his upcoming projects expected to arrive at regular intervals over the next few months
National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh has shared her observations on the differences in working styles between the Hindi film industry and the South Indian film industries, highlighting how the two operate with distinct approaches to filmmaking