Meesaya Murukku 2 movie review: Directed by Hiphop Tamizha Adhi and starring himself, Karunas and Baba Baskar, the gaana-driven musical explores the class divide in the music world and the struggle for gaana to find mainstream recognition. Spanning the musical dreams of three generations, the film has an interesting premise but remains disappointingly hollow.
Dorothy movie review: Directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Sananth and Rishikanth, Dorothy is a generational mainstream drama centered on love of all forms. The film explores a relationship that challenges one's moral and societal expectations while navigating emotion, acceptance and patriarchy.
Actor Nivin Pauly said Bethlehem Kudumba Unit's success matters to him for bringing families back to theatres. He said the film's response, sensitive theme and his 10-year journey after Premam have left him feeling grateful rather than triumphant.
The Paradise movie review: Directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, Mohan Babu, and Sonali Kulkarni, The Paradise is so fragmented that it struggles to establish cohesion and continuity and, most importantly, lacks a substantial story to hold it together.
At The Paradise pre-release event, Nani addressed questions about his run of action films. His reply framed the shift as a phase, with a different film promised after Bloody Romeo.
Tamil actor Radha has filed a police complaint against her sister Ambika and brother Mallikarjuna over old signed cheques. The complaint ties the alleged cheque misuse to a wider family property dispute now under police scrutiny.
Actor Nani has distanced The Paradise from the pan-India tag as his releases reignite the debate over the label. Box-office trends and industry voices suggest audience interest now depends more on content and word of mouth than multilingual positioning or scale. Does this mean the pan-India trend is over now?
Singer Ed Sheeran said rapper Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour was the promoter's decision after venues objected to his pro-Palestine remarks. The fallout deepened when all four remaining support acts withdrew, widening the row over artist speech and venue control.
Hanuman Ansh's Telugu release is under a cloud ahead of its announced September 18 opening. The stalled promotions, Trivikram Srinivas's exit and censor uncertainty have turned its South expansion into a test of whether its Hindi word-of-mouth success can travel.
India Today has learnt that filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas has stepped away from presenting Hanuman Ansh in Telugu before its planned September 18 release. The change has fuelled uncertainty around the rollout after a teaser launch cancellation and pending official clarity.
Karthi's Sardar 2 has suffered a steep theatrical fall within days of release. Poor recall value, a long runtime and early negative word of mouth have shaped the film's fate.
What is Ranabaali all about? Is Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's film based on a real story? The story places Deverakonda's warrior in famine-hit Rayalaseema under British rule. The film appears to fictionalise real famine-era suffering and local resistance into a period action drama.
Yash's Toxic has slumped after a huge opening, with worldwide gross hovering around Rs 340 crore. The collapse has placed its reported losses in the same range as Game Changer and Adipurush while also hurting its OTT prospects.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit movie review: Director Girish AD's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, is a wholesome rom-com with several laugh-out-loud moments. The film celebrates the small joys in life while gently exploring grief, love and the mental blocks that hold us back.
Mandaadi movie review: Director Mathimaran Pugazhendhi's Mandaadi, starring Soori, Suhas and Mahima Nambiar, is an interesting film centred on a sailboat race. The film tackles themes of friendship, mentorship, betrayal and second chances in life.
Sardar movie review: Director PS Mithran's Sardar 2, starring Karthi, SJ Suryah and Malavika Mohanan, is a predictable sequel that is engaging in parts. However, the overstretched climax drags down the film.
Hanuman Ansh has grossed about Rs 170 crore in India on a reported Rs 2 crore budget. Its extraordinary run has reset the 2026 box-office debate around returns, not just totals.
Bigg Boss Tamil 10 opened with contestants who seemed more prepared than spontaneous. That diluted first impressions and raised concerns about the season's unpredictability.
Hanuman Ansh, a Rs 2-crore devotional drama, has pulled off a stunning box-office feat by surpassing the fifth-weekend collections of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar films. Driven by strong word of mouth, the film has set a new benchmark for fifth-weekend collections in Hindi cinema.
Jagamae Sangeetham review: Director Palnati Surya Pratap's Jagamae Sangeetham follows Balu as he collides with his grandfather's strict musical code and Pallavi's pop ambitions. The adaptation builds a strong conflict around legacy, art and control, but too many subplots blunt its impact.
