Acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran, known for Vada Chennai, is returning to the same cinematic universe with a new chapter titled Arasan. The film marks his first collaboration with actor Silambarasan (Simbu). A five-minute promo has been released, offering a glimpse into the film’s world and themes. The promo opens on a self-aware note, featuring Silambarasan and...
Dude movie review, collection live updates: The Pradeep Ranganathan film is off to a decent start at the box office. Dude Tamil Movie, Collection Live Updates: Dude, a Tamil-language romantic comedy, is out in cinemas, coinciding with the Diwali festivities. Directed by debutante Keerthiswaran, the film stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in lead roles....
When the announcement of Vetrimaaran’s first collaboration with Silambarasan for Arasan was made earlier this month, one question seemed to dominate film discussions: was this new project in any way connected to the Vada Chennai Universe? The sheer excitement and anticipation surrounding Arasan stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of Vada Chennai as...
Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju have been busy promoting their upcoming film, Dude. However, a recent incident during the film’s promotional event in Hyderabad has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism toward Pradeep for his alleged inappropriate behavior on stage with co-star Mamitha. In a video circulating online, the actor can be seen...
Over the years, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s work in Tamil cinema has held a particular fascination for audiences. The Malayalam star, known for his larger-than-life hero roles back home, often transforms into a more grounded, boy-next-door figure on Tamil screens. Here, his commanding presence takes on a gentler, more nuanced quality, most memorably in Radha Mohan’s Mozhi,...
Tamil cinema is set for a relatively quiet Diwali this year, with no major star releases. However, the younger generation is stepping up to fill the void, as Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude, Dhruv Vikram’s Bison, and Harish Kalyan’s Diesel gear up to hit theatres this festive season. Trade analysts Sreedhar Pillai and Ramesh Bala weighed in...
Although Indian cinema has witnessed the arrival and rise of several talented composers over the years, few have achieved as much acclaim and adoration as AR Rahman. Not just in Tamil cinema, where he made his debut, Rahman has left a lasting impression on various film industries across the country, including Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam....
Legendary music composer Illayaraja has reported receiving a threat email in his studio on T Nagar, which resulted in a security scare on Tuesday. The email stating that a bomb had been planted in his studio was sent to the composer’s office, along with a copy sent to the Deputy General of Police. The area...
Actor Pradeep Ranganathan recently opened up about working with composer Sai Abhayankar in his upcoming film Dude, directed by debutant Keerthiswaran. The actor revealed how Sai’s viral hits like “Katchi Sera” and “Asai Kooda” convinced the team to bring him on board. He also spoke about realizing his long-time dream of singing in a film....
Just a week after premiering, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 9 has landed in controversy. The political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has called for the reality show to be banned in Tamil Nadu, alleging that it disrespects Tamil culture. Party MLA Velmurugan issued a statement highlighting specific scenes deemed inappropriate for general audiences — particularly...
