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Legendary actress B Saroja Devi dies at 87, donates eyes

Legendary actress B Saroja Devi dies at 87, donates eyes

Veteran South Indian actress B Saroja Devi sadly passed away on Monday, 14 July, at the age of 87. She had been suffering from health problems. She has donated her eyes B Saroja Devi began her film career in 1955 and quickly became a popular actress in South Indian cinema. She acted in over 200 films across the Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada languages. In Telugu, she starred alongside famous actors like N.T. Rama Rao and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. She was known for her beauty, grace, and versatile acting. Her career stretched from the black-and-white film era all the way to…
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Kollywood star Suriya hopes for a comeback with his 46th film

Kollywood star Suriya hopes for a comeback with his 46th film

Tamil Kollywood star-actor Suriya has been struggling with back-to-back box office failures in recent years. Despite high hopes for each of his recent films, none have managed to bring him the success he once enjoyed. His most recent retro-themed film was expected to revive his career, but it also turned out to be a disaster. Now, Suriya is teaming up with successful Telugu director Venky Atluri for his next film, hoping to turn things around. Atluri is known for his recent hits like Sir and Lucky Bhaskar. This new film marks the 46th project in Suriya’s career. According to reports,…
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New copyright case filed over Nayanthara Netflix wedding doc

New copyright case filed over Nayanthara Netflix wedding doc

The wedding documentary of actress Nayanthara has once again come under legal scrutiny. A new petition has been filed in the Madras High Court, claiming that parts of the 2024 Netflix documentary of Nayanthara, based on her wedding with filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, include content that requires copyright permission. The documentary first stirred controversy when its trailer was released. It was alleged to include around three minutes of footage from the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, which starred Nayanthara and was produced by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films. Following this, Wunderbar Films filed a lawsuit seeking ₹10 crore in damages. That case is still…
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Sridevi of ‘Court’ fame to star in KJR’s second film

Sridevi of ‘Court’ fame to star in KJR’s second film

Rising actor KJR has launched his second film along with Court: State vs A Nobody fame Sridevi, after making his debut in the bilingual sports courtroom drama Gurtimpu. A formal pooja ceremony took place on Monday morning in Chennai to mark the beginning of the project. This new film is being produced by Mini Studio as its 15th production, following the success of Mark Antony. In Telugu, the film will be presented by Ganga Entertainments. The movie introduces Regan Stanislaus as the director. He previously worked as an assistant to well-known filmmaker Prashanth Pandiyarajan. Filming is expected to begin shortly.…
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‘Coolie’ carries Kollywood’s ₹1000-crore dream

‘Coolie’ carries Kollywood’s ₹1000-crore dream

Coolie aspires to be the film that makes the Tamil cinema industry enter the Rs.1000 crore club. Despite many attempts, Kollywood has yet to break into the ₹1000-crore club—a major milestone in Indian cinema. While several high-budget Tamil films have hit theatres over the years, none have managed to cross this prestigious mark. Most have settled with collections between ₹500 crore and ₹800 crore. Meanwhile, other industries like Tollywood and Sandalwood have already touched the ₹1000-crore mark, leaving many in Kollywood wondering: Why not us? The Tamil industry has made serious efforts to reach that level, but success has remained…
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Pooja Hegde shares mirror selfie after shoot

Pooja Hegde shares mirror selfie after shoot

Pooja Hegde shared a casual mirror selfie as she wrapped up her shoot. Once known for back-to-back blockbuster hits, she is now steadily returning to busy filming schedules after a brief lull in her career. Though she had a few setbacks, the actress is currently juggling several projects across different languages and film industries. At present, Pooja is playing the lead opposite Tamil star Vijay in Jana Gana Mana, and she will also be seen in a special dance number with superstar Rajinikanth in his upcoming film Coolie. She has also signed on to appear in Raghava Lawrence’s Kanchana 4.…
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YRF locks all IMAX screens for War 2, Coolie sidelined

YRF locks all IMAX screens for War 2, Coolie sidelined

Surprisingly, Yash Raj Films (YRF) has reportedly signed an exclusive agreement to reserve all IMAX screens in India for their upcoming film War 2. There are currently over 30 IMAX screens across the country, and all of them will now be dedicated to War 2 for two full weeks. This decision means that not a single IMAX screen will be available for Coolie, another big film releasing on 14 August 2025, the same day as War 2. Coolie stars Saravanan Sivakumar (Suriya) in the lead role and is also a highly awaited release. The news from War 2 team, has…
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Kamal Haasan joins Oscars 2025 panel, Pawan Kalyan applauds

Kamal Haasan joins Oscars 2025 panel, Pawan Kalyan applauds

Legendary Indian actor Kamal Haasan has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a voting member for the 2025 Oscars. This honour places him among a select group of 534 new invitees from around the world, recognising his decades-long contribution to cinema. Kamal Haasan, whose career spans more than 60 years, is known not just for his powerful performances but also for his work as a filmmaker, writer and producer. His films, like Nayakan and Vikram, have earned both critical acclaim and box office success. Now, as a member of the Oscar voting panel,…
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Maargan misses the mark in Telugu states despite decent content

Maargan misses the mark in Telugu states despite decent content

Vijay Antony’s latest crime drama Maargan hit cinemas this week, but its entry into the Telugu market has been rather low-key. Released alongside Kannappa, the film had a respectable theatre count—thanks to Asian Suresh Productions—but failed to draw large audiences during its initial screenings. While the Tamil version had better visibility, the Telugu release slipped under the radar. Interestingly, as the day progressed, word of mouth began to spread online. Positive chatter on social media gave the film some much-needed momentum, helping evening shows see a noticeable uptick in attendance. For fans of crime thrillers, Maargan offers a gripping watch,…
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‘3BHK’ trailer reveals a heartfelt family story

‘3BHK’ trailer reveals a heartfelt family story

The trailer for the Tamil film 3BHK, starring Siddharth, is out, and it’s already winning hearts with its honest, emotional portrayal of a middle-class family trying to build a better life. The film is set to hit cinemas on 4 July. At the centre of 3BHK is a simple but powerful dream: to own a home. The story follows Prabhu (played by Siddharth), who grows up in a modest rented house with his parents and sister. From the very beginning, we see how tough life is for the family, the trailer opens with a scene where Prabhu comes home from…
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