Suriya turns 50: When Jyotika interviewed the actor for ‘The Hindu’ in 2004
Tamil superstar Suriya, who is celebrating his 50th birthday on Wednesday (July 23), and his wife, actor-producer Jyotika, have for long reigned as Tamil cinema’s most-adored celebrity couple. The actors, who first met on sets of 1999’s Poovellam Kettuppar, fell in love while working on Gautham Menon’s acclaimed cop drama Kaakha Kaakha (2003) and married each other in 2006. On
Netflix Planning new Series Based on ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Games
Michael Fassbender in ‘Assassin’s Creed’ (2016). Photo: 20th Century Fox. Preview: Netflix has plans for an ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series. It’ll adapt the popular Ubisoft game franchise. The games were previously turned into a movie in 2016. 2016 movie ‘Assassin’s Creed’ could well serve as a cautionary tale for those adapting video games. Despite a big name star (Michael Fassbender) and
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp Join ‘Werwulf’
(Left) Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends the Academy’s 8th Annual Governors Awards in The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, CA, on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Credit/Provider: Aaron Poole / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Center) Lily-Rose Depp arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider:
‘Coolie’: Third single ‘Powerhouse’ celebrates superstar Rajinikanth with ‘Breaking Bad’ references
The third single ‘Powerhouse’ from Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ is sung by Anirudh Ravichander and Arivu. The makers of Coolie, starring Rajnikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, released the third single from the highly-anticipated movie on all audio platforms. Titled Powerhouse, the song is sung by Anirudh Ravichander and Arivu. Produced by Sun Pictures, the movie is set to hit the screens
Adria Arjona replaces Taylor Russell in ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’
Actor Adria Arjona. | Photo Credit: AP Actor Adria Arjona has joined the cast of the upcoming Amazon MGM Studio’s new adaptation of The Thomas Crown Affair. Arjona join’s the cast after Taylor Russell’s exit. Russell recently left the project citing creative differences. Michael B Jordan stars in and directs this adaptation of the 1968 romantic heist thriller, starring Faye
Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne Dead at the Age of 76
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Jus Drums young talents light up Taalathma concert
S Muralikrishnan with his students. | Photo Credit: AKHILA EASWARAN The second evening of the Taalathma concert at Mylapore Fine Arts Club was a vibrant celebration of music and rhythm, where students as young as eight years old took the stage with remarkable confidence and flair. Like every year, students from Jus Drums, an institution founded by percussionist S Muralikrishnan,
Kevin Feige Talks ‘Blade’ Delays, the MCU and More
Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige at Disney’s 2024 CinemaCon Presentation. Photo: Disney. Preview: Kevin Feige has given a wide-ranging interview about the state of Marvel. He touched on the delays with ‘Blade’. He also admitted that recent disappointments necessitated a change in thinking. With the studio’s latest giant release –– and one of its biggest gambles in years on the way
Movie Review: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
(L to R) Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 Marvel. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
L.R. Eswari: The voice that transcends genres
It’s the Tamil month of Aadi and also a time when L.R. Eswari’s (Lourde-Mary Rajeshwari) devotionals such as ‘Karpoora nayakiye’, ‘Chellatha‘ and ‘Maariyamma’ trend. While Eswari has given us many devotional albums, she first became known through her film songs. Although she had been active in singing for films since the 1950s, her future was made when she sang ‘Vaarai
Rakesh Roshan undergoes preventive procedure for carotid arteries blockage
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and actor Hrithik Roshan. | Photo Credit: S Madhuvanthi Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan on Tuesday posted that he was in the hospital to get preventative procedures done after he found out that both of his carotid arteries to the brain were “above 75 per cent blocked”. The 75-year-old actor-filmmaker, who shared the health update with a photograph from
Prime Video announces new talk show with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna
According to the makers, ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’ is set to be an unapologetically unfiltered talk show Prime Video on Tuesday announced its upcoming talk show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle with actor Kajol and actor turned author Twinkle Khanna. Conceptualised and produced by Banijay Asia, the show promises a guest list featuring the biggest names in
On P Lankesh’s Pallavi and the female perspective
The 16th edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) this year, included the screening of films restored from 35mm film clips preserved by the National Film Development Chamber-National Film Archives of India (NFDC-NFAI). Among these was Pallavi (1976), writer-journalist P Lankesh’s first film, which won three national awards. In his autobiography Huli Mavina Mara (A Sour Mango Tree,1977), P Lankesh recalls that
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 begins production with familiar faces and fresh additions
First look at ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 | Photo Credit: Apple TV Production on season four of Ted Lasso is officially underway, with filming beginning this week in Kansas City, Missouri. Apple TV+ confirmed the return of key cast members alongside several new additions, as the Emmy-winning comedy enters a new chapter with a major shift in setting and story.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ sets Indian release date; first look at villain Varang unveiled
A poster of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ | Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios The world of Avatar is returning to cinemas this December with Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third chapter in James Cameron’s epic science fiction saga. Scheduled for release on December 19 across India, the film will hit screens in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Ahead
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of ‘The Cosby Show’, dies at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner | Photo Credit: AP Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the landmark sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to Costa Rican authorities, Warner drowned on Sunday while vacationing in Playa Grande, near the town of Cocles in the province of Limón. He was reportedly caught in a
'Predator: Badlands' Trailer
First hunt. Last chance. From the director of Prey, watch the brand-new trailer for Predator: Badlands, in theaters November 7. Source link
Watch: Why Saiyaara is a sleeper super hit? | Too Much, Aap Jaisa Koi & Nagesh Kukunoor’s The Hunt | FOMO Fix Episode 15
Watch: Why Saiyaara is a sleeper super hit? | Too Much, Aap Jaisa Koi & Nagesh Kukunoor’s The Hunt | FOMO Fix Episode 15 One second you’re in love. The next? You’re trending. Welcome to the season of the anti-climax, where every high has a twist that knocks the wind out of your feels. In this week’s episode of FOMO
James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Stays Atop the US Box Office
(L to R) Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and David Corenswet as Superman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ ‘Superman’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jessica Miglio. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Preview: ‘Superman’ stayed top of the box office for a second weekend. James Gunn’s movie dropped 54% following its successful launch. The new
Marvel to have new Iron Man and Captain America, will bring new actors for ‘X-Men’ film
Iron Man, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., left, and Captain America, portrayed by Chris Evans, are shown in a scene from “The Avengers” Marvel is set to recast characters in its upcoming X-Men franchise and Tony Stark, a character that became synonymous with Robert Downey Jr in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin Feige, chief of Marvel Studios, has confirmed that
‘Saiyaara’: Mohit Suri’s romance drama earns ₹119 crore worldwide
A still from ‘Saiyaara’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutant Ahaan Panday and actor Aneet Padda, grossed ₹119 crore in the first three days, the makers said on Monday (July 21). The movie, which marks Panday’s big screen debut and a critically-praised turn for Padda, who previously featured in Big Girls Don’t Cry and
Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead at the Age of 54
(L to R) Tempestt Bledsoe, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Lisa Bonet, Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, and Keshia Knight Pulliam in ‘The Cosby Show’. Photo: NBC Television. Preview: Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died in a swimming accident aged 54. He was best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show’. But Warner also leaves behind a solid career of work
‘Thunderbolts*’ Digital Release Interview: Jake Schreier
Florence Pugh and Jake Schreier on the set of Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2025 Marvel. Available on digital now and 4K and Blu-ray July 29th is Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’, which was directed by Jake Schreier (‘Beef’). The film stars several MCU regulars including Florence Pugh (‘Hawkeye’) as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan (‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’)
Kerala government’s OTT platform ‘CSpace’ yet to go the next level
Over a year after its launch, the Kerala government’s over-the-top (OTT) platform ‘CSpace’ is yet to be counted among the sought-after OTT platforms in the State. Till July 21, 2025, the platform which follows a pay-per-view model has netted close to 6,000 purchases and a total of 30,000 views, according to sources from the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC),
MAMI Mumbai Film Festival to skip 2025 edition, to return next year
Logo of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival; festival director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur | Photo Credit: MAMI The MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, an important event in cinephiles’ calendar in the city, will not take place in 2025 and instead return the next year with a “dynamic vision and a new team”, festival director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur announced on Monday. In a post shared