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Viduthalai Part 2 Extended Cut Drops on OTT

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Viduthalai Part 2 Extended Cut Drops on OTT

Viduthalai Part 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Viduthalai, hit the theaters on December 20, 2024. The period political crime thriller, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran, has received mixed reviews from the audiences. Viduthalai Part 2 extended cut now drops on OTT.

Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 2’s Director’s Extended Cut Drops on OTT

Some scenes of the film, especially those that include Vijay Sethupathi, were trimmed before its theatrical release to fit into the feature film duration. The fans are excited now as Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 2 extended cut now drops on OTT.

The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. While the theatrical version spans 2 hours and 37 minutes, the director’s cut on OTT spans over 3 hours and 7 minutes. Meanwhile, the extended cut of the successful Viduthalai Part 1 is currently available for streaming on ZEE5.

Vijay Sethupathi portrays Perumaal Vaathiyar, the head of Makkal Padai, in this film directed by Vetrimaaran. Manju Warrier plays the role of Perumal’s wife. The cast includes Soori, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Anurag Kashyap, Ken Karunas, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, and others in supporting roles. 

Ilaiyaraaja created the songs and the original score for the movie. R. Velraj handled the cinematography, while R. Ramar handled the editing. The project is co-produced by Grass Root Film Company and RS Infotainment.

Suriya walks out of VaadiVaasal

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Suriya walks out of VaadiVaasal

Suriya and Vetrimaaran’s Vaadivaasal was announced long ago, and to this day, it is considered the most exciting project for Tamil audiences. The recent news from the Tamil media shocks fans as Suriya walks out of VaadiVaasal.

The film took a long time to get started, and after all the delays, it was announced this year and was set to go on the floors this August. The team spent a good amount on pre-production work. But the latest shocking news is that the film has been dropped.

Suriya – Vetrimaaran’s VaadiVaasal Dropped

As said above, Tamil media circles report that Suriya himself dropped the project as Vetrimaaran is asking for a huge bulk of dates, around 2 years. Even if he agrees to it, there is no guarantee that those dates would be enough for the film.S

With recent results of his films, the Kanguva actor does not want to spend more time on one film, and he wants to complete a film within 4-5 months. This is where the differences between the actor and director happened.

Vetrimaaran – A Huge number of shoot dates is not a new thing

With Vetrimaaran, there is always this problem of delay in shooting. For his previous film, Viduthalai, the director planned it as a small film with Soori as the lead, but later it changed into 2 parts, and the shoot took 2 years.

Suriya walks out of VaadiVaasal, but promises another film for the Producer

This might have prompted Suriya to change his strategy, which resulted in VaadiVaasal getting shelved. But certainly, there will be a huge disappointment for fans. 

Also, it is said that Suriya is said to have informed the Vaadi Vaasal’s producer that he will do another film immediately. Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan and Mari Selvaraj are said to be in discussions for that film. 

Meanwhile, Suriya is currently participating in the final shoot of RJ Balaji’s film, and after that, he will join Venky Atluri’s film shoot.

How Did Manchu Vishnu Recover Kannappa’s Budget Before Release?

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How Did Manchu Vishnu Recover Kannappa’s Budget Before Release?

Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa has seen many postponements, and it is finally slated for release on 27th June. Meanwhile, the discussion about how Manchu Vishnu recovered Kannappa’s budget before release grew among everyone.

The team is set to release the film’s theatrical trailer very soon. Vishnu may not have directly announced his dream project’s budget number, but he clearly mentioned that it is more than 200 crore.

Kannappa Budget Over 200 Crores

Now everyone’s question is, how did Manchu Vishnu recover Kannappa’s budget before release? Normally, any producer wants to recover the budget before the release itself through theatrical and non-theatrical business.

Vishnu is the producer of the Kannappa movie, and he clearly mentioned that he put all properties in the bank and took the loan to make this movie. In this scenario, any producer will want to sell the film and get out of financial burdens.

Manchu Vishnu takes a risky path for Kannappa

But the Dhee actor is taking a risky path as he is confident in the film’s output. He officially mentioned in a recent interview that OTT platforms did not give the quoted prices, and they are ready to give the same if the movie becomes a hit.

So, he did not sell the film on an outright basis to any OTT platform. There was a deal that, based on theatrical numbers, the OTT price will also be changed. Vishnu mentioned that his film will have an 8-week OTT window, but he did not reveal which OTT platform had a deal for Kannappa with him.

Sri Kala Hasthi Lyrical Video from Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa

Can Kannappa Prove Manchu Vishnu’s Confidence Right?

Coming to the audio rights, Manchu Vishnu said he does not always sell them on an outright basis and stated that the satellite rights deal is in discussions. The actor-producer seems to be taking a risk regarding the theatrical release as well.

Because he is taking risks with so much confidence in the movie, Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa budget can not be recovered before release. But as said above, he is confident that the entire budget can be recovered from the theatrical business after release.

Thug Life Day 2 Crash: Bigger Disaster Than Indian 2

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Thug Life Day 2 Crash: Bigger Disaster Than Indian 2

Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated film, Thug Life, faces tough times at the box office. After a disappointing day 1, Thug Life Day 2 sees an unexpected crash, and it is heading towards a bigger disaster than Indian 2.

The audience could not digest the fact that the most appreciated and respected Nayakan duo delivered such a pointless and pathetic film. That is why they unanimously thrashed and rejected the film. 

Thug Life Box Office: Huge Crash On Day 2

Kamal’s action drama had a below-par start with around 38 Cr gross worldwide on day 1. With the negative word-of-mouth impact, Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life Day 2 sees an unexpected crash, and it is heading towards a bigger disaster than Indian 2.

Surprisingly, Indian 2 at least managed to get some notable numbers till the first weekend, but Thug Life crashed on day 2 itself, shocking the trade circles.

Thug Life heading towards bigger disaster than Indian 2

At this trend, it looks like the film will struggle to even surpass the 100 Cr mark in its full run, whereas Indian-2 managed to collect more than 150 Cr gross.

The difference in the numbers of both films tells how much bigger a disaster Kamal and Mani Ratnam’s film is than the Shankar’s directorial.

Dulquer Salmaan Escapes from Kamal Haasan’s Two Flop Films

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Dulquer Salmaan Escapes from Kamal Haasan’s Two Flop Films

Dulquer Salmaan, the Malayalam actor, is also well known among Telugu and Tamil audiences. The actor came into the news in recent days because of Indian 2 and Thug Life. Netizens hail Dulquer Salmaan as he escapes from Kamal Haasan’s two flop films.

The legendary actor Kamal Haasan scored a massive blockbuster with Vikram (2022), which was also the highest grosser for Tamil Nadu at that time. After that, Kamal faced two big failures with Indian 2 and Thug Life.

Fans Praise Dulquer – The Actor Escapes From Indian 2 and Thug Life

The connection with Dulquer and the above-mentioned films is that he was supposed to act in Siddarth’s role in Indian 2 and in Simbu’s role in Thug Life. However, due to certain reasons, the actor could not work in both films.

Dulquer Salmaan escapes from Kamal Haasan’s Two Flops and does memorable films like Sita Ramam and Lucky Bashkar

However, his decision worked massively for him. Dulquer Salmaan escaped from Kamal Haasan’s two flop films, and he delivered two memorable films that brought him fame and worked at the box office as well.

After rejecting Indian 2, Dulquer did Sita Ramam, which garnered a classic image from audiences and blockbuster status. Instead of doing Thug Life, the Bangalore Days actor did Lucky Bashkar, and the film received rave reviews along with commercial success.

Single Makes Its OTT Debut

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Single Makes Its OTT Debut

Single, the latest entertainer starring Sree Vishnu, became a big blockbuster at the box office and gave the star a perfect comeback. The good news is that the Single movie makes its OTT debut.

The movie is now streaming on Amazon Prime in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages, much to the excitement of OTT viewers. Sree Vishnu’s Single makes its OTT debut.

Sree Vishnu’s Single arrives on Prime Video

Vennela Kishore and Sree Vishnu’s comedy worked well with audiences, and they made it a solid hit at the theaters. Directed by Caarthick Raju, the film has Ketika Sharma and Ivana as female leads.

The film also has VTV Ganesh and Kalpalatha in supporting roles and special cameos from Reba Monica John, Narne Nithin, and Maanasa Choudhary. Produced by Geetha Arts and Kalya Films, with music by Vishal Chandrasekhar, the film can be a perfect entertainer this weekend on OTT.

Lal Salaam Extended Cut Streaming Now

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Lal Salaam Extended Cut Streaming Now

A year after its theatrical release, Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s Lal Salaam has made its way to the digital space. The digital platform, Sunnxt, has acquired the film’s digital rights, and the Lal Salaam extended cut is now streaming on OTT. 

The film, featuring Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in lead roles with a crucial cameo by Rajinikanth,released in theaters in February 2024, but it failed to impress audiences and critics. Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s Lal Salaam extended cut is now streaming on OTT.

Lal Salaam’s Extended Cut is now streaming on OTT

The popular south digital platform, Sun NXT, made the film available for online streaming. However, the film is available only in Tamil version, and there is no update on the Telugu version yet.

Lal Salaam’s Theatrical Version’s runtime is 2 hr 32 mins, and the SunNXT Version’s runtime will be 2 hr 42 mins. Now we should wait and watch to see whether this extended cut of the film will impress audiences.

The supporting cast includes Senthil, Jeevitha, Thambi Ramaiah, Ananthika Sanilkumar, Vivek Prasanna, and Thangadurai. Backed by Lyca Productions and AR Rahman composed the music for Lal Salaam.

Housefull 5 Movie Review: Has Its Moments Of Laughs

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Housefull 5 Movie Review: Has Its Moments Of Laughs

Movie Name: Housefull 5
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma, Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Sanjay Dutt, Chunky Pandey, Shreyas Talpade, Fardeen Khan, and others
Director: Tarun Mansukhani
Produced By: Firuzi Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Warda Khan Nadiadwala,
Release Date: 6th June 2025

Housefull 5 has generated significant excitement with its lively music and hilarious trailer. It features a remarkable cast that includes Akshay, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Soundarya Sharma in the lead roles along with other seniors. Let’s see how this entertainer has been shaped up in our review.

Story:

Millionaire Ranjit Dobriyal (Ranjeet) passes away just before his 100th birthday while on his luxurious cruise. He names his successor, Jolly, and three candidates enter: Julius (Akshay Kumar), Jalbhushan (Abhishek Bachchan), and Jallabuddin (Riteish Deshmukh). As they search for the true Jolly, a violent murder occurs, leaving over a dozen suspects. The remainder of the story revolves around uncovering the real Jolly and identifying the murderer.

Performances:

Akshay Kumar returns to his beloved comedy genre, delivering some hilarious scenes with his dialogue. Riteish Deshmukh adds punchlines, and his dialogue delivery enhances various moments.

Abhishek Bachchan is somewhat sidelined, but his character gains significance towards the climax. Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, and Soundarya Sharma are eye candy, looking stunning, but their roles are mainly to add glamour to the film.

Chitrangda Singh, Dino Morea, Fardeen Khan, Nikitan Dheer, and Shreyas Talpade are not fully utilized, while Sanjay Dutt and Jackie Shroff also do not leave a strong impression. Nana Patekar successfully brings the final scenes to life with his humor.

Analysis:

Director Tarun Mansukhani, writer Farhad Samji, and Sajid Nadiadwala tried to balance between comedy and the thrill of a whodunit in the film, Housefull 5. The way the film starts is impressive, as it gets to the point without wasting much time.

The references to Akshay’s character from the old Housefull movies work well, and though there is a feeling of not much happening in the middle parts, the first half somehow holds the attention. 

But the humor weakens in the second half, and the movie feels dragged until it gains momentum near the climax. Many jokes are sexist and filled with innuendos. Women, particularly Soundarya Sharma’s character, are objectified in a way that isn’t humorous.

It is not like someone will expect a social message from a comedy franchise movie, but the jokes/humor could have been more enjoyable if the director used the conflicts and the chaos between the characters rather than taking the easy route of double-meaning jokes.

Positives:

  • Basic Plot
  • A Few Hilarious Moments in the First Half
  • Climax

Negatives:

  • Excessive Usage of Double-Meaning Jokes
  • Dragged Second Half
  • Huge Starcast Not Utilized Properly

Housefull 5 Movie Review and Verdict:

Housefull 5 has its moments of laughs, but the film gets dragged in the second half for the most part and impresses only at the climax. The huge star cast and franchise factor can help the movie at the box office.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Officially Postponed

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu Officially Postponed

Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu kept coming in the news for its delay in shooting and multiple release dates. Now, the producers officially confirm that Hari Hara Veera Mallu has been postponed.

The makers stated that though the film’s release is a little delayed, it will create history. Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu is postponed, and the team said it will soon come with an official announcement on the release date.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Postponed – Official Press Release from the makers

‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ is one of the most eagerly awaited films of film lovers across the globe. The makers have released an official statement in the wake of the ongoing campaigns and growing speculations about the release of the film.

“Heartfelt thanks to all the fans, well-wishers, and film lovers who stood by the film ‘Hari Hara Veeramallu’ with unwavering patience and confidence.

We are making relentless efforts to bring the film to you by June 12th, which was announced earlier. However, we are informed that we are not able to bring the film to the theatres by that date. 

This decision had to be taken under difficult but unavoidable circumstances. Our endeavor is to make this prestigious film of Power Star Pawan Kalyan garu even better. Taking special care of each frame, we are committed to make it a wonderful film. That’s why we’re taking some more time. We promise to provide a great picture as a reward for your expectations.” 

On the other hand, we have noticed that false news about the film ‘Hari Hara Veeramallu’ is being circulated on social media. A lot of people are writing what they want. We urge everyone not to believe in unverified news and not to spread it.

Please wait for updates related to the film only through our official handles. Until then, don’t think of any propaganda as true.

‘Hari Hara Veeramallu’ has been an amazing journey. Hundreds of artists and technicians are working 24 hours a day to create a miracle on the silver screen. 

This delay may test our patience. But it also suggests that something greater is taking shape. The team is moving ahead with the post-production activities to make every scene surprising, every sound resonating, and every scene memorable forever.

To inform you that the massive and powerful theatrical trailer of ‘Hari Hara Veeramallu’ is going to be released soon.

Trisha Under Fire: Heavy Backlash Online

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Trisha Under Fire: Heavy Backlash Online

Actress Trisha, one of the renowned of South Indian Cinema, recently starred in Kamal and Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life. Trisha under fire as she faces heavy backlash online.

Thug Life, the latest film starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam released in theaters and received unanimous negative reactions.

Thug Life: Trisha’s Character Faces Trolls

While the film itself has weak content and fans thrashed it, Trisha is fire as she faces heavy backlash online for her role. Even during the trailer release, there was negative response for the actress’s character.

The lack of depth in her character’s role disappoints fans, and they could not digest it being used just for glamor.

In the film, the Varsham actress appears as a woman who has affairs with an old man. Her character seemed aimless to the audience, despite the acceptability of gray characters.

Trolls target Trisha over her insignificant part in Mani Ratnam’s film, claiming it’s the worst of her career.

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