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Kamal Haasan making things worse

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Kollywood Veteran Actor Kamal Haasan recently stirred a big controversy with his speech at the Thug Life’s Audio Launch event. The Actor, while speaking, opined that the language Kannada originated from Tamil. This instantly became controversial and viral on social media platforms. Many slammed Kamal Haasan for his invalid remarks and demanded an apology.

However, Kamal Haasan didn’t issue an apology and continued his stand, stating that he loves the Kannada language and Karnataka. He said that he wouldn’t apologize if he felt he shouldn’t. This again caused an issue with a few Kannada activist groups and Netizens giving calls to ban the film in Karnataka.

With this attitude, it remains unclear if Kamal Haasan feels that Kannada had truly originated from Tamil. This has no validation since there is no proof. The Actor also seemed not to care about the emotions of people of Karnataka who demanded an apology, believing that Kannada originated from Tamil.

It is learnt that the activist groups and few film personalities are considering a ban on Thug Life with the attitude of Kamal Haasan. There may be a clarification regarding this tomorrow, and this is not at all a good sign for both Kamal Haasan and Thug Life. Kamal Haasan must not turn this into a war between languages and states unnecessarily.

Samyuktha Menon joins LCU

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Kollywood Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has created a Cinematic Universe with his Vikram. This Universe was also popularised as LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe). He also directed Leo starring Vijay, linking it to the Universe. Now, the next film in the Universe has been planned which was also titled as Benz starring Raghava Lawrence.

Happening Actress Samyuktha Menon has now joined the film to play the female lead role. The shoot of the film has already started, and there were rumours of Priyanka Mohan playing the female lead. Now, Samyuktha Menon has come onboard officially, and there should be confirmation from the team about the possibilities of two actresses.

On the other hand, Lokesh Kanagaraj will be producing the film apart from being the Director in Supervision. The film’s release date will be out soon. There are high expectations for the film because of the LCU factor.

Lal Salaam Finally On OTT

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Lal Salaam, the Tamil movie featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in a crucial role, was released in theaters in 2024 and became a big failure at the box office. After 1 year of its theatrical release, Lal Salaam finally is arriving on OTT.

Lal Salaam, co-written and directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and funded by Lyca Productions, marked her comeback to feature film direction after a significant break. Though Rajini is not the lead of the film, the film’s posters prominently featured him, raising high hopes for the film to succeed at the box office.

Lal Salaam is on OTT Now

Unfortunately, Lal Salaam did not meet fans’ expectations and ended up as a big failure at the box office. Because of some alleged missing 40-minute footage from the film, the digital release was stalled. Now, Rajinikanth’s Lal Salaam is finally arriving on OTT.

Sunnxt, the prominent digital platform officially made an announcement that the film will be available for streaming form this Bakrid, June 7, 2025.

AR Rahman composed the film’s music. Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth played the lead roles in the movie, and Ananthika Sanilkumar and Jeevitha appeared in other crucial parts of the film.

Khaleja 4K creates All Time Record in North America

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Mahesh’s Khaleja is having an excellent run upon its re-release in theaters. The film has already created huge buzz with superb advance ticket sales for a re-released movie, and now, Khaleja 4K creates an all-time record in North America.

Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the action drama became the highest-grossing film in North America for re-released films. No one expected such a huge number from the film, and the fans are excited as Khaleja 4K creates an all-time record in North America.

Khaleja 4K: All-Time Record in North America

The film collected $58K from premieres, and on Day 1 until 10AM ET, it collected $15K, which takes the total to $73K. The movie crossed Pawan Kalyan’s Gabbar Singh’s 66K to create an all-time record.

Fans and trade expect Mahesh’s Khaleja to cross the magical $100k mark, and it will be no short of a sensational feat if it achieves the target.

Manchu Vishnu Accuses Brother Manoj Over Missing Kannappa Hard Disk

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Manchu Vishnu’s much-anticipated mythological epic Kannappa faces an unexpected problem as the film’s hard disk has been stolen. Manchu Vishnu accuses his brother Manoj of stealing Kannappa’s missing hard disk.

Vishnu’s official statement: “The accused mentioned in the FIR , Raghu and Chaithra, were working under my younger brother, Manoj Manchu. There is no request from the production team for the hard disk to be sent to the VFX team, but we don’t know why they sent it. Currently it’s under investigation.”

As said above, a crucial hard drive containing significant scenes from the film, Kannappa, was reportedly stolen. According to sources, the hard drive, which was sent by the Mumbai-based VFX team, was allegedly taken by an office boy working on the film. 

He is said to have handed it over to a woman named Charitha, who has since gone missing. The theft has prompted the team to file a formal police complaint with Film Nagar police, and an investigation is now underway. 

It is widely known that the Manchu family became popular for their personal lives and issues in the recent past. Now, Manchu Vishnu accuses his brother Manoj over Kannappa’s missing hard disk.

Kamal Haasan: I Won’t Apologize

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It looks like the controversy regarding the recent statement from the legendary actor Kamal Haasan at the Thug Life promotional event is not going to stop anytime soon. After receiving threats to say sorry for his remarks, Kamal Haasan says he won’t apologize.

On Friday, Kamal Haasan refused to apologize for his remarks about the Kannada language and insisted that he would only do so if he was at fault, which he feels isn’t the case now. The actor claimed this is his lifestyle and asked others not to meddle.

“If I’m wrong, I’ll apologize. If I’m not, I won’t. This is my lifestyle; please don’t tamper with it,” the 70-year-old actor responded to the language row, exclusively speaking to India Today. He added, “India is a democratic country, and I believe in law and justice.”

Kamal Haasan Says Kannada Originated from Tamil – Raises Controversy

During a promotional event for Thug Life, Kamal Haasan stated that ‘Kannada came from Tamil,’ leading to backlash from various groups in Karnataka seeking an apology. Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) announced a ban on Thug Life if the actor does not issue a public apology.

Now, as Kamal Haasan says he won’t apologize, Thug Life’s release in Karnataka will certainly face problems. But the actor seems to be undeterred by the issue. When questioned about these threats, the actor simply responded, “I’ve been threatened before.”

Telangana Gaddar Awards: 2014-2023

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Following the announcement of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards for 2024, the government honored the films released between the period of 2014 to 2023. The Telangana Gaddar Awards for the 2014-2023 period have been announced by the government.

Veteran actor and jury chairman Murali Mohan, along with TFDC Chairman and producer Dil Raju, held a press conference to announce the winners for films released between June 2, 2014, and December 31, 2023.

The Telangana government announces Gaddar Awards for the period of 2014-2023. Murali Mohan stated that the jury reviewed all films certified by the Censor Board starting from June 2, 2014—the day Telangana was officially formed. For each year within this ten-year period, three films were selected as the best feature films.

The ceremony included six special honors for individuals who significantly contributed to the industry, in addition to feature film awards. The late revolutionary poet and people’s icon, Prajakavi Kaloji Narayana Rao, was posthumously honored with a Special Jury Award recognizing his lasting legacy.

Gaddar Telangana Film Awards (GTFA)—Best Feature Films (2014–2023)

2014

  • 1st Best Film—Run Raja Run
  • 2nd Best Film—Pathasala
  • 3rd Best Film—Alludu Seenu

2015

  • 1st Best Film—Rudramadevi
  • 2nd Best Film—Kanche
  • 3rd Best Film—Srimanthudu

2016

  • 1st Best Film – Shatamanam Bhavathi
  • 2nd Best Film—Pelli Chupulu
  • 3rd Best Film—Janatha Garage

2017

  • 1st Best Film—Baahubali: The Conclusion
  • 2nd Best Film—Fida
  • 3rd Best Film—Ghazi

2018

  • 1st Best Film—Mahanati
  • 2nd Best Film—Rangasthalam
  • 3rd Best Film—C/o Kancharapalem

2019

  • 1st Best Film—Maharshi
  • 2nd Best Film—Jersey
  • 3rd Best Film—Mallesham

2020

  • 1st Best Film – Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
  • 2nd Best Film—Colour Photo
  • 3rd Best Film—Middle Class Melodies

2021

  • 1st Best Film—RRR
  • 2nd Best Film—Akhanda
  • 3rd Best Film—Uppena

2022

  • 1st Best Film—Sitaramam
  • 2nd Best Film—Karthikeya 2
  • 3rd Best Film—Mejer

2023

  • 1st Best Film—Balagam
  • 2nd Best Film—Hanu Man
  • 3rd Best Film – Bhagavanth Kesari 

Special Jury Award: Prajakavi Kaloji Narayana Rao (posthumous)

Gaddar Telangana Film Awards—Special Honors

  • NTR National Film Award (Artist Only): Nandamuri Balakrishna
  • Paidi Jairaj Film Award (Indian Film Personality): Mani Ratnam
  • B. N. Reddy Film Award (Telugu Film Director): Sukumar
  • Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award (Telugu Producer): Atluri Purna Chandra Rao
  • Kantha Rao Film Award (Telugu Artist): Vijay Devarakonda
  • Raghupathi Venkaiah Film Award (Non-Artist Telugu Personality): Yandamuri Veerendranath

June 14 marks the Telugu cinema awards at Hitex, Hyderabad, honoring films released in the last 11-year period.

Bhairavam Movie Review: A Decent Action Drama

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Movie Name: Bhairavam
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast:
 Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Manchu Manoj, Nara Rohith, Aditi Shankar, and others
Director: Vijay Kanakamedala
Produced By: 
K.K. Radha Mohan
Release Date: 30th May 2025

Bhairavam, an action drama starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas, Nara Rohith, and Manoj Manchu as the main leads, has hit the screens worldwide today, 30 May 2025. The film has generated good anticipation among audiences, and let us delve into the details of the film in our Bhairavam Review.

Story:

The story of Bhairavam revolves around three friends — Varada, Gajapathi, and Seenu — who encounter turmoil when a politician targets ₹1000 crore in Temple land, forcing them into a struggle against betrayal.

Performances:

The lead roles in Bhairavam go to famous actors Manchu Manoj, Nara Rohith, and Bellamkonda Sreenivas. Srinivas portrays a nuanced character unlike his typical roles. In the first half, he seems normal, but in the second half, he gains strength and leaves a significant impression.

Manchu Manoj returns to the big screen after a long absence, but his role lacks a powerful impact. The actor is fine and tries to provide the right intensity, but it turns out consistently loud. Nara Rohith suits his character well. He emerges as the best of the three leads. He performs earnestly and brings emotional depth.

Aditi Shankar primarily appears in songs, while Aanandi is okay. Divya Pillai is noticeable. Jayasudha is fine in her minor role as a grandmother. Ajay, Sampath Raj, and Sandeep Raj are fine.

Analysis:

Director Vijay Kanakamedala starts Bhairavam (Garudan’s remake), in an old-fashioned way, but despite the swift plot progression, it lacks depth in character development and feels superficial. The pre-interval episode involving temple ornaments and property documents is impressive. The lengthy action segment at the interval is executed well.

The second half starts with an unnecessary song, but the Mamidi Thota episode later brings in a major twist for a lead character, creating a tense atmosphere that engages the audience. The following emotion works well too. To enhance the climax, the director introduces a divine element for Bellamkonda’s role. The outcome falls short but remains satisfactory.

Positives:

  • Three Leads’ Performance
  • Second Half
  • Fights

Negatives:

  • Initial Outdated Feel
  • Comedy/Filler Scenes
  • Few Crucial Scenes miss the mark

Bhairavam Movie Review and Verdict:

Bhairavam is a decent action drama that offers well-placed emotional moments and mass blocks. The three lead actors perform effectively. Though the film suffers with some underwhelming parts and dull moments, it still ends up as a one-time watch.

Vijay’s cinema journey ends

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Kollywood Actor Vijay, fondly called Thalapathy Vijay, showed his dominance and continued as the Top Star for nearly two decades in the Film Industry. The Actor has surprisingly taken the path of Politics, establishing his political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), last year. He also announced his retirement from films with his upcoming film, Jana Nayagan.

The shoot of Jana Nayagan is happening, and it is learnt that Vijay has finished his portions from the film. With this, Vijay’s cinema journey has officially come to an end, and his focus now will only be on politics. This is surely a disappointing moment for the fans and audience. Vijay, as said, delivered many memorable and big blockbusters over the years, and his absence will be a big miss for the Film Industry.

Jana Nayagan has already been announced as a Sankranthi release next year. So, this will be a very good release period, and the film may also shatter many records. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is a remake of the Tollywood film, Bhagavanth Kesari, starring Balakrishna. Jana Nayagan also stars Pooja Hegde and Mamitha Baiju in crucial roles.

Thudarum, Retro and Hit 3 now streaming – Full OTT details inside

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Recent films, Thudarum, Retro, and Hit 3 are set for their streaming on OTT. Fans and the Audience have been waiting eagerly to binge these for many days. All the details are given below:

Thudarum starring Mohanlal has become a sensational blockbuster, grossing more than 230 crores worldwide. The film also became Mohanlal’s second highest grosser after his another recent film, L2: Empuraan. Thudarum attracted big attention across social media platforms for its blockbuster run as well. Now, it is streaming on Jio Hotstar in all languages.

Retro starring Suriya released amidst big expectations but faltered due to its mixed reviews and response. The film ended up a loss venture grossing below 100 crores worldwide. The film is now streaming on Netflix in all the prominent languages.

Hit 3 starring Nani became a good venture for the team. The film also grossed more than 100 crores worldwide. It is also streaming on Netflix in all languages.