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30 days ago

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Sivakarthikeyan"™s Parasakthi Wraps Up: Sudha Kongara"™s Political Epic Set for a Pongal 2026 Clash with Vijay"™s Jana Nayagan

The highly anticipated Tamil film Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara and starring Sivakarthikeyan, Jayam Ravi, and Atharvaa, has officially wrapped production and is gearing up for a grand Pongal release on January 14, 2026. The announcement came through the team"™s latest post on X, confirming that the film has completed its shoot and entered the final phase of post-production. Produced by Dawn Pictures and distributed by Red Giant Movies, Parasakthi is a large-scale political period drama set against the backdrop of the 1965 anti-Hindi imposition agitations in Tamil Nadu. Sivakarthikeyan plays a revolutionary student leader, while Atharvaa takes on the role of a fiery activist, and Jayam Ravi is rumoured to appear as the antagonist, with Sreeleela making her Tamil debut. Backed by an impressive technical crew featuring G. V. Prakash Kumar"”marking his 100th film as a music composer"”Ravi K. Chandran on cinematography, and Sathish Suriya handling editing, the film promises a compelling blend of social relevance and mass appeal. Shot across locations such as Madurai, Pollachi, and parts of Sri Lanka, the film is said to have been made on a speculative budget estimated between ₹150"“250 crore, making it one of the most ambitious Tamil productions of 2026.The Pongal window will witness a major box-office face-off as Parasakthi goes head-to-head with Vijay"™s Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth and releasing just days earlier. Both films carry strong political undercurrents"”Parasakthi rooted in historical rebellion, and Jana Nayagan exploring modern-day politics"”setting the stage for one of Tamil cinema"™s biggest festival face-offs.While Vijay"™s pan-Indian star power gives Jana Nayagan an early edge, Parasakthi"™s stellar lineup, guided by Sudha Kongara"™s direction and elevated by G. V. Prakash"™s milestone soundtrack, makes it a formidable contender. With such a high-profile festive clash on the horizon, it"™s insightful to look at the recent box-office performances of the leading actors to gauge the potential stakes for Parasakthi. It"™s worth looking back at the previous releases of the two leading actors to understand the stakes: Vijay"™s Leo (2023) emerged as a mammoth commercial success, reporting a worldwide gross of around ₹605.9 crore, including an overseas haul of about ₹204 crore. Meanwhile, Sivakarthikeyan"™s Madharaasi (2025) opened to good initial buzz but with more modest results: it collected approximately ₹98.75 crore worldwide (including about ₹25 crore overseas) Given this backdrop, Parasakthi appears to be stepping into a high-stakes arena. While Vijay"™s Leo sets a very high benchmark, Sivakarthikeyan"™s Madharaasi shows that although there is strong potential, sustaining performance is key. For Parasakthi, the challenge is dual: to out-perform Sivakarthikeyan"™s own recent benchmark and to hold ground against the lingering aura of Vijay"™s blockbuster success. The competition is real "” and the festival release adds further pressure. If Parasakthi wants to emerge not just as a hit but as a defining film of the season, it will need strong word-of-mouth, robust box-office momentum and favorable timing to overcome both past performance pressure and existing star-driven precedents.All eyes are now on Pongal 2026, as two of the industry"™s most awaited films prepare for a high-voltage cinematic showdown.

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55 days ago

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Idly Kadai: Dhanush"™s Fourth Directorial Sets Stage for a Grand Release

##The much-anticipated Tamil drama Idli Kadai, written, directed, and headlined by Dhanush, is all set for its worldwide release on October 1, 2025, and the film has already become one of the most talked-about projects of the year. Backed by a strong ensemble cast including Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Samuthirakani, Shalini Pandey, Geetha Kailasam, and a cameo from Parthiban, the film has positioned itself as a rooted family entertainer with a powerful emotional core. With music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography by Kiran Koushik, and editing by Prasanna GK, the film carries a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes and has received a "œU" certification, making it a clean family watch for audiences across age groups. ##The storyline follows Murugan (played by Dhanush), who comes from a modest background where his father (Rajkiran) runs a small idli shop in their village. After years of personal growth, Murugan returns to revive and uplift the family eatery, only to be met with challenges and resistance from Arun Vijay"™s character, who plays a formidable adversary. Rooted in themes of tradition, ambition, family pride, and nostalgia, the film promises to deliver a heartfelt journey while also exploring conflicts that resonate universally. ##The pre-release buzz for Idli Kadai has been tremendous, fueled by an aggressive marketing campaign across Tamil Nadu with fan meets, hoardings, and 3D standees, as well as large-scale promotional events like the audio launch at Chennai"™s Nehru Indoor Stadium, where producer Ishari Ganesh confirmed a Vada Chennai 2, much to fans"™ delight. At the Madurai pre-release event, Dhanush turned emotional, calling himself a "œproud Madurai boy," and also addressed critics questioning his personal "œidli story," clarifying that his roots and early struggles have shaped his perspective as a filmmaker. The film"™s music, with singles like Enna Sugam and Enjaami Thandhaane, has already topped charts and heightened anticipation among audiences. ##Adding to the momentum, special premiere shows were held on September 30 in Chennai, Madurai, and overseas hubs like Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, London, and the United States, which drew packed houses and fan celebrations. The first responses from these premieres have been glowing, with audiences praising Dhanush"™s performance and direction, the film"™s nostalgic rural setting, and the emotional balance between family drama and conflict. Nithya Menen"™s chemistry with Dhanush has been described as charming and refreshing, while Arun Vijay"™s powerful antagonist role has elevated the story"™s dramatic stakes. The supporting cast, including Sathyaraj and Rajkiran, has been lauded for adding authenticity, while Parthiban"™s cameo has been noted as a delightful surprise. Critics of the premiere highlighted that Idli Kadai combines commercial appeal with grounded storytelling, a balance that has become Dhanush"™s signature as a filmmaker. ##Industry expectations suggest that Idli Kadai could turn out to be one of Dhanush"™s most successful films, blending strong box office potential with heartfelt storytelling. The film benefits from a positive pre-release buzz, an emotionally driven trailer, and a strategic festive holiday release window, all of which are seen as favorable factors for its performance. Early overseas premieres, particularly in Southeast Asia and the US, have drawn encouraging responses, indicating that the film may enjoy significant contributions from international markets as well. ##In all, Idli Kadai arrives with the promise of being more than just a rural family drama "” it carries the weight of Dhanush"™s personal storytelling, a stellar ensemble, mass-friendly music, and an emotional pull that could make it both a box office winner and a memorable addition to Tamil cinema in 2025.

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84 days ago

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Anticipation is real! Which Tamil movie are you ready to watch on the big screen?

Tamil cinema fans, brace yourselves"”several highly anticipated releases are headed your way, and we"™re curious: which one are you most excited for? ##Idli Kadai, Dhanush"™s fourth directorial outing, hits theaters on October 1, boasting a vibrant rural backdrop, music by G. V. Prakash, and a stellar cast including Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, plus a cameo by R."¯Parthiban. ##Meanwhile, Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara and starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, and Sreeleela, is a gripping political period drama set during the Anti"‘Hindi agitations of 1965. With music by G. V. Prakash Kumar and scenes shot across Chennai, Pollachi, Madurai, and Sri Lanka, it is slated for a grand Pongal 2026 release. Interestingly, the film takes inspiration from the iconic 1952 Parasakthi, honoring its legacy while telling a new, powerful story for today"™s generation. ##Then there"™s STR 49, starring Silambarasan TR and directed by Parking fame Ramkumar Balakrishnan, which aims to be a dark, stylish commercial entertainer set in a college backdrop. The cast includes Santhanam (reuniting with STR after a decade), Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, and Ravi Kishan in a supporting role. With cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, art direction by Subentar PL, and music by Sai Abhyankkar, the film explores a mysterious dual life"”hinted at in its first look, where STR is shown holding both an engineering book and a bloodied butcher"™s knife. Despite early production delays and rumors of creative friction, the film is now back on track, with the director recently confirming that script work is progressing toward a full-scale revival. ##Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji and led by Suriya and Trisha, is a compelling courtroom drama exploring caste and social justice"”initially planned for Diwali, but now expected to release around Pongal 2026. ##Indian 3, the much-awaited sequel directed by S. Shankar and starring Kamal Haasan, SJ Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, and Siddharth, continues its massive production journey and is expected to follow soon after Indian 2. ##Finally, Jananayagan, featuring Thalapathy Vijay, is still under tight wraps with no official details on its cast, crew, or plot revealed yet. ##So tell us"”which upcoming Tamil film has you counting down the days?

Bollywood

465 days ago

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Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' Trailer Date Launch Announced; Release Date Re-Confirmed

Mumbai, August 12 - Actor and filmmaker Kangana Ranaut's much-awaited biographical political drama Emergency trailer is getting ready to be launched on August 14. The movie is directed by Kangana who also plays the lead role of former Prime Minister of India, the late Indira Gandhi. ## The actress took to social media platform X to announce the trailer launch data and also re-confirmed that Emergency would be released in theatres worldwide on September 6, 2024. "Witness the Darkest Times of Democratic Indian History & the lust For Power that almost burned down the Nation! #KanganaRanaut"™s #EmergencyTrailer is out on 14th August. The Explosive Saga of The Darkest Chapter of Indian Democracy #Emergency Unfolds In cinemas worldwide on 6th September", she wrote.## Witness the Darkest Times of Democratic Indian History & the lust For Power that almost burned down the Nation!#KanganaRanaut"™s #EmergencyTrailer out on 14th August.The Explosive Saga of The Darkest Chapter of Indian Democracy #Emergency Unfolds In cinemas worldwide on 6th"¦ pic.twitter.com/mjs6YogN1O— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) August 12, 2024 ## Produced by Manikarnika Films and EaseMyTrip in association with Zee Studios, Emergency stars Ranaut as Indira Gandhi alongside Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. National Award winner G. V. Prakash Kumar has composed the music. ## The film is based on the Indian Emergency, a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency across the country. ## Stay tuned...

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513 days ago

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Kangana Ranaut Announces New Release Date of 'Emergency'

Mumbai, June 25 - Kangana Ranaut, the recently elected member of parliament, has announced a new release date for his long-awaited biographical political drama Emergency on the day of the 50th year of The Emergency imposed in 1975 for two years by the then prime minister Indira Gandhi. ## The movie, which is written, directed and stars Kangana Ranaut as the late Indira Gandhi, was supposed to be released on June 14 but it will now hit worldwide theatres on September 6, 2024, and will have a solo release. Kangana has also produced it under her banner Manikarnika Films with EaseMyTrip. ## Emergency marks Kangana's second directorial venture after Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi which she co-directed with Krish Jagarlamudi in 2019. Apart from the Queen actress, Emergency also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik as various political leaders. ## National award-winning music composer, G. V. Prakash Kumar scored the music for the film while cinematography is done by Japanese cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata.## The Beginning of the 50th Year of Independent India's Darkest Chapter, Announcing #KanganaRanaut"™s #Emergency In Cinemas on 6th September 2024.The Explosive Saga of The Most Controversial Episode of The History of Indian Democracy,#EmergencyOn6Sept in cinemas worldwide."¦ pic.twitter.com/6Ufc9Ba7jw— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) June 25, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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1031 days ago

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Kangana Ranaut Announces Release Date Of 'Emergency' As She Wraps Shoot

Mumbai, January 24 - Bollywood queen Kangana Ranaut has wrapped up the entire filming of her ambitious biographical drama film Emergency. Based on the 1977 Indian Emergency, the movie stars Ranaut as former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi. ## Directed by Kangana herself, "Emergency" has been confirmed to release in theaters on October 20, 2023. The actress shared a making video of the film on Twitter from her official account which gets reinstated after two years. ## And it"™s a wrap !!!Emergency filming completed successfully"¦ see you in cinemas on 20th October 2023 "¦ 20-10-2023 🚩 pic.twitter.com/L1s5m3W99G— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 24, 2023 ## Produced by Kangana's Manikarnika Films, "Emergency" is one of the most-anticipated Bollywood films of the year. Apart from Kangana as Indira Gandhi, the movie also stars Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Mahima Chaudhary as Pupul Jayakar, Indira Gandhi's close confidante, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, and Satish Kaushik as Jagjivan Ram. ## The music of the film is composed by national awardee G. V. Prakash Kumar while lyrics are penned by Manoj Muntashir. Award-winning Japanese cinematographer Tetsuo Nagata has cranked the camera for the film. ## Stay tuned...

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1121 days ago

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A Sequel To Actor Karthi's Blockbuster 'Sardar' Announced

Chennai, October 26 - Tamil star Karthi is having the best year of his career with back-to-back blockbusters at a time when most of the top actors are struggling at the box office. ## The talented actor's "Viruman" was a big hit, followed by mega-blockbuster "Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1" and now, he has one more blockbuster in his hands in the form of "Sardar" which has grossed approx. 45 crores worldwide in just 5 days and emerged as a Diwali 2022 winner. ## Meanwhile, buoyed by the mega success of "Sardar", the makers have confirmed the sequel to this spy thriller with an official promo. During the press meet, the makers dropped a brief promo to announce that the filming for "Sardar 2" will commence soon. ## "Sardar 2" is likely to release in 2023. Interestingly, Karthi is lining up a couple more sequels in the same year as well. He will also have "Ponnyin Selvan 2" which will release in the summer of 2023, and keenly awaited "Khaithi 2" which will commence filming in the second half of 2023 and may release in 2024. ## The film is written and directed by P. S. Mithran and produced by S Lakshman Kumar, under the banner of Prince Pictures. This film is a depiction of the contrast between father and son's beliefs. The son, a police officer, believes that any deed of his should be broadcasted whereas the father, an intelligence officer, spent thirty-two years in prison for the greater good. ## The film stars Karthi in a dual role with Raashii Khanna, Rajisha Vijayan, Chunky Panday, Laila, Rithvik, and Munishkanth in prominent roles. It marks Chunky Pandey's debut in Tamil cinema and Laila's comeback to cinema after sixteen years. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music.## #Sardar 💥Once a spy, always a spy!Mission starts soon!!#Sardar2 💥💥@Karthi_Offl @Prince_Pictures @RedGiantMovies_ @Psmithran @gvprakash @lakku76 @RaashiiKhanna @rajishavijayan @ChunkyThePanday @george_dop @AntonyLRuben @dhilipaction @kirubakaran_AKR @DuraiKv pic.twitter.com/rVu5IxGRZp— Prince Pictures (@Prince_Pictures) October 25, 2022 ## Stay tuned...