Tamil Cinema

Rajinikanth's next with director Karthik Subbaraj announced; Vijay Sethupathi to appear in pivotal role

Superstar Rajinikanth will be seen in Karthik Subbaraj's upcoming project. The film might have Vijay Sethupathi in a cameo role.

Rajinikanth starrer Kaala may face delay in release if fight between producers and DSPs in Tamil Nadu continues

Rajinikanth starrer Kaala, slated to release on 27 April, may not release as per schedule given the Tamil producers' claim of industry shutdown from Friday.

Karthi, Rakul Preet Singh to reunite for romcom after Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru's success

Karthi will reportedly play a youngster and has shed some extra kilos for his makeover in this breezy romantic comedy.

No new South releases from 1 March: Bollywood, Hollywood releases to dominate theatres across four states

The producers believe that shutting down for a few weeks during the lean period (March is considered the examination season across the South) is the ideal time to fight the DSPs.

Suriya's Thaanaa Serndha Kootam reflects Tamil cinema's fear of letting purely negative characters lead a film

What stopped the makers of Thaanaa Serndha Kootam from sticking to the original plot of Special 26 where the protagonist swindles money because he wants to?

Prabhu Deva can handle both comedy and action convincingly, says MS Arjun, director of Yung Mung Sung

MS Arjun says he finished the script in 2016. That is when Prabhu Deva made a comeback to the silver screen after twelve years in Tamil as a lead hero.

Kamal Haasan's political debut, like the opening of big films, will be keenly watched for the kind of crowds he attracts

Will Kamal Haasan remain an urban phenomenon, and a social media warrior or will he be able to bring the much needed change in Tamil Nadu politics by luring relevant crowds?

Jayam Ravi on upcoming space film Tik Tik Tik: ‘It’ll be a milestone in the history of Tamil cinema’

As he awaits the release of Tamil cinema’s first space film Tik Tik Tik, Jayam Ravi opens up in an exclusive chat with Firstpost about the experience of working in a film which is unlike anything he’s done in his career so far.

Naachiyaar movie review: This riveting Jyothika, GV Prakash starrer will keep you hooked till the end

Bala should be appreciated for making a gutsy and racy film in Naachiyaar, which leaves you in a happy state of mind at the end.

Mercury: Prabhu Deva uneveils poster of his next on Twitter; Tamil silent thriller to release on 13 April

Prabhu Deva's Mercury stars Sananth, Deepak and Remya Nambeesan. Karthik is bankrolling the project under his home banner Stone Bench Films.