\r\nSuriya-Vetrimaaran Vaadivaasal postponed. When Suriya and Vetrimaaran came up together for an interesting film titled Vaadivaasal, expectations increased. The film\'s promotions generated interested and in the midst of all this, shocking developments happened.\r\nVetrimaaran announced that the film has been postponed. The film was based on Tamil Nadu popular sport Jallikattu and it has been in pre production for quite some time. Following multiple delays, Vetrimaaran decided to put the film on a backburner.\r\nVetrimaaran now announced his next project with Simbu. Vetrimaaran decided to take Simbu\'s project forward after consulting Dhanush. Vetrimaaran said \"Vaadivaasal, as always got delayed in writing, and there are some technical aspects, and safety of artistes and animals, which has caused some delay,&rdquo;\r\nNow Vetrimaaran\'s film with Simbu enter into Vada Chennai world. In the meantime, Suriya is currently busy with the project with Venky Atluri. Vetrimaaran earlier said \"Dhanush sir had suggested I meet Simbu to discuss a new project, and within a few hours everything fell into place. So, after meeting Simbu, I called up Dhanush sir &mdash; since he is the producer and owner of the rights to any property that comes from the world of Vada Chennai &mdash;and told him that I could do this project in two ways. One, as something that\'s part of the Vada Chennai world. Two, as a standalone project. And he said I could do whatever I feel comfortable with, creatively speaking, and that he\'ll inform his team about it, that he has no issues with it, that he will give his NOC.\"\r\n

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Suriya Vaadivaasal postponed

Vaadivaasal put on a backburner

\r\nRana announces interesting project. Hot Hunk Rana is known for his penchant for doing different genre entertainers and supporting interesting and exciting projects. He bankrolled many surprising and captivating projects.\r\nAccording to the latest, Rana announced another interesting project. The project is titled Kothapallilo Okappudu and it is bankrolled under Spirit Media owned by Rana. Rana posted \"Presenting #KothapalliloOkappudu - Oka chakkati light-hearted satire !A feel-good ride with a thoughtful twist that happened once upon a time in Kothapalli!Directorial debut of @IamPraveenaP\"\r\nPraveena Paruchuri is turning director with this project. She earlier bankrolled and acted in films like c/o Kancharapalem and Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya.\r\nThe film Kothapallilo Okappudu revolves around a young man in the village whose life takes an unexpected turn after a small incident. The film is set for a grand release in the coming days. The music for the film is tuned by Mani Sharma.\r\n

Hot Hunk Rana up with new project

Rana announces interesting project

Jagapathi Babu -Vyjayanthi Movies coming with Jayammu Nischayammu Raa talk show. Jagapathi Babu has been changing accordingly and transforming himself according to the changing situations and times. Jagapathi Babu who once ruled the industry as the romantic hero who used to romance two heroines in his films, later took a decision to do antagonist roles and he captured the imagination of all with powerful performances.
He then stole the hearts of all doing character roles. Now according to the latest, Jagapathi Babu is teaming with top banner Vyjayahti Movies to thrill all the fans and movie lovers with a talk show titled Jayammu Nischaymmu Raa. He will be hosting the show and it will be streamed on popular OTT Zee.
Jagapathi Babu's talk show now marks his return to the small screen once again. It is known that in 2010 he hosted few talk shows to thrill all. Mickey J Meyer is the music director and it is produced by Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner. With the promo already out and excitement on, people are waiting for more crazy updates.&nbsp;

Jaggu Bhai to entertain with TS

Jagapathi Babu - Vyjayanthi Movies coming with Jayammu Nischayammu Raa talk show

Dharma Productions has released the teaser of its highly anticipated movie Sarzameen, starring Kajol, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and newcomer Ibrahim Ali Khan in leading roles. The teaser sets the tone for an intense narrative of patriotism, sacrifice, and retribution, against the backdrop of war-torn Kashmir. The film promises to be an emotionally charged storytelling experience, with powerhouse performances from its lead actors.

The teaser begins with stunning shots of snow-covered Kashmir, soon to become a war zone. Prithviraj Sukumaran, in a military uniform, is at the forefront, playing a country-protecting soldier motivated by a personal loss. Kajol, returning to a serious dramatic role, appears to be playing Prithviraj's wife, sharing poignant moments with him. However, the standout performance in the teaser is from Ibrahim Ali Khan, who portrays an antagonist with visible wounds and an icy stare, suggesting a troubled and multi-faceted character.

The teaser promises an intense showdown between Prithviraj's soldier and Ibrahim's terrorist, set against the stark contrast between idyllic snow-covered scenery and violence raging underneath. Directed by Kayoze Irani and produced by Dharma Productions, Sarzameen is poised to be an engaging OTT release. With its gripping premise and emotionally charged storytelling, the film has raised expectations high, particularly for Ibrahim Ali Khan's debut in an antagonist role.

Sarzameen is set to premiere on JioCinema (JioHotstar) on July 25. The film marks Ibrahim Ali Khan's second collaboration with Dharma Productions, following his OTT debut Nadaaniyan. With its powerhouse performances and gripping premise, Sarzameen is expected on July 25, is likely to be a thrilling ride.&nbsp;

Sarzameen Teaser: A Gripping Drama

Ibrahim Ali Khan Impressed Antagonist In Sarzameen Teaser 

A controversy surrounding Dhanush and director Vetrimaaran has been doing the rounds, with rumors claiming that Dhanush demanded a hefty amount for the No Objection Certificate (NOC) regarding the Vada Chennai Universe. However, Vetrimaaran has come forward to clear the air, thanking Dhanush for giving a free NOC. In an official video statement, Vetrimaaran revealed that Dhanush did not ask for any money, despite being the copyright owner of the film Vada Chennai.

Vetrimaaran is currently working on a new film with actor Silambarasan TR, which is set in the same universe as Vada Chennai. Although the film is not a sequel to Vada Chennai, it will feature some characters from the original film. Vetrimaaran clarified that Vada Chennai 2 will only be made with Dhanush reprising his role as Anbu, while the Silambarasan TR film is a spin-off. The director expressed gratitude towards Dhanush for his support and willingness to provide the NOC without any conditions.

Vetrimaaran and Dhanush have collaborated on several successful films, including Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Vada Chennai, and Asuran. Their partnership has resulted in some of the most critically acclaimed films in Tamil cinema. Vetrimaaran's clarification comes as a relief to fans, who were eagerly awaiting the director's next project. The news of Dhanush's support for the Vada Chennai spin-off has been well-received, and fans are excited to see how the story unfolds.

Vetrimaaran's statement highlights Dhanush's professionalism and willingness to support fellow filmmakers. By providing the NOC without any conditions, Dhanush has demonstrated his commitment to the film industry and his respect for creative endeavors. The Vada Chennai spin-off with Silambarasan TR is expected to be a thrilling addition to the franchise, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.

Vetrimaaran on Dhanush Controversy

Dhanush\'s Support and Vetrimaaran\'s Clarification About Vada Chennai Issue

Dynamic Star Vishnu Manchu's film Kannappa has been receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from all quarters. The film's collections have been steadily rising day by day, thanks to strong word-of-mouth appreciation, with theatres putting up "House Full" boards across the country. The success of Kannappa has been acknowledged by several notable figures, including actor Suriya, who congratulated Vishnu on the film's success.

Suriya sent flowers with a heartwarming message to Vishnu, congratulating him on the film's achievement. The message reads, "Big congratulations dear brother Vishnu on this amazing milestone. Your passion, hardwork and faith through all the expectations have truly paid off. So proud of you for creating something that touches so many hearts. Wishing you even more success ahead."&nbsp;

Vishnu shared the picture of flowers along with the message on his X account, thanking Suriya for his kind words. His thank you messaged reads, " Big brother @Suriya_offl ! Thank you so much for the flowers and more so the message. I continue to look at your work for inspiration and today getting such a message from you is one of the biggest highlight. Love you my big brother."

The success of Kannappa has also been recognized by prominent political figures, who attended a special screening of the film on Sunday night. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and Minister Ponnam Prabhakar were among the notable attendees. They were joined by actor-producer Mohan Babu and lead actor Vishnu Manchu at the event. The congratulatory message from Suriya and the attendance of prominent figures at the special screening are a validation of the film's success.

Suriya Joins Kannappa Admirers list

Suriya Congratulated Vishnu Over Kannappa Success

The recent films Kubera and Kannappa have garnered attention for their lengthy runtime, both clocking in at over three hours. Interestingly, both films underwent trimming before their release, with one song removed from each movie. Both the films submitted lengthy versions to censor and trimmed when finally they made into the theatres.
Kubera, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, was released on June 20th and collected more than Rs. 100 crore gross. The original version of Kubera submitted to the censor board was over three hours and fifteen minutes long. The censor board for Kubera asked the makers to mute some dialogues and delete one or two scenes.
However, it was the makers who voluntarily removed the song and some scenes to reduce the length. However, the makers themselves deleted a song and some scenes to reduce the length. The removed song, "Pippee Pippee Dum Dum" was a three-and-a-half-minute number featuring Rashmika Mandanna. The final version of the film was locked at 3 hours and 2 minutes.
Similarly, Kannappa, which was released a week after Kubera, also underwent trimming. The film's original length was over three hours and fifteen minutes, but the theatrical version was reduced to three hours and three minutes. The censors expressed objections to some conversations and a scene where the hero cuts off the villain 's head. The makers also removed a nearly four-minute-long song about greatness of tribes and reduced the length of some action scenes in the first half.
When Kubera and Kannappa are eventually streamed on OTT platforms, viewers will have the opportunity to watch the full films without any edits.

Common Thing in Kuberaa And Kannappa

Kubera and Kannappa Trimming Down the Length In Final Versions

The teaser of the upcoming film Thank You Dear was officially launched by sensational filmmaker V.V. Vinayak, generating excitement among audiences and industry circles alike.\r\nThe film is being produced by Pappu Balaji Reddy under the banner of Mahalakshmi Productions and is directed and written by Thota Srikanth Kumar. The movie features Dhanush Raghumudri, Hebah Patel, and Rekha Nirosha in the lead roles, with a strong supporting cast including Veera Shankar, Nag Mahesh, Ravi Prakash, Chatrapathi Sekhar, Balagam Sujatha, and Sankranthi fame Srinivas Naidu.\r\nMusic for the film is composed by Subhash Anand, while P.L.K. Reddy serves as the Director of Photography. The film promises to be an engaging drama with a compelling narrative and emotional depth.\r\nSpeaking at the teaser launch event, V.V. Vinayak said,\r\nThank You Dear features Dhanush Raghumudri, who hails from the family of the late Real Star Srihari Garu, and is making his mark alongside actresses Hebah Patel and Rekha Nirosha. I truly wish this film becomes a big success. With the blessings of Srihari Garu, I hope Dhanush grows into a prominent actor in the future. Kudos to producer Balaji Garu and director Thota Srikanth for bringing this project to life.\r\nActor Dhanush Raghumudri expressed his happiness, saying,\r\nIt is a proud moment to have the teaser of our film Thank You Dear launched by the dynamic director V.V. Vinayak Garu. I sincerely thank him for supporting our film and our team.\r\nActress Rekha Nirosha also shared her excitement, stating,\r\nHaving our film&rsquo;s teaser launched by a legend like V.V. Vinayak Garu is truly special. We hope audiences support and encourage Thank You Dear wholeheartedly.

VV Vinayak Launches the Teaser of Thank You Dear

Thank You Dear Teaser Launch

\r\nPuri Jagannath-Vijay Sethupathi film gets a traditional launch. The much talked about Puri Jagannath\'s project with Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi was launched today with a traditional pooja ceremony. According to the latest JB Narayan Rao Kondrolla, of JB Motion Pictures joined as the producer for the project.\r\nThe project is presented by Charmee Kaur and is bankrolled in collaboration with Puri Jagannath\'s Puri Connects banner. Currently the film\'s shoot is in full swing and the film stars yesteryear beautiful temptation Tabu in a key role.\r\nThe film also features Samyuktha as the female lead while Duniya Vijay is playing a powerful role. Inside talk is Mahati Swara Sagar is the music director for the film.\r\nThe film is up for release on pan India scale in various languages like Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi respectively. Puri Jagannath is pinning all his hopes on this film as his previous films crashed at the box office.\r\n

Puri -Vijay Sethupathi film launched

Puri Jagannath-Vijay Sethupathi film gets a traditional launch

\r\nNaga Vamsi on Kingdom. Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda\'s Kingdom directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri is progressing at a brisk pace. it is known that the film is bankrolled by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.\r\nWhen Naga Vamsi posted about Pawan Kalyan\'s Hari Hara Veera Mallu\'s upcoming trailer, netizens started trolling him for not giving updates about his own film and rather than focussing on others films.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Naga Vamsi came up with the following post on Kingdom.\r\nEm post chesina, Kingdom sweet curses mathram vasthune untayi ani telusu\r\nBut trust me our team is working around the clock to bring you a Massive Big Screen Experience&hellip; One thing I can promise you - The ADRENALINE RUSH this film delivers is unreal\r\nAnd you all know me&hellip;..When I say something nenu entho namithe kani chepanu endukante adhi koncham miss ayina mee creativity antha chupistharu naa meeda&hellip; but After watching the film cheptunnaaa&hellip; I can strongly tell you&hellip;\r\n#Kingdom has WINNER written all over it.\r\nIt&rsquo;s a full meals commercial entertainer packed with loads of drama in Gowtam&rsquo;s style!! Twaralo adiripoye Release Date Teaser and song announcement tho kaluddam!!!\r\nThe film stars&nbsp; Bhagyasri Borse as the female lead with Anirudh Ravichander as the music director.\r\n

Kingdom to give an adrenaline rush

Naga Vamsi on Kingdom

\r\nTS Dy CM, Ministers watch Kannappa special screening. Manchu Vishnu\'s devotional entertainer Kannappa directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh which released last week is doing good at the box office riding high on the positive word of mouth.\r\nIn the meantime, Telangana Dy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, and Minister Ponnam Prabhakar watched Kannappa at a special screening. They are joined by Mohan Babu and Manchu Vishnu at the screening.\r\nAfter watching the film, Dy CM Vikramarka praised saying &ldquo;Kannappa has exceeded expectations. It is a marvel. Vishnu has delivered an extraordinary performance as Arjuna, the tribal man, and as Kannappa himself. My congratulations to Mohan Babu garu for producing such a magnificent film. The story, narration, visuals, and acting&mdash;everything was impressive. This is truly a milestone film.&rdquo;\r\nCinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkatareddy said &ldquo;It&rsquo;s been a long time since I watched such a quality film. My heartfelt thanks to Mohan Babu garu and Vishnu for bringing this to life. The film is crafted in such a way that devotees of Lord Shiva will be deeply moved. We watched it together and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It&rsquo;s important to make our stories known to a wider audience. As the Cinematography Minister, I encourage filmmakers to create more films like this, even if only occasionally.&rdquo;\r\n

Deputy CM Praises Kannappa 

TS Dy CM and Ministers watch Kannappa special screening

\r\nJanhvi to re enter Peddi. Global Star Ram Charan is starring in Peddi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Buchchi Babu Sana. Apart from this film, he is starring in a film under the direction of Sukumar.\r\nPeddi stars sizzling beauty Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. According to the latest, it is coming out that Janhvi will be joining the sets once again from 12 July. The next schedule is planned in Delhi and the makers will be shooting important scenes, romantic scenes and couple of songs on Janhvi and Ram Charan.\r\nIt is coming out that there is another 40 days shoot is remaining in the project. The makers are planning to complete the shoot by August and start post production from then on.\r\nThe film is up for release on 27 March 2026. The music for the film is tuned by Rahman and the film stars Divyenndu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu and Shivaraj Kumar are playing important roles.\r\n