\r\nFans discard Vijay request. Thalapathy Vijay is currently busy balancing his political and film commitments. He is strengthening his party TVK and also concentrating on his final project Jana Nayagan.\r\nHe flew from Chennai and Madurai and made clear it was not for his political commitment but to complete his professional commitment. Jana Nayagan is directed by H.Vinoth and stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead.\r\nHe shared to fans&ldquo;There is a lot of misinformation spreading on social media about my Madurai visit. I just want to make it clear that this is not a political visit. It&rsquo;s for my professional work. I am going to Kodaikanal for the Jana Nayagan shoot.&rdquo;\r\nHe also asked fans to follow rules, wear helmets while driving bikes but they did not heed to his request. Vijay said &ldquo;I feel very sad and worried when I see my fans riding bikes without helmets to follow me. This is reckless behaviour. I urge everyone to prioritise safety and avoid such actions.&rdquo;\r\n

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Fans discard Vijay request

Fans break Vijay Diktat

\r\nNani\'s latest film, Hit: The Third Case, has stormed the box office with a sensational opening, creating a wave across the globe. According to early estimates, Hit 3 raked in â‚¹43 crore gross globally on its opening day, comfortably surpassing previous records held by films like Dasara. This phenomenal start not only breaks Nani\'s previous best but also sets a new milestone in the category of medium-budget and tier 2 hero-led films.\r\nThe film\'s mass appeal, combined with strong word-of-mouth and a gripping narrative, has clearly resonated with audiences across all demographics. With a breakeven target of approximately â‚¹80 crore gross, Hit 3 has already recovered more than 50% of that target on its first day itself. If this momentum continues, Hit 3 is poised to become one of the biggest hits in Nani\'s career and a landmark in Telugu cinema\'s medium-budget segment.\r\n

HIT 3 Box Office Collections

Nani HIT 3 First Day Box Office Collections

\r\nSSMB29 for a break for this reason. Super Star Mahesh Babu\'s upcoming project with Rajamouli referred to as SSMB29 is progressing at a brisk pace. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead while Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing an important role. The music for the film is tuned by Keeravani.\r\nNow reports are coming that SSMB29 is heading for a break. Buzz is the makers will shoot a song and then go on a break. It&rsquo;s because Rajamouli decided to go on a break due to the scorching summer heat.\r\nThe break will be on for 40days and in the midst of all this, reports are coming that Mahesh Babu, who is a family man, is planning to go on a vacation along with his family.\r\nSSMB29 happens to be Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli\'s first collaboration and also this is Rajamouli\'s first after the sensation of his magnum opus RRR. Vijayendra Prasad penned the story for the film.\r\n

SSMB29 heading for a break

 SSMB29 for a break for this reason

\r\nSalman Khan turning Army Officer. Bollywood super star Salman Khan is having tremendous craze among all sections of movie lovers. However his last film Sikandar directed by Murugadoss turned out to be a disaster.\r\nNow all eyes are on his upcoming project and the names of various directors are doing rounds. In the midst of all this, reports are coming that Salman Khan is starring in the film based on the Army Officer who was martyred during the Indo China clash at Galwan.\r\nApurva Lakhia is touted to direct the film based on the &nbsp;book, India\'s Most Fearless 3.A source shared &ldquo;Jordy Patel introduced Salman Khan to Apoorva Lakhia, and that&rsquo;s when the duo jammed over a script. Apoorva had acquired the rights to the novel, \'India&rsquo;s Most Fearless 3\', a while back and discussed the idea with Salman. He loved the thought of this novel and is contemplating signing on for the film.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh,authored the book based on the valor of the Indian soldiers in Galwan in 2020 and Salman was moved by the Galwan chapter in the book.\r\nThe project is expected to take off in the second half of 2025 and a source shares \"Salman Khan\'s upcoming slate is very exciting. The writers and directors who are in talks with the megastar have filtered out all promising content. Interestingly, his previous blockbuster collaborators Ali Abbas Zafar of \'Sultan\', \'Tiger Zinda Hai\', and \'Bharat\' fame, has a massy subject for Khan. Also, \'Bajrangi Bhaijaan\' director Kabir Khan is in talks for a solid content-driven film. There is another film offer by director Sooraj Barjatya for Salman Khan which is again an ensemble family film.\"\r\n

Salman to cash on Patriotic Fervour

Salman Khan turning Army Officer

Milky Beauty Tamannaah who recently starred in a spiritual thriller Odela is now getting ready to entertain viewers with a folk thriller Vvan.\r\nThe project is titled Vvan &ndash; Force of the Forrest and it is a joint collaboration between Ektaa R Kapoor&rsquo;s Balaji Telefilms and Arunabh Kumar&rsquo;s The Viral Fever (TVF).\r\nPanchayat director duo Arunabh and Deepak Mishra are helming the project. The short promo showed a woman in red saari getting out of a car and running with bare feet. She lights a lamp and takes it along as she enters a dense forest. A board at the entrance reads, &ldquo;Warning! Entering the jungle after sunset is prohibited&rdquo;.\r\nThe makers posted &ldquo;Rooted in Indian mythology and mysticism, VVAN - Force of the Forrest unfolds a tale straight from the pages of history and folklore. Delighted to welcome Tamannaah to this powerful narrative &mdash; a force in her own right, ready to command the screen like never before.&rdquo;\r\nThe project which was announced last year November is slated for release in 2026.&nbsp;

Tamannaah coming with a folk thriller

Tamannaah lines up a folk thriller Vvan

Krishna Shroff, daughter of Jackie Shroff and sister of Tiger Shroff is known for her redhot poses. Krishna Shroff, speaking to scribes, shared her diet secret.\r\nShe said \"I\'ve never believed in fad diets or extremes. As long as you\'re within a certain limit in your nutrition, training, and overall lifestyle, you\'ll be in a healthy space. And I truly believe you\'re never going to look as good as you feel, and you\'re never going to feel as good as you look.\"\r\nKrishna Shroff promoting her MMA Matrix found by her and her brother, she said \"I think our gym, Matrix, promotes body positivity and empowerment by being very inclusive and creating a safe space that focuses on both physical fitness and mental well-being. We cater to people of all ages and abilities, from kids as young as five to elders with potential injuries. Our trainers are knowledgeable in creating a supportive environment for each individual\'s goals. Personally, I\'m a huge advocate for balance\"

Hot beauty Krishna on her diet

Krishna Shroff shares her diet

Collection King Mohan Babu got a huge shock from the Supreme Court when the bench refused to give him any relief in the Election Code violation case.\r\nMohan Babu, during 2019 elections time, organised a protest along with the students of his educational institutions in Tirupati regarding delays in fee reimbursement payments . Durin that time he was accused of holding the protests violating the election code.\r\nAP cops filed a case on Mohan Babu regarding the same and filed a chargesheet in 2021. Mohan Babu approached the Court seeking the quashing of the chargesheet or exempt him from appearing in the court in person at the Magistrate Court in Tirupati.\r\nHowever, The Supreme Court, under a bench led by Justice Bela Trivedi dismissed Mohan Babu\'s plea and directed him to appear in person at the magistrate court tomorrow. The court posted the next hearing after four weeks.

No respite to Mohan Babu in SC

Supreme Court shocks Mohan Babu

Mega Star Chiranjeevi along with top stars Mohanlal, Mithun Chakraborty, Hema Malini and Rajinikanth featured in the panel discussion in the initiative Waves 2025 Summit&nbsp; undertaken by PM Modi.

PM&nbsp; Modi inaugurated the four day event and it was an initiative by the Union Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting is envisioned for gainfully leveraging India's rich spiritual legacy for global harmony and propel the creator's economy in the right direction.

Shah Rukh Khan,Aamir Khan, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt arrived at the venue and met with organisers and staff members. Vicky Kaushal, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput and Anupam Kher were also seen at the venue.

Chiranjeevi speaking at the event, spoke about his inspirations. He said his journey started dancing at family functions and with the friends. He added&nbsp; "Slowly my inclination towards acting developed, that's when I went to Chennai, and right from the beginning, so many legends were already there. More than half-a-dozen superstars were already there. What is that extra that I could contribute? My aim was to hit the bullseye."

He continued&nbsp; "In 1977, I was a student at the Film Institute, and I saw Mithun da, and the performance he won a National Award. I took inspiration from him, to not wear makeup and look like average boy. From Sholay, I learned to do all my stunts myself. I took inspiration from the great Amitabh Bachchan. For dancing, I took inspiration from Kamal, my senior. I moulded myself."

Chiru on his inspirations in industry

Mega Star talks about his inspirations in his journey

Mohanlal\'s latest film, Thudarum, is making waves at the box office, with a unanimous positive word of mouth and solid numbers since its release. The film has become the fourth 100 crore grosser for Mohanlal, following Puli Murugan, Lucifer, and L2: Empuraan.&nbsp;\r\nWith its current trend, Thudarum is expected to join the 200 crore club, making Mohanlal the only senior actor in recent times to deliver two 100 crore and potentially 200 crore grossers in a short span. Thudarum has smashed the century at the worldwide box office in just 6 days, with a strong hold at ticket windows and impressive numbers.&nbsp;\r\nThe film has earned 52.20 crore gross in India and 56 crore gross in the overseas market, combining for a whopping 108.20 crore gross at the worldwide box office. With no competition, it\'s likely to cross 150 crores comfortably and potentially reach 200 crores.&nbsp;\r\nMohanlal\'s Thudarum has become the second-highest grosser of 2025 in Malayalam cinema, after L2: Empuraan, which grossed over 250 crores worldwide.

Thudarum Joins 100 Crores Club

Thudarum 6 Days Box Office Collections 

\r\nSupreme Court continues interim protection to Dil Raju. TFDC Chairman and star producer Dil Raju continued to get relief from the Supreme Court regarding copyright infringement case. It is known that writer Mummidi Shyamala, approached court accusing Dil Raju and the makers of Prabhas\' Mr.Perfect, including director Dasarath of copying the story from her novel Naa Manasu Korindi Ninne.\r\nIt is known that the Supreme Court already gave interim protection staying the High Court order directing cops to investigate under section 63. Now the Supreme Court once again stated that the interim protection for Dil Raju over copyright case will continue till the further investigation.\r\nThe court posted the hearing at the later date. Couple of months back Supreme Court bench consisting of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Mahadevan gave temporary relief to the producer and director issuing a temporary stay on the court proceedings.\r\n

SC on Dil Raju interim protection

Supreme Court continues interim protection to Dil Raju

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Retro (2025) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nRetro, the latest film starring Suriya who has been waiting to score a solid blockbuster directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film has generated significant buzz with its promotional material and hero - director combo. Produced by Suriya and Jyothika, Retro has Pooja Hegde as a female lead. The film\'s release in Tamil and Telugu, has sparked curiosity among audiences. Retro OTT streaming rights are with Netflix. Let\'s see how the movie fare?\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Retro Movie (2025): Story Review</h2>\r\nRetro revolves around how a hot headed gangster tries to transform for the sake of his love. But, his past chases him and reveals his true identity directing towards his goal in life. Paarivel Kannan (Suriya), a notorious gangster Tilak\'s (Joju George) adopted son, who falls in love with Rukmini (Pooja Hegde) and decides to leave his criminal past behind. However, his father, is after a mysterious entity called the \'Gold Fish,\' and only Paarivel knows its whereabouts. The film\'s narrative explores Paarivel\'s motive for escaping prison, ending up in Black Island trying to reunite with Rukmini the intentions behind local King Michael (Vidhu) support, and Tilak\'s obsession with the Gold Fish. It also reveals who are his real parents and his ultimate goal towards the end.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Suriya\'s Retro Film (2025): Artists Review</h2>\r\nSuriya delivers a dedicated performance, appearing in multiple looks that suit the story\'s timeline. He\'s convincing in action and emotional moments, bringing intensity to key emotional scenes. He tried his best to uphold his character but his potential was wasted in a poorly written role.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\nPooja Hegde looks elegant on screen, but her character doesn\'t get much scope to showcase her acting potential. Joju George performs reasonably well, while Vidhu impresses as the unpredictable antagonist. Seasoned actors Nasser and Prakash Raj didn\'t get much scope to perform. Shriya Saran Dazzles in an item song.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Retro (2025) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nThe film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj tries to juggle multiple genres, including romance and action, but lacks clarity in direction. Director\'s ambition is evident, but the lack of narrative coherence and structural discipline weighs the film down. The film soon fizzles out after a promising start.&nbsp;\r\nShreyaas Krishna\'s cinematography is decent, with a few striking visuals especially after the story shifts to Andaman. Santhosh Narayanan\'s music is a clear highlight, injecting life into otherwise dull stretches. Apart from the chartbuster Kannamma song, his background score provides respite in many poorly executed scenes. Editing by Shafique Mohamed Ali could have been sharper, there are many scenes which feel dragged beyond a point.&nbsp;\r\nThe narrative grip is a major issue, with the second half feeling dragged and unfocused. The screenplay lacks depth, and many scenes fall flat without a meaningful emotional payoff. Character arcs and relationships are weakly developed, limiting the impact of pivotal moments.&nbsp;\r\nRetro is a love-action drama that clicks in parts but falters in execution. Suriya\'s performance and the music are definite strengths, but the film is let down by its muddled storytelling and an underwhelming second half. Apart from the lengthy single take of Kannamma song followed by a scene, The film doesn\'t have any high moments and the second half is a complete mess with things going on and on.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Retro Movie: Positives</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Suriya</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Background Music</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Action Sequences</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Visuals</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Retro Movie: Negatives</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Muddled Story</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Weak Writing</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Poor Pacing</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Underutilized Cast</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Retro (2025) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nIn conclusion, Retro has its moments, but the film\'s lack of clarity and coherence holds it back from reaching its full potential. Except for Suriya and background music it is difficult to stay invested. Karthik Subburaj as a director has completely failed in execution despite having a promising star like Suriya with all resources. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;CineJosh is going with a 2 rating for \'Retro\'.

Retro Review

Retro Movie Review

\r\nMohanlal\'s Thudarum which was released recently came as a surprise to the audiences. The film is creating wonders near box office. Especially in Malayalam the film is doing phenomenal, the film minted over 100 Cr rupees at the box office in the first week.\r\nWith Thudarum crossing 100 cr mark Mohanlal created history by becoming the only South Indian actor who delivered two 100 CR mark films in a gap of one month. Mohanlal\'s previous release L2 Empuraan, also did great business globally. The film grossed â‚¹257 crore worldwide in 12 days.\r\nDirected by Tharun Moorthy, The film features Mohanlal as the protagonist Shanmugham, a taxi driver, alongside Shobana, Binu Pappu, and filmmaker Prakash Varma in lead roles. &nbsp;\r\n