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Kaantha OTT release: When and where to watch Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse starrer Tamil period-drama

Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha is getting a new lease of life online, reaching audiences who missed its brief theatrical release. With its 1950s setting, strong cast, and Tamil debut of Bhagyashri Borse, the film is now ready to captivate viewers on Netflix.

Suriya 47 begins with Pooja ceremony as Jithu Madhavan unveils final cast

Suriya’s 47th film has officially begun with a grand pooja ceremony on 7 December 2025, confirming Nazriya and Nazlin in the lead roles. Directed by Jithu Madhavan with music by Sushin Shyam, the project unites a celebrated creative team known for delivering compelling cinema.

Kerala Court declares Malayalam actor Dileep not guilty in 2017 sexual assault case

Malayalam actor Dileep finally breathed a sigh of relief on December 8, marking the end of nearly eight years entangled in a high-profile sexual assault case. A Kerala court delivered its long-awaited verdict, bringing a pivotal chapter in the matter to a close.

Manju Warrier and Dileep’s case verdict to be out on December 8; look at how Manju’s statements from 2017 played crucial role

The long-running case involving Malayalam stars Manju Warrier and Dileep, ongoing since 2017, has now reached a decisive and irreversible stage, with the verdict set to be announced on December 8, 2025. The high-profile trial — rooted in a shocking crime — has laid bare the industry’s complex dynamics of power, responsibility, and gender.

Raj Nidimoru blushes as paparazzi congratulate him on his wedding to Samantha Ruth Prabhu at The Family Man 3 success party

Filmmaker Raj Nidimoru made his first public appearance as a newlywed alongside Krishna DK and Manoj Bajpayee at The Family Man 3 success party, receiving warm congratulations from the paparazzi.

Kalamkaval Box Office Collection Day 2: Mammootty’s thriller shows steady growth, earns Rs 5.25 Cr

Mammootty’s Kalamkaval earned Rs 5.25 crore net on its second day, taking its two-day total in India to Rs 10.25 crore. Despite mixed reviews, the film saw rising occupancy throughout the day and is expected to gain further momentum over the first Sunday.

Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti involved in accident after a speeding bus hit his car in Kolkata

Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti, best known for his role as Eken Babu, escaped unhurt after his car was hit from behind by a speeding government bus near Charu Market in Kolkata.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares a rare unseen pic with her mother from her wedding

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently began a new chapter in her life as she married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru in an intimate ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple. She has now shared a heartfelt glimpse from her wedding day, leaving fans emotional.

SS Rajamouli pens emotional note for Prabhas after Baahubali: The Epic's screening in Japan, latter replies, "Missing you here"

Prabhas, currently in Japan for a special screening of Baahubali: The Epic, has sparked massive excitement among his fans there. In the midst of the warm reception, filmmaker SS Rajamouli shared a heartfelt message dedicated to him.

Prabhas' The Raja Saab bags huge OTT deal ahead of theatrical release

Prabhas’ upcoming movie The Raja Saab has already created a buzz in the OTT space, with reports suggesting Jio Hotstar has acquired the streaming rights along with satellite rights for Star Maa.

Sreeleela shares selfie with Allu Arjun as Pushpa 2 marks first, posts a Kissik moment

Sreeleela celebrated the one-year anniversary of Pushpa: The Rule by sharing behind-the-scenes pictures and videos from the hit song “Kissik,” giving fans a glimpse of the fun moments on set with Allu Arjun and director Sukumar.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu returns to work just four days after wedding to Raj Nidimoru

Just four days after her intimate wedding to director Raj Nidimoru, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has returned to work, sharing a glimpse of herself on set with director Nandini Reddy and her makeup team.

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 release postponed indefinitely, makers promise new date soon

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2, originally set to release on December 4, has been postponed indefinitely. The makers apologized to fans and promised that the film will arrive soon with a new release date.

Prabhas receives a warm welcome in Japan as he attends Baahubali: The Epic special screening

Prabhas received a warm and heartfelt welcome in Japan during the special screening of Baahubali: The Epic, delighting fans with his humility and charm. He thanked his Japanese fans for their love and expressed excitement about finally meeting them after hearing about their admiration for over a decade.

How much did Ram Pothineni earn from Andhra King Taluka?

Ram Pothineni earned around Rs 2.5 crore as his primary remuneration for Andhra King Taluka, and additionally made nearly Rs 2.5 crore from the Naizam and Guntur distribution rights, bringing his total earnings to about Rs 5 crore.

“Will keep helping the kid…” says Allu Arjun on the Pushpa 2 stampede victim with financial assistance

After Pushpa 2 stampede victim Sritej’s father told the media that they had not received additional help, Allu Arjun and Dil Raju stepped in to reassure that continued support and assistance would indeed be provided.

Director Ajay Bhupathi claims 'zero involvement' of Mahesh Babu, Raveena Tandon in launching Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni and Rasha Thadani

Director Ajay Bhupathi revealed that neither Mahesh Babu nor Raveena Tandon are involved in their children’s Telugu debut in Srinivasa Mangapuram. He emphasized that both families have full trust in him, with Jaya Krishna’s family not even knowing the story of the film.

Karthi's Vaa Vaathiyaar lands in legal trouble over producer's unpaid loans

Karthi’s upcoming film Vaa Vaathiyaar, directed by Nalan Kumarsamy, has run into legal trouble after the Official Assignee of the Madras High Court filed a lawsuit against producer KE Gnanavel Raja’s Studio Green over unpaid dues.

Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli’s Varanasi streaming rights could fetch Rs 1000 crore globally: Reports

Director S.S.Rajamouli’s upcoming Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has already generated massive pre-release buzz. Now there are reports that global OTT platforms are eyeing its digital rights for a potential Rs 1000 crore.

Kalamkaaval movie review: A dark, gripping new version of Kalamkaval that is made better by Mammootty and Vinayakan

Mammootty steals the show, and Vinayakan grounds Kalamkaaval. The casting is without a doubt the best thing about the movie:

Fans host special screening as Pushpa 2: The Rule celebrates its first anniversary: Watch

Released in 2024, Pushpa 2: The Rule became one of the year’s biggest cinematic events, shattering box-office records and reigniting the franchise’s trademark swagger and intensity. As the film marks its first anniversary, fans in Hyderabad are gearing up for a special celebratory screening today.

Kalamkaval Twitter review: Netizens not happy with Mammootty starrer suspense-thriller; write, "Good but not 'absolute cinema'"

Malayalam crime thriller Kalamkaval, starring Mammootty and Vinayakan, hit theatres on December 5, accompanied by strong pre-release buzz. As the film opens to audiences, early reactions have begun flooding X (formerly Twitter), with more expected in the coming hours.

Explained - Why Akhanda 2 is not releasing today: Reason why Nandamuri Balkrishna starrer is on hold

Due to some unavoidable legal circumstances, the release of Akhanda 2 has been put on hold for an unknown amount of time.

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 release postponed at the last minute amid financial woes

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 has been postponed at the last minute due to unforeseen financial issues. The highly anticipated film’s paid premieres on December 4 were cancelled, and the new release date is yet to be announced.

Ilaiyaraaja settles copyright row with makers of Good Bad Ugly and Dude after payment of Rs 50 lakh

Music composer Ilaiyaraaja has settled his copyright dispute with Mythri Movie Makers after the production house agreed to pay him Rs 50 lakh for using his songs without approval in Good Bad Ugly and Dude.

Sobhita Dhulipala celebrates first anniversary with Naga Chaitanya, shares unseen video of their wedding day

Sobhita Dhulipala is celebrating first wedding anniversary with husband Naga Chaitanya and to mark the special day, she shared a touching video from her wedding. Sobhita revisited intimate moments and traditional rituals from their December 2024 ceremony.

Gulshan Devaiah to make his Telugu debut with Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’; says he’s been wanting to work with Samantha

Gulshan Devaiah is set to make his Telugu debut with Maa Inti Bangaram, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Fans are already buzzing after glimpses of the mahurat ceremony were shared on his social media.

Prabhas’ record-breaking pay cheque for Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit', read to know

Sources in the industry say that Prabhas will make more than Rs 160 crore for the movie, making him one of the highest-paid actors not only in Tollywood but also in the whole country.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrate first wedding anniversary, do you know who played cupid in their love story?

On the first anniversary of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala, let us take a look at how they met and who played the cupid here.

'Spent a sleepless night...' Shhyamali De's shares first post on social media amid Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru’s wedding, thanks people for support

Raj Nidimoru's wx wife Shhyamali De wrote, "Thank you for all the kindness—the good wishes, the warm words, and all the blessings."

Who is AVM Saravanan? Veteran Tamil producer who dies at 86

Veteran Tamil film producer AVM Saravanan, a towering figure in South Indian cinema, passed away on Thursday at the age of 86. His death marks the end of an era for the industry that he helped shape over decades.

Prabhas wraps first schedule of Spirit; intense jail scenes and Triptii Dimri sequence completed

Prabhas has wrapped up his portions from the first schedule of his much-anticipated action drama Spirit, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more. The Rebel Star kicked off the project with a traditional pooja ceremony.

Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy says Ajay Devgn and Aamir Khan’s teams have contacted him for Hindi remake: I was asked to direct it...

Mohanlal’s Thudarum has quickly evolved from a Malayalam hit into a film sparking national discussion. Its strong box-office run and emotional depth have now drawn significant interest from Bollywood.

PICS: Samantha Ruth Prabhu stuns in custom red Banarasi saree at wedding with Raj Nidimoru

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru tied the knot on December 1, 2025. Samantha looked stunning in a custom handwoven red Banarasi saree, featuring intricate zari work and a bespoke Jamdani tree-of-life motif, blending spiritual symbolism with timeless craftsmanship.

The Madras High Court orders stay on the release of Akhanda 2 after Eros International files a case

The Madras High Court has halted the release and commercial use of Akhanda 2 after Eros International appealed, claiming the makers were bypassing an unpaid arbitral award of about Rs 28 crore. The injunction will remain until the dispute is resolved, pausing the film’s release across all platforms.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu pens sweet note for her hubby Raj Nidimoru: "That moment when you realise..."

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a glimpse of her intimate wedding with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The actress looked stunning in a bright red saree and minimalistic mehndi, as the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at Isha Yoga Centre.

Rashmika Mandanna calls out misuse of AI, urges strict punishment over morphed videos

Rashmika Mandanna has raised concerns over the misuse of AI to create morphed videos and images, calling for “strict and unforgiving” punishment for those responsible. She emphasised the need for responsibility online, urging society to use AI for progress rather than vulgarity.

Raj Nidimoru gifts a luxurious home to Samantha as wedding gift: Reports

Samantha and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru tied the knot on December 1 in an intimate ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple inside the Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore. The wedding was attended only by close friends and family members.

Is Nani and Sujeeth's next from Sujeeth Cinematic Universe titled ‘Bloody Romeo’, read to find out

Natural Star Nani is gearing up for one of the biggest projects of his career, as his upcoming film with director Sujeeth begins to take shape. The duo finalised their collaboration long before Sujeeth’s OG released, and with the filmmaker earning widespread praise for that film, anticipation for his project with Nani has only intensified.

Andhra Pradesh govt orders ticket price hike for Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2, grand premiere scheduled for December 4

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s hugely anticipated film Akhanda 2, directed by Boyapati Sreenu, is steadily amplifying excitement ahead of its release. The sequel has already generated massive buzz, cementing its place as one of the most eagerly awaited Telugu films in recent times.

Exclusive: Nayanthara charging Rs 7 crore for her project with Chiranjeevi, and NBK111; proves why she is the top most actress in South

Her pay structure has become a big deal in Tollywood a s producers believe she is now seeking for some of the biggest sum ever paid to a leading actress.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru leave for honeymoon in Goa; actress says "I’ve never felt happier in life"

Samantha Ruth Prabhu married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1 at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore in a traditional and intimate ceremony with close family and friends.

Dil Raju's team issues statement amid reports of him working with Salman Khan, confirms working with Akshay Kumar

Telugu producer Dil Raju has recently been in the limelight following rumours suggesting that he might join hands with Salman Khan for an upcoming film.

What is the Chavundi Daiva, the famous reference from Kantara amidst Ranveer Singh controversy? Details inside

A viral video from the final day of IFFI Goa has pulled Ranveer Singh into a controversy that’s now echoing far beyond Bollywood. His attempt to imitate a powerful scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 in front of Rishab Shetty quickly turned an energetic moment into a cultural flashpoint.

Rajnikanth's daughter Aishwarya expresses immense gratitude after her dad gets honoured at IFFI 2025, call him 'The Superstar'

Filmmaker Aishwarya, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, recently shared a series of heartfelt photos from the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, expressing the overwhelming pride she felt as her father was honoured for completing 50 iconic years in Indian cinema.

KGF star Yash wishes daughter Ayra on her 7th birthday with an adorable unseen video clip: "The one voice that makes my heart melt"

Kannada superstar Yash, adored by fans for his iconic work in KGF, recently won hearts on social media by sharing a precious birthday video of his daughter and expressing his deep love for his little princess.

Prabhas' The Raja Saab's US premiere ticket prices surpass Avatar: Fire and Ash, fans react

Prabhas’s upcoming film The Raja Saab has created a stir online, but not for its plot or cast. Fans were taken aback when advance tickets for the US premieres went on sale at unexpectedly high prices.

Do you know Samantha Ruth Prabhu was once dating Siddharth?

A past chapter of Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s life is once again in the spotlight as fans revisit her early relationship with actor Siddharth. The actress has previously reflected on that phase, calling it a turning point in her journey of self-respect and honesty.

Poonam Kaur's cryptic post in the midst of Samantha and Raj Nidimoru's wedding sparks a debate

Telugu actress Poonam Kaur has caused more trouble with a mysterious social media post that seems to have been made around the time of the highly publicized wedding of actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.

Nayanam OTT release: When and where to watch Varun Sandesh's crime drama

ZEE5 has unveiled its next Telugu original, Nayanam, a psychological thriller premiering on December 19. Directed by Swathi Prakash, the series delves into the complexities of the human mind, where truth, illusion, and obsession dangerously intertwine.