Rajinikanth’s Vettaiyan has created box-office history by ranking number 1 at the US Box-office on its opening day. Despite mixed reviews from critics, releasing cinemas have increased the number of screens and the film has crossed the 200-crore mark. The film has also been doing well in Australia, Europe and Asia. In South Africa, the film is being screened at all 3 major cinema groups.
Jayam Ravi has revealed that he has two Hindi films in the pipeline and that he will switch to directing films next year. His first film will have Yogi Babu in the lead role, his second will be a dual hero subject and his third film will see himself in the lead role
Veteran actor Chinni Jayanth has now joined the cast of the Maniratnam-Kamalhaasan starrer, Thug Life. Chinni Jayanth last co-starred with Kamalhaasan in the film Vettri Vizha. The shoot for Thug Life is expected to be wrapped up in the first week of November.
Surya has completed shooting for his 44th film, an untitled film that was directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The official release date will be announced after the release of Surya’s Kanguva
The directorial debut of stunt master twins, Anbariv will be formally launched in January 2025. This will mark Kamalhaasan’s 237th film and will be an action entertainer.
Telugu actor Sunil will be playing a major role in Ajithkumar’s film, Good, Bad Ugly. Shooting is currently taking place in Spain, with Trisha and Karthik Dev also involved in the shoot.
Shanmugapaandiyan, the son of the late Captain Vijayakanth is to co-star with Sarathkumar in a film titled Kombu Seevi which will be directed by director Ponraam. Shanmugapaandiyan’s action thriller,Padai Thalaivan is scheduled for release this December.