Cine Mini News Digest – 25 Oct 2026

Kamal Haasan-Rajinikanth starrer back on track

After some uncertainty about the project, the much publicised film with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth sharing the lead roles will be formally launched this December. The film will be directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, who has enjoyed stupendous success with Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2. Anirudh Ravichander scores the music and will be the first album he would work on after his wedding.

Kamal Haasan’s solo venture to be launched in November

Kamal Haasan’s eagerly awaited film with director Chiththa-fame director, S.U. Arunkumar. The film will be formally launched on Kamal Haasan’s birthday – 07 November. The current buzz is that the film has been provisionally titled Sandiyar – which was the original title of Kamal Haasan’s Virumaandi. The furore surrounding the title then is likely to reignite if the working title remains. Anirudh Ravichander will score the music.

Ajithkumar’s “Daredevil” promises many surprises

There is still no confirmation about whether or not Ajithkumar plays a dual role in his forthcoming film, Daredevil, rumoured to be a casino heist action thriller, Sreeleela, Kayadu Lohar and Unni Mkundan are also in the cast with director Adhik Ravichandran (Good Bad Ugly and Mark Antony). This film marks the inaugural production of Shalini Ajithkumar’s production company, Bravehearts Production LLP. Daredevil will be formally launched on 04 November this year.

Bharathiraja’s last film

Ravi Murykaiya’s Pulavar marks the last film to feature the late Bharathiraja. The film, a murder mystery will be releasing this Friday and will see Bharathiraja play the lead role supported by Raichal Rabecca, Ravichandran, Vetrivel Raja and Poobalam Sandhil.

Jiiva’s “Thagappan” to release this Christmas

Jiiva’s next film is a curious mix of family drama and rural action. It sees child star Keshav (Thug Life, Sardar 2 and Idhayam Murali) will play a major role in the film which is directed by Ra. Venkat, who made his directorial debut in Kida. The film also stars Rajisha Vijayan and Lakshmi Ramakrishnan and has music by Chennai-based Marshall Robinson.

Vijay Antony’s “Appa Kutty” in a fortnight

Vijay Antony will next be seen in the film Appa Kutty, directed by Mu. Maran who made his directorial debut with Iravukku Aayiram Kanngal.  The film’s script is jointly penned by Mu. Maran and Puthiya Parithi. The film is produced by Vijay Antony Film Corporation and also stars Preethi Asrani, Lizzie Antony, Jensen Diwakar, Haripriya Isai and veteran Chithra Lakshmanan. The film is scheduled for release on 20 November 2026.

Sundar C’s “Mookuthi Amman 2” ready for release

Nayanthara plays the title role in Sundar C’s Mookuthi Amman 2 which is scheduled for release on 06 November. The supporting cast includes Regina Cassandra, Urvashi, Yogi Babu, Duniya Vijay and Abhinaya. Music is scored by HipHop Thamizha.

Arjun Das as a policeman in “John Doe”

Arjun Das will play a policeman in the suspense thriller, John Doe, directed by Madhumitha who made her directorial debut with R. Parthiban’s 2008 film, Vallamai Thaarayo.

Madhumitha was born in Chennai, grew up in Indonesia and then moved to Singapore for further studies after which she studied at Los Angeles and was part of the production team of Pirates of the Caribbean. Madhumitha has teamed up with German-born Nicolas Chevaillier to write the screenplay and script for John Doe.

The rest of the cast includes Sanchana Natarajan, Srishti, Zaara Vineet and Nirav.