Cine Mini News Digest – 10 Nov 2026

PS Mithran and Vishal to team up

Sardar 2 might have bombed at the box-office, but has done well on OTT, prompting its writer and director, P.S. Mithran, to launch another sequel – Irumbu Thirai.

He is to leam up with Vishal who played the lead in the original and the venture will be produced by Vishal’s own production company, Vishal Film Factory.

Vijay Antony announced Pitchaikaaran 3

Vijay Antony has announced the launch of the third instalment in the Pitchaikaaran franchise.

Although Antony directed the first two films, he has now approached Anand Krishnan, the director of Metro and Kodiyil Oruvan to direct the third film. Vijay Antony will produce the film.

Suriya’s 49^th film to be finalized this week

Buzz around Kodambakkam is that Suriya has already signed on the dotted line with director Mathimaran Pugazhenthi (who made his directorial debut in Soori’s Mandaadi) to direct his 49^th film.

The film, provisionally titled Padakotti is a sea-based action adventure and will be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu (Asuran, Karnan and Train)

Suriya’s 49^th film was originally scheduled to be directed by H. Vinoth (Jana Nayagan) which had Hindi actress Wamiq Gabbi (DC) in the female lead. However, Suriya expressed reservations about the script and dropped the project.

Ravi Mohan’s An Ordinary Man on track

After some delays, Ravi Mohan’s An Ordinary Man marks his debut as a writer and director. The film is produced by his own production company, Ravi Mohan Studios and will see Yogi Babu play the lead role. Music will be scored by Keneesha Francis.

The film’s second single, featuring actor Siddharth and Manaru Muthu will be released this week.

Vijay Sethupathi still flying high

Earlier last week, it was announced that Vijay Sethupathi will be the first South Indian to be an Award presenter at this year’s 54th International Emmy Awards in New York on 23 November 2026.

In addition to this prestigious achievement, he also has on the cards at least four films – Mysskin’s thriller, Train, schedule to release on 04 December 2026, Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Pocket Novel on 14 January 2027, Maniratnam’s Inji Vellam, now scheduled for release on 12 February 2026 and Slumdog 33 Temple Road on 14 April 2027.

Slumdog is an ambitious venture, directed by Puri Jagannadh with Vijay Sethupathi sharing the screen with Samyuktha Menon (Vaathi and Benz), Tabu (Kanndukondain Kanndukonndain and Snedithiye) and Hindi actress Zarina Wahab. The film also stars VTV Ganesh, Duniya Vijay and Baragi Vikram Reddy and will be a Pan Indian release with versions in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.

Action thriller from a debut director

The first look of the forthcoming action thriller, Voltage, was officially released on Monday, 09 November.

The film is directed by newcomer Maheswaran Kesavan. Dheeran who made his debut as a lead actor in the 2024 film, Saala plays the lead role, sharing the screen with Appukutty (Maara and Maargazhi Thingal), Srilekha and Karunanithi.

M.R. Radhika in a thriller this November

Leo Siva Kumar, the brother-in-law of C.S. Amudhan (Thamizh Padam 1 and 2) makes his debut as a writer and director in the action thriller, Delivery Boy.

M.R. Radhika (Thaai Kizhavi) and Brigida Saga (Ayogya, Master and Iravin Nizhal) play pivotal roles. The impressive supporting cast includes Kaali Venkat, Bose Venkat, Jenson Dhivakar, Dhushyanth and Matheswaran.

Delivery Boy is written and directed by Nani Darla in his directorial debut after serving as an assistant to Suseenthiran (Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Paandiya Naadu, Jeeva and Genius)

Delivery Boy released on 27 November 2026.

Regena Cassandra in RX

Vishal Venkat (Sila Nerangalil Sila manithargal and Bomb) is the director of the suspense thriller titled RX. The film is a joint production by Lokesh Kanagaraj’s G Squad and Mythri Movie Makers.

Regena Cassandra (Vidaa Muyarchi and Conjuring Kannappan) has been signed on to play the lead role. The film’s supporting cast includes Nassar, Ramesh Thilak and Sreeja Ravi and will feature a story penned by Hariharan Raju, the writer who co-wrote Gargi and directed Atman,

See U – First Sight to release this December

Kishen Das (Mudhalum Nee Mudivum Nee) and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy (Vadhandhi) will head the cast of the romantic entertainer See U – First Sight.

The film will be directed by Santhosh Srivatsan in his directorial debut.

The supporting cast includes National Award winner M.S. Bhaskar, Arun Kumar, Karthik Kumar and Akshaya Hariharan. Music is by Zenem