Cine News Digest – 17 May 2026
PRODUCER K RAJAN COMMITS SUICIDE Veteran film producer, K. Rajan has committed suicide by deliberately jumping off the Adyar bridge into the river where he drowned. He was 85 Rajan made his debut as producer in 1983 with the film Brammacharigal and went to become a producer, writer, director, actor and a harsh critic of […]
Cine News Digest – 02 May 2026
Trisha’s quagmire With the rumours of a romantic entanglement with Vijay still hanging low over her head, Trisha has found herself in an uncomfortable situation. Having parried comments from R. Parthiban, Samuthrakani and G. Dhananjayan about the nature of her relationship with Vijay, Trisha is now facing what many describe as a backlash to her […]
Cine News Digest – 01 March 2026
Vijay’s wife files for divorce Vijay’s wife, Sangeetha, has filed a petition for divorce at the Chengalpattu District Court. The couple’s marriage was registered in the United Kingdom on 10 July 1998, and the ceremonial Hindu marriage was a grand affair that took place in Chennai on 25 August 1999. Sangeetha Sornalingam was born to […]
Cine News Digest – 08 Feb 2026
“Jana Nayagan” finally cleared for release More than three weeks after the drama surrounding Jana Nayagan began, the film has finally been cleared for release. The producers have agreed to abide by all cuts and muting by the Central Board of Film Certification while Vijay’s lack of direct involvement in the saga has come under […]
Cine News Digest – 01 Feb 2026
Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to share the screen again? Soundarya Rajinikanth has revealed in an interview this week that her father – Superstar Rajinikanth will reunite on screen with Kamal Haasan in a forthcoming film to be launched later this year. Talks are currently on with Nelson Dilipkumar to head the project. Vijay and the […]
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards – Complete List of Winners
The Tamil Nadu Government has announced the winners of state awards in various film categories over a 7-year period between 2016 and 2003. The recipients will receive a gold medal, a memento and a certificate and these would be presented to them on Friday, 13 February by the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi […]
Cine News Digest – 25 Jan 2026
Jana Nayagan verdict this Tuesday The fate of Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan, will be known this Tuesday, 27 January when the Madras High Court is expected to make a ruling. The delay has proven to be financially crippling for everyone who had invested in the movie – from producers to distributors and exhibitors. The […]
Cine News Digest – 11 Jan 2026 (includes latest on release of Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan”
Tourist Family in the running for an Oscar Abishan Jeevinth made his directorial debut at the age of 25 with the critically lauded film Tourist Family. This film is now one of four Indian films – and the only Tamil film – to be in contention for an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. The film […]
Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan” cleared for release
The Chennai High Court has cleared Jana Nayagan for release with a U/A certificate (equivalent to a PG certificate), clearing the way for the film’s release. This follows an official announcement of postponement earlier this week after the Central Board of Film Certification did not issue a certificate for the film. It is likely that […]
Major Hurdle for Sivakarthikeyan’s 25th film, “Parasakthi”
Sivakarthikeyan’s 25th film – Parasakthi – is also facing uncertainty over its release this weekend. The Central Board of Film Certification has recommended 23 cuts to the film before it can be passed for release. The film’s director. Sudha Kongara, has refused to implement the cuts, maintaining that the film would have a direct impact […]