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Karthi reviews brother Suriya’s ‘mind-blowing’ film Karuppu; Karthik Subbaraj calls RJ Balaji film ‘theatrical blast’

Karthi reviews brother Suriya’s ‘mind-blowing’ film Karuppu; Karthik Subbaraj calls RJ Balaji film ‘theatrical blast’

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Filmmaker-actor RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu finally hit screens on May 15. The film was released a day later than intended due to financial issues faced by the production house, Dream Warrior Pictures. Suriya’s brother, actor Karthi, and director Karthik Subbaraj posted their reviews of the film. Suriya plays dual roles in RJ Balaji’s recent release Karuppu. Karthi, Karthik Subbaraj review Karuppu Karthi watched Karuppu at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai with Balaji, Trisha, music composer Sai Abhyankkar and the rest of the team. After watching the film, he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Idhukkumela Enna pa venum….summa therikkudu. Anbaana fans podu vediya (What more could one possibly ask for? It’s simply mind-blowing! Affectionate fans, have a blast). (cracker emojis) KARUPPPAAA @RJ_Balaji, @SaiAbhyankkar and @dop_gkvishnu love you guys for this (heart on fire emojis) #Karuppu.” Karthik also seemed pumped, calling Karuppu a theatrical blast. He wrote, “Full on Theatrical Blast #Karuppu (cracker and good emojis) @Suriya_offl sir’s god mode is pure FIRE (fire emojis) Congratulations @RJ_Balaji @trishtrashers @prabhu_sr @dop_gkvishnu @SaiAbhyankkar @DreamWarriorpic. And wholeteam …

Did Karthik Subbaraj just confirm the sequel film Jigarthanda 3? Filmmaker says, ‘I may not…’

Did Karthik Subbaraj just confirm the sequel film Jigarthanda 3? Filmmaker says, ‘I may not…’

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Director Karthik Subbaraj returned to theaters in 2023 with the Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah-starrer Jigarthanda DoubleX. After the massive success of the western action drama, it appears that the filmmaker may soon make a sequel, Jigarthanda 3. Director Karthik Subbaraj to make Jigarthanda 3 soon? Speaking with News18, director Karthik Subbaraj revealed that he has an idea for a sequel, Jigarthanda 3. The filmmaker said, “Yes, I will make the third part of Jigarthanda. I may not make it very soon, but it will be made sometime down the line. I have an idea of the story in my head.” Moreover, the director revealed that his next film will feature a cast of newcomers and will be set in Madurai. For those unaware, Karthik initially made Jigarthanda, which was released in 2014. The film, starring Siddharth and Bobby Simha, is a crime comedy that revolves around an aspiring filmmaker who decides to research a gangster named Assault Sethu but must do so discreetly due to Sethu’s ruthlessness. However, when Sethu learns the truth, the …

Neelira Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read if planning to watch Naveen Chandra’s survival drama film

Neelira Twitter Review: 11 tweets to read if planning to watch Naveen Chandra’s survival drama film

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Neelira, starring Naveen Chandra in the lead role, was released in theaters on April 3, 2026. Directed by Someetharan, here’s what netizens had to say about the anti-war drama film, co-produced by Karthik Subbaraj and Rana Daggubati. Neelira Twitter Review A user took to social media and wrote that Neelira was a gripping survival thriller that kept viewers curious about what would happen next in every scene. They added that both the direction and performances were strong, describing it as a seat-edge experience and giving it a rating of 4 out of 5. Another netizen stated that Neelira, set against the backdrop of 1988 Sri Lanka, was an intense cinematic experience. They mentioned that the realistic narration without over-the-top drama was a major plus and considered it one of the best films of the year, rating it 4.5 out of 5. Moreover, another user commented that it was one of the best films of 2026 so far. They described Neelira as a gripping survival thriller that kept the audience hooked throughout, praising its brilliant direction …

EXCLUSIVE: Rana Daggubati reveals why Neelira releases on original date while Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 is postponed

EXCLUSIVE: Rana Daggubati reveals why Neelira releases on original date while Mohanlal’s Drishyam 3 is postponed

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Rana Daggubati and director Karthik Subbaraj are collaborating as producers for the upcoming anti-war film Neelira. As several films, including Drishyam 3, have reportedly postponed their releases due to tense situations in Gulf countries, the producers have candidly opened up about why they are choosing to release the movie on its originally announced date. Rana Daggubati opens up on Neelira sticking to original release date Speaking with Pinkvilla, Rana Daggubati said, “First in Tamil cinema, this will become a very mainstream film. If we just take glimpses from the trailer launch, half the Tamil industry, in terms of directors, were there, who had such passion while talking about this. I have been to various film events, and I even said to Karthik (Subbaraj) that I have never seen anything like this before.” The actor-producer added, “Usually, it is very generic. You call some people, they say some nice things about the director, speak well about Karthik, and say, ‘good, you guys are doing it,’ and that’s it. But this time, everyone had a point of …

EXCLUSIVE: Rana Daggubati reveals what success means to him, Karthik Subbaraj says THIS about Rajinikanth

EXCLUSIVE: Rana Daggubati reveals what success means to him, Karthik Subbaraj says THIS about Rajinikanth

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Rana Daggubati and Karthik Subbaraj recently teamed up for their new film, Neelira. The duo joined Pinkvilla for an exclusive conversation. While talking about their movie, the duo also shared words for the OG superstar, Rajinikanth. Rana also shared what success means to him. Check it out! Rana Daggubati and Karthik Subbaraj speak about Rajinikanth Film director and producer Karthik Subbaraj joined forces with actor Rana Daggubati to tell an emotional tale showcasing the aftermath and the impact of war on a child in Neelira. Recently, the duo joined Pinkvilla for an exclusive conversation. During the interview, they spoke about their film and the inspiration behind telling the compelling story. Since Rana has been part of many hit films, he has seen success in real life. When asked what success means to them, the Baahubali: The Epic star expressed, “If the long night is discussed for many long nights by lots of audience, that would be success for us.” Through the course of their chat, they were asked to give one word for legendary actor …

Chiyaan Vikram and son Dhurv to reunite for Mahaan 2? Karthik Subbaraj drops update on sequel

Chiyaan Vikram and son Dhurv to reunite for Mahaan 2? Karthik Subbaraj drops update on sequel

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Chiyaan Vikram and his son Dhruv Vikram appeared in lead roles together for the first time in the film Mahaan. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the gangster actioner now seems to be all set to have a sequel. Is Chiyaan Vikram and Dhurv Vikram’s Mahaan 2 on cards? Karthik Subbaraj confirms sequel In a recent appearance at a public event, director Karthik Subbaraj shared an update about a sequel to Mahaan. The filmmaker said, “I have a small idea for Mahaan 2, but I need to write it. It will likely be 2027–2028 by the time the film happens.” More about Mahaan Mahaan, starring Chiyaan Vikram and Dhruv Vikram in the lead roles, was released on February 10, 2022, directly on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video. The movie follows the story of Gandhi Mahaan, a commerce teacher who leads a quiet, middle-class life with his Gandhian wife, Nachi, and their son, Dada. One day, when Nachi and their son head out on a school tour, Gandhi decides to spend his day indulging in every vice that …

Karthik Subbaraj reacts to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan delay: ‘Postponement of big films on festival dates will kill industry’

Karthik Subbaraj reacts to Vijay’s Jana Nayagan delay: ‘Postponement of big films on festival dates will kill industry’

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Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, was set for January 9 release but the makers said that they have to postpone due to “unavoidable circumstances beyond our control.” Many fans are disappointed with the decision and took to social media to share how this could have been avoided. Amid these reactions, writer and director Karthik Subbaraj has penned a strong open letter on his X account to share how this is ‘tough’ time for cinema and film fraternity needs to come together. Karthik Subbaraj has penned a note amid the delay in release of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. What Karthik Subbaraj said Karthik began his note by saying, “Some Thoughts just as a Lover of CINEMA!! No theatres for an Low budget Indie film #Salliyargal. Censor delay causing postponement of a Big budget Big Star like Vijay Sir’s film #JanaNayagan slated to release tomorrow… Bookings are yet to open in many centres due to issue of certificate for other Big budget film #Parasakthi slated to release day after tomorrow… Tough times for Cinema!!” He went on to add, …

Guneet Monga Joins Hands With Karthik Subbaraj for a New Tamil Feature

Guneet Monga Joins Hands With Karthik Subbaraj for a New Tamil Feature

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Sikhya Entertainment, the production company led by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain, has partnered with celebrated Tamil filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj for the first time. The yet-untitled film officially began production in Madurai with a traditional pooja ceremony earlier today. A creative partnership begins The project marks Karthik’s tenth film as a director. His previous release, Retro, featured Suriya, Pooja Hegde and Joju George in leading roles. Known for his distinctive storytelling that blends strong character writing with mass appeal, Karthik has built a reputation as one of the most original voices in contemporary Tamil cinema. For Sikhya Entertainment, this partnership represents a major step into Tamil-language filmmaking. The banner is widely respected for producing films such as The Lunchbox, Pagglait, Masaan and Kathal, the last of which recently won the National Film Award for Best Hindi Film. Sikhya is also behind The Elephant Whisperers, which became India’s first Academy Award-winning documentary short film. A meeting of vision and craft Director Karthik Subbaraj expressed equal enthusiasm about the collaboration. He shared, “I have long admired the …

Tamil Box Office 11 Days: Retro underwhelms with Rs 92 crore; Tourist Family pleasantly surprises with Rs 51 crore globally

Tamil Box Office 11 Days: Retro underwhelms with Rs 92 crore; Tourist Family pleasantly surprises with Rs 51 crore globally

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It wasn’t supposed to play out this way. All eyes were on Tamil superstar Suriya’s Retro, backed by star power and scale, to dominate the May 1 day Tamil box office slate. But it’s Sasi Kumar’s Tourist Family, the smaller film with modest expectations, that’s stealing the spotlight 13 days later. As we speak, Retro is slowing down after Rs 92 crore gross, while Tourist Family pleasantly surprised trade with Rs 51 crore worldwide gross. Suriya’s Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, opened well with Rs 34.50 crore in Tamil Nadu and a global weekend total of Rs 61.5 crore. Styled as a vintage gangster actioner set against the backdrop of Tamil Nadu and Varanasi, the film featured Pooja Hegde opposite Suriya, with Joju George in a key role. Music by Santhosh Narayanan and sleek visuals helped the film take off strongly. But the second weekend saw a sharp decline; Retro earned only Rs 5.5 crore globally in its second weekend and struggled to hold well due to underwhelming word-of-mouth. By Day 12, the film stood at …

Retro Box Office Day 12 Tamil Nadu: Suriya and Pooja Hegde starrer earns only Rs 50 lakh on 2nd Monday, continues disappointing run

Retro Box Office Day 12 Tamil Nadu: Suriya and Pooja Hegde starrer earns only Rs 50 lakh on 2nd Monday, continues disappointing run

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Tamil star Suriya’s latest film, Retro, started off with a bang at the Tamil Nadu box office but soon began to lose momentum. Released on May 1 as a Labor Day treat, the gangster drama opened with Rs 14 crore on Day 1, but as days passed, the collections kept falling. By the second Monday (Day 12), Retro managed to collect only Rs 50 lakh, which is a sharp drop compared to its opening weekend. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro stars Suriya in a massive gangster role and Pooja Hegde as the female lead. The story follows a powerful goon, the right hand of his father, who faces an emotional crisis while protecting his lady love and dealing with betrayal. Though the film’s concept looked promising and the trailer had created good hype, the overall response after the release turned out to be mixed. Day-wise box office collections of Retro in Tamil Nadu: Day  Gross Tamil Collections 1 Rs 14 crore 2 Rs 6.50 crore 3 Rs 7 crore 4 Rs 7 crore  5 Rs …