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29 Trailer Out: Vidhu, Preethi Asrani take fans into the pre-dating apps era in Rathna Kumar, Lokesh Kanagraj’s drama

29 Trailer Out: Vidhu, Preethi Asrani take fans into the pre-dating apps era in Rathna Kumar, Lokesh Kanagraj’s drama

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If you are a fan of quirky, hard-hitting dramas, then you’re in luck. The trailer of director Rathna Kumar’s 29 finally dropped, and it’s everything the audience expected from the Meyaadha Maan and Aadai filmmaker. Take a look! 29 Trailer out Rathna Kumar is back to Meyaadha Maan and is soon set to release his highly anticipated Tamil drama film 29. Produced by Karthik Subbaraj, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, and Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie promises a soulful yet gritty exploration of what it means to be lost in your twenties. The 2-minute 33-second trailer opens with a cheeky dig at dating apps, claiming it will take the audience back to the early 2010s, when such apps didn’t exist. The film follows the life of Sathya, played by Vidhu, a 29-year-old man grappling with a severe identity crisis. At his age, a typical society wants him to ‘settle down’. But the drifter that he is, Sathya doesn’t have any clear ambition or dreams. Before he gets into the loop of marriage and kids, he wants to know who he …

8 South Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week: Sathya’s Jet Lee, Shane Nigam’s Dridam to Rathna Kumar’s 29

8 South Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week: Sathya’s Jet Lee, Shane Nigam’s Dridam to Rathna Kumar’s 29

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South Indian cinema has an exciting slate of films lined up for theatrical release this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of upcoming releases. 8 South Films to watch in theaters this week 1. Jet Lee Cast: Sathya, Rhea Singha, Vennela Kishore, Viva Harsha, Kabir Duhan Singh Director: Ritesh Rana Genre: Action Comedy Runtime: 2 hours and 12 minutes Language: Telugu Release Date: May 8, 2026 Jet Lee follows a passenger flight carrying fugitive billionaire Prajapathi that spirals into chaos when mercenaries and covert agents clash mid-air. Amid the turmoil, special agent Shivani Roy fights for control, while a mysterious man awakens in the aircraft’s bathroom with no memory and a deadly secret hidden within him. 2. Godari Gattupaina Cast: Sumanth Prabhas, Nidhi Pradeep, Jagapati Babu, Sudharshan, Raj Kumar Kasireddy, Viva Raghava Director: Subash Chandra Genre: Romantic Comedy Runtime: 2 hours and 25 minutes Language: Telugu Release Date: May 8, 2026 Set in the picturesque villages of Godavari, Godari Gattupaina follows a kind-hearted auto driver and a spirited college girl who …

Did Lokesh Kanagaraj initially plan LCU with two timelines following Kaithi and Vikram films? Here’s what we know

Did Lokesh Kanagaraj initially plan LCU with two timelines following Kaithi and Vikram films? Here’s what we know

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Director Lokesh Kanagaraj began the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU), connecting the films Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo. Now, the filmmaker’s co-writer and director Rathna Kumar has revealed that they initially had different plans for the LCU, which was supposed to begin with Suriya’s Rolex. Rathna Kumar about Lokesh Kanagaraj’s initial plans for LCU Speaking with Little Talks, Rathna Kumar said, “The story was initially planned to begin with the Rolex character. The idea was to have two timelines: the Kaithi timeline and the Vikram timeline, which would converge through a common antagonist, Rolex. Through this, the universe was intended to be created, leading to the birth of the LCU.” The writer-director added, “Initially, Lokesh Kanagaraj narrated a completely different story to Kamal Haasan. At that time, Kamal Haasan suggested the idea of a Vikram prequel and sequel. Lokesh liked the concept and requested more time to develop it into a full-fledged story. Through that process, Vikram took shape.” For those unaware, the LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) is a series of interconnected films created by filmmaker …

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s co-writer Rathna Kumar gives update on Allu Arjun’s AA23: ‘Work will begin from May 2nd week’

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s co-writer Rathna Kumar gives update on Allu Arjun’s AA23: ‘Work will begin from May 2nd week’

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Allu Arjun is currently working on the film Raaka, directed by Atlee. Following this, the actor will collaborate with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for the tentatively titled AA23 (LK07), with the film’s co-writer Rathna Kumar sharing details about the project. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s co-writer Rathna Kumar about Allu Arjun’s AA23 Speaking with Galatta Plus, Rathna Kumar said, “I think it’s a proper pan-Indian film, not because of the stars, the central character, or the setting, but because the story has a very international appeal.” The filmmaker added, “When Allu Arjun sir is doing the film, we can get whatever we need to shape it the way we want. It was very exciting to interact with him. The work is progressing at a brisk pace. We already spent three weeks in discussions with him, and work will begin in the second week of May.” More about AA23 AA23 is an upcoming action film starring Allu Arjun in the lead role. In the teaser, the actor is seen wearing the iconic silver kada often featured in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s films, …

Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rathna Kumar visit Sabarimala temple ahead of Rajinikanth’s Coolie shoot. See pics

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Director Lokesh Kanagaraj embarked on a spiritual trip to Sabarimala ahead of shooting for his next film Coolie with Rajinikanth. The director was accompanied by writer-filmmaker Rathna Kumar, apart from a couple of friends. Rathna took to X (formerly Twitter) to share pictures of their trip. (Also Read: Ilaiyaraaja fights for rights of his music being used for Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, but what do copyright laws say?) Lokesh Kanagaraj with his friends in Sabarimala. Lokesh’s trip to Sabarimala Rathna, who co-wrote Vijay’s Leo and Coolie, apart from being known for helming films like Amala Paul’s Aadai and Santhanam’s Gulu Gulu, took to X to share pictures with Lokesh and their other friends. All of them can be seen dressed in a black shirt and mundu, wearing the mala. “With the Gangster Squad,” wrote the director, sharing the pictures. In the pictures, the friends can be seen all smiles as they pose for selfies near the temple. One of the pictures also sees them out of their mala. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s …