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Karuppu: Did Suriya’s fantasy action entertainer bag Rs 110 crore in pre-release deal? Find out

Karuppu: Did Suriya’s fantasy action entertainer bag Rs 110 crore in pre-release deal? Find out

Suriya starrer Karuppu is slated to release in theatres on May 14, 2026, after a long delay. Now, it appears that the film has secured a massive pre-release deal worth Rs 110 crore. Did Suriya’s Karuppu ba a pre-release deal of Rs 110 crore? According to a report by Lets Cinema, the makers of Karuppu have successfully sold the music rights, as well as the South and Hindi satellite and OTT rights. With these deals finalized, the film has reportedly earned more than Rs 110 crore. Moreover, the theatrical rights for the film in the South region and overseas are also expected to be finalized soon. Speculation suggests that the film was made on a budget of Rs 130 crore. However, these are only reports for now. More about Karuppu Karuppu follows the story of a lawyer who becomes possessed by a deity and fights against the injustices faced by certain sections of society. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film stars Trisha Krishnan as the female lead. Apart from the lead actors, the film also …

Arasan Update: Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran kickstart second phase of shoot with actor in a rugged look; PIC

Arasan Update: Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran kickstart second phase of shoot with actor in a rugged look; PIC

Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role, is currently in the works, with the makers announcing that they have kick-started the second schedule. The official update was shared by producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu via his social media handle. Arasan Update: Silamabarasan TR kickstarts second schedule for Vetrimaaran directorial Sharing the update on social media, the producer said, “Arasan enters its second shooting schedule.” The picture shared from the sets showcases director Vetrimaaran alongside STR, who is seen sporting a stylish and rugged look in the new schedule. Here’s the post: Arasan is set within the Vada Chennai cinematic universe and serves as a spin-off of the Dhanush starrer. With Vijay Sethupathi as the co-lead, the film also features Yogalakshmi and Chaitra J. Achar in key roles. Moreover, reports suggest that Priyanka Mohan might also play a role in the film. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, marking his first collaboration with the director. Recently, Vetrimaaran revealed that the shoot for Arasan would be quicker than his previous films, highlighting that he had …

Arasan Update: Silambarasan starrer to be quick project for Vetrimaaran, confirms footage release soon

Arasan Update: Silambarasan starrer to be quick project for Vetrimaaran, confirms footage release soon

Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role, is currently in the works with Vetrimaaran at the helm. Now, it appears that the film will be a relatively quick venture for the filmmaker, as the screenplay has already been completed, unlike many of his previous projects. Vetrimaaran confirms Silambarasan starrer Arasan will be a quicker project Reportedly, the director spoke at an event, revealing details about the film and when audiences could expect footage. Vetrimaaran said, “This time, I wrote the story first and only then went for the shoot. This will be a quicker film than my other films. In a few days, we might be able to release some footage. Until then, we are holding it.” Commenting on the same, director Ram mentioned that the story of Arasan had been written by Vetrimaaran even before he wrote his debut film Polladhavan, which starred Dhanush. Arasan is set within the Vada Chennai cinematic universe and serves as a spin-off of the Dhanush-starrer. With Vijay Sethupathi as the co-lead, the film also features Yogalakshmi and …

Silambarasan TR to sing for Karuppu? Composer hints at second single for Suriya’s fantasy action film

Silambarasan TR to sing for Karuppu? Composer hints at second single for Suriya’s fantasy action film

Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead role, is currently in its final stages, with a release date being eyed for Summer 2026. While more details about the film are yet to be revealed, the second single might arrive sooner rather than later, with Silambarasan TR possibly crooning it. Silambarasan TR to sing for Suriya starrer Karuppu? In a recent social media post, Karuppu composer Sai Abhyankkar shared a picture featuring himself with Silambarasan TR. The post was captioned, “Blast begins :)”, which was the same catchphrase used by Suriya in the film’s teaser. While it is unclear whether the post hints at the Suriya starrer, reports suggest that an update about the movie’s release may be made along with the second single. According to speculation, the makers are eyeing a May 2026 release for Karuppu. Here’s the post: More about Karuppu Karuppu follows the story of a lawyer who becomes possessed by a deity and fights against the injustice faced by certain sections of society. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film stars Trisha Krishnan as …

Did Vijay Sethupathi opt out of Silambarasan TR’s Arasan? Actor says, ‘Even I don’t know…’

Did Vijay Sethupathi opt out of Silambarasan TR’s Arasan? Actor says, ‘Even I don’t know…’

Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran have joined hands for the first time as actor and director for their upcoming film, Arasan. Although the makers earlier announced that Vijay Sethupathi would be playing a pivotal role in the movie, rumors recently suggested that he had exited the project. However, the 96 actor has now cleared the air, confirming that he is still part of the film. Vijay Sethupathi confirms being still part of STR’s Arasan Speaking at a fan meet event organized by Behindwoods, Vijay Sethupathi was asked whether he was still part of Arasan or had exited the project, as rumors were circulating. Responding to the query, the actor said, “Nope. There is nothing like that. Rumors always spread quickly. Even I don’t know how. Every time, some rumor or another surfaces, and we don’t know who initiated it. Please don’t believe them.” According to ongoing reports, the STR starrer is yet to begin shooting its second schedule. More about Arasan Arasan is an upcoming gangster action film starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. Directed …

Amid growing uncertainty over Jana Nayagan’s release, Silambarasan TR rallies behind film: ‘We cannot separate Jana Nayagan and Vijay’ | Tamil News

Amid growing uncertainty over Jana Nayagan’s release, Silambarasan TR rallies behind film: ‘We cannot separate Jana Nayagan and Vijay’ | Tamil News

3 min readMumbaiFeb 5, 2026 10:42 PM IST With each passing day, clouds continues to surround the release of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which was initially slated for a theatrical debut during Pongal. Court cases are becoming increasingly complex, hope remains fragile, clarity on when the film will finally hit theatres is still elusive. Amid this, many in the film industry have voiced their support for the movie, which is currently entangled in a certification battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Among the latest to publicly back the project is actor Silambarasan TR. In a conversation with Vikatan, the Thug Life actor said, “We cannot separate Jana Nayagan and Vijay. He has been in this industry for so many years and has worked in a film for one last time. I put up a post supporting him, as the film should come out. I neither know politics nor have the relevant experience in it. I am also not the right person to speak about it. I wish him the best for his upcoming …

Is Mrunal Thakur set to make her Tamil debut with Silambarasan TR’s STR51? Find out

Is Mrunal Thakur set to make her Tamil debut with Silambarasan TR’s STR51? Find out

Silambarasan TR and director Ashwath Marimuthu are all set to collaborate on the upcoming film STR51. Now, it appears that Mrunal Thakur may headline the project as the co-lead. Is Silambarasan TR’s STR51 set to have Mrunal Thakur as co-lead? According to a report by Lets Cinema, actress Mrunal Thakur is the frontrunner to star opposite Silambarasan TR in STR51. While an official confirmation is still awaited, if the reports turn out to be true, the film will mark the actress’ debut in Tamil cinema. While more details about the film are yet to be revealed, STR51 is said to be a fantasy romantic actioner. The movie will reportedly feature Simbu in the role of the “God of Love,” with the filmmaker promising a film reminiscent of the actor’s vintage ventures. In an earlier interview, director Ashwath Marimuthu revealed that STR51 is currently in the scripting stage. As the film is expected to release in 2027, shooting is likely to begin simultaneously with the final schedule of Arasan. Silambarasan TR’s work front Silambarasan TR was …

Silambarasan TR voices his support to Thalapathy Vijay after Jana Nayagan release gets postponed

Silambarasan TR voices his support to Thalapathy Vijay after Jana Nayagan release gets postponed

Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role, was slated for release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Pongal this year. However, as the CBFC certification is still pending, the makers were forced to postpone the release, leaving many fans and audiences disheartened. As the industry reacts to the delay in certification of the superstar’s final film, Silambarasan TR has voiced his support for Vijay, emphasizing that the day Jana Nayagan releases will be the day true “festivities” begin. Silambarasan TR voices support for Thalapathy Vijay after Jana Nayagan gets postponed In a recent social media post, Silambarasan TR wrote, “Dear Vijay anna, Setbacks have never stopped you. You’ve crossed bigger storms than this. This too shall pass, real Thiruvizha (festival) begins on the day Jana Nayagan releases.” Here’s the post: Apart from STR, Ravi Mohan also came out in support of Thalapathy Vijay and underlined that “Pongal” will truly arrive only when the film is released. For those unaware, Jana Nayagan is yet to receive certification from the CBFC. As the certification has …

Arasan: Vijay Sethupathi joins Silambarasan TR’s film set in Vetrimaaran’s Vada Chennai universe

Arasan: Vijay Sethupathi joins Silambarasan TR’s film set in Vetrimaaran’s Vada Chennai universe

Silambarasan TR recently announced that he will appear in director Vetrimaaran’s gangster action movie Arasan. Now, the makers have officially confirmed that Vijay Sethupathi will play a pivotal role in the film, reuniting with the Maanaadu actor once again. Vijay Sethupathi joins Silambarasan TR and Vetrimaaran’s Arasan The official announcement was shared by producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu via his social media handle. The filmmaker wrote, “Manidham inaigiradhu, magaththuvam therigiradhu.” (When humanity connects, greatness emerges.) See the post here: More about Arasan Arasan is an upcoming gangster action drama starring Silambarasan in the lead role. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the makers recently unveiled an announcement teaser featuring director Nelson Dilipkumar in a cameo appearance. The movie revolves around a man who faces legal trials in court while pleading innocence. However, in a flashback, he is revealed to be responsible for several violent crimes, leading to a blood-soaked narrative. Arasan is set within the Vada Chennai cinematic universe, but it is not a sequel to the Dhanush-starrer. Instead, it serves as a spin-off, with several overlapping characters expected …

STR and TGT sign MoU for All India Tiger Estimation 2026

STR and TGT sign MoU for All India Tiger Estimation 2026

The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) of the Maharashtra Forest Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Grasslands Trust (TGT) to work together for the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026, officials said on Sunday. The MoU was signed by Tushar Chavan, IFS, Field Director of STR, and Mihir Godbole, Founder and Trustee of The Grasslands Trust. AITE, conducted every four years by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), is the world’s largest wildlife population monitoring programme. It not only counts tigers but also assesses other predators such as leopards, wild dogs, and hyenas, along with prey species like sambar, chital, gaur and barking deer. The estimation uses several scientific methods, including line transects, camera traps, sign surveys, habitat assessments and genetic analysis, to understand predator–prey numbers, habitat quality and long-term conservation needs. The Sahyadri landscape plays an important role in this national survey of wildlife. Speaking about the collaboration, Field Director Tushar Chavan said that the involvement of skilled volunteers and technical teams from TGT …