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Jana Nayagan release update: Distributors informed about July 24 release window | Tamil News

Jana Nayagan release update: Distributors informed about July 24 release window | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJul 9, 2026 10:44 AM IST The long wait for Jana Nayagan appears to be nearing its end. International distributors of the Vijay-starrer have been asked to prepare for a July 24 theatrical release, with the makers expecting the censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) this weekend. Industry tracker Ramesh Bala confirmed the development to SCREEN and said, “The censor certificate is expected this Saturday. International distributors have been told in advance because they need to book screens early.” Distributors within the country, he added, have been kept in the loop through informal channels for now. “Indian distributors have been informed informally for now. Once the certificate comes through, the makers will announce the date officially. In India, screens can be booked even two days before release, so there is no rush,” Bala said. A distributor from the region confirmed the development to SCREEN. “We were told that July 24 is the most likely release window for Jana Nayagan, and that this time there will be no trouble in …

K Bhagyaraj death updates: Chiranjeevi is ‘shocked, heartbroken’ after Tamil filmmaker’s death | Tamil News

K Bhagyaraj death updates: Chiranjeevi is ‘shocked, heartbroken’ after Tamil filmmaker’s death | Tamil News

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He began his film career as an assistant to director Bharathiraja, taking on brief junior artist roles in films like 16 Vayathinile before writing scripts for Bharathiraja’s Kizhake Pogum Rayil and Tik Tik Tik. He made his directorial debut with Suvarilladha Chiththirangal in 1979. Story continues below this ad Bhagyaraj went on to carve out a rare niche as an actor-auteur, frequently writing, directing and starring in his own films. His work was known for elaborate, witty scripts laced with double entendre and rooted in everyday social situations, with Bhagyaraj himself often playing a self-effacing underdog character. His breakout came with Mundhanai Mudichu in 1983, which won him the Filmfare Best Actor award and introduced actress Urvashi to Tamil cinema. The film was remade in Hindi as Masterji. He later introduced Urvashi’s sister Kalpana through Chinna Veedu in 1985, and several of his hits, including Andha 7 Naatkal and Thooral Ninnu Pochchu, were remade in Hindi. He was first married to actress Praveena, who died in 1983, and later to actress Poornima Jayaram, with whom …

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, writer K Bhagyaraj dies at 73 | Tamil News

Veteran Tamil filmmaker, writer K Bhagyaraj dies at 73 | Tamil News

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K Bhagyaraj, the veteran Tamil director, actor and writer, passed away in Chennai on Saturday due to a heart attack. He was 73. He is survived by his wife, former actress Poornima Bhagyaraj, along with their two children, actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and daughter Saranya Bhagyaraj. He had stayed publicly active right up until his final days, having been present at the Goa wedding of actor-politician Khushbu Sundar’s daughter just days before he died. Over a career spanning decades, he introduced actors Urvashi and Kalpana to Tamil cinema, and was known for films including Mundhanai Mudichu, Chinna Veedu, Darling Darling Darling, Sundara Kandam and Enga Chinna Rasa. As a filmmaker, he was known for his humour with socially relevant themes, carving a niche in Tamil cinema. Long before he became one of the defining voices of Tamil cinema in the 1980s, Krishnaswamy Bhagyaraj was a college dropout from Coimbatore. It was an unlikely starting point for a man who would go on to write, direct, act in and occasionally even score the music for some of …

Jana Nayagan update: KVN productions to refund distributors after months of uncertainty | Tamil News

Jana Nayagan update: KVN productions to refund distributors after months of uncertainty | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 5, 2026 12:13 PM IST KVN Productions, the production house behind Jana Nayagan, is planning to refund all distributor advances for Vijay’s final film and release the movie independently once the pending certification and legal hurdles are cleared. Talking to SCREEN, Mohan Suprith, business head of KVN Productions confirmed, “While we are still in talks, we have decided to refund the money to the film distributors. We felt it was unfair to keep them in loop, while we are still waiting for a possible release date.” The decision, reportedly made at the direction of Vijay himself, comes more than five months after the film missed its originally scheduled release date of January 9. Jana Nayagan has been in limbo since then, caught in an unresolved dispute over its Central Board of Film Certification rating. The CBFC’s regional panel initially recommended a UA 16+ certificate for the film, but the final clearance has been stalled. KVN Productions had approached the Madras High Court seeking to expedite the certification process during the release time. …

Ajith Kumar returns to racing days after mother’s death: ‘Back at work with a heavy heart’ | Tamil News

Ajith Kumar returns to racing days after mother’s death: ‘Back at work with a heavy heart’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 5, 2026 11:19 AM IST Tamil actor and professional racer Ajith Kumar returned to the track on June 5, six days after the death of his mother Mohini Mani, who passed away on May 30 at a private hospital in Chennai due to age-related health issues. The official Ajith Kumar Racing Instagram page posted photographs of the actor at the track, with the caption: “Back at work with a heavy heart but life must go on.” Mohini Mani, Ajith Kumar’s mother, passed away on Saturday, May 30, at a private hospital in Chennai due to age-related health issues. She was 89 years old, according to the official statement released by Ajith’s brother Anil Kumar on X. Also Read: Actor Ajith’s mother dies at 89; CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan pay tribute Anil Kumar’s statement read: “In Memoriam: Mohini Mani (1937-2026). Our mother, Mohini Mani, passed away early this morning, in her sleep, after a period of declining health. We are grateful for the care and support provided to her and our family by …

CM Vijay finally explains why he keeps wearing black-and-white suits | Tamil News

CM Vijay finally explains why he keeps wearing black-and-white suits | Tamil News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 1, 2026 08:03 PM IST When actor-turned-politician Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, one detail caught the attention of many observers—his choice of attire. Instead of the traditional white shirt and veshti often associated with Tamil Nadu politics, Vijay appeared in a black-and-white suit. In the weeks that followed, he continued wearing similar suits during official meetings, public appearances, and government events, turning the black-and-white ensemble into something of a signature look. The choice sparked discussions online and even made headlines. Now, Vijay has finally responded to the chatter. ‘Are we not allowed to wear coat?’ On Monday, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief addressed the topic during his first mega public thanksgiving rally in Tiruchirappalli. After thanking supporters and taking aim at political rivals, Vijay also spoke about the attention his attire has received. #WATCH | “ஏன் நம்ம கோட் சூட் எல்லாம் போடக் கூடாதா?” திருச்சியில் முதலமைச்சர் விஜய் பேச்சு#SunNews | #TVKVijay | #Trichy pic.twitter.com/27QCiWxJx9 — Sun News (@sunnewstamil) June 1, 2026 Addressing the crowd, he said, “Are we …

Ravi Mohan’s rumoured partner Keneeshaa quits Instagram after online hate: ‘I release him with love’ | Tamil News

Ravi Mohan’s rumoured partner Keneeshaa quits Instagram after online hate: ‘I release him with love’ | Tamil News

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Keneeshaa Francis has announced that she is “releasing” actor Ravi Mohan “with peace, with love, and with complete detachment,” while also revealing that she is stepping away from social media following intense online bullying and criticism. Keneeshaa came into the spotlight after Ravi Mohan publicly announced his separation from his wife. The separation soon turned controversial after his wife claimed she had not even been informed about the decision beforehand. Later, Ravi accused her of subjecting him to mental torture. Amid the controversy, the actor was frequently spotted with Keneeshaa, who was reportedly his counsellor and is also a musician. The two even attended a wedding together, after which social media criticism against Keneeshaa intensified. Just three days ago, Keneeshaa had shared a video of her performance at the Meenkulathi Bagavathi Temple, where Ravi Mohan could be seen cheering for her from a distance before hugging her warmly. However, on Friday, she took to Instagram with an emotional note, saying she had tried to protect “a human being the world had already decided a story …

Nelson to Direct; First Promo Out

Nelson to Direct; First Promo Out

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3 min readChennaiFeb 21, 2026 12:43 PM IST Fans across the country are psyched as the film bringing together two of the biggest stars of South cinema — Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth — is officially on. The film is tentatively titled KH X RK, and it will mark their on-screen collaboration after 47 years. After unveiling the film’s poster, the makers have now dropped the first promo video of the film on Saturday, further fuelling excitement among fans. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO KH X RK Reunion clip The promo video opens on director Nelson Dilipkumar caught in a comic bind, pacing the corridor as he wonders which superstar’s room he should enter first, Rajinikanth’s or Kamal Haasan’s. Just then, composer Anirudh Ravichander walks in with a dilemma of his own, asking Nelson which raaga he should choose. Holding up two fingers, Anirudh suggests the classic “pick one when in doubt” trick. After helping him decide, Nelson amusingly adopts the same method for his bigger problem. What follows is a playful montage of Nelson assisting both …

Kamal Haasan on the Shah Rukh Khan PR blunder that sank Hey Ram

Kamal Haasan on the Shah Rukh Khan PR blunder that sank Hey Ram

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 18, 2026 09:45 PM IST When Kamal Haasan made Hey Ram in 2000, it was one of the most hyped films of the year. The actor-director had invested a lot in the film and it failed to work at the box office, even though it got a lot of critical acclaim. In a recent interview, Kamal admitted that the film was a “commercial disaster” that landed him in a major “financial soup.” He shared that during the publicity tour in Mumbai, it was hinted that Shah Rukh Khan, who played a small but pivotal role in the film, had a larger role in the film, and this disappointed the audience. In a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Kamal joked, “It was so edge-of-the-seat that audiences slipped out of their seats and out of the theatres (laughs). Even when I was making it, people asked me what the hell I was doing. Such expenses for what? I said it was a promise I made to myself. Like a spouse and a house.” Talking …

Radhika Sarathkumar recalls feeling hesitant working with Kamal Haasan: ‘You’re too fair, my hands are two shades darker’ | Tamil News

Radhika Sarathkumar recalls feeling hesitant working with Kamal Haasan: ‘You’re too fair, my hands are two shades darker’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Feb 11, 2026 09:18 PM IST In a candid revelation that sheds light on the deep-seated anxieties around skin tone in Indian cinema, actress Radhika Sarathkumar recently recounted an incident from her early days in the movie business that speaks volumes about the pressures actors, particularly women, faced in films. The moment occurred during the filming of a scene with actor Kamal Haasan, requiring Radhika to embrace him from behind. Director Vishwanath, sensing something amiss, stopped the shot. “He asked, ‘Y’all don’t like each other?’” Radhika recalled. “I was like, ‘No sir, nothing,’ and for him [Kamal], he was taken aback.” she recounted in an interview with Galatta Plus. The director persisted, “I find some discomfort between both of you.” What happened next has become a story Kamal Haasan still reminds her of to this day. “Suddenly he looked at [Kamal], took perfume and sprayed it all over him,” Radhika said, assuming the issue was one of fragrance or hygiene. But perfume wasn’t the problem. The real source of Radhika’s hesitation was …