Valathu Vashathe Kallan movie review: Director Jeethu Joseph's Valathu Vashathe Kallan, starring Biju Menon and Joju George, is a thriller that revolves around a missing girl. While the film is filled with twists, it hardly lands.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan is in a legal standoff with the Central Board of Film Certification. But, controversies are not new to Vijay, whose career has navigated its fair share of troubles over the years.
The OTT revolution has transformed South Indian cinema's business model since the pandemic. This shift places streaming platforms in control, challenging traditional theatrical practices and producers' influence.
Baby Girl movie review: Baby Girl, directed by Arun Varma and starring Nivin Pauly, Lijomil Jose, Sangeeth Prathap, and Abhimanyu Shammi Thilakan, is an emotional thriller about the kidnapping of a three-day-old baby. The film struggles to balance drama and thriller elements, ultimately failing to do justice to either genre.
Cheekatilo movie review: Directed by Sharan Koppisetty, Cheekatilo is a murder mystery headlined by Sobhita Dhulipala. With valid lessons on patriarchy, the film bites into cliches of an investigative thriller.
Jana Nayagan's theatrical release is delayed due to a pending legal dispute with the CBFC. The film's makers now aim for a February release to avoid election-related screening restrictions.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 teaser was censored with an A certificate for theatrical screening, while Yash's Toxic teaser on YouTube was not. This brings back the old debate over the differing rules for cinema and digital platforms, and the effectiveness of censorship.
Bigg Boss Tamil 9 concluded amid widespread controversies and contestant misconduct. The season highlighted failures in hosting and contestant management, raising concerns for future editions.
Actor Jiiva has publicly apologised for the inclusion of the phrase 'Conditions follow pannungada' in the film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, following criticism linked to the phrase's association with the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives.
Divya Ganesan won Bigg Boss Tamil 9, taking home Rs 50 lakh and a car. Her outspoken gameplay and wildcard entry made the finale highly engaging.
