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From Pushpaka Vimana and Aditya 369 to Apoorva Sagodharargal and Sing Geetham , Singeetham Srinivasa Rao built a career around one simple principle: never make the same film twice. Indian cinema has produced filmmakers known for spectacle, some for realism, some for commercial instinct and others for technical brilliance. But very few can claim the kind of restless curiosity that defined Singeetham Srinivasa Rao . Across more than seven decades, Rao moved effortlessly between languages, genres and cinematic forms. He made comedy, fantasy, science fiction, drama, musicals and films that were difficult to classify altogether. He worked in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English, collaborating with stars such as Kamal Haasan, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Dr Rajkumar. Even more remarkable was his refusal to become predictable. Rao passed away in Chennai on October 3, 2026, at the age of 94/95, following age-related health complications. Yet his final directorial venture, Sing Geetham , h...

Tamil cinema and Tamil Nadu politics have shared a complicated relationship for decades. From MGR and Jayalalithaa to Vijay’s recent electoral breakthrough, the state has repeatedly shown that a successful film career can provide a powerful platform for political mobilisation. Now, two other prominent stars — Sivakarthikeyan and Dhanush — are attracting attention for a different reason: their increasingly visible engagement with fans and welfare activities. Neither actor has formally announced a political entry. But their recent interactions have inevitably invited comparisons with the path taken by earlier stars. Sivakarthikeyan's fan meet: more than a celebration? Sivakarthikeyan's recent fan gathering in Chennai was notable for its scale and organisation. Held near Porur, the event reportedly brought together thousands of fan-club members and administrators, with supporters attending in coordinated white attire. The setting itself fuelled political speculation. Reports note...

Rajinikanth’s much-awaited Jailer 2 is heading towards its October 15 theatrical release, but one familiar element of a big Tamil-star film’s promotions appears to be missing this time — a grand audio launch event. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer 2 brings back Rajinikanth as Muthuvel Pandian, with Anirudh Ravichander composing the music. While the film has been steadily building its musical campaign through individual song releases, the makers have decided not to hold a conventional audio launch event. No grand audio launch for Jailer 2 According to recent reports, Sun Pictures has opted against conducting the traditional grand audio launch for Jailer 2 . Instead, the complete soundtrack was made available digitally on September 30. The soundtrack is credited to Anirudh Ravichander and is listed as a 12-song album on Apple Music. The decision has attracted attention because Jailer 2 is one of the year's major Tamil releases and features one of ...

By Flixbuzz India Blog | October 2026 2026 has turned into a landmark year for Mamitha Baiju . Just a few years after gaining widespread attention with Premalu , the young Malayalam actor has expanded her presence across the South Indian film industry, appearing in major productions and becoming closely associated with some of the year’s biggest commercial successes. From sharing the screen with stars such as Suriya and Nivin Pauly to continuing her journey in Tamil cinema, Mamitha’s 2026 has been defined by scale, variety and a rapidly growing audience following. From Premalu Breakout to 2026 Success Story Mamitha Baiju’s rise did not happen overnight. Her career began when she joined a film set as a child after learning that Pavada was being shot near her home in Kottayam. She later built her filmography through Malayalam cinema before Premalu became a major turning point in her career. The popularity of Premalu helped introduce Mamitha to audiences well beyond Kerala. Her perf...

The spotlight is firmly on Indian cinema as the 72nd National Film Awards take place on September 22, 2026, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat. The ceremony celebrates achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024 and brings together some of the country's biggest actors, filmmakers and technicians. One of the biggest moments of the ceremony is the presentation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 to veteran actor Anant Nag , recognising his contribution to Indian cinema over a career spanning more than five decades. Anant Nag to Receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag is being honoured with India's highest cinema-related lifetime achievement award, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Nag began his acting career in the early 1970s and has worked across multiple Indian languages. According to the Press Information Bureau, his filmography includes more than 300 films across six languages, along with his memorable work in television, including Malgudi Days ....

September 2026 is ending on a high note for OTT fans. The final week of the month brings a fresh lineup of movies and web series across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and other major streaming platforms. From mystery thrillers and courtroom dramas to romance, comedy and South Indian blockbusters, there is something for almost every kind of viewer. If you're wondering what to watch this week, here are some of the releases generating attention between September 21 and 27, 2026 . 1. Shaque: Trust No One Parineeti Chopra makes her OTT debut with the mystery thriller Shaque: Trust No One , which also features Jennifer Winget. The series revolves around suspicion, secrets and relationships where trusting the wrong person can have serious consequences. The combination of a mystery-driven storyline and a prominent cast makes this one of the Hindi releases to watch this week. Streaming on: Netflix 2. Hunkkaar: The Roar Crime and courtroom dramas continue to find an audience on Ind...

Suriya's extraordinary 2026 box-office run has opened the door to a unique possibility in Tamil cinema: can one actor's films collectively cross ₹1,000 crore worldwide in a single calendar year? Suriya entered 2026 with two theatrical releases — Karuppu and Vishwanath & Sons — and both have turned into significant box-office performers. With his third film, Scene , now officially scheduled for November 6, the actor has a genuine mathematical route to the ₹1,000-crore mark. And if he gets there, the achievement would have a particularly interesting place in Tamil cinema history . Suriya has already crossed the halfway mark Karuppu , directed by RJ Balaji, became Suriya's highest-grossing film, finishing its run at around ₹310–315 crore worldwide , according to trade reports. Vishwanath & Sons , which released on August 14, subsequently crossed ₹200 crore worldwide. That puts Suriya's two 2026 releases at approximately: Film Worldwide gross Karuppu ~₹315 Cr Vish...