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  ⭐️ Review Highlights Maa stars Kajol as Ambika, a mother battling supernatural forces to protect her daughter from a cursed village. Readers say she “channels her inner ‘Ambika’” with a fierce performance that grounds the film in emotion and power timesofindia.indiatimes.com +15 indiatvnews.com +15 bollywoodbubble.com +15 . Critics praised the VFX and atmosphere, calling the visuals “rich and immersive,” although some felt the storyline leaned too much on predictability and didn’t deliver consistent chills en.wikipedia.org +1 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +1 . Overall ratings vary— Bollywood Hungama gave it 3⭐/5, crediting Kajol’s performance but pointing out flaws in writing; India Today criticizes the script, calling the film “predictable”—but all agree the myth-horror blend is engaging en.wikipedia.org . Notable netizen reactions applauded Kajol’s performance and the VFX in early social media praise timesofindia.indiatimes.com +15 hindustantimes.com +15 eco...

While known for his versatility and strong screen presence, S. J. Suryah has navigated a mix of critical acclaim and recent box-office disappointments. Here's an updated look at his 2024–25 projects and how he’s charting a path forward: 🔄 1. Called Back to Direction – Killer Despite setbacks in some recent acting roles, Suryah is returning to the director's chair with Killer , a project he's been nurturing since early 2025. Expected to go on floors soon, this marks his first directorial venture in nearly a decade—a promising move to reassert his creative identity. 🎭 2. Notable Acting Projects — Mixed Results • Indian 2 (2024) The long-awaited sequel to Shankar’s classic saw S. J. Suryah in a key supporting role . It opened well—₹25.6 crore net in India on Day 1 (₹16.5 cr Tamil, ₹7.9 cr Telugu, ₹1.2 cr Hindi)—but suffered steep weekday drops, ending its theatrical run at about ₹100.75 crore domestically and ₹151 crore worldwide indiatoday.in +14 moneycontrol.com +1...

⭐ First-Impression Review Kannappa , directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu, retells the legendary tale of a hunter-turned-devotee of Lord Shiva, with Vishnu Manchu in the titular role telugu.samayam.com +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 sacnilk.com +15 . The film features standout cameo appearances from Prabhas , Akshay Kumar , Mohanlal , and others. First Half: Critics note it starts slow—with flat pacing and weak narrative—but improves significantly upon entry of key supporting characters bollywoodhungama.com +12 indianexpress.com +12 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +12 oneindia.com +1 economictimes.indiatimes.com +1 . Second Half & Climax: Widely praised as “spectacular” with emotional depth and devotional grandeur, offering an impactful finale billed as the film’s strength timesofindia.indiatimes.com . Performances: Vishnu Manchu is credited with a committed portrayal, especially in the latter half. Cameos from Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal have bee...

  🚀 From Kannada Success to Pan-India Powerhouse Founded in 2012 by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda, Hombale Films quickly rose to prominence with Ninnindale (2014) and Raajakumara (2017) before unleashing the KGF juggernaut. KGF: Chapter 1 (2018) became the first Kannada film to gross over ₹200 crore globally, with KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) shattering records as the second-highest grossing Indian film worldwide boxofficetime.in +15 en.wikipedia.org +15 telanganatoday.com +15 . Their third major success, Kantara (2022), further established their dominance — garnering critical acclaim and becoming the second-highest grossing Kannada film . 🎥 Big Projects in the Pipeline Kantara: Chapter 1 A prequel to Kantara , this Rishab Shetty-starrer is set in 300 CE and boasts a lavish ₹125 crore budget. Scheduled for October 2, 2025 , it’s being released in multiple languages — including Hindi — with grand war scenes and mythical elements telanganatoday.com +2 en.wikipedia.org ...

  🎬 Dhurandhar (Spy Thriller with Aditya Dhar) Director : Aditya Dhar (of URI: The Surgical Strike fame) in his first collaboration with Ranveer. ( imdb.com ) Cast : Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna (as the antagonist), R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal. ( pinkvilla.com ) Plot : A gritty, espionage-driven tale inspired by real events in India’s intelligence history, set in the RAW world. ( timesofindia.indiatimes.com ) Production : Filming began summer 2024, wrapped key Mumbai schedules, moved to Amritsar for final leg in late April/May 2025. ( filmfare.com ) Buzz : Leaked set videos and images have surfaced—showing Ranveer in intense, Khilji-like avatar—fueling fan excitement. ( reddit.com ) Release : Aiming for a late 2025 to early 2026 premiere. Why it matters: This is shaping up to be Ranveer’s most serious, mission-driven character yet—a blend of action, patriotism, and raw intensity. 🕴️ Don 3 (Franchise Reboot) Director : Farhan Akhtar Co...

🎞️ Nearing Final Schedule Legend Saravanan, the entrepreneur-turned-actor who made headlines with his 2022 debut The Legend , is returning to the silver screen with a mass-action suspense thriller that is now nearing its final schedule . According to MovieCrow , the film is being planned for a grand release this Diwali 2025 . 🎥 Directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar This time, Saravanan has teamed up with R. S. Durai Senthilkumar , known for hits like Kodi , Ethir Neechal , and Garudan . Unlike his debut outing that was more fantasy-driven, this new film promises to be rooted, gritty, and massy in its treatment. The director is said to be focusing on a tightly woven script packed with suspense and emotional drama. 👥 Ensemble Cast The cast features a mix of experienced and emerging talents: Legend Saravanan in the lead role Payal Rajput as the female lead Shaam , Andrea Jeremiah , Santhosh Prathap , Baahubali Prabhakar , and Baby Iyal in prominent roles 🎼 Technical Brilliance Mus...

1. 🌟 Kajol Leads Mythological Horror: Maa Kajol headlines Maa , a mythological-horror drama set in the eerie village of Chandrapur. She portrays a mother confronting demonic forces to save her daughter Shweta. Joining her are Indraneil Sengupta, Ronit Roy, and Jitin Gulati. The film blends emotional narrative with supernatural suspense ( bollywoodbubble.com , thehansindia.com ). 2. 🏆 Kamal Haasan Invited to the Oscars Academy Legendary actor Kamal Haasan has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a voting member, marking a rare international nod to Indian cinema. A prominent Bollywood actor has also received a similar invitation, highlighting the growing global footprint of Indian talent ( economictimes.indiatimes.com ). 3. 🎥 Housefull 5 Sets Sail This June The comedy franchise returns on June 6, 2025 , with an all-star cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Jackie Shroff, and Sanjay Dutt. Most of the film was shot aboard a cruise lin...