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🎬 Maareesan Review: A Witty Road-Trip Thriller Anchored by Vadivelu & Fahadh Faasil

Release Date: 25 July 2025 Director: Sudheesh Sankar | Writer: V. Krishna Moorthy Stars: Fahadh Faasil, Vadivelu, Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, Sithara Producers: Super Good Films | Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja Cinematography: Kalaiselvan Sivaji | Editor: Sreejith Sarang Wikipedia +15 Wikipedia +15 YouTube +15 🚗 Plot Snapshot Maareesan begins as a gentle road-trip drama: petty thief Dhayalan (Fahadh Faasil) breaks into the home of Alzheimer’s-stricken Velayudham Pillai (Vadivelu) and discovers ₹25 lakh in his account. Offering to return him to his daughter’s home, Dhayalan drags Velayudham into a journey filled with forgotten memories, identity slips, and unexpected companionship. But exactly at the interval, the film abruptly pivots into a thriller centered on vigilantism and crime—leaving tone and pacing in flux. The Indian Express Cinema Express Onmanorama 🌟 Performing Duo That Carries the Film Vadivelu sheds his comedic legacy to deliver a poignant portrayal of...

🎥 Thalaivan Thalaivii Review: Vijay Sethupathi & Nithya Menen Bring Rustic Charm and Drama

Release Date: 25 July 2025 Director: Pandiraj | Music: Santhosh Narayanan ⭐ What’s Working Enchanting Chemistry : Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen reunite to give a rustic, heartfelt performance. Their chemistry sparkles, especially in the conflict-driven rollercoaster of early scenes and the emotionally charged interval build-up Wikipedia +15 BizzBuzz +15 OTTPlay +15 . Pandiraj’s Rural Flavor : The film revives the director's signature style—emotional rural drama peppered with humor and familial chaos, all set within a quirky tiffin center backdrop Indulgexpress +8 Only Kollywood +8 The Times of India +8 . Feel-Good Family Vibes : Considered a hit with family audiences, the first half’s witty banter and sharp pacing deliver genuine entertainment BizzBuzz +1 The Times of India +1 . ⚠️ Where It Falls Short Over-the-Top Tone : Critics flag the excessive volume—both literally and metaphorically—in character interactions. The narrative often descends into nois...

🎥 Ramayana to Be Dubbed in Mandarin—A Bold ₹1,000 crore Bet in China

India's most expensive upcoming epic, Ramayana , set for a massive Diwali 2026–27 release, is gearing up for a historic international push by being dubbed into Mandarin , aiming to capture a slice of the world's most powerful box office—China—with a ₹1,000 crore (≈ $120 million) revenue target. 🌏 Why This Move Matters Chinese audiences haven’t traditionally embraced Indian grand-scale epics. Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017), despite becoming a global phenomenon, grossed only about $14 million (≈ ₹100 crore) in China, falling well below expectations Business Standard +11 Reddit +11 Navbharat Times +11 silverscreenindia.com +12 The Indian Express +12 Firstpost +12 . This lukewarm reception signals caution: China rents its screens to content that resonates emotionally—rural family dramas like Dangal and Secret Superstar , which each earned $193 million and $118 million there Reddit +3 Firstpost +3 mint +3 . Epic spectacle alone hasn’t proven sufficient. 🧠 The Strateg...

🎵 First Single “#ChillanaSirukki” from Blackmail Out Now!

The countdown has begun! The first single, “Chillana Sirukki,” from the upcoming Tamil thriller Blackmail is officially out now. Composed by Sam C.S. and sung by Kapil Kapilan , this musical teaser sets the tone for a gripping cinematic experience. 🔗 Listen to “Chillana Sirukki” here: 🎼 Creative Team Behind the Track Music & Lyrics : Sam C.S. – Known for emotionally stirring and evocative scores in Tamil cinema Vocals : Kapil Kapilan – Acclaimed playback singer famed for hits like “Adiye” from Bachelor and “Kutty Poona” from Ripupbury youtube.com +12 en.wikipedia.org +12 youtube.com +12 With this creative pairing, “Chillana Sirukki” promises a moody, immersive beatscape that taps into both the emotional undercurrents and suspenseful rhythm of the film. 🎬 What to Expect from Blackmail The song release hints at a film bristling with tension, drama, and stylish visuals. With music composed by Sam C.S. and the atmospheric tone set by Kapil Kapilan's voice, ...

🌟 The OG Trio Returns! #VarunDhawan Stars in Rom‑Com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Set to Release Oct 2

Bollywood’s beloved formula—Varun Dhawan, director Shashank Khaitan , and producer Karan Johar —is reuniting once again for the rom-com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari , slated to hit theaters on October 2, 2025 . 👰‍♂️ What We Know So Far Varun Dhawan returns as the quintessential “Sanskari Sunny,” opposite Janhvi Kapoor as the titular Tulsi Kumari , completing the OG trio. Crafted by Shashank Khaitan —known for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania , Badrinath Ki Dulhania , Dhadak —and produced by Karan Johar , this marks another Dharma Productions family entertainer YouTube +15 India Today +15 Bollywood Hungama +15 . Co-starring Sanya Malhotra , Rohit Saraf , Maniesh Paul , and Akshay Oberoi , the ensemble injects fresh energy into the love drama Sacnilk +7 FilmiBeat +7 Bollywood Hungama +7 . 🎬 Production Background & Release Timeline Originally planned for April and then rescheduled to September 12, 2025 , the film’s release was later moved to October 2, 2025 , to develop...