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India Entertainment & Culture 07 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Suriya’s 'Scene' Arrives as a Deepavali Crowd-Pleaser with Star Cameos and Film References

Suriya-starrer 'Scene' has entered the Deepavali frame with the kind of commercial energy that Tamil cinema audiences expect from a festival release: familiar star power, self-aware references, and cameo appearances designed to amplify the theatrical experience. Early discussion around the film suggests that its appeal lies less in narrative novelty and more in its ability to package celebration, nostalgia, and mass entertainment into a single festive offering.

By RDU Global Wire6 min read

India Entertainment & Culture29 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Award-Winning Filmmaker Chezhiyan Dies, Leaving a Distinctive Mark on Tamil Cinema

Award-winning director and cinematographer Chezhiyan has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Tamil film industry and admirers of his restrained visual style. Best known for his minimalist sensibility, he made a lasting impression with To Let, a film that notably rejected background score to heighten realism and emotional precision.

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India Entertainment & Culture07 Oct 2026, 10:50 AM IST

Remembering Singeetham Srinivasa Rao: The Filmmaker Who Found Freedom Through Kamal Haasan

Singeetham Srinivasa Rao’s career stands as one of Indian cinema’s most inventive and genre-defying bodies of work, shaped by a restless imagination and a willingness to challenge convention. In the Tamil industry, his creative partnership with Kamal Haasan gave him rare artistic freedom and helped produce films that expanded the vocabulary of mainstream entertainment.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (08:17 AM IST)

Transgender Community Pushes Back Against Online Abuse Over Tamil Film 'Dorothy'

Members of the transgender community have publicly defended the Tamil film 'Dorothy' after it drew homophobic and transphobic backlash online following its September 25 release. They say the film reflects lived realities within the community and have urged audiences to judge it by its intent rather than hostile social media commentary.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (08:16 PM IST)

Fahadh Faasil Says 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' Is a Children's Film for Adults, Reflecting on 24 Years in Cinema

Fahadh Faasil has framed his upcoming film 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' as a family-friendly story with a distinctly adult sensibility, describing it as a children's film that speaks to grown-ups as much as to younger audiences. In a wide-ranging interview, the actor also discussed filming in real Hyderabad locations, the creative differences and strengths of the Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil industries, and the perspective he has gained over 24 years in cinema.

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India Entertainment & Culture27 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Sai Pallavi Cast as IPS Officer Nithya Reddy in Dhanush-Rajkumar Periasamy’s 'OM – Chapter 1'

Sai Pallavi has been announced as IPS officer Nithya Reddy in 'OM – Chapter 1', the upcoming action thriller from actor-producer Dhanush and director Rajkumar Periasamy. The film, which also stars Malayalam icon Mammootty, is slated for a theatrical release on November 20, positioning it as one of the season’s most closely watched Indian cinema releases.

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India Entertainment & Culture27 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Nayanthara Joins Rajinikanth’s Next Film ‘Dharman,’ Reuniting a Proven Star Pair

Nayanthara has come on board Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled 'Dharman,' marking another high-profile reunion between two of Indian cinema’s most bankable stars. The casting adds immediate commercial weight to the project and renews interest in a screen partnership that has repeatedly drawn audience attention across multiple films.

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India Entertainment & Culture27 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Crosses ₹500 Crore in First Week, Setting a New Tamil Cinema Benchmark

Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' has breached the ₹500-crore global box office mark within its first week, according to producer Sun Pictures, marking what the banner says is the highest-grossing opening week in the history of Tamil cinema. The milestone underscores the continuing commercial dominance of the superstar and the expanding reach of Tamil-language tentpoles across India and overseas markets.

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India Entertainment & Culture26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Nayanthara Joins Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’, Reuniting a Proven Star Pair

Nayanthara has come on board Rajinikanth’s next film, tentatively titled 'Dharman', marking another high-profile reunion between two of Tamil cinema’s most bankable stars. The casting adds immediate commercial weight to the project and renews interest in a pairing that has repeatedly delivered audience appeal across multiple films.

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India Entertainment & Culture19 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

‘Jailer 2’ Turns Into a Rajinikanth Showcase as Nelson Finds the Superstar’s Sweet Spot

In the latest installment of RDU Global’s 3D deep-dive series, Sudhish Kamath argues that Jailer 2 is more than a mass entertainer: it is a carefully engineered celebration of Rajinikanth’s screen persona. The film, he suggests, works because Nelson balances irreverent humour, emotional stakes and narrative payoffs while preserving the star’s larger-than-life aura. The analysis positions the sequel as a study in how contemporary commercial cinema can still be built around consequence, vulnerability and the grammar of classic Rajinikanth stardom.

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India Entertainment & Culture18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Deva (1950–2026): Rare Images Trace the Composer Who Shaped Tamil Cinema

Music composer Deva, whose work helped define a crucial era in Tamil cinema, leaves behind a legacy marked by mass appeal, memorable melodies, and a distinctive sonic identity. This picture-led dispatch revisits his career through rare images that capture both the public figure and the creative force behind some of the industry’s most enduring songs.

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India Entertainment & Culture17 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Deva, the Original Vibe Master of 1990s Tamil Cinema, Still Defines an Era

Few film composers captured the cultural rhythm of 1990s Tamil Nadu as completely as Deva, whose music became inseparable from the decade’s cinema, street life, and popular memory. Long after the era passed, his songs remain an evergreen archive of mass appeal, melody, and unmistakable local flavour.

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