Recent box office successes of southern Indian films starring female actors have highlighted a contrast with Bollywood's struggles, particularly with the seventh YRF spy universe film 'Alpha' starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.…
Veteran South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki, aged 95, has been placed on ventilator support at a private hospital in Chennai after her condition deteriorated. She was admitted around a week ago with…
Netflix has announced its biggest South Indian slate for the remainder of 2026, with plans to release one new Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam film every week. The slate includes theatrical releases and…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has said Bollywood caves more easily to those in power than the South Indian film industry. In a conversation with Janice Sequeira, he argued that the first compromise is…
South Indian cinema in 2026 has released a slate of films that prioritise spectacle over intricate plots. Movies such as 'Kaattalan', 'Athiradi', 'DC' and 'Blast' rely on action, music, humour and performances…
Actress Shriya Saran has revealed she was extremely nervous about meeting Rajinikanth for the first time during the filming of 'Sivaji: The Boss'. In an interview with Pinkvilla, she said she asked…
According to a Times of India feature, handloom sarees have long shaped character identities in South Indian cinema, from Kanjeevaram silks to simple cottons. In 'Ponniyin Selvan', Aishwarya Rai, Trisha and Aishwarya…
