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India Entertainment & Culture 07 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 & Culture16 Oct 2026, 08:48 AM IST

‘Jailer 2’ Review: Rajinikanth’s Star Turns Lift Nelson’s Sharper, Wilder Sequel

Nelson’s ‘Jailer 2’ arrives as a more controlled and confidently assembled sequel than its predecessor, balancing riotous humour, narrative build-up and carefully timed bursts of Rajinikanth charisma. The film succeeds most when it understands when to step back and let the superstar dominate the frame, turning familiar mass-cinema beats into a rousing crowd-pleaser.

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India Entertainment & Culture16 Oct 2026, 06:44 AM IST

Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' Assembles a Pan-India Star Map: Who Stands Out in Nelson’s Sequel?

Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' is shaping up as more than a Tamil-language sequel: it is being positioned as a pan-India event film built around carefully chosen star power. With Nelson returning to direct, the casting conversation now centres on which actors bring the widest reach, the strongest fan pull, and the most commercial value to the project.

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India Entertainment & Culture16 Oct 2026, 04:21 AM IST

Can Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' Cross the Rs 1,000 Crore Mark?

As Tamil cinema prepares for the release of 'Jailer 2', industry executives are openly debating whether Rajinikanth’s enduring star power can propel the Nelson Dilipkumar-directed sequel into the rarefied Rs 1,000 crore club. Producers and theatre owners say the film enters the market with unusually strong commercial momentum, but its final tally will depend on opening-day frenzy, repeat audiences and how far the franchise expands beyond core Tamil markets.

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India Entertainment & Culture16 Oct 2026, 03:19 AM IST

Can Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer 2' Reach the Rs 1,000 Crore Mark?

As Tamil cinema prepares for the release of 'Jailer 2,' industry watchers are again measuring the scale of Rajinikanth’s box-office pull and whether it can translate into an unprecedented global haul. Producers and theatre owners say the Nelson-directed sequel enters the market with rare commercial momentum, but crossing Rs 1,000 crore would still require exceptional audience turnout across languages and territories.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM IST

Chethan D'Souza on Choreographing Action for Rajinikanth in 'Jailer 2'

Karnataka-based action director Chethan D'Souza has spoken about the experience of designing fight sequences for the highly anticipated 'Jailer 2', placing the spotlight on the craft behind one of Tamil cinema's most closely watched sequels. His remarks underline both the scale of the production and the precision required when working with Rajinikanth, whose screen presence continues to shape expectations across Indian cinema.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 04:22 PM IST

‘Jailer 2’ Opens to Debate Over Whether Shivarajkumar’s Cameo Matches the First Film’s Surprise Impact

Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated sequel 'Jailer 2' has arrived with expectations already inflated by the first film’s viral cameo moments. Early audience chatter is centring on whether Kannada star Shivarajkumar’s appearance delivers the same shock value and crowd response that made his role in 'Jailer' a breakout talking point. The discussion reflects a broader sequel challenge: when a film’s most memorable moment in the first instalment becomes part of its identity, the follow-up must either recreate that electricity or risk being judged against an impossible benchmark.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Oct 2026, 11:19 PM IST

Ilaiyaraaja Makes Way for GV Prakash Kumar as 'Pocket Novel' Reopens a Familiar Tamil Cinema Partnership

'Pocket Novel' has entered a fresh phase with GV Prakash Kumar stepping in as the film’s composer, replacing Ilaiyaraaja. The change arrives as the project reunites filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja and actor Vijay Sethupathi, whose collaboration on 'Super Deluxe' remains one of Tamil cinema’s most closely watched creative pairings.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM IST

GV Prakash Kumar Replaces Ilaiyaraaja on 'Pocket Novel' as Thiagarajan Kumararaja and Vijay Sethupathi Reunite

Tamil filmmaker Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s next feature, 'Pocket Novel', has entered a notable new phase with GV Prakash Kumar stepping in as composer after Ilaiyaraaja’s exit from the project. The casting and music shift adds fresh intrigue to a film already drawing attention for reuniting Kumararaja with Vijay Sethupathi after their acclaimed collaboration on 'Super Deluxe'.

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