South Indian Film Controversies in H1 2026: Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ censorship controversy, ‘Drishyam 3’ and AMMA crisis explained | Tamil Film News

South Indian Film Controversies in the First Half of 2026 It’s been a tumultuous year for the South Indian film industry, with several high-profile legal disputes dominating the headlines in 2026. Issues ranging from bitter censorship disputes and copyright infringements to landmark moral rights lawsuits and messy divorces have dominated the entertainment landscape. Notably, Thalapathy…

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‘Mardaani 3’ World Television Premiere: When and where to watch the Rani Mukerji starrer police thriller on the small screen? |

Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3, one of the most talked-about thrillers of the year, is now ready for its global television premiere. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film follows Shivani Roy as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of several girls. Rani Mukherjee She’s back with ‘Mardaani 3’, the latest entry in one of Bollywood’s most beloved…

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Farah Khan: ‘That’s what Shah Rukh Khan is’: Farah Khan recalls ‘King’ star flying to Dubai for premiere with ‘Happy New Year’ cast and crew | Hindi Film News

Farah Khan revealed in a cooking vlog with Shreyas Talpade that Shah Rukh Khan personally paid for the entire cast and crew of about 50 people to fly to Dubai for the premiere of Happy New Year. Shah Rukh also gave up Rs 4.2 million of his stake for “Deool Band 2”. Farrakhan Meet the…

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Lauryn Hill Wins Inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at 2026 BET Awards: “I Fight for You” |

Lauryn Hill receives Lifetime Legend Award Veteran rapper and singer Lauren Hill was recently recognized for his contributions to the music industry at this year’s BET Awards. Not only that, but the star has also had amazing performances from some of the biggest names in the industry, including the likes of Queen LatifahSZA, Doechii, Doja…

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‘I didn’t qualify for a loan’: Shreyas Talpade on how Shah Rukh Khan helped him buy his first home, Farah Khan reacts, ‘We paid you too little for Om Shanti Om’ | Hindi Film News

During Farah Khan’s cooking video blog shoot at Shreyas Talpade’s house, the actor revealed that ‘Om Shanti Om’ helped him buy his first house in Mumbai. When the bank rejected his home loan, Farah received a letter from Shah Rukh Khan within two days and the loan was approved that evening. bollywood film producer and…

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After ‘Dhurandhar’, ace action team reunites for Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally’s Eid 2027 film | Hindi Film News

A Korean action team led by Mr Oh, who worked on “Dhurandhar”, has been roped in for Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally’s tentatively titled SVC63 (produced by Dil Raju). The manufacturer will soon officially announce an Eid launch in 2027. earlier, lively Salman KhanThe show, tentatively titled ‘SVC63’, took social media by storm when reports…

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Metallica donates £20,000 to Cardiff Food Bank ahead of sell-out show at Cardiff Principality Stadium |

After a sold-out show in Cardiff, Metallica donated around £20,000 to a food bank in the area. legendary rock band metal band recently celebrated their latest sold-out show by giving back to the community. According to the latest news, the famous band recently donated around £20,000 after a sold-out show at the Principality Stadium in…

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Jr NTR reunites with Trivikram Srinivas for a mythological epic about Lord Kartikeya: ‘Born in the North, worshiped by the South’ | Telugu Film News

Some combinations naturally raise expectations, and Junior NTR Join hands with the director again Trivikram Srinivas It’s one of them. The actor-director duo of the successful Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava are officially reuniting for a new big-budget pan-India film. Fans have been eagerly awaiting official confirmation ever since reports of the project surfaced, with the…

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‘Sanju’ 8th anniversary: ​​Ranbir Kapoor’s remarkable transformation as Sanjay Dutt still wows fans

‘Sanju’ 8th anniversary: ​​Ranbir Kapoor’s remarkable transformation as Sanjay Dutt still leaves fans in awe Rajkumar Hirani“Thirty-Two” has passed eight years since its release, allowing viewers to recall the transformation of the film Ranbir Kapoor Becoming one of Bollywood’s most iconic and controversial stars, Sanjay Dutt. Released in 2018, the biopic not only dominated the…

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Shanthanu Bhagyaraj: ‘My gratitude will last a lifetime’, says Shanthanu as she thanks CM Vijay for honoring late father K. Bhagyaraj | Tamil Film News

When times are difficult, I always think of kindness. This is exactly what the actor is saying Shantanu Bajraj When he expresses his gratitude, he thinks tamil nadu chief minister Vijay Supporting his family after the death of his famous film producer father, K.Bajraj. The sentimental message posted on social media touched the hearts of…

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Ajay Devgn’s ‘Chauhaan’ in trouble; Kshatriya Parishad condemns ‘encroachment on Chauhan tribes: ‘We reject all attempts” Hindi Film News

Ajay Devgn’s ‘Chauhaan’ in trouble; Kshatriya Parishad condemns ‘Johan clan’s encroachment: ‘We reject all attempts’ Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film Chauhaan finds itself at the center of yet another controversy. Soon after the trailer was criticized for its depiction of the Kashmir conflict, the film is now facing opposition from the Kshatriya diocesan community. The group…

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How Akshay Kumar’s Rustom shattered Soni Razdan Nanavati’s directorial dream: ‘One day, when the time comes, it will happen’ | Hindi Film News

Soni Razdan’s second directorial venture Love Affair, based on the Nanavati murder case and starring Ali Fazal and Kalki Koechlin, was shelved three weeks before filming was to begin. Akshay Kumar’s Rustom, based on the same case, further disrupted her plans. Sony remains hopeful, however, saying “one day, when the time comes, it will happen.”…

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Khushbu and Sundar C pay last respects to K. Bhagyaraj after returning from Chennai; Shantanu’s affectionate hug moves everyone

Death of legendary director and actor K.Bajraj Causing deep sadness to the entire Tamil film fraternity, many popular actors are still paying their respects to the bereaved family. The “King of Screenwriters” died of a heart attack, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. While many celebrities paid their last respects at his funeral, the actress Khushbu…

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Amar Malik condemns Ketan Agrawal murder case; questions conduct of accused; ‘Families torn apart. Monster’s |

Amar Malik condemns Ketan Agrawal murder case; questions conduct of accused; ‘Families torn apart. Monster’s music composer Amar Malik The alleged murder of Pune real estate agent Ketan Agrawal was openly discussed. The composer expressed his shock after details of the case came to light and criticized Siya Goyal and Chetan Chowdhury, the accused named…

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Rajkumar Hirani asks son Vir to audition for ‘Pritam and Pedro’: ‘Don’t think you will get it just because you are my son’ | Hindi Film News

Rajkumar Hirani ensured that his son Vir Hirani won his debut in Pritam and Pedro with a proper audition but refused to give the role to him. Vir practiced hard every night and submitted his best tapes to the producers. This online crime comedy premiered on JioHotstar on July 3. Rajkumar Hirani is ready to…

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Love Island UK: Gabriel Garland sacked after 2019 stabbing, Maya Jama takes over Casa Amor TV series |

Gabriel Garland was removed from Love Island: UK following the 2019 incident, while Maya Jama set the stage for the Love House TV series. Image source: Instagram Trigger warning: This article contains gruesome details of violence that may be triggering for some readers.Love Island UK has made headlines online for its Love House plot twists….

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It’s official! Suriya to reunite with ‘Jai Bhim’ director TJ Gnanavel; composer and leading lady reveal Tamil film news

official announcement Surya’s next big project adds another exciting chapter to the actor’s impressive roster. After the huge success of Karuppu, which grossed over Rs 335 crore at the global box office and became the biggest hit of his career, Suriya is going on to do several ambitious films. While fans are eagerly awaiting ‘Vishwanath…

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Vijay: Tamil film industry pays tribute to Vijay with massive celebrations, team first seeks permission from Tamil Nadu CM | Tamil Film News

The Tamil film industry is reportedly gearing up to celebrate one of its biggest stars in a new role. After transforming from an actor to a politician Vijay After taking office as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, discussions are said to be underway to hold a grand ceremony in his honour. Although no official…

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Cocktail 2 Full Movie Series: Cocktail 2 Box Office Series Day 11 [LIVE]: Can the screen dominance of Shahid Kapoor starrer ‘Welcome 3’ cross the Rs 100-crore club in its third week? |Hindi Movie News

Cocktail 2 Days 11 Box Office Collection Live (Image Source IMDb). Modern romance drama “Cocktail 2” directed by Homi Adajania Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanonhas successfully concluded its second weekend. Despite losing out on screen to Akshay Kumar-led and Ahmed Khan-directed multi-starrer chaotic comedy Welcome to the Jungle, the spiritual sequel managed to…

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Suriya plays the lead vocal in energetic dance music in GV Prakash’s “Vishwanath and Sons” music, and fans are excited about the addition of Ken Karunaas

SuryaThe upcoming film Vishwanath and Sons has been generating intense buzz ever since it was announced. directed by Winky AtluriThe film marks the actor’s latest collaboration with one of Telugu cinema’s most successful young filmmakers. Mamisha Baiju Stars co-starring Suriya, the announcement has already left fans impressed with the refreshing chemistry of the lead pair….

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French audience bursts into applause for SS Rajamouli’s ‘Eega’ during screening in Paris

SS Rajamouli is currently on a film tour across Europe and some of his blockbusters are being screened for international audiences. As part of the special event, “RRR,” “Eega” and “Baahubali‘The legend is unfolding. The iconic scene of “Eega” caused a strong response from French audiences SS Rajamouli’s team recently shared footage from the screening…

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Sunil Shetty opens up about his initial misgivings about Welcome to the Jungle: ‘Brain-rotten movies can resonate’ |

Sunil Shetty admits that he was initially skeptical about joining Welcome to the Jungle due to its huge cast, but is glad he said yes. He dismissed the Tropic Thunder comparisons, saying audiences will make the decision, adding that “brain-rotten movies” can also play a role. He is now gearing up to shoot the action…

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Welcome to the Jungle Full Movie Series: Welcome to the Jungle Box Office Series Day 2 [LIVE]: Can Akshay Kumar-starrer film cross the 900-100-crore mark at the box office in its first week? |Hindi Movie News

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Vishnu Vishal breaks silence on criticism from Vijay fans, ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ star clarifies why he called Rajinikanth ‘Thalaivar’ | Tamil Film News

actor Vishnu Vishal Responding to the criticism surrounding his recent remarks during the promotions of ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’. The sequel to the 2022 sports drama Gatta Kusthi, starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya LakshmiIt will be released on July 3rd. During the film’s release, the actor discussed how negativity was prevalent in social media circles, forcing…

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‘Season 4’ ending explained: On the fate of the bottle tree, Fatima’s transformation and more

The ending of “Season 4” is shocking. Image source: Instagram Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers and key details “from” the series. If you haven’t seen it yet, readers are advised to make their own decisions.Season 4 ends with dire questions about the townsfolk, as the crowd decides to uproot the bottle tree while the…

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‘Awarapan 2’ official trailer receives critical acclaim: Emraan Hashmi and ‘Toh Phir Aao’ return to please fans; ‘Yaadein taaza ho gayi’

‘Awarapan 2’ official trailer receives critical acclaim: Emraan Hashmi and ‘Toh Phir Aao’ return to please fans; ‘Yaadein taaza ho gayi’ The makers of Avaarapan 2 have unveiled the official trailer of the film, bringing back Emraan Hashmi “Shivam” comes nearly two decades after the original film was released. The first look sparked excitement among…

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