Nishad Yusuf, the 43-year-old celebrated editor known for his acclaimed work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, was found dead at his residence in Kochi’s Panampilly Nagar in the early hours of Wednesday, October 30. The Kerala Police have initiated an investigation into his sudden passing, though no official cause of death has been determined. Yusuf was best known for his work on prominent films such as Kanguva and Thallumaala.
Rajinikanth's latest blockbuster Vettaiyan is off to a roaring start at the box office, continuing to draw massive crowds both domestically and internationally. After a stellar opening day in India with collections of ₹31.70 crore net, the action-packed film maintained strong momentum on its second day, earning ₹24 crore net. This brings the two-day total to ₹55.70 crore net in India, while its global box office numbers have surged past ₹100 crore, thanks to impressive overseas earnings.
Chennai: Rajinikanth's much-anticipated film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel, hit theatres on October 10 and has opened with a stellar box office collection of ₹30 crore across India, as per reports from Sacnilk. This impressive figure highlights the film's strong start, particularly in Tamil Nadu, where it grossed ₹26.15 crore. Vettaiyan also saw earnings of ₹3.2 crore from Telugu shows, ₹60 lakh from Hindi audiences, and ₹50 lakh from Kannada viewings on its opening day.
Tamil actor Jayam Ravi, known for his blockbuster hits Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Ponniyin Selvan 2, is facing personal turmoil amid the dissolution of his marriage to wife Aarti. The actor, who publicly announced their divorce on September 9, explained the circumstances that led to his decision and responded to Aarti's recent claims.
The first single from Rajinikanth's eagerly awaited film Vettaiyan has been released, and it's already making waves. Titled "Manasilaayo," this vibrant track promises to be a crowd-puller, reminiscent of the blockbuster "Chumma Kizhi" from Darbar. The song features Rajinikanth in his element, dominating the dance floor with his signature charisma.
Thalapathy Vijay's latest action-drama The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) has made a strong impact at the box office both domestically and internationally. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the film is witnessing an upward trend in collections as it enters its fourth day of release. According to reports from Sacnilk, GOAT earned Rs 34.2 crore across all languages on its first Sunday, bringing its total collection to Rs 137.2 crore so far.