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Vinayakan responds to backlash for video of him flashing, cussing at neighbour
This is not the first time actor Vinayakan has been embroiled in a controversy for his behaviour in public. Here's what happened.

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 02:14 PM IST
Suriya and Bobby Deol's box-office bomb Kanguva enters Oscars 2025 race
Suriya and Bobby Deol-starrer Kanguva, one of the biggest box-office failures of 2024, is a contender at Oscars 2025

Published on Jan 07, 2025 02:33 PM IST
Year Ender 2024: Kollywood had a mix of disputes, divorces and disasters
From Nayanthara and Dhanush's legal dispute to box office failures of big budget movies like Kanguva, take a look at Kollywood 2024 in a nutshell.

Published on Dec 23, 2024 04:59 PM IST
Tamil film producers move HC seeking ban on film reviews for 3 days from release
Tamil Film Producers Association has filed a petition with HC to ban movie reviews for three days post-release. Is this curbing the right to expression?

Updated on Dec 03, 2024 11:57 AM IST
Kasthuri goes into hiding after backlash for remarks on Telugu community: Report
Actor Kasthuri Shankar has been at the centre of controversy since she made some controversial remarks while talking to the press recently.

Updated on Nov 12, 2024 02:29 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Tamil OTT releases on Diwali 2024: Meiyazhagan, Lubber Pandhu, Aindham Vedham
Tamil OTT releases on Diwali 2024: From a film like Meiyazhagan to a web series like Aindham Vedham, this Diwali's digital releases have something for everyone.

Published on Oct 25, 2024 11:30 AM IST
Meet one of the first pan-Indian stars who built a business worth ₹3300 crore
This Tamil actor's life has been almost as dramatic as the films he has acted in. From superstardom to a spinal injury, he has experienced it all.

Published on Oct 21, 2024 03:05 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
From Chennai 28 to Lubber Pandhu: Why Tamil cinema loves cricket
Rooted films based on cricket have always worked in Kollywood, and the reasons are many - from MS Dhoni's CSK to stories challenging casteism.

Published on Oct 19, 2024 11:49 AM IST
Vanitha Vijaykumar gets down on one knee to propose to choreographer Robert
Actor Vanitha Vijaykumar posted a picture of her proposing to choreographer Robert by the beach. Everything you need to know about their history.

Published on Oct 01, 2024 04:22 PM IST
Simran ‘not desperate to line up and work with any big heroes’
Recently, there were reports that Vijay had turned down a film offer from Simran. The actor called it ‘disheartening’ to see such rumours about her career.

Published on Sep 24, 2024 03:44 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Shankar threatens legal action; internet thinks it's about Devara or Kanguva
Shankar said he’s ‘disturbed’ to see ‘many movies’ rip off Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Paari without permission and threatened legal action.

Published on Sep 23, 2024 04:08 PM IST
Case filed against The GOAT's Parvati Nair for alleged abuse of domestic worker
Actor Parvati Nair, who was recently seen in Vijay-starrer The Greatest of All Time, is being investigated for assaulting a domestic worker.

Published on Sep 23, 2024 11:34 AM IST
ANI | HT Entertainment Desk
Jayam Ravi on divorce: ‘If Aarti wanted to reconcile, why didn’t she reach out?'
On September 9, Tamil actor Jayam Ravi announced his divorce from wife Aarti Ravi after 15 years of marriage and two sons.

Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:29 PM IST
Rajinikanth snaps at paparazzi for asking political questions in viral video
In the video, Rajinikanth was seen arriving in Chennai on September 20 ahead of Vettaiyan audio launch.

Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:24 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal
Radhika Sarathkumar bumps into Virat Kohli on flight from London to Chennai
Actor Radhika Sarathkumar and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli bumped into each other on a flight to Chennai recently. The actor shared her experience.

Published on Sep 13, 2024 06:54 PM IST
Tamil actor Jiiva, wife Supriya meet with car accident; actor scolds passer-by
Actor Jiiva and his wife Supriya were travelling from Salem to Chennai when their car met with an accident on Wednesday. Here's what happened.

Published on Sep 12, 2024 11:09 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Directors TJ Gnanavel, Hemanth Rao team up for film inspired by Dosa King
Directors TJ Gnanavel and Hemanth Rao will explore Saravana Bhavan founder's murder case on-screen soon. Here's all you need to know about it.

Published on Sep 10, 2024 01:35 PM IST
Tamil producer Dilli Babu of Ratsasan, Oh My Kadavule fame dies at 50
Producer Dilli Babu of Axess Film Factory died on Monday in Chennai. He had several films in the pipeline that are yet to be completed and released.

Published on Sep 09, 2024 12:57 PM IST
Nadigar Sangam suggests banning offenders for 5 years from Tamil film industry
Nassar and Vishal-led Nadigar Sangam passed a resolution on Wednesday after a meeting by its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Committee.

Published on Sep 06, 2024 02:26 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Radhika Sarathkumar: ‘Told my husband to come out in support of women artistes’
Actor Radhika Sarathkumar says top actors should break silence, express solidarity with affected women. She says it will go a long way to help those wronged.

Published on Sep 03, 2024 03:03 PM IST
PTI | HT Entertainment Desk
Jiiva says sexual abuse happens ‘only in Kerala’, not Tamil film industry
Actor Jiiva lost his cool when he was asked about the Hema Committee report at a recent event.

Published on Sep 02, 2024 01:09 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Radhika details how it took 4 years for Hema Committee report to be published
Radhika Sarathkumar elaborated on the initiative by the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), that led to the findings of the Hema Committee Report.

Published on Sep 01, 2024 07:23 PM IST
ANI | HT Entertainment Desk
Things are so bad in Tamil film industry, I didn't let my daughters come near it: 'Kutty' Padmini
Things are so bad in Tamil film industry, I didn't let my daughters come near it: 'Kutty' Padmini

Published on Aug 30, 2024 04:43 PM IST
PTI |
Panel to be set up to check sexual harassment in Tamil film industry
A panel akin to the Kerala’s Hema committee will be formed in the next 10 days by the Nadigar Sangam to address complaints of sexual harassment in the Tamil film industry

Updated on Aug 30, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
Malavika Mohanan speaks out on the safety of women, says she feels ‘helpless’
Malavika Mohanan reflected on ‘patriarchal mindset’ in society following the nationwide protests on the Kolkata trainee doctor's rape-murder incident.

Published on Aug 27, 2024 07:29 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Anurag Bohra
The Family Man writer Suman Kumar interview: ‘Writers are the silent heroes’
Writer-director Suman Kumar exclusively talks to Hindustan Times about his latest release, Raghu Thatha and the upcoming web series The Family Man 3.

Published on Aug 25, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Vaazhai review: Mari Selvaraj’s story has achingly beautiful performances
Vaazhai review: This is not just another Tamil film - it makes you laugh, cry and most importantly, think. This rural drama is based on true events.

Published on Aug 23, 2024 04:58 PM IST
Shalini Ajith Kumar, Shamlee celebrate Varamahalakshmi puja together
Former actors, sisters Shalini Ajith Kumar and Shamlee recently performed Varalakshmi Vratam together, sharing inside pictures on Instagram.

Published on Aug 19, 2024 03:53 PM IST
Tamil actor Ranjith justifies honour killing: ‘It's just parents' care for kids'
Ranjith watched his latest release Kavudampalayam in Tamil Nadu’s Salem recently. Talking to the press afterwards, he made a statement that shocked internet.

Published on Aug 10, 2024 02:06 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Minmini movie review: This story about survivor’s guilt is over-ambitious
Minmini movie review: Halitha Shameem's film paints a very pretty picture but doesn’t hit the right spot as some of her other films did.

Published on Aug 09, 2024 07:17 PM IST