The third week of December saw updates related to some of Tamil cinema's big upcoming films, the release of a highly awaited Hollywood film's teaser trailer, a big-name Kannada director's ambitious film and an acclaimed Tamil director's sequel being released in theatres, and more. Did you have a busy week at work and miss out some of the major news from Indian and international cinema? Here is a recap of everything we covered at CE, including news, interviews, and reviews so that you can keep yourself up to date with all things cinema.
Kapil Sharma's humour about Atlee's appearance has not gone down well with the majority, while the filmmaker's response to it has won the hearts of many. Here is what they spoke about:
Zakir Hussain's passing has left a major void in the world of music. Here is how the who's who of Indian cinema responded to it:
Many actors and some technicians joined Suriya's next film with director RJ Balaji. Here is the first of many updates from this week:
Salman Khan's next film has a release date. Read on to learn when it is hitting theatres:
Actor Soori and director Prasanth Pandiyaraj's upcoming film has a new title. Check out who else is part of the cast and crew:
Ilaiyaraaja responded to an alleged case of caste discrimination against him during a recent visit to the Srivilliputhur Andal Temple:
Here is a production update about the spiritual sequel to Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par:
Rain has forced Mazaiyil Nanaigiren release date to a new one. Here is when it is coming out in theatres:
The Wicked sequel gets a title and release date. Check out our story to learn what it is named and when it is hitting theatres:
Mrunal Thakur wished her co-star Adivi Sesh on his birthday as she made a major cast announcement. Here is more on the story:
Kapil Sharma reacted to an alleged act of racism against Atlee:
Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies failed to make the final shortlist for Best International Feature Oscar. Here is more on the story:
Top Gun star felt the "Need for Speed" way back in 1986, and now the Navy acknowledged him:
Here is what CE thought about All We Imagine As Light star Kani Kusruti's new Prime Video film, Girls Will Be Girls:
Mohanlal is teaming up with Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan. Who's excited?
The series about the Roshans family has a release date. Here is when and where it is releasing:
Bottle Radha star Guru Somasundaram talked to CE about his upcoming film, where he plays an alcoholic, and more. Here is how the conversation panned out:
Here is CE's take on Feminichi Fathima, the Fasil Muhammed directorial that got screened at IFFK:
Director Magnus Von Horn and actor Vic Carmen Sonne talked to CE about their recent film The Girl With The Needle, Denmark's entry for Best International Feature Oscar:
Malayalam cinema lost one of its veteran actors. Here is a small obit copy on Meena Ganesh's passing:
Kichcha Sudeep talked to CE about why he dislikes fantasy and period films. Here is how the conversation transpired:
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan and his producer spouse Emma Thomas were conferred with knighthood and damehood, respectively. Here is more on the story:
The De De Pyaar De sequel now has a release date. Check out our story to know when it is opening in theatres:
Indrans and Madhoo's upcoming film has formally begun with a pooja ceremony. It also holds a unique distinction related to a holy destination in North India. Read our story to learn more:
Netflix shared a production update on the Peaky Blinders film alongside a sneak peek into a fan-favourite character from the series who returns for the standalone film:
Filmmaker Shankar Dayal of Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam is no more. Here is CE's obit copy:
The Superman teaser trailer is here. Check out what about it impressed CE:
Does Aashiq Abu's new film live up to the filmmaker's glorious past? Here is CE's review:
CE spoke to UI actor-director Upendra about his films, politics, and more. Here is how the conversation transpired:
The Shaktiman star is not sold on Ranbir Kapoor as Ram for Ramayana. Here is why he does not like the casting:
Even as he travels abroad for a health reason, Shivarajkumar has announced his new project. Here is more on the story:
Guess who is reuniting with Ajith after Mankatha?:
HBO renews Dune: Prophecy. Here is more on the story:
Does Mufasa: The Lion King live up to CE's expectations? Find out more from our review:
Here is Sudhir Srinivasan's review of Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai sequel:
Here is what CE thought about the latest Nana Patekar starrer:
Yet to catch Unni Mukundan's Marco in theatres? Here is our review:
What about Allari Naresh's Bachhala Malli? Here is a detailed review in case you are still on the fence about watching this one:
Netflix has delivered another update about one of its beloved series. Here is more on the story:
Here is CE's review of UI, which marks Upendra's comeback as a director after almost a decade:
Allu Arjun continues to be at the centre of an ongoing controversy. Here is one of the many stories about it:
It has become one of Prime Video's most-watched films within days of its release, but does the Christmas adventure deliver the goods? Here is our review:
Vidaamuyarchi makers have completed a task, which director Magizh Thirumeni described as a "triumph of perseverance". Here is more on the story:
Samuthirakani talked to CE about his upcoming films. Here is how the conversation turned out:
Blake Lively has made a major allegation against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. Here is more on the story:
