CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January

Here is a recap of everything we covered at CE last week, including news, interviews, and reviews so that you can keep yourself up to date with all all the latest in the world of cinema
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
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The third week of January saw an intrusion into a popular Hindi actor's home and an attack from the intruder against that left him with multiple injuries. The week also saw the release of multiple Pongal and Sankranti releases. A much-delayed and highly debated Hindi film also hit theatres last week, alongside the second season of a popular Hindi series. The Golden Globe Awards were also announced in the meantime, and a legendary Hollywood director passed away. The promo of a Rajinikanth film came out on Pongal, and a highly anticipated Ajith film got a release date.

Did you have a busy week at work and miss out some of the big news from Indian and international cinema? Here is a recap of everything we covered at CE last week, including news, interviews, and reviews so that you can keep yourself up to date with all all the latest in the world of cinema.

After successful collaborations on PolladhavanAadukalamVada Chennai and Asuran, Vetrimaaran and Dhanush are teaming up for a new project. Here is more on the story:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
RS Infotainment to back Vetrimaaran's next with Dhanush; Soori's upcoming project

CE interviewed Shreyas Talpade, where the actor discussed the delayed release of Emergency, his experience dubbing for Allu Arjun’s Pushpa films and more. Read more here:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Shreyas Talpade: I was inspired by Amitabh Bachchan while dubbing for Pushpa 2
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
It's a wrap for Tovino Thomas-starrer Narivetta

Sankranthiki Vasthunam star Venkatesh talked to CE about the importance of being effortless, the freedom he got from his director Anil Ravipudi, and more. Here is how the conversation transpired:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Venkatesh: When it comes to comedy, I get a little crazy
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Sankranthiki Vasthunam Movie Review: An almost overwhelming, roller-coaster of a feast!
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Jailer 2 Promo: Rajinikanth is back as "Tiger" Muthuvel Pandian
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Nesippaya Movie Review: This romance drama starts off with sparks but fizzles out soon after

Netflix revealed the list of Telugu films that will hit the streaming platform after their theatrical releases. Check out our story to know which those films are:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Netflix announces its Telugu release slate for 2025
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Kadhalikka Neramillai Movie Review: A mostly perfect new-age romance full of heart
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Tharunam Movie Review: A compelling character-driven thriller that keeps us guessing

Last Wednesday, Kalaipuli S Thanu announced that the upcoming Vetri Maaran directorial, Vaadi Vaasal, starring Suriya in the lead, is all set to go on the floors. Here is more on the story:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Suriya-Vetri Maaran's Vaadi Vaasal to go on floors
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Tharunam faces delay in certification, release postponed

CE spoke to director Vishnu Varadhan and actor Akash Murali about their Pongal release, Nesippaya. Here is how the conversation played out in video:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Akash Murali: I watched Varanam Aayiram to channel my inner romantic hero|Vishnu Varadhan |Nesippaya

Netflix announced a list of Tamil films that will hit the streamer after their theatrical releases. Check out our story to know which those films are:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Netflix slate for Tamil films in 2025 unveiled
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
All We Imagine As Light, Santosh nominated for BAFTA Awards

Tharunam stars Kishen Das and Raj Ayyappa as well as director Arvindh Srinivasan spoke to CE about their Pongal film and more. Here are excerpts from the conversation, which is also available on our YouTube channel:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Team Tharunam Interview: 'I didn't want to be branded a thriller director'
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Saif Ali Khan attacked with knife during robbery attempt at Mumbai home, hospitalised
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Saif Ali Khan’s team releases official statement on his attack: ‘He is out of danger’
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Saif Ali Khan tried protecting Kareena, Jeh and Taimur from burglar

Actor Sharan and director Navaneeth opened up to CE about their latest film Choo Mantar. Here is a video version of the conversation, which you may also watch on our YouTube channel:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Sharan: I’m a big fan of the horror genre | Choo Mantar | Navaneeth
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Ajith Kumar's Vidaamuyarchi to release in February
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Pravinkoodu Shappu Movie Review: Uneven proportions of thrills and dark humour limit the film's potential
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Leonardo DiCaprio to donate $1 million towards LA fire relief operations

The makers of Shivarajkumar's film 45 announced its release date with an innovative 3D video. Here is the full story:

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CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
45 sets Independence Day ablaze with innovative release date announcement
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Blue Velvet-Mulholland Drive director David Lynch dies at 78
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Paatal Lok Season 2 Series Review: Riveting mystery sans the bite

Here is CE's take on Ajay Devgn and his nephew Aaman Devgan's new film:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Azaad Movie Review: Aaman Devgan shows promise in a film that falters
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Deva Trailer: Shahid Kapoor's furious cop declares he is the ‘mafia’ in this raw actioner
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Mumbai police releases suspect detained in Saif Ali Khan attack case
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Emergency Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut’s Indira Gandhi biopic is a drab history lesson

Dhanush's directorial Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) will have a theatrical release on a day other than the previously announced February 7. Check out our copy for the full story:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Dhanush's NEEK gets a new release date
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Jayasurya and Vinayakan team up for a new film
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Vishal to team up with Gautham Vasudev Menon and Ajay Gnanamuthu
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Wolf Man Movie Review: Effective body horror saves this thinly scripted film
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Sanju Weds Geetha 2 Movie Review: Srinagar Kitty and Rachita Ram's romance lacks spark
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Narnia lands Imax Release

Sudhir Srinivasan talked to Kadhalikka Neramillai filmmaker Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi about the themes of the film, its characters, how she treats topics that are considered a taboo, LGBTQ representation and more. Here is a video version of the interview, which you may also watch on our YouTube channel:

CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi Interview by Sudhir Srinivasan| Kadhalikka Neramillai | Nithya Menen | Ravi Mohan
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Unstoppable Review: This inspiring biopic is both refreshing and emotionally resonant
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
MAD Square to clash against Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Robinhood
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Kudumbasthan Trailer: Manikandan is branded a 'failure' in his quest for financial stability
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Release preponed for Basil Joseph's Ponman
CE's Weekly Digest: Your essential read for the third week of January
Attack on Saif Ali Khan: Suspect detained in Chhattisgarh

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