Movie update - 18th February

The official trailer for "Thadayam," a Tamil investigative crime thriller web series starring Samuthirakani in his debut OTT role alongside Sshivadha, directed by debutant Navin Kumar Palanivel, and premiering February 27, 2026, on Zee5.

The 2-minute-24-second trailer builds tension through rural murder scenes, police interrogations, and themes of hidden vendettas, using dim lighting and Tamil dialogues with English subtitles to evoke a gritty, justice-driven narrative.

The amid coordinated promotions from Zee5 and production house Cocktail Cinemas, it reflects early hype for a series inspired by real investigative challenges, with low initial engagement suggesting building anticipation ahead of release.

The post celebrates producers of the Tamil anthology film Hot Spot 2 Much gifting director Vignesh Karthick a new Mahindra Scorpio SUV as a success token, shown in a photo of the handover with producers Aneel K Reddy, Suresh Kumar, and Robbie.

Released on February 11, 2026, the film features Priya Bhavani Shankar, M.S. Bhaskar, and Thambi Ramaiah in interconnected stories, earning mixed critical reviews but strong audience appreciation for its humor and social commentary.

This gesture highlights Tamil cinema's tradition of rewarding directors with luxury gifts post-release, signaling commercial viability despite critiques, with similar posts gaining traction on buzz today.

The post promotes the Tamil comedy-drama "Thaai Kizhavi," a rural family tale starring veteran actress Radhika Sarathkumar as the lead, alongside Bala Saravanan, marking director Sivakumar Murugesan's debut with music by Nivas K. Prasanna.

Originally set for February 20, the film's theatrical release was postponed to February 27, 2026, to optimize post-production and marketing, as confirmed by producers Siva Karthikeyan and Sudhan Sundaram.

Accompanied by vibrant posters depicting Radhika joyfully on a swing, the post reflects growing pre-release buzz in Tamil cinema circles, emphasizing themes of women's empowerment and tradition amid low but dedicated social media engagement.

This post promotes the second single "Paranthene Penne" from the Tamil film Youth, releasing February 19, 2026, at 5 PM, featuring music by GV Prakash and sung by Ken Karunas and Sony Daffodil.

Youth marks Ken Karunas's directorial debut as writer-director and lead actor, with co-stars Deva Darshini and Suraj; the film, produced by Karuppiah C Ram and Sulochana Kumar, is scheduled for theaters on March 19, 2026 (post lists 2025, likely a typographical error).

The attached posters showcase a serene backwater sunset scene with the leads in a boat, evoking romance and nostalgia, aligning with GV Prakash's melodic style seen in projects like the Veyil remake, to heighten pre-release buzz among Tamil cinema enthusiasts.

This post announces the first single "Pandi Muni" from the upcoming Tamil rural drama Vadam, starring Vimal and Natty Nataraj under debut director Kenthiran V, with D. Imman's folk-infused score evoking village festivities.

The attached poster showcases Vimal amid garlanded bulls, temple motifs, and jubilant crowds in green fields, highlighting the film's vibrant, mass-oriented aesthetic tied to Tamil cultural traditions.

Uploaded two days ago, the lyrical video featuring Anthony Daasan's raw vocals has exceeded 1 million views, signaling strong early momentum for Vadam's theatrical release.

The post announces the first look release for Yogi Babu's untitled Tamil film, starring Lovelyn and Raichal, with music by Nivas K Prasanna and direction by the late Suresh Sangaiah, whose prior films include the critically acclaimed "Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu."

Suresh Sangaiah passed away on November 15, 2024, from liver failure at age 45, making this his posthumous project completed and ready for release, adding emotional significance to the announcement.

The attached posters depict rustic, ritualistic scenes with hands holding turmeric amid puja items, evoking rural Tamil cultural themes, aligning with Sangaiah's style of heartfelt, slice-of-life storytelling.

The post features a joyful group photo from Sivakarthikeyan’s 41st birthday celebration on February 18, 2026, reuniting him with college friend and composer Santhosh Narayanan, along with their wives, highlighting their 24-year bond forged in student days.

This reunion ties into their professional collaboration on Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film Seyon, where Santhosh composed the music, blending personal history with creative synergy in Tamil cinema.

Replies reflect fans' affectionate humor, referencing inside jokes from their works like Imman and CSK cricket fandom, underscoring the post's viral appeal with over 53,000 views in hours.

The post features a collage selfie of Telugu star Allu Arjun and Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj, signaling hype for their untitled pan-India project #AA23 under Mythri Movie Makers.

It coincides with the film's teaser theme, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, surpassing 1 million Instagram reels shortly after release, marking a rare pre-production viral hit.

Filming is slated to start post-June 2026, blending Allu Arjun's mass appeal with Lokesh's action-thriller style, potentially linking to his Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

The post reveals a recent legal dispute where Thenandal Films issued a ₹20 crore notice to Dhanush over the 2016 shelved project Naan Rudhran, which he wrote, directed, and partially filmed before abandoning it, causing reported financial losses.

Attached is the film's promotional poster featuring Dhanush in a shadowy profile against a green backdrop, emphasizing his central role and the Tamil industry's stylistic elements.

This news, circulating widely on today, stems from credible reports like The New Indian Express, highlighting tensions in Kollywood over delayed commitments amid rising production costs.

A black-and-white candid photo of Telugu actor Sundeep Kishan, composer S.S. Thaman, and debut director Jason Sanjay (son of Tamil star Vijay) together, captioned "#SIGMA — Sundeep | Thaman | Jason" to hype their upcoming action thriller.

'Sigma', a money-heist themed film produced by Lyca Productions, wrapped shooting in December 2025, with its teaser showcasing high-octane action sequences and Thaman's pulsating score, positioning it as Sundeep Kishan's pan-India venture.

The image likely teases behind-the-scenes camaraderie, building anticipation for a 2026 release amid buzz for Jason Sanjay's directorial debut in the competitive South Indian cinema landscape.

The post advertises a screening of "Send Help," Sam Raimi's 2026 survival horror thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien, at Pathé Cinemas in Angers, France, emphasizing its 1-hour-54-minute runtime and English audio with French subtitles.

The film depicts two feuding coworkers as the sole survivors of a plane crash on a deserted island, forcing them to confront past conflicts amid survival challenges, drawing from Raimi's signature blend of gore and psychological tension seen in "Evil Dead" and "Drag Me to Hell."

A cinema reviewer with Indo-French interests, this highlights the movie's early international rollout in Europe just weeks after its January 30 U.S. release, potentially signaling strong early buzz from pre-screenings.