Jana Nayagan updates, Srikanth arrest, to 'Coolie' single: Kollywood's biggestnewsmakersof the week

Kollywood shines once again with a week packed full of blockbuster announcements, star-studded moments, and trending controversies that kept fans buzzing. From exciting film updates to social media debates, the Tamil film industry remained the center of attention throughout the week. Here’s a quick roundup of the top five news stories that made waves and captured the hearts of cinephiles everywhere.

On the occasion of Thalapathy Vijay's birthday (June 22), the 'Jana Nayagan' team treated fans to an unforgettable treat. In the 'First Roar' video released at midnight, Vijay, with his mischievous mustache and fiercely angry appearance as a policeman, captivated everyone. A powerful poster released later saw Vijay in a serious look against the backdrop of a burning city, and it took social media by storm. 'Jana Nayagan,' which will give Vijay fans an unprecedented celebratory experience, will be a historic achievement in Tamil cinema.

As Thalapathy Vijay celebrated his 51st birthday, the film industry, political leaders, and countless fans showered him with wishes. In this situation, a photo shared by Trisha to wish Vijay well has created a stir on social media. The photo, in which Vijay and Trisha are seen with a puppy, sparked rumors that they celebrated their birthday together. It was later revealed that the photo was taken at the ‘GOAT’ success celebration in October 2024. Even after the truth came out, some netizens claimed it was the latest picture clicked on Vijay's birthday.

Nani's film 'HIT 3' was released on May 1 and was well-received. But writer Sonia Wimal has filed a lawsuit claiming that the film is based on her story 'Agent 11 and Agent 5.' She claims that the transfer was made without permission and has demanded compensation of 20% of his income. After an initial hearing, the court moved the case to July 7.

After being arrested in a drug case, Tamil actor Srikanth has been remanded in Puzhal jail till July 7 in a cocaine case. 7 empty cocaine packets and 1 gram of the drug were seized from his house. The investigation has revealed that former AIADMK executives, drug dealers, leading actresses, actor Krishna, and many others are involved in this. If found guilty, Srikanth could be sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The first song from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' 'Chikitu,' was released on June 25, and the song debuted with captivating visuals. Anirudh's music, T. Rajender's voice, and Sandy's dance have added extra charm to the song. This mass song immediately caught attention and went viral on social media. 'Coolie,' which focuses on gold smuggling, is releasing in theaters on August 14th, and the promotions for the film took off grandly with the single track.