Chaithra Achar

M. Sasikumar and Chaithra Achar's new Tamil film 'My Lord' debuted with ₹35 lakhs on its opening day. The courtroom drama, praised for its unsettling premise and strong performances, saw varied occupancy throughout Friday. Its box office trajectory hinges on audience reception over the weekend.

The team behind the Tamil film '3BHK,' including actor Sarathkumar, expressed their gratitude to cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar for appreciating their movie. Tendulkar mentioned enjoying '3BHK' when asked about his film preferences. Overjoyed, producer Arun Viswa and Shanthi Talkies acknowledged Tendulkar's praise on social media. Read on to know more.

Siddharth, post-'Chiththa', teams up with '8 Thottakkal' director Sri Ganesh for 'Siddharth 40', an emotional action drama. The cast includes Chaithra Achar, Meetha Raghunath (first post-wedding), Devayani, and Sarath Kumar, reuniting after 2 decades. Posters were released. Shooting starts soon. Siddharth, seen in 'Indian 2', debuted in 'Boys' and might sport long hair.

Filmmaker-actor Raj B Shetty and actress Chaithra Achar are set to be special guests on the reality game show Family Gangstars. They will participate in tasks and share their experiences. The show features the star cast of various fiction and non-fiction shows, uniting them on a single stage for entertaining tasks.

Kannada film Happy Birthday, written and directed by Rakesh Kadri and produced by Shoolin Films, is set to release on June 28. The film stars Siddu Moolimani, Sidhaartha Maadhyamika, Chaithra J Achar, and Archana Kottige.

Tamil drama 'My Lord,' starring M. Sasikumar, has seen a steady box office start, earning Rs 77 lakhs in its opening two days. The film experienced a positive Saturday uptick in occupancy, particularly in Tamil Nadu. While praised for its satirical instincts and engaging premise, the film's character development and emotional beats were noted as weaknesses in a balanced review.

Actor Siddharth has wrapped up filming for his 40th film, '3 BHK,' which portrays a middle-class family's dream of home ownership. Directed by Sri Ganesh, the movie features an impressive cast and is set for a summer release after a comprehensive shoot in Chennai.

Raju Murugan's 'My Lord', a socio-political court drama, has opened to positive reviews, with audiences praising its strong theme and Sasikumar's genuine portrayal. Chaithra J Achar's performance is highlighted as particularly impactful. The film, which tackles bureaucratic and medical system flaws through a man declared dead, is sparking discussions and anticipation for its second half.

Previously, Sruthi Hariharan had shared that she is quite keen on playing grey characters and embodying human flaws in her pursuits. Be it the real-life person that she plays in 'Head Bush' or the one in 'Strawberry', the actor in her seems kicked about the juicy stuff that most grey characters come along with.

The Malayalam trailer for the much-anticipated Kannada film 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello-Side B' has been released by Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film, directed by Hemanth M. Rao, is the second part of a two-part romantic drama and follows the complex love story of Manu and Priya. The trailer offers a glimpse into the intriguing storyline, set against the backdrop of an old lodge and a tape cassette. The film promises to deliver a unique blend of romance and suspense.

The makers of the highly anticipated Kannada film 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B' have released a beautiful Malayalam song titled 'Uyire Uyire.' The romantic track showcases the chemistry between Rakshit Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth. The music for the song was composed by Charanraj M R, and it was sung by Srilakshmi Belmannu with lyrics by Akhil M Bose. 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B' is the sequel to the acclaimed Kannada film 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (Side A)' and is set to release on November 17.

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024 celebrated the best of Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema in Dubai. Highlights included Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' winning Best Film and Chiyaan Vikram receiving Best Actor for 'Ponniyin Selvan 2'. Nayanthara was named Best Actress for her role in 'Annapoorani'.