Regional cinema covers films from various parts of India that do not fall in the purview of Bollywood or Hollywood cinema. These include films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Konkani, Tulu, Marathi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, Kashmiri, Chhattisgarhi, Bodo, Manipuri, Assamese and Northeast languages, among others.
Actor-politician Vijay got emotional while consoling late Tamil producer RB Choudary’s son Jiiva at his residence in Chennai.
Exit poll projections for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections indicate a potential shift in the state's political landscape. Axis My India projects a significant debut for actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), predicting the party could secure between 98 and 120 seats with a 35 percent vote share.
Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay visited Shiridi Sai Baba temple on April 29. Earlier, he had offered prayers at the Tiruchendur Murugan temple.
In this special show on assembly elections, we break down for you the big players of Tamil Nadu, what's at stake, and what makes this election so interesting.
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections signal a potential shift from traditional bipolar politics toward a multi-cornered contest. The entry of actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam targets young voters, threatening established vote banks and the anti-incumbency landscape.
Malayalam actor Mohanlal was one of the early voters in the Keralam Assembly Elections. He was seen standing in the queue to cast his vote.
Actor Trisha was seen at the Chennai airport on Friday, days after her public appearance with Vijay. While the media approached her for a byte, she avoided them and walked into the terminal.
Ajith Kumar's fans took the celebrations too seriously as they burst crackers inside a theatre hall during Mankatha screening. The film re-released in South India on January 23.
In an exclusive conversation with India Today, Parasakthi director Sudha Kongara spoke about facing harassment amidst the film's release. She also opened about Hindi imposition, Vijay's Jana Nayagan row and other details.
Yash turns 40 tomorrow. Ahead of his birthday, the Rocking star was seen at the Kalina airport in Mumbai. He will be next seen in Toxic, which also stars Nayanthar, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. The film's first promo will be out tomorrow.
On this news report, the focus is on the Congress party's assessment of actor Vijay's political entry in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming polls. The report cites a significant admission from the Congress that Vijay holds a strong support base in the state and is likely to secure a substantial number of votes. However, the assessment also highlights critical challenges, noting that his party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), still lacks a proper command and control structure. Furthermore, the report observes that Vijay's extensive fan base has yet to effectively convert into a functioning political party organization. The programme explores these political dynamics and the potential impact of Vijay's entry on the election landscape.
Superstar Rajinikanth greeted and waved to his fans on New Year outside his Poes Garden home in Chennai on January 1. Videos of the actor are now going viral.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan was involved in a minor road accident near Madhya Kailash in Chennai on Sunday. The actor escaped unhurt, and visuals from the spot showed him safe as further details are awaited.
TVK chief and actor Vijay called the ruling DMK an 'evil force' and his party a 'pure force' at a massive rally in Erode, Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.
The top focus of this episode of India First is the movie the world is talking about, Aditya Dhar’s new Bollywood spy thriller, 'Dhurandhar,' starring Ranveer Singh.
Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, and son Vineesh were seen getting emotional watching his film, The Devil, in theatres. Fans were seen whistling, singing and dancing inside the theatre.
Dileep arrived with Kavya Madhavan to cast their vote in the 2026 Kerala local body elections. His appearance comes a day after being acquitted in the 2017 actor assault case.
The Principal Sessions Court in Ernakulam has acquitted actor Dileep in the 2017 actress abduction and sexual assault case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove conspiracy charges against him. However, the court found the first six accused, including prime accused Pulsar Suni, guilty of abduction and rape. The sentencing for those convicted is scheduled for December 12. The verdict concludes a nearly eight-year legal battle that began after a prominent actress was abducted and sexually assaulted in a moving car in February 2017. Following the verdict, Dileep stated the case had destroyed his career. The survivor is expected to appeal the acquittal in a higher court. This high-profile case has had a significant impact on the Malayalam film industry, leading to the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) and prompting discussions on the safety and harassment of women in the workplace.
Rajinikanth was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). At the event, he spoke about completing 50 years in the film industry.
Actor Mahesh Babu made a grand entry at the 'Varanasi' event by riding an electric bull. Directed by SS Rajamouli and co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film will release in 2027.
