Thug Life Makers Fined ₹25 Lakh Over Early OTT Release

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

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The makers of the high-profile film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, have been fined ₹25 lakh by multiplex associations for breaching the mandatory eight-week theatrical window. The penalty comes after the film was released on Netflix just four weeks after its

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“We Are Sorry”: Mani Ratnam Reflects on Thug Life Flop

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam has broken his silence following the disappointing performance of Thug Life, his much-hyped collaboration with Kamal Haasan. The director, who reunited with Haasan nearly four decades after their landmark film Nayakan, has offered a candid apology to fans who were expecting cinematic magic from the duo once again. “For those who […]

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Karnataka Tells SC: Committed to Law and Order Amid Thug Life Row

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

The Karnataka government has responded to the Supreme Court’s notice on the ongoing controversy surrounding the delayed release of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life, assuring the bench that it remains duty-bound to uphold law and order across the state. The statement comes after the apex court expressed concern over threats to public peace and attempts […]

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SC Rebukes Karnataka HC Over Kamal Haasan Apology Remark

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Karnataka High Court for suggesting that actor Kamal Haasan should apologize over a linguistic comment made during the promotion of his upcoming film Thug Life. The apex court described the High Court’s remarks as unwarranted and asserted that compelling an apology is “none of its business.” […]

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SC Rejects Plea Over Screening ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking protection for theatres intending to screen the Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka. The court cited serious concerns over law and order, including clear threats of arson, and directed the petitioners to approach the Karnataka High Court instead. A bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra […]

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Kamal Haasan Faces Karnataka Film Ban Over Kannada Remark

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Karnataka’s Minister for Kannada and Culture, Shivaraj Tangadagi, has issued a sharp rebuke to actor-politician Kamal Haasan over his remark suggesting that “Kannada was born out of Tamil.” Tangadagi has demanded a public apology from Haasan, failing which the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) will prevent the release of Haasan’s upcoming film Thug Life […]

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Maranamass (2025) Review: A Dark Comedy That Rides on Chaos and Charisma

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Maranamass (2025), directed by debutant Sivaprasad, is a black comedy that gleefully embraces chaos. With a quirky title and an even quirkier premise, the film follows a bus journey that spirals into a darkly comic, unpredictable night involving a serial killer, his intended victim, her unsuspecting lover, and a series of absurd passengers. Released alongside […]

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Bazooka (2025) Review: Mammootty Shines in a Stylish but Uneven Action Thriller

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Bazooka (2025), directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, is an ambitious Malayalam action thriller that dares to blend gaming motifs with traditional crime drama. With Mammootty leading the charge as a mysterious ethical hacker named Antony John, and Gautham Vasudev Menon playing a stoic ACP Benjamin Joshua, the film sets out to deliver a stylized, high-concept […]

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Good Bad Ugly (2025) Review: A Fan-Pleasing Firework That Fizzles on Substance

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Good Bad Ugly (2025), directed by Adhik Ravichandran, arrives as one of the most hyped Tamil releases of the year, primarily due to Ajith Kumar’s return to the screen in a mass-heavy avatar. With a stellar ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Yogi Babu, and Jackie Shroff, and a reported budget pushing ₹300 crore, […]

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Mohanlal Apologizes for Riot References in ‘L2: Empuraan’, Announces Cuts

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal has issued a formal apology following public backlash over scenes in his upcoming film L2: Empuraan, which appeared to reference the 2002 Gujarat riots. The controversy prompted concerns over the depiction of communal violence, leading the actor and the film’s production team to make swift changes. In his statement, Mohanlal said […]