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By your  Entertainment  Journalist Following the runaway success of Leo and Vikram , filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj reunites with icon Rajinikanth for Coolie —an epic Tamil action thriller that aims to make a seismic impact this August. 🛠️ Genesis & Filmmaking Project announcement & production : Officially unveiled as Thalaivar 171 in September 2023 and retitled Coolie in April 2024, principal photography began mid‑2024, spanning Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Bangkok Crew highlights : Director & Writers : Lokesh Kanagaraj (story/screenplay) alongside Chandhru Anbazhagan . Music : Anirudh Ravichander – marking his fifth collaboration with Rajini and fourth with Lokesh . Cinematography by Girish Gangadharan and editing by Philomin Raj . Casting : Apart from Rajinikanth , the ensemble includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan ....

  🎥 What Is It? Heads of State is a high-budget, exclusive Amazon Prime Video action-comedy that premiered on July 2, 2025 . Directed by Ilya Naishuller , the film stars John Cena (U.S. President) and Idris Elba (U.K. Prime Minister), with Priyanka Chopra Jonas as MI6 agent Noel Bisset. The unlikely trio must team up to thwart a global conspiracy after an attack during a diplomatic crisis. ⭐ Critical Reception Mixed to Positive Consensus Metacritic gives it a 57/100 , noting the movie delivers on entertainment but lacks depth . Rotten Tomatoes stands at 60% , with reviewers calling it predictable yet enjoyable . 🔍 Highlights & Low Points Strengths: Cena & Elba's chemistry shines through in their buddy‑cop dynamics . Pacing and energy : a slick, satisfying mix of stunts and humor . Priyanka Chopra ’s presence adds flair, though screen time is limited . Criticisms: Script is predictable , and action scenes are often formulaic . ...

  July 2025 In a cinematic landscape saturated with polished CGI monsters and multimillion-dollar budgets, The Wildman of Shaggy Creek storms in with a muddy footprint and a blood-curdling growl. This indie horror feature, steeped in Southern folklore and gritty aesthetics, drags us back to the roots of creature horror — and it does so with the savage charm of a homemade nightmare. 🎥 A Look at the Film Released in 2021, The Wildman of Shaggy Creek is the brainchild of director Eric Redmon , who also stars as the lead. A passion project through and through, the film is a nod to classic cryptid cinema like The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972), but it leans harder into grindhouse territory — with plenty of shaky handheld shots, backwoods eeriness, and lo-fi terror. The plot is straightforward: a group of amateur filmmakers ventures deep into the Arkansas woods to document sightings of a mysterious Sasquatch-like creature known as “The Wildman.” But as they dig deeper into the lore, t...

  The much-anticipated gangster drama "Maalik" is poised to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, marking a dramatic shift in Rajkummar Rao 's cinematic journey. After establishing himself as the quintessential everyman in comedies and slice-of-life dramas, Rao is stepping into uncharted territory with this gritty crime thriller that promises to showcase his versatility like never before. A Departure from the Familiar Dropping his image as a comedic character and the relatable common man, Rajkummar Rao is set to deliver a tremorous shift in his cinematic journey, with his upcoming crime-drama thriller 'Maalik'. The film represents a bold career move for the National Award-winning actor, who has built his reputation on portraying nuanced, middle-class characters with remarkable authenticity. The Story Behind the Title Maalik (transl. Owner) is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pulkit, known for his work on the critically acclaimed ...

  The lights of Diwali 2026 will shine brighter than ever before, illuminating not just our homes but also cinema screens across the nation with one of the most ambitious projects in Indian film history. Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana isn't just another movie – it's a cultural phenomenon in the making, a visual spectacle that promises to redefine how we experience our most cherished epic on the big screen. A Perfect Marriage of Timing and Tradition There's something profoundly beautiful about releasing Ramayana during Diwali. The festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, finds its perfect cinematic companion in the story of Lord Ram's triumph over Ravana. This isn't mere coincidence – it's a masterstroke of cultural sensitivity that honors both the sanctity of the festival and the reverence we hold for this timeless tale. When families gather to celebrate Diwali 2026, they'll have the unprecedented opportunity to witness th...

  Jurassic World Rebirth: A New Era Dawns, But Does Lightning Strike Twice? Today marks the theatrical release of "Jurassic World Rebirth," the latest installment in the dinosaur franchise that has captivated audiences for over three decades. Directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring an A-list cast led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, this seventh entry in the Jurassic saga attempts to breathe new life into a series that has struggled to recapture the magic of Steven Spielberg's 1993 original. A Familiar Formula with Fresh Faces Set five years after the events of "Jurassic World Dominion," the film presents a world where dinosaurs have largely failed to adapt to Earth's modern ecosystem. The surviving creatures exist in isolated equatorial environments, creating the perfect setup for another high-stakes mission to the original Jurassic Park site. Johansson stars as Zora Bennett, leading a team of operatives on what Fox News desc...