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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 ...

  🌍 What’s It About War 2 is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War and the sixth entry in Yash Raj Films’ expanding Spy Universe   Directed by Ayan Mukerji (known for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani , Brahmāstra ), marking a stylistic shift from the original’s action aesthetic . Features a tense new rivalry as Hrithik Roshan returns as RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal , facing off against Jr NTR , who makes his Bollywood debut—rumored to portray a morally complex antagonist . 🎥 Cast & Characters Hrithik Roshan reprises his role, going deeper into Kabir’s psyche. N. T. Rama Rao Jr . steps in as the fierce new adversary, making waves with his Bollywood debut . Kiara Advani co-stars opposite Hrithik, adding a fresh dynamic to the roster . Cameo appearances expected from Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan and possibly Anil Kapoor —strengthening franchise ties . ✈️ Scale & Production Shot across six countries— Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Russia and ...