Latest Entertainment News Dated August 19, 2025
1 – Shruti Haasan on Kamal Haasan and Box Office Numbers
Actress Shruti Haasan has made it clear that the success or failure of a film does not affect her legendary father, Kamal Haasan. She stated that the “number game” of box office collections is not something that concerns him, but is actually a modern obsession of wealthy people.
In a recent interview, following the huge success of her film Coolie with superstar Rajinikanth, Shruti responded to a question on how the underperformance of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life impacted her father.
“Ten years ago, nobody ever discussed numbers. My father belongs to the generation that would even spend their own money to make a good film. So today’s obsession with collections hardly changes anything for him,” she remarked.
When asked about her father’s influence on her, Shruti explained beautifully: “Yes, his influence will always be there in my life. But he is not a shadow that hides my light—he is like the sun that creates shadow yet gives me strength.”
Her touching comments have gone viral on social media, with fans praising Shruti for standing firmly by her father.
2 – Vijay Confident of Big Political Win in 2026
Tamil superstar and politician Vijay has expressed strong confidence that his party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will secure a massive victory in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
In a public statement addressing his party members, Vijay declared that their success is certain and will mark a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics. He predicted that the 2026 election results would resemble the historic wins of 1967 and 1977.
“With the overwhelming strength of the people, we are going to make this dream a reality. For me, Tamil people are my life, and our fight is for their welfare,” Vijay said.
He urged people of all ages—youth, women, and seniors—to actively work for the party’s success. Promising honest governance with a focus on public welfare, Vijay assured that his movement is not driven by power alone but by responsibility.
Sounding confident, he concluded: “This political battle will end in our victory. Everything will turn out well, and triumph is inevitable.”
3 – Fahadh Faasil’s Marisan Gearing Up for OTT Release
A movie must keep audiences hooked from beginning to end with suspense, curiosity, and entertainment. That’s exactly what the Tamil film Maarishan is offering. Directed by Sudheesh Shankar and produced by R. B. Choudary, the film stars Fahadh Faasil and veteran comedian Vadivelu in key roles.
Released in theatres on July 25, the film is now set for OTT streaming from August 22 on Netflix. The movie will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Plot: Dayalan (played by Fahadh Faasil) is a thief whose eyes land on Velayudham (Vadivelu), a wealthy man suffering from Alzheimer’s. When Velayudham sets out alone to his friend’s village, Dayalan lures him onto his bike with the plan of looting his money. What unfolds during this journey forms the crux of the story.
The film also features Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna, Sitara, and Renuka in important supporting roles, with music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
4 – Rashmika Mandanna & Ayushmann Khurrana Team Up for Horror Comedy Thaama
National Crush Rashmika Mandanna and versatile actor Ayushmann Khurrana have teamed up for the upcoming horror-comedy Thaama. Bollywood big names Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal are also playing pivotal roles. The movie, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Maddock Films, is scheduled for a grand Diwali release this year.
The makers recently launched the teaser, which presents the film as a supernatural comedy with elements of romance, laughter, and thrilling suspense. Eye-catching visuals and a powerful background score have already raised curiosity.
In the film, Rashmika will be seen as Thadaka, Ayushmann as Alok, Nawazuddin as Yakshasan, and Paresh Rawal as Ram Bajaj Goel. Following the legacy of horror-comedy hits like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya, Thaama is one of the most awaited films of 2025.
5 – Singer Rahul Sipligunj Gets Engaged Secretly
Playback singer Rahul Sipligunj, winner of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 3 and an Oscar awardee for the song Naatu Naatu from RRR, has got engaged to his girlfriend Harini Reddy. Their engagement was held privately in Hyderabad yesterday with only close family members present.
Photos of the ceremony have surfaced on social media and are going viral, though neither Rahul nor his family officially released the pictures. Fans, however, are showering the couple with congratulations.
Rahul, known for sharing updates with his fans, surprised everyone by keeping this important event a secret. Not much is known about Harini Reddy yet, but the couple looked stunning in colorful outfits during the ritual, leaving fans excited for their upcoming wedding announcement.
Meanwhile, it is worth noting that Rahul recently received a ₹1 crore check from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy at Independence Day celebrations for his Oscar-winning performance.
