Delhi High Court denies Ilaiyaraaja’s plea to vacate interim stay June 30, 2026 at 10:16PM

The Delhi High Court has upheld an interim stay, denying music maestro Ilaiyaraaja's request to regain exclusive rights over songs from 134 films. This decision means music label Saregama retains its current rights to these classic compositions. The ongoing legal battle, concerning the copyright of these iconic Tamil film songs, is being closely watched and is expected to significantly influence future music copyright rulings in India.

Sudha Kongara moves Madras High Court over unpaid 'Parasakthi' salary June 29, 2026 at 10:30PM

Director Sudha Kongara has taken legal action against the makers of her film 'Parasakthi,' claiming Rs 8.39 crore in unpaid dues. The Madras High Court has placed an interim stay on satellite deals for 'Parasakthi' until July 8. Kongara is also seeking to halt the release of another film, 'Idhayam Murali,' by the same banner until her salary is cleared, with the industry keenly awaiting the court's decision.

Tamil film industry to honour Vijay through mega felicitation event June 28, 2026 at 11:29PM

The Tamil film industry is reportedly planning a grand felicitation event for actor-turned-politician Vijay following his assumption of office as Chief Minister. A delegation of film fraternity members will seek his permission for the ceremony, which aims to celebrate his journey from superstar to statesman. The event could unite South Indian cinema, with industry veterans and stars from neighboring film industries expected to attend. An official announcement awaits Vijay's approval.

'Welcome to the Jungle' box office collection Day 2 [LIVE]: Eyes Sunday surge of Rs 55 crore net milestone June 27, 2026 at 11:13PM

Ahmed Khan's 'Welcome to the Jungle,' the third instalment in the long-running 'Welcome' franchise starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and a sprawling ensemble cast, has delivered a powerful opening weekend. After a Day 1 net of Rs. 15.25 crore, the film surged a further 31.1% on Day 2 to Rs 20.00 crore, taking its two-day domestic net to Rs. 39.00 crore and worldwide gross to Rs. 57.50 crore. Day 3 live tracking shows the upward momentum, pushing the domestic net to Rs. 43.49 crore, with evening and night shows expected to drive a significant Sunday surge.