Kollywood's biggestnewsmakersof the week: 'Parking' National Award win, Dhanush-Mrunal Thakur relationship rumours, to 'Coolie' hype

Kollywood was ablaze again this week, fans were in a frenzy with blockbuster announcements, star-studded moments, and heated discussions on social media. From new cinema updates to viral news, the Tamil film industry was everyone's focus all week. Here's a quick look at five of this week's most important news stories that have captivated moviegoers.

The Tamil film 'Parking' won three major awards at the 71st National Awards, including Best Tamil Film, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for MS Bhaskar. The film was directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan and was praised for its screenplay, which meticulously portrays modern life. The directors praised the humanistic characters and unique story. The film crew cut a cake to celebrate the success and hosted a special reception. Photos and videos of the event went viral on the internet and garnered praise, while several cinema stars congratulated the team for their National Award win.

Fans are speculating that there may have been a breakup after actress Hansika Motwani suddenly deleted photos and a wedding video of her with husband Sohail Khaturia from her Instagram page. The couple, who had a traditional wedding in December 2022, shared their romantic journey on the reality show ‘Hansika’s Love Shaadi Drama’. Now, there are reports that Hansika has started living with her mother again. Her husband Sohail has made his Instagram page private. The social media drama fuels speculations about Hansika and Sohail Khaturia's separation.

The romance rumors between Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur have intensified. On August 1, at Mrunal's birthday party, a video of Dhanush holding her hand and talking quietly went viral. Furthermore, a playlist of old Tamil songs called “Mama’s Favorites” on Mrunal Thakur’s mobile phone further fueled the rumours. Their simultaneous participation in several film festivals has raised suspicions among fans. In this case, the two have not yet given any explanation for the dating rumours.

After the failure of Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life', the veteran director is planning to direct a new romantic-action film. Vikram's son Dhruv Vikram is likely to play the hero in this film, while Rukmini Vasanth, who gained attention for the film 'Ace', is likely to play the heroine. A.R. Rahman is composing the music. The current pre-production work is being done using modern technology. This film has become an innovative story that blends love and family tradition, and has increased the expectations of the fans.

The first review of Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is currently going viral on the internet. It is being said that Rajinikanth's performance in the film will be his best after 'Kabali'. Shruti Haasan's performance has been praised as the main highlight, while Nagarjuna's villainous role is the foundation of the entire story. Aamir Khan's cameo has also created a lot of excitement. This review has further fueled the anticipation for the film and increased the interest in bookings.