There are widespread talks suggesting actor Simbu’s decision to withdraw his membership from the Nadigar Sangam. It is reported that he is deeply disappointed with the Sangam as it did not come to his rescue when he faced a major crisis in his career (the Beep song controversy) earlier this year.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/simbu-is-speculated-to-withdraw-his-membership-from-nadigar-sangam.html

Vijay starrer Theri was not released in Vettri theatre, though it held a lot of expectations from the fans. 18th April, Vettri Theatres had given an explanation to the problem they faced in releasing this Atlee directorial through their official Facebook page.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/vettri-theares-explains-theri-release-issue-that-took-place-in-chengalpattu-area.html

Producers Council had convened an emergency meeting on 20th April and had arrived at a decision regarding screening of films in Chengalpet, Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur districts.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/tamil-film-producers-councils-decision-on-theatres-in-chengalpet-thiruvallur-and-kanchipuram.html

The superstar Rajinikanth starrer, Ranjith directorial Kabali is in its last leg of production. Rajini has started dubbing and very soon, the unit will complete this stage too. Our sources state that the film is likely to release on the 3rd of June and the team is eyeing this date.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/rajinikanth-starrer-kabali-likely-to-release-on-june-3rd-2016.html

The latest from our sources on this topic hint that the story the Roja director is working on now may have a pilot as the pivot and for which hero Karthi is taking lessons to fly an aircraft. Meanwhile, it is also reported that Aditi Rao Hydari has replaced Sai Pallavi in this flick.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/karthi-may-be-playing-the-role-of-a-pilot-in-mani-ratnams-next.html

Social Media was abuzz, with a controversial tweet from Director Ameer's fake account about the movie Theri, which read "I have bought #Theri Madurai rights for 7 Cr huge drop after the opening day. 50% loss expected will protest against Thanu&co soon" Director Ameer had cleared the air with a press note putting an end to the whole story.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/director-ameer-clarifies-about-theri-controversy.html

Reception for Rajini’s movies in southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia) is well known. Malik Streams Corporation Sdn Bhd are film distributors based in Malaysia who recently presented Vijay starrer Theri in Malaysia. They will be distributing the much awaited Kabali too and announced this on their Facebook page.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/malik-streams-corporation-sdn-bhd-film-distributors-based-in-malaysia-will-present-kabali-in-indonesia.html

Actor Karthi’s next, as known to all, is with the legendary filmmaker, Mani Ratnam. Post this project he is touted to collaborate with a few writers. Yes, Thani Oruvan fame writers, Suba - D. Suresh & A.N. Balakrishnan and Rajamouli's father, Vijayendra Prasad are the ones who will reportedly be working with the Siruthai man in the days to come.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/karthi-might-work-with-writers-like-rajamoulis-father-vijayendra-prasad-and-suba.html

Sri Thenandal Films is a reputed firm in the film trade and they are reaching a milestone mark soon. Their 100th film will apparently be directed by Sundar C and it is said to be a period film to be made on a huge budget.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sundar-c-will-be-directing-sri-thenandal-films-100th-film.html

Few talks in the town suggested that Rajamouli will direct Vijay for a period film based on Karikala Chozhan. When we inquired about this in our circles, we hear that Rajamouli’s next will be Garuda with only a Telugu star.

http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/details-about-rajamouli-and-vijays-collaboration-for-a-period-film.html