The Biggest Movies and TV Coming in September

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

M.G. Ramachandran (1917-1987), popularly known as MGR, dominated like no other, the films and politics of India's Tamil Nadu state. A charismatic actor and philanthropist, he commanded the idolatrous adulation of millions of Tamilians and became Tamil Nadu's chief minister. His achievements in 3 fields, namely films, philanthropy and politics were remarkable considering his humble origins in Sri Lanka. Raised in poverty by a widowed single mother, he had nothing more than his good looks when he got his first break in "Sati Lilavati", a Tamil film of the late 1930s. In the 1940s and 50s, the Tamil film industry was being transformed by screenwriters like Annadurai, Karunanidhi and others belonging to the Dravidian movement. MGR starred in many of the movies they helped make. Annadurai became his mentor and MGR joined the DMK, Annadurai's new Dravidian party. His films made MGR a matinee idol among Tamilians. He also started monetarily helping people in need, sowing the seeds for his reputation as a philanthropist. When Annadurai died as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, MGR's rival Karunanidhi assumed office. MGR accused him of defalcation and was kicked out of the DMK. In 1977, MGR's ADMK (later renamed AIADMK) party was swept into power. In his first term, MGR cleaned up corruption and carried out reforms like having an income limit for backward class people to be eligible for the reserved seats in government colleges and jobs. His reforms proved unpopular, so MGR became another corrupt Indian politician having learned not to rock the boat. Tamil Nadu stagnated during the rest of his reign. Yet his mesmerized legions of fans continued to vote him into power. His death in 1987 created a power vacuum that soon brought his old nemesis, the corrupt Karunanidhi, back into power. MGR was a complex man who triumphed over poverty and tried to improve the lot of the people who revered him. However, in the end, he was a god that failed.

[To show that there is no difference of opinion between you and Sivaji Ganesan, how about if both act in a same movie]
Do you sincerely believe that if the movie in which both of us appear, will really be completed? I know the technicalities of movie making. Sivaji also knows the same. How to place a camera in which angle, to project importance to the character portrayed, we both know. Suppose if camera is placed to make him prominent, will I cooperate? Similarly, will he cooperate if the situation is reversed? Will the movie be completed? Even if the movie was completed and released, will the fans of us be tolerant? Who will be responsible, when there is bloodshed in theater?

[There is talk that release of your movies get delayed, and you are the reason for it?]
Suppose if I&#39;m the reason for the delay in the release of my movies, I should have released my own production &#39;Ulagam Suttrum Vaaliban&#39; already. In reality, &#39;Ulagam Suttrum Vaaliban&#39; which has been in production for many months, gets released in September. But, &#39;Ithaya Veenai&#39; of Udayam Productions which was started recently gets released for Deepavali. Therefore, I&#39;m not responsible for the delays. It depends on multiple factors.

[There is talk that you have contracted one actress for 5 years, and had refused permission for her to act with other actors?]
Why you are beating around the bush? Why not mention Manjula? I&#39;m the one who encouraged her to act with other actors. Shouldn&#39;t I be proud about the one who trained under me, can act with other actors?

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M.G. Ramachandran

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