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Mumbai, Dec 12 (VOICE) Actress Keerthy Suresh, who predominantly works across south Indian film industries, is now married to the Dubai-based businessman, Antony Thattil. The actress, who took the vows in a beautiful and intimate ceremony held in Goa, has also shared pictures from her big day on social media. The photos show the couple putting garlands on each other as their relatives and loved ones cheered for them. A priest performed the rituals and they later posed for pictures with a special appearance from their dog. The actress wrote in the caption, "#ForTheLoveOfNyke". Antony and Keerthy datedfor 15 years before they made it official on Thursday. Antony reportedly owns a chain of resorts in Kochi, and also owns a couple of companies registered in Chennai, Keerthy's hometown. Reports state that Antony is a media-shy person who likes to keep a low profile, so he hardly ever appears with Keerthy in public. Antony and Keerthy reportedly began dating around 2008-09 when the actor was in school and Antony was about to start undergraduate college. Keerthy, who is the daughter of film producer G. Suresh Kumar and actress Menaka, began her career as a child actress in the early 2000s and returned to films after studying fashion design. She had her first lead role in the 2013 Malayalam film 'Geethaanjali', for which she won SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut in Malayalam. She had a dual role in 'Geethaanjali' which was directed by Priyadarshan. She was still studying during that time and shot for Geethanjali during her semester break. She rose to prominence with the 2018 film 'Mahanati', helmed by Nag Ashwin film. The film earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She was recently seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD', and is set to make her Hindi film debut with 'Baby John'.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: Malayalam cinema's iconic actor Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday. The veteran star is celebrating the occasion with his entire family in Thailand. As he nears the golden jubilee of his illustrious acting career, Mohanlal's achievements continue to shine. He has won five National Film Awards, including two Best Actor honours, a Special Jury Mention, a Special Jury Award, and a Best Feature Film award as a producer. He has also been conferred with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, two of India's highest civilian honours. Coincidentally, his birthday comes when two of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has officially revealed the release date for his much-anticipated horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla.' The film, which marks his reunion with veteran director Priyadarshan, will be released on April 2, 2026. The actor shared the exciting news on his official Instagram account, alongside a new poster for the movie, which has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans. In his Instagram post, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Beyond excited to be on set with my favourite @priyadarshan.official as we begin the shoot of our horror comedy #BhoothBangla today. Yeh darr ...Read More >
Kareena Kapoor Khan brought a deeply personal and touching element to her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by requesting him to write a heartfelt message for her two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, who were unable to attend the event. A memorable highlight from the gathering showcased Kareena watching intently, her expression radiating pride and warmth, as the Prime Minister inscribed a note dedicated to her children, affectionately called "Tim and Jeh."Kareena Kapoor Khan added ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal says he will definitely come and work in Hindi movies if filmmakers in Bollywood offer him roles. One of the most influential Malayalam cinema stars, Mohanlal has been part of over 300 films, including all time hits such as "Manichitrathazhu", "Kireedam", "Bharatham", "Drishyam" and "Pulimurugan". "I have done a couple of Hindi films also. But now most of my other films are dubbed into Hindi. When somebody calls me for a role I'll definitely come and work. I don't mind. I don't have a choice. As actors we don't have a choice. Let it come. Let ...Read More >
Chennai: Malayalam actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran recently revealed that he was given an incredible opportunity by Subaskaran, the head of the renowned Tamil film production house Lyca Productions, to direct a film starring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. Speaking at the teaser launch of his highly anticipated Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj shared the details, saying, "I have been assigned the task of welcoming Lyca Productions into Malayalam cinema. This obviously is their first ever project in Malayalam. It is a bit of an anecdote. I think now, it is safe to say that Subaskar ...Read More >
KOCHI: Questioning the censor board's objection to the use of 'Janaki' in an upcoming Malayalam film and the need for modifying its title, the Kerala High Court on Friday observed that 'Janaki' was a common name used everywhere. It also wondered how the name could affect a particular section of society, as it did not belong to any specific caste or religion. Justice N Nagaresh made the remarks during the hearing of the petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, the producer of 'JSK-Janaki Vs State of Kerala', which stars Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles. The Tam ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar showcased his philosophical side as he shared a heartfelt message on the true essence of life. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a thoughtful note where he emphasized the importance of cherishing small and joyful moments. Kumar also reminded fans that real wealth lies not in material possessions but in the stolen moments of happiness. Sharing his throwback image, the 'Kesari Chapter 2' actor wrote, "In life, we accumulate stolen moments of happiness. That's your real wealth."- A reminder to laugh loud, love deep, and cheris ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
Baby John is releasing on 25th December 2024. Reportedly, Salman Khan will also make a special appearance in the film. Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh have set the internet on fire with their song "Nain Matakka" from the upcoming film Baby John. To add to the excitement, today, the actor shared a set of behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos featuring Keerthy Suresh and Diljit Dosanjh. In no time, it went viral, and fans also reacted to it. Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun Dhawan shared photos to see how they have prepared for the song. "#nainmatakka crazy energy on this set. Are u doing the na ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) A day after the members of Raj Kapoor's family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan thanked him for inviting them to "commemorate the extraordinary life and legacy" of their grandfather ahead of the cinema icon's birth centenary. The Kapoor family, including actors Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Neetu Kapoor, met the prime minister on Tuesday and invited him to the Raj Kapoor Film Festival to be held to celebrate the occasion. December 14, 2024 marks the 100th birth anniversary of Raj Kapoor, an actor, editor, a director, and ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5 (ANI): Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan on Wednesday reunited at the special screening of the film 'Loveyapa', which features latter's son Junaid Khan in the lead role. In the visuals captured by the paps, Aamir can be seen welcoming SRK with a big smile on his face. Both Khans shared a warm hug and emrbaced each other's company. SRK also hugged Aamir's children Junaid and Ira. They all happily posed for the paps, leaving fans excited. SRK arrived at the screening donning a casual look. He looked uber cool in a blue shirt that he pa ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor Khan Monday celebrated 25 years in the Hindi film industry, taking to social media to share heartfelt memories from her debut film Refugee. The actress took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting cherished moments from her debut film "Refugee." Taking to Instagram, Bebo posted a couple of her throwback photos from the movie and captioned it simply, "25 years and forever to go ..." The post featured a mix of solo pictures of Kareena and photos alongside her 'Refugee' co-star Abhishek Bachchan. The Udta Punjab actress also tagged director JP Dutta, Abhishek, Jackie ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 12 (ANI): Actor Keerthy Suresh tied the knot with her long-time beau Antony Thattil in Goa. After solemnising her relationship in a traditional ceremony, Keerthy took to Instagram and shared pictures from her D-Day. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka Chopra's Career, Shares His Thoughts on Indian Films. "#ForTheLoveOfNyke (heart emoji)," she captioned the post. https://www.instagram.com/p/DDeNyx2M5ai/?hl=en&img_index=1 Also Read | Who Is Benny Blanco? All You Need To Know About American Music Producer Engaged To Pop Sensa ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 29 (ANI): Actor SJ Suryah is set to make his directorial comeback after 10 years with the film 'Killer'. The actor's last directed movie was Isai in 2015. In a post on the social media platform X, SJ Suryah announced his return to direction by sharing the details of his next project titled 'Killer'. Also Read | 'Heads of State' Movie Review: Priyanka Chopra Gets Ample Room To Shine in John Cena and Idris Elba's Fairly Enjoyable Action-Comedy (LatestLY Exclusive). It will be produced by Malayalam production house Sree Gokulam Movies along with SJ Suryah's A ...Read More >
It's been 25 years since Refugee released. The film marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, two fresh faces who would go on to become big names in Bollywood. Looking back on those early days, Abhishek recently shared a fun memory from that time. He recalled how he and Kareena once had to be locked inside a projector room during a theatre visit because fans found out they were there. In an interview with SCREEN, Abhishek Bachchan said, "I have vivid memories! I was filming in Ma ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is currently promoting his upcoming film "Baby John", got a chance to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit in the National Capital and said it was an "absolute pleasure." Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture with the renowned leader. In the photograph, the two are seen looking at the camera smiling. "Inke Saamne Toh Hum Sab 'Baby' Hai'," Varun wrote for Amit Shah, who is tagged as the Chanakya of Indian politics. Varun expressed his gratitude on meeting the leader. "It was an absolute pleasure to meet the Honorable Home ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 4: Dreams do come true, says filmmaker RS Prasanna who went from being a cheerleader for Aamir Khan as the accepted an award for "Taare Zameen Par" in 2007 to finally directing him in its sequel "Sitaare Zameen Par". Prasanna, known for "Kalyana Samayal Saadham" in Tamil and its Hindi remake "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan", was still in film school in 2007 when he watched "Taare Zameen Par". "I remember bawling my eyes out while watching 'Taare Zameen Par' with my friends, and my then-girlfriend, now wife. When Aamir sir won the Best Debut Director award at the Gollapudi Srinivas Award, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Actor Keerthy Suresh married her long-time boyfriend, Antony Thattil, in a traditional South Indian ceremony in Goa on Thursday. The actor shared her wedding pictures on her social media accounts with the hashtag #ForTheLoveOfNyke. The ceremony was also attended by actor and TVK president Vijay, who had previously worked with Keerthy Suresh in Bairavaa and Sarkar. A picture of him from the wedding has been going viral on social media. Meanwhile, on the work front, Keerthy Suresh was last seen in the Tamil film Raghu Thatha, directed by Suman Kumar. She is gearing up for her big Bol ...Read More >
Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. Mumbai: Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh was joined by actor Varun Dhawan in West Delhi during the promotions of his upcoming film "Baby John" in the National Capital. Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing with the rapper. In the image, Honey Singh is seen all dressed up in a black overcoat, shirt and pants to beat the winter cold while Varun unfazed by the Delhi chills wore a white half sleeves T-shirt with ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan, best known for his film 'Marco', has announced his decision to step down as the treasurer of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Mukundan took to his Instagram account to share a note in which he explained that increasing work commitments had taken a toll on his "mental health." However, he assured that he would continue in the role until a replacement is found to ensure a smooth transition. "I hope this message finds you well. After much thought and reflection, I have made the difficult decision to step down ...Read More >
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, met actor Shine Tom Chacko at a private hospital in Thrissur. Malayalam actor Chacko was admitted to the hospital after he met with a road accident in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Chacko and his family were in a car accident, in which the actor lost his father. South India International Movies Awards (SIIMA) took to X and extended condolences to Chacko and his family. SIIMA wrote, 'Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was injured in a tragic car accident near Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. T ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Thursday said the humongous success of his latest release "Pushpa 2: The Rule" is a reflection of people's love and he hopes the box office record of the film, which has become the fastest movie to earn Rs 1,000 crore, is broken soon by another movie. A sequel to Arjun's 2021 Telugu blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise", the film released on December 5 with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam, and has emerged as one of the biggest hits of 2024. Also Read | RSIFF 2024: Nick Jonas Reveals Being Fascinated by Priyanka ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (UNI) Bollywood luminary Deepika Padukone is set to share screen space with South Indian superstar Allu Arjun in an upcoming high-octane pan-India film backed by acclaimed filmmaker Atlee and Kalanithi Maran's company Sun Pictures. The announcement teaser offers a tantalising glimpse into the epic scale of the film, portraying Padukone in a compelling exchange with Atlee before donning resplendent warrior regalia and stepping onto an elaborate set, exuding poise, power and readiness for battle. Tentatively titled Project AA22x A6, the film unites four formidable forces in Indi ...Read More >
With a huge rollout, Namit Malhotra's ambitious epic Ramayana has made a spectacular debut on two continents and garnered international attention. The movie, which is already regarded as one of the most anticipated film events of the decade, had a spectacular Indian premiere in nine major cities before illuminating Times Square in New York, demonstrating its genuinely global appeal. The Indian leg of the launch saw Ramayana unveiled in tremendous style across Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...Read More >
While Shahid was expected to return to theatres on Valentine's Day once again, it seems that the actor will be arriving sooner. After the much success that Shahid Kapoor enjoyed with his 2024 Valentine's Day release Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulja Jiya, the actor was expected to return to theatres yet again on the same occasion in 2025. The actor was said to be seen in the actioner Deva which will also feature Pooja Hegde as the leading lady. However, news is that fans will be able to see the actor in theatres, a few days sooner. Shahid Kapoor - Pooja Hegde starrer Deva gets preponed; to release ...Read More >
Keerthy Suresh has officially announced her wedding to childhood friend Antony Thattil, set for December 12th in a private ceremony in Goa. The couple, who have been together for 15 years, will celebrate their union with close family and friends. The intimate wedding will follow both Hindu and Christian rituals. Keerthy, a popular actress known for her roles in Mahanati and her upcoming Bollywood debut in Baby John, shared the news with fans through a heartfelt post.Actress Keerthy Suresh, renown ...Read More >