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Mumbai, Aug 3 (UNI) The trailer of South Indian superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming action-entertainer "Coolie: The Powerhouse" has been unveiled. Sun Pictures has dropped the trailer of the film which has been directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The trailer not only has tremendous drama and stylish ruckus, but also has Rajinikanth's swag with whistle-worthy dialogues and Nagarjuna's hair-raising villainous style which dominates the screen. Anirudh Ravichander's pulsating score further heightens the visceral intensity. The narrative chronicles Deva, a once-feared gold smuggler, who schemes to resurrect his defunct criminal syndicate by weaponising stolen technology hidden in vintage gold watches. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, the film boasts a stellar cast including Aamir Khan in a surprise cameo, alongside Sathyaraj, Upendra and Shruti Haasan. Scheduled to hit cinemas on August 14.
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 >
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (MExN): Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Coal India Ltd (CIL) has partnered for improving the quality of education given to the tribal students in the state of Chhattisgarh. CIL will support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Chhattisgarh under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which will be benefiting more than 28000 tribal students, stated a PIB update. Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India establishes EMRS to impart quality education to ST children thereby enabling them to avail of opportunities in higher and professional educational c ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) The much-anticipated, star-studded 'Coolie,' starring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role, hit the silver screens across Tamil Nadu on Thursday with frenzied fans celebrating the latest entertainer from their 'Thalaivar'. Actors and fans made a beeline to watch the film and also shared the euphoria on their social media pages. Significantly, the release of the movie coincides with Rajinikanth completing 50 years in cinema. Early on Thursday, crowds, mostly ardent fans of the star, swelled across cinema theatres to catch the first day first show of the movie, directe ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 19 (ANI): Rajasthan's Manika Vishwakarma, who was crowned Miss Universe India 2025, said that former Miss Universe and actor Sushmita Sen and her mother are her two role models in life. The grand finale of the Miss Universe India pageant was held in Jaipur on August 18, where Manika was crowned by Miss Universe India 2024 Rhea Singha, taking over the title from last year's winner. Also Read | Famous Birthdays on 20 August: Narayana Murthy, Zakir Khan, Andrew Garfield, Demi Lovato and More, Know About Celebrities and Influential Figures Born on 20th August. ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (UNI) In view of the ongoing heavy rains in Hyderabad, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed all concerned departments to stay on high alert and ensure swift response to public grievances. The Chief Minister instructed officials from GHMC, HMDA, Water Works, Electricity, and Police departments to work in close coordination to prevent any rain-related disruptions. He also emphasised the need for immediate action in areas facing waterlogging, power outages, or other rain-induced issues. CM Revanth Reddy further directed the deployment of SDRF, NDRF, Hydra teams, and ot ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Chennai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Pooja Hegde, whose graceful dance moves for the sensational superhit song 'Monica' from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has come in for widespread praise, has now disclosed that the song was one of the most physically tough and demanding songs that she had done in her career. The actress also went on to disclose that she had danced the high energy number on a day she had been fasting for Mahashivratri. Taking to Instagram to share BTS clips of the song shoot, the actress wrote, "Thank you for all the love on Monica. Monica was one of the MOST physically tough ...Read More >
Janhvi Kapoor dazzles in a Manish Malhotra golden half-saree inspired by the traditional Pattu Pavadai, channeling her mother Sridevi's timeless elegance. (Image: ManishMalhotra05/ instagram) Janhvi Kapoor, who has been on a fashion high this year, is once again making headlines during the promotions of her upcoming film Param Sundari, stunning in exceptionally unique sarees. Her latest outing in a golden half-saree was no exception. Designed by Manish Malhotra, Janhvi looked nothing short of a ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) Superstar Rajinikanth's latest flick 'Coolie' hit the silver screens across Tamil Nadu on Friday, with frenzied fans celebrating the latest entertainer from their 'Thalaivar'. Significantly, the release of the movie coincides with Rajinikanth completing 50 years in cinema. Crowds, mostly ardent fans of the star, swelled across cinema theatres early to catch the first day first show of the movie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Fans danced to the beats of drums and burst crackers to mark the release of the highly anticipated, star-studded movie, which has top Indian actor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: It wasn't just die-hard fans who made a beeline for theatres on the opening day of the highly anticipated movie Coolie. Several prominent Tamil film celebrities, including actors Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, and Priyanka Mohan, joined the crowd to watch filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj's much-anticipated Rajinikanth-starrer on its first day, first show. In Chennai, Rohini Silver Screens, also known as "Fans Fort Rohini" for its history of hosting electrifying star-studded screenings, was at full capacity. Among the early viewers spotted at the venue were Dhanush, his son Yatra, Priyanka Moh ...Read More >
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Gurmeet Choudhary, who is the new entrant of season two, spoke about his character, the way he prepped for the role, and the importance of heroism in cinema Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein on Netflix is a campy and pulpy ode to the kind of cinema that faded away as we progressed towards what we call as 'realistic' cinema. It's a show that oscillates between restrained and heightened sense of drama and tension. It has a wonderful ensemble where every character has its own motivations and conflicts. You're likely to rekindle that essence of nostalgia as it remi ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. According to the police, the couple were married for over five years and have a four-year-old daug ...Read More >
Telugu actor Ram Pothineni debuts as a lyricist for the first single of his film Andhra King Taluka, releasing July 18. The song features Anirudh Ravichander's vocals. Telugu actor Ram Pothineni has now ventured into the world of lyrics, marking a new chapter in his career. The actor announced that he has penned the lyrics for the first single from his upcoming film Andhra King Taluka, making this his debut as a lyricist. The song is set to release on July 18, 2025. Earlier on Tuesday, Ram Poth ...Read More >
Chennai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Mahesh Babu P's upcoming commercial entertainer Andhra King Taluka, featuring actor Ram Pothineni in the lead, on Friday released the first single from the film, a romantic number called 'Nuvvunte Chaale', much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The song, which has been set to tune by the talented music director duo Vivek and Mervin, has lyrics by actor Ram Pothineni himself and has been sung by none other than music director Anirudh Ravichander. Interestingly, this song marks Ram Pothineni's debut in the film industry as a lyricis ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) produced a stunning lap (1:10.972s) late in the qualifying session to snatch the pole position from Chiranth Vishwanath (Petronas TVS Racing, 1:11.249s) in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open category, kickstarting his campaign in the Rolon Round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship 2025 at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Friday. Raj Kumar (Motul Sparks Racing) in Super Stock 165cc Intermediate, Mohamed Mikail (Ma ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLCs under the Governor's quota by the state government was a slap in the face for both the BJP and the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Fifty years ago, Tamil film "Apoorva Raagangal" gave birth to Rajinikanth, the superstar. As the actor celebrates his five decades in cinema with a new release in "Coolie", heartfelt wishes poured in from colleagues and cinestars for the actor. Directed by K Balachander, "Apoorva Raagangal" released on August 15, 1975 and featured Rajinikanth in a small role. Kamal Hassan, who happens to be the 74-year-old's first co-star, celebrated the occasion with a sweet post, which read, "Marking half a century of cinematic brilliance, my dear friend @rajinikanth celebrates 50 g ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: In a landmark development for Mumbai's real estate sector, CREDAI-MCHI, the apex body representing real estate developers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), has announced the appointment of Mr. Sukhraj Nahar, Chairman of Nahar Group, as its 18th President for the 2025-2027 term in a grand Change of Guard ceremony held at Jio World Centre. The event was graced by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, along with distinguished past presidents, the new management committee and various members of the association. Also Read ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ahead of the release of his upcoming sports comedy "Sitaare Zameen Par", Aamir Khan hosted a star-studded musical evening at his residence in Mumbai. Treating the netizens with a glimpse of the fun evening, comedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped a video of himself bringing the house down. The clip featured Kapil enjoying a fruitful jamming session with music composer Shankar Mahadevan, with Aamir Khan accompanying the two. "A special evening with the special "sitaare"of "sitaare zameen par" . Thank you Aamir bhai for the most beautiful evening & Wish you the bes ...Read More >
New Delhi: The pan-India mythological drama 'Kannappa', starring Vishnu Manchu and featuring cameos by Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Kajal Aggarwal, hit cinemas on June 27, 2025. Despite its star-studded cast and grand production, the film has seen a slow start at the box office. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, 'Kannappa' earned ₹9 crore net in India on its first day of release. Although this marks Vishnu Manchu's biggest opener, it falls short of expectations considering the film's massive budget of ₹200 crore and the presence of big-name stars. The film saw varying occupa ...Read More >
CHENNAI: On Friday, the makers of Coolie launched the second single, Monica, featuring Pooja Hegde. The energetic dance number is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Sublahshini and Anirudh lent their voice, and the rap portion is covered by Asal Kolaar. Vishnu Edavan penned the lyrics. The song is set at a harbour, where Pooja and Soubin shake a leg together. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is headlined by Rajinikanth. The star cast includes Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Soubin and Shruti Haasan. Backed by Sun Pictures, this marks Rajini's 171st film. Aamir Khan, who will play the role of D ...Read More >
Producer Ektaa Kapoor shared an interesting anecdote that turned over the long-held belief that she was the one who chose Smriti for the role. Smriti Irani, the beloved face of Indian television, has made a much-anticipated return to the small screen with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Nearly two decades later, the actress-turned-politician is lighting up screens as Tulsi and audiences couldn't be more thrilled. The reboot of the iconic Star Plus drama premiered on July 29 and fans were swept w ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film "Param Sundari" on Thursday unveiled the first look of the film, touted as the "biggest love story" featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor Production banner Maddock Films took to Instagram, where they unveiled the first look, which introduces the dapper dude Sidharth Malhotra as "North's fire" Param and the stunning Janhvi Kapoor as "South's grace" Sundari. The first look is charged with romance, drama, emotions and beautiful visuals. The video was captioned: "Where North's fire meets South's grace, it calls for the bigge ...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 >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >