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Hyderabad: Amazon India has launched an innovative on-package advertising campaign for the upcoming film Coolie. The film features renowned actors Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Pooja Hegde. The campaign is active across the metro cities of Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai and Pune. Abhinav Singh, VP-Operations, Amazon India, said:"We are delighted to bring the cinematic world of Coolie and the magic of Thalaiva directly to fans' homes. By turning our delivery network into an innovative advertising channel, brands can engage with customers in a memorable way, right at their doorstep.
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 >
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 >
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 >
Hyderabad: Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its dream run at the box office, emerging as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters ever. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has already collected Rs. 961 crore nett in India within just two weeks and is inching closer to the Rs. 1000 crore milestone. Globally, the film has crossed Rs. 1500 crore, setting multiple records and dominating both domestic and international markets. Despite a slight slowdown after a massive second weekend, the film continues to perform strongly across theatres. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has now watched the film and shared h ...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 >
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: Aamir Khan, one of Bollywood's biggest stars known for his blockbuster films and perfectionist image, recently made his South Indian debut in Coolie. The Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed film starred superstar Rajinikanth. Aamir appeared in a cameo as Dahaa, which was much-hyped before the release. In an earlier interview, Aamir had said he accepted the role only out of respect for Rajinikanth. Now, a newspaper-style clipping has gone viral on social media. It claims Aamir admitted his cameo was a "big mistake." "I accepted the cameo for Rajini saab. To be honest, I still can't figure out w ...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 >
Chennai, Aug 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that Sun TV Network Limited had willingly accepted an 'A' certificate for Rajinikanth's latest film Coolie, after refusing to carry out the additional cuts required for a U/A certification. The move effectively barred viewers below 18 years from watching the film in theatres. Appearing before Justice T.V. Thamilselvi, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) A.R.L. Sundaresan said the production firm had been clearly informed that further edits were necessary to secure a U/A c ...Read More >
Hyderabad: They Call Him OG (also called OG), starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, is continuing its sensational run at the box office. The gangster action drama, directed by Sujeeth, created a storm on its release day by registering the biggest Indian film opening of 2025. The film hit theatres on September 25 and went past superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie. OG Box Office Collection Day 2 After a record-breaking start, They Call Him OG witnessed a noticeable dip in earnings on Day 2, Friday, September 26. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 19.25 crore net in India ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 18: KRAFTON India is bringing BGMI fans fresh redeem codes in the ever-popular multiplayer game. Today's reward, the White Rabbit Backpack, is perfect for adding a playful yet stylish touch to your next drop. Each code can be redeemed a maximum of 10 times. Also Read | 'Coolie' Wins Box Office Battle Against 'War 2': Rajinikanth Film Set to Collect INR 200 Crore at Day 5 Closing, Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR Movie Not Far Behind. Redeem codes are valid until September 12, 2025, and will be released daily on BGMI's official channels. Redeem Codes: 1. EDZBZ6J5MW ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 20: AssetPlus, India's leading digital platform for Mutual Fund Distributors (MFDs), today announced the launch of UPI AutoPay for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) through an integration with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This new capability allows investors to authorise recurring payments directly from their preferred UPI app, marking a significant leap towards faster, more convenient, and more transparent SIP mandate registration. Also Read | Who is Mateo Silvetti? Meet the 19-Year-Old Footballer Who Has Joined Lionel Messi's Inter Miami From Star A ...Read More >
New Delhi: Superstar Rajinikanth's latest pan-India blockbuster Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has made waves across the country with its star-studded cast and massive box office success. Featuring special appearances from stars like Nagarjuna (Telugu), Upendra (Kannada), Soubin Shahir (Malayalam), Sathyaraj (Tamil), and Aamir Khan (Bollywood), the film was designed as a multilingual celebration for fans. The inclusion of Aamir Khan, in particular, was a major surprise element for audiences. However, amid the film's roaring success, rumours began circulating online alleging that Aamir ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has emerged as the most searched Indian film personality of the past decade, surpassing iconic stars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Prabhas, and Rajinikanth. The analysis, based on IMDb's weekly rankings from January 2014 to April 2024 and real page views from its 250 million monthly visitors, placed Deepika at the top, followed by Shah Rukh Khan. The top five also include Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, and the late Irrfan Khan. Other notable stars in the top ten are Aamir Khan (6th), Salman Khan (8th), Hrithik Roshan (9th), and Akshay Kumar (10th) ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) The makers of cinema icon Rajinikanth's new film "Coolie" have released the first look of superstar Aamir Khan from the upcoming action thriller. Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for "Kaithi", "Master", "Vikram" and "Leo", has directed the film, which is backed by production house Sun Pictures. Aamir, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release "Sitaare Zameen Par", will make a cameo appearance in "Coolie". Sun Pictures shared the 60-year-old actor's first look and introduced his character of Dahaa. "Introducing #AamirKhan as Dahaa, from the world o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The prestigious Tennis tournament, Wimbledon, was full of on-court dramas and huge upsets with Iga Swiatek cruising past Amanda Anisimova to claim the women's singles title and Italy's Jannik Sinner making history as he saw off defending champion Carlos Alcaraz for the men's. However, the smashes and serves weren't limited to the court at Wimbledon 2025. The royal box was decked out with Indian celebrities, who served up some serious fashion at the annual tennis championship this year. Also Read | 'Coolie' Trailer Release Date Confirmed: Lokesh Kanagaraj Rev ...Read More >
Goa [India], November 7 (ANI): Superstar Rajinikanth will be felicitated at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa for completing 50 years in the film industry. The festival, scheduled to take place from November 20 to 28, will feature over 240 films from 81 countries. This year's IFFI will feature 13 world premieres, four international premieres, and 46 Asian premieres. Organisers said they received a record 2,314 film submissions from 127 countries. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said IFFI 2025 would continue to promote ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31: Most employees assume their Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) is easily accessible. However, many only discover issues years later, typically at the time of withdrawal, during a job transition, or even during background verification. Claims can get delayed, rejected, or remain unresolved, often without clear reasons. Also Read | Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026: Aamir Khan Talks About Road Safety, Shares Strict Rule He Has Taught His Children (Watch Video). In FY24-25, over 6.2 crore PF withdrawal, transfer and other claims were filed, of which nearly 1.6 crore were rej ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Rajinikanth's much-awaited Coolie has finally hit theatres. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film brings together a stellar cast including Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Pooja Hegde. Released just ahead of Independence Day, Coolie comes as Rajinikanth marks 50 glorious years in cinema. On social media platform X, the reactions have been pouring in since the early morning shows. Many fans are hailing the first half as vintage Rajinikanth magic. One excited fan posted, "#coolie first half report - It's a pretty good first half with vintage Thalaiver sc ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], August 14: In a landmark moment for global hepatology and Indian pharmaceutical innovation, Shilpa Medicare Limited (BSE: 530661) (NSE: SHILPAMED) has secured the world's first regulatory approval from India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid (NorUDCA) Tablets 500 mg, the first-ever approved therapy targeting NAFLD. Also Read | 'Coolie' X Review: Rajinikanth's 'One-Man Show' With Nagarjuna's Stylish Act and Anirudh Ravichander's BGM Redeems Lokesh Kanagaraj's Massy Thriller, Say Netizens. * Shilpa Medicare emerges a ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum' almost 34 years ago, has now congratulated the Tamil superstar on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, saying, Indian cinema was blessed to have him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked alongside superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth along with Govinda in the film, said, "I had the privilege of working with Rajini Sir at the very beginning of my career, and I must say it's a memory I will cheris ...Read More >
Chennai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Lokesh Kanakaraj's eagerly awaited action thriller 'Coolie', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, on Thursday revealed the name and look of Bollywood star Aamir Khan's character in the film. Taking to its X timeline, Sun Pictures, the production house that is producing the film, released Aamir's name in the film and wrote, "#AamirKhan as Dahaa, from the world of #Coolie. #Coolie is all set to dominate IMAX screens worldwide from August 14th." Aamir Khan's look in the film too looked sassy, with the actor seen smoking a pipe. For ...Read More >