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Chennai, Sep 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Dhanush's eagerly-awaited action entertainer, 'Idli Kadai', on Friday released the first look poster of actress Shalini Pandey, who plays the character of Meera, in the film. Taking to its X timeline, actor and director Dhanush's production house Wunderbar Films, which is jointly producing the film along with Dawn Pictures, wrote, "Introducing the pretty Shalini Pandey as MEERA. #IdliKadai - in theatres from October 1st. Get set for the audio launch this Sunday. #IdliKadaiCharacterIntroduction" It may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the character names of Sathyaraj and Arun Vijay in the film as Vishnu Vardhan and Ashwin respectively. They have also disclosed Nithya Menen's character name as Kayal and Rajkiran's character name as Sivanesan. Samuthirakani plays a character called Marisamy in the film. For the unaware, the unit of Idly Kadai had left for Bangkok to can a crucial sequence, which required the presence of all the actors in the film. Shooting for the film came to an end with this Bangkok schedule. Dawn Pictures, which is one of the production houses producing the film, had then announced the wrapping up of shooting on its X timeline. It had then said, "It's time to call it a WRAP for #IdlyKadai. See you in theatres on the 1st of October. Exciting updates soon." The makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year. However, they chose to postpone the release to October 1. Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the film. The makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the media. 'Idli Kadai', which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead, is being directed by Dhanush himself. The film, which is being jointly produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures, has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...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 >
At the Idly Kadai audio launch, Dhanush shared a touching moment by dancing onstage with his son Linga. At the grand audio launch of Idly Kadai on September 14, 2025, in Chennai, actor-director Dhanush created a heartwarming moment by inviting his son, Linga, to join him on stage. Together, they danced to the film's newly released track, "Enjami Thandhaane," alongside music composer GV Prakash. The father-son duo's synchronized moves and evident camaraderie captivated the audience, with the per ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Nithya Menen, who played the lead along with actor Dhanush in the superhit film 'Idli Kadai', has now shared some Behind The Scene visuals of the film and disclosed that she went to collect the National Award from the President with cow dung in her fingernails as she had picked cow dung for a scene for the film, the previous day. Taking to her Instagram page, Nithya Menen shared some BTS video clips and pictures from 'Idli Kadai' and wrote, "Some behind the scenes of #idlikadai :). Almost a year now - I went straight from this to the National Award cer ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The upcoming project with Silambarasan TR would be set in the 'Vada Chennai' world, said director Vetrimaaran, confirming DT Next's exclusive report in this regard. Vetrimaaran has officially confirmed the news through a video posted on the YouTube channel of production house, Grass Root Film Company, and said actor Dhanush, who played the lead role in 'Vada Chennai' (2018), has agreed to give No Objection Certificate (NOC) without charging any amount. The film is also expected to feature cast members from 'Vada Chennai', including Samuthirakani and Andrea Jeremiah, who would repris ...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 >
Chennai, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of India's finest actors Dhanush has now substantiated his earlier claim of how his siblings and he used to collect flowers from the fields when they were children to earn money to buy idlis. It may be recalled that during the audio launch event of the film, which was held at the Nehru Indoor stadium in the city, Dhanush had explained how when he was a kid, his siblings and he used to collect flowers from the fields for over two and a half hours to earn a few pennies with which they would then buys idlis. While his disclosure moved many fans, a few trolls ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Stating that it was an absolute privilege to have directed actor Arun Vijay, who plays the antagonist in his upcoming film 'Idli Kadai', actor and director Dhanush has now disclosed how actor Arun Vijay sportingly chose to continue shooting for the film, disregarding a severe blow to his face that made him bleed. Participating in the audio launch event of the film, which was held at the Nehru Indoor stadium in the city, Dhanush heaped praises on Arun Vijay, calling him a very dedicated and sincere actor. Dhanush said, " We had such a great time working with e ...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 >
Trichy/Chennai: Not all families of the Karur stampede victims are likely to travel to Chennai for the meeting with actor-politician Vijay on Monday, as the date coincides with the 30th day rituals being observed at their villages. While several have been contacted by members of Vijay's TVK, some said they were unwilling to travel during the mourning period of their family members."We are not going anywhere. If he (Vijay) wishes to meet us, he should come here. We are already shattered and yet to recover" said C Perumal, who lost his two daughters. Baskar D, uncle of victim Ajitha, said he had ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Bollywood actor Shalini Pandey is set to star alongside Tamil superstar Dhanush in his upcoming directorial titled "Idly Kadai", which is slated to hit the big screen on October 1. Also featuring Nithya Menen and Arun Vijay, the project also marks Dhanush's fourth film as a director after Pa Paandi" (2017), "Raayan" (2024), and "Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam", which released in February, according to a press release. Pandey, known for projects such as "Arjun Reddy", "Jayeshbhai Jordaar", and "Maharaj", said working with Dhanush is a "huge honour" for her. "Working wit ...Read More >
Extending Diwali wishes, the team of Kaantha made an announcement of the film's release date. Releasing a new retro-style poster with Dulquer, Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri, they announced that the film will be released on November 14. "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive! #Kaantha will be lighting up theatres worldwide from NOVEMBER 14th! Wishing you all a happy Diwali and we'll see you in the theatres very soon. A @SpiritMediaIN and @DQsWayfarerFilm production," wrote the film's team. K ...Read More >
On November 16, Nayanthara lashed out at Dhanush for sending her a legal notice and demanding Rs 10 crore. Actor Dhanush has filed a civil lawsuit against Nayanthara, accusing her of using footage from his production Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in her Netflix documentary without his consent. According to The Hindu, the lawsuit was filed in the Madras High Court and names both Nayanthara and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Sivan, as defendants. Wunderbar Films has filed an application with the Madras High Court requesting permission, under Clause 12 of the Letters Patent, to include Los Gatos Productio ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Actor Shalini Pandey is all set to join Dhanush in his much-awaited fourth directorial film Idli Kadai. The makers confirmed the news on Saturday with a special poster introducing her character. Shalini, who was last seen in Maharaj and Netflix Dabba Cartel, will be playing the role of Meera in the film. She will share the screen with Dhanush, Nithya Menen, and Arun Vijay. The makers took to their Instagram account to welcome the actress, along with a caption that read, Introducing the pretty @shalzp as MEERA #IdliKadai - in theatres from Oc ...Read More >
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediate efforts difficult, they said. District administration, police and disaster management teams reach ...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 >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Prabhudeva will be seen headlining a political crime thriller, Sethurajan IPS. Set against the charged backdrop of rural Tamil Nadu, the show follows Sethurajan IPS, a cop entangled in a politically sensitive murder case that spirals into a battle of power, identity, and justice, as per a press note. Also Read | 77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in Your Country. Excited about the show, Prabhudeva said, "Sethurajan IPS isn't just a cop; he's a man caught in a ...Read More >
Chennai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) If reports doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, director A M Jothi Krisna's eagerly-awaited magnum opus 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu', featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, is likely to get postponed yet again. The film, which has been in the making for over five and a half years, was finally all set to hit screens on June 12 this year. However, it now looks that may not happen. It may be recalled that director A M Jothi Krisna had told IANS in May that the film was completely done and that they were all set to send the film for clearance to the ...Read More >
Chennai, October 20: The makers of director Selvamani Selvaraj's much-anticipated period drama, 'Kaantha', featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, on Monday announced that the film will now hit screens worldwide on November 14. Actor Dulquer Salmaan, who plays the lead in the film, took to his social media timelines to make the announcement. He wrote, "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive!#Kaantha will be lighting up theatres worldwide from NOVEMBER 14th!Wishing you all a happy Diwali and we'll see you in the theatres very soon. A @thespiritmedia and @dqswayfarerfilms production." ...Read More >
Hyderabad, May 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director A M Jothikrishna's eagerly-awaited magnum opus 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu', featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, have said that they will be sending the film to the Censor Board for its clearance in a week's time. Talking to IANS, director Jothikrishna said, "The film is completely done. We will be applying to the Censor Board in a week's time." Jothikrishna disclosed that they had shot the film in 200 days. The period film features Nidhi Aggarwal as the heroine and Bollywood star Bobby Deol as Aurangazeb. "This is a 16th century st ...Read More >
Chennai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dispelling long-standing rumours that the power star Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' is based on a well-known folk legend, the makers have now unveiled a powerful truth -- the film is not a retelling of an old tale, but a rich fictional saga deeply rooted in Sanatana Dharma, crafted for a new era of mythic storytelling. Director Jyothi Krishna, who took charge of the project midway, has reimagined the narrative entirely, injecting it with spiritual symbolism and cinematic might. "Hari Hara Veera Mallu is not just a historical warrior -- he is a d ...Read More >
Chennai: The Madras High Court has scheduled the hearing of a copyright case involving actor Nayanthara, her husband and director Vignesh Shivan, their production company Rowdy Pictures Private Limited, and Los Gatos Production Services India LLP, for January 8. The case, filed by actor Dhanush's production house, Wunderbar Films, alleges the unauthorised use of video clips from the 2015 hit film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in the Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale. Wunderbar Films claims that the clips were used without permission, despite repeated denials of a No-Objection Certific ...Read More >
In a heartfelt note shared on social media, Parthiban penned his love for the multi-talented star. The film is releasing on October 1. Dhanush is gearing up for his next release Idly Kadai on October 1. The film has been one of the most awaited ones. Well, ahead of it, filmmaker R Parthiban showered praise on actor and called him one of the finest performers of this generation. In a heartfelt note shared on social media, Parthiban penned his love for the multi-talented star. Taking to his Insta ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Actor Shalini Pandey is all set to join Dhanush in his much-awaited fourth directorial film 'Idli Kadai'. The makers confirmed the news on Saturday with a special poster introducing her character. Shalini, who was last seen in 'Maharaj' and Netflix's Dabba Cartel, will be playing the role of Meera in the film. She will share the screen with Dhanush, Nithya Menen, and Arun Vijay. The makers took to their Instagram account to welcome the actress, along with a caption that read, "Introducing the pretty @shalzp as MEERA #IdliKadai - in theatres ...Read More >
Vetri Maaran has finally revealed the first look of his much-awaited film Arasan, the latest addition to his gritty and celebrated Vada Chennai universe. The project stars Silambarasan TR in the lead role and promises to expand the world that Vada Chennai began in 2018. The promo, released on October 17, hints at a layered narrative spanning two timelines, a storytelling style that has become Vetri Maaran's signature. In Arasan, Silambarasan plays the same character across two phases of life. In ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Get ready to witness "too much" drama on the upcoming talk show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle'. On Friday, an official teaser of the show was unveiled. The promo showed Twinkle Khanna and Kajol in their sassy avatars. Also Read | 77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in Your Country. The promo video opens with Kajol asking, "Sick of the same old celebrity gossip?" followed by Twinkle adding, "Tired of dull and lifeless chat shows?" https://www.instagram.com/p ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Thursday witnessed sharp exchanges after film actor and TDP legislator Nandamuri Balakrishna referred to former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy as a "psycho" while recalling past interactions between the YSRCP government and the Telugu film industry. His comments drew immediate attention, especially as they touched on Megastar Chiranjeevi. During a short discussion on law and order, BJP MLA Kamineni Srinivas said that when Jagan was in power, film stars led by Chiranjeevi had gone to Tadepalli to meet him. Instead of attending, Jagan asked them t ...Read More >
Superstar Rajinikanth appreciated director Mari Selvaraj's 'Bison Kaalamaadan'. Director Mari Selvaraj received a phone call from Superstar Rajinikanth, who offered heartfelt praise for his latest film, 'Bison Kaalamaadan'. Rajinikanth's appreciation for the director's effort and the film's impact further cements a positive bond between the filmmaker and the iconic actor. Selvaraj shared details of the interaction and expressed gratitude on behalf of his team. The exchange has drawn attention wi ...Read More >
Tamil film actor Abhinay, who starred along with actor Dhanush in his debut film Thulluvadho Illamai, passed away at his residence in the city early on Monday morning. He was 44. Abhinay, who had been battling liver problems for quite some time, was residing alone and had continued to work, despite his poor health condition, because of financial constraints. It may be recalled that actors Dhanush and KPY Bala had extended financial assistance to the late actor for his medical treatment. Abhin ...Read More >