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Mohanlal shared a heartfelt message honouring the Indian Territorial Army's 77 years of service, saying he's proud to serve alongside brave men and women. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has paid a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Territorial Army (TA) on its 77th anniversary, commending its legacy of "selfless service, resilience, and unwavering commitment." Taking to social media, the actor expressed pride in being part of the 122 INF BN (TA) Madras, Kozhikode, while honouring every soldier who co
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 >
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 >
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Actress Kangana Ranaut has officially announced her return to movie sets for the filming of her new movie, which reunites her with her 'Tanu Weds Manu' co-star R Madhavan. The two actors, who previously delighted audiences with their performances in the successful romantic comedy series, will now collaborate again in a psychological thriller. Also Read | 'Those First Loves Always Stay With You': 'Loveyapa' Pair Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor on True Love, Sibling Rivalry and Inspiration From Actor Parents (LatestLY Exclusive). The announcement came shortl ...Read More >
New Delhi/Hyderabad, Dec 18 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy emphasised the Modi government's commitment to preserving and promoting India's regional languages. Addressing the media in New Delhi on Wednesday, Reddy highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the central government to strengthen India's linguistic diversity. Reddy noted that India is unparalleled in its cultural and linguistic diversity, with 121 languages spoken across the country. "Our Constitution initially recognised 14 official languages, but this number has increased to 21 under Prime M ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran has emerged as his biggest box-office success to date, surpassing the Rs 300-crore mark at the worldwide box office collection.Shiv Karthikeyan and Sai Pallavi marked a milestone in film industry through the movie Amaran. The film joins an elite club as the ninth Tamil movie to achieve this milestone, following hits like Rajinikanth's Enthiran, Kabali, 2.0, Jailer, along with Biigilmovie, Varisu, Leo, and The GOAT. Featuring Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, alongside Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, and Rahul Bose, Amaran draws inspiration from true military st ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) Veteran journalist and writer Humra Quraishi, who died due to heart failure and diabetic complications, was known as an advocate for truth, justice and as a champion for the marginalised. Quraishi breathed her last at a hospital in Gurugram on Thursday, her daughter Sarah Quraishi told PTI. She was 70. Also Read | Indian Army's 'Sambhav' Smart Phone Used During China Border Talks for Secure Communication. Born in Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh on April 25, 1956, Quraishi worked as a Delhi-based writer and columnist. Also Read | Saif Ali Khan Stabbing Case: 'Bring a S ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The four-member expert committee, formed by the Telangana government to investigate the alleged kidney racket at Alaknanda Hospital here, has put a plastic surgeon also under the scanner. The panel is currently questioning a large group of people, including kidney donors, recipients, and doctors, to unearth the details behind the racket. Officials said a comprehensive report will be submitted to the Director of Medical Education (DME) today. DME's Statement Speaking about the probe, the DME Dr. N. Vani claimed that there were several instances where donors, including widows, wer ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The recently released Tamil film Thug Life, starring veteran actor Kamal Haasan, has been facing controversy in Karnataka due to comments made by the actor. At the audio launch of Thug Life, Kamal Haasan said, "Kannada was born from Tamil." This statement sparked widespread outrage among Kannada-speaking communities. If all had gone as planned, Thug Life was scheduled to release in Karnataka by now. However, due to the actor's refusal to apologise, the film has not seen a release in the state. The matter is now pending in court, and a final decision regarding its release in Karnata ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's father died on the spot after the family met with a car accident near Dharmapuri on Friday morning. According to media reports, the actor, his mother, and brother were also in the car. Around 7 am, near Palakottai, their vehicle rammed into a lorry in front of them. All five occupants, including the driver, sustained injuries in the accident. Shine's father, CP Chacko, succumbed to his injuries and died on the spot, while the other family members were admitted to a nearby hospital. Further details on the incident are awaited. Shine is also known t ...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 >
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the army has shifted Jammu and Kashmir's focus from "terrorism to tourism" while working towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047.' He emphasized the army's contribution to national security, development, and disaster relief, highlighting its role in achieving a "Progressive" and "Peaceful" India.Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi said that while moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047,' the army has been able to transform the idea of Jammu and Kashmir from "terrorism to tourism." While addressing an event at Savitribai Phule Pu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday announced a significant update in its approach to conducting the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students for the year 2025. The UGC has invited public feedback on the revised methodology aiming to refine the examination process for a better and more efficient testing environment for candidates. Since its inception in 1956 under the UGC Act, UGC has been pivotal in setting and maintaining the standards for higher education, coordinating with universities, and providing fina ...Read More >
He defended his choice of Viduthalai Part 2, stating that storytelling is about reflecting people's lives Actor Vijay Sethupathi, while promoting his upcoming movie Viduthalai Part 2 in Hyderabad, shared his thoughts on the box-office performance of Thalapathy Vijay's GOAT and Suriya-starrer Kanguva in the Telugu-speaking states. In an interview with The Great Andhra, Sethupathi was asked about the setbacks faced by recent Tamil Pan-India films, particularly at the Telugu box office. However, h ...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 >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday closed the proceedings before the Madhya Pradesh High Court against state minister Vijay Shah in connection with his remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The officer gained nationwide prominence along with another woman officer, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, during the media briefings on Operation Sindoor. The matter came up before a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the top court that parallel proceedings were going on before the High Court against the minister. T ...Read More >
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New Delhi: One of the most-talked about movies -Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead opened in theatres on June 5, 2025. The Mani Ratnam directorial got a good opening of Rs 17 crore but failed to beat the Day 1 collection of Kamal Haasan's previous films including 'Indian 2' and 'Vikram'. According to Box Office number tracking website Sacnilk, 'Thug Life' earned Rs 17 crore nett (Gross minus taxes) at the domestic box office on its first day in theatres, despite facing ban in Karnataka. Kamal Haasan's previous film, 'Indian 2' with director Shankar, collected Rs 25.6 crore nett on ...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 (Maharashtra) [India], February 3 (ANI): Monday kick-started on an exciting note for the fans of actor Prabhas as his first look as 'Rudra' was unveiled in the morning. The poster features him in the guise of a hermit, his matted hair flowing wildly, his forehead smeared with sacred chandan, gripping a crescent moon staff that hints at divine power and celestial energy. Sharing his look from the film, Prabhas on social media wrote, " (Om symbol) The Divine Guardian 'Rudra' (Om symbol) Unveiling my look as 'Rudra'. The embodiment of strength and wisdom as the unwavering protector in #K ...Read More >
New Delhi: There was a surge of nostalgia among fans when Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan finally reunited on film after 33 years in 'Vettaiyan'. The film's most famous sequence was the fierce confrontation between Rajinikanth, who played a courageous police officer, and Amitabh Bachchan, who played a justice-seeking lawyer. But one actor who was there at the scene's actual location had an interesting takeaway. The veteran actor Alencier Leyons discussed his time on the set of 'Vettaiyan' with the media while promoting his Malayalam flick 'Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal'. Alencier said that he ...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 >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 29 (ANI): Tamil veteran actor Rajesh passed away at the age of 75 years on Thursday morning. As per his relatives, the actor passed away on the way to Madras Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (MIOT) hospital after he suddenly experienced difficulty in breathing. Also Read | 'Sister Midnight' Censored in India: CBFC Blurs Nudity From Radhika Apte's Dark Comedy - View Full List of Cuts. Rajesh has worked in over 100 films in his entire acting career. He started his acting journey with a superhit film, 'Aval Oru Thodar Kathai', which also starred Kama ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Actor Kamal Haasan has shared his response to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) after the film union body decided to ban the release of his film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka amid the ongoing controversy around his "Kannada is born out of Tamil' remark. In a letter addressed to the President of KFC, Kamal Haasan said that his statement about the Kannada language at his film 'Thug Life' audio launch in Chennai has been "misunderstood" as he claims to have spoken it "out of genuine affection" for legendary Dr Rajkumar's family in Karnataka. "I acknowledge your letter dated 30 ...Read More >
Pakistan's former Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, recently faced public embarrassment at a United Nations press briefing after he was fact-checked by a reporter for making unsubstantial claims that Muslims were being 'demonised' in India. Bilawal Bhutto, part of Islamabad's diplomatic team at the UN, made the remarks during a press conference to clarify Pakistan's stance on Kashmir. Pahalgam attack was politicised to demonise Indian Mus ...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 >
Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and the entire Pushpa 2: The Rule team are in full swing preparing for the film's highly anticipated release on December 5. Fans have even more reason to celebrate as it has been officially confirmed that the Pushpa franchise will expand with a third installment. In a photo shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, sound designer Resul Pookutty and the crew are seen standing before a screen displaying the title of the next chapter: Pushpa 3: The Rampage. In a picture shared by Manobala Vijayabalan, we could see sound designer Resul Pookutty and the rest of the crew stand ...Read More >
Belagavi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (VOICE) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on Thursday, paid his final respects to the mortal remains of the soldiers in Belagavi who died in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir. At the War Memorial in Belagavi, the CM offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of Subedar Dayanand Tirukannavar and Mahesh Marigond. Speaking to the media afterwards, the Chief Minister said, "The lives and careers of soldiers are of the highest honour. It is deeply saddening that soldiers from our state have been martyred in an accident. I pray for the peace of the souls of the f ...Read More >
Chennai, June 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan launched a scathing attack on the DMK following its general council meeting in Madurai, accusing the party of engaging in dynastic theatrics and diversionary tactics to mask its failures. Calling the meeting a "coronation event", Murugan alleged that the DMK had convened it primarily to reaffirm that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's son would inherit party leadership. The DMK held its general council meeting on Sunday, where it adopted 27 resolutions. "It was a political ...Read More >