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CHENNAI: Actor Sreeleela, who will be next seen in Parasakthi in Tamil, has called out social media users to not support AI-generated content. She wrote, "There is a difference between using and abusing technology. Advancements in technology are meant to simplify life, not complicate it. Every girl out there is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, or colleague, even if she chooses art as one of her professions." She added that they wish to be part of an industry that spreads joy, with the confidence that we are in a protected environment. The actor went on to thank her well-wishers, who brought to her attention what's happening online, as she was held up with her schedule. "I have always taken things with a pinch of salt and lived in my own world, but this is deeply disturbing and devastating. I also see my fellow colleagues going through the same and am reaching out on behalf of everyone," she shared, adding, "With grace and dignity, and with trust in my audience, I ask you to please stand by us. The authorities will be taking it over from here." Several actors spoke against the misuse of AI, including Keerthy Suresh, Rashmika Mandana, Priyanka Mohan, and singer Chinmayi, among others. On the work front, Sreeleela is a part of Sudha Kongara's directorial, Parasakthi. The film, which will hit the screens on January 14, features Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa in lead roles.
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 >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) "Kuberaa", featuring Tamil actor Dhanush, is set to have its OTT debut on Prime Video on July 18, the streaming platform announced on Friday. Helmed by director Sekhar Kammula of "Dollar Dreams", "Anand" and "Happy Days" fame, the film also features Telugu star Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarab and Dalip Tahil in pivotal roles. It released in theatres on June 20. Prime Video shared the announcement on its X handle. "A simple man, and the not so simple journey of his redemption arc. #KuberaaOnPrime, July 18," read the caption. "Kuberaa" centers around Deva (Dha ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11: Stars Nagarjuna Akineni, Rashmika Mandanna and Dhanush's movie "Kuberaa" is all set to stream digitally on Prime Video from July 18. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the film, which also stars Jim Sarbh in a pivotal role, will stream in Tamil and Telugu, with dubs in Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai's gritty underbelly, Kuberaa follows Deva Kallam, a humble vagrant from Tirupati whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is unwittingly entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. When Neeraj Mithra, a power-hungry corporate tycoon, uncovers a hidden oil re ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...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 >
Acclaimed Tamil actor Ravi Mohan, formerly known as Jayam Ravi, launched his new production house, Ravi Mohan Studios, at a star-studded inauguration ceremony in Teynampet, Chennai, on Tuesday. The event was attended by prominent figures from across the South Indian film industry. Ravi Mohan Studios aims to serve as a platform for compelling narratives and to support emerging talent. Announcing the studio's first project, Mohan revealed he will direct a film starring Yogi Babu under the new bann ...Read More >
UNICEF India has selected National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh as its new Celebrity Advocate, bringing her on board to support key issues affecting children, including mental health, equal opportunities, and overall well-being. Suresh, who works across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, will collaborate with the organisation to highlight the challenges faced by children and adolescents and to promote interventions that ensure their healthy development. Her long-standing support fo ...Read More >
Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has officially wrapped up the shooting for Pushpa: The Rule, penned an emotional note on completing her five-year journey on the film's set and even hinted towards the third part for the movie. 'Pushpa 2: The Rule': Allu Arjun Completes Shoot of His Action Drama Film Merely Nine Days Before Its December 5 Release, Posts Pic of 'Last Day Last Shot of Pushpa'!. Rashmika took to her Instagram stories, where she shared her feelings and added that she was feeling overwhelmed. She wrote: "24th evening after an entire day of shoot we took a flight to Chennal and had s ...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 >
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 >
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 >
The much-awaited film starring Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa, Ravi Mohan, and Sreeleela has completed shooting and is now set for a grand festive release. Parasakthi, the latest directorial venture of Sudha Kongara, has officially wrapped its shoot. The makers confirmed that filming has been completed and the movie is now moving into post-production. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on January 14, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festival, one of Tamil cinema's most competitive and celebrated r ...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 >
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Priyanka shared a picture of Malti busy with her studies. Dressed in a red and white outfit, she had her back to the camera as she wrote something. Sharing the photo, Priyanka added a red heart and folded hands emojis. She also tagged Malti. In the next post, Priyanka shared a handmade card by Emirates for Malti. Decorated with different stickers, the card had greetings for Malti in different languages. The actor was given the note during her journey from Dubai t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna says her parents called her latest horror comedy film "Thamma" by far the best film of hers that they've watched and that her younger sister thoroughly enjoyed it, which makes her genuinely feel at peace. Talking about the reaction of her parents and sister on watching "Thamma", Rashmika told IANS: "Oh, they are bluntly saying that this is by far the best film of mine that they've watched. So that is their reaction." She added: "And my sister, she is extremely happy. She has a gazillion questions, which I think I should get her in ...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 >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) Actor Pawan Kalyan has completed shooting for his upcoming film "Ustaad Bhagat Singh". Directed by Harish Shankar, the film also stars Raashii Khanna and Sreeleela alongside Kalyan. The film revolves around an IPS officer and his daughter, who fake their deaths following his family's murder by former foes. Khanna shared a selfie from the set alongside the actor on her Instagram handle on Saturday evening. She called the experience of working with Kalyan an honour. "It's a wrap for @pawankalyan garu for #UstaadBhagatSingh. It has been amazing sharing this film with hi ...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 >
Chennai: Union govt is obstructing TN's education drive even as other states seek to replicate it, chief minister M K Stalin said at "Kalviyil Sirandha Tamil Nadu" event in Chennai on Thursday. He said, "We must instil fear in those who, unable to bear our progress, try to block it. Our schemes and our achievements will surely make that happen."Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, who participated in the event, said his govt will adopt TN's model and introduce a breakfast scheme next academic year. "I got the inspiration from here," he said, adding that 'Naan Mudhalvan', 'Pudhumai Penn', and 'Tamil P ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) Tamil actor Dhanush has commenced shooting for his 54th feature film, the makers announced on Thursday. The movie is being directed by Vignesh Raja, best known for his critically-acclaimed crime thriller "Por Thozhil". It is backed by Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Film International. Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj Among 29 Celebrities Booked by ED for Endorsing Betting Apps. The production banner shared the news in a post on Instagram. "Sometimes staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive. #D54 starring @dhanushkraja - On floors from today ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's psychological thriller Madharaasi hits OTT this October, offering fans a second chance to catch the action-packed drama from home. Set in Tamil Nadu, the film explores a dark world of crime and chaos with gripping intensity. Madharaasi, the Tamil psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, is finally coming to OTT this October. It is a perfect news for anyone who missed it in theatres or just wants to watch it again from home. Sivakarthikeyan plays a compelling lead role ...Read More >
Dulquer Salmaan’s much-anticipated Telugu film Lucky Bhaskhar is set to premiere on Netflix on November 28, 2024. Praised by critics and audiences alike for its compelling story and stellar cast, the film will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. The plot follows Baskhar, a banker, as he takes bold risks to secure a better future for his family. Directed with finesse, the film boasts music by G.V. Prakash Kumar and exceptional performances by Dulquer, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Maanasa Choudhary. Produced by Fortune Four Cinemas and Sithara Entertainments, Lucky Bhaskhar ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The wait is almost over. Come December 5, Icon Star Allu Arjun will return as the fearless Pushparaj in Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise. After leaving audiences on the edge of their seats in the first installment, the battle between Pushpa and his antagonist Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) is set to take center stage in this high-octane action drama. Pushpa 2 continues the saga of Pushpa Raj, an unassuming laborer who rises to power in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, all while making powerful enemies. The first film set the tone with gripping actio ...Read More >
New Delhi: 'Kuberaa', featuring Tamil actor Dhanush, is set to have its OTT debut on Prime Video July 18, the streaming platform announced Friday. Helmed by director Sekhar Kammula of 'Dollar Dreams', 'Anand' and 'Happy Days' fame, the film also features Telugu star Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarab and Dalip Tahil in pivotal roles. It released in theatres June 20. Prime Video shared the announcement on its X handle. "A simple man, and the not-so-simple journey of his redemption arc. #KuberaaOnPrime, July 18," read the caption. 'Kuberaa' centers around Deva (Dhanush), a humble vagran ...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 >
Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend is touted as a compelling romantic drama and is funded by GA2 Pictures, Mass Movie Makers and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment. Rashmika Mandanna, who is now featured in Kuberaa, has left all of her fans ecstatic. She announced that the first track from her upcoming romantic drama, The Girlfriend, will be published soon. The song is titled HuiRe and will be released on July 16 in 5 different languages. The actress as well as the filmmaker confirmed the release ...Read More >
New Delhi: With just 30 days to go for the biggest action spectacle of the year, Yash Raj Films has kicked off the final countdown to War 2 -- the highly anticipated next chapter in the YRF Spy Universe. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani in lead roles and is slated for a grand theatrical release on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. To mark the one-month milestone, YRF unveiled a new poster featuring the power-packed trio of Hrithik, NTR, and Kiara. Shared across social media, the poster instantly set fans buzzing with excitement, accompanie ...Read More >
Power star Pawan Kalyan, riding high on the success of They Call Him OG, is reportedly gearing up for a new film under KVN Productions. The banner is also in talks with top Tamil directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and H. Vinoth for upcoming ventures. Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG relieved tremendous response at the box office as well as from the audience. Reports claim that Pawan Kalyan is set to make a movie for KVN Productions. The production business acquired the actor's dates a w ...Read More >
Dhanush stars in Kubera, directed by Sekhar Kammula. The film is being released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Tamil star Dhanush made headlines last month. Nayanthara sent a legal notice demanding ₹10 crores for using scenes from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan without permission. The court granted permission for divorce from Aishwarya. Dhanush, amidst the news, is currently working on Kubera and Idli Kadai. Dhanush is writing, directing, acting, and producing Idli Kadai. Aakash Bhaskar is co-producing the film with Dhanush. Alongside this, Dhanush is also directing Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam. He is cur ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 13 (ANI): Actor Sivakarthikeyan much-awaited film Parasakthi has finally got a release date. The film is written and directed by Sudha Kongara. Produced by Aakash Baskaran under the banner of Dawn Pictures, the movie also stars Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa and Sreeleela in the lead roles. Taking to their Instagram handle, Dawn Pictures shared a video offering a glimpse into the movie and Sivakarthikeyan role. The film is slated to release on January 14, 2026. A stunning ride through history awaits. #Parasakthi in Theatres from 14th January 2026, wrote Dawn Pi ...Read More >