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Chennai, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Vignesh Shivan's long-awaited romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)', featuring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead, have now released a trailer of the romantic entertainer, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The trailer introduces a futuristic world where relationships are validated not by instinct, but by an algorithm. Pradeep plays a spirited youngster who crosses paths with Dheena at a rehab centre, only to realise she is completely glued to her phone. She values digital judgement more than human connection. What follows is the hero's heartfelt mission to prove that real love doesn't need tech approval. The trailer presents Pradeep in an energetic avatar. Krithi Shetty brings freshness to the role of Dheena. SJ Suryah, with his signature flair, adds intrigue, and the supporting cast- Yogi Babu, Seeman, and Gouri Kishan, promise solid entertainment. Ravi Varman's visuals give the narrative a crisp futuristic sheen, and Anirudh Ravichander's lively score adds both rhythm and emotional resonance. Vignesh Shivan appears to blend humour, youthfulness, and a relevant message with ease. The production values look grand. The film, which is slated to hit screens on April 10 this year, has been produced by actress Nayanthara along with Seven Screen Studio Lalit Kumar. It may be recalled that the makers of the film have had to postpone its release quite a few times. The film was originally scheduled to hit screens on September 18 last year. However, the makers then chose to push the film's release to October 17 for Deepavali. Just when it looked like the film would hits screens for Deepavali, the makers had to take the tough call of postponing the film again as Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer 'Dude' also picked the same day for release. Seeking to avoid a release day clash between two films of actor Pradeep Ranganathan, the makers of director Vignesh Shivan's 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)' decided to postpone their film's release to December 18 last year. However, the makers again decided to postpone their film's release to February this year. Sources in the industry had said that the makers were looking to release the film during the Valentine's Day weekend. However, that did not happen. Finally, director Vignesh Shivan announced last week that his film would release on April 3 this year. However, now, it looks that might also not happen. The film has triggered a lot of excitement among fans as it features Pradeep Ranganthan, who until now, has a 100 per cent success record in the Tamil film industry. Every single film of his until now has emerged a success, with his most recent film 'Dude' going on to emerge a major blockbuster.
Mumbai: Nayanthara, popularly known as the Lady Superstar of Indian cinema, recently addressed her decision to debut in Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Jawan. While fans were disappointed with her limited screen time in the film, Nayanthara revealed her reasons for taking on the role during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. "I did Jawan only because I love Shah Rukh sir," Nayanthara confessed, crediting the Bollywood superstar for encouraging her to step into Hindi cinema. She shared how Khan personally reached out to ease her concerns about making her Bollywood debut, ass ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lyricist Irshad Kamil, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming project 'Saiyaara', has spoken up on the subject of love, and his scope of work in the emotion. The lyricist spoke with IANS in the run-up to the film, and shared, "I feel that love is the only emotion, which is immortal. If you get angry, then the anger goes away at some point. If you get irritated with someone, it goes away. The person you fall in love with, the love stays forever". He further mentioned that love is a very basic emotion, and such an everlasting emotion, that you can't d ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 10 (ANI): The romantic film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein may be over two decades old, but it still holds a special place in Dia Mirza heart. The actress, who made her acting debut with RHTDM, recently took to Instagram to thank the film for shaping her journey, both on and off-screen. Sharing a simple selfie in a white kurta, Dia reflected on her debut and the impact the film had on her life. In the background of her post, she added the now-iconic rain theme music that played during her introduction in the movie. This tune has in so many ways defined the song ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A tragic incident struck the sets of Arya and Pa. Ranjith's upcoming film when senior stunt performer SM Raju lost his life during a high-risk car toppling stunt on Sunday, July 13. The accident occurred during the shooting of what is widely believed to be the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2021 Tamil sports drama Sarpatta Parambarai. SM Raju, who is a member of the Kollywood stunt community, has worked on hundreds of Tamil blockbusters over the years and was renowned for his fearlessness in completing precarious stunts. This unfortunate event has left the film fraternity in sh ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): The much-awaited romantic drama Dhadak 2 is all set to hit the screens, and fans cant stop talking about the intense chemistry between Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Their performances in the trailer have already created a buzz, with many praising their on-screen connection. Speaking about her experience working with Siddhant, Triptii said that they got along well from the very beginning. She credited their director, Shazia Iqbal, for helping the actors form a strong bond before the cameras even rolled. We had become quite good friends ri ...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 >
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 >
Itanagar, Jun 7 (PTI) The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh improved on Saturday with water levels of most rivers receding, even as 33,000 people in 24 districts remained affected, officials said. Twelve people lost their lives and one person went missing in rain-related incidents, including landslides, after the monsoon set in, they said. In its daily report, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said 33,200 people in 215 villages remained affected due to floods and landslides in the state. The water levels of most major rivers and their tributaries were showing a receding trend o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: South Indian actress Nayanthara, fondly known as the Lady Superstar, is making headlines once again -- this time not for her films but for a viral social media post that's sparked divorce rumors. The actress, who married filmmaker Vignesh Shivan in 2022 and became a mother to twin boys via surrogacy, is at the center of controversy after a screenshot of an emotional post began circulating online. The message allegedly read, "Marriage is a big mistake when you marry someone with low intelligence. You don't have to take responsibility for your husband's actions. Leave me alone, I've ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday welcomed Jackie Shroff aka Jaggu Dada to the "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" family. Re-sharing a post of co-star Kartik Aaryan, Ananya wrote on her Insta stories, "The coolest ever! Welcome to the TMMTMTTM family Jaggu dada @apnabhidu." On Saturday, Kartik introduced the netizens to the 'OG Hero' of "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri." The 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' actor took to his Instagram and shared a video introducing Jackie as the new addition to the cast of "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri". The clip opens with Kartik in the frame, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt feels happy that people are saying Mohit Suri's Saiyaara has the nostalgia of his blockbuster romantic film Aashiqui. Mahesh Bhatt's Aashiqui launched Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal into overnight superstars as the film became a rage in our country for presenting a romantic story that was fresh, deep and ahead of its time. Even the music of Aashiqui was a blockbuster. Similarly, Saiyaara is the launchpad for Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda as the next YRF hero and heroine. The songs of Saiyaara are also chartbusters. Mahesh says, "Every generation has a love story th ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...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 >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) is a romantic drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking the Bollywood debut of R Madhavan and Dia Mirza. At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor R Madhavan opened up about the emotional journey of his iconic film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (RHTDM), which has achieved cult status over the years. The film, initially released in 2001, marked a significant milestone in Bollywood, both for R Madhavan and his co-star Dia Mirza, as it was their debut film. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the romantic drama also starred Saif ...Read More >
Mumbai: The VELS Film International production studio has unveiled its ambitious slate of diverse films, which are slated for release between 2025 and 2027. Mumbai: Through an Instagram post, VELS shared a video that offers a glimpse into the studio's upcoming titles--spanning commercial blockbusters, socially rooted dramas, and high-concept genre films--further solidifying its position as a powerhouse in Indian cinema. The slate features collaborations with some of the most accomplished and promising filmmakers in Indian cinema, including Sundar C, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vetri Maaran, Mari ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) As actor Khushbu Sundar puts it, with the passing away of legendary actor B Saroja Devi, an era of golden cinema comes to an end. The actress known for her doe-eyed beauty and endearing screen presence made her debut when she was only 17 years old, as a co-star of Honnappa Bhagavathar, one of the pioneers of Kannada cinema in 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955). Bengaluru-born Saroja Devi would eventually be crowned the first female super star of Kannada cinema. Soon after her death, another film legend from Bengaluru who made it big in Tamil Nadu, Superstar Rajnikanth, took ...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 >
Chiranjeevi's film, which is tentatively being referred to as #Mega157, is being produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela. The unauthorised videos and photos from the sets of director Anil Ravipudi's eagerly awaited commercial comedy entertainer, #Mega157, featuring megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead, were recently leaked on social media. Taking action against the same, the makers of the film on Saturday warned that strict legal action would be initiated against those individuals or platfor ...Read More >
Well known Tamil film director and actor S J Suryah, who celebrates his birthday on July 20, chose to delight his fans on Saturday by releasing the first look poster of his eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Killer'.Well known Tamil film director and actor S J Suryah, who celebrates his birthday on July 20, chose to delight his fans on Saturday by releasing the first look poster of his eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Killer'. Taking to his X timeline, S J Suryah wrote, "En anbum aaruirumaana fans & fr ...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 >
IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in The Sabarmati Express. At 46, Quentin Tarantino said he would quit Hollywood at the age of 60 after he directs his 10th movie, reasoning he wouldn't want to linger on past his prime. He's 61 now and still deciding on the script of his much-hyped grand finale. Academy-award winner Daniel Day Lewis announced he would hang his boots in 2017 only to make an exception, seven years later for son Ronan's direction, Anemone. Back home, Vikrant Massey is grabbing headlines by his sudden decision to retire from films. 'Coming 2025, we would meet each other for one last time ...Read More >
Mumbai: Saiyaara is finally here, and fans can't stop raving about it! Starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the romantic musical drama hit theatres on Friday, July 18, and early reactions suggest it's nothing short of a blockbuster in the making. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film is being hailed for its fresh chemistry, soulful music, and a new-age love story. With the buzz reaching sky-high levels, one question on everyone's mind is how much did YRF pay the lead stars for their debut? The film marks the grand launch of both Ahaan Panday, who comes from a film background, and Anee ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested Tamil film director and politician Seeman to tender an unconditional apology to an actor who lodged a case against him in 2011 alleging rape on the false promise of marriage. IMAGE: Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman addresses a press meet, Chennai, July 12, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan was hearing Seeman's plea challenging a Madras high court order refusing to quash the case against him. "She is t ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A couple of days ago, the makers announced SJ Suryah's next directorial venture, Killer. The actor-director is donning the filmmaker hat after a decade, with his last directorial being Isai in 2015. The announcement received an overwhelming response from fans, as SJ Suryah is known for his iconic directorials, including Ajith Kumar's Vaali and Vijay-starrer Kushi, among others. On Monday, the actor-filmmaker penned an emotional note on social media, thanking the media and industry friends, and his "Anbum aaruyirumana fans and well-wishers" for their support for Killer. "What penan ...Read More >
New Delhi: Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's epic saga - Ramayana is high on the bizz word and rightly so after the first introductory video was released a day back. The global unveiling continues as the epic heads to North America -- with a landmark reveal at New York's iconic Times Square. Marking its presence across two continents, Ramayana has set a new benchmark for Indian cinema with its unprecedented scale and ambition. Backed by Namit Malhotra -- 8 times Oscar winner and the visionary force behind global blockbusters like Dune, Oppenheimer, and Interstellar. Ramayana is not just a film. It's ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Chennai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The unit of director Anil Ravipudi's eagerly awaited commercial comedy entertainer, #Mega157, featuring megastar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in the lead, is now in the process of shooting some crucial scenes and a duet song featuring the lead actors in the scenic locations of Kerala. Sources close to the unit said that the team is presently filming a lively and melodious montage song featuring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, and also some crucial scenes, in this schedule. Set against the colourful backdrop of a wedding, the number ex ...Read More >