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CHENNAI: Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan has opened up about his strained relationship with actor-producer Dhanush, calling the fallout a big loss and admitting he feels he may have made a mistake that led to the friendship breaking. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, which is set to hit screens soon. Amid this, he spoke about his bond with Dhanush. Speaking candidly, Vignesh said he continues to hold Dhanush in high regard beyond just being an actor and credits him for his career growth, especially after Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, which marked his breakthrough as a director.
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 >
New Delhi: Tamil cinema star Dhanush expressed his disappointment over the altered AI ending of his Bollywood debut film "Raanjhanaa". The film, which originally came out in 2013, was directed by Aanand L Rai and also starred Sonam Kapoor in the lead role. It was recently re-released in theatres. But this time, the ending was altered with the help of an AI, which got mixed reactions from the audience and was also pointed out by the filmmaker. Now, the lead actor Dhanush shared his take on the same and said it wasn't the film he committed to 12 years ago. The 42-year-old actor shared a post ...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 >
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 connec ...Read More >
India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood's use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. BENGALURU - Welcome to the new-look movie set, where the quiet hum of a coding floor has replaced the cacophony of cameras, clapperboards and shouted directions. The Collective Artists N ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 29 (ANI): Actor SJ Suryah is set to make his directorial comeback after 10 years with the film 'Killer'. The actor's last directed movie was Isai in 2015. In a post on the social media platform X, SJ Suryah announced his return to direction by sharing the details of his next project titled 'Killer'. Also Read | 'Heads of State' Movie Review: Priyanka Chopra Gets Ample Room To Shine in John Cena and Idris Elba's Fairly Enjoyable Action-Comedy (LatestLY Exclusive). It will be produced by Malayalam production house Sree Gokulam Movies along with SJ Suryah's A ...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 >
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 >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Pradeep Ranganathan and SJ Suryah starrer Love Insurance Kompany's (LIK) trailer is finally out, offering a glimpse into a sci-fi battle between love and technology. Vignesh Sivan's directorial debut, LIK, is slated to release in theatres on April 10. Apart from the lead role, the film also stars Krithi Shetty, Yogi Babu, Seeman, Gouri Kishan, Shah Rah and Malavika in prominent roles. The film is backed by Nayanthara. The trailer opens with SJ Suryah's introduction of Love Insurance Kompany's app, which determines the fate of romantic relationshi ...Read More >
Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth granted divorce: Tamil actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have officially parted ways, with the Chennai Family Welfare court granting them a divorce. According to reports by Sun TV and News 18, the couple had cited irreconcilable differences, stating that they could no longer live together, leading to the dissolution of their marriage. The divorce proceedings between Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth had been ongoing for some time, with the case having been heard on three separate occasions prior. However, both parties had failed to appear i ...Read More >
New Delhi: On this day in 2024, India defeated South Africa by 7 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup title at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. India posted a 177-run target for the Proteas in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli smashed 76 runs off 59 balls with the help of six boundaries and two maximums. Axar Patel also batted brilliantly and scored 47 runs off 31 balls, hitting four maximums and one boundary in his sensational knock. Chasing the target of 177 runs, Bumrah provided India their first breakthrough when he removed Reeza Hendricks in the second over of the run-chase, ...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 >
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Tamil cinema star Dhanush expressed his disappointment over the altered AI ending of his Bollywood debut film "Raanjhanaa". The film, which originally came out in 2013, was directed by Aanand L Rai and also starred Sonam Kapoor in the lead role. It was recently re-released in theatres. But this time, the ending was altered with the help of an AI, which got mixed reactions from the audience and was also pointed out by the filmmaker. Now, the lead actor Dhanush shared his take on the same and said it wasn't the film he committed to 12 years ago. The 42-year-old actor s ...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 >
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 >
Chennai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of Tamil cinema's well known production houses, VELS Film International, on Friday announced that it was in the process of constructing India's largest indoor studio floor in Chennai and that it was in advanced negotiations to acquire additional studio spaces across the city. The production house also released a video that showcased its much-awaited slate of films set for production and release between 2025 and 2027. The video offered a glimpse into VELS's upcoming titles -- spanning commercial blockbusters, socially rooted dramas, and high-concept genre ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 29 (ANI): Actor SJ Suryah is set to make his directorial comeback after 10 years with the film 'Killer'. The actor's last directed movie was Isai in 2015. In a post on the social media platform X, SJ Suryah announced his return to direction by sharing the details of his next project titled 'Killer'. It will be produced by Malayalam production house Sree Gokulam Movies along with SJ Suryah's Angel Studios. The director called 'Killer' his "dream project" and expressed his gratitude to Gokulam Gopalan (owner of Gokulam movies) for collaborating with him on t ...Read More >
The release of director Vignesh Shivan's long-awaited romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)', featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead, has now been postponed to April 10. It may be recalled that IANS had reported last week that the film's release might be postponed yet again. As reported, the film's release has now been pushed from April 3 to April 10.Taking to his Instagram page, Vignesh Shivan announced "#LIK from April -10Trust Me Bro. An @anirudhofficial musi ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Dhanush is presently shooting for Aanand L Rai's much-anticipated drama, "Tere Ishk Mein". It seems like Dhanush will be seen as an Air Force officer in his next. Now, adding to the hype, a new set of photos from the shoot have surfaced on social media. In the photos, Dhanush is seen in a completely new avatar posing in a sharp Indian Air Force uniform, with short hair and a steely moustache. This look of the actor is in complete contrast to his first look from "Tere Ishk Mein" with long hair and a full beard, most likely from the grittier phase of his ...Read More >
A still from the trailer. New Delhi: The trailer of Tere Ishk Mein is out. The romantic drama, directed by Aanand L Rai, features Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in the lead. What's Happening * The trailer begins with a man introducing Shiv (Dhanush) as a Flight Lieutenant. * In the next frame, Kriti Sanon's character Mukti, visibly distressed, tells him, "Still aggressive, still hungry. You love this image of yours, don't you?" * As Shiv breaks down, the story transitions into a flashback, moving ...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 >
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 >
Chennai, March 31: The makers of director Vamshi Paidipally's upcoming action extravaganza featuring Bollywood star Salman Khan in the lead, on Tuesday welcomed lady Superstar Nayanthara onboard the unit of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its X timeline, Sri Venkateswara Creations, the production house that is producing the magnum opus, wrote, "The Queen Arrives. The epitome of versatility and excellence #NAYANTHARA joins #SalmanKhanVamshiPaidipallyFilm. It's an honour to have you on board for something truly special that's underway. #SVC63 @BeingSalmanKhan @di ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Pradeep Ranganathan and SJ Suryah starrer Love Insurance Kompany's (LIK) trailer is finally out, offering a glimpse into a sci-fi battle between love and technology. Vignesh Sivan's directorial debut, LIK, is slated to release in theatres on April 10. Apart from the lead role, the film also stars Krithi Shetty, Yogi Babu, Seeman, Gouri Kishan, Shah Rah and Malavika in prominent roles. The film is backed by Nayanthara. Also Read | Aditya Dhar Lauds Cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha for 'Dhurandhar'; Director Credits 30-Year Wait and Artistic Devotio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) "Love Insurance Kompany", featuring popular Tamil stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Kirthi Shetty, will come out in theatres on October 21, the makers announced on Thursday. Written and directed by Vignesh Shivan and produced by Rowdy Pictures, owned by superstar Nayanthara and Shivan, the film was originally scheduled to release on September 18. "A Love Festival Loading this Diwali!#LoveInsuranceKompany hitting the big screens this Diwali on October 17th," the official X handle of Rowdy Pictures posted. "Love Insurance Kompany" is a romantic sci-fi film and focuses on a ...Read More >
Love Insurance Kompany trailer out: Pradeep Ranganathan stars in a futuristic rom-com exploring love, AI matchmaking and whether true feelings can defy technology. Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), headlined by Pradeep Ranganathan, is finally gearing up for its theatrical release on April 10, 2026. Directed by Vignesh Shivan, the film blends sci-fi elements with a romantic comedy setup, placing love in a tech-driven future. Trailer Offers A Glimpse Into Love In 2040 The nearly three-minute trailer ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan has opened up about his strained relationship with actor Dhanush, calling it one of his biggest personal regrets. In a recent interview with a newswire, the director said he still holds deep respect for Dhanush and considers him an important part of his life. Vignesh shared an emotional note about their bond. He said he has always admired Dhanush and even feels a fatherly connection with him. He recalled that Dhanush's birthday falls on July 28, the same day his father passed away. Because of this, Vignesh said he sees a special emotional significance in th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The makers of the film 'Cocktail' have confirmed the making of its highly anticipated sequel. The movie is expected to go on the floors soon. The hype around the sequel of the film has elevated a notch higher after Cocktail director Homi Adajania's wife and celebrity stylist, Anaita Shroff Adajania, shared a snap of Cocktail 2's script on her Instagram story on Saturday. Also Read | Kiara Advani, Deepika Padukone & Other Actresses Dazzle in Gold Gowns (View Pics). While sharing the picture, Anaita wrote, "Let the prep begin", hinting at the beginn ...Read More >
'I am still trying to understand the gravity of what's being done.' 'How can someone else decide how to conclude my film?' IMAGE: Aanand Rai's Raanjhanaa starred Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor. Photograph: ANI Photo Filmmaker Aanand Rai is extremely upset. His 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa is now being given a new entirely unexpected spin which Rai had never thought of. Yes, Dhanush's character will live! In the original the character Kundan had died. It is this tragic ending that made Rai's film ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) Firecrackers, drums, sweets, confetti, cake, milk and so on. Rajinikanth fans on Thursday went all out in their celebration of the 50th anniversary of their favourite superstar and the arrival of his new movie "Coolie". Rajinikanth debuted with K Balachander's Tamil movie "Apoorva Raagangal", which released on August 15, 1975. The film also starred Kamal Haasan, Sunddarrajan, Srividya and Jayasudha. "Marking half a century of cinematic brilliance, my dear friend Rajinikanth celebrates 50 years in cinema today. Crowds, mostly ardent fans of the star, swelled across cinem ...Read More >