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He was commenting particularly on the extreme risks fans of actor-turned-politician Vijay are taking to get close to him during the campaign trail. Speaking to reporters at the Chennai airport, Rajinikanth appealed to the youth, urging them to prioritise their education and physical health. Replying to a query about how, fans, often in the rush to be near Vijay, during his political campaigns, put themselves in harm's way, Rajnikanth said they have to be "careful". Despite the tragic incident
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Megastar Rajinikanth has shared a strong message for the youth, urging them to stay focused on their future and make the right choices in life. The veteran actor was seen speaking to the media outside Chennai airport, where he emphasized the importance of discipline, education, and a healthy lifestyle. When asked about the growing influence of film actors in politics and how many youngsters follow them, sometimes leading to risky behaviour like bike stunts and accidents, Rajinikanth gave a clear and thoughtful response. During his interaction wit ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay addressed a rally in Tiruchirappalli. Audio problems plagued his 20-minute speech. Supporters chanted his name amidst the unclear address. Vijay questioned the DMK government's unfulfilled promises from the 2021 election. He criticized the DMK regime regarding an illegal kidney sale racket. Vijay highlighted Tiruchirappalli's historical significance in Dravidian politics. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay's address from atop his campaign vehicle on Saturda ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin announced on Saturday an annual award named after musician Ilaiyaraaja for best performing music composers from Tamil Nadu. State govt felicitated Ilaiyaraaja for 50 years of his music journey in Tamil cinema at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. During the function titled 'Tamil maestro who scaled the heights of symphony', Stalin praised Ilaiyaraaja, saying, "Everyone would have hummed Ilaiyaraaja's song in TN at least once. His songs will fit in every mood a ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has begun reaching out to the families of those killed in the Karur rally stampede, making video calls to express condolences and pledge support. The move comes after days of sharp criticism over his absence at the tragedy site. The stampede occurred on September 27 at Veluchamipuram in Karur during Vijay's first major political roadshow since launching his party. Though the venue was meant to hold only a few thousand people, nearly 30,000 supporters had arrived since early morning. The event, scheduled for ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan criticized TVK chief Vijay for not personally visiting families affected by the Karur stampede, suggesting he is "afraid to come out." This follows TVK members connecting Vijay to victims via video call. Tamil Nadu Minister Duraimurugan questioned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for not visiting the houses of families affected in the Karur stampede, saying that the actor-turned politician is "afraid to come out". Duraimurugan's statement follows the v ...Read More >
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth Saturday dropped a big update on his eagerly awaited action entertainer Jailer 2, which is being directed by ace director Nelson Dilipkumar. Answering questions posed by mediapersons at the airport, Rajinikanth said that Jailer 2 was in its finishing stage. "The film (Jailer 2) is in its finishing stage. The production house will announce its date of release," he said. However, Rajinikanth just smiled in reply when mediapersons asked him what he would like to say to the people as elections were nearing. When asked when the film in which he was to act with Kama ...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 >
BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan hit out at Tamil Nadu CM Stalin for taking a combative stance against the Centre, saying his father Karunanidhi would have cooperated for the state's benefit. She also criticised the DMK, Congress, and Kamal Haasan Chennai: Senior BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing him of adopting a confrontational approach towards the BJP-led Union government. Sp ...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 >
Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Sunday reached the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, where the injured from the stampede are undergoing treatment and the bodies of victims are being handed over to their families after postmortem.The Tamil Nadu BJP also called for the cancellation of all party programs for the next two days. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President and MP Thol. Thirumavalavan on Sunday expressed deep anguish over the tragic stampede in Tamil Nad ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Following his exclusion from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, former state BJP president K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest." Briefing reporters at Chennai airport, Annamalai expressed gratitude to the party high command for respecting his decision, adding that he had already submitted a written communication stating that he would not contest from any constituency but would instead campaign for the National Democratic Alliance ...Read More >
Kamal Haasan will visit Karur and meet those who had lost their loved ones around 2:30 pm ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Kamal Haasan will visit Karur to meet families of stampede victims * At least 41 people died in the stampede at a political meeting led by actor Vijay * Two TVK officials have been arrested after the High Court denied anticipatory bail Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chennai: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) Chief and R ...Read More >
Amid speculation over K Annamalai's absence from the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate list for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, he on Saturday made it clear that the decision was his own. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the former state BJP chief said he "wasn't denied a ticket, but he chose not to contest," reported news agency ANI. He said he had already informed the party leadership in writing of his decision to stay out of the electoral fray and to campaign for the Nati ...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 >
Hyderabad: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's wedding has captured the hearts of millions across the country. After their intimate wedding ceremony in Udaipur on February 26, the couple is all set to host their grand reception at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad on March 4, 2026. Initially planned as an ultra-exclusive event, the couple has decided to implement stricter security measures following advice from authorities. Due to the overwhelming excitement surrounding their wedding, the couple announced that their reception would now be strictly by invitation only. A host of top actors and act ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor Vijay Talapathy is positioning himself as an alternative for the people of the state, where politics has long revolved DMK and Artificial Intelligence ADMK.Due to ideological differences with the NDA and political battle with the DMK, TVK has emerged as the third choice for Tamil voters, fielding candidates in all 234 seats.So, will this experiment live up to Vijay's expectations? Well, there's still a fighting chance.Why does Vijay have a chance? tamil nadu pollsOver the years, the competition has been essentially between the DMK an ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive Member K Annamalai on Wednesday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence from campaigning in Coimbatore despite arriving at the airport, alleging a "lack of unity within the INDIA alliance." He also highlighted the absence of CM MK Stalin in Rahul Gandhi's recent speech in Puducherry, saying, "The two leaders did not meet there." He addressed the media on the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and detailed campaign strategies. Former BJP state president said he had ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leader K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he was not denied a ticket for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, stating that he himself had chosen not to contest and would instead focus on campaigning for the party and its allies."I had already informed the core committee in writing that I would not be contesting in any constituency. Therefore, it is not that I was denied a ticket the truth is that I chose not to contest the election," Annamalai told reporters at Chennai airport. The clarification comes a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its fi ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 3 (ANI): Veteran actor Madhan Bob, who is known for appearing in many Tamil films, left for a heavenly abode at the age of 71 on August 2. Remembering the late star, choreographer, director and actor, Prabhudeva, paid a heartfelt tribute to him. Taking to X, he recalled sharing screenspace with him and wrote, We shared the screen, and his presence always brought joy to the set. Cheerful, kind, and full of humour he made everyone feel happy around him. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Hell always be remembered.. https://x.com/PDdancing/status/195167917 ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum' almost 34 years ago, has now congratulated the Tamil superstar on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, saying, Indian cinema was blessed to have him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked alongside superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth along with Govinda in the film, said, "I had the privilege of working with Rajini Sir at the very beginning of my career, and I must say it's a memory I will cheris ...Read More >
Karur, September 29: The death toll from the devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) campaign rally in Karur has risen to 41 after a woman succumbed to her injuries. The woman, 65-year-old Sukuna from Velusamipuram, succumbed to injuries late Sunday night. Sukuna, who worked for a private company, had gone missing after the rally. Her relatives later found she had been admitted to the Karur Government Hospital's intensive care unit but could not be saved despite treatment. The tragedy struck on Saturday evening at Velayudhampalayam, where thousands had ...Read More >
2026 Tamil Nadu elections: DMK-led SPA vs AIADMK-led NDA, the seat allocation in the two main alliances in the fray, their manifestos and other key players explained As Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections on April 23, the major political alliances have taken the poll position. Both the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have finalised their seat-sharing formulae for the polls, results for which will be announced on May 4. News18 explains all you need to know. SPA (DMK-LED ALLIANCE): THE RULING ALLIANCE IN T ...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 >
The Tamil Nadu government will felicitate Ilaiyaraaja on September 13 in Chennai. Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja, popularly known as Isaignani, will be felicitated by the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government as he completes 50 years in the film industry. The star-studded event will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on September 13. Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and several other celebrities are expected to attend the event. Recently, Ilaiyaraaja expressed his happiness at the honour while ...Read More >
Chennai, October 7: Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has begun reaching out to the families of those killed in the Karur rally stampede, making video calls to express condolences and pledge support. The move comes after days of sharp criticism over his absence at the tragedy site. The stampede occurred on September 27 at Veluchamipuram in Karur during Vijay's first major political roadshow since launching his party. Though the venue was meant to hold only a few thousand people, nearly 30,000 supporters had arrived since early morning. The event, scheduled for noon, started ...Read More >
Chennai: BJP's criticism of DMK govt in Karur stampede case was not aimed at securing an alliance with TVK in 2026 assembly election, said senior leaders of the party. During a rally in Chennai on Thursday, state president Nainar Nagenthran said it was unacceptable for the ruling party to 'create such trouble' for TVK president Vijay."BJP's criticism was out of concern for the 41 lives lost and not because of political considerations,'' he said. He said DMK believed its alliance was intact and strong, but reminded that people sought a change in 2011 when a similar alliance existed, and wanted ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Director Sundar C has announced that he is stepping away from directing Rajinikanth's upcoming film, which is to be produced by Kamal Haasan under the actor's banner. The film, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, was expected to mark a collaboration between Rajinikanth and Sundar C. In a statement released on Thursday (November 13), Sundar C said he had to withdraw from the project due to "unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances." "I have made the difficult decision to step back from the prestigious project, #Thalaivar173. This venture, featuring the legendary Superstar Rajinikanth a ...Read More >
TIRUCHY: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday said that he will be part of an alliance that doesn't include the BJP or PMK. Speaking to reporters in Tiruchy, Thiruma pointed out that the PMK and DMDK are not currently part of the NDA, adding that the AIADMK and BJP are left alone. "At the same time, we have been confronting a question continuousl,y whether VCK will continue the DMK alliance if PMK joins the front. We have consciously decided to opt for the alliance sans BJP and PMK", stressed Thiruma. Stating that the VCK does not bother about the number of seats during the upcoming Ass ...Read More >
Chennai, July 14 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, leaders of various political parties and the Tamil film fraternity, including actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, mourned the death of veteran actress B Saroja Devi who passed away in Bengaluru today. In his message, the Governor said "Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary actress Saroja Devi, whose luminous presence and expressive artistry transcended language and time, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema." "Her timeless contributions shaped a golden era of film and continue to resonate across ...Read More >