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Rajinikanth declined to comment on the delay in release of Jana Nayagan and shared updates on his films. Superstar Rajinikanth refused to share his opinion on Vijay's Jana Nayagan being held by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over scenes that could hurt people's sentiments. He spoke to the media outside the Chennai airport on Wednesday. The actor shared updates on Jailer 2 and his much anticipated film with Kamal Haasan, tentatively titled RKxKH. When asked about his opinion on t
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 >
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: 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 >
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 >
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 >
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: 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 >
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 ...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 >
Bengaluru, July 14 (PTI) Veteran South Indian Actor B Saroja Devi died here on Monday, film industry sources said. She was 87 years old. She died due to age-related ailments at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. According to sources, she was found unconscious at her residence and was rushed to a hospital nearby, where she was declared brought dead. The doe eyed beauty, who made her debut when she was 17-years-old in a Kannada film, 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955), went on to become a legend in not just Kannada, but also Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. She has acted in about 200 films. However, ...Read More >
Picture Credit: Facebook Veteran Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is quickly becoming a familiar face in South Indian cinema with his long list of films, including the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil'. During the teaser launch event in Mumbai, the 'KGF 2' actor opened up about his admiration for Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi.According to a Telangana Today report, Dutt opened up about the bond he shares with the star and revealed, "He remade my 'Munna Bhai MBBS' in Telugu. I have a beautiful connec ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At a rally in Madurai last month, Tamil superstar Vijaycompared himself to a lion and declared that next year's assembly elections in Tamil Nadu would be a battle between his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)."A lion knows how to live in a crowd and also how to live alone. It remains unique. A lion comes out only to hunt, not for entertainment -- and it always hunts living prey," he told supporters, drawing thunderous applause. As the actor-politician -- fondly called 'Thalapathy' (leader) by millions of his fans -- launches his campaign f ...Read More >
Vidya Balan, known for her powerful performances in films like Kahaani and The Dirty Picture, is all set to step into the Tamil film world in a big way. She's joining superstar Rajinikanth in the highly anticipated sequel Jailer 2, marking her full-fledged Tamil debut. While she had a brief cameo in Nerkonda Paarvai (2019), this time Vidya will have a substantial role. According to an insider speaking to Hindustan Times, "Vidya plays the role of (actor) Mithun Chakraborty's eldest daughter. Mith ...Read More >
Karur/Chennai: The toll in the September 27 stampede at actor-politician Vijay-led rally in Karur in western Tamil Nadu climbed to 40 on Sunday with over 60 being treated as in-patients, and at least 2 were critical, officials said. As the toll mounted, Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) moved the Madras High Court Madurai Bench seeking a CBI or an independent probe into the stampede. Vijay, facing flak from various quarters, also announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh each to the families of the victims, while expressing profound grief over the incident that left 40 dead. Karur police ...Read More >
Chennai: Deepavali was celebrated with usual fervour across Tamil Nadu, despite heavy rainfall, on Monday. People woke up early, wore new attire and burst crackers to mark the Festival of Lights. The Tamil Nadu government, citing a Supreme Court judgement of 2018, has said people may burst firecrackers for two hours--between 6 am and 7 am and from 7 pm to 8 pm. With rains playing spoilsport, people are forced to burst crackers in breaks between spells of rains. It also said bursting of firecrackers must be avoided in 'silence areas', including those housing hospitals. Also, it should be av ...Read More >
Chennai, November 4: Tollywood heartthrob Ram Charan congratulated the Indian Women's cricket team for winning the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Finals against South Africa. Taking to this X (Previously known as Twitter) handle, the 'RRR' actor penned, "Congratulations, Team India We are the World Champions A phenomenal achievement that will inspire countless young girls to believe, dream, and achieve @BCCIWomen #CWC25. (sic)" Many other prominent names from the South film industry also used social media to express their pride in the Women in Blue for creating history. Megastar Chiranjeevi congr ...Read More >
Madhan Bob, the Tamil actor and television personality known for his comedic talent, passed away at 71 due to cancer. Starting as a musician, he debuted in film in 1984 and became famous for his expressions, influenced by Kaka Radhakrishnan. He was celebrated for roles in films like Thenali and his judging role on Asathapovadhu Yaaru. Renowned Tamil actor and television personality Madhan Bob, celebrated for his unique comedic flair and animated expressions, passed away on Saturday due to health ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quickly. Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be connected to major cities of Gujarat, such as Vapi, ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu government will host a grand felicitation ceremony for legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja on Saturday at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, celebrating his illustrious 50-year journey in the world of music. The event, titled 'The Tamil Maestro Who Scaled the Heights of Symphony', has been organised under the leadership of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. It was earlier announced by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in March, following Ilaiyaraaja's acclaimed symphony performance in London, which was widely hailed as a landmark in his career. The ceremony, schedu ...Read More >
Global star Nora Fatehi is set to join Rajinikanth's much-awaited sequel Jailer 2 for a special dance number. The unexpected pairing has sparked massive buzz, with fans eagerly awaiting official confirmation and further details. One of the most exciting casting developments from the South film industry has begun creating major buzz. According to industry insiders, global star Nora Fatehi is set to feature in a special appearance in Rajinikanth's highly anticipated sequel, Jailer 2. While an offi ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Saturday confirmed that the shooting of his much-anticipated sequel 'Jailer 2' has been completed and the film is now in its final stages of post-production. The superstar added that the production team will soon officially announce the release date, heightening expectations among fans. Also Read | Ranbir Kapoor Reveals Daughter Raha's Role in His 'Ramayana' Journey; Part 1 Confirmed for Diwali 2026 Release (Watch Video). Speaking to the media at the Chennai airport, Rajinikanth said, "The shooting of the upcoming fil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The makers of Rajinikanth Coolie have shared the second song titled Monica from the film. It features strong dance performances from the lead actress, Pooja Hegde and Malayalam director-actor Soubin Shahir. Superstar Rajinikanth starrer Coolie is one of the highly anticipated movies of this year. It is directed by Jailer director Lokesh Kanagaraj and is slated to release in the theatres worldwide on August 14, 2025. Monica song is composed by Anirudh Ravichander and is sung by Sublahshini, Anirudh Ravichander and Rap by Asal Kolaar. The lyrics of the song ar ...Read More >
At the trailer launch of Rajinikanth's Coolie, Rajinikanth stopped Aamir Khan from touching his feet and embraced him. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie releases August 14. The trailer launch of Coolie, Rajinikanth's much-anticipated action entertainer, turned into a celebration in Chennai on Saturday. While the event showcased explosive visuals from the film, it was an off-screen gesture that truly captivated audiences. In one of the highlights of the day, Rajinikanth stopping Bollywood acto ...Read More >
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth on 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 wi ...Read More >