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When asked about the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections, he politely refused to comment and added, "Vanakkam." The elections will take place on April 23. Last month, Rajinikanth broke his silence after recent claims were made by Aadhav Arjuna, who said that the actor refrained from entering politics due to a threat from the DMK. In the statement written in Tamil, Rajinikanth said, "I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who condemned his slanderous remarks and raised their voices in su ...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) ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first and much-awaited look of Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' was dropped on this 40th birthday (July 6) and indeed left fans speechless. But amid all the excitement and love showering for Aditya Dhar's upcoming high-octane spy thriller actioner, netizens were quick to point out the huge age gap between the lead actress Sara Arjun, who is just 20 and Ranveer who is twice her age. Sara Arjun is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun. She had appeared in a series of commercials and a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18 ...Read More >
The court also ordered issuance of a summons to Kamal Hassan and posted the case to August 30 for further hearing. A court here on Friday passed an ex-parte interim injunction order restraining actor Kamal Haasan from making any remarks against Kannada language. It restrains him from posting, making, writing, publishing any statement or remarks claiming linguistic superiority over Kannada language or making any statements against the Kannada language, literature, land and culture. An Addition ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended heartfelt congratulations to legendary actor Kamal Haasan on his invitation to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as an Oscar voting member. MK Stalin took to social media to express his joy and admiration for Haasan, writing, "My heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend and artist, Mr. @ikamalhaasan, who has received an invitation to join the committee for the Osc ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 28 : Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has extended heartfelt congratulations to legendary actor Kamal Haasan on his invitation to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) as an Oscar voting member. MK Stalin took to social media to express his joy and admiration for Haasan, writing, "My heartfelt congratulations to my dear friend and artist, Mr. @ikamalhaasan, who has received an invitation to join the committee for the Oscar Aw ...Read More >
Chennai, June 27: The prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscar Awards each year, has now extended an invitation to one of Indian cinema's iconic stars Kamal Haasan to join it. The Academy has extended invitations to 534 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures to join it this year and Kamal Haasan is one among them. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said,"We are thrilled to ...Read More >
New Delhi: The second match of the five-match Test series between India and England will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It will start on July 2. In this Test, Shubman Gill has a chance to create history. Actually, the Indian team has not been able to win on this ground so far. Team India played the first match on this ground in 1967. Be it Virat Kohli or Dhoni or Dravid or Sourav Ganguly, no Indian captain has won here in 58 years. However, Gill will have a chance to get his name register ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 26 (ANI): Actor Krishna was arrested by Chennai Police in connection with an alleged drug case. The Chennai City Police Narcotics Intelligence Division has arrested two key individuals, Krishna and Kevin, in connection with a major drug trafficking case on Thursday. Also Read | 'Show Time' Trailer: Naveen Chandra's Gripping Crime Thriller Released (Watch Video). This follows an earlier incident on May 22, 2025, in which a large quantity of drugs was seized n ...Read More >
Thug Life box office collection Day 3: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's latest collaboration Thug Life is struggling at the box office. After a drop of 53.87% in collections from Day 1 to Day 2, the gangster drama earned Rs 7.14 crore on Day 3 of its release, according to trade tracker Sacnik. On Saturday, Thug Life earned Rs 6.38 crore from the Tamil version, while the Hindi and Telugu versions brought in Rs 0.24 crore and Rs 0.52 crore, respectively. By the end of Day 3, the film's total box of ...Read More >
Chennai, June 8 - Despite a mixed critical reception and significant comparisons to their 1987 cult classic Nayakan, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's Thug Life is managing to hold its ground at the box office. The film has collected ₹28.49 crore net across India by the end of its third day. Also Read: Jared Leto Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations from Multiple Women Released on Thursday, Thug Life had an impressive opening day collection of ₹15.5 crore. However, the numbers dipped sharply on Fr ...Read More >
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 7 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader H. Raja criticised Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President chief Kamal Haasan, saying that the actor-turned-politician has 'mortgaged' his party in exchange for a Rajya Sabha seat. The BJP leader stated that the MNM chief, who used to oppose the DMK's freebies and corrupt rule, has 'mortgaged' his torchlight election symbol to the DMK in exchange for a Rajya Sabha seat. He even claimed that the actor has said to nev ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 6 (ANI): Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President and Actor Kamal Haasan filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha at the Tamil Nadu secretariat in the presence of DMK President and state Chief Minister MK Stalin and his Deputy Udhayanidhi Stalin. DMK allies, VCK leader Thirumavalavan, MDMK leader Vaiko, and Tamil Nadu Congress President Selvaperundagai were also present. With DMK allocating one Rajya Sabha seat to Makkal Needhi Maiyam, its founder and actor Kamal Haas ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Come Saturday and people can whistle into Srinagar on a train as Northern Railway has notifed regular Vande Bharat Express services between Katra and the city. PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first passenger train to the Kashmir Valley on Friday from Katra.The service will be operational for six days a week with no train on Wednesday, railways said. More trains would be deployed depending on demand at a later stage, officials added. From Saturday, a pair of Vande Bharat trains will ...Read More >
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New Delhi: One of the most-talked about movies -Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead opened in theatres on June 5, 2025. The Mani Ratnam directorial got a good opening of Rs 17 crore but failed to beat the Day 1 collection of Kamal Haasan's previous films including 'Indian 2' and 'Vikram'. According to Box Office number tracking website Sacnilk, 'Thug Life' earned Rs 17 crore nett (Gross minus taxes) at the domestic box office on its first day in theatres, despite facing ban in Karnatak ...Read More >
Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce wants Kamal Haasan to apologize. This is regarding his comment about Kannada language. KFCC is ready to meet Haasan to discuss the issue. Haasan's production company sought court protection for his film. They said they won't release the film in Karnataka for now. The court has scheduled another hearing for June 10.If actor Kamal Haasan wants, we can meet and discuss why we want him to render an unconditional apology, said Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFC ...Read More >
Chennai, June 5: Director Kishore Tirumala's next film with actor Ravi Teja, tentatively being referred to as RT76, began with a traditional pooja in Hyderabad on Thursday. Sources close to the unit say that regular shooting for RT76 will commence from June 16 in Hyderabad. The movie is likely to release in theatres for Sankranthi next year. Actor Ravi Teja, known for his effortless acting and impeccable comic timing, will be seen playing the lead in this hilarious family entertainer that is be ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 5 (PTI) India head coach Gautam Gambhir didn't specify which three of the five Tests will Jasprit Bumrah be available but insisted that the bowling unit has enough quality to handle the workload in absence of its the pace spearhead during the upcoming series against England. "We have not already taken that call that which three games we want (him) to play," Gambhir said, though it is not certain if Bumrah would play only three Tests. India's chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar had i ...Read More >
Chennai, June 5: Actress and producer Khushbu Sundar has now penned a post on Instagram thanking director Mani Ratnam for including her daughter's name in the credits list of 'Thug Life', which hit screens on Thursday. The actress, who shared about how proud and delighted she was to watch her daughter Ananditha Sundar's name being listed in the credits of director Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life', pointed out that her daughter Anandita Sundar had worked as an assitant director for a brief period in the ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5: Marriott India proudly achieved its ambitious goal for World Environment Day 2025, a commitment to plant 100,000 trees across its extensive portfolio of over 150 hotels nationwide. This significant undertaking marked a powerful escalation of Marriott India's dedication to sustainability and ecological restoration, building upon the success of its previous environmental initiatives. Achieves Milestone of Planting 100,000 Trees. Also Read | 'Thug Life' Full ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday asked whether veteran actor Kamal Haasan was a linguist or a historian, as it strongly criticised his controversial remarks over the Kannada language. The Court observed that a "single apology could have resolved the situation." Justice M Nagaprasanna, who presided over the hearing, said that the statement had hurt the sentiments of the people of Karnataka and questioned Haasan's refusal to offer an apology. "Language is an emotional and cultural ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In a recent press release to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), Bengaluru, actor Kamal Haasan clarified that his remarks about the origin of the Kannada language were intended to foster unity and highlight the shared bonds among people, emphasising that everyone is part of the same family. In a two-page statement, the actor expressed his deep and enduring connection with all South Indian languages. "I have always stood for the equal dignity of all Indian languages and remai ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film "Param Sundari" on Thursday unveiled the first look of the film, touted as the "biggest love story" featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor Production banner Maddock Films took to Instagram, where they unveiled the first look, which introduces the dapper dude Sidharth Malhotra as "North's fire" Param and the stunning Janhvi Kapoor as "South's grace" Sundari. The first look is charged with romance, drama, emotions and beautifu ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 29: The makers of the upcoming film "Param Sundari" on Thursday unveiled the first look of the film, touted as the "biggest love story". Featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor Production banner Maddock Films took to Instagram, where they unveiled the first look, which introduces the dapper dude Sidharth Malhotra as "North's fire" Param and the stunning Janhvi Kapoor as "South's grace" Sundari. The first look is charged with romance, drama, emotions and beautiful visuals. The ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian cinema legend and multiple award-winning artiste Kamal Haasan is reuniting with 6 time National Award winner Mani Ratnam after almost 4 decades in the upcoming film 'Thug Life'. A lot has changed in the past 38 years, India opened its economy, witnessed landslide political changes, television peaked, and cinema diversified. In all of this, what has changed between Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam as fellow artistes? Well for starters, cinema has become a langu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, despite ongoing speculation about their marital troubles, extended her birthday wishes to her husband Abhishek Bachchan as he turned 49 on February 5, 2025. Aishwarya took to her social media handle and dropped an adorable childhood picture of her husband, along with a heartfelt message. Sharing the photo on Instagram, she wrote in the caption, "Here's wishing you Happy Birthday with happiness, good health, love and light. God Bless." In the pi ...Read More >
Aishwarya Rai recently attended the Dubai for the Global Women's Forum event in the UAE. While her compassionate speech about women's empowerment made headlines worldwide, what caught the attention of many fans was that she was introduced simply as Aishwarya Rai at the event. There was no Bachchan, even in the graphic on stage, to denote her as the speaker. Given the rumours about her separation from Abhishek Bachchan, this has led to a lot of gossip on social media forums. (Also read: Aishwarya ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 28 (ANI): Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport on Thursday after attending an event in Dubai. Aishwarya looked stunning in a black and grey jacket paired with matching jeggings and sneakers. She left her hair open and kept her makeup minimal. The actress was alone on her way back from Dubai, and her daughter Aaradhya, who frequently travels with her, was not present. The 'Devdas' actress greeted and waved to the paps sta ...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, ...Read More >
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