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EntertainmentOct 26, 2025 09:34 AM

Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff's 100 Days set for web series remake | Exclusive

Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit's '100 Days' (1991) continues to be one of the most iconic horror movies even today. Amid its popularity, the classic will now be adapted as a web show by its original producer, Jay Mehta. Sources exclusively told India Today that the show will feature Abhishek Kumaarr and Srishti Singh in the lead roles. While the shoot for the series is almost complete, it will launch sometime by the end of the year. As per sources, the series will be streamed on Amazon MX Pla ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 25, 2025 09:34 PM

'Mask', starring Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah, gets a release date

Mask, the much-awaited Tamil film starring actors Kavin and Andrea Jeremiah, will release in theatres on November 21, the makers announced on Friday (October 24) The makers unveiled a new poster to announce the news. The poster features an aerial shot of Kavin's character lying on a motorcycle that's running over a field of money. Notably, the poster also indicates a pivotal change in the film's production banners. Earlier, Vetri Maaran's Grass Root Company was announced as one of the producer ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 25, 2025 12:32 PM

Dhruv Vikram defends caste focus in Tamil Cinema: Important in this social climate

Actor Dhruv Vikram addressed questions about why Tamil cinema frequently explores themes of casteism at an event in Hyderabad. The discussion arose ahead of the Telugu release of 'Bison Kaalamaadan', set for October 24, following the Tamil version's release on October 17. Dhruv highlighted that filmmakers often draw from personal experiences and choose to spotlight ongoing social issues through their work. When asked why Tamil cinema's focus on films on casteism compared to other industries, Dh ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 24, 2025 11:44 PM

ED summons TN film actors Srikanth, Krishna Kumar in cocaine case

Chennai, Oct 24 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Tamil film actors K Srikanth and Krishna Kumar for questioning in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged cocaine trafficking case. Both the actors were arrested and released on conditional bail by the Madras High Court for allegedly hosting a drug party where cocaine, a banned narcotics drug, was said to have been supplied. Reports said while Srikanth is scheduled to appear before the ED on October 27, Krish ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 20, 2025 06:19 PM

Diwali has been part of my journey in India: UAE Envoy

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, on Monday conveyed his wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival of lights has been part of his journey in India from the very start. The UAE envoy also shared visuals from the embassy's celebrations. In a post on X, he said, "Diwali has been part of my journey in India from the very start, and as I celebrate my fourth one here, its warmth feels more special than ever. Wishing eve ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 19, 2025 10:32 PM

When Hema Malini felt sorry for superstar's wife: 'She smoke and drank a lot, she was lonely...'

Hema Malini's biography details her deep bond with Dimple Kapadia. Dimple married Rajesh Khanna at sixteen, sacrificing her film career. Hema observed Dimple's struggles with solitude and early motherhood. They confided in each other during personal challenges. Dimple also offered blunt advice on Hema's relationship with Dharmendra. Their enduring friendship spanned decades and professional collaborations. When superstar Rajesh Khanna decided to marry Dimple Kapadia in 1973, it sent shockwaves ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 18, 2025 12:34 AM

Arasan promo out: Vetri Maaran and Silambarasan TR reunite for a new chapter in Vada Chennai Saga

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. I ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 17, 2025 10:30 AM

Simbu, Vishal back young heroes; ask their fans to lend support to films releasing for Deepavali!

Chennai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a heartwarming development, two of Tamil cinema's top heroes -- Simbu and Vishal -- have now urged their fans to extend their support to all three Tamil films, featuring young heroes in the lead. For the unaware, the Tamil film industry has always witnessed films of big Tamil stars releasing for the festival of Deepavali. However, this year, departing from this practice, films of young heroes are releasing for the festival. Now, top heroes have urged their f ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 11:29 PM

Simbu's 'Arasan' Titled 'Saamrajyam' in Telugu; Junior NTR to Unveil Promo | 🎥 LatestLY

Chennai, October 16: Director Vetrimaaran's much-awaited Tamil film 'Arasan', featuring actor Simbu in the lead, has been titled 'Saamrajyam' in Telugu, its makers announced on Thursday. Taking to his timeline, producer Kalaipuli S Thanu, who is producing the film, wrote, " NTR for STR. The empire rises beyond borders! The much-awaited #Arasan now roars in Telugu as #Saamrajyam - a kingdom of power, pride, and pure mass! The Man of Masses @tarak9999 will unveil the Telugu promo on 17th Oct, Frid ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 09:25 PM

Why no ban on Bigg Boss in TN, when Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh already done it, asks Velmurugan

CHENNAI: Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi president and MLA T Velmurugan on Thursday demanded that the State government impose a complete ban on Bigg Boss Tamil and prohibit early morning special screenings of newly released films in theatres across Tamil Nadu. Participating in the debate on the supplementary budget in the House, Velmurugan said, "The obscene and vulgar content telecast on Bigg Boss Tamil is destroying Tamil culture and degrading the moral and ethical values of our society. I urge ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 05:56 PM

Esha Deol sends heartfelt birthday wishes to "Dream Girl of the nation" Hema Malini

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): Actor Esha Deol extended a warm and heartfelt birthday wish to her mother, veteran Bollywood actress and Member of Parliament Hema Malini. Popularly known as the "Dream Girl" of Indian cinema, Hema Malini, turned a year older on Thursday and received an outpouring of birthday wishes from fans, admirers, and colleagues across the country. Marking the occasion, Esha Deol shared unseen pictures with her mother from what appeared to be a special cele ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 15, 2025 09:39 PM

Veteran singer Balasaraswathi Devi no more

Hyderabad, Oct 15 (PTI) Veteran Telugu and Tamil actress and playback singer R Balasaraswathi Devi died at her residence here on Wednesday due to old age, her family members said. She was 97. Balasaraswathi Devi was the first playback singer in the Telugu film industry. "She was unwell for the last two to three days. She passed away peacefully at 8 am today," family sources said. Her singing career began in the 'Sati Anasuya' movie, and she sang over 2,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil and other lan ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 05, 2025 05:20 PM

Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Jackie Shroff and others come together for their "80s Reunion"

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 5 (ANI): Megastar Chiranjeevi reunited with veterans of the film industry for their long-cherished tradition. Taking to his Instagram handle, Chiranjeevi shared pictures from the reunion, including the likes of Jackie Shroff, Venkatesh, Ramya Krishnan, and Revathy, among others. In a heartwarming message, Chiranjeevi paid tribute to the bond between friends, something they have shared for several decades now. "Every reunion with my beloved friends from th ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 05, 2025 05:20 PM

Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Jackie Shroff and others come together for their '80s Reunion' | Mint

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 5 (ANI): Megastar Chiranjeevi reunited with veterans of the film industry for their long-cherished tradition. Taking to his Instagram handle, Chiranjeevi shared pictures from the reunion, including the likes of Jackie Shroff, Venkatesh, Ramya Krishnan, and Revathy, among others. In a heartwarming message, Chiranjeevi paid tribute to the bond between friends, something they have shared for several decades now. "Every reunion with my beloved friends from th ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 02, 2025 05:14 PM

Asha Parekh Birthday: Jackie Shroff Wishes Veteran Actress on Her 83rd Birthday, Shares Heartfelt Tr...

Mumbai, October 2: On Asha Parekh's 83rd birthday on Thursday, actor Jackie Shroff wished the yesteryear's actress. Taking to his Instagram stories, Jackie shared two pictures of Asha Parekh. The first featured him posing with the veteran star and the second picture was of the actress from her younger days. For the caption, he wrote: "My respect always!" He added the song "O Mere Sona Re Sona Re" from the 1966 mystery thriller film Teesri Manzil. The song was crooned by Mohammed Rafi and Asha B ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 29, 2025 06:04 PM

Karur Stampede: Vijay Blamed For Arriving Late But Not Named In FIR; 'Deliberate Display Of Power'

Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay's deliberate late entry at the public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur on Saturday has been blamed for the horrible stampede that killed 41 people. However, the FIR has not named the popular star of Tamil film industry, founder of TVK party with ambitions of winning next year's Assembly elections. Criminal cases have been initiated against three party leaders -- district secretary Mathiyazhagan, state general secretary Bushi Anand and state joint secretary CTR Nirmal ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 27, 2025 11:03 AM

Vijay takes TVK campaign to Namakkal and Karur today, eyes 2026 Assembly battle

Chennai, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and Tamil cinema star Vijay will take his Assembly election campaign to Namakkal, continuing his series of public outreach programmes every Saturday. After addressing supporters in Namakkal this morning, he is scheduled to speak at Veluchamipuram near Karur at 12 p.m. - notably the same venue where AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami held a major rally recently. Vijay left his Chennai residence earlier in the d ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 27, 2025 07:10 AM

Madharaasi OTT Release: Sivakarthikeyan starrer to stream on Prime Video from THIS date

Sivakarthikeyan's psychological thriller Madharaasi hits OTT this October, offering fans a second chance to catch the action-packed drama from home. Set in Tamil Nadu, the film explores a dark world of crime and chaos with gripping intensity. Madharaasi, the Tamil psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, is finally coming to OTT this October. It is a perfect news for anyone who missed it in theatres or just wants to watch it again from home. Sivakarthikeyan plays a compelling lead role ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 26, 2025 11:00 AM

Dhanush hits back at trolls; explains why he had to work as a kid to earn money to buy idlis!

Chennai, Sep 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of India's finest actors Dhanush has now substantiated his earlier claim of how his siblings and he used to collect flowers from the fields when they were children to earn money to buy idlis. It may be recalled that during the audio launch event of the film, which was held at the Nehru Indoor stadium in the city, Dhanush had explained how when he was a kid, his siblings and he used to collect flowers from the fields for over two and a half hours to earn a fe ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 15, 2025 06:44 AM

CM launches 'Ilaiyaraaja award' | Chennai News - The Times of India

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 ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 14, 2025 05:44 PM

When Hema Malini got rejected for a Tamil film for being 'too slim'

Mumbai, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Hema Malini had once opened up about an early setback in her career, revealing how she was rejected for a Tamil film because she was considered 'too slim.' The legendary actress reflected on how this experience, though disappointing at the time, shaped her journey in the film industry. During her early appearance on the popular talk show "Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai," Hema revealed she was offered a role in a Tamil film. Although she had started working ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 13, 2025 06:08 PM

Aamir Khan's team denies superstar criticised Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'

Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) Actor Aamir Khan's team on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting the Bollywood superstar had criticised Rajinikanth's latest film "Coolie", in which he appears in a cameo. A screenshot of a newspaper article has been circulating on social media in recent days, in which the actor was quoted as saying he saw no real purpose in being part of the project and added that it was badly written. In a statement, his spokesperson said, "Mr Aamir Khan has given no such interview and h ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 13, 2025 04:31 PM

Vijay sounds poll bugle: Disruptor or just another player in Tamil Nadu? | India News - The Times of...

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- ...Read More >

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EntertainmentSep 13, 2025 11:04 AM

TN govt to honour music maestro Ilaiyaraaja in Chennai today

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 sympho ...Read More >

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PoliticsSep 13, 2025 02:44 AM

SC asks Tamil politician Seeman to apologise in rape case

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 ...Read More >

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EntertainmentAug 26, 2025 06:08 PM

Ravi Mohan Studios Launch LIVE: Celebs Galore At Jayam Ravi, Kenisha's New Studios In Teynampet

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 ban ...Read More >

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EntertainmentAug 14, 2025 07:34 PM

I didn't express my gratitude properly but I'm so grateful, says Sunainaa to fan who gifted her sare...

Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sunaina, who impressed audiences with her performance in several critically acclaimed Tamil films such as director Seenu Ramasamy's 'Neerparavai', has now penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to a fan who presented her a saree with her name embroided on it as a gift after her impressive performance in her debut film, 'Kadhalil Vizhunthen'. Taking to her Instagram page to post a picture of the saree that the fan gifted her, Sunainaa wrote, "This beautiful ...Read More >

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EntertainmentAug 14, 2025 06:36 PM

Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Mammootty and others extend wishes to Rajinikanth on 50 years in film

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, whic ...Read More >

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Ellenox, India's Largest Venture Studio, Announces Aggressive AI Expansion to U.S. and Gulf

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 na ...Read More >

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EntertainmentAug 14, 2025 03:41 PM

Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, Others Watch First-Day First-Show Of Rajinikanth's Coolie In Chennai

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 f ...Read More >

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