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EntertainmentOct 20, 2025 04:13 PM

'Kaantha' Release Date Announced: Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse's Much-Awaited Pe...

Chennai, October 20: The makers of director Selvamani Selvaraj's much-anticipated period drama, 'Kaantha', featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, on Monday announced that the film will now hit screens worldwide on November 14. Actor Dulquer Salmaan, who plays the lead in the film, took to his social media timelines to make the announcement. He wrote, "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive!#Kaantha will be lighting up theatres worldwide from NOVEMBER 14th!Wishing you all a happy Diwali ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 20, 2025 08:12 AM

Huma Qureshi on Diwali: It's my favourite festival of the year

Mumbai, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Huma Qureshi is all set to soak in the festive cheer this Diwali, calling it her "favourite festival of the year." Summing up her Diwali mood in one word, Huma told IANS: "Festive." Talking about how she approaches the season without stress, Huma said she doesn't get caught up in the pressure of planning or social expectations. "I don't take stress. Diwali is a wonderful time. I love Diwali." She added: "It's my favorite festival of the year. And I'm j ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 19, 2025 06:34 PM

Raashii Khanna Reveals Why She Said 'Yes' To Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Raashii Khanna, who will be seen sharing screen space with Pawan Kalyan in the much-awaited film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, recently opened up about her excitement for the actor. Recently, Raashii revealed that she immediately accepted the offer as soon as director Harish Shankar approached her, even before listening to the script. Recently, while promoting her film Telusu Kada, Raashii Khanna was seen talking about her film Ustaad Bhagat Singh and praising Pawan Kalyan. "I've always wanted to share ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 19, 2025 12:32 PM

Title teaser of Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan's 'Athiradi' released

The film is being produced by actor Basil Joseph's production house Basil Joseph Entertainments along with Doctor Ananthu Entertainments. The film, which is being made as a complete entertainer, will be directed by debutant filmmaker Arun Anirudhan, who was one of the screenwriters of the first Malayalam superhero film, 'Minnal Murali', which was directed by Basil Joseph. Sources say that the shooting of 'Athiradi' will begin by the end of October. The script has been co-written by Paulson Ska ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 18, 2025 08:29 PM

Dude Movie Box Office Collection Day 1: Pradeep Ranganathan Starrer Opens Strong With Rs 9.75 Cr

New Delhi: The much-anticipated Tamil romantic comedy Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, hit theatres on October 17, just days before Diwali. Directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, the film has opened to a mixed yet largely positive response from both critics and audiences, marking a strong start for the festive release. Also Read | Dude Movie X Review: Keerthiswaran's Romantic Comedy Delivers Emotions, Divides Audience Despite the varied reviews, Dude delivered an impressive p ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 18, 2025 01:32 PM

Karur Vysya Bank reaches milestone with over Rs 2 lakh crore in business: MD & CEO

Chennai, Oct 18 (PTI) Karur Vysya Bank has breached the Rs 2 lakh crore milestone in the total business at the conclusion of the July-September 2025 quarter, a top official said on Saturday. The progress demonstrates that the bank management's initiatives regarding key metrics are advancing effectively, its Managing Director and CEO Ramesh Babu B said. The Tamil Nadu-based private sector bank had clocked a net profit of Rs 574 crore for the July-September 2025 quarter, up by 21.35 per cent, fr ...Read More >

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PoliticsOct 18, 2025 12:34 PM

Medicine became poison - and our healthcare and regulatory systems failed

Given that deaths have now been reported across multiple states, this cannot remain a state-specific inquiry. It needs a coordinated, multi-state probe under the supervision of central agencies such as the CBI and the Union Health Ministry Over the past month, at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have lost their lives after consuming contaminated cough syrup. In MP's Chhindwara district alone, where nine deaths occurred, families reported a distressing similarity. The children f ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 18, 2025 11:33 AM

Samantha At NDTV World Summit: 'Did <i>Oo Antava</i> To See If I Could Be Sexy Too'

Samantha in an conversation with NDTV. New Delhi: At the NDTV World Summit 2025 session "Authenticity: The New Fame," Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about the choices that shaped her journey, including her decision to take on the now-iconic dance number Oo Antava in Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. Speaking about reconciling fame, responsibility, and authenticity, the actor said her choices often stem from curiosity and self-challenge rather than image-making. She said, "I want to do films tha ...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 11:34 PM

Catholic body moves HC against content of Malayalam film Haal

The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala high court that the upcoming Malayalam movie Haal starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". IMAGE: A screengrab from the controversial Malayalam movie, 'Haal'. Photograph: Courtesy 'Haal' official teaser The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the fi ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 17, 2025 06:34 PM

Ed Sheeran Teams Up With Indian Musicians: 'Making <i>Play</i> In India Was So Much Fun'

Ed Sheeran has collaborated with Indian musicians for his new project. Ed Sheeran/ Instagram Mumbai: Popstar Ed Sheeran has unveiled Play - The Remixes EP, a new project that features collaborations with some of India's most celebrated artists, including Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) The four-track EP reimagines songs from Sheeran's chart-topping ninth albu ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 17, 2025 01:20 PM

Ed Sheeran teams up with Indian artists for 'Play - The Remixes EP'

Mumbai, Oct 17 (PTI) Popstar Ed Sheeran has unveiled "Play - The Remixes EP", a new project that features collaborations with some of India's most celebrated artists, including Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, Dhee and composer Santhosh Narayanan. The four-track EP reimagines songs from Sheeran's chart-topping ninth album "Play", which hit No. 1 in the UK and across several countries earlier this year. Leading the project is "Symmetry", a Punjabi-English fusion featuring ...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 17, 2025 10:29 AM

Ed Sheeran calls working with Arijit Singh & Karan Aujla in 'Play' a 'fun experience'

Mumbai Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Grammy-winner Ed Sheeran recently joined forces with Indian musical gems such as Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla for his latest album "Play". Sharing his experience of working on "Play" in India, Ed penned a heartfelt note on social media that read, "Making and finishing Play in India was such a fun experience, but being there over the last decade touring and meeting local artists, ive been introduced to all types of music and cultures. I wanted to represent as much ...Read More >

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HealthOct 17, 2025 09:34 AM

WHO issues warning over contaminated cough syrup in India after multiple child deaths | CNN

New Delhi -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday issued a health advisory warning against the use and distribution of three cough syrups believed to be responsible for the deaths of several children in India over the last month. The drugs were identified as specific batches of Coldrif, Respifresh TR and ReLife, the WHO said in a statement, manufactured by three Indian companies: Sresan Pharmaceutical, Rednex Pharmaceuticals, and Shape Pharma. The oral liquid drugs were found to cont ...Read More >

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PoliticsOct 17, 2025 01:32 AM

Tamil Nadu govt to table bill to ban Hindi in ads, films & on hoardings

New Delhi: Scaling up its face-off with the Centre over imposition of Hindi, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu government is readying to introduce a bill in the ongoing assembly session to ban the use of Hindi language in hoardings, boards, print advertisements, films and songs throughout the state. Chief minister MK Stalin will introduce the bill in the state assembly on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter, as the government has resurrected the politically potent issue of Hindi ...Read More >

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PoliticsOct 17, 2025 01:10 AM

TN govt's removal of rupee symbol from Budget logo undermines national unity: FM Sitharaman - The Ra...

Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's decision to remove the rupee symbol (₹) from the logo of the state's 2025-26 Budget, which will be presented in the Assembly on Friday, has sparked widespread criticism. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is among the latest to condemn the move. Taking to social media platform X, she criticised the DMK government, calling it "a completely avoidable example of language and regional chauvinism". She also said that the decis ...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 09:33 PM

DMK ally seeks ban on Big Boss in Tamil Nadu, warns of major protest

Ruling DMK Government's ally Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi has sought a ban on 'Big Boss' in Tamil Nadu.Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader and MLA Velmurugan stated that scenes portrayed in the show were in a way denigrating Tamil culture. "'Bigg Boss' is showing activities that is targeting Tamil culture and tradition and is trying to destroy the future of students. Disgusting body movements, kissing scenes and bedroom scenes which can't be viewed along with a mature girl or children are bei ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 16, 2025 06:54 PM

Zee Entertainment Q2 Profit Falls 63.4% To ₹76.5 Crore; Revenue Dips 2% To ₹1,995.6 Crore

New Delhi, Oct 16: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Thursday reported a 63.46 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 76.5 crore in the second quarter ending September 2025 on account of investments in content. It had a net profit of Rs 209.4 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL). Revenue and Expenses Overview Its total income was down 1.9 per cent to Rs 1,995.6 crore in the September qua ...Read More >

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BusinessOct 16, 2025 05:48 PM

Zee Ent Q2 profit falls 63.4 pc to Rs 76.5 cr, revenue dips 2 pc to Rs 1,995.6 cr

New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Thursday reported a 63.46 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 76.5 crore in the second quarter ending September 2025 on account of investments in content. It had a net profit of Rs 209.4 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL). Its total income was down 1.9 per cent to Rs 1,995.6 crore in the September quarter of FY26. It was at Rs ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 03:33 PM

Raashii Khanna Brings Soft Glam To Telusu Kada Promotions In A Pink Floral Saree

Raashii Khanna turned heads in a pastel pink floral saree as she stepped out to promote her upcoming movie, Telusu Kada. She paired the saree with a strapless corset-style blouse. Raashii Khanna's sartorial choices have always been a talking point, and her recent look for the Telusu Kada movie promotion was no exception. The actress looked ethereal in a pastel pink saree that showcased her flawless style and grace. As the lead actress of this upcoming Telugu romantic comedy, Raashii's promotion ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 01:34 PM

Helicopter Crash in California | 5 Hospitalized in Huntington Beach Incident | N18G

A helicopter crash near Huntington Beach, California, has left five people injured, including two onboard and three on the ground. The incident occurred during the "Cars 'N Copters on the Coast" event and was captured by several eyewitnesses. Emergency services responded swiftly, and investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway. Watch this video for footage, updates, and expert analysis.???? Location: Huntington Beach, CA???? Date: October 11, 2025???? Event: Cars 'N Copters on the Coast???? ...Read More >

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TechnologyOct 16, 2025 12:48 PM

Kuku Raises $85M Funding Led by Granite Asia

New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Mobile entertainment app Kuku has raised USD 85 million in a funding round led by Granite Asia, previously known as GGV Capital, a top company official said on Thursday. Vertex Growth Fund, Krafton, IFC, Paramark, Tribe Capital India, and Bitkraft also participated in the funding round. Kuku, Founder and CEO, Lal Chand Bisu, told PTI that the fund will be mainly invested in content creation and building tools to support creators and storytelling. "We have raised USD 85 ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 08:59 AM

Raghav Juyal on working with Nani on 'The Paradise': 'I am very lucky to be working with him'

Dancer-turned-actor Raghav Juyal, who was last seen in the hit Netflix show 'The Bads of Bollywood', is all set start working in his next big project 'The Paradise'. Dancer-turned-actor Raghav Juyal, who was last seen in the hit Netflix show 'The Bads of Bollywood', is all set start working in his next big project 'The Paradise', starring Telugu cinema's beloved Natural Star Nani. The upcoming film, which is being directed by Dasara fame Srikanth Odela, is going to be a gripping pan-world cine ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 07:59 AM

Google Cloud, AR Rahman partner to create AI powered music avatars

Google Cloud has announced a collaboration with Secret Mountain, a metahuman digital avatar band conceived by music composer AR Rahman. The collaboration will leverage Google Cloud's infrastructure and AI models to power Secret Mountain's' AI-powered 'synthetic avatars' to create immersive music and storytelling. Secret Mountain is an immersive entertainment project that creates hyper-realistic avatars that can look, move, and emote like real humans in real-time. The project involves a cultur ...Read More >

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EntertainmentOct 16, 2025 07:52 AM

A R Rahman teams up with Google for metahuman band

CHENNAI: Google Cloud has announced its partnership with Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman to launch his metahuman digital avatar band, Secret Mountain. Google stated that the project leverages its advanced AI models, including Gemini Flash 2.5 Image (Nano Banana), Gemini 2.5 Pro, Imagen and Veo 3, to bring high-quality visuals and real-time fan engagement. In a statement, Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said, "By building on Google Cloud's infrastructure and advanced AI models, 'Secret Mou ...Read More >

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OtherOct 16, 2025 06:34 AM

MP: Coldrif cough syrup fatality count rises to 24 after two more children die

Tragedy strikes Chhindwara as two more children die from adulterated cough syrup. The death toll now stands at 24. The victims, aged three years and nine months, succumbed to suspected renal failure in Nagpur. The WHO issued an alert against substandard cough syrups. Authorities have banned the formulation and arrested individuals involved. Manufacturing licenses have been revoked. The death toll in the adulterated cough syrup tragedy mounted to 24 after two more children from Chhindwara distri ...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 14, 2025 06:08 PM

Dhruv Vikram's Bison Gets Its First Review: Director Ram Says 'The Best Film That Mari Selvaraj Has ...

Hyderabad: The countdown has started for Bison, which is one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of the year, directed by Mari Selvaraj and featuring Dhruv Vikram in the lead role. The film will hit the silver screens on October 17, right before the Diwali festival, and the initial reactions indicate that the film could prove to be a milestone for both Dhruv Vikram and Mari Selvaraj. The buzz surrounding Bison reached a fever pitch after filmmaker Ram, who served as Mari Selvaraj's mentor in ...Read More >

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