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Ajith Kumar returns to racing days after mother’s death: ‘Back at work with a heavy heart’ | Tamil News

Ajith Kumar returns to racing days after mother’s death: ‘Back at work with a heavy heart’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 5, 2026 11:19 AM IST Tamil actor and professional racer Ajith Kumar returned to the track on June 5, six days after the death of his mother Mohini Mani, who passed away on May 30 at a private hospital in Chennai due to age-related health issues. The official Ajith Kumar Racing Instagram page posted photographs of the actor at the track, with the caption: “Back at work with a heavy heart but life must go on.” Mohini Mani, Ajith Kumar’s mother, passed away on Saturday, May 30, at a private hospital in Chennai due to age-related health issues. She was 89 years old, according to the official statement released by Ajith’s brother Anil Kumar on X. Also Read: Actor Ajith’s mother dies at 89; CM Vijay, Kamal Haasan pay tribute Anil Kumar’s statement read: “In Memoriam: Mohini Mani (1937-2026). Our mother, Mohini Mani, passed away early this morning, in her sleep, after a period of declining health. We are grateful for the care and support provided to her and our family by …

Pawan Kalyan says people are ‘pressuring’ him since Vijay became CM: ‘Situation here is different’ | Telugu News

Pawan Kalyan says people are ‘pressuring’ him since Vijay became CM: ‘Situation here is different’ | Telugu News

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3 min readMumbaiMay 16, 2026 12:58 PM IST Vijay’s decisive win in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, culminating in his historic rise to Chief Minister, continues to be a topic of celebration for many. Amid this political fervour, comparisons have emerged with Andhra Pradesh’s superstar and Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan. Amid widespread social media chatter, Pawan Kalyan addressed party cadres at Jana Sena’s headquarters in Mangalagiri. Talking about Vijay becoming the CM, he said, “Ever since the Tamil Nadu elections and him becoming Chief Minister, people are pressuring me. In our neighbouring state, an actor established a party and became the Chief Minister. A lot of people have since messaged me that I should’ve done the same in Andhra Pradesh.” Using a Telugu idiom to illustrate his point, Pawan added, “Like unnecessary excitement for a neighbour’s wedding. It’s like how little children run around, unaware it’s not their family wedding. The situation in Andhra Pradesh is different. As they said, I contested in the 2019 election. What did they do? Even the Ministers didn’t …

Suriya, Trisha-starrer surpasses Parasakthi in India, earns Rs 21 crore worldwide

Suriya, Trisha-starrer surpasses Parasakthi in India, earns Rs 21 crore worldwide

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3 min readMumbaiMay 16, 2026 09:09 AM IST Karuppu box office collection day 1: After much anticipation, coupled with a delay, the Tamil-language action film Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, finally released this Friday. As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, received a fairly decent response at the box office. On its opening day, the film earned a net of Rs 14.4 crore, with a gross collection of Rs 16.66 crore. The film’s overseas collections stood at Rs 4 crore, taking its worldwide gross to Rs 20.66 crore. Breaking down the earnings by language, out of the Rs 14.4 crore net, the film earned the majority from the Tamil version, which contributed Rs 12 crore, while the Telugu version accounted for Rs 2.4 crore. Across 4,891 shows on day one, the overall Tamil occupancy was 50.35%. Morning shows started at 24.54%, increased to 45.92% in the afternoon, jumped further to 53.31% in the evening, and ended the day at 75.15% during night shows. Region-wise, Chennai had the highest number of shows …

‘CM Vijay a matter of pride,’ says Kamal Haasan a day after Rajinikanth refused comment | Tamil News

‘CM Vijay a matter of pride,’ says Kamal Haasan a day after Rajinikanth refused comment | Tamil News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 13, 2026 05:40 PM IST Vijay has stepped into the role of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and his colleagues from the film industry are cheering him on as he takes on the new responsibilities. On Wednesday, actor Kamal Haasan was spotted at the Chennai airport, and as the actor tried to make his way in, he was asked about Vijay’s new role. Kamal did not hesitate to extend his support to Vijay and applauded his order to close 717 liquor shops. Kamal said, as shared by ANI, “My congratulations to the new government of Tamil Nadu. The closure of 717 liquor shops is a welcome move. It has been discussed for a long time and has now been implemented. It is appreciable.” Kamal then added that now, Vijay is not just a film star, and has many other responsibilities. He pointed out that Vijay’s win proves that anyone can join politics from any field. “We should not just see Vijay as a film star. He has other responsibilities …

‘Stars buy their own tickets worth Rs 18 cr on opening weekend’: ‘Block booking’ hits Tamil film industry | Tamil News

‘Stars buy their own tickets worth Rs 18 cr on opening weekend’: ‘Block booking’ hits Tamil film industry | Tamil News

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In recent times, the film business has become highly unpredictable with very few films actually connecting with the audience. Many films that post massive box office numbers are often accused of inflating collections through block bookings. What was once seen largely as a practice within the Hindi film industry, is also commonplace in the Tamil film industry. Stars are allegedly purchasing tickets worth crores to project the image of a Rs 100-crore blockbuster, while theatre owners are said to be pressuring small producers to buy a fixed number of tickets in exchange for securing even a single show in their theatres. ‘Big stars buy tickets worth Rs 18 crore’ Producer Dhananjayan, who has recently been vocal about the challenges faced by producers in the Tamil film industry, has now spoken about how box office figures are often far from organic. Speaking to Cinema Strategist, he said: “What is happening lately in Hindi cinema to increase box office revenue is corporate booking, bulk booking and fake booking. You can book tickets online now; you don’t even …

Dhinakaran urges TN Governor to invite AIADMK, alleges horse-trading

Dhinakaran urges TN Governor to invite AIADMK, alleges horse-trading

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AMMK chief T T V Dhinakaran urged Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite AIADMK`s Edappadi K Palaniswami to form the government and also alleged horse-trading, leading to a denial by TVK in an overnight drama here. The AMMK general secretary said he has submitted a letter to the Governor asking him to invite AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami to form the government and offered his party`s lone MLA-designate S Kamaraj`s support to the AIADMK with whom his party contested the April 23 Assembly election under the NDA. Speaking to reporters outside the Lok Bhavan on Friday night, Dhinakaran alleged that he could not reach his party MLA-elect as he appeared to have “gone missing.” “I suspect that the TVK, in a desperate bid to form the government, as it lacked the majority might have indulged in horse-trading,” Dhinakaran alleged. He even claimed that he complained to the governor about the issue. The TVK, however, denied indulging in any “horse-trading” in order to meet the requisite numbers in the Assembly and said the party leader …

Boating, tourism facilities inaugurated at Madhavaram Retteri lake

Boating, tourism facilities inaugurated at Madhavaram Retteri lake

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Madhavaram MLA S. Sudharsanam inaugurated the boating facility in the presence of WRD officials.  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In line with similar initiatives at various water bodies in the city, a boat ride and other recreational facilities have been inaugurated at Madhavaram Retteri lake on Sunday. Madhavaram MLA S. Sudharsanam inaugurated the facility in the presence of WRD officials. The lake is being developed as a buffer source for the city’s drinking water. Spread over 400 acres, the water body is bifurcated by the GNT Road. Its prime location and easy access offers potential to boost tourism, similar to Chetpet and Paruthipattu lakes. The State government had recently approved the Water Resources Department (WRD) proposal to promote tourism. Published – March 15, 2026 05:30 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vijay’s wife Sangeetha seeks right to stay in matrimonial home after filing for divorce; 5 things to know about Vijay–Sangeetha divorce case | Tamil News

Vijay’s wife Sangeetha seeks right to stay in matrimonial home after filing for divorce; 5 things to know about Vijay–Sangeetha divorce case | Tamil News

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2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 7, 2026 05:42 PM IST Days after filing for divorce, Sangeetha Sornalingam has moved the District Court at Chengalpattu seeking an interim order protecting her right to continue living in the couple’s matrimonial home in Neelankarai while their divorce proceedings are pending. According to The Indian Express report, the interlocutory application, supported by an affidavit dated February 22, has been filed in connection with the main original petition seeking dissolution of marriage between her and Vijay. Along with seeking dissolution of the marriage, the main petition also requests permanent alimony and recognition of her right to reside in the matrimonial home until equivalent accommodation is provided. In the affidavit, Sangeetha stated that she has been married to Vijay for 26 years and has lived according to his standard of living. Calling herself a “dutiful housewife,” she said she managed the household and raised their two children — Jason Sanjay, 25, and Divya Saasha, 20 — while also caring for the actor. She further stated that she attempted to resolve the …

Nelson to Direct; First Promo Out

Nelson to Direct; First Promo Out

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3 min readChennaiFeb 21, 2026 12:43 PM IST Fans across the country are psyched as the film bringing together two of the biggest stars of South cinema — Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth — is officially on. The film is tentatively titled KH X RK, and it will mark their on-screen collaboration after 47 years. After unveiling the film’s poster, the makers have now dropped the first promo video of the film on Saturday, further fuelling excitement among fans. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO KH X RK Reunion clip The promo video opens on director Nelson Dilipkumar caught in a comic bind, pacing the corridor as he wonders which superstar’s room he should enter first, Rajinikanth’s or Kamal Haasan’s. Just then, composer Anirudh Ravichander walks in with a dilemma of his own, asking Nelson which raaga he should choose. Holding up two fingers, Anirudh suggests the classic “pick one when in doubt” trick. After helping him decide, Nelson amusingly adopts the same method for his bigger problem. What follows is a playful montage of Nelson assisting both …

Radhika Sarathkumar recalls feeling hesitant working with Kamal Haasan: ‘You’re too fair, my hands are two shades darker’ | Tamil News

Radhika Sarathkumar recalls feeling hesitant working with Kamal Haasan: ‘You’re too fair, my hands are two shades darker’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Feb 11, 2026 09:18 PM IST In a candid revelation that sheds light on the deep-seated anxieties around skin tone in Indian cinema, actress Radhika Sarathkumar recently recounted an incident from her early days in the movie business that speaks volumes about the pressures actors, particularly women, faced in films. The moment occurred during the filming of a scene with actor Kamal Haasan, requiring Radhika to embrace him from behind. Director Vishwanath, sensing something amiss, stopped the shot. “He asked, ‘Y’all don’t like each other?’” Radhika recalled. “I was like, ‘No sir, nothing,’ and for him [Kamal], he was taken aback.” she recounted in an interview with Galatta Plus. The director persisted, “I find some discomfort between both of you.” What happened next has become a story Kamal Haasan still reminds her of to this day. “Suddenly he looked at [Kamal], took perfume and sprayed it all over him,” Radhika said, assuming the issue was one of fragrance or hygiene. But perfume wasn’t the problem. The real source of Radhika’s hesitation was …