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The landmark sci-fi film Kamal Haasan walked out of and how Rajinikanth turned it into a Rs 982 cr franchise

The landmark sci-fi film Kamal Haasan walked out of and how Rajinikanth turned it into a Rs 982 cr franchise

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Actors passing on projects and their colleagues materialising them is something that happens in show business far too frequently. However, there are occasions where projects thus skipped end up becoming landmarks, even defining the careers of the actors who eventually picked them up, leaving the fans of the former, and even the stars themselves, disappointed over the lost opportunity. From Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan rejecting Lagaan to Aamir Khan turning down Darr, and Mammootty skipping Drishyam, there are many examples of this in Indian cinema. Even the Tamil film industry is no stranger to this phenomenon, and there have been quite a few similar instances. Among them, the story of one project stands out as the most intriguing since it took the director over a decade to realise the movie after its initial male lead, Kamal Haasan, walked out. Interestingly, the film was also supposed to mark the Tamil debut of renowned Bollywood actor Preity Zinta. However, another actor, “Superstar” Rajinikanth, later took on the project and turned it into a multi-billion franchise, …

Amazon’s ‘Proteus’ Robot Heads to Europe in B Automation Push

Amazon’s ‘Proteus’ Robot Heads to Europe in $11B Automation Push

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Amazon’s warehouse robots are starting to sound less like machines waiting for commands and more like coworkers taking direction. At its Delivering the Future event in London, Amazon unveiled an upgraded version of Proteus that can interpret natural-language instructions and turn them into coordinated material-movement tasks. The update is part of a broader European robotics push that includes new deployments, a planned €10 billion investment, and a 25,000-person workforce expansion. The shift points to a bigger change inside Amazon’s fulfillment network: robots are not just getting stronger or faster. They are becoming more flexible, more autonomous, and more deeply woven into the way warehouse work is planned. A new kind of Proteus According to a company news release, Proteus is one of Amazon’s most useful robots. As one of the company’s top fulfillment-center robots, it handles one of the most important and physically demanding tasks in those facilities: moving carts weighing up to 800 pounds. Additionally, it is equipped with sensors that enable it to operate autonomously, a feature many fulfillment-center robots lack. Now, Amazon …

Humanoid robot monk ‘Gabi’ introduced at Seoul temple, triggers online debate

Humanoid robot monk ‘Gabi’ introduced at Seoul temple, triggers online debate

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 06:10 PM IST Humanoid robots are often designed to assist people in workplaces like factories, warehouses and offices. But in South Korea, one such robot is now stepping into an entirely different role—that of a Buddhist monk. According to Reuters, a temple in Seoul recently introduced its first humanoid robot monk named Gabi ahead of Buddha’s birthday celebrations, sparking curiosity and debate online. About 130 centimetres tall and dressed in traditional Buddhist robes, Gabi took part in an ordination ceremony alongside senior monks at Jogye Temple. During the ritual, a monk asked the robot if it would commit itself to Buddhism. Gabi replied, “Yes, I will devote myself.” The humanoid was also seen bowing respectfully and holding its hands together in prayer, imitating traditional Buddhist customs. As part of the ceremony, monks placed a 108-bead rosary around its neck. However, instead of participating in the usual incense-burning ritual, the robot was given a symbolic sticker. The Jogye Order said the name ‘Gabi’ draws inspiration from Siddhartha as well as …

Tesla will bring humanoid robot Optimus to India at appropriate time: Official

Tesla will bring humanoid robot Optimus to India at appropriate time: Official

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Optimus, a robot created by Tesla during a launch event for the Model Y L variant in Mumbai, India, April 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters American electric carmaker Tesla will bring its humanoid robot, Optimus to India at the right time, a senior company official said on Wednesday (April 22, 2026). The company will also look at bringing its vertically integrated energy solution business to the country at an appropriate time, Tesla chief for APAC region Isabel Fan told reporters in Mumbai. Published – April 22, 2026 04:27 pm 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

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps | Technology News

China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps | Technology News

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More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. Over 70 teams, almost five times as many as last year, will be competing in the 21 km (13 miles) race in Beijing that includes paved slopes and parkland. “It will certainly be interesting to see the progress in durability of components and battery lifetime compared to last year,” said Georg Stieler, Asia managing director and head of robotics at Stieler, a technology consultancy. “Humanoid robot makers need to find a balance between quality in products which are still under constant ⁠evolution and price ​pressure.” While all of last year’s entrants were remotely controlled, this time almost 40% of the robot participants will navigate the course autonomously, the organisers have said, in a high-profile demonstration of the industry’s growing capabilities. But the event is also likely to highlight the challenges Chinese firms face as they try to …

Surpasses The Wild Robot As 2nd Highest-Grossing Original Animation Post-COVID

Surpasses The Wild Robot As 2nd Highest-Grossing Original Animation Post-COVID

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Hoppers North America Box Office: Surpasses The Wild Robot ( Photo Credit – Disney ) Pixar’s original animated film, Hoppers, has finally surpassed The Wild Robot’s domestic haul with its magnificent performance. The film collected strong numbers on its 5th Friday at the North American box office. It has thus emerged as the second-highest-grossing original animation post-COVID in North America. Keep scrolling for the deets. The movie has been maintaining a stronghold at the box office and is one of the big three currently running in cinemas. The animated feature will soon surpass Elemental’s domestic haul, achieving a major feat at the domestic box office. The Pixar original is the second-highest-grossing film of the year domestically and is tracking to earn around $200 million in its theatrical run. Hoppers’ box office collection on the 5th Friday in North America Hoppers has recorded the 2nd-largest 5th Friday for original animations at the domestic box office, according to Box Office Mojo. It has collected $2.1 million on its 5th Friday in North America, more than Coco‘s $1.9 …

‘Jannik Sinner is like a robot and Carlos Alcaraz can do everything’: Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca reflects on playing world’s top two back-to-back | Tennis News

‘Jannik Sinner is like a robot and Carlos Alcaraz can do everything’: Brazilian teen Joao Fonseca reflects on playing world’s top two back-to-back | Tennis News

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There is little doubt that Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are in a league of their own in men’s tennis at the moment and Brazillian teenager Joao Fonseca had the privilege – and daunting challenge – of facing them in the space of 10 days across the Sunshine double. At Indian Wells, he came up against Sinner in the round of 16 and lost 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) in an incredible tight match. At Miami Open, the luck of the draw pitted Fonseca against world No 1 Alcaraz. And the Spanish tennis star and world number onedefeated the 19-year-old on Friday night in a match where both of them were at their aggressive best in their first-ever ATP Head-to-Head meeting. It was Alcaraz who came out on top by 6-4, 6-4. Fonseca got some strong support from the Brazilians in the crowd as he put in a spirited fight against the world number one. Alcaraz’s experience, class, and maturity ultimately prevailed over Fonseca’s ferocity. Speaking after the match, the 19-year-old – touted for bigger things …

Pixar Original Needs Around 50% More To Crush DreamWorks’ Oscar-Nominated The Wild Robot

Pixar Original Needs Around 50% More To Crush DreamWorks’ Oscar-Nominated The Wild Robot

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Hoppers North America Box Office: 2nd Tuesday Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Hoppers has been raking in record numbers in the dailies for original animations for over a decade. The film has once again earned strong numbers at the domestic box office on Tuesday, pushing it closer to beating the Oscar-nominated Dreamworks animation, The Wild Robot. Keep scrolling for the deets. The animated feature has grossed more than $173 million worldwide and is now chasing the $200 million milestone. The film still has a few more days to rule the box office, as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be released next month. It will have the most impact on this Pixar animation. Hoppers’ box office collection on its 2nd Tuesday in North America According to Box Office Mojo‘s report, Hoppers collected a solid $5.2 million at the domestic box office on its second Tuesday. It has scored the biggest second Tuesday ever for an original animation in over a decade. It shot up by 15.6% from last Tuesday and has once again …

This Rs 39,999 robot cleaner finally solves the biggest headache of Indian homes—and it even cleans its own mop | Technology News

This Rs 39,999 robot cleaner finally solves the biggest headache of Indian homes—and it even cleans its own mop | Technology News

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5 min readNew DelhiMar 18, 2026 03:01 PM IST Over the past decade, I have seen robot cleaners evolve, adding layers of smartness with every passing year. Now, they are also adapting better to the varied requirements of the markets they operate in. Having a robot cleaner that also mops is nothing new, but one that lets you choose between vacuum-only, mop-only, or mop-after-vac certainly is. And that is exactly how the Dreame D20 Ultra differentiates itself in the Indian market. The Dreame D20 Ultra looks exactly like the many robotic vacuum cleaners I have reviewed over the years. It comes with a dock unit that is different, with separate compartments for fresh water, storage for wastewater, and dust. While set-up was easy, it did leave me wondering how the entire apparatus would work, as there seemed to be no way to fill water in the robot or even clean the dust bin. The app also lets you select the cleaning mode: vacuum-only, mop-only, or mop-after-vac — the last of which most Indian households would …

PETA asks Galgotias University to use robot dog in circuses

PETA asks Galgotias University to use robot dog in circuses

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PETA India has urged the Galgotias University to donate its robotic dog Orion to help replace real dogs used in circuses and facilitate their rehabilitation. The robotic dog in question was recently displayed at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, where the university courted controversy after trying to pass off the Chinese robot as its own.  In a February 26 letter to the university, PETA wrote, “It may be used to replace real dogs used in shows who we can then rehome to loving families or in a sanctuary.” It added, “The donation of Orion would show that Galgotias University is committed to animal welfare and using technology for good. Your students could even play a direct role by training circus performers to use the technology and by supporting their smooth transition to humane, tech-driven alternatives.”There was no immediate response from Galgotias University on the letter. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day …