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Vijay, Trisha, Rajinikanth, Ajith cast votes; Kamal Haasan and Shruti arrive together

Vijay, Trisha, Rajinikanth, Ajith cast votes; Kamal Haasan and Shruti arrive together

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 23, 2026 11:14 AM IST It is polling day in Tamil Nadu today, and the internet is abuzz with pictures and videos of several film industry personalities stepping out to cast their votes. This election holds particular significance as it marks actor Vijay’s first since announcing his political party last year. After months of campaigning, public promises, and even legal battles surrounding his upcoming film Jana Nayagan, all eyes are now on whether the “Jana” will truly make him a “Nayagan.” A host of prominent celebrities were spotted at polling booths across the state, including superstar Rajinikanth, filmmaker Atlee, music composer Anirudh Ravichander, and actors Dhanush, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, and Shruti Haasan. Many of them were seen proudly displaying their inked fingers after voting. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | Superstar Rajinikanth shows his inked finger after casting his vote at Stella Maris School in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/5Ti3z0yyLF — ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026 Rajinikanth, who had stepped out for his routine morning walk, made a quick stop to cast …

Shruti Haasan loses cool after being called ‘mumma’ by paparazzi: ‘Kya bak rahe ho tum?’

Shruti Haasan loses cool after being called ‘mumma’ by paparazzi: ‘Kya bak rahe ho tum?’

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Shruti Haasan found herself at the centre of attention after an uncomfortable moment during a recent outing led to a sharp exchange with a paparazzo. The actor, who is often seen interacting calmly with photographers, appeared visibly annoyed when a remark crossed a line. The incident unfolded as she was leaving a restaurant, where she was surrounded by shutterbugs. (Also read: ‘He sends cringe reels’: Shruti Haasan reveals Kamal Haasan’s unseen side and his shared trait with Rajinikanth ) Shruti Haasan’s outburst at paparazzo over ‘mumma’ comment. (X/@choga_don) Why Shruti Haasan snap at paparazzi As she stepped out, paparazzi clicked her; however, the actor lost her cool at one of them during the outing. Shruti appeared visibly irritated after a paparazzo was heard calling her “mumma,” reacting strongly to the remark. She snapped back, “Kaun hai mumma? Aapki mumma hai? Kya bak rahe ho tum? (Who is mumma? Is it your mother? What are you saying?)” The clip from the incident circulated on X (formerly Twitter) and has sparked a range of reactions online. Social …

‘He sends cringe reels’: Shruti Haasan reveals Kamal Haasan’s unseen side and his shared trait with Rajinikanth

‘He sends cringe reels’: Shruti Haasan reveals Kamal Haasan’s unseen side and his shared trait with Rajinikanth

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Actor Shruti Haasan has opened up about her refreshingly grounded bond with her father, Kamal Haasan, offering a glimpse into their off-screen dynamic that is far removed from the larger-than-life image he carries. From exchanging “cringe reels” on Instagram to quietly observing his discipline and work ethic, Shruti shared candid anecdotes that reveal a more personal and relatable side of the veteran actor. She also reflected on a shared quality she deeply admires in both Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. Shruti Haasan reveals a common quality between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Shruti Haasan reveals common quality between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan During a chat with Mashable India’s The Bombay Journey, Shruti revealed that she has never actively sought career advice from either Kamal Haasan or Rajinikanth. Instead, she has learned by observing them. She said, “The thing that’s common in both of them is that they’re both so hardworking. And it’s not hardworking like ‘yaar main itna kaam kar raha hu (I am working so hard), I’m so tensed’. They’re chupchaap (quietly) hardworking. They will give …

From cringe Instagram reels to ‘working like beasts’: Shruti Haasan reveals the unseen side of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth | Tamil News

From cringe Instagram reels to ‘working like beasts’: Shruti Haasan reveals the unseen side of Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth | Tamil News

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3 min readChennaiMar 22, 2026 11:50 AM IST Shruti Haasan doesn’t fight the fact that she’s a product of nepotism. The actor-singer is the daughter of seasoned Tamil actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan and actor Sarika. She claims that being the daughter of her parents helped her singing career even more than her acting career. Though she began singing at a young age, she was completely “untrained” then. “When people say nepo and stuff, I never really fight it because it’s so easy for me to say my first opportunity to sing was in appa’s film for Illayaraja sir. This is no ordinary shit,” said Shruti. She made her singing debut when she was just five, with the song “Potri Paadadi Ponne” in Bharathan’s 1992 Tamil action film Thevar Magan, starring Kamal Haasan, who also produced and wrote the movie. “He (Illayaraja) always said I have a strong voice. Because he came home once, and I screamed for my parents. He was like, ‘Range hai,’” recalled Shruti, laughing. However, she added that the same “dominant” voice that …

Shruti Mahajan: `90s actresses do not look at themselves as just heroines now`

Shruti Mahajan: `90s actresses do not look at themselves as just heroines now`

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For casting director Shruti Mahajan, cinema was never meant to be a career. Growing up in a conventional middle-class household, films were seen purely as entertainment. “The only world that we understood was engineering, MBA. Those were the career choices one made during those days,” she recalls while talking to mid-day. Mahajan followed that expected path and completed an MBA in human resources. But somewhere along the way, she realised the corporate structure was not where she belonged. “I knew at some point of time that I`m not made to do a 9-5 job. It doesn`t make me happy. And my true calling is cinema, theatre, watching movies, people management.” An oustider who became one of the most successful casting director Her journey began as a casting assistant at Yash Raj Films in 2012 — an experience she describes as an education in filmmaking. “In that one year, I never went to a film school. It became a film school for me. I was on the job, I was learning on the job.” Within months, …

Shruti Haasan on her ‘abnormal upbringing’, says atheist dad Kamal Haasan hates her talking about religion: ‘We didn’t have God at home’ | Tamil News

Shruti Haasan on her ‘abnormal upbringing’, says atheist dad Kamal Haasan hates her talking about religion: ‘We didn’t have God at home’ | Tamil News

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5 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 08:00 PM IST Despite being the daughter of one of the biggest Tamil superstars, this actress made a mark for herself in the film industry and went on to become a seasoned Pan-India star. Describing hers as an ‘abnormal’ childhood, she never minces her words while opening up about growing in an ‘atheist’ home. Having brought up in a Tamilian Brahmin and Rajput household, she has a mix of cultures running through her blood. Actor Shruti Haasan, the daughter of veteran icon Kamal Haasan, is a firm believer of wicca and paganism. Today, she has built a name for herself in the entertainment industry, with several popular Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films in her kitty, including, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023), Gabbar Singh (2012), Race Gurram (2014), Srimanthudu (2015), and the Tamil film 3 (2012). ‘Tamil is weak’ Shruti Haasan grew up in Tamil Nadu with her family – father Kamal Haasan, mother Sarika Thakur, and younger sister, Akshara Haasan. During a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia last year, …

Shruti Haasan meets baby with rare genetic condition after helping her parents: ‘Because of her, my daughter is alive’

Shruti Haasan meets baby with rare genetic condition after helping her parents: ‘Because of her, my daughter is alive’

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Actor Shruti Haasan recently helped the parents of a baby girl with a rare genetic condition. The parents took to their Instagram accounts to post pictures and videos of their daughter meeting Shruti, revealing that she is only alive because of the actor, in another note. The video they posted shows Shruti and the baby, Aazhvi, sweetly playing together. Shruti Haasan helped a baby’s parents get in touch with specialists who could help her. Shruti Haasan meets baby with rare genetic condition The parents posted pictures of Shruti with Aazhvi on their Instagram accounts, writing, “They say you should never meet your heroes, but clearly, they haven’t met @shrutzhaasan. I have always been someone who feels a lot but says very little and today my heart is just overflowing. This meeting was a milestone.” They praised Shruti for her kindness, adding, “What moved me the most was not just her presence but her incredible kindness. To be invited into her private space is a rare gift, but the way she welcomed us felt like family. …

Shruti Haasan says she took a break from acting due to ‘crippling anxiety’: ‘Was unable to proceed with daily activities’ | Bollywood News

Shruti Haasan says she took a break from acting due to ‘crippling anxiety’: ‘Was unable to proceed with daily activities’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiJan 29, 2026 12:52 PM IST Actor and singer Shruti Haasan is the daughter of two of Indian cinema’s most prolific actors — Kamal Haasan and Sarika. However, in a recent interaction, she admitted that she was always encouraged to follow her many interests in the Haasan household, with her parents never limiting her imagination. She also spoke candidly about taking a break from acting in 2018 and how it helped her deal with the “crippling anxiety” she had faced for years. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Shruti was asked about juggling singing, music-making, writing and acting in films. Giving credit to her parents, she said, “I grew up in a home with two parents who are very multilingual in the language of arts. Each of them was doing multiple things. That environment of nurture that I grew up in… I was allowed to be as many things as I needed to be. I focus on things that are my priority, but I double in a lot of interests.” Shruti also opened up …

When Shruti Haasan Okayed ‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ in The First Narration

When Shruti Haasan Okayed ‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ in The First Narration

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Shruti Haasan is picky when it comes to signing films! While the actress always looks to pick up something that is different from what she has done before. After having been part of Prabhas-starrer Salaar-Part 1 – Ceasefire, she is set to surprise the audience’s ion another reverting role. Shruti in a reverting role On the occasion of Shruti Haasan’s birthday on Wednesday, the makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara have unveiled Shruti Haasan’s character poster from the film. Flaunting glasses, she is seen in a feisty and bold avatar – something that caught audiences by surprise. Apparently, Shruti has flagged off the script in her first narration. Speaking to Filmfare, the film’s director Pavan Sadineni says that he had handpicked the actress for the kind of performer she has been over the years. “It’s a reverting role, and I need someone who can pull it off with grace, elan and style. Shruti always fascinated the audiences with her panache and strong roles. We believe she’s apt for the part. When we narrated the story, she …

Aakasamlo Oka Tara First Look: Shruti Haasan joins Dulquer Salmaan in a ‘trailblazing’ avatar for the adventure drama

Aakasamlo Oka Tara First Look: Shruti Haasan joins Dulquer Salmaan in a ‘trailblazing’ avatar for the adventure drama

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Aakasamlo Oka Tara is an upcoming Telugu-language adventure drama film starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. The makers have now unveiled Shruti Haasan’s first look from the movie as she celebrates her 40th birthday. Aakasamlo Oka Tara First Look: Shruti Haasan officially confirmed in Dulquer Salmaan starrer Taking to their social media handles, the makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara wrote, “A trailblazer in every sense…. Team Aakasamlo Oka Tara wishes Shruti Haasan a very Happy Birthday. And Meet a character that stands her ground and owns her space.” Here’s the official look While more details about the film are yet to be revealed, Aakasamlo Oka Tara is said to have completed nearly 80 percent of its shoot. The movie is touted to be an adventure drama and will be released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. Earlier, the makers unveiled a glimpse of Dulquer Salmaan, featuring him as a young man on a train journey, signalling a path toward newfound hope and a destination. The team had also released the first-look …