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Tradition of singing Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at beginning, National Anthem at end will continue, says Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Tradition of singing Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at beginning, National Anthem at end will continue, says Minister Aadhav Arjuna

“When we raised this issue with the Governor’s office, we were informed that the Governor was bound to act in accordance with a new circular issued by the Union government,” TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna said. Photo: YT/@TVKVijayHQ-Offl via PTI Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Sunday (May 10, 2026) said the new government will continue the tradition of rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu (invocation of Mother Tamil) and National Anthem at the beginning and end of the official functions respectively. The Minister’s statement on X came against the backdrop of rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ at first, followed by the National Anthem, and then the Tamil Thai Vazhthu, at the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Cabinet presided over by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The ruling TVK’s allies including CPI, CPI-M and VCK, had criticised this. Also Read: Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE Mr. Arjuna said ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ carries with it the pride of a history spanning more than a century. The Tamil Nadu government declared it as the State song …

5 Tamil and Telugu OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Naangal, Nilave

5 Tamil and Telugu OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Naangal, Nilave

Tamil and Telugu cinema have lined up several interesting titles for OTT release this week. If you’re looking to check out new films and shows, here are the details you need to know. 5 Telugu and Tamil Releases to Watch on OTT This Week 1. Thaai Kizhavi Cast: Radikaa Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Munishkanth, Vettai Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca, Bala Saravanan, Singampuli Director: Sivakumar Murugesan Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes Language: Tamil Where to watch: JioHotstar Streaming Date: April 10, 2026 Thaai Kizhavi follows the story of Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old woman who is a powerful and arrogant matriarch in a village and works as a ruthless moneylender. Known for her bold and independent nature, she leads a distant life from her children. However, when Pavunuthayi encounters a troubling incident, her sons return home, reopening old wounds and exposing a chaotic family dynamic. The film explores the impact of these events on both the family and the villagers. 2. Kaakkee Circus Cast: Rajesh Madhavan, Munishkanth, Gauthami Nair, Subash Selvam, Anbuselvan, Manoj, Abdul …

4 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vaidya’s Haal to Kaakkee Circus, Thaai Kizhavi

4 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vaidya’s Haal to Kaakkee Circus, Thaai Kizhavi

Malayalam movies and series are once again hitting the streaming space this week with a fresh array of selections. If you are exploring new films and shows, here’s a list of Malayalam OTT releases to check out. 4 Malayalam OTT Releases to Watch This Week 1. Haal Cast: Shane Nigam, Sakshi Vaidya, Johny Antony, Abin Bino, Vineeth Beep Kumar, Madhupal, Sangita Madhavan Nair, Joy Mathew, Nishanth Sagar Director: Veeraa Genre: Musical Romantic Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes Where to watch: ManoramaMAX, SunNXT Streaming Date: April 10, 2026 Haal explores the story of Asif Kadalundi, a rapper who falls in love with Maria Fernandez, the daughter of a Christian priest. The film focuses on their tumultuous relationship as they navigate prejudice, family expectations, and religious and societal stigmas, driven by music and set against the backdrop of a modern, deeply divided society. 2. Thaai Kizhavi (Malayalam-dub) Cast: Radikaa Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Munishkanth, Vettai Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca, Bala Saravanan, Singampuli Director: Sivakumar Murugesan Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes Where …

6 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Shane Nigam’s Haal

6 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi to Shane Nigam’s Haal

South Indian cinema has lined up several interesting titles to watch on OTT this week. If you’re wondering whether there’s a new movie or series to stream online, here’s a list of releases you shouldn’t miss. 6 South OTT Releases to Watch This Week 1. Thaai Kizhavi Cast: Radikaa Sarathkumar, Aruldoss, Ilavarasu, George Maryan, Munishkanth, Vettai Muthukumar, Raichal Rabecca, Bala Saravanan, Singampuli Director: Sivakumar Murugesan Genre: Comedy Drama Runtime: 2 hours and 24 minutes Language: Tamil Where to watch: JioHotstar Streaming Date: April 10, 2026 Thaai Kizhavi follows the story of Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old woman who is a powerful and arrogant matriarch in a village and works as a ruthless moneylender. Known for her bold and independent nature, she leads a distant life from her children. However, when Pavunuthayi encounters a troubling incident, her sons return home, reopening old wounds and exposing a chaotic family dynamic. The film explores the impact of these events on both the family and the villagers. The film is co-produced by Sivakarthikeyan under the banner of Sivakarthikeyan Productions. 2. Naangal …

Thaai Kizhavi Final Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama closes theatrical run at Rs 64 crore

Thaai Kizhavi Final Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama closes theatrical run at Rs 64 crore

Tamil film Thaai Kizhavi added Rs. 2 crore to the tally in its fifth week, registering a drop of around 60 per cent over the previous week. The comedy drama, directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, is now taking its last few breaths at the box office. Since the movie is about to mark its digital debut, it will not be able to add more than Rs. 50 lakh to the tally from here on.  Currently standing at Rs. 63.50 crore gross, Thaai Kizhavi is all set to close its entire box office journey at Rs. 64 crore nett or so. That’s a solid total for the Radhikaa Sarathkumar starrer. The comedy drama emerged as a clean Hit venture at the box office, courtesy of its positive word-of-mouth among the audience.  The Box Office Collections for Thaai Kizhavi in India are as follows: Particulars Gross     Week 1 Rs. 25 crore Week 2 Rs. 19 crore Week 3 Rs. 13 crore Week 4 Rs. 4.5 crore 5th Week  Rs. 2.00 crore     Total Rs. 63.50 crore …

Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release: When and where to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama online

Thaai Kizhavi OTT Release: When and where to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama online

Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radikaa Sarathkumar, was released in theatres on February 27, 2026. Now, the comedy-drama film is set to begin streaming on OTT. Here are the details. When and where to watch Thaai Kizhavi Thaai Kizhavi is set to release on the OTT platform JioHotstar and will begin streaming from April 10, 2026. The official update was shared by the platform online. Sharing the post, the team wrote, “Thaaikizhavi JioHotstar-la vasool panna vanthukirukka (Thaaikizhavi has arrived on JioHotstar to rake in big money). Thaai Kizhavi streaming from April 10 only on JioHotstar.” Here’s the post: Official trailer and plot of Thaai Kizhavi Thaai Kizhavi follows the story of Pavunuthayi, a 70-year-old woman who is a powerful and arrogant matriarch in a village and works as a ruthless moneylender. Known for her bold and independent nature, she leads a distant life from her children. However, when Pavunuthayi encounters a troubling incident, her sons return home, reopening old wounds and unearthing a chaotic family dynamic. The film explores the impact of these events on the family …

Thaai Kizhavi Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar starrer adds Rs 1 crore in 5th weekend, targets under Rs 65 crore end

Thaai Kizhavi Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar starrer adds Rs 1 crore in 5th weekend, targets under Rs 65 crore end

Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar in the lead role, is near its theatrical end. The Tamil movie added Rs. 1 crore to the tally in its 5th weekend, after crossing the Rs. 60 crore mark in its 4th week. The comedy drama, directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, took its total cume to Rs. 62.50 crore by the end of the 5th weekend, i.e., 31 days of theatrical run at the Indian box office.  Backed by Sivakarthikeyan Productions, the comedy drama is looking to wind its entire theatrical run around Rs. 63 crore to Rs. 65 crore, depending on how long it can stick to the cinemas from here on. That said, the movie turned out to be a big success at the box office.  The Box Office Collections for Thaai Kizhavi in India are as follows: Particulars Gross     Week 1 Rs. 25 crore Week 2 Rs. 19 crore Week 3 Rs. 13 crore Week 4 Rs. 4.5 crore 5th Weekend  Rs. 1 crore     Total Rs. 62.50 crore Thaai Kizhavi performed best in its home …

Thaai Kizhavi OTT release date out: When and where to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s blockbuster rural drama

Thaai Kizhavi OTT release date out: When and where to watch Radikaa Sarathkumar’s blockbuster rural drama

Thaai Kizhavi OTT release date: This small Tamil film, devoid of any big male stars, set the box office on fire upon release last month. Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar in the lead role as a ruthless, elderly moneylender, opened to glowing reviews upon release. The film went on to cross the ₹150 crore mark globally! Missed the film in theatres? Worry no more, as the makers have now announced the OTT release date of the film! Thaai Kizhavi OTT release date: Radikaa Sarathkumar’s performance in the film has earned widespread praise. Where is Thaai Kizhavi releasing? Thaai Kizhavi will premiere on JioHotstar on April 10. The official account of JioHotstar Tamil shared the announcement, which was reposted by Sivakarthikeyan Productions. About Thaai Kizhavi The film revolves around Radhika Sarathkumar as Pavunuthaayi, a fierce 70-year-old moneylender who is questioned by her sons to divide the property and transfer it to their names. But she declares that she wants to enjoy her fortune until she dies. After she is paralysed, her greedy sons return in hope …

Thaai Kizhavi Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama adds Rs 4.50 crore in Week 4, grosses Rs 61 crore in 28 days

Thaai Kizhavi Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s comedy drama adds Rs 4.50 crore in Week 4, grosses Rs 61 crore in 28 days

Thaai Kizhavi is holding well at the box office. The Tamil-language comedy drama added Rs. 4.50 crore to the tally in its fourth week in India, taking the total cume to Rs. 61.50 crore gross. The movie is now in its final legs at the box office. It is expected to leave cinemas soon, as the Radhikaa Sarathkumar starrer movie will be released digitally now.  Bankrolled by Sivakarthikeyan Productions, Thaai Kizhavi emerged as a big hit at the box office. The success of Thaai Kizhavi is even more special as it has no star face in the cast. That says it all, how important a good storyline is for a film’s success.  The Box Office Collections for Thaai Kizhavi in India are as follows: Particulars Gross     Week 1 Rs. 25 crore Week 2 Rs. 19 crore Week 3 Rs. 13 crore Week 4 Rs. 4.5 crore Total Rs. 61.50 crore Thaai Kizhavi performed best in its home state, where it grossed around Rs. 56 crore, which is a massive figure for a non-star film. …

Thaai Kizhavi Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s Super Hit comedy drama registers strong hold in Week 3, grosses Rs 12 crore

Thaai Kizhavi Box Office Collections: Radhikaa Sarathkumar’s Super Hit comedy drama registers strong hold in Week 3, grosses Rs 12 crore

Tamil film Thaai Kizhavi continues to show its strong trends at the box office. The comedy drama, starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar in the lead role, added Rs. 12.75 crore in the third week, with Rs. 9.75 crore coming in its third weekend alone, while Rs 3 crore came in on the weekdays.  The running cume of Thaai Kizhavi has now reached Rs. 57 crore gross at the Indian box office by the end of its third week. Since there is no significant release in Tamil Nadu this weekend, Thaai Kizhavi is expected to record a good spike in the fourth weekend as well, where it will cross the Rs. 60 crore mark and will close its fourth week around Rs. 65 crore mark.  The Radhikaa Sarathkumar starrer has already emerged as a Super Hit venture. If it keeps on gaining momentum  on the expected lines, it might bag the blockbuster verdict too, by the end of its theatrical run.  The Box Office Collections for Thaai Kizhavi in India are as follows: Particulars Gross     Week …