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Venkat Prabhu, KS Ravikumar and more members of the directors’ union meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. See pics

Venkat Prabhu, KS Ravikumar and more members of the directors’ union meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. See pics

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Last week, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay appointed Rajmohan as the minister for school education, Tamil development, information and publicity. He will handle the portfolios of archaeology, Tamil official language and Tamil culture, information and publicity, film technology and cinematograph act, newsprint control, stationery and printing, and government press. On May 19, members of the Tamil film industry’s directors’ union met the CM to extend their heartfelt wishes. (Also read: Raghava Lawrence defends Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for picking Rajmohan as Minister for Film Technology and Cinematograph Act) CM Vijay received a bouquet of flowers from the directors’ union. Venkat Prabhu meets Vijay Among the directors who met Vijay at his office was The Greatest of All Time maker Venkat Prabhu. He shared a note on his X account, which read, “Thanks to my Directors Union family… Round two with our Honorable Chief Minister @TVKVijayHQ na at our Secretariat.” A few days ago, he had presented him with the viral ‘TN07 CM 2026’ number plate from their 2024 film The Greatest of All Time. The number …

Venkat Prabhu gifts Vijay the ‘TN CM 2026’ number plate that manifested his win: ‘This is only the beginning’

Venkat Prabhu gifts Vijay the ‘TN CM 2026’ number plate that manifested his win: ‘This is only the beginning’

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Tamil superstar C Joseph Vijay might have become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026, but his win was years in the making. From political references in films to fighting against social injustice as a hero, he has done it all. His 2024 film The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT) was the latest to manifest him rising to the role. And now, the film’s director Venkat Prabhu had a sweet gift for the actor-politician. (Also Read: TN CM Vijay, Khushbu Sundar saddened by K Rajan’s sudden death at 85; honour his contribution to film industry) Vijay and Venkat Prabhu with the number plate from The Greatest of All Time. Venkat Prabhu’s gift to Vijay On Monday, Venkat met Vijay to gift him something special. After the actor won the elections, many pointed out to the filmmaker that he manifested this win. Vijay’s character’s vehicle in The GOAT has ‘TN 07 CM 2026’ as the number plate. Now that this has come true, Venkat framed the number plate and gifted it to Vijay. The …

Venkat Prabhu, Khushbu Sundar, Sibi Sathyaraj root for C Joseph Vijay as uncertainty continues in TN: ‘CM Thalapathy’

Venkat Prabhu, Khushbu Sundar, Sibi Sathyaraj root for C Joseph Vijay as uncertainty continues in TN: ‘CM Thalapathy’

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Despite sweeping the polls in the Tamil Nadu elections, Tamil superstar Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) struggled to prove a majority to TN governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Even as the question of when Vijay will resume his position as the next Chief Minister looms over the state, his Kollywood colleagues such as Venkat Prabhu, Khushbu Sundar and Sibi Sathyaraj are rooting for him. (Also Read: Vijay’s bodyguard posts about ‘hard battles’ amid Tamil Nadu government formation struggles) Venkat Prabhu and Vijay on the sets of The GOAT. Is Vijay close to becoming Chief Minister? The events after the TN election results announcement on May 4 are ones that will give any Vijay film a run for its money. What started as TVK in a post-election alliance with Congress, struggling to prove an 118 majority, soon turned into confusion and chaos. The latest being accusations of forgery and misinformation flying around by TTV Dhinakaran, the General Secretary of the AMMK party, even as TVK posts a video to prove that AMMK MLA Kamaraj had signed the …

Venkat Prabhu, Manoj Manchu react as Vijay gears up to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM | Tamil News

Venkat Prabhu, Manoj Manchu react as Vijay gears up to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM | Tamil News

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After receiving the Governor’s approval, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 9 at 11 am. Earlier in the day, Vijay secured the support of the Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and VCK, adding 11 MLAs to his tally of 108 and comfortably crossing the majority mark. The development comes after days of uncertainty and speculation surrounding government formation in the state, and has triggered massive celebrations among Vijay’s fans as well as his colleagues from the film industry. Actor Manoj Manchu took to X to share a heartfelt note congratulating Vijay. His post read: “The people’s verdict in Tamil Nadu is the ultimate power. When people rise for change, history itself will change direction. The very person who was trolled, mocked, targeted, and restricted in every possible way has now shown his strength in his very first election itself. The name ‘Vijay Thalapathy’ is now becoming a symbol of hope and change for every common man.” தமிழ்நாட்டின் மக்கள் தீர்ப்பே இறுதி சக்தி.மாற்றத்துக்காக மக்கள் எழுந்தால், வரலாறே …

Ajith Kumar and Venkat Prabhu to team up for Mankatha 2? Here’s what we know

Ajith Kumar and Venkat Prabhu to team up for Mankatha 2? Here’s what we know

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Ajith Kumar starrer Mankatha was released in theaters on August 31, 2011, and became a massive box office hit. Now, more than a decade later, the film may finally receive a sequel. Ajith Kumar and Venkat Prabhu to work on Mankatha sequel? According to a report by Valai Pechu, Ajith Kumar, and director Venkat Prabhu are gearing up to collaborate once again. The upcoming project is said to be Mankatha 2, marking their reunion after the first installment. While further details are yet to be revealed, the report suggests that the film might be bankrolled by producer Kannan Ravi. Speculation also indicates that Venkat Prabhu’s project with Sivakarthikeyan may not materialize anytime soon, which could be why the director is keen on working on the sequel. However, this remains unconfirmed, as no official announcement has been made. More about the Mankatha Mankatha follows the story of Vinayak Mahadevan, a cunning and suspended police officer in Mumbai who becomes involved with a gang planning to steal Rs 500 crore in illegal IPL betting money. However, his …

Chiranjeevi is bored of commercial tropes and wants to break clichés, says Kona Venkat

Chiranjeevi is bored of commercial tropes and wants to break clichés, says Kona Venkat

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May 17, 2025 06:21 AM IST In a recent interview, filmmaker Kona Venkat revealed why it was difficult for someone like Chiranjeevi to star in a concept-oriented film today.  Actor Chiranjeevi might be known for headlining commercial potboilers like Shankar Dada MBBS and Khaidi No 150 today, but there was a time when he was known for starring in concept-oriented films like Swayam Krushi and Rudraveena, making him a fan favourite. Filmmaker Kona Venkat revealed in an interview with Galatta Telugu that Chiranjeevi is tired of the same old clichés and is itching to do a ‘normal character’ now. (Also Read: How Chiranjeevi’s Shankar Dada MBBS helped a woman self-diagnose Type 1 diabetes. Watch) Chiranjeevi wants to break the box but is unable to do so, says Kona Venkat. Chiranjeevi is tired of commercial tropes When asked why Chiranjeevi is doing only commercial films now, Kona admitted that even the actor is tired of playing variations of the mass hero. He said, “Even he feels like, how long will they cut to show a dramatic …

Thalapathy Vijay To Shoot for Venkat Prabhu’s GOAT VS OG In 2027?

Thalapathy Vijay To Shoot for Venkat Prabhu’s GOAT VS OG In 2027?

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He announced his decision to quit films after the release of his upcoming project Jana Nayagan. However, this decision has given rise to speculations on social media about GOAT VS OG’s filming and release. In Vijay’s statement about quitting films he said “According to me, politics is not just another job for me. It’s a sacred job. Not just political heights, I understood that I need to learn the length and breadth of politics from my predecessors. I am preparing myself for it mentally. So, politics is not a hobby. It’s my deepest desire. I want to involve myself completely. Hence, I will complete one more film that I committed to and become a full-fledged politician. This is how I’d pay my debts to the people of Tamil Nadu.” However, at a recent event, Venkat Prabhu chimed in and shared an update about GOAT VS OG. He said that the sequel is still happening, but not anytime soon. He stated that he will reveal an update about the same after 2026. “I will give the …

Ajith Kumar waves Indian flag after 2 wins at Dubai 24H 2025; R Madhavan, Adhik Ravichandran, Venkat Prabhu congratulate

Ajith Kumar waves Indian flag after 2 wins at Dubai 24H 2025; R Madhavan, Adhik Ravichandran, Venkat Prabhu congratulate

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Actor Ajith Kumar recently returned to racing and competed in the 24H Dubai 2025 endurance race over the weekend. The actor’s team, Ajith Kumar Racing, scored some wins there and he celebrated the wins by waving the Indian flag after the race. Celebrities shared how ‘proud’ they were of him. (Also Read: Ajith Kumar reveals he will only sign films during the non-racing season: ‘Don’t need to be told what to do’) Ajith Kumar celebrated the win at 24H Dubai 2025 with his team mates and Madhavan. Ajith Kumar scores wins Ajith raced at the event and is also the owner of his own team called Ajith Kumar Racing. His team announced on X (formerly Twitter), “Double whammy for Ajith kumar. 3rd place in the 991 category and Spirit of the race in the gt4 category. What a remarkable comeback after an accident due to a break failure. #ajithkumar #AjithKumarRacing #24hdubai #AKRacing #DubaiRaceWeekend #racing.” Videos of the actor jumping with his team as soon as the wins were announced does rounds on X, with one …

PV Sindhu marries Venkat Datta at Udaipur in a private ceremony | Badminton News

PV Sindhu marries Venkat Datta at Udaipur in a private ceremony | Badminton News

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Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu embarked on a new journey in life as she tied the knot with entrepreneur Venkata Datta Sai in a private ceremony. The 29-year-old shuttler from Hyderabad, who won a bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a silver at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, married Datta, an executive director at Posidex Technologies, on Sunday in a traditional ceremony attended by close family and friends. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, shared the first photograph of the wedding on ‘X’ on Monday. “Pleased to have attended the wedding ceremony of our Badminton Champion Olympian PV Sindhu with Venkatta Datta Sai in Udaipur last evening and conveyed my wishes & blessings to the couple for their new life ahead,” Shekhawat tweeted. The celebrations commenced with a lively Sangeet ceremony on December 20, featuring music and dance as the two families came together. This was followed by traditional rituals such as Haldi, Pellikuthuru, Mehendi, and other customs on December 21. Sindhu’s wedding news came close on the heels of …

Just in: First pic of PV Sindhu, Venkat Dutta’s wedding shared by Union minister | Latest News India

Just in: First pic of PV Sindhu, Venkat Dutta’s wedding shared by Union minister | Latest News India

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In a celebration of love and tradition, India’s badminton sensation PV Sindhu tied the knot with Venkat Datta at the luxurious Raffles Resort in Udaipur on Sunday. The intimate yet grand wedding was a star-studded affair, attended by family, friends, and close associates from both the sports and entertainment worlds. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat shared the first photo of PV Sindhu and Venkat Datta. The first image of the wedding was shared on X by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. “Pleased to have attended the wedding ceremony of our Badminton Champion Olympian PV Sindhu with Venkatta Datta Sai in Udaipur last evening and conveyed my wishes & blessings to the couple for their new life ahead,” the minister wrote while sharing the photo of the couple. The wedding festivities began earlier in the week with a vibrant Sangeet ceremony on December 20, which saw the couple and their families come together for a night of music, dance, and revelry. On December 21, traditional rituals took center stage with Haldi, Pellikuthuru, …