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The Madras High Court has dismissed the case against the CBFC regarding the film ‘Jana Nayagan’, allowing producers to withdraw. This clears the path for the film’s re-examination, with a new committee expected to provide an opinion within 20 days. If certified, the political-social drama starring Thalapathy Vijay could release in early March. The Madras…
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row is nearing an end as the producers have withdrawn their legal battle. The Madras High Court will hear the case for withdrawal on February 10, 2026. This move allows the film’s certification process to proceed with the revising committee, potentially paving the way for its delayed release. The long-running…
A lamp lit at Thiruparankundram temple as part of ‘Karthigai Deepam’ festival celebrations, in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. (Left/ PTI photo) NEW DELHI: In a long-running dispute over religious practices on the Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with a Madras high court judgment that permitted lighting of the…
South Indian cinema saw significant legal and personal developments. The Madras High Court upheld a Rs 1.5 crore tax penalty on actor Vijay. Actress Anju Krishna was arrested in a drug case, while actor Maniyanpilla Raju faced arrest after a road accident. Director Jeethu Joseph confirmed ‘Drishyam 3’ will conclude the series. On February 6,…
Madras High Court has upheld a Rs 1.5 crore income tax penalty against actor Vijay, dismissing his petition. The court found no grounds for interference, endorsing the Income Tax Department’s stance on undisclosed income from the film ‘Puli’. Meanwhile, Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces release delays due to censor and legal issues. The Madras High…
CHENNAI: Madras high court on Friday dismissed a plea moved by actor and founder of political party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) Vijay, challenging a Rs 1.5 crore penalty imposed by the income tax department for allegedly not disclosing his true income during the assessment period 2015-16.Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorty passed the order while rejecting the plea…
Madras High Court will decide on February 10 if actor Vishal gets more time to deposit Rs 10 crore in his legal battle with Lyca Productions. Vishal’s lawyer cited financial difficulties, including GST issues, for his inability to pay the sum. Lyca Productions has been asked to respond to Vishal’s extension plea. The controversy surrounding…
Spy thrillers based on real terror cases are finding new fans online. They drop operatives into deep cover, push them to live under fake names, and send them after clues that never fit perfectly. The pressure moves from hijacked planes to tight safe houses and closed-room talks, where one wrong read can kill. Love does…
CHENNAI: A road or a street does not have any religious character. Irrespective of the nature of the superstructure, whether it is religious or irreligious, if it is an encroachment on a street or a public place, or on land vested in or belonging to a local body, the commissioner (of the local body) is…
NEW DELHI: The Kerala unit of Congress is again at the centre of a controversy after its “cow urine research” remarks on Padma Shri winner IIT Madras director V Kamakoti. The comments received a sharp retort from Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu who came out in defence of Kamakoti.The Kerala Congress, in a post on X,…
