Nainar Nagendran (File photo) CHENNAI: With the ‘deepam’ row heating up, DMK netas accused BJP of attempting to stir communal unrest in TN, prompting BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran to retort that there was nothing wrong in Tirupparankundram (Madurai) becoming like Ayodhya.After paying respects to BR Ambedkar on his death anniversary in Chennai Saturday, Nainar…
The trailer for Karthi’s upcoming film ‘Vaa Vaathiyaar’ has been released. The makers have confirmed the movie will hit theaters on December 12. The film promises a blend of romance, action, and drama. Fans are excited for this anticipated year-end family entertainer. The trailer showcases Karthi’s stylish look and fast-paced action sequences. Following the release…
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar charmed fans in Malaysia by posing for over 500 individual photos after training for the Sepang 12-hour car race. His humanitarian approach and humility, evident both on and off the track, have garnered immense love and respect globally. This dedication is further highlighted by his racing team’s recent successes and his…
Chennai itself left its own mark, he says and explains, “The food, the colours, the energy — it’s intense in the best way. It’s very different from life in Western Australia, which is calmer. But the warmth here reminded me a lot of home.” For Reuben De Melo, the winner of The Voice Australia 2024…
NEW DELHI: Governing BJP and opposition DMK members clashed in Lok Sabha on Friday when the issue of the lighting of a lamp at ‘Deepathoon’ at a hilltop temple close to a dargah near Madurai was raised by DMK MP T R Baalu.As Baalu accused BJP of trying to “ignite” communal tensions in Tamil Nadu,…
Tamil Cinema Icon, AVM Saravanan, Passes Away At 86 CHENNAI: M Saravanan, the soft-spoken steward of AVM Productions who nurtured Tamil cinema through more than half a century of changes while helping shape careers of its greatest stars like Kamal Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala and Sivakumar, died Thursday in Chennai of age-related ailments. He was…
AVM Saravanan was a person who quietly operated in the world of Tamil cinema and made a huge impact. White clothes, neat hands, simple demeanor—the face that comes to mind when you think of this is that of A.V.M. Saravanan. He had been taking care of all the responsibilities of the A.V.M. production house with…
CHENNAI: Former chief minister O Panneerselvam met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday night to discuss the political situation in Tamil Nadu, months after breaking with the NDA over what he called a lack of backing from BJP’s state unit.“I paid a courtesy visit to Union minister Amit Shah. I spoke…
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and ‘The Family Man’ director Raj Nidimoru surprised fans with their early morning wedding at the Isha Yoga Center. The intimate ceremony, attended by a small group of guests, follows months of rumored closeness between the two, who have collaborated on popular series. This marks a new chapter for Samantha, whose…
Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil period drama ‘Kaantha’, which had a mixed theatrical reception, is now set for an OTT release on Netflix around December 12, 2025. The film, set in 1950s Madras, explores the dynamics between a filmmaker and a rising star. Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil period drama ‘Kaantha’ is now heading to OTT after a mixed…