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NEW DELHI: As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections in a couple months, the BJP is looking to consolidate opposition forces. With an anti-DMK alliance, the BJP, it seems is also trying to “do a Bihar” in a state it has struggled to make a mark in till now.As the party takes winning lessons…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday hit out at a Tamil Nadu minister over remarks about North Indian migrant workers, accusing the ruling DMK of repeatedly targeting migrants and fuelling social divisions in the state.The BJP was reacting to comments made by DMK Agriculture Minister M R K Panneer Selvam at a party…
Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ is nearing its ZEE5 OTT release on February 7, 2026, after a slow box office run. The film, praised for Sivakarthikeyan’s powerful, unconventional role as revolutionary Che, has garnered Rs 52.4 crore net in India and Rs 84.84 crore worldwide. Sreeleela also marks her Tamil debut. The shift to digital is now the…
Christian Bale underwent a six-hour makeup transformation for his role as Frankenstein’s monster in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride’. He described daily screaming sessions in the makeup chair to release pent-up frustration, a ritual that eventually involved the entire crew. This intense preparation highlights Bale’s well-documented commitment to physical transformations for his roles. February 4 was…
Thalapathy Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ faced a significant delay. This halt in release has reportedly cost the Tamil film industry Rs 100 crore. The movie’s absence created a large gap in box office collections. Fans eagerly awaited the film, especially after Vijay’s political entry. The delay stems from censor issues and ongoing court cases. ‘Jana…
Sivakarthikeyan’s film ‘Parasakthi’ is experiencing a significant slowdown at the box office, with collections dropping considerably after its third week. While the movie opened strongly, its momentum has waned, accumulating a worldwide total of Rs 84.78 crore. Director Sudha Kongara also shared her admiration for actor Vijay, revealing a past collaboration discussion. Sivakarthikeyan and Sudha…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed the establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as part of the Union Budget for 2026–27, aiming to reduce India’s dependence on imports and strengthen domestic capabilities in critical minerals.Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the Centre would “support…
Nirmala Sitharaman poses with her team ahead of Budget speech NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha at 11 am today, marking her ninth consecutive Budget.While the focus will firmly remain on the government’s revenue projections, fiscal discipline and spending priorities,…
Sivakarthikeyan’s period drama ‘Parasakthi’ is nearing the end of its theatrical run, with box office collections dropping significantly. The film has garnered Rs 84.71 crore worldwide. While some praise its bold attempt and period accuracy, others find the narrative dragged and dialogues preachy. The movie features a strong ensemble cast and is directed by Sudha…
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has been conferred the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Music Director for his work in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan – I. The recognition adds yet another milestone to Rahman’s celebrated career, which spans decades and includes state, national and international honours.Announcing the award, Rahman took to X…
