Chennai, March 14 (IANS) Actor Vishal, who is also the secretary of the South Indian Artistes Association (SIAA), better known as the Nadigar Sangam, has now thanked veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad for understanding the sentiments of the fans of late actor and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran and seeking an apology for his recent remark on him. In a video clip which he posted on his social media timelines, Vishal said, “Greetings Rajender Prasad Sir, On behalf of the South …
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Chennai, March 13 (IANS) Veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has now tendered a heartfelt apology for a comment he made on former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, saying the comment was an inadvertent one. In a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, the veteran Telugu actor apologised in Tamil. He said, “I am Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad. There was a function that happened in our place. In it, they gave me an award named after veteran actor Kanta Rao. When I was speaking…
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) The South Indian Artistes’ Association President Nasser on Thursday urged Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad to tender a heartfelt apology for a derogatory comment he had recently made on iconic Tamil actor and late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran (MGR).Rajendra Prasad, during the course of his speech at an event, heaped praise on veteran Telugu actor Kanta Rao. While highlighting Kanta Rao’s significance, he made a comment that demeaned legendary Tamil actor and fo…
Chennai, March 1 (IANS) Former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s confidante V. K. Sasikala has floated a new political party titled Amma Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK), a development that is widely perceived as a fresh challenge to TTV Dhinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The announcement was made in Ramanathapuram at a public event commemorating the birth anniversary of Jayalalithaa.Marking her formal political re-entry, Sasikala unveiled the …
Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai made it clear that he does not wish to politicise the reported legal issue involving actor-turned-politician Vijay and his wife Sangeetha, stating that it is a personal matter best left to those concerned and the courts.Speaking to reporters, Annamalai referred to reports that a petition related to Vijay’s wife had been filed in the Chengalpattu court in December and had now come to light.He maintained that the issue should be…
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam declared that he would step away from politics if any wrongdoing on his part was proven, while firmly ruling out the possibility of launching a separate political party under any circumstances. Speaking to reporters after paying floral tributes to former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on her 78th birth anniversary in Theni, Panneerselvam said he remained committed to safeguarding the legacy of the AIADMK and restoring its u…
Chennai, Feb 19 (IANS) Veteran politician and former Tamil Nadu Minister ‘Panruti’ S. Ramachandran on Thursday announced the formation of a new political outfit, the MGR Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MGR ADMK), marking yet another chapter in his long and eventful public life. Addressing journalists in Chennai, the 88-year-old leader said the party would be formally inaugurated at a state-level conference in Kancheepuram on February 23.Unveiling the party flag bearing black, white and red colou…
Chennai, Feb 15 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the AIADMK’s ousted interim General Secretary and close aide of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, V. K. Sasikala, has launched an intensive round of consultations with her loyalists across the state.The meetings, which began earlier this week, are being viewed as a precursor to a crucial announcement regarding her camp’s electoral strategy.Sources close to Sasikala say she is holdin…
Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) The AIADMK on Saturday launched a sharp counterattack against TVK leader Vijay, accusing him of lacking political clarity and attempting to build a party without ideological grounding, after the actor-turned-politician criticised both Dravidian majors at an executive meeting in Salem.In a strongly-worded statement, the AIADMK IT wing alleged that Vijay was “borrowing leaders” from other parties and pasting “stickers without political history or understanding.”The p…
Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on Thursday said that no decision has been taken so far on forming a separate political party to contest elections, urging party workers and the public not to be misled by speculation.Speaking to reporters in Theni district after a closed-door consultation meeting with party administrators, Panneerselvam said discussions were still ongoing and that clarity would emerge only after understanding the sentiments of grassroots w…