Chennai, July 25 (IANS) Tamil actor Jai, who is known to be a self-confessed fan of actor Vijay, called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at his office and extended his heartfelt wishes. Sources present on the occasion said the meeting was marked by warmth, mutual respect, and genuine camaraderie.Reflecting on the interaction, Jai said, “It was a warm and welcoming meeting with my brother. I’m grateful for the time we spent together and wish him good health, strength, and continued suc…
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Chennai, July 24 (IANS) Actress Anandhi, who has acted in several television serials and films, has now expressed disappointment over her scene with actor and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay having been edited out in the actor’s last film ‘Jana Nayagan’, which hit screens on Thursday. Taking to her Instagram page to put out a video post, the actress said in Tamil,”Actually, I act in several films and a lot of it is edited away. However, I have never been sad or regretted it. But, I feel…
Chennai, July 2 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, director H Vinoth’s eagerly awaited action entertainer ‘Jana Nayagan’, which also happens to be Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s last film as an actor, may finally hit screens in July this year. Sources in the industry claim that the issue pertaining to receiving a clearance from the Censor Board was likely to be resolved shortly and that the makers were now considering the possibility of releasing the film in July itself. Ho…
Chennai, March 5 (IANS) The makers of Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, tentatively titled #Thalaivar173, on Thursday announced that the film, which is being directed by Cibi Chakravarthy, would now hit screens for Pongal next year. Taking to its X timeline, Kamal Haasan’s production house Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI), which is producing the film, wrote, “ARAMBIKALAMA (Shall we begin?) #Arambikalama #Thalaivar173 #SuperStarPongal2027 #Rajinikanth @rajinikanth @ikamalhaasan #Mahen…
Chennai, Feb 24 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has unveiled an extensive set of welfare promises ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, with General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announcing direct cash assistance, expanded subsidies, and loan waivers if the party returns to power. Addressing reporters at the AIADMK headquarters in Royapettah, Chennai, Palaniswami said that every family in Tamil Nadu would receive Rs 10,000 as a relief fund, once an AIADMK gov…
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Passenger vehicle retail sales rose 7 per cent in January (year-on-year) in India, while wholesale volumes rose 12 per cent to 4.5 lakh units, a report said on Friday.The report from ICRA said wholesale dispatches grew 14 per cent sequentially over December 2025, even as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) ramped up production to cater to robust domestic demand.ICRA forecasts passenger vehicle wholesale volumes to expand 5–7 per cent in FY26, supported by sustained…
Chennai, Jan 21 (IANS) Several ration card holders across Tamil Nadu were left disappointed this Pongal after failing to receive the free dhotis and sarees traditionally distributed by the State government along with the festive Pongal gift hamper.While beneficiaries received the cash assistance and essential commodities, the shortage of clothing items triggered confusion and resentment at ration shops in multiple districts.Supervisors at fair price shops said that most outlets received less tha…
The High Commission of India (HCI) marked the Indian New Year Harvest Month celebrations with a large-scale Pongal festival in…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The distribution of Pongal gift hampers to ration card holders in Tamil Nadu has been temporarily delayed for a limited section of beneficiaries, after many families travelled to their native places to celebrate the harvest festival, officials said on Saturday. The state government has now decided to resume distribution at ration shops once these beneficiaries return, with a formal announcement expected in the coming days.According to officials from the Civil Supplies Depa…
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The world-famous Jallikattu competition commenced on Saturday at Alanganallur, near Madurai, as part of the traditional Mattu Pongal celebrations.State Minister Murthy formally flagged off the event, watching the spectacle from the stage as tradition dictated that the Muniyandi Temple bull of Alanganallur be the first to enter the arena.Thousands of spectators gathered at the iconic arena to witness one of Tamil Nadu’s most revered rural sports, celebrated for its cultur…