Latest Vijay News & Updates

Chennai, June 12 (IANS) Expressing his desire to enter politics, actor, dance choreographer and producer Raghava Lawrence on Friday asked his fans and the general public to let him know if they thought he should enter politics or not. Taking to his social media timelines to post a video in which he explained his desire to enter politics, Raghava Lawrence said, “Do your duty sincerely, without expecting anything in return. I Need Your Advice and Guidance. I never imagined entering politics. I nev…

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) spokesperson Udaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai comparing the grand old party to that of “Banyan tree” which can provide “shade” to its regional allies, is his own opinion and Congress’ “own problem”.During a previous interaction with IANS, Ajay Rai had said: “Congress is a banyan tree. No one will be able to uproot it, nor will anyone be able to weaken it. I would only like to say that regional parties s…

Hyderabad, June 10 (IANS) Telugu star and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday expressed profound grief at the passing away of one of Indian cinema’s iconic directors Bharathiraja, calling the six-time National Award winner’s demise “an irreplaceable loss to the Indian film industry”. Taking to his X timeline to pen his condolence message, Pawan Kalyan pointed out that the passing away of the renowned legendary film director and Padma Shri awardee was an irreplaceable l…

Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Wednesday paid homage to one of Tamil cinema’s iconic directors Bharathirajaa, who passed away here in the early hours of Wednesday. Sources said that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister arrived at the residence of the late director in Neelangarai and paid his last respects to the legendary director.The demise of one of the pioneers of Tamil cinema has plunged the Tamil film industry in gloom with several film stars, directors and film industr…

Pudukottai (Tamil Nadu), June 7 (IANS) Senior DMK leader R.S. Bharathi on Sunday firmly ruled out any possibility of a future political reconciliation with the Congress, asserting that both parties had completely parted ways and that his party cadre would never accept it back in the alliance.Speaking to reporters in Pudukkottai, Bharathi said there was no longer any political relationship between the two parties and dismissed speculation about a future reunion.He maintained that the separation w…

Chennai, June 6 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Prohibition and Excise Minister Vignesh on Saturday ruled out any move to privatise the state-run Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), while strongly defending the Vijay-led government’s decision to shut down hundreds of liquor outlets as part of its phased policy to reduce the state’s dependence on liquor sales. Speaking to reporters, the minister dismissed allegations that the government was planning to hand over TASMAC operations to private pl…

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The results of the recently concluded Assembly elections have redefined the anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political space, with the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, expected to begin later in July, likely to unfold against a dramatically transformed political landscape.Since the ambitious Opposition platform, with an acronym INDIA, was formed ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the bloc has witnessed repeated strains and realignments, beginning with the ear…

Chennai, June 2 ( IANS) The makers of director Dhina Raghavan’s eagerly awaited upcoming political action thriller ‘Bloody Politics’, featuring actor Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead, have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped. The film has been triggering huge interest in fans and film buffs, ever since its makers announced its title through a teaser.The title teaser was launched by popular actor Arya and ace director Mari Selvaraj and opened on an intriguing note with a thou…

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay launched a sharp attack on the DMK and its allies on Monday, declaring that the people of Tamil Nadu had decisively rejected caste-based politics and money power in the recent Assembly elections and entrusted his party with a historic mandate. Addressing a massive Thanksgiving rally in Tiruchirappalli during his first visit to the city after assuming office as Chief Minister, Vijay thanked the vot…

Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay will visit Tiruchi on Monday evening to express his gratitude to the voters of the Tiruchi East Assembly constituency, which elected him in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Vijay, who was sworn in as Chief Minister on May 10 after leading TVK to victory in the state polls, had contested and won from two constituencies — Chennai Perambur and Tiruchi East.Following his election, he chose …