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1 week ago

From India Today Magazine archives (2018) | Politics is a dangerous game: Rajinikanth

Will he, won’t he? So far, he has not even announced the name of his political party, choosing instead to deploy his massive fan following under the umbrella of his Rajini Makkal Mandrams and using them to build a cadre of party workers across Tamil Nadu. If it proves to be another superhit, it will put his entry into Tamil …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kollywood's Timeless Tribute to a Spy Fiction Thriller: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

The Hindu

Kollywood pays a tribute to a spy fiction thriller with a 35th anniversary release of Vettri Vizha. The film, directed by Prathap Pothen, features Kamal Haasan, Prabhu, Amala, and Khushbu in lead roles. The movie, a stylish and high-octane affair, was a hit in its initial release and has since had a re-release in 2017 and a Deepavali release in …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

How director C.V. Sridhar, of ‘Kadalikka Neramillai’ fame, stirred the Tamil cinema world with his brand of comedy

The Hindu

‘Dull-u, dull-u’, goes a song in the film Ratha Pasam, released on August 14, 1954. “My father wrote the lyric ‘Muthana Muthallavo’ in less than 10 minutes, and the scene was shot late in the night,” says Kannadasan’s son Annadurai. After he had recorded the song ‘Vizhiye kadai ezhudu’ for MGR’s film Urimaikkural, Sridhar was told that MGR’s approval was …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

MGR To Vijay Sethupathi, How The Tamil Biggies Fared In Their 50th Production

News 18

The latest blockbuster film, Raayan, starring Dhanush in the lead role released on July 26. MGR The 1961 film Nallavan Vazhvan, directed by Neelakandan and starring actress Sulochana, marked MGR’s 50th film. Thalapathy Vijay The 50th film of Tamil cinema’s popular actor Thalapathy Vijay was Sura, directed by SP Rajkumar, featuring Tamannaah and Vadivelu. Ajith Kumar Ajith Kumar’s 50th film, …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sathyaraj denies having a feud with Rajinikanth: ‘I turned down Sivaji, Enthiran because…’

Hindustan Times

It has long been rumoured that actors Rajinikanth and Sathyaraj had a fallout in the 1990s. ‘I didn’t like the roles’ Talking to the website, Sathyaraj revealed that he was supposed to act with Rajinikanth in Sivaji and Enthiran, but he turned down both films as he didn’t like the roles he was offered. Otherwise, what problems do we have?” …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vijay’s 'GOAT' team runs into trouble with Puducherry officials

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: The District Magistrate and Collector of Puducherry A Kulothungan has sought an explanation from the production team of actor Vijay’s movie ‘GOAT’ over the alleged use of explosives and gas canisters during a shot on Puducherry roads. The intense filming, which included high-octane stunts and dramatic explosions, took place at several locations such as AFT Mills, Beach Road, Old …

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10 months ago

Tamil cinema and its tryst with multi-starrers

The Hindu

When I caught the first-day show of Captain Miller earlier this year, a fellow member of the audience was surprised to know that the Dhanush film also starred actors like Shiva Rajkumar, Sundeep Kishan and Aditi Balan. Even if we don’t consider the Ponniyin Selvan duology, Jailer, Leo or Vikram in recent times, just two months into 2024 we also …

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1 year ago

Nagaswaram player Ponnusamy no more

The Hindu

Ponnusamy, who shot to fame after playing for Thillana Mohanambal, starring Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role, died in Madurai on Monday, aged 90. “That was enough for us to lead a happy and contented life,” recalled Ponnusamy, who was born into a family of nagaswaram players. Ponnusamy Pillai was not only a renowned nagaswaram player, but also a musicologist …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Thirudan, Remake Of This 1969 Telugu Film, Completes 54 Years Of Its Release

News 18

Producer K Balaji backed nearly 16 films starring Sivaji Ganesan. Their association started in the early sixties when Sivaji Ganesan recommended Balaji for various film roles. Following this, K Balaji produced and released Thirudan, featuring Sivaji Ganesan and KR Vijaya. Apart from black and white films, K Balaji and Sivaji Ganesan joined forces for Engrindo Vandal, which starred Jayalalithaa and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bigg Boss 7 Telugu: Nagarjuna to Evict Female contestant again?

Deccan Chronicle

Following four weeks of elimination process inside the Telugu Bigg Boss 7 house, the reality show now has only 10 contestants. While Damini, Rathika, Shakeela, and Kiran Rathod left the show in the weekly elimination process, Priyanka Jain, Sivaji, Yawar, Subhashree Rayaguru, Aata Sandeep, Shobha Shetty, Tasty Teja, Dr Gautham Krishna, Pallavi Prashanth, and Amardeep Chowdary are the remaining contestants. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Indian sports news wrap, September 29

The Hindu

GOLF Vani, Amandeep start well in Open de France golf Indian golfers Vani Kapoor and Amandeep Drall posted under par cards after recovering from stuttering starts in the first round of the Lacoste Ladies Open de France golf. With Diksha Dagar taking a week off ahead of the Hero Women’s Indian Open, Vani and Amandeep are the only Indians in …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bigg Boss Telugu 7: Did Shivaji reject Damini's advice?

Deccan Chronicle

The third week of the Bigg Boss show ended, and the weekend brought both fun and tension as one housemate was guaranteed to be eliminated. While leaving the house, Damini Bhatla argued with Sivaji; even if she was right, he couldn’t admit he was wrong. However, Sivaji didn’t take this advice well and argued with Damini. However, Sivaji added that …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bigg Boss Telugu 7 Contestants Remuneration

Deccan Chronicle

In addition to the drama, controversies, and fierce competition, Bigg Boss is renowned for its substantial payouts to celebrity contestants. Kiran Rathore became the first contestant to be eliminated from Bigg Boss Telugu 7 last week due to a lack of engaging content. Compensation for Bigg Boss Telugu Contestants According to reports, actor-politician Sivaji leads the pack as the highest-paid …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Classic Senthamarai, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Completes 61 Years

News 18

Sivaji Ganesan is considered a legend in the Tamil film industry. He had an illustrious career that spanned over five decades and was a part of almost 288 films across different languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, K. R. Ramasamy, and S. S. Rajendran in the lead roles. According to reports, the …

Film Tamil Kamala Sivaji Ganesan Senthamarai

1 year, 3 months ago

Bigg Boss Telugu 7 Nominations: Contestants slam Pallavi Prashanth; Sivaji and Shobha Shetty argue

India TV News

The ongoing season of Bigg Boss Telugu 7 has generated significant attention, with the nominations for the second week being particularly eventful, marked by drama, heated arguments, and conflicts among the contestants. The two-day nominations process was dominated by Pallavi Prashanth, who was notably impassioned during Monday's episode. During this, Pallavi Prashanth's portrayal as a struggling farmer and social influencer …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Veteran Actor and Comedian RS Sivaji Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle

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1 year, 3 months ago

Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Marutha Nattu Veeran Completes 62 Years Of Its Release

News 18

Sivaji Ganesan is considered a legend in the Tamil film industry. One such hit film was Marutha Nattu Veeran. Marutha Nattu Veeran was not a big hit like his other films but is still liked among the Tamil-speaking audience. Marutha Nattu Veeran was released between Sri Valli and Palum Pazhamum. These films were still running in theatres when Marutha Nattu …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Maragatham Completes 64 Years Of Release

News 18

Maragatham is a popular Tamil film that was released in 1959 in theatres. The film is an adaptation of the novel Karunkuyil Kunrathu Kolai by TSD Sami and stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and TS Balaiah in lead roles. On August 21, 2023, the Tamil film completed 64 years of its release. Even though Maragatham was an adaptation of the novel …

Film Tamil Naidu Padmini Balaiah Sivaji Ganesan Maragatham Completes

1 year, 4 months ago

CPI demands Kadiyam SI Sivaji's suspension

Deccan Chronicle

Kakinada: Communist Party of India state secretary K. Ramakrishna on Tuesday demanded that police authorities suspend and arrest sub-inspector R. Sivaji for torturing a Dalit youth Vaddi Venkata Prasad in Kadiyam police station. Ramakrishna, along with Andhra Pradesh Human Rights Association honorary president Muppalla Subba Rao, AITUC state president Ravulapalli Ravindranath, CPI district secretary Tatipaka Madhu, CPI associate secretary K. …

Dalit Cpi Sivaji Venkata Prasad Demands Kadiyam

1 year, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Ousted DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy arrested for 'crass comments' against BJP's Khushbu Sundar

India TV News

After being kicked out of the DMK, Sivaji Krishnamurthy, the party's former spokesperson, was detained by Kodungaiyur police on Sunday, June 18. Following the filing of a case against him for making disparaging remarks regarding Khushbu Sundar, a member of the National Commission for Women, and Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, the arrest was made. Krishnamurthy was kicked out of …

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1 year, 7 months ago

When Mohanlal revealed why he turned down Shankar's offer to play antagonist in Rajinikanth’s Sivaji: The Boss

Hindustan Times

Actor Mohanlal, who is considered the superstar of Malayalam cinema, was once offered the antagonist’s role in Rajinikanth’s Tamil film Sivaji: The Boss. The role was eventually played by actor Suman but do you know why it was turned down by Mohanlal, who has recently worked with Rajinikanth in his upcoming Tamil film, Jailer. In Tamil films, Mohanlal was last …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Watching Sivaji Ganesan’s ‘Muthal Mariyathai’ on the big screen after 38 years

The Hindu

March 25, 2023 05:25 pm | Updated 05:25 pm IST Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja and late singing sensation Malaysia Vasudevan welcome you with Poongatru Thirumbuma as the frame closes in on an aged man on his deathbed. 38 years since its silver-screen debut, Bharathiraja’s Muthal Mariyathai is now back on the big screen, in a new digitally-remastered version, thanks to the …

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1 year, 11 months ago

DMK's Sivaji Krishnamurthy temporarily suspended for remarks against Guv RN Ravi

India Today

Following a complaint against DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy over his remarks about Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, he has been temporarily suspended for violating party activities. DMK spokesperson Sivaji Krishnamurthy stoked controversy after he had said that “we will send a terrorist to shoot and kill” the Tamil Nadu Governor. This feud also includes Governor Ravi skipping references to the …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Complaint filed against DMK leader over abusive remarks against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi

India Today

A complaint has been filed against DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy over abusive remarks against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi. DMK spokesperson Sivaji Krishnamurthy stoked controversy after he said that “we will send a terrorist to shoot and kill” the Tamil Nadu Governor. According to the complaint filed by Prasanna Ramasamy, a video of Shivaji Krishnamurthy has been surfaced where he …

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From India Today Magazine archives (2018) | Politics is a dangerous game: Rajinikanth

Kollywood's Timeless Tribute to a Spy Fiction Thriller: A 35th Anniversary Retrospective

How director C.V. Sridhar, of ‘Kadalikka Neramillai’ fame, stirred the Tamil cinema world with his brand of comedy

MGR To Vijay Sethupathi, How The Tamil Biggies Fared In Their 50th Production

Sathyaraj denies having a feud with Rajinikanth: ‘I turned down Sivaji, Enthiran because…’

Vijay’s 'GOAT' team runs into trouble with Puducherry officials

Tamil cinema and its tryst with multi-starrers

Nagaswaram player Ponnusamy no more

Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Thirudan, Remake Of This 1969 Telugu Film, Completes 54 Years Of Its Release

Bigg Boss 7 Telugu: Nagarjuna to Evict Female contestant again?

Indian sports news wrap, September 29

Bigg Boss Telugu 7: Did Shivaji reject Damini's advice?

Bigg Boss Telugu 7 Contestants Remuneration

Tamil Classic Senthamarai, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Completes 61 Years

Bigg Boss Telugu 7 Nominations: Contestants slam Pallavi Prashanth; Sivaji and Shobha Shetty argue

Veteran Actor and Comedian RS Sivaji Passes Away

Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Marutha Nattu Veeran Completes 62 Years Of Its Release

Sivaji Ganesan-starrer Maragatham Completes 64 Years Of Release

CPI demands Kadiyam SI Sivaji's suspension

Tamil Nadu: Ousted DMK leader Sivaji Krishnamurthy arrested for 'crass comments' against BJP's Khushbu Sundar

When Mohanlal revealed why he turned down Shankar's offer to play antagonist in Rajinikanth’s Sivaji: The Boss

Watching Sivaji Ganesan’s ‘Muthal Mariyathai’ on the big screen after 38 years

DMK's Sivaji Krishnamurthy temporarily suspended for remarks against Guv RN Ravi

Complaint filed against DMK leader over abusive remarks against Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi