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Time of India
11 hours ago
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- Time of India
Indraja Shankar celebrates motherhood, says 'Grateful for every smile, cuddle, and sleepless night'
Actress , daughter of popular comedian , has opened up about her beautiful journey into motherhood. The young actress recently took to social media to share an emotional post as her son completed six months, marking a special moment in her life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now , fondly known as Indhu, expressed her heartfelt emotions, wrote, "My little bundle of joy completed his 6th month and is entering into the 7th month… 7 months ago, you made me a mom and changed my world forever. Grateful for every smile, cuddle, and sleepless night #7MonthsOfYou Love you, Natchathiran… ' The video shared on her social media captured touching moments from her maternity journey, striking a chord with fans and fellow celebrities alike. Here's the video: Indraja and her husband Karthick had earlier announced their pregnancy on the reality show Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai Season 5, making it a cherished on-screen moment for their fans. The couple was later blessed with a baby boy, whom legendary actor named Natchathiran, adding a truly cinematic touch to their parental journey. Indraja made a mark in the Tamil entertainment industry through the adventure reality show Survivor Tamil. She rose to fame with her portrayal of Pandiyamma in the 2019 sports drama Bigil, where she starred alongside Thalapathy and Nayanthara. She later ventured into Telugu cinema with Paagal in 2021, acting opposite and Nivetha Pethuraj. In 2022, she was seen in Viruman, further expanding her filmography. As Indraja steps into this new phase of life, fans and industry well-wishers have flooded her social media with love and blessings for baby Natchathiran.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vignesh Shivan shares a heartwarming click of his son with Thalapathy Vijay on the 'Jana Nayagan' actor's 51st birthday
Thalapathy Vijay celebrated his 51st birthday on June 22, 2025. Fans and friends celebrated this special day, and the film industry from all over the world wished him well. The highlight of the event was a photo shared by director Vignesh Shivan . In the film, Vijay is seen hugging one of Nayanthara 's sons. This photo touched the hearts of the fans and became a fond memory for everyone. Vignesh Shivan's emotional birthday wish for the 'Jana Nayagan' actor Vignesh Shivan shared birthday wishes for Vijay on his social media, 'Happy birthday dearest Vijay sir it's not easy to earn so much love from everyone around! Be the blessed human you are!' He also added that Vijay's path of spreading love and kindness would continue to bear fruit, wishing him great victories for his upcoming films, including the highly anticipated ' Jana Nayagan .' Vijay-Nayanthara, a celebrated on‑screen pair Vijay and Nayanthara have acted together in three films over the years. They made a mark in the minds of fans with a cameo in a song in 'Sivakasi' and as the lead pair in films like 'Villu' and 'Bigil'. Now, a photo of Vijay lovingly hugging one of Nayanthara's twin sons has gone viral on social media. 'Jana Nayagan' signals a grand film from Vijay To make the birthday celebrations even more special, the makers of 'Jana Nayagan' unveiled the first roar aka glimpse from the film and it revealed that Vijay is about to rock the big screens as a powerful police officer. This film, set in the political arena, features Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamita Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and others in important roles. 'Jana Nayagan', which is set to release on January 9, 2026, is sure to be a major chapter in Thalapathy Vijay's film journey.
Pink Villa
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Pic: When Nayanthara's son met Thalapathy Vijay, Vignesh Shivan pens a note
Thalapathy Vijay is celebrating his 51st birthday on June 22, 2025. As the superstar is being surrounded by celebratory wishes from all corners, a special picture features the actor meeting Nayanthara's son. In a recent post by Vignesh Shivan, the filmmakers made a wish to the superstar as his son posed along with Vijay. Sharing the wishful post on social media, the actor-director said, 'Happy birthday dearest Vijay sir it's not easy to earn so much love from everyone around! Be the blessed human you are!' 'Your intention to choose ways for giving back the love to your fellow humans, may all the hard work & efforts become a huge blockbuster,' Vignesh added. The director also wished him for the success of Jana Nayagan and all future ventures. Nayanthara's son and Thalapathy Vijay pose together Over the years, Thalapathy Vijay and Nayanthara have shared the screen 3 times in total, including a cameo appearance by her for a song in Sivakasi. Moreover, they were the leading pair in films like Villu and Bigil. Now, one of her twins was seen alongside the actor, making it a picture-perfect moment. Thalapathy Vijay has been making the headlines as the superstar celebrates his 51st birthday. The makers of the actor's upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, unveiled its first glimpse titled 'First Roar.' The short video glimpse featured the actor in a police avatar, blazing up the screens with his fiery presence as a menacing officer. The movie, directed by H Vinoth is touted to be the actor's final cinematic venture before entering politics as a full-timer. However, in a recent public appearance, the film's co-actress Mamitha Baiju revealed the details when she asked him about the same. During her appearance at an event in Ireland, the actress revealed that the actor's future in cinema depends on the results of the next assembly elections in Tamil Nadu in 2026. Talking about the movie, Jana Nayagan is said to be a political action drama with Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol as the co-leads. Aside from them, Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, and more are expected to play key roles. The film is slated to release on January 9, 2026. On the other hand, Nayanthara is set to appear in various movies, including Chiranjeevi's Mega157, Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer MMMN (Patriot), Toxic with Yash, and many more.
India Today
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Atlee on plagiarism amid AA22xA6-Dune poster row: Earned this only through honesty
Director Atlee responded to plagiarism allegations after it was claimed that the poster of his film 'AA22 X A6' was copied from 'Dune'. He emphasised his past films, including 'Bigil', and highlighted how he maintains integrity in his receiving an honorary doctorate from Sathyabama University in Chennai, Atlee briefly spoke about the accusations that his movies are "copied."The 'AA22 X A6' director addressed the perception that scenes and characters in his films are inspired by other Atlee, while speaking at the event, said, "Generally, there's a perception that the films I make are taken from here or there. But let me tell you about my life today and give an example you can connect with."He revealed that Vijay's character Michael Rayappan, a gangster-turned-football coach in his 2019 film 'Bigil,' was inspired by Jeppiaar, the founder and chancellor of Sathyabama filmmaker further said, "Today, when I got the doctorate and they played music from Mersal (2017), I believe I earned this only through honesty, only through love. I promise today that I will make this country proud."A few months ago, internet users mentioned striking similarities between the poster of 'AA22 X A6' and that of the Hollywood sci-fi thriller 'Dune'.As soon as the first look of the Allu Arjun-Deepika film went viral, fans alleged about its resemblance to Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya's epic sci-fi film. Internet users compared 'AA22 X A6' poster to 'Dune'. Credit: Instagram/'AA22 X A6' advertisementWhile expressing his excitement for the new project, Atlee said, "Kalanidhi Maran sir (of Sun Pictures) is producing this film. It's one of the most expensive films to be made in our country.""We will be using a lot of new technology to make it. I'm dreaming big, and the budget has yet to be locked. The producer will decide the release date," he had recently introduced Deepika's addition to the cast of his ambitious film. The announcement video read, "The Queen marches to conquer! Welcome onboard Deepika Padukone, The Faces of AA22xA6 (sic)."Atlee made his Bollywood directorial debut with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan'.Trending Reel
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Atlee REACTS to allegations of Plagiarism as he talks about his Allu Arjun-Deepika Padukone starrer: 'There's a perception that the films I make...'
Director Atlee, after receiving an honorary doctorate, addressed plagiarism claims, citing inspiration from real-life figures like Jeppiaar for his characters. He also unveiled details about his upcoming film with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, produced by Sun Pictures. The film is poised to be one of India's most expensive, incorporating cutting-edge technology, with the release date pending final budget approval. Director Atlee recently received an honorary doctorate from Sathyabama University in Chennai. While accepting the honour, the filmmaker not only opened up about his much-anticipated project with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone but also addressed long-standing plagiarism allegations—offering rare insight into his creative process and vision for Indian cinema's future. Atlee addressed the ongoing perception that scenes and characters in his films are borrowed or inspired by other works. Acknowledging the criticism, he noted that many believe his films resemble existing ones. However, he urged the audience to look deeper and offered a personal example from his own life to help them better understand his creative journey. Atlee cited Vijay's character Michael Rayappan from his 2019 film Bigil—a gangster-turned-football coach—as an example, revealing that it was inspired by Jeppiaar, the founder and chancellor of Sathyabama University. Reflecting on the moment his Mersal theme played during the ceremony, Atlee said he believes he earned the honorary doctorate through honesty and love, and pledged to continue making the country proud. This statement from Atlee comes just two months after netizens drew attention to the striking resemblance between the poster of his upcoming film AA22 X A6, starring Allu Arjun, and the Hollywood sci-fi hit Dune. When the poster was unveiled in April, social media was quick to compare it to the Dune artwork featuring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, reigniting discussions around originality in Atlee's work. Speaking about his upcoming untitled film with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, Atlee revealed that it is being produced by Kalanidhi Maran of Sun Pictures. He described the project as one of the most expensive films ever made in India, with plans to incorporate cutting-edge technology. Currently in the budgeting stage, the release date will be finalised by the producer. Atlee shared that the film is being produced by Kalanidhi Maran of Sun Pictures and is set to be one of the most expensive Indian films to date. With plans to use advanced technology, he revealed that the project is still in the budgeting stage. He added that the release date will be determined by the producer.
