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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay Sethupathi kicks off shoot for Puri Jagannadh's next: 'The raw and real journey begins'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Vijay Sethupathi is back on set, and this time, he's teaming up with maverick director Puri Jagannadh for what's shaping up to be a gritty, emotionally charged ride. The yet-untitled film officially went on floors in Hyderabad with a traditional mahurat puja, marking the beginning of what insiders are calling a 'raw and real' cinematic journey. A pan-Indian project with mass appeal The film will be released in five languages—Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.. Puri Jagannadh, known for his high-voltage narratives, took to social media to post group photos with Vijay Sethupathi, lead actress Samyuktha, and members of the production crew. His caption? 'AND IT BEGINS! The raw and real journey of #PuriSethupathi begins on the sets today in Hyderabad.' — PuriConnects (@PuriConnects) The production house also confirmed that key talkie scenes featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Samyuktha are currently being shot as part of a non-stop schedule in the city. The note read, "Major talkie portions featuring Makkalselvan @actorvijaysethupathi and fierce @iamsamyuktha_ are being canned in this packed schedule and will have a continuous shoot A #PuriJagannadh film Releases in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. @duniyavijayofficial @tabutiful @Charmmekaur @puriconnects #JBNarayanRaoKondrolla #JBMotionPictures @vish_666." A powerful ensemble cast While much about the storyline is still tightly under wraps, the casting itself is telling. Veteran actress Tabu has joined the team in a pivotal role, adding even more intrigue to the project. The film is expected to be a heady blend of action, emotion, and psychological drama—very much in line with the director's signature style which we saw in his films 'iSmart Shankar', 'Pokiri', 'Businessman' and others. Thalaivan Thalaivii - Official Teaser On the other hand, Vijay Sethupathi was recently seen in the film 'Ace' which failed to impress the audiences and mint good numbers at the box office. The movie was directed by Arumuga Kumar and also featured Yogi Babu in pivotal role.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
‘Am I really in Bengaluru?': Commuter surprised as auto driver turns on meter without haggling
At a time when complaints about auto rickshaw drivers are on the rise in Bengaluru, one commuter's surprisingly smooth experience has caught the attention of many online. To the commuter's surprise, the auto driver stopped without hesitation, agreed to the destination instantly. (Representational Image)(Twitter/@mandar2404) Sharing the moment on X (formerly Twitter), a resident wrote about hailing an auto 'the old way' after a long time. To their surprise, the driver stopped without hesitation, agreed to the destination instantly, turned on the fare meter without any argument, and drove without speaking on his phone. 'Am I really in Bengaluru, in 2025!?' the commuter wrote, summing up the rarity of the incident in a city where auto rides often come with fare disputes and refusals. (Also Read: 'Why is she even here?': Canara Bank official faces backlash for not understanding Kannada. Watch) Check out he post here: How did X users react? X users were quick to respond, many relating to the experience — and some suggesting a tip as a gesture of appreciation. "Tip him! I do that just to encourage good behaviour,' one user suggested. Another speculated, 'Must be someone from the older generation.' Some pointed out that such experiences, while rare, aren't entirely extinct. 'There are many like this. I try this once in a while and it works out. Some still use feature phones and prefer cash payments,' wrote a user. Others praised auto drivers in coastal Karnataka, saying, 'The best auto drivers are in Mangalore. No refusals, always by meter, no arguments, no detours, just less UPI usage.' This post has surfaced amid growing dissatisfaction with auto services in Bengaluru, especially after the government's controversial bike taxi ban. Since then, many commuters have taken to social media to express frustration over auto drivers rejecting app-based rides unless paid extra or tipped. (Also Read: 'We are growing backwards': This viral 1980s Bengaluru photo leaves residents lamenting a lost city) App-based bike taxi services were suspended across Karnataka on June 16 after the Karnataka High Court refused to stay an earlier order suspending such operations unless the state government notifies relevant guidelines under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru's Yellow Line Metro may open by August 15, says BMRCL Chief: Report
After months of anticipation, the Bengaluru Metro's much-delayed Yellow Line, which connects RV Road to Bommasandra via Electronic City, is now expected to open by August 15, according to top officials at the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), Indian Express reported. BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwar Rao.(X/M Maheshwar Rao) The announcement follows a citizen-led protest rally organized by BJP MPs and MLAs on Saturday, demanding the immediate commissioning of the stretch. (Also read: 'Bengaluru existed before IT boom': Viral post counters city's retirement-town label) The event, held under the banner 'Yellow Line na open maadi (Open Yellow Line)', drew attention to growing commuter frustration over the delay in connecting major tech and industrial corridors of the city. BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwar Rao said the Yellow Line has received its third train, and final testing is currently underway. Since the corridor is designed for driverless, automated trains, an independent safety assessment is in progress, the report further added. According to the publication, due to limited rolling stock availability, operations on the Yellow Line will begin on a modest scale. Only three trains will be available initially, with a 20-minute headway between services. The trains will stop at five to six key stations during the early phase. Rao added that full-scale service will be ramped up gradually. BMRCL is expecting two new trains every month from August onwards from the Titagarh Rail System. Data on ridership and commuter flow to Bommasandra will inform future adjustments. Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya, who spearheaded the protest alongside Bangalore Central MP P C Mohan, also demanded transparency from BMRCL on its fare pricing strategy. A recent fare fixation report recommending over 100% hike in Metro fares has drawn criticism from commuters, prompting calls for the report to be made public. (Also Read: 'Why is she even here?': Canara Bank official faces backlash for not understanding Kannada. Watch)
India Today
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Bengaluru auto driver mocks woman for not knowing Kannada during fare dispute. Video
A woman's encounter with an aggressive Bengaluru auto driver has triggered a conversation around commuter safety and language S, who shared her experience on Instagram, posted a video in which the driver can be seen speaking to her in Kannada in a visibly aggressive tone. Feeling threatened, she is heard calling another man in the vicinity: 'Bhaiyya, aap idhar aao. Mujhe inse darr lag raha hai (Please come here. This man is scaring me).'advertisementIn the caption of her post, Anya recounted the entire incident. The dispute began over the fare for the auto ride that she had booked via Rapido. The app showed Rs 296, but the driver allegedly demanded Rs 390. When Anya declined to pay the inflated amount, the driver became aggressive. 'He lost it,' Anya said, adding: 'He stepped in, came close - trying to intimidate me, scare me. He mocked me for speaking Hindi and said I had no right to be here if I didn't speak Kannada.'Anya clarified that her frustration was not about the language itself but the way she was treated.'This isn't about refusing to learn the local language. Of course, I want to learn Kannada. But when people behave like this, it makes me question myself. This was about entitlement, aggression, and disrespect,' she Anya said that she usually tips generously after good rides but refused to give in when someone tried to 'bully or threaten' her into overpaying.'We're part of this city. We live here, we work here, we contribute to its economy. And that means we deserve fairness, dignity, and safety, no matter what language we speak,' she the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anya S (@anyadamnson)Rapido, meanwhile, reacted to the incident through a comment on the post saying that the Bengaluru auto driver has been 'permanently barred' from their platform.'At Rapido, customer safety and dignity are our highest priorities, Anya. As discussed over the call, the reported captain has been permanently barred from our platform. Additionally, we are working on implementing stronger protocols for our captains to prevent such incidents in the future,' it said. Anya concluded her post with a message of encouragement for others who've had similar experiences: 'If you've ever felt unsafe or second-guessed yourself in moments like this, you are not wrong. You are not alone. And you have every right to say no.'Trending Reel
India Today
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kamal Haasan files nomination for Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president and actor Kamal Haasan on Friday filed his nomination papers to contest the biennial Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for June 19 from Tamil submitted the papers at the State Secretariat in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and senior leaders from his party. He signed and handed over the nomination documents to election officials, marking his formal entry into the upcoming upper house move follows a brief delay in the nomination process. Haasan had initially been expected to file his papers earlier but deferred it, reportedly on the advice of party insiders who suggested the timing may not be ideal due to the backlash he faced for a controversial comment on the origins of Kannada. At a recent promotional event for his upcoming film Thug Life in Chennai, Haasan had remarked that 'Kannada is born out of Tamil', prompting widespread criticism from pro-Kannada groups. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce subsequently halted the release and screening of the film in the state, following protests and calls for a boycott. Haasan refused to apologise, maintaining that his comment had been taken out of context. He later told the Karnataka High Court that he would not release the film in the state, though he continued to defend his Rajya Sabha nomination comes under an electoral pact with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which had promised him a seat in the upper house in exchange for his party's support to the DMK-led alliance during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The DMK formally announced Haasan as one of its three Rajya Sabha candidates on May for six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu are set to be held on June 19. IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
