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Pink Villa
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Out of all big releases in first half of 2025, which Tamil movie did not manage to meet your expectations?
Tamil cinema, this year, started off with a huge lineup, making it seem like a festive occasion for cinephiles. While some emerged successful, others were a big let down, making the audience lose their patience. Out of all the top releases in the first half of 2025, which one did not manage to meet your expectations? Top releases from Tamil cinema in the first half of 2025 The first major release in Tamil cinema in the first half of 2025 was the Ajith Kumar starrer Vidaamuyarchi. The action thriller film directed by Magizh Thirumeni featured the story of a husband and wife heading for divorce. As the couple travels to her parents' home, they are met by a gang of kidnappers who trick and nab the wife. Despite being in a failed marriage, the husband must save her before it's too late. The movie, which was based on the American film Breakdown, had Trisha Krishnan as the co-lead with Arjun Sarja playing the main antagonist. Despite being a long-delayed and hyped venture, the movie did not manage to fare well at the box office. However, in April 2025, Ajith Kumar hit the big screens once again with the Adhik Ravichandran directorial Good Bad Ugly, an action comedy flick which was a massive hit at the big screens. Apart from the Ajith Kumar starrers, the initial months of 2025 saw Chiyaan Vikram hitting the theaters with Veera Dheera Sooran - Part 2. The first installment of the planned franchise featured the actor as an unapologetic husband who would go to any lengths to protect his family. Following the mentioned movies, Tamil cinema saw a major release with Suriya starrer Retro. The romantic actioner by Karthik Subbaraj had Pooja Hegde as the female lead, which left the audience having polarizing opinions. Finally, two of the major films that made their way to the big screens were Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life and Dhanush's Kuberaa. Which movie left you unsatisfied the most? As Rajinikanth starrer Coolie and Sivakarthikeyan's Madharasi are releasing in the latter half of 2025, we'll have to wait and see if they manage to become successful at the theaters.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2-hour 18-minute crime thriller is not for faint-hearted, actor plays double role, earned 6 times its budget, has 8.1 IMDb rating; movie name is…, actors are…
If you're fond of crime thriller movies, this amazing film could be the perfect weekend watch for you. This South Indian movie blends multiple genres and will truly exercise your brain, keeping you guessing about the identity of the murderer. The suspense thriller, that will keep you hooked from first scene, has an impressive IMDb rating of 8.1 and runs for 2 hours and 18 minutes. We bet you'll watch it in one go! The gripping storyline will keep you engaged till the very end. It has a climax that promises to blow your mind. The story of the movie revolves around a murder and two suspects. The police go to great lengths to uncover which of the two is the real culprit. But what happens in the end will leave you baffled. We are talking about Thadam movie directed by Magizh Thirumeni. It stars Arun Vijay (Arun Kumar) in a double role along with Vidya Pradeep, Tanya Hope, and Smruthi Venkat. Released in 2019, the movie was critically acclaimed and Vijay was praised for his work. Made in Rs 5 crore, the movie earned six times more the budget, i.e. Rs 30 crore and became one of the highest-grossing movies of 2019. You can watch the movie on YouTube and Prime Video. Thadam was remade in Telugu as Red (2021), and in Hindi as Gumraah (2023). Thadam box office report: Thadam's first week collection was Rs 8.30 crore, it grossed Rs 2.3 crore in its third weekend, taking its estimated cumulative gross in Tamil Nadu to Rs 18.4 crore at the end of 20 days. The overall box office collection is around Rs 30 crore.
The National
21-02-2025
- Sport
- The National
Video: Edge Group and Milrem Robotics introduce Havoc 8 unmanned vehicle at Idex
Director: Magizh Thirumeni Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra Rating: 4/5 1am – Early prelims 2am – Prelims 4am-7am – Main card 7:30am-9am – press cons Euro 2020 qualifier Ukraine 2 (Yaremchuk 06', Yarmolenko 27') Portugal 1 (Ronaldo 72' pen) 1. Fasting 2. Prayer 3. Hajj 4. Shahada 5. 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UAE coins Dh5 note Dh10 note Dh20 note %3Cp%3ETotal%20trade%20in%20goods%20and%20services%20(exports%20plus%20imports)%20between%20the%20UK%20and%20the%20UAE%20in%202022%20was%20%C2%A321.6%20billion%20(Dh98%20billion).%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EThis%20is%20an%20increase%20of%2063.0%20per%20cent%20or%20%C2%A38.3%20billion%20in%20current%20prices%20from%20the%20four%20quarters%20to%20the%20end%20of%202021.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EThe%20UAE%20was%20the%20UK%E2%80%99s%2019th%20largest%20trading%20partner%20in%20the%20four%20quarters%20to%20the%20end%20of%20Q4%202022%20accounting%20for%201.3%20per%20cent%20of%20total%20UK%20trade.%3C%2Fp%3E%0A Engine: Dual 180kW and 300kW front and rear motors Power: 480kW Torque: 850Nm Transmission: Single-speed automatic Price: From Dh359,900 ($98,000) On sale: Now Date of birth: April 18, 1998 Playing position: Winger Clubs: 2015-2017 – Al Ahli Dubai; March-June 2018 – Paris FC; August – Al Wahda Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm Transmission: 6-speed auto Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km Price: Dh133,900 On sale: now Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants. Director: Kangana Ranaut Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry Rating: 2/5 Arsenal 1 Chelsea 2 Arsenal: Aubameyang (13') Chelsea: Jorginho (83'), Abraham (87') AT4 Ultimate, as tested Engine: 6.2-litre V8 Power: 420hp Torque: 623Nm Transmission: 10-speed automatic Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800) On sale: Now Buyers should try to pay as much in cash as possible for a property, limiting the mortgage value to as little as they can afford. This means they not only pay less in interest but their monthly costs are also reduced. Ideally, the monthly mortgage payment should not exceed 20 per cent of the purchaser's total household income, says Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching. 'If it's a rental property, plan for the property to have periods when it does not have a tenant. Ensure you have enough cash set aside to pay the mortgage and other costs during these periods, ideally at least six months,' she says. Also, shop around for the best mortgage interest rate. Understand the terms and conditions, especially what happens after any introductory periods, Ms Glynn adds. Using a good mortgage broker is worth the investment to obtain the best rate available for a buyer's needs and circumstances. A good mortgage broker will help the buyer understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage and make the purchasing process efficient and easier. Uefa Champions League, last 16, first leg Ajax v Real Madrid, midnight (Thursday), BeIN Sports Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo Power: 194hp at 5,600rpm Torque: 275Nm from 2,000-4,000rpm Transmission: 6-speed auto Price: from Dh155,000 On sale: now Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel Power: 579hp Torque: 859Nm Transmission: Single-speed automatic Price: From Dh825,900 On sale: Now Price, as tested: Dh84,000 Engine: 1.4L, four-cylinder turbo Transmission: Six-speed auto Power: 142hp at 4,900rpm Torque: 200Nm at 1,850rpm Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L / 100km Result: India won by 203 runs Series: England lead five-match series 2-1 Director: Ruben Fleischer Cast: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed Rating: 1.5/5 Ashraf Ghani 50.64 per cent Abdullah Abdullah 39.52 per cent Gulbuddin Hekmatyar 3.85 per cent Rahmatullah Nabil 1.8 per cent Updated: February 21, 2025, 6:02 PM
The National
07-02-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Video: New Dubai Exhibition Centre ready in January 2026
Engine: Direct injection 4-cylinder 1.4-litre Power: 150hp Torque: 250Nm Price: From Dh139,000 On sale: Now Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo Power: 240hp at 5,500rpm Torque: 390Nm at 3,000rpm Transmission: eight-speed auto Price: from Dh122,745 On sale: now 1) Beware of cheques presented late on Thursday 2) Visit an RTA centre to change registration only after receiving payment 3) Be aware of people asking to test drive the car alone 4) Try not to close the sale at night 5) Don't be rushed into a sale 6) Call 901 if you see any suspicious behaviour Director: Magizh Thirumeni Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra Rating: 4/5 Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA Submit their request Fly it within visual line of sight Never over populated areas Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night Should have a live feed of the drone flight Drones must weigh 5 kg or less Dubai Rugby Sevens November 30-December 2, at The Sevens, Dubai Gulf Under 19 Pool A – Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Jumeirah College Tigers, Dubai English Speaking School 1, Gems World Academy Pool B – British School Al Khubairat, Bahrain Colts, Jumeirah College Lions, Dubai English Speaking School 2 Pool C - Dubai College A, Dubai Sharks, Jumeirah English Speaking School, Al Yasmina Pool D – Dubai Exiles, Dubai Hurricanes, Al Ain Amblers, Deira International School Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo Power: 247hp at 6,500rpm Torque: 370Nm from 1,500-3,500rpm Transmission: 10-speed auto Fuel consumption: 7.8L/100km Price: from Dh94,900 On sale: now Founder: Abdulla Almoayed Based: UAE Founded: 2017 Number of employees: 35 Sector: FinTech Raised: $13 million Backers: Berlin-based venture capital company Target Global, Kingsway, CE Ventures, Entrée Capital, Zamil Investment Group, Global Ventures, Almoayed Technologies and Mad'a Investment. Manchester United 1 (Rashford 36') Liverpool 1 (Lallana 84') Man of the match: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) %3Cp%3EBy%202030%2C%20Abu%20Dhabi%20aims%20to%20achieve%3A%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%A2%2039.3%20million%20visitors%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20nearly%2064%25%20up%20from%202023%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%A2%20Dh90%20billion%20contribution%20to%20GDP%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20about%2084%25%20more%20than%20Dh49%20billion%20in%202023%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%A2%20178%2C000%20new%20jobs%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20bringing%20the%20total%20to%20about%20366%2C000%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%A2%2052%2C000%20hotel%20rooms%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20up%2053%25%20from%2034%2C000%20in%202023%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%A2%207.2%20million%20international%20visitors%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20almost%2090%25%20higher%20compared%20to%202023's%203.8%20million%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3E%E2%80%A2%203.9%20international%20overnight%20hotel%20stays%2C%3C%2Fstrong%3E%2022%25%20more%20from%203.2%20nights%20in%202023%3C%2Fp%3E%0A Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6 Power: 400hp Torque: 475Nm Transmission: 9-speed automatic Price: From Dh215,900 On sale: Now The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023. Dubai's savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate's government and public sector came into effect in 2022. National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning. In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement. Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits. %3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ERajesh%20A%20Krishnan%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ETabu%2C%20Kareena%20Kapoor%20Khan%2C%20Kriti%20Sanon%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%203.5%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A Everton 0 Leicester City 1 Vardy 58' Director: Kangana Ranaut Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry Rating: 2/5 Install an air filter in your home. Close your windows and turn on the AC. Shower or bath after being outside. Wear a face mask. Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor. If driving, turn your engine off when stationary. %3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECompany%20name%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Revibe%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarted%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202022%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFounders%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Hamza%20Iraqui%20and%20Abdessamad%20Ben%20Zakour%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EBased%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20UAE%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EIndustry%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20Refurbished%20electronics%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EFunds%20raised%20so%20far%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%20%2410m%20%0D%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EInvestors%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EFlat6Labs%2C%20Resonance%20and%20various%20others%0D%3C%2Fp%3E%0A Toss: Nepal, chose to field UAE 153-6: Shaiman (59), Usman (30); Regmi 2-23 Nepal 132-7: Jora 53 not out; Zahoor 2-17 Result: UAE won by 21 runs Series: UAE lead 1-0 Engine: 4.0-litre flat-six Torque: 450Nm at 6,100rpm Transmission: 7-speed PDK auto or 6-speed manual Fuel economy, combined: 13.8L/100km On sale: Available to order now Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed Rating: 1/5 Barcelona 2 Suarez (10'), Messi (52') Real Madrid 2 Ronaldo (14'), Bale (72') Where to stay : Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor. When to go : Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in. How to get there : Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week. 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution Founders: Alhaan Ahmed, Alyina Ahmed and Maximo Tettamanzi Total funding: Self funded Director: Shankar Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram Rating: 2/5 UAE coins Dh5 note Dh10 note Dh20 note Dh50 note Updated: February 07, 2025, 6:02 PM
