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Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
AR Murugadoss steals the spotlight with joyful dance to 'Kanimaa' at daughter's wedding — Video goes viral
Ace filmmaker AR Murugadoss, currently busy directing 'Madharasi' starring , has gone viral—not for a teaser or trailer, but for something much more personal and heartwarming. A delightful video of the usually reserved director dancing joyfully with his son at his daughter's wedding has taken the internet by storm, offering fans a rare glimpse into his personal life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A 'Retro' Twist at a Joyous Celebration The viral clip captures AR Murugadoss grooving to 'Kanimaa,' the hit number from 'Retro' featuring Suriya and . Surrounded by friends and family, the director matches steps with his son in a festive, high-spirited moment. Fans couldn't get enough of the filmmaker's energy and charm, flooding social media with comments like 'Yappa! Look at that energy!' and 'AR Murugadoss is clearly in great spirits.' Watch the video here: A Filmmaker with a Celebrated Legacy AR Murugadoss has long been a revered name in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with Dheena (2001) starring Ajith, and quickly rose to fame with hits like Ramana, Ghajini, Thuppakki, and Kaththi. His Hindi remake of Ghajini with became a massive pan-India success, cementing his place as one of India's most influential commercial filmmakers. While his last outing, Darbar (2020) with superstar , didn't perform as expected at the box office, Murugadoss remains a filmmaker to watch. Looking Ahead: The Promise of Madharasi With Madharasi, Murugadoss is aiming for a solid comeback. The project is progressing briskly and is generating considerable anticipation. For now, though, his joyful moves at a family wedding have won hearts across the internet, reminding fans that behind the camera is a man who knows how to celebrate life's simplest and most cherished moments.
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
AR Murugadoss proves his flair for showmanship again, grooves to ‘Kanimaa' with wife and children at family event. Watch
No matter how low we may feel due to stress or setbacks, spending quality time with loved ones has a magical ability to lift our spirits to soaring heights, redeeming us from the abyss of despair. This holds true for renowned filmmaker AR Murugadoss as well. Despite facing a major setback with the box office failure of his Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar two months ago, Murugadoss was recently spotted as ecstatic as ever as he took the stage and cut a rug with his family members during a family function. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Murugadoss is seen grooving to composer Santhosh Narayanan's hit track 'Kanimaa' from director Karthik Subbaraj's Retro. The song, which became a nationwide sensation upon its release, featured a popular hook step performed by the film's lead stars Suriya and Pooja Hegde. In the viral video, Murugadoss can be seen dancing to the song on stage with his daughter and son. A few moments later, his wife also joins them, and the family can be seen creating a core memory together. One of the most successful Tamil filmmakers in recent times, Murugadoss rose to fame with his directorial debut, the Ajith Kumar-starrer Dheena (2001) itself. He followed it up with Ramanaa (2002), featuring 'Captain' Vijayakanth and Simran, which also became a blockbuster and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. In a remarkable hat-trick, his third film Ghajini (2005), starring Suriya, Asin, Nayanthara and Pradeep Rawat, was also a massive hit. Thus, he firmly established himself as a powerhouse director in the industry. Ghajini Director A. R. Murugadoss at his daughter's wedding. byu/nishantatripathi inBollyBlindsNGossip A post shared by Behindwoods (@behindwoodsofficial) Proud to serve for a cinematic legend! Madhampatty Rangaraj Catering at the family function of the one and only AR Murugadoss sir – a true icon of both Bollywood and Kollywood.#ARMurugadoss #madhampattyrangaraj #madhampattypakashala #madhampattyvirundhu #madhampatty — Madhampatty Rangaraj (@MadhampattyRR) June 16, 2025 Since then, Murugadoss has worked with some of the biggest stars in the country, including Rajinikanth (Darbar), Aamir Khan (in the 2008 Hindi remake of Ghajini), Chiranjeevi (Stalin), 'Thalapathy' Vijay (Thuppakki, Kaththi and Sarkar), Akshay Kumar (Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty), Mahesh Babu (Spyder) and Suriya (7 Aum Arivu). Following the debacle of Sikandar, Murugadoss is now gearing up for the release of his upcoming action thriller Madharasi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is set to hit screens on September 5.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Woman arrested for attempting to trespass at Salman Khan's Mumbai home
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 22 (ANI): A woman was taken into custody by Mumbai Police on Thursday morning after she allegedly attempted to illegally enter the residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra. According to police officials, the woman tried to breach the security of the high-profile building but was intercepted before she could reach the actor's residence. She is currently being interrogated, and authorities are verifying her identity and place of origin. It is not yet confirmed whether she is a local resident or has travelled from another city. The incident follows closely on the heels of a similar security breach earlier this week. On May 20, a man was apprehended after he was found attempting to enter Galaxy Apartments stealthily. Security personnel on duty caught him in time and handed him over to the police. According to police officials, a preliminary investigation revealed that the man hailed from Chhattisgarh. On the professional front, Salman Khan was last seen in action drama 'Sikandar', where he starred alongside Rashmika Mandanna. While speaking to ANI, Salman recalled how the project came to him and also shared that it was Murugadoss who first narrated the script to producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who reached out to him with the script. 'Actually, ye Murugadoss ki script thi aur Murugadoss ne Sajid Nadiadwala ko sunayi. Agle hi din Sajid ka mujhe phone aaya ki sun lena aur shayad tumhe pasand aaye,' he added. 'Toh maine suna... maine bola, 'Isme pasand na aane wali kya cheez hai? Kab start karoge?' Toh is prakar se ye film bani hai,' Salman said. The actor also shared how his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, surprised everyone at home by deciding to attend the trailer launch event. 'The love and respect he has earned are still intact. When I was leaving home to attend the trailer launch, he told me he would join me too. Every member of our family looked at Dad and asked, 'What has happened to you?' When he came there, he climbed more than 8-10 steps to sit behind. He wanted to see the reaction of the press,' Khan said. (ANI)
Mint
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Woman arrested for attempting to trespass at Salman Khans Mumbai home
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 22 (ANI): A woman was taken into custody by Mumbai Police on Thursday morning after she allegedly attempted to illegally enter the residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan at Galaxy Apartments in Bandra. According to police officials, the woman tried to breach the security of the high-profile building but was intercepted before she could reach the actor's residence. She is currently being interrogated, and authorities are verifying her identity and place of origin. It is not yet confirmed whether she is a local resident or has travelled from another city. The incident follows closely on the heels of a similar security breach earlier this week. On May 20, a man was apprehended after he was found attempting to enter Galaxy Apartments stealthily. Security personnel on duty caught him in time and handed him over to the police. According to police officials, a preliminary investigation revealed that the man hailed from Chhattisgarh. On the professional front, Salman Khan was last seen in action drama 'Sikandar', where he starred alongside Rashmika Mandanna. While speaking to ANI, Salman recalled how the project came to him and also shared that it was Murugadoss who first narrated the script to producer Sajid Nadiadwala, who reached out to him with the script. "Actually, ye Murugadoss ki script thi aur Murugadoss ne Sajid Nadiadwala ko sunayi. Agle hi din Sajid ka mujhe phone aaya ki sun lena aur shayad tumhe pasand aaye," he added. "Toh maine suna... maine bola, 'Isme pasand na aane wali kya cheez hai? Kab start karoge?' Toh is prakar se ye film bani hai," Salman said. The actor also shared how his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, surprised everyone at home by deciding to attend the trailer launch event. "The love and respect he has earned are still intact. When I was leaving home to attend the trailer launch, he told me he would join me too. Every member of our family looked at Dad and asked, 'What has happened to you?' When he came there, he climbed more than 8-10 steps to sit behind. He wanted to see the reaction of the press," Khan said. (ANI)
Khaleej Times
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
AR Murugadoss on why he chose Salman Khan for 'Sikandar'
A.R. Murugadoss expressed his love and admiration for Salman Khan by speaking of an incident that took place in Chennai years ago. Murugadoss, who is known for films Ghajini and Holiday, has collaborated with Khan for the first time for the upcoming film titled Sikandar, out on March 30, 2025. At the trailer launch event, the Ghajini director shared his fan moment. He said, "I was struggling as an AD (Assistant Director) long back. So I wanted to watch a shoot, so I went to Prasad Studios in Chennai. I requested the security guard to let me in and watch me shoot. He allowed me on two conditions. You have to be in corner and you cannot talk to anyone. He gave me 20 minutes. After that, I had to leave." He further explained how he became a fan of Khan after one unexpected encounter with the actor and decided to cast him in a film. "So I entered. I don't know what the shoot was. Full dark smoke, light comes, Sridevi is there. I was surprised. Then suddenly, I see a hero's backside. He is combing his hair. So I tried to see who the hero was. He was none other than Salman Sir. So, I tried to go one step forward, and I saw the guard looking at me. He said no. So I went outside and thought that one day I will direct his film. So after so many years, I have directed the film with him." At the trailer launch, Khan spoke about how Murugadoss constantly pushed him, especially in action sequences, to bring out his best. Murugadoss has worked with huge stars such as Rajinikanth (Darbar), Vijay (Kaththi), Mahesh Babu (Spyder), Chiranjeevi (Stalin), Suriya (Ghajini) and Ajith (Dheena) as well. His next directorial, Sikandar, is an action-packed film which stars Khan and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles.
