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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Spread Karunanidhi's ideas of egalitarian, progressive society: T.N. CM Stalin
Seminars organised on the literary works of late DMK leader and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi should not only praise his works but should also help in spreading his ideas for egalitarian and progressive society, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (June 27, 2025). Inaugurating the two-day seminar organised by the Sahitya Akademi along with the Special Centre for Tamil Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai, Mr. Stalin said that the literary contributions of the late leader should be taken to the next generation. Listing out various measures undertaken by his government, including allotment of houses for Tamil scholars and nationalising of their works, Mr. Stalin said that steps were underway to install a statue of late Tamil saint-poet Tiruvalluvar in JNU campus in New Delhi. JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulapudi Pandit underlined the late leader's love for the Tamil language. She said that the leader's birth centenary was not merely a moment to recall the political timelines but to understand how an individual was a bigger influence on the society that allowed him to shape language, literature and cinema and thereby the collective consciousness. Recalling Karunanidhi's early engagement in the anti-Hindi agitations, Ms. Pandit termed it his 'first ideological battlefield'. He had founded the body for students from the State that was focused on protecting the Tamil linguistic heritage, 'indicating his early realisation of the cultural States involved in politics.' Calling upon the audience to watch the Tamil movie Parasakthi (for which late Karunanidhi penned the dialogues), she said 'it changed Tamil cinema forever.' Ms. Pandit further said that beyond being a scriptwriter, Karunanidhi became the 'voice of the people'. The late leader made the Tamil language more colloquial and inclusive and removed caste markers in his dialogues. 'His writings had checked the hero archetype from divine saviours to rational, justice-seeking individuals - a stark contrast from the then prevalent narratives.' The late leader used film not as an entertainment but as a cultural pedagogy introducing ideas of inter-caste marriage, temple reform, atheism, egalitarianism into Tamil films, she said. For him, Tamil language was not an inherited artefact but it was a living text - a daily source of communication, assertion and cultural dignity, she said. Recalling from her personal experience, Ms. Pandit said she was a school student when the Emergency was imposed and pointed out that Karunanidhi was the only Chief Minister who opposed the Emergency. 'He was also the great symbol of freedom protecting the Indian Constitution.' Sahitya Akademi secretary K. Sreenivasarao said that former CMs and late leaders C. Rajagopalachari, C.N. Annadurai M. Karunanidhi raised the bar so high that one may find it difficult to find a State with such a series of erudite Chief Ministers. Karunanidhi was not only a highly respected politician and statesman but also a prolific writer and his literary contributions covered a wide range of works - poems, novels, stories, plays, songs and lyrics, biographies, historical fiction, epistles, commentaries, dialogues and much more. The remarkable thing about late Karunanidhi's literary prowess was that he used literature for the promotion of social justice, Mr. Sreeenivasarao said. 'Of course, before him, Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and C.N. Annadurai did it with success. But it was Karunanidhi-ji, who took this to every nook and corner of Tamil Nadu.' 'If C.N. Annadurai possessed unique ability to cover a vast range of subjects in each of his writings, Karunanidhi had the ability to make masses understand easily the great works of Tamil culture and how those works can impact their lives,' Mr. Sreenivasarao said. Though late Karunanidhi could have chosen to be a lofty poet or a lyricist or playwright or a film director, but 'it was his acceptance of the reality around him and his inner conviction that the social reality can be changed for the betterment of the people of the State that propelled him into a full-time political career,' he said. Minister of Information and Publicity M.P. Saminathan was also present.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ravi Mohan reveals he has been living in a rented house amid ongoing divorce with Aarti Ravi
Actor Ravi Mohan recently graced the pre-release event of the upcoming film '3BHK' starring Siddharth , R. Sarathkumar, and Devayani in key roles. The actor revealed that he has been living in a rented house for a while now amid the ongoing divorce proceedings with his wife, Aarti Ravi. Ravi Mohan reveals he is living in a rented house Ravi said on stage, 'I have never lived in a rented house before. Since my birth, this is the only home that belongs to me. Now I am living in one of those houses. So it was possible for us to relate many things together very soon.' He further added, 'The film has been an inspiration and helped me relive my life as well. It made me feel like I'm going back to real life." Trisha's pictures with Ponniyin Selvan co-stars Jayam Ravi and Karthi win hearts Ravi Mohan's divorce with Aarti Ravi Mohan shared an official statement on his social media about his separation from Aarti in September 2024. Fans and well-wishers were shocked to learn the news, as the duo had been beloved for their love over the past 15 years of their marriage. After his announcement, Aarti took to her social media handle to share that she was unaware of his decision and the public notice. Following a few social media revelations about their failed marriage, the duo officially approached the family court to stop sharing family matters on social media platforms and initiated legal divorce proceedings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Ravi Mohan's work front On the work front, Ravi Mohan has a slew of films in his pipeline, including Parasakthi, Karathey Babu, and Bro Code. About 3BHK Meanwhile, 3BHK, directed by Sri Ganesh, features Siddharth, R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Yogi Babu, Meetha Raghunath, and others in key roles. It will hit theatres on July 4.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Ravi Mohan move out of his family home? Actor says he's living in a rented house now
Ravi Mohan has been in the headlines owing to his personal life. He is rumored to be dating singer-turned-therapist Keneeshaa Francis. Amid all of this, the actor recently joined the pre-release event for the movie 3BHK, where one of his statements grabbed attention. Ravi Mohan reveals living in a rented house for the first time Speaking at the event, Ravi Mohan resonated with the theme of the film 3BHK and revealed how much he could relate to it. The Parasakthi actor mentioned that seeing the film felt like he was seeing his real life as he too lives in a rented house now. In his words, 'I have never lived in a rented house before. Since my birth, this is the only home that belongs to me. Now I am living in one of those houses. So it was possible for us to relate many things together very soon.' He added, 'The film has been an inspiration and helped me relive my life as well. It made me feel like I'm going back to real life.' Ravi Mohan holds alleged GF Keneeshaa close in unseen moments from the party Recently, Ravi Mohan joined his rumoured GF at the success party of her newly-released song Andrum Indrum. Later, Keneeshaa Francis shared some snapshots from the event, wherein the actor could be seen holding her close. Moreover, in one of the pictures, Ravi was seen cheering for the artist as she enjoyed the party with her friends, colleagues and industry mates. Ravi Mohan's cameo in Keneeshaa's song That's not all. Ravi Mohan, in fact, even made a strong cameo appearance in Keneeshaa's new music video Andrum Indrum. Their appearance together raised quite a lot of attention among fans, who seem to be more sure that the two are allegedly dating. On his work front, Ravi Mohan has films like Parasakthi and Karathey Babu in the pipeline. He also has an upcoming project, Bro Code, scheduled.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
3BHK First Review: Ravi Mohan reacts to Siddharth starrer after special screening, says ‘I cannot say if it's good…'
3BHK starring Siddharth in the lead role is slated to release in theaters on July 4, 2025. Ahead of its release, actor Ravi Mohan was spotted at an event following a special screening, where he shared the first review of the movie. 3BHK first review by Ravi Mohan During his speech at the event, Ravi Mohan said, 'I watched the movie at night. I have an added advantage like that, and while watching this, I cannot say if it's good or bad, but I feel this energy after watching it. The film reminded me of Balu Mahendran Sir's Veedu, which is possible because of director Sri Ganesh.' The actor continued, 'No other hero would call his contemporary and present a special screening of a film. However, Siddharth and I never behaved like heroes. I don't know when we became friends, but over time we just grew up together.' Ravi Mohan added that at one point in his life, he used to feel a comparative sense towards him; however, he acknowledged that they have grown past that. The actor lauded Siddharth's talent as an actor, noting similarities in how they both have portrayed a schoolboy role. About 3BHK 3BHK is a family drama movie written and directed by Sri Ganesh, based on the short story by Aravindh Sachidanandam. The movie explores the plot of a family from middle-class standards who dream of owning a house of their own and the struggles they face for it. Apart from Siddharth, the movie features R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Yogi Babu, Meetha Raghunath, Chaithra J. Achar, and others in key roles. The soundtrack and background is scored by Varshangalkku Shesham fame and singer Bombay Jayashri's son, Amrit Ramnath, marking his debut in Tamil cinema. On the other hand, Ravi Mohan is currently working on the movie Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. The film, touted as a period venture, will feature Sreeleela and Atharvaa Murali in key roles. Furthermore, the actor will also be appearing in films like Karathey Babu, Genie, and Thani Oruvan 2.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sivakarthikeyan's special birthday gift to Vinayak Chandrasekaran fuels 'SK 24' reports
Sivakarthikeyan is one of the popular actors in the South, and he has an interesting lineup. Reports have emerged that actor Sivakarthikeyan has chosen director Vinayak Chandrasekaran for his 24th film. To fuel the report, Sivakarthikeyan now gifted Vinayak Chandrasekaran, the director of the film 'Good Night', a special gift on his birthday. Birthday boy Vinayak Chandrasekaran shared this on his social media and wrote, 'Thank you so much for the wishes and the gift, Sivakarthikeyan Anna. This year's birthday was special for me.' Sivakarthikeyan's picture with Vinayak Chandrasekaran has gone viral, while the former was spotted in his new charming look for 'Parasakthi'. Sivakarthikeyan and Vinayak Chandrasekaran's 'SK 24' builds buzz Sivakarthikeyan's movie with Vinayak Chandrasekaran is reported to be an emotional family drama that centers on father-son sentiment. Mohanlal is said to be approached to play Sivakarthikeyan's father in Vinayak Chandrasekaran's directorial, while the final cast and crew have not been finalized. The film's plot is expected to be driven by powerful emotions, intimacy, and bonding. Thus, it is believed that the film will have the power to appeal to fans from all walks of life. There has already been interest among fans in this new endeavor. Sivakarthikeyan's perfect lineup Sivakarthikeyan is currently filming for 'Parasakthi' with Sudha Kongara , and the film shooting has reached the final stage. The entertaining actor will be next seen on big screens in 'Madharasi', which is directed by AR Murugadoss, and the film is scheduled to hit big screens this September. An action entertainer 'Madharasi', a revolutionary 'Parasakthi', and an emotional 'SK 24', Sivakarthikeyan has picked interesting genres to move a step ahead in cinema by impressing the audiences.
