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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sivakarthikeyan's tribute to Na. Muthukumar moves fans at ‘Ananda Yaazhai' event, says, 'his contribution to Tamil cinema was immense'
In Chennai, a grand musical event titled 'Ananda Yaazhai' was held in memory of the late lyricist Na. Muthukumar . Actor Sivakarthikeyan participated as the special guest at the event, which was attended by various celebrities from Tamil cinema. He arrived in Chennai straight after finishing the shooting of 'Parasakthi' in Pollachi and addressed the event paying tribute to Na. Muthukumar . He also shared that he donated the money he received for the songs he wrote to Muthukumar's family. Sivakarthikeyan's support to Na Muthukumar's family Speaking at the event, Sivakarthikeyan praised Na. Muthukumar as his adopted teacher. 'When I first wrote a song, it was just a fun song. But I felt that I had to do that job responsibly. I also asked for a salary for it. This is not a favor, it is a duty," he said. His words touched the hearts of those present at the event. Sivakarthikeyan hails Na Muthukumar Sivakarthikeyan further said, 'Na. Muthukumar has given his Tamil and poetry to everyone in this film industry. This program is a return to him. His contribution to Tamil cinema was immense. The question arises whether there will ever be another writer like him. His songs are still alive today. Now that Na. Muthukumar is gone, I have to start writing songs myself. Every time I start writing, I listen to two of his songs,' he said, sharing his son's desire to write songs. ' Sivakarthikeyan's speech was the highlight of the event. Na Muthukumar's legacy Lyricist Na. Muthukumar holds a unique place in Tamil film music. His songs for many films, including 'Veyil', 'Thuppakki', 'Thanga Meengal', 'Aadukalam', and 'Dharmadurai' were well received. His songs effectively reflect the beauty of Tamil and the feelings of life. He is not only a great poet, but also a creator of an indelible cultural asset in the minds of the people. He has received the National Award and State Awards twice.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Salman Khan chose 'Race 3' over 'Be Happy'; A missed heartfelt hit
Initially envisioned for Salman Khan, 'Be Happy', a heartfelt dance drama, took a detour when he chose 'Race 3'. Producer Ramesh Taurani revealed Salman's inclination towards the action-packed film put 'Be Happy' on hold. Years later, the film found new life with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead. Fans were surprised to see Abhishek Bachchan in a tender, emotional role as a single father in the recently released film 'Be Happy'. But what many don't know is that this heartfelt dance drama was originally written with Salman Khan in mind. Yes, long before Abhishek stepped in, it was Salman who was deeply involved in developing Be Happy alongside director Remo D'Souza. Back then, the project was gearing up to be a major emotional turn for Salman, a story about a father who would go to any lengths to fulfill his daughter's dream of dancing. It was a fresh genre for the superstar, and it had the potential to show a softer, more grounded side of him on screen. But fate had other plans. Why He Walked Away: 'The Race 3' Detour According to producer Ramesh Taurani who shared to News18 in an interview, the reason 'Be Happy' was put on hold was because Salman became more inclined toward 'Race 3', a high-octane, action-packed film that promised commercial success. The cast of Be Happy at the time had even included Daisy Shah and Jacqueline Fernandez , both of whom later went on to star in 'Race 3' instead. Unfortunately, while 'Race 3' turned out to be one of the most trolled films of Salman's career, Be Happy found a second life, years later, with a new cast and fresh vision. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is your tinnitus getting worse? Do this immediately (Watch) Hearing Magazine Undo Abhishek Bachchan Steps In, and the Film Finds Its Voice Directed by Remo D'Souza, 'Be Happy' stars Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Inayat Verma, and veteran actors like Nassar and Johny Lever. Meanwhile, Salman Khan's recent outing was the actioner 'Sikandar' which failed to impress the audiences, even fans. The movie was directed by the 'Thuppakki' fame AR Murugadoss and had Rashmika Mandanna in the female lead. Salman Khan Buys Delhi Team in ISPL | Joins Cricket's Biggest Celebrity League!
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mysaa' first look: Rashmika Mandanna unleashes her fierce warrior avatar
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actress Rashmika Mandanna has taken fans by surprise with her intense warrior transformation in the first-look poster of 'Mysaa'. Unrecognisable and fierce, Rashmika sports a blood-smeared face, wild hair, and a sword in hand as she roars while drawing her blade. 'Raised with grit…' The poster, released by the makers on Friday (June 27), showcases her in an avatar that's raw, powerful, and deeply symbolic of strength and resilience. The production house shared the poster on Instagram with the caption: 'Raised with grit. Relentless in will. She roars. Not to be heard, but to be feared.' Rashmika also took to social media to express her excitement and nervousness, calling the role one of her most challenging yet. She wrote, "I always try to give you something new… something different… something exciting… And this… This is one of those.. A character I've never played before… a world I've never stepped into… and a version of me that even I hadn't met till now.. It's fierce.. it's intense and it's extremely raw. . I am so nervous and super excited, I genuinely cannot wait for you to see what we're going to be creating.. This is just the beginning.." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 모공각화증, 절대 만지지말고 이렇게 해보세요 현명한소비자 Undo 'Hunted. Wounded. Unbroken" Just a day prior to the first-look reveal, the makers dropped a teaser poster with the tagline 'Hunted. Wounded. Unbroken.' It featured Rashmika holding a spear, her eyes blazing with determination as she prepared for battle. 'Mysaa', directed by Rawindra Pulle, will mark Rashmika's first solo headliner — a major milestone in her career. On the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna was recently seen in the action flick 'Sikandar'. Starring Salman Khan in the lead and directed by the 'Thuppakki' fame AR Murugadoss', 'Sikandar' unfortunately failed to impress the audiences.
Pink Villa
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Thalapathy Vijay-led TOP 9 films that prove why the superstar is a powerhouse entertainer
Thalapathy Vijay is celebrating his 51st birthday on June 22, 2025. The superstar who has been a performer for over 3 decades is expected to make his final cinematic venture soon. The actor is next set to appear as a police officer in H Vinoth's directorial, Jana Nayagan, slated to hit the big screens on January 9, 2026. If you're a fan of the superstar or would like to explore some top films starring him, here's a list of movies you can check out. Top 9 Thalapathy Vijay films that everyone should watch 1. Thuppakki (2012) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Jayaram, Manobala Director: AR Murugadoss IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 Where to watch: JioHotstar One of the most beloved films featuring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role is the 2012 action thriller Thuppakki. The AR Murugadoss directorial marked the filmmaker's first collaboration with the superstar. The film focuses on the story of an intelligence officer in the Indian Army who reaches Mumbai to spend his holidays with his family. However, in a sudden twist of fate, the man discovers a sleeper cell organization threatening the country's integrity. What follows is the soldier's mission to bust the team once and for all. The massive blockbuster film was remade in Bollywood with Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha starrer Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty. 2. Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Simran, Manivannan, Dhamu, Vaiyapuri Director: Ezhil IMDb Rating: 8.3/10 Where to watch: YouTube, SunNXT Thulladha Manamum Thullum is a musical romantic drama considered one of Vijay's most cult following films. The 1999 Tamil-language movie follows the life of Kutty, a good-hearted youngster. With a fate of events, the man falls in love with Rukmini, but every time he's in front of her, his ruffian side is seemingly shown, unfortunately leading her to feel a distaste for him. How she realizes his true nature in due time forms the rest of the story. 3. Ghilli (2004) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Dhamu, Mayilsamy, Janaki Sabesh, Nancy Jennifer, Nagendra Prasad Director: Dharani IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 Where to watch: JioHotstar Talking about cult classics, one cannot leave behind Thalapathy Vijay's iconic movie, Ghilli. The official remake of Mahesh Babu starrer Okkadu, the sports actioner showcased a new shade to the Tamil superstar's acting skills, making for an iconic film in his career. The movie features the tale of Saravanavel aka Ghilli, a Kabaddi player who happens to cross paths with Dhanalakshmi, a girl forced into marriage by a powerful goon. The way the former saves Dhanalakshmi and gets her to safety forms the rest of the film. 4. Master (2021) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan, Andrea Jeremiah, Arjun Das, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Master starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role is a recent venture in his career, but an instant favorite among fans on release. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial was an action thriller featuring the story of a college professor, JD. The movie focuses on how the man is forced to take up a job in a juvenile home where a gangster, Bhavani, is carrying out his illegal activities. With the Hero's Journey template at play, the film had the superstar balancing a suave and cool character who happens to be an alcoholic. 5. Kaththi (2014) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Neil Nithin Mukesh, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Sathish, Sudip Mukherjee Director: AR Murugadoss IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 Where to watch: Simply South Yet another collaboration with director AR Murugadoss was the action thriller flick Kaththi. The film focused on the story of Kathiresan, a convict who escaped jail and plans to flee to Bangkok. However, before managing to escape, the man discovers his doppelganger Jeevanantham and switches places with him. Later, Kathiresan discovers his lookalike's fight for a village water issue, leading to a social battle against a corporate leader. 6. Mersal (2017) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, SJ Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen. Sathyaraj, Vadivelu, Hareesh Peradi Director: Atlee IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 Where to watch: Netflix Mersal features Vijay in triple roles, playing the father and sons. The action thriller narrates the story of a vigilante magician seeking revenge against his father's killer. As the man reunites with his long-lost brother after being separated at birth, it is revealed why the magician apprehended people who committed medical crimes. 7. Pokkiri (2007) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Asin, Prakash Raj, Napolean, Nassar, Mukesh Tiwari, Vadivelu, Sriman, Anandaraj Director: Prabhu Deva IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Where to watch: SunNXT Pokkiri is another remake in Thalapathy Vijay's career, adapted from the Mahesh Babu starrer Pokiri. The actioner directed by Prabhu Deva features the tale of a young ruffian who mixes with an international gangster's goon, only to reveal his true intentions in due time. 8. Leo (2023) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Madonna Sebastian Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 Where to watch: Netflix A blockbuster movie featuring Thalapathy Vijay in recent years is the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial, Leo. Based on the 1997 DC graphic novel, A History of Violence, the action flick features the tale of a cafe owner, Parthiban in Himachal Pradesh, being mistaken for a former gangster. With his identity in crisis, the man is pursued by various ruffians to make him confess his true self. What follows is a tale of who the former gangster Leo was and whether Parthiban is truly him. 9. Theri (2016) Cast: Thalapathy Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, Nainika Director: Atlee IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video Thalapathy Vijay's first-ever collaboration with the director Atlee was the action thriller movie Theri. Being loosely based on the 1990 Tamil film Chatriyan and the 2013 Hollywood film Homefront, the movie features the story of Joseph Kuruvila, a single father and bakery owner in Kerala. Leading a quaint life with his only daughter, the man is revealed to be truly former Chennai city DCP Vijay Kumar, who was presumed dead. With his old foes realizing he is still alive and threatening his daughter, the man acts like a ghost, putting an end to all of them. While these films are just the tip of the iceberg in the superstar's long-running career, it would truly be a miss in theaters, with Jana Nayagan speculated to be his final cinematic venture.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Salman Khan opens up about recent house intrusion: Fan claimed ‘Salman called me'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Salman Khan recently shared a bizarre and unsettling experience where a woman bypassed his security at his Mumbai residence and even claimed that the 'Sikandar' actor called her over. While the The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3 began with its trademark humor, things took a serious turn when host Kapil Sharma joked about fans showing up at Salman's residence with suitcases — only for Salman to confirm that a similar incident had actually happened not long ago. "The woman rang the doorbell..." Salman Khan recounted how, in May 2025, a woman managed to bypass security at his Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai. 'There were security guards outside. A woman told them she wanted to head up to the fourth floor, and she entered,' Salman recalled. The woman rang the doorbell, and the household staff opened the door. 'The servant was shocked because the lady said, 'Salman called me over.' Obviously, the servant saw her and was sure I definitely didn't call her,' Salman added. Recognizing her as a fan, the woman was gently escorted out of the building before she could reach Salman. Salman's work front On the professional front, Salman was last seen in A.R. Murugadoss' action drama Sikandar alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, and others. Although the expectations were high as the movie was helmed by the superhit Vijay starrer 'Thuppakki' director, 'Sikandar' failed to impress the audiences, mainly due to its underwhelming writing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'Sikandar' also didn't manage to mint magnificent numbers at the box office as expected from a Salman Khan starrer. SALMAN KHAN SAYS AAMIR KHAN 'STOLE' HIS FILM, LEAVES PREMIERE CROWD IN SPLITS With several underwhelming performances recently, including his cameo appearances in the Telugu film 'The Godfather' and in the actioner 'Baby John', Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again', Salman Khan is yet to make a magnificent comeback. The actor's previous hit film was 'Tiger 3', which received decent reviews from the audiences and critics.
