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The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Jus Drums young talents light up Taalathma concert
The second evening of the Taalathma concert at Mylapore Fine Arts Club was a vibrant celebration of music and rhythm, where students as young as eight years old took the stage with remarkable confidence and flair. Like every year, students from Jus Drums, an institution founded by percussionist S Muralikrishnan, better known as Drums Murali, came together to present an evening filled with youthful talent. 'It feels like just yesterday to me that , we set up the drum school in 2003. Every year it feels like an exam, for which I always continue to learn, not just impart what I have learnt to the students. The opportunities that arise out of doing these rehearsals, meeting different people, managing parents and learning a lot out of each one of them; I look at it as an opportunity to better myself,' says Murali. The evening unfolded with a prayer song, setting the stage for solo and group performances. Then a group performance on Tamil songs like 'Pudhucheri katcheri' from the movie Singara Velan, and 'Vinveli Nayaga' from Thug Life followed. The audience was introduced to instruments from other continents, like the cajon , an instrument used heavily in Afro-Peruvian music. It was followed by a djembe piece, a goblet-shaped drum of West Africa. The audience cheered up to songs like, 'Marugo Marugo' from the movie Vetri Vizha and 'Raja Rajadhi' from the movie Agni Nakshatram. This year's theme piece was dedicated to digital transformation, with students using laptops, mouse, computer parts and dish antennas for drumming. Murali says, 'I strongly believe that everybody has a beautiful sense of rhythm. When you are inside your mother's womb, the first sound is a heartbeat, which is in a rhythm. Drumming is a lot like that, it's all about the tapping, when you use your hands and feet together, they kind of start to play a beat.' 'With spaces like Jus Drums, people today encourage you and provide you a safe place to learn and nurture your talent,' he further added. The event ended with a note of thanks by the chief guest, Sikkil C Gurucharan, the well-known Carnatic musician.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rajinikanth is shrewd, sharp, and warm, says Shruti Haasan
Rajinikanth is shrewd, sharp, and warm, says Shruti Haasan on 'Coolie'. Shruti Haasan called Rajinikanth sharp, warm, and grounded She said the superstar brings positivity without carrying the weight of his stardom Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Coolie' releases in theatres on August 14 Shruti Haasan, who recently impressed everyone with her song 'Vinveli Nayaga' from the film 'Thug Life', is now gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Coolie' starring superstar Rajinikanth. Sharing her experience of working with him, the actor called Rajini a mix of unique qualities. In a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Shruti said, 'He is like a mix of unique characteristics. He is shrewd, sharp like a razor. But he is really warm in a genuine way. I told him, 'You're actually really cool to talk to'. He doesn't carry the gravitas of who he is to every room. He brings a good and positive energy. Everyone was happy to work around him. That's a great achievement.' Talking about her impression of Rajinikanth while growing up, she added, 'Obviously papa (Kamal Haasan) and Rajini sir are the two iconic pillars and faces of Tamil cinema. I always knew him from the lens of the public, like everybody else. People for some reason, thought I grew up around him, but that wasn't the case. I knew him through my dad's working experience with him. But it was really interesting to get to know the person through the filming process.' Here's the teaser: 'Coolie' also features Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Pooja Hegde will appear in a special number. The film is slated for release on August 14. Meanwhile, Shruti Haasan was last seen in 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire' starring Prabhas. She was earlier part of Adivi Sesh's 'Dacoit' but has walked out of the project due to the 'over-involvement' of her co-star. Shruti Haasan, who recently impressed everyone with her song 'Vinveli Nayaga' from the film 'Thug Life', is now gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Coolie' starring superstar Rajinikanth. Sharing her experience of working with him, the actor called Rajini a mix of unique qualities. In a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Shruti said, 'He is like a mix of unique characteristics. He is shrewd, sharp like a razor. But he is really warm in a genuine way. I told him, 'You're actually really cool to talk to'. He doesn't carry the gravitas of who he is to every room. He brings a good and positive energy. Everyone was happy to work around him. That's a great achievement.' Talking about her impression of Rajinikanth while growing up, she added, 'Obviously papa (Kamal Haasan) and Rajini sir are the two iconic pillars and faces of Tamil cinema. I always knew him from the lens of the public, like everybody else. People for some reason, thought I grew up around him, but that wasn't the case. I knew him through my dad's working experience with him. But it was really interesting to get to know the person through the filming process.' Here's the teaser: 'Coolie' also features Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Pooja Hegde will appear in a special number. The film is slated for release on August 14. Meanwhile, Shruti Haasan was last seen in 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire' starring Prabhas. She was earlier part of Adivi Sesh's 'Dacoit' but has walked out of the project due to the 'over-involvement' of her co-star. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shruti Haasan warns fans after her X account gets hacked: 'Don't interact with that page till I'm back'
Actress recently took to her social media handle to share that her X account (formerly Twitter) had been hacked. The 'Salaar' actress used her Instagram stories to inform followers about the incident and urged them to steer clear of any suspicious activity on her profile. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Check out Haasan's post here: Fans and followers were surprised when Shruti's X handle began posting a series of unusual messages centred around and memecoin investments. The first cryptic post read: 'A bold new crypto experiment from the mind of an entrepreneur, investor, and Mavericks owner – Mark Cuban. (sic)' Another suspicious post stated: 'Wait. @mcuban really dropped a memecoin? Just spotted it on @JaredDudley619, assistant coach of the Mavs.' NAGARJUNA UNLEASHED: Villain Role in 'Coolie' Was LIBERATING Like Never Before Shruti promptly addressed the issue via her Instagram story, saying, 'Hi lovelies, just want to let you know my Twitter account has been hacked. That's not me posting, so don't interact with that page till I'm back, please (sic).' Social media reaction Shruti had faced a similar breach in 2017 and had informed her followers with a tweet at the time. Many of her fans have reacted to the current issue in shock, finding it hard to believe that her account had been compromised again. One social media user wrote, 'This girl got hacked again?' while another commented, 'Hacked, right?' Shruti Haasan's work front Shruti recently captured attention with her live performance of 'Vinveli Nayaga' from her father 's latest film 'Thug Life'. Her powerful rendition in front of left the internet in awe, and the Vikram actor himself called it a proud moment. On the work front, Shruti is expected to play a role in Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', and she is also set to make a comeback in 's 'Salaar Part 2'.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shruti Haasan says her Twitter account has been hacked, urges fans not to ‘interact' with posts
Jun 24, 2025 06:07 PM IST Actor and singer Shruti Haasan said on Tuesday said that her X account has been hacked and warned fans not to access any link sent from her profile on the microblogging site. Shruti shared a post on her Instagram handle. (Also read: Shruti Haasan says she was 'humbled by life' after her parents separated: 'You can go from Mercedes to local train') Shruti Haasan said that her X account has been hacked. (Instagram/ Shruti Haasan) Taking to her Instagram account, Shruti wrote: 'Hi lovelies, just want to let you know my Twitter account has been hacked. That's not me posting so don't interact with that page till I'm back (folded hands and red heart emoticon).' Shruti via Instagram Stories. On Tuesday, several bizarre posts about bitcoin and promotional materials were shared by the official account of the actor. The last post of the actor was from June 23, where she had said, 'Am I the only one who feels way happier and way more uplifted and positive when the weather is gloomy and rainy ? I can't be the only one… makes me want write things and move hearts.' Shruti's performance at Thug Life audio launch Shruti recently made a splash with her power-packed performance at the audio launch of Thug Life. Shruti delivered a powerful live rendition of Vinveli Nayaga at the audio launch in Chennai, in front of music composer AR Rahman, and the entire cast of the film. The film marked the collaboration between Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after a gap of almost three decades, post Nayakan. Thug Life released in theatres earlier this month, and underperformed at the box office. On the work front, Shruti will be next seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie. The action thriller is produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures and also stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Sundeep Kishan, and Reba Monica John.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Thug Life' OTT update: Kamal Haasan–Mani Ratnam's film may arrive in just four weeks—reports
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) 'Thug Life,' starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR, was expected to follow an 8-week window before hitting OTT platforms. The film, which was released in theaters on June 5, 2025, had a deal reportedly in place with Netflix to premiere after two months. However, new reports suggest that this agreement may be cut short, with the film possibly arriving on OTT in just four weeks. The change is said to be due to Thug Life underperforming at the box office and receiving mixed to negative critical reviews. The 8-week plan may be scrapped According to a report by M9 News, Netflix is likely to bring 'Thug Life' to its platform much earlier than initially scheduled. This aligns with standard OTT practices for films that fail to generate significant buzz in theaters. While Kamal Haasan had earlier referred to the 8-week window as a 'pragmatic' move to allow theatrical revenue to build, the strategy might now shift to digital recovery. Thug Life | Song - Vinveli Nayaga (Lyrical) Neither the OTT platform nor the film's makers have issued an official statement yet. With mounting speculation, fans now await official confirmation about Thug Life's OTT release, which may arrive sooner than they thought. The plot: power, blood, and betrayal Directed by Mani Ratnam, Thug Life is a gangster action-drama revolving around Rangaraaya Sakthivel (Kamal Haasan), a powerful aging mafia don who adopts a young boy named Amaran (Simbu) following a violent shootout in Delhi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Legendary combo reunites to deliver a tedious gangster drama. Despite its grand scale and star power, the film failed to connect with a wider audience, and ETimes gave the movie only a rating of 2 stars out of 5. Our official review read, 'Thug Life becomes a slog. The latter half goes haywire, with many of the subplots from the earlier portions either being diluted or largely getting shoved away for a long amount of time. Even Amaran goes missing for quite some time. Instead, what we get are preposterous scenes of Sakthivel's survival after being shot at or stabbed multiple times. The threat of Sadanand ceases to exist, and Deepak feels like a weak antagonist who makes moves that are predictable. Even AR Rahman seems to lose interest and delivers a background score that feels random. The rich production values, especially Ravi K. Chandran's glossy visuals, the mystery around the fate of Chandra, and the inevitable face-off between Sakthivel and Amaran make us stay invested.'
