Funds will be released in a couple of days for Malaysia-based PhD scholar: Minister
Tiger trapped in Gudalur to reach Chennai today
PMK not to extend support to any party in Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls: Anbumani
CM Vijay to campaign for TVK candidates in Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls
Governor Arlekar approves 12 Tamil Nadu bills, seeks clarification on private universities
TN to launch 1g gold ring scheme for govt hospital newborns on Sept 28
Kancheepuram admin denies release certificate to deceased irula womans family
US-based Walgreens enters India, to set up global capability centre in Chennai
Bookcations Gain Popularity as Indian Book Clubs Launch Reading Retreats
EPS leaves out Velumani, Shanmugam from AIADMK star campaigners list
IIT Madras, SCU set up high-altitude atmospheric observatory in Ladakh
Tamil Nadu set to get back 40 vacant super speciality seats
Two youth held for stealing money garland from Vinayagar idol in Tondiarpet
The police also apprehended four juveniles in connection with the crime
T.N. to develop State Dementia Action Plan: Health Minister
K.G. Arunraj says the plan will provide a framework for strengthening awareness, early identification, screening, diagnosis, care pathways, caregiver support, capacity building, and research across the State
T.N. government writes to PM Modi seeking to change the operator of Chennai airport
In the letter sent in August, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has said Tamil Nadu has been industry-friendly, making consistent efforts to attract business and investment; hence, better management of the airport is of paramount importance
How Chennais GCC expansion could reshape its real estate market
As global capability centres expand across the citys key corridors, demand for Grade A offices and housing is expected to grow alongside supporting infrastructure
How Chennais GCC expansion could reshape its real estate market
As global capability centres expand across the citys key corridors, demand for Grade A offices and housing is expected to grow alongside supporting infrastructure
BEML bags 5,400 cr order for 16 high-speed trains for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor
The NHSRCL contract builds on BEMLs ongoing 866.87 crore programme with Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai) for two indigenous high-speed trainsets, each comprising eight coaches
Gudalurs man-eating tiger trapped, sent to Chennai
Renault India resumes exports to Sri Lanka after a gap of 7 years
First shipment of 100 Made-in-India vehicles dispatched from Chennai port; New Duster planned for Sri Lankan market
Highlights Nani says he wants The Paradise to be recognised as a Telugu film rather than labelled pan-Indian The actor questions why films such as Jawan and Pathaan are still identified as Hindi films when they succeed across India Nani says this is the last time he will address the debate and claims parts of the media take his comments out of context Nani is once again addressing the debate around the term pan-Indian, saying he would rather T he Paradise be recognised for the language it was made in. The Telugu star has repeatedly pushed back against the label ahead of the release of Srikanth Odela's The Paradise . His latest comments focus on what he sees as an uneven way of describing films from different Indian-language industries. Why Nani questions the pan-Indian label Speaking to the media in Chennai, Nani explained why he does not want The Paradise to be described as a pan-Indian film. I really don't want any film to be called pan-Indian, he said, explaining that the term does not make sense to him. Nani pointed to Hindi films such as Jawan and Pathaan as examples. Even when those films perform strongly in Tamil and Telugu versions, he noted, they continue to be described as Hindi films. But when a Telugu film or a Tamil film or a Kannada film does well, across the country, it is called a pan-Indian film, he said. That distinction, according to Nani, is why he has continued to question the terminology. Why is it introduced for the South Indian films? Why is it not for the Hindi films? he asked. Nani stressed that he still wants his films to reach audiences across languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada. His objection is specifically to attaching the pan-Indian tag to them. Nani wants The Paradise recognised as a Telugu film Nani 's latest comments also underline how he wants The Paradise to be identified. In a social media post addressing the debate again, he argued that every language deserves credit. He used RRR and Kantara to illustrate his point, asking whether it would be right to describe those films as belonging to another Indian language simply because they found audiences there. In the same context, I want The Paradise to be RECOGNISED as a Telugu film, he wrote. His argument is not that the film should only reach Telugu-speaking audiences. In fact, Nani said expanding his films to audiences in other languages will continue to be part of his process. I can't stop everyone from calling films pan-Indian, he said. But that word doesn't make sense to me. He added that he can only request people not to use the label. This is the last time Im addressing this Nani also appeared keen to put an end to the recurring discussion. This is the LAST TIME I'm addressing this, he said in the post, while also expressing frustration about how his comments are reported. Whatever I say, a SECTION OF THE MEDIA portrays it OUT OF CONTEXT, he wrote. The actor has previously acknowledged that he cannot control how others choose to describe his films. His position, however, remains consistent: he wants The Paradise to be recognised as a Telugu film while still reaching audiences across India. The debate comes as Nani prepares for the release of The Paradise , his upcoming action drama directed by Srikanth Odela. Rather than rejecting audiences outside the Telugu market, his comments are focused on how the film is described and credited within India's multilingual film industry.
US pharma major Walgreens to establish its first-ever GCC in Chennai
The new centre, to come up at DLF Downtown in Tharamani
HMPL bags 200 cr construction project in Tamil Nadu
Project to be executed within 30 months from date of handover of site in Chennai
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews preparations for expansion of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme
CM Vijay will launch the expansion of the scheme at a school in Tiruvanmiyur in Chennai on September 22
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews preparations for expansion of Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme
CM Vijay will launch the expansion of the scheme at a school in Tiruvanmiyur in Chennai on September 22
Renault India resumes Sri Lanka exports with 100-vehicle shipment
Renault India has resumed exports to Sri Lanka, shipping 100 Triber, Kwid and Kiger vehicles from its Chennai plant. The return expands Renaults export footprint to 16 countries, with the automaker also planning to introduce the New Duster as it rebuilds its presence in the Sri Lankan market.
The decision followed discussions on the practical implications of excluding Pattinapakkam and Neelankarai, which the NGT had observed fall within the CRZ-I area
Hazoor Multi Projects Gets Rs 207 Crore Chennai Project
New Delhi [India], September 18: Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd has received a work order worth 207.45 crore from Emerald Haven Life Spaces 3 Private Limited (EHLS3PL) for construction-related works at
Walgreens to set up Global Capability Centre in Chennai, create over 250 jobs in first year
The proposed GCC will focus on technology and business services
Tiger that killed two people in OValley in Gudalur captured
The male tiger has been transported to the Vandalur zoo in Chennai, where it is to live out the rest of its life in captivity
US pharma giant Walgreens to set up GCC in Chennai
Walgreens expects to create over 250 high-value technology and operational jobs in its first year
Vishal Injured While Doing Action Sequences?
The film began production in Chennai earlier this year before subsequent schedules.
Multiple survivors identified in POCSO case against granite baron
Chennai: The ongoing probe into the POCSO case against granite baron R Veeramani has led to the identification of multiple survivors who were allegedly sexually assaulted by him over the past several years, police said on Friday. According to a senior police official, the statements of the victims were recorded before a court here and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
More Survivors Come Forward Against Granite Baron In Child Sexual Abuse Case
The latest development comes nearly a year after the case was first registered based on a pen drive containing video evidence that was handed over to a Chennai-based activist by an unidentified man in October 2025.
Under tight security, divine umbrellas from Chennai reach Tirupati for Tirumala Brahmotsavams
Nine of the 11 divine umbrellas go up to Tirumala for Saturdays Garuda Seva and two to the Padmavati temple at Tiruchanur; security has been tight since a 2013 plot to plant bombs in them was foiled at Puttur
Perth Scorchers head coach Adam Voges looks to pick the brain of Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey to learn about the unexpected Chepauk surface, which will be hosting the first match of the Big Bash League 2026-27.
Repatriate the rescued baby orangutans immediately: Wildlife experts
Todays Gold Rate in India September 18: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across metro cities on September 18
Tamil Nadu advances GCC expansion with Walgreens Centre in Chennai
The centre at DLF Downtown, Tharamani, will focus on technology and business services, with further expansion planned over the coming years
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actor Nivin Pauly, who has played the lead in director Girish AD's recently released blockbuster Malayalam film 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', on Friday penned a note of gratitude in the wake of the film's collections going past the Rs 300 crore mark. Taking to his Instagram page, Nivin Pauly wrote, 300+ Crores Worldwide Gross!Thank you for the endless love! The frame would have been truly complete with our music magician Vishnu Vijay in it. Sending you all the love! The film has emerged as the highest grossing film in Keralam and has come in for praise from various quarters. In fact, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan had recently congratulated Nivin Pauly and the team of the film. Mythri Movie Makers, the production house that is distributing the film in the Telugu states, on Saturday released a video clip of the core team of the film calling on Kamal Haasan. The clip released showed Kamal Haasan warmly welcoming the 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' team led by one of its producers Fahadh Faasil. The team was seen having a conversation with Kamal Haasan after which each of the team members got a photo of themselves clicked with the star. For the unaware, the film has emerged a roaring blockbuster. It may be recalled that the makers of the film had recently appealed to the public not to record or share theatre snippets and key scenes of the film on social media. Bhavana Studios, the production house that has distributed the film, issued a statement, which actor Nivin Pauly had shared on his social media timelines. Sharing the statement of the production house, the actor had said, Request your attention! In its statement, the production house had said, Thank you for the global blockbuster love! We're overwhelmed by the unprecedented bookings and the incredible joy you're bringing to theatres. It then made a request. The production house said, A humble request: Kindly avoid recording or sharing theatre snippets and key scenes on social media. Let everyone experience the magic and surprises of the film on the big screen. Let's keep the experience special for everyone. See you at the theatres! The film, which hit screens worldwide on August 21 this year, has gone on to emerge a massive blockbuster. The story of the film has been penned by director Girish AD along with Kiran Josey. Cinematography for the film is by Ajmal Sabu while music for the film has been scored by Vishnu Vijay. Akash Joseph Varghese was the editor for the film, which was distributed by Bhavana. Production for the film, which Nivin Pauly had said was going to be very special, had kicked off in September last year. Bhavana Studios is a company partnered by director Dileesh Pothan, actor Fahadh Faasil and scenarist Syam Pushkaran.
Scorchers Coach Voges Leans On Hussey's IPL Knowledge For Unexpected Chennai Surface In BBL Opener
The MA Chidambaram Stadium: Perth Scorchers head coach Adam Voges looks to pick the brain of Chennai Super Kings' batting coach Michael Hussey to learn about the unexpected Chepauk surface, which will be hosting the first match of the Big Bash League 2026-27. The MA Chidambaram Stadium will host the BBL opener on December 12 between Sorchers and Melbourne Renegades, which marks the first instance of the BBL taking place outside Australia. The teams will have to encounter the unknown conditions of Chennai before they head to Australia for the remainder of the tournament. The Chepauk has behaved differently than expected in the last few years, with CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad having conceded that he was confounded by the surface, while the East Zone skipper Ishan Kishan and South Zone captain Tilak Varma also expected turn from the surface in the Duleep Trophy final; however, there was none. I live just down the road from Mike Hussey, Voges said as quoted by Cricinfo. So I'll be leaning on all the contacts in order to understand the conditions and Chennai itself as best we can, and hopefully make the experience and the trip a really successful one, on and off the field. Scorchers have a few players in their squad who have experience of playing the IPL, with the likes of Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly having experienced success too. Meanwhile, several of their players have no experience of Indian conditions. Yeah, I think it's going to be new for everyone, and that's the exciting part, Voges said. That's the great challenge for all of us. And certainly, for us from a Scorchers perspective, we have a number of players who will be coming who have experience in the conditions over here. We've got a number of hopefully IPL stars in Mitchell Marsh and Cooper Connolly that will certainly hopefully be part of our squad that comes over. Ashton Turner and Jhye Richardson are another couple of guys who have played in the conditions as well, he said. Yeah, I think it's going to be new for everyone, and that's the exciting part, Voges said. That's the great challenge for all of us. And certainly, for us from a Scorchers perspective, we have a number of players who will be coming who have experience in the conditions over here. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories So, I'm certainly going to be leaning on those experiences as well, and to be able to try and communicate those experiences, particularly to a few of our younger guys, because there'll be a few of our guys that this will be their first experience in India and in these conditions. And so just trying to upskill them as quickly as we possibly can to give them the best chance to go out and succeed and put on a good show. Article Source: IANS
Kritilabs, Fiji firm RC Manubhai sign three-year pact to take AI, IoT solutions to Pacific
Chennai-based technology firm to initially target Fiji, with planned expansion into other Pacific Island markets
Samantha Ruth Prabhu starts shooting for Celebrity MasterChef Tamil
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has started shooting for the culinary reality show Celebrity MasterChef Tamil in Chennai. The actress, who is reportedly in her seventh month of pregnancy, is set to take on a new challenge with the show
40 Years Since The Chennai Tied Test!
The only previous tie had occurred at Brisbane back in December 1960 between Australia and the West Indies. In the 40 years since the Madras Test, there have been 1,583 Test matches. But there has never again been a tie.
40 yrs on, its still all Tied up in memory
Former Australia batter Mike Veletta, who was part of the squad for the historic Tied Test with India, which began in Chennai on September 18, 1986, revisits the raw emotion and dramatic finish that made it an epic contest
Puducherry LG suggests tax holiday, cheap power to boost industrialisation in J&K
Puducherry, Sep 17: Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry K Kailashnathan has suggested a set of measures for improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in Jammu and Kashmir, saying tax holidays and affordable power could act as catalysts for attracting industries and investment to the Union Territory. Interacting with this Greater Kashmir Correspondent, Kailashnathan said attracting investment and promoting industrialisation were essential for generating employment and ensuring sustained economic growth. Referring to the geographical and infrastructural challenges faced by Jammu and Kashmir, he said the UT Government should focus on four key areasinfrastructure, connectivity, affordable power and tax holidaysto create a conducive environment for industrial development. First, you need the prerequisite infrastructure for industries, followed by good connectivity, Kailashnathan said, stressing the importance of railway links and highways for timely movement of raw materials and finished products. He also underlined the importance of affordable electricity for industries and hotels, saying Jammu and Kashmir has significant hydropower potential. He suggested that the government could explore providing locally generated power to industrial units at competitive rates, including a tariff of around Rs 2 per unit, to encourage investment. On fiscal incentives, Kailashnathan suggested that Jammu and Kashmir could consider tax holidays for new investments, pointing out that several States and Union Territories had adopted such measures to attract industries and promote industrialisation. A 1979-batch retired IAS officer, Kailashnathan served in Gujarat for more than four decades and worked closely with Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister. He was associated with various government initiatives related to industrialisation and investment promotion, including investment summits held in Gujarat. Speaking about Puducherry's development trajectory, Kailashnathan said the Union Territory was progressing towards becoming a major medical and tourism hub. He said an advanced organ-transplantation centre was being established in Puducherry, which, according to him, would benefit patients from across the country. Kailashnathan also described Puducherry as an emerging education hub, saying around 73 per cent of students enrolled in schools pursue higher studies. He said the focus now was on creating employment opportunities for the educated population and added that more than 4,000 people were recruited last year. He identified safe drinking water as another challenge, saying a significant section of the population was dependent on groundwater with high TDS levels. He said the administration was working to ensure filtered and safe surface drinking water for all residents within the next three years. On connectivity, the LG said an airport with a 2,500-metre runway was being developed and a new railway terminal was also under construction. He further said two six-lane highways between Chennai and Puducherry were being constructed, which would substantially improve road connectivity and reduce travel time between the two destinations. He said Puducherry's development strategy was aimed at strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, education, connectivity and employment while positioning the Union Territory as a prominent tourism and medical destination.
Vande Bharat trains in J&K equipped with special heating, defogging systems: ICF Chennai Engineer
Vande Bharat trains operating in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the Kashmir Valley, have been equipped with special features to cope with the regions extreme winter conditions, including sub-zero temperatures and dense fog. Interacting with a group of Kashmir-based journalists visiting Chennai under a PIB tour, Anupam Chouhan, Chief Workshop Engineer, LHP Division, Integral Coach Factory (ICF), said trains operating in challenging climatic conditions require specialised features to ensure smooth and safe operations. Elaborating on the Vande Bharat trains deployed in Kashmir, Chouhan said a special heating arrangement has been provided along the water-pipe network. The system is designed to prevent water from freezing in the pipelines during sub-zero temperatures and ensure uninterrupted water supply for lavatories and other facilities inside the train. He said another important feature incorporated in the Kashmir-specific Vande Bharat trains is a strong defogging system. Dense fog and condensation can affect visibility through the front and rear panes, particularly for the locomotive pilot. To ensure clear visibility and an unobstructed line of sight, strong defoggers have been provided in trains operating in Kashmir, Chouhan said. The specialised systems are part of efforts to adapt modern railway services to the demanding climatic conditions of Jammu and Kashmir, where severe winters pose operational challenges for railway infrastructure and rolling stock. He points out that the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, one of the three major coach manufacturing facilities of the Indian Railways, is marching ahead with increased production and a gradual shift towards manufacturing Vande Bharat coaches. The oldest and largest coach manufacturing facility in the country, ICF was inaugurated on October 2, 1955, by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Since its inception, the factory has rolled out more than 80,000 coaches, making it one of the world's largest single-site coach manufacturing facilities. The Chennai-based factory employs around 8,500 personnel from the government sector and nearly 6,000 workers from the private sector for various manufacturing and allied activities. ICF produced around 3,500 coaches during the last financial year, while the production target for the current year has been fixed at 3,865 coaches. Chief Workshop Engineer, LHP, Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, Anupam Chouhan said the facility was moving ahead with the changing requirements of Indian Railways, particularly with a focus on enhancing Vande Bharat coach production. He said work was underway for manufacturing four Vande Bharat chair-car train sets and four Vande Bharat sleeper train sets in the near future. Besides, one Vande Bharat freight train has already been rolled out and is currently undergoing trials, while another such train is under manufacturing. The shift towards Vande Bharat coaches comes amid the Railways' stated plan to gradually replace older conventional train coaches with newer-generation rolling stock. The move is aimed at modernising passenger services and facilitating faster train movement across the country. Chouhan also said that the facility is catering to the needs of the entire country and different sectors.
Hiranandani-backed Greenbase to develop 5mn sqft in TN with 2k cr investment
Three persons arrested in migrant worker murder case
2,079 non-functioning streetlights identified across Chennai city
Four persons held for robbing bank employee of 11 lakh, laptop in T. Nagar
Prof. K.S. Hegde Memorial Endowment Lecture organised at College of Engineering Guindy
Webinar on Alzheimers Dementia care to be held on September 20
KICL forays into FMCG sector targeting healthy beverage
Guest worker from Bihar murdered; 5 suspects on the run
CM, other leaders mark Periyars birth anniversary with social justice oath
Woman kills mother-in-law after bathroom fall
Mere delay cant cant be reason to stop disciplinary proceeding: HC
Dengue cases cross 16,000 in TN, health dept says rise not abnormal
Pocso case: Veeramani brought in for questioning
JACTTO-GEO opposes 18-years service rule for interim pension to govt employees
No NOC required to get power supply for houses on poromboke land
Cooum Check dams could help track and tackle pollution: study
Tamil Nadu's mission to repair the hills of Tiruvannamalai
Kanimozhi meets Mamata Banerjee as DMK works on third front
Many parts of T.N., including Chennai, see summer-like heat this September
A weak Southwest monsoon and lack of cloud cover attributed as factors for the soaring temperatures. RMC predicts increased rainfall activity, particularly in north and interior Tamil Nadu, from Friday will bring relief from the heat
Many parts of T.N., including Chennai, see summer-like heat this September
A weak Southwest monsoon and lack of cloud cover attributed as factors for the soaring temperatures. RMC predicts increased rainfall activity, particularly in north and interior Tamil Nadu, from Friday will bring relief from the heat
Kashmir Media Delegation Interacts With Tamil Nadu Information Minister
SRINAGAR: A delegation of journalists from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday interacted with Tamil Nadu Information Minister Dr L Murugan at the Doordarshan Chennai premises during a study tour organised under the aegis of the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar. The interaction was held alongside a programme organised by the Tamil Nadu Information Department at []
Launch event for the books From Field to Policy: Six New Volumes of Microstudies in Human Development held at Madras School of Economics
City hospital treats man with year-long severe pelvic pain
The 36-year-old man from Sri Lanka had been on medication for several months without adequate relief
TN: Five-cornered contests to take place in Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) A five-cornered electoral battle is taking shape in bypolls to Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies after the nominations of candidates fielded by the ruling TVK, the DMK, the AIADMK, the Naam Tamilar Katchi, and the Left parties were accepted during scrutiny on Thursday. The bypolls in Madurantakam (SC) constituency in Chengalpattu district and Dharapuram (SC) constituency in Tiruppur district have attracted considerable political attention, with the major parties choosing to contest separately. A total of 99 nomination papers were filed for the two constituencies before the deadline ended at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The submissions included papers filed by official candidates, substitute nominees, and Independents. Election officials scrutinised the nomination papers on Thursday to verify whether the candidates had complied with the statutory requirements. Following the scrutiny, nominations submitted by the principal contestants in both constituencies were declared valid. In Madurantakam, the nomination papers of TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel, DMK nominee Paranthaman, AIADMK candidate Kanitha Sampath, Naam Tamilar Katchi nominee Janakiraman, and Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate Suganthi were accepted. Of the 48 nomination papers filed in the constituency, election officials accepted 32 and rejected 16. The rejected papers reportedly failed to meet one or more of the mandatory requirements prescribed under the election rules. In Dharapuram, the nominations of TVK candidate Sathyabama, DMK nominee Suganya, AIADMK candidate Bhanumathi, Naam Tamilar Katchi nominee Karthika and Communist Party of India candidate Lakshmanan were found to be valid. Officials scrutinised 51 nomination papers filed in Dharapuram. Of these, 22 were accepted, while 29 were rejected for failing to fulfil the required conditions. The final number of candidates contesting the two bypolls will become clear after the deadline for withdrawing nominations. Candidates whose papers have been accepted will be permitted to withdraw from the contest within the period stipulated by the Election Commission. With the ruling party, the two major Dravidian parties, Naam Tamilar Katchi, and the Left fielding separate candidates, the bypolls are expected to witness an intense campaign. The results will also be viewed as an important test of the respective parties electoral strength and organisational reach ahead of future political contests in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai should not alienate Delhi, and vice versa too, Justice Nagarathna, heading a Bench comprising Justice A.G. Masih, addressed both governments
Vijays first abroad visit a success, to create 10,000 jobs in TN
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The makers of director R Kaarthikeyan's eagerly awaited upcoming romantic action entertainer titled 'Anbil Avan', featuring actors Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundan in the lead, on Thursday released a gripping trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Taking to its social media timelines to share the link to the trailer, Ayngaran International, the production house presenting the film, wrote, Their romance was only one side of their story. #AnbilAvan - TRAILER OUT NOW! In theatres from September 25. Starring @ashokselvan @preity_mukhundhan. Directed by @karti.kane. A #GovindVasantha Musical. The trailer begins with Ashok Selvan's character explaining about himself and his wife to Revathy. My wife's name is Iyal, he begins and explains that his wife (played by Preity Mukhundhan), who hailed from a rich family, gave up everything for his sake when he had nothing. The trailer then shows both Ashok Selvan's character and his wife Iyal working in a star hotel. Both husband and wife are subjected to constant supervision and taunts. At one point, Ashok Selvan's character says he wants to give the life he promised to Iyal. The couple get married and move to a hill station. It is then that life throws a different kind of challenge. A very disturbing incident occurs when Iyal is alone at home. We then see a number of shady characters who make statements regarding this incident. One man, who seems like a politician, is seen saying, That night something happened. I too am remorseful that it happened. Another shady looking character says, You have come to my town and now, it is a problem concerning my home. Meanwhile, the couple seem to be in a state of perpetual fear. We see a series of grim action sequences in the trailer. The police officer investigating the case, with a cheeky smile, says, Looks like sir belongs to the soft type. Soon after, we see Ashok Selvan's character involved in a series of explosive action sequences. The challenging situation results in disagreements between the couple. What happens then is what the film is all about... It may be recalled that actress Preity Mukhundhan, who plays the female lead opposite actor Ashok Selvan in the film, had, on an earlier occasion, told him that she was eternally grateful to him for giving her the amount of space that she had now got in the film. Participating in the title teaser launch event of the film, Preity Mukhundan had said, This team is more than a team. They are family. Everyone in this team is very close to my heart. When you watch the film, all of you will like it. You will see how much heart and passion has gone into this film. I am genuinely feeling emotional. The actress, who thanked actor Ashok Selvan, said, Ashok, I don't know how to thank you. Of all the mainstream male actors, Ashok is one person I can confidently say who will, without any insecurity, give space to his female co-stars. It is an amazing, amazing quality. Thank you. I am eternally grateful to you for giving me the space you have given me in this film. The actress also thanked director R Kaarthikeyan for helping her pull of the challenging role. She said, Karthik sir, they told me that you were the one who vouched for me when I did the audition. I don't know why but throughout this film, you have helped me, taught me the nuances of this character, worked with me and extracted it from me. Thank you so much. This is a character that you have beautifully written. As you said, this character will connect with a lot of women and girls. The film, which has been produced by K.Karunamoorthy, Ashok Selvan and Abinaya Selvam, has music by Govind Vasantha. The film has cinematography by Gowtham Rajendran and editing by Selva RK. Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Peter Hein and art direction is by Manikandan Srinivasan. While the story of the film has been penned by Vignesh Raja, its screenplay have been jointly penned by Vignesh Raja, R Kaarthikeyan and Ashok Selvan.
Four murder cases involving minors transferred to special court in Coimbatore
What was CM doing during remaining five days?: Dhinakaran demands white paper on Vijays London trip
UPL 2026: Players' Draft Completes Squads, Rishikesh River Kings Secure Akash Madhwal
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) franchises completed their player drafts to complete their squads ahead of the upcoming season. All the seven men's teams finalised their squads ahead of the tournament, scheduled to be played from September 21 to October 1 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, Dehradun as Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 replacement fast bowler Akash Madhwal was roped in by Rishikesh River Kings. Other prominent Uttarakhand players - Suchith J, Avneesh Sudha, Yuvraj Choudhary, Tejasvi Jaiswal, Kunal Chandela and Mayank Mishra also headline the respective squads as icon players. USN Indians have retained Suchith J, while Nainital Tigers will be led by Avneesh. Choudhary has joined Haridwar Elmas, and Jaiswal has gone to Tehri Titans. Dehradun Warriors will be represented by Chandela, while Mayank Mishra will be the icon player for Pithoragarh Hurricanes. Each franchise assembled a mix of senior players, Under-23 and Under-19 cricketers, uncapped players and established icon players. Meanwhile, Kiran Verma, Secretary, Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU), reflected on the draft. The Players' Draft has brought together a strong pool of talent from across Uttarakhand and gives our players an important platform to compete at a high level. The UPL has grown with every edition, and with both senior and emerging players coming together, we are looking forward to an exciting third season, Kiran said. Former BCCI Vice-President and Former Secretary of CAU Mahim Verma also highlighted the platform the league provides for local cricketers. The completion of the draft marks another important step towards UPL 2026. The league provides players from Uttarakhand an opportunity to perform in a competitive environment and gain visibility. With the IPL auction cycle approaching, this tournament can be an important platform for players to showcase their abilities through their performances, Mahim said. Chairperson of the Uttarakhand Premier League Sunil Joshi also highlighted that the draft has given another layer to the league. The Players Draft has added another layer of excitement to UPL 2026. Each team has put together its squad with a combination of experienced players and young talent, which reflects the depth available in Uttarakhand cricket. We are now looking forward to seeing these players come together on the field and make the most of the opportunity, Joshi said. Chairperson of the Uttarakhand Premier League Sunil Joshi also highlighted that the draft has given another layer to the league. The Players Draft has added another layer of excitement to UPL 2026. Each team has put together its squad with a combination of experienced players and young talent, which reflects the depth available in Uttarakhand cricket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The women's Players' Draft also saw all four teams complete their squads for the third edition of the Uttarakhand Premier League. Raghvi will lead Pithoragarh Hurricanes as their icon player, while Sweta will captain Dehradun Warriors. Mussoorie Queens have secured Nandini Kashyap as their icon player, while Bageshwar Aerial have added Prema Rawat as their icon player. Article Source: IANS
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