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TN University Confers Honorary Doctorate On Simbu
1610 days ago
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TN University Confers Honorary Doctorate On Simbu

Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) Well-known deemed university VELS on Tuesday honoured Tamil film actor Silambarasan with an honorary doctorate for excellence in cinema.## The doctorate was conferred on Silambarasan better known as 'Simbu' at the 11th convocation of the University, which was attended by a host of dignitaries including Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur, who witnessed the proceedings online.## Celebrated for his excellence in cinema, Silambarasan said that this was a trip down memory lane and that he relived his college days. VGP Chairman V.G. Santhosam and sportsperson T. Mariyappan were the others upon whom the honour was conferred.## Silambarasan said, "It is an honour to receive an honorary doctorate from such an esteemed institute in India... We understand the world through cinema and I'm grateful to have been part of the film industry that has offered me so much love and support. I thank everyone at VELS for the warm welcome. I felt like I relived my college days. I wish all the students the very best for their future and I'm happy that they are in such great hands".## The actor also went on to tweet about the event. He said, "Thanking all the committee members of Vels University & (its Chancellor) Ishari K. Ganesh for bestowing the Honorary Doctorate upon me. I dedicate this huge honour to Tamil cinema, my Appa & Amma! Cinema happened to me because of them! Finally - my fans, Neenga ilaama Naanilla, Nandri Iraiva! (I do not exist without you, Thank God!)## Simbu's upcoming projects include director Gautham Vasudev Menon's 'Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu', director Obelli Krishna's 'Pathu Thala' and director Gokul's 'Corona Kumar'.## Stay tuned...

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Covid Third Wave Can Be Challenging But This Too Shall Pass: Producer Dhananjayan
1610 days ago
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Covid Third Wave Can Be Challenging But This Too Shall Pass: Producer Dhananjayan

Chennai, Jan 11 (IANS) Well-known Tamil film producer Dhananjayan, who has just recovered from Covid, on Tuesday said that the third wave of Covid could be challenging and difficult but then this too shall pass.## On Monday, Dhananjayan had announced his recovery on social media, saying, "Covid-19 is real. It's painful & takes away all your energies for seven to 10 days. Completed nine days of treatment for Covid-19 & just getting back to work. Still tiredness is there. Wear Mask always, check your health parameters regularly, and don't take Covid lightly".## On Tuesday, Dhananjayan, who is co-producing actor Vijay Antony's upcoming film with director Vijay Milton, 'Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan', said, "Yes Friends. Covid third wave is challenging and difficult for most of us. It affects us professionally, personally, and financially. But that doesn't mean we become pessimistic, negative & nasty against anyone or the world. This too shall pass & we will overcome. Stay Positive".## Interestingly, the statements of the producer come a day after actor Vijay Antony lashed out at the pandemic, saying it was making the rich richer and turning the poor into beggars and that it would be better if someone dropped a bomb on the world and destroyed it once and for all.## Stay tuned...

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Covid Will Turn The Poor Into Beggars, Fears Vijay Antony
1610 days ago
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Covid Will Turn The Poor Into Beggars, Fears Vijay Antony

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Expressing his anger at the havoc being wreaked by Covid on the masses, especially the poor, Tamil film actor and music director Vijay Antony on Monday, said it would be better if somebody dropped a bomb on the world and destroyed it once and for all.## The usually soft-spoken actor, who is known for being careful with his choice of words and statements, took to social media to express his anger at repeated waves of the pandemic forcing frequent lockdowns and thereby badly affecting the livelihoods of the poor.## Writing in Tamil, he said,"Corona will make the rich become richer and will change the poor into becoming beggars. Just like how someone dropped a bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it would be great if somebody dropped a bomb on the world and destroyed it once and for all. Long live with prosperity".## The actor, who has been delivering hit after hit, is considered to be a producer's delight. In fact, Vijay Antony was the only actor in the Tamil film industry who chose to take a pay cut during the previous lockdown, in a bid to help out his producers, who would have otherwise suffered losses.## Stay tuned...

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NCW Seeks Action Against Actor Siddharth For 'Lewd' Tweet Against Saina Nehwal
1611 days ago
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NCW Seeks Action Against Actor Siddharth For 'Lewd' Tweet Against Saina Nehwal

Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Condemning a "lewd and inappropriate remark" by actor Siddharth against badminton player Saina Nehwal on Twitter, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday sought "prompt and strict action" against the actor for using indecent language for women on social media.## In a statement issued by the NCW, which was shared by its chairperson Rekha Sharma on Twitter, the commission said that it had come across a post of actor Siddhart using lewd comments on Twitter on the post of Saina Nehwal.## The NCW termed Sidharth's tweet as being "misogynist and outrageous to the modesty of a woman amounting to disrespect and insult to the dignity of women on the social media platforms. (sic)"## Stating that it had taken suo moto cognizance of the issue, the commission said that its chairperson Rekha Sharma had written to the Director-General of Police, Maharashtra to investigate the matter and register an FIR under the relevant provisions of law.## Rekha Sharma has also written to Twitter India's Resident Grievance Officer, asking the social media platform to immediately block Siddharth's account and take appropriate action against him for posting offensive remarks on Nehwal's post, thereby "outraging her modesty and insulting her right to live with dignity".## Stay tuned...

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Vishnu Vishal Tests Positive For Covid
1612 days ago
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Vishnu Vishal Tests Positive For Covid

Chennai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actor and producer Vishnu Vishal is the latest celebrity from the Tamil film industry to announce that he has tested positive for Covid.## Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Vishnu Vishal said that he had started 2022 with a positive result. He said, "Guys, Yes, I'm Covid positive. Anyone who came in contact with me in the last one week please take care. Horrific body pains and nose block, itchy throat, and also mild fever (sic). Looking forward to bouncing back soon".## Vishnu Vishal joins a long list of celebrities from the Tamil film industry who have tested positive for the dreaded virus in the last couple of days.## Actress Trisha, music director Thaman, director Priyadarshan, and actor Sathyaraj are among those who have announced that they are Covid positive and are receiving treatment for the same.## The third wave of Covid seems to have hit the Tamil film industry hard. It has not only altered movie release schedules but has also put several top stars out of action.## Stay tuned...

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Covid-Stricken Sathyaraj Likely To Be Out From Hospital In 2-3 Days
1613 days ago
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Covid-Stricken Sathyaraj Likely To Be Out From Hospital In 2-3 Days

Chennai, Jan 8 (IANS) Tamil actor Sathyaraj, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital after having tested positive for Covid-19, is likely to be discharged in two or three days.## Sources close to Sathyaraj, while confirming this news, told IANS that the actor was recovering well.## "Actor Sathyaraj was admitted to the hospital on Thursday. He is recovering well. In fact, doctors have told him that he will be discharged in two or three days and that he might have to quarantine himself at home for a week or so after that," a source close to the actor informed.## It is not just Sathyaraj who has been admitted to the hospital. Well-known cinematographer and director Priyadarshan has been hospitalized.## Sources say that while Sathyaraj was admitted to a private hospital in Aminijikarai, director Priyadarshan was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in the city.## There has been a sudden spurt in the number of celebrities from the Tamil and Telugu film industries testing positive for Covid. Actress Trisha, music director Thaman, and Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu are among those who recently announced that they had tested positive for Covid-19.## Stay tuned...

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'Valimai' Release Postponed Till Covid Situation Normalises: Boney Kapoor
1615 days ago
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'Valimai' Release Postponed Till Covid Situation Normalises: Boney Kapoor

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) The makers of director H. Vinoth's eagerly awaited action thriller 'Valimai', featuring actor Ajith Kumar in the lead, on Thursday announced that they were postponing the release of the film, which was originally scheduled to hit screens on January 13 for the Pongal festival.## Producer Boney Kapoor, in a post on social media, said, "Audiences and fans have always been the source of our felicity. Their unconditional support and love during the hard times, instilled vital hopes in us to face hardships, and successfully complete our dream project.## "All that we desired during every single moment was to see them cheerful and happy in the cinema halls. At the same time, the safety and well-being of our audiences have always been at the forefront of all our decisions.## "Given the steep rise in Covid infections across the globe, and abiding by the regulations of the authorities, we have decided to postpone the release of our film, 'Valimai' till the situation normalizes.## "Get vaccinated, wear a mask, and stay safe. See you in the theatres very soon!"## The producer also said, "We thank our distributors in India and across the globe for standing with us at this time".## Stay tuned...

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Vikram Wraps Up His Shoot For 'Cobra'
1615 days ago
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Vikram Wraps Up His Shoot For 'Cobra'

Chennai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actor Vikram has completed shooting for director Ajay Gnanamuthu's action thriller 'Cobra'.## Director Ajay took to social media to make the announcement.## He said, "Woah!! Finally, Chiyaan Vikram sir wraps up his shoot for Cobra. What a magical experience this has been!! Loved working with you sir. You are for sure an acting monster! Shall keep these memories very close to my heart".## The reason why the director said "finally" was because Vikram was supposed to have completed his portions in December itself. However, the actor tested positive for Covid and as a result, had to isolate himself. Had Vikram not been affected by Covid, the team would have wrapped up the film's shoot by December 18.## The film, which features Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead, has triggered a lot of interest as it will also mark the acting debut of former cricketer Irfan Pathan.## Stay tuned...

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Arun Vijay tests positive for Covid-19
1616 days ago
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Arun Vijay tests positive for Covid-19

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) Actor Arun Vijay, who has a number of films in different stages of production, on Wednesday announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19. ## The actor, who is playing the lead in director Hari's 'Yaanai', which is waiting to hit screens, took to social media to make the announcement. ## Arun Vijay wrote: "Hi everyone!! This is to inform you all that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am currently under home quarantine and am following all the safety protocols as per my doctor's advice. Thanks for all the love. Stay safe & take care everyone." ## Apart from 'Yaanai', which will be the first rural script that Arun Vijay will be doing in 12 years, the actor also has a number of other films including 'Border' with director Arivazhagan, who is known for having delivered crime thrillers like 'Eeram' and 'Kuttram 23'. ## Stay tuned.

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Vishal's film with Adhik Ravichandran titled 'Mark Antony'
1619 days ago
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Vishal's film with Adhik Ravichandran titled 'Mark Antony'

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Actor Vishal's much-awaited action entertainer that is to be directed by director Adhik Ravichandran has been titled 'Mark Antony'.## Taking to social media, Vishal said, 'Here is the Explosive Title Look of #V33. #MarkAntony".## The film, Vishal disclosed, would be a pan-Indian action film that would be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.## The actor also said that shooting for the film would commence in February this year.## Only a few hours before announcing the title of the film, the makers had disclosed that actor S.J. Suryah would be playing a pivotal role in the film.## Suryah himself was super excited about this film and had gone on to call it a second 'Maanaadu'. The actor had also confessed that he had been amazed by director Adhik Ravi's narration.## "What a narration! Sureshot Thumbs up! We can call this 'Maanaadu 2'. The screenplay is that good. This too will go beyond borders," he wrote.## Stay tuned...

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Tamil Comedian Vadivelu Recovers From Covid-19
1619 days ago
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Tamil Comedian Vadivelu Recovers From Covid-19

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) Tamil comedian Vadivelu, who was undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC) in Porur, has recovered.## In a statement, the hospital said that the actor had recovered completely and that he was discharged in good health.## Vadivelu, who was screened at the Chennai airport on his return from London, tested positive for the virus.## The actor had gone to London along with members of his 'Naai Sekar Returns' unit for a music scoring session for the film.## Interestingly, days after actor Vadivelu tested positive for Covid-19, his film's director Suraj too tested positive and was admitted to a private hospital.## 'Naai Sekar Returns' will mark the return of Vadivelu back to the big screen.## Stay tuned...

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Actor Mohan to make a comeback with director Vijay Sri's 'Hara'
1620 days ago
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Actor Mohan to make a comeback with director Vijay Sri's 'Hara'

Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) One of Tamil cinema's yesteryear heroes Mohan is to make a comeback to the big screen with director Vijay Sri's upcoming film 'Hara'. ## Mohan, whose films were known for their mellifluous songs, has acted in a number of blockbusters including Mani Ratnam's cult classic 'Mouna Ragam'. ## Mohan, who was determined to act only if he got a good role, rejected many character roles that came his way. ## The actor chose to watch director Vijay Sri's critically acclaimed film 'Dhadha 87', which features Kamal Haasan's brother Charu Haasan in the lead. He also watched the teaser of 'Powder', the director's upcoming film featuring publicist Nikil Murukan in the lead. ## It was after this that he chose to listen to the story narrated by Vijay Sri. Sources say the actor instantly gave his nod to the script and that he was fully satisfied that his many years of waiting had finally paid off. ## Sources say 'Hara' would underline the need to teach children IPC rules, just like how they are taught first aid, good touch and bad touch in schools. ## 'Hara' is to be produced by S.P. Mohan Raj and G Media's Jaya Sri Vijay. ##

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