Chandru

Election officials in Davanagere South had to break open the EVM strong room due to a missing key, briefly delaying the bypoll counting. Despite this, Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur took a significant lead. In Bagalkot, Congress candidate Umesh Meti secured a decisive victory, winning by over 21,000 votes.

In short, the polling happened on an auspicious day, and many couples like them in the state celebrated their wedding day with a difference.

Vedanta Aluminium Metal has signed agreements with two firms to establish downstream units at its new Jharsuguda park, aiming to boost Odisha's value addition and employment. This initiative, expected to draw over Rs 500 crore in investment and create 1,500 jobs, will foster a dedicated industrial ecosystem for aluminium-based manufacturing, strengthening the state's global position.

The BJP has unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, following internal discussions and cadre concerns. Notably, former state president K Annamalai is absent from this initial selection. Prominent figures like Tamilisai Soundararajan and Vanathi Srinivasan have been fielded from key constituencies, signaling the party's strategic approach for the upcoming polls.

Nivin Pauly's political thriller 'Prathichaya' is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 26. Directed by Unnikrishnan B, the film delves into the complexities of politics, power, and corruption. The trailer offers a glimpse into Nivin's character navigating a tense political landscape, highlighting the struggle for power and the creation of public images.

Interfaith couples in India face significant hurdles registering marriages under the Special Marriage Act, with sub-registrars often engaging in moral policing and demanding bribes. Despite the law's intent to facilitate secular unions, couples are frequently subjected to parental pressure and even violence, highlighting the need for legal reform and increased state protection.

Chandru Lamani, BJP MLA from Shirahatti in Gadag, was caught by Lokayukta police allegedly accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe during a raid at his Balaji Hospital in Laxmeshwar. Acting on contractor Vijay Pujar’s complaint over an 11% commission demand, police detained Lamani and his aides, who allegedly tried to dispose of cash.

Director R. Chandru celebrated a significant milestone in his career by inaugurating his very own production company, RC Studios. The grand event, which took place on January 24, witnessed the presence of esteemed guests, including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah and acclaimed Kannada actor Upendra. This momentous occasion marked a pivotal turning point in Chandru's artistic journey

Filmmaker-actor Raj B Shetty will be a special guest on the cookery show Bombaat Bhojana. In a promotional video, host Sihi Kahi Chandru is seen welcoming Raj and sharing a light moment with him. Raj expresses his love for cooking and enjoys a special dish made by Chandru.

Kannada Development Authority (KDA) chairman Mukhyamantri Chandru on Thursday resigned from the BJP because its leaders of late "were not taking me into confidence and had kept me away from party meetings and functions".

Renowned director R Chandru, fueled by the success of Kabzaa, launches five pan-Indian films under RC Studios banner: Father, POK, Dog, Shree Rama Bana, and the much-anticipated sequel, Kabzaa 2. These projects, backed by Anand Pandit and Alankar Pandiyan, represent a Rs 500 crore investment, solidifying the studio's commitment to cinematic brilliance. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah launched the posters.

Kannada television's 'Bombaat Bhojana' celebrates its 1000th episode with the presence of actress Malashree. She cuts a celebratory cake and Sihi Kahi Chandru prepares a special 'Cranberry-Kesari Sweet' for her. Malashree expresses her gratitude for the personalized dish and reveals her daughter's fondness for cranberries. Chandru has curated over 2000 dishes during the show's run. 'Bombaat Bhojana' is known for its unique blend of gastronomy and entertainment, with Chandru as the maestro of the kitchen.

Chandru, after Andar Bahar, is now hoping Bachchan meets the same reception

Director R Chandru is known to team up with cinematographer Chandrashekhar for his films. However, the cinematographer for Chandru’s next project, the Upendra-starrer Brahma, has been revealed to be Shekhar Chandru.

A gang of five persons was arrested for allegedly murdering a 38-year-old rowdy-sheeter by smashing his head with a stone outside his residence near Uttarahalli on Friday night. The deceased, Chandramouli alias Chandru S, was a resident of Ravugodlu village.

Actor Karthik Mahesh, who was seen playing the character of Chandru, will no longer be a part of the daily soap Puttakkana Makkalu. The actor has reportedly quit the show midway. However, a clear reason behind his decision to quit the daily soap is yet to be disclosed.

Filmmaker R Chandru has stepped into the spotlight, asserting that the trailer for Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' bears a resemblance to his 2023 creation 'Kabzaa’. While acknowledging these visual echoes, Chandru maintains that drawing inspiration is a fundamental part of artistic expression.

Sihi Kahi Chandru is in trouble

Chief ministers may come and go, but he will remain chief minister forever. Mukhya Mantri Chandru earned the sobriquet not for wielding political power, but for playing politicians on stage with great prowess.

R Chandru will distribute Uppi 2

BJP national general secretary CT Ravi on Saturday accused Bengaluru police of pressuring home minister Araga Jnanendra to hide the “truth” behind the murder of Chandru. The 22-year-old youth was killed in a road-rage accident reported two days ago.

Suriya is known for experimenting with his roles in films. He is one of the actors, who often walk those extra miles to do justice to the character he portrays. Suriya was last seen in 'Jai Bhim', and the film received highly positive reviews from audiences and critics. Suriya played the role of a lawyer for the first time, and his role is based on the real-life character, Justice K Chandru. ETimes reached out to Suriya and in an exclusive chat he revealed how he got trained for his character in 'Jai Bhim'.