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Madurai East, a key constituency, has seen the DMK emerge as a dominant force, securing significant victories in recent elections. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls pit the ruling DMK against the AIADMK and a BJP-backed alliance, with campaigns focusing on welfare, law and order, and identity politics.

Legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan and megastar Mammootty's 'Padayatra' might skip a wide theatrical release for a digital premiere after festival showcases. This marks their fourth collaboration, following critically acclaimed films like 'Vidheyan' and 'Mathilukal'. While no official confirmation exists, this specialized distribution strategy is generating significant industry buzz.

As election campaigns intensify, lookalikes of prominent political figures like MGR, Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi, and Stalin are stepping in to fill the void. These individuals, often former artists or those with a natural resemblance, transform with makeup and costumes to appear at rallies, interact with fans, and draw crowds, providing a visual presence for leaders who cannot be everywhere at once.

Asha Bhosle’s single Malayalam song stands as a beautiful reminder of her versatility and dedication to music. Even though she sang in many languages, her effort to master the nuances of Malayalam for Sujatha showed her respect for every linguistic tradition.

Political candidates are actively engaging in religious ceremonies and consulting astrologers. They are booking special prayers, performing rituals, and seeking auspicious timings for campaign activities. This practice spans across various parties and religious institutions, including temples, churches, and dargahs. Candidates believe these spiritual efforts will enhance their chances of winning elections.

DMK is fielding Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore South with a hope to silence factions which worked against the party’s prospects in Coimbatore district in previous elections.

A vibrant dance number, 'Thira Nee Endhan Tharani Thira Nee', from Prem's upcoming action film 'KD: The Devil' has been released, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. Composed by Arjun Janya, the track boasts electrifying beats and high-octane choreography, promising to be a party anthem.

Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan have completed shooting for their highly anticipated film 'Padayaatra' in a single 40-day schedule. This marks a reunion after over three decades. The movie, reportedly set in the socio-politically charged 1970s-80s Kerala, is expected to be a realistic drama. Its release will follow Mammootty's other major project, 'Patriot'.

KOCHI: A division bench of the Kerala high court on Friday exempted Mathrubhumi editor K Gopalakrishnan and other respondents from personal appearance in a contempt of court case until otherwise directed by the court.

Four people have been arrested by the police for assaulting a realtor over a financial dispute in Coimbatore on Sunday.

Born in Bangalore, brought up in Calcutta, achieving the peaks of success in Bombay, the tragically charismatic actor-director Guru Dutt spent a considerable part of his last two years in Madras, as Chennai was known then. It’s a fact that most biographers do not care to look at, though hapless Guru Dutt could not do so as the dream factories of the South worked considerably more efficiently than Bombay and paid up in time.

The Centre has cleared the names of five police officers -- Jacob Job, V Gopalakrishnan, M K Pushkaran, G Sreedharan and K G Simon -- recommended by the state for conferring IPS in the select list for 2012.

Body of N Gopalakrishnan, writer and social activist who died here on Wednesday morning, will be cremated at the Mavoor Road crematorium on Friday.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kottara Gopalakrishnan, former Congress leader and MLA, died of cancer on Monday at a private hosspital here. Gopalakrishnan, 60, is survived by wife and a daughter.

Clad in a green saree, 86 – year – old Aisha Gopalakrishnan, the daughter of social reformer Sahodaran Ayyappan, is all excited as she will be visiting Thundidaparambu for the first time in her life on Tuesday.

Malayalam cinema's biggest stars often adopt screen names, a practice that has shaped their public personas. From Mammootty's accidental rebranding to Urvashi's name inspired by an award, and Nayanthara's 'star' moniker, these changes have significantly impacted their careers. Dileep and Meera Jasmine also chose unique names for market appeal, proving a name is indeed stardust in entertainment.

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has directed the state to promote retired police officer K Gopalakrishnan as an inspector-general of police. The promotion, however, will be a notional one, as he retired more than four years ago.

He’s had many encounters with forest brigand Veerappan, and K Gopalakrishnan has lived to tell the tale. “Veerappan and his team targeted me for more than four years,” said K Gopalakrishnan, who retired from the police force as DIG in 2008.