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Director Koratala Siva, fresh off Jr NTR's 'Devera', is now teaming up with veteran Nandamuri Balakrishna for a project tentatively titled 'NBK112'. The makers announced the collaboration with a poster hinting at a powerful, purpose-driven film. This development sidelines the anticipated 'Devara' sequel, leaving fans waiting longer for Jr NTR's next.

DMK candidate Siva V Meyyanathan has won the Alangudi seat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. Meyyanathan secured a decisive victory with 64,929 votes, defeating his closest rival by a margin of 12,977 votes. Kandasamy of TVK and Dhana Vimal of AIADMK followed in second and third place respectively.

Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections are set for a nail-biting finish with a record 89.83% voter turnout. The main battle is between the ruling AINRC-BJP NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, featuring high-profile leaders in key constituencies. Counting for all 30 seats is scheduled for May 4.

As counting commenced, the DMK surged across Tamil Nadu, consolidating strongholds and making steady gains, particularly in urban areas and traditional bastions. The AIADMK-led opposition held select pockets, while actor Vijay's TVK emerged as a significant force, leading in early postal ballot trends.

The newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, won two seats while its alliance partner, Puducherry-based party, Neyam Makkal Katchi (NMK) won one seat. TVK candidates have secured a significant number of votes, impacting the winning margins between the two major alliances.

Early trends show the NDA, led by AINRC, is set to retain power in Puducherry. Chief Minister N Rangasamy secured the Thattanchavady seat, a key victory. The Congress-DMK alliance struggles, indicating a fragmented opposition. The NDA's organizational strength and voter outreach appear to have secured them another term, promising continuity in governance.

A 5th-century Sanskrit seal from Pakistan, decoded by the ASI, reveals a Saiva temple dedicated to Svami Kotesvara at Devadaruvana. This finding, featuring the inscription "Devadaruvane Svami Kotesvarah," offers an early depiction of Siva in the cedar forest. It follows recent ASI discoveries of other ancient inscriptions from Pakistan.

A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) election office near Srirangam in Trichy was allegedly set ablaze by unknown individuals early Friday. A large digital banner for the party's candidate was also damaged. This incident, occurring just days before Tamil Nadu election results, has prompted a police investigation and calls for enhanced security at the vote counting center.

A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party office in Trichy, serving as actor Vijay's party's campaign hub for the Srirangam constituency, was allegedly torched and vandalized. The incident, involving a thatched shed and a digital banner, occurred just days before the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results.

Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming film, tentatively titled 'NBK111', has seen a significant casting change. Nayanthara, initially announced as the female lead, has reportedly been replaced by Kajal Aggarwal. Reports suggest date and remuneration issues led to Nayanthara's exit, while Kajal's flexibility and budget-friendliness made her the preferred choice.

A new CBSE directive mandating three languages, including one foreign and two Indian, from Class VI is set to eliminate French as an option in Puducherry schools. This move sparks outrage, with critics calling it an attack on the Union territory's unique cultural identity and French heritage.

G Varalakshmi: Daughter of a wrestler, runaway child, the versatile actor with a mercurial temperament had a career that spanned almost 100 films in Telugu and Tamil.

Kolathur, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's stronghold since 2011, is under intense scrutiny. Voters will cast ballots not just for their MLA but also for a referendum on Stalin's leadership. The constituency has seen significant development under the DMK government, boosting Stalin's personal connect and widening his victory margins.

Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu's project with Sivakarthikeyan is reportedly shelved. Sivakarthikeyan is now set to join another film. This development opens the door for Venkat Prabhu to revisit his popular film 'Mankatha'. Reports suggest a sequel, 'Mankatha 2', is in the works. This could mean a reunion with actor Ajith Kumar. Fans are anticipating the return of the thrilling 'Mankatha' universe.