jallikattu

Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. VIJI of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Thiruverumbur constituency with a margin of 8705 votes. He garnered 89837 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi came second with 81132 votes.

As electioneering intensifies, candidates are enlisting family members to add a personal touch to campaigns across Tamil Nadu. Daughters and wives are actively participating, addressing voters, and sharing heartfelt appeals. This strategy aims to connect with constituents on an emotional level, highlighting candidates' dedication and commitment to their respective constituencies.

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked CM MK Stalin at a rally, accusing him of forming alliances out of fear of defeat and alleging a breakdown of law and order. Palaniswami also criticized Stalin's use of language and warned of retaliation, while assuring financial support for jallikattu events.

In a bold move to unsettle the DMK's stronghold, AIADMK is primed to nominate Leema Rose Martin, the spouse of influential lottery entrepreneur Santiago Martin, as their candidate for the Lalgudi constituency. Harnessing both financial backing and strategic caste affiliations, Martin's presence in the race is already shaking up the political scene, raising alarms among rivals in the ruling party.

Mark your calendars for March 13, 2026! The highly anticipated digital release of 'Karuppu Pulsar' on Tentkotta brings to the screen a Tamil action fantasy thriller directed by Murali Krish and featuring V. R. Dinesh.

Rumours about Suriya and Vetrimaaran reviving their film 'Vaadivaasal' are circulating. Reports suggested the actor had agreed to allocate dates for the project. However, sources close to Vetrimaaran have denied these claims. They state there have been no recent discussions about restarting 'Vaadivaasal'. The film is considered shelved. Vetrimaaran is currently focused on his project 'Arasan'.

Prime Minister Modi launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu's DMK, accusing leaders of prioritizing scams over public welfare and failing to protect state interests. Addressing a rally, he asserted NDA's victory in the upcoming elections, highlighting issues like Katchatheevu, jallikattu, and women's safety, while also inaugurating development projects.

The Tamil Nadu government has permitted jallikattu to be held in Madurai, much to the jubilation of jallikattu organisers.

The ferocious bulls that were once the star attraction in a jallikattu arena no longer come at a premium price.

The district administration has instructed jallikattu organisers to refrain from registering excess number of bulls for events in the district. The decision was taken after the recently held jallikattu events witnessed over 800 bulls participating on an average.

For hundreds of villagers across south and central Tamil Nadu, jallikattu is not just a event but a ritual associated with the temple festival in the locality.