m.g.ramachandran

Veteran actor Sivakumar reminisced about a 1979 encounter with M.G. Ramachandran, who he said 'cursed' him to remain young. Now 85, Sivakumar shared how MGR's words have held true, attributing his youthful appearance and energy to a disciplined lifestyle. His reflections on MGR's blessing-like curse and his own vitality resonated with the audience.

Andipatti, a constituency with a rich political legacy, is gearing up for a fierce electoral battle. Recent results show a close contest between DMK and AIADMK. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will witness a triangular fight, with key issues like welfare, law and order, and identity politics dominating the campaign discourse.

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.

Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam achieved a stunning debut, securing 14 out of 16 Chennai seats, even unseating the Chief Minister. The party credits its success to a strong appeal among Dalit voters, fishermen, and urban electorates seeking change, amplified by targeted digital campaigns and welfare promises resonating with women.

In a dramatic thinnest-of-thin razor finishes at the Tiruppattur Assembly constituency in Sivaganga district, one vote proved to be fatal for Tamil Nadu Co-operation Minister KR Periyakaruppan, ending his 20-year dominance.

As Vijay transitions to public life, his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan's eloquence and his respect for political icons like MGR and Karunanidhi resurface. Meanwhile, his film 'Jana Nayagan' faces financial hurdles and distribution issues, with a new release date set for May 8, 2026, amidst high fan expectations.

Tamil Nadu opposition leaders have dismissed exit poll predictions favoring the DMK, labeling them as a "planned conspiracy" by the ruling party. AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami confidently projected a win of 210 seats, citing past instances where exit polls proved inaccurate. The BJP and TVK also expressed similar skepticism, urging people to await the official May 4th results.

'TN 2026', a captivating film with Natty Subramaniam in the lead and directed by Umapathy S Ramaiah, has hit the big screens and will soon make its way to Amazon Prime Video and Aha. This inspiring tale, derived from Thambi Ramaiah's story, explores the ascent of an ordinary beeda seller to the heights of fame and influence in Pollachi.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 107 seats, falling just short of the majority. The outcome points to a hung assembly, prompting TVK to begin searching for allies to form a government.

Making a remarkable electoral debut, Thalapathy Vijay has emerged as a strong political force in Tamil Nadu. The celebrations at the family residence also saw music and dancing, with members playing 'Whistle Podu' from Vijay's film 'The Greatest of All Time'. Several celebrities have also taken to social media to congratulate Vijay on his debut political victory.

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears to be not merely performing well but rewriting the script of electoral debuts with a first day blockbuster performance. Leading in over 100 seats, TVK has done what few believed possible in a state where political memory runs deep and voter loyalty runs deeper.

Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu assembly polls, dramatically altering the state's political landscape. Leveraging star power and organized fan networks, TVK has disrupted the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, resonating with voters seeking an alternative.

Tamil cinema's deep connection to politics is highlighted by the recent leak of Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan'. This incident exposes structural weaknesses in content security within the industry, from post-production to distribution, raising concerns about the future of film content protection.

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.