Tamil Nadu Polls: Beyond caste lines, the rise of TVK's Vijay explainedTamil Nadu's film stars find political success often linked to their caste-neutral identities. Actors like Vijay and Rajinikanth appeal acr...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Veteran actor Prabhu hospitalised for kidney stones treatment, to be discharged in a few daysPrabhu, a veteran actor, was hospitalised in Chennai after complaining of severe stomach pain. He underwent a laser surgery to remove kidne...
22 Feb, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
Karunanidhi - A script writer par excellenceKarunanidhi, who passed away yesterday aged 94, took a keen interest in Tamil literature, poetry and drama.
08 Aug, 2018, 11.03 AM IST
Rajini unveils MGR statue amidst fanfareArriving to a grand reception by fans and supporters and accompanied by some prominent faces from the Kollywood, the actor unveiled the sta...
05 Mar, 2018, 09.21 PM IST
Rajini-Kamal star war a look back at MGR-Sivaji rivalryFour decades ago, the political landscape of Tamil Nadu witnessed intense competition between actors: MGR and Sivaji Ganesan.Both had a hug...
03 Jan, 2018, 04.24 PM IST
I don’t know secret to succeed in politics but Kamal Haasan might know, Rajinikanth says“To succeed in politics, there needs to be something more. Only the people know what that is. I promise I don’t know. I think Kamal Haasan ...
01 Oct, 2017, 04.36 PM IST
Politics is not a movie: Tamil Nadu minister to Kamal HaasanThe state fisheries minister gave the example of thespian Sivaji Ganesan who commanded a strong fan following, saying he could not make a b...
26 Sep, 2017, 12.14 PM IST
Carnatic singer & Padma Vibhushan winner Balamuralikrishna passes away at 86He also played musical instruments like the viola, the violin and the mridangam.
22 Nov, 2016, 06.11 PM IST
Kiran M Shaw appointed 'Knight of Legion of Honour' by FranceThe award will be conferred on behalf of the President of the French Republic at a special ceremony later this year, Biocon said here in a ...
01 Sep, 2016, 03.44 PM IST
Sivaji Ganesan's statue to be shifted to proposed memorial: GovernmentA submission to this effect was made by the Secretary, Tamil Development and Information Department before a division bench comprising Just...
01 Sep, 2015, 03.24 PM IST
Opposition parties stage walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly for second dayOpposition parties including DMK, CPI(M) staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly for the second day over issues including Mekedatu da...
26 Aug, 2015, 02.44 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa announces memorial for actor Sivaji GanesanShe had ordered conveyance of 65 cents of land owned by PWD in Adyar to South Indian Film Artists Association for constructing the memorial.
26 Aug, 2015, 01.36 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles MS Viswanathan's death"The unfortunate demise of Shri MS Viswanathan is a major loss to music lovers. People across generations enjoyed his compositions," Modi t...
14 Jul, 2015, 01.57 PM IST
Veteran Tamil actor S S Rajendran dies at the age of 86Veteran actor S S Rajendran, who was the first cinema artiste to be elected to a state Assembly in post-independent India, died here today.
24 Oct, 2014, 05.15 PM IST
- Karunanidhi condoles death of Nageswara Rao
Nageswara Rao, popularly known as ANR among his fans, died on Wednesay at Hyderabad at the age of 91 after losing his battle with cancer.
23 Jan, 2014, 01.24 PM IST
Upset over 'Vishwaroopam' ban, Kamal Haasan threatens to quit IndiaKamal Haasan on Wednesday said he was staring at financial ruin and more legal trouble and even contemplating exile.
31 Jan, 2013, 07.23 AM IST
- AVM productions finds Gen-Next heirs
The illustrous AVM production house witnesses change as M Saravanan's grand daughters slowly take charge.
20 Mar, 2010, 12.34 AM IST