In a recent interview, actor Prakash Raj spoke about his opposition to the banning of films and censorship in the Indian film industry. He cited examples such as the banning of Deepika Padukone's film Padmaavat and the controversy over Shah Rukh Khan's song in Pathaan. Raj argued that the current government is allowing these bans to happen and suppressing free speech. He also referenced the recent controversy involving singer Sonu Nigam, who was booked by police for making anti-Kannada remarks.
Kunal Kamra's joke about Tamil Nadu during a recent encounter with a Shiv Sena functionary has caused quite a buzz on social media, with many taking to X to share the video. Amidst all the chaos, the comedian landed in yet another ongoing dispute with BookMyShow, accusing the ticketing platform of succumbing to political pressure and cancelling his shows. The Bombay High Court has granted Kamra interim protection from arrest until April 16, giving nod to a recent report.
The recent political event by Janasena has stirred up a heated debate in South India. Pawan Kalyan's comments on the Hindi language and Tamil opposition have sparked reactions from various personalities. While actor Prakash Raj has stood against Kalyan's statement, producer-actor Bandla Ganesh has now entered the fray with a cryptic tweet seemingly directed towards Prakash Raj. With multiple angles to this controversy, the issue is only expected to intensify in the days to come.
Srii Murali plays Inspector Vedanth, a gold medallist, in the superhero movie 'Bagheera'. The film subverts the commercial cinema template with unexpected plot twists and a gutsy female protagonist, played by Rukmini Vasanth. With strong performances by Garuda Ram as the villain and Prakash Raj as a CBI officer, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Don't miss this action-packed, intelligent and entertaining movie.
At the book launch event of DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin praised the party's unwavering principles and resilience against its enemies. He further emphasized the need for more leaders like Siva to combat the BJP's false propaganda and revisionist attempts to rewrite history. The event saw the release of five books written by Siva, with the first copy being handed over to DMK treasurer T.R. Baalu by Mr. Stalin. Actor Prakash Raj, lyricist Vairamuthu, and Dravidian ideologue Suba.Veerapandian were also present at the event, showcasing the strong support and unity within the party.
Tamil superstar Vijay's highly anticipated film, Thalapathy 69, began filming with a grand pooja ceremony on October 4, 2024. The production banner, KVN Productions, released pictures from the event which featured an ensemble star cast including Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, and others. With the talented Anirudh Ravichander on board as the music composer, Thalapathy 69 is expected to be a political drama with high expectations from fans.
The rivalry between actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and Prakash Raj escalates as they clash over the alleged adulteration of the famous Tirupati laddoos in Andhra Pradesh. While Kalyan has raised concerns about the use of animal fat in the holy offering, Raj questions his sincerity and urges him to focus on finding the culprits rather than creating communal tension. Kalyan, on the other hand, defends his actions as being in the interest of preserving Hinduism and calls for accountability from all Hindus. The debate between the two only intensifies as Raj promises to respond to Kalyan's accusations upon his return to India.
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has taken a stand against the alleged adulteration of the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam. He has faced criticism for speaking out but he made it clear that attacks on Sanatana Dharma will not be tolerated. He also slammed actor Prakash Raj for his comments on secularism, stating that no one has the right to mock the sentiments of the people.
During a playful segment at the pre-release event for his new movie, Kollywood actor Karthi made a joke about the sensitive topic of laddu controversy in Andhra Pradesh. This did not sit well with Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan, who expressed his anger towards Karthi's comments on laddu. Meanwhile, Pawan was in Vijayawada for a Deeksha and was seen cleaning the steps of the Kanaka Durga temple, warning against any meddling with Sanatana Dharma. The controversy has also led to a war of words between actors Prakash Raj and Manchu Vishnu.
Actor and politician Prakash Raj has taken to social media to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 78th Independence Day speech, in which he expressed concern over incidents of rape and violence against women. Raj's post has gone viral, with the hashtag #justasking, and highlights the recent release of sexual offenders Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and Asaram Bapu on parole. Raj questions when the PM will "walk the talk" on women's safety and ensure quick investigation and punishment for those who abuse women.