Tamil actor Suriya's 44th film, titled 'Retro', is set to release in the summer of 2025. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, known for his hit movies like 'Jigarthanda DoubleX', the film features an exciting cast including Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, and Karunakaran. Suriya shared the teaser of the highly-awaited film on his official social media platforms, leaving fans thrilled for the release.
Amid uncertainty and concerns about the displacement of lakhs of Dharavi locals, the controversial Dharavi Development Project has become a major issue in Maharashtra's election politics. The Adani Group's involvement has raised questions about the prioritization of profit over people. With locals taking to the streets to protest the project, The News Minute's Pooja Prasanna investigates the consequences and dynamics underlying the contentious redevelopment.
On the occasion of Ankita Lokhande's 40th birthday, her late boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti shared a heartfelt note, reminding Ankita of the love and blessings from her brother. With photos of the actress performing a pooja with her husband and family, Shweta also wished Ankita a happy birthday. The two have a strong bond and often support each other on social media, with Shweta defending Ankita during her time in Bigg Boss 17. Their on-screen chemistry in Pavitra Rishta brought them fame, and their off-screen relationship was adored by many before their split in 2016. Ankita made her film debut in 2019 and recently appeared on Laughter Chefs with her husband as a contestant.
On Wednesday, the Kerala State Lottery Department declared the winners of the Pooja Bumper-BR-100 Lottery. Ticket number JC 325526 emerged as the lucky winner of the grand prize of Rs 12 crores. The second prize was shared by five ticket numbers, while twelve ticket numbers won the third prize and thirty ticket numbers won the fourth prize.
In an exclusive interview with Lehran Retro, veteran actress Zarina Wahab spoke about her husband Aditya Pancholi's past affairs and allegations of abuse made against him by his ex-girlfriends. She confessed that she was always aware of his affairs and that she was prepared for them, but she also defended her husband's actions and praised him as a great husband and father. This comes after Kangana Ranaut filed a police complaint against Aditya for alleged assault and exploitation. Despite all the controversies, Zarina remains supportive of her husband.
Television actors Riya Sharma and Krishna Bharadwaj have been diagnosed with dengue and advised to be on complete bed rest, according to reports. Meanwhile, former Bollywood actress Pooja Bhatt has been caught with a cellphone inside the Bigg Boss OTT house, as a viral photo shows her with the device. In other Bigg Boss OTT news, Urfi Javed has entered the show in a unique outfit and Faizan Ansari has openly challenged Elvish Yadav and his fans, declaring his support for Salman Khan.
Australia's captain, Alyssa Healy, will be missed in Australia's crucial match against India at the T20 World Cup due to a foot injury. Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will lead the team in Healy's absence as the defending champions look to secure a spot in the semifinals. The India team has also made changes to their Playing XI, with Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav coming in for Sajana Sajeevan and Asha Sobhana.
Ayudha Pooja, a popular Hindu festival observed in southern India, was celebrated at St Aloysius ITI on October 10. This festival, which is part of the Navaratri festival, is dedicated to worshipping tools and instruments used in daily life or work. It is a way of showing respect and gratitude towards these tools for providing sustenance and success. Ayudha Pooja is usually observed on the ninth day of Navaratri, also known as Vijayadashami.
Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film, Thalapathy69, might be his last as he is set to enter politics soon. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is rumored to be based on the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari. With the pooja ceremony held in Chennai today, all eyes were on the star-studded cast, including Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, and Bobby Deol. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Mamitha's character, as this commercial entertainer marks her debut in Tamil cinema.
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.