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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
A new role for Kamal Haasan
In 2008, Kamal Haasan astonished India with Dasavatharam, a film in which he played 10 roles. But few then could have foreseen that versatility extending to a role in politics. Nor, by a long shot, that Kamal would one day be walking into the halls of Parliament. And given his usually genteel, restrained demeanour in public, certainly not that such a stage entry would be accompanied by a surround sound of a bitter language debate, with chauvinism in full flow on all sides.
India.com
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Kamal Haasan, or Govinda; this actor played 45 roles in a film, he is…, film is…
You must have seen many films of the South Industry, which you must have enjoyed a lot after watching. In this episode, today we have brought a tremendous South film for you, in which the actor played not double or triple but 45 different roles and everyone was surprised after watching them. Did you recognise that actor? Let us tell you the name of the actor. Actor Kamal Haasan is a person who has done many innovations in the film industry. Kamal Haasan did 10 things simultaneously in the film 'Dasavatharam', after seeing him, everyone was surprised. It was said that no one can break his record, although this is not true. Because after Kamal Haasan, South Industry actor Johnson George is such a person. Who surprised everyone by playing 45 characters in a single film. The name of this film is 'Aaranu Njan'. This is a Malayalam film. The name of this film is also included in the Guinness World Records. Johnson George has played the lead role in the film 'Aaranu Njan'. The actor played 45 different characters, along with the lead role. This film came to theaters 7 years ago in the year 2018. Although the film proved to be a flop at the box office, there was still a lot of discussion around the film. This film was directed by PR Unnikrishnan. This film is known for the record-breaking acting of actor Johnson George, the actor played 45 different characters in the film. That is why the name of this film is also recorded in the Guinness World Records. This film is worthy of a lot of praise in itself. If you watch this film, you too will not be able to stop yourself from praising it. In the film 'Aaranu Njan', Johnson played many characters like Gandhi, Jesus, Vivekananda and Da Vinci. This film is 1 hour 47 minutes long. Apart from actor Johnson, you will also see Jayachandran Thagjikaran and Muhammad Neelambur in lead roles. No one has been able to break the record of this film till now.
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Devotees witness Mohini avatharam of Lord Kallazhagar
Thousands of devotees witnessed 'Dasavatharam' enacted at Rama Rayar Mandapam early on Wednesday. As per legend, Lord Kallazhagar who redeems sage Mandooga Maharishi from a curse, goes on to fulfil his wishes to appear in all the avatharams. On Tuesday, the deity redeemed Mandooga Maharishi from the curse at Thenur Mandapam on Vaigai river and proceeded towards Ramarayar Mandapam. The Lord reached the venue at around 12.30 a.m.. The priests meticulously dressed up the Lord in avatharams of Lord Vishnu, including Matsya, Koorma, Vamana, Rama and Krishna. Special pujas and rituals were performed to the deity amid chants by devotees. At around 8.30 a.m., Lord Kallazhagar in Mohini Avatharam, mounted on a palanquin, was taken in a procession around the mandapam. The deity gave darshan to the devotees who gathered in large numbers from far and near and had stayed throughout the night to witness the event. Later, Lord Kallazhagar ascended the 'Anantharayar Pallakku', a palanquin believed to be given by Anantharayar, a Minister in King Thirumalai Nayak's court. Lord Kallazhagar visited several mandagapadis along the route where devotees had gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the deity. The deity then proceeded towards Ramanathapuram Mannar Sethupathi Mandapam in Tallakulam. A large number of police personnel were deployed along the route in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The deity decorated on 'Poo Pallakku,' will proceed to His abode via Appan Tirupathi.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Thousands throng to witness liberation of Mandooga Maharishi
Madurai: Devotees gathered in huge numbers in and around the Thenur mandapam in Vandiyur, Madurai, on Tuesday as part of the Chithirai festival, and catch a glimpse of the deities at the highlight event of the ceremony, where Lord Kallazhagar liberated Mandooga Maharishi from his on Monday, lakhs of people witnessed the grand ceremony of Lord Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai river. On Monday night, Kallazhagar halted at Veeraraghava Perumal Temple in Vandiyur. Later, on Tuesday morning, following rituals, with the deity mounted on Sesha Vahanam (vehicle), Kallazhagar procession departed to Thenur mandapam on the Vaigai river in Vandiyur. As special pujas were performed, thousands offered their prayers to the exalted sight of Kallazhagar on Garuda to Hindu mythology, Mandooga Maharishi was performing penance at Noopura Gangai but was cursed to turn into a frog by sage Durvasar for ignoring his presence. The only way his curse would be lifted was by Kallazhagar coming to the banks of the Vaigai river in Thenur, where he performed penance. While originally, the venue was located in Thenur, it was later shifted to Vandiyur. Rituals were held on Tuesday, signifying the lifting of the curse of Mandooga Maharishi. A stork (Naarai) is released to symbolise the lifting of its curse, following arrangements were tightened by the police at the venue of the ceremony, and devotees were allowed in groups to prevent overcrowding. However, devotees complained of being forced to wait outside in huge crowds under the scorching sun instead of experiencing smooth on Tuesday night, Kallazhagar reached the Ramarayar Mandapam. The enactment of 'Dasavatharam', during which the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu are showcased, is held into the early hours of Wednesday. Kallazhagar will be returning to his abode in Alagarkovil hill by May 15.
