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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will Rajinikanth and Mani Ratnam Reunite? The 'Thug Life' director breaks the silence on the possibility
Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam , who is gearing up for the release of Thug Life with Kamal Haasan , recently addressed the long-standing curiosity about a potential reunion with superstar Rajinikanth . Their iconic collaboration on ' Thalapathi ' (1991) remains a cinematic benchmark. Speaking to News18, Mani Ratnam kept the door open for a future team-up but didn't make any promises. 'I think you should ask Rajini sir,' he said, smiling. 'You never know. After 'Thug Life,' I'm planning a break. I have four scripts floating in my head, but none are locked yet. If they don't work out, that might be it,' he added, leaving fans with hope and intrigue. A nostalgic look at 'Thalapathi' For those who came in late, 'Thalapathi' was a celebrated reimagining of the Karna-Duryodhana bond from the Mahabharata, featuring Rajinikanth as Surya, an orphan with a golden heart raised in the slums. His bond with gangster Deva (played by Mammootty) becomes the emotional backbone of the story, further complicated by the arrival of a principled district collector who shares a hidden bloodline with Surya. The film also marked the debut of Arvind Swamy and featured Ilaiyaraaja's unforgettable score. 'Thug Life' promises a gritty comeback for Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan Currently, Mani Ratnam is in the spotlight for 'Thug Life,' his much-awaited gangster drama starring Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, and a star-studded ensemble. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pfinztal: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo The film revolves around Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker (Haasan), an aging don who grooms his foster son Amaran to succeed him—only to be betrayed. Presumed dead, Sakthivel rises once again, seeking vengeance and redemption. See More: 'Thug Life' early review: Kamal Haasan & Mani Ratnam's film is a 'cult classic' with goosebumps inducing scenes Rajinikanth gears up for 'Coolie' Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is also set to return to theatres with 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj , slated for release on August 14, 2025. With both legends active and delivering ambitious projects, fans remain hopeful that another Rajinikanth–Mani Ratnam classic might just be a matter of time. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ashutosh Rana on playing Chand Bardai in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan; says ‘It was always on my wishlist to play this role'
Historical drama Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan is all set to take viewers on a magnificent journey through the life of one of India's most celebrated warrior kings. Touted as a tribute to the greatest child-king in Indian history, the show chronicles the early years, fierce battles, and the undying spirit of Prithviraj Chauhan — a young prince who grew to become a fearless ruler, known for his valor, intellect, and unyielding patriotism. The gripping narrative brings alive the legendary clash between Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori, while also exploring the king's personal trials and timeless legacy. Bringing soul and strength to this historical epic is veteran actor Ashutosh Rana , who steps into the iconic role of Chand Bardai — Prithviraj Chauhan's confidant, court poet, and the voice of his legend. For Rana, this isn't just another character; it's a dream long held close to his heart. 'I grew up listening to the tales of Prithviraj Chauhan and Chand Bardai. I also had the opportunity to be part of the play Prithviraj Ki Aankhen. This story didn't just move me; it filled me with immense pride. Portraying Chand Bardai was always on my wish list, and what adds to the joy is lending my voice as the narrator for this magnificent historical saga. Stories about Prithviraj Chauhan his unmatched bravery, wisdom, and spirit left a deep impact on me. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mannheim: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo To now be a part of bringing that legend to life is truly special. The emotions I carry, rooted in strength, passion, and reverence, resonate closely with the spirit of this show,' he said. With his resonant voice and emotional depth, Ashutosh Rana hopes to ignite a connection so powerful that viewers don't just watch history — they feel it.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Partial opening of Ganga bridge delights commuters
1 2 Varanasi: Wait is almost over for Ring Road to become operational as National Highway Authority of India has opened one side of the bridge on Ganga, a three-lane road for light vehicles. Daily commuters, who used to spend over two hours to reach their destination between Varanasi and Chandauli, will now complete the journey in half an hour. The second lane of the bridge will be complete by Dec, after which heavy vehicle movement will commence. Under package-II of Ring Road phase-II project, the 27km section, including a Rs 949-crore 1.8km six-lane bridge on Ganga, was proposed. "We have left no stone unturned to ensure at least one side of the bridge with a three-lane road became operational by Jun 1 and we succeeded in completion of western side of the three-lane road on the bridge and work is in progress on eastern side to complete the other three-lane road by Dec," Pankaj Kumar Mishra, NHAI's project director for Varanasi, told TOI on Monday. Except for the bridge, he said, most of the work of package-II was complete. Deadline to complete the bridge was extended repeatedly over past three years, due to which, pressure was mounting on the agency. "We not only made three lanes of western side of the bridge commutable but also opened it for light vehicles," said Mishra, adding that heavy vehicles were not allowed in order to keep traffic manageable as work is in progress on eastern portion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jülich: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Allowing light vehicles has brought relief to thousands, reducing their travel time by up to two hours. "Next target is to finish the work by Dec 31 and make the bridge fully operational," said Mishra. The deadline for completion of the package was Feb 2022, but it kept extending for reasons ranging from a change in initial diagram of the bridge made after studying flood level to decision to increase length, time period as well as budget of the project. The height of the bridge is 30 metres to ensure movement was not affected during floods. Covid-induced lockdown, delay in shifting of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd pipeline, high tension wires and other utilities, long spells of flood in Ganga and delay in acquisition of land kept the package-II work incomplete. Commuters are advised to move with caution on this bridge, starting at Babhanpura in Sandaha area of Varanasi and ends at Sultanipur village in Chandauli, as work is still in progress. The dividers are being painted. Outer railing on the Ganga bridge is underway and might take up to a fortnight to complete. On the other lane, placing of girders and laying of asphalt is due. Bridge that crossed several delays The ring road project was announced in 2000 by then Atal Bihari Vajpayee govt but was given the green light only after BJP-led NDA govt returned to power at Centre in 2014. In 2015, NHAI launched phase-I of the project in the 16.55 km area between Harahua on NH-56 and Sandaha on NH-29. Phase-I was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nov 2018. In Oct 2021, the Prime Minister inaugurated the ring road phase-II package-I connecting Varanasi-Allahabad (National Highway-2) and Varanasi-Lucknow (NH-56). Despite beginning with package-I and repeated extensions in deadline for completion, package-II of the project to connect NH-29 with NH-2 in Chandauli could not be completed. Six more months are sought by NHAI to fully operationalise ring road's package-II. Connecting districts & neighbouring states Thousands of vehicles travelling towards Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal from Kanpur, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Ballia, Mau, Bhadohi, Mirzapur and Azamgarh will not need to enter the city. This will reduce significantly traffic load on roads leading to the city as well as the Mohansarai-Chandauli bypass.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Stefon Diggs cheat on Cardi B? IG model accused the NFL star of infidelity just a month ago
Stefon Diggs and Cardi B were spotted at an NBA game recently.(Image via Raymond Hall/GC Images) Stefon Diggs and Cardi B have been constantly in the news for the last few weeks as many believed that they were dating after the rapper filed for divorce from her husband, Offset last year. While there were strong rumours of the two and as per TMZ, they were even spotted outside a hotel in Miami on Valentine's Day, neither Stefon Diggs nor Cardi B accepted their relationship in public until a few hours ago when the rapper posted their pictures together. Now, fans are shocked by this revelation but just a month ago, a woman had accused Stefon Diggs of cheating. Did Stefon Diggs cheat on Cardi B after they started dating? A month ago, an Instagram model by the name Skymarlenee went public with her alleged chats and pictures with Stefon Diggs and accused him of cheating on Cardi B with her. The Instagram model also dropped an audio recording which many fans felt was of Cardi B's. However, neither Stefon Diggs nor Cardi B addressed the issue in public and continued on with their lives. A few weeks after Stefon Diggs was accused of cheating on Cardi B, the two were spotted at an NBA game together where they looked cosy. Now, Cardi B has made things public and official with Stefon Diggs by posting steamy pictures of them on her social media. But this has divided fans; many feel that Cardi B should not have left her ex husband, Offset, while others are happy that she has moved on in her life after having three children with her ex husband. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kreuztal: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo A fan's comment on Cardi B's recent post with Stefon Diggs reads as, 'Ladies - this is how you do it. Pack your bags and LEAVE. As the quote goes 'there are more fish in the sea'. Don't stay where you are NOT appreciated, seen, valued, respected. Someone else will do everything and more for you.' Another fan wrote, 'Living is growth and reinvention. This is @iamcardib conquering both. ✨🧿✨', while a third fan commented, 'Super happy for you baby/sis this is just the beginning!!!!!….. We all know it was that time to move up.' Scott Zolak said "there is more than the yacht video" when it comes to Stefon Diggs As for Stefon Diggs, fans are not very happy with him after his yacht video went viral. Recently, former NFL player, Scott Zolak commented on Stefon Diggs' yacht video and said, 'That it is being thought of. And it's not just the boat. It's not just the boat. There are some other things that I've heard that put some things in question. Are you all-in here?' Stefon Diggs has remained silent about it. Also Read: How Cardi B moved on from her messy split with Offset to dating Stefon Diggs: A full relationship timeline
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Cutting birthday cake with machete lands man in hot water in Bengaluru
1 2 Bengaluru: When 'josh' (fervour) got the better of 'hosh' (common sense), or so one thought. It was a birthday celebration like any other — complete with cake-cutting. Except that the cake wasn't like any other. It was shaped like a cartridge and what was used to cut it wasn't the average knife, but a machete. Result: The 'birthday boy' — in this case an autorickshaw driver named Anil Kumar — was arrested and produced in court. Police said he admitted having "acted in josh". As video clips of the cake-cutting were passed around, someone forwarded those to the jurisdictional cops at Gudibande police station in Chikkaballapur, prompting the law-keepers to sit up, take note and crack down on Kumar, a resident of Vychukurahalli. The birthday party was held on the night of May 31 at Gudibande, and Kumar was arrested Monday. Surrounded by friends, colleagues and relatives, Kumar, who had no criminal record, pulled out the machete and cut the cake, even as the guests clapped. This was followed by a cocktail party. Later, Kumar took the machete home. "Immediately after receiving the video, we booked Kumar under Section 126 of Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and produced him in court, where he was fined Rs 1,000. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gelsenkirchen: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo He will be produced before the tahsildar Tuesday, where he will have to execute a security bond, promising he will never repeat such an act or indulge in any anti-social activity," Kushal Choukesy, superintendent of police, Chikkaballapur, told TOI. What is BNSS Section 126? When an executive magistrate receives information that a person is likely to commit a breach of law, the person concerned may be slapped with a show-cause notice as to why he or she should not be ordered to execute a bond or bail bond to maintain peace for a period not exceeding one year, or as the magistrate deems fit.
