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Daily Express
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Kaki Ayam crowned champions
Kaki Ayam crowned champions Kota Kinabalu: Team Kaki Ayam (KA) emerged as champions of the Football Tournament Co-Sponsored Season I after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over PUFC in the final held recently at the Sabah RELA Training Centre field. As champions, KA walked away with RM1,000 in cash, a trophy, and medals. PUFC, the runners-up, received RM500, a trophy, and medals. Joint third-place teams TK United FT and PSV each took home RM200, a trophy, and medals. Advertisement All players who participated in the tournament were also awarded certificates of participation. Organised by the Persatuan Bola Sepak Tiger (PBST), the tournament featured veteran players aged 44 and above, with 10 teams taking part: TK United FT, RELA, Ebagoo FC, GVT FC, Kaki Ayam, PBST FC, PSV, PUFC, Dara Veteran FC, and BK FC. SPONSORED CONTENT PBST President Harris Amat said the tournament aimed to promote health through sports and foster camaraderie among veteran players. He also congratulated the winning teams and expressed his appreciation to the organising committee for ensuring the smooth execution of the event. Advertisement The prize presentation and closing ceremony were officiated by Harris Amat alongside Madani Utama Holding Managing Director Aslin Samat.
Pink Villa
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
4 Tamil, Telugu movies likely to release on Diwali 2025: K-Ramp, Dude and more
Festivals are the best time for families and friends to come together, making it a special occasion. Amid the celebrations, making time for a movie or two is simply perfect. If you're looking for major Tamil-Telugu releases likely to hit the theaters for Diwali this year, then here is a list you need to check out. 4 Tamil and Telugu movies releasing for Diwali 2025 1. K-Ramp (Telugu) Cast: Kiran Abbavaram, Yukti Thareja Director: Jains Nani Genre: Romantic Entertainer K-Ramp starring Kiran Abbavaram and Yukti Thareja in the lead role is slated to release for Diwali this year. The Telugu-language movie presented its first look recently, featuring the KA actor in a fun avatar. Donning a casual look, the poster featured him in front of a blazing heart, indicating its genre. The upcoming film is written and directed by Jains Nani. 2. Dude (Tamil) Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role, is slated to hit the big screens for Diwali this year. The romantic comedy actioner is helmed by Keerthiswaran, the former associate of Sudha Kongara, marking his debut venture. The cinematic venture bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers features Premalu fame Mamitha Baiju as the co-lead with actors like R Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, and many more in key roles. While more details about the film's plot are yet to be made, it is expected to be a rom-com with fun action moments. 3. Sardar 2 (Tamil) Cast: Karthi, SJ Suryah, Rajisha Vijayan, Malavika Mohanan, Ashika Ranganath Director: PS Mithran Genre: Spy Action Thriller Sardar 2, starring Karthi in the lead role, is expected to release for Diwali 2025. While an official confirmation on the release date is pending, the movie will be a follow-up sequel to the actor's own blockbuster Sardar (2022). The first installment of the franchise presented the story of Vijay Prakash, an inspector who is the son of a disgraced former RAW spy, Chandra Bose. With the latter making a return, revealing himself to still be on a mission, the sequel is likely to go ahead with his next mission. With Karthi in dual roles as father and son, Rajisha Vijayan is set to reprise her role from the first film. 4. Karuppu (Tamil) Suriya is all set to hit the big screens once again this year with the RJ Balaji directorial Karuppu. While an official date is yet to be made, the upcoming film is said to be an action entertainer. As per rumors, the film narrates the tale of a lawyer who masquerades as a vigilante during the night in a village. However, a confirmation hasn't been made.
New Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Pawan Kalyan completes shooting for 'OG', film to release on September 25
NEW DELHI: Actor Pawan Kalyan has wrapped shooting for his upcoming film "OG". The upcoming film is directed by Sujeeth, whose credits include "Saaho", "Run Raja Run" and "KA" It is produced by D V V Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under their production banner DVV Entertainment. The film is slated to release in theatres on September 25. Production banner shared the update on its official X handle on Saturday.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Four killed, three injured as lorry rams into car in Andhra Pradesh
KADAPA: A road accident at the fourth curve of Guvvalacheruvu ghat in Chinthakommadinne mandal, Kadapa district, claimed the lives of four members of a family and left three others injured on Saturday. Chinthakommadinne Police said a lorry transporting sugar from Lillipuram in Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad rammed into a car after reportedly suffering brake failure. A family was travelling from Bengaluru to their native village at Chintaputtayapalle in the car. Police identified the deceased as Software Engineer Basineni Sreekanth Reddy (32), his wife Nagireddy Sirisha (27), and two children from their extended family – Harshitha Reddy (9) and Rishikesh Reddy (11). The accident left their daughter, Trishika Reddy, orphaned. 'Sreekanth Reddy, who worked as a software engineer in Bengaluru, was visiting his native village to attend the 41st-day celebrations of a newly consecrated Sri Rama temple he had built,' police said. The family, including Sreekanth, Sirisha, their daughter Trishika, Sirisha's elder sister Kokatum Shashikala, her two children, and another relative, Siddhamurthy Swarna, were travelling in a KA 53 MN 2664 car. As they approached the fourth curve of the ghat, the speeding lorry crashed into the car, and sugar sacks from the vehicle fell onto it, crushing it completely. Circle Inspector Shankar Naik, Brake Inspector Vijay Bhaskar, firefighters, and locals used a JCB and hydraulic cutter to rescue victims trapped in a mangled car. Sreekanth and Sirisha died on the spot, while Harshitha and Rishikesh succumbed at the government hospital. Shashikala, who lost both her children, survived with injuries. She is the wife of software engineer Tirupathi Reddy, currently in Germany. Police sent the bodies for post-mortem and launched an investigation.
The Print
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
Backing Tamannah as Mysore Sandal face, minister adds Hollywood twist to Karnataka soap opera
Bhatia (35), originally from Mumbai, made her acting debut in Hindi films but has become a household name because of Telugu and Tamil cinema. There has been significant public and social media outrage since the state-owned Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KSDL), which manufactures the soap, announced the decision to appoint Bahubali actor Bhatia as the brand ambassador for two years for Rs 6.2 crore. Bengaluru: Amid a controversy over the appointment of non-Kannadiga actor Tamannah Bhatia as the brand ambassador of Mysore Sandal soaps, Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil Friday defended the decision, emphasising it was a business strategy and not the issue of Kannada identity. 'She has 28 million followers (on Instagram)…2.8 crore. So, keeping all this angle to make it a pan-India appeal. Because Mysore Sandals (soap) not only sell it in Karnataka. Had it been Karnataka, we would have engaged (an actress) here in Karnataka,' Patil told reporters in Bengaluru Friday. The minister said that 18 percent of Mysore Sandal soap is sold in Karnataka and the remaining 82 percent in other south Indian states. 'Now to take it to the national level and international level. This is the first phase. Tomorrow the day may come, God bless us, we may go to the international market and could have to have a Hollywood actress also tomorrow. This is a business, trade. Nothing related to Kannada,' Patil said. The controversy surrounding the iconic brand threatens to overshadow the remarkable financial and production turnaround of KSDL. Several pro-Kannada organisations and online commentators voiced their disapproval of a non-Kannada's being roped in to promote a brand deeply associated with the state's identity. The issue has fuelled the already raging Kannadiga versus outsider debate. Pro-Kannada voices online posted pictures of Kannada actresses to pressure the government to change its decision. Incidentally, the Kannada film industry is called 'Sandalwood'. 'Amidst outcry, KA govt should replace Tammanah Bhatia w/ someone or a group that both fits KA culturalities & helps bolster reach of #MysoreSandalSoap. The saying 'when you are in a hole don't dig' is apt for MB Patil who appears to be making a fool of himself more w/ press meets,' Kannada actor and activist, Chetan Kumar Ahimsa said on X. Pro-Kannada organisations held protests in Bengaluru Thursday as well. Amidst outcry, KA govt should replace Tammanah Bhatia w/ someone or a group that both fits KA culturalities & helps bolster reach of #MysoreSandalSoap The saying 'when you are in a hole don't dig' is apt for MB Patil who appears to be making a fool of himself more w/ press meets — Chetan Kumar Ahimsa / ಚೇತನ್ ಅಹಿಂಸಾ (@ChetanAhimsa) May 23, 2025 Also Read: Digital guardians of Kannada are waging a new language war in Karnataka against Hindi imposition How the iconic soap was born The Government Sandalwood Oil factory was established in 1916 by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore Nalwadi Krishna Raja Wodeyar and Diwan Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah in Mysore. The Maharaja was keen to propel the brand of Mysore with its famed sandalwood oil as the 'fragrance ambassador of India', according to the company. The first experiment to extract oil from sandalwood was conducted at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, under the leadership of Prof. Suddourough and Prof. Watson. The high-quality sandalwood oil with British Pharmacopeia, a medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency, was introduced to the world by the Government Soap Factory, Mysore. As the story goes, in 1918, a foreign guest presented a rare gift pack of soaps made of sandalwood oil to Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore. This sparked the idea of utilising the available natural sandalwood oil for making soap in the home state of Mysore, according to the company. S.G. Shastri, who was a qualified industrial chemist, was sent to London for an advanced training on soap and perfumery technology and when he returned, the iconic soap also took birth. Also Read: Campaign for Kannada pride puts Immadi Pulakeshi over Shivaji, takes insider-vs-outsider twist The row Yaduveer Wadiyar, the scion of the erstwhile kingdom and incumbent BJP MP from Mysuru-Kodagu, also called the Karnataka government's decision 'deeply irresponsible and insensitive'. In a long post on X, Yaduveer said the brand had been a source of pride for the people of the state. 'Mysore Sandal Soap is not just a product; it is a part of our cultural identity and household heritage, especially for Kannadigas, who have supported and used these products for decades. 'To now appoint a non-Kannada actress as the face of this historic brand, and to reportedly pay her over Rs 6 crore, is nothing short of unacceptable. If appointing a brand ambassador was indeed necessary, there are many respected and talented Kannada artists who could have been chosen – ones who reflect the spirit and pride of Karnataka…' he said. Minister Patil, however, said there is no disrespect to Kannada or pro-Kannada organisations in Bhatia's appointment as a brand ambassador. He also said a due diligence was done and different actresses such as Rashmika Mandanna, Deepika Padukone, Kiara Advani and others were also considered. The minister said the brand aims to reach Rs 5000 crore turnover by 2030 from the Rs 1,785.99 crore in 2024-25. The net profit, which was around Rs 182 crore in 2022-23, almost doubled to Rs 362 crore in 2023-24 when the company sold 37,916 tonnes of products valued at Rs 1,570 crore. In 2024-25, the company registered a profit of Rs 415 crore. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: Karnataka struggling to convert investments into actual projects, sees success rate of just 30%
