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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Aamir Khan confirms ‘big-scale' superhero action film with Lokesh Kanagaraj, to enter production in mid-2026
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has confirmed he's working on a big-scale superhero action film with virtuoso Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj. In a closed press interaction in Mumbai ahead of Sitare Zameen Par, Aamir talked about his upcoming projects, which includes a cameo in Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie. His Tamil debut of sorts, Aamir's appearance in Coolie will be followed by a full-fledged collaboration with Kanagaraj, best known for his distinctive action films Kaithi, Master and Vikram. Aamir's bonafides in the genre ranges from the 90s bruisers Ghulam and Baazi to big-ticket superhits like Ghajini and Dhoom 3. On his film with Kanagaraj, Aamir said, 'Lokesh and I are doing a film together. It's a superhero film — a big-scale action outing. The film will begin in the second half of 2026. We have both signed it. I cannot reveal anything further.' The actor denied chatter about PK 2, a sequel to his 2024 alien comedy, PK. 'That's a rumour. This is the first time I am hearing about it.' The 59-year-old star, however, confirmed a biopic on pioneering filmmaker and the father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. It will be Aamir's first historical biopic in over 20 years, after Mangal Pandey: The Rising (2005). 'The Dadasaheb Phalke biopic is happening. Raju (director Rajkumar Hirani) and I are working on it,' Aamir confirmed. Beyond these projects in his immediate pipeline, Aamir is also gearing up for an ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic Mahabharata. The actor, as he has done before, compared the process to performing a 'yagna', demanding devotion and perseverance. 'Mahabharat has been my dream for the last 25 years. A subject like that will require intense preparation. Unless I have walked that path and created an initial foundation, I cannot say if my dream will come true. But I am going to begin work on it.' Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitare Zameen Par is releasing in Indian theatres on June 20. The uplifting comedy sports-drama stars Aamir as the irascible, hotheaded coach of a team of neurodivergent basketball players. The film is a remake of the 2018 Spanish movie Champions.
New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi functionaries held for blackmailing Chithode restaurant owner
ERODE: The district police arrested two district-level functionaries of Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi. One of them, a press reporter, allegedly tried to extort Rs 3 lakh from a restaurant owner at Chithode in the district, claiming liquor was being sold at his restaurant. The accused were identified as K Sadiq Bashah (39) of Ismayil Street at Karathozhuvu in Madathukulam in Tiruppur district and M Saravanan (37) of Kathasamypalayam at Dharapuram in Tiruppur district. Police said, "Kanagaraj of Chithode runs a restaurant in the area. On May 7, Sadiq Bashah contacted Kanagaraj on the phone, threatening that he has video evidence of Kanagaraj selling liquor illegally at his restaurant. He allegedly demanded Rs 3 lakh to not release the video. Saravanan also allegedly met Kanagaraj in person and threatened him." "Following this, Kanagaraj filed a complaint with Chithode police. Based on the complaint, police registered a case and arrested the two on Saturday evening," police added. "Sadiq Bhasha, the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi's in-charge of the Madathukulam Assembly constituency, is also the Dindigul district reporter of 'Naarkali' newspaper. Saravanan is the party's Tiruppur East district secretary," police added.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Time of India
Cop arrested, jailed for harassing woman
Chennai: A police constable, Haridas, attached to the Avadi crime wing, was arrested and placed under suspension for allegedly harassing a woman, who had approached him for help in recovering her stolen two-wheeler. The constable took the woman to a resort where he had booked a room. The woman was rescued by her brother, who had accompanied lodged a complaint with the Avadi crime wing police station after her scooter was stolen near a police check post. The vehicle was later traced by the Haridas, who was part of the investigation, contacted the woman and informed her about the recovery of the vehicle. He demanded 15,000 from her to facilitate the immediate return of the scooter. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far When she stated she couldn't afford that amount, he agreed to accept 2, to the woman, Haridas continued to contact her saying he was interested in her. He then invited her to a resort in Avadi. Shocked by the advances, the woman called her brother, who had accompanied her to the location. He confronted the constable at the resort and a heated altercation ensued. On information from the hotel management, local police arrived at the scene and took Haridas into custody. The woman and her brother later lodged a formal complaint with assistant commissioner Kanagaraj. Based on a preliminary inquiry, the Avadi All-Women Police registered a the incident, Avadi commissioner of police K Shankar ordered the immediate suspension of constable Haridas. He was produced before a magistrate court and remanded in judicial custody.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
Ex-EB staffer gets 3 years' RI for taking bribe
Madurai: Srivilliputhur principal judicial court has sentenced a former TNEB employee to three years' rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs10,000 for taking a bribe of Rs1,000 while he was working as a junior engineer in the Assistant Engineer Office, Soolakarai, Virudhunagar , in 2012. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accused, Kanagaraj, demanded the amount from K Ramesh, an electrician who approached him for an electrical connection for his client. Ramesh then approached the Department of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, which trapped Kanagaraj at his office on Jan 3, 2012. A case was registered against Kanagaraj, and Srivilliputhur Principal Judicial court heard it. On conclusion of hearing, the court found Kanagaraj guilty and pronounced the sentence. If he fails to pay the fine he would have to undergo six months more of simple imprisonment. Virudhunagar District DVAC has encouraged the public to lodge complaints about corruption in govt offices with the Additional SP, DVAC, at 9498105882 or DVAC inspector at 9498106118. The department would maintain confidentiality of the informers, said a DVAC statement.
