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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kollywood to come up with grand musical tribute to celebrate late lyricist Na. Muthukumar's 50th birth anniversary
The 50th birth anniversary of the late renowned writer and lyricist Na. Muthukumar is set to be commemorated on July 12. To honor his legacy, the Tamil film industry has planned a grand musical event on July 5. This celebration aims to pay tribute to the man whose soulful lyrics have touched the hearts of millions and left an enduring mark on Tamil cinema. Celebrating a literary maestro who transformed Tamil film songs into timeless art In an official statement from the film fraternity, it was revealed that this magnificent musical event will celebrate Na. Muthukumar 's invaluable contributions to Tamil literature and film music. Known for elevating Tamil film songs to the level of literary art, his works continue to inspire and move generations of listeners. The event will be a heartfelt homage to the lyricist whose words offered love, comfort, and hope to many. Music composers, singers, and film personalities to share memories and performances The musical celebration will feature prominent music composers and playback singers who have brought Na. Muthukumar's lyrics to life. It will also include appearances by film personalities and close friends who worked with him, sharing unforgettable memories and touching stories about their time with the legendary poet. This gathering promises to be an emotional and joyous occasion, reflecting the profound impact he had on the industry and his fans alike. Event organized by welfare committee and ACTC to be held at Chennai YMCA grounds Organized by the Na. Muthukumar Welfare Core Committee in association with the ACTC, the event will be held at the YMCA Grounds in Chennai. The organizing committee includes well-known figures such as Fevzi President R.K. Selvamani and R.V. Udhayakumar, among others. Together, they are committed to ensuring that this grand tribute suitably honors the legacy of Na. Muthukumar, whose songs and poetry remain cherished by millions across Tamil Nadu and beyond. 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
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
FEFSI announces strike over opposition to new film workers' union
Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) has raised concerns over the creation of a new film workers' association, expressing opposition to the move. R.K. Selvamani , the President of FEFSI, announced that on May 14, 2025, a one-day strike would be observed, resulting in the suspension of all film, television, and production work. R.K. Selvamani defends FEFSI's achievements During a press conference in Chennai, R.K. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: 'India won't give face-saving exit to Pak army chief Asim Munir' IPL 2025: BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan tensions Fully intact, undetonated Chinese PL-15 missile found in Hoshiarpur Selvamani explained the progress made by FEFSI since it assumed leadership in 2017. He also addressed accusations raised by Tamil Film Producers Association Secretary, Radha Krishnan. "When FEFSI Workers Society was founded in 2010, we had no revenue or expenses, but today, through the combined efforts of our workers, we've saved ₹15 crore. The government provided 100 acres of land, with 65 acres designated for constructing housing for the workers of the Film Employees Federation of South India," he shared. He emphasized that no new government orders have been issued to establish any other film worker organizations. Criticism of the new union by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo FEFSI, which encompasses 23 unions, has been a prominent association for over 55 years and currently serves 25,000 members. However, there has been a recent attempt by some individuals to form a new film workers' union. R.K. Selvamani criticized this move, stating that the objective of these individuals seemed to be undermining the workers' well-being. He firmly expressed opposition to the creation of such an association. FEFSI protests: No filming activities on May 14, 2025 In response, FEFSI has decided to hold a one-day protest and strike on May 14, 2025. On this day, no filming, including movie and television productions, will take place, and both pre- and post-production activities will also be halted. The protest will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM at Rajarathinam Hall in Ezhumbur, Chennai.
