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News18
7 hours ago
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Mani Ratnam On Reunion With Rajinikanth And His Next Films: 'We Never Know'
Last Updated: Mani Ratnam addressed the speculation surrounding a potential reunion with superstar Rajinikanth. The two last collaborated on Thalapathi in 1991. Filmmaker Mani Ratnam is currently preparing for the release of Thug Life, which marks his highly anticipated reunion with Kamal Haasan after nearly four decades. The duo last collaborated on the iconic 1987 film Nayakan, and their upcoming project is already creating buzz. During an exclusive chat, Ratnam spoke about what it was like to work with Kamal again. 'It's been similar working with Kamal Haasan then and now. He was fully evolved even then. He was a big star even then… I was just a beginner and he trusted me and that hasn't changed. Nayakan and Thug Life are in the same genre. It's a distant cousin. But completely different in terms of the equation." Mani Ratnam Backs Deepika Padukone Over Spirit Exit: 'Glad She's In A Position To Ask' | Exclusive The director also addressed the speculation surrounding a potential reunion with superstar Rajinikanth. The two last collaborated on Thalapathi in 1991, and rumours about another film began swirling after Rajinikanth appeared at the audio launch of Ponniyin Selvan two years ago. Reacting to the buzz, Ratnam said, 'I think you should ask Rajini sir… you should see… we never know." On what lies ahead after Thug Life, the filmmaker shared that he's considering a break before diving into his next. 'After Thug Life, I plan to take a break. I have four scripts in mind, but none of them are fully fleshed out yet. If nothing comes out of them, then that's the end of it. Every filmmaker has several ideas that seem like they could be made into a film." Ratnam also praised his longtime collaborator AR Rahman, who has composed the music for Thug Life. 'He brings it all in. It's always been a pleasure working with him because he gives you more than you ask for. He works harder than you do. He doesn't settle even when you are ready to settle. So he always takes it beyond what you would expect." Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, is set for a global theatrical release on June 5, 2025. First Published: June 02, 2025, 22:02 IST
India.com
16 hours ago
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- India.com
Meet actor who owns Rs 3,300 crore business empire, was left paralysed, lost his stardom, quit films, beats Vijay, Ajith, Dhanush, Suriya, he is…
Whenever it comes to South heroes, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Vijay Sethupathi and Allu Arjun are talked about. But today we will tell you about that South star who started working in films from a young age. But as soon as he became a top hero, he took a break from acting. After this, such an accident happened to him that he was bedridden for years. But then the luck of this star shone so much that he became the owner of a business worth crores. Mani Ratnam saw 21-year-old Arvind Swamy, who belonged to a business family, in an advertisement. After this, he was called for an audition. After which he appeared on screen for the first time in Rajinikanth and Mammootty's film Thalapathi. But the film Roja released in 1992 and Bombay released in 1995 gave such a boost to Arvind's career that he became a star overnight. Arvind's stardom increased further when he appeared with Kajol in the National Award winning film 'Minsara Kanavu'. Apart from this, he entered the Hindi stream with the film 'Saat Rang Ke Sapne'. Due to Arvind's increasing stardom, people started considering him as the successor of two great South actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. But after giving many hit films, Arvind suddenly decided to distance himself from films. He was only 30 years old at that time. There are reports that Arvind is suffering from depression. This is also because the sudden downfall in his career in the 90s had broken Arvind from inside. Therefore, in 2000, he decided to distance himself from acting which shocked everyone. This year he had such a dangerous accident. Due to this accident, Arvind's leg became partially paralysed. He even became dependent on others to get up and sit. But he did not give up. Before the accident, Arvind had founded Talent Maximus India. According to many portals, the revenue of Talent Maximus in 2022 was 3300 crores. The special thing is that even after being paralyzed, Arvind remained active in all these companies. After this, after recovering, he again turned to films in the year 2013. After Mani Ratnam's 'Kadal', he played the role of MG Ramachandran in the Bollywood film 'Thalaivi' released in the year 2021. He was recently seen in the movie Meiyazhagan. This film was highly praised.
India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Meet This Co-Star Of Rajinikanth Who Never Got A Lead Role — His Son Cracked UPSC In 2nd Attempt To Become An IAS Officer
New Delhi: One of Rajinikanth's co-stars, who was never seen in a major role, now has a son serving the nation as an IAS officer. In this feature, we're talking about an actor who shared screen space with the Thalaiva but remained in supporting roles throughout his career. While many might assume that his son followed in his cinematic footsteps to become a superstar, he chose a completely different path, one of public service. He cracked one of the toughest exams in India: the UPSC Civil Services Examination. UPSC is conducted in three rigorous stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Not only did he clear all three, but he also secured an All India Rank of 75. Who Is This Actor? We are talking about Tamil actor Chinni Jayanth, whose real name is Krishnamurthy Narayanan. He has appeared alongside Rajinikanth in popular films such as Raja Chinna Roja, Adhisaya Piravi, and Petta. Despite his extensive work, Chinni was never cast in lead roles. His son, however, made headlines not in cinema, but in civil service. Srutanjay Narayanan chose to stay away from the limelight and forge his own path. Srutanjay's Educational Journey Srutanjay completed his engineering degree before beginning his UPSC preparation in 2015. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography. Later, he pursued a Master's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Ashoka University. His Professional Experience Unlike many UPSC aspirants who focus solely on academics, Srutanjay gained valuable work experience alongside his studies. He worked as a marketing intern at a startup, co-founded an event company called Ayamara Events, and served as a Project Manager at NASSCOM Foundation. He consistently studied 5–6 hours a day to stay on track. Srutanjay's UPSC Journey Srutanjay appeared for his first UPSC attempt in 2018, which did not result in success. However, he didn't give up. On his second attempt in 2019, he secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 75. He initially worked as the Sub-Collector of Tiruppur district and is currently serving as the Sub-Collector of Villupuram district. This IAS officer's journey is a testament to the fact that failures and setbacks should not pull you down- but instead motivate you to push harder. From being the son of a supporting actor to achieving national service, Srutanjay Narayanan's story is one of perseverance, grit, and quiet determination.
India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Rajinikanth's co-star, who never got a lead role, son cracked UPSC exam to become IAS officer, his name is..., his son is...
Rajinikanth is one of the lead actors in the South industry. The Thalaiva knows how to make fans go gaga over his performance. The actor is hailed so much that there is a temple in his name. However, not everyone in the industry is as lucky as Rajinikanth. Today, we will discuss an actor who worked with the Thalaiva. However, he never got the lead role. Though this actor of South had an upside-down career, it was his son who turned the tables. While many may think that his son became a superstar in Indian cinema, he went completely opposite. He became an IAS. If you are wondering who this father-son duo is, then let us tell you we are talking about senior Tamil actor Chinni Jayanth and his son Shrutanjay Narayanan. Chinni Jayanth has worked with Rajinikanth in films like Raja Chinna Roja, Adhisay Piravi, and Petta. However, he never got the lead role. On the other hand, Chinni's son, Shrutanjay Narayanan, did not follow in his father's footsteps. He focused on studies and cracked UPSC. Cracking UPSC exam is not always easy, one needs to have everything right. From correct diet to proper sleep and thorough preparation, all these factors are important for a candidate to clear UPSC exam. Shrutanjay used to study for four to five hours every day. After this, he used to work in a startup in the night shift. As a result, Chinni Jayanth's son Shrutanjay cleared the UPSC exam in his second attempt. He worked as the sub-collector of Tiruppur district and is now working as the sub-collector of Villupuram district.
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam Finally Set For OTT Release? Everything We Know
Last Updated: The film explores the themes of sports, friendship and social harmony, focusing on the impact of a rivalry between two cricket teams and the relationship between two friends. Lal Salaam, the Tamil sports drama featuring superstar Rajinikanth, received mixed responses at the box office after its release in February last year. The film marked the directorial comeback of the actor's daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, after a hiatus of nine years. Initially, the film was supposed to start streaming on the OTT platform in March of the same year, but due to unknown reasons, it was not released. But now, after almost a year, the makers have finally announced the official OTT release date of Lal Salaam. The film will be streaming on SUN NXT from June 6, on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. Taking to X, the digital platform dropped an intriguing motion poster of Rajinikanth and wrote, 'Stay tuned and Guess who's firing up the screen this Bakrid?" Stay tuned & Guess who's firing up the screen this Bakrid? 😎 #SunNXTPremiere #SunNXTBakrid #SunNXT — SUN NXT (@sunnxt) May 30, 2025 Lal Salaam follows the story of two close friends, Thiru and Shamsuddin, who are talented cricketers from Murarbad and share a strong bond despite different religious backgrounds. Their friendship is tested when a politician's son exploits their rivalry during elections to spark a heated cricket match, potentially causing communal tensions in their village. It explores the themes of sports, friendship and social harmony, focusing on the impact of a rivalry between two cricket teams and the relationship between two friends and their communities. Apart from Rajinikanth, the film also featured Vishnu Vishal, Vikranth, Senthil, Jeevitha, KS Ravikumar and Thambi Ramaiah in significant roles. Backed by Lyca Productions, the film was written by Vishnu Rangaswamy with music by AR Rahman. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has already wrapped up the shooting for his next project, Coolie. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film will be hitting the big screens on August 14 this year. It also features Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra Rao, Sivakarthikeyan and Shruti Haasan in significant roles. It will be facing a big box office clash with the highly anticipated action thriller, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the lead. First Published:
