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News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Prabhas 'Threatened To Kill' Vishnu Manchu For THIS Reason; Kannappa Actor Reveals
Last Updated: In a recent interview, Vishnu Manchu revealed that Prabhas and Mohanlal did Kannappa for free and did not charge any money. Vishnu Manchu is currently gearing up for the release of his next movie, Kannappa. Also starring Prabhas and Mohanlal in the lead, the film is reportedly made on a budget of over Rs 200 crore. However, do you know that Vishnu did not pay even a single penny to either of these stars for his film? In a recent interview, Vishnu Manchu revealed that Prabhas and Mohanlal did Kannappa for free and did not charge any money. He expressed gratitude towards them and told SCREEN, 'Two people helped me greatly to make the film what it is today: Mohanlal and Prabhas. Mohanlal is such great superstar, he didn't really have to do a small role in my film, but due to his love and respect for my father, he agreed to do the role in less than a minute." 'Secondly, Prabhas. He is a great friend of mine. He is not just one of the biggest stars in India but Asia. He too didn't have to do this role. But after I confessed to him that I would need his presence for a greater reach of my film, he agreed immediately. He didn't even care to listen to his role in the film," he added. The actor further mentioned that Prabhas even threatened to kill him for offering him a fee for his work. 'Both Prabhas and Mohanlal didn't take a single penny to do the role. Every time I ask them to quote their fees, they would yell at me. They will say: 'Itne bade aadmi hogaye ho ki humein paise doge?' Mohanlal said you grew up around me and today you dare to pay me for my work? Prabhas threatened to kill me," he said. Vishnu also revealed that while Prabhas and Mohanlal did not charge any money, Akshay Kumar also charged far less than his standard fees. Kannappa delves deep into our history, bringing to life the extraordinary journey of Kannappa Nayanar, a revered Shaivite saint known for his unyielding devotion to Lord Shiva. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by M. Mohan Babu, Kannappa is set to be a cinematic marvel, blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create an awe-inspiring visual spectacle. The film is set to be released worldwide on 25th April 2025. First Published:
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- India Gazette
Unakoti: The ancient 'Shaiba' wonder of Tripura awaits global spotlight
Agartala (Tripura) [India] May 29 (ANI): Nestled amidst the lush forests of North Tripura, the ancient site of Unakoti continues to astound visitors with its breathtaking rock-cut carvings and mythological mystique. This heritage treasure, located just 8 km from Kailashahar and 178 km from the state capital Agartala, is fast gaining recognition as a major cultural and spiritual destination in Northeast India. Believed to date back to the 7th to 9th centuries, Unakoti is a significant Shaivite pilgrimage site, named after the legend of 'one less than a crore' - a crore being 10 million. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva, on his journey to Kashi with a crore gods and goddesses, rested here overnight. Upon sunrise, when none but Shiva himself awoke, he cursed the others to become stone images -- thus forming the awe-inspiring carvings scattered across the forested hill slopes. The site is a living gallery of primitive artistry, featuring both rock-carved figures and freestanding stone sculptures. The giant faces of Shiva, majestic animal motifs, and intricate floral designs grace the vertical rock faces, harmoniously blending into the dense green surroundings. The area's natural waterfalls and serene environment only add to the spiritual aura of this open-air museum. Unakoti, with its blend of history, mythology, and natural beauty, is being promoted as a cultural tourism hotspot. Tourists can stay at accommodations like the Unakoti Tourist Lodge (Kailashahar), Juri Tourist Lodge, and Uttarmegh Tourist Lodge (Dharmanagar) As calls grow for UNESCO World Heritage status for Unakoti, experts urge greater awareness and preservation efforts to protect this unique site. For now, it remains one of India's best-kept secrets, waiting to be rediscovered by the world. For generations, the priestly family of Annya Debbarma has been performing worship rituals. According to Debbarma, the worship tradition dates back to the Satya Yuga, continuing through the Dvapara Yuga and into the present Kali Yuga. While speaking to ANI, Priest Annya Debbarma said, 'We have been performing this worship here for four generations. This ritual has been continuing since the Satya Yuga, through the Dvapara Yuga and into the Kali Yuga. Lord Krishna himself said that all the gods and goddesses have made this place their abode. So we wondered, how could we ever leave this sacred place? At that time, Narada Muni said that in order to sanctify the area, one crore (ten million) idols of deities must be made in a single night. Idols were indeed created here, but the number was slightly less than one crore--hence the name Unakoti, meaning 'one less than a crore.' Debbarma further added, 'Lord Shiva is worshipped here. Worship takes place twice a year--once on January 14th, and again on the eighth day of the Basanti Puja during the month of Chaitra. It is believed that wishes made here are fulfilled.' Speaking to ANI, Anuradha Tandon, a tourist from Lucknow, expressed her joy upon visiting Unakoti, saying, 'We have come from Lucknow. We learned about Unakoti and that it is a temple dedicated to Lord Mahadev. I have come to know about this place, and we have traveled a long distance to get here. After arriving and seeing it for ourselves, we felt very happy. The place is truly beautiful.' (ANI)
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Dharmapuram Aadheenam's procession taken out, VCK and Dravidian outfits protest in Mayiladuthurai
Members of various political parties and social organisations staged a protest in Mayiladuthurai on Monday, urging authorities to ban the annual 'Pattina Pravesam' (town entry procession) of the Dharmapuram Aadheenam, a Shaivite monastery with a 600-year history. The procession is traditionally held during the Gurupuja of the Aadheenam's founder, Sri Guru Gnanasambandar, when the Aadheenakarthar (head of the mutt) is carried in a silver palanquin through the four streets surrounding the mutt premises by devotees. This year, Sri Masilamani Desiga Gnanasambanda Paramacharya Swamigal, 27th acharya of the Aadheenam, was carried in a palanquin around the streets of the Aadheenam on Monday night as part of the festivities. Earlier in the day, members of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK), and other organisations staged a demonstration at Kittappa Angadi in Mayiladuthurai. Speakers at the protest, including T. Jayaraman of Tamil Mann Thannurimai Iyakkam, urged the authorities to immediately put an end to the 'regressive' practice.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Aim for 15 per cent growth rate in Palnadu, says Lanka Dinakar
GUNTUR: Lanka Dinakar, Chairperson of the State's 20-Point Programme Committee, directed district officials to aim for a 15 per cent growth rate and ensure effective implementation of Central government and State schemes. At a review meeting held at the Joshua Conference Hall in the Collectorate on Wednesday, Lanka Dinakar urged the officials to tap into Palnadu district's tourism potential by promoting spiritual and recreational sites, including Buddhist monasteries and Shaivite temples. He emphasised the need for detailed project reports (DPRs) to attract public investment and stressed alignment with national goals like Viksit Bharat and Swarna Andhra. Reviewing agriculture, housing, and public health sectors, he called for expanding natural farming to 1.25 lakh acres and raising awareness of the Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Lanka Dinakar criticised delays in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) projects, noting Rs 109 crore spent against a target of Rs 70 crore. He flagged irregularities in infrastructure works and directed immediate action. Palnadu District Collector P Arun Babu emphasised the importance of efficient scheme implementation to address poverty and improve public services.
India Today
05-05-2025
- India Today
Madurai pontiff alleges murder bid, police contradict claims with CCTV proof
The head priest of Madurai Aadheenam, a Shaivite matha in Tamil Nadu, alleged an attempt on his life during a road journey, but police have dismissed the claim as baseless, citing CCTV footage that suggests it was an ordinary traffic La Sri Harihara Sri Gnanasambanda Desika Swamigal, the 293rd pontiff of the Madurai Aadheenam, said the incident occurred while he was travelling to Chennai for a religious finishing pooja, we left by 6 am. There were barricades placed between Ulundurpettai and Chidambaram. We were shattered when a car broke through that and hit our car. I saw a thopi (skullcap) and thaadi (beard),' the pontiff said, referring to the typical attire of a Muslim man. He also said that although he noted the vehicle's number plate, he would not file a police complaint, stating, 'the minorities are being provided with privilege'. However, the Kallakurichi district police have firmly denied any such targeted attack. In a statement, the police said an investigation was carried out at the site, involving an analysis of CCTV footage and inquiries with local residents. The findings reportedly show that the Fortuner, which was speeding on the Salem–Ulundurpettai highway, entered a sub-road instead of using a bridge lane and collided with a Maruti Suzuki that was slowly passing through roadside barricades around 9.45 pontiff, on the other hand, said he was travelling in a Toyota Fortuner when the incident occurred near Kallakurichi in northern Tamil Nadu. He suggested that the collision was deliberate and linked it to communal to the police, though, it was a traffic accident. 'The accident caused damage to the left rear end of the Fortuner and to the right front end of the Maruti-Suzuki car. Both parties got down from the vehicles, argued and left the spot. No complaints were filed,' the police footage released by the police appears to confirm their version, showing the Fortuner approaching at high speed and crashing into the slower-moving police have also issued a warning against attempts to circulate false or inflammatory narratives. 'Strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to spread malicious content using this vehicle accident,' the statement said. IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
