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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Fish Venkat, ‘DJ Tillu' fame Telugu actor, dies at 53 from kidney failure
Telugu actor Fish Venkat passed away on Friday, July 18, at the age of 53 after battling kidney-related ailments, Telangana Today reported. He breathed his last at a hospital in Hyderabad and died due to kidney failure. He was known for playing comedy and villainous roles in several Tollywood films, including Gabbar Singh, Adhurs, DJ Tillu, Bunny, Dhee and Mirapakay. Fish Venkat, whose real name is Venkat Raj, earned the name 'fish' due to his Telangana dialect. His most recent acting foray was with Aha thriller film 'Coffee with a Killer.'
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sanjay Dutt opens up about his 'beautiful connection' with Chiranjeevi at KD teaser launch: 'He remade my 'Munna Bhai MBBS' in Telugu'
Picture Credit: Facebook Veteran Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is quickly becoming a familiar face in South Indian cinema with his long list of films, including the upcoming Kannada film 'KD: The Devil'. During the teaser launch event in Mumbai, the 'KGF 2' actor opened up about his admiration for Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi . According to a Telangana Today report, Dutt opened up about the bond he shares with the star and revealed, "He remade my 'Munna Bhai MBBS' in Telugu. I have a beautiful connection with him. God bless him." The 65-year-old actor was referring to Chiranjeevi's 2004 blockbuster 'Shankar Dada MBBS,' a Telugu version of 'Munna Bhai MBBS', where he was playing the iconic character Sanjay played. 'Shankar Dada MBBS' was a major commercial hit and has become a fan favourite in Telugu cinema. Sanjay Dutt embraces Tollywood The actor also shared about his growing involvement in Telugu cinema. With productions like 'The Raja Saab', where he stars with Prabhas . He also mentioned to the audience that he will be actively learning Telugu, so that he can better relate to his co-stars and let them relate to him as well as the local audiences. Sharing a light moment about his 'The Raja Saab' co-star, Sanjay quipped, "Prabhas is the best host ever. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He never lets me leave his place hungry." 'KD: The Devil' features a powerful ensemble cast, including Dhruva Sarja in the lead role, Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist DCP Vijay Kumar Saxena, Shilpa Shetty as Satyavati, Nora Fatehi, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, and Yash Shetty. The film is set in 1970s Bangalore and promises a gritty action drama. The actor will be seen in 'The Raja Saab' releasing on December 5.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Unni Mukundan questioned in manager assault case; Narcotics arrests alleged new manager; Read more
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Unni Mukundan has once again found himself at the centre of a growing controversy. As the Infopark police prepare to file a chargesheet in the alleged assault case involving his former PRO and manager Vipin Kumar, newer revelations and arrests have only added to the intrigue — particularly regarding the people who claim to represent the actor, according to the reports. What we know so far As reported by Telangana Today website, Unni Mukundan was recently questioned at his Kochi flat regarding allegations made by Vipin Kumar, who claimed the actor assaulted him over a social media post praising Tovino Thomas's film 'Narivetta', which came shortly after Unni's own film underperformed. Vipin alleges he was pushed, kicked, verbally abused, and had to seek hospital treatment before filing a police complaint. He also took the matter to FEFKA (Film Employees Federation of Kerala). Unni Mukundan, in his defence, has categorically denied the assault, calling the complaint 'malicious and baseless.' He admitted to throwing a mirror in frustration, but denied any physical violence. The actor also denied making negative remarks about Tovino Thomas. Unni Mukundan drops a throwback audition tape Alleged new manager in trouble? As reported by the website Telangana Today, Rincy, a YouTuber and Unni's alleged current so-called manager, was arrested after police recovered 22.5 grams of MDMA from a flat in Palachuvad. The narcotics case is being handled independently but has thrown the spotlight back on the chaotic nature of the actor's inner circle. Unni Mukundan's clarification Amid the media storm, Unni issued a social media statement, clarifying that he has never had a personal manager. All official work is handled directly by him or through his production house. Also he mentione that people misusing his name will face legal action. He urged fans and media to beware of impersonators and 'false representation.' Instagram account hacked Meanwhile it was recently that Unni Mukundan's Instagram handle, according to the actor, was hacked. The account was later recovered and the actor penned a note that read, "I'm pleased to confirm that my official Instagram account @iamunnimukundan has been successfully recovered and is now fully secure. The matter has been thoroughly resolved and full administrative control has been restored."
Mint
28-06-2025
- Mint
Telugu news anchor Swetcha Votarkar found dead at Hyderabad home, suicide suspected
Swetcha Votarkar, a 35-year-old Telugu television news presenter, was found dead at her residence in Chikkadpally, Hyderabad, on Friday, according to reports. According to a report by Telangana Today, the incident came to light when Swetcha's young daughter returned home from school in the evening and found the bedroom door locked. After repeatedly knocking and getting no response, she grew concerned and alerted neighbours. The neighbours forcibly opened the door and found Swetcha unconscious inside the room. An ambulance was immediately called, but paramedics declared her dead at the scene, according to the report. This is a developing story; more details on the Telugu news actor's death will be updated as they come.
Mint
25-06-2025
- General
- Mint
TS LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 result LIVE Updates: Law entrance test scores to be out at lawcet.tgche.ac.in
TS LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 result LIVE: Results for the Telangana State Law & PG Law Common Entrance Test 2025 (TS LAWCET, PGLCET 2025) will be announced at 4 pm today, June 25. Results will be made available to students on the website here: As many as 57,715 candidates registered and 45,609 appeared for the entrance test for admissions to three and five-year law degree programmes and LLM courses on June 6, according to a report by Telangana Today. Earlier, the provisional answer key for TG LAWCET, PGLCET was released on June 11, 2025. The objections were allowed until June 13, 2025. The direct link to download the TG LAWCET/ PGLCET final answer key and result will be provided soon. The TS LAWCET and PGLCET 2025 exams were conducted successfully on June 6, 2025, at the designated centers across the state and nearby cities. How to Download Telangana LAWCET/ PGLCET 2025 Result PDF 1. Go to the official website, or check the direct link below 2. Click on the 'Final Answer Key or Result' tab 3. Enter your registration number, date of birth and hall ticket number 4. A new page will appear displaying the final answer key & TS LAWCET result 2025 5. Download the TS LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 scorecard PDF and save it for future reference. Details mentioned on TS LAWCET 2025 scorecard: Name of the Candidate Roll number Category of the candidate Course opted for Marks secured in each section Details mentioned on TG PGLCET 2025 scorecard: Candidate's name Roll No. Course name for which appeared Marks secured in each section Total marks & Rank TS LAWCET 2025 Counselling & Cut off The centralised counselling process for admission to three-year LLB, five-year LLB & LLM programs will commence soon after results are out. Students will receive a separate notification to register for the counselling process. Once the registration is complete, merit list and cut off list for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses will be released separately. reported. The TS LAWCET 2025 cut-off will be category-specific and indicate the minimum marks one needs to secure admission to a participating institute. What are Qualifying Marks and Admission Cutoff in TS LAWCET 2025? The qualifying marks is the minimum marks one needs to secure in the TS LAWCET 2025 exam to qualify in the exam and candidates who qualify in the exam will be eligible to participate in the counseling process. However, cut off marks is the minimum marks after which colleges does not accept the candidature. General and OBC category candidates will have to secure 35 percent "qualifying marks", i.e., 42 marks out of 120 in the entrance exam to qualify the test. Follow updates here: 25 Jun 2025, 01:38 PM IST Results for the TS LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 will be announced at 4 pm today, June 25 on the official website here: As many as 57,715 candidates registered and 45,609 appeared for the entrance test for admissions to three and five-year law degree programmes and LLM courses on June 6, according to a report by Telangana Today. 25 Jun 2025, 01:36 PM IST Good afternoon and welcome to Livemint's coverage of the Telangana State Law & PG Law Common Entrance Test 2025. Law entrance test scores for the TS LAWCET, PGLCET 2025 will be out at 4 pm today on the official link here — Both exams — TS LAWCET and PGLCET 2025 — were conducted successfully on June 6.
