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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Fears of displacement linked to community ties and a fading way of life
1 2 Mumbai: Dharavi is not only a melting pot of various religions but of multiple cottage industries. The settlement likely came up in 1884 when the British moved tanneries and "polluting units" outside the main city limits. Tamilians were the first to arrive here after the original Koli inhabitants and the potters of Kumbharwada. Today natives of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar form a sizable number too. From leather to textiles, pottery to papads, trades are helmed by specific communities. Small home enterprises, many owned by women, roll out heaps of papads that are supplied to retail chains. Mysore Pak, a favourite South Indian sweet, is made and sold here as are bakery items and farsan. Men work as drivers for app cabs, or run shops or do menial labour. Extended families stay in close proximity, having built tall structures, sometimes circumventing the rules. The prospect of redevelopment does bring hope of better housing for those who will be rehabilitated there. However, others who fear displacement cite not only loss of homes, but businesses and community ties. The loss of intangible heritage involves community shrines, schools, even Rajinikanth fan clubs whose members would wait for Thalaivar's film to release at Aurora Cinema, and arrive to perform milk 'abhishek' on his giant posters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "Dharavi's economy and society flourished with the arrival of Tamilians who built temples, theatres, businesses. Although many families have now migrated northward to Chembur, Virar, Nallasopara, Kalyan-Dombivli, the community still dominates the area. Various Sanghams belonging to different sub sects celebrate festivals like Pongal, Ganeshotsav and Diwali," said M Jesuraj, president incharge of the DMK in Mumbai. Maran Nayagam, general secretary of The Bombay South Indian Adi Dravid Mahajan Sangh, who was born and raised in Dharavi, cites a list of landmarks including a 150-year-old Ganesh temple whose existence is under threat. "Will it be preserved or rebuilt, and will its priests and caretakers be displaced or be able to continue worship?" Nayagam, who is chairman of an educational trust, says the local schools which provide cheap education to poor Tamil students are similarly sacred and valuable. Basheer Shaikh, secretary of a mosque, says Dharavi is a close knit community. "We all look out for each other. During the pandemic, our mosque and several other institutions and NGOs served food to hundreds of people. Nobody asked if you were Hindu or Muslim. We live like brothers, like a mini India." Rev. Prabhu J, pastor of Good Shepherd Church which has about 5,800 subscribers, says, "People of all faiths live in peace because of interdependence. They live in very close proximity, sharing common toilets and public spaces, living in narrow lanes where houses are set cheek by jowl. We share food and sweets during festivals. People lived in mixed communities. And the diversity is not limited to religion but within the same religion also. " Indeed, there are Thevar and Nadar enclaves among Tamilians within Dharavi. Rev Prabhu voices the fears of the flock. "Do you know, when Covid-19 struck, 20% of Dharavi's inhabitants were forced to return to their villages? They live in rented homes and were unable to pay rent. They live a frugal existence. Once redevelopment comes, they will shift to bigger spaces with better amenities, and outgoings and expenses will increase. Yet of course there is another segment which looks forward to bigger, better homes and improved quality of life. "
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Business Standard
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Coolie 100 Day teaser out: Fans excited to see Rajinikanth in negative role
The makers of Rajinikanth's Coolie shared a special video marking the 100-day countdown to its release. Fans are intrigued by Rajinikanth's sunset frame, a popular shot in his 1991 film Thalapathi Sudeep Singh Rawat New Delhi Fans are eagerly waiting for the Rajinikanth starter coolie movie, which is schedule to hit theatres on August 14. The makers added a fresh buzz to the movie, sharing a special video marking the 100-day countdown to the movie's release. This latest video added fuel to the fans' anticipation who are eagerly waiting to see Rajinikanth on the big screen. Teaser pays tribute to 'Thalapathi' with iconic moment The newly released special video shows intense scenes featuring Rajinikanth, Soubin, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Nagarjuna, and others creating huge buzz among fans. The most iconic scene comes from the iconic scene from 'Thalapathi', where Rajinikanth could be seen standing with the sun in the background creating an extra layer of thrill among fans ahead of Coolie's release. Watch teaser here Coolie release date The much awaited movie, Coolie, is set to release in theatres across the world on August 14, 2025. How did fans react to the video? Here's what fans said on X (formerly known as Twitter): #Thalapathi x #Coolie My humble quick edit for Thalaivar❤️ Thank you Sun Pictures and Lokesh, Enna da life sad ah pogudhe nu nenaikkum bodhu, sema update erakki vitteenga. Thank you Thalaiva ???????? love you as always #Thalaivar #CoolieFromAug14 — Kousik Karthikeyan (@kousik23) May 6, 2025 Thalapathi - 2025 ???? #Thalapathi #Rajinikanth #CoolieIn100Days #CoolieFromAug14 #coolie #LokeshKanagaraj — Navadeep (@Navadeep_Naiduu) May 7, 2025 34 years challenge ???????????????? #Thalapathi X #Coolie #Suriya X #Deva ❤️????❤️????❤️????❤️????❤️???? #LokeshKanagaraj miritataru ???????? — Dhanus kumar ???????????? (@editor_dhanus) May 6, 2025 Rajinikanth plays a negative role in 'Coolie' In the latest movie, Superstar Rajinikanth could be seen portraying a negative role that has intrigued fans as it challenges his heroic persona. Thanks to the movie's huge budget, the movie also features an ensemble cast, including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Upendra Rao, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Apart from this, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's cameo is expected to take the movie to another level, offering fans an action-packed thriller.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Coolie 100 Day Teaser: Fans Approve Recreation Of Rajinikanth's Thalapathi Moment
Rajinikanth's much-awaited film Coolie created a buzz among fans with its new teaser recreating the Thalapathi moment. The makers dropped a new teaser to mark 100-day countdown to the film's release. The stand-out moment from the video is a recreation of an iconic scene from Rajinikanth's Thalapathi where he's seen standing with the setting sun in the background. The Internet gave roaring shout outs to the teaser. A fan wrote, "My humble quick edit for Thalaivar. Thank you Sun Pictures and Lokesh, Enna da life sad ah pogudhe nu nenaikkum bodhu, sema update erakki vitteenga. Thank you Thalaiva. Love you as always." #Thalapathi x #Coolie My humble quick edit for Thalaivar❤️ Thank you Sun Pictures and Lokesh, Enna da life sad ah pogudhe nu nenaikkum bodhu, sema update erakki vitteenga. Thank you Thalaiva 🙏🏻 love you as always #Thalaivar #CoolieFromAug14 — Kousik Karthikeyan (@kousik23) May 6, 2025 Another fan wrote, "Same world." Thalapathi - 2025 🧡 #Thalapathi #Rajinikanth #CoolieIn100Days #CoolieFromAug14 #coolie #LokeshKanagaraj — Navadeep (@Navadeep_Naiduu) May 7, 2025 Sharing a collage of the original scene and the recreated scene, another fan wrote, "34 years challenge." 34 years challenge 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Thalapathi X #Coolie #Suriya X #Deva ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 #LokeshKanagaraj miritataru 😍😍 — Dhanus kumar 🤘🏻💛 (@editor_dhanus) May 6, 2025 For the unversed, Thalapathi is a gangster drama written and directed by Mani Ratnam, and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Rajinikanth and Mammootty with Arvind Swamy in his feature-film debut, Jaishankar, Amrish Puri, Srividya, Bhanupriya, Shobana and Geetha in supporting roles. In March last year, Lokesh Kanagaraj unveiled the first-look poster of Coolie. The poster features a monochromatic image of Rajinikanth sporting a denim shirt. He is bound by a chain of wristwatches, which stand out in colour amidst the grayscale, with a conspicuous clock in the background. Sharing the poster on X (formerly known as Twitter), Lokesh Kanagaraj announced that the film's title will be unveiled on April 22. He wrote, "#Thalaivar171TitleReveal on April 22." Speaking of Coolie, it was officially announced back in September 2023. The tentative title was Thalaivar 171, marking Rajinikanth's 171 film. The film's new title was later released in April 2024. Coolie is scheduled to release on August 14.
Mint
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Rajinikanth surprises fans as he flies economy; netizens react
Superstar Rajinikanth, who will be next seen in 'Coolie', surprised his fans abroad an economy flight. The actor, known for his massive following, especially in the southern region, stepped onto the flight, turning the atmosphere almost theatrical. As Rajinikanth boarded the flight on Friday, the air conditioning created a dramatic, smoke-like effect, while the fans erupted in cheers of excitement. The star then waved at his fans, eliciting more cheering. An X user shared a video of the moment and said she got the 'darshan' of the Thalaivar. The 30-year-old woman also claimed that she was crying and shivering with excitement upon seeing the star. 'THAT'S RIGHT. I GOT. Thalaivar Darisanam. Crying. Shivering. Heart beating peakeddddddd,' she wrote in part Tamil while sharing the viral video. Social media users, especially Rajinikanth fans, were thrilled to see the superstar board an economy flight, ditching the luxury of a chartered plane or business class. The netizens also noticed "genuine" happiness on the actor's face. "Is he in Economy Class, or are you in Business Class?" a user asked in Tamil. To which a user replied, 'In IndiGo, everything is the same.' Another user highlighted that the star 'also has to travel in IndiGo only,' calling it a 'monopoly moment.' 'There's genuine glee on his face too, what a man,' a user said. "Most heart-warming smile," exclaimed another user. "Blessed. That smile of Thalaivar," added a user. "This is a video for the ages!" said another user. Several netizens also called the woman who shared the viral video "lucky" "Wow, super lucky," a user said. 'So, you were travelling with a Thalaivar, the star!!! Wow!' said another user. However, one social media user said that for someone like him, who 'rarely watches movies', the moment would likely have meant nothing. 'As someone who rarely watches movies, I'd probably be the only one silent and unmoved there,' the user said. Rajinikanth will be seen 'Coolie' next. The makers announced that the film would hit the theatres on 14 August 2025. First Published: 26 Apr 2025, 02:49 PM IST
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Superstar Rajinikanth skips private jet, travels in economy with jubilant passengers after Jailer 2 shoot. Watch
In many cases, an actor's exclusivity adds to the allure of their superstardom. There used to be a time when the only connect you had with your matinee idol was a movie ticket, and watching them conjure magic on the big screen. However, nowadays, in the era of the smartphone, every star is captured in screens that are getting increasingly smaller. But then, there are some stars whose allure brightens up even the smallest of screens. One such superstar is the OG Superstar Rajinikanth, and it was best showcased in a now-viral video where he is seen travelling with a set of lucky passengers on a commercial flight. The superstar, who was in Kerala for the shooting of his upcoming film, Jailer 2, surprised the passengers of the flight when he walked in and joined them in the Economy class. A particularly excited netizen shared the video of people cheering loudly and being in a daze after Rajinikanth joined them in the flight. The superstar owns a private jet but chose to flew in a commercial airline in this rare instance. 'THATS RIGHT. I GOT தலைவர் தரிசனம்!!!!!!!! (Thalaivar's darshan) Crying. Shivering. Heart beating peakeddddddd,' wrote the netizen, and the post has since gone viral with many praising the simplicity of their Superstar. Rajinikanth waved to his fans before he took a seat in the front row. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO THATS RIGHT. I GOT தலைவர் தரிசனம்!!!!!!!! Crying. Shivering. Heart beating peakeddddddd 😫😫😫😫😫😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ — Paaru Kumudha Pathikum (@Edukudaa) April 25, 2025 On the film front, Rajinikanth, who was last seen in TJ Gnanavel's Vettaiyan, is awaiting the release of Coolie, his maiden collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is expected to hit the screens on August 14. Post Coolie, Rajinikanth is reuniting with Nelson Dilipkumar for the sequel to Jailer, which is currently on the floors.
