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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Nayanthara left films for love, relationship pressure, later made strong comeback
Nayanthara , one of the most popular actresses in South Indian cinema, once took a big break from films because of her personal life. In her documentary, she opened up about how a past relationship affected her deeply and even led her to leave the film industry for some time. Nayanthara's emotional past Before becoming one of the biggest stars in South Indian cinema, Nayanthara went through a difficult phase in her personal life that almost made her leave the industry. In her Netflix documentary 'Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale', she shared how a past relationship influenced her career decisions. She said, 'I quit films because the man asked me to. I trusted easily.' She didn't reveal who the person was but admitted that she left films because her partner told her to. "It was the man who told me to quit cinema. It wasn't like I had an option. I was told to leave the cinema, and I agreed" she added. Nayanthara's past relationships Earlier in her career, Nayanthara was in a relationship with actor Silambarasan TR , whom she met during the shoot of 'Vallavan' in 2006. Their relationship ended on a bitter note after a private photo of them got leaked without her permission. Actor Nagarjuna recalled in the documentary how that period was emotionally tough for her and how it affected her mood on sets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Later, Nayanthara focused on work and acted in several Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. In 2008, she started a relationship with actor and choreographer Prabhu Deva while working on 'Villu'. Their bond became public, and there were even rumours of marriage in 2009. However, things became complicated due to Prabhu Deva's existing marriage, which his wife Latha strongly opposed. In 2011, after playing the role of 'Sita in Sri Rama Rajyam', rumours spread that Nayanthara had once again quit acting. Some viewers criticised her for playing a mythological role because of her personal life, but she won an award for the performance. Happily married to filmmaker When her relationship with Prabhu Deva failed, Nayanthara returned to cinema with even more strength. Today, she is happily married to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan and is a proud mother of two.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress Sandhya makes a special appearance on ‘Manasellam'
In a delightful surprise for Tamil television audiences, actress Sandhya, best known for her role in the iconic film Kadhal, has made a special appearance in the hit TV serial Manasellam. Her entry into the show has sparked excitement among fans, marking a significant moment in her acting journey as she ventures into the world of daily soaps. Manasellam, which premiered in January 2025, has swiftly climbed the TRP charts with its gripping storyline and compelling performances. The arrival of Sandhya is expected to inject fresh energy into the narrative and bring in new layers of emotion and drama. Her performance is already being praised for its depth and screen presence. Directed by Brahma G. Dev, the show boasts an impressive cast including Deepak Kumar , Venba, and Parameshwari Reddy in lead roles. Supporting them is a talented ensemble comprising Uday Mahesh , Surendar Raaj, Bagyalakshmi, Sindhujaa Vijii, Devi Teju, Vasavi, Dhachayani, Dheekshi Jansi, and Sumathi Sri, all of whom play crucial roles in the show's ongoing success. On the career front, Sandhya, who rose to fame with Kadhal and later starred in films like Dishyum and Vallavan, had taken a break from the limelight in recent years. Her appearance in Manasellam marks a much-awaited comeback, and fans are eager to see more of her on the small screen. With this special cameo, Manasellam is all set to offer even more drama and emotional twists, keeping viewers glued to their screens in the coming episodes.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When I got the idea, I felt it would work well with STR sir: Ramkumar Balakrishnan
After the acclaimed Parking , director is now all set to start the shoot of his next film, which will star , and in the lead roles. In a short interview with us, the filmmaker talks about why he wanted to do a film that's in a totally different genre to Parking , what made him rope in STR and how Santhanam agreed to be part of this project… 'I WROTE WITH STR IN MIND' The filmmaker begins by saying that his new film, referred to as #STR49, will be set in a college in Chennai and STR would be playing the role of a college student. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Quiz him why he chose the star, and he says, 'When I got the idea, I felt it would work well with STR sir, but didn't know whether that would materialise or not. Still, when writing, I did write with him in mind. Luckily, I got a chance to narrate the script to him, and he, too, loved it. It all felt like a dream.' He says that the script needed a star like STR. 'I needed to tell a lot of backstories to narrate this story. But when a star like him plays this character, I don't have it,' he says. He adds, 'STR's screen presence and the fact that he is going to play a college student again help elevate my idea. I've enjoyed his films like Manmadhan and Vallavan in which he played a college student, so this film will help connect him even more with the Gen Z kids. He will be sporting a stylish look in the film, different from his current look.' 'SANATHANAM SIR'S CHARACTER IS NOT ONE THAT EXISTS FOR THE SAKE OF COMEDY' Ramkumar has pulled off a casting coup by getting Santhanam, who has only been playing lead roles for almost the past 10 years, to be part of this project. Sharing how he got the actor on board, he says, 'I'd worked with Santhanam sir in Dikkiloona , so we know each other. And after watching Parking , he used to reach out to me and praise me now and then. I felt he'd be right for a role in this film, and since he has a good impression of me, he agreed to listen to the narration. Moreover, Simbu sir and he share a great bond, and they have been meaning to work together again.' He clarifies that the actor's will not be a comedian role. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'This will be a second lead type of role, which will also have moments of emotion, and not a character that just exists for the sake of comedy,' he says. 'I WANTED TO MAKE AN OUT-AND-OUT ENTERTAINER' Ramkumar says his film 'will be totally different from Parking '. 'I didn't want to be slotted as a filmmaker who makes films only in a specific genre — thriller — so I decided to do a big-scale out-and-out entertainer led by a star that would offer a complete theatrical experience. My only motive with this film is to fully entertain the audience,' he signs off. 'Sai Abhyankkar has composed all the songs' On getting hotshot composer Sai Abhyankkar to do the music, the director says, 'I've found Sai Abhyankkar's songs very interesting and Simbu sir, too, suggested we roped him in for the music. He's very sweet and comfortable to work with. We have finished composing the songs and the lyrics are getting ready now.'
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Makers confirm that Santhanam is a part of STR 49
Days after the actor, in a recent promotional interview for his upcoming film DD Next Level, said he will team up with STR, it is now official that Santhanam is indeed a part of actor Silambarasan TR's next, tentatively titled STR 49. Dawn Pictures, the production company behind STR 49, made an official announcement of the actor's onboarding on Wednesday. In his recent Vikatan interview, Santhanam said that he could never say no to Simbu when he gave him a call and said he should be a part of STR 49. Santhanam and STR's friendship dates back years, when the latter discovered the comedy talent in the former during his Lollu Sabha days. Santhanam collaborated with STR in Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002), Manmadhan (2004), Vallavan (2006), Kaalai (2008), Silambattam (2008), Vaanam (2011), Osthe (2011), Podaa Podi (2012), Vaalu (2015) and their last collaboration Idhu Namma Aalu, released in 2016. STR had worked as a music director in Santhanam's Sakka Podu Podu Raja in 2017. STR 49 is backed by Aakash Bhaskaran of Dawn Pictures, who is currently behind films like Dhanush's Idly Kadai and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi. Ramkumar Balakrishnan made his directorial debut with Harish Kalyan-MS Bhaskar's Parking. Sai Abhayankkar has been roped in as the music composer for the film. More details about the film's extended cast, crew and plot are yet to be disclosed.
