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6 days ago
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- Pink Villa
Meet singer, the voice behind iconic Tere Bina song from Guru, was banned and is going viral again for Thug Life's Muththa Mazhai
Trigger Warning: This article contains information about sexual assault that might be triggering for some readers. Chinmayi Sripada is back in the spotlight. The playback singer recently impressed audiences with her performance at the Thug Life pre-release event in Chennai. She sang her version of Muththa Mazhai and won hearts instantly. However, her return sparked discussions online and many wondered why she had been missing from Tamil cinema for so long. Before we delve into the issue, let's begin by understanding who she is. Who is Chinmayi? Chinmayi rose to prominence when she lent her voice to actress Sameera Reddy in the 2008 film Surya s/o Krishnan. She once again captured attention with her dubbing for the character Jessie in Ye Maaya Chesave. While she is widely recognized for her work as a dubbing artist, her career spans far beyond voice work. Born into a musically inclined family, she began training in classical music at a very young age. Her mother, a trained musician, played a significant role in shaping Chinmayi's foundation. With years of rigorous practice, the singer was well-prepared when she received her first playback opportunity from AR Rahman at just 15. She sang Oru Dheivam Thanta Poove for Kannathil Muthamittal. She has since sung in all four South Indian languages, Tulu, and Hindi. Some of her most memorable Bollywood songs are Tere Bina from Guru and Titli from Chennai Express. Raised in Chennai, she studied Telugu in school and shares a strong connection with the language. Chinmayi also has a special fondness for ghazals and Sufi music. Who is Chinmayi married to? Chinmayi and Rahul Ravindran began their relationship as friends. The couple tied the knot on May 5, 2014. Years later, on 18 June 2022, they became parents to twins, a boy and a girl, named Driptah and Sharvas. The singer shared the happy news on Instagram along with photos of the babies holding their parents' hands. Check out the post below: Why was Chinmayi banned? In November 2018, Chinmayi was expelled from the South Indian Cine, Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union (SICTADAU). As per The News Minute, this happened shortly after she publicly supported two women who accused dubbing union president Radha Ravi of sexual misconduct. Her backing of the survivors came during a time when there were already concerns about his control over the committee. Around the same period, she also named renowned lyricist Vairamuthu as a sexual harasser. The Mayya singer revealed that an organizer in Switzerland had allegedly asked her to "cooperate" with him during a programme. Following these statements, Chinmayi faced direct consequences in her career. The singer reportedly lost several dubbing opportunities. In many instances, she was nearly finalized for a project, only to be removed at the last moment. After the 2018 film 96, she dubbed for only one Tamil film, Hero (2019). That too allegedly happened because her involvement was revealed just before the film's release. Chinmayi goes viral after Thug Life event Chinmayi presented her own version of Muththa Mazhai at the Thug Life event. It was originally sung by Dhee for the film. The music for the film is composed by AR Rahman, with lyrics penned by Siva Ananth. The event saw the presence of the film's lead actors including Kamal Haasan, Abhirami, Silambarasan TR, and Trisha Krishnan. Her video has since gone viral, and due to high demand, the makers even released a separate clip featuring the rendition. Watch her video from Thug Life event below:
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Samantha Ruth Prabhu advised fans on getting tattoos: Never, ever…
Samantha's tattoos have often sparked curiosity among fans, particularly because of their connection to her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya . After their marriage, Samantha was frequently seen flaunting her three meaningful tattoos. One reads Ye Maaya Chesave, the name of her debut film, inked on the nape of her neck. Another, on her ribcage, bears 'Chay,' a direct nod to Naga Chaitanya. The third is an arrow tattoo on her wrist, which she once described as symbolizing 'create your own reality.' She revealed that she and Chay got the arrow tattoo together, making it a particularly special memory from their relationship. In 2022, Samantha took to Instagram for a fun and candid Q&A session with her fans. Always eager to connect with her followers, the actress opened up about various aspects of her life, but one moment stood out. When a fan asked her what kind of tattoos she would like to have, the actress delivered a firm piece of advice to her younger self: 'Never, ever, get a tattoo.' While Samantha's past tattoos hold personal stories, the actress is all about moving forward. On the professional front, Sam ventured into film production with the horror-comedy Subham. The movie revolves around a story where a group of married men face an unexpected challenge: their wives become completely obsessed with a cable TV soap opera. Feeling sidelined and frustrated, these men band together in an attempt to reclaim attention and restore balance in their homes. Written by Vasanth Maringanti, the film stars Vamshidhar Goud, Shalini Kondepudi , and Shriya Kontham. Samantha played a cameo role in her debut production venture which received good reviews from the audiences. Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Powerful Take on Kolkata Tragedy Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘This is where I belong…': Samantha's speech draws warm reaction from ex-mother-in-law Amala Akkineni
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) At the recent award ceremony, a heartwarming moment stole the spotlight as Samantha Ruth Prabhu was seen delivering a powerful speech reflecting on her 15-year journey in the Telugu film industry, only to be met with a proud and emotional reaction from none other than her ex-mother-in-law, Amala Akkineni . Her speech marked 15 years since her debut in Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), the film where she met her ex-husband Naga Chaitanya. Samantha's emotional tribute While receiving an award for her contributions to Telugu cinema, Samantha delivered a touching speech saying, 'The Telugu industry has given me everything. Ide naa karma bhumi (This is where I belong). I promise to always put the Telugu audience first.' Samantha in gym, Veer in t-series office Amala Akkineni's priceless reaction The highlight came when the camera panned to Amala Akkineni in the audience. Amala, seated gracefully, was seen smiling warmly and applauding with pride, sparking emotional reactions online. Fans react - She is a powerful woman The video of Amala's reaction has gone viral on Instagram with fans applauding both women for their dignity and grace. One user commented, 'Only one word edey naa karmabumi that's the meaning of gratitude.' Another one commented, 'Samantha she is the powerful woman she faces so many struggles but she get successful no one can beat her Samanta mam you are Brave women and soooo..' A third comment read, 'idhe naa karma Bhoomi , that means a lot. ' Samantha also cut a celebratory cake on stage and thanked her fans for standing by her through every phase of her journey, professionally and personally. Rumoured romance & new chapters Samantha is currently rumored to be dating filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, after sharing cozy photos from a pickleball match and celebrating her debut production 'Subham', which features Raj. Meanwhile, the horror comedy film 'Subham' is getting good reviews from the audiences. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's former mother-in-law Amala Akkineni moved by her heartwarming speech. Watch
It has been 15 years since actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu debuted in the film industry with Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2010 film Ye Maaya Chesave. It's also where she first met her ex-husband, Naga Chaitanya. At the Apsara Awards held by Zee Telugu, Samantha was commemorated for the 15-year milestone and her ex-mother-in-law, Amala Akkineni, couldn't look prouder. (Also Read: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru are planning to move in together? Her manager responds) Zee Telugu posted a promo for the awards night, which will be aired on their channel on 24 May at 5:30 pm. Sharing it on their social media, the channel wrote, 'S is for Samantha, S is for Success — Celebrating 15 glorious years of Samantha on the Apsara Awards stage!' In the video, Samantha can be seen cutting a tiered cake and celebrating the occasion with the hosts on stage. She also delivered a speech in which she said, 'The Telugu (film) industry has given me everything. Ide naa karma bhumi (This is where I belong). I promise to always put the Telugu audience first.' The camera cuts to Amala, who is smiling widely and clapping for her. Numerous fans left comments under the video, cheering Samantha on for the milestone. Some even commented that she 'got her old smile back,' leaving comments like, 'She has got her smile back,' and 'Old Sam is back with smiley grace.' Through her career, Samantha has worked in numerous Telugu and Tamil films, such as Brindavanam, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Attarintiki Daredi, Kaththi, Theri, and 24. After starring in Shaakunthalam and Kushi in 2023, she took a break from work due to her myositis diagnosis. She also separated from Chaitanya in 2021, who is now married to Sobhita Dhulipala. In 2024, she starred in the Raj & DK web series for Prime Video, Citadel: Honey Bunny. She will soon star in their web series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom for Netflix. Samantha also turned producer with Tralala Moving Pictures, with her first film Subham releasing this year. She also produces and stars in Maa Inti Bangaram.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tattoos are not forever
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya's relationship has been one of the most talked-about love stories in the South Indian film industry. From their first meeting on the sets of 'Ye Maaya Chesave' in 2010 to their grand wedding celebrations in their marriage, which was once seen as a fairy tale, came to an end in 2021 when the couple announced their to the time when, after their separation, the 'Kushi' actress shared regretting getting a tattoo and said that she would never do it an Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' session in 2024, she advised her younger self never to get a tattoo, hinting at regret over the permanent marks linked to her past relationship. Fans understood this as moving on from the marriage. She said, 'You know the one thing I'd tell my younger self is never ever get a tattoo. Never. Never get a tattoo.'For the unversed, during their marriage, Samantha got several tattoos inspired by her love for Naga Chaitanya. One was the initials 'YMC' on the nape of her neck, a tribute to their first film together called, 'Ye Maaya Chesave'. Another was a matching tattoo with Naga on her forearm, featuring two arrows symbolizing 'Create your own reality.' The most personal was the word 'Chay' inked on her rib, a nickname for after their divorce, Samantha's feelings about these tattoos changed. Supporting this, a photo dump Samantha shared on Instagram in March 2025 showed her matching tattoo with Naga fading, leading to speculation that she is undergoing tattoo Naga Chaitanya married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024.
