Status update on Sandakozhi 2

Sandakozhi 2 has not been scrapped as it was reported in some sections of the media. A trailer of the movie is being screened during the interavl of Irumbu Thirai.

Both films have Vishal in the lead. The sequel to Sandakozhi is being directed by N Lingusamy, who helmed the original version as well.

“Double Delight Today, #Sandakozhi2Trailer & #IrumbuThirai both releasing today”, wrote Vishal on his official Twitter page.

Keerthy Suresh plays Vishal’s pair in Sandakozhi 2, the film also has Varalakshmi Sarathkumar and Rajkiran playing pivotal characters. If sources are to be believed, Sandakozhi 2 will hit the screens in the third quarter of this year,

Sandakozhi is a 2005 action film written and directed by Linguswamy and produced by Vikram Krishna under the banner of G K Film Corporation.

The film stars Vishal, Meera Jasmine, Rajkiran and Lal in lead roles, whilst Suman Setty, Raja, Shanmugarajan and Ganja Karuppu essay supporting roles.

The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film released on 16 December 2005 to rave reviews and has become one of the huge hits in 2005, running for more than 200 days in theatres.

Sasikala backs TTV, slaps legal notice on brother Dhivakaran

V K Sasikala, close aide of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa, issued a legal notice to her brother V Dhivaharan on Friday evening, warning him for voicing his support to chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam.

Sasikala issued the notice through her advocate, where she charged her sibling with speaking in support of AIADMK leaders, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam, who have fallen out of favour with her.

In the 14-page statement, she disowned her brother Dhivaharan saying that he should not call her sister again in any of his media interaction in future.

The statement also said that the people of the state would not forgive him for having an alliance with the 'betrayers' — Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy CM O Panneerselvam.

According to the notice, Sasikala had been actively involved in party affairs since the lifetime of Jayalalithaa and was now legally fighting the problems created in the party by the “betrayers”.

In such circumstances, it was quite shocking to note that her brother had suddenly begun giving interviews in support of the betrayers, Sasikala said.

Mohanlal in Suriya-K V Anand film

The team of Suriya's next film, directed by K V Anand, has roped in Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to play a crucial role in the film.

According to sources, Mohanlal had met with the filmmaker early this week and agreed to be part of it.

Confirming that Mohanlal would be part of the film, the director tweeted this news. Lyca Productions is producing the project.

Recently Suriya had attended the AMMA Mazhavil awards shows at Thiruvananthapuram. The Tamil hero had stated that he had come for the function, as he was invited by Mohanlal himself.

While it is not known if Mohanlal’s character will be that of the antagonist, it is learnt that Suriya will be playing a character who is protecting something.

The film is likely to go on floors on June 25, and will be shot predominantly in Delhi, Hyderabad and London. Music is by Harris Jayaraj.

9 of a family from Kanchipuram die in road mishap near Perambalur

In a gruesome incident, nine died on the spot including three women and two children from the same family at Chennai - Tiruchi Highway (NH 45) near Perambalur in the wee hours of today.

The accident took place when a car proceeding towards Chennai hit against the road median, careened to opposite carriageway and hit the car proceeding to Kodaikanal.

Eight passengers in the MUV, including a child, died on the spot. One passenger in the other car too died on the spot.

The Perambalur police registered a case. Superintendent of police Disha Mittal inspected the accident spot.

SR Mohan (36), based out of Thirumalai Nagar near Chinna Kanchipuram toll gate in Kanchipuram District, owned a travels agency in his home town.

To enjoy the summer vacation, he had decided to take his family to Kodaikanal. So, a total of nine members including his wife, Lakshmi (32), daughters, Pavithra (14), Nivedha (8), son, Varadharajan (5), brother-in-law, Murali (55), his daughter, Meghala (19), drivers, Narayanan (40) and Bupathi (23) began the journey today morning, which turned fatal.

Bhaskar Oru Rascal postponed

At a time when everyone was expecting the release of Bhaskar Oru Rascal today, the film's release has been postponed to next week.

Even advance bookings were going on for the movie, which were suddenly stopped. "The decision was taken due to some unavoidable reasons," sources said.

After a long theatre strike and unavailability of theatres, Bhaskar Oru Rascal was supposed to be released in a big manner today.

But, at the last minute, the entertainer starring Arvind Swami and Amala Paul was postponed to next week.

A comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique, the movie is a remake of his own Malayalam film Bhaskar the Rascal (2015). The team began production in February 2017.

Produced by Harshini Movies, Bharathan Films, distributor of Suriya’s Thaanaa Serndha Koottam will release the film in Tamil Nadu.

Siddique revealed that he planned to keep the essence of the original Malayalam film, but would incorporate more action scenes for the Tamil version. Comedy actors including Soori, Ramesh Khanna and Robo Shankar were also drafted in to work on the project.a

Chennai traffic police unveil cashless fine payment system

In a bid to improve transparency and eliminate cash transaction, the Chennai city police on Thursday launched a cashless fine payment system for traffic violators, roping in a leading nationalised bank among others for the initiative.

Traffic offenders in the city can transfer the fine via debit or credit card against the issued e-challan. They can even use other online payment mechanisms including Paytm, SBI, QR code issued in the e-challan, go to Chennai corporation e-seva centres or courts and post offices.

Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A.K. Viswanathan inaugurated the new system at an event held in police commissioner office on Thursday. He also handed over the newly updated handheld devices to traffic police personnel.

He said traffic police personnel should not receive cash from traffic violators. If anyone gave cash to police or police received cash from traffic violators, it would be considered bribe and legal action would be taken against both parties.

Police commissioner thanked state crime record bureau additional commissioner of police A Arun and joint commissioner of police R Sudhakar for taking immense efforts to roll out the system.

Around 300 swiping machines will do the rounds in various parts of the city for those offenders who want to pay by credit card. As for debit card users, police reportedly said it will take some time to get the payment mechanism in place.

Ajith invites a special guest to Viswasam sets

Impressed with D Imman’s songs, Ajith invited the music composer to the sets of Viswasam.

Imman uploaded photos of him with director Siva and Ajith on Twitter, and shared the excitement on meeting the 'thala'.

He wrote: "Not so often i get the opportunity to view the visual making of my songs! But today it was pure Bliss to watch the Man of Simplicity to enjoy n dance to my tune in #Viswasam Thanks Ajith Sir for the inviteThanks a ton @directorsiva sir and @SathyaJyothi_ #DImmanForViswasam  PG!”

The team has been shooting the song sequences for the film at Ramoji film city. Interestingly, Viswasam marks Imman's first film with Ajith Kumar, which explains the star inviting the composer to sets.

Meanwhile, Robo Shankar who plays an important role in Viswasam also posted pics of him with Thala Ajith.

"A rural set has been erected and director Siva has planned a 30-day schedule without any break. He wants to catch up the Deepavali deadline and compensate for the working days which were missed due to the recent strike by Tamil Film Producers Council," sources said.

Though recent reports suggested that 'Viswasam' is set in the backdrop of north Chennai with Ajith playing the role of a police officer, the latest update is that the film is a rural entertainer and a village set has been erected at Ramoji Rao Film City.

Plus Two results on May 16

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) of Tamil Nadu will declare the +2 public exam result 2018 on May 16.

“The HSC +2 examination results expected on 16 May 2018,” Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamilnadu, said in a single line message.

There would be no delay in declaration of the Plus Two results, School Education Minister K A Sengottaiyan has said recently, it may be recalled.

Addressing reporters on the sidelines of a function held on Saturday, he said the results will be released on May 16 as scheduled and there will not be even a day's delay.

Around 9 lakh students from 6,903 schools in Tamilnadu and Puducherry wrote the exams that were held between 3 March and 6 April in 2,794 centers. In Chennai region, 50,584 students took up the exam in 156 centres. This includes 40,686 private candidates.

Last year, the Tamil Nadu Class 12 results were declared on May 12. In 2017, the overall pass percentage recorded a marginal increase to 92.1%, as compared to 91.4% in 2016.

LORD SRI PARTHASARATHY, TRIPLICANE ViDAIYAATRI URSAVAM is going to take place from 9.5.2018 to 16.5.2018 at 7.15 pm to 9 pm

The unique feathers of the above function is that a special music concerts are going to take place near Thiruvaimozhi Mandapam in the divine presence of Lord Sri Parthasarathy.

The programme are as follows

9.5.2018 Wedneaday Smt Gayathti Venkatraghavan party

10.5.2018 Thursday  Thiru Bharath Sundar  party

11.5.2018 Friday Selvi Sriranjini Santhanagopalan Party

12. 5.2018 Saturday  Smt S Mahathi  party

13.5.2018 Sunday  Thirussur Brothers Thiru Ramkumar Mohan and Thiru Srikrishna Mohan  party

14.5.2018 Monday Smt Nisha Rajagopalan party

15.5.2018 Tuesday Thiru G Ramanathan party

16.5.2018 Wedneaday Thiru Sandeep Narayanan  party

All thr devotees are requested to avail the splendid opportunity of  hearing the music as well as worshipping the Lord Sri Parthasarathy to have HIS bliss.

Nice arrangements are being made  by MIss M Jothilakshmi, . MA, BL. Assistant  Commissioner, Jewel Verification. Deputy Commissioner  / Executive Officer / Thakkar (Additional Charge )



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Rajini reveals his dream, indicates party will be launched at right time

Superstar Rajinikanth said on Wednesday night that his dream was to see the ‘linking of rivers’ in India.

Speaking at the audio launch of Kaala in Chennai, he said, "I loved the story of Linga and it reflected my life’s dream — interlinking all South Indian rivers."

"But it didn’t do well. I realised then that I have to start doing characters that are appropriate for my age. A 65-year-old can act as a 45-year-old, but not as a 30-year-old opposite a young female lead like Sonakshi Sinha, who is the same age as my daughters," he added.

He said that he hoped, just like millions of his admirers, to listen to the voice of former Chief Minister and DMK president M. Karunanidhi’s voice again.

On director Pa Ranjith, he said, “I told him (Ranjith) that Kabali was your film but Kaala should be both my film and your film. Ranjith will not finish his career as a director. He is the one to think that his community, friends and family should come up in life.”

Rajini added: "After Kabali, I listened to a script from Vetrimaaran, which was superb. But it was an entirely political film. I did not have any plans to enter politics then. There is politics in Kaala, but it is not a political film."

Murder of Hindu Munnani leader: NIA raids houses of 5 bizmen in Coimbatore

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the 2016 murder of a Hindu outfit functionary in Coimbatore, raided the houses of five businessmen with suspected links with the accused in the case.

Some electronic devices, including mobile phones, were seized during the operation, it is learnt.

The NIA teams raided the homes of Haider of Sugunapuram, Anees of Bilal Estate in GM Nagar, Bipin Rehman of Selvapuram, Mohammed Ali of Vellakinaru and Saddam Hussain of Thudiyalur. Officials said these five men had spoken to the accused in the Sasikumar murder case.

The NIA has phone call records that that suggested that these men had spoken to the accused, reports said.

"The raid is believed to be in connection with the Sasikumar murder case. NIA's findings have revealed the role of a political outfits in connection with the murder," reports said, quoting sources.

They added: "As these youths were believed to be in the network of the four accused arrested in this murder case, NIA has raided their houses to collect evidence for their involvement and connection with the political outfit."

Nayanthara to romance Sivakarthikeyan again

After Velaikkaran, the success combo of Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara are set to join hands once again, this time for a film to be directed by Rajesh M.

outed to be an out-and-out comedy, the project went on the floors recently after a formal pooja ceremony that took place in Chennai.

If reports are to be believed, the film is expected to release by the end of this year.

Nayanthara who was holidaying with her rumoured beau and director Vignesh Shivan in the United States has returned to India for the shooting for her film with Ajith, Viswaasam.

It is to be noted that shooting for the movie got a kickstart at Ramoji Rao Film City in Hyderabad on Monday.

Recently, taking a break from the busy schedule Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara were holidaying in the US where they had the opportunity to meet the music legend AR Rahman.

Vignesh posted on social media page: “Congrats for the national awards for winning an Oscar award!!When we met God at his temple !! #losangeles #blessed #fanmoment#besttimes #Divinity #EPI.”

"A rural set has been erected and director Siva has planned a 30-day schedule without any break. He wants to catch up the Deepavali deadline and compensate for the working days which were missed due to the recent strike by Tamil Film Producers Council," sources said.

All 130 tourists from TN safe in J&K: Top cop

Jammu & Kashmir IG Swayam Praksh Pani has said 135 Tamil Nadu tourists who have visited J&K are safe and the situation is under control.

"We are now working for their safety," he said, speaking to a Tamil television channel.

It may be recalled that Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday spoke to his counterpart Mehbooba Mufti over the phone and sought her help for the safe return of 130 tourists from his state.

Also, he announced a solatium of Rs 300,000 to the family of R Thirumaniselvam who died after being attacked with stones in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a statement, Palaniswami expressed grief over the Monday death. Meanwhile, as  the coffin of his 22-year old deceased son Thirumani Selvan arrived in an Indigo Airlines Flight from Delhi on Tuesday evening, Rajavel Selvan recollected the unfortunate incident that costed him his son's life on Jammu Kashmir's Srinagar- Gulmarg road.

He said immersed in music, Selvan didn’t hear his (father) shout during the stone pelting incident during violence in the valley. Meanwhile, friends and neighbours hailed Thirumani as a nice person with helping nature.

Chennai Power Shutdown On 11.05.2018

Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 11.05.2018 from              09.00 am to 04.00 pm for maintenance work.

 

Supply will be resumed before 04.00 P.M if the works are completed.

 

ADYAR AREA : CRLI Campus, West Canal Bank road, Bharathi avenue, Police Quarters, Manthopu. Part of Perumal koil st, Angalamman koil st, Erikkarai st, Peeliamman koil st, Mandapam road.

KOTTIVAKKAM AREA : Thiruvalluvar nagar & 3, 4, 5^th main road, New Beach road.

RAJBHAVAN AREA : Tamilnadu Housing Board area, Rajbhavan colony, Rajbhavan campus, Kannigapuram, Part of Vandikaran road, Ganesh nagar, Periyar nagar, Five Fourlong road, Indira Gandhi nagar, Ambethkar nagar, Nehru nagar, Part of – Anna salai & Sardar Patel road, Race Course road, Part of Maduvinkarai.

TEDEL PARK AREA : Part of Tharamani, Kanagam, Seethapathi nagar, Periyar nagar, M.G.R.nagar (SRP Tools & Kanagam), Part of Velachery, VSI Estate phase-I, Part of 100 feet road, Anna nagar, CSIR road, RMZ millanium, Part of LB road, Kalashetra road.

INDIRA NAGAR AREA : L.B.Road (Thiruvanmiyur area), 6 to 13^th East st, Kamaraj nagar, Indira Nagar – L.B.road, Ist main road, IInd Avenue, Ist Cross st to 5^th cross st, Kamaraj avenue IInd st, Teachers colony, Venkatarathinam nagar, Loganatha Chetty st.

Kaala songs launch morning itself, grand event evening

In a surprise move, Dhanush, producer of Kaala, has announced that songs from the movie will be released at 9 am itself today, ahead of the audio launch event slated to be held in the evening.

"Superstar’s #KAALA audio will be available across all digital platforms tomorrow morning at 9am. The Event would be taking place tomorrow evening. #TheKingarrives," he tweeted last evening.

Only a day ago,  the official tracklist of the songs and a preview of all songs were released by the film's team. Music composer Santhosh Narayanan is once again working with Rajinikanth after their gangster flick Kabali.

The track list goes like this:

Poraaduvom

Nikkal Nikkal

Theruvilakku

Thanga Sela

Katravi Patravai

Sema Weightu

Kannamma

Kannamma-Acapella

Urimayai Meetpom

The grand event will be hld at YMCA Nandanam. There will be a live performance by Santhosh Narayanan and Dopeadelicz & RAP crew. As per reports, the crew will perform a few songs in front of the audience.

The entire audio launch will be streamed live on social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

In the movie directed by Pa Ranjith, Rajinikanth plays a man from Tirunelveli who escapes to Mumbai as a child and goes on to become a powerful don living in the slums of Dharavi.

Govt says no tour without nod, starts inspection of school vehicles

Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday issued guidelines to schools in the state in connection with the students' school tour.

Death of three Tamil Nadu students near Pune while on educational tour has prompted the state government to impose severe curbs on school tour programmes.

From this year, it shall be organised only with prior permission from government, time and destination must be planned at least two months in advance and should be finalised only after consultation with parents.

Noting that the tour should not exceed han four days, the schools should also take into account the prevailing weather conditions of the place they wished to go on tour.

Stressing the need to create awareness on safety aspects to be followed by the students during the tour, the guidelines said that the visiting rivers, lakes and ponds should be avoided during the tour.

Meanwhile, checking of vehicles engaged by schools to transport students began on Tuesday. Officials from the Transport and School Education Departments, and the police carried out the inspections according to the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles (Regulation and Control of School Buses) Rules, 2008.

Nayanthara returns from US for Ajith

Nayanthara who was holidaying with her rumoured beau and director Vignesh Shivan in the United States has returned to India for the shooting for her film with Ajith, Viswaasam.

It is to be noted that shooting for the movie got a kickstart at Ramoji Rao Film City in Hyderabad on Monday.

Recently, taking a break from the busy schedule Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara were holidaying in the US where they had the opportunity to meet the music legend AR Rahman.

Vignesh posted on social media page: “Congrats for the national awards for winning an Oscar award!!When we met God at his temple !! #losangeles #blessed #fanmoment#besttimes #Divinity #EPI.”

"A rural set has been erected and director Siva has planned a 30-day schedule without any break. He wants to catch up the Deepavali deadline and compensate for the working days which were missed due to the recent strike by Tamil Film Producers Council," sources said.

Though recent reports suggested that 'Viswasam' is set in the backdrop of north Chennai with Ajith playing the role of a police officer, the latest update is that the film is a rural entertainer and a village set has been erected at Ramoji Rao Film City.

Thousands of JACTTO-GEO members arrested across TN

Thousands of members of the Joint Action Committee of Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Organisations-Government Employees’ Organisations (JACTTO-GEO), including  scores of women, were arrested in Chennai city when then attempted to take out a march towards the State Secretariat to press their charter of demands.

Despite the appeal from the government and precautionary arrests, members of Joint Action Committee of Tamilnadu Teachers’ Organisations – Government Employees Organisations went ahead with their protests this morning in Chennai.

Their demands include reverting back to the old pension scheme, and correcting the anomalies in the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations.

Senior Minister D Jayakumar had advised the teachers not to go on protest explaining that the government was not in a position to fulfil their monetary demands.

More than 6,000 police personnel were deployed on security duty on the roads leading

to the Secretariat, as the agitators, tried to breach barricades, jostled with police,

staged road roko agitations, before they were arrested.

JACTTO organised several small protests in various districts across the State including in Madurai, Nagercoil and Vellore on Monday and several members of the group were arrested.

The police have also been making preventive arrests and have asked bus and van drivers to not transport teachers to the protests, alleged A Mayavan from JACTTO. The total number of protesters gathering in Chennai may dip if they are detained in their hometowns.

Chennai Power Shutdown On 10.05.2018

Chennai Power Shutdown On 10.05.2018: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 10.05.2018 from          09.00 am to 04.00 pm for maintenance work.

Supply will be resumed before 04.00 P.M if the works are completed.

BESANT NAGAR AREA : Coastal road, Thideer nagar, Astalakshmi garden, Paris t, Thirumurgan st, Gangai st, Kaveri st, Tiger Varathachari road, MGR road, Aurndale beach road, Beach road.

KODUNGAIYUR AREA : T.H.Road, R.R.nagar, T.V.K.Link road, RR nagar, Kakanj st, Ambethkar st, Sarvapallai Ganapathy st, Kannan st, Baladrishnan st, Vanjinathan st, CMW SSB Quarters.

Chennai Power Shutdown On 09.05.2018

Chennai Power Shutdown On 09.05.2018: Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 09.05.2018 from 09.00 am to 04.00 pm for maintenance work.

Supply will be resumed before 04.00 P.M if the works are completed.

ROYAPURAM AREA : East & West Kalmandapam road, S.N.Chetty road, Mosque Pudumanal Kuppam, New Kamaraj nagar, C.G.colony, Kasipuram A block, Singaravelar nagar, Indra nagar, GM Pettai, Jeevarathinam nagar qtrs., Periya Thambi st, Flag Staff st, Lotus Ramasamy st, AJ colony, Kasima nagar, Kasigarden, Shiek Maistry st, Hussian Maistry st, Fakir st, Part of Grace Garden, Madha Chruch road, East Madha Church st, NRT road, Railway Press, Ramar st, Mariya doss st, Thambu chetty st, Lingu chetty st, Ibrahim st, Mettu st, Adhiyapatham st, Angappanayakan st, Marakayar shahib st, Sultan st, Meerali st, Velyatham st, Kummalamman koil st, Part of TH road, Nagorar Thottam.