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Cinema to Politics: Southern Superstars Who Started Own Parties
- Thursday May 7, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ashish Kumar Pandey
The trend was started in Tamil Nadu by MG Ramchandran (MGR), who formed AIADMK in 1972
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www.ndtv.com
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Dhurandhar 2 Hit By Delays, Shows Cancellation Across India On Release Day
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Hardika Gupta
The Ranveer Singh-starrer began rolling out paid previews on March 18, but several screenings across cities were either delayed or cancelled at the last minute. The situation has continued into its release day today (March 19), with technical glitches and content issues affecting show schedules
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Exclusive: Why Dhurandhar 2 Cancelled Non-Hindi Shows In South, Explains Trade Analyst
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Reported by Anjali Choudhury
Cinema chains across key cities cited "non-availability" of content as the primary reason behind the cancellations
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Opinion | Arjun vs Reddy: What Happened When Politicians Clashed With Stars In The Past
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Opinion | TM Veeraraghav
The Arjun vs. Reddy battle mirrors a familiar narrative in southern Indian politics: the clash between a star and a powerful politician.
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www.ndtv.com
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IIFA Utsavam 2024: Chiranjeevi Receives Outstanding Achievement In Indian Cinema Award
- Saturday September 28, 2024
- Entertainment | Written by Pranita Chaubey
IIFA Utsavam celebrates the best of southern film industries - Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Akshay Kumar, Newcomer To Tamil Cinema, Lists What Bollywood Can Learn From South
- Thursday November 29, 2018
- Entertainment | Written by Divya Goyal
Akshay Kumar says newcomers should make at least four to five films in the south for a better understanding of the profession
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Karan Johar Explains The Impact Films Like 2.0, Baahubali Will Have On Bollywood
- Monday December 24, 2018
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
"It is because there is a 2.0 and there was a Robot and a Baahubali, that there will be cinema spectacles," said Karan Johar
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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IFFM Awards: Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju And Deepika Padukone's "Padmaavat" Lead Nominations
- Thursday July 12, 2018
- Entertainment | Written by Tiasa Bhowal
The IFFM Awards is termed as southern hemisphere's greatest annual celebration of Indian cinema
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Sridevi Queen Of Southern Screens Before She Moved To Bollywood
- Monday February 26, 2018
- India News | Written by Uma Sudhir
Veteran actor Sridevi, whose sudden death left the country in shock, was already a celebrated queen of the silver screen in south Indian cinema much before she made her foray into Bollywood and conquered hearts despite the language constraint.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meet the Actor Who Plays Villain in Mammootty's New Film
- Wednesday August 24, 2016
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
"Arya has been finalised as the villain. Unlike the regular portrayal of baddies in southern cinema, his role will stand out and appeal to the audiences. He is expected to join the sets soon," a source from film The Great Father's unit said
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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It's a Boy for South Actor Prakash Raj
- Wednesday February 3, 2016
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
Prakash Raj announced the news on Twitter: Hi. Me and Pony are happy (to) share with you this moment of joy in our life. We had a lovely baby boy. Today. Bless him. Cheers. One of the busiest actors in southern cinema, Prakash Raj has starred in over 200 films across all four southern industries
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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South Cinema Stars Unite to Help Flood-Hit Tamil Nadu
- Sunday December 6, 2015
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Prominent names from southern film industry like Rana Daggubati, Dhanush, Allari Naresh and Siddharth have joined hands to help the people of flood-hit Tamil Nadu.
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www.ndtv.com
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Today's Big Release: Singh is Bliing, Talvar, The Martian
- Friday October 2, 2015
- Entertainment |
From Bollywood Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta and amy jackson's Singh is Bliing will brighten up the screen. Irrfan and Konkona Sen Sharma's Talvar will also release today. Hollywood will be represented by The Martian starring Matt Damon. Southern cinema's big release is Vijay and Sridevi's Puli
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Composer Ilayaraja Admitted to Chennai Hospital Due to Ill Health
- Sunday August 16, 2015
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
The National Award-winning composer who has produced some of the evergreen hits in southern cinema, was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on August 15
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Why Baahubali is a Blockbuster Despite the Absence of a Superstar
- Friday July 17, 2015
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
No other south Indian film before has received the kind of reception Baahubali has been getting. The film has successfully blurred the line between southern cinema and Bollywood proving that a film need not always require a superstar to become a blockbuster
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Cinema to Politics: Southern Superstars Who Started Own Parties
- Thursday May 7, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ashish Kumar Pandey
The trend was started in Tamil Nadu by MG Ramchandran (MGR), who formed AIADMK in 1972
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Dhurandhar 2 Hit By Delays, Shows Cancellation Across India On Release Day
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by Hardika Gupta
The Ranveer Singh-starrer began rolling out paid previews on March 18, but several screenings across cities were either delayed or cancelled at the last minute. The situation has continued into its release day today (March 19), with technical glitches and content issues affecting show schedules
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Exclusive: Why Dhurandhar 2 Cancelled Non-Hindi Shows In South, Explains Trade Analyst
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Entertainment | Reported by Anjali Choudhury
Cinema chains across key cities cited "non-availability" of content as the primary reason behind the cancellations
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Opinion | Arjun vs Reddy: What Happened When Politicians Clashed With Stars In The Past
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Opinion | TM Veeraraghav
The Arjun vs. Reddy battle mirrors a familiar narrative in southern Indian politics: the clash between a star and a powerful politician.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
IIFA Utsavam 2024: Chiranjeevi Receives Outstanding Achievement In Indian Cinema Award
- Saturday September 28, 2024
- Entertainment | Written by Pranita Chaubey
IIFA Utsavam celebrates the best of southern film industries - Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Akshay Kumar, Newcomer To Tamil Cinema, Lists What Bollywood Can Learn From South
- Thursday November 29, 2018
- Entertainment | Written by Divya Goyal
Akshay Kumar says newcomers should make at least four to five films in the south for a better understanding of the profession
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Karan Johar Explains The Impact Films Like 2.0, Baahubali Will Have On Bollywood
- Monday December 24, 2018
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
"It is because there is a 2.0 and there was a Robot and a Baahubali, that there will be cinema spectacles," said Karan Johar
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
IFFM Awards: Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju And Deepika Padukone's "Padmaavat" Lead Nominations
- Thursday July 12, 2018
- Entertainment | Written by Tiasa Bhowal
The IFFM Awards is termed as southern hemisphere's greatest annual celebration of Indian cinema
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Sridevi Queen Of Southern Screens Before She Moved To Bollywood
- Monday February 26, 2018
- India News | Written by Uma Sudhir
Veteran actor Sridevi, whose sudden death left the country in shock, was already a celebrated queen of the silver screen in south Indian cinema much before she made her foray into Bollywood and conquered hearts despite the language constraint.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Meet the Actor Who Plays Villain in Mammootty's New Film
- Wednesday August 24, 2016
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
"Arya has been finalised as the villain. Unlike the regular portrayal of baddies in southern cinema, his role will stand out and appeal to the audiences. He is expected to join the sets soon," a source from film The Great Father's unit said
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
It's a Boy for South Actor Prakash Raj
- Wednesday February 3, 2016
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
Prakash Raj announced the news on Twitter: Hi. Me and Pony are happy (to) share with you this moment of joy in our life. We had a lovely baby boy. Today. Bless him. Cheers. One of the busiest actors in southern cinema, Prakash Raj has starred in over 200 films across all four southern industries
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
South Cinema Stars Unite to Help Flood-Hit Tamil Nadu
- Sunday December 6, 2015
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Prominent names from southern film industry like Rana Daggubati, Dhanush, Allari Naresh and Siddharth have joined hands to help the people of flood-hit Tamil Nadu.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Today's Big Release: Singh is Bliing, Talvar, The Martian
- Friday October 2, 2015
- Entertainment |
From Bollywood Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta and amy jackson's Singh is Bliing will brighten up the screen. Irrfan and Konkona Sen Sharma's Talvar will also release today. Hollywood will be represented by The Martian starring Matt Damon. Southern cinema's big release is Vijay and Sridevi's Puli
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Composer Ilayaraja Admitted to Chennai Hospital Due to Ill Health
- Sunday August 16, 2015
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
The National Award-winning composer who has produced some of the evergreen hits in southern cinema, was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on August 15
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Why Baahubali is a Blockbuster Despite the Absence of a Superstar
- Friday July 17, 2015
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
No other south Indian film before has received the kind of reception Baahubali has been getting. The film has successfully blurred the line between southern cinema and Bollywood proving that a film need not always require a superstar to become a blockbuster
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment