Ahead of Maha Shivratri, Rajinikanth fan’s puja video triggers mixed reactions
A Madurai fan performed a Shivratri puja to Rajinikanth’s Lord Shiva image from Uzhaippali, sparking online backlash. While he called it devotion, many netizens criticised blending celebrity worship with religion ahead of Maha Shivratri
14 February,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRadhika Pandit pens heartfelt Valentine's Day message for Yash
Radhika Pandit penned a heartfelt caption expressing gratitude and love for Yash. She acknowledged the silent sacrifices and hard work he puts in for their family
14 February,2026 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSChiranjeevi lauds Ram Charan, Upasana for giving their twins spiritual names
Chiranjeevi has praised Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni for consciously choosing names that are spiritually rooted and drawn from Indian culture for their twins
14 February,2026 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Valentine's Day, Lokesh Kanagaraj turns violent in debut film DC teaser
The Valentine’s Day promo of DC reveals Lokesh Kanagaraj as Devadas, alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana A K. The intense visuals hint at a gangster drama
14 February,2026 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVetri's investigative thriller Buried wraps up shooting
The makers of Buried, featuring actor Vetri, have now announced that the unit has completed the film's shooting and have progressed to the post production stage
14 February,2026 11:17 AM IST | Chennai | IANSAfter Karur stampede, another fan dies at Vijay's TVK rally in Salem
Vijay attended a rally of his political party TVK in Salem on Friday, where he was mobbed by fans. However, the event turned unfortunate as one fan died after fainting at the event, reportedly due to a heart attack
14 February,2026 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDhanush receives Rs 20 crore notice for abandoning 2016 film
Dhanush has received a legal notice from Thenandal Films demanding Rs 21 crore over a stalled film project dating back to 2016. The production house alleges he failed to deliver a script and diverted his dates to other films
14 February,2026 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMalavika Mohanan clarifies stunt controversy around The RajaSaab with proof
Malavika Mohanan dismissed body double rumours surrounding The RajaSaab, sharing BTS clips as proof that she performed her own stunts. She clarified that stunt doubles are present on set for rehearsals and risky shots
14 February,2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDil Raju makes big claims after investing Rs 120 crore on Yash's Toxic
Dil Raju addressed scepticism surrounding his Rs 120 crore acquisition of Toxic’s AP–TG distribution rights, dismissing claims of it being a publicity stunt. He even offered to share his bank statement to silence doubters
14 February,2026 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSaurabh Sachdeva joins Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu drama Don't Trouble The Trouble
Saurabh Sachdeva has joined Fahadh Faasil in the Telugu film Don’t Trouble The Trouble, directed by Shashank Yeleti and presented by S.S. Rajamouli. The collaboration has generated buzz, with Fahadh already shooting in Hyderabad
14 February,2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAllu Sirish begins wedding festivities, Allu Arjun gives it a miss
Allu Sirish’s wedding festivities have officially kicked off, beginning on a traditional and vibrant note with the Pasupu ceremony at the Allu residence
13 February,2026 01:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPatriot BTS: Mammootty and Mohanlal shoot together at Sri Lankan airbase
The BTS video released had visuals shot on an airbase, filled with choppers, planes and fighter aircraft. It showed glimpses of Mammootty, Mohanlal and Faahadh Faasil
13 February,2026 10:23 AM IST | Chennai | IANSRam Charan and Upasana reveal names of their newborn twins
Ram Charan and Upasana have revealed the names of their newborn twins, Shivram and Anveera Devi, following an intimate naming ceremony with family. The actor shared the spiritual and legacy-driven meaning behind the names
13 February,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNagarjuna Talks Rashmika’s Stardom, Dhanush & Owning His Age | Kuberaa
Superstar Nagarjuna attended the Kuberaa song launch alongside Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna. Speaking to the media, he praised Rashmika’s phenomenal rise, highlighting her ₹2000 crore club success, and shared his experience working with both stars. He also responded to questions about ageing, brushing off ageism with charm and confidence.