Actor-turned-politician Vijay recently held his first-ever rally after his last meetup in Karur turned tragic. During his recent rally, a man carrying a gun was held trying to enter the venue in Puducherry. The police acted quickly by detaining the man. Man carrying gun tried to enter Vijay's Puducherry rally According to a report in India Today, the man detained by the police has been identified as David. Reportedly, he is a guard of one of Vijay's political party, TVK's (Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam) district secretaries. Vijay's latest rally was held at the Expo Ground in Puducherry. Following the event, videos of supporters jumping the barricades have been going viral on social media. Notably, this marked Vijay’s first public meeting after the Karur stampede incident, which took place in September this year. According to reports, around 40 people had lost their lives during the incident, while around 100 were injured. Vijay's Puducherry rally Ahead of the meeting, the Puducherry Police had reportedly issued a detailed advisory laying down strict safety and crowd control measures for the public. Senior Superintendent of Police (Law and Order) R Kalaivanan stated that the attendance was strictly limited to 5,000 people, as per the request by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam. The police also allegedly prohibited residents of neighbouring Tamil Nadu from entering the venue. People from the neighbouring regions were asked not to travel to Puducherry to avoid inconvenience. Similarly, entry was also denied to children, pregnant women and elderly persons as part of safety restrictions. As part of the security measures, only individuals with a valid QR code pass, which were issued by the party, TVK, were allowed to enter the venue. Meanwhile, a parking facility was permitted at designated locations such as the Puducherry Marina, the rear side of the sports stadium, as well as the old port area. The organisers were also directed to arrange drinking water, toilet facilities, ambulances, first aid medical teams, fire engines and proper enclosures at the venue of the rally. Notably, the police had earlier denied permission for a road show of Vijay, while allowing only the public meeting to be conducted under strict conditions.
09 December,2025 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor-turned-politician Vijay recently held his first-ever rally after his last meetup in Karur turned tragic. During his recent rally, a man carrying a gun was held trying to enter the venue in Puducherry. The police acted quickly by detaining the man. Man carrying gun tried to enter Vijay's Puducherry rally According to a report in India Today, the man detained by the police has been identified as David. Reportedly, he is a guard of one of Vijay's political party, TVK's (Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam) district secretaries. Vijay's latest rally was held at the Expo Ground in Puducherry. Following the event, videos of supporters jumping the barricades have been going viral on social media. Notably, this marked Vijay’s first public meeting after the Karur stampede incident, which took place in September this year. According to reports, around 40 people had lost their lives during the incident, while around 100 were injured. Vijay's Puducherry rally Ahead of the meeting, the Puducherry Police had reportedly issued a detailed advisory laying down strict safety and crowd control measures for the public. Senior Superintendent of Police (Law and Order) R Kalaivanan stated that the attendance was strictly limited to 5,000 people, as per the request by Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam. The police also allegedly prohibited residents of neighbouring Tamil Nadu from entering the venue. People from the neighbouring regions were asked not to travel to Puducherry to avoid inconvenience. Similarly, entry was also denied to children, pregnant women and elderly persons as part of safety restrictions. As part of the security measures, only individuals with a valid QR code pass, which were issued by the party, TVK, were allowed to enter the venue. Meanwhile, a parking facility was permitted at designated locations such as the Puducherry Marina, the rear side of the sports stadium, as well as the old port area. The organisers were also directed to arrange drinking water, toilet facilities, ambulances, first aid medical teams, fire engines and proper enclosures at the venue of the rally. Notably, the police had earlier denied permission for a road show of Vijay, while allowing only the public meeting to be conducted under strict conditions.
09 December,2025 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Asian country of Japan has been hit with a massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale. Amid this, fans of Indian actor Prabhas expressed concern as he is in the country. The actor was in the country for the release of Baahubali: The Epic. Amid concerns for the well-being of the actor, director Maruthi on Tuesday confirmed that the actor was safe and that he had spoken to him on Tuesday morning. Prabhas is safe Responding to a fan's concerned tweet that read "Japan lo Earthquake and Tsunami warning anta hero akkade unnadu repu return avuthunadu anta (It seems there is an earthquake in Japan and that a Tsunami warning has been issued. Our hero is there and he is to return tomorrow," director Maruthi responded, saying, "Spoke to Darling he is not in Tokyo and doing safe no worries." Prabhas shares letter from SS Rajamouli Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli penned an emotional note for Prabhas as the star reached Japan and was welcomed with overwhelming love from fans of the Baahubali franchise. In return, the actor said he was “missing you here” and added that they would visit together again. Prabhas took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of the letter by Rajamouli, which read, “Knowing you darling, if you’ve already tasted the love of the Japanese audience, you must be in tears right now.” “ I’ve visited Japan four times and every trip came with the same question again and again, when will Prabhas come here? The more they expressed their wish, the more I wanted you to experience the love they have for you, and for them to see how much you care for them too.” Rajamouli called Japan his “second home” and said he was happy that his Baahubali had finally arrived there. He also thanked his Japanese fans, writing, “Arigato gozaimasu.” “Finally, my Baahubali has arrived in my second home. I hope you enjoy Japan as much as I have enjoyed every visit. To all my Japanese friends, love you all. Arigato gozaimasu.” Responding to the note, Prabhas shared a picture from the trip and captioned the post: “Daaaarlingggggg ssrajamouli… love you so much. Missing you here in Japan… we’ll both come again.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprabhas) Prabhas work front On the work front, Prabhas will soon be seen on the big screen in the film The RajaSaab. The film will be released in theatres on January 9, 2026. The cast of 'The Raja Saab' includes the stunning trio of Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar, who are expected to add charm, elegance, and freshness to the eerie yet colourful world of The Raja Saab.
09 December,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe RajaSaab team shares a heartwarming throwback moment between Sanjay Dutt and director Maruthi. The team behind India’s biggest upcoming horror-fantasy, The RajaSaab, gave fans a special behind-the-scenes treat on social media by sharing a throwback video that takes audiences back to the film’s early days on set from two years ago. In the clip, director Maruthi is seen hugging Sanjay Dutt after a shot, capturing a candid and endearing moment that reflects the strong camaraderie built during the shoot. Sanjay Dutt is also seen in the same look revealed in the film’s trailer, instantly reminding fans of his powerful screen presence. Captioned, “This is how it all began on the sets, 2 years ago,” the post quickly struck a chord with audiences. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The RajaSaab Movie (@rajasaabmovie) More about The RajaSaab Directed and written by Maruthi, The RajaSaab is produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. The film stars Prabhas in a dual role. It also features Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Boman Irani, and is set to release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The makers shared a trailer a few days ago, which begins with Prabhas sitting in a hypnotist’s office, as the classic Bappi Lahiri and Usha Uthup song Koi Yahan Nache Nache plays in the background. He seems shocked by the visions that unfold later, showing eerie creatures and a haunted mansion. The film has already been creating massive buzz, especially after the teaser of the song Rebel Saab dropped, offering a thrilling glimpse of Prabhas in a striking new avatar. Fans were particularly excited to see the star return to dancing after a long time, further amplifying the excitement around his refreshed on-screen persona. The much-awaited horror-fantasy entertainer is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 9th January 2026. The RajaSaab Runtime According to a cinema updates page named Lets Cinema on X (formerly Twitter), The RajaSaab's pre-release booking has opened on a USA-based portal. The pre-booking page allegedly says that the duration of the Prabhas starrer is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Sharing a screenshot of the page, they wrote, "TheRajaSaab runtime is listed as 3h 15m is USA ticketing sites." Nevertheless, the official runtime of the film in India will be confirmed after the CBFC certification. This comes after Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar locked in a run time of 3 hours 32 minutes, making it the longest film in 17 years after 2008's Jodha Akhbar.
09 December,2025 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRajashekar, a doctor turned actor, has returned to filmmaking following a brief sabbatical due to health difficulties. The 63-year-old actor suffered a terrible ankle injury while filming his upcoming picture in Medchal and required surgery. This is everything we know. What happened to Rajashekar Rajashekar suffered many ankle fractures while shooting an action sequence in Medchal on November 25. The actor's staff confirms that he sustained a right ankle bimalleolar dislocation with a complex fracture, a severe injury commonly associated with high-impact trauma. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where physicians advised surgery to avoid future difficulties. Rajashekar had a three-hour procedure. According to his team, the procedure included "right ankle open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with K-wires for the lateral malleolus, open reduction and internal fixation with cannulated cancellous screws and a semi-tubular plate for the medial malleolus, and trans-fixation of the tibia using a wire passed through the calcaneum and talus." Doctor suggests rest for three to four weeks Rajashekar is in 'severe discomfort' following the surgery and is recovering. Doctors instructed him to rest for three to four weeks and keep his wounded leg motionless. The actor has returned to hiatus and has postponed all film shoots until January 2026, pending his rehabilitation. Interestingly, Rajashekar sustained a similar injury to his left leg during the filming of Magaadu in November 1989. Earlier, Rajashekar had opened up about his health struggle post COVID. He said, "After COVID-19, I couldn’t move properly for some time. Even though I recovered, I realised that work gives me life and energy. I’ve done around 100 films as a hero, and now I’m open to any good role that excites me." On the work front for Rajashekar lately Rajashekar was recently featured in Vakkantham Vamsi's 2023 film Extra Ordinary Man, which stars Nithiin and Sreeleela. He is now filming Abhilash Reddy Kankara's Biker alongside Sharwanand, which was originally scheduled for release on December 11. He also has two upcoming films that have yet to be announced. The actor's wife, Jeevitha, and children, Shivani and Shivathmika, have not commented on his condition.
09 December,2025 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Rashmika Mandanna took to her social media account to give her fans a sneak peek into her current mood and trip. Sharing beautiful and adorable pictures of herself, Rashmika wrote, “Travel the world - explore - make mistakes - forgive yourself - love yourself - eat - laugh loud - live happily - respect people - respect life - respect yourself - be kind to others - be kind to yourself - choose yourself and I hope you choose all of this for yourself,” with a white heart and white dove. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) The actress in the picture was seen dressed in an all-white outfit, with a white flower in her hair. In another picture, Rashmika, being her goofy self, looked adorable. Rashmika was seen in her movie The Girlfriend, which was released in November this year. The movie received great reviews for her performance from fans and critics alike. In fact, today, Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor heaped praise on actress Rashmika Mandanna’s latest release and called it a “mandatory watch”. Janhvi took to her social media account and shared a story featuring a pivotal scene from the film featuring Rashmika. She captioned it with “TheGirlfriend. Mandatory Watch.” For the uninitiated, The Girlfriend is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama directed by Rahul Ravindran and stars Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, and Anu Emmanuel. It tells the story of a young woman named Bhooma, who explores love, compatibility and self-discovery during college, experiencing relationship complexities and personal growth. The actress along with entertaining her fans, is also at times seen motivating and inspiring her fans. Recently, Rashmika had taken out a moment from her busy schedule to reflect on the true meaning of the much-talked-about feminine energy. She shared a heartfelt note on her social media that read, "There’s something about feminine energy..I don’t know how to explain it but when you’re really in tune with yourself.. you just knoww. You see through things… through people… through situations (Sparkle emojis) You feel something is off way before it actually happens, your gut tells you, but you ignore it because life makes it complicated..(sic)." She further reminded that women are unstoppable when they come together. "And then there’s another thing I’ve learnt over the years…There is something so magical about women holding other women..women healing women..women listening to each other with just that gentle “I’m here” energy (red heart emoji)," the 'Animal' actress added. Rashmika went on to share, "It took me sooo long to understand it… but now that I have, I’ll protect it with everything I’ve got. (red heart emojis) Feminine energy is not weak..It’s soft, yes… but it’s strong, intuitive, protective and full of love (red heart emoji)." "And when women come together with that kind of energy… gosh… it’s unstoppable (red heart emoji) I’ve been seeing a lot of you share it.. (red heart emoji) but for the ones who haven’t - I hope you have it.. or I hope you find it! and I hope you are it!! (red heart emoji)", the post concluded. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
09 December,2025 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Adivi Sesh has wrapped up two upcoming films, Dacoit with Mrunal Thakur, and G2 with Wamiqa Gabbi. The two movies may be starkly different, with Dacoit being a romantic action drama, and G2, a spy thriller. But his takeaway from both projects is the same — that his two co-stars have helped him elevate his performances. The actor shares, “What makes the experience fulfilling is the exchange of ideas and energy that happens between us. We constantly discuss our characters and the emotional motivations behind them.” Sesh notes that Thakur and Gabbi have different approaches to their craft. What binds them, however, is how giving they are as co-stars. He elaborates, “Mrunal has this rare ability to listen as an actor. When your co-star gives you something so real, it forces you to elevate your [work]. Wamiqa is unpredictable [as an artiste]. She never repeats a beat, and you have to stay present because you don’t know what she’ll throw at you. That makes the work exciting.”
09 December,2025 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuActress Malavika Mohanan, who thinks the tiger is her spirit animal, is at present in Tadoba National Park in Maharashtra, clicking pictures of the majestic animal to her heart's content. Taking to her Instagram page to share pictures shot at the park, Malavika Mohanan penned a post titled "Chasing Tigers." In the post, Malavika said, "I’m back in Tadoba after a few years, and every time I’m here I’m reminded of how this is one of the best tiger reserves in our country. Some of the best and most picturesque tiger sightings, strongly implemented rules to ensure the welfare of the park and the wildlife and so much landscape beauty. Heart is happy and camera is full of tiger photos(posting soon) so Yayy!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Malavika Mohanan (@malavikamohanan_) It may be recalled that the actress had, in an earlier post, disclosed why she thought the tiger was her spirit animal. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a lengthy post on tigers on World Tiger Day, Malavika Mohanan, who has made a name for herself in both Tamil and Malayalam cinema with her impressive performances, wrote, "It’s my favourite animal day aka #WorldTigerDay. Sharing some photos of and about this beautiful beast." Posting a series of photographs of tigers and their habitats that she had clicked, she then went on to present interesting details about each picture. Commenting about a picture of herself watching a tiger pass by, she had said, "I have innumerable photographs of tigers I’ve spotted around the years, but very few with one for obvious reasons. This was in the jungles of Ranthambore about five years back and I absolutely love this picture." She had then posted a picture of a shrine dedicated to tiger in a village in Tadoba and said, "Most of the places in and around jungles till date worship tigers and other big cats and pray to them to be able to co-exist in harmony with each other." Commenting on a video clip of a tiger making its way majestically out of the trees, the actress wrote, "I was with family, again in Ranthambore, and we spent three hours without sighting anything. Dusk was setting in and right when we were about to leave our naturalist heard a distant roar. We slowly saw this magnificent beast walk out and it came so close to our vehicle. It was so magical." The actress also shared a fun fact about tigers saying that all the tigers found in India belonged to the ‘Bengal Tiger’ subspecies, one of the several subspecies of tigers that exist. The next photograph that she had clicked was that of a tiger lazily dozing on the banks of a pond. Commenting about the picture, she had said, "A photograph I took of one a couple of years back. No wonder I like to think this is my spirit animal." She completed the series with a favourite tiger meme that read, "Unbothered, Moisturized. Happy, In my lane. Focussed. Flourishing. Chonk." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 December,2025 10:36 PM IST | Chennai | IANSThe makers of director Anil Ravipudi's eagerly awaited family entertainer 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu', featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in the lead, on Sunday released the lyrical video of peppy romantic number 'Sasirekha' from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Bheems Ceciroleo has scored a charming, melodious track infused with irresistible dance moments. As Chiranjeevi humbly describes himself as a poor man, Nayanthara gently reminds him that love rises above all such barriers in the number. Their romantic journey is portrayed beautifully through the song, the lyrics of which have been penned by Anantha Sriram. Bheems and Madhu Priya once again elevate the track to its next level with their soulful vocals. Truly enjoyed filming this song with the team.Here goes #Sasirekha…. with all my warmth 🤍https://t.co/jmVBwC4zXr#ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru #MSG — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) December 7, 2025 Bhanu Master’s choreography stands out as another major highlight of the number. Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, with their graceful dance moves and sparkling chemistry, add immense charm to the song. Chiranjeevi, in particular, exudes effortless style in traditional and trendy attires, and his graceful moves are an absolute delight to watch. The visuals captured in some exotic locations further beautify the song. Bheems Ceciroleo has crafted the track with rich, multi-layered musical textures- seamlessly blending soothing melodies with infectious, foot-tapping beats. For the unaware, the film has triggered huge expectations for a number of reasons. Victory Venkatesh plays an important role in the film, while VTV Ganesh and a strong team of talented actors will be seen in important roles. The film, which is being produced by producers Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments, has Archana presenting it. The movie also has a skilled technical crew. Bheems Ceciroleo is scoring the music for this film, which has cinematography by the very talented Sameer Reddy. Tammiraju has been assigned the responsibility of editing the film, which has AS Prakash taking care of its production design. The story has been jointly written by S. Krishna and G. Adi Narayana. 'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu' is slated to hit screens for the festival of Sankranthi next year. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
08 December,2025 10:33 PM IST | Hyderabad | IANSBhojpuri superstar and politician Pawan Singh, on Sunday, received threats from unidentified individuals warning him against sharing the stage with Salman Khan at the grand finale of Bigg Boss 19. The threats reportedly came from someone claiming to be a member of the Bishnoi gang. Now, the actor has reportedly filed two complaints against the same in Mumbai. Pawan Singh files a complaint According to the latest update, Pawan Singh has filed two separate complaints with the Mumbai Police after he received extortion threats linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Both complaints have reportedly been submitted to the Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch for investigation. The politician's team approached the police and filed a written complaint. The authorities confirmed that an investigation is currently underway to track the source of the threats and ensure the safety of the actor. Interestingly, along with Pawan, other individuals associated with him, involved in managing his work, have also received threatening messages on their phones. According to reports, Singh and his team are asked to visit the Crime Branch office at the earliest to help investigators and provide additional information after the threats. About the controversy The controversy erupted just a day after Pawan Singh announced that he would be sharing the stage with Salman Khan for the Bigg Boss 19 finale on social media. He took to his Instagram handle and wrote, "Bhaijaan ke saath Bigg Boss 19 ke Grand Finale mein humare saath judenge Powerstar Pawan Singh." On the show, the Bhojpuri singer performed alongside Salman Khan and former contestant Neelam Giri. The unknown individuals reportedly demanded money from Pawan Singh and even sent threats using multiple phone numbers, with connections traced from Bihar to Mumbai. Members of Singh's team and those managing his work also received similar threatening messages. Pawan Singh reportedly received a phone warning not to share the stage with Salman. The caller allegedly threatened "serious consequences" if Pawan Singh proceeded with his scheduled performance. This is not the first instance of the Bishnoi gang targeting celebrities previously; they had warned comedian Kapil Sharma against sharing the stage with Salman Khan during his appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show. (With inputs from IANS)
08 December,2025 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSupertstar Mohanlal has joined the cast of Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer 'Khalifa', which will be released in two instalments in theatres. Director Vysakh will be directing this crime drama. Mohanlal is set to play the role of Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali in the film. Khalifa will arrive in theatres in two instalments, with the first part aiming for a release at Onam 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by POFFACTIO (@poffactio) Part I is titled 'Khalifa: The Intro', while the next part is titled 'Khalifa: His Reign'. The movie is produced by Jinu v Abhraham and Suraj Kumar under the banner of Jiinu Abraham Innovation. On their Instagram handle, Jiinu Abraham Innovation shared a poster of Khalifa introducing Mohanlal's character in the film. They wrote, "Mohanlal is Mambarakkal Ahmed Ali! Meet the legend in Part 1. Know his bloody history in Part 2. Khalifa Part 1 - In cinemas Onam 2026. Vengeance will be written in GOLD...But before GOLD. There was BLOOD!" The makers have shared a glimpse video of the film. In the video titled "Glimpse", Sukumaran was seen driving a luxury car and fighting goons. He was introduced as an elite criminal who had never been caught by the police or the past governments of India. The actor's character name is 'Aamir Ali' in the film. In the end, Sukumaran was seen smoking a cigarette after hitting a man in a bus. The music of the film is composed by Jake Bejoy and edited by Chaman Chakko. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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