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India Today
an hour ago
- Politics
- India Today
Tamil Nadu BJP seeks probe after Dalit man found dead at Muslim girlfriend's home
A man identified as Dhanush was found dead in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district after he allegedly died by suicide by hanging himself at the residence of a woman he had reportedly been in a relationship with. According to police sources, the incident took place on Sunday in Kulasekaram, and preliminary investigations indicate that his death followed the woman's decision to cut off contact with who belonged to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community, was employed at an IT company in Coimbatore. The woman he was in a relationship with was from the Muslim community. Police have confirmed that no suicide note was recovered from the scene, and that his family has not made any direct accusations against anyone. The BJP has raised questions over the circumstances surrounding the death, pointing to the woman's reported familial links with the ruling DMK. BJP state president Nainar Nagendran has both demanded a thorough and independent investigation into the case, alleging potential political a post on X, Nagendran stated, 'Dhanush, a young man from a Hindu Scheduled Caste community who was about to marry a woman of a different religion in Kulasekaram, Kanyakumari district, has been found dead in a mysterious manner after hanging himself. That too, the fact that he hanged himself on the roof of the house of the woman he loved has created a lot of suspicion and anxiety.'advertisementHe further claimed, 'With reports that the woman's close relatives are in the DMK, the question has arisen in everyone's mind whether this case will be investigated properly.'Nagendran criticised the state government's handling of caste-related violence and urged the Tamil Nadu Police to ensure a proper autopsy is conducted without any bias. 'The police should not act unilaterally with the intention of supporting the ruling party's rhetoric,' he wrote, adding that the BJP would continue to support Dhanush's family in their demand for justice. IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘90's Hits Kriti Sanon Dances To ‘Janam Samjha Karo', ‘Pyar Dilon Ka Mela Hai'
Mumbai: Actress Kriti Sanon is a '90s baby' for life as she was seen grooving to some of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's iconic tracks such as 'Janam samjha karo' and 'Pyar Dilon Ka Mela Hai.' Kriti took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself getting all dolled up in her vanity van. While getting her make-up done the actress was seen mouthing the lines of the 1999 banger track 'Janam samjha karo' picturised on Salman and Urmila Matondkar. Kriti was heard saying: 'I love this song' as the 1999 song played in the backdrop. She added: 'What music yaar!' The song then changes to 'Pyar Dilon Ka Mela Hai' from the 2000 film 'Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge' starring Salman and Karisma Kapoor. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) Kriti says 'All songs are amazing' as she discussed the film with her make-up artist. For the caption, the actress wrote: '90's Baby for Life!! Part 1.' On the work front, the actress is currently busy shooting for her upcoming film 'Tere Ishk Mein' with Dhanush. 'Tere Ishk Mein' is said to be a spiritual successor to the world of 'Raanjhanaa', as it delves deeper into themes of unrequited love, longing, and emotional conflict. It was in January, when Kriti was confirmed to star opposite Tamil star Dhanush in 'Tere Ishk Mein.' The film reunites the 'Raanjhanaa' team as Aanand L Rai, Dhanush, and the Oscar-winning music composer, A.R. Rahman, are joining forces after their last venture, 'Atrangi Re.'. Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Colour Yellow present 'Tere Ishk Mein,' produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar. The film, directed by Aanand L Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma, is an A.R. Rahman musical with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. The film is scheduled to release worldwide in Hindi and Tamil on November 28, 2025. Talking about Kriti, she was last seen in the film 'Do Patti,' a drama thriller directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi. It also stars Kajol and Shaheer Sheikh. The film tells the tale of twin sisters. Their carefully constructed lives are shattered when a police inspector uncovers a web of deceit that threatens them.
Pink Villa
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kuberaa Review: Dhanush serves as the driving force in tale of ‘power vs money' with a stern performance by Nagarjuna
Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni in the lead roles, hit the big screens on June 20, 2025. The Sekhar Kammula directorial offers an interesting tale of power vs money with the director's unique and extreme portrayal of realism. If you are planning to go deep into the webs of a crime-filled world, here's the Pinkvilla review for Kuberaa. The Plot Kuberaa narrates the tale of a business tycoon, Neeraj, a powerful man who plans to seize control of a newly discovered oil reserve in the Bay of Bengal. In order to make it a sure deal, he decides to bribe politicians from the entire nation with a sum of Rs 1 lakh crore. As the deal requires precarious treatment, the businessman decides to seek help from Deepak, a former CBI officer. With the plan involving the use of a beggar, he incorporates Deva, a homeless man, into his scheme, which leads to chaos that nobody expected. Whether the businessman succeeds in bribing the politicians and why the former CBI officer agreed to be part of the scheme form the rest of the film. The Good Exploring the facets of Kuberaa, the movie rides heavily on the characters Deva and Deepak. The roles are played by Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni respectively. The actors have performed with utmost perfection. With the Raayan actor in the lead, Dhanush completely surrenders himself to the narrative, once again proving his calibre as a versatile performer. As the Sekhar Kammula directorial explores the extremities of a social condition, the film lies deeply embedded in realism, a rare feat in Telugu cinema. As the distinctive signature of the director is visually woven in the storyline, Kuberaa does seem to offer a novelty to its presentation, but the flaws of writing do not impact the characters in this film. The director offers utmost care in execution, and the technical aspects stand strong with Devi Sri Prasad's musical tracks. The composer's skills as a musician are strongly showcased with the cinematography by Niketh Bommireddy, capturing each frame with precision and aesthetic quality. The Bad Kuberaa is a tale that offers a fresh plot, but sadly, the movie fails from a writing standpoint. The poor crafting of the screenplay is trifling in both the first half and the second half. In the initial half, the Dhanush starrer sure takes its sweet time to establish the core aspects. The long duration for the world-building feels like a humongous task for a viewer, but a moment of elevation transforms it into an edge-of-the-seat thriller, leading to the midpoint. While the second half manages to continue the momentum, the third act fails to keep it up, managing to lose focus. The climax, where it all ties up together, is a saving grace in the fleeting moment, partially making up for the lacklustre writing. In all important aspects, Kuberaa suffers from a long runtime of more than 3 hours. While a writer and director may justify the duration as a necessity, a member of the audience may not be as impressed to spend such a huge chunk of time. In respect to characters, Rashmika Mandanna was brilliant with her portrayal; however, it seems like her importance in the flick was nerfed at one point. The failure to edit the film more concisely is a big con for experiencing the full potential of the movie. The Performances As mentioned earlier, Dhanush is the driving force for the social thriller venture. From the introduction scene itself, the actor adapts to his surroundings, paying attention to detail on every nuance. While Nagarjuna plays an age-appropriate role, the veteran star manages to showcase a door to his skills, often overlooked by many filmmakers. Rashmika offers her best version with this film. Finally, the addition of a brilliant actor like Jim Sarbh makes you want him to appear in more South films. Watch the trailer of Kuberaa: The Verdict Kuberaa is an interesting and unique attempt by Sekhar Kammula in blending commercial aspects with a realistic narrative. A talented ensemble cast at the helm, the social thriller is a fresh cup of tea despite its flaws. If you love such genres or simply want to experience a masterclass in acting by Dhanush, then surely watch this movie without fail.
The Hindu
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Kuberaa' movie review: Sekhar Kammula's brave film is imperfect, yet compelling
The film begins by acknowledging its writer-director's 25-year career, and the title card — Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa —says it all. Kuberaa is driven by its director and his ambitious tale that does not pander to the starry aura of Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna. Sekhar makes them play characters — men and women inhabiting a complex world driven by money, power and greed. The narrative is not perfect. Yet, it is a brave one in the realm of mainstream Telugu cinema, giving viewers plenty to chew on. In broad terms, Kuberaa is the story of a capitalist exploiting those who are below the poverty line. How these two worlds collide makes all the difference. A multi-billionaire (Jim Sarbh as Neeraj Mitra) believes 'fame is power'. He lives in a Mumbai high-rise that has an infinity pool. At the other end of the spectrum are those who beg for alms, whom this film describes as the 'invisible', brushed aside at traffic signals and at places of worship as an inconvenience. Kuberaa (Telugu) Director: Sekhar Kammula Cast: Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh Run-time: 182 minutes Storyline: A business tycoon's ambitious plans are under threat when an underdog's tenacity to survive poses unexpected challenges. The first hour unravels the different worlds. A pacy opening sequence establishes the power games of the business tycoon, who does not flinch at dispensing with lives for his ambition. Jim Sarbh does not miss a beat as the cold, calculating antagonist. His ability to speak Telugu, with all the intonations, is a bonus. Sekhar introduces his key players in a non-formulaic manner. When Dhanush, as Deva the beggar, comes into view, the audience cheers. The actor has played realistic characters that represent the oppressed sections of society in the past with admirable consistency. Here, he takes it a notch higher. The writing gives him, and his associates, enough material to work with as the narrative takes a close look at the life of beggars. Even if groomed and dressed up in the best of suits, can they grasp what is happening around them? Can they be exploited for the bare minimum needs of food and shelter? A telling sequence shows the lack of dignity in their death. These polar opposite worlds cross paths with the help of CBI officer Deepak Tej (Nagarjuna), now behind bars for just doing his job. Nagarjuna plays a man in turmoil, one who wants to do the right thing but is manipulated to go against his conscience. Nagarjuna conveys the anguish of his character with restrained intensity. His body language and eyes convey the plight of a lion, now caged. It takes a while for the narrative to find its rhythm, as it shifts between the characters. Niketh Bommi's cinematography and Thota Tharani's production design establish the uber-luxurious world of Neeraj Mitra, with imposing structures that dwarf those who work for him. At other times, Niketh and Tharani work in the background, staying invisible and letting the attention remain solely on the story and its characters. Substantial portions of the film unfold in real locations, from Mumbai's landmarks to the garbage dumps, and all of this adds credence to the narrative. The narrative comes to a boil once the cards are revealed and a cat-and-mouse game for survival begins. A character's love for animals also adds depth to the proceedings. If three characters — representing the uber rich, the middle class, and the lower strata — caught in a tangle is not enough, a fourth character brings an edge to the drama. The quiet yet effective introduction shot of Rashmika Mandanna as Sameera is worth a mention. As the film progresses, she is a revelation, blending innocence, helplessness and gentle humour. Through the film, Sekhar questions if one man's greed and ambition should throw everyone else into a spiral. Do the oppressed not stand a chance to survive with dignity? The questions recur and there are times the writing gets preachy. Some of the best portions are when the film is in a thriller zone with the possibility of the tables turning. There is trust, betrayal, and a quest for redemption. However, the final portions are a tad unconvincing. It appears as though the director, who has written the film with his long-time associate Chaitanya Pingali, wanted to move away from a predictable path and instead, deliver poetic justice. The transitions between a few sequences also feel abrupt. For instance, it takes a while to discern that four beggars have been brought in from four different corners of the country. A subplot involving a pregnant woman (despite being convincingly portrayed) is like a sore thumb; so is a brief flashback involving a young mother. A few years ago, while remaking Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani in Telugu (as Anamika), Sekhar refrained from portraying his protagonist as a pregnant woman, arguing that he did not want to evoke audience sympathy merely by showing a pregnant woman in distress. Here, however, this aspect is played up and the character's conclusion seems contrived. A one-note sidekick of the antagonist is also annoying. A few deft touches that work in favour of the narrative are the nuggets of Deva's childhood and his tenacity to survive. In a scene, Deva bathing in water that streams from a broken pipeline, against the words 'save water', which shows the cracks in urban infrastructure. Deva's frequent query about the day of the week and how it ties up to food and religion is a smart observation. Also chuckle-worthy is how a character promises to offer a diamond crown to the temple if his problems are solved. Kuberaa leaves a few questions unanswered towards the end. These niggles stop the story from being wholly compelling. Music composer Devi Sri Prasad who deftly switches between the different worlds, makes us overlook a few rough edges with his score that is sometimes subdued and at other times, rousing. Kuberaa falls short of being a gamechanger. But it is a brave film from a director who has often stepped away from the norm, and raised pertinent questions. That is ample reason to cheer. Kuberaa is currently running in theatres
India Today
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Emotional Dhanush watches Kuberaa with director Sekhar Kammula in Chennai. Watch
Dhanush and his son, Lingaa, watched 'Kuberaa', with director Sekhar Kammula and family at Rohini Silverscreens in Chennai on Friday. The actor's fans were in for a massive surprise seeing him in the theatres and cheered for him with whistles and chants. Dhanush's father, Kasthuri Raja, and son, Lingaa, along with family and friends watched the film along with fans.A video from inside the theatre shows Dhanush getting emotional as his fans cheered for his entry in the film. Lingaa can be seen capturing the moment on his the video:Dhanush get emotional after seeing #Kuberaa Response @dhanushkraja WHAT A PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE Dhanush Trends (@Dhanush_Trends) June 20, 2025 Here's the photo: Director Sekhar Kammula watched the Tamil version of the film in Chennai along with Dhanush and his family. Another video shows Sekhar thanking the the video:Ayya @sekharkammula. After a long time, we saw D acting potential, Dancing on floors, Mass scenes without over for this Masterpiece and forever grateful! .I'm really excited for D to do another film with. Tollywood Vetrimaran for us.#Kuberaa Dhanush Rithik (@Dhanush_rithik5) June 20, 2025Director Kasthuri Raja congratulated director Sekhar Kammula on the film. Take a look: 'Kuberaa' is a crime drama featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Jim Sarbh and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles. The film has been receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film is directed by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Watch
