It’s 9:00 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026. Today was supposed to be the “Thai” celebration for Thalapathy fans; instead, it became a masterclass in legal maneuvering.
High Court Chief Justice Stays Justice Asha’s Order; ‘Jana Nayagan’ Release Remains on Hold Till January 21
The Chief Justice of the Madras High Court has stayed the order passed by Justice Asha in connection with the release of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, thereby continuing the embargo on the movie’s theatrical release.
‘A film born from conviction and courage’
Filmmaker Sudha Kongara, a distinguished protégé of Mani Ratnam, is set to return with one of her most ambitious projects yet — Parasakthi, a film that has generated immense anticipation ever since its announcement.
Yash unveils ‘Raya’ in Toxic character tease
Marking Yash’s birthday, the makers of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups unveiled a high-impact character intro, officially introducing Raya, played by Yash, through a bold and arresting tease that sets the tone for the film’s dark universe.
Draupathi 2 to release on Pongal festival
The historical drama Draupathi 2 is now set for a Pongal release, as confirmed by the film’s makers.
The Raja Saab – Review
The Raja Saab emerges as an ambitious genre experiment that blends fantasy, humour and drama, anchored firmly by Prabhas’s charismatic screen presence.
Case against former minister KC Veeramani dismissed
The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a detailed probe against former AIADMK minister K.C. Veeramani, imposing a cost of ₹1 lakh on the petitioner for misusing the judicial process.
Vijay announces TVK election manifesto committee
Actor-politician Vijay has announced the formation of a key election manifesto preparation committee for his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections draw closer.
TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran meets EPS
As political equations intensify ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran met AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami at the latter’s residence in Chennai’s Pasumai Salai to discuss constituency sharing and alliance strategy between the two parties.
