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See pictures of Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan bestowing gifts and blessings on chess champion D Gukesh.
D Gukesh made history last week by defeating China’s Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match held in Singapore.
D Gukesh, India’s chess prodigy, made history last week by defeating China’s Ding Liren in the decisive 14th game of the FIDE World Championship match held in Singapore. He has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from people, including celebrities like Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan, whom he met in Chennai on Thursday. (Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan wishes ‘legend and absolutely remarkably simple man’ Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday. See post)
D Gukesh meets Rajinikanth
D Gukesh took to his X handle on Thursday morning and first shared pictures from his meeting with superstar Rajinikanth. The actor wore a black kurta and a grey lungi as he posed for pictures with Gukesh and his parents – father and ENT surgeon Dr Rajinikanth, and mother and microbiologist Padmavathi. Rajinikanth also presented a shawl and a book – Paramahansa Yogananda’s 1946 spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi to Gukesh.
Gukesh wrote in his caption, “Thanks Superstar @rajinikanth sir for your warm wishes and inviting ,spending time and sharing your wisdom with us (folded hands emoji).” On the work front, Rajinikanth will be next seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action thriller Coolie. It’s slated to release in cinemas next year.
Gukesh’s meeting with Sivakarthikeyan
Gukesh also shared pictures from his meeting with Sivakarthikeyan. In the stills from the chess prodigy’s Chennai residence, Sivakarthikeyan can be seen wearing a light T-shirt and black trousers. He’s seen posing for pictures and interacting with Gukesh. In other pictures, Sivakarthikeyan can be seen gifting a luxury watch to Gukesh, and feeding a customised chess-themed cake to the champion. Gukesh wrote in the caption, “Had a great time with @Siva_Kartikeyan sir and he was kind enough to spend time with me and my family despite his busy schedule and enjoyed a lot!”
On the work front, Sivakarthikeyan garnered a lot of praise for his portrayal of Ashoka Chakra recipient Major Mukul Anand in Rajkumar Periasamy’s war film Amaran. He’ll be next seen in films helmed by AR Murugadoss and Sudha Kongara respectively.
Gukesh, 18, defeated China’s Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in Singapore last week to become the youngest ever world champion, overhauling the long-standing mark set by Russian icon Garry Kasparov as a 22-year-old back in 1985.
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Shruti Haasan explains why she would rather be in relationships than be married: “I’m scared of…”
Shruti Haasan said she is afraid of getting attached to someone as she revealed why she doesn’t want to get married.
Shruti Haasan often grabs headlines for her personal life. The actor was in a relationship with Santanu Hazarika, but in May this year, she confirmed parting ways with him, saying she is single. Now, in an interview with Pinkvilla, she opened up on why she never wants to get married, but prefers being in relationships.
Shruti Haasan on why she never wants to get married
When asked if she still sticks to her choice of never wanting to get married, Shruti Haasan said, “Yes, I love relationships, I love romance. I love being in relationships but I am afraid of getting attached to someone so much. But I can never say never. Koi aa gaya anmol ratan and mera… (If some special someone comes…) But I don’t see it.”
When asked if she has some hesitance because of her past experiences, Shruti replied, “I think it’s just me. Because I have seen some of the most beautiful marriages in my friend circle. Lovely, successful, wonderful marriages of my friends, my age group people. So no, I think it is just a Shruti thing.”
Shruti Haasan and Santanu Hazarika’s relationship
Shruti Haasan was earlier in a relationship with doodle artist Santanu Hazarika. They first interacted on social media and the actor revealed that their friendship blossomed because of their mutual appreciation for the love of art, music, and cinema. They reportedly dated for nearly four years before breaking up in March 2024. A source told HT in April, “They broke up last month. Since there were personal wavelength issues, they decided to part ways amicably.”
Later, the actor also confirmed her breakup with Santanu during a Q&A session on her social media. When a fan asked her relationship status, Shruti replied, “I don’t enjoy answering these questions. But, I am entirely single, unwilling to mingle, only working and enjoying my life. Bye. Enough?”
Shruti Haasan will be next seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie. The action thriller is produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures and also stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Sundeep Kishan, and Reba Monica John. This is Rajinikanth’s 171st film as a lead actor and is scheduled to release in theatres in 2025.
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Following Allu Arjun’s arrest, the “whole” Telugu film industry will meet with the Telangana government in a critical meeting to mend “soured” ties.
A crucial meeting between Telangana government and Telugu film reps will take place on Thursday in a bid to ease ‘soured’ ties amid high stakes.
A crucial meeting between the Telangana government and Telugu film industry representatives is expected to be held on Thursday to thaw the speculated strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of top actor Allu Arjun.
The 42-year-old star was arrested recently in connection with the stampede at a theatre here screening his latest movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule, which resulted in the death of a woman on December 4.
All about the meeting
Telangana State Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman and leading producer Dil Raju said on Wednesday that a delegation of film personalities would call on state Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy today to foster “healthy relations” between the government and the industry.
The meeting assumes significance amid Cinematography minister Komatireddi Venkat Reddy’s statement that the state government, in future, may consider ticket price hike only for certain categories such as films made on history, freedom struggle or anti-drugs or message oriented.
State govt’s stance on high-budget films
The state government’s stand came in the wake of the death of a 35-year-old woman at Sandhya Theatre here due to suffocation where Pushpa 2 was screened on December 4.
If implemented properly, the minister’s statement will have a huge impact on high-budget films such as Ram Charan’s Game Changer, Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaj, and Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, which are slated for release during Sankranti next year.
Dil Raju produced Game Changer, directed by popular Director S Shankar. The film was reportedly made with a budget of nearly ₹400 crore.
Though the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce welcomed the government’s decision that it will not allow benefit shows of movies in the state and also enhanced ticket prices will be done on a case-to-case basis, the move may not go down well with the production houses as they usually look to reap the benefits during the early day of the film release.
The meeting is being organised on behalf of the FDC, Dil Raju had said, adding, he would act as a bridge between the government and the film fraternity.
Political slugfest over Allu Arjun arrest
Some ruling Congress leaders have found fault with Allu Arjun’s comments last week, describing the stampede incident as purely accidental and denying the allegations made by CM Revanth Reddy on the “roadshow” before the film screening.
Hours after Reddy slammed the actor for holding a roadshow and waving to the crowds at the theatre, without referring to anyone, the ‘Pushpa’ star refuted the allegations, saying it was not a procession or a roadshow.
Allu Arjun was arrested by the city police in connection with the death of the woman on December 13. The Telangana High Court granted him a four-week interim bail on the same day and he was released from a prison here on December 14 morning.
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What is the key to Sobhita Dhulipala’s stunning jet-black locks? It’s a custom that we have all observed.
What’s the secret behind Sobhita Dhulipala’s gorgeous jet-black hair? It is a traditional ritual we have all followed
Sobhita Dhulipala, in an old interview, revealed the secret behind her luxurious, jet-black hair. It is a common, traditional ritual we all follow.
Have you ever wondered the secret behind Sobhita Dhulipala’s luscious hair? The actor is often seen at events with her jet-black locks tied in eye-catching styles, elevating the beauty of her outfits. Even during her wedding ceremonies, Sobhita tied her hair in simple braided hairdos, winning hearts online for her simple looks. In an old interview with Tweak India, Sobhita shared the secret behind her luxurious locks. It is quite a common and traditional ritual we have all followed since childhood.
Also Read | Sobhita Dhulipala’s Banjara-themed Sabyasachi lehenga for wedding with Naga Chaitanya is homage to her backpacking days
‘I oil my hair’
Talking about any traditional beauty rituals that she follows, Sobhita revealed that once in a while, she oils her hair. She added that the practice does not come from a beauty-forward place, it is just a part of her self-care routine. She explained, “I used to have really long hair. She went to ‘Bombay’ happened, and I cut it. But I have the habit of oiling my hair because that was the only way I could tame it and just braid it. So, I oil my hair. That’s a ritual that’s coming more from a place of self-care than just like a beauty-forward thing.”
Before her wedding to Naga Chaitanya, while attending various events with the actor, Sobhita left her locks loose and showed them off in a simple centre-parted look. However, for the pre-wedding rituals, she opted for simple hairstyles like a gajra-adorned loose braid, a centre-parted ponytail, and a twisted messy bun.
Meanwhile, for the wedding, Sobhita tied her luscious locks in a centre-parted bun, which was then attached to a braided parandi. She decorated her chic hairdo with real flower gajras and gold temple jewellery, including a Nethi Chutti (matha patti) and Billas attached to the forehead and the braid.
Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya tied the knot earlier this month. The couple had a traditional Telugu wedding ceremony, which was held at the iconic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.
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