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Rajinikanth enjoys food from pattal on roadside during his trip to Rishikesh

Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Taking a short break from his overwhelming work commitments, superstar Rajinikanth took off to the Himalayas for some spiritual recharge.

If the reports are to be believed, Rajinikanth visited the Swami Dayananda Ashram in Rishikesh and offered his tribute to Swami Dayananda. During his time there, Thalaiva reportedly even meditated along the banks of the Ganga and also participated in the Ganga Aarti.

The reports further claimed that the ‘2.0’ actor went to Dwarahat after Rishikesh.

Many photos from his spiritual getaway have surfaced on social media.

In one of the stills, Rajinikanth was seen wearing white clothes, eating food served on disposable leaf plates (pattal) placed on a stone surface by the roadside. A car parked against a hilly backdrop was seen in the backdrop.

Another photo had the superstar chatting with a group of men, most likely at the ashram, followed by a pic of Rajinikanth alongside a priest, offering his respects.

Recently, Rajinikanth offered his condolences to the victims of the unfortunate stampede incident during the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally organised by actor-turned-politician Vijay.

The ‘Kabali’ actor wrote on his X (previously known as Twitter), “The news of the loss of innocent lives in the incident that occurred in Karur shakes the heart and causes immense grief. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Comfort to those who were injured.”My heart trembles. The news coming from Karur brings shock and sorrow. I am at a loss for words to express my deepest condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives trapped in the crowd congestion. I urge the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that those rescued from the congestion receive proper treatment and that those affected receive appropriate relief”.

Work-wise, Rajinikanth was seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s “Coolie”.

With Nagarjuna and Shruti Haasan in key roles, the drama reached the theatres on August 14.

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Actor Tharshan’s ‘Surrender’ to hit screens on August 1

Chennai, July 10 (IANS) The makers of director Gowthaman Ganapathy’s crime action drama ‘Surrender’, featuring Bigg Boss title winner Tharshan in the lead, have now announced that the film would hits screens worldwide on August 1 this year.

The film, which is being produced by Upbeat Pictures, will have Tharshan playing a police officer for the first time in his acting career.

Taking to his X timeline, actor Tharshan shared the happy news. He wrote, “It’s Official! The wait is almost over… My film SURRENDER is releasing on 1st of AUGUST. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to witness something truly special.This one means the world to me — can’t wait to share it with all of you.”

Sources close to the unit of the film say that the Surrender will be a high-octane cinematic experience, seamlessly blending intense storytelling with powerful performances.

The film marks the directorial debut of Gowthaman Ganapathy, who has previously worked alongside renowned filmmaker Arivazhagan.

Talking about Tharshan’s performance, director Gowthaman Ganapathy said, “Tharshan steps into the role of a cop for the first time in his career. His dedication and intense performance have truly brought the character to life. As a director, I am completely satisfied with his work.”

The film also features powerhouse performers such as popular Malayalam actor Lal. Actors Sujith Shanker, Munish Kanth, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Padine Kumar will also be seen in the film in pivotal roles.

Vikas Badisa, a composer who has made significant contributions to the Indian music industry and collaborated with top music directors, including Devi Sri Prasad, will make his debut as a music director in Tamil cinema with Surrender. The film has cinematography by Meyyendran and art direction by R.K. Manoj Kumar.

Editing for the film has been handled by Renugopal while the action sequences in the film have been choreographed by Action Santhosh.

Sources say that shooting for the film has been successfully wrapped and that the movie has now entered the post-production stage.

–IANS

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Chappell Roan talks about being ‘quite nervous’ about headlining a rock-leaning festival

Los Angeles, Nov 18 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan was not expecting the crowd’s response to her performance at a rock-heavy festival in Mexico City, and she is being honest about her experience about which she was really nervous.

The ‘Pink Pony Club’ hitmaker has admitted to fans she was “quite nervous” about stepping onstage at Corona Capital 2025, as the only pop headliner, reports ‘Female First UK’.

Foo Fighters and Linkin Park also headlined the event with the lineup also including the likes of Queens Of The Stone Age, Deftones, Garbage and Weezer, and she was stunned by how the audience vibed with her set.

Reflecting on the show, Chappell penned on Instagram, “I was quite nervous for Mexico City because I wasn’t sure if the crowd would vibe with me because it’s such a rock leaning festival and I was like, will ppl still like me if I’m pop? (sic)”.

She continued, “But omg the crowd was so wonderful and I felt so loved and supported! So so sick I got to do this thank you for having me. l will continue practicing my Spanish every day. Gracias! (sic)”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, she included a few pictures from the performance and her custom Alexander McQueen “screaming banshee” ensemble. The singer has had a challenging year amid struggles with her mental health and recently admitted she wasn’t going to do a US tour until she was reminded of her purpose, to “bring queer people joy and tell them that it’s OK”.

Speaking candidly to fans at her show in Pasadena last month, she said, “I wasn’t gonna do a US tour until the very last minute, I decided to do one, and I’m so glad I did. It’s so fun. This job is so awesome. Thank you for making it awesome. Everything made sense this year, Why I do this. Last year, I was really questioning, ‘Why am I doing this to myself? I’m so sad. I feel so left out in public. I feel so awkward all the time’. And I always felt like, ‘Why am I putting myself through this? If this feels so, if this is taking so much away from me, what is this for?’”.

She continued, “And then I started doing shows again, and it all made sense that it was to literally bring queer people joy and tell them that it’s OK. There’s so many things in the world that are so ‘f*** you’ and like, then there is this. The only thing that matters anymore is joy to me. And protecting that, and peace and safety. So I hope you know that when you are here, you are safe, and I want you here, you can be whoever you are tonight”.

Thanking her loyal fans, she said, “You’re cherished for everything that you are. Even if you’re not queer, I hope you know that I include you. This isn’t just for the gays. Thank you for being here and supporting me and supporting each other. This is the biggest headline show I’ve ever had. So thank you”.

–IANS

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