In a post shared on X, Vijay wrote, "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Comrade Ayya IR. Nallakannu, a freedom fighter, senior leader of the Communist Party of India, and a lifelong warrior who dedicated much of his life to the cause of farmers and the rights of the people."
Reacting to the homage, veteran actor-politician Hema Malini expressed immense pride on social media, sharing her admiration for Dharmendra's work and the global acknowledgement of his cinematic journey.
Nallakannu, one of the senior-most leaders of the Communist movement in Tamil Nadu, passed away at the age of 101 on Wednesday afternoon at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai.
According to an official statement issued by Madras Medical College and the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Nallakannu was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on February 1 due to health complications.
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has heaped praise on 'Dhurandhar', quashing allegations that the blockbuster is a "propaganda film" and calling it an "absolute masterpiece" in a strongly worded social media post.
National President of IJK Party and Chairman of SRM Groups, Ravi Pachamuthu questioned whether actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Party cadres have the guts to face the established parties like DMK, ADMK or NDA alliance in the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
The teaser of veteran actor Mohanlal interviewing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, titled, 'Iruvar' was released on Tuesday , drawing significant public and political attention.
Australia women's cricketer Beth Mooney lauded veteran Alyssa Healy and said she "makes life easy" at the crease after the duo helped Australia register a six-wicket win over the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India Women in the first match of the three-match series, in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Prominent personalities including former high court judges, retired bureaucrats, former ambassadors and retired senior armed forces officers have strongly condemned the "shirtless" protest by Indian Youth Congress workers in Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit, terming it "grotesq
Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham (TVK) chief Vijay on Monday launched a sharp attack at the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK)-led Tamil Nadu government, accusing them of running a "fake model" administration and mocking them as "stand-up comedy government."
New Delhi [India], February 23: At the heart of BandBaajaBitiya lies a deeply moving story about courage, dignity, and redefining honour. More than just a film, it is a powerful social narrative that challenges long-held conventions and reframes what true strength looks like within Indian fa