K. Bhagyaraj captivated audiences, especially women, with his innovative screenplays that prioritized sharp dialogues and engaging narratives over extravagance CHENNAI: K Bhagyaraj’s way to audience’s heart—especially of women—was his screenplay. That was his hero—of action, emotion and a fair dose of humour.In the Rajini-Kamal era, Bhagyaraj’s story and screenplay blazed its own trail. He was…
Jai Moondra makes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi admission India-origin Ireland pacer Jai Moondra has joined the growing list of admirers of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that the youngster’s age should not become a barrier to his international ambitions.Speaking during an interaction with broadcasters ahead of the second T20I in Belfast, Moondra was asked about the…
CHENNAI: The filmmaker carved out a niche for himself in Hindi cinema, writing and directing Hindi adaptations of several of his successful Tamil movies with ease and aplomb. His Bollywood journey, however, was a mix of critical acclaim and commercial inconsistency.With Amitabh Bachchan, he made the landmark film ‘Aakhree Raasta’. Bhagyaraj had originally planned to…
Ben Stokes calls out Jofra Archer (Image: X) England captain Ben Stokes was seen urging Jofra Archer to join the team celebrations during the third Test against New Zealand after the fast bowler initially chose to stay away following a wicket claimed by spinner Shoaib Bashir. The brief on-field exchange quickly went viral, with fans…
CHENNAI: Bhagyaraj shared a deep personal and emotional connection with MGR. This rapport, along with Bhagyaraj’s following among women, prompted MGR to declare him as his heir-apparent in the film world (Kalai Ulaga Vaarisu).In Feb 1984, MGR presided over the actor-director’s marriage with actor Poornima.Bhagyaraj could not shake the MGR effect off even after the…
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Live Score: Zimbabwe captain Richard Ngarava has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the one-off Test in Harare. With plenty of grass on the surface, the hosts are backing their seam attack to make early inroads. Ngarava explains toss decision “We are going to bowl first. We…
CHENNAI: The actor-director transformed supporting actors into unforgettable screen personalities. There were no “side characters” in his movies: every character had a distinct purpose, memorable dialogues and good screen presence.C R Saraswathi, for one. In ‘Enga Chinna Rasa’ (1987), she played the manipulative stepmother whose greed and scheming nature drove the central conflict. Rather than…
Michel Kuka Mboladinga (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s most famous football fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga was unable to attend his country’s crucial FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan after being denied a United States visa.Known to fans around the world as “Lumumba Vea”, Mboladinga has become one of African football’s most…
Chennai: The death toll in the ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur district rose to 16 on Saturday after another worker succumbed to injuries, according to the health department. The latest victim was identified as Kabita Juanga from Kendujhar district in Odisha.The leak, which occurred on June 21, affected 83 workers….
Colombia’s James Rodriguez (10) walks from the field after he was substituted during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) James Rodríguez added another landmark to his remarkable international career on June 27, 2026, becoming the Colombian footballer with the…