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Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam Reunite for 'Thug Life' – Trisha, Dulquer Salmaan, and Jayam Ravi Join Cast

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In a long-anticipated collaboration, legendary actor Kamal Haasan and renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam are joining forces for a film, marking 35 years since their iconic gangster drama ‘Nayakan.’ The film has been officially titled ‘Thug Life,’ and it promises to be an exciting venture with an ensemble cast that includes Trisha, Dulquer Salmaan, and Jayam Ravi in pivotal roles. The announcement of ‘Thug Life’ was accompanied by a beautifully shot video that showcases Kamal Haasan as Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, a name that holds special significance for fans as it was the character Kamal portrayed in ‘Nayakan.’ The video features Kamal Haasan cloaked in a white robe, engaged in a face-off with a group of henchmen. As the tension builds, Kamal dramatically unveils a unique, white outfit before taking on the henchmen in a stylish brawl. While the connection between ‘Thug Life’ and ‘Nayakan’ remains shrouded in mystery, the teaser has left fans eager for more. Thug Life- Kamal Haasan Produc...

36 women cadets among 197 Officers Training Academy pass-outs this year in Chennai

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These include six women from Bhutan, two men from Maldives and two men and two women from Tanzania. Officers celebrate during the passing out ceremony at OTA, Chennai  CHENNAI: On the occasion of the graduation of cadets from the Officers Training Academy, a Veer Nari gallery, a tribute to widows of war heroes, was inaugurated at the Officers Training Academy by Archana Pande, president of the Army Wives Welfare Association and wife of Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande. The passing out parade, in which 197 cadets, including 36 women cadets, took part was inspected by General Pande.“Gender has no boundaries when it comes to serving the nation,” Pande said in his address. “While training has equipped you to operate on the battlefield, you will have to learn on the job each day,” he said. Debashree Banerji, who lost her husband Major Subroto Adhicary of the 22 Jat regiment in 2013, said, “Training in OTA is completely different from civilian life. It tears down the facet of pers...

21-year-old drunk kills mother with beer bottle in Chennai

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 On hearing her screams for her, neighbours rushed her to a hospital, where she succumbed. Image for representational purpose only. CHENNAI: A 21-year-old drunk youth allegedly killed his mother by attacking her with a beer bottle after she asked him to stop dancing to loud music in the house. The deceased was identified as A Kannagi (43) from Vyasarpadi. Police said her husband had passed away a few years ago. Her son A Ajay, a school dropout, hangs out with his friends every day and returns home drunk almost every night, said the police. “On Wednesday night, Ajay returned home drunk and his mother chided him. At around 2 am, Ajay was dancing to loud music on his phone,” said a police officer. Agitated by this, Kannagi told her son he was disturbing the neighbours. This angered Ajay and he hit his mother with a beer bottle repeatedly and fled. On hearing her screams for her, neighbours rushed her to a hospital, where she succumbed. MKB Nagar police booked Ajay and a...