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Arvind Swami turns 52: Playlist of his best songs
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Arvind Swami turns 52: Playlist of his best songs

Arvind Swami started his acting career in 1991. The actor made his debut with celebrated director Mani Ratnam's blockbuster film Thalapathi. Following the success of Thalapathi, he went on to perform in numerous successful films, including Bombay and Roja.

Navarasa, Netflix's Tamil anthology film, will premiere on 6 August; first look teaser unveiled
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Navarasa, Netflix's Tamil anthology film, will premiere on 6 August; first look teaser unveiled

"Navarasa was born from this strong urge to help and support the Tamil film industry," say directors Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan.

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi postponed after surge in coronavirus cases; trilingual film not to release on 23 April
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Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi postponed after surge in coronavirus cases; trilingual film not to release on 23 April

In a statement posted on Twitter, production house Zee Studios said the team has decided to push the release as people's safety is their priority.

Kangana Ranaut on why she won't join politics: 'I react to everything as a citizen, not because I want to be a politician'
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Kangana Ranaut on why she won't join politics: 'I react to everything as a citizen, not because I want to be a politician'

Kangana Ranaut, during the trailer launch of Thalavi, said issues related to the country affect her "directly" but that doesn't mean she wants to take a political plunge.

Ahead of Thalaivi trailer launch, Kangana Ranaut shares new stills as Jayalalithaa from upcoming biopic
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Ahead of Thalaivi trailer launch, Kangana Ranaut shares new stills as Jayalalithaa from upcoming biopic

Kangana Ranaut will be launching Thalaivi’s trailer on her birthday, 23 March.

Arvind Swami shares new still of his character from Thalaivi to commemorate MG Ramachandran's death anniversary
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Arvind Swami shares new still of his character from Thalaivi to commemorate MG Ramachandran's death anniversary

Thalaivi traces the life events of late Jayalalithaa played by Kangana Ranaut along with the contribution of MGR in her journey to stardom and politics.

Kangana Ranaut announces wrap of Thalaivi, calls the film her 'most ambitious project'
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Kangana Ranaut announces wrap of Thalaivi, calls the film her 'most ambitious project'

Kangana Ranaut will portray yesteryear actress and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the upcoming multilingual project.

Mani Ratnam to present Tamil anthology Navarasa for Netflix; Bejoy Nambiar, Karthik Subbaraj among directors
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Mani Ratnam to present Tamil anthology Navarasa for Netflix; Bejoy Nambiar, Karthik Subbaraj among directors

The proceeds from the Navarasa anthology will go towards the well-being of film workers in Tamil cinema impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, a press release said.

Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi to release in cinemas instead of going straight to OTT platform, confirms actress
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Kangana Ranaut's Thalaivi to release in cinemas instead of going straight to OTT platform, confirms actress

The cast of Thalaivi also includes Arvind Swamy as MGR, Priyamani as Sasikala, and Prakash Raj as Karunanidhi.

On MG Ramachandran's birth anniversary, Arvind Swamy unveils first look as actor from Jayalalithaa biopic
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On MG Ramachandran's birth anniversary, Arvind Swamy unveils first look as actor from Jayalalithaa biopic

In the character poster and teaser of Thalaivi, Arvind Swamy is seen in a clean-shaven look and with a curly mop of a cropped hair, resembling MGR.

Daily Bulletin: Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in India; SC to hear petition challenging Maha Vikas Aghadi; day's top stories
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Daily Bulletin: Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in India; SC to hear petition challenging Maha Vikas Aghadi; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to hold talks with Narendra Modi during maiden 3-day visit to India; Supreme Court to hear petition challenging Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance today; and more

Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami's Jayalalaithaa biopic, directed by AL Vijay, goes on floors
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Thalaivi: Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swami's Jayalalaithaa biopic, directed by AL Vijay, goes on floors

Thalaivi is penned by Baahubali and The Dirty Picture writers KV Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora, respectively.

The Lion King: Disney announces cast of Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil versions of its live-action remake
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The Lion King: Disney announces cast of Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil versions of its live-action remake

P Ravishankar will play Mufasa. Ali will give life to Timon, Brahmanandam to Pumbaa, and Lipsika to Nala in the Telugu version of The Lion King.

Pulanaivu: Arvind Swami's next with Santhosh P Jayakumar announced to mark Tamil actor's 49th birthday
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Pulanaivu: Arvind Swami's next with Santhosh P Jayakumar announced to mark Tamil actor's 49th birthday

On Arvind Swami's 49th birthday, the first look poster for his forthcoming film Pulanaivu has been unveiled.

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam trailer 2: A fraternal feud turns into all-out gang warfare in Mani Ratnam's latest
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam trailer 2: A fraternal feud turns into all-out gang warfare in Mani Ratnam's latest

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam's second trailer is set to AR Rahman's racy and intriguing track, "Sevandhu Pochu Nenju."

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam trailer: Prakash Raj, Vijay Sethupathi, Jyothika star in Mani Ratnam's family drama
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam trailer: Prakash Raj, Vijay Sethupathi, Jyothika star in Mani Ratnam's family drama

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam's first trailer begins with the introduction of Prakash Raj as Senapathi, the big bad businessman being probed for being a mafia don

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam poster: Arvind Swami, Arun Vijay, Simbu likely to play brothers in Mani Ratnam film
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam poster: Arvind Swami, Arun Vijay, Simbu likely to play brothers in Mani Ratnam film

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam official poster is a collage of all the four primary character posters that were revealed previously

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam: Poster introduces Vijay Sethupathi as Rasool in Mani Ratnam directorial
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam: Poster introduces Vijay Sethupathi as Rasool in Mani Ratnam directorial

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam makers had previously disclosed the characters that actors Arvind Swami and Arun Vijay will be essaying, that of Varathan and Thyagu, respectively

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam: Arvind Swami's Varadan looks angry, violent in Mani Ratnam's directorial
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam: Arvind Swami's Varadan looks angry, violent in Mani Ratnam's directorial

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam will be Arvind Swami's fifth venture with director Mani Ratnam.