Dulquer Said No To Vijay son / Chinmaya Backs Rahman in Jani Master case

 

Thalapathy Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay’s maiden film as director was announced yesterday. It is titled Sigma, and Sundeep Kishan is the lead of the action saga.

Now, an intriguing story has been buzzing that before finalising Sundeep, the director wanted to cast Dulquer Salmaan as the lead actor of Sigma. He liked the story, but due to prior commitments, he didn’t sign up for the film. In a chat with talk-show host Gopinath, Dulquer Salmaan addressed the reports of working with his father, the legendary Mammootty in a project. On being asked if a film is being planned Dulquer Salmaan said "The plans are there...if he does agree to be a part of a film, then I will feel proud of myself because I have been in the industry for 14 years, and his nod means I have earned it. Because convincing him to be part of a project isn't easy. but the thing is, even for Lokah I had to take time to convince him to be a part of it, because the budget went above what we had planned. But he is very supportive."

Netizens have been slamming music composer AR Rahman for collaborating with choreographer Jani Master for the upcoming film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. Jani Master has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor and is currently out on conditional bail. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada, a frequent collaborator with Rahman, was questioned by a user online about why she hadn’t called him out for working with Jani. Responding to the comment, Chinmayi revealed that she had, in fact, questioned him personally.

Rahman was criticised for posing for photos with Jani Master during the film’s shoot. One X (formerly Twitter) user accused Chinmayi of hypocrisy, writing, “I think Akka will keep quiet because it’s Rahman. Hypocrisy is one of her attributes!” Chinmayi hit back, replying, “Oh please, shut up. I asked Sir — and he had no idea. I have called out even the CM and the biggest actors in the Tamil film industry.”

Chinmayi, who has long spoken against sexual harassment in the industry after accusing lyricist Vairamuthu of misconduct, also addressed the mental toll such activism has taken on her. “You are not the one going to court and getting harassed. So stop targeting me when powerful men employ molesters. You all can call out your idols — I cannot do all the work alone. I have lost enough, been abused enough, and harassed enough. You are an anonymous handle with nothing to lose,” she wrote. Meanwhile, Jani Master recently shared pictures with AR Rahman and Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana. He has choreographed the song Chikiri Chikiri from the film, featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. The images went viral, sparking backlash against Rahman for working with a man facing serious sexual assault charges.

What is the case against Jani Master?

A 21-year-old woman had accused the choreographer of sexually abusing her multiple times. Jani is known for his work in major films like Stree 2, Jailer, Radhe, and Baahubali, among others.

According to reports, the woman alleged that Jani Master abused her repeatedly. The police have booked him under Sections 376(2)(n), 506, and 323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and initiated an investigation.

As per the FIR, the woman stated that in 2019, she joined Jani Master’s team as an assistant choreographer. “Whenever she travelled outside Hyderabad for shoots, her mother did not accompany her due to the unavailability of tickets and accommodation. During a project in Mumbai, she, along with Jani Master and two male assistants, stayed at a hotel, where Jani Master allegedly sexually assaulted her and threatened to fire her if she spoke about it. He continued to harass her on multiple occasions during subsequent shoots,” the complaint stated. 

 

 

Kamal Haasan KH234 Begins November 15th / Chinmayi on Canadian Diwali and outrage

KH234 will get titke and a look into the film's content along with cast and crew on November 7th , Birthday Boy Kamal Haasan along with Director duoo Anbuaraivu and cast crew would make the announcement. Kama from mid November starts a 50 day shoot and takes a break for poll campaign. It is John Wick kind of film.

Syam Pushkaran part of script deppartmment is known for his collaboration with directors Aashiq Abu and Dileesh Pothan. He made his debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011), co-written with Dileesh Nair.^[2] He has written screenplays for popular films such as 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Da Thadiya (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Rani Padmini (2015),^[3] Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016),^[4] Mayaanadhi (2017), and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Joji (2021).^[5] He also served as co-director and wrote the dialogues for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017). Pushkaran won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaram at the 64th National Film Awards (2016).

He is known for his collaboration with directors Aashiq Abu and Dileesh Pothan. He made his debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011), co-written with Dileesh Nair.^[2] He has written screenplays for popular films such as 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Da Thadiya (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Rani Padmini (2015),^[3] Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016),^[4] Mayaanadhi (2017), and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Joji (2021).^[5] He also served as co-director and wrote the dialogues for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017). Pushkaran won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaram at the 64th National Film Awards (2016).

Based on recent social media posts, singer Chinmayi Sripaada did not blame Brahmins for the Canada Diwali fire mishap. Her comments were critical of Indians living abroad who ignore local laws about fireworks, not a specific caste or religious group. 

Chinmayi's statements about the incident

• A house fire in Edmonton, Canada, reportedly caused by illegal Diwali fireworks led to online discussion.
• On October 24, 2025, Chinmayi posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the incident, stating, "The moment Indians leave the country, they say Deepavali is not about fireworks, but inside India, it is about fireworks and fireworks only".
• She expressed her shame over the behavior of some of her fellow Indians and noted that the Canadian authorities had made arrests related to the illegal firework use.
• She also called for the Indian community in Canada to help rebuild the home of the victims, one of whom was Indian and also expressed shame over the incident. 

The origin of the Brahmin allegation

• The accusation that Chinmayi specifically blamed Brahmins appears to be a misinterpretation or fabrication that circulated online.
• The alleged connection to Brahmins could stem from previous controversies where Chinmayi was accused of shaming Brahmins, particularly in the context of the #MeToo movement and allegations involving Tamil poet Vairamuthu.
• In one instance from July 2020, Chinmayi posted on Facebook about the support Vairamuthu received from some Tamil people abroad, noting that the "Paarppaneeya aanadhikkam" (Brahminical patriarchy) within the community does not change. The term Paarppaneeya is specific to a regional context and does not directly imply that she blames Brahmins for all of society's problems. 

Summary

• The controversy is about illegal fireworks, not Brahmins: The core of the recent controversy is Chinmayi's criticism of the disregard for Canadian fireworks laws by some Indians during Diwali, which led to a fire.
• Older controversies are being conflated: The specific accusation of blaming Brahmins is not found in reporting on the Canada incident but likely relates to past online disputes regarding her criticism of caste-based patriarchy in other contexts.
• No evidence suggests a recent anti-Brahmin remark: There is no reliable reporting or direct quote from her public statements in 2025 that links her criticism of the fireworks incident specifically to the Brahmin community. 

Chinmayi's OPEN TALK in ASIANET / Thug Life OTT gets Warm welcome

 Singer Chinmayo first apperance in a Malaylam TV show is scheduled for Saturday on Asianet reality show Star Singer with K S Chitra as the Chief Judge. The promo shows the singer mentioning about the time when she felt it was end of her career and objection to giving the ONV award. All this are related to Vairamuthu with whim she is having a running battle. Chinmayi has now slammed Nayanthara and her hubby for using choreographer Jani Master for the film produced by them. Jani Master is an accussed in exploiting his woman colleague. Chinmayi Sripaada also shared her opinion on the matter. She said "Jani is out on conditional bail involving a minor’s sexual assault.

We as a people seem to love ‘talented’ offenders and will keep promoting them and keeping them in positions of power which the offenders use to harangue the women more - “See nothing will happen to me.” It is just how we are. Sweeeeeet!"

Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, and Trisha Krishnan's Thug Life which released in theatres on June 5, amid high expectations, went on to become one of the biggest debacles in recent times. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the film failed to impress the audience, and ended up earning less than Rs 100 crore at the box office.

Following the film's failure, it is now streaming on OTT earlier than expected. Although several films follow an 8-week window between theatrical and OTT release, Netflix appears to have changed the norm for Thug Life. The film is currently streaming on Netflix.

Thug Life OTT Verdict: Fans Say Kamal Haasan's Film Isn't As Bad As It Was Projected

Now that it is online, fans are taking to social media to share their reviews. One user said it is not as bad as it seems in the reviews. He said "Do watch and realise it is avg to bad but not the worst as described in the reviews."

Another netizen said "For sure going to get positive reviews in OTT Such a brilliant technical peak movie". A fan said " #ThugLife is #KamalHaasan's KABALI.Not a bad film like INDIAN 2 but not an interesting one Been a decade since we saw Mani Ratnam mark films #ComebackManiRatnam.

A user said it isn't that bad, but he did find some problems with the film. "Netflix la #ThugLifeOnNetflix paathaachu.... Oru alavukku nallaa thaan irukku... Yen itha adi adichaanga nu theriyala... Sila thevai illaatha aani as per my opinion."

The action drama also stars Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nasser, Joju George, Ali Fazal, and others. It tells the story of an gangster whose close aide turns against him due to a personal vendetta. Featuring music by AR Rahman, the film is jointly produced by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan.