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Throwback: When Tamil superstars Thalapathy Vijay, Suriya, and Chiyaan Vikram came together for a film’s pooja ceremony; PIC

Sep 18, 2024 · 3:25 PM Blog

Thalapathy Vijay, Chiyaan Vikram, and Suriya are undoubtedly three of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema who have been in the industry for decades now. In a rare throwback picture of the actors, we were able to witness all three of them coming together for Suriya’s movie Mounam Pesiyadhe’s pooja ceremony.

In the throwback picture shared by Christopher Kanagaraj on X (formerly Twitter), we could all three superstars making an appearance together. Along with them, director-actor Ameer and Suriya’s father actor Sivakumar was also present.

Check out the throwback photo of Vijay, Suriya & Vikram here:

The film Mounam Pesiyadhe was released back in 2002, making this photograph more than 20 years old. The film directed by Ameer featured a tale of romance and drama, making the director’s debut in cinema.

The movie showcased Suriya in the role of Gautham, a restaurant owner who falls in love with his childhood friend Kannan’s cousin. However, things take a turn when Kannan’s parents want him to marry his cousin in spite of him being in love with someone else.

The movie marked the debut venture of Trisha Krishnan in a lead role after her cameo appearance in the film Jodi. Moreover, the film also had an ensemble cast of actors like Nandha, Neha Pendse, Anju Mahendra, Duraipandi, Vaidyanathan, V. C. Venkatesh, and many more in key roles. The film even had actress Laila in a special appearance.

The film was a box office success back in the day and was even remade into Telugu in 2003 as Aadanthe Ado Type. Interestingly, the rare appearance of all three actors is quite a view especially when considered Suriya has appeared alongside both the actors throughout his career.

Coming to the actors’ work front, Thalapathy Vijay was last seen in the film The Greatest Of All Time aka The GOAT. As the actor is now set to transition his career into full-time politics, the superstar has announced his alleged last film Thalapathy 69, directed by H Vinoth.

On the other hand, Chiyaan Vikram was last seen in the film Thangalaan, directed by Pa Ranjith. The actor will next be playing the lead role in Veera Dheera Sooran. Furthermore, Suriya is also gearing up for the release of his film Kanguva.

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Oshi No Ko Chapter 161: Aqua To Attempt To ‘Kill’ Hikaru; Release Date, Where To Read, Expected Plot And More

Sep 18, 2024 · 3:25 PM Blog

Aqua Hoshino has begun his confrontation with Hikaru Kamiki regarding the lies he had spread in the last chapter of Oshi No Ko, revealing that Hikaru had been manipulating Niino and Ryosuke into committing murders. As he pretended to be innocent, Aqua questions if Hikaru made an attempt on Ruby’s life in this manner.

As Aqua resolves to execute his initial plan for revenge against his father, fans are waiting with baited breath for Oshi No Ko Chapter 161 to find out what happens next. Don’t miss the chapter as it hits shelves, and keep reading to get the release date, where to read, the expected plot, and a recap of the previous chapter as well.

Oshi No Ko Chapter 161: Release date and where to read

As confirmed by MANGAPlus, Oshi No Ko Chapter 161 is set for release on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 12 am JST. It will be available for global fans on Tuesday, September 24, around 3 pm GMT / 8 am PT / 11 am ET.

However, exact timing may vary depending on upload speed and time zone differences. To read the latest Oshi No Ko chapters, fans can visit Shueisha’s MANGAPlus service.

Expected plot in Oshi No Ko Chapter 161

Oshi No Ko Chapter 161 will likely continue where the last chapter left off, as Aqua points a knife at his father. Aqua may attempt to kill his father, Hikaru in the chapter, however, given the story’s trajectory, it is possible that someone will intervene before Aqua can carry out the act.

Akane Kurokawa, who is still at Ruby’s home, may play a role in stopping Aqua. Additionally, Tsukuyomi – also known as the Crow Girl – could make an appearance, and her long-awaited significance in the plot may be revealed. Fans could learn her true purpose and connection to the ongoing conflict between Aqua and Hikaru.

Oshi No Ko Chapter 160 recap

Titled Eye, Oshi No Ko Chapter 160 begins Hikaru Kamiki denies any involvement in Ai’s death, claiming he never directly harmed anyone. While speaking with Aqua, he insists that he viewed Nino and Ryosuke as friends and merely discussed Ai with them, not realizing their dangerous obsessions.

Hikaru claims he sought their advice when he learned his ex-girlfriend was pregnant but did not visit her or involve himself directly. He further denies having any role in Ai’s murder, stating that he only asked Ryosuke to deliver a bouquet to her, lacking the courage to do so himself.

However, Aqua exposes Hikaru’s lies in Oshi No Ko Chapter 160, accusing him of intentionally driving Nino and Ryosuke into a state of madness. He asserts that Hikaru plotted to have Ruby killed, making him worse than a murderer by manipulating others without acting directly.

Aqua begins expressing his desire to eliminate Hikaru to protect Ruby’s future, stating that their “lying eyes” are meant to convey love. Oshi No Ko Chapter 160 ends as Aqua draws a knife on Hikaru, his father.

Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on the Oshi No Ko manga and others.

*The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.

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DMK’s Son-Rise? Udhayanidhi Stalin Plays Down Deputy Chief Minister Promotion

Sep 18, 2024 · 3:25 PM Blog

Udhayanidhi Stalin – the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and the state’s Sports Minister – is set to be promoted to the Deputy Chief Minister’s post, sources told NDTV Wednesday, indicating that a formal announcement is expected from Governor RN Ravi’s office later this evening.

Speculation over Udhayanidhi Stalin’s promotion has been doing the rounds for the past few months; in August senior party sources told NDTV the party is considering the step as part of prepping for the 2026 Assembly election and to strengthen its second-rung leadership.

The Chief Minister’s son led the DMK’s campaign for the April-June Lok Sabha election, and the dominant showing – winning all 22 seats it contested – has added to the clamour for his upgrade.

Udhayanidhi Stalin also played a key role in the party’s successful 2019 Lok Sabha campaign and the 2021 Assembly election, in which the party swept 133 of the state’s 234 seats and dumped rivals All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (and its ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party) from power.

All of this is being seen as an answer to some (within the party) who thought Udhayanidhi lacks the experience and political acumen to command acceptance from the party’s veteran leaders.

Party sources also said the promotion for Udhayanidhi Stalin is being seen as a way to counter the entry of Tamil actor Vijay into politics. The hugely popular actor – whose legions of fans have named him ‘thalapathy‘, or ‘commander’ – launched his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, last month.

This morning, however, he refused to talk of his elevation, saying that only the Chief Minister could take that decision. He did, though, say “some leaders… want me as Deputy Chief Minister”.

In July too he underplayed talk of becoming his father’s deputy, declaring “all ministers in our government are ‘deputy chief ministers’.

Ahead of the expected promotion, the opposition has fired (a predictable) volley of criticism.

The AIADMK has slammed Udhayanidhi Stalin’s possible elevation as “dynastic politics”. The party also referred to ex Chief Minister M Karunanidhi – MK Stalin’s father and Udhayanidhi’s grandfather.

AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan also declared that naming Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister would “signal the end of the DMK”. “The party will split ahead of the 2026 election…” he said, claiming also that the Chief Minister, before the 2021 election, had said neither his son nor son-in-law (daughter Senthamarai Stalin’s husband, Sabareesan) would enter politics.

DMK sources, however, dismissed the allegation, pointing out Udhayanidhi had been “democratically elected” as a MLA. “Where (then) is the question of dynasty?”

There has also been criticism from the BJP, which has waved furiously at Udhayanidhi’s controversial comments about the “eradication of ‘sanatan dharma'” last year, for which he faces police cases.

Speculation over Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister ramped up last month after Tamil Nadu Welfare Minister Raja Kannappan referred to him as such at a public event.

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He tried to correct himself immediately, declaring the reference would only be correct after August 19 but, in doing so, perhaps gave away another clue – the elevation will likely happen soon.

Pressed on this, the Chief Minister had then suggested that while there is no doubt (within the DMK too) that his son will succeed him, the timing was perhaps not right.

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Asked by reporters, MK Stalin had said “the demand has grown stronger… but it has not ripened”.

A first-time MLA (he won the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni seat, a DMK stronghold, by nearly 70,000 votes), Udhayanidhi Stalin is also the party’s Youth Wing Secretary, and has been credited with reviving its fortunes following the enrolment of several lakh youngsters.

As the Sports Minister, he organised the Chess Olympiad in Chennai and the recently-held Formula 4 night race through the city’s streets, as well as bringing hockey and beach volleyball tournaments.

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