Second schedule of Vetrimaran's 'Arasan' gets underway

IANS | January 5, 2026 12:03 PM

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The second schedule of director Vetrimaaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan', featuring actor Silambarasan aka Simbu in the lead, has now begun and is successfully progressing at a brisk pace.

Chitrangda Singh urges industry to look beyond actors in shift-timing debate

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:46 AM

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Actress Chitrangda Singh has weighed in on the growing discussion around regulated shift timings on film sets, stressing that while actors are largely taken care of, the conversation must urgently widen to include the crew members who form the backbone of the film industry.

Jasmine Sandlas: I am the most alive when I’m on stage

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:10 AM

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Singer Jasmine Sandlas, who is currently basking on the success of her hit song “Shararat” from the blockbuster “Dhurandhar”, has shared a note capturing the rush and vulnerability she feels moments before stepping on stage, calling live performances her greatest high.