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According to several reports, Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film with director Venkat Prabhu is speculated to be his last appearance as an actor. Following the completion of the project, Vijay is said to embark on a full-fledged political journey, gearing up for the highly anticipated 2026 Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elections.

Kannada actor Devaraj is known for his popularity among Telugu movie audiences, His elder son Prajwal Devaraj is set to star in a Pan India film titled 'Jathara'. The movie, produced by young filmmaker Govardhan Reddy, will be directed by Uday Nandanavanam, renowned for his work in 'Sankarabharanam' starring Nikhil Siddhartha. Promising to be a captivating love story, 'Jathara' stands out with its unique concept and rugged backdrop. The film aims to deliver a cinematic experience on par with the acclaimed Tamil movie 'Kaithi'. With the pre-production work completed, the makers are currently finalizing the cast for this highly anticipated project.

Veteran Malayalam actor Poojappura Ravi, whose real name was M Ravindran Nair, has sadly passed away. The actor breathed his last at his daughter's residence in Marayur, where he had been living since December 2022 after his son moved abroad. Ravi's journey in the film industry began in the mid-1970s with his debut in the movie "Ammini Ammavan," directed by Hariharan. Initially taking up minor roles, he soon gained a reputation as a versatile character artist capable of portraying any role. However, it was in comedy roles that Poojappura Ravi truly shone, showcasing impeccable timing and delivering memorable performances. His appearances in films like "Mutharamkunnu PO," "Odaruthammava Aalariyam," and "Pooram" garnered significant attention and applause.

Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to grace the silver screen once again with the much-anticipated film 'Jailer,' helmed by director Nelson Dilipkumar. Promised to be an intriguing suspense thriller, the shooting for the movie concluded a week ago, and the team is now diligently working on its post-production. Vinayakan, who plays a pivotal role in the film, has already commenced dubbing for his scenes, while other renowned actors are also slated to lend their voices to their respective characters in the coming days. Fans eagerly await the release of this exciting project, which showcases the legendary Rajinikanth in a captivating new avatar.

Sarpatta Parambarai Boxer Arumugam, aged 68, passes away on June 17, 2023. Media reports reveal that he succumbed to health complications at a private hospital in Chennai. Arumugam had been battling liver issues for some time and was admitted on Friday following a decline in his health.