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Vijay to take a break from acting?

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2 years ago

July 3, 2023

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Actor Vijay is one of the prominent heroes of South India, and he has acted in more than 65 films in Tamil. He is now busy shooting for his film ‘Leo, which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and the actor has also signed up for his next film, ‘Thalapathy 68, with director Venkat Prabhu.

Now, reports suggest that Vijay will be taking a 3-year break from acting after completing his 68th project.

According to media reports, Vijay will be taking a temporary break from films to concentrate on the 2026 Tamil Nadu state assembly elections.

It is still unclear if Vijay will be taking a plunge into politics; however, his fan club, the Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, has been involved in local political elections, and it is reportedly said that the members will be contesting the urban local body elections as an individual group without seeking or lending support to another political party.

The new buzz created on social media about Vijay taking a break for 3 years has made his fans both happy and sad. Fans are happy as their favourite actor will be stepping into politics, but at the same time, they are worried as they will miss the actor’s films. This is not the first time an actor has been said to take a break from his career and focus on a political career. Earlier, MG Ramachandran and Kamal Haasan also followed the same pattern and made a comeback in the film industry after a few years.

However, an official confirmation of Vijay’s political career has yet to be made. On the work front, Vijay’s ‘Leo’ is set to release in theatres on October 19. The actor’s next with Venkat Prabhu will go on grounds in January 2024.

(TOI)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by TOI has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Indian actor Mohanlal arrives in SL

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18 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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Renowned Indian actor Mohanlal arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (June 14) for the second phase of shooting director Mahesh Narayanan’s big-budget film.

He landed at Bandaranaike International Airport at 11.20 a.m. via SriLankan Airlines flight UL-166 from Kochi and is expected to stay for 10 days.

Speaking to the media, Mohanlal praised Sri Lanka as a “beautiful destination with fresh cinematic backdrops” and expressed interest in filming more projects on the island in the future.

The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvaad Cinemas in collaboration with Anto Joseph Films, also features legendary actor Mammootty.

Key action scenes are set to be filmed during this schedule.

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Special award for renowned actress Iranganie Serasinghe

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2 days ago

June 15, 2025

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he 2025 Silver Screen Awards Ceremony held with the participation of the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The 2025 Silver Screen Awards Ceremony was held on June 13 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The aim of this year’s awards ceremony included appreciating artists who enriched the Sri Lankan cinema industry during the years 1970–1975. At the ceremony, renowned actress Iranganie Serasinghe was presented with the Sumith Bibile Memorial Gold Award by the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister also conferred awards to distinguished artists Padma Sri Kodikara, Dinesh Priyasad, and Indrani Perera.

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Dua Lipa confirms engagement to Callum Turner

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4 days ago

June 13, 2025

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Dua Lipa has confirmed that she’s engaged to actor Callum Turner, saying it’s “a really special feeling”.

The singer, 29, has been with 35-year-old Londoner Turner for almost a year and a half.

He’s best known for roles in Fantastic Beasts and Masters of the Air, and was Bafta nominated in 2020 for BBC One’s The Capture.

“Yeah, we’re engaged,” she told British Vogue. “It’s very exciting. This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever – it’s a really special feeling.”

The couple sparked engagement rumours last Christmas when she posted pictures of herself wearing a ring.

She told Vogue that Turner had the ring made for her after consulting with her best friends and sister.

“It’s so me. It’s nice to know the person that you’re going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.”

They have not yet set a wedding date, with Lipa saying she must first finish her current world tour – which ends in Mexico in December – and Turner is busy filming.

He is due to play the lead in the Apple TV sci-fi series Neuromancer, adapted from William Gibson’s 1984 novel.

“We’re just enjoying this period,” she said. “I’ve never been someone who’s really thought about a wedding, or dreamt about what kind of bride I would be. All of a sudden I’m like, ‘Oh, what would I wear?'”

(BBC News)