<p>In the final fight sequence in <em>Lal Salaam,&nbsp;</em>amid communal riots in Mumbai, an ageing Moideen Bhai(Rajinikanth) attacks his enemy with one sharp end of a spear-like weapon. In a jiffy, Moideen Bhai takes the other end of the weapon and draws blood from his own hand. Immediately, he rapidly spins the weapon that is now bloodied on both sides and asks the villain if he can identify which end has whose blood. That's how director Aishwarya Rajinikanth wishes to convey that there is no difference between the blood of the clashing Hindu and Muslim communities. Moideen Bhai then wishes peace upon his rival and walks away in his inimitable style.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Welcome to the 150-plus-minutes-long world of<em> Lal Salaam</em>(loosely translated as Red Salute - a greeting among communists in India), where Aishwarya Rajinikanth couldn't provide a single justification for why she chose a title of this sort. The only 'Lal'(red) that recurred throughout the film was the redness of the blood spilt by various characters. Perhaps, the Arabic greeting 'As-salamu alaykum'(May peace be upon you), could have been a more relevant title, given the constant theme of communal clashes in the film and given how Moideen Bhai wishes peace upon his rivals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Set in a fictional village of the 1990s, in Western Tamil Nadu, the film delves into much more than the audience can handle or expect- cricket matches, communal violence, caste supremacy, local politics, village temple chariot festivals, business rivalries in Mumbai, and a lot of preaching about communal harmony. Following a non-linear narration, the film constantly keeps switching between the past and present, thereby making it feel unnecessarily complicated and tiresome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protagonists Thiru(played by Vishnu Vishal) and Shamsudeen(played by Vikranth) have done a commendable job in their roles- where both of them play cricket matches for opposing sides. It is the on-field rivalry of these characters, and their respective family backgrounds that form the basis of the political conspiracy to divide the Hindu and Muslim communities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Thiru has a love interest in the film, her character is too short to be remembered, as she barely has a few minutes of screen time. The plot has multiple loose ends, such as seemingly important characters that are established, only to be later forgotten. A classic case is that of a political leader (played by KS Ravikumar), who gets introduced in the film's first few minutes and never re-appears. Likewise, the love interest of Thiru appears only in a few scenes and does not have an overall relevance in the manner in which the plot unravels. However, the supporting roles played by Thambi Ramiah and veteran comedian Senthil were impactful and added a nice emotional touch to the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AR Rahman's background score enhances the scenes adequately and the songs perfectly blend with the rural setting and there's a typical heroic background score to establish Moideen Bhai. Even then, there's nothing memorable and special about the music and songs. With a big name like AR Rahman on board, it would be natural to expect some tunes worth adding to our playlists, but there's nothing of that sort to offer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Rajini's role in his daughter's directorial venture is touted as an "extended cameo", the fact remains that Rajini is the one who brings closure to multiple plot elements. The portrayal of Moideen Bhai as a powerful businessman-cum-don offers a character of contrasts- he's loving, and doting towards his family and his love for his son knows no bounds. At the same time, he's brutal and unforgiving to those who cause harm to him or his family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajini is cast as the wise and powerful old man who is an embodiment of communal harmony, peace, and justice as is evident from the countless dialogues he utters to ease communal tensions and possible flare-ups. From emphasizing the Indian Muslim identity to offering history lessons on how Pakistan came to be as a nation-state, Moideen Bhai is the ultimate protector of Hindu-Muslim unity and peace.&nbsp;<br />
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Despite the obvious high points in the film and the Rajini moments,<em> Lal Salaam</em>&nbsp;feels unsatisfying, lengthy and unconvincing. If there's a film that even Rajinikanth can barely salvage, it is Aishwarya Rajinikanth's 'Lal Salaam'. While its noble messaging and calls for communal harmony are appreciable, the non-linear and convoluted screenplay isn't helping.&nbsp;</p>


In the final fight sequence in Lal Salaam, amid communal riots in Mumbai, an ageing Moideen Bhai(Rajinikanth) attacks his enemy with one sharp end of a spear-like weapon.

In the final fight sequence in Lal Salaam, amid communal riots in Mumbai, an ageing Moideen Bhai(Rajinikanth) attacks his enemy with one sharp end of a spear-like weapon. In a jiffy, Moideen Bhai takes the other end of the weapon and draws blood from his own hand. Immediately, he rapidly spins the weapon that is now bloodied on both sides and asks the villain if he can identify which end has whose blood. That's how director Aishwarya Rajinikanth wishes to convey that there is no difference between the blood of the clashing Hindu and Muslim communities. Moideen Bhai then wishes peace upon his rival and walks away in his inimitable style. Welcome to the 150-plus-minutes-long world of Lal Salaam(loosely translated as Red Salute - a greeting among communists in India), where Aishwarya Rajinikanth couldn't provide a single justification for why she chose a title of this sort. The only 'Lal'(red) that recurred throughout the film was the redness of the blood spilt by various characters. Perhaps, the Arabic greeting 'As-salamu alaykum'(May peace be upon you), could have been a more relevant title, given the constant theme of communal clashes in the film and given how Moideen Bhai wishes peace upon his rivals. Set in a fictional village of the 1990s, in Western Tamil Nadu, the film delves into much more than the audience can handle or expect- cricket matches, communal violence, caste supremacy, local politics, village temple chariot festivals, business rivalries in Mumbai, and a lot of preaching about communal harmony. Following a non-linear narration, the film constantly keeps switching between the past and present, thereby making it feel unnecessarily complicated and tiresome. The protagonists Thiru(played by Vishnu Vishal) and Shamsudeen(played by Vikranth) have done a commendable job in their roles- where both of them play cricket matches for opposing sides. It is the on-field rivalry of these characters, and their respective family backgrounds that form the basis of the political conspiracy to divide the Hindu and Muslim communities. While Thiru has a love interest in the film, her character is too short to be remembered, as she barely has a few minutes of screen time. The plot has multiple loose ends, such as seemingly important characters that are established, only to be later forgotten. A classic case is that of a political leader (played by KS Ravikumar), who gets introduced in the film's first few minutes and never re-appears. Likewise, the love interest of Thiru appears only in a few scenes and does not have an overall relevance in the manner in which the plot unravels. However, the supporting roles played by Thambi Ramiah and veteran comedian Senthil were impactful and added a nice emotional touch to the film. AR Rahman's background score enhances the scenes adequately and the songs perfectly blend with the rural setting and there's a typical heroic background score to establish Moideen Bhai. Even then, there's nothing memorable and special about the music and songs. With a big name like AR Rahman on board, it would be natural to expect some tunes worth adding to our playlists, but there's nothing of that sort to offer. While Rajini's role in his daughter's directorial venture is touted as an "extended cameo", the fact remains that Rajini is the one who brings closure to multiple plot elements. The portrayal of Moideen Bhai as a powerful businessman-cum-don offers a character of contrasts- he's loving, and doting towards his family and his love for his son knows no bounds. At the same time, he's brutal and unforgiving to those who cause harm to him or his family. Rajini is cast as the wise and powerful old man who is an embodiment of communal harmony, peace, and justice as is evident from the countless dialogues he utters to ease communal tensions and possible flare-ups. From emphasizing the Indian Muslim identity to offering history lessons on how Pakistan came to be as a nation-state, Moideen Bhai is the ultimate protector of Hindu-Muslim unity and peace. Despite the obvious high points in the film and the Rajini moments, Lal Salaam feels unsatisfying, lengthy and unconvincing. If there's a film that even Rajinikanth can barely salvage, it is Aishwarya Rajinikanth's 'Lal Salaam'. While its noble messaging and calls for communal harmony are appreciable, the non-linear and convoluted screenplay isn't helping.

Lal Salaam review: Rajinikanth barely rescues this hotchpotch story of cricket, communal violence and politics

<p>AR Rahman is bringing back legendary singers from the dead. With a little bit of help from AI (Artificial Intelligence), Rahman will be using the voice of two late singers- Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed- for Rajinikanth's next <em>Lal Salaam.&nbsp;</em>Rahman has revealed that he sought permission from the late singers' families and has sent remuneration for the same.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>Lal Salaam</em> has been directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and will release in theatres on February 9.<br />
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Rahman is known for being experimental and this is perhaps the first time that an Indian musician has used AI to recreate the voices of two late legends for a film. Using AI voice models, he brought&nbsp;the late Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed's voices back to life.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rajinikanth-defends-daughter-aishwarya-over-sanghi-remark-explains-what-it-means-685033">Rajinikanth defends daughter Aishwarya over "sanghi" remark, explains what it means</a></strong><br />
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The composer wrote, "We took permission from their families and sent deserving remuneration for using their voice algorithms...technology is not a threat and a nuisance if we use it right...#respect #nostalgia (sic)."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We took permission from their families and sent deserving remuneration for using their voice algorithms ..technology is not a threat and a nuisance if we use it right…<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#respect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nostalgia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nostalgia</a> 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/X2TpRoGT3l">https://t.co/X2TpRoGT3l</a></p>
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<p>Both Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed worked closely with AR Rahman, and they churned out many superhit numbers. While Shahul Hameed died in a car crash in 1997, Bamba Bakya died of cardiac arrest in 2022.<br />
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Rahman's decision, though, has left the internet divided. While many appreciated Rahman seeking the permission of singers's families, others termed it as 'unethical'.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As an fanboy for three decades now, though appreciating your ready synergy with any futuristic tech and innovations, this feels a tad odd and unconvincing, sir.<br />
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Most people these days, don’t even have much stronger bonds with their families even when they’re alive. In that case,…</p>
— Aravind (@aravindkumarsd) <a href="https://twitter.com/aravindkumarsd/status/1752035458782224498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Haters will hate. No matter what. Ignore them and give us updates on thuglife 🙏</p>
— Navnit (@navnitism) <a href="https://twitter.com/navnitism/status/1751981671480807734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Technology when in safe hands, it can work wonders. Thanks to you Thalaivaa for taking the first step yet again to show how it should be done. Keep bringing back many many more timeless voices back to life 🙏 A(I)R 🙏</p>
— Swamy Kitcha (@swamykitcha) <a href="https://twitter.com/swamykitcha/status/1752205281550119074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Absolutely. Ethical use of AI is so powerful. Excellent innovation and thank you bring this forward. Looking forward to hear SPB soon 😀</p>
— Shouvik S Mazumdar (@shouvikme) <a href="https://twitter.com/shouvikme/status/1751994334126453092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">sorry, it is apparent that by using such ethically wishy-washy frame that too for low-stakes singers who are no more, while being technically and legally correct, you’re just gauging audience’s reactions.<br />
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it is just plain wrong. leave it to amateurs to play and have fun with.</p>
— T K (@santydolby) <a href="https://twitter.com/santydolby/status/1752059526050619573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Aishwarya Rajinikanth's <em>Lal Salaam</em> is a sports drama featuring Vikranth and Vishnu Vishal in lead roles. Rajinikanth has an extended cameo in the film.&nbsp;</p>


AR Rahman is bringing back legendary singers from the dead. With a little bit of help from AI (Artificial Intelligence), Rahman will be using the voice of two late singers- Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed- for Rajinikanth's next Lal Salaam.

AR Rahman is bringing back legendary singers from the dead. With a little bit of help from AI (Artificial Intelligence), Rahman will be using the voice of two late singers- Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed- for Rajinikanth's next Lal Salaam. Rahman has revealed that he sought permission from the late singers' families and has sent remuneration for the same. Lal Salaam has been directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and will release in theatres on February 9. Rahman is known for being experimental and this is perhaps the first time that an Indian musician has used AI to recreate the voices of two late legends for a film. Using AI voice models, he brought the late Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed's voices back to life. Rajinikanth defends daughter Aishwarya over "sanghi" remark, explains what it means The composer wrote, "We took permission from their families and sent deserving remuneration for using their voice algorithms...technology is not a threat and a nuisance if we use it right...#respect #nostalgia (sic)." We took permission from their families and sent deserving remuneration for using their voice algorithms ..technology is not a threat and a nuisance if we use it right…#respect #nostalgia 🙏 https://t.co/X2TpRoGT3l — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) January 29, 2024 × Both Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed worked closely with AR Rahman, and they churned out many superhit numbers. While Shahul Hameed died in a car crash in 1997, Bamba Bakya died of cardiac arrest in 2022. Rahman's decision, though, has left the internet divided. While many appreciated Rahman seeking the permission of singers's families, others termed it as 'unethical'. As an fanboy for three decades now, though appreciating your ready synergy with any futuristic tech and innovations, this feels a tad odd and unconvincing, sir. Most people these days, don’t even have much stronger bonds with their families even when they’re alive. In that case,… — Aravind (@aravindkumarsd) January 29, 2024 × Haters will hate. No matter what. Ignore them and give us updates on thuglife 🙏 — Navnit (@navnitism) January 29, 2024 × It formally opens AI revolution for the masses. — Senthil Nayagam (@senthilnayagam) January 30, 2024 × Technology when in safe hands, it can work wonders. Thanks to you Thalaivaa for taking the first step yet again to show how it should be done. Keep bringing back many many more timeless voices back to life 🙏 A(I)R 🙏 — Swamy Kitcha (@swamykitcha) January 30, 2024 × Absolutely. Ethical use of AI is so powerful. Excellent innovation and thank you bring this forward. Looking forward to hear SPB soon 😀 — Shouvik S Mazumdar (@shouvikme) January 29, 2024 × sorry, it is apparent that by using such ethically wishy-washy frame that too for low-stakes singers who are no more, while being technically and legally correct, you’re just gauging audience’s reactions. it is just plain wrong. leave it to amateurs to play and have fun with. — T K (@santydolby) January 29, 2024 × Aishwarya Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam is a sports drama featuring Vikranth and Vishnu Vishal in lead roles. Rajinikanth has an extended cameo in the film.

AR Rahman uses AI to recreate voices of two dead singers for Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam

<p>Excitement is building for the release of <em>Lal Salaam</em>, the eagerly-awaited film directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and featuring a cameo by the legendary Rajinikanth himself. A new poster has been unveiled, announcing that the film is set to hit theatres during the Pongal festival in January 2024.</p>

<p>Rajinikanth completed filming for his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth's directorial venture <em>Lal Salaam</em>&nbsp;earlier this year, and fans have been eagerly awaiting the film's release. The movie stars Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in lead roles and includes a cameo appearance by former cricketer Kapil Dev.</p>

<p>The new poster features a striking red colour palette and depicts Rajinikanth standing in front of a vintage car on a cricket field. While the exact release date has not been revealed, the makers tweeted, "<em>Lal Salaam</em> to hit screens on Pongal 2024," sparking excitement among fans.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="tl">LAL SALAAM to hit 🏏 screens on PONGAL 2024 🌾☀️✨<br />
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🌟 <a href="https://twitter.com/rajinikanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajinikanth</a><br />
🎬 <a href="https://twitter.com/ash_rajinikanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ash_rajinikanth</a><br />
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💫 <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVishnuVishal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheVishnuVishal</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/vikranth_offl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vikranth_offl</a><br />
🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/DOP_VishnuR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DOP_VishnuR</a><br />
⚒️ <a href="https://twitter.com/RamuThangraj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RamuThangraj</a><br />
✂️🎞️ <a href="https://twitter.com/BPravinBaaskar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BPravinBaaskar</a><br />
👕 <a href="https://twitter.com/NjSatz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NjSatz</a><br />
🎙️ <a href="https://twitter.com/RIAZtheboss?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RIAZtheboss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/V4umedia_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@V4umedia_</a><br />
🎨🖼️ <a href="https://twitter.com/kabilanchelliah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kabilanchelliah</a><br />
🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/gkmtamilkumaran?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gkmtamilkumaran</a>… <a href="https://t.co/4XOg3sozSs">pic.twitter.com/4XOg3sozSs</a></p>
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<p>Social media was abuzz with Rajinikanth's fans expressing their anticipation for the film. One fan tweeted, "Will wait eagerly for this movie," while another wrote, "Only a few months to go now for another Rajinikanth blockbuster."</p>

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<p>It appears that Pongal in January 2024 will witness several highly anticipated Tamil film releases. <em>Ayalaan</em>, starring Sivakarthikeyan, was the first to announce its arrival during the festive season. Other films gearing up for release around Pongal 2024 include Sundar C's <em>Aranmanai 4</em>, Arun Vijay's <em>Vanangaan</em>, and Jayam Ravi's <em>Siren</em>.</p>

<p><em>Lal Salaam</em>&nbsp;is produced by Lyca Productions and presented by A Subaskaran. The film will be released in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The storyline of <em>Lal Salaam</em>&nbsp;revolves around friendship and cricket, with Rajinikanth playing the character Moideen Bhai.</p>

<p>Notably, this movie marks A.R. Rahman's first collaboration with director Aishwarya Rajinikanth, Vishnu, and Vikranth, as he takes charge of the music and background score.&nbsp;</p>

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Excitement is building for the release of Lal Salaam, the eagerly-awaited film directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and featuring a cameo by the legendary Rajinikanth himself.

Excitement is building for the release of Lal Salaam, the eagerly-awaited film directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and featuring a cameo by the legendary Rajinikanth himself. A new poster has been unveiled, announcing that the film is set to hit theatres during the Pongal festival in January 2024. Rajinikanth completed filming for his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth's directorial venture Lal Salaam earlier this year, and fans have been eagerly awaiting the film's release. The movie stars Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in lead roles and includes a cameo appearance by former cricketer Kapil Dev. The new poster features a striking red colour palette and depicts Rajinikanth standing in front of a vintage car on a cricket field. While the exact release date has not been revealed, the makers tweeted, "Lal Salaam to hit screens on Pongal 2024," sparking excitement among fans. LAL SALAAM to hit 🏏 screens on PONGAL 2024 🌾☀️✨ 🌟 @rajinikanth 🎬 @ash_rajinikanth 🎶 @arrahman 💫 @TheVishnuVishal & @vikranth_offl 🎥 @DOP_VishnuR ⚒️ @RamuThangraj ✂️🎞️ @BPravinBaaskar 👕 @NjSatz 🎙️ @RIAZtheboss @V4umedia_ 🎨🖼️ @kabilanchelliah 🤝 @gkmtamilkumaran… pic.twitter.com/4XOg3sozSs — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) October 1, 2023 Social media was abuzz with Rajinikanth's fans expressing their anticipation for the film. One fan tweeted, "Will wait eagerly for this movie," while another wrote, "Only a few months to go now for another Rajinikanth blockbuster." Also read: Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny partner up for Gucci's latest campaign It appears that Pongal in January 2024 will witness several highly anticipated Tamil film releases. Ayalaan, starring Sivakarthikeyan, was the first to announce its arrival during the festive season. Other films gearing up for release around Pongal 2024 include Sundar C's Aranmanai 4, Arun Vijay's Vanangaan, and Jayam Ravi's Siren. Lal Salaam is produced by Lyca Productions and presented by A Subaskaran. The film will be released in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The storyline of Lal Salaam revolves around friendship and cricket, with Rajinikanth playing the character Moideen Bhai. Notably, this movie marks A.R. Rahman's first collaboration with director Aishwarya Rajinikanth, Vishnu, and Vikranth, as he takes charge of the music and background score. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Tamil filmmaker and daughter of superstar Rajinikanth Aishwarya Rajinikanth has filed a complaint to the police stating that approximately 60 sovereigns of gold and diamond jewellery have gone missing from her residence, reported The Indian Express. A case under section 381 (theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered. Aishwarya said that when she opened the doors of her lockers on February 10, she found most of the jewellery&nbsp;missing. She reported that the last time she saw her jewellery was in 2019 during her younger sister's wedding, after which she stored it in lockers. The jewellery is valued at over&nbsp;Rs 360,000 ($4,354).</p>

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<p>Aishwarya has said that her domestic help Eshwari and Lakshmi and driver Venkat were aware of where she kept the keys to the lockers. She went on to say that until August 2021, she had kept her jewellery at Kripa Apartments on St Mary's Road. She then took her lockers to CIT Nagar flat when she shifted there with her husband and actor Dhanush. On September 30 of the same year, she took the lockers to the same apartment on St Mary's Road. In April 2022, the lockers were taken to her Poes Garden home. But the keys remained at her St Mary’s Road apartment.</p>

<p>Aishwarya said in her complaint (quoted by The Indian Express), “I am suspicious of the maids Eshwari, Lakshmi and driver Venkat, who are aware of the location of the keys of lockers and who have access to the apartment."</p>

<h2>Who is Aishwarya Rajinikanth?</h2>

<p>Aishwarya Rajinikanth is an Indian film director, producer, and playback singer. She made her directorial debut with the Tamil romantic drama film <em>3</em>. The film starred her husband Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles and was a commercial success at the box office. Her direction and the music by Anirudh Ravichander were appreciated by critics and audiences alike. The film's soundtrack was also a huge hit, with the song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' becoming a viral sensation and a chartbuster.</p>

<p>She went on to direct her second film, <em>Vai Raja Vai,</em> in 2015, a Tamil-language thriller film starring Gautham Karthik and Priya Anand. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences and was an average grosser at the box office.</p>

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Tamil filmmaker and daughter of superstar Rajinikanth Aishwarya Rajinikanth has filed a complaint to the police stating that approximately 60 sovereigns of gold and diamond jewellery have gone missing from her residence, reported The Indian Express.

Tamil filmmaker and daughter of superstar Rajinikanth Aishwarya Rajinikanth has filed a complaint to the police stating that approximately 60 sovereigns of gold and diamond jewellery have gone missing from her residence, reported The Indian Express. A case under section 381 (theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master) of the Indian Penal Code has been registered. Aishwarya said that when she opened the doors of her lockers on February 10, she found most of the jewellery missing. She reported that the last time she saw her jewellery was in 2019 during her younger sister's wedding, after which she stored it in lockers. The jewellery is valued at over Rs 360,000 ($4,354). Aishwarya has said that her domestic help Eshwari and Lakshmi and driver Venkat were aware of where she kept the keys to the lockers. She went on to say that until August 2021, she had kept her jewellery at Kripa Apartments on St Mary's Road. She then took her lockers to CIT Nagar flat when she shifted there with her husband and actor Dhanush. On September 30 of the same year, she took the lockers to the same apartment on St Mary's Road. In April 2022, the lockers were taken to her Poes Garden home. But the keys remained at her St Mary’s Road apartment. Aishwarya said in her complaint (quoted by The Indian Express), “I am suspicious of the maids Eshwari, Lakshmi and driver Venkat, who are aware of the location of the keys of lockers and who have access to the apartment." Who is Aishwarya Rajinikanth? Aishwarya Rajinikanth is an Indian film director, producer, and playback singer. She made her directorial debut with the Tamil romantic drama film 3. The film starred her husband Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles and was a commercial success at the box office. Her direction and the music by Anirudh Ravichander were appreciated by critics and audiences alike. The film's soundtrack was also a huge hit, with the song 'Why This Kolaveri Di' becoming a viral sensation and a chartbuster. She went on to direct her second film, Vai Raja Vai, in 2015, a Tamil-language thriller film starring Gautham Karthik and Priya Anand. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences and was an average grosser at the box office. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Aishwarya Rajinikanth's gold and diamond jewellery worth lakhs goes missing. Domestic help suspected

<p>Rajinikanth's all set to shoot his 170th film. The Indian superstar will be collaborating with director TJ Gnanavel. The film was announced by Lyca Productions on March 2. This marks the third collaboration of Rajinikanth with Lyca Productions. <em>Darbar</em> and <em>Kaala </em>were both produced by Lyca as well.</p>

<p>"We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with Superstar @rajinikanth for #Thalaivar170. Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan, Music by the sensational Rockstar @anirudhofficial," Lyca Productions said in a post on Twitter.</p>

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<p>As of now, the details of the rest of the cast, the title, and the story of the film is not known. Director TJ Gnanavel is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film <em>Jai Bhim </em>which starred Surya in the lead.&nbsp;<br />
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The particular announcement has left fans excited."Woah..can't wait to see Thalaiva in another interesting role," a social media user commented."Congrats Rajinikanth sir on your 170th film," another one wrote.<br />
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The film will have music by Anirudh and will be produced by Subaskaran. The shoot of the film will commence soon under the leadership of producer GKM Tamil Kumaran and will hit the screens in 2024, the makers added.<br />
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Currently, Rajinikanth is working on the Sun Pictures film <em>Jailer</em> and daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth`s film <em>Lal Salaam</em>.&nbsp;</p>

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Rajinikanth's all set to shoot his 170th film. The Indian superstar will be collaborating with director TJ Gnanavel. The film was announced by Lyca Productions on March 2.

Rajinikanth's all set to shoot his 170th film. The Indian superstar will be collaborating with director TJ Gnanavel. The film was announced by Lyca Productions on March 2. This marks the third collaboration of Rajinikanth with Lyca Productions. Darbar and Kaala were both produced by Lyca as well. "We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with Superstar @rajinikanth for #Thalaivar170. Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan, Music by the sensational Rockstar @anirudhofficial," Lyca Productions said in a post on Twitter. We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with “Superstar” @rajinikanth 🌟 for #Thalaivar170 🤗 Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan 🎬 Music by the sensational “Rockstar” @anirudhofficial 🎸 🤝 @gkmtamilkumaran 🪙 @LycaProductions #Subaskaran#தலைவர்170 🤗 pic.twitter.com/DYg3aSeAi5 — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) March 2, 2023 × As of now, the details of the rest of the cast, the title, and the story of the film is not known. Director TJ Gnanavel is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film Jai Bhim which starred Surya in the lead. The particular announcement has left fans excited."Woah..can't wait to see Thalaiva in another interesting role," a social media user commented."Congrats Rajinikanth sir on your 170th film," another one wrote. The film will have music by Anirudh and will be produced by Subaskaran. The shoot of the film will commence soon under the leadership of producer GKM Tamil Kumaran and will hit the screens in 2024, the makers added. Currently, Rajinikanth is working on the Sun Pictures film Jailer and daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth`s film Lal Salaam. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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