The South Indian International Movie Awards 2024 (SIIMA) ceremony was held in Dubai over the weekend and it celebrated the best of South Indian cinema. On Saturday, the focus remained on Telugu and Kannada films, while Tamil and Malayalam cinema took the spotlight on Sunday.

SIIMA 2024 full winners list: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram and more

At the onset, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan may appear to be about the Chola dynasty and its rivalry with the Pandyas, but at its core- the story is of love, loss, and redemption.

Ponniyin Selvan 2 review: Mani Ratnam weaves a fascinating tale of love, regret and redemption

Mani Ratnam's latest 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' may be set thousands of years ago, but the legendary filmmaker says the film's emotions are inherent to human beings in every era and hence the film holds relevance.

Mani Ratnam to WION: 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' was difficult to adapt; holds relevance in today's time

On Friday, several media reports suggested that popular Indian actor Chiyaan Vikram has reportedly suffered a heart attack. The Tamil superstar was reportedly rushed to a local hospital in Chennai and underwent angioplasty on July 7.

Did Chiyaan Vikram suffer a heart attack? Here's the truth

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SIIMA 2024 full winners list: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram and more

Ponniyin Selvan 2 review: Mani Ratnam weaves a fascinating tale of love, regret and redemption

Mani Ratnam to WION: 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' was difficult to adapt; holds relevance in today's time

Did Chiyaan Vikram suffer a heart attack? Here's the truth