Jayalalitha

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Dec 05, 2022, 23:34 PM IST

VK Sasikala, close aide of former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa, booked for threatening AIADMK leader

Sasikala has been booked under four sections 506(1), 507, 109 under the Indian Penal Code and section 67 (Punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Jun 30, 2021, 09:16 AM IST

Jayalalithaa's niece upset over statement on web series

After Jayalalithaa's nephew Deepak Jayakumar expressed disappointment over the web series, "Queen", which is being made on the late politician's life, the former's niece Kanthi D Suresh said Deepak's statement has hurt the sentiments of other family members.

Sep 23, 2019, 21:10 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's nephew objects to web series 'Queen'

While actor Kangana Ranaut is preparing for the late politician J. Jayalalithaa's biopic 'Thalaivi', director Gautham Menon has announced that he is coming up with a web series based on the life of late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

Sep 22, 2019, 21:21 PM IST

Never approached Vidya Balan for Jayalalithaa biopic: producer

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Even as reports were confirmed that Kangana Ranaut will essay the role of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa in an upcoming biopic of the late politician, rumours started flying about that the actress had actually replaced Vidya Balan in the role. Now, Shaailesh R. Singh, one of the producers of the film, says that from the time he came on board for the project, Kangana was always the first choice.

Aug 11, 2019, 07:47 AM IST

RGV announces his next titled ‘Sasikala'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has announced a biopic on the life of Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and her close aide Sasikala titled "Sasikala".

Apr 01, 2019, 12:27 PM IST

Always wanted to work in regional films: Kangana on Jayalalithaa biopic

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who will next be seen in a bilingual film titled "Jaya", which is based on the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and yesteryear actress Jayalalithaa, said that she always wanted to work in regional films.

Mar 24, 2019, 15:20 PM IST

BJP backs Amma's death probe

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lent their support for the probe into the death of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Aug 18, 2017, 08:19 AM IST

AIADMK symbol row: Delhi Police grill TTV Dhinakaran for 7 hours, ask him to appear again on Sunday

He was asked to appear before them again tomorrow for further questioning.

Apr 22, 2017, 23:41 PM IST

EC bribery case: AIADMK's TTV Dinakaran appears before Delhi Police

The Crime Branch had on April 16 arrested an alleged middleman, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, in New Delhi in connection with the case.

Apr 22, 2017, 08:43 AM IST

Sasikala's relative threatens to release Jayalalithaa's hospital clip

Sasikala's nephew Jeyanandh Dhivakaran, in a Facebook post, said the clips will clear the kind of relationship Amma (Jayalalithaa) and Chinnamma (Sasikala) shared.

Apr 21, 2017, 13:19 PM IST

E K Palaniswami sworn-in as new Tamil Nadu chief minister: As it happened

Edappadi K Palaniswami will have to prove his majority in the Tamil Nadu Assembly within 15 days.

Feb 16, 2017, 21:51 PM IST

Fight will continue: O Panneerselvam

On February 7, Panneerselvam revolted against Sasikala alleging that he was forced to resign as Chief Minister to pave way for her to occupy that post.

Feb 16, 2017, 14:04 PM IST

SC convicts Sasikala in DA case: As it happened

Sasikala was on Tuesday convicted in a corruption case by Supreme Court which dashed her ambition to become the Tamil Nadu CM.

Feb 14, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

Sasikala reacts to SC verdict in disproportionate assets case, says 'Dharma' will win

In a major setback for Sasikala Natarajan, the Supreme Court today restored her conviction in decades-old disproportionate assets case.

Feb 14, 2017, 11:38 AM IST

Watch - Political drama in AIADMK after Jayalalithaa's demise

Political drama in AIADMK after the demise of Jayalalitha. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Feb 08, 2017, 11:49 AM IST

VK Sasikala breaks silence, says DMK behind Panneerselvam's revolt

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary VK Sasikala said DMK was behind Panneerselvam's action, citing the bonhomie between him and MK Stalin.

Feb 08, 2017, 09:17 AM IST

MK Stalin likely to visit Delhi

DMK Working President MK Stalin is likely to visit New Delhi to meet President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh to appraise them of the political situation in Tamil Nadu.

Feb 07, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Sasikala set to be Tamil Nadu CM: Chidambaram says people `now moving in opposite directions`

AIADMK MLAs on Sunday elected general secretary VK Sasikala, 59, as their legislature leader, two months after her mentor J Jayalalithaa died.

Feb 06, 2017, 09:17 AM IST