Entertainment News Live Updates Today, October 23: Friday brings fresh developments from across the entertainment industry, spanning films, celebrities and box office collections. Malayalam actor Balu Varghese has reportedly received a legal notice from a woman alleging inappropriate behaviour and unwanted physical contact.
Major theatrical releases continue to draw attention with their latest box office updates. Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 continues its theatrical run, with the film’s worldwide gross collection reaching ₹606.05 crore by Day 8, according to Sacnilk.
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Oct 23, 2026, 1:58 pm IST
Mari Selvaraj’s Manjanathi Wraps First Schedule
Director Mari Selvaraj’s upcoming film Manjanathi has completed its first shooting schedule, with actress Kayadu Lohar sharing the update on Instagram. Posting a behind-the-scenes picture from the sets, the actress reflected on her experience of working with the filmmaker, describing it as a different world and school that offered her a new perspective. She also tagged Mari Selvaraj and Navvi Studios in her post, marking the schedule wrap of the project.
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Oct 23, 2026, 11:46 am IST
Playback Singer Krishnaraj Dies At 75
Tamil playback singer Krishnaraj Ramasamy, known for his collaborations with music composer Deva, passed away in Chennai on Thursday, October 22, at the age of 75. Krishnaraj sang several popular songs composed by Deva, including Vellarikka, Meesakkaara Nanbaa, Kathadikkuthu Kathadikkuthu and Gopala Gopala. Following his demise, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Office expressed grief over his passing in a post on X, describing his death as a great loss to Tamil cinema and extending condolences to his family, friends, colleagues in the film industry and music lovers.
தமிழ்த் திரையுலகின் பிரபல பின்னணிப் பாடகர் திரு. கிருஷ்ணராஜ் அவர்களின் மறைவுச் செய்தி கேட்டு அதிர்ச்சியும், மனவேதனையும் அடைந்தேன். தன்னுடைய தனித்துவமான குரலாலும், உற்சாகம் ததும்பும் பாடல்களாலும் ரசிகர்களின் இதயங்களைக் கவர்ந்த பின்னணிப் பாடகர் திரு. கிருஷ்ணராஜ் அவர்களின் மறைவு தமிழ்த் திரையுலகிற்குப் பேரிழப்பாகும். அவரை இழந்துவாடும் குடும்பத்தினர், உறவினர்கள், நண்பர்கள், திரைத்துறையினர் மற்றும் இசை ரசிகர்கள் அனைவருக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலையும், ஆறுதலையும் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.
— CMOTamilNadu (@CMOTamilnadu) October 22, 2026
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Oct 23, 2026, 10:09 am IST
Jailer 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 8: Film Crosses ₹600 Cr
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has crossed the ₹600 crore mark in worldwide gross collections, earning ₹606.05 crore by Day 8, according to Sacnilk. The film collected ₹17.15 crore in India net on Friday, October 23. The film’s total India net collection stands at ₹334.35 crore, while its domestic gross has reached ₹391.55 crore.
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Oct 23, 2026, 10:03 am IST
Balu Varghese Gets Legal Notice Over Alleged Misconduct
Malayalam actor Balu Varghese has reportedly received a legal notice from a woman who accused him of touching her without consent and behaving inappropriately. According to a Mathrubhumi report dated October 22, the woman has sought a written apology from the actor and an assurance that such behaviour will not be repeated.
