OM or AUM; A Different Perspective of The Magical Sound In Sanskrit

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva created both Sanskrit and Tamil grammar rules, the latter was penned down by Sage Agastya in the Tolkappiyam. Tamil is more akin to Sanskrit, which is fondly known as the “Language of Gods” and is said to have arisen from Lord Shiva himself.
Have you ever come across two concepts that share a name or a phrase and felt they were inextricably linked?
The external part of one and the same thing is called expression, and the internal part is called mind.
Om (ஓம்) is such a sound, the basis of all sounds. The first letter, A, is the root sound, the key, pronounced without touching any part of the tongue or palate. M represents the last sound in the series, being produced by the closed lips, and the U rolls from the very root to the end of the sounding board of the mouth. Thus, Om, represents the whole phenomena of sound-producing. As such, it must be the natural symbol, the matrix of all the various sounds. It denotes the whole range and possibility of all the words that can be made.

So, how do we pronounce it, either Om or Aum ?
The infinitely esoteric response: It makes no difference if you spell OM or chant it because the audible OM is only an echo of the inaudible sound. The reality is that ordinary senses cannot detect OM; the capacity to hear it is only possible through inward, metaphysical, subtle senses.
The OM sound are thought to energise the chakras within the body, especially the third eye and crown chakras, which assist us in connecting with our divine selves.

When you chant AA: You will experience vibration around your navel and abdominal area. It is related to the waking state.
When you chant UU: You will experience vibration in and around your chest cavity. It is related to the dream state.
When you chant EEMM: You will experience vibration in and around your throat. It is related to the state of deep sleep.
After you chant one OM, there’s a pause. It represents Turiya, or infinite consciousness.
Just like LOVE, the way we chant OM is a different level of satisfaction!
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New Covid-19 Cluster with 44 Cases Detected at KL Construction Site

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has detected a new Covid-19 cluster at a construction site in Kuala Lumpur after 44 cases were reported. Without giving further information about the cluster, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah urged construction companies to pay attention not only to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at worksites but also to workers’ accommodations.

“Our studies show that most probably (it happened because) the foreign workers are staying in confined or cramped spaces. That is the main factor for the spread of infection among them,” he said at a daily Covid-19 media conference yesterday.
“It is important to also look at their (workers’) accommodation and how they live there. For example, in Masjid India, 30 workers were staying together in one small flat,” he said.He added that construction companies should look at other factors besides complying with the SOPS because living in confined areas is one of the causes for the virus to spread.
Asked whether Malaysia is ready to get involved with the vaccine research undertaken by Thailand, Dr Noor Hisham said MOH is prepared to conduct joint research with other countries.
According to him, a recent delegation from China had told the ministry that China was into phase two of its research and was expecting a report in November or December on whether the vaccine tests conducted on animals were successful before proceeding to phase three for trials on humans.
“We (MOH) haven’t received a report about testing on humans, and now it has only been done on animals. If they have determined that the vaccine could be successfully applied on animals and can be used on humans, MOH will try to cooperate with the country to do joint research,” he said.
Related:  Malaysian Silambam Porr Kalai Athletes Win Big At The Indonesia's 3rd Invitational Global Silambam ChampionshipThailand has begun Covid-19 vaccine testing on monkeys after the testing on mice showed positive results.
Thailand’s National Vaccine Institute director Nakorn Premsri was reported as saying if the testing on monkeys produced positive results, by the end of this year or early next year, they could conduct human trials.
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Sneha Celebrates Her Second Baby Shower!

She is glowing!!
Sneha is expecting her second child with husband Prasanna. The couple, who tied the knot in 2012, is super excited to bring a new member into their lives. She is in her third trimester. And OMG she has her pregnancy glow at her baby shower ceremony.

Wearing a yellow Kanchi pattu saree, Sneha looked absolutely beautiful. Some of her heartwarming photos from the ceremony have gone viral on social media. While in one picture, the actress posing with her family.

They announced her pregnancy in August 2019. The actor, who ruled the South Indian film industry in the 2000s, married actor-filmmaker Prasanna in 2012. They gave birth to her first child, Vihaan in 2015. Since then, she has been making television show appearances and featuring in significant roles in films. She was last seen in Sivakarthikeyan’s Velaikkaran, and she will be next seen in Pattas and Vaan.
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Mother’s Day: Foodie Date With Your Mom

May seems to be a month of uncontrolled festivities and feasting, with Hari Raya and Mother’s Day all falling a week apart along with Labour Day. Mother’s Day is a special day dedicated to honouring a mother’s altruistic sacrifices.
Since we dedicate that one day to honouring mothers inadequate, taking her out on this day, pampering her, and making her feel special is only one of many modest gestures we can do to express our love and thanks.
If you’re searching for ways to make your mother feel special this Mother’s Day, have a look at these exquisite dining spots you can treat her to and spend a pleasant, relaxed day with her!
BLUE BIRD CAFÉ

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Hidden behind a vending machine door is this gorgeous secret garden, located in Hotel Olympic. If your mum loves all food, this is the one for you! The newly-opened Blue Bird Café will be having an indulgent KAMSIA dinner buffet spread at 50% off just for Mother’s Day this year. Kamsia Dinner Buffet is available from every Saturday of May for RM44.95 only per adult.
Contact:  011-1106 9888
Address: Wisma Ocm, Hotel Olympic Malaysia, Ground Floor, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
OPUS

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For moms who love wine, this Italian restaurant is the place to celebrate. This restaurant with a small neighbourhood setting offers something for every kind of diner, from the working crowd to the special occasion diners celebrating over grilled meats and glasses of wine. Some of their signature dishes include Baked Cod Fish, Grilled NZ Lamb Rack, and Seafood Stew with Mixed Shellfish.
All the mothers get to enjoy a complimentary dessert this 8 May when you dine in with OPUS!
Contact: 03-2092 4288
Address: Opus, 67, Jalan Bangkung, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
VIRAL ASIA CAFE

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Briyani lovers, this is for you!
Viral Asia Cafe is a newly opened Asian restaurant which was established in 2020 and was formerly known as Viral Hookah Cafe. Viral Asia Cafe also offers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. Viral Asia cafe is also famous for their Biryani and Nasi Lemak varieties.
For Mother’s Day, they will be offering a special Lady Boss Package delivery to your lovely home. Who wouldn’t love Briyani knocking on the door!
Contact: 016-302 0789
Address: 19-1, 19-1, Jalan Equine 9e, Taman Equine, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
YATRA INDIAN CUISINE

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Good news to all Vege mommies!
Based in Damansara, Yatra Indian Cuisine brought together an eclectic choice of various Indian dishes, together with their dedicated and friendly service, to present a unique offering that brings out the best of Indian food. If you’re a vegetarian, don’t worry…Yatra’s got your back. Specially made for vegetarians, Yatra offers Thali Briyani Set!
What’s more, all the mommies get to dine in for free at Yatra!
Contact:  016-903 4802
Address: Unit G-5, Block B, Ativo Plaza, 1 Jalan PJU 9, 1, Damansara Avenue, Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
ALIYAA
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Not a stranger to many, this restaurant serving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine has stayed consistent in its punchy flavours, bold colours and distinct combinations of herbs and spices. With Amma’s Crab being a firm favourite among the patrons, you can find an assortment of light bite appetizers to a full assemblage of tasting sets. Their delightful service and hearty meals will set you up for an enjoyable night.
Contact: 017-883 3738
Address: 48, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Last but not least, Happy Mother’s Day to all Super Moms out there!
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Vital Information For Those Seeking To Claim Insurance For Their Damaged Vehicles As A Result Of The Floods

Thousands of Malaysians have been evacuated from their homes as a result of the disastrous flood that shattered their homes and assets. Rivers overflowing over the weekend, flooding neighbourhoods and shutting down major roadways and highways trapping many people inside their vehicles for hours.
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Many vehicles have been found completely drowned and severely damaged as a result of the worst monsoon flood ever recorded. However, if your company offers insurance, it should cover any flood damage to your vehicle.
This is how you can make a vehicle insurance claim;
1. Take pictures for proof
The first thing that you have to do is to take a picture of your vehicle. Make sure you take note of the car’s location, date and time of your car stranded in the flood. It’s advisable to take pictures that include your car’s plate number as proof.
2. Lodge a report
Next, you have to lodge a police report regarding your car’s situation. This is because the insurance company will ask for your report to proceed with the claiming process. Most importantly, the report needs to be made within 48 hours.
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3. Do not start your car!
It’s a big no for you to start the car, instead you can just proceed with towing. If you try to start your car in this flood situation, it could damage the car even further. Eventually, will make the insurance company cancel your claim for the reason of your own negligence.
3. Tow your vehicle to the workshop
You need to bring your car direct to your panel workshop or nearest workshop. This will quicken the claim process.
The sooner you make a claim, the sooner your vehicle will be fixed.
I hope these can ease a little of your worries.
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The Many Other Options for Tamil Entertainment on Malaysian TVs

Many of those who are inclined Tamil entertainment in Malaysia seem to think that there is only one source to get what they want. We’ve compiled a list of 5 options for Tamil entertainment that you can watch on your phone and on the television.
The options we have listed below are legal in Malaysia, and require your television to be connected to the internet. A simple google search will reveal a number of devices you can purchase to make this happen, if you don’t already own a Smart TV.
YuppTV

YuppTV is an over-the-top (OTT) content provider for South Asian content including live television and films with recording and storage features.
The Tamil selection is vast, with 23 entertainment channels, 8 spiritual channels, 4 news channels as well as 2 non stop movie channels. YuppTV also offers content in 13 other South Asian languages. And yes, Vijay TV is one of those channels.
YuppTV also has dedicated hotlines for customers in different parts the world, so you don’t need to email or tweet your issues to them.
Cost: RM20/month
Take a peek at YuppTV here.
VIU

VIU claims to deliver content in different genres from Asia. Their Tamil content, however, is lackluster. VIU is a mix of free and premium content.
Viewers can download or stream all the free content and view it any time without subscription. The premium or paid downloaded content will be available to the viewer with a valid subscription.
As of now, VIU only offers 6 Tamil series and 1 film. Perhaps they should rebrand themselves as an East-Asian OTT service provider?
Cost: RM10/month
Have a look at how little Tamil content VIU has to offer here.
Simply South

This OTT service offers movies, songs and even comedy clips. Calling themselves the biggest South Indian movie and entertainment platform online, Simply South is spot on.
The Tamil content on Simply South is pretty spectacular, if you’re a cinephile. From the classics of the 90s to the latest films that didn’t even make it to the cinema, this platform appears to have it all.
Their subscription pack provides access to content in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam at 7.99$ USD.
Cost: RM34.50/month
Check Simply South out here.
Netflix

Everyone’s best friend during the government imposed movement control order (MCO), Netflix has some pretty decent Tamil content. Films such as Super Deluxe and Thambi were released on the platform not long after they hit the cinemas. There are also a few in-house Tamil films that viewers can enjoy, such as Sometimes. There are quite a few series and films that are dubbed in Tamil.
Netflix also offers a plethora of movies and television series in many languages, making it one of the more popular OTT services in Malaysia.
Cost: RM45/month
If you’re not already on Netflix, have a look at their offerings here.
Amazon Prime

Prime Video is an American Internet video on demand service that is developed, owned, and operated by Amazon. The amount of Tamil content on this platform is pretty good, with a number of movies, mostly recent and a Tamil series too.
There are also numerous stand up comedy shows in Tamil, such as the popular Alex in Wonderland by Indian comic Alexander Babu.
The Tamil content on Prime Video is pretty outstanding, especially with the line up of films that are going to release directly on the platform thanks to the almost worldwide lockdown. Jyothika’s latest film, Ponmagal Vandhal hit Prime Video just three days ago.
Cost: RM38.80/month
Prime Video virgins, click here.
iflix

If you’re someone who’s not picky about new movies, iflix might be the service for you. With a range of older Tamil films for viewers to choose from, this Malaysia based video on demand (VOD) service has a decent pick of Tamil films from recent years.
There are many Malaysian series that viewers can enjoy with this service. The best part about this service is probably the affordability.
Cost: RM10/month
Check iflix out here.
Tentkotta
Tentkotta specialises in Tamil and Telugu films. Their collection is impressive, with a commendable number of black and white classics in both languages. Viewers have the option of a monthly subscription or to rent movies individually.
Tentikotta prides themselves on the promise of 6 to 8 new movies every month. However, with this lockdown, and the stalling of film industries all over the world, we are not sure if they will be able to keep their word.
Cost: RM43/month
Take a gander at Tentkotta’s offerings here.
Now that we’ve listed all these services out, perhaps its time to stop complaining about certain parties cheating their customers, as they have no competition. Perhaps it is time to start doing something to break their monopoly.
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PICS: Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Anirudh Come Together For A Special Wedding

Superstar Rajinikanth attended YG Mahendra’s son’s star-studded wedding over the weekend.
YG Mahendra, who is an Indian dramatist, actor, singer, and comedian, is also Rajinikanth’s brother in law. Fun fact: Mahendra was also the man responsible for convincing his parents to let Rajinikanth marry Latha back then.
The Kaala star was at the event along with his wife, Latha Rajinikanth, his daughters, Soundarya Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Dhanush, and son-in-law, Dhanush. They were all present to shower their blessings on the newlywed couple, Harshavardhan and his wife Shweta.
Also spotted at the star-studded wedding was renowned music composer, Anirudh Ravichander.
Here are the pictures from the wedding:

Photos sourced from Surendhar MK
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Several Commercial Outlets In Klang Valley Close Shop Temporarily Due To An Alarming Spike In Covid-19 Cases!

The current COVID-19 case has lately reached its highest number ever recorded in the country marking up to 117k cases with 483 deaths! As of yesterday, the country’s total COVID-19 cases reported stood at 1,704 new cases, with Selangor making up the majority of the outbreak.
During its recovery movement control order (RMCO) period, Malaysia is currently battling its third wave of COVID-19 and has recorded A four-digit daily COVID-19 Infections count for about two weeks.
There were also 11 new deaths, raising the death toll to 494 nationwide. The deaths were of 10 Malaysian citizens and one foreigner, aged 53 to 77.  A total of 124 patients, with 51 needing respiratory assistance, remain in intensive care.
The spike in COVID-19 cases has caused a few business and commercials outlets to close down temporarily for sanitation procedures. Based on reports, IKEA Damansara has been closed down. Infections were reported among the co-workers and service partners of the outlet, during one of its regular spot inspections.

This is the second time, IKEA has been closed temporarily due to COVID-19 infections.
Followed by this, yesterday (3rd January) Jaya Grocer at the newly launched KL East Mall Outlet was closed down due to a confirmed COVID-19 infection involving a security guard.
The grocery company made the announcement on the same day that it would be undertaking precautionary measures to close down Jaya Grocer and all staff including outsourced personnel to undergo a swab test.

HERE IS THE OFFICAL STATEMENT RELEASED BY THE AUTHORITIES:

On 10th June, Malaysia entered the RMCO phase, gradually reopening almost all social, educational, religious and business activities, as well as economic sectors. Interstate travel was also allowed while the borders of the country remained closed.
 The end of the RMCO was previously slated for 31st December 2020. The country currently holds a massive increase of cases to a total of 119,077 COVID-19 with 21,365 currently listed as active or infectious cases.
Hence, due to a massive increase in COVID-19 cases, with a high virulence factor, the RMCO in Malaysia is extended until 31st March 2021.
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Kiara Advani Might Debut In Thalapathy 64!

Vijay was last seen in AR Murugadoss’s political drama ‘Sarkar’ which was a massive hit at the box office. Now he is busy filming his next ‘Bigil’ with director Atlee. The film is touted to be a sports drama, AGS Entertainment will be bankrolling this project and the makers are eying for a release in Diwali 2019.

The project is tentatively titled ‘Thalapathy 64’ will be directed by filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj of ‘Maanagaram’ fame has highly impressed the actor by a story narrating a story. He has currently completed an all-male film ‘Kaidhi’ starring Karthi in the lead role.
The film will be a completely different one which will showcase the Thalapathy in an entirely new avatar that will be a joyous treat for his fans.
It was speculated that the film will have scope for two heroines and Raashi Khanna of ‘Adanga Maru’ fame and Rashmika Mandana of ‘Geetha Govindam’ fame are in talks for the lead roles. Kiara Advani has been roped in to play the lead and will be making her debut in Tamil with this film. Also in a recent interview, the actress said that she will be making her debut in Tamil soon.

Sneha Britto the daughter of a film producer Brito will be bankrolling this film. Britto has two production companies namely BV Combines and Esthell Entertainment. Sneha Britto had made her directorial debut through the film ‘Sattam Oru Iruttarai-2’ in 2012 is also reported to be part of Thalapathy 64’s directorial team.

Anirudh Ravichander will be roped in to compose music for the film while Sathyan Sooryan will be cranking the camera and Philomin Raj will handle the editing respectively. The film is expected to go on floors in the late October and makers are eying for a mid-2020 release.
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WATCH: Enai Noki Paayum Thota Song Teaser (Visiri Suite)

The much-anticipated Gautham Menon-Dhanush collaboration, Enai Noki Paayum Thota, is in its final leg of filming and is estimated to hit the big screens later this year. In conjunction with Dhanush’s birthday, director Gautham Menon and Ondraga Entertainment released a short, one-minute teaser to the song, Visiri Suite, which will be featured in the film.
Sharing the teaser to the song on his Twitter, Gautham Menon said:
If this music doesn’t touch your soul, then nothing else will. Thank you Darbuka Siva (composer) and the musicians behind this. Dhanush in all his glory.

https://t.co/42e4CxuoWeIf this music doesn’t touch your soul then nothing else will.. thank you @DarbukaSiva and the musicians behind this @dhanushkraja in all his glory #ENPTVISIRI For sure in theatres very soon
— Gauthamvasudevmenon (@menongautham) July 26, 2018

In this song teaser, we see Dhanush’s character and Megha Akash’s character in a loving relationship, only for things to take a very dark turn. If you’ve been following this acclaimed director’s work, you’ll know that he loves making depressing, but smart romantic films and Enai Noki Paayum Thota seems to follow a similar path.
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Fab Friday Indie Movie Nite Indulgence On Netflix

January has passed so quickly that you do not even realise that it is already February. And, due to the Movement Control Order (MCO), don’t you feel stuck at home?
How many of you miss watching a good movie On the big screen?
Well, to the movie freaks out there, we have a solution for you to just enjoy your night as your body sinks on the couch.
Here we present you five independent movies that you need to watch. These shows may not be very popular among the other films dominated by male heroes, but owing to its powerful screenplay, it is all worth watching.
Jagat
Genre: Gritty, dark
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Appoy, a spirited kid who would rather watch gangster flicks and make prank calls than memorise his tables of multiplication, is the focus of the plot. Appoy’s hard-working father becomes increasingly abusive, desperately trying to keep his son on the straight road, as the boy is inexorably drawn to his uncle’s criminal lifestyle, a henchman for a local gang. How’s the ending gonna be like?
Gurushetram: 24 Hours of Anger
Genre: Gritty, Emotional
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When the past comes haunting the present, the future gets destroyed consequently. The plot begins eight years ago when Prakash’s mother becomes the scapegoat for a forced wrongdoing by his uncle. Prakash who knew everything from a very young age plans out the right moment to seek revenge.
Taramani
Genre: Drama, Independent movie
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An orthodox young man and a free-spirited lady fall in love, only to realise that in all facets of life they are different. How do they make their relationship work despite all their difficult specifications and mistakes?
A yellow bird
Genre: Drama, Independent movie

Siva, a Singaporean Indian man, has been released from jail after being caught smuggling contraband. Unable to seek his mother’s forgiveness, he begins a search to locate his ex-wife and daughter. He is faced with an overwhelming truth about his family, just as he finds comfort and hope in the company of an illegal Chinese prostitute. In order to redeem himself from shame, how far will he go?
Sethum Aayiram Pon
Genre: Drama, Independent movies
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To make this interesting, just have a look at a review from cinema express;
Sethum Aayiram Pon, Netflix’s latest Tamil indie import, has a Super Deluxe moment. A man ‘grooms’ himself to sleep with his mistress, and you know… In this impressive scene, we see the man moving around in the house, getting ready, as he closes all the windows. And in the background, we hear a hilarious oppari song that describes the man and his demise.
Most of the films featured in the list are indie films made by smaller production companies, but have an extremely realistic and incredibly challenging storyline. All the movies listed above are also available on Netflix.
After watching, do let us know which one got you glued to the tube, and how did you enjoy it?
Happy Weekend Folks!
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Naamastay Hip Hop!; An Euphoric Hip-Hop Night With Overflowing Act Of Talents!

A night which served all hip hop music enthusiasts with a thrilling atmosphere and surprises.

Spearheaded by the fabulous team, FourOne6‘s latest concert Naamastay Hip Hop! was held over the weekend at The Bee, Publika. Their very first hip-hop concert this year was absolutely a huge banger.
Around 4pm, the long snake-like line could be seen waiting outside the hall for their entry bands and within 1 hour the crowd had gotten bigger. DJ Drazzy and DJ Renan entertained the excited crowd awaiting the performances of the main act to start.
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After a slight delay, not by hours…(phew thankfully), at 5.25pm sharp, a promo of Naamastay Hip Hop! was displayed indicating the start of the gig which immediately garnered the attention of the audience. Now what? The entry of the official host and DJ. The host for the night Hindra Bose who is also fondly known as MamaJammaPuma kick started the show with his standup comedy which pulls the audience together. For almost 5 hours, the comedian hosted the show with full of energy and enthusiasm with his gift of wit and stand-up presence. The official DJ of the night, DJ Nexto pumped up the beat and immediately got the crowd engaged with his beats. Thanks to our homies for brimming the stage with full-on-full oomph.
The artist lineup who performed at this live gig literally rocked the stage with their energy-banger tracks and unexpected surprises and collaboration.
The Venue
The Bee, Publika a neighbourhood which I’m pretty sure most of you all are fond of was easily accessible for parking and drop off point. The clear signage in front of the venue made it easy for attendees to swap their e-tickets for wristbands and to purchase the tickets, which was on the whole, a seamless process.
The concert space was quite confined, we were packed like a can of sardines after a couple of hours into the show, but that did not deter the audience from having a good time. The crew did a great job by managing the space well, eventually leaving a massive space allowing the crowd to witness the live gig.
The Wait Is Over!
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[Act 1] Rap Porkalam primo supremo CJL who leaped out as the first performer had truly set the vibes at the concert. It really required some grit to take upon the stage first but CJL nailed it. He came in with his first single Lepak Mamak, followed by his latest track Thikki Thikki, this got the audience grooving to the beat and singing to the chorus. Everyone went on the Thikki Thikki mode.
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[Act 2] Following that, Mista Carey barged in with his OG track fav of many as well as mine, Inni Vendham and the highlight was when our lil’ bomb Tharagai rocked the stage with her presence with Aiyoo Gopal along with Mista Carey, the next we could hear throughout the hall was ‘Aiyoo Gopal’. This Rap Porkalam Season 1 sensational lass surprised her fans by unveiling a track named ‘Maarani’. The piece was DOPE. Just about the audience thought Tharagai’s act was over…dang, The Ryderz of Pridemachi Entertainment, DarCiva and Govindan Sankar slayed the stage.
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[Act 3] Next, we had Aakaash aka Axiz amazed everyone by spitting lines at a wickedly fast pace effortlessly. Even though the showtime for Axiz seems to be little compared to others, it is commendable that he has done a pretty good job delivering his part wholly without lag.
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[Act 4] As the hit riled up, the entry of Enge Port fame our homie Arunboii, witnessed the audience in awe with his eccentric rap style. What can we expect from this artist other than a great performance? I could really feel the chills up my spine while he was performing on stage.
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[Act 5] Triple the cheer from the crowd when The INC trio made the appearance, these guys literally got us grooving. Donned in black attire, these three lads set a strong tone with their appealing rap, and that eventually made the crowd go crazy.
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[Act 6] During an exclusive interview with Varnam MY, rap maniac Yunohoo said ‘expect the unexpected’ and yes this sassy lady served that word right with musically and visually compelling hip-hop songs. Before she started her performance, Santhosh Logandran, our Malaysian Indie gem gave an intro with his mesmerising vocals in the company of an acoustic guitar. Yunohoo joined him in performing their hit track Rani. Yunohoo slayed the night as the lady ninja slaughtered the stage with her razor-sharp verse along with captivating dance moves with amazing backup dancers. It was a feast for both the eyes and ears.
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[Act 7] The OG duo Psychomantra and Craankstar conquered the crowd’s attention as soon they stepped on it. Besides the fact that they started off their performance a bit late, however, the songs they picked kinda tallied with the atmosphere. The highlight of this duo’s performance was that they made the crowd go crazy with their signature SambaRap, who can resist this dapang kuthu track!
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[Act 8] This duo from Music Kitchen did not fail to make the crowd go crazy. These chefs sizzled some hot tracks on the decks that truly brought the party vibe together with their catchy trap tracks. The stage went pitch dark for a few seconds before a dramatic countdown started hyping the crowd. The lights rose, the beat dropped, next we witnessed sudden energy coming from the crowd. It was just an appetiser. This duo later joined hands with the most anticipated act, Arvind Raj. This KL dude was having the time of his life, with a great collaboration on stage and overwhelming crowd support. The highlight of his act, in my opinion, was when he started performing Nandu Kathey, everything was just pure perfection.
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[Act 9] Hmm…Mr Sheezay. He made everyone shake for a second. The audience in attendance will know what I mean by this. (hehe) Well, that was a one of a kind surprise entry we witnessed throughout the event. Sheezay delivered some of his greatest hits, notably Kannama, which was a show-stopper.
Image credit: Mohandass Madhavan
[Special Act] Another special appearance that everyone witnessed was Amos Paul, He was invited to the centre of the stage to give a glimpse of his new upcoming single, damn…the hook that he sang was so addictive which resulted in the crowd singing along with him while everyone was swaying their flashlights on and hands up in the air. (Amos Paul effect)
Last but not least, Naamastay Hip Hop wrapped up with their very own Naamastay Cypher 1 track, but it seemed like not everyone was on the stage during the performance. Nevertheless, the artists performing the final act, were incredible for carrying the same level of energy all the way to the end of the concert. It was a good closure.
The 5-hour live show organised by FourOne6 was truly AMAZING! Kudos to the entire crew for all of their efforts leading up to the event to the end. We are excited to see what they have in store for the forthcoming days.
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Life’s Good For The Tamil #Metoo Accused

Five months ago, #Metoo was trending on Twitter throughout India, when people from all walks of life came out with their stories of how they were harassed and abused sexually by people in power in various industries.
There was deafening silence from Tamil media websites, and the first story in local press took four whole days to surface. In spite of the media blackout, support poured in from artists in the industry, including Siddarth, Samantha Akkineni, Shaktisree Gopalan, Ramya NSK and Anil Srinivasan.
It was not until almost a month later when big names like Rajinikanth and AR Rahman tweeted their support for the #Metoo campaign, with a carefully worded statement that included an advisory to the masses not to ‘misuse the movement’.
One would assume that these men, having been outed, would be shunned by the industry and not given as many opportunities. While that may happen in a western society, it does not happen in India, specifically the Tamil film fraternity.
Vairamuthu

The acclaimed poet was accused of multiple instances of sexual misconduct by a few women in the Tamil music industry. Singer Chinmayi was one of them.
What went down
In October 2018, writer Sandhya Menon shared an anonymous post alleging sexual misconduct by lyricist Vairamuthu. Singer Chinmayi backed her up, and eventually came out with her own horror story of how Vairamuthu sexually harassed her.
Chinmayi shared how she had allegedly been asked by the organiser of a programme in Switzerland to “cooperate” with Vairamuthu. She was reportedly asked to visit him in a hotel in Lucerne. When she refused and demanded that they (Chinmayi and her mother) return to India, she was supposedly told that her career was over.
More women came forward with their stories on how the poet harassed them. AR Rahman’s sister, singer AR Raihana even went as far as saying that Vairamuthu’s actions against women are an ‘open secret’ in the industry.
Vairamuthu’s connections

Following Chinmayi’s revelations, there was a media blackout. To say that Vairamuthu is well connected would be an understatement. His close ties with the former Chief Minister, the late Karunanidhi is no secret. And his affiliations with industry stalwarts go beyond politics.
In addition to that, there was buzz amongst the mainstream Tamil news portals that Chinmayi’s tweets are not to be considered credible until Vairamuthu issues a response. This is utterly disturbing, given that these news portals report unverified rumours on a daily basis, and yet were petrified to report Chinmayi’s tweet.
A reporter of a Tamil daily was quoted saying, “Vairamuthu has always been on very good terms with the media. Any news in support of him, we usually publish ASAP. But anything that slanders his reputation is taken with a pinch of salt, and we await his response before going ahead,”
The impact on Vairamuthu’s career
Vairamuthu’s career doesn’t seem to have taken a dent from the situation. He has been commissioned to work on three films this year, NGK, Kaappaan and Varmaa. All three movies are set to be blockbusters this year, and one cannot help but wonder why the filmmakers would engage the services of someone who has been accused of harassing numerous women.
The poet came out with a statement after a week of the tweets against him, saying that all the allegations are false. He also said the ALL the women who tweeted have ulterior motives against him.
Action King Arjun

Actress Sruthi Hariharan spoke up about how actor Arjun had touched her inappropriately during the shoot of the film Nibunan. She accused the actor of running his hands up and down her back and pulling her towards his body without her consent during the rehearsal of a romantic scene.
“The first few days seemed normal, I played his wife in the film and that day we were to do a romantic scene where we had to hug each other after a brief dialogue. During the rehearsal, we delivered our lines and Mr. Arjun hugs me. With no forewarning or permission, he runs his hands intimately up and down my back. He pulls me closer with my body taut against his and asks the director if we could use this idea of foreplay in the scene. I was aghast,” she wrote in a long Facebook post.
She also stated no other actor she has worked with suggested such improvisation. This was not the only incident, according to Shruti. “During the course of production, every smutty innuendo he made, created an unpalatable work environment for me. His salacious invitations to meet him after work appalled me.”
Arjun reacts
Once Shruti’s Facebook post went viral, Arjun filed a defamation case. Sruthi also filed a case of sexual harassment against Arjun.
Shruti’s lawyer Jayna Kothari revealed in an interview that she believes Arjun made statements about slapping a ₹5 Crore (RM2.97 million) defamation case to scare Shruti and any other person who wants to come out with their story, as Arjun’s counsel have not acted on it. “This is their case but they are the ones asking for adjournments,” she says.
The delaying tactic is being used in the case of sexual harassment, too, which Sruthi filed against Arjun, Jayna says. She claims that the other party has been asking for adjournments even though the court is ready to hear the matter. The case has been pushed to a date after the court vacation. “If Arjun’s stand is that Sruthi has falsely accused him, why is he shying away now?” the lawyer asks.
Action King’s career not dented
Arjun’s career has not been affected at all by these serious allegations. He has a good 8 films releasing this year across four languages.

His upcoming movie, Kolaigaran is set to release in June, and he will star alongside Vijay Antony. He is also starring in the Sivakarthikeyan blockbuster, Hero which will release in May. Arjun will starring in the Kannada mega hit, Kurukshetra. The Malayalam film industry too, will also see the Action King’s film Jack Daniel, alongside actor Dileep in June this year. Arjun’s other Tamil film, Iruvar Oppantham, will release in August this year.
Singer Karthik
This boyish looking singer was outed in October by a few women who claimed that he was harassing them with lewd messages about how he masturbates while thinking about her.

On singer Kartik pic.twitter.com/0WuWqyd8EX
— WhatAboutVinodDua (@TheRestlessQuil) October 11, 2018
Twitter silence
Karthik, who up until then had been very active on social media, suddenly went silent. He did not post anything from the 7th of October last year, when the allegations broke, up until mid February, where he issued a statement (not an apology) saying that he has done no wrong and has never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable.
“The past few months have been the most trying for me, for a few reasons,” he says, attributing it to his father’s declining health. He conveniently leaves out the fact that he has been performing at two carnatic concerts and recorded two episodes of Zee Tamil’s singing show, SaReGaMaPa, alongside Srinivas and Vijay Prakash.
Still shamelessly singing

Karthik has sung songs from many genres, but what was utterly disgusting was seeing him at the Mahashivaratri celebration at Coimbatore’s Isha Yoga ashram, where he performed for thousands of devotees, with Godman Sadhguru and actresses Tamanna and Kajal Aggarwal literally dancing to his tune.
Since his return to the Twitterverse, Karthik has promoted 6 of his songs from commercial films, and from various carnatic albums.
And their alleged victims?
While life is peachy for these men who have been accused of very serious crimes, the women who were brave enough to come out with their stories are left hanging. Chinmayi has been banned from the Tamil Nadu Dubbing Union for ‘not paying her membership fees’ which she has proof of payment for. Shruti Hariharan revealed that she used to get three offers a week. Since her coming out, she barely receives one mediocre offer a month.
It is pointless to say things like “In the entertainment industry, this is the norm, you just have to accept it,” Sexual harassment is a CRIME. People accused of it should be held accountable, not be given opportunities and offers as if they have done no wrong.
While these men continue to wield their power, more women are put at risk of becoming their victims, and the number who will be brave enough to voice out their injustices will further dwindle.
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Santosh Logandran’s Yen Di Might Just Be The Next Big Malaysian Tamil Hit

Sound engineer turned singer Santosh Logandran has released his first Tamil single, Yen Di, and it might just be the next big Malaysian Tamil hit!
Santosh has been known to infuse his carnatic singing abilities in non Tamil songs, and is a regular on the local performing circuit. Yen Di, however, is modern, upbeat and addictive. The tune was composed and sung by Santosh himself, and it is a catchy one with some pretty serious eclectic vibes. The song is the first single from Santosh’s upcoming album.
Santosh Logandran in the moment. Image credit: Instagram
Santosh has been the percussionist for internationally acclaimed Malaysian singer Zee Avi and is no stranger to the local music scene. He is also a part of the Nadir music collective, a diverse 8 piece Malaysian band. Nadir has performed locally and internationally at events such as the SEAMEX 2017, BMW Shorties and the Cambodian Water Festival.
Yen Di has whet our appetites, and we cannot wait Santosh with his upcoming album!

Yen Di is also available on Spotify here. Keep up with Santosh’s music on his Instagram page here
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TOUS Malaysia Launches Flagship Bangsar Boutique

TOUS was established in 1920 and currently runs over 700 outlets globally, three of which are in Malaysia.
TOUS, the Spanish pioneer in modern luxury, launched an iconic new concept flagship store in Kuala Lumpur on the 31st of December 2021.
Image credit: Tous Jewelry
The new store in Bangsar Village II is the first of its kind in Malaysia, with a walk-around showcase and a collection of gemstones and tools.
Image credit: Tous Jewelry
Customers will be able to shop at a comfortable distance between counters to abide by social distancing.
On behalf of this brand, Dato’ Sri Meer Habib said. “With the vast size of this flagship shop, we are able to provide more items here than any other boutiques we have,”.

“Handbags, small leather goods, watches, scarves, and perfumes are available in addition to the jewellery. So there’s a lot more to see and explore in this boutique.” he continues.
The store’s open concept stems from the brand’s DNA and jewellery style. The collections are made with special moments in mind, with each piece designed to be symbolic representations of personal victories, momentous events, or even a token of gratitude, love and appreciation. Jewels are crafted in 18k gold, 925 sterling silver and vermeil silver. The brand believes that each piece tells a story, and each story is worth celebrating.
TOUS Bangsar Village II warmly welcomes customers to drop in and explore the store’s bestsellers and iconic collections. The shop’s interior serves as a display window with the most up-to-date and fashionable goods.

Customers are invited to roam around and look at the beautifully curated collection to have a greater understanding of TOUS’s heritage and values.
TOUS has released a new Valentine collection with the concept “Express Yourself“ in honour of Valentine’s Day.

TOUS Global will switch this brand from gift-giving to self-buying this year, allowing customers to reward themselves. TOUS’s goods will also be geared on modern design and casual items to reflect one’s day-to-day style.
TOUSLovers of the brand in Malaysia can head over to the nearest boutiques for TOUS’ new collections of jewels, handbags and scarves.
For more updates on their latest collections and promotions, you may click HERE to visit their official website or you also can follow TOUS social media by clicking HERE.
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PHOTOS: Soundarya Rajinikanth’s Son’s Star-Studded Birthday Party

Superstar Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya shared a very exciting event on her social media channel yesterday.
Soundarya Rajinikanth’s son Ved Krishna turned 3 on Sunday, the 6th of May. His mother threw him an intimate, yet star-studded birthday party in their home. Her father Rajinikanth, was of course present, along with his wife Latha Rajinikanth.
Aside from that, her sister Aishwarya was also there with her husband, renowned actor Dhanush. Her cousin, music director Anirudh Ravichander was also spotted at the party.
“3 years ago an angel came into my life !!! My miracle my #babyboy #VedKrishna #HappyBirthday baby ❤❤❤ #May6,” Soundarya tweeted, along with pictures from the birthday party.
Here are more photos from little Ved’s birthday party:

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S.P.B, A Moving Soul-Stirring Tribute To The Legend By Kollywood Singers

SP Balasubrahmanyam is a world famous versatile singer who has left behind a legacy for many generations to come. As of today, it has been a month of his demise but his presence is still very much felt amongst us as we celebrate him with love via his music.
Aptly titled S.P.B, A Tribute To The Legend is an effort by Kollywood singers to remember and celebrate his unparalleled contribution to the music industry. The tribute also celebrates the broad range of songs sung by SPB across genres through mini-concerts by various playback singers.

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Out now S.P.B , A tribute to the legend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD7Kp4k-Uso&feature=youtu.be Do watch and share it on all your social media handles. #Spb #SPBliveson – Sathyaprakash Dharmar
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Music composer Sathyaprakash has composed a powerful and emotional tribute to SP Bala. The song was written as a tribute to the veteran singer, after his untimely demise due to health complications resulting from Covid-19. Sathyaprakash has wowed fans by crafting SP Bala’s evergreen songs into an emotional tune featuring prominent Kollywood singers.
The music video features Kollywood singers singing snippets of SP Bala’s hit tunes, which is actually compiled in a song and single music video, beautifully making it their own rendition, yet in awe of SP Bala’s music legacy.
The tear-jerking video has surpassed more than 20,000 views and 2.1K likes in just a day upon its release, which reflects the love for SPB and his melodious voice.
The poignant tune features K. S Chithra, Mano, Shankar Mahadevan, Chinmayee, Srinivasan Doraisamy, Unnikrishnan, Vijay Prakash, Blaaze, Anuradha Sriram, Naresh Iyer, Haricharan, Ranjith, Benny Dayal, Shasha Tirupathi, Saindhavi, Sriram Parthasarathy, Swetha Mohan, Vandana Srinivasan, MadhuS Abhay Jodhpurkar, Karthika Vaidhyanathan, Priyanka NK, Nithyashree, Maalavika Sundar, Sivaangi, Pravin Saivi, Aalaap Raju, Rahul Nambiyaar, Sreekanth Hariharan, Pooja AV, Varshan, and Sathyaprakash Dharmar, who also shared the recording session with the singers.
Related:  Hearts of Harris 3.0 & 4.0 Amazing Artist LineupWe are certain that the lovely song medley will take everyone on a nostalgic journey back in time.
Take some time out from your busy schedule, and listen to this heart-warming tribute to SP Bala here:

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Anirudh Announces ‘Julie’, His Highly-Anticipated Valentine’s Day Single

Indian music composer Anirudh Ravichander had all his fans simmering in suspense as he posted a Valentine’s Day teaser on his official Twitter page some time ago.
Since then, fans have been impatiently waiting for the 27-year-old singer to unveil his surprise.
Late Monday evening, Anirudh finally announced his surprise – he will be unveiling a new single for Valentine’s Day. The single is titled “Julie” and will be out on the 14th of February for everyone to enjoy.

#Julie – Our Valentines Day ‘Single’ for 2018 🤘@VigneshShivN @SonyMusicSouth
— Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) February 12, 2018

“Julie” is written by Thaana Serndha Kootam director, Vignesh Shivn, and produced by Sony Music.
We can’t wait to hear it!

#Julie trending at 2nd ! @anirudhofficial @VigneshShivN ♥ Amazing music & soothing quirky lyrics makes it special . #VnA always wants to bring something new everytime !
 #JulieSingleForValentinesDay #ValentinesDaySingleByAnirudh pic.twitter.com/1dtpOns8E8
— Anirudh FP (@Anirudh_FP) February 12, 2018

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Breaking: Big Boss Mahat Engaged To Girlfriend Prachi Mishra!

Yes you heard that right!
Mahat Raghavedra of Big Boss fame has made it official that he is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Prachi Mishra. She was crowned Femina Miss India Earth 2012. She also has participated in a couple of beauty pageants. He has acted alongside Ajith in ‘Mangatha’ and alongside Vijay in ‘Jilla’ .
However, Mahat became even more popular after his entry into the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ hosted by Kamal Haasan on Vijay TV.
The whole Big Boss drama made him a hot topic of discussion among the audience. The audience thought that there was a fling between him and Yashika Anand.
Yashika was strong, bold and she was herself. On the other hand, Mahat was fun, energetic and emotional. However, the two was reportedly in love with one another and was seen spending a lot of time in the Bigg Boss House.
Later, when Yashika confessed her feelings for the ‘Jilla’ boy to Kamal Haasan, Mahat said that he cannot take this relationship any further because he has a girlfriend outside of the Bigg Boss house.
These would have been planned by the writers. I mean, it is time for the audience to know that, even reality TV shows are scripted and it was done to create that hype.
Mahat posted a photo of him and his fiance and captioned it, “Engaged.”

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We cannot wait to see how grand the wedding ceremony is going to be. A huge congratulations to the couple!
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Roshan Jamrock & Balan Kashmir Challenge Radio Stations to Play Local Artists Music

Malaysian rappers Roshan Jamrock and Balan Kashmir have challenged local radio stations to play local artists’ original music. This comes in light of the cancellation of many gigs and events that have severely affected the livelihood of our artistes.
It all began with Indian rapper ofRO’s Instagram post, calling out Indian radio stations. “Despite the cancellation of gigs and losses, at least musicians can collect a little bit of royalty,” he stated.
Balan’s post challenges local radio stations to play at least 80% Malaysian music.

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Shoutout to all Radio Stations 🙏 . Doing all we can for the industry we love in this time of uncertainty! @iamroshanjamrock @rabbit.mac @therukural thank you for this spark 🔥 Tag your favourite radio, the announcers and even management folks to this post and let’s make this happen together. I think it would be awesome to hear my nations music on radio all day, everyday until the quartantine is done while it helps thousands of registered musicians across this beautiful land ❤ Just a suggestion, my prayers are with everyone and their families, stay home and stay close to your prayers ❤ @aishahmacp
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 The rapper’s post has received immense support from his followers and fellow Malaysian musicians.
It is no secret that the Malaysian Tamil and English airwaves are dominated by international artists, with the exception of a few segments that are dedicated to local talent.
Will our radio stations play more local content to support our artistes?
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Illayaraaja and Sid Sriram’s First Tune Together Is Here!

Sid Sriram is collaborating with Illayaraaja for the first time and we are absolutely chuffed! “Unna Nenachu” from Mysskin’s Psycho is the first song to be released, and it has already gained a whopping 400,000 views.
This will also be the first time Illayaraaja is working with director Mysskin.

Psycho, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Aditi Rao Hydari and Nithya Menen in lead roles, is expected to release on 27 December, right in time for the Christmas holidays.
The song is a melody with lyrics by Kabilan. The video has visuals from the film in which Udhayanidhi, who is seen wearing dark shades, poses with a guitar in hand. He seems to be performing for a small group in the song’s visuals. Surrounded by fairy lights, Aditi is seen standing with a forlorn expression. Sid Sriram’s voice adds aching sadness to the song’s lyrics.
The film is psychological thriller, it is reportedly based on the tale of Angulimala (finger necklace) which is a central story in Buddhism. Bankrolled by Arun Mozhi Manickam under his Double Meaning Productions banner, PC Sreeram has done the cinematography.
Meanwhile, Mysskin is currently camped in Bristol for the shooting of Vishal’s Thupparivaalan sequel. Debutant Ashya plays the female lead and the rest of the cast includes Prasanna, Nasser, Rahman, Gauthami and Suresh Chakravarthy. Ilaiyaraaja will once again collaborate with Mysskin for this film.
Another recent release for Sid Sriram is “Kannu Thangam” from Mani Ratnam’s Vaanam Kottattum. The singer, who has turned music composer for this film, has also sung in it along with Shakthisree Gopalan.
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Nithyananda Suspected To Have Fled India Amidst Rape Charges

Controversial godman Nithyananda is suspected to have fled India. He is accused of raping a former disciple in his ashram in 2010 for five years.
Sources say that Nithyananda may have sought political asylum in the Cayman Islands. The Godman has not been seen at his ashram in Bidadi, Bengaluru for over a month. The official story released by his camp is that Nithyananda is currently touring pilgrim centres in North India.
The police, however, believe that he is still in the country as his passport that expired in September was rejected when presented for renewal.

In August 2017, Nithyananda was charged for allegedly raping a female disciple at his ashram. The Supreme Court had directed a local court to complete the trial on priority. The trial began three months ago.
Nithyananda has failed to appear at the court hearings, missing multiple summons. As a result of this, a non-bailable warrant was issued by the Sessions Court in Ramanagara, Karnataka in September. This warrant was challenged by Nithyananda at the Karnataka High Court. The High Court had reserved its judgement after hearing arguments for three months. This has given him the leeway needed to evade the courts.
The godman faces charges under Sections 376 (rape), 377 (unnatural sex), 420 (cheating), 114 (criminal abatement), 201 (disappearance of evidence, giving false information), 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Vitalla; An Evening Of Divine Music

We have some exciting news for music enthusiasts, particularly Carnatic music lovers.
Sugam Karnatica, a Malaysian arts school specialising in Indian classical music, warmly welcomes you to their enchanting evening concert, ‘Vitalla, An Evening Of Divine Music‘.

The arts education school has organised a musical fund-raiser which is expected to take place at Shantanand Auditorium in Brickfields this coming Friday, 18th February, 2022.
The ‘Vittala‘ concert is a modest endeavour by the school to gather funds in order to assure its continued existence after riding through a series of difficult waves in recent years.
Since 2019, the school, like many others in the arts and entertainment business, has been wrecked by the COVID-19 virus, which has caused widespread destruction.
The two-hour ‘Vittala’ performance will offer devotional delights and be separated into two segments: the first will comprise Carnatic works in honour of Lord Krishna, while the second will feature lighter pieces and popular melodies.
Favourites include MS Subbulakshmi’s timeless Kurai Ondrum Illai, as well as crowd-pleasers like Theeraadha Villaiyaatu Pillai, Alaipayuthe, and Enna Thavam Seithanai, will be performed.
The concert will include Sugam Karnatica’s teaching faculty, comprising Sujietra, Sumitra, and Subatra Jayaseelan on vocals, Sheshadri Sriram on the violin, Kuhan Kanesalingam on the veena, Kesavan Pallusamy Chettiar on the flute, and Darmen Krisnan and Kumaran Rajangam on the mridangam and tabla, respectively.
Sugam Karnatica
Sugam Karnatica has been in existence since 2003, and it has served around 4000 students since that day. In keeping with its objective to provide affordable and high-quality arts education to all people regardless of their financial circumstances, the organisation has been offering RM20,000 scholarships to children from low-income families every year.
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Furthermore, to ensure that the Sugam student community obtains a complete arts education, Sugam Karnatica has given free creative art courses in Theatre, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, and Tamil Language since 2017, costing Sugam Karnatica between RM60,000 and RM83,600 yearly.
The school was also one of the first art schools in the nation to start offering online courses as soon as mobility restrictions were imposed in the country, ensuring that students’ education was not disrupted.
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The organisation’s ability to adapt and alter its operating procedures during the pandemic was one of the many reasons they were named ‘Outstanding School in the Field of Arts and Culture’ at the World Educational Leaders Summit & Awards in 2021.
You can reach out to the contacts listed below for further information;

+60129439356
+60122239356
+60379604790

You may learn more about Sugam Karnatica‘s activities by visiting their official website, which can be found by clicking HERE.
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Rajinikanth’s Video From The Sets of Lal Salaam Gets Viral

Superstar Rajinikanth has just completed the shooting of his 169th film, ‘Jailer’ with director Nelson Dilipkumar. Anirudh is the music director of the film. Fans of Thalaivar are excited for the movie as Anirudh never fails to give us the best in all types of song genre. When he join hands with Nelson who has also given blockbusters previously such as Doctor, it sets high expectation among the fans of Superstar. It is said that this movie will be a fun action drama.  Jailer is expected to hit the big screens worldwide on 10th August 2023.
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Meanwhile, The Thalaivar is back in action again. He is playing a guest role in his daughter Aishwarya’s film, ‘Lal Salaam’. Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth are playing the key roles in this movie.  Lal Salaam centers the lives of three adolescent cricketers. After almost five years away, Aishwarya Rajinikanth is making a comeback to direction. Moreover, Lal Salaam marks as the first collaboration of Rajinikanth with his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth. This movie is produced by the well known Lyca Productions and will have music score by AR Rahman. The film’s production is currently under progress in Pondicherry.
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First Look of Lal Salaam
On 8th of May, the director and Lyca Productions presented the character poster of Rajinikanth for Lal Salaam. It is reported that Rajinikanth will appear in the movie in a cameo as Moideen Bhai. Rajinikanth is portrayed in a fashionable outfit and sunglasses on the first-look poster. He was wearing red kufi cap, and knee long coat called Jubah. The poster received a massive celebration by his admirers. Rajinikanth had played a Muslim character after the movie ‘Baasha’ which had Muslim connection as well.
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Glimpse of Baasha
Baasha was released in 1995. Rajinikanth played two different roles in the movie. One was ‘Manik Baasha’ where he will be a gangster in Mumbai and another one is  ‘Maanikam’ who was a humble auto driver. On January 12, 1995, Baashha opened to favourable reviews and went on to become one of Rajinikanth’s most financially lucrative movies, playing in theatres for almost 15 months. That movie was one of Rajinikanth’s blockbuster hit and evergreen movie in his career. The songs by music director Deva for the movie rules the playlist of the current young generation as well. Those songs have set a trademark where they will remain as the favourite of every generation. Obviously, the style and acting of Superstar Rajinikanth in the movie justified its blockbuster collection and made his fans to realise that he is Superstar for a reason. As the outcome of his performance, Rajinikanth received the Cinema Express Award and the Filmfans Association Award as Best Actor.
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Viral video from the sets of Lal Salaam
Moving into the hot topic, a video of Rajinikanth taken from the shooting spot of Lal Salaam has became topic of the day. He looks like a perfect Muslim in the video. Rajinikanth is seen dressed up as the character. He is wearing a white kurta, veshti and a kufi cap. In that stylish look, he is with his beard and moustache as well. The video footage captures him walking towards his car where his fans started screaming out of the world in joy after seeing him as the security covers him.

#MoideenBhai from #LalSalaam 🔥🔥🔥#Jailer | #Rajinikanth | #Rajinikanth𓃵 | #SuperstarRajinikanth | #superstar @rajinikanth | #Thalaivar | #Thalaivar171 | #MuthuvelPandian | @RIAZtheboss | #superstarSupremacy | #Pondicherry pic.twitter.com/hqEXA4bHen
— Suresh Balaji (@surbalu) June 13, 2023

This video goes trending on social medias. His fans went crazy after seeing his stylish walk. Once again he proofs that age is just a number for our Superstar Rajinikanth is an undeniable fact. Decades passed, aging and yet this  man is still ruling the Kollywood as he is the King of Style. He makes us to wonder on how he could be this much energetic, stylish and dedicated even after so many years.
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Havoc Brothers, ‘Love Me Again’ Video Caught A.R. Rahman’s Eye

Malaysian rapper duo Havoc Brothers caught the attention of musical maestro A.R. Rahman recently after releasing their new single track titled, “Love Me Again”.
The single which was first released on Havoc Fobia Station’s YouTube channel on 14th August 2020, piqued the curiosity of the ‘Mozart of Madras’ after he shared the video on his official Twitter page on 16th August, just two days after its official release date.
The lyrics of “Love Me Again” penned by Havoc Brothers themselves has since garnered over 353,415 views on the YouTube platform, an amazing accomplishment in just three days.

LOVE ME AGAIN – Havoc Brothers // Official Music Video 2020 https://t.co/fKf9cfGRqb via @YouTube
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) August 15, 2020

The video features and showcases the efforts taken by a boyfriend to bring back the lost memories of his girlfriend. Don’t take a miss on the video and share your thoughts on its storyline made available on YouTube’s comments section.

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WATCH: Karuthavanlaam Galeejam From Mohan Raja’s ‘Velaikkaran’

The highly anticipated “Velaikkaran” – starring Sivakarthikeyan – will hit the cinemas this Friday on the 22nd of December 2017.
Get in the mood with this hit song “Karuthavanlaam Galeejam” from the movie. The song is composed and voiced by the multitalented Anirudh Ravichander.
Source: India Today
Aside from Sivakarthikeyan, the movie also features Nayanthara, Prakash Raj, Sneha, Fahadh Faasil, Prakash Raj and RJ Balaji.
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Filmmaker Mani Ratnam Hospitalised Due To Cardiac Problems?

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Chennai after he complained of cardiac issues. He is currently placed under observation.

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has been hospitalised at Chennai’s Apollo Hospital. The filmmaker, who is celebrated for his films like Guru, Bombay, Dil Se, Roja among others, was admitted in hospital after he reportedly complained of cardiac pain.
According to a report in Times Now, he has been kept under observation.
This is not the first time the veteran filmmaker has faced cardiac issues.
However, Apollo had later clarified that it was a regular check-up.
Mani, who hit national limelight with his iconic Roja, is expected to begin working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a period drama, which will also star Tamil actor Vikram. The film is reportedly based on a Tamil classic, Ponniyin Selvan.
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Rantau Born Aussie Billionaire Maha Sinnathamby Invites the World to Join His Private City

The Malaysian born developer, Maha Sinnathamby, is known as the visionary and founder of Greater Springfield, Australia’s fastest emerging city.
The billionaire was born in Rantau, in a rubber plantation. He moved to Australia as an 18-year-old student at the University of New South Wales studying engineering before migrating permanently in 1971.

“I knew that education was the currency of the future. Education is the only currency that can be cashed anywhere in the world. Education is the only currency that cannot be stolen from its owner and failure of education is the collapse of a nation, ” Sinnathamby said.
Greater Springfield is a city of the future, recognised as a project of national significance, and awarded the FIABCI Prix D’Excellence Award for the World’s Best Master Planned Community.
The eighty-year-old and his long-time business partner Bob Sharpless have spent the past 27 years transforming the 2860 hectare former forest reserve (bought for $8 million in 1992) into a home for about 43,000 residents complete with housing estates, office towers, apartments, schools, shopping centre, sports facilities and parkland.
Now for the first time ever, Sinnathamby and Sharpless are seeking a partner, or consortia of partners, who are committed to working with their company, Springfield City Group, to fast track the growth of the city’s economy and build even greater amenity for its people and the city.
“This is an invitation for the market to get involved in a unique project, recognised by former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as nation-building, ” Sinnathamby said.

Maha always encourages the community to take up one idea they are passionate about. “Make that one idea your life and think of it, dream of it, live on that idea,”
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Love Me Again Exclusive Cover By Arvind Raj & Dev G, Sure To Get You In The Feels!

Arvind Raj a local repertoire that possess great skills in music has reached great heights at such a young age, merely due to his exquisite vocal talent. Gifted with the knack to surf on any music genre from melodies to rap, Arvind Raj has seized it all!
His recent Release on Love Me Again had his fans flooding in with awe over his melodious and vehement voice in this cover.
The cover of the song by Arvind alongside the adroit fluitist Dev G, had produced a remarkable and heart-rendering musical piece together. It has successfully made huge waves by engrossing up to 28 thousand views in less than a day.
This song was initially sung by Havoc Brothers, and gleaned up to more than a million views on their Youtube handle.
WATCH: LOVE ME AGAIN COVER BY ARVIND RAJ & DEV G

The video depicts the pain and sorrow of a lover longing for his better half through memories of good times induced with more feel and bliss through Arvind’s sentimental and resonating vocal talent.
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Deepavali Goodness; List of Tummylicious Homemade Cookies & Traditional Snacks Available Online

Deepavali is just weeks away! And one thing that is sure to keep us on the lookout at every nook and corner are the homemade cookies, biscuits and traditional Indian savoury snacks such as Murukku and etc.
While we’d still have to adhere to the SOPs for Deepavali this year, you can still celebrate with your loved ones in the safe comforts of your cozy homes. Most importantly, we’d recommend to save your time and stay safe by buying delicious homemade biscuits via online business vendors.
With that said, scroll down to check out where you can find those delectable traditional snacks.
Palace of Laddoo – palace_of_laddoo

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Murukku Madness – murukku_madness

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Miss Chocolate – miss.chocolate_desire

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P & R Sweets Bites – sharmag_1925
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Ash & Ish – ash_and_ish

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Choc Outlet – chocoutlet (Your Mouth-Watering Specialist)

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Lins Delight –  lins.delight

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KK Home Bakers – kkhomebakers

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Sundari Bakes & Bites – sundribakesnbites

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Fancy Custom Cakes – fancycustomcake

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Fancy Cookies MY – mykekiss

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Cookie Monster – _coo.kiemonster
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Amachi’s Palagaram – amachis.palagaram

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Ruben Pastry – Ruben pastry
Hemarruben, who was born blind started to bake cookies and cakes pre-pandemic. He bakes an array of cakes with ingredients such as almonds, peanuts, green peas, biscuits with cornflakes and coconut, sugar, marble butter, sugee, chocolate, mango, citrus, orange butter and coffee.

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D’Sharaa Bakery – dsharaa_bakery

Let’s try to cultivate peace of mind and to think about what we can do for others, including those that we never see. If you have some extra time on your hands, consider purchasing our local homemade biscuits and traditional snacks.
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Thooram Pogiraal; A Love Centric Single Debut By Talented Young Artists

The future of our entertainment industry is now in the hands of emerging artists. Whether it’s the movie or the music industry, they are the ones to elevate it. In order to achieve better results in the future, motivating them with considerable support is therefore very important.
Picture credit: Livindra
That said, a set of new artists made their debut single, Thooram Pogiraal on the 1st of June.
The comment section was overflowing with love, encouragement and praise for their quality work. The visuals of the music video were also greatly valued, thanks to the team’s stellar work.

The team of youngsters had managed to create exceptional work for us while facing the biggest pandemic of our lives, COVID-19.
According to the team, Thooram Pogiraal (TP) is a breakup song that makes us fall in love again with nostalgic and feel good music. Its music is produced by Niraindera x DJ Sonic and sung by Livindra, Nawien and Pavithra.
The team also thanked and wished to receive more love and support for their debut.
And what are you waiting for? Click below to watch the full music video created by these talented youngsters!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TL7PYy0-DM
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Shankavi; A Young Woman Was Killed And Dumped In Bushes

The Perak Contingent police team unearthed an unidentified decomposed body in the bushes while investigating an accident involving a car that had crashed into a drain at the traffic light intersection in Jalan Tambun.
While waiting for the official confirmation about the actual identity of the 23-year-old woman, a lot of rumours have been circulating around the social media platforms.
To clear the air, Perak Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri revealed the real identity of the victim as Shankavi, who was last seen going to work in Jelapang last week and did not return to her home since 7th October. The identification was made by her family members based on the tattoos, clothes, and handphones that Shankavi wore on the day at the crime scene.

“Police are investigating this case from various angles. Based on the tattoo on the arm and finger, the decomposed body is believed to be that of a 23-year-old local woman. A mobile phone was found at the scene and also confirmed to belong to the victim,“ Malay Mail reported.
According to an autopsy conducted at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, Shankavi succumbed to death due to manual strangulation.
Having said that, the case was reclassified as murder and will be investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Image credit: Polis Diraja Malaysia Kontigen Perak Facebook Page
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family members & friends of the victims.
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Squash Queen Nicol David Crowned “Greatest Athlete Of All Time”

Datuk Nicol David, who had an extraordinary nine-year stretch as number one in the world, outclassed 23 other athletes from across all editions of the 40-year history of the World Games in a poll, representing their respective sports.

Nicol David 🇲🇾 is The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time! With a huge number of votes, 318,943 she was voted as the greatest of the 24 sports legends that started the race in January. All in all, 1,204,637 votes were cast in the poll!#WeAreTheWorldGames @WorldSquash pic.twitter.com/po08clPfkT
— The World Games (@TheWorldGames) February 1, 2021

In an online poll, our Squash queen was given the title of “Greatest Athlete of All Time” by the International Sporting Association, where she won a total of 318,943 votes, ahead of tug-of-war champion Jame Kehoe and powerlifter Larysa Soloviova by over 200,000 votes.
After the first edition took place in Santa Clara, California in 1981, the Greatest Athlete of All Time poll was held in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of The World Games.
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The poll began on 8th January, which featured 24 athletes, and ended on 31st January at 11 pm. Collectively, there were 1,204,637 votes cast.
Prior to her retirement in 2019, Nicol who is of Indian and Chinese descent had dominated the international squash scene, despite holding the world number one ranking for a record-breaking 108 months in a row.
To top it all off, her legacy has once again shone brightly in the eyes of the world.
In order to congratulate Nicol, Malaysians have since taken to social media platforms.

Congratulations to @NicolDavid for being voted the greatest athlete of all time! Proud of you as a Malaysian! It is my honour to be playing in the same time as you. Different racquet, same home, same flag. Nicole, truly the GOAT! pic.twitter.com/0kQPQIi2R6
— Lee Chong Wei (@LeeChongWei) February 2, 2021

You are truly the Greatest of All Time @NicolDavid!Congratulations G.O.A.T. , From 🐔. pic.twitter.com/wTHjiuRoy3
— KFCmalaysia (@KFCmalaysia) February 2, 2021

Malaysia’s very own #SquashQueen received the #GreatestAthleteofAllTime title and we are LIVING FOR IT! 👏 A big hearty congratulations to Dato' @NicolDavid for keeping the Malaysian flag flying high and being an inspo to us all💛🇲🇾#DigiLetsInspire pic.twitter.com/tHxFb8WF5e
— Digi (@digitelco) February 2, 2021

According to Borneo Post online, Nicol said when commenting on her win:
It came as a surprise to see me amongst these other top athletes and I’m grateful for this…hopefully it can elevate attention for the future of squash, and it’s a proud moment to represent my country and Asia.
The winners will receive an Athlete of the Year trophy and a branded gift from the official sponsor.
Datuk Nicol, you serve as an inspiration and role model to us all. Congratulations on this prestigious title!
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MyEG Provides Free Covid-19 Screening For Employees, Zero Advance Payment Required

MyEG has confirmed that they are now providing free Covid-19 screening for employees under Socso’s Program Saringan Prihatin (PSP). Tests will be funded by Socso (Social Security Organization) and no upfront payment is needed.
This applies to both Malaysian and foreign employees and to companies with Socso contributions registered in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Kedah and Sabah. MyEG  offers RT-PCR tests which are priced at RM150 each.
 Employers can check if their company is eligible for the test on MyEG’s portal. Besides MyEG, Socso has also posted a list of panel labs offering free Covid-19 testing. Employees keen to take the test must first and foremost schedule an appointment.
Here you can find a complete list of locations and contact numbers for the panel labs. Alternatively, employers may also test their workers at non-panel labs, but they will have to pay first and claim later. Socso will pay a subsidy of up to RM150 for each employee.

Separately, it was reported today (22nd October) that a 63-year-old woman fell off from the eight floor of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It was suspected that the woman had jumped off the building to her death.
She was confirmed Covid-19 positive on 13th October and had reportedly recovered and was about to be discharged. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Habibi Majinji said police were informed of the incident about 9.30pm. Presently, the case has been classified as sudden death pending an investigation.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) showed a breakdown of 28 districts and sub-districts (mukim) in Malaysia classified as red zones – from 7th October to 20th October – in a graphic posted on the ministry’s Covid-19 website. Districts with 41 or more cases over a two-week period have been classified as red zones. Those with between 1-40 cases are yellow zones while green zones have zero cases.
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Meanwhile, recent updates show that two schools in Negeri Sembilan are closed. Sekolah Agama Rakyat An Nur in Bandar Springhill, Port Dickson and Sekolah Tinggi As-Sofa will be closed for two weeks starting Thursday (22nd October), after several students tested positive for Covid-19. The affected students have been sent to Rembau Hospital for treatment.
Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, it has left the country in chaos. MyEG alongside Sosco has indeed brought forth a great initiative to make Covid-19 testing free to all employees. Hence, we should get ourselves tested and do our part in breaking the Covid-19 chain. This will result in early identification of Covid-19 positive cases causing less hassle to the government.
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Netrikann’s Mystery Thriller Starring Nayanthara To Be A Massive Mainstream Hit!

After the success of Darbar and Mukkuthi Amman, Nayanthara has more projects in the works that have yet to be revealed, and guess what? One of her completed projects, Netrikann’s trailer, is out now!
It is stated that this will be an OTT release. The makers of Netrikann have announced that the streaming rights to the film have been sold to Disney Plus Hotstar in four languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

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This film, directed by Milind Rau and produced by Vignesh Shivan, will be released on Disney Plus Hotstar on 13th August. This film also marks Vignesh Shivan’s debut as a producer under his Rowdy Pictures banner.
According to some reports, the thriller has a feel closely related to the Hollywood hit Don’t Breathe, while others claim that the film is based on the Korean film Blind. However, no official statement has been issued on the subject.
The trailer, on the other hand, shows Nayanthara speaking to the police and claiming to have ‘witnessed’ a murder. Meanwhile, Ajmal has kidnapped, raped, and murdered 12 women. Nayanthara reports her findings to the police so that they can apprehend him. Will the hunt for the killer be a success? Will the murder mystery finally be solved?
Have you seen the trailer yet? If you haven’t already, then watch it by clicking below!

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Superstar Rajinikanth Is Working With AR Murugadoss for ‘Thalaivar 166’

Thalaivar fans, are you ready for another movie?
Superstar Rajinikanth
Earlier this year, Superstar Rajinikanth’s Petta won fans over with the mass scenes, punch dialogues and Rajinism in full throttle. Now, fans are rejoicing with the news of another Rajinikanth film in the making. This time around Superstar Rajinikanth will be working with critically acclaimed director AR Murugadoss. AR Murugadoss is known for his films with social messages such as in Thuppakki and Kaththi.
Film director, AR Murugadoss
There are speculations that Rajinikanth will be seen in dual roles and Keerthy Suresh and Nayanthara will be starring in it the film too, but there are no confirmations from the film producers yet. Other rumours have it that Rajini will enact the characters of a cop and a social reformer in the film.
Thalaivar 166 is produced Lyca Productions, which funded Rajinikanth’s magnum opus, 2.0. The film will commence shooting on 10 April 2019 in Mumbai.
More updates to follow.
Source: Times of India
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Malaysian Actor Jasmine Kaar Attends ‘Kadaram Kondan’ Premiere In Chennai

We previously featured an exclusive interview on Jasmine Khar‘s breakthrough role in Vikram’s Kadaram Kondan. The Sarawak-born actor landed the role of ‘Annie’ in the film that is bankrolled by Kamal Hassan’s Raaj Kamal Films International.

Jasmine is all geared up to attend the premiere of the film in Chennai and has been sharing her journey on social media.

She has indicated that she will be wearing a clothing piece from a local designer for her appearance at the premiere. Jasmine has chosen to wear a leather jacket from Tarik Jeans, a local brand she walked for at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2018.

Even though Jasmine has had ample of time mingling with the other members of the cast, she will be meeting Kamal Haasan for the first time at the premiere. Kadaram Kondan which was released today worldwide has been receiving great reviews. The Hindu wrote, “Vikram cakewalks through this quite engaging thriller”.
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Rajinikanth’s Kaala Release To Be Postponed?

Superstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala is probably the most anticipated movie this year. The movie, directed by Pa Ranjith, is set for release on the 27th of April 2018.
However, rumours are rife that Kaala‘s release might be postponed. Multiple online sources are claiming that the Rajinikanth starrer might be pushed back to make way for other Tamil movies which are waiting for release in April.
The ongoing strike by the Tamil Film Producers’ Council (TPFC) against Digital Service Providers has caused quite a number of movie releases to be put on hold. Once the strike ends, they might all hit cinemas in April.
Fans are already voicing their disappointment – but there is no need to vent just yet as we’re still waiting for official confirmation on the news. So far, Lyca Productions have refuted all the rumours about the delay in Kaala‘s release.

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Verlarz Classic Barber Shop Owner, Singgara Vello Earns Asia’s Outstanding Saloon Award

Being an entrepreneur comes with an array of blood, sweat and tears and one can only imagine the months or years of hustling to even make a big buck and at the same time build a profitable, thriving business. The road is an arduous one, but with a little determination, research, knowledge, and the will to achieve, nothing is impossible.
Singgara Vello, the owner of Verlarz Classic Barber has come a long way from his humble business inception by being honoured with Asia’s Outstanding Saloon Award of the Year 2020/2021 for his outstanding contributions to the business field.

If you’re not enthusiastic about what you do, you’re not going to have the incentive to keep going when you’re stressed and tired.

Born and bred in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Vello came from an average family where his parents never failed to provide the basic amenities which were required while growing up. Yet, for some inexplicable reason, many folks still believe that in order to start your own business, you need a degree in marketing and an MBA.

Owner/ Barber Singgara Vello a/l Subramaniam has bagged Asia's Outstanding Saloon Award conferred by Asia Awards proudly presented by RULA Awards#asiaawards #rulaawards #awardsMore info :https://t.co/OROW6SbzF6 pic.twitter.com/PtViHIokSj
— Rula Awards (@Rula_Awards) September 22, 2021

But, Vello proves that you don’t have to be a degree holder to be successful. He took a job as a lorry driver in 1999 after completing his early education. He grew weary of his lorry driving job as time went on, due to long hours of work, minimal income, and the time which he spent with his family was too little.
While he was looking for better opportunities, he was impressed by his father-in-law’s business and he intended to enrol in a saloon course in 2002. He was impressed by his father-in-law’s company while searching for greater possibilities, and he had intended to enrol in a saloon course in 2002. In 2003, he started working as a barber and was able to open his own barber shop, MAS Mithra Hair Studio.
Despite his hectic work schedule on managing both his saloon and his company, Vello has been actively involved in charitable activities.  He officially launched HANA, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that operates throughout Malaysia, with its headquarters in Penang. As the Chairman of the NGO, he was engaged in assisting those who were jobless, homeless, and those who were less fortunate. The team has previously aided a large number of individuals by donating food, groceries, milk powder, and cash to those in need, especially during the outbreak.

https://youtu.be/k4KXQWCdLysVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Verlarz Classic Barber Shop Owner/Barber Singgara Vello Success note on ASIA Awards, from – Malaysia (https://youtu.be/k4KXQWCdLys)

Vello has a number of ideas to expand his saloon to the next level, including opening a Saloon Academy to train more students and provide job opportunities for most of them.
The ASIA Awards, powered by RULA Awards, has become a global benchmark for corporate excellence. Today, no other Business Award receives the same level of recognition and adoration from peers as the ASIA Awards does. The primary objective of this award ceremony is to foster a competition to raise overall performance standards and recognise the accomplishments of the best-performing companies.
Many people rejoice over huge victories (when the needle actually moves), but what about minor victories?
Make a list of minor victories to celebrate in your short-term goal. Small successes may boost your spirit and give you a jolt of energy. Even if your achievements aren’t earth-shattering, the experiences helps you acknowledge them.
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Vishwaroopam 2 Crumbles at the Box Office; Kolamavu Kokila Shines

Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam 2 was one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2018. The highly controversial first movie hit the big screens in 2013 and was both a critical and box office success, raking in approximately Rs 106 cr (USD$ 15 mil) at the global box office. So, it’s only natural that the second film opened decently, especially in Tamil Nadu.

However, due to extremely poor critical response and word of mouth, the film started to wither at the box office in the following days. After two weekends, this Kamal Haasan movie has only grossed around Rs 28 Cr globally (US$ 4 mil), with an estimated budget of Rs 50-80 cr (USD$ 7 – 11 million). Of course, the film isn’t at the end of its run yet, but considering movies make the most money in its opening couple of weekends, it looks like Vishwaroopam 2 may not be able to recover its production budget.

Another reason why Vishwaroopam 2 is suffering at the box office is perhaps due to the fact that Kolamavu Kokila hit the big screens this past week. That’s right, a Nayanthara movie is able to halt a Kamal Haasan movie at the box office. How the tables have turned. While Vishwaroopam 2 was bashed by critics and general audiences alike, Kolamavu Kokila, directed by debutant Nelson, received praises all around, which definitely helped to put more butts in seats.
in its opening weekend, Kolamavu Kokila grossed more than Rs 10 Cr (USD$ 1.4 million) at the global box office, something unprecedented for a movie with a female lead. While Rs 10 Cr may not seem like much, we also have to take into consideration the film’s production budget, which is estimated to be a really small, undisclosed figure.
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WATCH: Anirudh Challenges Fans To Do The ‘Vaathi Step’

The ‘Vaathi Coming’ song from Vijay’s upcoming film Master has become viral!
This was the second song to be released from the Lokesh Kanagaraj film which is due to hit the screens on April 9. ‘Vaathi’ is short for ‘vaathiyar’ or teacher, the role that Vijay is playing in the film.
Yesterday, the film’s music composer Anirudh Ravichander released a short clip of himself dancing along with musicians Keba Jeremiah and Sajith Sathya. Calling themselves the ‘3 worst dancers’ doing the #vaathistepu, Anirudh has asked fans to do the step themselves on video and tag them.

Probably the worst 3 dancers doing the #vaathistepu challenge hahaha.. @kebajer @Le_Sajbro Let’s see yours 😉@actorvijay @Dir_Lokesh @XBFilmCreators @Jagadishbliss @Lalit_SevenScr @MalavikaM_ @andrea_jeremiah @SonyMusicSouth pic.twitter.com/HWRHTiGU0t
— Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) March 12, 2020

Vijay’s last release was Bigil with Atlee, in which he played the role of a football coach for a women’s team. The film was released for Deepavali, and had Nayanthara playing the female lead. Vijay was seen in dual roles, as father and son.
Master is highly awaited by fans also because of the rest of the cast. Other than Vijay, the film also has Vijay Sethupathi in an important role. The poster with the two actors in a face-off had created quite a flutter because it’s unusual for the poster of a Vijay film to feature another actor so prominently. There’s also much excitement because Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Kaithi, with Karthi in the lead, was a neat thriller that proved to be a winner at the box-office. Lokesh has co-written the film with Rathna Kumar who directed Amala Paul in Aadai.
‘Vaathi Coming’ has been sung by Anirudh and Gana Balachandar, who has also written the lyrics for the song.
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