Naamastay Hip Hop Was a Banger & A Top-Tier Tamil Hip Hop Music Fest for Malaysia

Naamastay took hip-hop to another level, with many artists rocking the stage with their hot, blazing performances and so much more.
Helmed by the coolest team, FourOne6, their second edition of the Naamastay Hip Hop concert that was held last weekend at Sweet Memory Banquet Hall was a double hit from the previous concert.

For more than 11 hours, the concertgoers experience a non-stop, full-fledged salvo of a live performance with tonnes of unexpected surprises. The full-day gig was hosted by Hindra Bose, who didn’t waste a single second and made the most out of entertaining and hyping the crowd.
Here, I’ve listed five reasons why Naamastay Hip Hop 2023 was this year’s best Tamil hip-hop concert.
1. A fantastic space for budding young talents
Before delving more into this, a big kudos to the organizing team for giving this big stage to all the super talented budding performers. It takes a big heart to do this. Back to the main content Yes, last weekend we saw a number of fresh young talents showcasing their ultra-best acts.
Being the opening act of the nearly half-day event, Teddy Rosh kicked off the show with full enthusiasm, which was followed by other performers such as Prhymekid, Yipohboi, RMP Collective, Sia Saara, Elcfer, Ma3stro, Dope’eh, Prayven, Hayrold Jay and AMG. Fearlessly, these home-grown talents bravely took the stage as if it were their own and astounded everyone with their breadth of musicianship.

Apart from them, Dheyrann, Naren Zac, Orga, Dan $hiv, Sicarios, Og Bangerz, West Incarnation and Tharagai became hulks, conquering the banquet with their overflowing energy along with their razor-sharp swag rap verses.

Next, the troop: Aathitiyanz and Jinggi Gang. Their performance that night reminds me of the H1GHR gang’s The Purge lineup. Each of them has an eccentric style and hooky delivery of rap.
From their power-packed stage presence to their wicked verses, these young budding talents have shown their burning hunger with an exploding rage of energy throughout their performances.
Enge Port’s famed Arunboii took the stage and started performing his best tracks, effortlessly spitting lines at a breakneck speed. He also made everyone do his trendy dance move for “Bunga”.

Up next, The INC’s trio of Manneesh, Mavind Blaze, and Vrisnaan also bestowed the hip-hop enthusiast with a fiery tracklist. They ruled the stage with swarming energy and snappy bars.
Good Fellas Entertainment’s squad, Music Kitchen, along with Arvind Raj, charismatically dominated the stage with their appealing set of tracks and presented incredible showmanship. They also emerge with a new army of talent, featuring Big Boss star Asal Kolaar, Sicarios, Mavind Blaze, Dope’eh, and more.
Donning violet, the die-hard Liverpool fan Harvinth Skin came in with euphoric vibes and delivered some of the grooviest tracks, bringing in talents such as Roshan Jamrock, Yung Raja, Jiven Sekar, and Kidd Santhe.

Brickcity’s illest MC Syze, stole the show in style and with an abounding vibes. With his backup vocals chaperoning his act, he presented the coolest performances to the fans.
The thrill and energy intensified inside the banquet hall as the heartthrob of many girls, Yung Raja, took the stage. Clad in a fleek style, he satisfied the crowd by delivering a whopping performance.

“I was stunned and touched to witness how many incredible talents we have in our hands that we fail to recognise. But you know what, after NHH, these talents are surely going to higher places and get recognised for their perseverance and hard work in the musical sphere.”
2. OGs conquering the stage
There is a reason why these people are labelled “OGs.
Marking the biggest comeback, Illaiya Hustlaz, bolstered with Lil’Siriyavan, Rabendrenath, and Raj Young King, performed their old school vibe with full-fledged hip-hop flair goods alongside NtahSape2Ntah’s squad.

Sly Squad hopped and seized the hall with their deluge of energy, performing great hits. And once again, the crowd faltered when they performed the Inni Vendham song. The excited fans then sang along word-for-word to this famous hit track. With fans chanting “we want more”, these amazing performers give Inni Vendham an encore with more oomph, fulfilling the fan’s request.

All the way from Kajang, the trio of K-Town Clan ripped their way through everyone’s heart, performing old-gold songs like Give Em The Ughh!!!, Party Animal, Colour Man, Kawkaw, and more, which made everyone groove and jump to the beat.
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Balan Kash was in top form, performing his heart out and also delivering some sincere words to all of the concertgoers. It was heartwarming when he took the opportunity to honour our very own National Karate athlete, Sharmendran Raghonathan, by bringing him up to the stage. Quoting what a minority can achieve in this country, these duos gave us the goosebumps moment when they got the crowd to stand up to NEGARAKU!  What a proud moment indeed!

The headliners, Yogi B & Natchatra –  Emcee Jesz and Dr Burn, sprung to the stage upon the crowd’s deafening roar and wrecked the banquet with their lauded track from Vallavan album, Hip Hop Era. Followed by Vaa Vaa, Mov’-Dat, Indian Girls, and Happy New Year from Thalapathy’s Kuruvi.

Emcee Jesz performed the songs Enna Sanggathi, Bintang Thanni Kuddi, and Surviva from the Ajith movie. After so long, Dr. Burn bestowed the fans with his famous devotional track, Naduvan, along with Michael Rao.
Three of them wrapped up the show with the legendary Madai Thiranthu song. Everyone was dancing, everyone was singing, and everyone was just enjoying the performance thoroughly until the end.
All of the OGs commanded the main stage with full zest which erupted the crowd for each and every song they performed. The OGs are truly legends.
3. DJ’s were the superheroes of the night
Another set of stars who stood out brightly, supporting the performers, were, of course, our dexterous DJs on the deck. Calling out all the DJs from DJ Reyna, DJ VK Karlin, DJ Drazzy, DJ Karl Kani, DJ Renan, DJ Slick Vick, DJ Akkay, DJ Jay, DJ Pri2, DJ Ruckes and DJ Nexto for giving their best to highlight each and every artist on the stage.

Needless to say, with a variety of heart-palpitating beats and booming spins, these DJs keep everyone in a groove and dancing mood till the end of the gig.
“Superheroes help the world become a better place, and you help all the artists shine on the stage.”
You are the SUPERHEROES of Naamastay Hip Hop.
4. Never ending surprises
What is a show without surprises? Naamastay performers gifted hip-hop fans with numerous surprises, including unexpected collaborations, announcements, and music releases. Many unreleased songs were continuously revealed by the artists during this concert, which is so good that some wanted them to release them immediately.

5. NHH proves Malaysia is “The Hub for Tamil Hip Hop scene”
Namaastay Hip Hop was an unbelievable success on many levels. They have proudly proved that they are undefeated when it comes to bringing all of Tamil hip-hop’s greatest stars to the stage. Naamastay Hip Hop can now be deemed “The Main Hub for the Tamil Hip-Hop scene”. They had the power to bring the best talents to the stage and also pulled off the gig seamlessly.
A special mention goes to all concertgoers who stayed up from 12pm to 12.30am carrying the same level of energy all the way to the end of the concert. You guys were AWESOME!

To sum up, Naamastay was an unforgettable Tamil hip-hop musical feast of 2023, which was also a history-making gig that features all the best Tamil rappers on the big stage with the support of our government.
It was a stupendous show. Bravo and thanks to the FourOne6 team for executing such a wonderful gig. Kudos!
See you in the next edition, bigger and merrier…perhaps more diversity next time.
Varnam Malaysia is the Official Media Partner of Naamastay Hip Hop!
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Nadigar Sangam Elections Postponed; 61 Expelled Members Complain!

The decision appears to have come us a surprise to both the groups contesting.
The Nadigar Sangam elections that were set to happen this Friday has been called off by the Registrar of Societies.
This news, however, seems to have come as a surprise to both parties – Nassar-Vishal’s Pandavar Ani and Bhagyaraj-Iswari Ganesan’s Shankaradas Ani.

The Registrar has decided to peruse the matter further and decide when the elections will be held. The 61 members had complained that they were removed from the voters’ list by Pandavar Ani to skew the election results in their favour.
These members demanded to know why they were removed from the Sangam.
Vishal, Karunas and Poochi Murugan met the Tamil Nadu governor and submitted a petition underlining the problem they face in conducting the elections.
Let’s see what happens! So much drama for an election. But then again, which election doesn’t have drama!
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Mugen Rao Sings With ‘Super Singer’ Stars On #Day100 Of Bigg Boss 3

We can feel the heat of the popular reality show; Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3.

Malaysians have been waving their flags high as the representative, Mugen Rao, won the golden ticket to the Grand Finale after a myriad of physically and mentally challenging tasks. In the show promo released by Vijay Television, Mugen is seen performing with stars from ‘Super Singer’ around a bonfire. Mugen serenades the rest of the house with music by Mani & the band and later on thanks his housemates for all the memories they have made over the months.
WATCH the promo videos for Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 right here:

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Malaysia Vasudevan; Remembering The Man Behind Ilaiyaraaja’s Iconic Compositions

To millions around the globe, the late and prominent Malaysia Vasudevan Nair would have celebrated his 77th birthday on the 15th of June, which falls today!
With his magnificent texture and powerful voice, he certainly needs absolutely no introduction as he made a name for himself in the arena of Tamil playback singing. Most of his songs are bound to fill the playlist of all Tamil music into service for eternity. His unique voice was the heartthrob of every Malaysian Indian and Tamil Nadu community in south India.

His last memorable song was in the 2009 film Bale Pandiya, helmed by Devan Ekambaram. Our very own  Vasudevan lent his voice for an a cappella number “Happy” in the film, which included numerous vocalists including Srinivas, Anuradha Sriram, Suchita, Manickavinayagam, and Malgudi Subha.
Not many know of how much life he gave into some of superstar Rajinikanth’s most iconic songs that were sung by playback legend Ilaiyaraaja to which Vasudevan had drew inspiration from. He was the voice of choice for providing “playback” to the top actors, and it’s tough to fathom anybody else filling those shoes. Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam, Aasai Nooru Vagai, My Name Is Billa, Solli Adippenadi, and even Singamondru Purappattadhey from modern times are among his best tunes.
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Vasudevan was affiliated with theatrical troupes in Malaysia, and the singer with a voice that traversed so many emotions was also a great voice actor. He has starred in over 85 Tamil films and was well-known for his versatility.  He has played a range of characters, including a devious villain in Oru Kaidhiyin Diary, a short-tempered-but-responsible father in Badri, and a wacky hilarious cop in Thiruda Thiruda. Not to forget his iconic portrayal as a stern father in Poove Unakkaga, one of Vikram and Vijay’s most significant films.
Related:  "Thennisai Thendral Deva" A Masterpiece Musical Breeze Down Memory LaneTaking a walk down memory lane, let’s reminisce Vasudevan’s movie:
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary, (1985)
Helmed by Bharathiraja, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary portrays the story of David being loyal to Suryaprakash, a politician, he rapes and kills David’s wife and sends him to jail. He comes back from jail, after serving life imprisonment to exact his revenge.

Thiruda Thiruda, (1993)
Directed by Mani Ratnam, Thiruda Thiruda depicts two thieves, Kadhir (Anand) and Azhagu (Prashanth), as well as their friend Rasathi (Heera Rajagopal), who have been on the run from the cops who suspect them of being involved in a major theft. While on the run from the cops, the three protagonists stumble upon a mystery woman and her quest for Rs. 1000 crores. This is taken and ends up in the hands of a nasty mobster.

Oomai Vizhigal,(1986)
Roped as MLA Sattanathan, Vasudevan gave a spectra performance in the film. Picnic Village, a resort, used to kidnap young girls and offer them to prominent politicians. When the press gets a hold of it, they are assaulted. By that time, an honest cop has stepped in to gather evidence. He and his media colleagues ultimately unravel the mystery by defying the odds.
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There’s an undeniable charm in the deep resounding voice of Malaysia Vasudevan that cannot be replicated. With his demise, an era comes to an end. However, he has left us with an amazing array of songs in a variety of styles, moods, languages, and genres to listen to.
Legends can never be replaced. Their legacy lives on for generations.
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Oviya & Aarav Still Hang Out Despite Big Boss Controversy

Reality TV show ‘Big Boss’ winner Aarav has revealed to a Tamil Weekly that he and Oviya still meet up and hang out with each other.
Aarav and Oviya, who have since become household names amongst the Indian community, were involved in a messy romance while on the show. The two appeared to be very close and shared intimate moments on the show. However, things turned sour when Aarav rejected Oviya’s love proposal on TV. Oviya’s fans, known as the Oviya army, attacked Aarav and criticised his decision to turn her down on national TV.
However, despite all the controversy, it seems like the two are still close friends and have no hard feelings for each other. Aarav clarified in an interview that they still talk on the phone and regularly hang out.
We’re glad that things are working out well for the two!
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Vanmitha Athimoolam Leads The First Malaysian Team To Participate In Spaceport America Cup 2022

What a proud moment for all Malaysians. A team led by Vanmitha Athimoolam ‘Wau Rocketry’ is expected to become the first Malaysian team to participate in the Spaceport America Cup 2022 that will be held in New Mexico from 20th to 25th June 2022.

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Vanmitha who is the project manager said “I knew about this competition in 2019 when there was a Malaysian who took the lead for his UK team at SA CUP 2019. Since then I decided to form a Malaysian team to the competition. I prepared for it by attending a rocketry workshop in USM and in 2020 we had a pandemic and it was a virtual competition in 2021. So we decided to take part in the competition the following year, 2022.”
Spaceport America Cup 2022 is the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering conference and student rocket launch competition. For this competition, students all over the world will gather at this world-class spaceport facility to launch their rocket. The competition will be held in New Mexico and is organised by the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA). Students are tasked to launch solid, liquid and hybrid rockets to targeted altitudes of 10k and 30k feet.
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Formed in September, this Wau Rocketry team consists of 9 Aerospace engineering students, 2 chemical engineering students and 1 mechanical engineering student.
Vanmitha and the team will launch a Malaysian made high powered rocket at 10 000 ft in New Mexico under the Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) category. The project mission is to launch a rocket at 10k feet and recover it back safely and deploy a Nanosat that lands autonomously by using quadcopter tech.
The team named their rocket, HEBAT Rocket, which stands for H-Hardwork, E-Experience, B-Believe, A-Achieve, T-Together.
“I am truly grateful for this golden opportunity to make my other dream come true. This time, it’s not only a dream of mine but a dream that belongs to a TEAM.”
The motive of this team is to kickstart the nation’s high powered rocketry development and create a benchmark among Malaysian engineering students in rocketry and also encourage Malaysians to be a part of the project via a crowdfunding campaign.
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“We are not professional rocketeers. We are just ordinary students with extraordinary dreams.”
Feel free to follow their official Instagram and Facebook page for more updates as you will stand a chance to be a part of the project.
Best wishes to Wau Rocketry for the forthcoming Spaceport America Cup 2022! Go Malaysia!
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Sai Pallavi’s Gargi Questions Double Standards That Remain A Bondage Towards Women

Touted to be an emotional legal drama, Gargi combines the elements of a heist flick and courtroom drama to deliver a gritty story that constantly plays hide-and-seek with your imagination and all your preconceived beliefs and judgments.
So, what does GARGI mean?
GARGI – A well-educated woman who is capable of managing her personal life and problems that the family face during their toughest period. This movie can give you the best definition of this powerful word.
We have seen glimpses of the immense acting of Sai Pallavi in movies like “Premam (2015)” and “Love Story (2021)”, but Gargi is the first movie to fully explore her immense potential. She plays the lead role in the film by acting the role of a dedicated teacher who becomes caught up in a legal mess after her father has been detained on suspicion of child abuse. The rest of the narrative follows her as she strives to obtain justice for her father while being caught between an unempathetic legal system and a suspicious, quick-to-judge society.
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With no prior experience. Will she be able to win the case?
Gargi gets a lot of things right. From capturing an educated woman to showing how a woman can adequately establish their knowledge with experiences, observation, and perseverance. While it raises many pertinent points about sexual abuse in a sensitive manner, it also showcases how a small change in perspective can make you see a situation differently.
The well-versed of the whole script & screenplay of this film need special mention. One of those thought-provoking dialogues from #Gargi was the question about the double standards of society towards women.
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The director, Gautham Ramachandran, didn’t just show the audiences the forms, personalities, and hierarchies of women and femininity; he also demonstrated the endless array of genders. This movie was never biased; it always portrayed balance for every character and their understanding of the situation, creating a different intensity.
There’s no doubt that a mystery legal drama requires a lot of time to develop the plot. What makes the writer amazed was the essence of thrill in it throughout the movie which deserves a standing ovation.
Sai Pallavi’s top-notch performance ought to be a strong contender for a National Award, such is the grace and poise she brings to the character. Only an actress of her calibre could have communicated such vulnerability and emotion and remained committed and earnest in her pursuit to exonerate her father.
The climax will hit you like a ton of bricks. Curious to know the why, the only way to know is to watch the movie to fill in the blanks.
Watch the trailer here:

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Gargi is unquestionably the finest movie in the Kollywood industry that has been made so far in 2022, with the potential exception of Kadaisi Vivasayi, and it’s an essential must-watch.
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Laasya Arts Academy Sets To present a Magnificient Jai Sree Ram Musical Theatre

Laasya Arts Academy is a fine arts organization that promotes and preserves the ancient classical music and dance forms of India. Founded in 2003 by the founder and principal Shrimathi Guruvayur Usha Dora, this institution is specialized in Sangeetham, Bharata Natyam, Veena, and Nattuvangam. The academy has also conducted 51 dance and music arrangements as well as produced various dance productions which received accolades both in Malaysia and abroad. In a recent International Ramayana Festival that was held in October 2022, Laasya Arts Academy has been staged in 6 cities in India for Cultural Relations and received a standing ovation at every performance.
This successful academy is now 19 years and in conjunction with the academy’s 19th anniversary, a special musical theatre entitled Jai Sree Ram -The Triumph of Victory over Evil will be held. This programme will take place on 16 December 2022 at the Shantanand Auditorium, Temple Of Fine Arts, Brickfields. Also, this musical theater is set to be scheduled at 7.31 PM.
For individuals that are keen to be a part of and witness this amazing musical theatre, do visit Laasya Arts Academy Facebook page or direct contact @012- 229 5409 to make reservations for admission.

“All Art forms are divine in their own way, be it Chinese Opera or Malay Wayang. The light enshrines in the school logo symbolize the Light of Knowledge of the Art. We all strive to move towards it. Eventually, our goal is to merge with it and to be able to see Art in its Universal form where there are no boundaries and limitations”
Guruvayur Usha Dorai.
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Part 1; Glorious Must Visit Amman Temples In Klang Valley This Auspicious Navratri

Glorious shrines, intricate carvings, and some faith in our minds take us to these vibrant Amman temples, especially during this Navratri period. Although Malaysia is home to thousands of magnificent Amman temples, the writer feels that these Amman temples around Klang Valley should be on your must-visit list.
As we are on the third day of Navratri, we have curated a list for you, and scroll down to have a look at temples that you could head to during this auspicious day.
Sri Mahamariamman Devastanam Temple, Kuala Lumpur
Founded by K. Thamboosamy Pillai in 1873, this temple was initially used as a private shrine by the Pillai family. Known as the oldest temple of Goddess Mariamman, the manifestation of Goddess Parvati and the oldest Hindu temple in the city.
Location: Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
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Sri Maha Mariamman Alayam
Location: No 18A, Jalan PJS 5/6, Taman Desa Ria, Jalan Klang Lama, Petaling Jaya.
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Om Sri Maha Athi Nageswary Amman
The multi-coloured eight-tiered gopuram is just unique and powerful in its own way.
Location: Persatuan Penganut Om Sri Maha Aathi Nageswari Amman, Puchong Gateway, Jalan Seri Kembangan, Lot 48733, Puchong 47100.
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Petaling Estate Sri Maha Mariamman Alayam (Old Klang Road)
Location: Petaling Estate,Sree Maha Mariamman Temple,Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur
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Sri Agilandeswary Amman Temple
Address: Jalan Kapar, Kampung Perepat, 42200 Kapar, Selangor
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Maha Mariamman Alayam, Shah Alam
According to Selangor Hindus, the uniqueness of this temple is the presence of Ganga Amman, who is rarely found in Hindu temples of Malaysia. Goddess Gangga Amman originates from the holy Ganges River. Interestingly, the sanctum sanctorum for Gangga Amman is always flowing with water, thereby denoting her ‘sakthi’.
Address: Jln 19/25, Section 19, 40000 Shah Alam.
Tel: 012-2879970 (Selvakumaran)
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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kelana Jaya – Seaport
Address: No 23, Jalan SS 7/3A, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Sri Gengai Amman Alayam
Address: Lot 3207, Batu 8/12 (KTM), Jalan Klang Lama, PJS 5, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
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Dewi Sri Karumariamman Temple, Klang
Address: Lot. 27900, Jalan Dato Mohd Sidin, SJJC Kampung Jawa, Klang, Malaysia
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Sri Raja Sakthy Nageswari Amman Temple
Address: PT31, Section, 98, Jalan Bangsar, KL Eco City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 019-388 2941
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Sri Maha Mariamman Alayam Golconda Kapar
Address: Ladang Golconda, 42200 Kapar, Selangor Daryl Ehsan. , Kapar, Malaysia
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Plan your visit to the temples after 7.30pm as the prayers will commence around that time and by God’s grace, devotees will be able to witness the beauty of Amman along with the priest’s chanting powerful mantras.
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Irumbu Thirai: A Villainous Arjun Sarja Easily Outshines Vishal & Samantha

First of all, Irumbu Thirai is not quite the movie I expected it to be.
After watching the trailer, I went into the cinema expecting something along the lines of Black Hat, involving plenty of car chases, helicopter rides, prisons, computer codes and etc.
However, what I got was a military officer (Major Kathiravan) with anger management issues who is forced to reunite with his estranged family. He also consistently flirts with his psychologists, and asks to set him up with her sister who works overseas – because he wants to settle down outside of India. He gets conned while applying for a bank loan with his father. Then he finally decides to track down the hacker.
And that is truly when the movie begins. I feel like the entire first half is a drag to watch. We spend way too much time following Kathiravan around, as he is flirting with his Samantha and ironing out issues with his father, sister, and the sister’s lover. Like excuse me, this is a cyber-crime thriller, where is there thrill?

While there was a good portion of action scenes involving hacking and computer codes, the plot is heavily driven by family drama. Yes, character development is important, but it doesn’t need too much emphasis when it’s a thriller film. We expect action.
The thrill came, eventually, way into the second half – only after Arjun Sarja’s White Devil (or Sathyamoorthy) enters the picture. Action King Arjun’s screen presence is gripping. From the very first word he utters, he has your attention. He easily outperforms Vishal, Samantha, and everyone else he shares the screen with. At 53 years old, Arjun slays his wicked hacker role with a ripped physique and a vicious, cold facade. Even when he smiles, you are terrified of him.
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Also, am I the only one who gets goosebumps whenever Arjun says “Jai hind?”
Vishal plays Kathiravan to his best ability, and his fighting skills are justified by his army training. It’s very easy to believe that he is a man with anger issues, and he tries to justify it by saying that injustice makes him uneasy and he has to do something about it.

I’m not quite sure why Samantha is in the movie. The good thing is that she is portrayed as a smart and capable doctor. Aside from that, she doesn’t contribute much to the movie – aside being this super gorgeous doctor. Her scope is very limited. I agree with Suganth from Times of India who said that the whole anger management and psychologist angle seemed like it was introduced solely to accommodate Samantha in the movie. The screenplay could have easily eliminated that whole part. The only thing I’m thankful for is that there was no pointless duet song between the two.

The best part of the movie is the fight scene between Kathiravan and Sathyamoorthy. However, because of the draggy screenplay, it feels like I waited 5 hours for that fight to happen. You know it’s coming, so you wait and wait and wait – then there it is! The fight scene is well choreographed, but I think it’s a tad too short. Perhaps I was just really excited to watch the Action King in, well, action. Enough talking. Enough threats. JUST FIGHT GUYS, FIGHT!

However, I must say that the movie will leave you feeling uncomfortable about online security. If you have Facebook, Twitter, e-mail, the movie will make you want to sign out of everything forever. If you have a smartphone, the movie will make you want to throw it away and run to the nearest store to get a Nokia 3210. If you have an online bank account, the movie will make you want to delete it. While we glorify the information age and love how easy it is to pay for things by just tapping your card, the movie will make you think twice about even ordering a Grab or Uber.
Verdict: Well-made with a good message – but nothing great if you were expecting a thriller/action film.
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These 16 Contestants Are Ready To Battle It Out in Rap Porkalam!

The search for the ultimate Malaysian Tamil young rapper has begun with Rap Porkalam.
The auditions having concluded on the 11th of January at the Astro premises in Bukit Jalil. Out of 83 contestants who  auditioned, 16 have been selected to join Rap Porkalam which will premiere on Vinmeen HD CH231 from the 22nd of February 2020 onwards.
The champion will walk home with a cash prize of RM5000 and a collaboration with Sony Music Malaysia to release a debut single.
Check out the 16 talented rappers who will be rocking the stage in the upcoming rounds.
Taseltech, 28
This aspiring rapper, from Kajang, Selangor, prefers to keep his identity and personal life private. In his spare time, he likes to play Scrabble.
Kvin, 21
The youth from Petaling Jaya says he has been ‘addicted’ to rap music and hip hop culture since he was 15. However, due to his family’s situation, he was unable to pursue his dream of making his own music. Kvin says it was the Vallavan album that have inspired him to go down the Tamil hip hop path. In his spare time, he raps, writes lyrics and listens to music from Eminem, Tupac, and Logic. His dream is to become a professional rapper.
Ruben Raj, 27
A teacher by profession, Ruben hails from Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, and shares that music and singing is his passion and a part of his life.
Wheelchair Rapper, 21
From Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, he writes poems and songs from a variety of genres including rap, gaana (Tamil music style) and folk. In his spare time, he likes writing lyrics, and playing with remote-controlled cars. Being an independent rapper has been always his dream.
Naren Zac, 20
Contestant from Kajang, Selangor who recorded his very first track at the age of 16. Two years later, he had a full length underground mixtape. He enjoys reading and singing, and aspires to be an accountant. He believes that success does not just come only by effort but also from God’s blessings.
Silverstate Tamizhan, 28
This contestant is from Tampoi, Johor, and enjoys traveling around Malaysia, especially Ipoh, reading about the concept of a parallel universe and listening to music as well as playing FIFA. He hopes to have a career in forensics.
Eassya, 24
This beatboxer hails from Skudai, Johor and has been beatboxing since she was 14-years-old. She aspires to be an entrepreneur, and enjoys rapping, singing and cooking in her spare time.

Puchi, 20
A contestant from Masai, Johor, who is passionate about achieving his life goals. He aspires to become an artiste to inspire and help others. Giving up is also not part of his vocabulary and believes that life is all about learning. He is not intimidated by the challenge of being from a middle-class background. In his spare time, he enjoys beatboxing, rapping, acting and creating social media content which include skits and vlogs.
Tharagai, 24
Contestant from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, who is passionate about composing songs and writing lyrics. She wants to become an inspiration to other women on her rap journey. She believes that pain is the secret to success. She enjoys drawing, painting and singing in her spare time and aspires to become a rapper and an architect. Mizta Nesh, 26
Hailing from Mentakab, Pahang, he has faced numerous obstacles in realising his ambition of becoming an independent artist, due to financial restrictions. He views RAP Porkalam as a stepping stone to realising his ambition, and will keep moving towards achieving his goal, no matter how long it takes. In his spare time, he enjoys playing futsal and Indian traditional instruments, such as the urumi melam.Lucifer, 20
Contestant from Pasir Gudang, Johor, who claims the ability to mimic the voice of “any” Tamil actor. He is also a student, who sings as a hobby and aspires to be a rapper.CJ Satish, 27
This aspiring engineer from Skudai, Johor, sang and acted on a TV channel in Singapore. He also enjoys playing games in his spare time.AK Shoun, 27
This post-production crew member from Kajang, Selangor, loves to sing and compose music in his free time. He is also an animal lover, and aspires to be a music director. Madrasi, 19
He hails from Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, and is the youngest of the Rap Porkalam contenders. He started rap battles between local rappers when he was just 14, and he has improved his skills over the years. He views Rap Porkalam as a platform to showcase his talent to the world and realise his dream of becoming a rapper.
CJL, 24
From Skudai, Johor, and refers to himself as an “underground rapper”. He has dabbled in the art since he was 18 and is now looking for a breakthrough. In his free time, the aspiring rapper and engineer likes to play futsal. RakIc Vishun, 20
Contestant from Rawang, Selangor who previously wrote a song, but faced criticism for its lack of success. He insists he will not call it quits until he achieves success. He enjoys singing and writing lyrics, and aspires to “achieve artistry” in the future.Rap Porkalam airs on Astro Vinmeen HD at 7pm, every Saturday, from 22 February 2020.
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Local Musician Calls For Tun M To Oust Dr Rajamani From ASTRO

The people have spoken!
The 14th General Election saw Barisan Nasional’s 61-year tenure come to an end. Pakatan Harapan won by a simple majority and with Tun Mahathir reinstated as the Prime Minister, hopes were alive again in the hears of the people.
We yearn to see improvements in our country – and local musician Samuel J Dass wants the same thing. He called for Tun M to pay a visit to Astro and ‘revamp’ the place – as foreign artists are currently monopolising the local entertainment scene.
This is what he posted on Facebook:

Samuel J Dass also called to Tun M to oust a certain Dr. Rajamani – who allegedly gives more chances to artists from India, instead of Malaysia. His post has garnered over 200 likes and shared by other artists on social media.
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Four Amazing Women That Helped Cultivate Women’s Rights in Malaysia’

Remember when you studied Sejarah in school? How many of them were women?
Sad to say, there have been very little to no emphasis on the contributions of women in society, be it in Malaya and the rest of Asia and even on the western front. Women on the other hand, played a very important role in equality to their men counterparts, in fact their significant momentous achievements were perhaps more than that of a man.
Malaysia is no exception when it comes to the birth of great women leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, enforcement officers, scientists, lawyers, journalists and the many more other non-mentioned industry movers and shakers.
Today, we acknowledge and give prominence to some of these outstanding and astounding women visionaries that have helped to shape the nation all for the better.
1.  A. Chandramalar
Have you ever heard about this remarkable woman before?

She was the first Malaysian policewoman to head the Anti-Vice Branch in Penang’s police headquarters. Chandramalar was a Sri Lankan citizen who moved to Malaysia with her family and joined the Police Force in the early 1960s. She worked up the ranks from a probationary inspector to head of the Anti-Vice Branch in Penang. She has received multiple promotions due to her excellent services and officially retired with the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police in 1994.
Born in Sri Lanka, Chandra grew up in Kluang, Johor and is the fourth child of five daughters in an Indian household. Her father was a railway clerk, and her mum a dedicated and devoted housewife. She did what most decent young women of her age did, becoming a primary school teacher, after passing her Senior Cambridge examination.
In the early 1970’s, Chandra was never one to hide from the action, as she liked being in the spotlight. She was directly involved in raids, where her squad of 15 would raid and make several arrests at 200 brothels or gambling dens in a month during her tenure heading the Anti-Vice Department at the Penang Police HQ.

Whenever possible, she maximised her options as well. A warrant, which is defined in the Girls Act, was required to search brothels. Drug searches, however, did not, as the Dangerous Drug Acts had authorised raids without a warrant. Therefore, with drug raids, she was always involved and gave her full dedication in making those raids a success.
She was advanced to the rank of Assistant Superintendent and moved to a teaching post at Kuala Kubu Baharu Police College, Selangor.
2. Ambiga Sreenevasan
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Have you ever encountered abusive mails, death threats, and detention requests while calling for electoral reform?
Yeah, here’s the iron lady who has got it. Ambiga Sreenevasan, recipient of the US International Women of Courage Award, is a lawyer and campaigner for human rights who worked to change the Federal Constitution so that the testimony of a woman can bear equal weight to that of a man in the Syariah Court, and she succeeded.
She is also the former co-chair of Bersih, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) coalition which promotes free and fair elections.
3. Mother Mangalam Iyaswamy Iyer

For Malaysia, this gentle and humble demeanour woman can be identified to what Mother Theresa to India was all about. She has made human rights the work of her life, working to provide for orphaned children at the Pure Life Society, independent of race or faith. To all the young souls, she is the only lady they call mom.
When asked about her accomplishments throughout her lifetime, she said:
 “My accomplishment?” I’m not sure of what it actually is. All have committed to the job, that’s all I can claim.
Over the years, Mother Mangalam had become a ‘mother’ to multi-ethnic orphaned children, and is a testament that satisfaction and pleasure can be attained by a life devoted to helping others.
The Spirit of Merdeka personifies her selflessness, spirit and lifetime of devotion to the less fortunate.
4. Justice Datuk P. Nallini
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Justice Datuk P. Nallini is the first Malaysian Indian woman to be nominated to the highest court in Malaysia. Her law career began in 1984, when she was recognised by the Middle Temple of the United Kingdom as a solicitor for the English Bar. Nallini, a 32-year-old lawyer and attorney then, had substantial litigation and extensive courtroom experience.
She co-authored a practical guide entitled “The Law of Dismissal” on workplace law, and was also frequently invited to appear at international and local conferences and seminars. Her honesty, fearlessness and accountability was well esteemed by both her colleagues and her clients.
Could you believe these women actually tore down barriers and broke boundaries to pave the way for women’s rights in Malaysia?
Women are just as important as men, and for the sake of our future generation, we should do our best to pass down their stories as well as those of men!
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YouTube Star Pavithra Clears The Air Surrounding Rumours of The Recent Dispute

Clearing up all doubts, Pavithra has finally taken to social media to clarify about the controversy surrounding her husband Sugu’s arrest. The argument was said to be due to a dispute relating to family issues.
“Sugu went to the hospital on the day of the incident because my own family are currently facing some financial issues.
“My family, who has never helped me since I married Sugu seven years ago, suddenly appeared in my life after I had become successful and started borrowing money from my husband. This caused a lot of family problems,” she said in the video that had been uploaded on her YouTube channel.

However, the 28-year-old mother of two did not deny that he was not sober when the incident took place on that day, she then assured the public that Sugu is not a drunkard.
“After our lives became a topic of media frenzy, we no longer had any privacy and found it difficult to produce more cooking videos or attend to our children. It was a challenging time for us as husband and wife,” she said.
“You’re all aware that Sugu and I were cooking together from the very beginning. I hope you will continue supporting us as usual,” she said.
The husband and wife duo were embroiled in a case recently, after Sugu was arrested on July 20th for allegedly assaulting his wife Pavithra. He was released after pleading not guilty, though Perak State Executive Councillor Wan Norashikin Wan Noordin stated that the Welfare Department would monitor the couple’s progress.
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Bobby Simha’s Next Film with Director Gopi Of ‘Aramm’ Fame

Aramm, a commercial success,  featuring Nayanthara was an impressive film. The audience and the critics loved it. Director Gopi Nainar, who debuted with Aramm is now signing on a film with Bobby Simha.
Following Aramm, Gopi Nainar has been making an untitled project starring Jai and Aishwarya Rajesh. The film is said to be based on the kickboxing craze and the lives of youngsters involved in it in North Chennai.
Director Gopi Nainar
Actor Bobby Simha, who was last seen on screen in Agni Devi will be teaming up with Gopi Nainar. The film is said to be a commercial action entertainer. Rumours also have it that a Bollywood actor might be playing the antagonist.
Bobby Simha has had a fair share of critically acclaimed films and commercial films. More updates to follow.
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Velaikkaran Review: An Empty Shell Pretending To Be Something Bigger

Velaikkaran was perhaps the most looked forward to Kollywood movie of the year besides the multi-lingual Baahubali 2 and the Vijay masala, Mersal, all thanks to Anirudh’s hit song Karuthavanlaam Galeejaam. This song became an instant hit the moment it hit the interwebs. Everyone talked about it, made dance covers and it played on the radio two million times a day. It was all the rage.
This may not be my favourite Tamil song of the year — that award goes to AR Rahman’s Alapooran Tamizhan — but it is THE song of the year. Karuthavanlaam Galeejaam will be played at every Indian party and wedding for the forseeable future.

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Velaikkaran opens in energetic fashion. We see our hero, Arivu (Sivakarthikeyan), pleading with the local gangster to allow him to start his own radio channel. Although adamant at first, the gangster, Kasi (Prakash Raj) eventually agrees. What follows is the brilliant Anirudh number that touches on the oppression of dark-skinned men.
Sadly, after the song, Velaikkaran rolls downhill and into a hot steaming pile of horseshit. When we’re first introduced to Nayanthara’s Mrinalini, she’s on a talk show. She delivers a snappy monologue — “Girls should be allowed to drink, and have sex with whoever the hell we want.” Awesome. And despite the completely unrelated themes being introduced — is this a movie about dark-skinned men or feminism? — I was on board. Except, instead of being celebrated, Mrinalini is antagonised.
We hear Arivu’s mom say: “Gosh, how can a girl do what a guy does? It’s disgusting.” Surely, Arivu would say something, right? Surely he will stand up for her. But he doesn’t. He goes on his radio and shits all over her. Wow! Within the first 10 minutes of the movie, Mohan Raja successfully portrays our hero as a hypocrite, one who sings about the oppression of dark-skinned men only to oppress women.
One would assume that there will be a redemption arc where people realize that Mrinalini speaks the truth, but we don’t. Not for a very long time. And when the movie does attempt a redemption arc, it completely misses the point, preaching something along the lines of, “Women can drink and have sex with whoever we want, we just don’t do it because we’re good people.” Shut the f**k up! Women SHOULD be allowed to do what guys do without being undermined or mocked. Period.

And then the movie gets even more convoluted. Is Velaikkaran about the oppression of the dark-skinned or oppression of women? Or is it about oppression in general? But the movie immediately switches to a gangster-thriller with Prakash Raj as the villain. And then starts yacking away about consumerism. And finally decides that it wants to tell a story about workers and the corruption of large F&B corporations with Fahadh Faasil as the villain. And just when you’ve almost run out of patience and interest, this movie starts another side plot about office politics that’s almost as terrible as the first season of Iron Fist. It is here that I went from almost running out of patience and interest, to literally dropping to my knees and begging Lord Murugan to end my misery.
This Mohan Raja film is a classic case of not knowing what it wants to be. Does it want to be a ridiculous mass-masala flick, like Maari or does it want to be a masala that accomplishes something more, like Mersal? Both are entertaining in their own right. Velaikkaran is a lost soul. It has no story and no storytelling… only messages it wants to deliver. And that is the worst possible way to approach a film.

Nayanthara and Prakash Raj are completely wasted in this film. It seems painfully obvious that they’re only cast because Mohan Raja figured they would make the movie seem more “legit.” A plan that works to a certain extent. They’re charismatic. Siva Karthikeyan is decent too, though he’s definitely no Kollywood A-lister.
Velaikkaran is an empty shell pretending to be something more. There isn’t a single character I care about. There isn’t an emotional core. and there are hardly any laughs. Mohan Raj has good intentions. He tries to deliver good messages. Only nobody will be paying attention because the movie is such a drag — less entertaining than a broken toothpick. The messages are shoved fast and hard down your throat that you stop feeling like an audience at a movie theatre and start gagging like Tori Black in a big black cock porno.
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Kashe Quest; A Genius Toddler With An IQ of 146 Becomes Member of High IQ Society ‘Mensa’

Kashe Quest, a toddler from Los Angeles, has become the youngest American member of Mensa, whose membership is restricted to those with the highest IQ scores. Mensa is the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world.
The little one is only two years old, but according to her parents, she can name all of the elements on the periodic table, identify all 50 states by shape and location, learn Spanish, and decipher patterns.

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Kashe’s father Devon told CNN;
“She has always shown us, more than anything, the propensity to explore her surroundings and to ask the question ‘Why?’. If she doesn’t know something, she wants to know what it is and how it functions, and once she learns it, she applies it.”
Kashe’s family claims that her skills improved quickly after she uttered her first word. She soon began speaking in sentences of five or more words.
The parents became aware that their daughter was possibly advanced for her age as a result of their daily observations.
Kashe’s mom Sukhjit told CNN;
“Once her paediatrician also acknowledged it, at her 18-month check-up I had let her know where (Kashe) was on her number shapes and colours, and wanted her perspective on all of it, and she said it was amazing … it’s something worth looking into.”
So they took her to a psychologist, who gave her the Mensa test. The results were indeed shocking.  According to her parents, Kashe had an IQ of 146 and applicants must score at or above the 98th percentile on a standard intelligence test to be considered for membership in Mensa.

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The proud mom, Sukhjit “Sue” said;
“I think the biggest takeaway from us doing it was the fact that we wanted to make sure we were giving her everything she also needed, in terms of her development and natural curiosity and her disposition – and we wanted to make sure we did our part in making that happen for her.”
When Kashe becomes frustrated while performing a task, her family focuses on her progress and tells her that they are “proud of her progress.” Kashe, in turn, demonstrates her emotional intelligence by encouraging them as well.
“If she sees me trying to open a jar of pickles, she’ll come over and say, “Dad I’m so proud of you!”‘ her father said.
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Kashe’s parents say they don’t communicate any differently with her because she is so advanced.
They are, however, learning to be more deliberate with their words and communication because she can hold them accountable for what they say. She accomplishes this by repeating it back to them.
The mother also said;
“It has taught us patience in how to communicate with her and we are very conscious of the words we use with her and how we explain things. It has definitely taught us how to be better communicators with each other and collectively as a family because we all have to be on the same page.”

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Even though they want to encourage her learning, all of her skills are at her own pace. Kashe sets the tone and dips her toes in whatever topics she wants to learn, they said. She also will mirror skills back to her parents.
Raising a child with an advanced growth mindset is not easy but the full credit should be given to both the parents who are extremely supportive and provide a proper environment for Kashe.
Source: CNN
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Madhavan Left In The Lurch

Madhavan was all set for his directorial debut, with the upcoming Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. However, the actor has now been left in the lurch as his co-director, Ananth Mahadevan had to leave the project due to unavoidable circumstances.
It is unclear what the actual reason for Ananth’s departure from the project was. In a statement, Madhavan said “Ananth Mahadevan is an extremely talented filmmaker. However, owing to unavoidable circumstances and certain pressing commitments he could no longer direct Rocketry:The Nambi Effect,”

Ananth is an acclaimed director of Hindi and Marathi films, and has also acted in character roles in Tamil films. He was notably seen in 2.0, Vishwaroopam 2 and Papanasam.
Madhavan will now be helming Rocketry himself, and while it is exceedingly difficult to act in a movie one is directing, he is up for the challenge. The film is currently ahead of its schedule, with major portions already shot. Rocketry will release in English, Tamil and Hindi later this year.
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WATCH: Two Guitars’ Lilting Tune, Aththaan

Jaya Easwar Ragavan’s Two Guitars has unveiled their latest music video, Aththaan. The soul stirring tune is sung by Sreekanth Hariharan, Rakshita Suresh and Arvind Raj. Flautist Panchajanyadey and guitarist Rithu Vysakh also feature in this lilting tune.
The music was composed and arranged by Jaya himself, with lyrics penned by Naaraayini Balasubramaniam.
Jaya is a Malaysian musician who has signed with Yuvan Shankar Raja’s record label, U1 Records. He has a string of tunes to his name, one of the most popular being Selvom Vaa.
Watch Aththaan here

Kudos to the Aththaan team!
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Vignesh Shivan Will Start Shooting ‘SK 17’ Soon!

Sivakarthikeyan, who is currently working on his film with Pandiraj has many films in his kitty.
However, the most expected film of the actor is SK17, which is directed by Vignesh Shivan. Anirudh Ravichander will be composing music for the film. The latest update is that the film’s dialogue and screenplay have been locked.
Director Vignesh Shivn who was on long tour with his girlfriend Lady Superstar Nayanthara has finished writing the dialogues and screenplay of the film post the tour. He took to social media to announce the news. He posted, ‘#SK17 screenplay & dialogues locked ??? Have always felt that film scripts are like birds ? .. they have to be left freely so that they can fly & reach unknown boundaries too … but later have realised that few scripts are like birds ? , a few are like butterflies ? & a few are like dinosaurs ? better to get them locked so that they can be kept in control ? and don’t do much damage later ! ??? This one joins the latter category.. !!? All scripts are close to your heart… this one jus opened my heart ? ! Made me feel creatively alive , made me emote & think a lot of how scenarios in life can become in unbelievable yet possible situations … so the decision to travel and write this down in a few days was the plan .. but the time it has taken ???? ? LoL … unexpected but should admit it was the best few days of my life :)) starting from Cannes crossed many countries in these few days :) Traveled in almost all possible means of transport .. ? ? ? ? ? ✈ ? ?…… As I am fully in love wit this particular story am all upbeat about , am all geared , loaded & ready to shoot #SK17 very soon with my beloved team , all the experiences & positivity gathered from around the world ? Entering Chennai happily to plunge into a #BeastWorkMode ??? Cheers to #paris #Cannes #Nice #Montecarlo #cologne #dusseldorf #Athens #santorini #Mykonos #istanbul #dubai ? My team ?✍? @gnd_shyam @gautamgangadharan @senthillk7 ???? (sic)’

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There have been reports doing the rounds that Kiara Advani is in talks to play the female lead, however there has been no official confirmation on the same. The film is bankrolled by Lyca Productions.
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WATCH: “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!” Dhanush’s Newest Tune, Chill Bro

The first song of Pattas, starring Dhanush in the lead, is out. Titled “Chill Bro”, the song has been composed by Vivek-Mervin of “Orasadha” fame.
Dhanush took to his Twitter page to share the first track from Pattas.
“Chill Bro” is a fast-paced, fun number complete with catchy Tamil-English lyrics. Sung by Dhanush, the lyrics have been penned by composer duo Vivek-Mervin. The lyrical video features Dhanush in his uber-cool avatar where he is seen wearing wacky sunglasses. There are some behind the scenes footage of Dhanush and the team working on the song.

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Written and directed by RS Durai Senthilkumar, Pattas marks the second collaboration of Dhanush with the director, after Kaaki Sattai. Bankrolled by Sathya Jyothi Films, the film also stars Sneha, Mehreen Pirzada, Jagapathi Babu and Munishkanth.
Dhanush will be seen in a double role in Pattas.
The film is eyeing a January 2020 release.
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10 AR Rahman Covers To Usher In The Weekend

Ah, what a week it has been! As we usher in the weekend, the Varnam team has compiled a list of AR Rahman covers that blew our minds. These covers encompass individual singers, duos and bands as well as instrumental covers and an acapella performance. You can thank us later. Enjoy!
25 Years of AR Rahman – Acapella – Super Singer 5 contestants
This remarkable performance features snippets of Rahman’s hits throughout his 25 years of making music. To call it a melodious journey would be an understatement. We were particularly impressed by the beatboxing by BMac Mastamind. The arrangement was done by Pravin Saivi.

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Veera Paandi Kottaiyile – Instrumental – Orfeo Band
This is one of the few instrumental masterpieces that does the original song justice. The band captures the drama and musical acrobatics that Rahman brilliantly composed for the song. We hope to see move of Rahman’s covers from this immensely talented band.

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Hosanna & Love Me Like You Do – Vidya Vox
Okay, we know this isn’t entirely AR Rahman’s work, but it is just beautiful to not have on our list. If you haven’t heard of VidyaVox, YouTube her RIGHT NOW! She has done multiple mashups of Tamil & English and Hindi & English tunes. Her videos are definitely worth listening to.
We especially love this tune because it feels like Love Me Like You Do and Hosanna were one song to begin with!

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AR Rahman Violin Medley – Sabareesh Prabhaker
There is something about the violin. Sabareesh Prabhaker, the violin maestro manages to turn these already emotional tunes into those that tug at our hearts with every note. He marries Rahman’s hits perfectly and not one song feels out of place. Our personal favourite is his rendition of Swaasame from Tenali.

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Kadhal Sadugudu – Diluckshan Jayaratnam
Diluckshan’s rich, creamy voice croons beautifully to this ageless tune composed by Rahman 18 years ago.  He has done may covers, and if you’re in the mood for something that would blow your mind, we’d recommend his version of Ey Sandakaara from Irudhi Sutru.

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Kurukku Siruthavale – Nikhil Mattew
Nikhil Mathew is the first ever winner of the popular TV show, Super Singer. With an impressive vocal prowess like this, we wonder why he hasn’t been recruited to sing more. Thank goodness for YouTube! The does this Rahman classic justice and the accompanying saraangi is lilting, to say the least. If you like his voice as much as we did, we recommend checking out his version of Poovukul Olinthirukkum!

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Mel Isaiye & Then Merku – Piri Musiq
Piri has been on YouTube for quite a while now. We particularly enjoyed this mashup simply because it gives both songs a breath of fresh air. Piri executes the layering of voices perfectly, and its just one of those songs that remind us how timeless Rahman’s work is.

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Ennodu Nee Irundhaal – Saiesan Muthulingam
Although we think nobody can outperform Sid Sriram, Saiesan Muthulingam comes pretty close with his cover of Ennodu Nee Irundhaal. He hits the high notes with ease and gives us goosebumps while he’s at it. Check out his version of the Rahman classic, Uyire here!
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The Best Of AR Rahman’s 90s – Flute Medley – Vijay Kannan
Vijay Kannan is an accomplished flautist who is an ardent fan of Rahman’s. His love for Rahman’s music is translated through this flute medley of the Isai Puyal’s 90s hits. Simply breathtaking!

https://youtu.be/syghyxEhyG8Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: The Best of AR Rahman – 90s Rahman songs – Flute Medley cover – Vijay Kannan (https://youtu.be/syghyxEhyG8)

AR Rahman Mashup 2k18 – Sathya & Stanley
These two lads have managed to meld 26 of Rahman’s songs and back ground music without making it seem too busy. The listener is captivated from the beginning with the arrangement and how the tunes so beautifully meld with each other. Every minute hum is well thought of and arranged beautifully. This blows us away, and could possibly be one of the best medleys of Rahman ever made. Oh, and the ending will send a shiver down your spine!

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Anything else you guys think deserves to be on the list? Let us know. Until then, happy weekend everybody!
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Kayalvhily, The Rising Star Misses The Malaysia Games Title Yet Remains A True Champion In Our Hearts

Kayalvhily is a name that needs no introduction when it comes to Malaysia Archery.
With that being said, National Archer Kayalvhily may have lost her chance to win the prestigious Malaysia Games title, but we are still happy and proud of your achievements. Despite maintaining the level of consistency throughout the entire match, it was not enough as she fell to Johor’s player, Nuraqilah Khairul (142-145), NST reported.
Image Credit: Pejabat EXCO Belia dan Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang
The Penang native has never failed to make us proud of her achievement as she’s been continuously making us proud by giving her best performance in all competitions.
The 23-year-old young lass joined the national team recently and proved her mettle on her international debut by winning a silver medal in the compound team event at the Asia Cup in Phuket in March 2022. On the other hand, she has also bagged a bronze medal in the 50metres women’s compound qualifying round at the Circuit 1 National Archery Championship 2022, in Bangi, Selangor.
Image Credit: Pejabat EXCO Belia dan Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang
Her journey in archery is indeed inspiring and it all started when her former national archer G. Shamani spotted her talent at the age of 14-years-old. According to Kayalvhily, her coach used to drop by the orphanage and taught her the basics of archery.
Despite returning home empty-handed this time, there will undoubtedly be another opportunity for you. All great champions will have to go through several battles, and winning or losing is merely a part of the process.
We look forward to cheering him on at future tournaments. Keep fighting, Kayalvhily!
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Pulanaivu Bags Multiple Awards at the 11th Norway Tamil Film Festival

Pulanaivu made headlines last year when it became the first Malaysian Tamil movie to be screened in 65 cinemas including cinemas in the states of Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak.
The movie recently won ‘Best Screenplay’ and ‘Best Actor Female’ awards at the 11th Norway Tamil Film Festival.
The romantic crime thriller film was directed by Shalini Balasundaram and Satish Natarajan.

Award-winning Malaysian actress Datin Seri Shaila V delivers an outstanding performance as the top notch police officer. She clinched the Best Actor – Female award.

The Varnam team extends our heartiest congratulations to the Pulanaivu family.
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Senior Citizen Alliamah Overjoyed Upon Receiving MyKad After 40 Years

R Alliamah, who had attempted unsuccessfully for 40 years to get an identification card, finally received her brand-new MyKad directly from the National Registration Department (NRD) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh last Friday, (29th July).
As according NST, Alliamah, 64 from Liberty Wood Estate, Kulim, Kedah has lived her entire life without a birth certificate or MyKad since her family home and other personal documents to register after her birth were destroyed in a fire.
Among her seven siblings, she was the only one without an identification paper; the others all had birth certificates and MyKads, she stated.
“I assumed that I would never ever receive the MyKad. However, I am the happiest lady right now. I finally obtained the MyKad to verify that I am a citizen of this nation and I may enjoy the privileges like other citizens of this country, Alliamah overwhelmingly expressed.
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Alliamah said that since the age of 20, she had tried multiple times in vain to obtain the identity card.
Even Alliamah’s husband, S. Sahar Segaran, had tried everything to acquire her a legitimate MyKad up to his death at the age of 39, but after that, as a single mother, she had to work and put her kids first, so she gave up trying to get a MyKad.
“I have no education. Because of my family’s extreme poverty, I had to rely on others to help me in obtaining the MyKad. Some of these people even demanded payment, but I never received my MyKad,” she claimed.
Her son, Faizal Suresh Abdullah said that he sought assistance from a number of sources, including local politicians and political parties. After receiving a recommendation from an official from the NRD, they submitted a formal application in December of last year.
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According to Datuk Ruslin Jusoh, the Penang NRD ran a DNA test as soon as they received Alliamah’s application to establish her relationship with her  other siblings.
“Alliamah’s application was approved by the NRD’s late birth registration committee panel on March 23 this year, and her birth certificate as a Malaysian was issued the following day. This was done after conducting record searches, conducting DNA tests, conducting interviews, and retrieving supporting documents from Alliamah’s siblings”, he quoted.
Pertaining this, Faizal kindly advises anybody who finds oneself in a similar situation to go straight to the NRD, as they are willing to assist immediately.
Alliamah had endured a lot without a MyKad, but now that she is officially a Malaysian citizen, she can finally rejoice and enjoy the benefits that come with a citizenship.
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Government Plans To Add Tamil Language Subject At National Primary School

Our education ministry always comes up with a handful of measures to strengthen and improve the learning environment.
With that being said, Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said the government has plans to expand additional language subjects offered at national primary schools in the country.
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Radzi Jidin stated that at the moment the ministry is offering three additional communication language subjects namely Tamil, Mandarin and Arabic to students enrolled at national primary schools in the country.
Further explaining he mentioned that this is among the efforts that will be undertaken by the government to make national primary schools the choice among parents.
In a written parliamentary reply, Radzi said “The government will continue to empower Sekolah Kebangsaan through initiatives as outlined in the Malaysia Education Development Blueprint 2013-2025,”
According to him, the ministry has implemented eight measures to strengthen and empower national primary schools.
Apart from providing a complete and quality infrastructure as well as ensuring all Year One pupils master reading, writing and calculating skills, Radzi explained that other measures included holistic student development that included cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects; creating healthy school culture and strengthening implementation of curriculum and sports activities.
Despite various opinions from many, let’s all put that aside and together we strive for the goal where everyone gets equal education and opportunity.
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Trisha Also Cast in Karthik Subbaraj’s Rajinikanth Film?

Is there anyone in the Indian film industry not cast in this movie? Karthik Subbaraj, the young director who made a name for himself making critically acclaimed serious dramas like Jigarthanda and Iraivi is currently working on a film with the man himself, Superstar Rajinikanth. On top of that, the film has a star-studded cast from top to bottom, something uncommon in Tamil cinema.
Besides Rajinikanth, Karthik Subbaraj has also cast Vijay Sethupathi, in reportedly the villain role (though, he has neither confirmed or denied it), as well as 90s diva Simran and acclaimed North Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Sacred Games, Gangs of Wasseypur). We also have the likes of Bobby Simha, Sanath Reddy, Munishkanth, Megha Akash and Deepak Ramesh in the fold.

Now, Times of India are reporting that popular South Indian actress Trisha has also been cast. But, this news has to be taken with a grain of salt as neither Trisha nor anyone else involved in the film has made an official statement regarding this news story.
That said, if these initial reports turn out to be true, we’re can’t help but be all the more excited. After all, over the past couple of years, Trisha has really turned her career around. When she broke into the industry, Trisha only played your typical hot-chick-who-dances roles. However, since 2015, Trisha has been very selective with her roles, playing three-dimensional/stronger characters in films like Yennai Arindhal and Thoongavanam. But it was her performance as the villain in Kodi, opposite Dhanush that really got people talking.

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Malaysian Artistes Come Together For ‘Say Malaysia’ Song

Happy Malaysia Day.
To commemorate the celebration of Malaysia day, a handful of Malaysian artistes have joined forces for a Multilingual Malaysian Patriotic Song titled, ‘Say Malaysia’. Alliance Studio & Livewires Musics’ Production presents ‘Say Malaysia’ Music by Zac and Lead Vocals & Music Video Directed by Shankar Kumar.
The song is composed by Zechariah Ashok with Shankar Kumar (Tamil), Jageish Umaanath (English), SD @ Sharlene Darshini (Bahasa Malaysia) & Wo Shi Jay (Mandarin) on vocals. The team has been working on the song for over a year to pay tribute to this beautiful nation we call home.
WATCH ‘Say Malaysia’ right here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hIbMyyCKQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Say Malaysia – Zac | Shankar Kumar feat. Jageish Umaanath , SD & Wo Shi Jay (Official Music Video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hIbMyyCKQ)

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Another Day, Another Death In Custody Has Been Reported

There is nothing non-tragic about a person in custody dying unexpectedly. Last year was infamous for the number of custody-related deaths that were publicly revealed. There seems to be no end to custody deaths as another death case involving a detainee has been reported recently.
Two days ago, PDRM confirmed that a local detainee died at the Seri Alam district police headquarters (IPD) lock-up in Johor Bharu.
Director of Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS), Datuk Azri Ahmad stated that the male detainee had previously been detained under ‘Operasi Pemutihan’.
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In a statement, Azri said “The 49-year-old detainee was being investigated under Section 39 (A) (1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (ADB) 1952 and was waiting for the mention of his case on April 10,”.
On 16th February, the detainee who’s name was not revealed complained of breathing difficulties and was sent to the Sultan Ismail Hospital before being found unconscious at 7am on 19th February.
The detainee’s death was confirmed by the coroner, who was there. Later on, an autopsy was performed on the body at the same hospital.
The deceased-detainee had also tested positive for COVID-19. Yet the cause of death has not been confirmed as they will be determined based on the study of reports and pathology laboratory testing.
The case would be investigated by the JIPS Criminal Investigation Unit on Deaths in Custody, according to Azri.
As per what has been reported, this would be the year’s ninth death in custody case.
According to the police, only one out of the nine deaths involved criminal elements. where out of the other eight cases, four died in lockups, three died in hospital, and one died on their way to the hospital.
Source: NST / FMT
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Amy Jackson Is Getting Engaged In May 2019

Amy Jackson’s engagement details are here and we are super excited to see how beautiful and lavish it is going to be! Early this year on the 1st of January, Amy got engaged to her long time boyfriend, George Panayiotou in Zambia during a sunset over a private romantic dinner. George is the son of British property developer Andreas Panayiotou.   The family owns a chain of luxury hotels that include names like Hilton, Park Plaza, Double Tree, etc.
Amy Jackson together with her beau, George Panayiotou!
The couple will be throwing an grand engagement bash in their home in London on May 5th.
The invite reads, “We would love to invite you to our home to celebrate our engagement and to kickstart Summer 2019.” It adds, Dress code: Classy Chic. Timing: 4 pm till late.’
Amy also recently announced her pregnancy on her on her social media accounts. The actress is now 15 weeks pregnant and said that it was totally unplanned and came across as a surprise.
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She said that she did not realize about her pregnancy as she was busy travelling to India and New York. Amy also said that her baby is going to be following her around the world. How exciting!
We can’t wait to see the pictures of the ceremony! Congrats to Amy and her fiance!
Amy was last seen in 2.0, alongside with Rajnikanth and Akshay Kumar.
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Spend Your Weekend Discovering Pahang’s Finest Nature Attractions!

Pahang is by far the biggest out of the 11 states in Peninsular Malaysia. Its a state blessed with an array of attractions. The city, Kuantan, crosses the South China Sea and is the most populous area on the eastern coast of the peninsula. A tourist destination on its own, this city is the modern flipside to the other small, quiet towns in the province. Let’s look at the top nature gateways in Pahang.
Tasik Chini

Located about 100 kilometres from Kuantan, Chini Lake is beautifully situated within 12,565 acres of green tropical jungles rendering it a significant green lung in Malaysia and consisting of a sequence of 12 lakes. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Chini Lake is an attraction enjoyed by tourists from all over the world because of its abundant biodiversity presenting a calm and pleasant scenery, given its legendary stories.
According to mythology, the still waters of the lake were once home to a legendary dragon who played the role of protector of the ancient golden city that once controlled the land of the lake. This enigmatic figure and region, however, has never been verified by scientific study.
Take this chance to enjoy the breeze that emerges from huge tropical rainforest trees when you pass a small river on a boat ride to Lake Chini. When you enter the first lake, be greeted by lotus flowers and water lilies. Don’t forget to take photos and videos when you’re at the lake because it’s an adventure you’d like to record and hold in memory!
The locals ‘orang asli’ community, who have been inhabitants of the bay for many years, resides at the bottom of the shore. They claim that the dragon named the Naga Seri Gumum (the counterpart of the Loch Ness Monster) is the spirit and protector of Lake Chini.

Visit the Orang Asli village to learn how the villagers create the famous blowpipe, the main hunting tool made out of bamboo.
Fraser’s Hill

Fraser’s Hill can be found in the central part of Pahang. It lays some two hours north of Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Fraser has an average altitude of 1,200 meters but its peak point falls to 1,500 meters in Telekom’s loop. Generally speaking, the months with the least rainfall drop between April and September, a break in the monsoon season.
Taman Negara Forest Park

Taman Negara is Malaysia’s oldest national park (gassed in 1938/1939) containing both the longest canopy walk in the world and Mount Tahan (West Malaysia’s highest peak). The park is a total ecological hot spot, occupying 4,343 square kilometres across three nations.
More than 150 species of animals (including endangered Malayan tigers and Asian elephants) and 3,000 varieties of plants and flowers including numerous types of insects consider this rainforest home.
Visitors who travel into this jungle are guaranteed an amazing trip in the rainforest, including trekking, animal watching, and tree walks. Certain events vary from white water rafting and hunting to cave discovery and bird watching. Mountaineers will undertake a gruelling multi-day climb to reach Mount Tahan at 2,187 meters (7,175 feet).
Gunung Senyum

Gunung Senyum or Smiling Mountain Recreational Park, at 1,549 meters above sea level, is a significant archeological location. It is situated along the bank of the Pahang River about 68 kilometres away from the town of Temerloh, through Kampung Awah and Felda Jengka 18.
The park is part of the Jengka Forest Reserve, occupying an area of 794 hectares. Surrounded by the oil palm plantations of the Jengka Felda Project, there are two major mountains within the reserve, Gunung Senyum, and Gunung Jebak Puyoh, formerly a common place for visitors and researchers.
Gunung Senyum is made up of limestone and rock, estimated to be about 3,000 years old, while the lowlands to the east are composed of mudstone and shale, estimated to be about 2,100 years old.
Gunung Senyum Caves consist of at least 19 caves that are interesting to visit. As cave exploring and camping in the shade of tropical foliage are common activities, science work is also increasing popularity among students and scientists.
Charas Cave

The Charas cave is located about 25 kilometres northwest of Kuantan at Panching on the Sungai Lembing route. Shaped millions of years ago and pounded out by the powers of nature, these caves give an intriguing stay. This limestone cave is just beyond the nearby lowlands and a 20-foot climb of the metal stairs is required.

Within the cave is a small sculpture of Buddha and the sleeping quarters of monks. A 30-foot tall statue of the reclining Buddha is placed inside. The cave is lit by a generator operated by the monk.
Rainbow Waterfall

Rainbow Waterfall Lembing is one of the most spectacular aspects of the majestic rainforest in Malaysia. Located in Sungai Lembing, an old mining town on the east coast of Malaysia’s Peninsula, this is a perfect place for those who love adventure and admire the natural beauty of the forest.
The name Rainbow Waterfall is given as it always reveals rainbows every moment the sun reflects on the waterfall, approximately at 9am or 10am every morning. The short time of rainbow visibility requires all visitors to arrange a strict timing tour so they can arrive at the waterfall in time to see the beautiful rainbows.
Fireflies Tour
Before embarking on the boat, you will be briefed about fireflies and its precautions. You’ll have a river ride at about 8pm when it’s fairly quiet. You will travel down the river, while the tour guide shines his torch towards the trees, and with that a swarm of fireflies will slowly fly towards the boat.
The guide will also share with you all about the behaviour of fireflies, watching the little lights slide across the water to the boat is almost mystical. Join this tour and have a wonderful night with your family and children!
Pamper your family with a nature-filled fun vacation and discover Pahang like no other.
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Exclusive: Ztish Talks About His Latest Movie, Future Plans & How It All Began

Ztish is probably one of the first few names that will come to your mind at the mention of local Tamil music directors. The humble, soft-spoken guy shot to fame after his first film, Geethaiyin Raadhai, under the direction of Shalini Balasundaram. All the songs from the movie turn out to be a hit, especially “Ennai Kollathey”, which is still engrained in our minds almost two years later.
Lucky for us, the Ztish-Shalini combo is happening again in August 2018 – with the release of Shalini’s brand new venture, Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey. The movie stars Shalini Balasundaram, Saresh D7, Yuvaraj Krishnansamy, Kabil Ganesan, and more. Ztish will be scoring the film, and we honestly can’t wait to hear the results!
We recently caught up with the music director to learn more about how he got into music, and to discuss about his upcoming movie and future plans.
Hi Ztish. Let’s start with your background. At what age did you get into music? What was the first instrument you picked up?
ZTish: I went for a lot of thevaram classes as a child. I was about 16 when I started playing the guitar, and it was the first instrument that I picked up. But then I had to stop because I developed some nerve problems. Then, when I was about 18 years old, in college, I started playing the keyboard.

Who or what encouraged you to pursue music?
ZTish: Definitely AR Rahman sir. He’s my favourite and I like his compositions a lot. In Malaysia, it was Dhilip Varman and Jay sir. Their involvement in music encouraged me to pursue it as well. Also, Jey Raggaveindra sir is my current inspiration – I absolutely love what he did with Ghora.
I’ve always been musically inclined, I just didn’t realise it. For example, back when I was in school, I would always hum a tune while sitting in the school bus. Some new tune will just come to me, and I would just toy around with it. I didn’t know back then that when a new tune comes to you, it could be a composition. I figured it out much later.
Did you formally study music?
ZTish: I attended sangeetham and thevaram classes and that really got me interested in music. So I went to college to pursue music. I studied music in Lim Kok Wing university; I have a diploma in sound and music, and a degree in recording arts.
I also mastered music theory until grade 3, because I had to read music while learning how to play the guitar.
What was the first project you worked on as a music director?
ZTish: I can’t exactly remember my first project – but it was a short film which was about 2-3 minutes. I was about 19 back then. I’d say I officially became a music director in 2014 when I did a short film called Inai, directed by none other than Shalini Balasundaram. But I’ve done plenty of other short films before that too.
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How often do you practice your craft? Every day?
ZTish: Yes of course. I never went for any keyboard classes, so I had to rely on YouTube lessons. I really wanted to master it, so I was very adamant about my daily practices and won’t miss them. I was a bit upset that I couldn’t play the guitar – because of my nerve problems – so I made sure to master the keyboard and I went all out.
Tell us about your experience working with Shalini Balasundaram on Geethaiyin Raadhai.
ZTish: It was a one year journey for Geethaiyin Raadhai. I was about 21 years old then. It was Shalini’s first big film after Inai. I was not too sure about it initially because I thought scoring an entire movie will be very difficult. But the entire team was very supportive – and I managed to pull it off. We had some really good songs for the movie, especially “Ennai Kollathey”.

When I send Shalini a tune, she will listen to it at least 20 to 30 times. She’ll listen to it for days and see if she gets tired of the tune. Then she’ll give me her feedback and I’ll proceed from there. Sometimes I’ll give her a draft and she’ll reject it, so I have to work on it again. But that’s a good thing, because it pushes me to give my best, and I appreciate her honest comments. If it’s good, she’ll tell me it’s good. If it’s not, she’ll tell me too, and I’ll give her something different.
You just seem to know how to make a hit song. Is it a gift, or do you have a recipe?
ZTish: (laughs) I don’t think so. Every time I compose a song, it goes through a lot of changes, draft after draft. Most music directors in Malaysia work alone, and that itself is a challenge, so it takes a lot of time and effort.
I don’t usually focus in making the song a hit, I just want to give a song that fits the movie and story well. I honestly don’t know if the song will turn out to be a hit or not. I didn’t know that “Ennai Kollathey” was going to be a hit. I put in a lot of effort, of course, and then it’s support from my team, blessings from God, prayers from my family, and could also be a bit of luck. Some tunes I like, some tunes are slow poison – it grows on you over time, so it’s hard to say. I just give my best and hope for the best.
And yes, it’s a gift, a gift from God.

Why do some Malaysians still subscribe to piracy? What’s your view on this?
ZTish: I don’t really know what to say, but I think there are two sides to this. People don’t realise the consequences of piracy. If people keep going for pirated music, at the end of they, musicians can’t make money and can’t survive.
But I think piracy can also be a compliment. People won’t pirate your product unless they think it can make them money. Most piracy happens with Hollywood and Kollywood films, so maybe it happens because people actually like our product. But that’s just a perspective, I definitely do not encourage or condone piracy, because I know how much effort goes into making a song or a movie.
Do you have any other hobbies besides music?
ZTish: I can’t run away from music, it’s always there. Aside from that, I love online games – I love playing counterstrike and FIFA online. I play at least 2-3 times a week. I love going out with my friends too, and spending time with my family. Occasionally, I play futsal.

Any big plans for the future?
ZTish: Yes, I actually have a dream. I want to open an orchestra school in Malaysia. I don’t think there’s one that is catered to Indians to learn music. There’s one in Chennai, and it’s responsible for churning out quality musicians for the Indian film industry – so I think we could use one here. I’ve had this dream for five years, and I want to make it happen so more Indians can get into music.
Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey opens in cinemas on August 16. Don’t miss it!
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Tamil New Year Special Pooja At Sri Kandaswamy Temple, KL

Today, April 14, marks the birth of the Tamil New Year, held on the first day of Chittirai. It is significant that we celebrate this occasion on this auspicious day, which is marked by the belief that Lord Indra comes to Earth on this day, gives the day an enormous amount of spiritual significance.

Here are the important things that you should know:-
[Time of birth of New Year]
Friday 14 April 2023 at 4.33pm
[Auspicious time]
Friday 14 April 2023 from 12.33pm till 8.33pm
[Colour for The Year]
Beige (Cream)
In conjunction with the birth of the Tamil New Year, helmed by Malaysian Ceylon Saivites Association, a Sobakiruthu Special Abishegam and Pooja will be held at Sri Kandaswamy Temple, Jalan Scott, Kuala Lumpur.
These are the programmes that will be conducted:
[14 April 2023 – Friday]
2pm: Obeisance to Lord Vinayagar, Punniyaaha Vaasanam, Kumba Pooja, Homam, Thiraviya
Abishegam, Poornaahuthi, Snabana Abishegam.
4.33pm: New Year Special Pooja, reading of the New Panjaangam (Almanac) regarding the forecast for the year and blessings by the Chief Priest of the Temple. New Year Greetings by the Temple President followed by the distribution of Pirasaadham
[15 April 2023 – Saturday]
7am: Morning Pooja
7.30am: Sooriya Ponggal, Aadhithya Pooja followed by the distribution of Pirasaadham
Having that said, all devotees are welcome to join the ceremonies and obtain the blessings of Lord Sri Sakthivel Perumaan. ✨

✨Iniya Tamil Puthandu Vazthukal ✨
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Madhavan Birthday Special : Big Win At IIFA Awards 2023

First and foremost, a heartfelt Happy Birthday to our incredible talent: actor, writer, director, and producer who is also dashing and endearing, Madhavan. R. Madhavan, popularly known as Maddy among his fans, turned 53 today.

A few days ago, the directorial brilliance of R. Madhavan took centre stage at IIFA 2023 as he won the IIFA trophy in the category of “Direction” for his masterpiece ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’.

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is a 2022 Indian biographical drama film written, produced, and directed by R. Madhavan in his directorial debut. The movie is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, who is portrayed by Madhavan. Nambi was an Indian Space Research Organization scientist who was charged with espionage but ultimately cleared. The narrative begins with Narayanan’s time as a graduate student at Princeton University before focusing on his scientific endeavors and the erroneous espionage accusations levelled against him.
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For the plot and the actors’ performances, the movie earned a lot of favorable reviews.
R. Madhavan was awarded on Saturday. Taking to Instagram, IIFA shared a picture on their official handle and wrote, “The directorial brilliance of R. Madhavan takes center stage at IIFA 2023 as he wins the IIFA trophy in the category of “Direction” for his masterpiece ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’.” ‘Rocketry.

Soon after IIFA shared the post, fans flooded the comment section with congratulatory and heartfelt wishes.

https://youtu.be/NL5uPYeKrDsVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: EXCLUSIVE: Actor Madhavan Speaks About His First Directorial Debut ‘Rocketry’ (https://youtu.be/NL5uPYeKrDs)

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