Rajinikanth’s Charismatic And Iconic Style That Will Be Remembered For Generations

Apart from his famous characters and respectable personality, he is also very much known for his stylish mannerism that no one else can comprehend when it concerns the Superstar and his Superstyle.
Do you remember the famous dialogue from Padayappa? Minsara Kanna, Ellarukkum unnai yen pudichirukku theriyuma? Vayasa aanalum, un style’um azhaggum innum unnai vittu pogele. (Do you know why everybody likes you? Although you’re ageing, its because your style and good-looks haven’t left you)
The statement is indeed true till date! On that note, let’s indulge in our very own compilation of some of the iconic styles of our dear Thalaivar.
The salute

When you salute, have you ever heard a blustering sound? Like your hands moving against the wind’s energy that makes a strong sound? Well, this unusual occurrence does not happen to everyone. In fact, there is only one individual who has the privilege of  witnessing the rare phenomenon of nature, and that is Rajinikanth.
The templeless specs

Who would have thought of wearing glasses without its temples? Well, Rajinikanth did it! If you watched Baasha, you would know what we are talking about.
The cigarette style
This is his most famous and special one, also one of his prominent styles since the early days of his career. In fact, it was once highly speculated that his cigarette style caught the attention of movie directors.
The chewing gum style (version 2.0)

In 2007, Rajinikanth made a stylish comeback with the film Sivaji. He decided to take a healthier initiative and replaced his style of flipping cigarettes, with chewing gum.  Although the prop was replaced, his style remained the same.
The thundu style

This style has many layers to it as it varies from one movie to another, From Ejamaan to Muthu to Annamalai. They all had different styles of thundu wearing.
The slick-back hair style

Who needs a comb when you can just slick your hair back stylishly? Oh, there are no phrases to describe how chic it is to see him slicking back his hair in ultimate style. His hairstyle was maintained in movies and was rarely altered if anyone noticed, which resulted in the iconic Rajini look.
The glasses

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#Thalaivar Teaching his Glass Style to @BearGrylls#ThalaivaOnDiscovery@Actor_Vivek @KavithalayaaOff @actorsathish @soundaryaarajni @karthiksubbaraj @vp_offl @anirudhofficial pic.twitter.com/FzDdXpTqC0
— Rajinikanth Fans (@Rajni_FC) March 23, 2020

This is also considered an iconic one. When Rajnikanth was featured in Bear Grylls’s Man Vs Wild’s Into The Wild which was broadcasted on Discovery channel’s streaming app, he patiently demonstrated Grylls, the way he wears his glasses. This video went viral over social media.
The gatham-gatham hand gesture

To the tamil audience, this hand gesture significantly appeared in 2002 in his movie, Baba. As all of us know, the superstar is spiritually very inclined and this is not just any gesture but a yogic mudra called Apana Mudra. This mudra is said to give relief from constipation, anuria, flatulence and piles.
No matter how many movies he does, his style and charismatic look isn’t going to fade! He always makes it a point to set the screen on fire in all his films!
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Wow, Aalaap Raju Is Coming Back For MILFF 2018!

For those of you who are not familiar with the name, Aalaap Raju is an extremely talented and probably the most handsome bassist around.
For those of you who do know him – we bet you’re still not over his brilliant performances at the Mojo Project’s Madras: An 80s Musical that took place earlier this year.
We’re so happy to be the bearer of this fantastic news: Aalaap Raju is coming back to Kuala Lumpur! Aalaap will be performing with Sean Roldan and his band, Sean Roldan & Friends.

MILFF 2018 is set to be the biggest, most epic concert this year. The concert will feature renowned local icons like Rabbit Mac, Sheezay, Santhesh, Lawrence Soosai, Sasi The Don, and more. Then, things will kick up a notch with the super sultry and talented Andrea Jeremiah, along with Benny Dayal, Rajhesh Vaidhya, Sean Roldan – including Satya Prakash and Pooja V.
Grab your tickets NOW at airasiaredtix.com/milff2018 or call +60122000505 immediately! Details below:
Date: 8th September 2018
Time: 5pm onwards
Venue: StaXpo Centre, KWC Fashion Mall, KL
See you there! :D
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Prithviraj’s Next Film Trailer Is Here!

Prithviraj is basking in the blockbuster success of his directorial debut, the multi-starrer political thriller Lucifer, whose ensemble cast was headlinded by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal.
Prithviraj had also played an extended cameo of a hitman.

The actor is all set to share screen space with Megastar Mammootty in the Shankar Ramakrishnan-directed high school drama 18am Padi.
18am Padi is all set to release on July 5. Apart from Mammootty and Prithviraj, the film also stars Arya, Ahaana Krishna, Unni Mukundan and others in crucial supporting roles. The film is produced by August Cinema and features music composed by ‘Kaatrin Mozhi’ fame AH Kaashif.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22rLzgXTC8gVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 18am Padi Official Trailer | Mammootty | Prithviraj Sukumaran | August Cinema | Shanker Ramakrishnan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22rLzgXTC8g)

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“I Am Not Childish, That’s Not Me At All” Shalini Balasundaram Clarifies In Interview

Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey is the latest local Tamil movie to open in cinemas nationwide.
The film stars Shalini Balasundaram in a leading role, along with Saresh D7, Irfan, Kabil Ganesan, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy and more. Shalini Balasundaram also directed the movie.
Since the movie hit cinemas, there have been a lot of polarizing reviews that surfaced. Some absolutely loved it, while others felt it had a resemblance to Shalini’s first film, Geethaiyin Raadhai. There were criticisms that Shalini portrayed the same childish character and then she was trying hard to be like Genelia.

“I’m definitely not childish, that’s not who I am at all,” Shalini said in an interview with  Raaga recently. “In Geethaiyin Raadhai, Aarti’s character was like that, so I portrayed it like that. But that’s not a representation of me. If I’m childish, do you think I can direct a movie and distribute it to theaters nationwide?” she added.
“I think you guys don’t really know me. You’re just using a minor observation to define who I am, and that is not right,” she said.
Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey revolves around the issue of robbery and snatch-theft, inspired by real-life events that Shalini experienced. Catch the movie in cinemas now!
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RTM Unveils A Brand New Documentary Based On Indian Traditional Games

The national broadcasting station, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) are in the midst of the pre-production phase on a brand new documentary. RTM will emphasize on the Indian traditional games and sports museum maintained by the Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB).

The Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) located at Jalan Macalister, Penang and it’s believed to be the first museum in the country. Various Indian heritage artifacts used by previous generations were displayed at the museum for public viewing purposes
PHEB Executive Director Datuk M. Ramachandran said the museum displays things that used in games such as Dayakattai or known as Dhayam, Pallanghuzi, Chathurangam, Koli, Pambaram, Nondi, Kabaddi, and Silambam.

More to follow!
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Unemployed Employees Are Now Able To Claim Unemployment Benefits

Due to the recent unprecedented times of the economic downfall that flushed over Malaysian employees, thousands were ripped from their respective jobs in efforts to cope with the plunging economy in the country.
The unemployment rate in Malaysia has been tremendously effected with nearly 30,000 businesses shut down, and some companies were compelled to downsize Due to loss of profits.
Employees under the private sector are now able to claim unemployment benefits under the Employment Insurance Scheme (EIS) to help fund themselves during their unemployment period.
The EIS, Socso’s scheme, is intended to support workers that have lost their jobs.
Under this programme, the EIS will provide you with financial incentives based on your previous salary from your last job.
This is offered under the job Search Allowance (JSA), where once you find a new job, you will be offered with a certain percentage from your previous salary.
 But that’s not all, as they can also help you find a new job during these tough times, which can be a really challenging task now if you were to find a job on your own. If you work in the private sector, chances are that you have signed up for it already.
To make sure your eligibility for this scheme, search your paycheck for the monthly deductions that you’re entitled to pay. There should be one that says ‘Employee EIS’ along with your EPF and Socso contributions. This will be a donation from you to the EIS fund.
The contribution is important because by deducting a percentage of your monthly pay, the EIS fund works to help you during such unprecedented times.
All private sector employees aged between 18-60 years of age are required to contribute to the insurance fund. T4,e-contribution rate is fixed at RM4000, so even though you gain over RM4,000, just 0.2 percent of RM4,000, or RM8, would be paid.
Bear in mind that the EIS would not compensate staff over the age of 57 who may have never contributed to the fund.
There is also no EIS coverage  for domestic employees, civil servants and self-employed workers.
Under EIS, you’re only allowed to receive benefits if you lost your job due to these reasons:

Normal retrenchment and redundancy
You accepted your company’s Voluntary or Mutual Separation Scheme (VSS or MSS)
Your company closed down due to natural disasters
Your company went bankrupt or closed down
Constructive dismissal (your company breached your contract so you quit your job)
You resigned due to sexual harassment or was threatened at your workplace
You resigned because you were ordered to do something dangerous that isn’t in your job scope

If you lost your job due to the above reasons, then you’re eligible to receive unemployment benefits. But there are certain situations where you will not be eligible for the EIS unemployment benefits. These are:

You’re fired due to a misconduct
You resigned voluntarily
You retired
Your contract expired

Employees under EIS benefits are able to get up to 80% of their salary.
You will be given an allowance for a minimum of 3 months, and a maximum of 6 months. The amount given is:

1st month: 80% of your assumed salary
2nd month: 50% of your assumed salary
3rd & 4th month: 40% of your assumed salary
5th & 6th month: 30% of your assumed salary

This amount will be calculated based on your assumed salary, which is based on your previous salary.
Suppose you earned RM3,569 per month before losing your job. Based on this chart from SOCSO, your assumed salary will be listed as RM3,550. So based on that salary, the amount you will be given per month is:

1st month: RM2,840 (80%)
2nd month: RM1,775 (50%)
3rd & 4th month: RM1,420 (40%)
5th and 6th month: RM1,065 (30%)

But there is also an added requirement to continue receiving the payment.
Once you’ve received the first month’s allowance, you are required to prove that you’ve been actively searching for a job, in order to receive the next 2-5 months of benefits.
Bear in mind, employees will only benefit from the EIS if they apply for this within 60 days of unemployment!
Unemployed staffs, you can head to Socso’s website HERE to apply for the Job Search Allowance (JSA).
You will need to prepare these documents for your application.

Your IC
Proof of loss of employment (eg. termination letter)
A copy of your bank account information
Your payslip for the last 6 months

After signing up, you’ll be notified through email if your application was accepted. If you were rejected, you could make an appeal to the SOCSO board. Due to the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), it might not be open right now.
To those that will like to make an appeal, do contact SOCSO’s hotline at 1-300-22-8000, or email them at eis@perkeso.gov.my!
Source: ASKLEGAL.my
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4 Things You Need To Know About The Protests In Brickfields

If you are completely clueless of why there was no way you could drive into Brickfields this past weekend, we have the low down for you. Over the weekend, a rally named ‘Say No to Zakir Naik, Equal Rights to Indians & Other Races’ was organised to protest the controversial televangelist, Dr Zakir Naik, and the introduction of Khat in the Malaysian education syllabus, particularly vernacular schools.

Although it was a peaceful demonstration, friction did build up at the rally and enforcement officers arrested a couple of protestors. To give you a quick low down, here is everything you need to know about the protests in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur:
1. No To Khat & Dr Zakir Naik
Over the weekend, a rally was organised by Shankar Ganesh to protest the controversial televangelist, Dr Zakir Naik, and the introduction of Khat in the Malaysian education syllabus, particularly vernacular schools.

2. Two Protestors Were Arrested
A 34-year-old Indian man and a 67-year-old Chinese man were arrested. They were investigated under Section 9(1) that requires the organiser of a rally to notify the police officer in charge of the police district (OCPD) 10 days before the event is held. The both men were granted bail and released a day later.

3. The Anti-Zakir Naik Rally Was Cancelled After DSAI Intervention
The rally against controversial Islamic preacher was cancelled the next day following intervention from PKR President, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The rally organiser, Shankar Ganesh, announced the cancellation on Facebook Live. Awar Ibrahim has asked for a personal meeting with the organisers to find a solution for the problem and are scheduled to meet this week.
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4. The Rallies Were Illegal
Both rallies were considered illegal as police retracted the permit for the ‘Say No to Zakir Naik, Equal Rights to Indians & Other Races’ rally. The reason for this was that the permit application was incomplete. The organisers submitted the documents over 2 weeks ago and were told to postpone it to this Saturday.
Brickfields district acting police chief Superintendent Arifai Tarawe told local press that the permit application for the rally did not meet the legal requirements and was incomplete.

The organisers are awaiting a meeting and response from the nation leaders regarding these matters.
More updates to follow.
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WATCH NOW: Prabhu Deva & Tamannaah’s Horror Thriller ‘Khamoshi’

Be prepared for nightmares that will haunt you after watching the trailer to Prabhu Deva’s next film.
It seems like there really is nothing Prabhu Deva can’t do! In his next film, Khamoshi, he takes on a role that is very different from his MC Hammer-pants wearing days. After the success of his silent horror thriller, Mercury, Prabhu Deva returns to give us the chills.
Khamoshi is a Hindi supernatural horror film in which he will be seen as the antagonist while Tamannaah plays the role of a deaf and mute girl. The film is under the direction of Unnaipol Oruvan fame, Chakri Toleti and is produced under the banner of Pyx Films. Khamoshi will also be made in Tamil as Kolaiyuthir Kaalam starring Lady Superstar Nayanthara.
The film will be released on 31 May 2019. Watch the trailer right here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=yyqYeWrtlgYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Khamoshi – Official Trailer | Prabhu Deva, Tamannaah Bhatia, Bhumika Chawla & Sanjay Suri (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=yyqYeWrtlgY)

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“Filmmaking Will Have to Undergo Changes, Including Reduced Budgets” – Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam said with the film industry disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, filmmaking will undergo changes in terms of reduced budgets that will definitely need the support of the big stars.
He said though he is positive that the industry will be able to sail through with enough changes, what is possibly required is a bit of help.
“The fact that the immediate theatre release is going to get difficult, market is going to get eroded, means that I have to make sure the cost of my film is brought down – That it is manageable to make the filmmaking viable”
“Which means, people involved in it, especially big stars and technicians will have to understand and help in reducing the price, reducing the cost and work towards making sure the film industry remains afloat,” he said.

The director was speaking at SICCI webinar series on the topic – The future of movies and entertainment. The director said the industry will possibly also require “little bit of help from the government.”
“It’s an industry which isn’t just simple entertainment, we do so much more. We give dreams to people, make them smile, it takes a lot of time of people who invest in this. Film industry also requires the support from the government. Hoping we will be back on our feet soon,” he added.
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WATCH: Arya Finally Tells Abarnathy He Doesn’t Like Her Saying “Vada, Poda”

In the next episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, it looks like Arya decided to take Barath’s advice and get to know Abarnathy better.
Abarnathy was never a favourite among the other contestants. She’s very blunt and harsh – to the point where she is always considered rude and disrespectful. She even communicates with Arya saying “vada, poda,” – which is not well received by the other girls and audience at home.
However, Arya has always been neutral on that matter. In fact, he even said numerous times on TV that this is what Abarnathy is like and he’s okay with that.
But in a new teaser trailer that was unveiled, it seems Arya finally told her how he really feels about her. Based on the trailer, it seems like he told her that he doesn’t like being addressed as “vada, poda,”. Abarnathy looked shocked, and then broke into tears.
Watch the video here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgQkQByA5AN/?taken-by=engaveetu_mapillai
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Salman Khan Is A Lot Like Rajinikanth, Says Prabhu Deva

Actor, director, dancer and choreographer Prabhu Deva will be directing Dabangg 3 starring Bollywood star, Salman Khan.
When Prabhu Deva was asked about his experience working with Salman Khan, the 44-year-old actor said that Salman Khan is a lot like Superstar Rajinikanth.
“Salman Khan is a lot like Rajinikanth,” Prabhu Deva told mid-day.
“He is hard-working and comforting. One will want to have a conversation with him about anything. He’s a lot like Rajinikanth sir. They both have an innate style, one that is unique and appealing. He never makes an effort to impress anyone, but we’re mesmerised nonetheless.” he added.
Prabhu Deva has worked with Superstar Rajinikanth on a few occasions – he was the choreographer for the Superstar’s hit movie, Enthiran, and also made a cameo appearance as a dancer in Baba.

Speaking of Dabangg 3, Prabhu Deva said that the movie will start shooting very soon, and fans can expect plenty of action-packed scenes.
Dabangg 3 will see Salman Khan reprise his role as police officer Chulbul Pandey.
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Making Maruttu Neer This Hindu New Year?

Maruttu Neer is usually sprinkled on devotees at the temples during the celebration of the Hindu New Year. This year, however, many of us will not get sprinkled by the assistant priest during our worship.
As the temples are closed due to the Movement Control Order, here’s how you can make your own at home.

And there you go, another activity to keep your MCO going. Let’s hope this year’s Hindu New Year marks the end of this partial lockdown.
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UPDATE: Dhanush’s Vaathi Is Set To Be Released On 17 February 2023

The all-time charming actor Dhanush has great news for all his fans.
The Tamil-Telugu bilingual Vaathi/Sir has set its new release date on 17 February 2023. Earlier setting to be released on 2 December 2022 has been postponed to the following year instead.
Vaathi is directed by Venkat Atluri and the film will have Dhanush playing a junior teacher named Balamurgan. Samyuktha Menon is to play the female lead. It also stars Sai Kumar, Tanikella Bharani, Samuthirakani, Thotapalli Madhu, Aadukalam Naren, and Ilavarasu. The film is produced by Sithara Entertainment in association with Fortune Four Cinemas. Sithara Entertainment, in a recent tweet, has also updated the release date on their social media handles with a poster and a caption that reads, “A slight delay but the wait is worth it. With renewed spirit, We will be bringing #Vaathi #SIRMovie to the theaters on 17 Feb 2023.

A slight delay but the wait is worth it. With renewed spirit, We will be bringing #Vaathi #SIRMovie to the theaters on 17 Feb 2023. ♥#VaathiOn17Feb #SIROn17Feb@dhanushkraja #VenkyAtluri @iamsamyuktha_ @gvprakash @dopyuvraj @NavinNooli @vamsi84 #SaiSoujanya @SitharaEnts pic.twitter.com/aSXZkSzyRK
— Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) November 17, 2022

According to the Times of India,  it is expected a delay in the release of the film, and confirmed that were rumors saying that the film was planned to release in December. However, it has been pushed to February. The movie makers are yet to announce the reason for the delay in release.
IMAGE CREDIT: THE INDIAN EXPRESS
This slight delay will never lessen our anticipation for Dhanush’s upcoming flick-Vaathi.
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Temperature Screening No Longer Required at Public Places in Malaysia

Temperature screening in malls and other public places will be finally removed from the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Without specifying a timeframe, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin stated that the decision to drop temperature checks from the SOP’s would be brought to the National Security Council (NSC) meeting so that the National Recovery Plan SOP documents would be revised accordingly.

“After the SOP is revised at the coming (ministerial) quartet meeting, it will no longer be required for premises to provide temperature screenings. It’s adequate to just scan MySejahtera. “

In addition, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization’s Covid-19 technical lead, reportedly said in June 2020 that modeling studies estimated up to 40 per cent of Covid-19 infections could be transmitted by people who are infected but do not show symptoms.
Image Credit: Deccan Herald
“Apart from that we’ll advise NSC to rid of the logbook so I can assure you that we don’t utilise the book for contact tracing,” Khairy said at a news conference, referring to logbooks supplied at public buildings for visitors to write down their names and contact information upon arrival.”
Although some individuals do not own mobile phones, the government’s MySejahtera contact tracking smartphone app is widely utilised throughout the country, reported CodeBlue.
Khairy further explained that public premises, like shops, restaurants, and malls, are still required to get patrons to check in with MySejahtera, to show their “fully vaccinated” status on the app, and to wear face masks and practise social distancing.
“But when you go to a crowded place, please switch on your MySJ Trace. It’s not compulsory, but we highly recommend it,” he said.
Image Credit: MalayMail
According to recent official statistics, every single adult in the Klang Valley is fully vaccinated, as well as 98 per cent of adults nationwide.
As of now, approximately five million people currently use the MySJ Trace function that allows health officials to observe who was in close proximity to a person who subsequently tests positive for Covid-19 through Bluetooth.
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William; A Breath of Fresh Air With Brilliant VFX Present Alongside UFO’s & Alien Elements

William shows us a new perspective!
Over the years, Malaysian Tamil Industry writers and auteurs have been striving to find innovative new ways to deliver their best works for our audience’s viewing pleasure. Some remain astonishingly bold by today’s standards, while others have had the gleam worn off by the films they’ve gone to inspire.
It came to the writer’s surprise when a Malaysian renowned film director, Jaydev Jayakumar helmed and penned an authentic mind-blowing flick which really wowed the audience recently.
Wondering what series am I raving about?
Well, it’s none other than William; the director has a knack for creating unique and intricate plots for his short flick. Touted to be a Sci-Fi genre, William narrates the story of villagers in a small remote town called Tebong and the mysteries revolving around the area. Get to know how UFO’s and aliens reshape the world as we know it. Featuring Yogratz, Kavin Kumar Jayakumar, Nishan, Karthik Jay, Revathy Mariappan, Saravanan Vishwa, Madana Vilosyen and Jivah Chirara who were among the cast featured in this one of a kind short film.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CduT2wMh6hI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
On the surface, its technical execution is so precise and immaculate that it’s hard to notice the flick’s greatest achievement hiding underneath; concise screenplay, editing and definitely stunning visual effects (VFX) of the UFO arrival. But on top of all this, the audiences were left to wonder whether there’ll be a Part 2 of William in the near future as the flick ends on a cliffhanger, guess we have to wait and see.
Released under JDK Creations YouTube channel, the entire team are elated with the film’s positive reviews, they have reaped what they sowed. Now, it’s time for the director to turn the flick into a full-length feature film. And so, without further ado, it’s showtime!

To be honest the entire team needs a special shout out and deserves a pat on the back for making this short film more engaging and mind-blasting.
Visuals : Vishnu Attiappan
AD: Kavin Kumar Jayakumar
Cam Asst: Navin Ramakrishnan
Audio: Afshin Velayutham
Light Asst : Chanthirahaasan Sinnamah
P.A : Saravanan Munisamy
Producer: Muganti Rajah Kumar
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Why Is Luis Suarez Wearing A Kurtha & Standing In Front Of Batu Caves?

When we saw a picture of Barcelona star Luis Suarez in a kurtha suit and clasping his hands together in front of Batu Caves, we thought this had to be a joke.
But no, it’s not. As it turns out, the former Liverpool striker has been appointed as Malaysia’s ambassador by Tourism Malaysia last year. The photo is merely a screen cap from the 19-second promotional video.
In the photo, Luis Suarez, who looks dapper in his crisp white kurtha, wished his followers “Happy Chinese New Year”, but captioned the photo with vanakkam.
“Happy Chinese New Year everyone. Malaysia is a country that celebrates its diversity.” the 31-year-old Uruguayan posted on his official Twitter account.
“Other than celebrating and experiencing different cultures in Malaysia, I’m also learning some basic Malaysian words,” he added.

Other than celebrating and experiencing different cultures in Malaysia, I'm also learning some basic Malaysian words. Happy Chinese New Year everyone. Malaysia is a country that celebrates its diversity. Find out more https://t.co/4eku1bMFXw for info!@TourismMalaysia to video pic.twitter.com/0kpfqVv9nB
— Luis Suárez (@LuisSuarez9) February 16, 2018

According Tourism Malaysia, they have made a total of four advertisement videos with the Barcelona star – the entire campaign amounting to about RM 3.1million.
Source: Hype Malaysia
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Kamal Haasan Returns Home After Recovering From His Leg Surgery

Kamal Haasan has been extremely busy with his work commitments for the last couple of years. On November 22, he underwent surgery to remove an implant which was placed in his leg in 2016 after he suffered a nasty fall from 18 feet.
Kamal Haasan has been discharged after five days of hospitalisation. He was welcomed home by his close relatives and party cadres.The actor has been advised to take rest for a couple of weeks to physically recoup.
A press statement from his party Makkal Needhi Maiam read,
“After the successful completion of surgery in his leg, Kamal Haasan has been discharged based on the doctor’s suggestion.”

The party’s Vice President R Mahendran thanked the doctors, hospital staffs and countless number of fans who prayed for the well being of Kamal Haasan.

Back in 2016, Kamal Haasan met with a tragic accident at his home when the roof caved in. He suffered a fall from 18 feet and had multiple fractures in his leg. In an earlier interview to Deccan Chronicle, he said, “I fell a good 18 feet from my favourite corner of my office, which I had been using to brood and ruminate for many years. The floor simply collapsed under me, and just caved in!”
On the work front, Kamal Haasan is presently shooting for Indian 2, directed by Shankar. Post-Indian 2, the actor will start working on his upcoming flick, Thailavan Irukkiran, which is a sequel to his iconic flick Thevar Magan.
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Vijay Sethupathi On Why He Chose To Act In 96

Unlike many of the other films Vijay Sethupathi has starred in, 96 is a fairly simple story about high school sweethearts meeting each other again after two decades. Here, Vijay Sethupathi has put aside the “movie star” and simply embodied a character.

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The film happened because of director Prem Kumar. When he came up with a beautiful, nostalgia-invoking love story about two high school sweethearts who meet after 22 years at a school reunion and what happens over a night, I fell in love with the script. Prem was the cameraman of one of my early critically acclaimed films Naduvila Konjam Pakkatha Kannom. When he came (to me) with the script, I insisted he directs it to keep the story original and not to water it down with commercial cinema clichés. The film’s music, by a young Govind Vasantha, has already gone viral. Honestly irrespective of how it does at the box-office, I loved doing 96 The Movie.
96 is now out in Malaysian cinemas. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, and is helmed by debutant director Prem Kumar, with music by Govind Menon.
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Malaysia, once again, gears up for the final stage of Miss Universe by sending our best representative forward.
This year, 22 year old Shweta Sekhon bares the crown and hopes of the nation as she prepares herself physically and mentally for Miss Universe 2019. Varnam catches up with Shweta for a no-holds-barren interview as we dive deep into the subjects of beauty, pageants and promoting a positive image to women.
Watch Shweta’s interview right here:

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The ‘Flying Sikh’; Malaysia’s Top Rally Racer Karamjit Singh Forced To Take Up E-Hailing Job?

Karamjit Singh is the top rally racer in Malaysia and was named National Sportsman of 2002. But why is the ‘Flying Sikh’ changing course to an e-hailing stint?
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The Covid-19 pandemic has slammed the sports industry and it severely affected the National hero’s life tremendously. Furthermore, the government’s concern about the plight of Karamjit clashed with the expectations that he will continue to make the nation proud.
Karamjit‘s tale raises more concerns as to why the government has sidelined major performers in the motor rallying field. After being crowned as the World Champion during the 2002 FIA Production Car World Rally, he qualified for a monthly pension.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports had verbally proclaimed Karamjit As A World Rally Champion with a Monthly pension of RM5,000 in 2005.
Deputy Youth and Sport Minister, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal had approached Karamjit to discuss his condition. He stated, “Insya-Allah me and KBS will give our best commitment so that we can all see the Malaysian Rally Champion on the track again.”

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Karamjit‘s interview with FMT reflected pain, frustration and despair in his search for a better life.
At 58, he’s already a Rally champion but he’s disappointed because his legacy is forgotten.
“There is no age limit in rally racing,” he said adding that he hoped to race in the Malaysian Rally Championship in Terengganu next February.
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Karamjit said Malaysia has not been in the world rallying map since 2012 and that he intends to race on the gravel, tarmac and wet tracks for the next five years.
“Sponsorship is all I want, so I can make Malaysia proud,” he said.
This week, the icon made news after revealing that he was an e-hailing driver to tide over tough times, coupled with the blistering impact of Covid-19 on sports.
“I sold my 16-year-old manual Proton Waja for RM7,000 and expect to hit the e-hailing track with my new Proton Saga next Wednesday.”
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He said e-hailing vehicles must be under the age of seven. Meanwhile, he drives his sister’s car for the time-being. Soon after he sold off his car, he wrote on Facebook: “Farewell my dear Waja. You served me well. New owner, please jaga baik-baik (take care of the car) ok.”
Karamjit said he preferred to earn extra income as an e-hailing driver, because his current employer, VX Garage, like many businesses, is trying to cope with the pandemic pressure.
He said he joined VX Garage as a technical director in 2017 because of its quality automotive products and was indebted to the company for having sponsored his rallying pursuits.
“While the future is bright for the company, I need the extra income to tide over tough times,” he said.
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WATCH: NEW TEASER For BGW’s ‘Neeyum Naanum’ Looks Intense

The second official teaser for Bala Ganapathi William’s directorial debut, Neeyum Naanum is out!
While the first teaser gave us a general idea of what the movie is going to be like, this second teaser is a lot more intense. It teases the possibility of how one person can completely turn your life around.
Written by BGW with Yuwaji, Neeyum Naanum is directed by BGW himself.
The movie stars BGW and Jasmine Michael in leading roles, along with Kavitha Thiagarajan, KK Khanna, Arun Kumaran, Sathya and many more.
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EXCLUSIVE: Entrepreneur Manohar Raja Proves That Any Dad Can Be Their Child’s Hero

Mothers are the ones who give us life, but fathers are the ones who supply us with everything we need and imprint in us knowledge in understanding the real world.
A father’s quality can be seen in the goals, dreams, and aspiration he sets not only for himself but for his family. This one-of-a-kind father dedicated his life to pursue his dreams while also successfully providing a sense of great direction towards his family.

Varnam Malaysia recently interviewed a father cum entrepreneur on his life experiences.

Manohar Raja, who hails from Salem, Tamil Nadu, has established his own business empire in Malaysia. He has spent the last 18 years building his company, Mano Designs from the ground up, with a major concentration on wedding invitations.
The 52-year-old entrepreneur left his motherland and family while he was a young man, in order to pursue his passion for arts and to create a steady source of income for his family. When he moved to Malaysia, he left behind his wife Chitra, daughters 5-year-old Preethi, 3-year-old Priyanka, and newborn son Praveen.
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My children have since grown up, both of my girls have completed their education and are working as software engineers for Tata Company, while my son is pursuing his MBBS in India – Manohar
‘I know being separated from me would be very hard for my wife and children so I’ll pay them a visit every two months for any special occasion, and my children will pay me a visit every three months during school holidays,” Manohar said.

With only a high school education, the insightful father mastered all form of art and is now using the knowledge gained to help others build their career paths.

Manohar’s decision to relocate to Malaysia has benefited not only him but also his children. His children’s trips up and down to Malaysia opened up more career chances for them.
“My daughter has been chosen for a Canada Project, and she will be leaving soon. She got the placement due to vast knowledge and exposure towards different cultures.”, the proud father said.

 Education is more essential to me than anything else. We have everything we need at home, and we have never forced our children to do much chores, instead we encouraged them to focus solely on their education. I take care of everything for my children and make sure they are well-behaved.

As a supportive dad, he has taken care of all their needs, particularly in terms of education. He buys all of the essential and modern learning equipment for his children that their school could not provide, allowing them to keep up with technology and explore new things. His two daughters are State Gold Medalists, while his son was placed third in the state for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET).

A bond which is more than just best friends.

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“My family and I have a set of simple rules. No keeping secrets and must practice honesty; not look at each other’s phones without permission; and must be open-minded and willing to ask questions about anything, at any time”, said the father.
The caring father possesses a wide range of skills, one of which is cooking, as he is responsible for preparing whenever he returns home. Instead of cooking the traditional fare, he prepares Malaysian-inspired dishes for his wife and children to eat.
“To make the experience more intriguing, I will feed them while telling them a series of riddle stories based on my own life, modify existing stories and even recall their amusing childhood antics to engage them with joy and that brings me and my children closer emotionally”, he said.
It’s heartbreaking to be separated from such a caring parent. To maintain the bonding strong and alive, he makes it a point to communicate with his family via video call or at the very least phone call on a regular basis, without missing anyone, so that they can stay informed about what is going on around them.
While he goes to India, no matter what necessary work they have, they will all be together. With the exception of exams, his children would set aside their work and start planning to spend time together. His children battle among themselves to sit alongside him, which is the cutest part, because they all have unconditional affection for their dad.
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You may think I’m being unfair, but that’s just how I am. I treat my daughters and son differently because my daughters will be married and will be going to another family, so I do extras for them and show too much affection, I care for my son too but will be strict in certain matters.
The father strongly suggests that children should be allowed to be free and independent but stressed that their behaviors must be constantly monitored. They simply require direction because they must develop their own inventiveness. He suggested that allowing kids to make their own choices will boost their creativity and originality.
“I gave each of my children their own room and belongings when they were ten years old, and I even made them do their own chores because I believe it will bring out their individuality”, the entrepreneur expressed.
The broad-minded dad also mentioned that he would allow his children to have romantic relationships because it can be beneficial to have someone to encourage each other, but with the condition to remain focused on their studies at all times. When they succeed academically, he would respect whatever decision they make if it is legitimate.
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“I usually advise my kids to think wisely and logically, such as to consider what would happen in five or ten years if they make a decision now rather than later. I’ll be expecting them to sketch out their future plans and how they’ll carry them out. Then, I’ll offer suggestions and solutions to help them improve, if needed”, the responsible dad said.

Being physically close to them would never make them wiser, but being away from them will undoubtedly enable them to discover and understand things for themselves.

As the man of the house, he gives his wife full guide on how to run the family, but she only follows half of what he says. They bicker like any other couple, yet he nevertheless praises his wife Chitra, for parenting their children admirably by at least half-following his advice, which is difficult to do on one’s own accord.
Manohar Raja’s field of expertise
Generally, everyone studies for professions that are highly common, such as that of an engineer, doctor, and lawyer. However, art is special, and most people do not choose to study it because it requires creativity.
To choose a career path, Manohar was of the opinion that as age was catching up on him, it was best if he had another source of income while also creating new ideas on a daily basis.
“Before anyone else admires a work of art, it is first admired by the artist who created it. As a result, I decided to pursue a career as an art designer in order to create new art,” the 52-year-old said.
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Most businesses’ names end with ‘printers’ or ‘wedding cards,’ but mine ends with ‘designs,’ since as an art designer, I place importance to designing and can create any form of design at any point.

The high flyer’s goal in choosing this line was to break out of his bubble and extend his expertise to other places with the abilities and knowledge he possessed for what he was passionate about.
As per the entrepreneur, people in India are so talented, and there is fierce competition in the field of art, therefore he had to put in a lot of work and learn whatever skill he could in order to survive. Coming from India, he already has wide range of skills that enables him to outperform Malaysian competitors.
“When we travel or live in a foreign country like Malaysia, we cannot rely on only one or two talents or a limited knowledge base to get by. Producing art necessitates a large set of equipment and abilities. We must not be like ‘the frog who lives under a coconut shell and believes that the shell is its universe’, but rather we must expand our perspectives”, the go-getter explained.
10 unique selling features of Mano Designs
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Can translate in seven different languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit, English & Malay).
Import and export services for wedding card materials are available.
Professional in all aspects of designs.
Expert about colour schemes.
Wedding invitations can be made in less time than expected.
Stockist of printing supplies such as paper, envelope, card, etc.
Business have no time frame, open 24/7.
Can offer product at customers’ desired pricing range with high quality, whether it is RM 1 or RM 1000.
Customers can completely customise or mix & match their favourite product as they desire.
If a product is unavailable, always able to provide a quick alternate plan that meets the customer’s demands.

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Building a business in one’s home country is one thing, but moving to a completely different and unfamiliar place is the most difficult. Manohar revealed to Varnam that starting a business in Malaysia has never been easy.
He was not given a warm welcome when he arrived and treated as a second-class citizen. People were never ready to accept him. He also suffered numerous threats and problems from other competitors for establishing a business among them which he had to move one place to another often.
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Even though he faced external challenges, he never gave up on his ambition and worked tirelessly to expand his business, sacrificing sleep, energy, and having to do all of the work on his own. But now, thanks to his tireless efforts, he is regarded by his own competitors, has no difficulties, and has his own empire with workers on whom he can count on, and this is unquestionably a great triumph for him.
Despite all of Manohar’s hardships while apart from his family, he was able to provide all of his family’s basic necessities, and he also built his firm from the ground up into an empire that is a household name today.
This father is one true hero!
Mano designs; A place where you can find all your needs for any occasion, from business to weddings. All you have to do now is just head to its outlet and manifest your desires.

You can Whatsapp Mano Designs at 017 390 5565 or visit their Facebook page to plan your event.
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Meet Tatcani Nadesan, The New Peculiar Guinness World Records Holder

Smashing a new world record, Tatcani Nadesan Pillay has gone down into the Guinness World Records as one of the Most People Performing a Choreographed Dance Online Simultaneously.
Organised by Kalaimaamani Madurai R Muralidharan from Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, the Guinness Records saw a total of 698 participations who performed the dance (Varman) based on “Tamil Annai.” Penned, composed and choreographed by Kalaimaamani himself, the prestigious event took place on 1st August 2021.
Fondly known as our Malaysia renowned dance teacher and choreographer of Kala Mandir Dance Academy (KMDA) in Kulim, the new record holder one of the brilliant and innovative dance teachers in Bharatanatyam in Malaysia.

Before joining the academy, Tatcani began dancing with guru Senthamarai. Her passion and commitment in the art of dancing began when she was seven years old. She learned dance under Guru Sujatha Kumar and is known as one of the most enthusiastic and naturally talented dancers.
Sujatha Kumar, the founder and director of KMDA, has taken to Facebook to share the victorious moments. Graduated from Srimathi Indira Manickam in Kajang, Selangor, before she went to Tamil Nadu in India to further her dancing skills in Bharatanatyam.
The KMDA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation of South Indian arts and culture. The primary goal is to preserve, develop, and promote art and culture in order to realise the dream of establishing a culture-conscious society. Classes are conducted in the Indian Classical dance styles of Bharatanatyam as well as folk dances. The dance is taught by a dedicated and experienced teacher none other than the Founder-Director of KMDA itself Guru Srimathi Sujatha Kumar.
In achieving her dream as a dance teacher, she was appointed by KMDA and is currently successfully teaching dance to the younger generation in KMDA branches under guidance of Guru Sujatha Kumar.
She’s not even making her family proud, but also tour community as well. Team Varnam wish you the best for your future ventures and congratulate you on earning a place in the Guinness World Records!
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Santesh Nominated for Anugerah MeleTOP Era 2020, Here’s How You Can Vote!

Our very own Santesh has been nominated for the annual Anugerah MeleTOP Era (AME) 2020. The singer was nominated for his tune, Amalina.

The 32-year-old singer is still sometimes taken aback by the support he receives for the song.
“My first impression was that it’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. It was also very challenging to sing, there’re a lot of high notes,” he revealed in an interview.
Amalina was such a big hit that Santesh earned a place in the Malaysia Book Of Records when its music video drew one million YouTube views within just three days. A year later, the number has swelled to a staggering 30 million.
Vote for Santesh by clicking here.
Keep up with the singer on his Instagram profile here.
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Kollywood Renown Producer, KE Gnanavel Raja Files A Complaint Against Kamal Haasan!

Popular film producer KE Gnanavel Raja has filed a complaint against actor Kamal Haasan at the Tamil Film Producers’ Council (TFPC). He has said in his report that  the actor has not repayed Rs 10 crore which he had borrowed at the time of Uthama Villain’s release in 2015.

Whoaaaa! This is a huge problem with the entertainment industry. The payment dilemma. Some of the crew in some productions, would have not even received their salary even after working on a couple of projects.
According to the complaint filed by Gnanavel Raja, Kamal Haasan approached him for Rs 10 crores as he was facing a financial crunch during Uthama Villain’s release, which he had produced on first copy basis for N Lingusamy’s Tirupati Brothers.
As per the agreement entered into by KE Gnanavel Raja, Kamal Haasan agreed to work in a movie produced by the former’s production house. However, the project never took off even after four years, which has prompted the producer to file a complaint.
Uthama Villain, a comedy drama, was directed by Ramesh Aravind and written by Kamal Haasan. The film was presented by N Lingusamy in association with Kamal Haasan and produced by S Chandrahasan for Raaj Kamal Films International and N.Subash Chandrabose for Thirupathi Brothers Film Media.

Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan is busy with the Shankar directorial Indian 2. The film’s technical crew includes Anirudh Ravichander for music, A Sreekar Prasad for editing and R Rathnavelu for cinematography. The film is produced by A Subhashkaran under his banner Lyca Productions on a budget of Rs 200 crores. The crew after wrapping a schedule in Chennai moved to Rajahmundry where the film is being currently shot.

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Will Mugen Rao Continue On In Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3?

It is a nail biting moment for Malaysians as they cheer on the only representative from this country at Vijay TV’s popular reality TV show, Bigg Boss Tamil. But will Mugen continue on in this competition of will he face eviction this week?

While his fans in Malaysia are saturating the voting system in his favour, a recent poll conducted by the International Business Times suggests a dull outcome.

After repeated anger outburst, Mugen suffers the brunt of his actions as he is witnessing a sudden dip in his popularity. The heated argument with Abhirami was the climax of the entire drama and even though the Mugen has tearfully apologised, the people have suddenly lost their taste for him.

The poll showed that Mugen has got the highest number of votes for eviction as he received 27.94 percent of votes and Madhumita follows closely with 19.12 percent. Besides the two, Abhirami, Losliya and Kavin are also on the brink of elimination from the reality show.

Wishing Mugen all the luck for this week!
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Director Atlee Has Been Accused Of Stealing The Story Of A Young Director For ‘Thalapathy 63’

A complaint has been filed against Director Atlee for plagiarism by aspiring director Shiva, who claims that the movie is based of his short film. Shiva filed an official complaint against Atlee at the South Indian Film Writers’ Association and will take up the issue in court soon.
Director Atlee on set with Vijay
The young director has met many producers and film makers in the industry, in hopes that his story will be developed into a feature film. It was to his shock and dismay when he heard his story being the ground work for Atlee’s upcoming film with Thalapathy Vijay. The Writers’ Union has refused to take up this matter as Shiva has only been a member of the union for less than 6 months.
Atlee was also previously accused of plagiarism for his films Mersal (resemblance to the story of Moondru Mugam), Raja Rani (resemblance to the story of Mouna Ragam) and Theri (resemblance to the story of Sathriyan).
If this accusation turns up to be true, we hope that justice will be served to the young director.
Source: India Today
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EXCLUSIVE; Meet Pranav Praveen, The Young Prodigy Recognised By The Malaysia Book of Records

Even secondary school students may find it difficult and challenging to memorise the elements in the periodic table. Defying the odds, a 9-year-old student has successfully managed to recite all 118 atomic elements in the periodic table.
Yes, it’s possible! This young boy proved that age is not a big factor when the subject captures your interest.
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On 12th March 2022, Pranav Praveen successfully secured a spot in the prestigious Malaysia Book of Records for reciting the Most Number of Atomic Elements Identified by a Child, with a total of 118 atomic elements.
With this distinguished feat, Pranav who hails from Kuala Lumpur expressed his joy on his notable achievement at such a young age.
“His inquisitive mind is the trigger that got him interested in the periodic table,” says Praveen Visuvalingam, father of this genius child.
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Speaking to Varnam, Pranav is currently studying at SK Sek 1 Bandar Kinrara and his interest in this chemistry-related subject sparked after he discovered a video on YouTube of the periodic table being performed as a song.
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“The song kept playing in my head and it has helped me to remember the entire table,” this young genius told Varnam, explaining how he was able to memorise all 118 atomic elements.
Pranav, who aspires to be a chemist or an animator in the future, expressed his hope on setting many more records in coming days.
Congratulations to you lil’ one and all the best on your future undertakings!
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Mugen Rao Writes A Sweet Birthday Wish For His Girlfriend!

He is so sweet!
The Bigg Boss winner celebrated his girlfriend Nadiah’s birthday by colour co-ordinating in yellow. He penned down an emotional note along with the pictures.
He wrote, “the sparkle ??♀ Thank you for being an amazing soul, best friend, a shoulder to lean on. Above all, I’m blessed to be by your side to witness all your happiness Sparkle. ❤ I know there are people who would write you better birthday wishes, brings you better gifts than me, but I promise that I would always keep you smiling throughout our journey of love and joy.
On this day, I wish nothing but only luck & blessings to be showered upon you always. Happy Birthday, Soulmate. Keep smiling ❤ God bless you always. Xoxo ? Rawr.”
So much gratitude in one message!

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Amala Paul Might Be In The Telugu Remake Of ‘Asuran’!

The shooting of Asuran’s Telugu remake titled Naarappa begun last week. Tollywood actor Venkatesh Daggubati is all set to reprise Dhanush’s role from the original while the makers are planning to rope in Priyamani for Manju Warrier’s role.
The latest is that the Amala Paul has been roped in to reprise the character Maariyamal played by Ammu Abhirami in the original.

Actor Venkatesh recently took to social media sharing his look from the film, which went viral. The film is expected to be shot across a span of 130 days.
Meanwhile, Amala Paul awaits the release Adho Andha Paravai Pola, an action-based script that features her in a role, unlike anything she’s done so far in her career. Touted to be an adventure thriller and a women-centric Directed by Vinoth K. R, Adho Andha Paravai Pola has been confirmed to hit screens on February 14th. She also awaits the release of her first Hindi film which also stars Arjun Rampal.
More updates to follow!
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Guidelines To Officially Becoming Mr & Mrs In Malaysia

You may have wanted to get married for a very long time but due to the MCO, your plans were affected. Now, we are in the endemic phase and free of lockdowns, it is time to re-execute your marriage plans.
To be “legally married” you need to complete the registration of marriage (ROM) and according to the National Registration Department of Malaysia, it is COMPULSORY for non Muslims. In order to complete it, you need to follow a few steps that are prepared by the National Registration Department (JPN).
First, you can choose one of the three steps below to get married;

at the National Registration Department (JPN),
at a temple, church or association by Assistant of Registrar of Marriages, or
at your own location with the assistance of a JPN officer.

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Follow this guide if you prefer to register your marriage at a JPN office;

You should go to your nearest JPN office with your partner about a month before your anticipated ROM date. REMINDER: If your partner and you are from different states, then you must register in either your home states or Putrajaya or if you want to conduct the registration in the same state, you will need to modify the address on your MyKad.
You are required to download the application form JPN.KC02 or get one from the JPN office and fill it up. You need to bring a photocopy of your MyKad as well as the original along with a passport-sized photo of each applicant. The form in their portal is only for reference and you are not allowed to download and print it.
Select a ROM date that is at least 21 + 1 days after your application date, but not more than 6 months later. For 21 days. a marriage notification will be displayed at the JPN office.
For the entire procedure, you are required to pay RM30, for the cost of a marriage certificate and certification.
On the ROM day, arrive early and dress appropriately (t-shirts, jeans, slippers and short are prohibited). Invite two friends or family members to be your witness, aged 21 years old and above. Please do ensure that they bring their MyKad as well.

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Follow this guide to perform your registration of marriage at a temple, church, or association by an Assistant Registrar of Marriages;

Contact the temple, church, or association ahead of time to see if they are prepared to assist you with your ROM. Specific temples, churches, or associations are authorised Assistant Registrar of Marriages, that can solemnise your marriage in place of a JPN officer.
After getting their approval, fill out the application form (JPN.KCO2) and give them the appropriate documentation such as a photocopy alongside the original MyKad, and passport-sized photo of each. To make a declaration in Part D2 of the form, you must appear before a Commissioner of Oath.
Choose a ROM date and confirm it with the temple, church, or association. REMINDER: Enquire about the cost and any additional expenses for using the venue.
Make a payment of RM500 for the marriage license fee and RM20 for the marriage certificate.
On ROM day, dress up appropriately and invite your family members and friends to attend as witnesses.

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Follow these guides to have a ROM at your own location;

You should go to the nearest JPN office and inform them on your application that you would like a JPN officer to visit and perform your ROM.
Fill up the application form, submit the photocopy of your MyKad and make a marriage declaration with the Commissioner of Oaths.
Make a payment of RM500 for the marriage license and RM20 for marriage certificate.
Get the contact information of the JPN officer who will perform your ROM.

And yes, this is how it goes. Once you have completed the above procedures, you are OFFICIALLY MARRIED!
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Kaala Was a Profitable Venture Says Wunderbar Films

Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film Kaala hit the big screens on the 7th of June and opened to a generally positive response from critics and fans who praised the film’s subversion of tropes and heavy content that focused on politics and caste. However, there have been some reports recently that claim the movie incurred a loss that amounts to approximately Rs 40 crores (US$ 5.8 million).
However, Wunderbar Films (Dhanush’s own production studio) has dismissed these reports, claiming that contrary to what is being reported, Kaala is a highly profitable venture for the production house.

We would like to dispel rumours run in few articles on #Kaala. Contrary to it, #Kaala is a successful and profitable project for Wunderbar Films and we thank Superstar for the opportunity given to us. We also thank the audience for the positive response given to the film. pic.twitter.com/sJTCpx6NJh
— Wunderbar Films (@wunderbarfilms) July 7, 2018

The problem with these reports and Wunderbar’s dismissal of them is that there are no actual numbers presented. Until now, we do not know Kaala‘s exact gross profit both in India as well as globally. However, last week, I compared and contrasted multiple reports, as well as counterchecked the figures with established sites like Box Office Mojo and Indian Movie Stats and am able to draw a conclusion that Kaala is indeed a profitable venture (as most, if not all Rajinikanth films have been for the past two decades). You can click here to check out my box office breakdown of Kaala — as of right now, it is estimated that the film has grossed over Rs 159 crores (US$ 23 million).
That said, it would be great if there were finalised/and counting numbers available either on Indian Movie Stats or Box Office Mojo, to avoid conflicting reports by various news outlets.
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‘Oru Thalai Kaadhal,’ A Love Melody by Young Aspiring Artistes

Love isn’t always about being together; it’s about the feelings one has for another. However, it is not necessary for the significant other to feel the same way. In the spirit of love, a group of young aspiring musicians released a love melody two days ago.
This song, titled ‘Oru Thalai Kaadhal,’ which translates to “one side love,” has received a lot of support from the audience, as evidenced by the fact that the lyrical music video has received over 1.3k views on YouTube in just two days.
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With a total of 60 comments, all were deemed extremely positive by their viewers and well-wishers. There is no doubt that the slow and soothing music of this song has captured the hearts of the audience.
The lyrics to this song is tuned and blends with the melody very well. The beauty of the song is that there isn’t too much going on and that it’s just carefully crafted in a simplistic and tranquil way.
This song, according to the team, is based on a true story that Vikneshwar and Kishen wrote together. They also stated that due to the pandemic and its restrictions, they decided to release the lyrical video of ‘Oru Thalai Kaadhal.’
This song is also available on major music streaming platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, Soundcloud, and Tidal, in addition to YouTube.
Well with that, have you listened to the song yet? If not, then listen to ‘Oru Thalai Kaadhal’ right now by clicking the link below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4vPwpLIMNIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Oru Thalai Kaadhal (OTK) – Official Lyrical Video | Vikneshwar & Kishen | Northview Productions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4vPwpLIMNI)

Kudos to the ‘Oru Thalai Kaadhal’ team;

Performed by: Vikneshwaran Balakrishnan
Lyricist: Kishen Ramadasan
Mix Mastered by: DJ John
Lyrical Video by: Karttyk Ganesan
Crew: Mathiventhan, Sujay Darshen, Darshen, Nagen, Joel Nicholas, Darshan Shri, Khannan
Other Cast : Anitha Krishnan, Keevinaasini Mohan

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WATCH: Nehsan Selvaraj Nails The Arabic Song Kun Anta

Journalist turned singer Nehsan Selvaraj is creating quite the buzz on social media with his latest cover. While covers in other languages have become the norm for Malaysian singers, this lad has executed the Arabic tune Kun Anta to perfection.
In his Instagram post, Nehsan recalled the difficulties in learning the correct pronunciation of the Arabic words. The tune itself is pretty famous, one that most of us would have heard in the past. Kun Anta was originally sung by Kuwaiti singer Humood AlKhudher.

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KUN ANTA | HUMOOD ALKHUDHER @humoodalkhudher One of my favourite songs in Arabic! I still remember how hard for me to learn this song because of the pronunciation! Hope you guys will like it! Love you all ♥ #nehsan #nehsanselvaraj #nehsanselvarajofficial
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Last year, Nehsan was conferred an ‘Award of Honour’ by the Government of India at the Vision For Future 2019 held in New Delhi, India. The award was conferred by the BRICS International Forum & the International Federation of Indo-Russian Youth Club to Nehsan as an International Digital Leader for the socio-political efforts he has made.
More recently, earlier this month, Nehsan was invited as a speaker for special session in the 10th World Urban Forum. The 21 year old spoke about scalable youth-led social and entrepreneurial best practices and solutions to make our world more sustainable.
There is no denying that Nehsan Selvaraj is going places, and we cannot wait to see what he has in store for us in the future!
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Carlsberg Malaysia Introduces the Adopt a Keg Initiative To Help F&B Outlets

During the movement control order (MCO), refreshing kegs of Carlsberg beer have been sitting lonely in empty bars. Bad for business owners, and sad for fans of Probably the Best Beer in the World.
Carlsberg Malaysia has introduced Adopt a Keg initiative that rewards consumers who have purchased Carlsberg for home consumption with free draught beer they can redeem at local F&B outlets when the MCO restrictions are lifted.
“Our customers are pivotal to the growth we’ve achieved over the years and we are proud to introduce initiatives aimed at kickstarting their recovery, especially for on-trade customers which have been the most badly affected in this time. Banking on the momentum of our beer sales via e-commerce and off-trade consumption during the MCO, Adopt a Keg aims to reward our consumers with free draught beer on us while supporting their local F&B outlets,” said Carlsberg Malaysia managing director Stefano Clini in a press release.
Carlsberg Malaysia managing director Stefano Clini. Source: Carlsberg Malaysia
“Our customers have also innovated with food and beer packages during the MCO including bottling draught beer for delivery and we in turn want to help them regain consumer footfall and lost earnings through this initiative. We call on beer lovers nationwide to help Malaysian F&B businesses come back stronger after the MCO simply by enjoying Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught they buy from stores,” Clini added.
Carlsberg Malaysia will also be reimbursing all outlets offering these redemptions, as it aims to help cover operating expenses while increasing customer patronage.
This initiative rewards consumers when they purchase Carlsberg beer for home consumption with free draught beer they can redeem when the MCO is lifted and outlets welcome customers again.
Source: Carlsberg Malaysia
Consumers can fill up their very own virtual beer keg on their website by simply scanning the receipt and barcodes from their purchases of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught cans or bottles. Those beers can be purchased from convenience stores, online retailers, supermarkets and hypermarkets.
Redemptions for the Adopt-a-Keg initiative are available from June 1 to August 31 or while stocks last and are limited to the first 10,000 consumers, with a total of 20,000 glasses of Carlsberg beer to be given away.
Source: Carlsberg Malaysia
If you think virtual keg is not enough, not to worry as Carlsberg Malaysia is also offering a special promotion to adopt an actual full keg of beer at RM500 for 100 glasses of beer.
This offer will be available from June 1 and is limited to the first 1,000 customers, who can redeem their keg at participating outlets, and even offer them the chance to share their free beer from their virtual keg with other registered users.
The Adopt-a-Keg follows another initiative by Carlsberg Malaysia in support of local coffee shops in collaboration with the Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors General Association (MSCSPGA).
For more information on how to Adopt a Keg, click here.
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Trader Loses Over RM800,000 In A Phone Scam

A 61-year-old trader was cheated of RM802,800 in a phone scam. Negri Sembilan commercial crimes chief Supt Aibee Ab Ghani said the trader received a call from a person, claiming to be from a courier company at around 2pm on April 4.
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She was told by the scammer that there was a parcel containing her identification card and credit cards and that it was being sent from Sabah. Her call was transferred to another man, claiming to be ‘Sjn Yeow’ from the Sabah police contingent,”
Supt Aibee said the victim was told she was under investigations for a drug-related and money laundering case and that she could face life imprisonment upon conviction. He said the victim was then asked to open a new bank account and to transfer all her cash there.
“After opening the account, the victim was asked to provide the details to one ‘Insp Ku’ through a mobile number,” he said.
Supt Aibee said the victim transferred RM352,900 on April 8 and another RM258,600 on April 14 into the new account as instructed.
On April 20, the victim issued a cheque for RM108,600, which was also credited into the new account and on April 27, the victim banked in RM22,700, followed by another RM60,000, two days later.
After transferring RM802,800 into the new account, the victim realised that she had been cheated as numerous attempts to contact the suspects were unsuccessful. She lodged a police report right after that.
Supt Aibee said the case was being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
News Credit: The Star Malaysia
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Rapper Extraordinaire Kash Villanz Receives Honorary Doctorate Award

Kash Villanz a member from the Villanz rapping group happens to be one of the leading rappers in the Tamil music industry in Malaysia. The man that has received multiple awards for his rapping skills and catchy songs for Best Hip Song and Best Song Award has now been awarded with a Doctorate for his influence in arts and culture by the Malaysia South India Chamber of Commerce.
The rapper achieved fame after the success of his ‘Scooter Vandi’ video in 2012 featuring OG Dass and songstress Shamini. Mention ‘Scooter Vandi’ and it will sure ring a bell.

He hit the limelight in year 2006 after releasing his first debut album Asthivaram. His tracks were an immediate hit on the charts. His songs constantly remained at the Top Ten Charts in multiple radio stations, at the same time garnering immense support from his fans. His second best album was Saagavaram in 2008. The success he obtained in Saagavaram became the driving force for him to release another album Vaathiyar – The Kingdom of Janmavaram that became his largest and best all time album.
Kash Villanz has also bagged numerous awards by winning the Best Newcomer Award at the Malaysian Indian Music Industry (MIMI) in 2007 for Asthivaram and the Most Popular Album Award at the Raaga Radio Awards in 2009 for Saagavaram. The rapper has also made a name for himself in the local music scene and was nominated for the ‘Best Indian Album’ at the Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM 15).
He also wears many hats by taking on the role of executive producer for V-Hommiez Ent at the same time this accomplished rapper is also a composer, sound engineer and recording artist. Kash Villanz was also the music director for an Indian movie Ego released in 2013.
We from team Varnam would like to congratulate him for his outstanding achievement and extend our best wishes to the rapper extraordinaire.
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Pidivaatham; A Soul-Stirring Melody Tune Belting Out Lyrics Through Malini’s Sweet Voice

Buggimaan‘s take on Pidivaatham is a pure melody gem!
Helmed and penned by the man himself, the original version of Pidivaatham song was an instant hit and now they have a treat for all the fans by releasing the female version of the blissful song. My take, its nothing but a brilliant move to have a slow tempo, bringing in the synths along.

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Pidivaatham (Female Version) is that perfect rainy day playlist song. So, if you’re looking for something soothing, you know which song to listen to. Accompanying Malini is Buggimaan, whose voice adds the feel to the song.
Amazingly, the new cover version is increasingly garnering the attention of the audience on social media platforms which eventually has left many in awe. Indeed, Malini’s goosebumps-inducing voice will eventually fill your heart with joy and can make you teary-eyed with happiness.
Watch the full enchanting lyrics and music video below:

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In case this rendition has sent you down memory lane, here is the original Pidivaatham tune by Buggimaan.

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Kudos to the entire crew members who have shed their tears and sweat to produce this blissful music video:
Composed: Buggimaan & Psychomantra
Music: Pon Venthan
Music Advised & Arranged: Buggimaan
Lyrics: Buggimaan & Psychomantra
Vocals: Malini
Violin: SV.Hireish
Mixed & Mastered: Boy Radge @ Abraham Records, Malaysia
Starcast: Buggimaan, Laxmi
Art Direction: Afro RK
DOP & Screenplay: Devaraj DRJ INFINITY
Edit & Color: Ramji (Chennai)
Post Production: Kensmen Film Squad
Publicity Design: Santhosh Selvaraj (Chennai)
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Kuttram Seiyel, A Movie About Gangsterism Among Malaysian Indians, Releases Tomorrow

Kuttram Seiyel is an action comedy film that narrates the prevalence of
gangsterism within the Malaysian Indian society. The film, that is co-produced by Cini
Shatriya Sdn Bhd and Astro Vaanavil, revolves around two groups of criminology and psychology students who carry out research projects on gangsterism. The plot of the movie unfolds following what happens to both groups of students as they set out to finish their college assignments.
Watch the trailer of Kuttram Seiyel HERE:

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Kuttram Seiyel features an international cast that includes Bose Venkat (Metti Oli drama) and Vijith (Kalaka Povathu Yaaru series), alongside local actors, Dr. S. Selvamuthu (producer) and Sam (comedian). The film is co-directed by A. Venkatesh and Bharathirajaa and features debutante music director, Arvin Raj, who composed the background score and three tracks in the soundtrack including Annanukku Porandha Day.

Kuttram Seyyal hits cinemas in 50 cinemas nationwide on 7 March 2019.
Check out the cinema listings HERE:

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Lilly Singh Talks About Authenticity At Vogue Women Of The Year 2019!

Yessss! Our girl Lilly Singh has had quite the year.
She hit 14 million subscribers and 3 billion views on her popular Youtube channel (IISuperwomanII) and is the first Indian-origin female host on broadcast television in America with her late night show, A Little Late with Lilly Singh.
Lilly Singh is also an actor, musician, philanthropist and author, and uses humour to inspire her fans. Singh’s honesty and authenticity has turned her into a role model for those struggling to come to terms with their realities. She also spoke about coming out as bisexual the year before, a fraught decision that she said she was proud of making.
Lilly Singh bagged the Absolut Born Colourless Global Indian of the Year title at the Vogue Women of the Year awards.
She even had a moment with singer Raja Kumari and Ranveer Singh on stage, dancing and participating in a rap. But when she accepted her award, Singh eschewed her usual comedy sketches for a more heartwarming speech about being true to herself.

“I wanted to say, growing up I never described myself as being fabulous, or stylish, or fashionable. I was a tomboy, I was weird. But recently I grew into myself. I learnt to talk the way I talk, dress the way I dress, love who I want to love, be who I want to do be. I’ve found my true authentic self and it feels awesome. Recently I also did my first Vogue cover. So, I’ve learned a really good lesson that the most fashionable, stylish thing you can be is authentically yourself. I’m very proud.”

So proud of you Lilly! You are an important figure to all brown youth! So proud of you!
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Balan Kash’s Terima Kasih Album Launch Party: Stamps The Reign Of Malaysian Tamil Hip Hop

9th July 2022, marked the reign of Malaysian Tamil Hip Hop scene!
Rap sobriquet Balan Kash held his ‘Terima Kasih’ album launch party at The Bee, Publika with a massive coup of overflowing homegrown talents, lit performances and unexpected surprises throughout the night.
Approximately at 7.45pm, the vast crowd noticeably started to enter the hall after obtaining their bright yellow entry wristband, which was on the whole, a seamless process, thanks to the team who handled it competently. At the entrance, there were a few booths set up selling limited edition merch as well as a classic photo booth.
By 8.20 pm we witnessed more than 400 people occupying the hall. And the launch started with the official host of the day Prakash Daniel, who is fondly known for his witty standup comedy.  Huge kudos to Prakash for his jovial and lively hosting.
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Wait No More, It’s Showtime!

[Act 1] Despite performing as the show’s first act, this young talented rapper Elcfer boldly seized the stage well incorporating some whistle-stop lyrical verses. To take on the stage as the first act definitely required some grit, but Elcfer did an excellent job. He performed a few numbers and everyone seemed to be infused with the energy that this man ceded to them. (Bro, where were you all this time? This man has a ton of talent to cement his place in the music industry.)

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[Act 2] Next up, the trio of RMP Collective (Mark.Prosper, Gurkhali Macha, Black Yoda) barged in leading the stage with their finest track list by effortlessly spewing lines at a blazingly fast pace. Nithravidan also joined this trio delivering an amazing act.

[Act 3] Following that, another exceptional trio, The INC (Manneesh, Mavindblaze, Vrisnaan) immediately took charge. When these three lads made the appearance, all we could hear was loud cheers from the crowd. Donning their trademark black outfits with gleamy accessories, this trio performed their appealing tracklist and revealed their latest track too.

[Act 4] As the hit riled up, Enghe Port fame, Arunboii, joined the stage with The INC boys giving a huge surprise to everyone, not only through his powerful appearance but also with the huge announcement. They too, performed their new upcoming track which is set for release very soon. It was one catchy beat.
Arunboii also performed his popular hit track, in a snappy rap style.
The next act was DJ Uno, garnering a quick cheer check from the audience. He was a natural crowd puller though, everyone was enthusiastically saying ‘Hey and Ho’ while cheering for the man ‘Balan’.
Image credit: Sudasan Ravichandran
[Act 5] Now, the man who goes by the name ‘Balan Kash’ made the grandeur arrival kicking off with his old school vibe full-fledged hip hop flair ‘Macha Magic’. Gotta say Balan was just dominating the stage with his charismatic performance. Followed that, the ruler of the show performed another lit track from his latest album, Thambi Yaare Raja, fit for a RAJA called Balan.
Subsequently, this proud Macha by birth also performed various hit tracks chaperoning with the ace DJ Uno.

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One of the highlights of the show was THE ATTENDEES!
Balan! Balan! Balan! Balan! Balan! Everyone was hailing his name.
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Balan’s name was brimming throughout the hall. (Woah, the crowd was just crazily lauding the humble guy’s name which was literally the major goosebump moment at the gig.)
Later, Santesh and Arunboii hopped on the stage with Balan delivering the Samba Rock track, Vaa Macha Vaa. Definitely, the crowd-puller as one of the audience was invited on the stage for the sing-along. The entire vibe for this track was absolutely phenomenal.
Nevertheless, he was showering everyone with words of wisdom, the words that have the wizardry to burgeon a person and the community.
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Image credit: Sudasan Ravichandran
[Act 6] DJ Pri2 took the deck, shuffling some great hot tracks. He pumped up the beat from Kalasala to some old-school tracks and kept the crowd’s energy peaking throughout.
Image credit: Sudasan Ravichandran
Another unexpected collaboration was revealed. The recent heart-throbber, Amos Paul along with 2 other brilliant artists unveiled their upcoming track too. Curious about the other 2 artists? It wouldn’t be a surprise if we revealed everything right now, stay tuned to know about this incredible collaboration! (This piece was truly great, can’t wait for the release)
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[Act 7] Out of nowhere, this guy jumped on the stage and the crowd went baffled for a sec and the next moment they went wild. Who else, other than Yung Raja. No one expected Yung Raja to be in Kuala Lumpur! A PLEASANT SURPRISE INDEED! With his overwhelming aura and inimitable Tanglish hip-hop, he ROCKED the stage especially with the super-catchy dope track ‘Mad Blessing’.

[Act 8] The superstar duo from Music Kitchen, Sid and Prem, have once again proved that they are 5-starred ratified performers. They served the 400+ pax crowd with fine music platter. The duo’s sizzled some bombastic EDMs and tracks on the decks that truly brought the party vibe together.

With Music Kitchen on the deck, Harvinth Skin conquered the crowd’s attention as soon as he stepped on stage. This man literally transformed into a BEAST mode. He was having the time of his life delivering great whopping performances and not rebuffing the crowd’s request, he also enthusiastically performed his most requested song ‘ADDI’ along with Roshan Jamrock.
 Harvinth teamed up with Yung Raja to perform their brand new song together titled ‘Ok Da’. (Damn, the track was so good. You folks should definitely check this track out)

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[Act 10] A raucous cheer erupted the moment K-town Clan plunged onto the stage. The ninjas from Kajang never ever disappoint their fans, kicking off with Dandgut vibe. The OGs slayed the stage with their popular hit track Give Em The Ughh!!! They also announced an exciting news to everyone by revealing that they’re prepping for a comeback, featuring a dose of crunk music.
Image credit: Sudasan Ravichandran
[Special Appearances] Godfather of Tamil Hip Hop Yogi B made a special appearance by giving a shout-out to the whole team and of course the star of the show Balan Kash, as well as Rockaboy Sheezay too who came and drizzled the attendees with some facts and thoughtful words.

[Closing Act] The man himself, Balan Kash wrapped up the show well. The man who is known for his humbleness performed his hit single “Start That Thiruvizha”. It was undoubtedly a thiruvizha jamboree. That’s how you end the show!
Thanks to all of our homies for brimming the stage with their all-out-all pzazz.
It was a well-organised live show and kudos to the entire crew for all of their efforts leading up to the event. We are excited to see what they have in store in the forthcoming days. Glimpsing at the atmosphere from the start to the end of the show, the crowd seemed to be highly vibing to the act. (They were grooving, they were applauding, they were singing along, they were cheering)

“Balan, can we have a EP 2 please?”

PS: This full-fledged write-up is based on the writer’s experience attending the concert. It’s definitely not a paid article.
We’ve encapsulated the moment in a short reel here, check it out;

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Once again, ‘Terima Kasih’ Balan Kash for this spectacular launch party. It was lit🔥
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Vijay Sethupathi Might Play The Antagonist In Thalapathy 64?

WOW!
The all-new and biggest speculation in the Kollywood industry is Vijay Sethupathi has been approached to play the villain role in Vijay’s upcoming film directed by Managaram fame Lokesh Kangaraj. Last week, the crew of Thalapathy-64 was announced with the a poster which got the expectation meters to rise high for this project.

It was said that Vijay Sethupathi’s Sanga Tamizhan is about to clash with Vijay’s Bigil in the box office this Diwali. Yet the release date for Bigil is not announced but it is widely said that film will be released in the Diwali week.

Vijay-64 will be bankrolled by Xavier Britto under his banner XB Film Creators while the team will have music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan, editing by Philomin Raj, stunt direction by ‘stunt’ Silva and art direction by Satheesh Kumar.

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Rakul Preet Singh Trolled For Her Smoking Scenes; Responded Like A Boss!

Queen!
Rakul Preet Singh will be acting alongside Akkineni Nagarjuna in the forthcoming romantic-entertainer ‘Manmadhudu 2’.

A special teaser introducing her character Avantika was released last week. While it received positive feedbacks, the video clip has infuriated a section of the Internet.
The actor is playing a female version of Casanova in the film, she can be spotted smoking towards the end of the teaser.
And of course, as usual, Rakul Preet Singh got mercilessly trolled by some keyboard warriors on Twitter.
The actor finally responded to the on-going scene and delivered a befitting reply to haters. During the latest interaction with a reputed portal, she cited the example of Shahid Kapoor from ‘Kabir Singh’ and spoke lengthy on the issue.

“I don’t really get bothered by trolls. I think logo ka kaam hai kehna, kuch toh log kahenge. We are playing characters. Now, whether it is Kabir Singh… if Shahid is smoking in the film it does not make him a smoker. No way, he is promoting smoking. He is playing a character Arjun Reddy that is flawed and he does those things. In real life Shahid Kapoor is a vegetarian, we all know that.”
Yeah, it is about time someone spark a conversation about this. It is okay for a male actor to smoke an entire cigarette factory; throughout the entire film; and no one asks anything about it, but a teaser could evoke so much of drama. SHAME!

Responding on the allegations of promoting smoking on the silver screen, Rakul told that her character is not a “generalised” representation of women.
“People should disassociate to what we are playing onscreen is different and it is a story of that one person… we are not putting the entire girl clan into girls not showing in the right way. That’s not happening.”
Slated for a release on August 9, ‘Manmadhudu 2’ is directed by Rahul Ravindran with cameos from Samantha and Keerthy Suresh. The film features an ensemble star cast with the likes of Vennela Kishore, senior actress Lakshmi, popular Tamil actress Devadarshini, Rao Ramesh and Jhansi.
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