Amma’vum Naanum: A Soul-Stirring Dedication To A Mother

Amma’vum Naanum will walk us through a beautiful relationship between a mother and son.
Mother’s Day may be over (8th May) but it’s not a reason for you to not celebrate the leading lady of your life on other days. The special one deserves to be showered with love for 365 days. It doesn’t always have to be an extravaganza celebration, it can be a written letter…. or a song. Yes! Songs always do that tingly magic.
On that note, a recently released song has grabbed my attention. “Amma’vum Naanum”, a beautiful composition by SV Hireishthayanantham was released one day before Mother’s Day and has all the reason to be cherished.
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The music video takes off with a beautiful scenery in the park where two mother-son duos have a conversation during an exercise break. The conversation is the cutest! The end of the convo starts off with the chimes of the violin and the droplets-like sound that will definitely soothe your mood.
The enchanting lyrics and voice of Navindran Kavidaman has even provoked the exquisite elements of this slow-tempo composition.
Moreover, the cast (Navindran Kavidaman, Manjula Joseph, Punitah Shanmugam, Bavishan Nair) in this music video has undoubtedly added feel to the song. Each and every actor in this MV have done a great job understanding and portraying their character very well where their performances will eventually fill your heart with warmth and can make you feel exhilarated.
Likewise, it’s definitely a feast for both eyes and ears I would say! Every scene and frame in this music video was just aesthetically beautiful. Big applause to directors, Sivanesan Ramdass and Mary Thomas who showed us the narrative alluringly. (If you think I’m exaggerating, well I’m not. Check out the MV and you will agree with me)
Last but not least, a huge kudos to the whole team who joined hands together to produce this lovely composition;
Casts:
Asinavin
Manjula Joseph
Punitah Shanmugam
Bavishan Nair
Related:  Mother’s Day Special: A Message For My Dear AmmaMusic composer:
SV Hireishthayanantham
Shot, edited & directed by:
Sivanesan Ramdass
Production Manager:
Durga Devi Nisha
Assistant Director:
Mary Thomas
Make-up Artists:
Meenashri D’ SFXMUA
Visuals, Cuts and Colors by:
Insomnia Film Factory
This beautiful dedication song was released on Insomnia Film Factory‘s YouTube channel. Check out the video here below:

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Play this song to your lovely Amma, it will definitely put a smile on her face.
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Kaarat Music Video Has Dropped And Sheezay Stole The Show!

After a long wait and multiple teasers, the official music video for Kaarat has finally dropped!
The music video features a huge cast and is shot in a few in states in Malaysia. Written and directed by Praatib Bascaran, the video follows a bunch of undercover police officers cracking down on criminals in the country. It also shows the consequences of being involved in the wrong side of society.

However, we must note that Sheezay’s entrance towards the end was the highlight of the video. Sheezay, in his typical badass style, is seen strutting towards a helicopter – and there are hints that there will be a Kaarat 2.0.
Aside from Sheezay, Troyce Mac also graced us with a surprise cameo in the music video!

What do you guys think of the Kaarat music video? Let us know in the comments.
Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdoI6pbTw_Q
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Part 8; Definitive Malaysian Cover Songs By Young Teens That Earn Themselves A Distinction

A great cover has that kind of power. Covers may sometimes be even better than the original, while others take on such a life of their own that most people have no idea that it was actually created by someone else.
We’ve gathered a selection of incredible tunes performed by Malaysian youth musicians.
Kanniyaashree – Kanniyaashree.k
Kanni’s majestic cover on the beautiful tune aptly titled Venmathi Venmathi from the film Minnale is beyond our imagination. And I bet you guys, she has done a beautiful job of turning the tune entirely hers into a graceful, string-filled rendition!

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Vishnu Manichelvan – vishnu_manichelvan
You might not know the name, but you’ll fall for his magical voice. His rendition on Malargale Malargale from the film Love Birds is one like none other.

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Kishen Chandran – iamkishenchandran
Kishen pulls a rabbit out of his hat with this clever rendition on Havoc Brother’s album aptly titled Kathali. The singer has slowed down the tempo, brought in the synths and the outcome was indeed good.
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Sasitaran –  sasitaran_baskaran
Sasi’s rendition on Tharame Tharame from the film Kadaram Kondan probably feeling little emotional. While the rendition definitely still sounds like the original, Sasi’s mesmerising voice has made it entirely hers with his own signature spin.

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Kaviyarasi – _.k.a.v.i
Another mind-blowing rendition by Kavi of AR Rahman’s hit song Ennodu Nee Irundhal and her version is a hit on Instagram. Truly breathtaking!
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Vikneshwaran Balakrishnan – _thevikneshwar_
Viknesh’s voice has been etched in our hearts due to his soulful voice. The magnificent cover of Nee Kavithaigala and Kannamma is definitely worth a listen.
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Luckshmi – singer_luckshmi
Luckshmi’s notable cover on the song Malare Mounama is as close as it can get to any masterpiece. One of the voices which will turn on our day more blissful.
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Prieya Vathani – pri3ya
Harris Jayaraj songs have been covered by everyone but one in particular stands out above the rest. Prieya’s cover from the renowned singer’s album was a transitional masterpiece. You can count on hearing a pin drop whenever Sri begins to sing.

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Be honest, how many did you think were the real deal?
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From Malaysia To Kollywood; Sabesh Manmathan Contributes His Vocals For Bhoomi

Malaysian-born singer and songwriter Sabesh Manmathan made it big in the Kollywood industry, a journey that began when he was invited to sing for Jayam Ravi’s upcoming film Bhoomi.
Despite his foray into the Kollywood industry, Sabesh is still making waves in the local entertainment industry by creating covers and releasing his album. Kathal Kanmani was one of the songs which made him rise to fame in 2017.

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The Malaysian stood out and got his big break in the Kollywood music industry when he was asked to perform a song from Bhoomi alongside Madan Karky’s lyric. Helmed by the Romeo Juliet fame Lakshman, D. Imman has been roped in to compose the music.
D. Imman announced this via his Instagram handle.
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Ravi, who was last seen in Comali, will be seen playing a farmer in this film. The whole project is tipped to be set against a village backdrop and in a very different avatar, which will star Ravi.
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Singer Kanika Kapoor Tests Positive For Covid-19

Kanika Kapoor, known for her song Baby Doll is the first Indian celebrity who tested positive for Covid-19. The 41-year-old singer is currently admitted to the Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS in Lucknow, where she’s being quarantined as a part of her treatment.

The star attended at least three parties here in which several VIPs, including a Lok Sabha MP, a former chief minister, a UP minister along with 100 others were present. Those who have been in contact with Kanika Kapoor like Dushyant Singh and Varun Gandhi are in self-isolation.
According to reports, the singer landed in Lucknow from London on Sunday and was among the four to have contracted the disease in Uttar Pradesh on Friday.
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Are You Ready To Win A Share of RM6k With Raaga’s ‘Padathai Paarthu Bathilai Sollu’ Contest?

What? You guess a song based on images and win RM150 just like that? That’s right, and it’s brought to you exclusively by RAAGA!
In RAAGA’s on-air contest called ‘Padathai Paarthu Bathilai Sollu,’ fans have the chance to win a share of RM6000 in cash. The contest will be held on-air or on the SYOK app from 6-17 September 2021.
RAAGA’s Instagram story will post a series of three images as clues to each song segment. So, follow their Instagram account and look out for the clues in their story and be the first person to call RAAGA at 03-95430993 after hearing the cue-to-call to participate.
To win, you must correctly guess the song within 10 seconds based on the clues provided.
The winner of the first clue will receive RM150 in cash. There will be additional clues posted on RAAGA Instagram story if a participant does not get it right. If that happens, they will be reduced to RM100 and RM50 respectively.
If no one answers correctly for all three clues posted during a previous contest segment, the prize amount (RM150) will snowball to the next segment.
For more information, visit the official RAAGA website or download the free SYOK app and listen to RAAGA anytime, anywhere!
The radio frequencies of Raaga are listed below, according to the area;

AREA
FREQUENCIES

Klang Valley
99.3FM

Alor Setar
102.4FM

Penang
99.3FM

Ipoh
97.9FM

Seremban
101.5FM

Melaka
99.7FM

Johor/JB
103.7FM

Taiping
102.1FM

Langkawi
101.9FM

Astro channel
859

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WATCH: The Making Of Viswasam

It’s been slightly over a month since Ajith’s blockbuster, Viswasam was released. The film starred Ajith opposite Nayanthara and Anikha. Yesterday, the production house Sathya Jothi Films released an 8 minute clip of behind the scenes footage of the film.
The sets of the important dance and fight scenes were featured, as well as Mrinalini’s bungalow in the city. The video shows director Siva in his element, discussing shots with Ajith and Nayanthara as well as Anikha. All the cast members were featured, including Kovai Sarala, Vivekh, Robo Shankar and Thambi Ramaiah.
It is intriguing to watch behind the scenes footage, especially for a blockbuster like Viswasam. It really puts into perspective the amount of effort that is invested into a project like this.
Check the making of Viswasam here!

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WATCH: Rajinikanth’s Darbar Motion Poster

The motion poster of Darbar, Rajinikanth’s upcoming film has finally been released.
Released by Kamal Hassan on his social media platform, the Tamil motion poster features Rajinikanth as a police officer, named Aaditya Arunasalam. The character looks like he is just about to get into a fight, just before he slashes someone, drawing blood.
Needless to say, Superstar looks sharp in his police uniform, but the fans are left wondering why he is wearing a brown jacket over it.
The film is set to be an action thriller, and Rajinikanth will be playing a police officer after two decades. His most memorable police character was in Moondru Mugam, where he played Alex Pandian, thus making the name synonymous with many future film cops.
Darbar, directed by A R Murugadoss, stars Rajinikanth, Nayanthara, Sunil Shetty, Nivetha Thomas and Yogi Babu. The music is composed by Anirudh. The film will hit the screens on the 15th of January next year.

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No Need to Wear Face Mask While Jogging or Driving Alone – Dr Noor Hisham

There is no need to wear face mask when carrying out activities alone such as jogging or driving, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
He said people are only required to wear face mask when they have symptoms or in a public environment with other people.

The need of face mask is to break the Covid-19 chain, but if one is jogging in a place with no people, there is no need to wear. Just ensure there is a two to three metres distance from other joggers.
He said, “Similarly when driving alone, there is no need to wear mask,”
It was reported on international media that two school students in China collapsed and died while running with face mask during a physical education training.
In the United States, a man wearing an N95 face mask died following the lack of oxygen.
Asked whether the Health Ministry (MOH) is looking at the proposal that all foreign workers stop work temporarily to undergo health screening and confirmed free of the outbreak, Dr Noor Hisham said the proposal is not practical.
He said the Covid-19 test laboratory capacity of MOH could not screen more than five million foreigners in the country if they were to temporarily stop work in all sectors.
“The test laboratory capacity is now maybe 30,000 daily, and it would take months to test all foreigners in the country.
“We are adopting the method of targeted screening to conduct tests when we detect a positive case, through close contact tracing,” he said.
News Credit: The Star Malaysia
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Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir Trailer; Vijay Sethupathy With a Message

Vijay Sethupathi is back with his 33rd film!
You must be familiar with the phrase “Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir” from the great poet Kaniyan Pungundrunar. Yes, that is the title of Vijay Sethupathy’s upcoming soul stirring film.
The lead part in this movie is played by Vijay Sethupathi and Megha Akash. Magizh Thirumeni, Ragu Aditya, Mathura, Kaniha, Riythvika, Mohan Raja, Karu Palaniappan, Chinni Jayanth, Vidya Pradeep, and Imman Annachi are among some of the outstanding actors in this film. A role in this film is also played by the late actor Padmashri Vivek. The presence of the late actor in the trailer brings warmth to the fans.
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For the upcoming movie, the film’s creators have released a brand-new full-length trailer. The film is directed by Venkata Krishna Roghnath and is billed as an intense drama.
Vijay Sethupathi, who portrays a Srilankan Tamil in the movie, can be seen in a variety of getups throughout the longer than two-minute trailer. Powerful anti-war language infuses the whole film, and the storyline appears to revolve on a large cast of individuals. The dialogue in the trailer’s backdrop is written densely and is about the land, the country, the people, and politics. As can be seen from this action-drama-filled trailer, Vijay Sethupathi appears in the movie with two looks.
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Music composer Nivas K Prasanna has composed music for the film. Atman Simbu‘s fans has a treat in this movie where the multitalented star has sang a song titled “Muruga”.
“Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir” will be hitting the screens on a theatrical release on the 19th May 2023. Bring your family and friends to the nearest cinema and catch Vijay Sethupathi and the rest on this action-drama.
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Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi & D.Imman Celebrates The Glory Of Receiving A Prestigious Award At The 67th National Film Awards!

The 67th National Film Awards were announced on Monday, after being deferred indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 67th National Film Awards, which were announced yesterday, were a treasure trove for Tamil filmmakers.
Overall, Kollywood took home 7 awards, including Best Actor for Dhanush, for his outstanding performance as a father attempting to save his son in Vetri Maaran’s action drama Asuran, which was also named Best Tamil Film.
Dhanush garnered the Best Actor award for his role in Asuran, while the film also won the Best Tamil Film Award for 2019.
Vetri Maaran directed Asuran and released by Kalaipuli S Thanu was inspired by Poomani’s Tamil novel Vekkai.

Asuran was also screened as one of the 10 films shown at the 76th Golden Globes.
This is Dhanush’s second National Award; he previously received one for the film Aadukalam (2011), which was also directed by Vetri Maaran.
Embracing Vijay Sethupathi’s first National Award for his moving depiction of a trans person in Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Super Deluxe, he won the Best Supporting Actor award.
This must-have award has surely been a surreal moment for the staggering actor!

More joy came showering upon Kollywood after D.Imman received the National Award as well.
The Best Music award was presented to D. Imman for his melancholy songs in Ajith’s  Viswasam.

Kollywood’s achievement was elevated by Oththa Seruppu Size 7.
Oththa Seruppu Size 7 by Radhakrishnan Parthiban won the Special Jury Award, as well as the Best Audiography Award for their sound designer, the Oscar-winning Resul Pookutty.

What an unforgettable historic moment for the artists in the Kollywood industry! Finally, it’s time for our multi-talented Kollywood-ians to shine high with the right recognition and acknowledgment for their talents!
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Senthoora Fame Luksimi Stuns Netizens With Psychomantra’s Dhrogam

The incredibly powerful singer Luksimi Sivaneswaralingam stunned netizens with her nostalgic voice and landed a spot on our local artist music rightfully bestowed with the title, ‘Dhrogam’.
The Senthoora fame, a Sri Lankan based in Toronto, showed off a gritty, powerful voice soaked in the female cover version. This cover version has amassed more than 64,000 views and 6.4k likes in just three days after being released on YouTube. Helmed by Ken Royson, the music video features Psychomantra, Sameea Bangera, and Pavithra.
Born Krishna Kumar, Psychomantra has been in the Malaysian Tamil hip hop industry since 2007. This song was originally sung and composed by Psychomantra and was a big hit back in 2017 and still has a special place in our hearts.
I personally felt that she’s so gifted, and argh! Her voice is so moving!

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On Sridevi’s Second Death Anniversary, Her Family Shares Photos Of Her Younger Day!

February 24 marks the second death anniversary of screen icon Sridevi, who died in 2018 while attending a family wedding in Dubai. The actor’s death sent the film industry into shock and left her husband, Boney Kapoor, and two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi, in mourning.
On her first death anniversary, the Kapoor family remembered her with fond memories. Janhvi wrote an emotional message on Instagram and the industry paid tributes.
Boney Kapoor’s eldest son, Arjun Kapoor, stepped up as a pillar of support for the family.
Asked about how the tragedy brought the family together, Janhvi said in a press interaction, “The only reason we can stand strong after whatever happened is because of the kind of love and support Arjun bhaiyya and Anshula didi [half-siblings] have been giving us [she and her younger sister, Khushi]. It’s a family dynamic that I relish.. I couldn’t have asked for a better brother and a better sister. They have given us a lot of strength. He is a very wise man and has given tips like, ‘just be honest, be yourself and be respectful towards people.’ Somehow, when he says it, I take it like the gospel truth.”
Here are some family pictures of Sridevi:

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Vanitha Vijayakumar to Tie the Knot Soon

Vanitha Vijayakumar is getting hitched soon. The former Bigg Boss Tamil 3 contestant will be getting married on the 27th of this month in the presence of her close friends and family members.
The actress stated that she will tie the knot with Peter Paul, a visual effects director who has worked on several Tamil, Hindi and English projects.
Vanitha also expressed her thanks to those who stood by her during the many hardships she faced. “My sincere and heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you who stood by me supported me and encouraged me during my tough times. I know you will be happy for me in my happy time too. Your blessing means everything to me.”
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Vanitha further added, “When Peter asked for my hand in marriage I was speechless. I told him my children need to approve and when he spoke to them they screamed yes.”
The wedding is expected to be held on June 27th, 2020.
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‘Aeval’; A Breath of Fresh Air With Brilliant Storytelling Present With A Sense of Great Humour

Guess it’s never too late to give a round of applause and review for the brand new mini-series which has recently captivated our hearts. As the nights become colder, many of us are hunkering down to binge on the latest, scariest flicks available right now.
Wondering what series am I raving about?
It’s none other than Aeval; In this grooving spinoff, the 10-episodes of mini horror series get a touch darker. Penned and helmed by the renowned director  S. Keshvan, the brand new series will get you jumping off your seats in no time.

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Few filmmakers and screenwriters have done so much to see more of our local artistes having the international spotlight shining on them. And at this moment, Keshvan is surely paving his way in the local entertainment industry by coming up with a brilliant screenplay along with talented casts.
Featuring K.Nivagaran, Hamsini Perumal, Latha Ji, Subhasree Vairamuthu, Kesaven Munusamy, Vjselvam, Ihsan Tasnim, and Ravindas, the storyline is actually quite romantic and emotional, but definitely still spooky.
What is Aeval all about?
Things start out simple enough; Nivagaran (Arun) & Hamsini (Parvathi) play a young couple whose marriage and life unravel when they begin their new life as husband and wife. Soon after Parvati moved into her in-law’s house, she starts to experience strange things in the house, which leads her to some tragic moments. But are the mysterious forces and supernatural curses all it’s cracked up to be?

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The series stands out for?
On the surface, its technical execution is so precise and immaculate that it’s hard to notice the film’s greatest achievement hiding underneath: the screenplay. On the music front, Shameshan has brought in his magical touch in the series as well.
“It’s a supernatural thriller but … what was so attractive to me personally was that the initiative that has been shown in editing, color grading and the point of view shot to liven up the dialogue scenes.”
With each episode clocking in around sitcom length, Aeval was proof that horror could be delivered as a short, sharp shock rather than a slow-and-steady epic. There is a single moment that truly exemplifies the director’s genius, a sequence that transforms the series into perfection.

Nivagaran and Hamsini pull off cute and strong performances that can be both shattering and exquisitely gentle. A special shout out to our lead actress as she shines once again here, worthy of any crown. Trust me, if you weren’t paranoid about how much the supernatural has over your life, you will be after this one.
At this moment, the audiences were left to wonder whether there’ll be a Part 2 of Aeval in the near future as the series ends on a cliffhanger, guess we have to wait and see.
Watch the trailer below:

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To those who missed out or haven’t got a chance to watch the series, fret not as the full episodes have been uploaded on TRIRISE FILMS YouTube Channel.
We must say that the crew members are the backbone of this entire series. Hence, let’s give a special shout out to the crews who gave their all to make this series successful!
Writer/Director/Producer: S Keshvan
Exec. Producer: Srenjivi Rajandran
Production: Tririse Films
Co-Production: Ketch Film Factory
Production Manager : Srenjivi Rajandran
Cinematographers: Rameswaran Annamalai, Siva Prasad
Production Designers: M. Bhogalakshmi, Indiran Shanmugam
Editor/VFX/ Color Grading : S Sri Tharan
Make-Up & SPFX: Kanchana Arasu, Chitra
Music: Shameshan Mani Maran
Mixing & Mastering : William Sagayaraj
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Simbu’s ‘Mufti’ Remake Is Still Happening!

Rumours were going around on social media that the official remake of recent Kannada blockbuster Mufti, which marks the first time union of Simbu and Gautham Karthik and directed by debutant Narthan has been dropped. It was said Producer Gnanavel Raja had taken this decision since Simbu failed to turn up for shoots.
“We are planning for the second schedule. The news that the film has been dropped is false.”
The film is an official remake of recent Kannada blockbuster Mufti, starring Shivrajkumar, Srimurali, Shanvi Srivastav and Chaya Singh. The film was centered on a police officer, played by Srimurali, who goes head to head with an underworld boss, played by Shivrajkumar.
Simbu will be seen playing the underworld boss and Gautham Karthik will don khaki for the first time in the role of a police officer.

Simbu who is was on a long vacation had recently returned to Chennai from Thailand is expected to honour long-pending professional commitments. It may be noted one of his projects Maanadu which was on pre-production stage for a long time was dropped recently.
In a statement which was released by the film’s producer, Suresh stated that he’s tired of waiting for the project to take off, and has finally decided to shelve the idea of making it with Simbu. He thanked Simbu for initially agreeing to be part of the project which will be directed by Venkat Prabhu. Simbu soon indirectly retaliated by announcing his new film titled Maghaamaanaadu.
Simbu is also making an extended cameo in Hansika Motwani’s 50th film has been titled Maha. Apparently, the actor’s portion will appear in the flashback and he plays the role named Shoiab.
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Toh Puan Uma Sambanthan Passes Away at 90

Toh Puan Uma Sambanthan, wife of the late Tun VT Sambanthan, passed away at about 1.30pm today. She was 90 years old.
Toh Puan Uma was a social worker who was well known for her charity projects. She was an advocate for women’s rights as well. he was one of the founders of the National Council of Women’s Organisations (NCWO) and its president for a brief period.

In her later years, Uma spoke out strongly against the rise of racism and religious chauvinism in Malaysian politics. She leaves behind a daughter, Kunjari.
She was also the chairman and director of the National Land Finance Cooperative Society (NLFC) for 15 years from 1980. She was later elected president of the society in 1995 and 1996.
Toh Puan Uma resided in Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, with her daughter up until her demise.
Her mortal remains will be cremated at the Sungai Siput Hindu Crematorium at 11 am tomorrow.
It was Toh Puan’s wish that in lieu of floral tributes, donations be made to the Sri Ramakrishna Mission or the Sri Sarada Math.
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GV Prakash and Saindhavi Welcome a Baby Girl!

GV Prakash and singer Saindhavi have been blessed with a baby girl on Monday (April 20th). Both mother and child are reportedly doing fine.

GV Prakash and Saindhavi got married on June 27, 2013. They fell in love with Saindhavi during their school days and tied the knot after decade-long courtship.

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GV Prakash is currently working on a slew of films including Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivi, directed by AL Vijay. The composer-turned-actor recently announced that he will be teaming up with popular stand-up comedian Brandon T Jackson for a Hollywood film, Trap City.
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Dhanush To Make A Netflix And Hollywood Entry In Russo Brother’s Thriller; The Gray Man!

The Gray Man from Netflix is about to get a lot better with Kollywood’s heartthrob Dhanush, making a debut with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans in the Russo Brothers thriller!
We are all surely hyped up to catch the versatile actor’s debut blazing the screens on fire alongside all the other stunning Hollywood heroes.

With the advent of Tamil superstar Dhanush, Avengers: Endgame’ directors Joe and Anthony Russo’s upcoming big-budget thriller ‘The Gray Man’ has indeed gotten much better, as the whole thriller is sure to be spiced up with the actor’s killer acting skills!
The film is based on the 2009 novel of the same title by Mark Greaney and unfolds around the freelance assassin and former CIA operative Court Gentry , played by Gosling.
It follows Gentry being hunt down by Lloyd Hansen (Evans), a former member of Gentry’s CIA team.
Netflix made its official announcement on this sizzling debut further revealing the other co-stars that are on board with this team, whom are Jessica Henwick, Wagner Moura, Julia Butters and Ana De Armas.

THE GRAY MAN cast just got even better.
Jessica Henwick, Wagner Moura, Dhanush, and Julia Butters will join Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas in the upcoming action thriller from directors Anthony and Joe Russo. pic.twitter.com/SJcz8erjGm
— Netflix Tudum (@NetflixTudum) December 17, 2020

Dhanush surely breaks the record as the first Kollywood actor to be starring alongside with such Hollywood bigwigs! He never fails to amaze us with his splendid bewildering performance on screen and his noble character he possesses off screen!
Congratulations Dhanush and We Wish You All The Very Best!
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Vishal To Produce His Own Films After Ayogya; Says That He Had A Hard Time!

‘I’ve resolved to never depend on a producer who might pull the rug from under me in the last minute,’ the actor said, apparently referring to problems with his ‘Ayogya’ producer.
Whoaaaa! Dramaaa!
Vishal had a tough time with his producer during the release of Ayogya, so much so that he has now decided to produce his own films.

Vishal believes that he has the infrastructure and the power to produce his own films.
Ayogya was produced by B Madhu under his banner Light House Movie Maker. While Vishal played the lead, Raashi Khanna was the heroine.
The supporting cast included Parthiban, director KS Ravi Kumar, Sachu, Vamsi Krishna and Pooja Devariya.
The technical crew comprised Sam CS for music composition. Ayogya released on May 10 amidst a lot of expectations and is doing well in theatres.
According to Vishal, the film lost close to Rs 4 crore due to the issues with the producer.
There are also reports that Vishal will be commencing the shoot for the sequel of his 2018 hit Irumbuthirai.
The sequel will not be directed by PS Mithran, who was at the helm of the original, but by debutant Anand, a former associate to director Ezhil.
An official confirmation regarding the film’s cast and crew is expected in the coming weeks.
More updates to follow!
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Petta Villain Nawazuddin Siddiqui To Work In Simbu And Mysskin’s Next!

Simbu, who is currently shooting for Maanadu, has signed Mysskin’s upcoming directorial venture. The project is likely to start shooting in the first week of May and it will be made on a huge budget.
Renowned Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been brought on board to play an important role in the film. Director Mysskin recently met Nawazuddin in Mumbai and narrated him the script. He was quite impressed with the storyline and immediately agreed to be a part of the project.

Nawazuddin will play Simbu’s villain in the film. The project will be an interesting action-thriller on par with international standards. The makers are in talks with many A-list actors in the industry for other important roles in the film.
The Bollywood actor made his debut in Tamil with Superstar Rajinikanth’s Petta, which released in January 2019. His performance in the film was appreciated by both the audience and the critics alike.
Mysskin recently had a huge fall out with actor Vishal and had opted out of Thupparivaalan 2 due to budget issues. The director is currently scouting locations for his film with Simbu, as major portions of it will be shot abroad. Meanwhile, Simbu is shooting for his upcoming film, Maanadu, at Ramoji Rao Film City in Hyderabad.
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Datchinamurthy Kataiah, The Second Malaysian Facing Execution At Singapore’s Changi Prison

Since the execution of a mentally disabled Malaysian man, Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam, the Republic of Singapore has received widespread criticism globally. But it seems like the government of Singapore is relentless in its attempt to punish those involved in the illegal drug trade with capital punishment and in this case, the death penalty. After the execution of Nagaenthran on the wee hours of 27th April, there’ll be another Malaysian on death row in Singapore who will be facing execution on 29th April, 2022.
Known as Datchinamurthy Kataiah, the 36-year-old detainee was convicted on charges for trafficking about 43 grams of heroin across the border on 18th January, 2011.  According to court documents, Datchinamurthy was caught at the Woodlands checkpoint alongside a Singaporean named Christeen Jayamany and thereafter tried for the alleged offences.
In a Facebook post on 25th April, a Singaporean activist shared Lakshmi’s thoughts on her son’s imminent death.

Despite an ongoing case in the Singapore High Court and international outcry over the death penalty, the “shattering news” was conveyed to Datchinamurthy’s mother in Johor in a letter from the Singapore Prison Service dated 21st April.
Datchinamurthy’s life turned upside down after he received a job offer from a man named “Rajah”. Without having any suspicion towards the man, he accepted the offer to transport drugs into Singapore, a mule’s job despite not really knowing the contents of the packets.
Upon checking one of the packets, Datchinamurthy found it was full of brown, rocky/granular substance. However, he was brainwashed into believing that the packet did not contain any serious drugs and thought it was Chinese traditional medicine.
On 18th May, 2015, trial judge Tay Yong Kwang found Datchinamurthy had failed to prove himself as a courier and sentenced him to death.
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However, on 5th February, 2016, Datchinamurthy’s appeal to Singapore’s court was dismissed after a three-person bench decided that he had failed to rebut the legal presumption that he was carrying illegal drugs and there was no error in convicting him of his original drug trafficking charge.
His last minute clemency appeal was also rejected by President Halimah Yacob who acted on the cabinet’s advice in not exercising the power to grant clemency. According to Singapore’s laws, those caught carrying more than 15g of heroin will be subject to the death penalty.
Let’s hope this would be the LAST execution and matters concerning the death penalty will be weighed in by governments.
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Self-Acceptance; A pathway to bliss!(PART 1)

A lack of self-acceptance can halt you in all aspects of your life. It has an impact on your confidence and can keep you from reaching your full potential. People who have a high sense of self-acceptance are more resilient to criticism. They recognise that it is acceptable to accept themselves while also striving for continuous self-improvement.
But what exactly is self-acceptance? And why are some people more accepting of themselves than others? What can it do for you, and how can you cultivate more of it? Let’s explore further!
What is Self-Acceptance?
Accepting yourself and all of your personality traits exactly as they are is the act of self-acceptance. You accept all of it regardless of how positive or negative they are. This includes both your physical and mental characteristics. Self-acceptance entails acknowledging that your worth extends beyond your personal characteristics and actions. This is referred to as radical self-acceptance.
Self-acceptance boosts your self-esteem and makes you less vulnerable to criticism. One has to completely accept every aspect of themselves unconditionally and without reservation. To achieve self-acceptance, you must learn to accept the aspects of yourself that you find negative or unappealing.It’s also critical to recognise and celebrate your positive qualities and accomplishments. Reviewing your goals and your progress toward them helps you to remember your strengths.
This is why so many of us have trouble accepting ourselves. We have a tendency to hide, ignore, and reject the aspects of ourselves that we find unacceptable. Rather than accepting them, we would prefer to change them. Although it may seem counterintuitive, total self-acceptance can actually assist us in changing aspects of ourselves that we dislike. Being aware of one’s limitations is the first step toward personal development and a sign of emotional intelligence.

Accepting our flaws and giving up on changing them isn’t the same as self-acceptance.
On the contrary, it entails being aware of our flaws while remaining emotionally detached from them. This self-awareness can aid in the improvement of our behavior and the formation of better habits.
During this journey, this question popped up on my mind and I feel it is relevant;
How does self-acceptance affect my day-to-day life?
Self-acceptance aids in emotional regulation.
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The part of your brain that controls your emotions can be affected by a lack of self-acceptance. As a result of increased anxiety, stress, or anger, this can lead to mental imbalance and emotional outbursts. It also has an impact on your psychological and emotional health. It keeps you focused on your flaws, and negative thoughts lead to negative emotions.
Self-acceptance, on the other hand, is linked to more positive emotions and psychological well-being. Acceptance of yourself can improve your mood and protect you from the negative effects of stress and depression.
Self-acceptance makes it easier to forgive yourself.
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Self-acceptance allows you to be less critical of yourself. It aids in the development of a more positive, compassionate, and balanced self-perception. Our inability to accept and forgive ourselves causes us to disintegrate into various parts.
These two parts — the one who needs forgiveness and the one who needs forgiveness — are at odds with each other. Self-acceptance can assist you in bridging the gap between them, allowing you to forgive yourself and move on.
This is necessary for your health, as dwelling on the past will keep you trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts and feelings.
Self-acceptance boosts your confidence.

Self-acceptance can give you more self-assurance. It assists you in realising that your perceived flaws do not define you or your worth. You are more likely to take action despite your fears if you are confident. Lack of self-acceptance, on the other hand, can hold you back and prevent you from pursuing your goals.
Self-acceptance enables you to recognise that failure does not define you and that failure is always a learning opportunity on the road to success. You can gain more independence if you have more confidence. It enables you to make decisions for yourself without the need for others’ approval. See how it is all connected? 🤯*mind blown*
Lastly, Self-acceptance helps you be yourself
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You try to hide, censor, or repress your true self when you don’t have self-acceptance. You may feel drained as a result of this.
Self-acceptance allows you to present yourself more authentically without fear of being judged by others. In essence, when you accept yourself, you are free to be who you truly are.
Now that you have read about how self acceptance can change our ability to live a different life with more purpose; in Part 2, we will explore exercises and how we can incorporate certain lifestyle changes to achieve radical self acceptance. Stay tuned for more!
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Arun Vijay Starts His MMA Training For His Film In Vietnam!

Last year, Actor Arun Vijay had announced his signing up of next big film titled ‘Boxer’. Looks like the film written and directed by Vivek is all set to take off soon.
The star actor is in Vietnam to train in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) at the Lienphong training center.
Sharing a picture of the sign board of Lienphong training center, Arun Vijay posted, “Starting my MMA training in Vietnam from today!! Prep for #BOXER ?” (sic)

Starting my MMA training in Vietnam from today!! Prep for #BOXER 💪 pic.twitter.com/eyPXDusQRk
— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) May 13, 2019

The film is said to be a sports entertainer speckled with patriotism.  The film will have music composed by Leon James. Ritika Singh of Irudhi Suttru fame plays the female lead in the film and will be seen playing a sports journalist in the film.

#nightworkout 💪 at the rustic paradise LienPhong Vietnam…💥 training #Boxer pic.twitter.com/KGTtgIJFah
— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) May 13, 2019

The team is currently finalising the rest of the cast and crew, and the film is most likely to go on the floors soon.
More updates to follow!
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Universities Will Continue Online Lectures Until Dec 31 With A Few Exceptions

The Higher Education Ministry has announced that all teaching and learning (PdP) programmes in universities should be conducted through online platform until Dec 31. Face-to-face activities will not be allowed. Exceptions will only be given to five categories of students.
In the statement issued by The Higher Education Ministry, it said these five categories of students comprise those who will gradually return to campuses and those allowed to be involved in the resumption of teaching and learning programmes.
The first category of students allowed to resume their studies with immediate affect are post-graduate students involved in the “research mode” in public universities and private higher learning institutions (IPTS). The flexibility will only be given to students who need to be physically present at the laboratory, workshop, design studio or requiring special equipment to conduct research.
It said the remaining four categories of students allowed to resume their PdP were subject to the final date of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
These remaining four categories of students are:

Final year or final semester students under the certificate, diploma and bachelors degree-levels involved in clinical tasks, practical training, workshop, laboratory, design studio, practical, or those who need to use the specific equipment for these tasks. These category of students are allowed to carry out the PdP in their respective campuses beginning July 1.
Final year or final semester students who do not have access and those without any conducive environment to undergo PdP through online methods. Students in this category are allowed to return to campus beginning July 1 and make use of the infrastructure in campus for the purpose of online PdP.
Students with special needs who participate in the education programmes and Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) at Polytechnics and Community Colleges who require a face-to-face learning platform to complete the PdP process. These category of students will be allowed to resume their studies beginning Aug 1.
All new intake students under the 2020/21 academic session at all public universities, IPTS, Polytechnics and Community College for the certificate, foundation and diploma entry-levels involving Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers. It also involves Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) holders who will be entering first degree programmes. The students in this category will restart their teaching and learning activities based on the schedule below:

Certificate and diploma-level students at polytechnics and community colleges will begin on July 1.
Foundation, certificate, diploma and bachelors degree students from IPTS will begin on July 1.
Foundation and diploma students in public universities begin Aug 1.
Bachelors degree and post-graduate research mode students in public universities and IPTS begin Oct 1.

Related:  Malaysian International Carnatic Music Festival 2023: A Celebration of Melodies and RhythmsThe ministry said all academic activities which are to resume in campuses must comply to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) which have been enforced by the authorities.The institutions should prioritise safety as well as social distancing measures. These regulations are subject to the orders by the authorities from time-to-time.
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WATCH: ‘Unakaga’ From Vijay-Nayanthara’s ‘Bigil’ Is Out!

The latest song to release from Vijay-Nayanthara’s Bigil is a duet titled “Unakaga”, sung by Sreekanth Hariharan and Madhura Dhara Talluri.
The song has been released just a day ahead of the film’s grand audio launch.
The lyric video has photos of both Nayanthara and Vijay from the film, sharing moments together in the rain and while riding a bike. The song is penned by Vivek, the song has been composed by AR Rahman.
“Unakaga” is the third song to drop from the film’s album. Bigil has Vijay and Nayanthara uniting 10 years after Villu in 2009.
Earlier this month, “Verithanam”, a song sung by Vijay, was released by the makers. While the first single “Singappenney” was a track dedicated to women, “Verithanam” was delivered in Vijay’s signature style.
Besides the lead pair of Vijay and Nayanthara, the star cast also includes Kathir, Daniel Balaji, Yogi Babu, Sai Dheena, Vivek, Anandraj and others. Bigil marks the third consecutive collaboration between AR Rahman and Vijay after Mersal and Sarkar but this is the first time that the actor has sung in ARR’s album.
Bigil is expected to release for Deepavali this year. Produced by AGS Entertainments, the film has been directed by Atlee. Bigil will be Atlee-Vijay’s third film together after Theri and Mersal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdDaf8Rr33EVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Bigil – Unakaga Official Lyric Video | Thalapathy Vijay, Nayanthara | @ARRahman  | Atlee | AGS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdDaf8Rr33E)

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Jackpot Review: Jyothika & Revathi Soar in an Otherwise Dumb Comedy

I walked into Jackpot fairly sure that it isn’t going to be my cup of tea — parts of the trailer told me as much. But I was eager to watch it anyway because of Jyothika, who has done what previously thought to be impossible for Tamil film actresses: She got married, bore kids and is now back in the game, not as supporting mother/grandmother/aunt characters but as a leading lady. This in and of itself deserves applauds. But I also always buy a ticket to her movie hoping that this would finally be it. That Jyothika had finally chosen a screenplay that’s worthy of her talents. Her last four starrers — Raatchasi, Kaatrin Mozhi, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Naachiyar — have been disappointing. Jackpot is no different.
But at the very least, it isn’t a message movie. Instead of looking into the camera and spewing cringy moral values for two hours straight, she and her co-star Revathi play a pair of badass con artists/thieves. Without the shackles of a “message movie” holding her back, Jyothika is so alive in her role, she glows! I guess you could chalk it down to good diet and makeup, but I also think it’s because she genuinely had a lot of fun on set, playing a character with slightly loose principles like the protagonists in an Ocean’s or Fast & Furious movie. The scene where she pretends to be mentally challenged and says the popular Nayagan line “baba mar gaya” had me cracking up. Jyothika’s charisma here cannot be ignored and she has tremendous chemistry with Revathi too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LccE1P3CyTMVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Jackpot – Shero Shero Video (Tamil) | Jyotika, Revathi | Suriya | Vishal Chandrashekhar | Kalyaan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LccE1P3CyTM)

I don’t use the term badass loosely either. Jyothika and Revathi get fight scenes of their own, lengthy ones with plenty of slow-motion shots. These action sequences aren’t interestingly choreographed or directed, but at least director Kalyaan doesn’t hold back, clearly approaching this film with a ‘if men can do it, why not women?’ mentality. I enjoyed these scenes very much simply because of how unprecedented they are. A couple of times, I rubbed my eyes just to make sure that I am indeed watching Jyothika, not Suriya, swing on a pole and drop kick a baddie. The women also get a couple of stirring, fast-paced dance anthems in which they get down and rock harder than Kajal Agarwal has ever done.
Unfortunately, that’s about all the positives I can give. I don’t understand why a simplistic comedy-heist movie needs to have an exhausting runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes. Jackpot could’ve benefited from a 90-100 minute runtime that’s snappy and kept the focus on Jyothika and Revathi’s characters. Instead, it takes us about an hour or so to even get to its simplistic premise: steal a magical pot (that will give you access to unlimited wealth) hidden beneath a cowshed in a politician’s house. Everything that happens before the jail scene is pointless.

I’ve never been a fan of separate comedy tracks in mainstream Tamil movies. (I’m referring to scenes featuring a comedian/comedians doing their own thing that have absolutely no ties to the actual story whatsoever — think Reema Sen and Vivek scenes in Dhool; Senthil and Vadivelu scenes in Muthu. They feel like random YouTube comedy skits, as opposed to organic humour like the ones in Kaala.) So, can you imagine how viciously my temple was throbbing watching Yogi Babu’s comedy track? Yes, this is an action-comedy that has its own separate comedy track! I guess it improves a micro amount when Yogi Babu’s character finally teams up with Jyothika and Revathi’s.
The joke once again is that Yogi Babu is fat and ugly. That line is paraphrased and repeated approximately 292 times in the movie, in the name of comedy. It was unbearable and terribly unfunny. I’m not saying you shouldn’t joke about fat people — humour is best when it’s dark and pushes the envelope –; I’m saying don’t crack the same joke over and over and over again in every single movie Yogi Babu is in.
But that’s the kinda uninspired nonsense you’ll be treated to in droves in Jackpot. There’s a scene where Motta Rajendran dunks his pizza in tea before munching on it. So, haha? Another scene sees a cake being smashed on a dude’s face. Hahaha? We also see a guy putting a bucket over his head and crying. Oh, and of course, cow poop jokes.

And then there’s the ending… that bloody ending.
**MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD**
As you would imagine, Jyothika and Revathi’s characters successfully acquire the magical pot after kicking a whole lot of ass. And then, for some reason, they start sharing a story about how difficult life was when Jyothika was a kid and that now they’ll use this magical pot to help society.
Can you hear that? That’s the sound of me sighing. Why do the characters need to “repent?” Why shoehorn in moral values? Why can’t morally ambiguous characters just be morally ambiguous characters? Is it a Jyothika problem or simply the screenplays she’s being dealt? Imagine Dominic Toretto and Danny Ocean suddenly saying “you know what? I’m going to donate the money I stole to the public school system.”
**SPOILERS OVER**
As I said, it isn’t my cup of tea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VRwavsK2_cVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Jackpot – Official Trailer (Tamil) | Jyotika, Revathy | Suriya | Kalyaan | Vishal Chandrashekhar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VRwavsK2_c)

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VJS, Yuvan, Karthi Win Prestigious Kalaimamani Award

The Tamil Nadu state government have announced a list of winners for the prestigious Kalaimamani Awards. After a break of 8 years, the awards are back and 201 artists made the cut.
12 artists were awarded the prestigious Kalaimamani award for their contribution to the Tamil film industry, including Vijay Sethupathi, Srikanth, Karthi, Sasikumar, Vijay Antony, Prasanna, Santhanam, Soori, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Priya Mani. Cinematographers Rathnavelu and Ravi Varman and were also conferred with the award.

The state government also introduced three other awards this year, the Bharati award in the field of literature, the Bala Saraswathi award in the field of dance and the MS Subbulakshmi award in the field of music.
Singers S Janaki, C Saroja, C Lalitha and TV Gopalakrishnan were awarded MS Subbulakshmi award for their contributions in the field of music.
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Someone Hacked Vikadavi’s Page & Deleted A Local Tamil Film

Looks like someone had a lot of time on their hands and didn’t know what to do.
Local independent filmmaker S. Mathan took to Facebook yesterday to announce that someone hacked the Vikadakavi page and deleted the official link to his short film, Vaaipu (The Chance).
According to Mathan, he has lost over 10k view, including all the comments and feedbacks he received for the movie.
“My heart got broken into pieces when I got to know that someone has hacked the Vikadakavi page and deleted the official link of Vaaipu (The Chance) in YouTube page. I seriously don’t know who did that, but may god bless them,” a distraught Mathan said.

“Luckily we still have the link on Behindwoods official page, so those who want to watch can watch it there,” he added.
Vaaipu (The Chance) has already garnered 3 nominations from the prestigious 2018 SIIMA awards in India in the following categories; Best Shortfilm, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor (female).
Sutha Uthayakumar managed to bag the award for Best Supporting Actor (female).
Watch the short film here:

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Trisha Says She Has Received a Bunch of Offers for Heroine-Oriented Movies

Mohini starring Trisha is now out in cinemas. In this horror movie, Trisha plays a dual role for the first time in her career. When Trisha first started her career in Indian cinema just like most actresses do, appearing as damsel distresses and dance pieces alongside heroes like Vijay and Ajith. In recent years, she has grown into one of the few actresses who is actually given opportunities to headline movies — another name that comes to mind is Nayanthara.
In a recent interview with Firstpost, Trisha commented on the number of offers she has been getting recently.
Of late, there has been a bevvy of good women-centric films in Tamil, and it’s increasing by the day. If I receive ten film offers, nine of them are for heroine-oriented movies.

In that same interview, Trisha also commented on what it takes to make a successful movie. She had this to say:
A good story is essential for the success of a film. Even if it’s a big star film, audiences will turn it down if the script is weak.
Mohini is now playing in Malaysian cinemas. Do check it out and let us know whatchu think!
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Lot Anthem; A Song That Glorifies One Of The World’s Oldest Language, Tamil

Lot Anthem is a Tamil song composed and sung by a local artist, Prince Joe. The music video was released on DJ John‘s The Benedict Studio, who has worked in both the Tamil and Malay music industries.
Even though he is a new artist, it is clear that he has a strong interest in music. DJ John also did the music arrangement for the song, Lot Anthem.
To discuss the song further, we should not overlook the lyrics, which convey a powerful message about the world’s oldest language, Tamil.

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Thanks to Diman Raj, the song’s lyricist – he has beautifully written the lyrics in such a way by raising  awareness on so many ongoing social issues.
We live in a technologically advanced world, but we still get involved in cynical activities such as making utterly pointless viral videos and spreading rumours using this technology. We won’t go into specifics, but most of us will understand what I mean.
The song has emphasised the significance and history of our mother tongue – not just the language, but the cultural practices that we have grown away from over time.
Overall, this song not only has a catchy tune but also a very important message that everyone should ponder upon.
Have you listened to the song yet? If you haven’t, you can listen to it on Spotify, iTunes, or YouTube.
What are your feelings about the song? Please leave your thoughts in the section below.

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Congratulations to the team for creating such an intensely powerful message!

Voice War Production Team Singer : Joshua Moses (Prince Joe)
Music Composed : Prince Joe
Lyricist : DimanKD
Script Writer : Thiran
Team member’s : Vicky,Prem,Thina & Darma
Music Arrangement,Mix and Mastered : DJ John
Guitarist (Electric) : Premmihiraa
Videographer : Surenthiran
Video Editor : Syafin Firman

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Aanantha, Saran Narayanan & Lawrence Soosai Present Vaanga Jam Pannuvom, A Live Show Like No Other

Would you like to see the big names in Malaysian Tamil music jam, live? What if we told you that you can even request your favourite songs, and they’ll perform it, off the cuff? Would you believe us if we told you that there will be Tamil stand up comedy too?
Malaysian Tamil music stalwarts Aanantha, Saran Narayanan and Lawrence Soosai are organising their first live show together, aptly titled Vaangga Jam Pannuvom on the 14th of December at Cinefest Centre Kuala Lumpur.
Aanantha speaks to the Varnam team about his upcoming show.
“Saran, Lawrence and I go way back, and we decided to organise this laid-back jam session, with some really amazing tunes, and great Tamil stand up comedy,”
Hindra

Hindra Bose will be hosting the event, and he will intersperse some comic relief throughout the show. “Hindra is one of the most talented Tamil stand up comics out there. His style is very chilled out, and he has the knack for making jokes about situations that he finds himself in. It comes really naturally to him, and I often find myself learning from him,” Aanantha divulges.
Interestingly, the organisers themselves feel that the stand up comedy element will be the climax of the show. “For the first time, a stand up comic will host the show. It is time people get a feel of something different, and I am sure that Hindra will be the highlight of Vaangga Jam Pannuvom,”
Lawrence Soosai

Lawrence Soosai will also be singing, Aanantha tells us. “He is a great singer, but he often prefers not to sing. In Vaangga Jam Pannuvom, however, he will be singing quite a few tracks. That’s going to be exciting, as you know what a rocker he can be when he is in his element,”
Aanantha

As for Aanantha himself, he gravitates towards semi classical songs, thanks to his Hindustani classical vocal training, “That is my favourite genre,” he says. Those who are lucky enough to have witnessed Aanantha perform can vouch for his incredible vocal range and ability to sing impromptu.
Saran Narayanan

Renowned singer and composer Saran Narayanan will be performing his numerous tunes live at Vaangga Jam Pannuvom. Having first made his name in Astro’s Paadal Thiran Potti, Saran has now built a brand for himself, with his company Opuz Entertainment that produces jingles and handles voice overs for advertising. His first love is composing, and he has produced many tracks for himself as well as local and international artists. His latest tune is the catchy Mothal.
Shobana

The three singers will be joined by Shobana Padmanathan, a name that needs no introduction in the Temple of Fine Arts, “Shobana was featured in my previous show, Taen Sindhudhe Ragam, and from she moment belted out the first note, everyone was in awe,” Aanantha tells us. “I really cannot wait for her to perform, she is well versed in both the classical and western genres,”
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Every Malaysian Tamil music fan’s favourite band, The Jagats, will be backing the vocalists throughout the show. There will be a few more big names who will be performing that night, but Aanantha doesn’t want to ruin the surprise for us just yet.
Ask, and you shall receive
Aanantha tells us that Vaangga Jam Pannuvom is also going to be an interactive live show. “We are going to be taking suggestions from the audience, and we will do our best to sing those tunes too, in addition to what we have rehearsed,” Now, that’s something you don’t hear every day!
Why organise, though?
“Watching the bigger concerts that have been held over the past few years have inspired us to come up with this event, actually,” Aanantha says. “In addition to that, our live band scene here has flourished because of the many joints that offer live music. We want to promote the younger talents and at the same time provide quality Tamil entertainment like no other,”
Aanantha’s voice lights up as he talks about what it all boils down to, “It goes without saying that this is our passion. We have always wanted to put our arrangements and talents out there. So we thought, let’s go for it and have a good time,”
It goes without saying that this is our passion. We have always wanted to put our arrangements and talents out there.
The spanking new venue exudes a feel good factor, according to Aanantha. “Cinefest Centre Kuala Lumpur is owned by Leon, who organsies the Cinefest awards. He has set up this space for Malaysian talents to conduct workshops or press conferences. It’s a really feel good kind of place, and we hope there are more shows there in the future,” Aanantha tells us. “Don’t worry, it’s on Waze!”
Attendees are in for a treat, as light refreshments will be provided. “It’s going to be a complete experience,” he promises.

“We just want to make Vaangga Jam Pannuvom a memorable event for all the Tamil music fans!” We have no doubt that you guys will, Aanantha.
Tickets for Vaangga Jam Pannuvom will be available at the venue. For inquiries, contact +6012 225 3033. Keep up with Aanantha on Instagram here.
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Thuppakki 2 Is Really Happening!

Not sure if it’s just us, but Kollywood seems to be seeing double a lot lately! There is Devar Magan 2, Indian 2, Maari 2 and 2.0.
And just when you thought this is TWO much to handle (see what we did there), actor Vijay has joined TwoVille.
Director AR Murugadoss has confirmed a sequel to the 2012 Kollywood hit, Thuppakki, starring Vijay and Kajal Agrawal. Thuppakki is the 4th Tamil film to join the 100 Crores Club after its massive success in 2012. Thuppakki was based on an Indian Army Officer who decided to race down and deactivate sleeper cells operated by a terrorist group.

Thuppaki was also furnished with catchy tunes like ‘Google Google’ by Harris Jayaraj that had the leading lady, Kajal Agrawal, grooving away to it.

All we can say is…

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EXCLUSIVE: Charles Mohan – News Anchor To Humanitarian

Many might associate the name Charles Mohan with NTV7’s news, but the journalist has been carving a name for himself in another area over the past five years, humanity.
Charles sits down with Varnam to talk about his journey through media that has taken him to serve his true purpose, a life of service.
“I’m from just another Indian Catholic family in Klang,”

Charles reveals that he comes from very humble beginnings. His father was a lineman in Telekom and his mother, a housewife. “My background is very very simple,” he says. “I studied in Klang up to Form 6 and then went on to pursue mass communications in Universiti Malaya,”
Charles tells us that he was lucky because the moment he graduated, he began his career with NTV7 in 1999. “I was interviewed by NTV7 and they immediately hired me as a junior broadcast journalist. I then went on to become the assistant assignment editor who also anchored the news,”
But he never imagined he would be appearing on millions of Malaysians’ television screens every evening. “I’ve always had a yearning to work in television, but I just assumed I would end up behind the scenes. I didn’t expect to end up a front liner!” he gushes.
“I noticed that I had a chance to champion the plight of people, to highlight cases of those who need help,”

Charles says that it has been a real learning curve for him. “I learnt a lot, being a broadcast journalist, I got the chance to put myself in front of many prominent figures,” Charles has interviewed numerous Malaysian figures including Tun Mahathir, Datuk Lee Chong Wei and the late Nik Aziz.
A sudden realization dawned on Charles. “I noticed that I had a chance to champion the plight of people, to highlight cases of those who need help,” As a result of his efforts, he began seeing many success cases. Charles learnt something valuable. “Life becomes very meaningful when you change another’s life for the better,”
“Life becomes very meaningful when you change another’s life for the better,”
Charles was hooked onto the sweet nectar of service. “After some time, I longed to start my own non governmental organization (NGO) to help even more people. “In 2014, my dreams came into fruition with Institut Onn Jaafar,” Charles is the CEO of Institut Onn Jaafar (IOJ), and helms their office based in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Institut Onn Jaafar – Soup kitchen by day, learning centre by night.

IOJ runs their Jom Bekpes programme every Wednesday. “It is a breakfast soup kitchen. We currently serve 250 students from Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih, Keren Myanmar refugee home, and children at the Pusat Transit Gelandangan,” This same system has been adopted by Univerisiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, according to Charles.
“Every Friday evening, our Chow Kit office is transformed into learning centre. We collect the children from the back lanes of Chow Kit, and university students come in to teach the them basic subjects like English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mathematics,”
IOJ has a tie up with 68 universities across the nation, and has been conducting programs with the support of the students, according to Charles.
“Largest participation of youths in a run,”

“IOJ organizes a bi-annual run, the Malaysians United Run. In 2015, the run hosted 17,000 participants. Two years later a whopping 40,000 participants took part in the run. This was recognised by Brand Laureate as the Largest Participation of Youths in a Run. With the funds raised, IOJ allocated RM 250,000 towards 50 needy families who come under the purview of various universities,”
“We channel the funds to the university who then deploy their students to keep the cases under view. This is so we can empower our university students to be guides for the children, and it is also easier to mobilize the volunteers. We are then presented with a report at the end of every visit,” Charles tells us.
However, it was not easy at the start. “I went to register the NGO, and the authorities asked for the family of the late Onn Jaafar’s approval,” Luckily, Charles had maintained a good relationship with Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin bin Hussein. “I approached Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin and he gave me the green light. We also decided to appoint him as the patron of Institut Onn Jaafar,”
“When you do good things, that itself will make more noise than the naysayers,”

Of course, naming the NGO after a former Prime Minister and then appointing a political figure as a patron will lead to whispers about IOJ being politically motivated. Charles, however, doesn’t give two hoots. “When you do good things, that will make more noise than the naysayers,”
“Any establishment will always have an anti-establishment.
“Any establishment will always have an anti-establishment. I cannot be responsible for what people think. To those questioning us, you can judge us based on our programmes, how it is run, and the outcome of it. It is for this very reason that numerous universities across the nation have a tremendously strong bond with us.
If I do take it the political slant, I would be cheating myself,” Charles continues. “If I need to choose between going on with this or going to the political way, I wont hesitate to leave,”
“It all began with RM15 in Klang,”

So how did all this philanthropy start, we ask Charles. “When I started working, I would contribute monthly to the Good Samaritan home in Klang. I couldn’t afford much then, just about RM15 to RM30 every month,”
The same children Charles supported are all grown up now. “The children are now flight stewards, nurses, accountants and lawyers, and I share a strong bond with the these kids, because I have seen their struggles first hand,”
“It is very interesting to see such a small contribution changing their lives at a much larger scale. It is so special to celebrate the achievements of these children who are now successful adults,”
“Everyone does good, it’s just that we are on different scales. Ultimately, the scale itself doesn’t matter, as long as you know that you are helping someone out,”
“My bond with NTV7 is very strong,”
“To be frank, I wouldn’t have had the skill and aptitude to manage IOJ without my experience with NTV7. My bond with them is very strong,” Charles tells us that he has been approached by other media outlets, but he knows where his heart lies. “I want to stay with this station, this is where I started, and it has taught me everything i know,”
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Due to Charles’ long stint in journalism, he is able to see the change in media trends with the change of each premier. “Before the change of government, government linked companies that owned media outlets blatantly used them as weapons to further strengthen the position of political leaders. It was a very controlled setting,”
“The changes that came with May 9th 2018 are many. News is finally reported as it is. Even my journalist friends are happy as they are ‘free’,”
“I hope the media industry players understand that with this freedom comes responsibility,”
But Charles doesn’t want this newfound freedom to wreak new havoc. “I hope the media industry players understand that with this freedom comes responsibility,” Charles is candid about the field. “Of course, we need to take into consideration that ultimately, media is showbiz. And henced is something that needs to balance financial stability with the output,”
“It goes without saying that sensational news sells, but it isn’t right to take take someone’s lowest point to sell your news,”

“It’s not always about increasing the ratings,” Charles warns journalists not to be swooned by the viral craze everyone is looking for. “Don’t fall into those traps. News needs to be treated as news. It goes without saying that sensational news sells, but it isn’t right to take take someone’s lowest point to sell your news. Not only is that a weak angle, but it also shows that the journalist isn’t doing their best at their job,”
“Why not take a spin on it, don’t you want something interesting to go viral, instead of just taking a half truth and spinning a story based on one line?”
“Journalists are the fourth pillar of the nation, after the executive, legislative and judiciary,”
“Journalists are the fourth pillar of the nation, after the executive, legislative and judiciary.  You are responsible to the people, people who don’t even know you will be listening to you. Shouldn’t you be giving them the most accurate info?” he questions.
His book, Sebenarnya

“Sebenarnya is my first book, It took me 6 months to finish with the writer. It is actually a compendium of my anecdotes with the personalities that I have met,”
“Tun Samy Vellu is one of the personalities in my book, and i talk about a side of him that people would not know. Sebenarnya is an easy read. You can have a coffee while reading it and have a laugh. It’s very ‘santai’,” Charles tells us that he is looking into translating Sebenarnya into English, and he is working on another book.
“Children and the elderly are my passion, but I am not a person who loves kids,”
Charles handing out ang paus during the Jom CNY celebration
“I’m not a person who loves kids and looks forward to playing with them. Instead, I’m more of the architect who enjoys designing programmes for them. As for the elderly, I easily connect with them. I understand that a programme with a good structure will benefit both these groups in the long run,”
“No need to go on a mission to Palestine or India, start by helping your parents and siblings,”
When asked for some advice for the Malaysian youth, Charles is quick to reply, “Charity and loyalty starts at home. You don’t need to travel far to help people, start by helping your parents and siblings. If you have a heart to do that at home, you will shine in the outside world,”
“When you have empathy for your family, you will have the empathy for people everywhere. And honestly, there is no point changing the lives of people in another country when the people in your house aren’t happy!
“Set your priorities, live happy and make people happy,”
“It is sad that Malaysians are still divided by race,”

“We only appear to be Malaysian cosmetically, for advertisements. But do you really cultivate the value of being Malaysian? Even our Prime Minister has said that we need to stop addressing ourselves by race, and start calling ourselves Malaysian instead.
We only appear to be Malaysian cosmetically, for advertisements.
“There is a need to give chances to people everywhere, without oppression, so everyone has an equal opportunity for greatness,” Charles tells us. “For me, I don’t care what race I am serving, I just want to serve humans.
“The more I earn, the more I need to give back,”
Charles is humbled by his current position. “Honestly, I never imagined having my own NGO. And my thinking is just this – the more I earn, the more I need to give back,”
Charles mentioned that he looks up to Mahatma Gandhi. And sure enough, he embodies Gandhi’s famous saying, be the change you want to see. Charles Mohan is the change he aspires to see in every Malaysian.
Keep up with Charles’ activities on Instagram here.
If you’d like to volunteer or contribute to Insititut Onn Jaafar, drop them a message on Facebook here, and they will be in touch with you.
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Money Heist’s Nairobi Speaks Telugu?

Fans of the hit Spanish TV show Money Heist have unearthed a video of actor Alba Flores, who plays Nairobi in the crime drama series, speaking Telugu in one of her earlier roles.
A video of Alba Flores, 33, essaying the character of a woman from Andhra Pradesh and speaking in Telugu for her role in the 2013 movie Vicente Ferrer is now going viral online, delighting her fans.
The video shows Flores in a saree as she plays the role of Shamira, a woman from Anthapuram in Andhra Pradesh. Needless to say, Flores sticks out like a sore thumb in the scene, being a white woman surrounded by actual Telugu women.

#MoneyHeist bloods, check this gem! Our very own Nairobi aka Alba Flores speaking Telugu (acting as a Spanish-Telugu translator) in her portrayal of Shamira in the TV movie 'Vincente Ferrer', shot in India. Nairobi in saree vera! Even her Telugu sounds like Spanish. Too cute! :D pic.twitter.com/CHJjfeQQGm
— Mama | 360° Entertainment (@SriniMaama16) May 17, 2020

Flores is an immensely talented actress. But we hope the South Indian film producers don’t go running after her to be the heroine in their next film. The last thing we need is another white woman pretending to be a Tamil villager!
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Significance Of The Auspicious Pongal Celebration

Pongal is one of South India’s most important festivals, and it is more about the act of giving than a ceremony. Pongal is, in a nutshell, a festival of generosity. It’s a way of showing appreciation to the entire creation because it’s the force that keeps life going.
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The Pongal celebration takes place in mid-January and lasts for the first four days of the Thai month (Tamil month). Tamil Indians regard this Thai month to be the luckiest month of the year.
Pongal falls on the 14th of January this year. Everyone has been buying clay pots, sugar canes, and Indian delicacies in preparation for the auspicious occasion.
Pongal marks the start of the Tamil New Year, hence newly harvested grains are prepared for the first time on that day.
Every family celebrates with festivals and ancient traditions, and everything appears to be extremely distinct. The less fortunate are fed and given clothes. Mattu Pongal is a festival in which the cow is honoured the next day and birds and animals are fed.
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The Sun is venerated on this auspicious day as the embodiment and source of Life-Force, without which human existence would be impossible. Payasam, a traditional South Indian dish, is presented to the sun in exchange for his blessings and then eaten as Prasad.
The third day is dedicated to family worship, which includes, of course, more payasam offerings and, more significantly, the gathering of family members. This day has the potential to be a tremendously healing one, restoring deep connections with the Universe, Mother Nature, and one another.
The Creation is acknowledged as a magnificent heavenly blessing during this holiday, and it is.
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Do you know that Pongal has healing therapies?
Pongal is about boiling rice, celebrating the rice harvesting season thus the steam rising from the rice, jaggery, cardamom, and other spices being boiled, along with the smoke from the traditionally utilised firewood, provides a unique medicinal mixture that has a highly good effect on the environment.
This cures all seasonal illnesses while also purifying the soul. It also promotes pleasant weather and provides us with a healthy and happy mother nature for the days ahead.
Have a safe and delightful Pongal celebration.
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Incarcerated Single Mother Questions ‘Double Standards’ in Sentencing of Zahid’s Daughter

A single mother who breached the movement control order (MCO), was sent to Kajang Prison to serve the jail sentence for eight days since her sentencing on April 21. She has raised the question of why Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s daughter and son-in-law were sentenced to a mere RM800 fine each for the same offense.
B. Lisa Christina was arrested by police after she went to buy a packet drink and stopped to chat with three loitering Indonesians. She was initially sentenced to 30 days in jail, but had her sentence reduced to a RM1,000 fine.
In a Facebook post, Lisa pointed out that Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid and Datuk Saiful Nizam Mohd Yusoff’s fines were lower than hers.

“During the eight days in jail, I felt so shattered because I was unable to see my son and felt so embarrassed. I even had to borrow RM1,000 from my mother to settle the fine, ” she posted on Facebook.
Lisa added that she read on Tuesday (May 5) that Nurulhidayah and Saiful Nizam were given a RM800 fine “for an even bigger offence”.
“Why are there these double standards? I need an explanation for this,” she asked on the social media platform.
Her jail term was substituted with the fine after the judge took into account that she was a first-time offender and had been in prison for eight days. She pleaded guilty to the charge under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020 carries a maximum fine of RM1,000, six months’ imprisonment or both if convicted.

The breach came to light after Nurulhidayah had posted pictures of herself and her husband with Deputy Environment Minister Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri on her Instagram account on April 20.

At his daily press conference, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government does not interfere in the judiciary amid questions about the disparity in punishments for violating the movement control order (MCO).
Senior lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla urged the prosecution to file an appeal over the sentencing of Nurulhidayah and her husband. The prosecution has the right to appeal within 14 days of sentencing should there be any dissatisfaction over the sentence handed down. “It is advisable for the Attorney General’s Chambers to look into the matter since there has been a public outcry. If the magistrate’s grounds for sentencing could not be supported, I would urge the prosecution to file a notice of appeal,”
Haniff said the public had “a good reason” to be dissatisfied over the apparent discrepancy in sentencing for MCO cases, especially when comparing Nurulhidayah’s case with that of a single mother who broke the MCO when she left her place to buy drinks on Easter Day.
Senior criminal lawyer Datuk Baljit Singh Sidhu said the public could also write to the courts to call for a revision. “Anybody can write to the court, saying that they are dissatisfied with what is happening and seeking the court to look into the matter, ” he added.

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Singer Suthasini: A Dream Come True Moment After Composing A Song For Her Beloved Singapore

It must be a dream for everyone to contribute to their country regardless of its form of delivery.
For Suthasini Rajenderan, the opportunity had finally arrived. In conjunction with Singapore’s National Day (9th August), Suthasini has released a brand new official National Day song aptly titled ‘Nam Singapore‘.
Nam Singapore is an upbeat tune urging Singaporeans to come together, celebrate and conquer obstacles, at official celebrations in the heartlands. This music video also features numerous dancers and percussionists to add the feel of a merry celebration of the republic’s National Day.
Image credit: Suthasini (youtube)
What is a National Day celebration without thanking all the social and humanitarian workers? To do justice to the song’s theme, Suthashini brought in some Singaporean frontliners and athletes, to honour their dedication, achievements and contributions to their nation. Besides, this music video is appetizingly filled with delectable food from different traditions and cultures.
Now what’s amazing is that this Singaporean singer released this song in the Tamil language. Not only that, this is the first-ever National Day song to have an ‘EDM Kuthu’ genre. Since its release, the music video has garnered over 500k views.
Suthasini said she had always wanted to write and perform a song for Singapore since she was a child. The brilliant musician further explains that she had already written the tune and the lyric for this song in the year 2020 but couldn’t release it at the time since the song was about celebration, stating that it would not have been suitable due to the beginning of the pandemic.
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Noting why she chose to write and compose the song in Tamil, the 32-year-old said she felt that there aren’t enough Indian songs for National Day. The only go-to song we have is Munnaeru Vaalibaa.
“I wanted to add my fresh take to the existing list of songs and give back to the community,” expressing how Nam Singapore was born.
Taking upon her social media, Suthashini expressed that many had discouraged her from accomplishing her dreams, hence that only drew her to prove them wrong.

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Apart from being well-known for her melodic vocals and incredible cover songs, this Singaporean singer has been a buzz in town ever since she turned  hate comments into a viral music video back in 2019 and to date, the music video has garnered over 1 million views.

Girl, tell them loud and proud-  I, Suthashini have written and sung the official National Day anthem of Singapore.

This is just the beginning, there’s more to come from this songstress.
Upon its release, a wave of love and appreciation from listeners swamped the comment section.
Image credit: Suthasini (youtube)
This upbeat music video was released on Suthasini’s Youtube channel, check it out:

https://youtu.be/r27EDk16xRkVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Nam Singapore – Suthasini | Official Video (https://youtu.be/r27EDk16xRk)

Most importantly, a huge kudos to the whole team in joining hands to produce this aesthetically beautiful music video:
Composed, Performed and Executively Produced by: Suthasini
Lyrics: Suthasini
Concept, Direction and Edit: TickTock
DOP: Segar Varathan
Assistant Director – Karthik Murugan
DI & Colourist: Hasunesh Menon @Hbeartx Studios
Creative Music Producer & Sound Engineer: Jeremiah (Jerey Sound)
Producer: Jacintha
Assistant Producers: Priya, Chitra Murugan & Nagesh
Bass Guitar: Nilesh
Percussions: Motus and Ak Theatre Ltd
Guitar: Karl
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