Here Are The 4 BEST Moments At MICA Awards 2019

It has been exactly a week since the second edition of the Malaysian Indian Cine Awards (MICA Awards) 2019 and we are still not over the dazzle, dance, drama and damn-good show!

This is the biggest night of the Malaysian Indian film fraternity that honours the blood, sweat and tears of actors, filmmakers and production crew for their creative work. The night started early as celebrities arrived in style and sophistication, dressed to the nine, to grace the red carpet. Reporters and presenters were buzzing the carpet to get exclusive scoops from the stars of the evening.
The guests were all ushered into the venue (HGH Galaxy Banquet Hall) that had star-like LED lights on the wall and ceiling. The night commenced after scrumptious dinner with much pomp and ceremony and left us all wanting for more long after the curtains came down.
We have come up with 4 of the BEST moments at MICA Awards 2019 that were the highlights of the event.
1. DIGI Honours Unsung Heroes At MICA Awards
In an act of contributing back to society, DIGI honoured 10 Unsung Heroes who are causing waves of change in our society. A video that showed these individuals sharing their stories and the purpose behind their passion was played on the screens to help the audience understand how much these people were contributing back to community. The founder of MICA Awards, RG Naidu, was invited on stage to honour these incredible individuals with certificates and bouquets. Some individuals who were in the list of ‘Unsung Heroes’ were figure skater, Sree Abiraame, Teddybear Doctor, Dr Mathan and many others.

2. LockUp Nathan Performs Kokkoroko Giri Giri
There was definitely some head-banging and swaying when local actors were dancing to Goyang-Goyang, but the crowd went wild when Lockup Nathan took the stage to perform his hit single that transformed the Malaysian music scene. Dancers in bright costumes were serving sharp and edgy movements to the ‘karat’ beats that were playing. By the end of the performance, the audience were clapping and cheering out aloud as they were sent down memory lane with this catchy tune.

3. Remembering Demised Artists & Local Talents
A video with black and white photos of actors, singers, musicians, dancers and filmmakers were played on the massive screens displayed at the front of the hall. Audience members were asked to shine their phone lights as the visuals were rolling on the screen. Familiar faces such as Sathis Rao, Accapan and Ravi Shanker faded in and out of the visuals, serving a reminder of the work and great milestones they have achieved in the arts industry.
Always in our memories.
4. Eagaivalli & KS Maniam As Recipients Of The Lifetime Achievement Award
When the Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients were announced, the audience knew no other way then to honour them both with a standing ovation and loud cheers. Eagaivalli & KS Maniam walked towards the stage as the follow-light illuminated their path towards the stage and cheers and claps echoed in the background. The both of them had very similar messages to share when they took the stage: Work Hard. Be Relentless. Never Give Up.

Their journey in the local film industry has been a long and windy one. Opportunities were scarce and there was very little creative outlets for them to express. Through it all, the both have sustained a flourishing career and helped to inspire us all to be better.

MICA Awards 2019 was truly an unforgettable event that, not just celebrated the good work that Malaysian artists put out all year, but also acted as a great way for artists to measure their milestones and achievements. In an interview with Varnam, RG Naidu mentioned that it is important for artists to have healthy competition in the industry so that they will always want to improve their creative output. That objective was definitely achieved, in the night of glitz, glam and good old-fashioned entertainment.

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Enga Veetu Mapillai’s New Teaser Video Slammed By Angry Netizens

In the next episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, the girls get a chance to reveal their deepest thoughts and feelings to Arya.
The private session is done confession-style, where there is a barricade between Arya and the girls, to ensure complete privacy.
In a teaser promo video that was released, we see Agatha making some serious confession about the time she wanted to be an actress. She was approached by a Malayalam film producer and was told that she could either give him six lakhs, or spend the night with him – if she wanted to star in the movie.
She then broke into tears, and Arya had to go over to the other side of the barricade to console her.
Watch it here:
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Netizens are torn about this confession; some said she revealed the truth about Indian cinema, while others berated the actor for shaming Tamil culture and degrading the girls on the show.
Others slammed Colours TV Tamil for broadcasting such a personal and sensitive issue. Some also suggested that Agatha leave the show and seek professional help to help her overcome this trauma.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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Nadhini’s Vettri Payanam Will Boost Your Confidence Level

Vettri Payanam, a beautifully rendered song on the journey of success that will eventually help you to evaluate your life when something hasn’t gone your way.
Helmed by Nesanath, this is just a great feel-good song which was sung by Dr Nadhini along with Jeffrey who did the rap version.
I cannot think of a song that fires me up and encourages me to dig deeper more than this song!
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Remember when you started something new? How it felt? It’s not always going to be smooth, but remember what motivated you to start off, or how that relationship felt like at the beginning and strive to reinvent it.
The music video features talented crew members namely Purus, Thurka, Dikshan AB, Mt Suresh and Jaison. We have come across many inspirational songs, but this one combines the inspirational message with a ridiculously energising melody.

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7-Year-Old Sarvesh’s Exceptional Football Skills Impress FC Setia Alam

If you have the skills and determination, you will be noticed and given adequate attention no matter where you are or how you are.
A reels posted on FC Setia Alam’s Instagram recently garnered a lot of attention from netizens. The kid was propelled into the spotlight, when a clip of him displaying his remarkable football skills went viral.
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According to the video, they saw this kid, Sarvesh playing on the streets of Setia Alam where his skills drew their attention, prompting them to invite him to join FC Setia Alam.
“From trying to beat Coach Adam barefooted on the streets, to Selangor FC training ground”
Speaking to Varnam MY, the Shazwan Wong, the coach said 7-year-old Sarveshvaraa Rishi Kumar stands out from other kids because of his tenacity, his ball work and his bravery.

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Among the other netizens who commended this boy in the comments section, Filipino footballer Anton del Rosario was also spotted applauding the kid’s skills.
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“He learned all of these from playing with elder guys every evening at the park before joining us in a more regimented training,” the coach told. The Selangorian kiddo has been training under FC Setia Alam since last December.
According to a spokesman from FC Setia Alam, “To be honest, it is not just Sarvesh who should be brought to the sports field, but all children. Although not everyone will thrive as a professional player, sports instills discipline, teamwork, and a never say die mentality that they can carry into adulthood. Moreover, sports also encourages people to have a healthier lifestyle and follow a more disciplined schedule in their everyday lives.”
Little League Soccer runs football programs across multiple centres across Klang Valley. Kids who have potential will be invited to play for their competitive team which is FC Kuala Lumpur which is based in Bandar Utama and also FC Setia Alam which calls Ardence Arena Setia Alam home.
A huge kudos to the individuals who identify and join hands together to develop emerging talents. You are, without a doubt, a true Guru.
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Malaysian History Textbooks Flawed?; A Local Historian Tends To Think So

There always has been an ongoing debate when it comes to our Malaysian history book. Simply go to the internet and search for ‘Malaysian history textbook,‘ and you will find a plethora of articles and blogs on the subject.

According to a report from Free Malaysia Today, historian and author Ranjit Singh Malhi said;
The textbooks are ‘skewed towards establishing Islamic and Malay dominance’
He claimed that the textbooks, which were published for use in Form 1 to 5, were Malay and Islam-centric, omitted key facts relevant to nation-building, and contained factual distortions and exaggerations.
Most of the authors of Form 1 to 5 history textbooks were not the minorities of the country. Resulting, our children to primarily learn Malaysian and world history from one ethnic’s specific point of view.
He further said;

Our young are not being taught the real and inclusive history of our nation but a consciously selected historical narrative skewed towards establishing Islamic and Malay dominance based upon the divisive concept of ‘ketuanan Melayu’.
The Islam-centric bias in the textbooks, according to Ranjit, was obvious, with topics on Indian and Chinese civilisations taking less than ten pages each, while Islamic civilisation took 26 pages.

Despite having a panel of experts review the book, he added that there were several “inexcusable” errors in the textbooks.
I have no objections to the Malay/Islam narrative being the core of Malaysian history, but definitely not at the expense of marginalising the history of non-Malays, Orang Asli of West Malaysia and Orang Asal of Sabah and Sarawak.
Educating our children with a skewed and inaccurate history will not change what has occurred in the past. Giving them inaccurate information is akin to feeding a child toxic and chemical-laden food. We may not know the consequences right now, but they will end up believing fabricated truths deemed worthless in the future.
Why, instead, don’t the legends remain the same? Why don’t we share our pride, aren’t we all Malaysians after all? Why should we tell our children only a part of the entire story which makes Malaysia a melting pot of ethnicities which has been for the last hundreds of years?  What are your thoughts on this?
Source: Free Malaysia Today
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WATCH: Sarkar Trailer

The Sarkar trailer has been out for a while now, but it is one that could be watched one more time. Staying true to his style off late, Sarkar seems to have a political message, the usual kaadhal story arc and a ‘renegade hero’ vs ‘evil Ratharavi’ theme. Oh, and we are getting some serious Aramm vibes from Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s role!

Sarkar is directed by A R Murugadoss with music composed by A R Rahman, cinematography by Girish Gangadharan, edited by Sreekar Prasad and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner Sun Pictures. The film will hit the screens come Deepavali. Until then, check out the Mozart of Madras’ tunes for Sarkar on Spotify!
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Nayanthara’s Solo Action Movie ‘Kolamaavu Kokila’ To Hit Theatres Soon

After the success of Aramm, lady superstar Nayanthara is set to take on another film all by herself.
The 33-year-old actress will be starring in an action-drama-comedy film, Kolamaavu Kokila, under the direction of Nelson Dhilipkumar. This will be Nelson’s first big movie, although he has previously work with the likes of Simbhu, Hansika, and Jai. He also served as creative director on the hit reality TV show, Bigg Boss.
The production team for Kolamaavu Kokila have announced that the first look for the film will be out on the 5th of March, while the first single will be released on the 8th of March.

Anirudh Ravichander is on board as music director for this highly-anticipated film – which means we sure can’t wait to hear that first song from the movie!
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Premgi Debuts as a Lyricist with Pravin Saivi’s Next Single

An exciting collaboration is taking place as you read this.
Popular comedian Premgi Amaren will be taking on the role of lyricist for the first time in Singaporean crooner Pravin Saivi’s next single.
Pravin took to social media to announce that he is currently working on a new single, Vaaya Moodavo (The Jobless Anthem) with Premgi making his debut as the lyricist.
Besides taking on in comedic roles, Premgi had recently dipped his feet into the world of composing, with the film Party, helmed by his brother Venkat Prabhu.

Introducing The Poet’s Poet, @Premgiamaren on his debut as a lyricist for my next single! #TheJoblessAnthem #VaayaMoodavo #KavignarinKavignan #premgi #pravinsaivi pic.twitter.com/8IdLx85J65
— Pravin Saivi (@PravinSaivi) June 16, 2020

We are really excited to see what these two will come up with.
More to follow!
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8 Types Of Indian Classical Dance To Admire

Dance is regarded as the oldest and most valued custom of the Indian culture. Indians throughout generations have been known to give priority to dance for its significance in religion, tradition and cultural aspects.
Indian dance can be classified as classical or folk. Folk dance usually sees the participation of large numbers of people singing and dancing whilst dressed in colourful traditional attire during festivals and weddings. Dance and music also appear prominently in Bollywood and Kollywood movies.
With the hype surrounding dance in the Indian culture, ever wondered about its origins? Well, we could certainly attribute the history of dance through Indian classical music. However, did you know that Indian classical music features various forms of dance?
We have listed 8 of India’s most popular classical dance styles:
Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam, a popular Indian classical dance style, is undoubtedly the oldest classical dance heritage in India and is considered the mother of many other Indian classical dance styles. Conventionally, a solo dance performed only by women started in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and gradually flourished in South India. The historical foundation of this type of traditional dance is traced back to Natya Shastra, the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text on performing arts.
It wasn’t generally seen on the national stage until the 20th century. The dance moves are characterised by bent hands, while the hands maintain their pace. Hands may be used in a sequence of mudras or abstract hand movements to tell a story.
Bharatanatyam is a type of illustrative dance tale of Hindu religious themes and philosophical ideas motivated by a dancer with outstanding footwork and spectacular movements, its range of performances includes nrita, nritya, and natya.
Kathakali

Kathakali, a significant genre of the Indian classical dance tradition, is synonymous with the narrative style of this performance. It’s a dance drama from the South Indian state of Kerala. Compared to other Indian classical dance forms, the plot in Kathakali is often conveyed to the viewer by outstanding footwork and spectacular movements of face and hands, complemented by music and vocal skills.
Nevertheless, the captivating dance can be differentiated from the others by its elaborate and colourful make-up, distinctive face masks and costumes worn by performers, as well as by their design and gestures representing the age-old martial arts and sporting traditions common in Kerala and neighbouring states in South India.
Kathak

Kathak is one of the major styles of ancient Indian classical dance and is historically believed to have emerged from North India’s wandering bards known as Kathakars or storytellers. This form of dance originated from Andhra Pradesh. Such Kathakars walked about and told famous tales through poetry, dance, and songs like the early Greek theatres in ancient Greece.
The genre emerged during the Bhakti revolution, a phenomenon of theistic dedication that originated in medieval Hinduism. Kathakars articulate stories by rhythmical foot motions, hand gestures, facial expressions, and eye work.
Manipuri

Manipuri dance is one of the most popular classical dance forms in India, particularly the themes centred on Vaishnavism and the spectacular performances of Ras Lila, dance-dramas revolving on the love between Radha and Krishna. Certain themes used in this art form are linked to Shaktism, Shaivism and the sylvan deities named Umang Lai during the Manipuri festival Lai Haraoba.
This dance style is named after the northeastern state of Manipur, India from which it emerged, birthing in Natya Shastra, the age-old Sanskrit Hindu book. Within this type, a mixture of Indian and Southeast Asian culture is tangible.
The age-old dance heritage of the region is embodied by the great Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, where local dance experts from Manipur are called Gandharvas. Manipuris perform this religious art that seeks to communicate divine values during Hindu festivals and other significant cultural occasions such as marriage.
Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi, one of India’s leading classical dance styles, is a dance-drama performance art that emerged in the village of Krishna, a district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Similar to other leading Indian classical dance styles, Kuchipudi has also originated as a sacred art embedded in the age old Hindu Sanskrit text Natya Shastra and is historically connected with temples, holy traditions, and traveling bards. This ancient dance style finds its place in the copper inscriptions of the 10th century and in the 15th-century texts such as Machupalli Kaifat.
Traditionally, the sannyasin of the Advaita Vedanta community, Tirtha Narayana Yati, and his disciple Siddhendra Yogi introduced, methodised, and organised the present version of the dance style in the 17th century. Normally Kuchipudi’s performance range, which is loosely focused on Lord Krishna and the heritage of Vaishnavism, involving invocation, dharavu (quick dance), nritta (pure dance), and nritya (expressive dance).
Odissi

Odissi is indigenous to Odisha in eastern India. It is mainly a woman’s dance, with postures replicating those seen in temple sculptures. Based on archeological finds, Odissi is claimed to be the oldest of the living Indian classical dances. Odissi is a rather fluid and articulate movement, with more than fifty mudras (symbolic hand gestures) widely used.
Mohiniattam

Mohiniattam is the popular style of Kerala originated dance performed exclusively by women. Classified as an Indian traditional dance form. The dance is marked by evocative gestures of the hands (mudras), rhythmic footwork, and lyrical songs.
Mohiniattam is intended to be performed as a solo recital and is a soft, elegant dance that portrays the theme of shringar or love. Mohiniattam is thought to have originated in the 16th century but flourished in the 19th century under the patronage of King Swathi Thirunal of Travancore. It’s one of the most popular dance styles in India till this day.
Sattriya

The Sattriya dance style incepted in Sattras (institutional centres) was founded by Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Sattras were founded for the spread of Vaishnavism and later became a religious, cultural, and social hub for the people of Assam. The great Vaishnavite Saint created this dance style with its fundamental origins associated with the characteristics of other styles of Indian classical dance.
Initially part of the Ankia Naats, the dance style derived its name from the term Sattra. This dance style was originally performed in the Sattras and Namghars by the male Bhokots (male monks) as part of religious rites to propagate the doctrine of Vaishnavism which has been restricted to the four walls of the Sattras for many centuries.
Classical dance is a form of art that should be preserved by us. We should always acknowledge it’s importance because each cultural performance has its own specialty to it.
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4 Heavenly Tamil Independent Musicians You Should Know

Ever craved for a Tamil indie song that you could vibe to on your own or with likeminded friends? There is a plethora of Tamil indie artists all over the world, and it’s up to us to scavenge those diamonds from the dirt and give them all our love. These are just some of the diamonds I have found in my search for Tamil indie music.
Susantika has the voice of an absolute angel. Her quirkiness and delightful personality spill through her music. It’s so warm and comforting that it feels like hearing a friend go on a sweet soliloquy. One cannot help but be abashed by how soft and vulnerable her music makes us feel.

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Priya Ragu is a Swiss-born Sri Lankan Tamil who carved an incredible niche for herself. Her music combines Tamil and Western cultures, creating an amazing fusion of two different worlds. Her music is at once futuristic and rooted.

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Siennor makes music for those of us who go into deep introspection. Those of us who are sensitive and vulnerable towards the ordinary lives we have to live. If you like Ilayaraaja and going on philosophical tangents, check out his captivating body of work.

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Othasevuru is the musical band of two friends, Pravekha Ravichandran and Tharun Sekar. Their music cannot help but bring a smile to your face because of how joyful it is. Their music is a celebration of life, of the ordinary, and of the mundane. It makes you feel glad to be alive to witness all the small, magnificent details of living.

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WATCH: Malaysian Churches Unite for The Blessing

120 singers from 80 churches across Malaysia have come up with a beautiful offering in song to bless our nation. Aptly titled The Blessing, this tune features lyrics from 7 languages spoken in Malaysia including English, Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil, Mandarin, Kelabit, Dusun and Iban.
This tune has garnered more than 200,000 views on YouTube in just three days. The singers all recorded and filmed their parts in their respective homes.

Our buildings may be closed but the church is very much alive, The Malaysia Blessing YouTube channel says. Nicely done, all!
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Geeta Lachmandas – The Chef on a Mission To Inspire and Empower Women

Geeta Lachmandas isn’t just a chef. She is also a holistic health coach, wellness consultant and international speaker whose passion is helping women realise their innate strength.
She had all the ingredients for the perfect life, a husband and three children, a beautiful home and a successful business. Geeta, however, was not happy. Things took a turn for the worst when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. At about the same time, Geeta’s marriage failed and she found herself in the midst of a divorce.
None of that, however, stopped her. The determination she had helped her survive cancer, and she went on to reinvent herself, pursuing a newfound interest, holistic healing. Geeta then got herself accredited by the internationally renowned Institute for Integrative Nutrition based in New York.
In an interview with Varnam, Geeta talks about what being a woman means to her, how the roles of women have changed so drastically in less than a century and how every woman has the strength in her, she just needs to realise it.
She also touches on the challenges women face. She words it beautifully, saying that women need to go that extra mile just to be credible, while men have it easy as whatever they say is taken at face value.
Geeta continues to help inspire and empower women through her experiences, enabling women to heal and become the best versions of themselves.
Watch Geeta’s interview with Varnam here.

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Sumitra Selvaraj On Smashing Stereotypes In The Media Industry

As a producer, presenter, writer and saree aficionado, Sumitra Selvaraj has inspired people the world over through her work, social media and storytelling. With almost two decades of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Sumitra has made it her life’s mission to break glass ceilings and promote representation in the ever morphing landscape. On her birthday, we celebrate Sumitra Selvaraj as Varnam MY and the changes she is affecting.
WATCH how she plans to promote representation in media HERE:

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Trisha Takes a Break From Instagram & Twitter

Trisha, who was last seen in Gautham Menon’s lockdown short film, Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn, is enjoying the attention coming her way for her performance. However, on Saturday, she revealed that she needs to take a break from social media.
Taking to Twitter, Trisha explained that there is no particular reason behind her going on a digital detox. She didn’t reveal when she would be back on social media again.
She requested her followers to stay indoors and safe in view of the novel coronavirus.
The actress wrote, “On a happy but “my mind needs oblivion at the moment” note, a digital detox it is… Stay home! Stay safe! This too shall pass. Love you all and see you soon (sic).
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We can’t wait for you to come back!
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Keru Carew’s Thodu Vaanam Is Indeed A Beautiful Song!

Known as a talented singer and musician, Keru Carew is back with his 3rd single entitled Thodu Vaanam.
Composed by Rujay Torres, the song was sung and lyrics penned by Keru himself. Recorded by Ztish, Thodu Vaanam is further enhanced by the choir from talented singers Sham & Renu.
Under Renuka Subramaniam’s concept and direction, the video itself has a good theme to it, ‘time heals’. It was entertaining to watch the combination of nature and city in the music video. The concept is admittedly absurd but also quite touching once the singer has achieved his goal.

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The video has depicted a necessary escape from all the hustle, challenges and unpredictability that happens in our life. In just three days, the music video has reached more than 15k views.
Watch & listen to the full music video here, and do let us know what you think! I think its awesome.

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Dhanush’s Brother, Selvaraghavan To Direct Suriya’s Next Film

Fresh from the success of Thaana Serndha Kootam, Suriya has already started working on another project.
The movie is tentatively titled #Suriya36 for now and will be directed by renowned filmmaker Selvaraghavan, who is best known for bringing us movies like Pudhupettai and Aayirathil Oruvan. Selvaraghavan also happens to be actor Dhanush’s elder brother.
The movie will also see Sai Pallavi and Rakul Preet Singh in leading roles.
Not much details has been unveiled about the film, but we do know that Yuvan Shankar Raja has agreed to come onboard as music director for the movie. The movie will be produced by SR Prabhu and SR Prakash Babu of Dream Warrior Pictures.
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According to source from FirstPost, shooting will begin in February, and Suriya will be sporting a different look from what we’ve seen him do so far.
“The team is set to kick-off shooting from February. Contrary to rumours, this film is not Selvaraghavan’s shelved project Kaan. This is entirely a new script and it took Selva sir nearly a year to lock the script as it involved extensive research and pre-production. Suriya sir will be seen in a different look and it’s going to be a pleasant surprise for his fans as well as general audience,” the source said.
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GV Prakash Kumar To Team Up With Aramm Director Gopi Nainar

GV Prakash Kumar’s future in Tamil cinema looks very promising!
The 30-year-old actor has been receiving a lot of positive response for his role as a slum dog in Bala’s Naachiyaar. The composer-turned-actor starred alongside mega star Jyothika and still managed to steal the spotlight.
Rumour has it that GV Prakash has been earmarked for director Gopi Nainar’s next venture. Gopi Nainar is best known for making Aramm, and his next movie will allegedly revolve around football and the politics surrounding the sport. The film will be based in North Chennai.
The film will start shooting as soon as Gopi Nainar is done with another movie that he is currently directing with Siddharth.
Aside from this venture with Gopi Nainar, GV Prakash has a host of other projects lined up; Semma, 4G, Ayngaran, Adangathey, Kuppathu Raja, 100% Kadhal, and Sarvam Thaala Mayam.
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Major Hindu Temples In Kuala Lumpur Closed From Today!

Three main Hindu temples including the Batu Caves temple falling under the administration of the KL Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam will be closed in compliance with the recently announced movement control order (MCO).
The three temples are Dhevasthanam Sri Maha Mariamman Temple at Jalan Tun H.S. Lee; Batu Caves Sri Subramaniyar Temple; and Sri Ganesar Temple at Jalan Pudu Lama in Courthill (Kortumalai).
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The move comes in light after MCO 2.0 was declared on Monday (11th January) by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to tackle the increasing number of national Covid-19 infections. As recommended by the authorities, the temples will be closed to the public, tourists, and devotees from 13th January to 26th January.
The government’s limited travel order was applied by the Infectious Diseases Prevention & Control Act 1988 and the Police Act 1967. In addition to that, the order will see the restriction of movement for religious, sport, social, and cultural events, including gatherings.
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Siddharth’s Next Film With Karthik G Krish, ‘Takkar’, Will Be Releasing In January!

Titled Takkar, the shooting of this romantic action drama was completed some weeks ago and it is currently in post-production mode. Director Karthik G Krish, the team is looking forward to releasing Takkar in January 2020.
Even as Siddharth and Karthik G Krish are awaiting the release of their Shaitan Ka Bachcha, the duo had discussed the project on the sets following which the director began working on the script immediately. The producers of Kappal, Sudhan and Jayaram, are bankrolling Takkar under their banner Passion Studios.

Takkar has Divyansha Kaushik pairing up with Siddharth. Revealing about the roles played by the lead stars, the director has said,
“The story is about two egoistic and hot-tempered characters, whose lives go through transformations after encountering each other.”
Abhimanyu Singh, Yogi Babu, Munishkanth and RJ Vignesh are also part of the star cast. The technical crew of this film includes Nivas K Prasanna for music and Vaanjinathan Murugesan for cinematography with Ga Gowtham for editing and Udaya Kumar for art direction.
Last seen in Aruvam Siddharth, who made his debut with director Shankar in Boys, has been roped in for Kamal Hassan’s Indian 2. According to sources, he will be seen playing the role of a cop and it is believed that Siddharth plays Senapathy’s grandson who sets out to avenge the death of his father.
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All The Highlights From MIWPV 2019

The highly anticipated MIWPV 2019 happened last week at The Everly Putrajaya. The Rising Stellar event is the biggest gathering of Malaysian Indian wedding photographers & videographers. The first half o the day was the MIWPV Convention that saw 5 speakers deliver tricks and techniques on story telling through photography and videography. The speakers at MIWPV 2019 were Subra Govinda (Subra Govinda Photography), Leonard Hon (Leonard Hon Signature), Vinoth Raj Pillai (VRP Photography), Veatha Kumar Rajagopal (Byond Pix), Logan Raj (Logan Studios) and Johson Wee (Canon).
The event was followed by the MIWPV Gala Night & Awards 2019 that kicked off with a bang. There were over 1,000 entries for this year’s awards ceremony. At the end of the night, Avinder Singh walked home as the Photographer of The Year and Logan Raj was awarded the Videographer of The Year.
Watch all the highlights of the MIWPV Awards 2019 here.

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“I Will Be Singing A Song In Superstar’s Next Film” – SPB On Upcoming Film ‘Darbar’

We have missed the power pact Superstar Rajinikanth mass intro song voiced by SP Balasubrahmanyam. At the recent ‘SPB Live In Concert’ press conference that happened in Kuala Lumpur, the maestro himself confirmed that he will be singing in Rajinikanth’s next film titled ‘Darbar’. This followed a question raised by a member of the Malaysian Superstar Rajinikanth Fan Club (MSRFC) who wanted to know if SPB will be singing more lines after Marana Mass from Petta.

In response to that, SPB said, “Arumayana (Fantastic) situation. He’s an upright police officer in Mumbai, and a paarattu vizha (honorary event) is being held for him. He questions the need for such a celebration, saying he’d done just his duty. He then goes on to say that he’s a cop when he wears the khakhi, and when he removes his uniform, he’s one among the people, and andha mass-ku oru paatu paaduvar. Romba arumaya vandirukku (The outcome is brilliant). Thanks Anirudh, thanks Superstar.”
Superstar Rajinikanth on the sets of ‘Darbar’
Previously, SPB has voiced many Rajinikanth intro songs such as Athanda Ithanda from Arunachalam, En Peru Padayappa from Padayappa and Balleilakka from Sivaji. Darbar is an action thriller film written and directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Allirajah Subaskaran. The film stars Rajinikanth and Nayanthara in the lead roles with Anirudh Ravichander as the music director. The film will be released in January 2020.
As for SP Bala, he will be returning to Malaysian soils on the 31st August for Raaghav Production’s ‘SPB Live In Concert’ to perform exclusive hits of Ilayaraja.
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5 Reasons Why I Cannot Stand Abarnathy From Enga Veetu Mapillai

Enga Veetu Mapillai has stirred a lot of controversy since airing, much like reality TV show Bigg Boss did when it first started.
However, it’s impossible not to love the show when you watch Arya’s charm and goofiness taking centerstage in every episode. The show also started becoming more enjoyable once the number of girls dropped and we got to know them all by names and became more familiar with their personality.
One person that we have gotten to know very well on the show is Abarnathy. The 20-year old fashion designer is notorious for her straightforward personality, blunt replies, and her I-don’t-give-a-f***k attitude.
Some people like her, some hate her, but I think she still has a lot to learn before she’s ready to get married to anyone.
Here are a few things I personally cannot stand about her, and let me know if you guys agree with all the points given:

She doesn’t know what a ‘date’ is

A date is an opportunity to get to know someone. When you’re on a date, you talk and tell each other things about yourselves and see if you guys can click well with each other. You share funny stories and make each other laugh. You want the other person to feel good in your company.
So far, Abarnathy has had two dates with Arya (if I remember correctly), and she spent both dates doing mainly two things;
a) Forcing Arya to tell her how much he loves her (blindly assuming that he does)
b) Forcing Arya to kiss her (because that’s how you get a guy you like to kiss you)
Remember Arya’s first date with Abarnathy? She waited forever for that chance – and when she finally got it, she completely botched it. Instead of opening up to him about her feelings, she instructed him to tell her ‘I love you’, and then complained that he didn’t sound genuine when he said it.

Remember Arya’s hot air balloon date with Susanna? They talked about each other’s lives, they joked, they laughed, and Arya had a big smile on his face the whole time. Whereas with Abarnathy, he always looks uncomfortable and cannot wait for the date to come to an end.
2. She thinks love is defined by percentage

Abernathy finally got her first date with Arya after his friends Sham and Barath suggested that he spend more time with her. Perhaps she’s just acting up because she wants attention, they said.
And what happened during that much anticipated date? Does she confess her feelings for Arya? Well, yeah, a little bit. But she was more relentless about finding out how much Arya liked her, and even forced him to give her a percentage. He said, “About 70%.”
THAT IS A LOT, OKAY?
Abarnathy spent the rest of the night arguing with him and asking where did the other 30% go. She even broke down crying. Excuse me, this is only your first date. Why don’t you ask him what are his turn ons and turn offs? What are his hobbies? His goals? His favourite colour? Favourite musician? Dream holiday destination?
Related:  Tamil Movies Releasing In Theatres This June 2023They could have talked about A LOT of things. But no, she kept bugging him about that 30%.
3. She forces Arya to kiss & hug her

Every time Abarnathy gets her special time with Arya, her favourite request seems to be “can you kiss me”. And Arya’s answer is the same every time, “I will kiss you when I feel like it.”
And then Abarnathy, being Abarnathy, will spend the entire day asking him why he hasn’t ‘felt it’ yet. In fact, Arya got so fed up during the date that he told her to stop asking him for hugs and kisses – those things have to come naturally. But Abarnathy couldn’t be bothered.
“If you’re not going to kiss me, I’ll kiss you,” she replied, and then grabbed Arya’s face and kissed him on the cheek. Arya rolled his eyes and escorted her back to the palace.
READ:
Enga Veetu Mapillai: Stop Forcing Me To Hug & Kiss You, Arya Tells Abarnathy

4. She insisted on sitting on Arya’s lap – even though he wasn’t comfortable with that
Okay, this is borderline sexual harassment. As if forcing someone to hug and kiss you isn’t bad enough, she insisted on sitting on Arya’s lap during one of the dates even though he repeatedly said no. No means no, Abarnathy.
Forcing physical intimacy like that will never result in love, and if Abarnathy thinks that’s the way to Arya’s heart, she’s only sabotaging herself and making it easier for the other girls to win.
5. She’s rude to almost everyone

It’s important to be yourself, but it’s even more important to be kind.
I appreciate Abarnathy for being straightforward with everyone and speaking her mind. And I don’t even care if she wants to call Arya “vada, poda,” – that’s between them. However, it doesn’t mean that she should be harsh and rude with all the girls in the house. She always point out that the girls tend to gang up on her – but she doesn’t realise that it’s mostly because of how she treats them.
She needs to learn how to adapt to different environments and learn how to communicate with people. Fine, you’re straightforward and sarcastic, but you can’t do that to everyone and then complain when people think you’re rude. As we saw in one of the episodes, even Arya’s friends Kiki and Shanthnu were not very comfortable with the way she talked to him – and that is not a good sign.

If you’re going to marry a public figure like Arya, unfortunately you have to learn how to filter your words and be kind to people. Because if you marry him, you’re not only representing yourself, you’re also representing him.
Sit down, Abarnathy, be humble.
READ:
Enga Veetu Mapillai: Abarnathy Is Overconfident, Childish & Rude, Says Arya

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Vaanilah; A Touching Music Video On Lost Love And Moving On By Premsai

Vaanilah, a new music video by Premsai, a growing artist, has now been released. On 31st January 2021, this song premiered and has since crossed 3k views.
This love ballad is not only about the sorrow that one feels when they have been left by their partner, but also about recovering and moving on to live a better life.
The cast of the Vaanilah music video includes; Premsai, Shalini, Sugenthan@ADDI, Kala Devi, Elangesh, Premganesh, Pavithran@Kosu, Bavithran, Uvaneethan, Guna, Gunaseelan, Arul and Logeswaran.
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Also read: Premsai’s New Single; Vaanilah Teaser Will Warm Your Heart
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Five Things To Do To Get Your Sundays Prepped for Monday

One thing that frustrates me about Sunday is that, despite the fact that it is regarded a weekend where you can have fun all over the world, this is not always the case. Because Sunday is like pre-Monday, where you need to get your life in order in hopes to deal with the Monday blues. I understand.
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Sometimes you wish there was a day between Saturday and Sunday simply for one extra day of rest or enjoyment, but let’s face it, Sunday is merely a warning that Monday is approaching and we need to brace ourselves.
But have you ever considered why there is so much anxiety about Monday even before the actual “MONDAY” begins? Based on my observations of myself, I believe we are overly critical of ourselves on Monday.
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According to Greatist, research shows that people who are anxious at work are more happy on the weekends. So don’t just obsess over Saturday and Sunday. Try to spread the excitement by organising a fun activity during the week, such as a movie night with friends. Throw out the notion of living only for the weekend.
Aside from that thought, here are five more things you may do on Sundays to prepare for Mondays.
1. Establish a calming evening routine on Sunday.
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Please try to avoid going out and coming home late on Sunday nights. Coming home late on Sunday night may interrupt your sleep schedule for the week and ruin your Monday morning. Instead, unwind by doing some skin care and going to bed early. So you can get a full 8 to 9 hours of sleep before Monday grinds you up.
2. Prepare your things on Sunday night.
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You could be someone who gets up early on Mondays to go to work, or you could be someone who gets up early to catch the school bus. In any case, getting your stuff ready ahead of time will save you from having a hectic Monday morning. Iron and lay out your attire the night before, and prepare your bag and belongings. It will just take 15 to 25 minutes but you will be thankful the next morning.
3. Complete your weekly to-do list on Sunday.
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This is another regular practice that should be followed religiously. It may appear to be a little old-fashioned, but there is a philosophy behind it. Making a plan to achieve an objective, such as listing steps on a to-do list, can assist your mind to lay it aside so you can focus on other things.
 First and foremost, you’ll be able to organise your week ahead of time, which is the primary goal of this article. Second, you’ll be able to work more efficiently and likely finish your work before the weekend arrives. If this happens, you will be able to truly enjoy your weekend by not thinking about the upcoming weekdays.
4. Do something enjoyable on Sunday before calling it a day.
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Make sure that fun activities happen at home. Having fun does not always imply attending a late-night party or meeting up with pals. It can be as easy as spending time with family to watch your favorite TV show, cooking your favorite meal, playing video games or board games with your partner, and so forth.
This type of soothing activity will allow you to get a decent night’s rest before Monday. Plan your outings for Friday and Saturday nights, and leave time for rest on Sunday.
5. Sleep early on Sunday and generate good vibes for Monday.
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This is another good habit that few people do because most of us want to spend the entire Sunday out with the mindset that ” the night is still young.” You don’t want to be sleep deprived on Monday morning, do you? So, simply go to bed early and get at least 8 hours of sleep.
Also, when you wake up the next morning, try to be a bit earlier and just generate pleasant feelings before you start your weekday. It might be uplifting music, 5 minutes of stretching, or simply listening to your favorite podcast. This will help you get in a good mood for the morning.
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I’m not an expert at this, but I’ve had Monday blues almost every week before. I used to hit the snooze button nearly ten times a day because I just can’t get out of bed as energetically as others. But I recognise that this is because I don’t prepare my Sundays before Monday. As a result, here are some things you may do to avoid the Monday blues.
Share your thoughts with us, as well as any further suggestions for other readers, will be appreciated too.
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Balan Palanisamy, Veteran Executive of Suraya Filem; passed away due to Covid-19

Balan Palanisamy, the veteran executive behind Southeast Asia distribution powerhouse Suraya Filem, passed away after a battle with Covid-19, according to several people who worked with him.
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Since his company, Suraya Filem, was founded in 1983, the 64-year-old has been a regular at film festivals such as AFM, Mifed, Filmart, and Cannes. His firm has worked in Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other countries.
The company released many movies every year, along with major Asian films such as ‘Bad Genius’ from Thailand, the Tamil title ‘Aranmanai’ and the Indonesian films ‘Ratu ilmu hitam’ and “Pengabdi setan,’ with notable recent titles from U.S. studios such as ‘A Long Walk to Liberty’ and ‘Knives Out’ and the upcoming ‘Spiral.’
In Malaysia, Palanisamy has recorded gross titles from Thailand (Bad Genie), Indonesia (The Satan’s Slave), and Russia according to distributor Yow Kong Tung, head of Malaysian film equipment Golden Screen Cinema (The Spirit Of Evil).
“These three titles created cinematic history at the Malaysian box office,” said Yow Kong Tung, who worked with Palanisamy for more than 15 years, releasing a variety of the titles he acquired in Malaysian cinemas.
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Extended memorials were paid to the much-loved Palanisamy, known for his love of golf and  eating seafood.
Sasha Manning, CM Holdings:
“It was truly an honor to work with and learn from Mr. Balan. Not only was he fantastic at his job, but also extremely sincere and caring to all those who were in his life. I will deeply miss not having him at the end of the phone to give me his opinion, wisdom, and hear about his latest round of golf, an activity he thoroughly enjoyed.”
Jeffrey Greenstein, Millennium Media:
“Balan was a serious man, who always had a smile on his face and yet, never took life too seriously. He’ll be missed.”
Deedee Pholthaweechai, GDH 559:
 “I’ve known Mr. Balan for over 16 years, and I am so grateful to have known him. He will forever be remembered as the intelligent, fun, and kindest person I knew. I am still saddened to think that I won’t have an opportunity to see him again. He was a friend to us all, and we will miss him dearly. Thank you for everything you have done for the film industry, thank you for your friendship, thank you for everything, Mr. Balan.”
Sunil Samtani, Rapi Films:
“Balan will forever be missed not only in Malaysia but everywhere. He has always been a good partner and even a better friend to me. I would always remember his fondness for good scotch and seafood which he would always enjoy on his trip to Jakarta. Gone too soon, he is always generous and a wonderful soul. His laugh is contagious and his outlook on life is always positive. Rest in peace dear friend.”
Gope Samtani, Rapi Films:
 “Knew him for many years. Lovely gentleman. Loved wearing black specs. Always humorous. Used to meet him in film markets and Jakarta. Was always fun talking to him. Still cannot believe he is no more. May he rest in peace.”
Balan Palanisamy’s families and friends are deeply sorrowful and express their condolences. It was certainly unexpected and honestly, it is also a major loss for the industry.
Source: DEADLINE
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Shures Ratnakrishnan Appointed As Board Member of FINAS

Indeed a great piece of news!
Mr. Shures Ratnakrishnan has been officially appointed as the board member in National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).
According to FINAS Chief Executive Officer, YBrs. Prof Dr. Md. Nasir Ibrahim, Mr Shures will be serving for two years which starts from June 15th, 2022 this year up until June 14th 2024. The announcement was made today and it was shared via FINAS official social media platforms.

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Shures was appointed along with his team members namely, Datuk Seri Haji Rosmadi Haji Ismail and Leftenan Kolonel Bersekutu (PA) Dato’ Zaidah Awang.
Previously, Denes  Kumar; a name that needs no introduction in entertainment industry has also been appointed as a board member in 2020 and actively nurtured the young talents in Malaysian & International film industry.
Congratulations on your appointment, Mr Shures!
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Malaysians Brace Second Wave Of Covid-19; Govt May Likely Impose Stricter SOPs

The COVID-19 coronavirus has infected over 214 countries and territories worldwide and was first identified in Wuhan, China in 2019.
In Malaysia, the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak was detected on the 23rd of January 2020  and till date there are more than 12,000 cases with over 137 deaths!
Source: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM)
The Malaysian government has been consistently addressing the challenges on a regular basis by monitoring, treating, managing and solving the underlying issues.
As the primary concern of the crisis is public safety, the government in general and the Malaysian Health Ministry in particular planned and implemented great measures to keep citizens safe from being infected with the fatal virus..
The public are being constantly reminded to practice social distancing and avoid unnecessary travel. However, as the unprecedented pandemic surfaces despite the strict SOP’s imposed by the government, the public have been taking matters quite lightly leading to high spikes of cases lately!
As of the current record dated, 3rd October 2020 by KKM (Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia), we are being hit by the second wave of the Covid- 19 pandemic with 317 cases!
Source: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysian (KKM)
The reason to the alarming rate is merely due to the public’s negligence for failing to adhere to the SOP’s causing the nation to be hit by the outbreak once again!
Selangor, has the highest record of Covid-19 cases at 92 while KL stands at 43, followed by Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan holding a respective of 26, 22 and 19 cases each! Based on the record, these are the states track recorded with over 10 confirmed Covid-19 positive infections.
Source: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM)
On a global note, amongst ASEAN countries, Malaysia with more than 300 cases, is now the country with the highest number of Covid-19 cases! This is really worrying!
Source: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM)
The Covid-19 Pandemic has been a threat to many countries, taking a toll on people’s lives killing millions in it’s deadly wave! Based on the record of WORLDOMETER, the virus has infected over 3 million people and caused more than 1 million deaths around the world!

The symptoms of Covid-19 are as follows:-

If you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or have been to places that have been confirmed to have positive Covid-19 cases or clusters, get yourself immediately checked at the Covid-19 test centres around you.

We urge all Malaysians to stay safe and follow all SOP’s implemented by the government.

Bare in mind, this virus is deadly! Our negligence on this matter is not a calculated risk. Hence, it’s better to stay safe than sorry! Please follow the SOP’s strictly.
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Ramya Krishnan & Amitabh Bachchan Will Be In Uyarndha Manidhan

We all know now that Amitabh Bachchan will be making his debut in the Tamil film industry.
Amitabh Bachchan in Uyarndha Manidhan
To add to the excitement, Ramya Krishnan will be starring opposite Bollywood’s icon in the Tamil film called Uyarndha Manidhan. The last time the both shared a screen was in the 1998 Hindi film called Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Ramya Krishnan played a murder witness called Neha and Amitabh Bachan was a police inspector Arjun Singh.
Ramya Krishnan & Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’
Ramya Krishnan’s involvement in the movie was confirmed by the film’s director Tamilvaanan who said, “Ramya ma’am has already started shooting for the film, and she will be filming with us for another week. We are shooting in Mumbai now, and she’s paired opposite Amitabhji. The fact that two actors of such high caliber are coming together after such a long gap is quite exciting. She was quite happy to do this role.” SJ Suryah will also be starring in the film.
SJ Suryah & Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of ‘Uyarndha Manidhan’
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Should Universities Reopen Amid The Global Pandemic?

The latest announcement by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), on reopening universities has gained more hatred and backlash from students and parents, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
Touching on the impact of the two-week movement control order (MCO), MoHE has stated that 30% of the 1.1 million higher education institution (IPT) students belong to the six groups of students required to return to their respective campuses from 1st March onwards.

For a specimen, 5,000 students are allowed to be taken in by a university, but if Covid-19 cases are elevated (on 1st March), the number of students allowed to return to campus will be limited to just 100 or 50 students,” said Deputy director-general of the Higher Education Department Prof Dr Mohd Cairul Iqbal Mohd Amin.
The National Security Council (MKN) has agreed to allow the students to return to hybrid teaching and learning sessions (PdP) in different phases, namely face-to-face and online, adding that due to the current situation and risk evaluation, the IPTs have the right to minimise the number of students allowed on campus.
Is It Safe to Reopen Schools During A Pandemic?
It depends on the severity of the virus in the upcoming weeks and the safety measures implemented in the universities.
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Universities also need to make changes to reduce risk while reopening in areas where the virus seems to be under control. Among the signs the infection is under control are a sustained reduction in infections and a positive case prevalence of less than 2%.
To minimise risk, experts suggest that when resuming in-person lessons, universities should make changes. Protection precautions suggested include wearing face masks in classrooms and restricting student movement in campus so that students spend all day in the same classroom.
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Nayanthara Picks A Thriller For Her Film!

Nayanthara’s film choices have been quite interesting so far, what with the actress choosing engaging as well as commercial scripts.

The actress, who is busy shooting for Rajinikanth’s Darbar, has finalised her next. A source in the know reveals,
“The actress will be seen next in Aval fame Milind Rau’s upcoming project. The film is touted to be a thriller and will have the actress playing a challenging role. The team is planning to begin shooting for the movie by end of September or early October.”
Vignesh ShivN will be  the project. “He will be producing the film under his own banner. The team is still finalising the rest of the cast and crew. They will be making an official announcement soon,” adds the source.
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Separated From Her Loved Ones, Malaysian in Singapore Sheds Tears As She Tells Her Story

Imagine being away from your husband and three children since the movement control order (MCO) began, with no choice as it is the only way to earn a living.
Priya Ramadass from Perling in Johor Bahru is one of 58,000 cleaners working in Singapore during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her work is an essential service that involves disinfecting and deep cleaning high-touch surfaces like doorknobs and toilets.
The 34-year-old hasn’t been home since the MCO began, as her employers have provided lodging for her. Priya decided to stay on in Singapore. If she returns, she will not be paid.
Source: Mediacorp
“Now much work to do, very tired. Sometimes I sit down also, my manager, if he doesn’t know it’s my lunchtime, he asks: ‘Priya, please come and help clean the table.’ I must go, I cannot say no,” said Priya in her interview.
“Sometimes the tissue people use, I want to throw away, I think I will kena (catch the virus). I’m scared. I think only of my family. I can only pray to God.” she said.
Source: Mediacorp
Priya’s husband is working as a logistics assistant in Singapore as well. But they haven’t been able to meet due to the island nation’s strict circuit breaker measures.
“My husband now is very lonely. We are in the same country, but we can’t see each other,” said Priya tearfully. “Yesterday, he cried. He said we need the money, must stay (in Singapore) for the kids.”
Watch Priya’s full interview here

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Our Favourite SP Bala Hits From 1990-2018

What makes for a living legend? Let’s see… ?
40,000 songs recorded in over 16 languages with more than 50 awards. That definitely makes a living legend, that is S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB).
We want to take you down memory lane and share some of his greatest hits in the last 28 years. Let’s go!
1992: Kadhal Rojave (Roja)
The start of the magnificent AR Rahman-Mani Ratnam partnership needed a golden voice to flourish the beginning of this journey. You guys remember how poignant it was watching Arwind Swamy sing this love song to his wife played, by Madhoo, while being in terrorist captivity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urr36-p9e5s
1994: Kadhalikum Pennin (Kadhalan)
This song saw SPB wearing more than one hat: as playback singer and actor. In this song, SPB is seen assuming a comical persona and breaks a move alongside co-star, Prabhu Deva.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LNZgaeowL8
1995: Malare Mounama (Karna)
We still don’t understand how one can have such expressiveness in his vocals; especially that cheeky giggle at the end of the song.
Only you, SPB!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o32O5g_Kack
1999: Azhagana Ratchasiye (Mudhalvan)
Ah.. The backhanded compliment that became a megahit!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvs5ToMM8OU
2000: Swasame (Thenali)
While everyone was losing their minds over Jyothika’s on-screen kiss with Ulaganayagan Kamal Hassan, we were losing our voices trying to sing this duet!

2001
2002: O Podu! (Gemini)
The song that got us all grooving like crazy.. yup that was SPB too! Still an all time favourite at Tamil weddings.

2003: Azhagooril Poothvale (Thirumalai)
Such a dreamy, running downhill in slow motion kinda song… ?

2004: Sakkara Inikkira (New)
We still can’t really fathom this movie. Was it sweet or a full-blown sexual fantasy movie that was PG13-fied? Yup, not sure.. but we like this song!
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2005: Devuda Devuda (Chandhramukhi)
With over 20 million tickets sold worldwide, Chandhramukhi became a box-office hit and ran for 890 days in cinema! The intro song to Superstar Rajinikanth definitely set the mood for the movie and of course it had to be voiced by SPB.

2007: Kannal Pesum Penne (Mozhi)
Remember how Prithviraj tried apologizing to Jyothika after a misunderstanding? We do. Listen to it again:

2010: Naan Pogiren (Naanayam)
This Tamil heist thriller film was produced by the SP Charan’s Capital Film Works and saw SPB acting on screen too. This melodious tune always hits us straight in the feels.

2011: Ayyayyo (Aadukalam)
This Tamil gangster drama won 6 awards at the 58th National Film Awards! SPB gave this song such a flirty tone to add to the romantic vibe between Dhanush and Taapsee in the movie.

2014: Paatu Onnu (Jilla)
Remember that festive song that celebrated the father-son duo played by Vijay and Mohanlal? They had that signature shoulder bumping action throughout the song.
We would like to shoulder bump SPB for this amazing tune!

2018: Marana Mass (Petta)
In the upcoming Superstar Rajinikanth movie, composer Anirudh decided on SPB’s glorious voice for the intro song!
We can’t wait for the movie and this catchy tune, of course!

Want to relive these SPB hits again?
Then, you have to be at the Tribute For SPB concert that is happening on 22 December 2018 at Civic Centre, PJ, at 7PM onwards! For more details, contact DK at 010-4071526.
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Vijay Drops A Single, ‘Verithanam’, For ‘Bigil’!

The second single to drop from Vijay’s upcoming Bigil is “Verithanam”. Composed by AR Rahman, this song has been sung by Vijay himself, a first time collaboration between the two.

Engal nenjil kudiyirukkum #Thalapathy ku a big thank from all us ❤🙏🙏 for singing #Verithanam https://t.co/mWk5XU0A69 Time to set @Twitter and @YouTube on fire and #BreakAllRecords #Bigil ❤😊😊@Ags_production @actorvijay @Atlee_dir @arrahman @Lyricist_Vivek @SonyMusicSouth
— Archana Kalpathi (@archanakalpathi) September 1, 2019

While the first single “Singappenney” was a track dedicated to women, “Verithanam” has been delivered in Vijay’s signature style.

Archana Kalpathi, the film’s producer, had earlier shared that based on popular demand, the star agreed to sing and that this song is his first in five years.
The makers had shared the “Singappenney” lyric video in July this year. Sung by AR Rahman and Shashaa Tirupati, the 7.30-minute video begins with Atlee and lyricist Vivek sharing their specific requirements for how the song should sound to Rahman.
“A women anthem. Dedicated to my mother, wife, friends… for all women… genuine and heart-full dedication,” explained Atlee .
Besides the lead pair 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.
While this film is releasing for Deepavali this year, Vijay has Thalapathy 64 lined up with director Lokesh Kanagaraj of Maanagaram fame.
Watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsFYtBwtHCEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Bigil – Verithanam Lyric Video (Tamil) | Thalapathy Vijay, Nayanthara | A.R Rahman | Atlee | AGS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsFYtBwtHCE)

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All Time Tamil Film Comedians That Never Fail To Brighten Our Days!

Throughout the years, Tamil cinema has been a vibrant industry, producing a multitude of excellent actors.
While many of them have been recognised as talented actors, others, bearing in mind, however, the most important ingredient to all good tamil movies, are always the comedians. The talents this comedians possess and their journey to embark into the film industry is remarkable!
Nagesh

Nagesh was an Indian film actor. Born Cheyur Krishna Nageshwaran, is a pioneer comedian who churned many then for his natural ability of making one laugh till their stomachs ached. From 1958 to 2008, he appeared in over 1,000 movies, acting in a variety of roles as a comedian, various leading roles, supporting actor and antagonist.
Nagesh ‘s comedy style was largely influenced by Jerry Lewis, a Hollywood star. Parallels between Nagesh and Lewis, won Nagesh the “Jerry Lewis of India” appellation. Many did not know he was also a great dancer as well. In the movie Neerkumizhi, the song “Kanni Nathiyoram” reveals some of his comic dance talents.
Kovai Sarala

Kovai Sarala is an Indian film actress and comedian from the state of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu who is predominantly known for her minor roles in Tamil and Telugu films. Sarala has starred in over 750 movies in a career spanning more than 30 years.
She won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian three times in a row for her outstanding performances in Sathi Leelavathi, Poovellam Un Vasam and Uliyin Osai. She is commonly known for her motherly nature and plays mostly mummy roles in movies these days.
Vadivelu

Kumaravadivel Natarajan is an Indian film actor and playback singer, popularly known as Vadivelu. A prominent actor who has acted in Tamil films in support as well as leading roles since the 1990s. For millennials like us, Vadivelu is a household name seen in most tamil movies.
Vadivelu won awards in the Best Comedian category for his performances in Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996), Vetri Kodi Kattu, Thavasi, Chandramukhi, Imsai Arasan 23 Pulikesi, Marudhamalai and Kathavarayan while having worked in more than 200 films in his entire career span.
He is also know for his popular media-coined nickname, Vaigai Puyal, referring to the river that flows through his hometown of Madurai, meaning “Vaigai storm.”
Manorama

Our dearest Achi, born Gopishantha is best remembered by her stage name Manorama, was a veteran Indian actress and comedian who appeared in more than 1500 films, 5,000 stage performances and several television shows. During her earlier days in the industry, Manorama was also a playback singer.
She holds the noble title of achieving the Guinness World Book of Records in 1985 for acting in over 1000 films in such a short span of time and made debuts in more than 1,500 films by 2015. Her contribution to the Indian film industry were dearly noted by the government of India and honoured her with the Padma Shri award.
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Subramani Karuppaiya, known professionally as Goundamani, is an Indian actor and comedian. He is popular for his comic duo pairing with fellow actor Senthil in Tamil films.
After acting as Gounder in one of his early-day drama, he was renamed Goundamani and the pseudonym stuck with him forever. In a few movies during his career, Goundamani has played lead roles, but is mostly a supporting actor who plays comedy roles.
On the spot and off the script, he has the potential to give counter talks on stage and during shooting very spontaneously.
Senthil

He ran away from his village at the age of 13 due to his father’s strict upbringing nature and started working at an oil mart to sustain himself, then in a private wine shop as a waiter and eventually landed in the tamil film industry due to his hilarious doings and comic demure.
He then ventured into drama where he started developing his skills and made a name for himself as a comedian in the film industry. Senthil earned the limelight for making debuts with Goundamani as notable comedians in most tamil films in the 80’s and 90’s.
Vivek

Vivekanandan is an Indian film actor, comedian, TV personality, playback singer and activist working in the Tamil film industry, known by his stage name Vivek. In 2009, for his contribution to the arts, the Government of India conferred Vivek with the very notable emblem, the Padma Shri award. He has also garnered multiple awards for his comedic skills that never fails to crack a laugh among the crowd.
Vivek is always known for his jokes that tends to carry social messages embedded with them. His jokes are commonly done based on the recent happenings in the country or community that he highlights quite brilliantly in his comics.
This comedians do not only enlighten the movies better with their entertainment skills, but also plays significant roles to crack us up with their jokes! Few of them may not be with us today, but their jokes will still live through us holding a special place as an element of laughter always.
‘Laughter is indeed the best medicine.’
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Caretakers of Sri Madurai Veeran Shrine Urged To Relocate In 10 Days

The caretakers of the 100-year-old Sri Madurai Veeran Temple in Alor Setar, Kedah, have been instructed to demolish the shrine in 10 days, Makkal Osai posted.
The little shrine, which is positioned in Jalan Kereta Api facing the Alor Setar KTM Station, was constructed by the Indian workers who worked at the Death Railway during the Japanese occupation of then Malaya.
Source: FMT news
One of the shrine’s guardians, Vijay Mohan Chandrasekaran, stated that the Menteri Besar had given them a month to relocate.
They were shocked to get a notice from the Alor Setar City Council ordered to demolish the shrine in 10 days.
More updates to follow!
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Vishnu Vishal Stands Together With Amala Paul!

Amala Paul lashed out at the makers of Vijay Sethupathi’s next which has been tentatively titled VSP33.
Read this article if you want to know more about it!
Many reports suggested that Megha Akash has replaced Amala Paul in the film directed by Krishna Roghanth. Though the exact reason was not known to many as on why Amala has been replaced.
Amala Paul, who is awaiting the release of Aadai took to social media to lash out at the production house for their unprofessional behaviour. Now, Vishnu Vishal has come out to support the actress for speaking up against the producers who unfairly threw her out of the film.
He posted on social media, ‘Happy to see an actor speak up…Numerous times it so happens that actors are the ones who are at ‘fault’ by ‘default’ …Ive been tempted so many times to share how badly i was treated by a number of producers but then v still giv them the respect as a ‘Modhalaali’ :) ½…. But like the coin has two sides , so does cinema…Ive workd with some really good n wonderful producers as well:)But its high time we speak up against the injustice done to us actors as well , emotionally n proffessionally n physically :)? (sic)’

Happy to see an actor speak up…Numerous times it so happens that actors are the ones who are at ‘fault’ by ‘default’ …Ive been tempted so many times to share how badly i was treated by a number of producers but then v still giv them the respect as a ‘Modhalaali’ :) 1/2 https://t.co/LGInQv0XJS
— VISHNU VISHAL – VV (@TheVishnuVishal) June 27, 2019

He also went on to say this!

But like the coin has two sides , so does cinema…Ive workd with some really good n wonderful producers as well:)But its high time we speak up against the injustice done to us actors as well , emotionally n proffessionally n physically :)🙏
— VISHNU VISHAL – VV (@TheVishnuVishal) June 27, 2019

Vishnu Vishal has announced his next with Vikranth currently named VV18, which is written by Vijay Sethupathi.
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Aramm Review: Who Needs Male Saviours When You Have Nayanthara?

As I was watching Aramm a couple of things popped into mind. I remember the horrible Vijay starrer, “Thalaivaa” in 2013. Midway through the movie, Amala Paul, points a gun at Vijay and reveals herself to be an undercover cop. The cinema suddenly awakened (yeap, prior to that, everyone was falling asleep) and went holy shit!!
Does a heroine in a Vijay movie AKA just-a-hot-chick-that-dances, actually have a role of substance? Since when did India become woke? Of course, that turned out to be a load of rat shit and by the end of the movie, Amala Paul resigns as a cop to marry the gangster and become a full-time housewife. Just another day in Indian cinema.
Thankfully, that ship has sailed, or at the very least, it has raised its anchor. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a slight shift in trend. Earlier this year, Jyothika starred in “Magalir Mattum”, a feminist movie about equality in a household. Nayanthara herself has been starring in a few roles that actually requires her to do more than swing her hips — see Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. “Aramm” is one such movie.
source: Hindustan Times
In “Aramm” Nayanthara plays a District Collector named Madhivadhani. We don’t know anything about her, except that she’s a District Collector. Usually, I’ll be bummed by this. I like to know if my characters prefer chocolate or vanilla ice cream. I like to know what books they read before they go to bed. The minute details can be the difference between a wonderfully penned, fully realised character and a one-dimensional plot device. But in this movie, it works. Because this isn’t a movie about Madhivadhani, but an event.
The event in “Aramm” is the rescue mission of a girl who fell into an open borewell, which I will get to in a second. The structure of the film is its weakest point. It starts off in the present day, where Madhivadhani is being interrogated by her superior. We learn that she did something a while back that has caused massive unrest among her fellow politicians. We then cut to a flashback. This is the story that actually matters.
The interrogation sequences are nothing but jibber jabber. Fluff for the sake of having Nayanthara on screen longer. Without it, our top-billed actress wouldn’t appear in the movie until we’re about 45 minutes in. Which is clearly a problem for producers of this film (and most films) who have dollar signs for eyes.
Anyway, the flashback…
It is here that writer/director Minjur Gopi truly shines. We’re introduced to a family in a small village in the middle of nowhere. They live in a small house, with insufficient beds for every family member. The dad works as a painter, earning just enough for his family to get by. He wants his son to stay in school and hopefully, one day, improve his family’s condition. His son isn’t interested. Instead, he spends most of his time swimming and watching Michael Phelps YouTube videos.
The mom wants to buy a cake for her daughter’s birthday, but 500 rupees (RM 32) is too expensive. Manjur Gopi also does a good job in painting the rest of the village. This isn’t the slums you see in “Slumdog Millionaire” but it is still a hard punch to the gut, considering the biggest problem most of us have is our Wi-Fi speed.
Related:  Shah Rukh Khan's Update on His Upcoming Film 'Jawan," Directed by AtleeThe story really kicks in when the daughter falls into an open borewell. Madhivadhani hears about it and being the dedicated politician that she is, decides to help. Madhivadhani calls someone to check on the situation. That person calls someone else, who calls someone else who calls someone else. One of them says he’s on the way, when he’s actually buying cigarettes by the side of the road. The fire brigade breaks down on the way there and the goons spend what feels like bazillion hours, trying to fix it.
Meanwhile, the villagers have gathered around the borewell, with no help whatsoever, trying to figure out if the girl is still alive. When all the authorities and medical personnel finally get there, it’s a surprise the girl is even breathing. The events may seem like an exaggeration for comedic purposes. Go on a holiday to India and you’ll see how real the ridiculousness actually is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWsn_1cs6DcVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Aramm Official Trailer | Nayanthara | Gopi Nainar | Ghibran (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWsn_1cs6Dc)

The rest of the movie focuses on the rescue mission. The depths people are willing to go (or not go) to save a child’s life. For the most part, it works. Some scenes are heart-wrenching; some are thrilling. But there are moments in which the movie’s tone shifts in a direction I hoped it wouldn’t. I absolutely hate it when movies become tear jerkers. I hate it, even more, when characters are reduced to crying props. Maybe I can’t relate because I wasn’t born and raised in an Indian village. Perhaps I’m ignorant, but do people actually cry LIKE THAT? Do people cry (loudly) and wail (loudly) and bang their foreheads with their hands (repeatedly) in these kinda situations? The sudden overwhelming melodramatic music, only makes things worse. When these kinda scenes happen – and it does happen a lot in Tamil movies – it takes me out of the movie. And what is supposed to be an emotional scene, becomes cringeworthy and annoying. A little subtlety and nuance go a long way.
Having said that, Nayanthara’s performance in this movie is commendable. Madhivadhani is a strong and highly rationale woman. She always maintains composure, even during the toughest of situations. But there’s also a vulnerability to her character. It’s not easy to play someone who’s always calm in her decision making, yet you know there’s a voice inside her that’s going Dear God, please help me. I’m falling apart. When Nayanthara finally breaks down at the end of the flashback, it is a superb, well-earned moment.
And then the movie cuts back to present for an additional 5 minutes of irrelevant political banter and a Nayanthara slow-mo walk like Kamal Haasan at the end of “Papanasam”. FML.
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Stunt Choreographer Praises Mani Ratnam’s Precise Filmmaking

In a recent article, I touched on how director Bala has come full circle after working with Vikram many, many years ago and is now set to work with Vikram’s son Dhruv. Here, we have another one of those stories. Super Subbarayan (whose name has been referenced in various Tamil movies) is one of the veteran stunt choreographers in South Indian cinema. He even collaborated with legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam in Thalapathi and Nayagan. Now, many years later, his son, Dhilip Subbarayan will be working closely with Mani Ratnam in his upcoming film, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.
When asked what it’s like to work with Mani Ratnam, Dhilip couldn’t help but sing praises about the veteran filmmaker.
I was supposed to work with Mani Ratnam sir long back but because of my prior commitments, I had to opt out of those films. Luckily, everything fell in place for Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. Mani Ratnam sir is like a film tutorial that he is very clear about each and every craft in cinema. I have the habit of listening to the full script so even in the narration stage, Mani sir explained the stunt choreography style needed for the film. After the script narration, I gave two to three options to Mani sir and he only picked the best ones. After a long time in Tamil cinema, audiences would be watching action sequences involving four leading actors and all of them have given their best for the film.

Happy to recieve the 2017 #VikatanAwards for the 2nd time!
Best Stunts for the movie #TheeranAdhigaaramOndru ✨??? pic.twitter.com/Ejs7A8sudG
— Dhilip Subbarayan (@dhilipaction) January 14, 2018
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is one of the highly anticipated Indian films of 2018. It stars Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay (the villain from Yennai Arindhaal), Arvind Swami, Jyothika, Prakash Raj and many many more. The film is reportedly going to be a crime-thriller, a departure from Mani Ratnam’s usual style.
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Vetrimaaran Came Up With “Vaadivaasal” Update And Something Exciting Is Brewing

Vetrimaaran is a well-known Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is well-known for his realism, social commentary, and deadly filmmaking technique. Vetrimaaran’s films have received both critical acclaim and financial success, as they frequently tackle difficult issues and investigate the lives of marginalised people in society. He first studied Mechanical Engineering but soon discovered his passion for filmmaking. The Loyola department of visual communications offered him a television presentation elective course. Upon completing that, he began his cinematic career as an assistant director to director Balu Mahendra. He obtained great expertise and information about filmmaking techniques and storytelling during this time.
Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut in 2007 with “Polladhavan,” starring Dhanush. The film was a commercial success and earned favourable reviews for its realistic depiction of urban life and study of human emotions. His second film, “Aadukalam” (2011), however, garnered him significant exposure and critical acclaim. Six National Film Awards were given to the film, including Best Director for Vetrimaaran.
Another notable triumph for Vetrimaaran was the film “Vada Chennai” (2018), a crime drama set in North Chennai. The film gained worldwide recognition for its captivating narrative, dramatic acting, and realistic representation of gangsterism, starring Dhanush. Vetrimaaran is also well-known for his work with actor Dhanush. Besides “Polladhavan,” “Aadukalam,” and “Vada Chennai,” they have collaborated on the film “Asuran” (2019), which is based on Poomani’s novel of the same name. “Asuran” was a commercial and critical success, collecting multiple awards and honours.
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His recent release was “Viduthalai Part 1″ starring Soori as the main lead. This was the first film for Soori as main lead. Vetrimaaran makes sure to tell the audience a gut-wrenching story of a community, persecution, and how people fight back to gain what is rightfully theirs. Vetrimaaran’s “Vidhuthalai Part 1” tells the story of people from scheduled castes and tribes who are constantly pressured to give up their land. To ensure that this does not happen again, they have a hero who defends them and encourages them to fight back.
Vetrimaaran’s films stand out by their raw and real portrayal of social themes, fascinating characters, and strong storytelling. He is noted for his meticulous attention to screenplay development, cinematography, and performances. Vetrimaaran is widely considered as one of the most skilled as well as significant directors in Tamil cinema. His films have received widespread acclaim for their aesthetic merit and ability to illuminate social issues while captivating audiences. Vetrimaaran’s distinct vision and narrative abilities continue to push the frontiers of Tamil cinema and make an indelible mark on the industry.
Related:  Dhanush's "D50" Shoot KickstartsIn that case, after the success of “Viduthalai Part 1″, he is continuing the shoots of “Viduthalai Part 2″. The director has revealed some huge announcement in his recent interview. “Vaadivaasal” which is the first movie from the collaboration of Vetrimaaran and Suriya is one of the most anticipated movie. Vetrimaaran puts a full stop for  overwhelming questions about “Vaadivaasal”. The official announcement of the film was made few years ago and a test shoot also took place few months back as well.
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According to Vetrimaaran, preproduction work for “Vaadivaasal” is already happening in London. The full performance of the bulls with Suriya has been digitalised and transmitted to high-end computers. The process of developing robotic bulls for use in tough shots will start soon. In terms of filming, he stated that he will begin his ambitious project as soon as his “Viduthalai 2” starring Vijay Sethupathi and Soori is completed.
Vetrimaaran was also asked about if there is any chances of witnessing a combo of Vetrimaaran and Thalapathy Vijay since, Vijay has quoted one of the famous dialogue from “Asuran” which speaks about the importance of education during an event organized by “Vijay Makkal Iyakkam“. Vetrimaaran stated that he and Vijay have spoken multiple times and Vijay is ready to work with him. He went on to say that once he finishes his current commitments, he will approach Vijay and that they will absolutely collaborate in the future if the perfect story comes up.
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The director further hinted that  fans can expect ‘Vada Chennai 2‘ starring Dhanush soon once he finish “Vaadivaasal“. Vetrimaaran’s next film will be “Vaadivaasal” with Suriya, and he will reunite with Dhanush for the fifth time. So, Vetrimaaran’s film featuring Vijay could be released in 2024 or 2025.
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Aravind Karneeswaran’s Meenamma Is A Love Melody Like None Other!

Aravind Karneeswaran’s powerhouse vocals and a turbulent bridge section can captivate a listener almost immediately into the song. He has released a beautiful cover of Aasai hit song Meenamma and his version is now a hit on the internet!
Meenamma is a soft and string-laden love song, set to wow the hearts of many. The lightheadedness of the tune contributes to an evocative violin section that only once again shows how the music composer makes the music stand out rising beyond film music standards.
For this movie starring Ajith, music composer Deva called on evergreen singers such as P Unni Krishnan & Anuradha Sriram to come up with a fine and melodious song.
Let’s hang around, for a solid slice of groove!
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Kyra Gets Us Rajinified With Oruvan Oruvan Cover; Thalaivar’s Best Birthday Tribute

The first thing that had everyone anticipating for the weekend was definitely Thalaivar’s birthday which fell on 12.12! Our dear Superstar turned 70!!
Treating fans from all nooks and corners of the world to a different taste of Rajini’s hit Oruvan Oruvan from the movie Muthu, Kyra the band released an electrifying tribute to our Superstar.
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Oruvan Oruvan Mudhalali from Muthu was one of the best introductory songs ever composed for Rajini’s character back in 1995. Composed by AR Rahman, this song was an incredible hit which made huge waves at the international music scene and was listed as the most popular soundtrack in Japan then.
Making an exquisite cover with one of Rajini’s best and finest songs, Kyra The Band has certainly got us groovin, reminiscing this new beat and touch added!

Our very own renowned local band consists of vocalist Prasad Krishnamoorthy, guitarist Rohan Tankaraj, drummer Stephen Raj, bassist Sasitharan Davadas and keyboardist Daniel Selvakumar.
Kyra creates the best renditions spicing up the best Tamil hits of the era with a Kyra touch that never fails to amaze!

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All Tamil music enthusiasts are now eagerly awaiting for the next Kyra beat to be released. Bring it on folks!!
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Kamal Chopra Wins Best International Artist Title at The UK Bhangra Awards 2022

This brilliant singer once again brought glory to our country.  🤩
A lawyer turned professional singer, Kamal Chopra clinched the Best International Artist title at the UK Bhangra Awards 2022. She claimed this prestigious award for the second time, this time defeating six other nominees from Canada, Denmark, India, Japan, the Netherlands, and Australia.
In 2019, this brilliant vocalist, who bagged the same award, also became the FIRST MALAYSIAN to do so.
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The UK Bhangra Awards, organized by Culture Unite, is the largest Bhangra event in the UK. It has been held annually since 2014.
The mother of three expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her supporters, family, and fans worldwide for helping her bag the award.
“It means a lot to me. I feel this award has given me due recognition for all the hard work I have put in, whether it was for my studio work or live performances. I am so proud to have placed Penang and Malaysia on the map for my music,” the Penangite expressed.
The UK award team was enticed by Chopra’s multilingual performances, which included songs in Hindi, Punjabi, English, Malay, Tamil, and Mandarin.
“The community around me has been so encouraging. It was such an honour to win it the first time because there were so many countries involved, but to win it for a second time, my goodness, it has been a blessing,” she said, noting that it means a lot to her to be noticed internationally, where someone is judged based on their merits and not on fame or connections.
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The singer’s husband initially encouraged her to follow her passion for music when she gave up her legal career ten years ago. When she began getting offers to sing at events, charities, and competitions, what had been a hobby became a more serious endeavor.
“After I got the award in 2019 was when I started concentrating on original music. My first song was in Hindi, followed by two Punjabi songs. I have several songs coming out in the next few months, and I hope to have an album by the end of the year,” Chopra said.
She highlighted that this honour has expanded her horizons.
“This achievement has made me want to go further. I hope to be able to break into Bollywood, which I’m certain I will.” the singer wrapped.
Congratulations on this big win, Kamal Chopra & all the best in your upcoming ventures.
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Part 1: Amazing Local Yogis To Help You Begin Your Yoga Journey

When you dig deep into the roots of Hinduism, yoga is considered as one of the important aspects that binds health and soul. It is now practiced by millions of non-Hindus around the world who seek its incredible physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits.
Are you attempting to immerse yourself in the world of yoga in order to reap its full benefits? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
We present to you some of our local yogis who you can learn from and help you expand your yoga knowledge.
Skdurai

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Mibospriyoga
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Taashasyoga

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Bhavani_sunmugam

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Anuradhayoga

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It’s all about condensing all of these well-known yoga teachers into a single scroll. And that is not it!  We have a lot more local yogis for you, in part 2 of this article. So keep an eye out!
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to smile!
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