Amy Jackson Announces Gender Of Soon To Be Born Baby!

British model turned actress Amy Jackson is 35 weeks pregnant with her first child with fiance George Panayiotou. The pretty actress is a happy mom-to-be and it is quite evident from her photos on social media.
Amy has been updating about her pregnancy every now and then on her social networking page and has now released a video in which she has announced the gender of her baby.
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In what seems to be a baby shower of sorts, Amy Jackson has stated that she is going to give birth to a boy baby amidst cheer from the participants of a party.
Amy Jackson was engaged to her longtime beau George Panayiotou in January. Amy and George started seeing each other in 2015. Last year on Valentine’s Day she posted a picture of them together on social media and made the relationship official.
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Thasselz Collection And Ethnic Bazaar Celebrates Frontliners

Since March this year, we at Varnam Malaysia have been publishing quite a bit on stories of our communities contribution during the Movement Control Order (MCO) due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia.
It was encouraging to see the many walks of people using social media platforms to share their creativity and positive vibes amidst these trying times.
Thanks to the persistent, tireless hard work and assiduity of frontliners, we have been successful in the war against this deadly disease. In line with this and in celebrating the contribution of frontliners in Malaysia who played a pivotal part in combating the COVID-19 pandemic; Thasselz Collection conceptualized a collaborative photoshoot together with Ethnic Bazaar. A very creative take we would say and we were amazed with the stories from these four amazing ladies!
Durgawathy Subramanian

Durgawathy Subramanian is an Assistant Medical Officer in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM). Her primary role revolves around patient care in ICU and critical care management.

Being a front-liner and primarily tasked to ensure smooth respiratory tract of COVID-19 patients, exposed her to the deadly virus on a daily basis but she survived thanks to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), supportive colleagues and the determination to eradicate the virus.
Elvina Fernandez
Elvina Fernandez is woman who wears many hats. This former Journalist and Sustainable Lifestyle Ambassador believes in walking the talk and being the change the world needs. “I am just a normal citizen wanting to help. I always believe that you don’t need to be somebody in society or a social media influencer to step up and do something.

When I saw a video of our front-liners from a local hospital using plastic garbage bags as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gears, wrapping themselves up before they start duty to test and treat COVID-19 patients, I was horrified.
This country has given so much to me and my family, I’m a Malaysian and I needed to do something.
I made a split second decision to either work from home and re-share posts on social media or to actually be a part of the solution to the problem during these challenging times.”

Elvina  joined a nationwide volunteer group on Facebook sending hospitals and health clinics face shields; she bought sponges, double sided tape, staples and started creating face shields for a government hospital near her home using her own funds.
Her efforts were paid off and soon she spearheaded a team of volunteers assisting hospital and front-liners from across the country.
Dr. Rathee Ramalinggam

Dr. Rathee Ramalinggam is a Medical Officer who served as a front-liner at the Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah (PKD) Petaling. She was primarily entrusted to screen the COVID-19 patients and refer them to the medical facilities based their condition.
Her most challenging moment in combatting the wrath of the pandemic was when the Petaling Jaya (PJ) Old Town Market was placed under the EMCO. Together with her team, she practically stayed on-site to ensure that the situation was under control. With lack of rest and an extremely demanding schedule, Rathee had her moments but it was the urgency of the situation and the love for fellow beings  that truly kept her going.

“Never take anything in life for granted; family, friends, the ability to go out and socialize or even simple gestures like hugging your loved ones. Always be grateful for everything that we have been blessed with because in the blink of an eye it all can change”.
“Make sure to spend each day on earth wisely and respect and love Mother Earth. Be considerate in your living and do not rush, for what is meant for you will always be yours.” says Dr Rathee.
Lishasharween Kaur

Lishasharween believes “Being thankful for each and every blessing should be the fundamental principle of our lives. We are blessed to see a new day at dawn and end yet another well-lived day at dusk, so make sure to make it matter.
“Staying alive is one thing but making the journey worthwhile is a whole different thing; create small differences along the way, share kindness and be the reason for someone’s smile. There is nothing more fulfilling.”
Lishasharween Kaur is a Staff Nurse and was deployed to the COVID-19  ward of Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL). She also volunteered her services at the PKRC MAEPS Serdang, which served as a low quarantine centre and was a front-liner of sorts dealing with the various complications of the patients that were referred.
Unassertive, always spotting a smile and eluding a warm personality, Lisha experienced some of the most challenging moments in her career as a nurse during this period. From donning the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to dealing with sickly patient and their difficult family members, she was challenged both physically and emotionally on a daily basis, but promised herself to see it through well for the oath that she had taken and the genuine urge to care at times of need.

This photoshoot would not have been possible without the combined effort of these good people:
Saree : @thasselzcollection @sangeetha.rb
Accessories : @ethnic.bazaar.my @reubsvp
MUA : @tbrbrides
Assistant MUA : @y_artistry
Hairstylist : @dd_beauty_zone
Photographer : @levendrenraophotography
Well done Thasselz Collection and Ethnic Bazaar. Keep inspiring! And to these ladies; we are truly humbled by your dedication. You are beautiful inside out!
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Played Yung Raja’s ‘MAMI’

Mami Mami flew all the way to New York City, people!
The Tonight Show is a late-night talk show that airs on NBC and is currently broadcasted from the NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center, in New York City. It has aired on NBC since 1954. The talk show’s host, Jimmy Fallon, has a few entertainment segments in which Yung Raja’s Mami song is spotlighted.
His song appeared in the “Do Not Play” segment. The “Do Not Play” segment is Jimmy Fallon’s “do not play list,” in which he plays real songs from real bands that he believes people should avoid. This segment is only intended to be humorous and not to inflict provocation on anyone.

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The Singaporean rapper, on the other hand, took the situation in a lighthearted manner. He is overjoyed that ‘Mami’ was listed on The Tonight Show. I don’t know if it’s good or bad, but his song was played on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and I think it’s a big deal.
Shruti Hassan, a well-known independent musician and an actress, came across Yung Raja’s Instagram post on this thread and shared it on her Instagram story with the caption,
“Yung Raja what a what a! Come on, bathtub boy!! Too good.”
This must have elicited a different level of joy in Yung Raja. If you missed the segment, click below to watch it. You can watch it by skipping to 3.40!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iext3ZUsWKk
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T. Sambanthan; Former National & Penang Football Player Dies At 82

Malaysia lost another great legendary football player with the passing of T. Sambanthan.
The Former National & Penang football player passed away early this morning. He was 82.
Sambanthan is an icon who once brought the sport to great heights for our country. Among his best achievements was defeating Singapore in a very rigid tournament while he was captain of the Penang Baradhan Cup team.

In 1964, Sambanthan began to play football for the state and was instrumental in leading the Penang football team to the finals of the Malaysia Cup in 1968 and 1969. However, they lost in both matches to Selangor.
He was also recruited into the national B team and had the opportunity to compete in several countries, including Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong and in the Southeast Asian region. After retiring in 1972, he went into coaching and leading the football teams.
All of us from team Varnam send our deepest condolences to Sambanthan’s family. The nation today mourns a legendary sportsman and hope his legacy lives on for generations to come.
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Vishal Injured While Filming In Cappadocia

Vishal was injured while filming a stunt on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in Cappadocia, Turkey. He was working on his next untitled project with director Sundar C when the accident occurred.
Reports say an accident occurred involving the ATV bike, resulting in the actor being tossed out of the vehicle. The actor was rushed to a nearby hospital to receive treatment.  It is unclear what his exact injuries are at this point, but a picture making its rounds on the internet shows the actor with his left forearm and calf bandaged.

The film he was shooting for will also star Tamannaah, and the stunts are choreographed by stunt duo Anbariv.  Vishal jetted off to Turkey right after his engagement ceremony earlier this month for the filming of this project. The initial schedule was planned to go up to 50 days, but the film now may face severe delays.
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The Mystical Legend Behind Lord Vinayagar’s Miraculous Life

Vinayagar Chaturthi dates vary from year to year, but it usually falls in August or September according to the Gregorian calendar. And this year, Vinayagar Chaturthi falls on Friday, September 10, 2021, and is regarded as one of Hinduism’s many prosperous days.
This is the birth anniversary of Lord Vinayagar, the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Aside from that, do you know anything about the birth of the elephant-headed lord? Let’s learn more about it then!
The first legend opens something like this; if you’re a fan of Hindu Purana cartoons, you’ll recognise it.
Goddess Parvati created Lord Vinayagar out of turmeric paste from her body to protect her in the absence of Lord Shiva. She tasked him with keeping an eye on her bathroom door while she took a bath. Meanwhile, Lord Shiva, Parvati’s husband, returned home, and Vinayagar, who had no idea who Shiva was, stopped him.
This enraged Shiva, and after a dispute between the two, he stripped Vinayagar’s head off. When Parvati learned of this, she became furious. Lord Shiva, for his part, promised to bring Vinayagar back to life. The devas were sent to find a child’s head facing north, but all they found was an elephant’s head.
As a result, Shiva attached the elephant’s head to the child’s body, and Vinayagar was born. Lord Vinayagar not only received the head of an elephant, but he also received boons from the devas who were present there.
The other popular story is that the Devas requested Shiva and Parvati to create Vinayagar, in order for him to be a Vighnakarta (creator of obstacles) for rakshasas (demons), thus being a Vighnaharta (averter of obstacles) and helping Devas.
As previously stated, Lord Vinayagar is known as the God of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom, and prosperity, and it is for this reason that most Hindus remember him and seek his blessings before beginning any important work. Hindus all over the world celebrate this festival with great devotion and joy for one or ten days, depending on their respective tradition and country.
On that note, we’d like to wish all Hindu readers a Blessed Vinayagar Chaturthi! May this Vinayagar Chaturthi bless you with a prosperous future and abundant success!
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Malaysian Rapper Arunboii Wins Big At “Anugerah Lagu Indie 2021”

Arunboii; A household name that requires no introduction. The man went viral with his hit single ‘Enge Port’, a song close to his heart representing his struggles through rapping, garnering him more than 700,000 views on YouTube since its debut in June.
Recently, rapper and lyricist Arunboii had a big win at Malaysia’s Anugerah Lagu Indie 2021 with his debut single ‘Enge Port’.
In the final round of the competition that was held at Spacerubix in Puchong on Saturday, the Klang-born musician beat out 11 other performances.
The song ‘Enge Port,’ penned by Arunboii and arranged by Black Yoda, trumped rock band Nusarasa‘s ‘Jauh’ (‘Far’).
Watch the whole show here on Anugerah Lagu Indie YouTube channel:

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Ainina Hasnul and Eidi Teman Lelaki, a singer-songwriter pair, came in third place with their tune ‘Tentang Siang, Malam & Romantis’ (‘About Day, Night, and Romanticism’).
Arunboii who’s actual name is Arun Syarmaa, won the ultimate prize of RM7,000 along with a full day’s rental of live gig venue Angkasa Event Space and a trophy.
He didn’t have an easy time earning this prize. Along the way, a number of difficulties and complications developed. He was able to conquer every difficulty with everyone’s help, and it inspired him to keep going, he said through his Instagram.

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He expresses his gratitude to teammates Lawrence Soosai, Gideyo and Eric Prince for their incredible effort and said without their excellent and brilliant performance, he wouldn’t be receiving these honours.
Aside from the grand prize, Arunboii also clinched the TuneCore Choice Award.
Arunboii’s debut song, ‘Enge Port,’ was released in June this year. Both the song and subsequent music video, which was rapped in Tamil, were inspired by Arunboii’s own experiences as a working-class Indian minority in Malaysia reported by NME.
You check out his masterpiece on his own YouTube channel, ARUNBOii:

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These awards will always be dear to me. It will always be a reminder of the hard work that we all have put into this as a team. This is just the beginning.-Arunboii
Varnam congratulates the entire team on their outstanding performance and wish them continuous success!
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#ClapChallenge Lauds the Many Who Are Putting Their Lives At Risk During the Covid-19 Pandemic

There’s a new social media challenge going around, but this time, to laud the efforts of our frontliners who are busy battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
#ClapChallenge began with radio station Raaga as an appreciation to all those who are working hard during this Movement Control Order. The challenge has caught on with people posting videos and stories of them clapping for those who are called to the forefront during this difficult period.
Many local personalities too have taken to the #ClapChallenge, in hopes of motivating those who have to put their lives at risk for the sake of their jobs.
Kabil Ganesan

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Datin Shaila Nair

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Kogulan Illango

To all the medical staff, sanitation workers, farmers, broadcasting staff, postal workers, food delivery riders, bankers, people working in supermarkets, police and the armed forces, we at Varnam stand by you and we are so thankful for your services. You guys deserve a huge standing ovation, but for now, we will join in the clap challenge. Stay strong.
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Double Dose Of Vijay Sethupathi In Sanga Tamizhan

What’s better than Vijay Sethupathi? Two Vijay Sethupathis, of course!
The actor’s upcoming film, Sanga Tamizhan will feature him in dual roles for the first time in his career. Directed by Vijay Chandar, the film will be also headlined by Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Pethuraj.
Vivek-Mervin, the duo behind Orasadha, the viral tune on social media, will be composing the music for Sanga Tamizhan.
Vivek-Mervin, the composers of Sanga Tamizhan’s soundtrack
Vijay Sethupathi has a whopping 7 films releasing this year. Other than Sanga Tamizhan, there’sKadaisi Vivasayi, Sindhubaadh, Laabam and Maamanithan in the Tamil film industry. He will also be starring in the Telugu flick Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and the Malayalam film Marconi Mathai.
If that isn’t enough VJS for you, check out the first look of Sanga Tamizhan here. Are you ready for this?

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BREAKING: Malaysian Comedy Actor Simran Raji Passes Away

Simran Raji is known to have grace many Malaysian Tamil films in the 90s to deliver some spleen-busting comedy through her work. Earlier today, Simran Raji passed away peacefully.

The law graduate-turned-actor last shared photos of her celebrating her wedding anniversary with her partner Dev in Melaka. Simran Raji has shared many films and stages with other Malaysian comedy actors such as Ramesh, Sathya, Raji Simran, Junior Koya Maniam, Gunshe, Logan, Robert, Suruli Nadarajan, S.K. Ramu, Shan, AMR Murugesu and Perumal.

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WATCH: Ezra’s Latest Track, Come Thru

Once again, young Malaysian singer Ezra has managed to capture the hearts of his fans with his latest track!
Titled Come Thru, Ezra has released a video for the song on YouTube, featuring his fans singing along. The singer has an immense fan following who have always supported his music career.
This song was inspired by the love stories he has heard in his life, especially among his friends. He said, “My group chat is called SF and one day we all had a chat about how it feels to not be able to forget someone because you will still be there for them”
Ezra said he was able to relate to the love stories he heard and decided to turn it into a song. He wanted to make this song on a light note because he believes that during this MCO period, people might not be doing so well emotionally and mentally, so he wanted to change that.
He will be releasing 3 more singles and an EP soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEs25Li5M3g
Keep up with Ezra’s music career on his Instagram handle.
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Yaar Avan; A New Romance cum Thriller Series on Astro Vinmeen HD!

If you’re a romance and thriller enthusiast and would like to delve into this genre, then you are in for a treat. All Astro customers can enjoy new local Tamil romance cum thriller series, Yaar Avan premiering on 1 October, 9pm on Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231) via TV, Astro GO and on demand.
The anticipated series is helmed by acclaimed local filmmaker, Perakas Rajaram, also known for film ‘Vennira Iravuggal’, Yaar Avan is a 21-episode series starring talented local cast Surrya Prakash, Moon Nila, Irfan Zaini, Krithigah, Kuben Mahadevan, M. S. Karthik, Latha, Aanantha Rajaram, Govind Singh, Puvanan and Yawanes.

Malaysia’s homegrown designer Sanmugaselvi Rajagopopal of Desiglam is the designer behind the glamorous outfits showcased in this series, and we must say she has worked some magic on these outfits. It was just fabulously personified and took the series to a whole new level of sophistication and class!

The story centers around the fashion world and depicts the models’ ways of life in the industry.
Amar (played by Surrya Prakash) is in a relationship with Maaya (played by Moon Nila) and is also good friends with Tanuja (played by Krithigah).
Separately, Sanjay (played by Irfan Zaini) is interested in Maaya. One day, Amar is found dead and the post-mortem report reveals that he died from a drug overdose. His friends are dissatisfied with the results of the report and reach out to Jithan (played by Kuben Mahadevan), a medium who communicates with the dead. He possesses the spirit of another body in an attempt to discover the truth about Amar.

In a nutshell, we foresee this series to be dope and keep us all etched on our seats every night!
WATCH: THE TRAILER OF YAAR AVAN HERE!

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Yaar Avan, is scheduled to air on Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231) via TV, Astro GO and on demand on 1 October, 9 pm, and can be viewed by all Astro customers.
Don’t miss it!!!
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‘The Mind And Body Makeover Project’ Featuring Malaysian Indian Influencers Nithyaa RV, Dr Revady, Pashini, Agalyah & Santy

The Internet of things has brought about the dawn of a new generation of leaders, influencers and celebrities. Social media influencers have a large impact on the way society perceives information, communicates and draws inspirations from.
In Malaysia, we have seen a slew of social media influencers sprout in the world of beauty, health and wellness, fashion and fitness. A group of such influencers have joined hands to give back to women out there in a transformative programme called ‘The Mind & Body Makeover Project’.

The programme features Nithyaa RV, Pashini Selvakumar, Agalyah Maniam, Dr Revady and Santy. The project aims to elevate individuals to be their best self holistically. The topics that will be covered on the day includes Skincare & Haircare by Dr Revady, Styling & Modelling by Nithya, Fitness & Food by Pashini, Yoga & Mind Conditioning by Agalyah and Makeup by Santy.

The Speakers
Dr Revady

Dr Revady is a medical doctor who runs her own practice in Kuala Lumpur. She rose to fame in the virtual world with her quirky styles and fashion statements. Now, Dr Revady shares a myriad of content that covers topics of empowerment, mindfulness, spirituality, health and wellbeing. The cheerful mother of two spreads positive vibes in the ‘Gram and is often seen actively sharing her thoughts on IGTV.

Nithyaa RV
Nithyaa is often seen working with other Malaysian creatives for photoshoots. The print and advertorial model, host and emcee has been actively involved in the local Tamil industry. Her Instagram feed offers a visual feast and South Asian style inspiration with vibrant photos. Nithyaa will be giving tips on styling and modelling at The Mind and Body Makeover Project.
Agalyah Maniam

Agalyah Maniam is a popular TV host turned yoga instructor. The founder of Hatha Yoga For All can be seen in gravity-defying, mind-blowing positions on her Instagram feed. Agalyah was seen on big screens as part of the cast of Vadai Productions’ Venpa movie. As a firm believer of holistic living and the power of the mind, Agalyah will be speaking about yoga for wellness and the power of mind conditioning.

Pashini Sivakumar

This actor has been actively working on movies and TV shows in Malaysia and Singapore and still has the time to maintain her 6 packs. Pashini kickstarted in the industry as a model and pageant contestant. She gives us #FitnessGoals with her workout videos and endearing posts with beau and workout buddy, Kesavan. The Vedigundu Passenge actor will be sharing insights on fitness and food at the event.
 Santy

Santy from Santy’s Personal Touch has gained a sea of raving fans online for her makeup skills. This highly sought after makeup artist is set to give a tutorial on the art of makeup with day and night looks at The Mind & Body Makeover Project.
The Mind & Body Makeover Project happens on 27 April 2019 (Saturday) between 9AM to 2PM at Space Lab, Sunway. For booking and enquiries, click HERE.
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Shah Rukh And Suriya To Star With Maddy

Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan and Tamil film star Suriya are set to star in Madhavan’s upcoming film, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. The film will be a biopic on Indian space scientist, Nambi Narayanan
The film will release in English, Hindi and Tamil. The Tamil version of the film will see Suriya make a cameo appearance, while Shah Rukh Khan will do the same in the Hindi version.
Madhavan alongside Indian space research scientist, Nambi Narayanan.
Maddy is one of the few Tamil actors who have made it big in the Hindi film scene, thanks to the film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, the Hindi remake of Minnale. He has since starred in numerous Hindi films such as Guru, 3 Idiots, Teen Patti, Tanu Weds Manu and Sala Khadoos.
The actor is currently based in Mumbai and dabbles with films in both Tamil and Hindi. His last appearance in a Hindi movie was in Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero. Maddy’s last project with Suriya was the 2004 blockbuster Aaytha Ezhuthu.

Rocketry is Maddy’s first directorial, which he will also be producing. The film is set to release in the last quarter of 2019.
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#19919: What Is It & Why Are Malaysian Celebrities Sharing It?

First of all, we are looking for answers too.

Local celebrities have left us all in a daze by teasing us about #19919 and we don’t know what on Earth that actually means! Today, celebrities have been posting videos of themselves saying the numbers without actually revealing what it means. Celebrities such as Rabbit MAC, Pashini, Kesavan, Ruvela, Rupini Krishnan and others posted the videos earlier today.
Netizens have speculated that it could be a movie date release, a grand launch or release of a music single.
What do you think it is?

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Taapsee’s Next Film Is A Spy Thriller!

There have been rumours of Taapsee playing the female lead in Jayam Ravi’s film with Ahmed. The actress has indeed joined the team and is, in fact, shooting for the film in Azerbaijan.

“The film is an espionage thriller and Taapsee headed to Azerbaijan a couple of days ago to join the team. The yet-to-be-titled movie will be high on action and the makers thought the actress would fit the bill because she’s pulled off some impressive stunt sequences in films like Baby and Naam Shabana in Bollywood. Both Ravi and Taapsee will be sporting different looks for the film and will be playing characters on the line of intelligence agents.”
More updates to follow!
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“VidaaMuyarchi”: AK62’s Title Revealed On Ajith Kumar’s Birthday

To all Ajith fans, May 1st is an extra special holiday as today not only celebrates Labour Day but also marks the birthday of this South Indian superstar.
Giving out to the fans, AK62’s movie director, Magizh Thirumeni, has unveiled Ajith’s upcoming film’s title, “VidaaMuyarchi” on a title poster through his Twitter.
Along with the picture, he tweeted “Dream Come True Moment! Kandippa Cult Sambavama Irukum.  #VidaaMuyarchi “EFFORTS NEVER FAIL” #HBDAjithKumar Sir”

Dream Come True Moment! Kandippa Cult Sambavama Irukum ❤#VidaaMuyarchi “EFFORTS NEVER FAIL” #HBDAjithKumar Sir pic.twitter.com/a4MWzUTZOb
— Magizh Thirumeni (@MagizhDirector) April 30, 2023

Sharing the excitement, Lyca Productions also posted on Twitter, wishing Ajith Kumar and showing their support for his next movie. “Wishing the man of Persistence, Passion and Hard work  Our dearest #AjithKumar sir a Happy B’day  It’s time for Celebration now…!  Our next film with Mr. #AK is titled #VidaaMuyarchi  “EFFORTS NEVER FAIL” and will be directed by the cult film-maker #MagizhThirumeni.”

Wishing the man of Persistence, Passion and Hard work 🫡 Our dearest #AjithKumar sir a Happy B’day 🥳
It’s time for Celebration now…! 🥳🎉🎊
Our next film with Mr. #AK is titled #VidaaMuyarchi 💪🏻 “EFFORTS NEVER FAIL” and will be directed by the cult film-maker… pic.twitter.com/9uFcnjJIv4
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) April 30, 2023

Further information about this movie is yet to be revealed. The film will begin production soon and is scheduled for release in mid-2023.
Happy birthday to Ajith Kumar!✨🎉<>
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Sadhana: An Exquisite Graceful Rendition Awaits You

How many of you are aware of Kathak, a type of Indian classical dance?
Kathak is one of the main genres of ancient Indian classical dance and it is performed in the form of storytelling through the body movements used by the dancer. Kathak is often referred to as the dance of love.
Bringing back a strand of the ancient dance art, TFA Inner Space Dance will be presenting an exquisite Kathak rendition that will take place in October.
Touted as Sadhana – The Grace Through Kathak will be performed solely by Rohini Shetty on 13th and 14th October 2022.

The 2-day exquisite rendition will be held at Shantanand Auditorium, The Temple of Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur at 8pm. This solo dance performance will also be accompanied by dynamic live music.
In that regard, TFA Inner Space Dance warmly welcomes everyone to join and watch Rohini’s alluring performance.
Ticket prices start from RM50 (standard) and RM20 (student).
For those who are interested to witness the beautiful dance performance live, you may click HERE to get yourself registered.
TFA Inner Space Dance

TFA Inner Space Dance Company (IDC) is a performing wing of The Temple of Fine Arts (TFA). IDC aims to carry out the vision of Swami Shantanand, the founder, who embraced all art forms and advocated the concept “Art Just For The Love Of It”.
An evolution from the school aspect of TFA, which was incepted 37 years ago, IDC offers the opportunity for individuals who so choose to pursue the arts as a career, dance being the primary focus. In essence, IDC is a group dedicated to the core functions of practicing, learning, creative choreography and performing. The disciplined practice of the art, enables a quest toward perfection and the exploration of new ideas and new disciplines, hence creating new works, items and repertoires with fundamental qualities.
You may follow TFA Inner Space Dance by clicking HERE for more information.
Don’t wait any longer, register now and get ready to be swayed by the enticing Kathak live performance.
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Postponing Your Wedding? Here Are 5 Proposals to Consider

The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in all our lives. Brides and grooms around the world are forced to come to terms with the fact that their big day pales in comparison to the deadly pandemic. These couples are faced with the ultimate question – to postpone or cancel their big day?
On the other side of the coin, the wedding industry vendors are in dire straits. Photographers, cinematographers, gown designers, tailors, makeup artists, florists, decorators, cake designers, entertainers and masters of ceremonies are having a tough time with the lack of income and unsettling next few months.
We speak to the vice president of Wedding Professionals Association of Malaysia (WPAM) and founder of Malaysian Indian Wedding Photographers and Videographers (MIWPV) Convention, Kamalesan Kamalakaran about the situation. “With this pandemic and the ensuing movement control order (MCO), everyone is facing difficulties,” he says.
Kamalesan Kamalakaran
“Many couples are resorting to postponements,” The problem is, Kamalesan says, couples have stopped looking for new dates until the Covid-19 situation is settled, which in itself is riddled with uncertainty. Vendors, on the other hand, are struggling. “Us vendors have no income since the MCO began and we expect to be in this position for a few more months,”
WPAM has come up with a list of reminders to assuage couples who are looking to tie the knot. We run through these with Kamalesan, and discuss the effects on both couples to be wed and wedding vendors.
Your dream wedding can still happen, soon.
Most couples have postponed their weddings and engagements to end of 2020, says Kamalesan. “The problem is, for Hindu weddings, there are very few muhurtham dates this year. Since there have been no events for the past two months, most have rescheduled to November and December,”
“As a result of this, there may be a bottleneck of dates for events planned for the last quarter of 2020,” he warns. “This makes it even harder for couples to engage vendors of their choice,”
Image credit: Thirukumaran Murugaya/Instagram @thirusphotography
Kamalesan proposes couples to push their events to next year. “Any deposits that have been paid can be brought forward to next year if couples are unable to engage their vendors to a proposed new date later this year,”
If couples are determined on being wed this year, Kamalesan suggests they look at options of weekday weddings instead of weekends.
Continue your wedding planning virtually.
The MCO is the perfect time to assemble all your pinterest boards, couples! Most industries have returned to work this week, it is therefore the best time to speak to your vendors about any ideas pertaining to your big day. The process of wedding planning can still go on. Better yet, it can be done virtually.
Image credit: Avinder Singh/Instagram @avinder.photography
Many wedding vendors have also gone online. These creatives have taken to platforms like Instagram Live and Zoom to talk about what they do best and how they can be of service to a couple.
Couples and vendors can also work together during this time to plan their event with a new concept, taking into account crowd control and social distancing.
Couples and vendors, talk to each other.
While some may find it frustrating to deal with the uncertainties, Kamalesan believes that without empathy, we will go nowhere, “It’s important to keep calm and be understanding of each other’s plight. Vendors should work closely with clients and vice versa,”
He advises both parties to come up with terms that don’t put one side at a disadvantage. These were some of the advised guidelines that were proposed during the meeting between MIWPV and WPAM for wedding vendors pertaining to deposits that have been paid:

Extend the deposit to a later date
Allow the deposit to be transferable
Convert the deposit into other services or events
If the new date is not available to the vendor, work on the installment-based refunds or partial refunds.

Image credit: Kabilarasan Rajan/Instagram @kabilphotography
As for couples, Kamalesan urges them to be understanding of the vendors’ plight, and have a chat with the vendors about other services they can provide for the deposit paid. “Take photographers, for instance. We are hired by the number of hours. So if a photographer has been paid for 5 hours, and the wedding has been downsized, perhaps more portrait shots of the couple or the family can be done in the extra time,”
Kamalesan does admit that photographers have it easier. “Wedding decoration vendors will face difficulties when it comes to making changes in terms of size of the event. You can’t even use the same hall,” Communication between both parties, he says, is key.
Utilise the promotions offered right now.
“The wedding industry has been hit the hardest, with a possible outlook of no events happening and no new bookings coming in, as the future is incredibly uncertain,” Kamalesan says.
Image credit: Thevasree Krisnan/Instagram @tkpnco
This has resulted in many businesses offering special deals and promotions to their clients to tide over. Couples should make use of this while it lasts, the photographer suggests. This will not only help the industry, but also secure a service for the couple at a later date.
If you need to, downsize your wedding.
“Indian weddings have always attracted an average of 800 guests, so scaling down to 50 – 100 is a difficult thing to do. However, for the time being we may have to accept it as the new normal,” Kamalesan says. “It does take away the whole wedding experience that we are accustomed to, but we should look at the positive side of it – this is a one of a kind wedding experience,”
The photographer emphasises that public health and safety should come before all else. “It is imperative to follow the guidelines set by our government. It’s not something that should be taken lightly,”
Image credit: Kamalesan Photography/Instagram @kamalesan
Echoing the voices of the many vendors of the wedding industry, Kamalesan thanks the government for the Prihatin SME Economic Stimulus Package. “But it is hardly enough to stay afloat,” he says. “Other industries like banks and restaurants have clear guidelines on what to do. Not us wedding vendors, though,”
Thankfully, WPAM has been taking proactive measures since the MCO began. The association has submitted a letter jointly signed by the Association Of Wedding Professionals (AWP), Penang Wedding Professionals Association (PWPA), Malay Wedding & Portrait Photographers Malaysia (MWPPM) and Malaysian Gifts & Premium Association (MGPA) to the Minister of Economic Affairs highlighting the plight the industry is facing.
Image credit: Mohandas Shyree Photography/Instagram @mohandas.shyree.photography
MIWPV and WPAM are also currently looking at measures to better prepare the industry from situations like these, including wedding insurance as well as a way to protect vendors and clients for the future.
While many couples are now in a pickle about their upcoming ceremonies, it is important to remember that all of us are facing the terrible uncertainties that this pandemic has brought with it. Let’s be kind to each other as we weather this together.
Keep up with MIWPV here.
Cover image credits of Kamalesan/Instagram @kamalesan.
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Best Moments You Would Have In Your Uni Life!

Going to college is an exciting experience for young adults. It’s the pivotal point in time in which you can make your footprints and leave your mark in the world. You make the decisions that will decide your life and destiny. With all this freedom comes a lot of responsibility too.
During your college days, you would have enjoyed all these moments. Here are some of them that you would have done on campus!

Skipping the 8 A.M. class

At some point in your life you will realise that you are not a morning person and you hate morning classes. Friends will be bribed to sign the attendance to avoid getting barred in exams. You may be a party person, a late-night Netflix binger, or an enthusiastic video gamer who likes to play through the night. Whatever the cause, these individuals sometimes catch themselves staying up right until 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., and 6:00 a.m., which is not suitable for the morning class schedule.

Having nicknames for lecturers

For example, just like in the Nanban movie, I’m sure all of us have faced a ‘Virus’ during our campus days.

Mamak stall hangouts after class

It is a must to go to a Mamak stall right after the evening class. A typical order at the mamak will sound like “Anne! Oru teh tarik, kurang manis!” The entire world is forgotten until your mum calls you and asks “Veetuku varreh mani aageleyo ?” and you’ll be like “I’m on the way Maa” while you are still chit-chatting at the Mamak stall.

Bunking with a friend at the hostel

Once in your lifetime, you would have experienced a sleepover at your friends’ place after a party.
Last-minute assignments

In every group, there will be a topper, multi-tasking person, sleepyhead, and of course a last minute workaholic. Doing assignments at the final hour before it’s due for handover is filled with fun and stress at the same time.

Burning the midnight oil during the final examination

Most of us usually prepare ourselves just 2-3 days before the exam. Starting from writing down notes and going through tutorial questions and past year papers just a few days before the exam starts.

Discovering new places to hangout

Campus life is the best life where you discover so many new places to hang out with your friends. From the city to the rural area, the discovery and plans for a hangout session is a whole level of excitement.

Marking or creating your ports at your uni

This happens everywhere! Once you enter university and start to mingle around, you will have your group of friends where all of you hang out together. The moment when your friend from another faculty finishes his or her class, the first thing they will do is call you and ask “Cha, yenge irukke?” and you will reply “Nambe port leh thaan, siikirum vaa.”

Using your student ID to get as much discounts as possible

A Student ID card is such a gem to all students. By showing their ID, they get many benefits such as discounts in the cinema, restaurants, karaoke, gym, bowling alleys, stationery shops, and many more. Many of us would have still tried using our student ID’s to get discounts at cinemas long way after graduation.

University crush

Last but not least, this is the most beautiful stage throughout life where we will have a crush on someone stepping into adulthood. It could be with anyone such as young lecturers, tutors and even fellow students. It’s that time where you would venture into crazy things just to impress your crush and make him or her fall in love with you. Awwww .. that feeling though !!!!!

University life is filled with ups and downs. Friends are people who knows your strengths and weakness and will always be a shoulder for you to lean on. You can never get all these moments back in your life! So, enjoy it while you’re at university. These are the moments to be cherished in life for a lifetime!

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Vijay’s Sarkar Officially Confirmed For Diwali Release In November

Last week was a celebration time for Vijay fans worldwide as Sun Pictures unveiled posters of Vijay’s upcoming movie Sarkar.
There is plenty of talk surrounding actress Keerthy Suresh who’s just back from waging war against her haters through her performance in Nadigaiyar Thilagam. It looks like she will be playing the female lead for the second time after Bhairava alongside veteran actor Livingston – who will be playing her father.
Yogi Babu is providing the comedic relief for Sarkar.
It is also believed that Varalaxmi Sarathkumar will play an important role in Sarkar, as reports now state that she plays the daughter of veteran actor Radha Ravi, who is one of the antagonists in the film – alongside Pala Karuppiah. It looks like she has an extremely crucial part to the proceedings of the plot!
With three posters launched so far, ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay is joining hands with Director A. R. Murugadoss and Oscar winner A. R. Rahman for the 3rd time in Sarkar – which is arguably one of the biggest films in production at present.
Touted to be an action political thriller, Sarkar has been officially confirmed for a Diwali release in November.
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Radhika Apte Plays WWII spy Nora Baker in Liberte!

Radhika Apte shares the first look of her upcoming international project, Liberte: A Call to Spy as the film premieres at the Edinburg Film Festival in the UK.
Radhika Apte has bagged the role of World War II heroine, a British spy, in her forthcoming Hollywood film Liberte: A Call to Spy . The actor headed to the UK on Friday for the premiere of her film at the Edinburg Film Festival.

She also unveiled her first look from the film a day ago on Instagram. She shared a collage of her alongside a picture of the real Noor Inayat Khan, a spy during the World War II. Also known as Nora Baker, she was the first female wireless operator and British spy who parachuted into Nazi-occupied France to aid the French Resistance.
The film also stars Sarah Meghan Thomas who has also written the script, with Stana Katic, Linus Roache, Rossif Sutherland to name a few.
Oscar-nominated director Lydia Dean Pilcher has helmed the film.
Radhika will also be seen alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Raat Akeli Hai. The shooting for the film wrapped up in April. The Honey Trehan directorial is a crime thriller set in rural Indian and also stars Shweta Tripathi.
More updates to follow!
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Varnam Malaysia speaks to the Producer and Male Cast of Tamiletchumy

The latest Malaysian drama series hitting our screens is Tamiletchumy by Veedu Production. It was first aired on the 8th of June at 9pm and is broadcasted from Monday through Thursdays on Astro Vaanavil HD (201). The Tamil drama series is produced and directed by the famed husband-wife duo of Denes Kumar and Dr. Vimala Perumal.

The heart warming and women centric new series stars Jasmine Michael, Seelan Manoheren, Hemaji, Devendran, Moon Nila, James Devan Arokiasamy, Agalyah Maniam, Sri Kumaran Munusamy, V.Dhurgashini  along with veteran artist Malarvizhi Shanmugam.
Tamiletchumy depicts the lives of three married women who are childhood friends. The plot focuses on marital challenges and family life, confronting lies, crimes and scandals kept behind closed doors.  The series contains 27 episodes in total. The shooting was set in Kuala Lumpur and it took about 45 days to complete.
We at Varnam Malaysia had the pleasure to catch up with the producer and male cast of  Tamilechumy as they share their experiences of working on the sets of this series.

https://youtu.be/w5SuLPi9fJEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Varnam Malaysia speaks to the Producer and male cast of sensational tamil drama Tamiletchumy. (https://youtu.be/w5SuLPi9fJE)

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Pooja Muhurta & Auspicious Timings Of The Great Night of Maha Shivratri 2022

Maha Shivratri 2022; The ultimate grand night is seen as auspicious by many, several individuals observe a fast on this day to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva.
As many of us would have been looking forward to the pooja timing, allow us to curate an auspicious time to worship Lord Shiva to bestow happiness and prosperity in your life:
First Phase Pooja — 6.21 pm to 9.27 pm (March 1)
Second Phase Pooja — 9.27 pm (March 1) to 12.33 am (March 2)
Third Phase Pooja — 12.33 am to 3.39 am (March 2)
Fourth Phase Pooja — 3.39 am to 6.45 am (March 2)
Offerings to Lord Shiva:
Image Credit: Mypandit.com
Devotees will observe a day-long fast and perform prayers during Nishita Kaal (midnight) pooja. Thus, read on to know the do’s and don’ts while performing the fast.
Do’s while performing the fast

One should wake up early in the morning on this auspicious day and clean the house for the Maha Shivratri Puja later on the day.
The second most important thing to do on this day is to take a bath early in the morning and wear clean and bright clothes for fast rituals.
One should offer prayers and perform the pooja with a pure heart.
Follow a day-long fast with full dedication
In order to seek Lord Shiva’s blessing for long life, one should offer Arugampul which is said to have ‘Amrit’ to the ‘Shiva Linga’.

Don’ts while performing the fast

Devotees who are fasting for the day are only allowed to consume fruits, milk, and recipes with fast-compliant ingredients.
While performing the fasting rituals, one should keep in mind not to perform a full parikrama of the Shiv Linga.
Devotees should not consume meat, tobacco, and alcohol.
Do not offer kumkum, turmeric(haldi), and coconut water to Shiva Ling or idols.

Wishing a blessed and beautiful Maha Shivratri!
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Arunboii’s Enge Port Single Hits You At The Right Spot

Fast-paced verses on a wide range of topics, including political issues, discrimination and more, this is just what you need to bring your playlist to life.
Another viral-worthy video song from Arunboii was unveiled on the singer’s YouTube channel on 23rd June. Aptly titled Enge Port, the song reflects a pensive mood, with grooving rap music and meaningful lyrics.
Rap music gives us the freedom to express ourselves completely, mostly with all the events happening all around us in our daily lives. Our work reflects the anguish and pain of an ordinary human being.

Composed by Black Yoda, the song was penned and performed by Arunboii himself. The music video has a bunch of young and talented newcomers such as Thinesh, Gugan, Suraj, Tamil Alagan, Navin Raj, Thinesh AK, Vinod, Ranjith, and Logarajan.

En Agarathi Vella Inge Yaarum Illa!

At the core of this hard-hitting music, the song delves into brushed-under-the-carpet truths on the current lifestyle of our Indian community especially amid the pandemic. Directed by Thinesh Kumar Aleyakauvenden, the debut single went viral by raking in more than a whopping 81 thousand views on YouTube and has been receiving applause from fans for its fineness and is appreciated for its fresh music.
Those who didn’t get a chance to watch Enge Port’s full music video, watch it here:

https://youtu.be/EEYQqzL3KLAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Enge Port – Arunboii  |  Official Music Video with Malay & Tamil Subtitles  |  2021 (https://youtu.be/EEYQqzL3KLA)

A big shout out to the crews who were part of the Enge Port journey:
Recorded by : IamBugzey
Mix and Mastered by : Rabbit Mac
Executive Producer : Dato A.K. Thevaraja & Mr Dharmaseelan
Cinematography by : D1
Camera, Drone, Lighting & Grip by : Block 72
Post Production by: Kensmen Film Squad
Colourist : Kowshik KS
Production & Creative Design (Artworks & Title) by : Urban Inspire
Malay translation editing and enhancement by : Ravikumar Aleyak
Original Malay translation concept by : Surendran Supramaniam
The song is now available on Spotify and Itunes!
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No Cases Of Covid-19 From Masi Magam Theppa Thirunaal – Penang CM

There have been no suspected Covid-19 cases detected among 30,000 devotees from the Masi Magam Theppa Thirunal at the Singamugha Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The event was held on March 8th, a week after the Ijtimak Tabligh assembly at the Sri Petaling mosque in Kuala Lumpur.
“They (the state health authorities) are closely monitoring the situation. Until now, there is no report of Covid-19 cases among the devotees in attendance,” Chow said.

Malaysian Hindu Sangam recently advised devotees who attended the festival to get tested for the coronavirus if they are showing symptoms related to Covid-19.
More than 30,000 people thronged the temple on the 8th of March, with temple committee chairman A. Kanapathy saying that the festival attracted devotees and visitors from all over the country including neighbouring countries, The Star reported.
Meanwhile, the Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) advised all temples in the state to suspend or cancel any public gathering events in the state.
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Thaipusam 2022 Latest Guidelines That You Should Know

There has been a lot of speculation floating around concerning the Thaipusam festival next year.
The guidelines and rules for Thaipusam were recently released by Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam. Here are some of the important details to note.
Silver Chariot
Image credit: thaipusam2022/facebook
The Silver Chariot, which will depart from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam in Kuala Lumpur, will only make (10) stops for archanais on its way to Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves.
Only fully vaccinated devotees will be allowed in via a queue at each stop, which will be regulated by SOP standards. Throughout the procession, MySejahthera scans and body temperature checks will be the norm.
Onlookers are allowed beyond the perimeter but cannot follow the chariot, according to Tan Sri Datuk Dr R.Nadarajah, chairman of Dhevasthanam.
So far, these are the stops that have been confirmed;
1. Maybank (just after Pudu roundabout)
2. Lebuh Ampang
3. Dang Wangi IPD ( Jln Dang Wangi)
4. Jalan Raja Laut ( Orkid Hotel)
5. Perkim Building (Jln Ipoh)
6. Sentul Thandayuthapani Chettiar Temple
( 2 1/2 mile Jln Ipoh.
7. Kg Kasipillay ( HSBC Bank – Jln Ipoh)
8. Batu Kompleks (Malaysia Nanban office – 3 1/2 mile Jln Ipoh)
9. Batu Cantonment (4th mile Jln Ipoh)
10. Kg Batu (5th mile Jln Ipoh)
Kavadi
Image credit: gempak
According to Tan Sri Datuk Dr R.Nadarajah, only 200 kavadis would be permitted during the period of January 16th to January 19th, 2022.
All kavadis must be registered in advance, and those carrying kavadis and their company will be given tags. When receipts for Kavadis are issued at the Batu Caves Dhevasthanam office, this will be executed.
At the athangkarai (Riverside), ritual baths are permitted, as is the piercing of spikes, hooks, and skewers in a sanitised environment.
The large kavadis may only be accompanied by a maximum of ten persons.
Paal Kudham
Image credit: NST
For this Thaipusam, paal kudham bearers will be separated into 50 groups at a time.
They must have their paal kudham receipts ahead of time in order to receive their tags and gain access.
This process is intended to be delayed and staggered, with sanitization procedures taking place in between group movements.
Those who desire to undertake paal kudham ahead of Thaipusam, preferably from January 1, should do so with more ease, according to Tan Sri Datuk Dr R.Nadarajah.
He encourages devotees to do it before Thaipusam and to fulfil their vows with more distance and safety.
To prevent unnecessary overcrowding, those carrying paal kudhams in the groups specified are asked to offer their prayers and exit the cave immediately.
Those who intend to walk with the chariot while carrying paal kudham must register in advance to receive their tags.
Urumi Mellam
Image credit: youtube
Urumi mellam groups are not allowed to accompany the chariot at designated chariot stops or to accompany kavadis for Thaipusam. The performance of Kollatam troupes in front of the chariot has also been barred.
Instead, the Dhevasthanam recommends that kavadis utilise nathaswaram and thaval musicians to accompany them.
Shops In Batu Caves
Image credit: dreamstime
Within the Batu Caves, only a small number of stores are permitted. Online applications for such stores are available through a link on their official Facebook page.
Customers must be fully vaccinated and masked at all times, and each business must regulate MySejahthera and body temperature checks.
These are the list that has not been permitted;
1. Any kind of Anathanam panthal
2. Outside the Batu Caves, there are stores and booths.
3. Panthals of Thaneer
4. Tonsure and balding services
Applications for shops will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Within the Batu Caves site, there are permanent businesses that will cater to the requirements of devotees.
This was one of several requirements and limits set in the SOPs agreed upon by the MKN (National Security Council) and the Dhevasthanam, according to the Chairman.
Image credit: welovebatucaves/facebook
The chairman of Dhevasthanam, Tan Sri Datuk Dr R.Nadarajah, indicated that people who do not follow the processes risk being summoned by enforcement officers. To guarantee strict compliance, police and FRU officers are set to be in full force.
“Above and beyond the desire to enjoy Thaipusam, we are very concerned about devotee safety, and we are doing everything we can to avoid any cluster or infection, especially since that the Omicron variety is a threat,” he added.
During the Thaipusam week, all devotees are required to adhere and follow the SOPs.
Here are the links for the registration forms;
Kavadi registration
Paal kudam registration
Shop registration
 Chariot Procession Registration
Visit We Love Batu Caves Facebook page to get more updates.
Stay tuned for additional information about Thaipusam 2022.
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Samantha Shows Her Passion For Gardening on Instagram

Samantha Akkineni has been making the most of quarantine with her husband Naga Chaitanya and their pet dog, Hash. Recently, she has discovered her passion for gardening.
In her post, she said that acting has been her work and her hobby all these years. However, her stint with gardening opened her eyes to a whole new world.
Sharing a photo of herself with her home-grown lettuce, Samantha wrote, “I finally found something I am passionate about that is not part of my job?? .. I was starting to get tired of answering people when they asked me ‘What is your hobby?’ …Me -‘Acting’ … Them – ‘But that’s your job. What is your hobby ?’ (sic).”

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Two days ago, Samantha took to Instagram to reveal that she has harvested her first batch of microgreens. She further gave a step-by-step guide for her fans to grow their own microgreens at their home.

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Samantha has also been spending her lockdown time productively by learning healthy cooking and sustainable living from nutrition expert, Sridevi Jasti. Often, she treats fans to photos and videos of her cooking skills.
Samantha Akkineni was last seen in director C Prem Kumar’s Jaanu, which is the Telugu remake of Tamil film, 96. She will be making her digital debut with The Family Man 2, which is slated to release later this year. She is all set to begin shooting for her Tamil film with director Ashwin Saravanan.
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Sinovac Booster Shots Kicks Off Today At Off-site PPV’S

Malaysia begins administering Sinovac booster shots at all offsite Mega Covid-19 vaccination centres (PPV) from TODAY. In a statement, the company said this was in line with the announcement by health minister Khairy Jamaluddin that all Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine recipients can now choose their preferred third vaccine dose.
“Those who are qualified for the booster dose and would like to get the Sinovac type vaccination can visit the ProtectHealth website for a list of off-site PPVs,” it said.
To date, a total number of 3.5 million Sinovac recipients have yet to receive a booster dose, describing the figure as “a big amount.” Many Sinovac recipients are still hesitant about the Pfizer vaccine as their booster. Hence, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that the Ministry will now allow those who received Sinovac for their first and second dose to obtain the same vaccine brand as their booster.
Furthermore, they’re all vulnerable to the Omicron variant since Sinovac’s efficacy isn’t as good as Pfizer’s. Adding that the health ministry still advises people to acquire Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines because they give greater protection.
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Indian Confinement Care Services That You Can Find In Malaysia

40 days of strict special care, the “pathiya samayal,” belly binding, and many other traditional practices would have undoubtedly reminded you of the most important phase of a woman’s life after childbirth, which is the postpartum period.
Those with a modern mindset may conclude that these postpartum treatments are unnecessary.
However, it will be a wise idea to adhere to all postpartum confinement procedures because it will not only provide you with many health benefits but will also help you avoid unwanted risks.
Like our Malay and Chinese friends, Indians too, have unique confinement practices that many people are unaware of.
This postnatal confinement treatment is typically provided by our family’s elderly members; in other words, they are the experts.
Having said that, it is a sad fact that these traditions are being ignored in this evolutionary time. But don’t worry, nowadays there are professionals who would be able to guide you through the postpartum phase.
So here are a few Indian confinement care services that we have listed for your convenience. You can thank us later.
Reenigo Confinement Therapist

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Rubysha Confinement Care

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Shaymala Muragasu Thevar Confinement Service

Anu’s Mom Indian Confinement Care

The above-mentioned confinement services are not listed in any specific order and all services are available within the country. Pick one upon your preference and let us know if it’s helpful, share your experience with us in the comment section below.
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The First Look Of Thala Ajith’s Next Film, Nerkonda Paarvai

Ajith has been working with the late Sri Devi’s husband, Boney Kapoor for the remake of the Hindi hit movie, Pink. Yesterday, the filmmakers revealed the title of the Tamil remake of Pink, and it is Nerkonda Paarvai.
In conjunction with Mahashivaratri, a first look poster has also been released. This H Vinoth directorial will see Ajith assay Amitabh Bachchan’s role in Pink, wile Vidya Balan will play his wife. Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang will play the lead roles in this film, while Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing the music.

Staying true to Ajith’s style, the filmmakers have released the first look and title of Nerkonda Paarvai without any prior announcement nor hype.
Nerkonda Paarvai is scheduled to hit the screens on May 1st this year.
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How Do You ACTUALLY Learn To Love Yourself?

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Starting the journey of discovering self-love is an overwhelming yet rewarding journey. In this generation we live in, instant gratification is like our addiction. People aren’t really interested in a delayed gratification because it requires work. In this article, I hope to convince you to start your journey by providing certain tips that worked for me. If you relate them, then that’s great. But if you have your own ways, just keep going.
When we talk about self-love, we get so frazzled with our thoughts. I used to ask this; how do I start? I would often wonder what is my step one. Thankfully, I understood this at a young age.
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For me, the first act of self-love is understanding my self-respect. I knew that it mattered more than being liked by people, and sometimes you sacrifice a relationship because you know, if you cannot respect yourself, then you are not respecting the novelty of the word and also, the other kinds of respect that you have with different people, experiences, etc.
Our society, which includes me, occasionally makes silly mistakes to focus on building a life on the narrative of
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“What will people think?”
I know. This is more common than you think it is. All of us, at some point in time, took different decisions in life because we get too carried away with our self-esteem issues. We make choices to be liked, even when at times, you ask yourself,
“Is this really what I want for myself?”
Or
“How does this phase of my life make me feel?”
Needless to say that, our lives have been hugely affected with the use of social media. Many amazing things have happened on social media and I only continue to hope that many more beautiful and impactful things will happen. However, social media could be very damaging for us subconsciously if we do not pay attention to what we consume. This subconscious space has a huge impact in the way you view your reality.
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This is just a gentle reminder to use it with kindness, empathy and love. Remember, whenever we do anything from a place of genuinity, it is always going to be a huge tick on your win column; even if you don’t understand the reward at that moment.
In no way, I am shaming anyone or myself for the choices we have all made. It has all brought us here. But, I am writing to you to wake up and question what you have been doing? Ask and check with yourself.
“Am I studying this to seek validation from my parents?”
“Am I staying in this relationship because it “looks” right?”
“Am I staying in a boring high paying job to pay for a lifestyle that is validated by social media?”
“Am I talking to someone out of sheer obligation and not love?”
Ask yourself the difficult and hard questions and you will thank yourself when you realise all you need is to respect yourself a little more by being honest to yourself. We are all different and we are allowed our own choices.
Self-love has no final destination because it is about the journey of exploring yourself, and it doesn’t stop until your last breath.
For me, exploring self-love also meant to explore the breathing techniques and meditation. This was my way of also connecting with my roots. Breath, a powerful yet an underrated technique that we all seem to never have time for. On average, a human breathes 8 to 12 silent breaths in a minute. It’s more if you are feeling stressed and anxious.
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Slow down, and you will see life a little more differently. Take a step back, every now and then to just cherish how far you have come. This version of you was some of your dream from a long time ago. Celebrate your small wins without giving it too much thought.
If there is one thing from this that I really want you, my readers, to understand is that the harder you try to make everyone around you more happy; the more closer you get to burning out.
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WATCH: 5 Times Singer Elvira Arul Blew Our Minds

Dubbed the Adele of Malaysia, singer Elvira Arul has been a household name ever since she won the local reality singing competition, Mentor Otai in 2018.
Elvira continues to amaze us with her powerhouse vocals in every song she sings. Put your headphones on, because we’ve compiled the five times she completely blew our minds!
Menghitung Hari
Elvira collaborated with singer Dina Nadzir for two tunes since the movement control order (MCO) began. Menghitung Hari is our personal favourite!

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Elvira’s #MuzikDariRumah Showcase
The incredible people at Muzik Malaysia, a pro tem committee under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia roped Elvira in to perform at one of their many showcases. Obviously, she went all out.

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Simple Love
Simple Love may not be a new song, but it is a beautiful one we adore. Also, it is really nice to see how Elvira has grown as a singer over the past decade. This song won her the Best Female Vocalist in the Voice Independent Music Awards 2010.

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Berlayar
Elvira emotes so well with Berlayar. We cannot call her the Adele of Malaysia anymore, because she is in a league of her own

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This Is Me featuring Jaclyn Victor
Elvira Arul AND Jaclyn Victor? This explosive song is everything you need when you are feeling small or unsure of yourself. The two rocked the stage during their performance at Anugerah Skrin 2018. There was so much strength, soul, power and representation within this five minute video. This is one of those performances the future generations are going to be telling their grandchildren about.

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Elvira is a regular on the Kuala Lumpur live music scene, and we cannot wait to see her perform again. For now, this will have to do do.
Elvira, your gift of music has brought joy and comfort to many of us. Thank you for doing what  you do.
Keep up with Elvira Arul’s latest on Instagram here.
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Part 6; String-Filled Renditions By Exceptionally Young and Gifted Malaysian Singers

A great cover has that kind of magic. It takes skill to pull off a decent cover song. It’s safe to say that almost everyone enjoys a good cover song especially during our stressful period. I’m just amazed with our young Malaysian talents behind the magnificent voice and skills that they possess nowadays!.
Team Varnam is back with a bang for Part 6 cover songs where our young talents outshine the original versions. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 finest cover songs to test your knowledge of their origins and help you fill up your playlist with this swoon worthy covers.
Nagulan – nagulan19
Nagulan, breaths new life into Harris Jayaraj’s evergreen Tamil song, Mazhai Mazhai from the film Ullam Ketkume.
This young talent’s cover is both beautiful and haunting. You might keep replaying this cover version as how I replayed it for a few times! Now’s its in my head, ugggh..can’t get it off..talk about our favourite groove on repeat.

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Lee Roy – lee_roy97
Roy’s cover of Mayilirage Mayilirage tugs at the heartstrings from its first moments as it combines with a catchy instrumental hook. You’ll get lost listening to his rendition and will make you feel better if you’ve had a rough day.
This is absolute classic!

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Hanisha Letchumi – hanisha_letchumi
Hanisha’s version of Vizhiyae Kalangathey from our local Malaysia Film, Vedigundu Pasanga is that rare thing; a cover version which captivates our soul. Her soothing voice for this cover version is just AMAZING.
Trust me guys, this cover is certainly worth your listening ears!
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Dhenesh Selvanathan – itsdhenesh
Iragai Pole; This cover by Dhenesh is an absolute smash as this version stands alongside the original.
You may feel you’ve gotten weary of this song, only then when you hear it again and find yourself head-bobbing the entire time.
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Hemah Loshiniy – helo_hemah
An incredible cover song of Kadhaipomma by Hemah brings the audience to tears and literally gives me goosebumps.
That’s how talented she is and for those who are keen on listening to more of her best spins, check out the Instagram page below:

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Thayapari Paramasivam – thayapari
Thaya has an exquisite taste in cover songs and this time her cover on Ithu Oru song from the film Billa 2 has left a great deal of impression on netizens, especially youngsteers.
Her voice is so smooth, rich and of course this young lass is insanely talented!

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Suriya Prakash – suriyaprakash_1617
You’ll get lost listening to the rendition of Suriya’s Nenjodu Kalanthidu. The soul-stirring lyrics elevates this song to another level of tranquility.
At the moment, all I can say is his voice gives me the chills!
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Hans Kevin – hanskevin.g
Kevin’s cover of Ellangathu Veesudhe is one of the finest renditions which I have ever heard. What he does to this song is so unexpected and so beautiful!
Listen up to his cover song here and I bet you won’t regret it!

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Hari – _harimusic
Hari’s Vaseegara is breathtakingly lovely, with a powerful rendition that keeps the song stuck in your brain. This tune goes through numerous chord changes, and trust me when I say that you’ll be totally immersed throughout the song.
You’ll find yourself listening to this version over and over again!

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Admit it, these tracks are so good and you have actually thought they were originals!
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Valentines Day Treat: Priya Prakash Varrier & Rakul Preet Singh In Cinemas

If you’re thinking of hitting the cinemas this Valentines Day, why not give a Tamil film a shot? Priya Prakash Varrier’s Oru Adaar Love and Rakul Preet Singh’s Dev will be releasing on the over-commercialized day of love.
That infamous wink scene
Remember the wink scene between two teenagers in a classroom? That short clip was from the Malayalam film Oru Adaar Love. The scene went viral, and Priya acquired 6 million Instagram followers overnight. As a result of this, the filmmakers changed the script and had to reshoot part of the film, hence the delay.
Well, the film is finally here, and the Tamil dubbed version will be released in Malaysia. We wonder how many veriyans will journey to the cinema just to relive that wink scene!

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The newest Tamil dream team
Apparently, Karthi and Rakul shared such incredible chemistry during their first project together, Theeran Adhigaram Ondru. This led to the pair being cast for Dev, directed by Rajath Ravishankar.
Veteran actor Karthik, Prakash Raj, Vamsi Krishna and Ramya Krishnan will also be starring in this film, which has music composed by Harris Jayaraj.  Not bad, huh?

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We say, forget the overpriced sets at that uppity restaurant, and head to the nearest cinema for a Tamil movie!
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Jagat Is Now On Netflix

The award winning film Jagat is first Malaysian Tamil film on Netflix. The crime drama directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal was released in 2015.

Jagat is a film set in the early 1990s, depicting a tale of a young boy and his relationship with his father, uncle and local gangster. The film underlines the plight of Malaysian Indians estate workers who were forsaken by the estate owners and forced to move to the cities, surviving under harsh circumstances.

The film won multiple awards, including the Best Malaysian Film and Best Director at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival in 2016. In the Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award the same year, Jagat won awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Male Actor, Best Cinematography and
Best Screenplay.
Jagat hitting Netflix is just the reminder we need of how fantastic this ruggedly real film is, four years after its release. We know what to Netflix and chill with tonight!
Check Jagat out on Netflix here.
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5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Rajinikanth’s Baashha

Baashha is one of, if not the most iconic Tamil movie of all time. We’ve all watched it a bazillion times. We know every song and every line of dialogue. But how many of you are familiar with the behind the scenes stories of this movie?
Here are 5 fun facts you didn’t know about Baashha!
1. There would be no Baashha without Hum

In 1993, Suresh Krissna, the director of Baashha, got an idea for a MASS scene from a buddy of his who was at the time, working on the Hindi film Hum. The idea was initially pitched for the movie Hum but was rejected by its helmer, Mukul S. Anand. What’s the idea, you’re wondering? Well, Amitabh Bachchan would be alone with a police inspector in the inspector’s office. He would then say “My name is Shekhar. But I have another name.” After which we will cut to his brother looking on from the outside, wondering what’s being said inside. It is this unused idea that eventually grew into Baashha.
We all know the iconic scene. Manickam approaches the college dean who tells Manickam’s sister Geetha that she’ll only be given a seat in the college in exchange for sexual favours. Manickam tells his sister to wait outside. He puts his hands on the table, looks down at the dean and says, “My name is Manickam. But I have another name.” We then cut to Geetha’s perspective, as she wonders what her innocent brother is telling the man (the monologue is muted) causing him to sweat in fear. We’re left wondering too.
2. Baashha was supposed to happen sooner than 1995

In the first point, we talked about how Suresh Krissna’s friend shared with him an idea for a mass scene. Well, Suresh Krissna loved it so much that he immediately contacted Rajinikanth, eagerly wanting to expand the idea into a complete script and then shoot the movie. Rajinikanth loved the idea too, but he told Suresh Krissna to push that aside first. While we don’t have Rajini’s exact words to Suresh Krissna, in recent years, the director has mentioned in various interviews that Rajini told him this: “Our combo just shook the landscape of Indian cinema a couple of years ago. Let’s make a throwaway comedy next, simply to cleanse the audience’s palette and remove any and all expectations.”
This is where the silly, throwaway comedy Veera comes in. Rajinikanth also went on to make other films as well. Then in 1995, the pair reunited and blessed the world Baashha, which went on to forever change the landscape of Indian cinema.
3. Ra Ra Ramaiya almost wasn’t in the film
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While Na Autokaaran is perhaps a catchier, more mainstream song, over the years, it is Ra Ra Ramaiya that has stood the test of time. It is a truly iconic piece of music. However, believe it or not, the song almost wasn’t in the movie. While shooting the second half of the movie — the flashback, where we see the fully realised BAASHHA — Suresh Krissna suddenly felt like there should be a song sequence for the Baashha character. But Rajinikanth brushed off the idea, saying something along the lines off, “It doesn’t make sense. It’s fine if Manickam sings and dances. But Baashha? Baashha is supposed to be a big don. It would be weird if he sings and dances.”
It’s a very fair point. But Suresh Krissna felt confident in his idea. So he spent every waking second convincing and annoying Rajinikanth about it. Eventually, Suresh Krissna came up with an idea. “What if it’s a birthday celebration?” he said. “What if, during the birthday celebration and the song sequence, there’s an assassination attempt.” Rajinikanth was finally swayed. Suresh Krissna immediately told lyricist/poet Vairamuthu to start working on the lyrics for a song. The rest, as they say, is history.
Related:  Happy World Music Day: 10 Tamil Songs That You Should Listen On WMD!4. Raghuvaran initially declined the role

While Baashha is a Rajinikanth movie and he’s in the spotlight a vast majority of the time, the movie wouldn’t have been as good, without the equally iconic Mark Anthony played to perfection by Raghuvaran (RIP). The man is just dripping with charisma in every scene he’s in. But did you know, that Raghuvaran was initially adamant about starring in the movie? When approached by Suresh Krissna, Raghuvaran said it would be ridiculous to cast him in a mass movie opposite Rajinikanth as he’s incapable of doing fight sequences — it’s just not the kind of actor that he is. However, Suresh Krissna convinced him that his character would not be doing much fighting with Baashha, but instead, it will be a battle of the minds. Upon hearing this, Raghuvaran readily hopped onboard.
5. The producers said “hell no” to Rajini being tied and beaten up

It’s perhaps the second best scene in the movie, definitely the most emotionally exhausting one. Around the one hour mark, Rajini’s character Manickam gives himself up to the local gangster in an effort to protect his younger brother. The gangster ties Manickam to the pole and beats him to a pulp. It’s an important scene in the movie. Without it, the big moment where Baashha hits back wouldn’t have been as effective. Can you imagine the movie without that scene?
Initially, the producers of Baashha put their foot down and told Suresh Krissna that he isn’t allowed to shoot that scene. The producers were worried that fans around Tamil Nadu would riot and burn down the cinemas during that scene (at the time, Rajinikanth’s star power had reached heights never before seen in South Indian cinema). The producers were adamant, even after Suresh Krissna explicitly mentioned that there will be a sequence shortly after in which Baashha hits back. It was Rajinikanth himself who finally managed to convince the producers, saying that he would put his own money on the line if anything goes wrong. The producers agreed.
Some of the excerpts in this article are taken from the Baashha review/analysis I wrote. You can click (here) to check that out.
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Vedigundu Pasangge; Malaysia’s Highest-Grossing Local Tamil Film Is Now Streaming On Netflix

Have you ever had the hunch to watch our local films on streaming platforms but are unsure of what to watch?
Let us help you. How many of you’ll remember Vedigundu Pasangge? Does the title of the film sound familiar to you?
Yes, the local Tamil film which has created history by emerging as the first and highest-grossing Tamil local movie in Malaysia after crossing RM1.1 million at the box office has now made its way to Netflix.
Indeed a great piece of news!

Helmed by an ace filmmaker, Dr Vimala Perumal, the film has garnered many accolades for the cast and screenplay. From winning numerous awards locally and internationally, the film clinched the ‘Best Film’ and ‘Best Female Actor’ awards at the 10th Norway Tamil Film Festival, and Special Jury Award at the prestigious Festival Filem Malaysia. Within a short period, Dr Vimala won the Best Screenplay Award at the Barcelona Planet Film Festival.
Produced by Veedu Production in association, the local flick centres around snatch thefts and other social problems affecting the Indian community in Malaysia.

Starring Denes Kumar, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, the late Thangamani Velayudan, David Anthony, Alvin Martin, Magen Vikadakavi, Kuben Mahadevan, Seelan Manoharan, and Saran Kumar, the action comedy serves as the third part of the Pasange trilogy following ‘Vilayaatu Pasangge’ (2011) and ‘Vetti Pasangge’ (2014).
Vedigundu Pasangge had also broken into the international market when it was released in the United Kingdom, India, Sri Lanka & Singapore and now has international recognition to celebrate local films with a global reach.
Related:  Makkal Selvan, Vijay Sethupathi Arrives In Malaysia!With so much new content added to the giant streaming platform, Malaysia is definitely proud of our local offerings.
Watch Vedigundu Pasangge on Netflix, HERE!
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CINEFEST MALAYSIA 7 Showcases THE BEST of Malaysian Tamil Talents and Creative Work

In an ode to recognise local talents and artwork, LN Infinity is organising the 7th edition of CINEFEST MALAYSIA (CFM). The platform hopes to bring the celebration and excitement of Malaysian talents to the big screen since its inception in November 2017.

CFM have successfully hosted and presented six events that had garnered more than 1,800 audiences, 64 short films and presentation premieres and a combined total of 21 hours of pure entertainment and exposure for aspiring talents in the Malaysian short film industry. It is now being helmed as the most sought-after event for newcomers and a huge talent mining ground in Malaysia. All this is done within a short period of 12 months since CFM was started.
Happening on 19 October 2019 at GSC Maxx Mytown Shopping Mall, Cheras, CFM 7 aims to bring together Malaysian film & music talents under one roof. The event is open to public and was a huge success with participations from within Malaysia and internationally, attracting over 650 people including celebrities, artists and local DJ’s & VJ’s.
CFM7 will be showcasing 3 short films, 3 music videos, 2 lyrical videos, 5 movie trailers, 1 TV commercial and 1 motion poster.
The content that will be featured during CFM7 are:
1. Krishnan Thediya Raadhai (Short Film)
2.  Mithraa (Teaser & Music Video)
3.  Godfrey ( Motion  Poster)
4.  Adiyae Paathagathi (Music Video)
5.  60 Nimidangal (Short Film)
6.  Unakkagathane (Featured movie teaser)
7.  Careless (Teaser)
8.  Maama Mass (Music Video)
9.  Metro Maalai (Featured movie teaser)
10. Maangalyam (the rapture) (Lyrical Video)
11. Komali (Short Film)
12. Pulanaivu (Featured movie teaser)
13. Metro Maalai (Lyrical Video)
14. Soya Cincau  ( TV Commercial)

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Thiruchitrambalam, A Slice Of Relatable and Heartwarming Film

Indeed a beautiful slice of film that works because of its simplistic storyline!
Engheyo etho oru chinne tappu, aaana athu nambhe valkaiye tirupi potrumnu nenechirupoma – Thiruchitrambalam
It’s very rare to witness a beautiful bond of a man-woman friendship on screen. Yes, read that again!
Keeping that in mind, Mithran J Jawahar, an ace film director, has benchmarked his new film bearing the title, Thiruchitrambalam. The story revolves around a young man Thiruchitrambalam (Dhanush) working as a food delivery boy who loses his mother and sister due to a tragic accident. Since then, his world is all about his dad (Prakash Raj), granddad (Bharathiraja), and his childhood best friend (Nithya Menen).

Sparkling lead performers
Dhanush and Nithya Menen combo will get you swept up in the sheer fun and frolic they unleashed on screens. Bharathiraja is an absolute hoot as Thiru’s quick-witted grandfather, generating some of the best hilarious moments with his one-liners and zany quirkiness. Never doubt his sense of humour. You’ll surely leave the cinema hall with a wide grin plastered over your face.
Besides being a talented yet dedicated lead actress, Nithya Menen’s role and attitude in the film will remind you of your female best friend (if you have one).

 How does this eccentric father-son relationship unfold on screen?
It’s been a while since we saw Dhanush-Prakash Raj, the duo sharing the screen space since Thiruvilaiyadal Aarambam. And, there’s no doubt that Prakash Raj immaculated his role fantastically. Guess, every father will have to raise their hand towards their children to make thing rights.
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Just one word – “Awestruck!”
After the twin debacles “Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014)” and “Jagame Thandiram (2021)”, Dhanush returns to his home genre that made him such a household name.
Movies such as Thiruchitrambalam are literally gems. We won’t get it often, but once this kind of film is released, it’ll be etched in our hearts and mind forever. The film shows that mind-boggling stories are not essential to captivate hearts on the silver screen. The plot of the three generations is too simple – it does not offer shocks or surprises. Instead, it is one of those endearing narratives where the cast’s performance and nuanced ways in which the director tells the tale overpower the predictable storyline.
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You may feel very few films while watching the cast makes you feel like it’s the story and the cast portraying YOURSELF on the screen.
Besides classifying it as a wholesome stress buster, Mithran’s breezy narrative style keeps you hooked and fully emerges in the protagonist’s plight. Indeed an emotionally rich and endearing rom-com film, Thiruchitrambalam!
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Malaysian Concert Organisers Woodmark Events Set Foot in Australia

Woodmark Events, the young Malaysian concert organisers who have made a name for themselves with their two sold out Sid Sriram concerts have now set foot in Australia. The team is organising two concerts on the island nation, Sid Sriram Live in Melbourne & Sydney 2020.
Woodmark Events’ Melbourne concert with Sid will be held at the Robert Blackwood Hall, Clayton, Melbourne on the 5th of September 2020, while the Sydney concert is scheduled for the next day at the Enmore Theatre, Newton.
This is a first for Malaysian Tamil concert organisers. Woodmark Events will be helming both Australian concerts without tying up with a local organiser. They are, however, open to non monetary collaborations from Australia in terms of media and marketing.

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One of the partners of Woodmark Events, Jana, speaks to the Varnam team about their upcoming concert in the land down under. “This concert will be a little different from Sid Sriram Live in Penang,” he says. “The song lists will be updated, of course. In addition to that, there won’t be a standing crowd at both Australian concerts,” Jana revealed that the tickets to both concerts will be released next month.
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The Varnam team wishes Woodmark Events the very best on their upcoming endeavour!
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