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Vanakkam Da Mappilei
''Vanakkam Da Mappilei'' also spelt as ''Vanakkam Da Mappillai'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Amritha Aiyer and Anandaraj. It had a direct-to-streaming release via Sun NXT on 16 April 2021. Plot Aravind and Swaminathan, childhood friends, vow to get married on the same stage. Aravind works on a ship, spending half the year away, while Swami runs a travel agency. Swami’s wedding is arranged with his cousin, but sensing Aravind’s longing for companionship, he agrees to postpone the wedding for six months, hoping both friends will find suitable brides. As the months pass, Aravind struggles to attract interest due to his job. Each rejection weighs on him, amplifying his insecurities about being unworthy of love. One day, he meets Thulasi, a vibrant and spirited woman who, despite her initial hesitations, finds herself drawn to Aravind’s charm and sincerity. Thulasi is deepl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amritha Aiyer
Amritha Aiyer (born 14 May 1994) is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. Her first lead role was in the Tamil film '' Padaiveeran'' in 2018 and she has since starred in the Tamil films '' Bigil'' (2019) and ''Lift'' (2021) and Telugu films ''Red'' (2021), and '' Hanu Man'' (2024). Her 2024 Telugu film, '' Hanu-Man'', broke several box-office records for a Telugu film. The film has grossed over , emerging as the Fourth highest-grossing Telugu film of 2024, Tenth highest-grossing Indian film of 2024, and the Eighth highest-grossing Telugu film worldwide (At the time of its release, Jan' 2024). Early life Aiyer was born into a Tamil-speaking family on 14 May 1994 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She attended NHR School, Bangalore, and completed her degree in commerce at St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore. Career She made her debut as lead actress in '' Padaiveeran'' (2018) opposite Vijay Yesudas, wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Lockdown In India
On the evening of 24 March 2020, the Government of India ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21days, limiting the movement of the entire 1.38billion (138 crores) population of India as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It was ordered after a 14-hour voluntary public curfew on 22March, followed by enforcement of a series of regulations in COVID-19 affected countries. The lockdown was placed when the number of confirmed positive coronavirus cases in India was approximately 500. Upon its announcement, a mass movement of people across the country was described as the largest since the partition of India in 1947. Observers stated that the lockdown had slowed the growth rate of the pandemic by 6April to a rate of doubling every six days, and by 18April, to a rate of doubling every eight days. As the end of the first lockdown period approached, state governments and other advisory committees recommended extending the lockdown. The governments of Odisha and Pun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoom (Indian TV Channel)
Zoom is a Mumbai-based Indian glamour and entertainment television channel primarily covering Bollywood. The channel was launched in September 2004 and caters primarily to urban audiences. It started out as a music/Bollywood/serial channel, but quickly pulled serials off the air, becoming a music and Bollywood news channel within months. It is part of The Times Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates. An internet pioneer, it has been available on mobile internet The mobile web comprises mobile browser-based World Wide Web services accessed from handheld mobile devices, such as smartphones or feature phones, through a mobile or other wireless network. History and development Traditionally, the World ... since March 2009. Shows broadcast *''Cutting Pyaar'' *''Mirchi top 20 '' *''Planet Bollywood'' *''Telly Top Up'' *''Request Kiya Hai'' *''Music Takatak'' *''Mann Ki Dhun'' *''Thank God It's Fryday'' *''Likes Bajao'' *''30 Mein 30'' *''Times Celebex'' *''Top 50 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Direct-to-streaming
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, television series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide. Reasons for releasing direct to video A production studio may decide not to generally release a TV show or film for several possible reasons: a low budget, a lack of support from a TV network, negative reviews, its controversial nature, that it may appeal to a small niche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May Day
May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on 1 May, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's March equinox, spring equinox and midsummer June solstice, solstice. Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve. Traditions include gathering green branches and wildflowers ("bringing in the May"), which are used to decorate buildings and made into wreaths; crowning a May Queen, sometimes with a Jack in the Green, male companion decked in greenery; setting up a Maypole, May Tree, or May Bush, around which people dance and sing; as well as parades and processions involving these. Bonfires are also a major part of the festival in some regions. Regional varieties and related traditions include Walpurgis Night in central and northern Europe, the Gaels, Gaelic festival Beltane, the Wales, Welsh festival Calan Mai, and May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It has also been associated with the Religion i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sify
Sify Technologies Limited (formerly Satyam Infoway) is an Indian information and communications technology (ICT) company providing telecom services, data center services, cloud & managed services, transformation integration services, and application integration services. Sify Technologies Limited played a role during the early spread of Internet and e-commerce in India. It has been listed on NASDAQ as SIFY since October 1999. Merrill Lynch was the underwriter for Sify's IPO on the NASDAQ. Sify was founded and led to IPO by R. Ramaraj. History In November 1999, Sify paid crore for a 24.5% stake in IndiaWorld Communications. It acquired the remaining shares for crore on 30 June 2000. In 2000, Sify sponsored the India Olympics team. In January 2002, Sify announced prizes for most emails sent under a 6-week contest called "Sify Greenmail," promoting emails as an eco-friendly way of communication. In March 2002, Sify made an agreement with Makemytrip to run Sify's tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puthandu
Puthandu (), also known as Tamil New Year (), is the first day of year on the Tamil calendar that is traditionally celebrated as a festival by Tamils. The festival date is set with the solar cycle of the solar Hindu calendar, as the first day of the month of ''Chittirai''. It falls on or about 14 April every year on the Gregorian calendar. The same day is observed elsewhere in South and South East Asia as the traditional new year, but it is known by other names such as Vishu in Kerala, Bisu Parba in Tulunadu, and Vaisakhi or Baisakhi in central and northern India. On this day, Tamil people greet each other by saying "Puttāṇṭu vāḻttukaḷ!" () or "Iṉiya puttāṇṭu nalvāḻttukaḷ!" (), which is equivalent to "Happy new year". The day is observed as a family time. Households clean up the house, prepare a tray with fruits, flowers and auspicious items, light up the family puja altar and visit their local temples. People wear new clothes and children go to elder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun TV (India)
Sun TV is an Indian Tamil-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. It was launched on 14 April 1993. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based media conglomerate Sun Group's Sun TV Network. It was founded and is owned by Kalanithi Maran. It started airing on open network (Antenna) on 14 July 2002 at the time of "Majunu" Tamil movie premiering. Then it was removed from this open network on 2005. It was also removed from free on 9 November 2007. Sun TV launched its HD version on 11 December 2011. Since its inception, the channel consistently remains the top rated Tamil channel and one of the top rated Indian television channel. History Kalanithi Maran has been interested in television since his trip to the United States where he did an MBA at the University of Scranton in the mid-1980s. At the time, Doordarshan controlled the entirety of India's television landscape. Upon returning, he had plans to set up a television channel, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snehan
Snehan (born Sivaselvam) is the 1st executive committee member of Makkal Needhi Maiam party. In the year 2018 he entered politics with Makkal Needhi Maiam and contested in the Lok Sabha election. In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, he contested on behalf of Makkal Needhi Maiam as a candidate for Virugambakkam Constituency. Born as the eighth son in a farmer family with 6 elder brothers and 1 elder sister, Snehan, a qualified Intermediate teacher, started to write songs in the year 2000. After serving as an assistant to poet Vairamuthu, he began working as a lyricist in the film ''Putham Pudhiya Poove'' and has written lyrics for more than 2500 songs and has worked in more than 750 films. Snehan has since also appeared in films as an actor and made his acting debut with '' Yogi'' (2009). Early life Sivaselvam was born in a small village in the Thanjavur district, the youngest of 8 sons into an agricultural family. He later changed his name to Snehan, because it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arivu
Arivarasu Kalainesan, more commonly known as Arivu, is an Indian rapper, singer, songwriter and composer. He is best known for his independent singles, including "", and for his work on film numbers like "Vaathi Raid" from ''Master'' (2021), "Single Pasanga" from (2019), "" from (2021) and "Golden Sparrow" from Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam. Early life Arivu was born in Arakkonam, a town in Tamil Nadu, India, into a family rooted in education and social service. His early exposure to Tamil folk music, Ambedkarite songs, and Arivoli Iyakkam (literacy awareness campaign) songs played a vital role in shaping his musical and ideological outlook. Starting from his teenage years, Arivu developed a deep understanding of socio-political issues, which became one of the central themes in his music. At the age of 18, Arivu released his debut poetry collection titled "Kuninthi Varaverkum Kudisaigal" which dealt with a range of topics spanning from love to socio-political issues. Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhanush
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja (born 28 July 1983), known professionally as Dhanush, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, lyricist and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. Having starred in Dhanush filmography, 50 films over his career, his accolades include four National Film Awards (two as actor and two as producer), fourteen SIIMA Awards, eight Filmfare Awards South and a Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Award. One of the highest paid actors in Indian cinema, he has been included in the ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list six times. Dhanush's first film was ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'', a 2002 Coming-of-age story, coming-of-age film directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja. He achieved further success in ''Polladhavan (2007 film), Polladhavan'' (2007) and ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008), both of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. His role as a Cockfight, rooster fight jockey in ''Aadukalam'' (2010) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SpotboyE
9X Media is the largest Indian music broadcaster operating 4 music television channels and a Bollywood news portal – www.spotboye.com. The four music channels are 9XM (Latest Bollywood), 9X Jalwa (Evergreen Hindi), 9X Jhakaas (Marathi) and 9X Tashan (Punjabi). History The company was founded by Indrani Mukerjea in 2007 through two companies, INX Media Pvt Ltd and INX News Pvt Ltd. In March 2009, chairman & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Peter Mukerjea and founder & CEO Indrani Mukerjea left their management roles at INX Media. In August 2010, INX Media renamed itself 9X Media as part of a restructuring process. It was planned to be acquired by Zee Entertainment Enterprises in October 2017 for the cost of 160 crore, however the plan fell through in March 2018. In June 2020, the company shut down its English music network 9XO. Current stations *9XM: is the flagship channel of 9X Media. Since its launch in 2007, 9XM has been a prominent Bollywood music channel. 9XM airs the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
