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News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
You Can Watch Roshan Mathew's Maharani On This OTT Platform
The Malayalam comedy-drama Maharani is a delightful mix of comedy and entertainment. Malayalam cinema fans have a reason to celebrate as the comedy-drama film Maharani is all set to make its debut on OTT. Starring Shine Tom Chacko and Roshan Mathew, the movie was released in theatres on November 24. The movie is steered by the Mollywood director G Marthandan, known for comedies like Daivathinte Swanatham Cleetus and Paavada. The movie's script is penned by Ratheesh Ravi and is jointly produced by Sujit Balan and NM Badusha under the banner of Badusha Productions. Now after months of its theatrical release, the Malayalam comedy-drama will start streaming on the OTT platform Manorama Max from June 21. Announcing the same, the streaming giant dropped an official poster of the film on their social media. Alongside the post, they wrote, 'Maharani | June 21 | manoramaMAX." Apart from Roshan Mathew and Shine Tom Chacko, Maharani boasts an ensemble cast of other talented actors like Harishree Ashokan, Johnny Antony, Jafar Idukki, Balu Varghese, Sujith Balan, Sruthy Jayan, Kailash, Gokulan, Aswat Lal and Raghunath Paleri in significant roles in the movie. The film has a musical score composed by Govind Vasantha and Gopi Sundar. The cinematography of the movie is done by Lokanathan and the editing work is handled by Noufal Abdullah. The movie promises a delightful mix of comedy and entertainment. Set against the backdrop of an imaginary village in the Alleppey district of Kerala, Maharani revolves around the characters Aji (played by Shine) and Viji (played by Roshan), the two protagonists of the movie. Despite the odds, both of them are faithful and close friends who never fail to encourage each other. While Aji expects to elope with his lover, Viji wishes to find a partner who would help him improve his financial situation. However, when Aji's romantic interest, Rani, goes missing, her family blames the two guys and their group of friends for her disappearance. Watch as Aji and Viji ultimately get rid of their names in this matter while desperately searching for Rani. Shot in the picturesque locales of Cherthala, Alappuzha district in Kerala, Maharani is the first-ever movie in Malayalam cinema that was entirely shot on the Sony Venice 2. It's a cinematic camera with one of the two full-frame photographic sensors that are included with the camera to produce exceptionally good pictures.
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Maharani OTT Release: Here's when and where to watch Malayalam comedy-drama starring Roshan Mathew, Shine Tom Chacko
Malayalam comedy drama Maharani opened to mixed reviews upon its release at the box office. Audiences highlighted how the movie presents ridicule and humor without any critical thinking, provoking them to find no rationality at all. After two years of its theatrical release, the film is now all set to make its debut on OTT. When and where to watch Maharani Maharani will finally debut on OTT. The Malayalam comedy drama will start streaming on the Manorama Max platform from June 21 onwards. The streaming giant dropped the official post for the same on social media. Sharing the poster of the movie, they wrote 'Maharani | June 21 | manoramaMAX.' Official trailer and plot of Maharani The storyline of Maharani is set against the backdrop of an imaginary village in the Alleppey district of Kerala. Aji and Viji, the two protagonists of the movie, are portrayed as individuals who lack distinct ambitions in life. However, despite all odds, both of them remain loyal and close friends who never fail to support each other. While Aji (played by Shine) hopes to elope with his girlfriend, Viji aspires to have a partner who will improve his financial standing. Things go awry when Aji's romantic interest Rani goes missing, and her family blames the two boys and their gang of friends for being responsible for it. How Aji and Viji finally get rid of their names in such a manner while desperately searching for Rani becomes the climax of the film. Cast and crew of Maharani Maharani stars Roshan Mathew and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles. Others include Johny Antony, Harisree Ashokan, Balu Varghese, Sruthy Jayan, Kailash, and more. The film is written by Ratheesh Ravi and directed by G Marthandan. Badusha Productions has backed the film, while Gopi Sundar and Govind Vasantha have composed the musical score.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet Chili: Lee Richardson Zoo welcomes giant anteater
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — A young giant anteater named Chili is the latest addition to Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City. The 3-year-old female, who arrived earlier this month from Fresno Chaffee Zoo in California, is slowly being introduced to her new surroundings and is expected to make her public debut later this week. Also known by her Spanish nickname 'Aji,' Chili has been behind the scenes in routine quarantine but was recently introduced to a holding area near her habitat. Zoo officials say she will make her public debut later this week, joining three greater rheas—two of which arrived last fall. Giant anteaters, native to Central and South America, are recognized for their long snouts and tongues used to feed on ants and termites. They lack teeth and rely on formic acid for digestion. Currently classified as Vulnerable, their populations are declining due to habitat loss, fires, and poaching. Doo-Dah Diner owners sell as they face health challenge Chili is part of a Species Survival Plan managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. About 90 giant anteaters live in nearly 50 accredited zoos across North America. Zoo visitors are encouraged to stop by the South American exhibit to see Chili and learn more about this unique species. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Indonesia on alert as Covid-19 surges across Asia
JAKARTA: As several Asian countries grapple with a resurgence of Covid-19, the Indonesian government has assured the public that Indonesia's health sector is well-prepared to handle any future outbreaks, while authorities ramp up precautionary measures to prevent a domestic surge. 'The Health Ministry has transformed the health sector and better prepared health facilities, workers and laboratories (for future crisis, thanks to the lessons learned from the previous Covid-19 pandemic),' the ministry's spokesman Aji Muhawarman told The Jakarta Post on May 21. 'Whether it's Covid-19 or another threat, Indonesia is ready to face it.' His statement came as Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong recorded in the past few weeks massive upticks in Covid-19 transmissions, sparking concerns about possible regional spillover. In spite of concerns, Aji emphasised that the situation in Indonesia remains stable, with daily new Covid-19 infections consistently in the single digits since December last year, based on Health Ministry data. Nonetheless, the government is tightening controls at entry points such as airports and seaports. Incoming travelers are now required to submit their recent travel history and health information via the SATUSEHAT Health Pass, an electronic declaration form introduced to bolster border surveillance. Domestically, the ministry continues to rely on the Early Warning and Response System (SKDR), which gathers reports from health facilities across the country to monitor and respond to potential outbreaks. 'We are not conducting mass screening, but the SKDR system, which has been implemented for a while, allows (the ministry) to receive data and reports from health facilities, such as hospitals and laboratories that have been designated to test disease samples and treat patients,' Aji said. He also urged the public, especially the elderly and individuals with comorbidities, to get their Covid-19 booster shots. While around threequarters of the country's population have received two doses of the Covid-19 primary vaccine, only 39 per cent have received a booster, and just two per cent have had a second booster. Riris Andono Ahmad, an epidemiologist at Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University, said with Covid-19 now considered an endemic disease akin to the seasonal flu in many countries, the government should continually strengthen its tracing efforts, in addition to developing a public health response strategy that allows for rapid deployment of resources in case of a surge. 'Indonesia doesn't need to stay on high alert constantly, that's costly and would not be sustainable. But, the country must be ready to act fast and deploy the necessary resources to keep the public resilient against the virus,' he said on May 21. Epidemiologist Dicky Budiman from Grifth University, Australia, also urged the government to step up case tracing and genomic sequencing efforts, as the recent wave of infections abroad, which are driven by new subvariants of the JN1 strain, shows that the coronavirus and its ongoing mutations still pose a threat to public health. The JN1 strain, a sublineage of Omicron, is more transmissible but not more severe than earlier variants. 'Covid-19 will continue to evolve. (New variants) are unlikely to be more deadly, but probably more transmissible and resistant,' Dicky said on May 21. 'The world is not free (from the threat of another) pandemic if the detection and surveillance efforts of any countries, including Indonesia, remain lacklustre.' Among the hardest-hit nations in the current wave is Thailand, which reported over 71,000 cases and 19 deaths between Jan 1 and May 14, according to The Nation. Singapore recorded 25,000 new cases in just two weeks between mid-April and early May. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's positivity rate has climbed to 13.6 per cent, the highest in a year. In response to global health vulnerabilities, member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 20 adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement during the World Health Assembly. The treaty aims to prevent a repeat of the disjointed global response seen in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, by strengthening international coordination, surveillance and equitable vaccine access. 'The Agreement is a victory for public health, science and multilateral action. It will ensure we, collectively, can better protect the world from future pandemic threats,' said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Indonesia on alert as Covid-19 surges across Asia
As several Asian countries grapple with a resurgence of Covid-19, the government has assured the public that Indonesia's health sector is well-prepared to handle any future outbreaks, while authorities ramp up precautionary measures to prevent a domestic surge. 'The Health Ministry has transformed the health sector and better prepared health facilities, workers and laboratories (for future crisis, thanks to the lessons learned from the previous COVID-19 pandemic),' the ministry's spokesman Aji Muhawarman told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday. 'Whether it's Covid-19 or another threat, Indonesia is ready to face it.' His statement came as Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong recorded in the past few weeks massive upticks in Covid-19 transmissions, sparking concerns about possible regional spillover. In spite of concerns, Mr Aji emphasised that the situation in Indonesia remains stable, with daily new Covid-19 infections consistently in the single digits since December last year, based on Health Ministry data. Nonetheless, the government is tightening controls at entry points such as airports and seaports. Incoming travelers are now required to submit their recent travel history and health information via the SATUSEHAT Health Pass, an electronic declaration form introduced to bolster border surveillance. Domestically, the ministry continues to rely on the Early Warning and Response System (SKDR), which gathers reports from health facilities across the country to monitor and respond to potential outbreaks. 'We are not conducting mass screening, but the SKDR system, which has been implemented for a while, allows (the ministry) to receive data and reports from health facilities, such as hospitals and laboratories that have been designated to test disease samples and treat patients,' Mr Aji said. He also urged the public, especially the elderly and individuals with comorbidities, to get their Covid-19 booster shots. While around threequarters of the country's population have received two doses of the Covid-19 primary vaccine, only 39 per cent have received a booster, and just 2 per cent have had a second booster. Tracing remains key Riris Andono Ahmad, an epidemiologist at Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University, said with Covid-19 now considered an endemic disease akin to the seasonal flu in many countries, the government should continually strengthen its tracing efforts, in addition to developing a public health response strategy that allows for rapid deployment of resources in case of a surge. 'Indonesia doesn't need to stay on high alert constantly, that's costly and would not be sustainable. But, the country must be ready to act fast and deploy the necessary resources to keep the public resilient against the virus,' he said on May 21. Epidemiologist Dicky Budiman from Grifth University, Australia, also urged the government to step up case tracing and genomic sequencing efforts, as the recent wave of infections abroad, which are driven by new subvariants of the JN1 strain, shows that the coronavirus and its ongoing mutations still pose a threat to public health. The JN1 strain, a sublineage of Omicron, is more transmissible but not more severe than earlier variants. 'Covid-19 will continue to evolve. (New variants) are unlikely to be more deadly, but probably more transmissible and resistant,' Dicky said on May 21. 'The world is not free (from the threat of another) pandemic if the detection and surveillance efforts of any countries, including Indonesia, remain lackluster.' Historical treaty Among the hardest-hit nations in the current wave is Thailand, which reported over 71,000 cases and 19 deaths between Jan 1 and May 14, according to The Nation. Singapore recorded 25,000 new cases in just two weeks between mid-April and early May. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's positivity rate has climbed to 13.6 per cent, the highest in a year. In response to global health vulnerabilities, member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 20 adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement during the World Health Assembly. The treaty aims to prevent a repeat of the disjointed global response seen in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, by strengthening international coordination, surveillance and equitable vaccine access. 'The Agreement is a victory for public health, science and multilateral action. It will ensure we, collectively, can better protect the world from future pandemic threats,' said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
