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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Meesha' teaser: Shine Tom Chacko and Hakim Shah starrer promises a gripping tale of survival and suspense—WATCH
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The teaser for 'Meesha,' the highly anticipated Malayalam film from director Emcy Joseph , has officially dropped—and it promises a haunting, emotionally charged journey into the wild. The teaser promises to tell a tale of survival, shifting loyalties, and the hidden dangers of trust. Starring the 'Pariyerum Perumal' fame actor Kathir, 'Meesha' marks his much-awaited Malayalam debut. Impressive teaser The teaser unfolds in a thick forest where every glance hints at betrayal and there is an air of mystery all over. Hakim Shah and Shine Tom Chacko 's performances seem to be the main highlight of this intense thriller helmed by the 'Vikrithi' director. The final teaser line—'trust is a fragile thread, and the forest watches it fray'—sets the tone for a taut, psychological thriller. Prepare for a story where nature is as much a character as the humans caught within it. Meesha - Official Teaser | Emcy Joseph | Kathir | Shine Tom Chacko | Hakim Shah Movie buffs seem to be impressed by the teaser. One netizen commented, "Adipoly... We are waiting..." Another comment read, "Kathir, welcome to the Malayalam industry." A third one commented, "Kathir Daa…Perumal (loving hearts emojis). Overall, the expectation levels are quite high for the Shine Tom Chacko and Hakim Shah starrer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Can Book Maximum Profits in Option Trading with Mr. Gopal Laxman Rekha Strategy ! TradeWise Learn More Undo The technical crew Director Emcy Joseph and the technical crew of 'Meesha' boast names like Suresh Rajan (cinematography), Manoj (editing), and Sooraj S Kurup (music). Makesh Mohanan handles art direction, while Bijith Dharmadam captures stills from the set. With Kathir's intense screen presence and Emcy Joseph's storytelling finesse, Meesha is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Malayalam thrillers this year. The film also features Jeo Baby, Srikant Murali, Sudhi Koppa, Unni Laalu, and Hasli in pivotal roles. On the other hand, Shine Tom Chacko recently impressed the audiences with his performances in 'Daaku Maharaaj' and 'Good Bad Ugly.'
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stalin Muthu and Nirosha starrer 'Pandian Store 2' completes 500 episodes
The popular Tamil daily soap Pandian Store 2 has proudly crossed a significant milestone by completing 500 episodes since its premiere in October 2023. The family drama has won the hearts of viewers with its emotional storytelling, strong family values, and relatable characters. Actress Shalini shared a heartfelt cake-cutting video on social media to mark the occasion. She wrote, "Thank you PS2 500 episodes of love for Kathir & Raji from your very own Pandian Stores 2 – what a journey it has been! We're beyond grateful for all the love, support, and encouragement you've given us from the very beginning. Every scene, every emotion, every moment, we owe it all to you. Thank you to the whole family of Pandian Stores 2 who have been the supportive pillars throughout, to the entire crew Thank you for being part of our story. Here's to many more! "accompanied by hashtags #ps2 #pandianstores2 #kathirraji #raji #kathir #kr #gratitude. Starring Stalin Muthu and Nirosha in the lead roles, with strong performances by VJ Kathirvel, Venkat Renganathan, and Akash Premkumar, Pandian Store 2 has become a household favourite. The show's compelling character development and socially relevant themes have struck a chord with audiences, contributing to its sustained popularity. To celebrate the achievement, the broadcasting channel unveiled special posters and tributes across social media platforms, thanking the cast, crew, and fans for their unwavering dedication. Fans enthusiastically responded by sharing memorable moments, nostalgic throwbacks, and emotional tributes, further cementing the show's place in their hearts. The completion of 500 episodes not only marks the success of Pandian Store 2 but also affirms its role as a beloved fixture in Tamil television storytelling, with many eagerly awaiting the journey ahead.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Separate Act for honour killing essential to address murders committed in same communities'
'As honour killing is even influenced by disparity in economic status of members of the same caste, a separate Act for honour killing is essential,' according to Kausalya of Shankar Social Justice Trust. Speaking at an event organised by Evidence, a non-governmental organisation based in Madurai, on Sunday to honour people working towards social change, Ms. Kausalya said that due to the complex nature of honour killing, which happens within the same caste or within two different caste Hindu communities, not all could be brought under the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Echoing her demand, Kathir, founder of Evidence, said that a similar incident happened between two sub castes in the Scheduled Castes communities in Virudhunagar district. 'In such instances the accused cannot be framed under the SC/ST Act as both the accused and victims are from different SC communities.' Quoting the complexities, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, when he was the Opposition leader, advocated for a separate Act for honour killing. But after coming to power, he questioned the need for a separate Act when the SC/ST Act already existed, he added. When sections for women harassment were already there in the defunct Indian Penal Code, then why was a separate Act made for women harassment, he asked. 'As the intricacies associated with the regular Acts cannot be easily addressed, a specific Act becomes essential.' Pointing out several discrepancies in registering a FIR in violence against SC people, Mr. Kathirsaid the police department, lapdogs of the State, were only trying to dilute the charges to the maximum extent to prevent the caste Hindu communities, to whom most of the police officials belonged to, from being framed under the Act. Pointing out an incident, where the guidelines for the SC/ST Act was issued by the Tamil Nadu government was wrongly stated as Adi Dravidar instead of Scheduled Castes, he said when even senior level officials lacked knowledge, how could the police be blamed for not wholly understanding the Act. 'When the SC/ST Act was a Central act, how could the State government change its name? Also, the guidelines states that the Investigating Officer for SC/ST Act was inspector while it is the DSP who should be the IO,' he added. While lack of knowledge in understanding the Act was a problem, the casteist mentality of the officials and the police department prevented an objective and fair investigation in such cases. The Vadakadu incident, where SCs were attacked by caste Hindus, the Superintendent of Police and Collector refrained from visiting the scene of violence until the Madras High Court's criticism for not following the rules and order to visit the houses. Even to make the officials follow the law, the public had to approach the court, then how could the judicial process be easier for SC people who had to fight against the State, Mr. Kathir said. Activists who spoke at the event suggested a broader review of the progress of Public Prosecutors, IOs by the SC/ST Act, district and State-level committees in investigating and arguing for such SC/ST cases. Without the review of the functioning of the police, how could the State learn about how the Act was being implemented for the welfare of the people for whom the Act was constituted, they asked. Era Saravanan, director of Tamil movie Nandhan, was presented an award for his work towards social change.
India.com
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour 20 minute suspense thriller, exposes girls' leaked private videos, climax will blow your mind, beat Drishyam, Andhadhun in plot, lead actors are…
This 2 hour 20 minute suspense thriller, exposes girls' leaked private videos, climax will blow your mind, beat Drishyam, Andhadhun in plot, lead actors are... Tamil films are widely known for their intriguing plots that keep us hook till the very end. From epic historic tales to suspenseful dramas, it offers various genres to explore. Today, we will discuss one such Tamil film that is filled with plot twists and thrilling suspense, leaving you sure-short with an unforgettable cinematic experience. Released in 2017, it is Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie Shankar starrer- Puriyatha Puthir . Helmed by debutant director Ranjith Jeyakodi, the film explores themes of guilt, revenge and violation of privacy. Following the success of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Vijay Sethupathi collaborated with Gayathrie again for Puriyatha Puthir. Just like their previous project, their chemistry was widely adored in this film as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@frames_with_you) Puriyatha Puthir was bankrolled by Deepan Boopathy and Ratesh Velu under Rebel Studio Productions, with music composed by Sam C.S, and cinematography handled by Dinesh B. Krishnan. The plot revolves around Kathir and Meera's relationship which gets threatening when Kathir began receiving private videos of Meera from an unknown person. Focused to uncover the truth, he began unraveling the surrounded mystery behind the blackmailer's scheme. Twisted climax and suspenseful plot will engage viewers till the very last. Initially, Puriyatha Puthir was pronounced Mellisai , but its title got renamed in October 2016. The film was released on September 1, 2017, after undergoing several production delays. If you haven't watch Puriyatha Puthir yet, then you catch it streaming on Amazon Prime Video or Jio TV.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Collect Rs 5L fine from each communal clash accused, says ‘Evidence' Kathir
MADURAI: The executive director of Evidence, an NGO, A Kathir on Wednesday urged the state government to collect Rs 5 lakh fine from each of the accused linked to the communal clash at Vadakadu village in Pudukkottai district. Addressing media, Kathir said as per PCR Act 1976, an accused involved in a communal clash has to pay Rs 5 lakh fine. However, it is not followed in any case. Chief Minister M K Stalin should impose fine on those involved in communal clashes and prevent such incidents from happening in future. He added, 'Police need to include sections 3(1)(wi), 3(1)(wii), 3(1(t)) and 3(2)(va) under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act 2015 in the case booked against Caste Hindus. The collector and SP have not met the victim yet, they must visit and arrange counselling for the victims to help them get rid of their fear. CCTV cameras have been installed, Tasmac shops in the area should be closed, and police booths are essential in the village. The State SC/ST Commission needs to visit and take appropriate action. CM should also announce a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the victims.' He further stated that the reason for the clash was that the Adaikalamkaatha Ayyanar temple is located in an SC area, and the court had ruled that it belonged to SC people. However, caste Hindus allegedly did not accept this order. In the backdrop of this situation, when a few SC youths went to the Muthumariamman temple festival on Monday, the caste Hindus prevented them which ended in a scuffle. In retaliation, allegedly a mob consisting of over 300 youths belonging to caste Hindus entered the SC area with weapons and vandalised six houses and motorcycles. 13 people, including six women, were injured.' A team led by Kathir went to the village for fact-finding on Tuesday. VCK members stage protest Over 50 VCK members staged a protest in front of the Thiruvalluvar statue, near the collectorate, on Wednesday, condemning the Vadakattu village incident. They raised slogans against the government for failing to prevent the atrocities against the SC/ST people in the state. They urged CM to make efforts to punish the accused and bring justice to the victims who were affected by the incident.
