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The Hindu
29-05-2025
- The Hindu
63 injured in jallikattu at two villages in Tiruchi district
Jallikattu organised at Sengurichi and Pinnavasal villages in Tiruchi district left 63 persons injured on Thursday. As many as 586 bulls were released during the event at Sengurichi with 156 tamers taking part in it. The police said 25 persons were injured with six of them being taken to the hospital and the remaining 19 were treated at the venue. The event at Pinnavasal saw the release of 624 bulls with the number of participating tamers being 194. Thirty eight persons were injured in the event. Three of them were referred to hospital and the remaining 35 were treated as out-patients at the event venue, the sources added.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- The Hindu
Over 700 bulls take part in Thammampatti jallikattu in Salem district
Over 450 tamers and 700 bulls took part in the Jallikattu held at Thammampatti in the Gangavalli block on Wednesday. The arena was filled with coir pith to ensure the safety of both the tamers and the bulls. District Collector R. Brindha Devi flagged off the event, and the tamers were administered a pledge before the event commenced. The temple bull was the first to be released through the vaadivasal and was allowed to run freely. Subsequently, the bulls were released and tamers showcased their skills in attempting to tame them. Bulls were brought from nearby villages and districts, including Mullukurichi, Tiruchi, Perambalur, Ariyalur, Madurai, Pattukottai, and a few others. Prizes and gifts were awarded to both the successful tamers and the bulls. Only bulls certified fit by veterinarians from the Department of Animal Husbandry were allowed to participate. The event continued until 4.30 p.m., after which prizes were distributed to the winners. A large number of police personnel were deployed to prevent any untoward incidents.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Tamil Nadu's beloved elephant Akhila turns 23, celebrated with traditional rituals
Akhila, the revered temple elephant of the Thiruvanaikoil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple in Trichy, celebrated her 23rd birthday on Saturday with traditional rituals and festive cheer, drawing large crowds of devotees. Born in 2002, Akhila was brought to the temple in 2011 during the tenure of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to assist in temple rituals and ceremonies. Since then, she has been an integral part of the temple's daily activities. To mark her birthday, the temple authorities organised a special celebration in the temple garden. Akhila was decorated and brought in ceremoniously. Priests performed special poojas for her, and the celebration was attended by mahouts, temple staff, priests, and a large number of devotees. Also Read | Why Karnataka handed over Kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh? A step to curb rising human-elephant conflicts Devotees sang birthday wishes in unison and offered Akhila a feast consisting of fruits, vegetables, jaggery sweets, and traditional delicacies like kozhukattai. Additionally, earlier today, in a vibrant display of tradition and devotion, people from different adjoining villages gathered at the Kallandhiri village near Melur to celebrate the centuries-old fishing festival. According to the rituals, the fish caught by the villagers are offered to the deity for better harvest and health. The festival is celebrated every year with the onset of the summer season. Also Read | Grieving mother elephant refuses to budge, stands for hours by her calf killed by truck in Malaysia Meanwhile, as part of the annual festival of Sri Pidari Amman Temple in Thiruvarankulam near Pudukkottai, a spectacular Jallikattu event was organised on Friday, drawing massive crowds and enthusiastic participants. The event saw the participation of 750 bulls and 300 tamers from various districts across Tamil Nadu. The event, held with great fervor, showcased the bravery and skill of the participants as they attempted to hold on to the humps of the charging bulls. The spectators cheered loudly as the bulls, adorned with colourful decorations, displayed their strength and agility. Jallikattu, a symbol of Tamil heritage, continues to be a major attraction during the Pongal season and temple festivals. Elephants lovingly shield caretaker from rain in viral video: 'Don't worry, everything will be okay' The bull-taming event is an ancient sport played as part of the harvest festival, Pongal, in several parts of Tamil Nadu. It is a traditional event in which a bull is released into a crowd of people, and multiple human participants attempt to grab the large hump on the bull's back to tame it. In January this year, the world-renowned three-day Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai kicked off with Avaniyapuram village holding its first-day event, which features 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers. The best bull was awarded a tractor worth ₹11 lakhs, while the best bull-tamer received a car worth ₹8 lakhs, alongside other prizes. The other two Jallikattu events in Madurai were held at Palamedu and Alanganallur.
India.com
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
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This 2 hour 22 minute suspense thriller will give you goosebumps right from start, the dreaded villain could send shivers down your spine, its climax has..., lead actors are..., film is... Over the years, Malayalam cinema has garnered significant rise in their popularity, due to their captivating content and successful box office earnings. Well, one major genre that Malayalam cinema is definitely acing in is suspense thriller. Whether its theatrical or digital, a dedicate fan base has already been consuming a lot of content in the particular genre. Here's one such suspense thriller that will sure-short leave you amazed with its intriguing narrative and stellar star cast performances. We are talking about Churuli, a Malayalam science-fiction horror film, released in 2021. Bankrolled by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by the film features an ensemble star cast including Vinay Fort, Chemban Vinod Jose, Joju George, Soubin Shahir and Jaffar Idukki. The film follows two undercover police offers, Anthony and Shajivan, who are assigned to catch criminal named Myladumparambil Joy in the village of Churuli. Upon arrival, they witnessed mysterious and strange events that question them about the truth. As they delve deeper into the puzzles, they get entangle in a repetitive story that blurs the lines between time and space. Exploring the themes of illusion, human psyche and identity, it offers viewers a though-provoking experience. Directed by Lijo Pellissery, popular for his Oscar-nominated film Jallikattu , the filmmaker has crafted Churuli with a compelling amount of suspense, leaving viewers in nail-biting situations. If you haven't watch Churuli yet, then you can catch it on Sony LIV in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu or Hindi, as per your language preference.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will 'Vaadivaasal' take off? Suriya finally opens up on Vetri Maaran's directorial
Popular Tamil actor Suriya will be next seen in ' Retro ', slated for release on May 1, 2025. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj , the romantic action film follows a man haunted by his violent past. The movie stars Pooja Hegde , Joju George, and Jayaram alongside Suriya in lead roles. As promotions peak, Suriya was recently spotted in Mumbai and Hyderabad, drawing buzz. Suriya confirms ' Vaadivaasal ' shoot In a recent promotional event of 'Retro' in Mumbai, Suriya confirmed that his much-anticipated film 'Vaadivaasal', directed by Vetrimaaran , will officially commence shooting later this year. During a media interaction, the actor stated, 'On May 1st, 'Retro' will come and from this year (2025) onwards, I will also begin shooting for 'Vaadivaasal.'' This statement has brought renewed excitement to fans who have been eagerly awaiting updates on the film. Originally announced a few years ago, 'Vaadivaasal' had faced delays due to both Suriya and Vetrimaaran's prior commitments. However, the project is now finally taking shape, with a recent photo of the actor and director together hinting at active pre-production. A story rooted in Tamil tradition 'Vaadivaasal' is based on a culturally rich and intense storyline that revolves around the traditional bull-taming sport, Jallikattu . The plot centers on two men, Picchi and Marudan, who attempt to tame a legendary bull that once defeated Picchi's father. Set in the village of Periyapatti, the film promises a gripping narrative rooted in rural Tamil Nadu's culture and heritage. A packed line-up for Suriya Beyond 'Vaadivaasal' and 'Retro', Suriya also confirmed a collaboration with director Venky Atluri for ' Suriya 46 ', set to begin in May 2025 after his film with RJ Balaji. Fresh off his dual-role performance in the historical fantasy ' Kanguva ', Suriya's career continues its dynamic momentum.
