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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tejaswini Gowda and Anand Selvan set to play the leads in ‘Ayali'
Tamil television audiences are in for a treat as a brand-new serial, Ayali, is set to hit the small screen with a fresh narrative and powerful performances. The upcoming show features the talented Tejaswini Gowda in the titular role, marking her much-awaited return to Tamil TV. Starring opposite her is rising star Anand Selvan, who plays the male lead. Ayali is slated to premiere on June 2nd at 8:30 PM on one of Tamil television's leading entertainment channels, known for hits like Karthigai Deepam, Ninaithale Inikkum, and Sandhya Raagam. With a prime-time slot and a strong platform, expectations are sky-high for the show. The recently released promo has stirred excitement among fans. It introduces Ayali as a dual-faced character, a quiet, respectful young woman at home who adheres to tradition, but transforms into a fierce, outspoken rebel when away from her family. This duality not only adds depth to her character but also hints at a story rich in drama, identity conflict, and empowerment. Tejaswini Gowda, a household name among South Indian TV viewers, began her acting journey with the Telugu serial Koilamma in 2016, playing the role of Kokila (Chinni). She later featured in the Kannada serial Bili Hendthi as Ramya, and made her Tamil debut with Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum in 2019. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Her recent portrayal in Vidhya No. 1 (2021) received widespread acclaim, further cementing her reputation as a versatile actress. With an engaging storyline, emotionally layered characters, and a talented cast, Ayali is poised to be one of the standout shows of the season. As the countdown to its premiere begins, fans are eagerly waiting to see Tejaswini Gowda breathe life into Ayali, a role that could very well be a milestone in her career.


The Hindu
25-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Encroachments around Arunachaleshwara temple in Tiruvannamalai demolished to facilitate drain work
Encroachments, mostly houses and petty shops, were demolished around Arunachaleshwara temple in Tiruvannamalai town, to facilitate construction of storm water drain on key stretches around the temple on Friday. The massive exercise was being taken up with the help of officials of State Highways, the executing agency, along with officials of Tiruvannamalai Corporation and revenue department besides the local police personnel. Most of the encroachments, around 160 structures, on these stretches had been built over two decades ago. The razed structures are mostly extensions of houses and commercial establishments that have been built on the existing narrow drain on these stretches. 'Illegal construction on these stretches, especially around the temple, has affected traffic movement, especially ambulances. The demolition exercise is also part of efforts to create more road space for visitors during Chitra Pournami festival, to be held on May 11 and 12. The drive will continue for the next few days,' S. Anbarasu, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), State Highways (Tiruvannamalai), told The Hindu. Officials said that the demolition drive was also meant to restore the original width of the existing stretches around the temple as most of the encroachments were built on it. The encroachments, mostly concrete structures, blocked free flow of excess rainwater on old narrow drains during monsoon. It has resulted in waterlogging in the town. Officials of the State Highways said that construction of new wide storm water drains on both sides of key stretches is part of the Rs 15-crore concrete road works on these routes. Some of the stretches include Kattabomman Street, Draupathi Amman Street, Ramalingam Road and Rajagopuram Road. Each drain is three feet wide and four feet deep. The new drain is being laid after revenue officials marked the extension of encroached space on these stretches that have to be demolished for drain work. Of total 800 metres of encroached space, demolition have been completed to a distance of around 250 metres on these stretches so far. Formed part of the 14-km-long girivalam path, the stretches around the temple, a distance of 1.7 kms, gets around 20,000 footfalls every day. The stretches connect the temple with the rest of the town. During Karthigai Deepam festival, the temple car is pulled on these stretches as part of the celebrations. The work is being done under the Chief Minister Road Development Project (CMRDP) 2024-25. As part of ensuring safety of pilgrims during car pulling events as part of Karthigai Deepam festival, all overhead cables including Tangedco power lines and internet are being replaced with underground cables as part of the new drain work. Around 120 electrical poles on these stretches have been removed. Also, new water pipelines are also being done on both sides of the stretches to prevent road cutting works for household water connections.


Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tejaswini Gowda set to play the titular role in upcoming show ‘Ayali'
Tamil television is all set to welcome a fresh new tale with the launch of the much-anticipated serial Ayali . Adding star power to the show is actress Tejaswini Gowda , who will be seen in the titular role, marking her grand return to Tamil television. Starring opposite her is Anand Selvan , who has been cast as the male lead. The show is expected to air on a leading entertainment channel known for popular serials like Karthigai Deepam , Ninaithale Inikkum , and Sandhya Raagam . With such a strong platform and a promising cast, Ayali is already creating a buzz among viewers. The newly released promo has further fueled anticipation. It introduces Ayali as a soft-spoken, obedient young woman at home, who respects elders and upholds tradition. However, outside the confines of her home, she reveals a strikingly different persona — a rugged, rebellious young woman with a strong voice and spirit. This duality promises a gripping narrative that explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and personal freedom. Here's the promo: Tejaswini Gowda began her television journey in 2016 with the Telugu serial Koilamma, playing the role of Kokila (Chinni). She went on to star in the Kannada serial Bili Hendthi as Ramya in 2018, and made her Tamil TV debut in 2019 with Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum, where she portrayed Thamizharasi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Her recent performance in Vidhya No. 1 (2021) was met with critical acclaim and fan appreciation. With its intriguing storyline, emotional depth, and a compelling lead character, Ayali is shaping up to be a promising addition to Tamil television. As viewers gear up for its grand premiere, all eyes are on Tejaswini Gowda to bring Ayali to life in what promises to be a career-defining performance.