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Time of India
a day ago
- 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.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
When a mob of 300 caste Hindus attacked SC settlement, why only 12 were held, asks NGO
'When a mob of more than 300 Most Backward Community people rampaged through the Scheduled Caste people's settlement to destroy their properties, why only 12 of them were arrested?,' asked Kathir, founder of Evidence, a Madurai-based NGO. Condemning the attack on the SC community at Vadakadu in Pudukkottai district earlier this week, Mr. Kathir, at a press meet here on Wednesday, said the attack allegedly started over the ownership of Adaikkalam Katha Ayyanar Temple on a poramboke land. 'Though court has ruled in favour of the SC people, the other side claims ownership of the temple,' he said, adding the issue ended in denial of access to the SC people in the rituals of Muthumariamman Temple administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. When they were questioned about the injustice, the caste Hindu people from different villages joined hands to attack the SC people, Mr. Kathir alleged. During the fact-finding visit, Evidence team learned that SC community women were subjected to verbal abuse and casteist slurs by the perpetrators. 'The District Collector and Superintendent of Police should have inspected the location and spoken to the victims, but they refrained from doing so,' he said. Though Minister of Law S. Regupathy, accompanied by SP Abhishek Gupta, visited the affected houses, the SP should have restored the villagers' faith in the police, he stated. Condemning the police's hurried statement that it was alcohol-induced violence, Mr. Kathir wondered how they could divert people's attention with such a misleading statement. 'By denying the caste angle to the attack what are the police trying to prove?. When the repeated caste-motivated violence in the State has exposed how deep the practice remains in the people's mind, why do they want to hide it?,' he questioned. When women were harassed and a portrait of Ambedkar was defaced, the police in their FIR should also include sections 3(1)(wi) (intentionally touches a woman belonging to an SC or an ST, knowing that she belongs to an SC or an ST, when such act of touching is of a sexual nature and is without the recipient's consent); 3(1)(wii) (uses words, acts or gestures of a sexual nature towards a woman belonging to an SC or an ST, knowing that she belongs to an SC or an ST); 3(1)(t) (destroys, damages or defiles any object generally known to be held sacred or in high esteem by members of the ST or the ST); and 3(2)(va) (commits any offence specified in the Schedule, against a person or property, knowing that such person is a member of an SC or an ST or such property belongs to such member, shall be punishable with such punishment as specified under the IPC (45 of 1860) for such offences and shall also be liable to fine) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Also, as per the Act, the perpetrators should each be fined ₹5 lakh, he stressed.
