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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Mareesan' teaser: Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu shine in the glimpse; Retro touch goes viral
The teaser of 'Mareesan,' starring the powerhouse duo Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu in prominent roles, has just been unveiled and is already making waves across social media. Blending vintage charm with vibrant visuals, the teaser showcases striking frames featuring both actors in scenes that range from comedic to emotionally stirring. Set against a nostalgic musical backdrop, the teaser has caught the eye of film enthusiasts and has quickly gone viral, amplifying anticipation around the film's release. The film boasts a strong ensemble cast Helmed by director Sudheesh Shankar, 'Mareesan' boasts a stellar ensemble cast that includes familiar faces like Kovai Sarala, Vivek Prasanna , Siddhartha, Thenappan, Livingston, Renuka, and Saravanan Subbiah. Enhancing the film's emotional tone and entertainment quotient is music director Yuvan Shankar Raja , whose involvement has further raised expectations. The movie is slated for release soon, with more promotional material expected in the coming weeks. An old classic song from 'Maya Bazaar' adds charm to the teaser A standout element in the teaser is its choice of background music—a timeless track from the 1957 classic 'Maya Bazaar.' The song 'Aaha Inba Nilavinile, Oho Jagame Aadiduthe,' composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan (known as Gantasala in Telugu), lends a nostalgic warmth to the visuals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Its inclusion not only pays tribute to Tamil cinema's golden era but also sets the mood for the film's unique blend of old-world charm and modern storytelling. A combination of humor and intensity raises expectations As the teaser effortlessly switches between light-hearted comedy and intense sequences involving Fahadh and Vadivelu, it hints at a layered, genre-defying narrative. The pairing of these two versatile actors, backed by a strong technical team, has piqued curiosity. With the teaser gaining traction online, 'Mareesan' is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
column rosalind pereira quiet war against waste
People go into the sea to swim, Rosalind Pereira observes. 'Then they discard their clothes on the beach and get into new clothes.' For the co-founder of Project Aamhi, a community waste management effort that enables people in 17 coastal Maharashtra villages to keep their neighbourhoods and beaches clean, this peculiar swimming habit sparked an idea. In addition to 10 tonnes of plastic waste, Aamhi was collecting 800-900 kg of fabric every month from the beaches around Alibaug, a 20 minute speed boat ride from Mumbai's Gateway of India for those who can afford it. Now, apart from sending sacks of clothes to recycler Goonj, the fabric is upcycled into colourful, reinforced 'Potli' bags that are sold for ₹100 and distributed free to fishing communities. As I write this, I'm looking at an azure bag with bronze sequinned embroidery and imagining the woman who abandoned her shiny wet kurta on the beach. Pereira, 53, a graduate of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, finds ways to make big change in little things. If you have ever found yourself wondering what you could possibly do as an individual to improve the world around you, her story is inspirational. In a world where the majority are insular and lazy, Pereira pushes for change with empathy and kindness. Maybe it was her 'doer' mother who 'always bustled around looking for commonsensical solutions' or her father who actively contributed to the church community, but Pereira learned early that you can't wait around for someone else to act. 'I always feel that when women are included in the economic system, families develop. A lot of women's money is plowed back, they become independent financially and in thought, increasingly bold'Rosalind Pereira Co-founder of Aamhi Aamhi or the 'we' club Whether it's her co-founders at Aamhi or the supportive residents of the bungalows that line the coast or the corporate funders for her programmes or the woman panchayat head who buys into all her hard work, Pereira draws partners, co-founders and like-minded individuals like moths to her flame. Aamhi, in Marathi, fittingly means 'we'. Most of her ideas are led by women. 'I always feel that when women are included in the economic system, families develop,' she says. 'A lot of women's money is plowed back, they become independent financially and in thought, increasingly bold.' Since 2022, Aamhi has collected 370 tonnes of waste and recycled 327 tonnes, preventing it from polluting some 750 km of coastline. It's Pereira's latest baby, but she has been lighting sparks everywhere for decades now. It began with Maya Bazaar, her sustainable jewellery venture that now includes in its embrace 400 artisans. Her first sustainable venture Maya Bazaar, which she started in 1997 to preserve one craft—the art of making knotted thread jewellery—now includes in its embrace 400 artisans, including many women's groups. While back then one large store dismissed the pieces as 'work done in villages', now the brand's large format pieces are retailed in 35 stores and have been spotted on actors Kareena Kapoor and Shabana Azmi. An idea can click at any time. When she found the villagers had poisoned 16 dogs during COVID-19 by feeding them vada pavs stuffed with phorate, a pesticide, she knew it was because the dogs in the area needed to be sterilised. Two surgeons in Alibaug offered to subsidise the procedure, a company supplied medicines, volunteers looked after the dogs and cleaned up. 'Everything came together and worked beautifully in our favour,' she says. Nearly 1,000 dogs have been sterilised so far. Her waste venture too, began with her roping in husband Siraj to pick up garbage from the beach down the road from their home. It grew from there, but interacting with unresponsive local bodies and working to change people's behaviour is hard work. 'Incentivise the picking up, or make it more expensive to produce and make the producer responsible'Rosalind PereiraCo-founder of Aamhi The problem within 'You've got me at a time when I'm feeling defeated,' Pereira tells me. For the first two years Aamhi focused on cleaning public spaces and people were happy. 'But what comes out comes from inside [homes] and there has been a pushback against our efforts to try to make people segregate at source,' she says. 'Nobody is willing to enforce errant panchayats, it's an unpopular move,' she says. Aamhi collects 'low-value waste' after the recyclers have picked out the bottles and other items with resale value. 'The most polluting item and the hardest to recycle because it is so thin is single use plastic,' says Pereira, citing the example of a packet of Kurkure, the popular PepsiCo snack. 'To collect one kg would be 333 bags of Kurkure.' 'Incentivise the picking up, or make it more expensive to produce and make the producer responsible,' she says, knowing that her unpopular ideas are unlikely to be implemented in a hurry. A study of 10 kg of plastic bags clearly identified the polluting companies, none of which work to clear waste in the area. Pereira has a wealth of information about how the dozen or so material recovery facilities funded by the Swachh Bharat Mission in Raigad district, where she operates, don't work, and how no local authority is willing to take on this issue despite the fact that tourism and development in the area is set to rise dramatically. 'Nobody's asking questions about the waste,' she says, adding that no legislative help is forthcoming too. But she isn't dissuaded. She will focus on supporters who push her to do more, and continue to encourage others to replicate the 'guerilla effort' that is Aamhi. Because she doesn't know any other way. 'I feel a huge sense of responsibility to act, to repair in whatever tiny way possible,' she says. 'Change can only happen if one acts and not just observes.' Even if it's one Kurkure packet at a time. Priya Ramani is a Bengaluru-based journalist and the co-founder of India Love Project on Instagram.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Vamshi Krishna Interview: Firefly gave me ten years worth of experience in just two
For someone like Vamshi Krishna, stepping into the spotlight as a first-time director and lead actor in the latest Kannada film Firefly wasn't just a career move—it's the realisation of a long-standing dream. 'Every business comes with its own challenges. But cinema is something I've always dreamt of,' says Vamshi, who likens the ups and downs of the film industry to the stock market. 'You need patience. You ride the highs and lows, and when things start to rise, you hold on. That's how we made it here.' Though Vamshi is no stranger to the Kannada film industry, Firefly marks a major personal milestone: his directorial debut. But that wasn't always the plan for Vamshi. 'I initially wanted to be an actor,' he says. 'But no one rolls out a red carpet for you in this industry. I started as an assistant director on Maya Bazaar , and that's when I really connected with cinema. Eventually, I decided to take a leap.' He wrote the script for Firefly intending only to direct it. But when he couldn't find the right actor to fit the lead role, plans changed. 'I was looking for someone in their mid-twenties but couldn't find the right fit. That's when I asked the production house if I could do it myself. They watched my earlier short films and backed me completely. That's how I ended up directing and acting.' What makes Firefly stand out, Vamshi says, is its storytelling style and visual presentation. 'Any story, I believe, can be traced back to something like the Mahabharata. But how you tell it—that's where the difference lies. As a viewer, I always felt that Kannada films could use stronger visual storytelling. That became my focus.' At its heart, Firefly is a family drama that follows the journey of a young man, with a narrative that blends emotional depth and entertainment. 'I'm not claiming it's something entirely new,' he says modestly, while adding, 'but it's fresh in the way it's presented. It has a strong Gen Z energy—the way today's youth handle emotions like loneliness is different. Ten years ago, people had a millennial mindset. Today, things have evolved, and the film reflects that change.' Some elements of Firefly are deeply personal. 'There was a phase in my life when I felt stuck—like the world was moving on and I wasn't. I was trying to find producers for this film. Friends around me were growing in their careers, and I felt like I was just holding onto a script. That feeling shaped a big part of this story.' With a background in mechanical engineering, Vamshi knows what it means to go against the grain. 'It wasn't easy watching others succeed while I was still pitching my vision. But those experiences became the emotional backbone of Firefly .' Balancing acting and directing came with its own set of challenges. 'Direction needed a lot of prep. I had to think both behind the camera and in front of it. Convincing the team, answering questions, staying in character—it wasn't easy. I had to do more homework than a typical director. But I learnt so much in the process. As a director, I now know there's never full satisfaction—but that's what keeps you growing.' Firefly is produced by Niveditha Shivarajkumar under Muthu Creations, a banner closely tied to the legendary Rajkumar family. 'People said, 'You're lucky, but be careful—it's a Rajkumar banner and Niveditha's first production venture.' That brought responsibility,' Vamshi reflects. 'But it also motivated me. Shivanna (Shivarajkumar) gave me the best advice—just focus on the work. There's no shortcut.' He recalls his first narration at the family home. 'I was nervous. I had this whole intro planned. But Shivanna cut to the chase—'Tell me the story.' That focus was inspiring. I noticed a photo of him in an award, and it gave me strength, and I had the best support from the family, including the cast, crew and locations." Now, with the film out in theatres, Vamshi looks back at the journey with a quiet sense of achievement. ' Firefly gave me what might have taken ten years of experience in just two,' he says, adding," 'It's my journey, my risks, my dreams. And now, I just hope people feel the spark we tried to create.'
