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"Youth" Movie Thanksgiving Success Meet!

Chennai:

On behalf of Parvatha Entertainment, produced by Karuppaiah C. Ram and directed by Ken Karunas, who also plays the lead role, the film "Youth" — centered around school life — was released on March 19.

The film has received tremendous appreciation from audiences and cinema lovers, and has emerged as a grand success by crossing ₹50 crore at the box office.

To celebrate this success, the film team met the press and media today to express their gratitude, as the movie continues to run successfully in theatres with a festive response from the audience.

Producer Karuppaiah C. Ram said:

“Youth is my first film, and achieving such a huge success with my debut itself brings me immense happiness. Crossing ₹50 crore is an achievement, but the bigger success is that we were able to take this film to all kinds of audiences. Today, the film has not only succeeded in Tamil but also in Telugu, which makes me even more proud.

This film’s journey happened very quickly. We made bold decisions without overthinking. Sometimes, overthinking prevents decisions — but here, courage brought us success.

There was a time when I didn’t even have two rupees, and I survived by asking my mother for ₹1000 or ₹2000. From that phase to standing on this stage today — it’s not just my effort, but the support of many people.

Many people contributed to this film, and each one of them is a reason for this success.

People who watched the film were emotionally moved and even watched it three times. That emotional connection is the biggest strength of the film. Beyond Tamil Nadu, the film has received a great response in Kerala, Karnataka, and especially in Telugu states where we were not even known initially. With good marketing, we achieved big success there.

Many ask what next after such success. For me, success is temporary, but gratitude is permanent. That’s why I wanted to conduct this thanksgiving event.

Despite competition from big films, we believed that a good film will always be accepted. That belief brought us here. Ken remains the same person as he was at the beginning, and today everyone celebrating him makes me happy.

I have seen the struggles of new directors in cinema. A director needs a positive environment to create good content. That is why I started this production house — to support directors. From now on, every director in our company will be given producer credit. My dream is to help directors realize their vision. We will continue to make good films. Thank you.*”

Actress Nalini said:

“Vanakkam to everyone. I’m very happy to meet you all at this success meet. My thanks to producer Karuppaiah for bringing us here. The way he thanked everyone without missing anyone shows his dedication.

I must mention Suraj sir — his hard work and professionalism taught me a lot. His performance in this film is on another level.

Devadarshini ma’am has performed beautifully, and thanks to Ken for giving her this opportunity.

The children in this film have done an outstanding job — their talent amazed me. Director Ken and his team are truly on another level. He has extracted the best performance from everyone. This film gave me a new energy, and working with this team is unforgettable. Thank you to everyone for this happiness.*”

Actress Devadarshini said:

“Vanakkam. Today is a very happy day. Standing here in this success meet is a great joy.

My heartfelt thanks to producer Karuppaiah. Coming from an assistant director background and believing in this film to become a producer is a big achievement. Even without financial strength, he trusted this story and made the film without compromises — that honesty is the film’s biggest strength.

Thanks to G.V. Prakash Kumar and his team — the music gave us great confidence. The technical team has done a fantastic job without compromise.

Suraj sir is a wonderful actor, and it was an honor to work with him. Working again with Nalini ma’am was beautiful.

The children and young actors have all performed brilliantly. This film will be a milestone for all of us. Ken has worked in multiple dimensions for this film — his sincerity and love will take him to great heights. Thank you everyone.*”

Actress Meenakshi said:

“Vanakkam. First, my thanks to God and my parents. The love I received through this film makes me very happy. Even a cab driver calling me by my character name felt like true success.

Though I’ve been acting for years, this identity came only now, thanks to Youth. My thanks to Ken and producer Karuppaiah.

This team became like a family to me — Chinna, Easwar, Danny, Lokesh all became close. This journey started in 2023 and has now become a success.

Thanks to Vicky anna for presenting us beautifully, and Suraj sir — it’s an honor to share screen space with you. Thanks to media and everyone who supported us.*”

Actor Suraj said:

“Vanakkam. This film gave me a great experience. My heartfelt thanks to director Ken — he is not just an actor but a very clear and passionate director. His dedication is the reason for this success.

Thanks to producer Karuppaiah — he will become a big producer. Working with Nalini ma’am and Devadarshini ma’am was an honor.

Thanks to everyone who helped me learn Tamil, my co-actors, and my friends. Special thanks to Silambarasan for appreciating my performance. And finally, thanks to the audience and media for making this film a success.*”

Ken Karunas said:

“Vanakkam. My heartfelt thanks to the media — in today’s time, taking a film to the audience is very difficult, and your support made it possible.

Thanks to our marketing team and everyone who contributed to this journey. I thank God, my parents, and everyone who supported me.

Danny, Logith, Prince, Easwar, Chinna — please come to the stage. Without you, I wouldn’t be here today. Our journey started on a terrace, and now we are here.

Special thanks to Vicky anna, Fight Master Kalai, Kavya akka, Ramu sir, and the entire technical team.

Thanks to editor Nash, his assistant Hari, Praveen Antony, Vignesh Raja, Vinoth, and everyone who guided us.

G.V. Prakash Kumar anna — I will never forget your support. Thanks to all actors, influencers, and my three heroines for trusting me.

Nalini ma’am believed in me like my own mother. Devadarshini ma’am, Suraj sir — thank you for your support.

Finally, my biggest thanks to producer Karuppaiah anna, who trusted me completely and gave me everything I needed for this film.”

The film stars Anishma, Meenakshi Dinesh, Priyanshi Yadav, and Suraj Venjaramoodu as the lead heroines, while Devadarshini and Suraj Venjaramoodu play pivotal roles.

Music is composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. The songs ‘Mutta Kalakki’, ‘Paranthane Penne’ (sung by Ken Karunas), and ‘Aasa Pulla’ (sung by G.V. Prakash) have all received great response and gone viral.

"Youth" continues to run successfully in theatres worldwide.

Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. announced the appointment of A.R. Rahman, Academy Award-winning composer and Internationally Acclaimed Music Icon as Brand Ambassador

An Academy Award-winning composer and globally respected musical icon, A.R. Rahman has played a defining role in taking Indian music to international audiences. His journey reflects the global potential of Indian Talent - a vision that aligns with Yamaha Music India’s commitment to nurturing music culture in India. This association marks a significant milestone in Yamaha Music India’s long-term commitment to strengthening India’s music ecosystem.

Mr. Yamamoto Taketoshi, Managing Director, Yamaha Music India, stated: “Music lies at the heart of Yamaha’s philosophy. India’s rich musical heritage deserves global recognition. Through our ‘Made in India’ initiative and our collaboration with A.R. Rahman, we aim to inspire the next generation of musicians and expand structured music education across India.”

Mr. Ryoji Maruyama, Sales Unit Head, added: “Our mission extends beyond instruments. We are committed to nurturing music communities through workshops, school collaborations, and rural outreach programs. This partnership reinforces our vision of making music accessible to every aspiring artist.”

A.R. Rahman shared: “Yamaha has always represented precision and reliability. I am proud to associate with a brand whose legacy is rooted in music excellence and whose ‘Made in India’ focus is making quality instruments more accessible. This initiative is already benefitting the young talents being nurtured at my own KM Music Conservatory and in The Sunshine Orchestra. If we continue to mentor young artists and strengthen music education, Indian musicians can lead on the global stage.”

About Yamaha Music India:

Established in March 2008, Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd. is part of the Yamaha Corporation worldwide group of companies and offers full line of Yamaha musical instruments, and Audio products to India market, with headquarters at Gurugram, Haryana.

Our corporate philosophies are embedded in our customer oriented management and operations; providing excellence in our products and services; continuous efforts to expand our existing market and create new markets; enhancement of research and development on a long range perspective; commitment to care for end users through providing even better service after sale; pursuit of further globalization of Yamaha's business; fostering positive growth through diversification.

As part of the long-term India growth roadmap, Yamaha Music India continues to strengthen “Made in India” portfolio, with particular emphasis on audio and musical instruments, while supporting the needs of customers.

Yamaha Music India has expanded domestic manufacturing capabilities to improve cost efficiency, supply agility, and market responsiveness by setting up a manufacturing unit in Chennai since 2019. The company continues to innovate and develop at the Chennai facility as a part of the Made in India strategy. Further investment for the brand expansion

"யூத்" விமர்சனம்  

கென் கருணாஸ் இயக்கி, ஹீரோவாக நடித்துள்ள திரைப்படம் தான் "யூத்" ஜி.வி. பிரகாஷ் இப்படத்திற்கு இசையமைக்க, சுராஜ், தேவதர்ஷினி, அனிஷ்மா அனில்குமார், மீனாட்சி ஆகியோர் நடித்துள்ளனர். 

சரி வாங்க விமர்சனத்தை பார்ப்போம்!

பள்ளி மாணவனான கென் படிப்பில் துளி நாட்டமும் இல்லாமல் பாஸ் ஆகக்கூடிய அளவிற்கே படித்து வருகிறார். அவரின் அம்மாவான தேவதர்ஷினி மகனைச் செல்லமாக வளர்ப்பதுடன் அவர் என்ன செய்தாலும் ஆதரவு கொடுக்கும் அம்மாவாக இருக்கிறார். இதற்கு நேர் எதிரான அப்பாவாக சுராஜ் வெஞ்சரமூடு. மகனைக் கண்டாலே ஆகாது என்கிற அளவிற்கு மட்டம் தட்டிக்கொண்டு இருப்பவர். காரணம், கென்னின் சேட்டைகள்! அழகான பள்ளிகால வாழ்க்கையில் கென்னுக்கு இருக்கும் ஒரே ஆசை, பள்ளியிலிருந்து திருமணம் வரை காதலைக் கொண்டு செல்ல வேண்டுமென்பதுதான். அப்படியே, ஒரு காதல் அமைகிறது. தன் நண்பர்களுடன் ஜாலியாக இருப்பதும் காதலில் மிதப்பதுமாக இருக்கிறார். அச்சூழலில் சில திருப்பங்கள் நிகழ்கின்றன. பள்ளியில் மோசமான பெயர் கிடைக்க இறுதியில் கென் என்னவானார்?  என்பதே மீதி கதை....

ஹீரோவாக அறிமுகமாகியுள்ள கென் கருணாஸ் துள்ளலான நடிப்பில் பக்காவான யங் கமர்ஷியல் ஹீரோவாக திரையில் தெரிகிறார். நடனம், நகைச்சுவை, எமோஷ்னல், ஆக்ஷன் என அனைத்திலும் பட்டையை கிளப்புகிறார்.

படத்தில் மிடில் க்ளாஸ் மக்களை தொடும் வகையில் வைத்திருந்த எமோஷ்னல் காட்சிகள், படிப்பு எவ்வளவு முக்கியம் என சொன்ன காட்சி, காதல் என்றால் எதிர்பார்ப்பு இல்லாமல் வருவது எதிர்பார்ப்புடன் வருவது அல்ல என சொன்னது போன்ற பல காட்சிகள் சிறப்பாக இருந்தது.

அதே போல், படத்தில் எங்கு தொய்வு வந்தாலும், அங்கு தனது பின்னணி இசையாலும், பாடல்களாலும் என்டர்டைன் செய்கிறார் இசையமைப்பாளர் ஜி.வி.

கதை நம்மை பள்ளி வாழ்க்கையை நினைவுப்படுத்தும். ஆனால்

கதையை இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் புதுவிதமாக எடுத்திருக்கலாம்.... காமெடியில் கூடுதல் கவனம் தேவை....

மொத்தத்தில் இந்த "யூத்" கலாட்டா கலந்த வலி.

RATING : 4/5

Fully Promoted, a Global Leader in Branded Merchandising Enters India with Flagship Launch in Chennai

Chennai: 

Fully Promoted, a globally recognised brand in branded apparel, promotional products, and marketing solutions, has officially announced its entry into the Indian market.  In association with United Franchise Group (UFG), the brand has launched its Indian flagship store in T. Nagar, Chennai, marking a pivotal step in its global expansion strategy.

The Indian master franchise will be led by Suresh Raghuraj and Deepika Loganathan, who bring extensive experience in multi-brand franchising and are also the master franchise partners for Fully Promoted in Australia. Together, they will spearhead the brand’s growth across India, introducing high-quality branded apparel, corporate gifting, and premium promotional solutions to the country’s rapidly expanding business market.

The launch event was graced by Jagathesh Kadavul, Chairman of Forecura AI, Founder of Tamil Cultural Academy, and CMD of Gold Art Jewellery.

In a significant step toward future-ready operations, Fully Promoted India will integrate AI-driven operational support through HaiVE Australia, co-founded by Deepika Loganathan.

The launch brings world-class franchise opportunities to India by combining a globally recognized brand with advanced AI capabilities. HaiVE’s AI Agents and VibeStudio platforms will be deployed across all franchise locations, enabling owners to operate with smarter tools, streamlined workflows, and real-time business insights.

This marks a first-of-its-kind offering in the Indian franchise ecosystem, positioning Fully Promoted India at the forefront of innovation by bringing globally proven, AI-powered operational excellence to the market.

Following the Chennai flagship launch, Fully Promoted is set to expand into key metro markets, with Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad identified as the next major destinations.

The brand is now actively inviting ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders to join a globally proven franchise model. Partners will benefit from a system that spans over 300+ stores worldwide across 11+ countries, backed by robust operational support and scalable business opportunities. Fully Promoted aims to build a global network that delivers consistent brand excellence across every location.

Kauvery Hospital Announced as Official Partner for Chennai Super Kings

Chennai: 

Kauvery Hospital, a leading multi-specialty healthcare provider known for clinical excellence and patient-centric care, is proud to announce its association as the Official Partner for Chennai Super Kings, one of the most celebrated teams 

This prestigious partnership marks a significant milestone in Kauvery Hospital’s journey in advancing sports medicine and  athlete care reinforcing its commitment to supporting high-performance sports through world-class medical expertise.

Kauvery Hospital has steadily built a strong reputation in Sports Medicine, driven by the launch of its Sports and Arthroscopic Centre, a dedicated facility offering advanced diagnosis, minimally invasive treatments, and structured rehabilitation for sports-related injuries. The centre is designed to cater to both professional athletes and active individuals, ensuring faster recovery and optimal performance outcomes.

At the core of Kauvery’s strength is its comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinical team, comprising highly experienced emergency physicians, sports medicine specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, and radiologists. This integrated approach ensures seamless care across the entire spectrum—from on-field emergency response and accurate diagnosis to advanced treatment, pain management, and rehabilitation. Additionally, the hospital’s expertise in interventional radiology enables precise, image-guided procedures, while pain management specialists focus on reducing recovery time and enhancing patient comfort, enabling athletes to return to peak performance safely.

Kauvery Hospital’s expertise is further reinforced by its extensive experience as a medical partner for major sporting events. The hospital has provided medical support for several city marathons, tennis tournaments, and premier cricketing events. These engagements highlight the hospital’s ability to deliver high-quality, real-time medical care in dynamic and high-pressure sporting environments.

As the Official Partner for Chennai Super Kings, Kauvery Hospital will play a vital role in ensuring the health, fitness, and peak performance of players. This includes advanced diagnostics, injury prevention protocols, immediate medical response, personalised rehabilitation programs, and continuous medical support throughout the season.

Speaking on the occasion Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Co Founder and Executive Director Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said , "Sports medicine today goes far beyond treating injuries—it is about precision, speed of recovery, and restoring peak performance. At Kauvery, we have built deep expertise across arthroscopic surgery, advanced orthopaedics, imaging, pain management, and rehabilitation, supported by a highly coordinated multidisciplinary team.This partnership with Chennai Super Kings reflects our readiness to support elite athletes with speed, accuracy, and continuity of care, helping them stay at their peak through every phase of the game."

Speaking on the association Mr KS Viswananthan, MD, Chennai Super Kings said, “For us, choosing a medical partner goes beyond basic healthcare support—it requires scale, depth of expertise, and proven experience in handling elite sporting environments. Kauvery Hospital brings all of this together. Their extensive involvement in supporting major tournaments gave us the confidence that they understand the demands of high-performance sport. That combination of capability and experience made Kauvery the right partner for Chennai Super Kings."

With a strong foundation in orthopaedics, emergency care, minimally invasive procedures, and rehabilitation sciences, Kauvery Hospital continues to invest in cutting-edge technology and specialised care pathways tailored for athletes and active lifestyles.

This collaboration not only strengthens Kauvery Hospital’s position in sports medicine but also reinforces its larger vision of promoting fitness, resilience, and injury-free living across communities.

Unveils Comprehensive Year-Long Programme at Annual Chapter Meet 2026

Chennai:

The Loyola College Alumni Association — Chennai Chapter (LAA CC), the largest chapter of Loyola College's global alumni network, convened its Annual Chapter Meet 2026 with an impressive gathering of Loyolites spanning multiple generations. The event marked the formal unveiling of a comprehensive year-long programme calendar designed to strengthen alumni bonds, foster student mentorship, and drive meaningful community impact.

The occasion was graced by distinguished guests including Mr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for IT & Digital Services, Government of Tamil Nadu; Mr. Sujith Kumar, Founder, Maatram Foundation; and Mr. Mohan Raman, acclaimed actor, writer, and film historian — each of whom shared reflections on education, mentorship, and the power of community.

Year-Long Programme: Key Initiatives

At the heart of the evening was the launch of LAA CC’s annual activity calendar — a structured, three-point programme spanning the full year ahead:

1. Partnering with the Loyola Inclusive Innovation Impact Centre (L3IC) — the college’s dedicated startup and incubation hub — to channel the diverse expertise of alumni across industry and academia, amplifying the centre’s impact and empowering student innovators to achieve their goals.

2. Facilitating internships and externships for Loyola students.

3. Organizing job fairs exclusively for alumni.

“The Chennai Chapter continues to bring Loyolites together through meaningful programmes and shared experiences. The initiatives announced today will open more opportunities for alumni to connect with the college, interact with students, and participate in activities that benefit the wider community. We look forward to enthusiastic participation from members as these programmes unfold during the year.”

Mr. Karthik Sabanayagam, President, LAA CC & Founder and Managing Director, Sree Sumangala Group

“The Loyola alumni network has always played an important role in the life of the institution. Initiatives such as these help bring alumni closer to the college and create opportunities for collaboration with students and the community. It is encouraging to see Loyolites come together in large numbers and continue the spirit of fellowship that Loyola stands for.”

Rev. Dr. A. Louie Albert SJ, Director, Loyola Alumni Association

With this year-long calendar in place, LAA CC reaffirms its commitment to being a vibrant, purpose-driven chapter that connects generations of Loyolites  not just in celebration, but in collaboration and service. Alumni and students alike are encouraged to actively participate in the initiatives that unfold over the coming months.