Jallikattu in Avaniyapuram – Madurai
Jallikattu (taming of bulls) event conducted as part of the Pongal celebrations at Avaniyapuram near Madurai. As many as 325 bulls from Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, Theni, Madurai, Virdhunagar and Sivaganga participated in the game.
Five people were injured the event. Jallikattu event was held as per the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court.
Check out Alanganallur Jallikattu Photos
Vadivelu Plays For DMK Tunes, says Vijaykanth
Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam (DMDK) president Vijaykanth denied the involvement of his party cadre in Sunday’s attack on Vadivelu’s house and office, he alleged that DMK had used comedian actor Vadivelu to make a false case on him.
DMK hates my guts, unable to stomach the raise of the my party, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi is using comedian Vadivelu as a puppet to target him, he said.
Feud Between Vadivelu, Vijayakanth Intensifies
A group of almost 40 unidentified men came in auto rickshaws and motorbikes to pelted stones at Popular comedian actor Vadivelu’s house house and office on Sunday morning (September 21) morning.
Following the incident Vadivelu has registered a complaint with the Police against Vijayakanth’s political party DMDK men. Chennai police has registered a FIR (first information report) against DMDK leader Vijayakanth and 40 others.
What is cooking between them?
Vadivelu and Vijayakanth are having a running feud for about a year after Vijayakanth floated his party the DMDK. Following a quarrel over parking of vehicles outside the Vadivelu’s house, separate cases were registered against Vadivelu and Vijayakanth’s manager Sathish Kumar on Sept 12, 2007.
Subramanyapuram Movie – a Classical Blockbuster
Once again in the cinema history, Subramanyapuram movie by debutant director Sasikumar has proved that real movies can be made only besed on good story, not the actor.
Subramanyapuram has becomes the classical blockbuster of this season and even sidelined the mega budgeted Dasavatharam in the very third week of its release.
Sasikumar has worked as assistant director with Bala and Ameer, has come out with an engaging experience and recreated the period of 1980s. It is the story about 4 youths growing up in Madurai who due to unemployment is forced by circumstances to turn into killers.
Debutant music director James Vasanthan does add some value to the film. Cinematography by Kathir is one of the strengths of the movie. Cinematographer and the art director have ably captured the look and feel of 80s of Madurai.
Production: Sasi Kumar
Story, screenplay and direction: Sasi Kumar
Cast: Jai, Sasi Kumar, Ganja Karuppu, Swathi, Samudhirakani and many others.
Music: James Vasanthan
Cinematography: Kathir
Vijay’s Singam as Villu
Vijay ? Prabhu Deva ally selected the title Villu for their next project. Villu will be launched from a remote village near Pazhani, a holy town near Madurai from June 7, According to Ayangaran Films International.
The others in the cast are Nayantara, Vadivel, Prakash Raj and Biju Menon.
Supreme Court bans age-old “Jallikattu” in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court of India has banned the traditional bull fight Jallikattu, has come as a dampener in 11 districts of Southern Tamil Nadu as the event would be missed for the first time in its history during Pongal festival.
The order against “Jallikattu“, also a popular attraction for tourists, including foreigners, evoked strong reactions as the order came just days before the Jan 15 Pongal festival, during which it would be held in several places.
“Jallikattu“, regarded by the locals similar to the Spanish Bull Fight, was believed to be in vogue since the days of Pandyas in the 13th century to display the valour of the youth.
Although it sounds similar to the Spanish running of the bulls, it is quite different. In Jallikattu, the bull is not killed and the ‘matadors‘ are not supposed to use any weapon.
It is held in the villages of Tamil Nadu on the eve of Mattu Pongal, one of the 4 days of Pongal festival (usually January 15 on the Western calendar). The one held in Alanganallur, near Madurai, is the most popular. This sport is also known as “Manju Virattu“, meaning “chasing the bull”.
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