Kozhikode, Kerala, India (September 12, 2023) – The Kerala Health Department has issued an alert in Kozhikode district after two people died from a virus that is similar to Nipah. The samples of the deceased have been sent for testing and the results are awaited.
The health department is taking precautionary measures and monitoring people who had close contact with the deceased. They are also conducting awareness campaigns about the Nipah virus and how to prevent its spread.
The Nipah virus is a deadly virus that can cause encephalitis, a brain infection. It is spread through contact with the saliva or blood of infected animals, such as bats. There is no specific treatment for Nipah virus, but supportive care can help to improve the chances of survival.
The health department is advising people to take precautions to avoid the spread of the virus, such as:
Washing their hands frequently with soap and water
Avoiding contact with sick animals
Cooking meat thoroughly
Avoiding contact with people who are sick with Nipah virus
If you are experiencing symptoms of Nipah virus, such as fever, headache, vomiting, and respiratory problems, please seek medical attention immediately.
The health department is monitoring the situation closely and will take further action as needed.
In a statement, Health Minister Veena George said that the government is taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of the virus. She urged people to remain calm and cooperate with the health department.
Kozhikode: The health department has issued a health alert in Kozhikode district due to the unusual death due to fever. The alert was issued after two deaths were reported in a private hospital in Kozhikode. Nipa suspects. Relatives of the deceased are also in the intensive care unit. A high-level meeting was held under the leadership of Health Minister Veena George.
Kochi: A case of molesting an eight-year-old girl in Aluva. One more person was arrested. Mushtaq, a resident of another state, was accused in the case
The police said that it was he who informed the main accused Kristalraj that the child’s father was not at home. The police also said that he worked as an intermediary to sell the mobile phones stolen by Krystal.
Meanwhile, police found 12 cases against Crystal Raj in Ernakulam district alone. In the recent past, there has been widespread theft in the Perumbavoor area. The family identified the footage from the CCTV cameras in the vicinity of the burgled houses as identical to the accused Crystal Raj. More cases were registered based on their complaints.
The police again charged him with POCSO after he attempted to molest another child in the same area. Meanwhile, the police took two more people who had shared the stolen money with Crystal Raj. The police have taken into custody two non-state workers who were regularly selling the mobile phones stolen by Crystal Raj. They are being interrogated in detail. Meanwhile, the child will leave the hospital next week after discussion with the Child Welfare Committee.
Mumbai: 6 dead in lift collapse in Maharashtra The tragic incident took place in Balkam area of Thane district this evening. Six workers died and one was injured when an elevator collapsed in an under-construction building.
According to preliminary information, waterproofing work was being done on the roof of the recently completed 40-storey building. The accident happened when the workers were coming down after work.
Rabak: The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the African country of Morocco has crossed 2,000. Official confirmation is that 1400 people were seriously injured. The death toll is likely to rise. It is estimated that thousands are trapped among the building debris. The search for them is in progress.
King Mohammed VI announced that the country will observe three days of mourning and will ensure food and shelter for the victims. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck around 11pm local time on Friday. Local residents say that the tremors of the earthquake stopped for several seconds. The earthquake affected areas from Rabat to Marukesh, a distance of 300 km. The epicenter of the earthquake is the area near Marukesh.
New Delhi: The G20 summit in Delhi has concluded. India handed over the chairmanship to Brazil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the post of President to Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Although the chairmanship will be handed over symbolically, India will continue to hold the chairmanship till November 30. The G20 working session will be held in November. The virtual summit is held to review the implementation of the G20 decisions.
The President of Brazil said that he thanked India for its brilliant leadership at the G20. Modi said that decisions were taken at the Delhi Summit to proceed with humane attitudes rather than economic perspectives. Yun must reform the Security Council. He also opined that the inclusion of the African Union would pave the way for a broader global debate.
On the last day, the discussion was held on the topic of “One Future”. Important decisions were taken at the summit, including women empowerment and promotion of digital technology. Artificial intelligence should be used with great care while leading the world to a better future. Modi said there should be a concerted effort to curb the use of cryptocurrencies for cyber terrorism and terrorist financing.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned that there is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning at various places in the state on Sunday and Monday. Yellow alert announced in 10 districts today.
Yellow alert has been announced in the districts. Chance of isolated heavy rain is forecast. Heavy rain means rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Green alert has been issued in all districts on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Kochi: Ration traders will shut down their shops tomorrow to protest against the government’s neglect. It has been decided to close the ration shops widely on Monday. Traders are going on strike again with various demands.
The strike is based on demands such as payment of 11 months’ dues to the traders in kit distribution, revision of wage package and complete rectification of the malfunctions of the e-POS machine.
ONE WORD: Nun II is a watchable horror flick with a fascinating climax.
REVIEW BY SAKTHIPRIYA KS
DURATION: 1 Hour 50 minutes.
DIRECTOR: Michael Chaves.
GENRE: Horror, Mystery & thriller
LANGUAGE: English
WRITER: Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing and Akela Cooper.
DISTRIBUTOR: Warner Bros.Pictures.
STAR CAST: Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet And Bonnie Aarons, putting back from the first film, Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell join the cast.
•POSITIVES:
1: Climax
2: Performance of actors
3: Cinematography
4: Editing
5: There are few good scary scenes
6: Good lighting techniques
7: The last twenty minutes of the movie is well executed.
•NEGATIVES:
1: Average Direction.
2: Half-baked screenplay.
3: Predictable story.
4: Slow paced beginning
5: The movie is lagging at many points.
6: Jump scare scenes felt ordinary.
•WHAT IS THE STORY OF NUN II:
THE NUN II is the anecdote of a demon that brings up her unpleasing dome once again. A sequel of shocking slayings takes place in various pastorates in Western Europe on a time of four years after the occurrences of the foremost part. In the city of France named Tarascon, Father Noiret (Pascal Aubert) will be dead due to the demon burning him alive. The Pope appeals to Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to probe for the demon behind the murders as the church supposes that Valak( Bonnie Aarons) has returned and they acknowledge that Sister Irene has triumphed over the demon Valak already. Irene is accompanied by Sister Debra (Storm Reid) and they travel to Tarascon to encounter the demon behind the murders. Furthermore, Maurice aka Frenchie (Jonas Bloquet) comes down to a boarding school in Europe and works as a housekeeper where he acquires an affinity with an immature pupil named Sophie (Katelyn Rose Downey) and her mom Kate (Anna Popplewell) in which Kate is also a teacher in that same boarding school. Strangely many things commence in the boarding school and all those will be correlated with Maurice. What occurs following, sets up the rest of the movie.
DETAIL REVIEW:
1: IS THE MOVIE GOOD:
As a die-hard fan of the Conjuring franchise, I had my doubts about Nun II because of the disappointing installment of Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. However, I must say that my final verdict of NUN II is somewhere in the middle – it’s not terrible, but it’s not amazing either. The movie starts off slow, and I found myself struggling to get fully engaged in the beginning. But as the plot thickens, the pace picks up, and some fascinating aspects of the Christian religion and the devil’s role in it come into play. The last twenty minutes of the movie are where it really shines. The climax is entirely compelling, and the horror elements will have you on the edge of your seat. However, the predictability of the movie is a major issue, and the screenplay could have been better. I found it a little difficult to watch the movie until the last twenty minutes because of the lag and slow-paced making. But overall, Nun II can be considered if you’re a fan of the Conjuring franchise.
2: DIRECTION:
Michael Chaves’ highly anticipated Nun II has finally hit the screens. However, before you get too excited, let me tell you that Chaves’ previous work, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, was a bit of a letdown. The positive factor in Chaves’ direction is that he tried to avoid the routine formula of a supernatural horror movie. He gave equal importance to the storyline and scary scenes, offering the components for a watchable supernatural movie. However, the slow-paced making style from the beginning till the mid of the movie made it difficult for the thrilling and scary scenes to find the pace to make the viewing engaging. The movie lagged in many areas, and the incidents that led to the main plotline didn’t have the actual content to attract us.
The scary scenes at the beginning were poor, and Chaves should have focused more on bringing more authentic scenes. As a movie that comes from the Conjuring franchise, Nun II must have the ability to make us thrilled and scared, but it fell short in creating an initial influence. However, the direction of Michael Chaves was getting momentum from the mid-half, and the movie was giving the atmosphere of fear and horror darkness. The climax is the biggest positive of Nun II, and the direction of Michael Chaves was brilliant in the end. The visuals looked stunning, and the horror scenes were pleasing to the eyes.
The scenes of Demon Goat and its buildup scenes till the first appearance had made the right impact. The climax had many appealing visuals of Valak, and its hunt for the eyes of Saint Lucy was thrilling. The horror atmosphere in the climax was amazingly directed by Michael Chaves because I was able to feel the premise of a supernatural happening. The ending was satisfying, and the arrangements of the set made for the climax also looked authentic. If Michael Chaves had given more focus to the beginning of the film, then Nun II would have turned into one of the best films in the franchise.
3:STORY & SCREENPLAY:
Nun II suffered from a major issue of predictability, which deprived the storyline of any surprising elements. This made the viewing experience dull and easily understandable, leaving no room for excitement. The horror emotions in the screenplay were average, failing to create the mood of fear and thrill. The poorly written horror scenes in the beginning and the misplaced situations made it feel like just another horror movie. Even the appearance of Valak failed to create an atmosphere of horror.
The makers overlooked the importance of providing explicit information regarding the location, which posed a challenge in determining the whereabouts of each character. This should have been considered while writing the screenplay. However, the developments in the plot towards the end were interesting, with the portions of Saint Lucy and Demon Goat making the viewing experience more exciting. The scenes of Valak intending to get the eyes of Saint Lucy to obtain divine power were effectively portrayed in the screenplay. The reason was convincing, and the scenes of Valek in the climax were scary and attention-grabbing.
•SO WHAT’S INTERESTING ABOUT NUN II:
1: The director of the film tried his best to avoid the routine formula of a supernatural horror thriller.
2: The last 20 minutes of the movie are thrilling with the best horror elements.
3: The storytowards the end created a curiosity and the things related to Christianity and demons shown in the film were interesting.
4: The lighting techniques and the cinematography of the film are impressive.
5: The background score had the strength to create the mood of horror and fear especially towards the last 20 minutes.
6: The editing cuts were nice and the performance of the actors looked realistic.
7: The VFX work in the climax was great and it had the right appealing visuals.
8: The post-credit scenes in the film which opened the way for Conjuring 4 felt promising.
9: The scenes of Valak intending to get the eyes of Saint Lucy to obtain a divine power were effective.
•SO WHAT’S WENT WRONG IN NUN II:
1: The screenplay of the film doesn’t make a proper impact and till the last twenty minutes the screenplay doesn’t have the strength to make us fully engaging.
2: The direction was average because, from the beginning till the mid-half, the movie struggled to find the right pace and lagged in many areas.
3: The screenplay was also like a half-baked cake because the character development of the major characters looks ordinary.
4: Till the climax, what’s going to happen next is easily predictable so the plot writing should have been better.
5: The major supernatural horror scenes in the film don’t scare much, only a few scary scenes are properly worked.
6: The portions of bullying school girls felt cliche.
7: The movie from the beginning moves in slow so the beginning of the film moves in a slow-paced manner.
•HOW ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE & TECHNICAL QUALITY IN NUN II:
Taissa Farmiga delivered an absolutely stunning performance that exuded a raw and realistic appeal. Her acting prowess was the driving force behind the film, and her portrayal in the climax was nothing short of outstanding. With effortless ease, she conveyed the facial expressions of fear, leaving the audience feeling the intensity of the moment. Her handling of the character of Valak was nothing short of exciting to watch, as she faced every obstacle with confidence and skill. Bonnie Aarons was equally terrifying as Valak, with her fearful outlook and expressions leaving a lasting impression. Jonas Bloquet’s authentic portrayal and outlook were notable, particularly in the scenes where he was possessed. His chemistry with Katelyn Rose Downey was a definite plus factor in Nun II, with her intense acting and facial expressions adding to the overall experience. Anna Popplewell and Storm Reid also delivered solid performances, showcasing their acting abilities with great skill.
The cinematography of The Nun II was nothing short of excellent, with every frame and shot in the climax being a true work of art. The lighting techniques used in the film created the perfect ambience of darkness and horror. The closeup frames of actress Bonnie Aarons were particularly effective in creating fear in many areas. The locations in the film were precise and the arrangements made for the ultimate climax were absolutely fascinating to watch. The editing was also crisp and seamless, with no issues of mismatches between scenes. The background score in the film had the perfect impact for the horror scenes, with the BGM having the strength to make us fear. The make-up given to the supernatural characters looked incredibly realistic, and their costumes were equally authentic. Overall, The Nun II was a true masterpiece of horror cinema, with every aspect of the film coming together to create an unforgettable experience.
•OVERALL:
So overall Nun II has given me a watchable experience and I’m not fully disappointed with the output of Nun II. The climax is the major winning highlight of Nun II and the stunning visuals of the climax will definitely thrill you. The storyline was interesting but the screenplay writing was like a half-baked cake because the movie has slow-paced making. If you are a fan of the Conjuring franchise then you can book the tickets for Nun 2 but it will be better to watch with moderate expectations.
VERDICT: A watchable horror movie with a brilliant climax.
Chennai, September 8: Tamil actor-director G Marimuthu passed away on Friday following a cardiac arrest. He was 57 years old.He was known for his roles in Rajinikanth’s Jailer.
Marimuthu was born in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu in 1966.
He began his career as a supporting actor in the 1999 film Vaali, and went on to star in many other films, including Yuddham Sei (2011), Kodi (2016), Bairavaa (2017), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2021), and the Hindi film Atrangi Re (2021).
Marimuthu also made his directorial debut in 2008 with the film Kannum Kannum, which he also wrote and starred in. He followed that up with the thriller film Pulivaal (2014), a remake of the Malayalam film Chaappa Kurishu.
Marimuthu’s latest release was the film Red Sandal Wood (2023), in which he played the role of Kabali-fame Vishwanth’s father. He also had a role in the upcoming film Indian 2, which is said to be his last film.
Marimuthu’s death is a great loss to the Tamil film industry. He was a talented actor and director who will be remembered for his versatile performances and his contributions to the industry.
