Kuwait City: A mild earthquake was reported in Kuwait. The epicenter was reported 24 km southwest of Al Ahmadi. The German Research Center for Geosciences reported a magnitude 4.5 earthquake within minutes.
The Earthquake struck at 4.28 am local time today. The source is Al Ahmadi. The epicenter was reported below the epicenter, however; no tsunami alert was issued. No damage was reported.
Idukki: Two more arrested in the Shanthanpara gang rape case. The girl’s friends were arrested. Mahesh Kumar Yadav and Kem Singh, both from Madhya Pradesh, were arrested. They raped the child at Rajakumari and Poopara. The arrest was made following a statement given by the girl at counseling.
Earlier, the arrest of Shiva and Sugandh, both residents of Poopara, was recorded on Tuesday in connection with the case. The information about the two persons who entered Tamil Nadu was obtained from the interrogation of the accused arrested on Monday.
The Shantanpara police then reached Tamil Nadu and arrested the accused in the early hours of the morning. Samuel, Arvind Kumar, and two minors from Poopara were arrested on Monday in connection with the case.
The girl was gang-raped by the accused on May 29 in a tea garden. The cruelty was when the girl was sitting in the tea garden with a friend. The locals heard the girl’s screams and informed the Santhanpara police. The girl was taken to Idukki Medical College for medical treatment.
REVIEW: VIKRAM.
ONE WORD: ‘Vikram’ is thrilling and engaging with terrific actions.
REVIEW BY ARUNJYOTHI R.
What’s GOOD:
What’s BAD:
•Detail Explanation and In-depth REVIEW:
What’s the Premise:
In Chennai city a container filled with heavy drugs used for making cocaine will go missing and the missing drug is owned by Santhanam who is a big drug lord. At the same time in various places a group of masked men will conduct the killing of various government officials. So to find out who all are behind this an undercover officer named Amar will be brought into the scene. Soon Amar will find out that a drunkard guy named Karnan is connected with these killings and also connected with the missing drugs. So who is Karnan, where does he come from and what’s his story and how he is connected with the dreaded mafia is what the rest of the story of Vikram reveals.
WON PLUS FACTORS:
1: The script by Lokesh Kanagaraj was outstanding, it’s a well-crafted script and both the story and screenplay by Lokesh Kanagaraj made the film Vikram unforgettable. The plotline is simple but it was crammed with many occurrences and how these numerous events are happening and how it is connected and how the events make the root for its climax will make you keep on engaging and entertained. The unfolding events from one incident to another will make you thrill, many unexpected movements and occasions are properly brought and every scene was given a logical link and connection.
2: The script is consecrated more to showcase the life of three major characters, their life, their past, their profession, their family and their unexpected tragedies were explained properly. When these three major characters come in contact the happenings are plenty so the writer was deeply conscious to bring out intriguing ideas and I didn’t find any of them repetitive or exaggerated. More importantly, the film is having a longer duration of nearly three hours but the amazing script and the clever making by the director Lokesh Kanagaraj will dominate your viewing experience and till the end, you will be contrived with the characters and happenings of Vikram without feeling any lag or boredom. The emotional angles play a crucial role in the film and it was crossed through the script cleverly. The sentiments and relationship values had worked out and they genuinely matched the ongoing situations to give an emotional impact.
3: Lokesh Kanagaraj has given a tremendous fan tribute to his favourite star Kamal Hassan, the whole film was shining by his extraordinary making. The direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj was very impressive, his making style was having a dominating quality for an unforgettable theatre watch experience. In many interviews, Lokesh Kanagaraj has clarified that he is a big fan of Kamal Hassan. So as a fanboy how he did the film and how he used the skills of Kamal Hassan for Vikram was exhibiting the visionary of an intelligent director. He was very successful in giving the ideas for Kamal Hassan because throughout the film Kamal Hassan was seen acting authentically as per the instruction given by a visionary director. Lokesh Kanagaraj has victoriously used the stardom of Kamal Hassan, a proper hype was able to be seen and the anticipation was created by the skilful strategies of Lokesh Kanagaraj. Choosing Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil and Suriya was denoting the perfect casting and this teaming was automatically creating a big hype. So as a fanboy Lokesh Kanagaraj had given an engaging thrilling film for everyone and Kamal Hassan fans can celebrate this massive treat joyfully.
4: The character development and the extensive detailing by Lokesh Kanagaraj in the writing had given me an extra influence. The roles played by Kamal Hassan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi are still stuck in my mind, it’s not just because of their brilliant acting, it’s because of the detailing given to their characters. Their character shades, their attitude, their aim, their personal life and their perspectives were contesting the situations and as a viewer, I was able to connect with their emotions and intentions. The investigation in the screenplay led by Fahadh Faasil in the first half was interesting, Kamal Hassan is hardly seen in the whole first half. So the characters of Fahadh Faasil and the villain role by Vijay Sethupathi took the responsibility to engage the first half and they had neatly done their job. In the screenplay from each incident, the next connecting scenes and events were promising for something big, and that momentum was stably maintained throughout the screenplay. The starting plotline itself was shocking, ‘Once Upon a Time There Lived a Ghost’ these lyrics kept on hooking my mind and the unexpected beginning was justifying the lyrics. The interval punch had created a big bang, still, it was predictable but the making and the way Lokesh Kanagaraj had treated the screenplay will shock you, the impact before the interval was giving goosebumps.
5: The second half is unbelievable, we can see Kamal Hassan in his full energetic form. In the whole second half, the actions are plenty, some are extremely violent and brutal but in the end, it’s thrilling and will make you blow thistles and do applause. The second half was crammed with plot twists and the revealing of the actual identity of major characters in the second half was filled with moments of exhilaration and excitement. Here Lokesh Kanagaraj knows the pulse of the audience, what they need and what they expect was cleverly understood and he had executed the full making and writing with the style to please and satisfy the audience. The tail end was surprising, the last ten minutes is a promise of Lokesh Kanagaraj for something big, let’s wait and watch.
6: The film ‘Kaithi’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of my favourite films of 2019, it was an edge seat thriller. I won’t forget that thrilling theatre experience, Karthi as Dilli was an unusual character and also unforgettable. So here in Vikram, the storyline and happening of the film Kaithi do make some connections and the important characters of Kaithi make us some connection into the storyline of Vikram. So how Lokesh Kanagaraj makes this connection and how the characters in the film Kaithi make a connection to the premise of Vikram was interesting. Also how the storyline of Kaithi and how the plot happening of Vikram is connected to a new character will blow your mind. Suriya makes a small cameo appearance and as I said, in the end, the storyline of Kaithi and Vikram is associated with him but how did these links happen and how the character played by Suriya comes into the scene will keep you thinking till the end. The character played by Suriya holds the mood of eagerness, his 10 minutes appearance was just enough for something big. Lokesh Kanagaraj as a director can make many potential sequels and prequels with these connections and I am sure it will be a massive multistar film.
NEGATIVE FLAW FACTORS:
1: It’s not a major con, but the film follows the lengthy dialogues and in many crucial areas these lengthy conversations between the characters can be felt as little bit drag. So while watching proper attention must be given to the dialogue or else the chances of getting confused may occur.
2: The love track between Fahadh Faasil and Gayathrie Shankar was ordinary, especially both calling themselves Baby in crucial scenes felt irritating and overdramatic. Some of the dialogues by Vijay Sethupathi were hard to understand, his accent was causing a little bit issue in the viewing experience.
3: The graphics and visual effects in the film were not up to the mark, it was good but the scenes which had the blast and firework were not looking natural. The film was demanding some major graphic works but those scenes were made simply on a usual ordinary method.
Kamal Hassan was in his extraordinary form, it’s a strong comeback. The power and the grace in his performance were surprising and the energy he gave to the character will attract anyone. His action sequences are a treat to watch, the second half is all about his stunning performance. You can see Kamal Hassan with the cool action sequences and the style he showcased while doing the action sequences was eye-catchy. His powerful voice was strong to contrive our minds and the timing in delivering the dialogue was precise. You will be surprised by seeing the climax, Kamal Hassan gives the best action and fights for it and it will surely make you do loud whistles and applause. Fahadh Faasil as Amar was brilliant, his natural performance and expression were dominating the entire first half. He stole the entire first half with his incredible acting, the investigation and the emotional track on his character was making the viewers interesting. His dialogues and sharp looks through the eyes had justified the attributes of his character and the few romantic scenes were also attractive. Vijay Sethupathi as Santhanam was a charming villain who had given some tough fights. As an antagonist, he did a terrific performance and the characteristic quality and behaviour were effectively maintained without any errors. The negative shade on the character was acted out genuinely by Vijay Sethupathi and the looks he expresses in the important scenes was showcasing his acting skills. His fights and action were good and the combination scenes with Kamal Hassan in the climax were fascinating. Gayathrie Shankar as Gayathri Amar did a notable performance, the romantic track had worked out with Fahadh Faasil and she neatly did an impressive role with genuine acting. Narain as Inspector Bejoy, Kalidas Jayaram as PrapanchanSanthana Bharathi as Uppiliappan and Elango Kumaravel as cab driver did complete justice to their respective supporting roles. Suriya appears in a cameo role, it’s brilliant and further explanation will lead to a spoiler so expect him, his presence is promising for many promising sequels.
The background score of Anirudh Ravichander felt different, all the background tunes for top-notch to set the mood. The use of trance style of music impressed me and it suited well for the situation in the first half. The action sequences were also backed up with the fitting background tunes and it was enough to grab our attention to get thrilled. The Vikram title track was wonderful and among the songs “Pathala Pathala” sung and written by Kamal Hassan turned out to be my favourite. The cinematography by Girish Gangadharan was remarkable, all the night shots looked sharp and accurate with superb lighting techniques. The camera movements in the fight sequences and the close-up shots used to showcase the different expressions of the actors looked flawless. The editing of Philomin Raj was faultless, the transition of scenes from one to another was synced nicely and the colour grading was meticulous to set the desired mood. The actions and fights choreographed by Anbariv were mind-blowing, the fights of Kamal Hassan were unbelievable and the style and how the actors performed during the fight sequence were having the quality and power to make us thrill. The production design was amazing and the locations also matched perfectly for the script.
So overall the film Vikram had given an unbelievably thrilling cinematic experience, I had enjoyed every single bit of Vikram and without any doubt, I will strongly recommend this film for every type of audience. The direction and the dominant script by Lokesh Kanagaraj are the major plus factor and it is followed by the powerful performance of Kamal Hassan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi. The technical quality and the theatre experience that the film offers are hard to explain so without thinking much, book your tickets for Vikram and don’t miss this must-watch thrilling experience.
Vikram Theatre Response Malayalam Video – Kamal Haasan Movie Vikram Theatre Response and Public Review from Kerala.
Kozhikode: A 12-year-old girl died of H1N1 virus in Kozhikode Ulliyeri. The child died on Sunday while undergoing treatment. The child was diagnosed with H1N1 after a post-mortem examination.
The child started showing symptoms after returning from Bengaluru. The child’s sister has also been diagnosed with the disease.
Kochi: The Central government has repeatedly told the high court that the Silver Line project has not been sanctioned. The Center has given in-principle approval only for the initial activities of the project.
The DPR transmitted by K-Rail is incomplete. The technical details of the project were not in the DPR. The Central Government informed the High Court that it has been asked to hand over these.
The Center has responded to various petitions against the Silverline Survey. The social impact study for Silverline has not been approved.
The Center also said that it had not asked the government to install stakes in the name of the survey. The Union Finance Ministry also told the court that it had not given financial approval for the Silverline project.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in Kerala for the next five days. Rainfall is due to the influence of monsoon winds blowing from the Arabian Sea to the coast of Kerala.
Yellow alert has been declared in 11 districts today. The yellow alert has been issued except for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Palakkad districts. The Central Meteorological Department has forecast isolated heavy showers today and tomorrow.
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation has today filed chargesheet against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.
Chargesheet filed for cheating, criminal conspiracy under the IPC and misuse of office and corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Yesterday, dismissed Mumbai Police officer Sachin Vaze was turned approver in this case against Deshmukh.
Bengaluru: Six college students wearing hijabs have been suspended in Karnataka. The students were suspended by Uppinangadi First Grade College. Six undergraduate students arrived at the college today wearing hijabs and entering the classroom. Upon learning of this, the teachers expelled the students from the class.
Following this, the management suspended the students for a week. The action was taken by the college management alleging that the students deliberately tried to provoke by violating the law. The management alleges that the students, who were evicted by the teachers from the classroom, joined the other students in the protest.
However, the students explained that they had not violated the law and were wearing the same dress as before. Earlier, the Karnataka High Court had upheld a government order banning the wearing of hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka. The High Court ruled that wearing the hijab was not an integral part of Islam and that there was nothing wrong with banning the hijab.
Protests over the hijab also erupted at Mangalore University yesterday. After the University of Mangalore issued a directive to make uniforms compulsory, students wearing hijab were deported from classes. In a meeting held in the presence of the VC, the Karnataka High Court on March 15 ruled that hijab should not be allowed in classrooms.
Chandigarh: The Punjab government is all set to restore the security of 424 VVIPs following the murder of singer Sidhu Musewala. The Punjab government has announced that security will be restored from June 7. The move comes five days after Moosewala was shot dead.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that it is considering a petition filed by former minister OP Soni over security cuts. The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has come under fire for cutting security for VVIPs since Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead.
