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Vaazhai OTT release: Here’s when and where you can watch Mari Selvaraj’s rural drama film online
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Vaazhai OTT release: Here’s when and where you can watch Mari Selvaraj’s rural drama film online

Mari Selvaraj’s directorial venture Vaazhai hit the big screens on August 23. The movie received positive responses from audiences and critics alike for its storyline. After a successful theatrical run, the film is now all set to make its digital debut in October.

Recently, Disney+ Hotstar announced that Mari Selvaraj’s rural drama film will release on the platform on October 11. Vaazhai will premiere on OTT in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi. 

Taking to their official social media handle, they wrote, “Oru unathaamana padaippu #vaazhai. #Vaazhai Streaming From October 11 on Disney+ Hotstar.”

Take a look at the post below:

Vaazhai, directed by Mari Selvaraj, is a children’s drama movie that is inspired by real-life events. The film not only resonated with common people, but many A-listers from the film fraternity also praised the director’s vision for the same.

Superstar Rajinikanth also watched the film and expressed his heartfelt emotions through a sweet note. He wrote, “I recently watched Mari Selvaraj’s Vaazhai. After a long time, a brilliant and quality film has come out in Tamil cinema. Mari Selvaraj took us to his childhood days through this film. My heart ached when I saw him searching for food in the climax and the scene where his mother wails, thinking that she didn’t let her son eat rice.”

Praising the director’s brilliant work in the film, he penned, “Mari Selvaraj has proved that he is a brilliant director with his creation. My heartfelt wishes and congratulations to him.”

Check out his note below:

Vaazhai’s story revolves around the life of schoolboy Sivanaindhan. He works at a banana plantation to support his family after his father’s death. Despite being a bright student and dreaming of a better future, he faces the harsh realities of poverty. As the story progresses, the film takes several twists and turns.

It is believed that the film is partially based on filmmaker Mari Selvaraj’s life. Meanwhile, Vaazhai features actors including Nikhila Vimal, Ponvel M., Raghul R., and others.

ALSO READ: Rajinikanth showers heartfelt praise on Mari Selvaraj’s recent movie Vaazhai; ‘Mari Selvaraj took us to his childhood…’

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Donald Trump Slams Late Night Talk Show Host Stephen Colbert; Calls Him ‘Total Loser’
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Donald Trump Slams Late Night Talk Show Host Stephen Colbert; Calls Him ‘Total Loser’

Donald Trump lashed out at the prominent talk show host Stephen Colbert, calling him “very boring” and claiming that CBS should fire him in one of his latest social media rants about late-night TV. The former President of America has had a melee with the late-night hosts lately, and Colbert came under his wrath after a PBS interview.

On September 24, he posted his thoughts on Truth Social after watching Colbert’s PBS interview, where the comedian called Trump boring, indicating that he’s not an ideal guest for his talk show. Meanwhile, Trump decided to put Colbert on blast by calling him unfunny, overpaid, overrated, and very boring. He made a rhetorical inquiry as to why a public dime should go to such a “complete and total loser,” referring to the talk show host.

Trump wrote, “Why would they be wasting time and the public’s money on this complete and total loser? He is not funny, which he gets paid far too much to be, he is not wise, he is VERY BORING, and his show is dying from a complete lack of viewers.” He also drew a comparison between Colbert and the host of Fox News, Greg Gutfeld. In his opinion, Gutfeld’s show has been ‘killing’ Colbert’s talk show ratings.

Trump went a step further and told CBS to get rid of Colbert, informing them that anyone could do his job—claiming that their cost would be lower. He wrote, “CBS should terminate his contract and pick almost anyone, right off the street, who would do better, and for FAR LESS MONEY.” He even suggested that he could recommend someone smarter and more talented than Colbert, or someone who would work for free.

However, his rant did not end just there, as he went on to drag other late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers on NBC, and Jimmy Kimmel on ABC into the picture. Trump vented about Colbert’s fellow entertainers being equally bad or even worse than Colbert, whom he called the “two DOPES” on NBC & ABC.

Stephen Colbert was asked in the PBS interview whether Donald Trump would be invited again to the Colbert show on CBS. The host said that he would not, because Trump was “kind of boring.” He further added that he would not welcome individuals like that who appear to be dishonest with the ideas they present.

ALSO READ: ‘She Seems To Always…’: Donald Trump Has THIS To Say About Taylor Swift Endorsing Kamala Harris

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Temple Defaced With Anti-Hindu Grafitti In US, Second Time In 8 Days
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Temple Defaced With Anti-Hindu Grafitti In US, Second Time In 8 Days

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in California was on Wednesday desecrated with anti-Hindu messages, the second such incident in the US in eight days. The BAPS Public Affairs said their temple in Sacramento was desecrated with a “Hindus go back” message. 

“We stand united against hate with prayers for peace,” they said in a post on X.

Less than 10 days after the desecration of the @BAPS Mandir in New York, our Mandir in the Sacramento, CA area was desecrated last night with anti-Hindu hate: “Hindus go back!” We stand united against hate with prayers for peace.

— BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) September 25, 2024

The Sacramento Police said that they were investigating a “vandalism being classified as a hate crime” at the BAPS Hindu Temple in Mather. 

They said that the accused had also cut water lines at the property.

“Detectives and CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) are on scene,” they posted on X.

@sacsheriff and @RanchoCordovaPD are investigating a vandalism being classified as a hate crime at the BAPS Hindu Temple in Mather. Detectives and CSI are on scene. pic.twitter.com/0mAyfhu9JA

— Sacramento Sheriff (@sacsheriff) September 25, 2024

Following the incident, Hindu community leaders gathered at the temple in Sacramento for a prayer ceremony calling for “peace and unity”.

Community leaders gathered for a heartfelt prayer ceremony at the @BAPS Mandir in Sacramento, CA, following the desecration of the mandir. Inspired by Mahant Swami Maharaj, we remain dedicated to promoting harmony and standing against intolerance. Together we will defeat hate. pic.twitter.com/LVBUAkCBnh

— BAPS Public Affairs (@BAPS_PubAffairs) September 26, 2024

Earlier on September 16, the road and the signage outside the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, were sprayed with expletives. Melville is located in Suffolk County and is about 28 kilometres from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, where Prime Minister Modi addressed a mega community event on Sunday.

The Consulate General of India in New York had condemned the vandalism in Melville, labelling it “unacceptable” and a “heinous act”.

“No Place For Religious Bigotry And Hatred”

Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera, who represents Sacramento County, reacted to the vandalism at the Hindu temple and said that there is “no place for religious bigotry and hatred” in Sacramento. 

“I strongly condemn this apparent act of vandalism in our community. All of us must stand against intolerance and ensure that everyone in our community, regardless of faith, feels safe and respected,” he posted on X.

There is no place for religious bigotry and hatred in #SacramentoCounty. I strongly condemn this apparent act of vandalism in our community.

All of us must stand against intolerance and ensure that everyone in our community, regardless of faith, feels safe and respected. https://t.co/TRX3Q7XJ6t

— Ami Bera, M.D. (@RepBera) September 25, 2024

Ro Khanna, another Indian-American Congressman, spoke on the incident and said that “this type of hate against Hindu Americans and vandalism is appalling and morally wrong”. 

“The Department of Justice must investigate these hate crimes, and those responsible should be held fully accountable under the law,” Mr Khanna said.

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