. This novel initiative has already garnered funding commitment to the tune of Rs. 200 crore from reputed entrepreneurs, and angel investors .To be broadcast on a premier TV channel, this show will host the pitches of 50 finalists per season, who will be selected by an eminent jury Chennai, November 24, 2023 Thiru. T.M. Anbarasan, HonтАЩble Minister for MSME, launched тАШStartup TamizhaтАЩ, Tamil Nadu’s first Business Pitch Reality TV show, which aims to identify 50 promising startups from across the state and to facilitate funding for their ventures from reputed entrepreneurs, and angel investors. Startup Tamizha has already generated a funding commitment to the tune of Rs. 200 crore from reputed entrepreneurs and angel investors. Refex Group has committed to invest Rs. 100 crore, while Dr. Velumani of Thyrocare and Pontaq are investing Rs. 50 crore and Rs. 25 crore respectively. Besides, Native Lead Angels is bringing in Rs. 10 crore тАУ and the rest comes from other investors. A novel initiative of StartupTN, the Government of Tamil NaduтАЩs nodal agency for Startup and innovation, the show will have three seasons. The first season is set to go into production by February 2024, and will be telecast on a popular Tamil TV channel. The show will be produced and managed by Brand Avatar, Blue Koi, and Refex Capital. The launch event witnessed the special addresses by Tmt. Archana Patnaik, I.A.S., Secretary to Government, MSME Department, Mr. V. Arun Roy, I.A.S., Secretary to Government, Industries Department, and Mr. V. Vishnu, I.A.S., MD & CEO of Guidance Tamil Nadu. Thiru. Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director & CEO, StartupTN, set the tone for the initiative and the event. Dr. A. Velumani, Founder, Thyrocare, delivered the keynote address. Among the dignitaries who took part in the event were Mr. Hemachandran L., Founder & CEO, Brand Avatar, Mr. Balachandar R., Founder, Blue Koi, and Mr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal, Group CEO, Refex Group. Commenting about the initiative, Mr. Sivarajah Ramanathan said, тАЬStartup Thamizha exemplifies the collective commitment of the Tamil Nadu Government through StartupTN in fostering a thriving startup ecosystem, fostering economic growth and realising the HonтАЩble Chief Minister’s vision for a prosperous Tamil Nadu. A pioneering initiative, the Startup Thamizha platform aims to augment a conducive ecosystem for grassroots level, impact, and women entrepreneurship and to bring together founders, investors, mentors and support system partners for a synergised growth.тАЭ Aspiring entrepreneurs who are interested in being a part of this transformative journey can visit www.startupthamizha.tv and register their names. The applying startups will undergo a rigorous five-stage screening process, engaging industry experts, investors and key ecosystem members. From this pool, 50 startups will be shortlisted, each poised for mentorship and training on presenting their ideas on mainstream television to primetime audiences.
The day has arrived. The theatrical trailer of Natural Star NaniтАЩs highly anticipated Pan India film Hi Nanna directed by debutant Shouryuv with Vyra Entertainment bankrolling it has been unleashed just a while ago.
The trailer opens with Nani narrating a tale of a king, and when thereтАЩs no mother character in it, the girl requests him to narrate her motherтАЩs story. He narrates everything but hides something about her mother. There is so much emotion in the story, thus the girl doesnтАЩt want to stress his father about her mother. The intriguing factor in the story is she imagines the new friend Yashna (Mrunal) as her mother. However, Shruti Haasan was later revealed as VirajтАЩs wife and MahiтАЩs mother.
As the trailer divulges, there are many layers in the story. There is magic in the love story, whereas the father-daughter emotion will make everyone sentimental. Director Shouryv checked all the boxes of a wholesome family entertainer. He presented the story in a very new pattern, which sets it apart from regular family entertainers.
ItтАЩs again new to see Nani in a completely family man role, after a mass character in Dasara. The actor scores more than distinction for the character arc as a loverboy to a father of a kid. His brilliant performance makes this extra appealing. Mrunal Thakur has given a soulful performance, whereas Shruti Haasan is a surprise package. Baby Kiara Khanna is a doll and her expressions are just adorable.
Be it romantic sequences or emotional episodes, you will find some top-notch camera angles as well as lighting, thanks to cinematographer Sanu Varghese. The picturesque locations of Goa, Coonoor, etc. are presented in the most beautiful possible way. Hesham Abdul WahabтАЩs background score definitely adds to the class as well as the emotional connection elegantly. The production values of Vyra Entertainments are exceptional. The production deign of Avinash Kolla is another positive aspect.
On the whole, Hi Nanna trailer offers an emotional ride with some great performances and superlative technical work with a mix of commercial elements. Surely, Hi Nanna is going to shake the box office when it arrives in cinemas.
Mohan Cherukuri (CVM) and Dr Vijender Reddy Teegala produced the movie on a high budget. Praveen Anthony is the editor and Satish EVV is the executive producer.
Hi Nanna is slated for release in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages on December 7th.
Cast: Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Baby Kiara Khanna
Technical Crew: Director: Shouryuv Producers: Mohan Cherukuri (CVM) and Dr Vijender Reddy Teegala Banner: Vyra Entertainments DOP: Sanu John Varughese ISC Music Director: Hesham Abdul Wahab Production Designer: Avinash Kolla Editor: Praveen Anthony Executive Producer – Satish EVV Costume Designer: Sheetal Sharma PRO: Nikil Murukan
The soulful vocals by Arijit and music by Pritam brings back the magic of falling in love!
Dunki Drop 2 – Lutt Putt Gaya is the new melody of love that is ruling the hearts of the audience. Bringing back the innocence of love in a song that is bound to be n your playlist.
Garnering 30 million views in just 24 hours, the first song from the film has indeed come as an absolute treat for the audiences who have been eagerly looking forward to seeing more of the endearing world of Rajkumar Hirani.
The loved song left fans with a lot of curiosity around the film and their favourite superstar SRK, and it was certainly witnessed on the #AskSrk session conducted post the launch , where the fans were seen expressing their love for the song to the superstar.
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