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SARVAM DHILLUKU DHUDDU 2 VANTHA RAJAVATHAAN 14 THAALA MAYAM BIG VARUVEN FFEBEB SCREEN BBashBaasshh AGS Cinemas, Avadi Kumaran KRISHNA Cinemas, Batcha Theatre, Gokulam Abirami Cinemas, AGS Cinemas, INOX, Cinemas, INOX, Janatha Theatre, Jothi Kasi Talkies, Luxe Cinemas, Mayajaal Theatre, Kasi Talkies, KK Cinema, Multiplex, PVR, Rohini Silver Screens, Kumaran Theatre, Luxe Cinemas, SPI, AGS Cinemas, Gokulam Cinemas, Abirami Cinemas, AGS Cinemas, Mayajaal, MSM Lemuria Cinemas, Janatha Theatre, Jothi Theatre, KK Gokulam Cinemas, INOX, Jothi Theatre, rishna Kulasekaran Odeon Mani Theatre, Parimalam Cinema, Kumaran Theatre, Meenakshi Kasi Talkies, KK Cinema, Luxe Cinemas, Kcredited as Cinemas, PVR, Raj Theatre, Remy Theatre, MM Theatre, MSM Lemuria Mayajaal, Meera Theatre, PVR, Kreshna, is a fi lm actor. Cinemas, Sivasakthi Cinemas, SPI, Cinemas, Remy Cinemas, SB Cinemas, Remy Cinemas, SPI, Vetrivel Theatre, He first appeared in Vetrivel Theatre, Woodlands. SK-Marlen Cinemas, Vetrivel Theatre. Woodlands. Mani Ratnam’s Anjali and later in Iruvar and Santosh Sivan’s The Terrorist. He played his first lead role in Alibhabha. His next two fi lms Kattradhu Kalavu and Kazhugu. After appearing in a brief role ‘‘Draw’ingDraw’ing in Vallinam, he starred in RS Infotainment’s horror comedy Yaamirukka Bayamen. He has upcoming fi lms Vizhithiru, Vanmam and aattentionttention Yatchan directed by his brother, Vishnuvardhan. u Chennai’s political GEETU MOHANDAS cartoonist shares his journey

|P T USHA| ayathri Mohandas ‘Like other countries, our Gknown professionally ‘After being a cartoonist for over as Geetu Mohandas is a fi lm two decades, what I learnt is, ‘Life government should also actress and director known is not a bed of roses’. To chase your for her works in Malayalam dream in a society that does not promote cartoons. In cinema and Bollywood. In support your job is not easy. Yet, those days, children never 2013, she directed the socio I did it, and I am proud of being political fi lm Liar’s Dice which popular among 90s children,’ says knew what stress was, but has received two National Senthil Kumar, a resident of Man- Film Awards, was premiered gadu who is a caricature artist. today, many children use at Sundance Film Festival, Popularly known as Pillai, the this word often’ and was chosen by the Govern- cartoonist has done several series proud moment for me to share it In those days, children never knew ment of India as India’s entry in Tamil children’s magazines, such with my wife. I can never forget that what stress was, but today, many for the U.S. 87th Academy as ‘Siruvar Malar’, ‘Siruvar Mani’, day,’ says the artist. children use this word often. This Awards. Her fi rst directorial ‘Chutti Vikatan’ and many more. caricatures. Since I had to learn HIS POPULAR SERIES is because, except school syllabus, venture was Kelkkunnundo He has also worked with ‘Baakya’ the art from scratch, it was tough One of his creations, Chindu children are not exploring other which won recognition at and ‘Kumutham’. Currently, the initially. Some of my works were Bindu was a popular series in things much. several fi lm festivals, includ- 49-year-old artist is a political car- even rejected. But with proper the early 2000s. Other works like Humour should be an essential part ing Best Child Actor at the toonist in ‘Kalki’ and was training and practice, I Sarvajit Thoppi and Ezham Arivu of our life and that is brought out National Awards. The fi lm has recently honoured by the improved and everything been included as a chapter in made him popular among children. effectively in my cartoon series. Par- Artists’ Group Associ- started falling into the 12 standard Kerala state ents should encourage their children ation in Madan- place,’ smiles SENSATIONAL, syllabus since 2014. to read such series and caricatures, andapuram. Senthil recall- SENSIBLE but not with their smartphones,’ he In an inter- ing his past. ‘To be a political cartoonist means points out. to handle a sensational issue in action with WHY IS In the near future, Senthil is News Today, a sensible manner. It should be planning to bring out a book and HIS FIRST humourous and at the same time Senthil shares WORK SPE- it will depict our culture through not humiliating. With the current about his journey, CIAL? cartoons. Ancient temple sketch- challenges and many political scenario, I have done a For every artist, the first ings and literature works like number of caricatures that points of tea when I was young. In fact, recognition is special. For Senthil, Sthalapuranam will fi nd their place out the problems in our State the I was maintaining a poultry farm it was extra special as his was pub- in his book. ‘It will be made in such OK ‘The Stress Solution’ ‘right’ way,’ Senthil explains. BBOOKO before I stepped into this. Driven lished during the launch of ‘Chutti a way that it attracts children’s at- by Dr Rangan Chatterjee to do something innovative, I Vikatan’ on 14 November 1999, ACT RIGHT NOW tention,’ he adds. ES came to Chennai, and my friends and, interestingly, it was the day ‘Like other countries, our govern- Senthil Kumar can be reached at BBITESIT ment should also promote cartoons. n The Stress Solution, Rangan introduced me to the world of before his marriage. ‘It was a very 90030 84454. Ioffers simple and achievable interventions to help you re-set your life, offering simple tools for how to cope with modern-life, CITY LIGHTS including, How to design your morning routine effectively, how to keep a touch diary, how SPIRITUAL EDUCATION to mute your digital world and STANDUP make maoi mates, how to eat the alphabet. Packed with personal accounts and patient cases, this book will become your blueprint on how to live stress-free in the modern world.

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