We proved right again : Bigg Boss 5 Tamil Akshara involved in Kerala Gold smuggling case

 

On October 18 (2021), we reported that Bigg Boss 5 Tamil contestant  Akshara is none other the lady who is named in the Customs case on Kerala Gold smuggling  that rocked Kerala politics. It was then termed a rumour. On Feb 4th (2022)Akshara turned up at Kozhikode Customs Office to give her statement.  https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2021/10/bigg-boss-5-tamil-akshara-involved-in.html

Read report we published on Oct 8th ; Akshara called Vellai Papa ( white doll) by folk singer Thamarai in Bigg Boss 5 Tamil season is Shravaya Sudhakar. a suspect in the Kerala Gold smuggling case investigated by CBI . She was linked to Kingpin Faiz.  She had won the Miss South India title in 2013 and not ahs stated by her. Her old photos that appeared in the media during the case is doing the rounds. She is not a 1994 born girl, says twitteratti.

Shravya had told CBI that it was actress Mythili who introduced her to Faiz. She also name dropped actress Chippy' and the latter denied having known this girl. The information coming out is that Shravya claim that she is 1994 born is false  since she won the Miss South India title in 2013 only. ( she would be 12 yrs old then).

Yet another revelations is that she had taken part in the Star Vijay Villa to village, reality show in 2018 and not a fresh face to such shows as claimed by her. This fraud is obviously done with  the knowledge of the channel. Netizens claim that she underwent a plastic surgery and took a new avatar.

Shravya confessed to knowing  Faiz for the last seven months and also admitted to making foreign trips together for at least five times. She, however, denied having any links with the gold smuggling racket run by Faiz, saying that the fact was not known to her till his arrest. .

Shravya told mediapersons that she had met many of Faiz’s friends at different locations but had no idea about their official status. Further, she explained that she had been accompanied by her family all the time she travelled abroad and also spoke of one Muthu Chippi, a Chennai-based model, who was common friend of both Faiz and Mythili. On questioning she said Chippi was an actress and this led to wrong person.

Legally, there is no case against her related to the gold smuggling case that rocked the Kerala political circles and links to CM office. Shravya turned Akshra in her narration of her past life spoke about her father a manufacturer of bullet proof glass dying when she was young and her protective mother and brother who took care of her. She appeared as a demure Touch me Not sensitive girl sobbing behind walls and curyains at the slightest remark that she felt was directed against her.

As a girl born with golden spoon , this news of her as one who was subjected to CBI grilling and also a one reality show old veteran comes as a shocker. She is likely to be put on the elimination list by contestants this week  and the news circulated around would pave way for eviction by viewers.

She is Chennai born girl and did her Masters in Psychology from University of TIBILISI (GEORGIA) . She has received the title Miss Tremendous Globe World 2019 a world magnificence pageant  where she represented India. According to fashion biz, Shravya is her nickname and her real name is Akshara Sudhakar Reddy. Her keeping her past hidden during the narration about herself was the reason for viewers to think that she had hidden her past from the channel. Her name Akshara Reddy being on the list was mistaken by media to be of Apsara Reddy ( transgender). Sources say that Akshara was promised a lead role in Malayalam film Sinagravelan opposite Dileep. Faiz luxury car was used for shooting by the producers. She was sidelined and role went to Vedhika.

Bigg Boss Abhinay - wife Aparna split over Paavni ?

Bigg Boss 5 Tamil contestant Abhinay Vaddi recently voted out by viewers and his wife Aparna are heading for a split is the buzz. Talk surfaced after Abhinay's wife Aparna dropped his name from her Instagram Account and reverted back to her maiden name.  When Abhinay- Paavni, co contestants in the reality show was accussed of having a romantice realtionship, Aparna defended him through her post saying that she knew him better than anybody. Reason could be that Aparna thinks that there is truth in  Abhinay's `friendship' with co contestant Paavni inside the house that was seen by co housemates as more than friendship and Paavni herself saying that Abhinay had more than friendship  towards to her and she was uncomfortable with the situation.

Paavni is a TV actress and a widow. Her hubby committed suicide and at that time it was said that he took the step as he felt that his wife was cheating on him. Paavni inside the Bigg Boss 5 said that it was a surprise decision as they had only a minor argument and hinted that it could be the drunken state that led to her hubby to commit suicide.  She was till then working in Telugu serials at Hyderabad and moved over to Chennai and started working in Star Vijay - Asianet serials in  Tamil- Malayalam..

Abhinay was seen as a soft guy liked by all female contestants in Bigg Boss. It was Raju one of the contestant who burst the bubble by asking if there anything going on between Paavni and Abhinay. There was reactions like that the allegation was irresponsible and made without thinking about Abhinay's  life outside the Bigg Boss house as he was a married man. Till date, Raju and Paavni are bitter foes inside the house.

Later as events unfolded, Paavni admitted that Abhinay was giving her more than needed attention and care and she had told him not to do so as it was making her uncomfortable and  went on to add that despite this he continued to do so. She further revealed that Abhinay had given a letter to her in private. Abhinay defended saying that his genuine concern to Paavni was misjudged. His defense was that as Paavni's close friends in the show were  voted out and she was alone, he offered her a shoulder to cry on. Within a fortnight, Abhinay was voted out. In his farewell speech ,to contestants, he looked longingly at Paavni and what he said was not shown.

Outside Abhinay was posting photos of himself with other evicted housemates. After host Kamal Hassan intervention, the ` friendship' issue was a taboo talk but till today the talk about it surfaces. Reason being that in retrospect, housemates felt that Abhinay was made a scapegoat and led up the garden path by Paavni. We too reported on this see link :

Wild card entry Aamir a choreographer started wooing Paavni and after advise from all round, Aamir started keeping his distance from Paavni. Now Paavni in social media is seen as a home breaker. 

Abhinay is grandson of Gemini Ganesan- Savithiri and an upcoming actor. His prolonged continuation inside the House was subject of trolls as he was a meek person and unfit to be in show. Many felt that his family links was keeping him in the show. His father Govind Rao is a Film Producer and mother Vijaya Chamundeswari is a Home maker and he has one brother named Arun Kumar. Abhinay’s Wife is a Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur.

Thalapathy Vijay fans back Sanjeev Bigg Boss Tamil 5 contestant ?

Thalapathy Vijay fans are bound to vote in large numbers for Sanjeev , one of the contestants of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5. This could happen after Sanjeev's wife posted on social media that she Whats App to Thalapathy Vijay along with other friends of her hubby to vote for him and Vijay replied that he was keenly watching the show and that he had already voted for him , even before she requested for him. This is to be a signal to Thalapathy fans to go enmasse for Sanjeev . Vijay's fans ensured that their idol was the most liked on Twitter and top 5 in Indian entertainment industry. 

However their is a catch. Sanjeev is a great supporter of Raju, another contestant in the House. He had long time by way of conversation told Raju that he wanted to one among the finalists of the Bigg Boss show as his wife and kids would come to see it. Raju keeping this mind through a given oportunity saved Sanjeev from nomination, route to eviction. Sanjeev who heard this turned teary eyed.

Anbarivu film trailor was released on Big Boss 5 Tamil stage by Kamal Haasan. The director Aswin Raam told Kamal that Sanjeev was his Uncle. Sanjeev said in a choked voice that he wanted his daughter to marry a person of repute and he was happy. It seems that Sanjeev is son of  actress Manjula Vijayakumar's sister. His sister is actress Sindhu who made her debut opposite Ramki in Inaintha Kaigal , a Abavanan production and a blockbuster hit.

Sindhu however drifted to playing villains' roles in TV and films and died at an early age due to a lung ailment. Her daughter Shreya was then 9 years, From then onwards, Sanjeev was like a father figure to her. Shreya lived with her father   Kannada actor Late Raghuveer's parents. Ashwin who was assistant to many directors including Atlee and Shreya were in love and got married. Ashwin's father is `Jeeva' Ravi , known actor in TV ( Thirumagal - Raja Rani) and character actor in many films.

Sanjeev came in late as wild card entry. He so far appears to be playing a fair game and not taking sides. He had acted in Vijay starrer including recently released Master. Sanjeev and Vijay were class amtes in Loyola College during the Visual Communication Degree class. Sanjeev is married to TV actress Preethi Srinivasan.

In Malayalam Bigg Boss season that ended, the winner Manikantan was said to be a fan of Mohanlal ( the host) and he made it obvious in the show. Lal fans is said to have titled the scales in his favor as many others were more competent than him.

Bigg Boss Kamal Haasan kurumbu padam hits Arjun's Survivor Finale on Zee Tamil

 

Actress Vijayalakshmi who was second runner up in Bigg Boss 2 Tamil of Star Vijay  won the Rs 1 crore prize in the Zee Tamil Survivor reality show, On December 12th , Bigg Boss 5 Tamil put out a ` kurumbu padam' about the most discussed ` love affair' between TV actress Pavni and Abhinay ( aspiring actor and grandson of Late Gemini Ganesan - Savitiri) , both housemates and Kamal Haasan the host bisecting it. ( Kamal comes on screen only on Saturday - Sunday). Kurumbu padam known as a mischievious video clip  is the  unseen portion by viewers. In earlier seasons it nailed the lies of the contestants.  We will have to wait for BARC TRP as both show started at same time- 9.30 PM. As Star Vijay continues to be still King of reality shows, BB could be a winner or did Action King deliver a knock out punch ?

Action king Arjun was the host of Survivor Tamil. It was conducted in Zanibar island. 18 contestants were divided into two teams and put through gruelling tasks. The finale saw Vijayalkshmi win the title. She was eliminated midway through but came back as those eliminatedb bo co- contestants were in fact taken to another area were they were competing with each other. Vijaylakshmi and Amazath ,  came back through this route.

The final top 5 were e Umapathy, Saran, VijayaLakshmi, Lucky Narayan, and Vanessa Cruz.  Eliminated contestants like Nandha, Amzath Khan, Inigo Prabhakar, Aishwarya and Vikranth were given powers to vote and judge the winner. Vijayalakshmi is daughter of national award winner Agathiyan ( Tamil film Kadhal Kottai starring Ajith). She was an actress and is known for her roles in Chennai 28 and Anjathe. She married Feroz, AD to her father and a director himself. She acts in TV serials.

Inside scoop-Pavni asked rival Raju and team to open talk about Abhinay -

 In a sudden turn of events, it is revealed by Abhinay that it was Pavni who instigated Raju and team to open the topic of her closeness with him.  He tells this to Priyanka and Akshara who was part of the Raju team says that she was present when it happened. She said that she had begged the team to not raise the issue and said that " I was not asking but begging them". This unseen promo brings in a new dimension to Pavni- Abhinay issue. 

On Annachi eviction, inside sources say that it is a pattern that anybody in their fifties are not allowed to cross 50 episodes and Annachi was an exception. Keeping in line with Annnachi song astrology, BB played an ominous song, gave him Leader title and Kamal equated him with Hrithik Roshan. A great booster to ego before showing the door. Past examples - Suresh Thatha- Thaadi Balaji- Vyapauri- Cheran and so on.

Is Pavni trying to extend her innings in Bigg Boss 5 house by stoking the fire of a non existent one sided love story ?. As viewers would not like to see a ongoing ' He loves me She loves me not' kind of love story  to end abruptly by sending both of them out, it was Pavni who stood to gain. is one argument. Another argument is that Ahhinay is behind creating a smokescreen of a silent love to Pavni to stay in the running as he has come often in danger zone and escaped for mysterious reasons. If anybody has to go out it was Abhinay and he is buying time with the Pavni issue.

Even many doubt Akshara vouching for Abhinay. Soon after Kamal's `kurumbu' film, Akshara hugged Abhinay and told him that she would stand by him. Yet another hole to be picked is that Pavni's talk to Raju and team would be caught on camera and could have come in episode 70. But counter is that Bigg Boss is extending this drama for another week. As Priyanka has come to know, then  it would be talk of the House is certain.

Raju has a grouse and it was evident when he reacted with a poker face to Pavni in the Kurumbu film. He opened the topic at her behest and then she did a volte face at behest of Priyanka and blasted him in front of others. Then she gets back to old self and tries to take Raju as her confidante. Even she stumped Kamal when she said she liked Abhinay as a friend soon after saying that the person she disliked was Abinay

https://youtu.be/8M58HtgDIvo

Bigg Boss 5 Tamil to wind up ?

 

Bigg Boss 5 Tamil might shut down or go forward with  new anchor ( not Ramya Krishnan) is the thinking in Star Vijay bosses circle. The drop in TRP of Ramya ‘s episodes is making a rethink on future of show.

Kamal will not attend BB5 for next 15 days and if TRP falls further, it will be a disaster. Suspend the show citing new virus and precautions or bring in an equally BIG STAR. At present, only Suriya is apt replacement. Popular as an actor with involvement in social issues .bold in saying out his mind and earning critical acclaim for powerful roles like in Jai Bhim, Suriya is the best choice . His availability is to be seen.

Most probably it will be suspended and restarted after Kamal is back. Malayalam BB finale was suspended as Chennai Corpn cracked on the sets for violation of Covid norms. Later, a month after it was resumed.

Suruthi to be eliminated from Bigg Bos5 Tamil

 Suruthi Periyasamy is the contestant to be eliminated from Bigg Boss 5 Tamil, says a source close to the show producer. Ample hints were given by Kamal Haasan  on Saturday, When the majority felt that Abhnay Vadde would go as last week he and Varun were warned by Kamal to not take it easy. Varun saved himself by using his coin to remove Ciby from Captain post and get into it. Thereby he escaped the nomination process and as he was told you are on a limbo now. Kamal while announcing Nirrop as saved said that Abhinay had said that it was not necessary that  those who made most noise or worked should be saved from nomination and Kamal remarked that probably the audience felt otherwise. He kept saying expect the unexpected..

The least active contestant was Abhinay as he seemed to be reserved and shy. He shared a good bonding with all the housemates but all felt that he was too soft for the `game' . He was considered a trustworthy friend by all and liked but majority felt that he would go out. As it stands, Suruthi has polled the least votes.

Reason is that she plotted with Paavni to hoodwink Thamarai and take her coin at the time she was dressing and could not make a move to get the coin back. Despite pressure from housemates, Suruthi decided to not give it  back. Kamal did not find anything wrong in it and advised Thamarai to not believe that all were good people around her and see them as contestants.

In Saturday episode she won the fashion show  sponsored by LensKart.  A fashion blogger, stylist and based in USA , Suruthi shocked everybody when she said that she was happy in the day her father died,  "My grandfather and father are of the same age. My mom was married to him as a gesture of gratitude as he helped my grandpa by providing financial support during the tough times. My father had five children from his first married most of whom were older than my mother. I was an unwanted child for my father. He would always lock us away in a room. I was 11 when my father died but I didn't shed any tears instead I was happy. I felt relieved that my mom and I are finally going to have an independent and happy life.,: she said, 

Bigg Boss 5 Pavani Reddy serial gets re- telecast - Abishek picks Niroop winner

 Star Vijay has announced the re-run of the serial Chinna Thambi after Pavani Reddy, it's lead heroine has become popular through the channel's Bigg Boss 5 Tamil reality show. Bharathi Kanamma serial faces a replacement of the actress who played the title role. 

The Bigg Boss 5 Tamil show has within two weeks created an interest with the unexpected eviction of Abishek in the second week, Abishek who was evicted sai in an interview said that given a chance to enter as wild card entry, he would go in and play ,but be himself. He stood by his stance that he had not seen Bigg Boss before and said that those who won were those who won for their character and not by the games that they played. He felt that two contestants were tipped to be winners but he felt that Niroop had the chance as he was himself and his battles were with Priyanka and mostly on issues that happened inside.

Chinna Thambi serial was popular and it brought Pavani to limelight. The popularity of Pavani in Bigg Boss has prompted channel to announce the re- telecast. There is speculation that it might replace Bharathi Kannamma. Roshni, the dusky heroine who played the title role has got a big film project and left. Vinusha Devi, a model is said to replace her.

Abishek eviction: Bigg Boss 5 Tamil corrects a wrong choice

 

Abishek Raja elimination is a way of telling that if you a high funda movie reviewer – interviewer and your sensibilities do not allow you to  watch   Bigg Boss Tamil , then  you do not deserve to be competing for the title and prize money. To add salt to the wound. Abishek says to Kamal - “ I used to watch a bit of the promos. Just to catch a look at the dresses that you wear.”. _ “ Wondering if I was the stumbling block for you not watching a good show,” quipped Ulaga Nayagan. This opened the exit gate.

Who is Abishek Raja ?. He is a different version of Blue Sattai Maran the acid tongue film reviewer. A 2 minute review in Fully Filmy a You Tube (YT) channel got him noticed ( popular is review of Mota Siva Keta Siva). He moved to Open Panna another YT channel and he became a full-fledged cinema journalist doing  interviews with directors- actors and posed  questions which were loaded with sarcasm .  He made his on screen appearance in Imaikai Nodikal as brother of Raashi Khanna.

Abishek came to the house with a reputation that he has to live up to. So he did the unthinkable. Star Vijay and Kamal Haasan claims that the show has a 4 crore viewers. Here a film journo and that too in his thirties and happening guy  says- Sorry I have not watched this show. Maybe the promo to catch the costumes worn by you and honestly I have not even heard you speak “.

So grilling starts – How come you talked about previous housemate Losliya ? You seem to use terms that is related to this show. Abishek says that all he knew or heard was from the bits gathered in tea sessions with friends. Kamal quips – You seem to have had too many tea sessions.

The exit build up, Kamal snubs him saying that I did not ask you when Abhi starts to explain. Next he intervenes a and ask Abishek – So you are confident that you will win the public support ?.

Bigg Boss show directors made a goof up by putting a guy from Kollywood media who has not seen the show and appears that he missed nothing but not seeing the show or Kamal. It has been corrected.

Four seasons we have seen non -performers – ones who used swear words and used physical strength to subdue co- contestants. They continued on merrily. More the audience hated them, they were ` saved’ and ones inside took it as a license to get more brash.

Abishek either through his tea drinking pals or the clips on YT was thinking on these lines and put in action a groupism in play and started pitting each other. His calculation was that he would be `saved’ to last 5. What did him in was the gab. It was a gift which  earned him money but here it did him in or say out. read abishek take on it

Kamal Haasan roped in by Bigg Boss producer to create content

Banijay Asia which is to start Master Chef with Vijay Sethupathi (Tamil) , Prithiviraj ( Malayalam), Venkatesh (Telugu) and Kiccha Sudeep (Kannada) in Sun Network channels in South in a press note said - Content producer and distributor, Banijay Asia has announced its collaboration with Turmeric Media Networks Private Limited and Kamal Haasan to produce content across screens and languages. Combining the massive fan base of Kamal Haasan and Deepak Dhar’s expertise in content creation and production, the two parties will join forces to gain a strong foothold in the South. The partnership will also see the two entities come together to create long and short-form content across OTT and television.

R.Mahendran, founder, Turmeric Media, said, “We are so excited to partner with Banijay Asia. Deepak has an unblemished record of creating success out of many new initiatives in the content space. This association is going to be no different. It is an honour for us to showcase Kamal Haasan’s expertise in the entertainment business. We are confident that this team shall conjure up some brilliant content that will keep the viewers “spellbound”. 

Turmeric Media Networks Private Limited is a Private incorporated on 06 January 2016. It is classified as Non-govt company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Chennai. Its authorized share capital is Rs. 1,000,000 and its paid up capital is Rs. 100,000. It is inolved in Sporting and other recreational activities.Directors of Turmeric Media Networks Private Limited are Vanitha Shirley, Sai Sanakkayala Dinakar, .

“We wanted to partner with someone who knew the crux of the content creation and production business. Hence we were in a conversation with Deepak for a while now. With his extensive knowledge in the field, we could see the potential of venturing into a new space of creating regional content in India with Banijay Asia. His understanding of the craft and network have been invaluable in making it a reality. We are excited to collaborate with them to create revolutionary content across all screens and languages,” signs off Kamal Haasan.