PETALING JAYA, Oct 24 — Deepavali will soon be upon us, and like many other festivals in Malaysia, it’s prime time for families and friends to get together and catch up.
Once you’ve had your fill of murukku, jalebi, and ladoo, why not curl up in front of the small screen to catch a show with your loved ones?
Here are 10 Deepavali specials on Astro that you can look forward to over the long weekend.
Dev
Starring Karthi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Karthik, Dev portrays the quirky romance that blooms between free-spirited Dev and business-savvy Meghna.
It will be shown on Astro Vellithirai (channel 202) on October 28 at 12pm.
Deepavali Anal Parakuthu
Deepavali Anal Parakuthu is a cooking show featuring traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine that will transport viewers on a culinary adventure without ever having to leave their living room.
Expect recipes for delights such as ketti oorundai, sippi, addai, athirasam, gramatthu meen kulambu, chettinad prawn masala and chettinad chicken curry.
The final episode will premiere on Astro Vaanavil (channel 201) on October 26 at 4.30pm.
Kanaa
Starring Sathyaraj, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sivakarthikeyan, and Darshan, Kanaa tells the tale of a woman who dives into the competitive world of cricket to make her father proud.
The film will debut on Thangathirai HD (channel 241) come October 25 at 9pm.
Maari 2
Maari 2 is a comedy-action flick starring Dhanush as the titular Maari, a fun-loving gangster who has to fend off advances from a ditzy girl while dealing with a newfound nemesis who is determined to bring about his downfall.
Catch it on Astro Vellithirai (channel 202), October 26 at 9pm.
Sindhubaadh
Tamil-language action thriller Sindhubaadh narrates the story of Thiru, a small-time crook who is plunged into a world of danger and deceit when he sets out to rescue his lover from the skin trade.
The movie premieres on Thangathirai HD (channel 241) on October 26, 9pm.
Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey
A feel-good rom-com set in Malaysia, Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey is about two individuals who, despite coming from different walks of life, meet and fall in love against the odds.
Tune in to Astro Vaanavil (channel 201) on October 27 at 1pm to see it.
Thadam
Thadam is a heart-pumping crime thriller that is loosely based on real-life crimes where the suspects are identical twins.
Catch the excitement on Astro Vellithirai (channel 202) on October 27, 3pm.
Pottu
Fans of the horror-comedy genre can look forward to Pottu, a film about a medical student who gets possessed by a ghost hell-bent on taking revenge on the college dean.
It will be shown on Astro Vellithirai (channel 202) on October 27 at 6pm.
Yaar Ungga Kollywood King
Kollywood enthusiasts compare the overall popularity, fanclub following, box office performance, and social media buzz of their favourite movie heroes to determine who comes out on top on Yaar Ungga Kollywood King.
Experience the fun by tuning in to Astro Vinmeen HD (channel 231) on October 27, 7.30pm.
Rasikka Rusikka S5 (Deepavali Special)
In conjunction with the festival of lights, Rasikka Rusikka host Bala Ganapathi William embarks on a road trip throughout Malaysia in search of the best banana leaf experience.
Join him on the adventure on October 27, 9pm on Astro Vinmeen HD (channel 231).
