Awesome fivesome

At a time when mega serials and films are ruling the roost occupying prime time entertainment on the small screen, reality comedy shows by this promising team of youngsters has come as a whiff of fresh air. Their brilliant sense of humour, presence of mind and unflappable demeanour even during demanding situations keep people spell bound. Within no time their programme has garnered maximum TRPs. Started by Star Vijay satellite channel on experimental basis, this programme has now caught up with other channels. From "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru" to "Asatha Povathu Yaaru", the rise of "Madurai" Muthu, "Melur" Sasi, Venkatesh, Christopher and Sri Sailam is meteoric. They all have one thing in common, they belong to the Temple City and what makes them popular is the Madurai slang. Notwithstanding their hectic Deepavali schedule, they... [read full story]