MUMBAI: Zee Thirai, in the true spirit of its brand tag line “Rathathil Kalandhadu Cinema” is set to dazzle ardent movie buffs with yet another special segment – 1 – Mani Thirai Arangam – creating a matinee experience in the comfort of your homes. The uniqueness of this segment offering is that every week, the channel will curate seven of Tamil cinema’s finest based on a special theme. Now Tamil movie enthusiasts can have a no holds barred movie viewing experience as matinee shows are set to become synonymous with Zee Thirai!
The first of the themes called 'Mersal Heroines', will showcase an eclectic mix of women-centric movies. Tamil Cinema is a land full of stories and genres, with a strong collection of women-led films that have set a benchmark for fresh and unique story telling. Reflecting the nature of strong Tamil women, the films being telecasted next week bring out stories of strong willed, independent, yet every-day women. It is sure to keep ardent fans enthralled for a week starting 21 December 2020, at 1:00pm every day. Beyond this, week on week, the audiences will be served with a fresh buffet of unique and carefully curated thematic movies which will keep them coming back for more.
The below movies will be screened on Zee Thirai during the week of 21 December – 27 December at 1:00 pm.
21 December – Devi 2
22 December – Lisaa 3D
23 December – Nadigaiyar Thilagam
24 December – Dora
25 December – Kanaa
26 December – Baagamathie
27 December – Mohini
Devi 2 is a horror comedy drama starring Tamannah Bhatia in the lead role, and Prabhu Deva, Nandita Swetha, Jagan, and Kovai Sarala n supporting roles and is a sequel to the 2016 movie Devi. Lisaa 3D is also a horror flick and India’s first ever stereoscopic 3D horror film that stars Anjali, Sam Jones, Makarand Deshpande and Yogi Babu in the lead roles. Nadigaiyar Thilagam, a critically acclaimed 2018 biography of the veteran yester year south Indian heroine, Savithri is the story of her journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary fame. The movie stars Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salman, Samantha and Vijay Devarakonda in pivotal roles. Dora is a 2017 action horror-thriller movie at the centre of which is a woman – Pavalakkodi, played by Nayanthara – and a haunted car. This movie is definitely worth a watch for fans of spooky thrillers!
The Sivakarthikeyan, Sathyaraj and Aishwarya Rajesh starrer, Kanaa is an inspiring sports drama about Kowsi (Aishwarya Rajesh) and Murugesan (Sathyaraj) and their shared dream of carving a place for Kowsi in the Indian women’s cricket team. The 2018 thriller-horror film, Bhaagamathie stars Anushka Shetty and Jayaram in the lead roles, and Unni Mukundan, Murali Sharma, and Asha Sarath in other pivotal roles. Mohini is a Tamil horror film directed by Ramana Madhesh, starring Trisha and Jackky Bhagnani in the lead roles.
Every day starting from 21 December 2020, catch 1-Mani Thirai Arangam at 1:00 pm only on Zee Thirai.