Shali

#Taurus

[Dr. Thusiyan Nandakumar @Thusi_Kumar]

I’ve spent years writing about Eelam Tamil politics, our losses, our resilience.

In all that time, one absence has been particularly glaring. Tamil cinema has never allowed us to be the protagonists of our own story - not in any meaningful way.

Kollywood can sometimes have an exploitative relationship with Eelam Tamils. We’ve been portrayed as sympathetic refugees at best, criminals as worst. There are a few films about us, but never have any been made by us.

‘Neelira’ is a step in a different direction.

Directed by @someeth and produced by @karthiksubbaraj, it is the first Eelam-centred film to be made within Kollywood and released globally. Set entirely in Jaffna and directed by an Eelam Tamil.

That is not a small thing.

The Indian censor board and wider film industry in general is still extremely problematic. But for those who grew up seeing stories told about us but never with us, this film is something to hold onto.

An Eelam story on a Kollywood platform, with a global release.

Go watch it.

A fuller piece with my thoughts is coming soon.

#Neelira #Eelam #Kollywood #TamilCinema #TamilEelam

[karthik subbaraj @karthiksubbaraj]

என் இனிய தமிழ் சினிமா ரசிகர்களுக்கு 🙏🏻

To my dear Tamil cinema audience 🙏🏻

#Neelira ❤️🏆🙏🏻

[தார்மீகா🌺 @tharmeega]

#Neelira releases in theatres today. An Eelam Tamil story told through mainstream cinema, led by an Eelam Tamil director and cinematographer, with many Eelam Tamils in the cast and crew, myself included.

How I’m feeling about it, a thread 🧵:

[Toronto Police Operations @TPSOperations]

MISSING:
Sutharsan, 30
- last seen June 7 @ 4:30pm in the Slan Ave & Greenock Ave area
- described as 5'3, 150lbs, medium build, short black curly hair, with a mustache and beard
- last seen wearing a green/blue t-shirt, grey pants and black shoes
#GO1305351
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[Kokila Annamalai @Kokilaparvathi]

The execution of Tangaraju Suppiah, a Singapore Tamil man, has been scheduled for 26 April, next Wednesday, at Changi Prison. This is the first execution to be scheduled in 6 months, after Singapore's brutal killing spree last year robbed 11 lives.

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

@shelm101 @netflix You might have to go to Netflix, scroll down to episode 13 and try clicking it. That’s what worked for me!

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Marshall getting shook by the applause 🥺#LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Where was all Vanessa’s questioning of Jackie’s texts or her jabs towards Marshall? #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Hm I dont like Vanessa’s energy towards the men compared to the women #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Josh is gonna say it straight to Marshall’s face!!… just not at the reunion where he could’ve see him. Lol ok. #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Marshall’s smirks 🙊🙊 #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Zack slyly throwing Irina under the bus #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Ok Zack, I see you having Paul’s back 👀 #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Everyone drilling Paul, but no one’s asking why Micah’s friends were grilling him?? #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

Hm Vanessa asking Paul why he didn’t see a future with Micah. all while Micah said she didn’t feel safe around Paul at the alter 🤷🏽‍♀️ #LoveIsBlindLIVE

[Toronto Police Operations @TPSOperations]

MISSING:
Zoey, 13
- last seen on April 11, at 8:30 p.m., in the Front St & York St area
- described as 5'0", with a medium build, long black hair
- no clothing description available
#GO799673
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[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

During Tamil Genocide Education Week, we continue to learn how genocides impact our communities. We honour the innocent people who were displaced & those who lost their lives. We also recognize the lasting trauma & impact this genocide has on Tamil communities here in Toronto.

[Shali @_ShaligaV]

My insta got hacked, please report @__shaligavv on Instagram and do not respond to their messages!

[Domenic Fazioli @DomenicFazioli]

MISSING WOMAN: 49-year-old Neena Chumber Rani. Has not seen or heard from since Thursday, February 17. Have info? Call 911.