These are the special programmes coming your way on Astro, from May 11 to 17, 2020.
Monday, 11 May
Gangs of Madras (Channel Premiere) *Nuzul Al-Quran special
Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), 1.30pm | Stream on Astro GO
Starring: Priyanka Ruth, Daniel Balaji & Ashok
Raiza loses her husband and unborn baby in a police encounter and sets to take revenge on the gangsters responsible for her loved ones deaths.
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven *Nuzul Al-Quran special
Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), 5.30pm | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
Starring: Simbhu, Ramya Krishnan, Prabhu, Catherine Tresa & Megha Akah
A young heir of a rich family, Aadhi, promises his grandfather to reunite him with his estranged daughter, Nandhini, who left their family a long time ago. To fulfill his promise, Adhi finds his place at his aunt Nandhini’s house as a driver, but soon faces trouble in reuniting her with his grandfather.
Adithya Varma (Channel Premiere) *Nuzul Al-Quran special
Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), 9.30pm | Stream on Astro GO
Starring: Dhruv, Banita Sandhu & Priya Anand
A brilliant but short-tempered young surgeon goes down a self-destructive path of alcohol, drugs and violence when the love of his life is forced to marry another man after her family opposes their union.
Tuesday, 12 May
Kuppathu Raja
Astro Vellithirai (CH 202), 9pm | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
Starring: G.V. Prakash Kumar
A slum dweller, Rocket, falls in love with Kamala who lives in the same locality. His life takes a twist after he locks horns with a gang leader, MG Rajendran.
Thursday, 14 May
Pagalpanti (Premiere)
BollyOne HD (CH 251), 9pm | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
Starring: Anil Kapoor, John Abraham & Ileana D’Cruz
Three men, perceived as losers by society, attempt to earn quick money and become rich along with their girlfriends by robbing two gangsters. The four of them hatch a strategy to carry out their plan.
Friday, 15 May
Sandimuni (Premiere)
Astro Thangathirai HD (CH 241), 9pm | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
Starring: Yogi Babu, Natarajan Subramaniam & Manisha Yadav
A comedy horror film that revolves around married couple, starring Natarajan Subramaniam and Manisha Yadav. After Manisha Yadav passes away, her soul stays with her husband as a ghost.
Saturday, 16 May
Raatchasi *Teacher’s Day special
Astro Vellithirai (CH 202), 9pm | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
Starring: G.V. Prakash Kumar & Jyothika
A rural governement school headmistress, tries her best to save the school from its decline. She also reforms the school by overcoming the obstacles caused by her own collegues, private school owners, politicians and government officals.
School Day Jolly Day *Teacher’s Day special
Astro Vaanavil (CH 201), 7.30pm | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
Starring: Sasi
A game show for school teachers and pupils, to celebrate Teacher’s Day together. Apart from honouring teachers, this program will highlight the fun and exciting side of the bond between teachers and students.
Legends of India S2 : Aryabhatta *Teacher’s Day special
Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), 11am | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
A special showcase about Aryabhatta, the first of the major mathematician-astronomers from the classical age of Indian mathematics and Indian astronomy.
Saattai *Teacher’s Day special
Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), 1.30pm | Stream on Astro GO
Starring: Samuthirakani & Thambi Ramaiah
Dayalan, a teacher, tries to change ongoing malpractices in a government school. Unfortunately, his acts are not welcomed by a few senior members and students, which leads to a rift between them.
Legends of India S1 : Srinivasa Ramanujan *Teacher’s Day special
Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), 4pm | Stream on Astro GO and anytime on demand
A showcase about Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician and autodidact. Though he had almost no formal training in pure mathematics, he made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis.
Fri May 08 2020


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