KUALA LUMPUR, 28 August 2026 – Renowned Indian filmmaker, writer and creative
personality Gautham Vasudev Menon is set to make a special appearance in Malaysia for
ONDRA RENDA 25 YEARS OF GVM, a premium entertainment experience celebrating his
remarkable 25-years journey in Indian cinema.
The highly anticipated event will take place on 10 October 2026 (Saturday) at The Arch
Galeries, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together Tamil-speaking communities, Indian cinema
enthusiasts, young professionals, families, corporate guests and fans from Malaysia,
Singapore and the region.
The official announcement was unveiled today at a special press conference at Berjaya Times
Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, as the official hospitality partner, marking the beginning of the
promotional journey towards what is expected to be a memorable celebration of cinema,
music, storytelling and popular culture.
CELEBRATING ONDRA RENDA 25 YEARS OF GVM
ONDRA RENDA 25 YEARS OF GVM will provide audiences with an opportunity to experience
the filmmaker’s creative journey through an engaging live session featuring his insights and
experiences in filmmaking, storytelling, Indian cinema and the entertainment industry.
Known for his distinctive storytelling style and memorable cinematic worlds, Gautham
Vasudev Menon’s body of work has created a strong connection with audiences across
generations.
The Malaysia event will celebrate this journey by bringing fans closer to the filmmaker
through a unique live entertainment format combining conversation, cinema, music,
memories and audience interaction.
A UNIQUE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
Unlike a conventional concert, this celebration is envisioned as an immersive live
entertainment experience that takes audiences beyond the music and into the world of one
of Indian cinema’s most celebrated storytellers, Gautham Vasudev Menon.
The experience will offer audiences a rare opportunity to discover the stories, inspirations,
creative processes and personal experiences behind some of GVM’s most memorable films,
characters, scenes and musical moments eventually create an intimate connection between
the filmmaker and his Malaysian and regional audience.
Adding to this extraordinary journey will be a stellar line-up of singers and artistes who have
been an integral part of GVM’s musical legacy, including Karthik, Shruti Haasan, Sathya
Prakash, Saindhavi, Paal Dabba, Blaaze, Hari Priya and Krish, accompanied by a powerful live
band.
Together, they will bring GVM’s iconic musical universe to life through live performances,
storytelling, conversations and unforgettable moments from his 25-years creative journey.
MALAYSIA’S INDIAN ENTERTAINMENT AUDIENCE
The event is expected to attract approximately 5,000 spectators, creating a major platform
for Indian cinema and entertainment in Malaysia.
The audience will comprise Tamil-speaking communities, Indian cinema enthusiasts, youth,
young professionals, families, corporate guests and entertainment lovers from Kuala Lumpur
and other parts of Malaysia, as well as potentially from the wider region.
The event is expected to further strengthen Malaysia’s position as an attractive destination
for international Indian entertainment and cultural experiences.
A PLATFORM FOR BRAND PARTNERS
The event also provides an attractive platform for brands and corporate organisations seeking
to connect with a highly engaged audience through Indian entertainment, cinema and
popular culture.
Strategic partners and sponsors will have opportunities for brand visibility, media exposure,
digital engagement, on-ground activation, customer engagement, hospitality and
experiential marketing throughout the pre-event, event-day and post-event campaign.
With an anticipated audience of approximately 5,000 spectators, together with extensive
promotional and media activities, the event is expected to generate significant visibility both
locally and regionally.
COLLABORATION BETWEEN MY EVENTS & RADAAN MEDIAWORKS
My Events International and Radaan Mediaworks are in strategic collaboration in the cinema
and entertainment industry, combining their respective strengths in event management,
movies, media, content, production and audience engagement.
The collaboration aims to create and promote high-quality Indian cinema and entertainment
initiatives in Malaysia, including live events, celebrity appearances, film-related programmes,
content development, promotional campaigns and other cinema-based projects.
Through this partnership, My Events International will contribute its local market knowledge,
event execution capabilities, business partnerships and audience reach, while Radaan
Mediaworks brings its experience and creative expertise in Indian television, cinema and
media production.Together, both organisations aim to establish a stronger bridge between the Indian
entertainment industry and Malaysian audiences, while creating commercially viable
opportunities for artistes, filmmakers, brands, media partners and the wider entertainment
ecosystem.
-My Events International
-Minutesmy
