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• From homegrown hits to global blockbusters — Astro brings you 67 premieres celebrating stories, culture, and entertainment
• Enjoy exciting festive specials on RAAGA radio including exclusive Deepavali song, ‘Attam Pattam Deepavali’
• All Malaysians are invited to join the ‘Hello Deepavali’ events across various locations
• Don’t miss a chance to claim your share of 10,000 glasses of refreshing Mooru
Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company ushers in Deepavali with harmonious theme Ithu Namma Kondattam (This is Our Celebration), embracing the spirit of unity, inclusion, and diversity. This year’s celebration is a heartfelt reminder that the Festival of Lights is a shared celebration that brings us together through a vibrant cultural heritage, joyful traditions, delicious sweets, flavourful feasts, and cherished memories.
Astro is pleased to present a joyous Deepavali celebration for its customers across its platforms including On Demand, Astro GO and sooka - featuring 67 compelling local and international premieres; exclusive WhatsApp sticker and money packets redemptions; a series of Hello Deepavali events across diverse locations; and much more — offering a rich and inclusive festive experience for all. Malaysians can also tune in to Astro’s Deepavali song, Ithu Namma Kondattam composed by Santesh and sung by Santesh, Maria Thomas, Pridha, Kay-D, Zaddy, and Shanjanaa Rajendran — available for streaming on Joox, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Deezer. In addition, all Malaysians can enjoy a variety of Deepavali specials on RAAGA radio and its social platforms. On top of the festive offerings, Astro is also giving back to the community this Deepavali, reinforcing its ESG commitment and driving positive social impact.
Yang Berhormat Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications, said, “Deepavali is a festival that reminds us of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over misconception, and unity over division. This year’s Deepavali celebration is especially meaningful for us in the Ministry of Communications. For the very first time, RTM and Astro have joined hands in an unprecedented collaboration to co-produce a grand Deepavali concert, Titikkum Deepavali Kondattam 2025. Additionally, our two Tamil Radio Stations, Raaga and MINNALfm’s radio announcers shared the stage side by side. I want to commend both RTM and Astro for their vision and extend my deepest appreciation to the artists, crew and organisers. I am confident that this will stand as a proud milestone for our broadcasting industry. Wishing everyone a joyful, bright, and meaningful Deepavali.”
Prem Anand, Vice President, Indian Customer Business, Astro, said, “This Deepavali is especially meaningful as we mark a historic milestone with RTM through our debut collaboration on Titikkum Deepavali Kondattam 2025. This initiative expands the reach of Deepavali programming to all Malaysians, fostering unity through shared cultural experiences. We’re proud to offer a vibrant mix of local and international entertainment across our platform, and to reinforce our ESG commitment by partnering with Nestlé, Fernleaf, and Agenda Suria Communication to support the community — including an attempt to set a new Malaysia Book of Records. Thank you to our customers for your continued support, and Happy Deepavali to all celebrating.”
Riveting local and international Deepavali premieres on Astro
Astro presents a gripping lineup of local Tamil Deepavali premieres such as Astro and RTM’s debut collaboration concert, Titikkum Deepavali Kondattam 2025 that celebrates our theme Ithu Namma Kondattam, alongside entertaining game shows like Deepavali Vettai and Pasanga Deepavali Reunion; heartfelt family drama telemovie, Project Deepavali; flavourful food travelogue, Rasikka Rusikka Reloaded S8 (Deepavali Special); engaging infotainment with Sanjigai (Deepavali Special); thought-provoking debate show, Achamillai Achamillai (Deepavali Special); energetic musical show, Up-Close and Personal with Anuradha Sriram; fantasy comedy series, Urvasi; and more. Film lovers can look forward to a diverse mix of genres, including the family drama Magudi, horror thriller Mirugasirisham, and action comedy Sutta Thale Enakku — and much more.
Astro will also feature extensive slate of international shows including, Tamil blockbuster films, Love Marriage, Jinn The Pet, Desingu Raja 2, Test, Maareesan, Thanal, Kannappa, Ace, Hanu-Man, Manjummel Boys, and Sattam En Kaiyil; debate show, Sirappu Pattimandram; Hindi favourites, Jaat, Skanda - The Attacker, Sergeant and many more. All Malaysians can catch these exciting Deepavali specials on Astro and sooka.
Reinforcing commitment to ESG pillars and meaningful social impact
Astro is partnering with Nestlé to support the needy by distributing food packs and festive meals on 26 September 2025, from 11am to 3pm at KPR Food Caterers, Klang, as a part of its Deepavali community outreach. Additionally, Astro is also collaborating with Fernleaf and Agenda Suria Communication to distribute 10,000 glasses of delicious Mooru drink to all Malaysians on 17 October 2025, from 12pm to 7pm at National Stadium Bukit Jalil in an effort to setting a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records. Moreover, Astro will be offering Deepavali care packs for 100 pax from the B40 community from Kampung Chetti, Malacca, in partnership with Maxis.
‘Hello Deepavali’ on ground events
All Malaysians are invited to join the Hello Deepavali events for a chance to meet and greet their favourite local talents from House Kanavan, Aadhira, and Magarantham Season 2, and to experience Astro’s diverse content offerings firsthand. Catch us on 11 and 12 October at Aeon Big Falim in Ipoh and Open Car Park B, National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
On radio and digital audio platforms, all Malaysians can look forward to more Deepavali specials on RAAGA radio and its social platforms including exclusive Deepavali song, Attam Pattam Deepavali composed by Krish K and sung by Krish K alongside Kathir RAAGA featuring a high-energy rap by Daya K.
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For more information on Astro’s Ithu Namma Kondattam Deepavali offerings, visit content.astro.com.my .
