Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company is ushering in the Festival of Lights with the theme Ithu Namma Kondattam, translate to ‘This is Our Celebration”. The theme reflects Astro’s commitment to unity, inclusion, and diversity, reminding Malaysians that Deepavali is a shared celebration that shines brightest when experienced together.
This year, Astro has curate a vibrant festive line-up across it’s platforms. On Demand, Astro GO, and sooka, featuring 67 local and international premieres, engaging on-ground events, musical collaborations, and community-driven initiatives that encapsulate the joy and harmony of Deepavali.
A Celebration of Togetherness and Culture
Astro’s Ithu Namma Kondattam festivities include exclusive premieres, interactive events, and special radio programs that blend entertainment with meaningful cultural appreciation. The official Deepavali anthem, Ithu Namma Kondattam, composed by Santesh and sung by Santesh, Maria Thomas, Pridha, Kay-D, Zaddy and Shanjanaa Rajendran, captures the festival’s cheerful essence. The song is available for streaming on Joox, Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Deezer.
Listeners can also tuned in to RAAGA radio for it’s festive specials, including an 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.
A Milestone Collaboration: Astro x RTM
This Deepavali marks a historic milestone for Malaysia’s broadcasting industry as Astro and RTM collaborate for the first time to co-produce Titikkum Deepavali Kondattam 2025, a grand festive concert that celebrates music, unity, and culture.
Deputy Minister of Communications YB Teo Nie Ching shared her thoughts by saying, “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.”
Echoing this statement, Prem Anand, Vice Preside of Indian Customer Business at 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 Premieres
Astro has prepared a stellar festive slate featuring family dramas, game shows, debates, concerts and films that capture that many shades of Deepavali.
Local Tamil Premiers:
- Titikkum Deepavali Kondattam 2025: A grand Astro x RTM collaboration concert celebrating unity and talent (Vinmeen Ch 202 & RTM TV2, Oct 20, 9PM)
- Deepavali Vettai: A thrilling celebrity game show filmed at The Lost World of Tambun (Vinmeen, Oct 20, 12.30PM)
- Pasanga Deepavali Reunion: A fun-filled reunion with the cast and crew of Pasanga. (Vinmeen, Oct 20, 1.30PM)
- Up-Close and Personal with Anuradha Sriram: A musical showcase featuring the legendary Indian playback singer (Vinmeen, Oct 20, 4.30PM)
- Project Deepavali: A heartwarming telemovie about family, unity, and the secret ingredient behind true celebration (Vinmeen, Oct 21, 2PM)
- Magudi: A gripping family drama exploring betrayal, loss, and redemption (Vinmeen, Oct 21, 4PM)
- Achamillai Achamillai (Deepavali Special): A thought-provoking debate on evolving Deepavali traditions (Vinmeen, Oct 21, 7.30PM)
- Mirugasirisham: A chilling horror film about faith, fear, and supernatural discovery (Vinmeen, Oct 22, 9.30PM)
- Sutta Thale Ennaku: An action-comedy packed with chaos, gangsters, and laughter (Vinmeen, Oct 26, 9PM)
- Rasikka Rusikka Reloaded S8 (Deepavali Special): A festive food travelogue by Bala Ganapathi William (Vinmeen, Oct 17, 9PM
- Sanjigai (Deepavali Special: A weekly infotainment show covering trending topics and cultural highlights (Vinmeen, Oct 18, 9PM)
Film lovers can enjoy Tamil blockbusters like Love Marriage, Jinn The Pet, Desingu Raja 2, Test, Maareesan, Thanal, Kannappa, Ace, Hanu-Man, Manjummel Boys, and Sattam En Kaiyil. Hindi audiences can tune in for premieres of Jaat, Skanda, The Attacker, Sergeant, and more.
Festivities Beyond the Screen
Astro’s Deepavali campaign extends far beyond entertainment, focusing on community support and cultural connection Through partnerships with Nestle, Fernleaf, and Agenda Suria Communication, Astro reinforces it’s ESG commitment by giving back to the community. On 26th September, food packs and festive meals were distributed at KPR Food Caterers in Klang.
On 17th October 2025, Malaysians can enjoy 10,000 glasses of Mooru at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil in an effort to set a Malaysia Book of Records milestone. Astro alongside Maxis will also provide Deepavali care packs for 100 B40 families in Kampung Chetti, Malacca.
‘Hello Deepavali’ Events Across Malaysia
To further spread festive cheer, Astro invites Malaysians to join the ‘Hello Deepavali’ events, offering meet-and-greet sessions with popular talents from House Kanavan, Aadhira, and Magarantham Season 2.
Catch these lively events on 11th and 12th October at Aeon Big Falim, Ipoh and Open Car Park B, National Sports Complex, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Visitors can enjoy engaging activities, exclusive Astro experiences, and festive giveaways, truly embodying the ‘Namma Kondattam’ spirit.
Exclusive Packages and Streaming Options
Astro One Packs are available now from RM49.99. Easy Streaming, Endless Entertainment. Level up your streaming experience by adding Astro Fibre’s 500Mbps together with the Entertainment Pack for just RM139.99/month. To subscribe or upgrade to Astro One, visit www.astro.com.my or WhatsApp 03 9543 3838.
For more information on Astro’s Ithu Namma Kondattam Deepavali offerings, visit content.astro.com.my .
This Deepavali, Astro’s Ithu Namma Kondattam shines as more than just a campaign, its a celebration of what makes Malaysia unique, unity in diversity, joy in togetherness, and light that transcends differences. From powerful collaborations to heartwarming community efforts ans stellar programming. Astro continues to illuminate the festival with meaning, music, and memories.
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