This news will surely be a great treat to all cinephiles!

A relatively new kid on the block, “Aha” is an Indian subscription video-on-demand and over-the-top streaming service offering both Telugu and Tamil language content. After a successful 2 year run in the Indian market, “Aha” is now actively expanding its market base, and is now available in Malaysia and Singapore.

The Grand Launch of the “Aha” Tamil OTT App for Malaysia was held yesterday -19th September 2022 at the Park Royal Collections Kuala Lumpur. The launch was officiated by the Minister of Human Resources, Dato Seri M Saravanan, in the presence of Aha representatives from India, Aha’s brand ambassador, Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander as well as major producers, distributors and talent from the local Malaysian Tamil entertainment industry.

In true Malaysian spirit, the “Aha” Tamil OTT App for Malaysia was officiated in grandeur with Lion Dance performance.

Since its debut, “Aha” has engaged its audience by telling stories about their homeland featuring some of the most loved celebrities in India. The 100% Tamil regional OTT platform “Aha” Tamil features a number of blockbuster films and exclusive originals, including Vikram, Viruman, Koogle Kutappa, Manmadhaleelai, AkashVani, Ammuchi 2, Kuthukku Pathu, Emoji and Sarkaar with Jiiva, among others, with a focus on upping the entertainment factor and offerings on the “Aha” platform.

Actor Simbu and incredibly gifted musician Anirudh Ravichander are the brand ambassadors for “Aha”.

To mark its arrival in Malaysia, the OTT streaming service came on board as a Co-Presenting Sponsor of the Anirudh Live in Malaysia 2022 concert, which was held on September 17 at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.

Datuk Seri M Saravanan during his speech at the launch today said that he is excited about “Aha’s” unique efforts in content collaboration and investment in original content with local talents and production houses which will undoubtedly give global exposure to the Tamil content industry here in Malaysia.

Dato Seri M Saravanan, the Minister of Human Resources

“Aha” is proud to be the first Indian OTT entity committed to investing in local content and uplifting the Tamil content industry in Malaysia by leveraging local talents and production houses.

Through this integration, “Aha” hopes to stay relevant in South East Asia and is looking at aligning the OTT landscape and providing a seamless experience for consumers in Malaysia and India.

Ajit Thakur, CEO of “Aha” who was also present for the Malaysia launch also emphasized their commitment to spearhead a robust localisation effort to cement a strong local branding for “Aha” in Malaysia.

“At AHA, we are proud of our unique proposition of providing 100% local entertainment to the audience. And we are delighted to bring 100% local entertainment now to Malaysia. With the launch of AHA in Malaysia, we will not only offer the best of Tamil movies and originals to the audience but also source and create content with local filmmakers and artists” Ajit Thakur, CEO of Aha.

Chidambaram Natesan, the Business Head of Aha Tamil said “YAADHUM OOREY YAAVARUM KAELEER Malaysian Tamils best represent this line by the famous Tamil philosopher KANIYAN PUGUNDRANAR. Malaysian Tamils have always welcomed everyone with great warmth to their land. We are confident that Aha Tamil’s launch In Malaysia will be supported with the same love and affection.

“Aha Tamil OTT started with the core idea of “Tamizhal Tamizhil Tamizharuku” (IN Tamil, BY Tamil, FOR Tamil People) and now we are in Malaysia to carry forward the same proposition” he wrapped.