Published 17:34 IST, June 23rd 2020

Tamil filmmaker turns into grocery shop owner to help the needy amid pandemic

A Tamil filmmaker has been running a grocery shop amid the coronavirus pandemic to help those under financial strain. Continue reading to know more.

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Life amid coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed for several individuals. Celebrities and common man have both seen and experienced certain changes in lifestyle due to lockdown and pandemic in general. Several sections of society were severely hit with financial crisis due to nature of ir work being that of a daily w. Amid this, a Tamil filmmaker has chosen to open a grocery shop to help those in need.

Tamil filmmaker turns into a grocery shop owner

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According to a news portal, a Tamil filmmaker has w resorted to being a grocery shop owner. However, director has only chosen to do this in order to serve those around him. filmmaker has opened shop with name of Babu Stores. At Babu Stores, Tamil filmmaker Anand focuses on selling essential items at a relatively lower cost, thus easing financial pressure of those around him. Babu Stores functions in Mungalivakkam, a neighbourhood in Chennai.

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In past, director Anand has worked in films like Mouna Mazhai, Oru Mazhai Naangu Saral, and Thunindhu Sei. Due to coronavirus, several projects of  Tamil filmmaker have been put on hold and thus he awaits green light from makers of film and governing body. One of his most popular films that has been put on hold is a film named Naanum Pei Thaan which has been delayed due to lockdown. It was during this time that director Anand reportedly decided to open a shop and help those who cant afford same luxuries as him.

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Several south superstars have helped general public in best way y can. Numerous popular projects that were supposed to be released this year have alrey been postponed ahe to 2021. Due to pandemic situation, it cant be said for sure as to when shootings may resume. However, kind gesture of director Anand was well received by public who praised him for his good work. According to a news portal, director Anand decided to t let fate dictate him and thus decided to help ones in need in a way he saw fit, and thus idea of grocery shop came along.

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17:34 IST, June 23rd 2020