Chennai, 18 Oct 2026: Celebrating 25 remarkable years of filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon’s distinctive contribu tion to Indian cinema, ‘Ondra Renda – 25 Years of GVM’ drew an enthusiastic gathering of over 5,000 fans in Kuala Lumpu r, Malaysia, on October 10, 2026. Following the grand success of its Chennai edition earlier this year, the musical extravaganza travelled beyond Indian shores, transforming the evening into an unforgettable tribute to the filmmaker’s cinematic legacy and the songs that have touched generations of audiences.
Over the past two and a half decades, Gautham Vasudev Menon has carved a distinctive place for himself in Indian cinema through his nuanced storytelling, evocative portrayal of relationships, memo rable characters and signature visual sensi bility. An integral part of this creative identity has been the music accompanying his films, with soulful melodies, romantic anthems and energetic chartbusters becoming inseparable from the emotions and experi ences of countless moviegoers.
From compositions capturing the inno cence and excitement of first love to melodies steeped in longing, heartbreak, hope and nostalgia, the music associated with GVM’s films has consistently transcended the boun daries of the screen. These songs have become the soundtrack to personal memories, relationships and milestones for audi ences across genera tions, reinforcing the enduring connection between his film making and music.
Conceptualised as a celebration of this extra ordinary bond, ‘Ondra Renda – 25 Years of GVM’ brought the film maker’s musical universe alive on stage in Kuala Lumpur. The concert offered fans an opportunity to revisit cherished songs and relive the emotions associated with some of his most memorable cinematic moments. The overwhelming turnout of more than 5,000 people reflected the widespread affection for GVM’s films and the timeless appeal of their music, which continues to resonate with audi ences across geogra phical and cultural boundaries.
The evening featured an exciting line-up of celebrated singers, including Karthik, Shruti Haasan, Krishh, Blaaze, Saindhavi, Paal Dabba, Sathya Prakash, Adithya RK and Haripriya. Each artiste brought a distinc tive musical sensibility to the stage, celebrating the diversity of sounds and emotions that have defined Gautham Vasudev Menon’s cine matic journey. Their performances breathed fresh energy into familiar favourites, taking the audience through a captivating musical experience spanning soulful romance, nostalgia and high-energy numbers.
With its successful Kuala Lumpur edition, ‘Ondra Renda – 25 Years of GVM’ has further strengthened its place as a celebration of the enduring bond between cinema and music.
As the journey prepares to reach more cities, it carries forward a simple yet timeless sentiment: films may end when the credits roll, but the music and memories they leave behind continue to live on in the hearts of audiences.