Internet debates Vijay’s GOAT producer Archana Kalpathi being on TN temple trustee panel: ‘Kollywood recreational club’
On Monday, it was announced that producer Archana Kalpathi of AGS Entertainment has been appointed to the Tamil Nadu HR & CE (Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments) temple trustee panel. The internet was confused, given that this is not the first time a filmmaker who worked with TN chief minister Vijay has been appointed to such a post. Archana Kalpathi produced Vijay’s films in the past. Archana Kalpathi appointed to temple trustee panel On Monday, news broke that Archana has been appointed as a member of the reconstituted committee of the HR and CE Department to appoint non-hereditary trustees to temples with an income of ₹10 lakh or more. The appointment was met with varied reactions, given that this is not the first time Vijay has appointed someone from the film industry to an important position. The committee of non-hereditary trustees will have a two-year term from July 24, 2026. The committee is headed by Thavathiru Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal, Bommapuram Adhinam, Mayilam. Dr K Ramanthan, retired district and sessions judge, will be the deputy chairman …

