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Zee Tamil Kutumbam Viruthugal 2020 wraps up
MUMBAI: Zee Tamil is back with the third season of the Zee Tamil Kutumbam Viruthugal 2020. The red carpet was rolled out to felicitate the stars and celebrate the talent within the channel.
This year, the Zee Tamil Kutumbam Viruthugal held a prelude event for the nomination process of best award categories while making the voting process for the favourite award categories completely digital. In keeping with the new normal, adhering to the government regulations, and most importantly in the interest of people’s safety, the award function was held in a restricted studio setup.
The evening was high on glitz, glamour and entertainment, with high-octane and fun-filled acts by the Zee Tamil Kutumbam. There was Nanda Master and Chandini’s special dance performance, Sree Kumar and Naksatra’s dance sequence, soulful and electrifying tunes sung by SaReGaMaPa stars, followed by Suryavamsam family performance to name a few. This year the stage & set-up was designed to give the viewers a complete cinematic theatre experience delivered to their TV screens.
The event was graced by Tamil Nadu minister D Jayakumar, and the who’s who of Kollywood – Vijay Sethupathi, Aishwarya Rajesh, Parthipan, Director Ameer, Bhagiyaraj, MS Baskar, Harish Kalyan, Singer Sreenivas, Manobala, RK Suresh, RK Selvamani, Cheran, Vijay Antony, Sharanya Turadi, Parvati Nair, Director & Actor Ramesh Kanna was present. Zee Tamil’s finest actors and brilliant technicians across all their fiction and non-fiction shows were honoured for their contribution to the channel.
Zee Tamil Kutumbam Viruthugal 2020 will be aired in three parts, every Sunday, starting 25 October to 8 November. Below are the timings.
· Red carpet – 25 October; 1:30 pm
· Main Event Part 1 – 25 October; 2:30 pm
· Main Event Part 2 – 1 November; 2:30 pm
· Main Event Part 3 – 8 November; 2:30 pm
The winners of the Zee Tamil Kutumbam Viruthugal 2020 are as follows:
Best Award Category:
Best Actor – Jai Akash (Neethaane Yenthan Ponvasantham)
Best Actress – Nakshatra (Yaaradi Nee Mohini)
Best Villi – Mounika (Rettai Roja & Sembaruthi) and Chaitra Reddy (Yaaradi Nee Mohini)
Best Comedian – Indiran (Sathya)
Most Popular Marumagal – Reshma (Poove Poochudava)
Most Popular Maamiyaar – Yuvasree (Sathya)
Most Promising Actor (Male) – Nandha Master (Gokulathil Seethai)
Most Promising Actor (Female) – Asha Gowda (Gokulathil Seethai)
Most Popular Appa – Sairam (Neethaane Yenthan Ponvasantham)
Most Popular Amma – Soniya Bose Venkat (Neethaane Yenthan Ponvasantham)
Best Supporting Actor (Male) – Bharath (Yaaradi Nee Mohini & Gokulathil Seethai)
Non-Fiction Special Award – GENES
Best Serial – Neethane Yenthan Ponvasntham
Best Pair on-screen – Puviarasu & Ashwini (Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari)
Favourite Award Category:
· Favorite Hero – Karthik Raj (Sembaruthi)
· Favorite Heroine – Shabana Shahjahan (Sembaruthi) & Ayesha (Sathya)
· Favorite Pair On-Screen – Karthik Raj & Shabana (Sembaruthi)
· Favorite Villain – Lakshmi (Sembaruthi)
· Favorite Anchor – Priya Raman (Genes)
· Favorite Serial – Sathya
Special Award Category:
Lifetime Achievement Award – Nalini
Rising Star – Anjana Srinivas (Endrendrum Punnagai) & Aira Agarwal (Raja Magal)
Find of the year – Darshana Asokan (Neethaane Yenthan Ponvasantham)
Youngest Talent of Zee Tamil – Sanjay (Rettai Roja)
Contribution to Cinema & Television Special Award – L Raja
Contribution to Cinema & Television Special Award – Sabitha Anand
Contribution to Cinema & Television Special Award – Kavitha
Best Non-Fiction – Thamizha Thamziha
Voice of Zee Tamil – Karu Palaniappan
Socially responsible film of the year – Ka Pae Ranasingam
Technical Award Category: –
Best Director (Fiction) – NV Natarajan; Sathya
Best Director (Fiction) – Narayana Moorthy; Oru Oorula Oru Rajakumari
Best Screenplay – SJ Lober Samy; Sathya
Best Dialogue – N Ramana Gopinath; Sathya
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
