*Tha kovam varuma varadha - Here is what GVM has to say about Cooum

Chennai's Cooum river is known for being the city's 'drainage' and is mostly not liked by a lot of people. However, the once beautiful river, which originates in Tiruvallur, has a distinct history, which most of the present settlers in the city are not familiar with.

*Tha Kovam Varuma Varatha is a 12 minute video that features Gautham Vasudev Menon. The filmmaker narrates his experiences in connection with Cooum. Many other prominent persons recount some forgotten history, while others lament how the river has been deserted