School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science in association with Business Standard, inaugurated “Popcorn – The Management Theatre” on 06.01.2026

Popcorn: Learning Management the Rajinikanth Way organized at SASOM.

The School of Management, S.A. College of Arts & Science in association with Business Standard, inaugurated “Popcorn – The Management Theatre” on January 6, 2026, at the SACAS Theatre at 10:30 a.m. The event aimed to teach management concepts in a creative and engaging manner.

Mr. P.C. Balasubramaniam, Author, Entrepreneur, Co-founder & Director of Matrix Business Services India Pvt. Ltd., served as the Guest of Honour and resource person. Dr. Viji R., Director, School of Management, welcomed the gathering and explained the significance of the title “Popcorn.” Mr. S. Jayaraam, DGM – Market Development (South & East), Business Standard, delivered the special address.

Mr. Balasubramaniam conducted an energetic session using video clips from Superstar Rajinikanth’s movies to explain key management ideas such as leadership, communication, patience, courage, optimism, reputation, and dreaming big. Iconic dialogues like “En Vazhi Thani Vazhi” were used to highlight uniqueness and leadership.

The session, inspired by his book Rajini’s Panchatantra, combined fun with learning. The interactive discussion and Q&A made the programme enjoyable and highly informative for MBA students.