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Kadanthodu (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)

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Non-notable. No significant coverages. References/sources could not be found to establish notability Coldupnorth (talk) 08:04, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the list of India-related deletion discussions. Shellwood (talk) 10:24, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Kerala-related deletion discussions. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 10:49, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Delete. The article consists of vague descriptions of ancient history and non-specific claims that add up to nothing of substance. Celjski Grad (talk) 19:57, 7 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Delete. My research shows that it fails notability and the article is too informative and promotional. These type of articles should be minimal in information with the notable claims in the form of citationsAlmandavi (talk) 05:29, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

VGN Projects Estates (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)

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The existing coverage consists primarily of press releases and routine land acquisition announcements, which do not constitute significant independent coverage. As such, the subject does not merit a standalone article under WP:NCORP. Chanel Dsouza (talk) 07:37, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Companies and Kerala. Chanel Dsouza (talk) 07:37, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Karthika Vaidyanathan (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)

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Been to draft twice but still not referenced. Refs are profiles and passing mentions. Fails WP:NSINGER, WP:SIGCOV, WP:BIO. scope_creep^Talk 06:52, 5 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Bands and musicians, Women, and Kerala. Spiderone^{(Talk to Spider)} 10:05, 5 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The singer has been awarded Best playback singer (Female): Karthika Vaidyanathan (Kangal Edho, Chithha). I have referenced articles talking about this. Eg: https://www.news18.com/movies/69th-filmfare-awards-south-a-complete-look-at-the-list-of-winners-8991955.html I believe it is unfair to call it "passing mentions". These are news articles that refer to the person winning the award. The Filmfare awards are as significant as the Oscars in India and hence, should not be thought of as a trivial thing.

These news articles validate that Karthika Vaidyanathan is a playback singer. The parts that are not referenced are her childhood and awards won before she went professional. These details can be deleted, as I could not find references to them (got this from a primary source).

I don't believe the points you've stated validate deletion of the page. I would request you to suggest omissions based on lack of references and not a complete deletion. Kgovindan27 (talk) 06:55, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Kgovindan27: No. This is a WP:BLP. References need to be in-depth, independent and reliable. They need to be WP:SECONDARY. That example above is a classic example of a passing mention. There information there. Nothing. On WP:BLP it states "Wikipedia must get the article right. Be very firm about the use of high-quality sources". There is nothing here. If you WP:THREE secondary sources, post them up so they can be viewed and analysed to prove the person is notable. scope_creep^Talk 08:06, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Per long established consensus having a single award makes you notable, but doesn't guarantee an article. It needs several good WP:SECONDARY to prove the person is notable. scope_creep^Talk 08:07, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Chandu Salimkumar (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)

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Non-notable actor. Fails WP:NACTOR. Ednabrenze (talk) 05:07, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: People, Actors and filmmakers, and India. Ednabrenze (talk) 05:07, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Kerala-related deletion discussions. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 06:26, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Delete - Fails WP:NACTOR. Only four films, the first of which is about himself. — Maile (talk) 13:28, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Delete - It's a non-notable actor, who only has Four Films Destinyokhiria (talk) 16:35, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Delete per WP:NACTOR – ClaudineChionh (she/her · talk · email · global) 08:34, 4 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Comment. actor may not have an extensive body of work, but he played a prominent role in his debut film Manjummel Boys, as noted in a review Pinkvilla review. According to Mathrubhumi, he also had a main role in the film Painkili. I need to research more before I can say anything for sure.Chanel Dsouza (talk) 06:59, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Comment this personality may have done notable work but lacks proper news sources to establish work. Improvement could be done on the page.Almandavi (talk) 07:18, 6 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Keep Passes WP:NACTOR. Played notable characters in multiple noted films.

Afstromen (talk) 07:45, 8 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Dabzee discography (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View AfD | edits since nomination)

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Does not meet GNG and the one reference provided in the article does not cover the subject in depth https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/thallumaala-song-manavaalan-thug/amp_videoshow/93500395.cms Uncle Bash007 (talk) 09:48, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. Uncle Bash007 (talk) 09:48, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Automated comment: This AfD was not correctly transcluded to the log (step 3). I have transcluded it to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Log/2025 May 1. —^{cyberbot I}_{Talk to my owner:Online} 10:09, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Albums and songs, Lists, and Kerala. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 10:48, 1 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Should seem obvious, but just in case, if consensus is reached that this article shouldn't be kept, merge into Dabzee#Discography instead of deletion. it's lio! | talk | work 10:11, 2 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, asilvering (talk) 01:18, 9 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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