About Alaihal Media
Our Journey: Championing Creative Media Production
Established in 1997 as Alaigal, Alaihal Media began its journey with a mission to empower young people through traditional folk arts and cultural expression. Through various training programmes, it nurtured rural talent and formed folk arts groups across different communities. Embracing the possibilities of digital technology, the centre gradually expanded into video production, audio production, and multimedia communication. Its pioneering production, Koothu, marked an important milestone in blending traditional folk arts with modern media. Today, Alaihal Media continues to create impactful religious, social, and educational content while promoting creativity, cultural heritage, and community participation.traditional folk arts and modern digital media.

State-of-the-Art Television Studio & Broadcasting Facilities
- Alaihal Media is equipped to support creative television production and broadcasting through professional studio facilities designed for a wide range of media projects. The studio environment supports programme recording, interviews, educational content, religious programmes, and visual storytelling. By combining creative expertise with modern production techniques, the centre aims to deliver engaging and meaningful content for diverse audiences. These facilities provide a platform for communication, learning, and community outreach, helping transform ideas and stories into compelling visual experiences.
Acoustically Treated Music Studios & Sound Booths
Alaihal Media provides dedicated music and audio production facilities to support musicians, singers, composers, and creative professionals. Designed to support clear sound recording and focused audio work, the studios and sound booths are suitable for voice-overs, song recording, devotional music, educational audio, dubbing, and other audio projects. With a strong foundation in music, cultural expression, and media communication, Alaihal Media brings creativity and technical expertise together to produce quality audio content for religious, social, and educational purposes.
Key Personnel
- Fr. A. Raj SDB: Serving as the Executive Director of Don Bosco Media, Fr. Raj is also the Rector of the Salesian Community that houses the provincial departments of the Province of Trichy. He is responsible for planning and executing all activities and is a highly regarded resource person in media and communication training.

- Fr. S. Agilan: With a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication and a specialization in marketing, Fr. Agilan is the Managing Director of Alaihal Media Centre in Madurai. A well-known musician in Tamil Nadu, he is also the Rector of the Salesian Community in Vilathikulam.
Alaihal Media continues to innovate and expand its reach, firmly establishing itself as a pioneer in digital media production with a strong foundation in traditional folk arts.
OUR STORY
DBIICE
DBIICE was started (Don Bosco Institute of Information, Communication and Entrepreneurship) and the same year process of affiliation to the Bharathidasan university started.
New Rochelle
New Rochelle, US Came forward to fund the training of Sri Lankan refugee camp youngsters. Thus formal courses started with nearly 60 Sri Lankan boys and girls.
MoU
The three-year MoU with the University ended and the renewal process failed as the university demanded more money. We continued to train the youngsters. Institute certificate was given to the students.
DB MaC
We approached the university for affiliation. The Institute was renamed as DB MaC (Don Bosco Media and Animation College).
MoU Renewal
Renewal of MoU with the University for three years.