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Adithyan
Aadithyan (birth name Titus; 9 April 1954 – 5 December 2017) was an Indian film score and soundtrack composer. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films apart from working in Telugu and Malayalam films. He sang several songs for his own films and for other composers. He created and released many Tamil Pop & Remix albums in India and Malaysia. He also hosted his own television cooking show 'Aadithyan's Kitchen' on Jaya TV for 8 years. He was a self-taught artist and his paintings adorn walls of several homes. He died at the age of 63 in Hyderabad on 5 December 2017. Career Having started his career as sound designer, he made his debut as composer with ''Amaran'' (1992) with songs like "Vethala Potta" and "Chandirane Suriyane" becoming chartbusters. He went on to work in over 30 films including Maman Magal, Luckyman, Asuran, Sevaalaperi Paandi, Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi among others. Lyricist Piraisoodan Piraisoodan (6 February 1956 – 8 October 2021) was a Tamil poe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruva Velu
''Aruva Velu'' is a 1996 Tamil language action drama film directed by P. S. Bharathi Kannan. The film stars Nassar and Urvashi. The film, produced by K. V. Gunasekaran, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 15 January 1996 to negative reviews. Plot The film begins with Velu (Nassar) being sentenced to the death penalty. In the past, Velu was an angry man who solved villagers problems by violence. Whereas Muthurasa (Rajesh), Velu's uncle, was a respected village chief who solved villagers problems peacefully. Maruthayi (Urvashi), Muthurasa's daughter, loved her cousin Velu. Alavanthar (Anandaraj), a stone-hearted rich landlord, exploits the villagers and with his twin sons (Ram-Lakshman) spread terror among the villagers. Muthurasa helped the villagers by giving them some lands. Alavanthar, angry, managed to kill some villagers and Muthurasa informed the police. Alavanthar was therefore arrested, he was immediately released and killed Muthurasa. To take revenge, Vel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kizhakku Mugam
''Kizhakku Mugam'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. Anna Thurai, starring Karthik and newcomer Reshma. The film, produced by P. Govindaraj and M. Thangavel, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 15 January 1996 alongside Karthik's another film ''Ullathai Allitha''. Plot Venu and his friend Mukka work at the graveyard. Venu has a mother and a sister called Sindhamani, a studious student. Poongodi, daughter of the village president, eve-teases Sindhamani. Venu orders to Poongodi to stop it immediately and Poongodi decides to revenge Venu. They have some quarrels. Nagaraj, Poongodi's uncle and a smuggler, wants to marry his niece Poongodi. After Poongodi's puberty ceremony, she changes her behaviour and shows sympathy for Venu. The village president doesn't seem to care about caste or money, so he united many lovers. One day, Nagaraj steals the god status at the temple but Venu beats up the henchmen and he brings back the status. The village's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thottil Kuzhandhai
''Thottil Kuzhandhai'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Ramki and Ranjitha, with Anandaraj, Janagaraj, Vinu Chakravarthy, Kovai Sarala, Vadivukkarasi, Vivek and Karan playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Ve. Vaduganathan and Valampuri Muthu, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 24 February 1995. The film turned out to be a failure at the box office. The film notably was the last directorial venture of Muthuraman. Plot The film began with the abandonment of a baby girl in a baby hatch and that baby was brought up in a government orphanage. Now, Raani (Ranjitha) is a gifted woman and she is proud of the orphanage. She then goes to a renowned college. There, Raani meets the village boy Pitchai (Ramki) and she changes him into a perfect city dweller, they slowly become best friends. After the studies, Pitchai and Raani fall in love with each other. Raani becomes a Sub-inspector of police while Pitchai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivan (film)
''Sivan'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by Velu Prabhakaran. The film stars Arun Pandian, Napoleon, Raadhika, Swathi and Ahana. The film, produced by J. Paramasivam and Y. J. Sathish, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 26 November 1999. The film is heavily inspired by the film ''RoboCop''. Plot The film starts with a terrorist group entering in an Indian military ammunition depot based in Delhi. They kill all the guards and try to steal the nuclear weapons in the depot, but the terrorist group accidentally drops one of the weapons causing a chemical attack. The number of terrorist attacks resulting in India has increased over the last few months. In the context of the fight against terrorism, the Government suspects that the terrorist group is from Tamil Nadu. Alex (Arun Pandian), who is an honest police sub-inspector of Chennai, is charged to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure. Alex is happily married to a lovely wife, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thuraimugam
''Thuraimugam'' () is a 1996 Tamil-language crime drama film directed by K. Rajeshwar. The film stars C. Arunpandian and Shobana, with Livingston, Alex, Poornam Viswanathan, Charle, Jai Ganesh and Kavitha playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Georgi George, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 25 October 1996. Plot Naamam (Jai Ganesh) was a union leader respected by the labourers, he lived with his wife Punniyalakshmi ( Kavitha) and two children in abject poverty. He even went on hunger strike over a salary dispute. The last day of the hunger strike, he was poisoned by his friend Ethiraj (Alex) and thus Ethiraj became the new union leader. Punniyalakshmi and her children suffered hunger, thus her baby girl died. Punniyalakshmi, with her child Johnny into her arms, jumped into the sea. They were later saved by labourers and admitted at the hospital. There, Johnny ran away from his mother. Many years later, Johnny (C. Arunpandian) became a gangster in a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Uncle
''David Uncle'' is a 1992 Tamil language comedy drama film directed Guna. The film stars Anandaraj, Siva, Sivaranjani, Rekha and Sridevi Vijaykumar. The film, produced by L. Vasu and K. Rajpreeth, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 25 September 1992. Plot The story begins with the minister Deivanayagam (R. P. Viswam) and his son who debated. Deivanayagam's son came with his wife Malathi (Rekha) and new-born daughter Devi, he believed that his father changed. On the other hand, Deivanayagam wanted his son back, leaving his wife and daughter but his son refused. Meanwhile, Deivanayagam's assistant Arumugam (K. Rajpreeth) killed Deivanayagam in front of his son and Arumugam put the blame on him. Deivanayagam's son was arrested and then the new-born daughter was handed over to a beggar by Arumugam. A few years later, Arumugam becomes a corrupt minister. He has a daughter Selvi (Sivaranjani) who is in love with the poor man Raja (Siva). Regarding Malathi, she takes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athey Manithan
''Athey Manithan'' () is a 2000 Tamil language horror film directed by K. Rajeshwar. The film stars Livingston, Maheswari and Lakshmi. The film, produced by T. S. Revathi, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 28 April 2000 to negative reviews. Plot Mandhira Moorthy ( Livingston), a medical representative, will soon marry Bhavani (Maheswari) who is from a rich family. Mandhira Moorthy is deeply in love with Bhagavathi (Lakshmi), a poor dancer, and she becomes pregnant. His miser aunt pressured Mandhira Moorthy for money so he decides to leave the village for the city. Later, Bhagavathi comes to see Mandhira Moorthy after a while. Shocked to see her before his marriage, Mandhira Moorthy brings her to a remote place. He marries her in front of a statue of God and he then kills the harmless Bhagavathi. Mandhira Moorthy feels guilt for his deed. After getting to Bhavani, Mandhira Moorthy suspects Bhavani of being haunted by Bhagavathi. Cast Soundtrack The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaran (film)
''Amaran'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action gangster film written, directed, and produced by K. Rajeshwar. The film stars Karthik and Bhanupriya, with Radha Ravi, Prathap K. Pothan, and Shammi Kapoor in supporting roles. The film had a musical score by Adithyan and cinematography by P. C. Sreeram. The film released on 15 January 1992. Actor Karthik became a playback singer for the first time in this film. This film considered as first in Tamil Cinema contains some brutal and violence scenes which is some were been censored by Television airing. The film became a box office hit. Plot An orphaned child ( Karthik) helps Govindan ( Vijayakumar) escape from a bunch of gangsters. The child is named Amaran by the grateful Govindan and is brought up by him. After Govindan's demise, his wife (Manjula Vijayakumar) raises Amaran, who grows up to become a kind-hearted slum lord. One day, Amaran encounters a strange man, Raja Varma ( Prathap K. Pothan), who repeatedly persuades hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roja Malare
''Roja Malare'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by T. M. Jayamurugan. The film stars Murali, Reeva, Arun Pandian and Anand Babu. The film, produced by Nirmaladevi Jayamurugan, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 5 December 1997 to negative reviews. Plot Kannan is a singer in a musical ensemble with his friends. Kannan falls in love with, a college student, Malarvizhi but he cannot express his love. Malarvizhi gets engaged with Arun, a strict businessman. Will Malarvizhi accept Kannan's love forms the rest of the story. Cast * Murali as Kannan * Reeva as Malarvizhi *Arun Pandian as Arun *Anand Babu as Anbu * Senthil as Babu *Madhan Bob * Sathyapriya as Lakshmi *Kottai Perumal *Shobaraj *T. M. Jayamurugan Production Songs from the film was shot at St. Mary's Islands St. Mary's Islands, also known as Coconut Island and Thonsepar, are a set of four small islands in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Malpe in Udipi, Karnataka, Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maaman Magal (1995 Film)
''Maaman Magal'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil language romantic comedy film directed by Guru Dhanapal. It stars Sathyaraj, Meena, Goundamani and Manorama, along with Jayachitra in the lead negative role. Plot The story starts from Manikkam's entry in the film. He wants to drag down Devi Rajalakshmi, and he asks Shanmugam to marry his daughter Priya, so those two start cheating Devi and Priya. After Priya and Shanmugam get married, the truth comes to light. The plot takes a twist when Priya applies for a divorce. The plot completes by Priya leaving her solitude and joining Shanmugam. Cast * Sathyaraj as Shanmugam *Meena as Priya *Goundamani *Manivannan as Manikkam, Priya's father *Jayachitra as Devi Rajalakshmi, Priya's mother * Pratap K. Pothen as chithra's husband * Anandaraj as Paramasivam * Manorama as Shanmugam's mother * Ponnambalam as Govindhan *Ponvannan as Muthurasu * Sathyapriya as Muthurasu's mother *Kaviyasri as Chithra *Jyothi Meena *Halwa Vasu *LIC Narasimhan * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinna Pulla
''Chinna Pulla'' () is a 1994 Tamil language drama film directed by K. Baskaran. The film stars Chinni Jayanth and Revathi, with Ramesh Aravind, Thalaivasal Vijay, Vijayakumar, Vadivukkarasi, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Sathyapriya playing supporting roles. It was released on 16 December 1994. The film was one of the six films sent from Tamil Nadu for selection to the National Film Awards that year. Plot Valliammai (Revathi) is a cheerful woman studying in college. She is an only child and she lives with her wealthy parents ( Vijayakumar and Sathyapriya) in the city. For the college vacation, she compels her father to go to her father's native village : Ilandurai. As promised her father accompanies her to Ilandurai for the vacation. There, Valliammai is accommodated by her aunt Anjala (Vadivukkarasi). Anjala is the village's midwife, she has an intellectually disabled son named Vadivelu (Chinni Jayanth). Vadivelu only respects one person: the village chief Subramani (Thalaivasal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colour Kanavugal
''Colour Kanavugal'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Vishva. The film stars Karan and Khushbu, while Manivannan and Thalaivasal Vijay portray supporting roles. Music for the film was composed by Adithyan and the film opened to mixed reviews in March 1998. Cast * Karan as Bharani * Khushbu as Pooja * Manivannan * Thalaivasal Vijay * Venniradai Moorthy * Thyagu * Pandu In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Pandu ( sa, पाण्डु, Pāṇḍu, pale) was a king of the Kuru Kingdom. He was the foster-father of the five Pandava brothers, who were the boons bestowed upon his wife Kunti by a number of deities ... Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Adithyan. Release The film opened to negative reviews in March 1998, with a critic noting "nothing goes well in this movie", and "either way the sufferers are the viewers". References 1998 films 1990s Tamil-language films 1998 directorial debut films {{1990s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |