Ashwin Raja
Ashvin Raja is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He is the son of film producer Late V. Swaminathan of Lakshmi Movie Makers. Personal life Ashvin Raja is the son of producer Swaminathan, who owns the production house, Lakshmi Movie Makers. He had also done cameos in some of the movies produced by him. V. Swaminathan died on 10 August 2020 due to COVID-19. He had been undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Chennai after testing positive for Coronavirus. He became the first person from Tamil film industry to have died of COVID-19. Ashwin, married his girlfriend Vidyashree on 24 June 2020. She is a practising doctor. Career Ashvin made his film debut portraying the student Paalpandi in Rajesh's comedy film ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' (2010). His performance in Prabhu Solomon's '' Kumki'' (2012) as an elephant herder alongside Vikram Prabhu and Thambi Ramaiah was also well received by film critics, and had allotted sixty six days to the film for the sh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jackpot (2019 Film)
''Jackpot'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by Kalyaan. The film stars Jyothika and Revathi, in lead roles, while Samuthirakani, Mansoor Ali Khan, Yogi Babu and Anandaraj playing supporting roles. Revathi plays the character of Masha for the third time after ''Arangetra Velai'' and '' Gulaebaghavali''. The film is produced by actor Suriya under his production banner 2D Entertainment. The music for the film is scored by Vishal Chandrasekhar. The principal photography of the film commenced on 12 February 2019. The film was released on 2 August 2019. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics.The film was a box office hit. Plot The film opens in 1918 and follows a milkman who accidentally stumbles upon an inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra) while digging for a well. He fills it with cows milk, however, when he continues digging the well, he is surprised that the vessel produced a lot of milk from a small amount. He uses ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jigina
''Vanna Jigina'' is a 2015 Tamil comedy film, written and directed by Nandha Periyasamy. The film stars Vijay Vasanth and Sanyathara in the lead roles while Singampuli, Ravi Mariya and Ashwin Raja among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by John Peters and the film opened to mixed reviews in August 2015. Cast * Vijay Vasanth as Pavadai * Sanyathara as Angel Priya * Singampuli * Ravi Mariya * Ashwin Raja * Doubt Senthil * Sugu Venkat as Kishore Kumar * Ansanpal * Sridevi as Karugamani * Dev Anand * Sai Bharath * A. Roshan * George * Saicharan * R. Balakrishnan * P. Balaji * Preethi * Pavithra * Rasiya Production The film was launched under the title ''Jigina'' in July 2014, and carried on using that title through production, before being christened as ''Vanna Jigina'' before the film was censored. The project received further media attention after director N. Linguswamy chose to buy the rights of the film and distribute it under his production studio' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chandi Veeran
''Chandi Veeran'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film directed by A. Sarkunam and produced by director Bala. The film stars Atharvaa and Anandhi, while Lal, Rajashree, and Bose Venkat essay supporting roles. The music was composed by S. N. Arunagiri with the score composed by Sabesh–Murali. The film released on 7 August 2015. Plot As a child, Paari (Atharvaa) lost his father (Bose Venkat), who tried to stop the war between his native and neighboring village as they fought over sharing a pond water. Years later, Paari is a young man who returns from Singapore, but the battle between the two villages is still on. Meanwhile, Paari is in love with Thamarai (Anandhi), the daughter of a rich village man (Lal), who also owns the pond and is adamant not to supply water to the nearby village. Paari tries many ways to impress Thamarai but all end in vain. One day at the village carnival, Paari helps Thamarai win in a bike race and slips in a cell phone into the prize ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 Film)
''Sakalakala Vallavan Appatakkar'' is a 2015 Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Suraj. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Trisha and Anjali, while Prabhu and Soori appear in supporting roles and Vivek in a guest appearance. S. Thaman composed the film's music, while cinematography was by U. K. Senthil Kumar and editing by Selva RK. The film was released on 31 July 2015. Plot Shakthi (Jayam Ravi) and Chinnasamy ( Soori) are family enemies who fight over an election. During that time, Shakthi falls in love with Anjali ( Anjali), whom he later discovers is Chinnasamy's cousin. Shakthi is forced to marry Divya (Trisha) under some circumstances. Before starting a life together, Divya tells Shakthi that they must get to know each other, but every time Shakthi tries to do something good, it ends bad. Divya asks for divorce and Shakthi tells Divya to stay for a month with his parents so that they will not get hurt over the fact that they made Shakthi marry someone who does not ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maharani Kottai
''Maharani Kottai'' ( en, Queen's Court) is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy drama film written and directed by S. Vinod Kumar. The film features Richard and Annie Prince Nag in the lead roles, alongside Senthil and Ganesh. Produced by Thanamalar Creations, the film was released on 10 July 2015. Cast * Richard * Annie Prince Nag * Senthil * Ganesh * Ganja Karuppu * Powerstar Srinivasan * Ashvin Raja * Ashwini * Velmurugan * Bava Lakshmanan * Vaiyapuri * Thyagu * Benjamin * Nellai Siva * Bonda Mani * King Kong * Sam Anderson *Neena Kurup Production After making a Telugu film titled ''Win'' featuring Jai Akash, Vinod Kumar began making ''Maharani Kottai'' in Tamil and cast Richard and actress Annie Prince Nag in the lead roles. Annie had previously competed as a beauty pageant, and the film marked her acting debut. Veteran actors Senthil, Ganesh and Thyagu played supporting roles in the film. The film was produced by Singapore-based Subramaniam and Thanamalar as a j ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kaaval (2015 Film)
''Kaaval'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Nagendran R., based on a true story and produced by Punnagai Poo Gheetha and Philip Sheetal. It stars Vimal, Samuthirakani and Punnagai Poo Gheetha. The film, which was initially titled ''Nee Yellam Nalla Varuvada'', began production in 2013 and released on 26 June 2015 Plot Chandrasekar (Samuthirakani) is an honest police officer who is given an opportunity to encounter the deadliest don who is responsible for all the murders that are happening in Tamil Nadu. But during the mission, he loses Alwin Sudan, one of his most intelligent encounter specialists. Later, he realizes that their carefully planned operation was leaked to the rivals by Anbarasu ( Vimal), the son of a corrupt constable (M. S. Bhaskar). Chandrasekar sketches a plan to encounter the don through Anbarasu. Cast * Vimal as Anbarasu * Samuthirakani as Inspector Chandrasekhar * Punnagai Poo Gheetha as Amrutha * M. S. Bhaskar as A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ennamo Nadakkuthu
''Ennamo Nadakkudhu'' ( ''Something is happening'') is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by P Rajapandi. It stars Vijay Vasanth, Mahima Nambiar, Prabhu, Rahman, Saranya Ponvannan, and Sukanya. Produced by Vijay Vasanth's brother, V Vinoth Kumar for Triple V Records, it has music composed by Premgi Amaren and cinematography by A. Venkatesh, while the editing is taken care of by Praveen K. L. and N. B. Srikanth. The story revolves around a young man in love, who gets caught between two influential people in the society. Cast * Vijay Vasanth as Vijay * Mahima Nambiar as Madhu * Prabhu as Parthipan * Rahman as Burma * Saranya Ponvannan as Vijay's mother * Sukanya as Gayathri * Mime Gopi as OC Kumar * Thambi Ramaiah as Burma's friend * Ashvin Raja as Vijay's friend * Azhagam Perumal as Madhu's father * Namo Narayana as Money Lender * Vincent Asokan * Thirumurugan * Kaajal Pasupathi * Velu GR as bike rider Production Mahima Nambiar who appeared ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nedunchaalai
''Nedunchalai'' ( Highway) is a 2014 Tamil language thriller film written and directed by N. Krishna and produced by Aaju, C. Soundarajan and Dheeraj Kher. This film features Aari Arujunan and Sshivada in the lead roles, with Thambi Ramiah and Prashant Narayanan in another pivotal roles. The film released on 28 March 2014. Plot Set in 1988, the plot revolves around a dacoit, known as ''Tarpaulin Murugan'' who falls in love with a motel owner. Cast * Aari Arujunan as 'Tarpai' Murugan * Sshivada as Manga * Prashant Narayanan as Masanamuthu * Thambi Ramiah as Master * Salim Kumar as Maattu Sekhar * Ashvin Raja as Soozhi * Kishore DS as Young 'Tarpai' Murugan * Kishore Kumar as Settu * Ken Karunas as Hotel Assistant * Thavasi as Murugan's Foster father (Chiyaan) * Kannan Ponnaiya (Executive Producer) Production The film was announced in February 2012 with director N. Krishna, of ''Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' (2006) fame, choosing to move on to his next venture instead of waiting for h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
''Sillunu Oru Sandhippu'' () is a 2013 Tamil language romance film written and directed by Ravi Lallin in his directorial debut venture. The film stars Vimal, Oviya and Dipa Shah in the lead roles. The film was earlier titled as Sillu Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, which was later changed to ''Sillunu Oru Sandhippu''. Plot Ashok ( Vimal) and Geetha (Oviya) fall in love when in school, but are separated by their families. Years later, Ashok returns to the country from the US and begins a relationship with Charumathi ( Dipa Shah), but chaos ensues when Geetha comes back into his life. Cast * Vimal as Ashok * Oviya as Geetha * Dipa Shah as Charumathi * Charuhasan * Manobala * Ashvin Raja * Brinda Parekh (Item number) * Javno Isshiki (Item number) * Jugnu Ishiqui (Item number) Production Earlier titled as ''Unmai Sonnaal Nesipaya'' and then ''Anaithukkum Aasaipadu'' and then as ''Sillu Sillunu Oru Sandhippu'', major portions of filming was done in Chennai, Ooty and Malaysia til ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vanthaan Vendraan
''Vanthaan Vendraan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by R. Kannan that stars Jiiva, Nandha and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. Principal photography began on 27 August 2010, and the film released on 16 September 2011 to mixed reviews. Plot The film opens to a school in a village where a boy recites a national anthem before all the staff and students of the school. Another boy is seen running to school as he is late. His teacher punishes him while comparing him to the boy who recited earlier, who is revealed to be his younger half-brother. An enmity grows in the older brother as he is always compared to his younger brother. The younger brother burns the photo of the older brother's father as he was the reason for his defeat in the school's kabbadi match. In retaliation, the older brother throws the younger brother into a well. Watching him get drowned in the well, the older brother runs away from the village. The film then opens to Mu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eththan
''Eththan'' (), also known as ''Ethan'', is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by L Suresh. The film stars Vimal and Sanusha, whilst Jayaprakash and Sarvajit appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by Taj Noor. A remake of the 2010 Telugu film ''Kalavar King'', directed by Suresh himself, the film was released on 27 May 2011, with moderate review. Plot Sathyamoorthy is the son of a schoolteacher named DK in Kumbakonam. Sathya is a happy-go-lucky youngster who yearns to do business. To achieve his "mission", he borrows money from all quarters and is almost drowned in debts. Even as his father advises him to start leading life in a right manner, enters a student named Selvi. Sathya gets acquainted to Selvi, and his life takes a turn. Meanwhile, Selvi is in trouble because her uncle Pandiyan, a rowdy, wants her to marry him. This proposal was ignored by Selvi, and she hated Pandiyan because he killed her father. One day while goofing aro ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |