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Prior to the amendment of Tamil Nadu Entertainments Tax Act 1939 on 22 July 2006, Gross was 115 per cent of Nett for all films. Post-amendment, Gross equalled Nett for films with pure Tamil titles. Commercial Taxes Department disclosed 12.24 crore in entertainment tax revenue for the year. The following is a list of films produced in the Tamil film industry in India, which were released theatrically in 2008. They are presented in order of their release dates Films January—March April–June July–September October–December The following films also released in 2008, though the release date remains unknown. Awards References {{DEFAULTSORT:Tamil Films Of 2008 2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ... Lists of 2008 films by country or language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Cinema
Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood'' - a portmanteau of the words Kodambakkam and Hollywood. The first Tamil silent film, ''Keechaka Vadham'', was directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar in 1918. The first Tamil talking feature film, ''Kalidas'', a multilingual directed by H M Reddy was released on 31 October 1931, less than seven months after India's first talking motion picture ''Alam Ara''. By the end of the 1930s, the legislature of the State of Madras passed the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939. Tamil film industry established in Madras (now Chennai), then became a secondary hub for Hindi cinema, other South Indian film industries, as well as for Sri Lankan cinema. Over the last quarter of the 20th century, Tamil films from India established a global presence through distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaazhthugal
''Vaazhthugal'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Seeman, in his final directorial work before his entry into politics. The film stars Madhavan and Bhavana, along with Venkat Prabhu, Ilavarasu, Na. Muthuswamy and R. K., who play supporting roles. Produced by T. Siva for Amma Creations and with music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, ''Vaazhthugal'' was released on 14 January 2008 during Pongal. Plot Vazhthugal revolves around Kathiravan, a successful entrepreneur who manages a software company. Kathiravan is an affectionate son and socially responsible too. His company is involved in various social activities. When his close friend's parents are forced by their daughter-in-law to leave home, Kathrivan decides to marry a girl who will keep his parents happy. While watching a television programme he is impressed by Kayal, a college student from Coimbatore being interviewed on a show. To a question by the interviewer, 'where do you see y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadivelu
Kumaravadivel Natarajan (born 12 September 1960), known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer, having acted in supporting and lead roles in Tamil cinema. He gained widespread acclaim in Kollywood in the 2000s. His first film as a lead actor, ''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi'' (2006), achieved commercial and critical success. His career declined in the 2010s due to various controversies, and culminated in him receiving a ban from performing in future films at the time. Vadivelu has also received awards in the Best Comedian category for his performances in '' Kaalam Maari Pochu'' (1996), ''Vetri Kodi Kattu'' (2000), ''Thavasi'' (2001), '' Chandramukhi'' (2005), ''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi'' (2006), ''Pokkiri'' (2007), ''Marudhamalai'' (2007) and '' Kathavarayan'' (2008). His popularity led to his media-coined nickname, ''Vaigai Puyal'', meaning "Vaigai storm", referring to the river that flows through his hometown Madurai. Vadivelu's comedic di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thambi Ramaiah
Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works in the Tamil film industry. He has also worked occasionally as a lyricist. He directed three films, ''Manu Needhi'' (2000), '' Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan'' (2008) and '' Maniyaar Kudumbam'' (2018). Career Thambi Ramaiah was born in Rarapuram village in Pudukkottai, and initially entered the film industry hoping to become a screenwriter. His father was a poet and a fiction writer and his mother was a housewife, while Ramaiah was their eldest child. He earned pocket money during his school days by writing love letters for his classmates. He also had an interest in lyric writing, often writing lyrics for parody versions of popular songs, while becoming trained in various instruments including the harmonium and guitar. At the age of 20, he moved to Chennai and tried to make a breakthrough into the film industry, but was hindered by his lack of contacts and instead worked for a private company for nine years. He go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan
''Indralohathil Na Azhagappan'' ( ''Na. Azhagappan in heaven'') is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film directed by Thambi Ramaiah, who directs his second feature film after ''Manu Needhi''. After the success of Vadivelu's debut film as the protagonist in ''Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi'', Ramaiah signed him up for the project. It is based on the film Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956). Apart from Vadivelu, the rest of the cast had been announced after the launch. Despite several indications that two prominent actress, would portray the lead female roles; a debutant, Yamini Sharma and Suja were selected. Nassar, Sumithra and the director himself, play supporting roles, while prominent heroine, Shriya Saran, was recruited to act as a ghost buster and dance in a single song. The film released on 1 February 2008 to largely negative reviews. Plot Azhagappan ( Vadivelu) is a member of a theatre group. One fine day, an unlikely visitor from the heavens stumbles upon him and almost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Menon (actor)
Prem Menon (born 15 October 1953) is an Indian businessman, former actor and director, who has appeared in Tamil films. He became known with his role in the film '' Krodham'' (1982) and has since regularly produced and made his own projects. Career Prem Kumar Menon is the son of entrepreneur K. T. B. Menon, who had vast business interests and investments in Kuwait. Prem Menon heads company Laksola, which produces insulating materials, and his financial success prompted him to pursue other interests in Tamil films. He has subsequently worked in the film industry as an actor director, screenwriter and producer, specialising in making action-thriller films. He made a breakthrough in films by producing and starring in A. Jagannathan's '' Krodham'' (1982), before helming and playing the lead role in a series of action films in the early 1990s including '' Vetri Karangal'' (1991) and '' Veeramani'' (1994). In 2000, Prem directed and featured in a sequel to ''Krodham'' titled ''Krodham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashoka (2008 Film)
''Ashoka'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by NRI, Prem Menon, who also stars in the lead role with Raghuvaran and Anandaraj in supporting roles. The film revolves around the life of a protector, who guards the Prime Minister of India. The film was produced by Prem's wife Indira under Lotus Film Company. Plot Prem Menon plays a Black Cat commando chief Ashoka looking after the security of the Prime Minister of the country. The film begins with Ashoka barely managing to save the life of the PM at the Coimbatore airport from a terrorist ambush. Ashoka saves the PM, as the doctor later says, "The PM has survived, as he has his heart on the right side which is a rare phenomenon!" The rest of the film is about how Ashoka foils more terrorist attempts on the PM's life as he is recovering at the hospital. Cast * Prem Menon as Ashoka *Anushree * Raghuvaran *Anandaraj * Uma Padmanabhan *Rajeev *Livingston Livingston may refer to: Business ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriman (actor)
Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy (born 14 February 1972), better known professionally as Seeman, is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Tamil films, and also some Telugu films. He is primarily known for his prominent character roles in '' Sethu'' (1999), '' Friends'' (2001) '' Panchathanthiram'' (2002), '' Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004), ''Pokkiri'' (2007), ''Aegan'' (2008), '' Muni 2: Kanchana'' (2011) and '' Kanchana 2'' (2015). He is the son of noted producer Prakash Reddy. Early life Sriman was born as Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy on 14 February 1972. His father Karri Prakash reddy is a popular dancer. He also was an assistant dance director, production Executive in his Brothers company. Later he started his production company, in which he produced 24 Telugu and Kannada films. His mother Jaya Lakshmi is a house wife. He has two siblings, a brother Prabhakaran and a sister Surekha. His uncle K. S. Reddy was the first popular solo Dancer in film industry, popular dance director, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponnambalam (actor)
Ponnambalam (born 11 November 1963) is an Indian actor and stuntman who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. He is best known for playing antagonistic roles in Indian films during the 1990s, notably appearing in films such as ''Nattamai'' (1994), '' Muthu'' (1995) and ''Amarkalam'' (1999). Later in his career, Ponnambalam also appeared in a few leading roles, while also taking up the mantle of director and producer. Career Ponnambalam made his debut in cinema as a stuntman, and often appeared as an extra fighter in films, starring in minor roles in films including '' Apoorva Sagodharargal'' (1989) and ''Michael Madana Kama Rajan'' (1990). As a result of his proficiency as a stuntman, he later received the nickname "Spare Parts" Ponnambalam as no part of his body was ever injured or fractured. He made a breakthrough as an actor following the success of P. Vasu's ''Walter Vetrivel'' (1993), and subsequently starred in several prominent Tamil films in the 1990s in vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattaya Kelappu
''Pattaya Kelappu'' () is a 2008 Tamil language action comedy film written, produced and directed by Ponnambalam, making his directorial debut. The film stars Sriman, Payal and Ponnambalam, with Janagaraj, Dhamu, Pandu, Vasu Vikram, Kazan Khan and Crane Manohar playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by E. L. Indhrajith. The film began production in 2004 and was released in 2008. Plot Ananthakrishnan ( Sriman) is a jobless young graduate who is looking for a job in the city. Ananthakrishnan comes across three good-for-nothings Saamy ( Dhamu), Nalan ( Vasu Vikram) and Mano (Crane Manohar)). Having sympathy for him, the three friends decide to help him. Ananthakrishnan then moves in with them, the house is owned by the old man Arunachalam ( Janagaraj) and he accommodated them for free. Meanwhile, Dhanam (Payal) after finishing her studies in the city returns to her native place. When she arrives at her village, her servant told her that her uncle ( Kazan Khan) k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishakha Singh
Vishakha Singh is an Indian actress, producer and entrepreneur who is best known for her role as Neetu Singh, Zafar's girlfriend, in Fukrey Series. She appeared in many South Indian language films before starring in Bollywood projects with director Ashutosh Gowariker's 2010 ''Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey'', alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. Her breakthrough role was in the Tamil film ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' (2013). Education She graduated from Abu Dhabi Indian School (ADIS) and Delhi Public School. She completed a degree in business studies from Delhi University. She did her post graduation in Advertising and Public Relations from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi (1998-1999 batch). Career She started modelling in 2007 and appeared in television and print commercials. She made her feature film debut in 2007 with Telugu film ''Gnaapakam'', which did not do well. After that, she starred in one Tamil, and two Kannada films, , ''House F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashok Kumar (Tamil Actor)
Ashok Kumar Balakrishnan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Ramanand Sagar's Shree Krishna serial and now is working in Tamil and South Indian Film Industry. Early life Ashok Kumar was born and brought up in a middle-class family to R. Balakrishnan and Radha Balakrishnan in Mumbai. He did his schooling at Fatima High School, Vidyavihar, and Vani Vidyalaya. He graduated with Majors in Sociology, Psychology & Hindi Literature from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Career As a teenager, he played the role of Little Krishna in Ramanand Sagar's teleserial ''Sri Krishna'' for which he won the "Best Child Actor Award" from Uptron. It was telecast in Doordarshan in 1994–95. He also was awarded the coveted Nritya Mayur for excellence in dance from the State Government of Maharashtra. He was involved in stage productions like the musical "Evita" directed by Alyque Padamsee, "Love is the Best Remedy" by Jean Jacques Bellot, "Katha" in Hindi directed by Ravi Mishra of Ekjute Produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
