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Aarthi (actress)
Aarthi, also known as Harathi is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who works in Tamil films and television dramas. She initially worked as a child artist in the late 1990s, she also appeared in stand-up comedy shows namely ''Super10'' and ''Lollu Sabha'', before joining the Tamil film industry, she has played roles in '' Giri'' (2004), '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) and '' Kutty'' (2010). Career She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included ''Arul'' (2004), '' Giri'' (2004) and ''Kundakka Mandakka'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu. For her roles in '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) and '' Kutty'' (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from Ananda Vikatan for two consecutive years. Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kolly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ooty
Ooty (), officially known as Udhagamandalam (also known as Ootacamund (); abbreviated as Udhagai), is a city and a municipality in the Nilgiris district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located north west of Coimbatore and south of Mysore and is the headquarters of the Nilgiris district. It is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. It is popularly called the Queen of Hill Stations. It was the summer capital of the Madras Presidency. Originally occupied by the Toda people, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the end of the 18th century. The economy is based on tourism and agriculture, along with the manufacture of medicines and photographic film. The town is connected by the Nilgiri Ghat Roads, Nilgiri ghat roads and Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Its natural environment attracts tourists and it is a popular summer destination. In 2011, the town had a population of 88,430. Ootacamund was rated the best hill station in means of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yatchan
''Yatchan'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film co written, co-produced and directed by Vishnuvardhan. The film was produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under UTV Motion Pictures. The film features Arya, Kreshna, Swati Reddy, and Deepa Sannidhi in the lead roles, while Adil Hussain, RJ Balaji, Thambi Ramaiah, and Ponvannan play supporting roles. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with cinematography by Om Prakash and editing by Sreekar Prasad. The film released on 11 September 2015 to extremely negative reviews and bombed at the box office. Plot "Thoothukudi" Chinna (Arya) is a hooligan who is an ardent fan of Ajith Kumar and dreams to act with him one day. One day, he gets a call from Thangamani aka Sotta Mani (Thambi Ramaiah) to finish off Shwetha (Deepa Sannidhi), who can see the future after an incident when she was young. On the other hand, "Pazhani" Karthik (Krishna) wants to become an actor and loves Deepa (Swathi Reddy), who supports his idea. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannamma (film)
''Kannamma'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil language film directed by S. S. Baba Vikram, starring Meena as the titular character along with Prem Kumar and Bose Venkat. The film was dubbed in Telugu as ''Lakshmi Sowbhagyavathi''. The script was written by M. Karunanidhi. Plot The story is that of a rich medical student named Kannamma, who falls in love with Anandan after he saves her from an acid attack by her driver Babu. Anand's friend Madan becomes Kannamma's ever-vigilant sentinel, risking his own marriage with Mala. Kannamma learns of Anand's martyrdom through TV. Her baby is disputed, and she is brought before a village council. Cast Soundtrack Music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and released on Star Music. Reception ''Rediff Rediff.com (stylized as ''rediff.com'') is an Indian news, information, entertainment and shopping web portal. It was founded in 1996. It is headquartered in Mumbai, with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and New York City. , it had more th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinna (2005 Film)
''Chinna'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Sundar C. It stars Arjun and Sneha in lead roles. Plot The film begins with Gayathri ( Sneha) marrying an irrigation engineer (Vikramaditya) against her wishes. As she conducts her marriage with mechanical unconsciousness, her sunken heart reflects her past. Gayathri, a marine student, goes to Rameswaram to study coral reefs and marine ecosystems while staying with her uncle and cousin in a fisherman hamlet. There, she witnesses Chinna ( Arjun) and his assistants - local mobsters working for a gang - committing pitiless and violent crimes. Though she wanted to report these crimes to the local SP, her uncle and cousin dissuade her. Meanwhile, she asks her uncle for a guide to take her to locations rich in marine life. Her uncle asks Chinna to help Gayathri in her pursuit. After a couple of close encounters with Chinna, Gayathri understands his soft, childlike nature and vows to reform him as a socially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maayavi
''Maayavi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action dramedy film directed by Singampuli that stars Suriya and Jyothika who plays a fictional version of herself, whilst Vijayakanth makes a cameo. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The plot is loosely based on the novel ''The Fan Club'' by Irving Wallace. Plot Abhes Balaiya (Suriya), the guide conman thief, is footloose and fancy-free. He and his acolyte Sathyaraj ( Sathyan) have no hangups in life. Balaiya’s problems start when he and Sathyaraj land up in a huge villa on the beachfront. It is actually actress Jyothika’s (Jyothika) house. When they realize it, they want to replace what they have taken. As it happens, the actress catches them and creates a huge issue out of it. For their efforts, they are put behind bars. Jyothika does not like Balaiya at all. Balaiya goes out to take revenge on her and kidnap her. Just about when the whole industry and her family tries to trace Jyothika, she u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chatriyan
''Chatriyan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film, written and produced by Mani Ratnam under Aalayam Productions. The film was directed by K. Subash, an assistant of Mani Ratnam. The film stars Vijayakanth, Bhanupriya and Thilakan, while Revathi made a guest appearance as Vijayakanth's wife. The film has Vijayakanth playing Selvam, an honest cop and Thilakan as Annachi, a corrupt politician and the antagonist. This film ran more than 150 days in some theatres and was declared a ''blockbuster'' at the box office. The film is one of the biggest hit films of the early 1990s and has attained cult status. The film features a highly acclaimed soundtrack and background score composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Plot ACP Panneer Selvam aka Sathriyan is an honest cop, who gathers enough evidence against a local goon named Arumai Nayagam aka Annachi for illegal activities. Annachi is sent to prison, but avenges his arrest by killing Sathriyan's wife Jaya. Since then, Sathriyan qui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjali (1990 Film)
''Anjali'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language children's drama film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars Raghuvaran and Revathi, with Tarun, Shruti and Shamili in supporting roles. The film deals with the story of a dying mentally disabled child, and the emotional trauma experienced by her family. ''Anjali'' was released on 12 July 1990 and was critically acclaimed, winning three National Film Awards, and was also featured at the 14th IFFI' 91 ''Indian Panorama'' section. Anjali was chosen as India's official entry to the Oscars in 1991, but was not nominated. The film was remade in Sinhala in 2013 as '' Doni''. Plot Civil engineer Shekhar lives with his wife Chitra and their two young children Arjun and Anu. Chitra delivers a third child, but the daughter is claimed to be stillborn. Two years later, Shekar and his family move to a new apartment complex. The family seems to have moved on from their grief due to the stillborn child incident and live happily. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavalukku Kettikaran
''Kavalukku Kettikaran'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Santhana Bharathi and written by M. Karunanidhi, starring Prabhu and Nirosha. It is a remake of 1986 the Malayalam film ''Nandi Veendum Varika''. The film was released on 14 January 1990. Plot Panjavarnam ( V. K. Ramasamy) is a retired police constable and he wants that his anxious son Dilipan (Prabhu) becomes also a police officer. Dilipan works in a school as a teacher and he falls in love with Arivukodi (Nirosha), a new teacher. She later accepts his love. Panjavarnam manages to fire his son and sends him to the police training. Dilipan becomes a sub-inspector and he is transferred to Arivukodi's village. Arivukodi is also fired after slapping the school headmaster. Dilipan doesn't join immediately and lives with Siva (Nassar). Balayya (Rajesh), a corrupt politician, spreads terror among the villagers. Dilipan saves Arivukodi's father from Balayya's henchmen. Arivukodi tells the reason to her love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thendral Sudum
''Thendral Sudum'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manobala and written by M. Karunanidhi, starring Nizhalgal Ravi and Raadhika. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Khoon Bhari Maang'' (1988), itself loosely adapted from the 1983 Australian miniseries ''Return to Eden''. The film revolves around a woman seeking revenge on her husband after surviving an attempt made by him on her life. was released on 10 March 1989. Plot Kala, a docile woman, is pushed into a crocodile's jaws by her husband Anand during their honeymoon. Having survived the attempt on her life, she undergoes plastic surgery and seeks revenge on Anand. Cast * Nizhalgal Ravi as Anand *Raadhika as Kala Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. His son Yuvan Shankar Raja debuted as a playback singer with this film. Release and reception ''Thendral Sudum'' was released on 10 March 1989. N. Krishnaswamy of ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
En Thangai Kalyani
''En Thangai Kalyani'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed and produced by T. Rajendar. Rajender himself appeared in the title role, with Sudha. The film featured Rajendar's real life children. The film was released on 5 February 1988. Silambarasan won Best Child artist award at the 10th Cinema Express Awards. Plot Senthamarai deserts Srividhya and his two children, Rajendar & Sudha, to live with his concubine. He marries her and lives with her without taking care of his wife and children. Rajendar grows up with hatred of his father. He loves his sister Kalyani (Sudha) very much and buys everything for her. He sends her to college, but she falls in love with her co-student against the wishes of her brother and mother. The guy to whom she was in love with is a fraud and does anything for money. Rajendar tries to warn Kalyani, but she elopes with him and marries him. Months later, Rajendar finds out that Kalyani is ill-treated by her husband, who is now living with a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanna Kanavugal
''Vanna Kanavugal'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ameerjan and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Karthik, Murali and Jayashree. It is a remake of the 1984 Malayalam film ''Adiyozhukkukal''. The film, which notably features no songs, was released on 9 July 1987 and emerged a success. Plot Cast * Karthik * Murali *Jayashree * Anand *Charle *Nassar *Typist Gopu *Harathi Ganesh Production ''Vanna Kanavugal'' is the feature film debut of Anand. The dialogues were written by Vairamuthu. Release and reception ''Vanna Kanavugal'' was released on 9 July 1987. ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group's founder Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split betw ...'' wrote, "Karthik has shown that he can play the tough guy too". Jayamanmadhan of ''Kalki'' appreciated th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maanada Mayilada
''Maanada Mayilada'' is an Indian dance competition show airing from 2007 till 2015 on Kalaignar TV. The show was conceived, produced and directed by noted choreographer Kala Master. She is also one of the judges and the only constant judge throughout the show. Other judges have been Brinda, Khushbu, Rambha, Namitha, Simran (actress), Simran, Mumtaj, Sudha Chandran , Meena (actress), Meena. Prashanth and Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979), Srikanth. Sanjeev Venkat, Sanjeev and Kiki Vijay have been the hosts for all seasons. The choreographers for this dance show include Prem Master, Anthony Master, Rajesh Master, RameklkMaster, Chandru Master, Raghu Master, Sandy (Indian choreographer), Sandy, Mani Master, Tamil Master, Bala Master, Nantha. ''Maanada Mayilada'' has alternative choreographers and sometimes the choreographers help each other during the seasons. Series overview Season 1 The judges were originally Kala Master, Brindha Master, and Simran (actress), Simran. Simr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
