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Abitha
Abitha is an Indian film and television actress who appears in Tamil cinema, Tamil language films and teleserials. She appeared in notable productions including Sethu (film), ''Sethu'' alongside Vikram (actor), Vikram. She is famous for her role as Archana in the teleserial ''Thirumathi Selvam'', which aired from 2007 to 2013 in Sun TV starring opposite Sanjeev (Tamil actor, born 1975), Sanjeev. She was the winner of Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal for Best Actress twice by Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal for ''Thirumathi Selvam'' in the years 2010 and 2012. Career As a teenager, Abitha used to go and see the television serial, ''Nancy'' starring Sanghavi, being filmed near her house in Thiruvottiyur. The director of that serial recognised her and spoke to her parents, roping her in to play the heroine's sister in their next TV serial ''Criminal''. After doing a couple of serials, she did a low-budget film titled ''Golmaal (1998 film), Golmaal'' as the sister of the lead lady and then B-Grade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu (film)
''Sethu'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram and Abitha in lead roles. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was initially released in a single suburban theatre in October 1999, but was released later on 10 December 1999 in theatres across Tamil Nadu. It became Vikram's first major breakthrough film. ''Sethu'' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, and the Best Film category at the Filmfare Awards and the Cinema Express Awards. Bala and Vikram also won several awards for their contributions to the film. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Huchcha'', in Telugu as ''Seshu'', Both in Hindi as ''Tere Naam and'' in Odia as '' Rakate Lekhichi Na'' (2003) and in Bangladesh as ''Tor Karone Beche Achi''. Plot Sethu, aka Chiyaan, is a rough and macho college student, and the Chairman of the college's Student Union. He deals with people violently and has a bad temper. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirumathi Selvam
''Thirumathi Selvam'' (Mrs. Selvam) is a 2007 Tamil television soap opera directed by S. Kumaran and produced by Radhika Srinivasan & B. Srinivasan for Vikatan Televistas. It Stars Sanjeev and Abitha in the lead roles with Rindhya, Gautami and Vadivukkarasi played supporting roles. It premiered on 5 November 2007 and initially aired weekday afternoons on Sun TV, before being moved to prime time on 17 November 2008. The serial ended on 22 March 2013 with 1360 episodes. Thirumathi Selvam is currently re-airing on Kalaignar TV at 09:00PM from 29 March 2021 onwards. The story revolved around the lead character Selvam and showed how his good qualities, hard work, and love for his wife Archana, and care for his best friend Nandhini, and how that made him reach great heights. Then, it showed how money, fame, and power led to his downfall. The serial was remade in Hindi as Pavitra Rishta under Balaji Telefilms and it was aired on Zee TV. Plot The story is about Selvam who is a mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unarchigal (2005 Film)
''Unarchigal'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Rajan. The film stars Sriman, Abitha and Abhinayashree, while K. Rajan, Kunal and Radha Ravi also appear in supporting roles. The film was released to a mixed response in December 2005. Cast *Sriman as Ramesh *Abitha as Amrutha *Abhinayashree as Kavitha * K. Rajan as Ramesh and Kavitha's father *Kunal as Lakshmi's husband *Radha Ravi as Seshadri * Manorama * Lakshmi as Herself *Manobala as Manager *Mayilsamy as Kalyanaraman * Balaji as Himself *Singamuthu as Broker * Abbas as Balaji (Guest appearance) *Chitra Lakshmanan as Balaji's father (Guest appearance) Production In June 2005, director K. Rajan chose to shelve his biopic of Sivakasi Jayalakshmi titled ''Niram Maraiya Rojakal'' starring Vindhya after another film, ''Alaiyadikkuthu'' (2005) starring Sindhu Tolani, had already covered the issue. Rajan then began working on a project titled ''Unarchigal'' which would explore the life of adolescent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poove Pen Poove
''Poove Pen Poove'' is a 2001 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Purushotaman. The film stars Ishaq Hussaini and Abitha, while Ponnambalam and Raviraj appear in supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Subash Jawahar, the film was released on 20 July 2001. Cast *Ishaq Hussaini *Abitha * Ponnambalam *Raviraj *Prathap Chandran *Chaplin Balu *V. Rahul *Devipriya *N. Prabhakar Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Subash Jawahar. *"Adi Raappakala" — Krishnaraj, Anuradha Venkat *"Kannukuley" — Unni Menon, Lalitha *"Ettu Kaalu" — Krishnaraj, Venkat Prabhu *"Hello Party" — Sevaththa Sampath, Anuradha Sriram *"Killu Pulla" — Rengababu, Gandhi Kumar *"Millennium" — Yugendran, Thilaka *"Coca-Cola" — Ishaq Hussaini, Suriya Doss Release The film did not perform well at the box office, though the lead actor Ishaq Hussaini stated the film's reception was greater in Southern Tamil Nadu. The project marked Abitha Abitha is an Indian film and televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seerivarum Kaalai
''Seerivarum Kaalai'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Ramarajan. The film stars himself alongside Abitha of Sethu fame. The film also stars Manorama, Mansoor Ali Khan and Anandaraj. Plot Kaalayan is a do-gooder with a helping hand living in a Puliangudi town. Kaalayan falls in love with his sister's friend Kamakshi who is tortured and harassed by her sister-in-law Nandini, while Kamakshi's mother and brother are helpless spectators. After the initial hesitation the timid Kamakshi also reciprocates Kaalayan's love. Nandini does not want Kamakshi to marry Kaalayan. The duo elopes and gets married. After a violent bashing up of Kaalayan and Kamakshi by Nandini's men, the doctors warn Kaalayan that Kamakshi's health would be endangered if she were to bear a child. But Kamakshi drugs Kaalayan and seduces him. She conceives, but there is nothing to worry. The doctors are proved wrong and she delivers twins. It is time for Kaalayan and the gan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal For Best Actress
Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal for Best Actress is an award given as part of its annual Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal for TV serials to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first awarded in 2010 under the title Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal for Best Actress. Serial actress Abitha is so far the first winner to have won an award in this category 2 times, for her role Archana in Thirumathi Selvam. List of winners 2010 2012 2014 2018 2019 2022 See also * Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal * Vijay Television Awards The Vijay Television Awards are an awards ceremony held to honour the cast and crew of Tamil soap operas and other shows which air on Vijay TV. This is the second time in the Tamil television industry where awards are given for performances i ... References External links Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal{{Webarchive, url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017220003/http://www.sunnetwork.in/sunkudumbam/index.html , date=17 Octob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanjeev (Tamil Actor, Born 1975)
Sanjeev (born 28 September 1975) is an Indian film and television actor. He is most known for his role as Selvam in the Tamil drama serial on Sun TV titled ''Thirumathi Selvam'' (2007-2013) in which he starred opposite Abitha. The serial telecasted for almost 6 years with Sanjeev gaining huge recognition and appreciation. He has acted in many other serials, notably ''Metti Oli, Anandham, Annamalai, Aval,'' ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' and ''Kanman''i; he has played the role of both protagonist and antagonists spanning a career for over 17 years. Personal life Sanjeev is a close friend of Tamil actor Vijay. Both of them studied visual communications at Loyola College. He is the nephew of late actress Manjula Vijayakumar. Sanjeev married leading television actress Preethi Srinivasan in 2009. His only sister Sindhu has done few films as a heroine and later acted in many successful serials like ''Metti Oli'', '' Penn'', ''Anandham'' and so on. His sister Sindhu died in 2005 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arasatchi
''Arasatchi'' () is a 2004 Tamil language vigilante thriller film directed by N. Maharajan which starred Arjun and Lara Dutta, alongside an ensemble cast. This is the Tamil debut of Dutta. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was released on 17 September 2004 to mixed reviews. Plot Brammanadham (Anandaraj), a lawyer who argues for rapists and murderers, is killed by a cricket ball hit by Siddharth ( Arjun). Siddharth is a GM of a five-star hotel owned by S. Ve. Shekher. Shekher's daughter is Lara (Lara Dutta), who is introduced with a song. She comes from abroad to join her father's hotel, but only as a trainee under the macho Siddharth. Within no time, Lara is in love with Siddharth. It is now time for duets. Lara's friend Prakash (Karan) is a campaigner of public cause. His efforts lead to a brothel raid and a minister getting arrested. The minister's goons bump off Prakash, and Siddharth is an eyewitness. Siddharth refuses to testify, and Lara walks ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal
The Sun Kudumbam Awards is an awards ceremony held to honour the cast and crew of the television serials which air on Sun TV, presented by Sun Network. This is the first time in the Tamil Television industry where awards are given for performances in Television serials. The first awards ceremony happened in 2010 and it is a biennial award ceremony. Nominations The top four performances in all serials, including the serials that have ended the past year, in different categories are chosen by jurors. During February and March, the nominees are interviewed on Sun TV and viewers are asked to cast their votes by text messaging their favourite actor in each category. The actor receiving the highest votes are proclaimed winner of the award in that category. Technical awards are given to backstage technicians, such as screenwriters and directors, by Sun Network and are not chosen by viewers. Awards General awards * Best Overall Performance Award * Special Jury Award * Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golmaal (1998 Film)
''Golmaal'' is a 1998 Tamil-language comedy film directed by Selva, making his directorial debut. The film stars Selva himself and newcomer Monica Nerukkar, with Rajan P. Dev, K. S. Ravikumar, Dhamu, Sathya Prakash, Mahanadi Shankar, Bhanu Prakash playing supporting roles. The film, produced by director K. S. Ravikumar and C. Sudhakar, had musical score by Bala Bharathi and was released on 5 June 1998. Plot Ganesh (Selva), a good-for-nothing youth, falls in love with Aishwarya (Monica Nerukkar). Her father Colonel Rajappa (Rajan P. Dev) is a very strict father who hates love. Ganesh and Aishwarya decide to elope but her father later has a heart attack and Aishwarya refuses to marry him. Colonel Rajappa's state of health deteriorates, therefore he arranges his daughter's wedding as soon as possible. Three terrorists (Sathya Prakash, Mahanadi Shankar and Bhanu Prakash) escape from jail. While preparing Aishwarya's wedding in Karnal Rajappa's house, Ganesh enters in her room and tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj (born Prakash Rai; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, and politician. Known for his works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam-language films, he is the recipient of several accolades, including five National Film Awards, eight Nandi Awards, eight Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards South, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and three Vijay Awards. Apart from his mother tongue Kannada, Raj's fluency in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, English, and Marathi has placed him among the most sought after actors in Indian cinema. After working in stage shows and television in Kannada for a few years, Raj ventured into films. He made his debut in Tamil cinema through ''Duet'' (1994), by K. Balachander, and has since been a commercially successful film star in Tamil. In remembrance, he named his production company Duet Movies. A polyglot, he played a variety of roles, most notably as the antagonis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arjun Sarja
Srinivasa "Arjun" Sarja is an Indian actor, producer, and director who works predominantly in the Tamil film industry, in addition to Kannada and Telugu languages as well. Referred to by the media and his fans as " Action King" for his roles in action films, Arjun has acted in more than 160 films, most of them being lead roles. He is one of few South Indian actors to attract fan following from multiple states of India. He has directed 12 films and also produced and distributed a number of films. In 1993, he starred in S. Shankar's blockbuster '' Gentleman'' which opened to positive reviews, while Arjun went on to win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. During this time, he starred in hits such as ''Jai Hind'' (1994), ''Karnaa'' (1995), and the action thriller film '' Kurudhipunal'' (1995), for which Arjun won acclaim for his role while the film became India's official entry for the 68th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category. In 1999, he starred i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |