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Ajay Raj
Ajay Raaj is an Indian actor and choreographer who appears in Tamil language films. While working as a dance choreographer, Ajay made his acting debut with Agathiyan's '' Selvam'' (2005), before appearing in ''Chennai 600028'' (2007) and has since appeared regularly in films associated with director Venkat Prabhu and his team. Career While working as a dance choreographer, Ajay made his acting debut with Agathiyan's '' Selvam'' (2005) portraying a friend of the lead character played by Nandha. His friendship with Venkat Prabhu meant that he was cast in ''Chennai 600028'' (2007) portraying an ambulance driver, who plays gully cricket for the Sharks team. He has since appeared regularly in films associated with director Venkat Prabhu and his team such as '' Saroja'' (2008) and '' Thozha'' (2008). Ajay Raaj also had a supporting role in Thiagarajan Kumararaja's neo-noir gangster film ''Aaranya Kaandam'' (2010), portraying a henchman of the gangster played by Jackie Shroff. In 2016, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agathiyan
Agathiyan (born 18 August 1952; ) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, lyricist, and actor. He was the first director in Tamil cinema to win the National Film Award for Best Direction for ''Kadhal Kottai'' (1996). For the film, he also won National Film Award for Best Screenplay and Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil. Career Agathiyan, a director in his late forties entered films a decade back and struggled as an assistant to various directors. Hailing from a agriculturist family, he spent a happy-go-lucky time in college, and when he decided to pack his bags and come to Chennai to try his luck in films as a director, he lost his family's support. Struggling with no money, he did odd jobs in film companies and became an assistant to anyone who offered him food and shelter. He initially directed movie in 1991 and was credited as Ravi Thasan but it was unsuccessful. Anbalaya Prabhakaran, who acted in that movie and also produces small budgeted films with ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai 600028 II
''Chennai 600028 II'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language sports comedy film co-produced, written and directed by Venkat Prabhu, who also produces the film along with S. P. B. Charan under Venkat Prabhu, Black Ticket Company and S. P. B. Charan, Capital Film Works. The film, which is a sequel to ''Chennai 600028'' (2007), features Vaibhav Reddy, Vaibhav in a prominent role in addition to several cast members from the earlier film including Jai (actor), Jai, Shiva (actor), Shiva, Premji Amaran, Premji, Aravind Akash, Inigo Prabakaran and Nithin Sathya. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film was released on 9 December 2016 to positive reviews and performed well at the box office. Plot Karthik (Shiva (actor), Shiva) is married to his girlfriend Selvi (Vijayalakshmi Ahathian, Vijayalakshmi), so are Pazhani (Nithin Sathya) and Gopi (Vijay Vasanth). Raghu (Jai (actor), Jai) is in love and is attempting to convince his girlfriend Anu’s ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gummalam
''Gummalam'' () is a 2002 Tamil Tamil may refer to: * Tamils, an ethnic group native to India and some other parts of Asia ** Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka also called ilankai tamils **Tamil Malaysians, Tamil people native to Malaysia * Tamil language, nati ...-language film. Sugi S. Moorthy directed this film with newcomers Mithun Tejaswi, Rathi, Akash, Ganesh and Zakeer. Cast Production Two of the songs were shot at Rameswaram and Udhagamandalam.This is the renowned colorist G Balaji's first film. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Gandhidasan. *"Thitranga" – Tippu *"Kaatre" – Sujatha *"Yaaro" – Unni Menon *"Dhimsukattai" – Timmy *"Ovvoru Naalum" – Unnikrishnan Reception ''Thiraipadam'' wrote "For the most part, Gummaalam reminds us of other recent movies featuring students and their activities. It features four such students and has them fighting over one woman. But the movie ventures into serious territory by giving the woman a sad, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivaramana Aalu
''Vivaramana Aalu'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil language comedy drama film directed by K. Selva Bharathy. The film stars Sathyaraj, Vivek, Devayani and Mumtaj, with Ponnambalam, Prathap K. Pothan, Kanal Kannan and Manochithra playing supporting roles. The film, produced by V. A. Durai, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 January 2002. Plot In Coimbatore, Mayilsamy is a pickpocket who is determined to make it big in life, by hook or crook. After being released from jail, his friend "Palladam" Bhaskar advises him to go to Chennai and to join the gang of Kota Subramaniam. In the meantime, Kota Subramaniam who is in Coimbatore pressures the innocent village belle Pappu to marry him. Mayilsamy then comes across Kota Subramaniam, he beats him up and steals his money. A politician, who witnessed the scene, asks Mayilsamy to marry Pappu in exchange for money promised by the government for those who marry girls from financially weak families. Mayilsamy marries her and desert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thamizh
''Thamizh'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari, in his directorial debut and produced by Amudha Durairaj. The movie stars Prashanth and Simran, while Vadivelu, Urvashi, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Livingston portray supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Bharathwaj, the film opened to positive reviews upon release in 14 April 2002 and became a commercial success. The film was remade in Bengali as ''Aakrosh''. Plot Thamizh leads a happy life with his mother and sister-in-law Kalaichelvi. Thamizh's brother Anbazhagan is working in Kuwait, and he too dreams of joining him there. Meenakshi, their tenant, and Thamizh fall in love. When the goons of Periyavar injure Thamizh's niece, he stops Periyavar's car on the road and questions him. He then beats up one of Periyavar's goons when insulted. This makes him Periyavar's target, and though he tries to withdraw from the violence, he is forced to join forces with Rathnam, Periyavar's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naina (2002 Film)
''Naina'' () is a 2002 Tamil language comedy horror film directed by Manobala. The film stars Jayaram in a dual role and Manya, with Vadivelu, Ramesh Khanna, Bhanupriya Kovai Sarala, and Rajan P. Dev playing supporting roles. The film, produced by V. Santhakumar, had musical score by Sabesh–Murali and was released on 30 August 2002. Plot The film begins with Annamalai (Jayaram), a ghost, trying to talk to his son Pasupathy (Jayaram), but nobody has been able to see or hear him since his death. Pasupathy is a taxi driver, and he is in love with the lawyer Vaanathi ( Manya). Aavudaiyappan (Vadivelu), a con medium, becomes the only one who can hear Annamalai. After being annoyed by Annamalai, Aavudaiyappan finally decides to help him. They meet Pasupathy, but Pasupathy seems to hate his deceased father. In the past, the widower Annamalai was a wealthy man and womanizer. Every time there was a good news in his village, he tonsured Pasupathy's head. He later got married a second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadal Pookkal
''Kadal Pookkal'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja which stars Murali, Manoj Bharathiraja, Umashankari, Pratyusha and Sindhu Menon. The film was delayed several times before release but opened to critical acclaim with Bharatiraja winning the National Film Award for Best Screenplay and Murali has won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. Plot Karuthayya and Peter are best friends, sharing with each other their hopes and dreams. Karuthayya's plan to get his beloved sister Kayal married elsewhere is thwarted when he learns that she is in love with Peter. He hears this from Uppili, who has a soft corner for Karuthayya and vice versa. For his sister's sake, Karuthayya approaches Peter with the marriage proposal. A shocked Peter, who had all along shared an easy relationship with Kayal, consents for the sake of friendship. Peter then makes a counter proposal that Karuthayya marry his sister Maria. Peter however withholds the fact that Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parthen Rasithen
''Parthen Rasithen'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film written and directed by Saran. The film stars Prashanth, Simran and Laila, while Raghuvaran, Jai Ganesh, Vinu Chakravarthy, Vaiyapuri, Charle, Dhamu, Lawrence Raghavendra, Fathima Babu and Jyothi play supporting roles. The film music was composed by Bharathwaj. Simran portrayed the role of an antagonist for the first time in her career. The film was a third collaboration between Prashanth and Simran following '' Kannedhirey Thondrinal'' and ''Jodi''. The film focuses on Shankar, Sarika and Bhanu played by Prashanth, Laila and Simran respectively. It narrates Shankar's love story with Sarika, whom he meets on a bus. She reciprocates, but problems and misunderstandings plague their romance. Bhanu, Shankar's best friend, also falls in love with him, and plots few sinister plans in order to get Shankar to fall in love with her and break his love with Sarika. The rest of the plot deals with Shank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appu (2000 Film)
''Appu'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Vasanth. The movie stars Prashanth, Devayani and Prakash Raj. The music is by Deva. This film is the Tamil remake of Hindi film ''Sadak'' (1991). The film was released to mixed reviews, but the critics praised the performance of Prakash Raj. Television premier was took place on July 27' 2003 for weekend Sunday @4pm. Plot Appu is a taxi driver in Mumbai. He had a sister Saradha who committed suicide as her husband sold her to a brothel for money. Appu had a habit of paying prostitutes just to talk to them. One day, Appu meets Seetha and develops affection, but she is also sold by her uncle to a brothel managed by Maharani, a transgender, as he is unable to repay his debt. Appu decides to save Seetha from the brothel by having an affair with Maharani. In the meantime, he finds out his sister was also sold to the same brothel managed by Maharani, so he decides to take revenge. Love blossoms between Appu and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
''Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language war drama film produced by R. B. Choudary of Super Good Films and directed by Kavi Kalidas. It stars Ajith Kumar and Simran, with Parthiban in a guest appearance. The film released on 19 May 2000. Plot Surya has been brought up in the army training barracks in Wellington (Ooty), ever since his mother handed him over as a baby to the camp brigadier. She tells the officer the reason for her action, but the audience is not allowed to hear it at this point. Surya grows up to be a patriotic youth and the best soldier in his class. He is about to complete his training in three months and leave to the border. He falls in love with Indu, the daughter of a senior army officer, who is visiting Wellington Camp. Indu's parents accept her choice of husband, and the family leaves to Kashmir. Soon after, Indu's father dies in a bomb blast, while her mother loses her life on seeing her husband's body. Not wishing to lose her hus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taj Mahal (1999 Film)
''Taj Mahal'' is a 1999 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars his son, Manoj, and Riya Sen in their debut as lead actors, with a supporting ensemble cast including Revathi, Raadhika, and Ranjitha. The film was written by Mani Ratnam while the music was composed by A. R. Rahman and B. Kannan handled the camera. The story of the film revolved around two clashing communities and two lovers caught in the vortex of their rivalry. The film was released during Diwali in 1999 and fared poorly at the box office. Plot Thiruppaachi and Sengulam are neighboring villages with a history of enmity between them. Maayan and Machakanni meet on the day of her engagement and it is love at first sight. Her marriage itself gets called off when the groom and his family insult Machakanni's family and her romance with Maayan continues. However, when her brother finds out about him, all hell breaks loose. The turned-down bridegroom is still itching for revenge and fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello (1999 Film)
''Hello'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and written by K. Selva Bharathy. The film stars Prashanth and Preeti Jhangiani . The film was released on 7 November 1999. Plot Chandru works in a flower shop owned by Manivannan. He tries to woo girls and enter into a relationship, but it does not materialize. His friends tease him for being unable to find a girlfriend. Chandru has a plan to prevent them making fun of him. He requests his close friend Gayathri to come to the temple along with some of her friends so he would introduce her as his girlfriend to his friends. Chandru takes his friends with him to temple with plans of introducing Gayatri's friend as his lover. Unfortunately, Gayatri does not turn up that day, and Chandru simply points out a girl among the crowd in the temple as his lover to his friends. Chandru pretends as if he is talking frequently over phone to his lover so that his friends would believe him. Suresh (Suresh) is Charle's frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |