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Ammuvagiya Naan
''Ammuvagiya Naan'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Padmamagan starring R. Parthiepan and Bharathi. The music was compose by Sabesh–Murali. The film released in September 2007 and became a hit. Plot The film revolves around Ammu ( Bharathi), an orphan brought up in a prostitute's house. Brought up in such atmosphere, she develops a fascination for the world's oldest profession. She comes across a writer Gowrishankar (R. Parthiepan), who comes to her place to pen a novel on the life of a commercial sex worker. Her childlike innocence wins over Gowrishankar's heart. He decides to marry her. Gowrishankar's love and care brings a change in Ammu. She understands the value of family and the bond of togetherness. Gowrishankar completes his novel ''Ammuvagya Naan'' and hopes for a national award for it. Fate pays a cruel act in the form of a president of a literary association ( Mahadevan). He bargains for a night with Ammu to ensure the national award for '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padmamagan
Padmamagan is an Indian film director, who has directed Tamil films. After making his debut in 2003 with ''Pallavan'', he has gone on to make other ventures including ''Ammuvagiya Naan'' and ''Netru Indru''. Career Padmamagan associated with producer Rufus Parker and the duo chose to make a commercial film to begin their film careers; ''Pallavan'' (2003) released with little publicity and did not perform well at the box office. With Parker, he then began work on ''Ammuvagiya Naan'' (2007), which told the story of a commercial sex worker transforming herself into a housewife. Starring Parthiban and Bharathi, the film opened to positive reviews with a critic noting "writer-director Padma Magan has come out with a movie that augers well for the future of Tamil Cinema". The film was later screened at the 2007 International Film Festival of India in Goa, becoming the first Tamil venture since ''Nayakan'' (1987) to achieve such a feat. Despite the success of the film, Padmamagan faile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharathi (Tamil Actress)
Bharathi is an Indian actress who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. The actress won critical acclaim for her performance as a prostitute in ''Ammuvagiya Naan'' (2007) and later appeared in other Tamil and Malayalam language films. Career Bharathi was signed on by director Padmamagan to be a part of ''Ammuvagiya Naan'' (2007), after several leading actresses had turned down the role. She portrayed a prostitute who attempts to ease back into society, and won critical acclaim for her portrayal with a reviewer noting she was "blessed with a role of her lifetime". Despite the success of ''Ammuvagiya Naan'', Bharathi failed to get good offers in Tamil films and instead signed on to feature in Malayalam films. The actress signed on to appear in Anwar Rasheed's '' Annan Thambi'' (2008) opposite Mammootty, but was later replaced by Lakshmi Rai. She then however moved on to work in Biju Pal's '' Aayudham'' (2008), featuring alongside Suresh Gopi. The film failed to become a box off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahadevan (actor)
Mahadevan (born 6 May 1961 as Mahadevan) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. He made his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in Bala's '' Pithamagan'', and the film's name has subsequently been used as a prefix to his stage name to distinguish him from other artistes called Mahadevan. In Telugu, he is credited as Ramaraju. Partial filmography Tamil films Telugu films Malayalam films Television * 2015: Suryavamsam * 2022: Maa Neella Tank, as Narasimham, released on Zee5. See also *Cinema of India The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ko ... References {{authority control Male actors in Tamil cinema Living people Male actors from Chennai Indian male film actors 1961 births Male actors in Telugu cinema Male a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shari (actress)
Sadhana better known by her stage name Shari is an Indian actress. She was a prominent lead actress from 1982 to 1995 in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. Personal life Sadhana was born to Subramaniam and Lakshmi Devi in Andhra Pradesh. She is a trained classical dancer who learned Bharata Natyam from Padma Subrahmanyam and Kuchipudi from Vempati Chinna Satyam. She had her primary education from Saraswathi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. She is the grand daughter of famous Kannada actress B. Ramadevi. She married Kumar, a businessman, in 1991. They have a daughter, Kalyani born in 1996. She resides with her family in Chennai. Career She rose to fame after ''Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal'' (1986'')''. She received a Kerala State film award for the same. In the Tamil industry, she is known as ''Sadhana.'' She received her first offer in a supporting role in '' Hitler Umanath'' in 1982 where she played Sivaji Ganesan's daughter. Howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabesh–Murali
Sabesh–Murali is an Indian music director duo, who have jointly composed for many Tamil films in Chennai, India. Sabesh and Murali are siblings who began their careers working under their brother, the music director Deva, as assistant composers. They composed famous albums such as ''Pokkisham'' and '' Milaga''. The duo are also, rarely, playback singers. They composed for the Tamil movie ''Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi''. They scored the movie ''Goripalayam'' and the upcoming movie ''Anthony Yaar''. Personal life Sabesh–Murali are the younger brothers of popular music composer Deva. Sabesh's son Karthik Sabesh is a comedian while Murali's son Bobo Shashi is a composer. Their nephews are actor Jai and composer Srikanth Deva. Discography ;Songs *''Samuthiram'' (2001) *'' Naina'' (2002) *''Aayiram Poi Solli'' (2002) * ''Ball'' (2002) *''Paarai'' (2003) *''Ayodhya'' (2005) *'' Gurudeva'' (2005) *''Adaikalam'' (2005) *''Thavamai Thavamirundhu'' (2005) *'' Suyetchai MLA'' (2006) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suresh Urs
Suresh Urs is an Indian film editor who works predominantly in the South Indian cinema. He has edited over 700 films and 40 documentaries and television shows. Urs is well known for his association with directors like Girish Karnad, Mani Ratnam, Shankar Nag, T. S. Nagabharana, Girish Kasaravalli, P. Vasu, Bala, Saran and Baraguru Ramachandrappa. He was awarded the National Film Award for Best Editing for his work in ''Bombay'' (1995), he is also a recipient of five Karnataka State Film Awards and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He was also honored to win the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Prashasti. Lifetime Achievement Vishnuvardhan Award from Karnataka Government in 2014. Early life Suresh Urs was born in Kolagala, H.D.Kote taluk, Karnataka to K C Chamaraje Urs, a farmer, and Devajammanni. Awards * National Film Awards ** 1995: Best Editing: ''Bombay'' * Karnataka State Film Awards ** 2010-11: Best Editing: ''Aidondla Aidu'' ** 2007-08: Best Editing: '' Savi Savi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it as "the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, teen drama, and comedy-drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular setting or subject-matter, or else they qualify the otherwise serious tone of a drama with elements that encourage a broader range of moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama in the broader sense if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent ( mimesis) characters. In this broader sense, drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragasudha
Ragasudha or Raagasudha is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil and Kannada film industries, she also acted in few Malayalam and Telugu movies as well. Personal life Ragasudha is the daughter of Malayalam actress K. R. Savithri and sister of actress Anusha. Actresses K. R. Vijaya and K. R. Vatsala are her aunts. She lives in Chennai with her family. Ragasudha got married with actor Ranjith in 2014 at Thiruvenkadu Temple, Sirkazhi., however within a year they have got divorced in 2015. Film career Ragasudha made her debut in Tamil movie ''Thangathin Thangam'' which was released in 1990. Filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' Tamil * ''Thangathin Thangam'' (1990) ... Latha/Muthaayi * ''Government Mappillai'' (1992) ... Chellayi * ''Jallikattu Kaalai'' (1994) * ''Thamizhachi'' (1995) * ''Sivasakthi'' (1996) ... Vandana * ''Abhimanyu'' (1997) ... Deraviyam's wife * ''Nerrukku Ner'' (1997) ... Maya * ''Dhinamum Ennai Gavani'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thennavan (actor)
Thennavan is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles. After making his debut in Bharathiraja's ''En Uyir Thozhan'' (1990), the actor was recognised for his work in ''Gemini'' (2002) ''Virumaandi'' (2004) and ''Jay Jay'' (2003). Career After graduating from Sarvajana High School, Coimbatore in 1984, Thennavan moved to Chennai to pursue a career in films. Thennavan made his acting debut in Bharathiraja's 1990 film ''En Uyir Thozhan'', portraying a secondary lead role. He won critical acclaim for his performance as Kai in Saran's ''Gemini'' (2002), and has since been credited in films as Kai Thennavan. Playing a sidekick to Vikram's titular character, The Hindu gave him a positive review writing "he does a convincing job" and "his penetrating stare takes care of the expressions." The success of the film, saw Kamal Haasan pick him to play a role in ''Virumaandi'', for which he also received positive reviews. Thennavan then played the lead role in an experimental film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhishek Shankar
Abhishek Shankar is an Indian Tamil film and television actor who has worked on films and serials. Career Abhishek made his debut as an actor with Gnana Rajasekaran's critically acclaimed drama film ''Mogamul'' (1995), playing a leading role alongside Archana Joglekar. Unable to sustain a career in films, he switched over to television in 1999 after Ekta Kapoor offered him a role in her new serial, ''Kudumbam''. He subsequently assisted her in the production of the Tamil television series, as well as portraying a comedy role. He went on to work on nearly forty more serials and rose to prominence, portraying the character Bhaskaran in the serial, ''Kolangal''. The success of the show meant he was selected to feature in other shows in the late 2000s including ''Malargal'', ''Girija'' and ''Kollywood Court'' on television. In 2009, he announced his intentions of directing and producing films under his home banner of Hollywood to Bollywood Films. He began work on his directorial de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanthi Williams
Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress who has played supporting roles in various Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials. Career Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Williams started her acting in 1970 with the film, ''Vietnam Veedu''. She started doing television serials from 1999, playing second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial Metti Oli. She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director K. Balachander for her performance in Thendral where she played Tamizharasu's mother. She has acted in many Tamil and Malayalam films as well as serials. Personal life Shanthi Williams was born at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Malayali parents. She married a Malayali cameraman J. Williams in 1979. They have 4 children. Filmography Tamil * Madhana Maaligai (1976) *Uyarndhavargal (1977) *General Chakravarthi (1978) - * Manthoppu Kiliye (1979) - Lakshmi * Panam Pen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
