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Anuya
Anuya Y Bhagwat is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Tamil films. She is best known for her performances in Rajesh's ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009) and Shankar's ''Nanban'' (2012). Film career Anuya Y Bhagvath debuted in the Hindi children's film ''Mahek'', directed by Kranti Kanade. The film premiered at the London Film Festival and was critically acclaimed, gaining nominations in various categories including Best Picture at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. Bhagvath's breakthrough came in her next film, ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009), a romantic comedy film directed by Rajesh, which featured her in a titular role alongside Jiiva. Before the film's release, she narrowly escaped from a terror attack while she was staying at a hotel in Mumbai. Bhagvath next worked on a film titled ''Madurai Sambavam'' (2009) directed by Youreka, which was made on a small budget and set against the backdrop of Madurai. A reviewer from Sify wrote, "Anuya, in a de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss (Tamil Season 1)
''Bigg Boss '' was the first season of the Tamil-language reality TV show ''Bigg Boss Tamil'' which is the Tamil version of the '' Big Brother''. The first season aired on Star Vijay from 25 June 2017 to 30 September 2017. The season's presenter was Kamal Haasan and a lavish house set was constructed at EVP theme park, Chennai. This season is the shortest season in the Bigg Boss Tamil series excluding the Ultimate series. The winner of the season was model/actor Arav, who received a cash prize of 50 lakh. Lyricist Snehan was the runner-up, while the other finalists included Harish Kalyan, Ganesh Venkatraman and Bindu Madhavi. Snehan, Suja Varunee and Maria Juliana returned as contestants in ''Bigg Boss Ultimate (season 1)''. While Bindu Madhavi returned as a contestant in ''Bigg Boss Non-Stop (season 1)'' and eventually she won it. Housemate status Housemates Original entrants # Sri, an actor best known for playing the lead role in the films ''Vazhakk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagaram Marupakkam
''Nagaram Marupakkam'' () also known simply as ''Nagaram'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film co-produced written and directed by Sundar C., who himself plays the lead role. Co-produced by his wife Khushbu, the film also stars Anuya Bhagvath and Vadivelu in pivotal roles and features music by Thaman. Sundar's first directorial after four years, ''Nagaram'' released on 19 November 2010, it is based on the 1993 American film ''Carlito's Way''. The film is very well known for comedy sequences and portrayal of the comic character "Style Pandi" by Vadivelu. Plot Selvam ( Sundar C.), a criminal, decides to turn a new life after coming out of jail. He lands a job in Hyderabad and falls in love with a dancer named Bharathi (Anuya Bhagvath). Eventually, his past catches up to him. How he gets out of the predicament forms the story. Cast * Sundar C. as Selvam * Anuya Bhagvath as Bharathi * Vadivelu as Style Pandi * Bose Venkat as Sakkara Pandi * George Vishnu as Dhamu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siva Manasula Sakthi
''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' () also known by the initialism ''SMS'', is a 2009 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant M. Rajesh, a former assistant of director S. A. Chandrasekhar. It stars Jiiva and newcomer Anuya Bhagwat, a student of Film and Television Institute of India, with Santhanam (actor), Santhanam, Urvashi and Sathyan (Tamil actor), Sathyan appearing in supporting and Arya (actor), Arya appearing in a cameo role. The film was later remade in Telugu as ''Siva Manasulo Sruthi'' and released in 2012. Plot Siva and Sakthi meet on a train from Coimbatore and strike up a friendship. Siva introduces himself as an army officer and Sakthi as an air hostess. The two part ways on arrival in Chennai, but Siva promises to meet her soon. He pays a visit to the airline company where Sakthi claimed to work, with his mother Kalyani and best friend Vivek tagging along. When asking for Sakthi, they are instead greeted by another woman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanban (2012 Film)
''Nanban'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Shankar. It is a remake of Rajkumar Hirani's Hindi film ''3 Idiots'' (2009). The film stars Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana D'Cruz, Sathyaraj and Sathyan. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Harris Jayaraj and cinematography was handled by Manoj Paramahamsa. The film was produced by Gemini Film Circuit. The plot of the film illustrates the embarkment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On their journey, they recount their college life and special moments that the three shared up until their lost friend secretly parted ways after convocation. During their quest, the two encounter a rival classmate who once made a long-forgotten bet with them, a funeral that goes impossibly out of control, and a wedding they must crash. A lengthy and controversial delay in casting delayed filming by a year. Filming took plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madurai Sambavam
''Madurai Sambavam'' () is a 2009 Tamil language action film written and directed by Youreka. It stars Harikumar, Anuya Bhagvath and Karthika, while Radha Ravi, Dhandapani, and Raj Kapoor play supporting roles. The music was composed by John Peter with cinematography by M. Sukumar and editing by P. Sai Suresh. The film released on 4 September 2009. Plot Aalamarathaar is dreaded by his enemies in Aattuthotti in Madurai. He involves in "katta panchayat" but strives to do his best for the people in the neighborhood. He is respected by everyone there. He is assisted by his son Azhagar aka Kutty and son-in-law. Gomathi is Kutty’s niece who loves him madly, which he does not reciprocate. Local MP Cutout Ganesan and Assistant Commissioner R. Subramaniam are both keen to bump off Aalamaram and Kutty. Kutty falls in love with a female cop named Caroline Thomas. However, it is revealed that she uses him just to shoot down Aalamaran, so she kills Aalamaran. When Kutty discovers abo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naan (2012 Film)
''Naan'' ( en, Me) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Jeeva Shankar in his directorial debut. Composer Vijay Antony plays the lead role of a psychopathic killer; he also produced the film and worked as the music director. Siddharth Venugopal and Rupa Manjari appeared in supporting roles. The filming of ''Naan'' began in October 2011, and the film was released on 15 August 2012. The movie was remade in Bengali in 2015 as ''Amanush 2'' and in Kannada in 2016 as ''Asthitva''. The film was followed by a sequel titled ''Salim'', an action thriller that released in 2014. The plot of the film is loosely based on 1999 American film ''The Talented Mr. Ripley''. Plot Karthik (Vijay Antony) is a brilliant student but already shows signs of criminal behavior at childhood itself, like forging his friend's parent's signature on a mark sheet. Sent home from school early for this misdeed, Karthik is shocked to discover his mother (Charmila) in bed wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahek
''Mahek'' is an Indian children's film by writer-director Kranti Kanade. Synopsis It's about 11-yr old dreamer Mahek who wants to be the best at everything, but is unsure of how to achieve her goals. Production Development The film was produced by the Children's Film Society of India (CFSI). Crew Legendary artist and cartoonist Mario Miranda did the illustrations for the film. The crew was FTII alumnus who subsequently did notable work. Mrinal Desai, the DOP, was the second unit director of photography on ' Slumdog Millionaire' and later shot universally acclaimed film ' Court'. Editor Suchitra Sathe and Sound designer Anmol Bhave worked on National Award-winning films. Release It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival to affectionate reviews. Invited to over twenty International film festivals including Chicago, Munich, Toronto, St Louis and Cleveland, it won awards in Hollywood and Houston. It was Best Children's film nominee at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiiva
Amar Choudary (born 4 January 1984), known professionally as Jiiva, is an Indian actor and film producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema and a few Hindi films. He is the youngest son of film producer R. B. Choudary. He began his career as a child actor in 1991 in films produced by his father. He made his debut as a lead actor in his father's 50th production, ''Aasai Aasaiyai'' (2003). After Sivaji Ganesan, Jiiva is the only Tamil actor to have been awarded at the Cyprus International Film Festival, particularly for his performance in ''Raam (2005 film), Raam'' (2005). After this, he has acted in other movies that have been successful, such as ''E (2006 film), E'' (2006), ''Kattradhu Thamizh, Katradhu Tamizh'' (2007), ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009), ''Ko (film), Ko'' (2011), ''Nanban (2012 film), Nanban'' (2012), ''Mugamoodi'' (2012), ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' (2012), ''Endrendrum Punnagai'' (2013), ''Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) and ''Kalathil Santhippom'' (2021). He made his Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Award For Best Debut Actress
The Vijay for Best Debut Actress is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil ( Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2007 Anjali – '' Kattradhu Thamizh'' **Andrea – ''Pachaikili Muthucharam'' **Bhanu – '' Thamirabharani'' ** Tanisha – ''Unnale Unnale'' **Vijayalakshmi – '' Chennai 600028'' *2008 Parvathy – '' Poo'' ** Kangana Ranaut – ''Dhaam Dhoom'' ** Sameera Reddy – ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' ** Swathi – ''Subramaniapuram'' *2009 Ananya – '' Naadodigal'' ** Abhinaya – '' Naadodigal'' **Anuya Bhagvath – ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' **Rupa Manjari – ''Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru'' ** Shammu – '' Kanchivaram'' *2010 Amala Paul – '' Mynaa'' ** Amy Jackson – '' Madrasapattinam'' **Samantha – '' Baana Kaathadi'' **Nandhagi – '' Aval Peyar Thamizharasi'' ** Oviya – '' Kalavani'' *2011 Richa Gangopadhyay – ''Mayakkam Enna'' ** Hansika Motwani – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Youreka
Youreka is an Indian people, Indian film director, lyricist and screenwriter who has worked on Tamil films. Career Initially starting his career as a lyricist, Youreka made his debut as a filmmaker with ''Madurai Sambavam'', a rustic action film starring Harikumar (actor), Harikumar, Anuya Bhagvath and Karthika Adaikalam, Karthika, where NDTV made their first production venture in the Tamil film industry. The film earned mixed reviews, with a critic from The Hindu noting "if only Youreka had paid attention to the screenplay and worked more on the climax" but "instead he seems to have been content with loading the hero with action scenes". Youreka next moved on to work on ''Sivappu Enakku Pidikkum'' (2017), a tale about a writer who is determined to put an end to child sexual abuse. Featuring himself in the lead role and as a producer, Youreka signed on actress Sandra Amy and completed the film by mid-2014. However, the film went through production troubles and was only released s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanjupuram
''Nanjupuram'' is a 2011 Tamil horror film directed by Charles, starring Raaghav and Monica in the lead roles, while Thambi Ramaiah and Aadukalam Naren play supporting roles. The film, which features music scored by Raaghav himself, was produced by his wife Preetha. The film was in production for over three years and was finally released on 1 April 2011 and got positive Word of mouth from B&C centers and became a Sleeper hit. Plot Nanjupuram is a small village surrounded by hills full of poisonous snakes. The village has two big shots. One is the president of the village (Thambi Ramaiah), and the other one is a good guy having a son named Velu (Raaghav). The president has an affair with Malar's (Monica) mother, and he often comes to Malar's house. One day, while treating a snake-bitten girl from the village, the unafraid Velu takes her to the opposite side of the hill, across the snakes. Malar also accompanies him. After getting treatment, Malar and Velu fall in love with each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi Language
Hindi (Devanāgarī: or , ), or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi (Devanagari: ), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Hindi has been described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighbouring areas of North India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with English. It is an official language in nine states and three union territories and an additional official language in three other states. Hindi is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of the Republic of India. Hindi is the '' lingua franca'' of the Hindi Belt. It is also spoken, to a lesser extent, in other parts of India (usually in a simplified or pidginised variety such as Bazaar Hindustani or Haflong Hindi). Outside India, several ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
