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Attakathi
''Attakathi'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Pa. Ranjith, a former assistant of Venkat Prabhu. Produced by C. V. Kumar, it stars Dinesh, Nandita Swetha and Aishwarya Rajesh. The film garnered attention after being praised and promoted by several acclaimed directors. ''Attakathi'' fetched positive reviews and emerged successful at the box office. Plot Dinakaran referred as Atta among his friends is a regular semi-urban teenager growing up in a small village in the outskirts of Chennai. He did well in his school exams, but failed his English paper. Rather than studying for the second attempt, he wastes time looking for a girlfriend since he has made a pact with his best friends; to fall in love and get married. Dinakaran first falls for a girl he meets at the bus stop named Poornima. She appears to like him too as she smiles at him and accepts his gifts. But when he goes after her, she suddenly refers to him as 'elder brother' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhosh Narayanan
Santhosh Narayanan is an Indian composer and musician in the Tamil film industry. Early life Santhosh Narayanan was born in Tiruchirappalli, India. He is the younger of two children. He was educated at RSK Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli. Santhosh Narayanan completed his B.E., Computer Science & Engineering at J. J. College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruchirapalli. After completing his education, he worked as a recording engineer, arranger and programmer, before beginning to produce independent music and compose for films. He composed the music including two original songs for the Telugu short film ''Advaitham'', He was also part of the contemporary folk music band "La Pongal" in which he performed in a few live shows in 2009. Through Mani, Santhosh also got to work on a couple of Rahman soundtracks starting with ''Guru''. Career 2012–2013: Debut success He made his debut as an independent music director in the 2012 Tamil film ''Attakathi'' directed by Pa. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attakathi Dinesh
Dinesh Ravi, better known as Attakathi Dinesh, is an Indian actor who has acted in leading roles in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough playing the lead role in ''Attakathi'' (2012), portraying Dinakaran. Career Dinesh completed his high school at the Dhanalakshmi Higher Secondary School in Washermenpet, Chennai. After finishing high school, he tried his luck in acting from 2010. He acted in the Vijay TV "Kadhalika Neramilai" serial after sakthi's death. After playing the son to actress Seetha in the Sun TV series Penn and minor roles in ''Aadukalam'' (2011) and ''Mouna Guru'' (2011), Dinesh made a breakthrough appearing in ''Attakathi'' (2012). The film performed well commercially and also won positive reviews, with a critic from Rediff.com noting "he's an actor of great promise". Similarly a critic from Sify.com noted Dinesh "diverts your attention from the film's little flaws and spellbinds you with an endearing act that is ''Attakathi''s biggest strength", adding that " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dinesh Ravi
Dinesh Ravi, better known as Attakathi Dinesh, is an Indian actor who has acted in leading roles in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough playing the lead role in ''Attakathi'' (2012), portraying Dinakaran. Career Dinesh completed his high school at the Dhanalakshmi Higher Secondary School in Washermanpet, Washermenpet, Chennai. After finishing high school, he tried his luck in acting from 2010. He acted in the Vijay TV "Kadhalika Neramilai" serial after sakthi's death. After playing the son to actress Seetha in the Sun TV series Penn and minor roles in ''Aadukalam'' (2011) and ''Mouna Guru'' (2011), Dinesh made a breakthrough appearing in ''Attakathi'' (2012). The film performed well commercially and also won positive reviews, with a critic from Rediff.com noting "he's an actor of great promise". Similarly a critic from Sify.com noted Dinesh "diverts your attention from the film's little flaws and spellbinds you with an endearing act that is ''Attakathi''s biggest strength", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gana Bala
Bala Murugan, better known by his stage name Gana Bala is an Indian playback singer in Tamil cinema. He rose to prominence after rendering the songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula Kappala' from the soundtrack of ''Attakathi''. He has predominantly sung songs belonging to the gaana genre of Tamil Nadu. He has been credited for reviving the gaana genre in Tamil Cinema after 'Thenisai Thendral' Deva. He has also penned lyrics for some of his songs. Career Bala first tripped on 'Gaana' when he was in high school. He gained confidence as a Gaana singer when he joined Presidency College, Chennai to study Botany. He later contested in the TV reality show ''Gana Kuyil Pattu'' that featured on Kalaignar TV and won it. He has worked on a number of devotional albums and also performed on stage. One of his independent albums, ''Vaanavil'' was released by composers Deva and Dhina. He made his debut in the film industry with ''Piragu'' composed by Srikanth Deva, son of the 'Father of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandita Swetha
Swetha (born 30 April 1990), professionally known as Nandita Swetha, is an Indian actress, model, dancer and media personality who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu language films. Swetha also starred in the Kannada film industry with the 2008 film '' Nanda Loves Nanditha''. Later she made her acting debut in Tamil 2012 comedy film ''Attakathi''. She made her Telugu debut 2016 horror Comedy film ''Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada''. Career Swetha began her career as an VJ in Udaya Music while studying in school. She began her acting career in the 2008 Kannada film '' Nanda Loves Nanditha''. Her character in the film was named Nandita, which she later adopted as her screen name. In 2012 her first Tamil film was ''Attakathi'' directed by Pa. Ranjith. Her performances were appreciated. She went on to star as an athlete in '' Ethir Neechal'' (2013) directed by Durai Senthilkumar. She appeared in the comedy ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013) as chennai girl Kumudha wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishwarya Rajesh
Aishwarya Rajesh (born 10 January 1990) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Tamil films, alongside Telugu and Malayalam films. She is a recipient of four SIIMA Awards, one Filmfare Award South and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Aishwarya started her career as television presenter in a comedy show called '' Asatha Povathu Yaaru?'' on Sun TV. After winning the reality show ''Maanada Mayilada,'' she was cast in the film ''Avargalum Ivargalum'' (2011) and came into prominence after starring in ''Attakathi'' (2012) portraying the role of Amudha. She has received Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for the 2014 film ''Kaaka Muttai'' at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. She acted in her two career breakthrough roles as ''Padma'' in Vetrimaran's ''Vada Chennai'' (2018) co-starring with Dhanush and as ''Kousalya Murugesan'', a female cricketer in her solo film '' Kanaa'' (2018). Her first Malayalam film was ''Jomonte Suvisheshangal'' (2017) opposite Dulquer Salmaan. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pizza (2012 Film)
''Pizza'' is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language supernatural mystery thriller film written and directed by debutant Karthik Subbaraj. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi in lead role with Remya Nambeesan, Aadukalam Naren, Jayakumar, Pooja Ramachandran and Bobby Simha play supporting roles. It is the first installment in the ''Pizza'' film series. The story is about a pizza delivery boy Michael (Sethupathi) who lands in a mysterious predicament and how it causes a dramatic change in his life. The film, produced by C. V. Kumar under Thirukumaran Entertainment, was released by Sangam Cinemas. Featuring music composed by Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by Gopi Amarnath, it was the first Tamil film to feature 7.1 surround sound. ''Pizza'' released on 19 October 2012 to highly positive reviews for its storyline, screenplay, performances, background score, direction and plot twist. It become a major critical and commercial success grossing crores. ''Pizza'' was later remade into Kannada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vetrimaran
Vetrimaaran is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer, who works in the Tamil film industry. As of 2021, he has won five National Film Awards, eight Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, two Filmfare South Awards and the Amnesty International Italia Award from 72nd Venice Film Festival. Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut with the '' Polladhavan'' (2007). His second feature film '' Aadukalam'' (2011) won six National Film Awards. He produces films under his production company, Grass Root Film Company. His movie ''Visaranai'' (2016) was selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards. His film '' Asuran'' (2019) received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Personal life Vetrimaaran was born in Cuddalore in 1975. His father Dr. V. Chitravel was a veterinary scientist and his mother Megala Chitravel is a noted novelist. He has an older sister. He later moved to Ranipet. He is married to Aarthi whom he met at Loyola College where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Green
Studio Green is an Cinema of India, Indian film production and distribution company based in Chennai. The company was founded in 2006 by K. E. Gnanavel Raja, relative of actor Sivakumar and many of their films feature his sons Suriya and Karthi. They have produced several Tamil films and also distributed films across South India. History The company first produced and distributed the film ''Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' starring Suriya (actor), Suriya, in 2006. Next they produced and distributed ''Paruthiveeran'', introducing Karthik Sivakumar, younger brother of Suriya. It ran for more than a year in screens in Tamil Nadu. Following this success, ''Singam'' was produced. The Hari (director), Hari directed action film, starring Suriya, also went on to become highly successful at the box office, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of that year. Their following production was ''Naan Mahaan Alla (2010 film), Naan Mahaan Alla'' starring Karthi and Kajal Agarwal which also be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabali Vishwanth
Kabali Vishwanth is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After appearing in small supporting roles and working as an assistant choreographer, he made his breakthrough as an actor with a supporting role in Pa. Ranjith's ''Kabali'' (2016). Career Vishwanath started his career playing an anti-hero in S. A. Chandrasekhar's ''Veluthu Kattu'' (2010). He then portrayed small supporting roles in films including as Arun Vijay's friend in ''Thadaiyara Thaakka'' (2012), as Dinesh's elder brother in ''Attakathi'' (2012), and as Prakash Raj's neighbour in ''Dhoni'' (2012). He later moved on to assist dance choreographer Sridhar in films. Vishwanath made a breakthrough as an actor after portraying a role in Pa. Ranjith's ''Kabali'' (2016), which starred Rajinikanth in the lead role. The film saw him credited as Vishwanth, and he subsequently kept the name for his future work. Portraying a Chennai-based gangster hired to protect Rajinikanth's lead character, the film a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abi Saravanan
Vijay Vishwa (formerly known as Abi Saravanan) is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films. He has acted in films including ''Touring Talkies'' (2015) and ''Saagasam, Saahasam'' (2016). Career After completing a degree in engineering, Abi Saravanan wanted to become an actor and began looking for opportunities to enter the film industry. Abi initially played small supporting roles in ''Attakathi'' (2012) and ''Kutti Puli'' (2013). He successfully auditioned for the lead role in S. S. Kumaran's film, ''Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane'' (2014) and portrayed a young man looking for a bride in his film. His second film was ''Touring Talkies'' (2015), where he portrayed the younger version of S. A. Chandrasekhar's character. He later appeared in a supporting role in Prashanth's ''Saagasam, Saahasam'' (2016). In 2015, he worked on several small budget films titled ''Plus or Minus'' directed by newcomer Jai, the horror film ''Irayan'' by Saravanan Periasamy, ''Andha Oru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hari Krishnan (actor)
Hari Krishnan is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his role in '' Madras'' (2014). Career After playing a supporting role in Pa. Ranjith's ''Attakathi'' (2012) and '' Maryan'' (2013), Hari Krishnan got his breakthrough with Ranjith's '' Madras'' (2014) in which he portrayed a vagabond of unsound mind named Johnny. After the success of the film, he went on to portray supporting roles in several of Ranjith's ventures and ''Vada Chennai'' (2018). He played a notable role in ''Sandakozhi 2'' as a clan member who escapes from being killed from Pechi (played by Varalaxmi Sarathkumar) and is under the protection of Ayya (played by Rajkiran J. Mohideen Abdul Khadar, known by his stage name Rajkiran, is an Indian actor, producer and director, who has acted in more than 30 Tamil films. Early life Rajkiran was born as J. Mohideen Abdul Khadar on 16 March 1959 at Keelakarai into a Mu ...). He is set to play the lead role in a film titled ''Siragu'', w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
