Bigg Boss (Tamil Season 2)
''Bigg Boss 2'' was the second season of the reality television series, ''Bigg Boss'', and was hosted by Kamal Haasan. The season had 17 housemates (including wildcard entries), and was filmed with 60 cameras. It ran for 15 weeks (from 17 June to 30 September 2018), and aired on Star Vijay weekdays from 9–10:30 am and 9–11:00 pm on weekends. Hotstar provided content not aired on television and provided ''Fun Unlimited'', a parallel weekly programme. Hosted by Rio Raj, it humorously described events in the house. The first season's lavish house set, on the outskirts of Chennai at EVP Film City in Chembarambakkam, was renovated just before the start of this season. The renovated house included a "jail room" to increase the severity of punishment for contestant mistakes. The winner of ''Bigg Boss Tamil 2'' was Riythvika, who won a trophy and a cash prize of 50 lakhs (5 million). Aishwarya Dutta was the runner-up, and the other finalists were Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan and Janani I ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali language, Bengali films. He has been recognised as an influence for actors and filmmakers in the Tamil film industry. He is also known for introducing many new technologies and cosmetics to the Indian film industry. He has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and 20 Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Awards. He was awarded the Kalaimamani, Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the List of Padma Shri award recipients (1990–1999), Padma Shri in 1990, the List of Padma Bhushan award recipients (2010–2019), Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (''Chevalier'') in 2016. Haasan started his career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil language, Tamil-language film ''Kalathur Kannamma'', for which he won the Rashtr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mahat Raghavendra
Mahat Raghavendra is an Indian actor who works in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. He is best known for his supporting roles in the heist thriller film, ''Mankatha'' (2011), the action drama, ''Jilla'' (2014) and As lead in the ''Double XL'' (2022) Career After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in ''Vallavan'' (2006) and ''Kaalai'' (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, Silambarasan. He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, ''Ullasamga Utsahamga'' (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped. Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in Venkat Prabhu's action thriller ''Mankatha'' (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including Ajith Kumar, Arjun and Vaibhav. Raghavendra appeared as a Dharavi bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim in Augus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ramya NSK
Ramya NSK is an Indian playback singer, who has predominantly sung for Tamil language and films. Apart from her work as a singer, she is recognised for being the granddaughter of comedian N. S. Krishnan, actor K. R. Ramaswamy and actress T. A. Mathuram. Career Ramya graduated in Visual Communication from Women's Christian College and later joined the radio station, Radio City. She was posted in Chennai where she worked for the firm as a music manager for five years. Along with Carnatic music, she trained in contemporary style music with the Emmanuel Methodist Church choir for a period of eight years. She also acted in the movie Tharai Thappattai. Having sung over 400 songs for Indian films, Ramya is best known for the song "Satru Munbu" from Gautham Vasudev Menon's ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'', which had music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. For the song, she received the Best Female Playback Singer award for Tamil cinema during the Filmfare Awards ceremony in 2013. She later also w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Airtel Super Singer
Super Singer is an 2006 Indian Tamil-language reality television singing competition, that is sponsored by Asian Paints for the nine Season. The show is televised in India on Vijay TV, and worldwide through partner broadcasting networks. The show, together with its spin-off editions such as Super Singer Junior, are part of Vijay TV's Super Singer TV series. The program, which debuted on 28 April 2006, seeks to discover the best playback recording voice and singing talent in Tamil Nadu through a series of statewide auditions. Selected contestants are required to participate in several competition rounds, often based on a theme for a given week, and aim to be selected to perform in the show's grand finale each season. Winners and finalists of the competition have been offered chances to sing a song in upcoming Tamil movies, and other prizes such as sums of money, gold, and real estate property. Super Singer Season is currently telecasting on Vijay television for their nine seas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ananth Vaidyanathan
Ananth Vaidyanathan (born 1 November 1957) is an Indian singing trainer, who is popular for his appearances on reality singing television shows. He is often regarded as India's leading voice expert. He has also worked on few films as an actor and as a playback singer. Career Ananth Vaidyanathan was born in Jamshedpur and began studying music from veterans T. M. Thiagarajan and Sangita Kalanidhi at the age of seven. He earned an MBA from XLRI - Xavier School of Management and also obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics from the Loyola College, Chennai. After completing his higher studies, he then joined the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, a musical academy in Kolkata at the age of 24. During his early career as a singing trainer, he labelled himself as a victim of wrong vocal techniques. He also confronted issues regarding the voice while training in Hindustani music while being professionally trained in classical music. In his early 20s, he also lost his speaking voice ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Adhe Kangal (2017 Film)
''Adhe Kangal'' ( Same Eyes) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Rohin Venkatesan and produced by C. V. Kumar. The film features Kalaiyarasan, Janani and Sshivada in the leading roles and Bala Saravanan plays the role of comedian, while Ghibran composes the film's music. The film had a theatrical release on 26 January 2017, coinciding with India's Republic Day to unanimously positive reviews. The film was declared as a sleeper hit at the box office. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Samhaara'' starring Chiranjeevi Sarja in the role of Kalaiyarasan, and also in Telugu as ''Neevevaro'' with Aadhi reprising Kalaiyarasan's role. Plot Varun Murali is a well-known blind chef and the owner of a popular restaurant in Chennai. One night, Deepa visits his restaurant asking for leftover food for the homeless. Varun helps her and eventually falls in love with her daily visits. Meanwhile, Varun's close relative, Sadhana alias 'Sadhu' approaches hi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thegidi
''Thegidi'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir mystery thriller film directed by P. Ramesh and produced by C. V. Kumar under his banner Thirukumaran Entertainment. The film features Ashok Selvan and Janani in the leading roles, while Nivas Prasanna composes the film's music. The film released on 28 February 2014, and opened to generally positive reviews from critics. This film was remade in Malayalam as ''Chanakya Thanthram'' in 2018. Plot Vetri (Ashok Selvan) studies a criminology course and possesses great observation skills, and this makes his professor, Govardhan (Rajan Iyer) to insist him taking up a detective job. Vetri gets a job in a private detective agency and leaves to Chennai to meet Govardhan and receive his blessings. He joins the detective agency and his bosses are Sadagoppan (Pradeep Nair) and Sailesh (Jayakumar). Vetri stays with his close friend Nambi (Kaali Venkat). Vetri is given a task of collecting information about three people by following them ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Avan Ivan
''Avan Ivan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Bala, who with this project directs his fifth feature film. The film stars Vishal, Arya, while G. M. Kumar, R. K., Madhu Shalini, Janani Iyer, and Ambika play supporting roles. The film, produced by Kalpathi S. Agoram's AGS Entertainment, features music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Arthur A. Wilson, and editing by Suresh Urs. Set in the backdrops of Theni, ''Avan Ivan'' illustrates the relationship between two boisterously playful half-brothers. According to Eros International, it was successful at the box office. Plot Walter Vanangamudi ( Vishal) and Kumbudren Saamy (Arya) are half-brothers who constantly fight and try to outdo each other. Both brothers are petty thieves and get encouragement from their respective mothers. Walter's mother Maryamma (Ambika) encourages her son to steal and continue their "family tradition". However, Walter, an effeminate aspiring actor, is rat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Radio Jockey
A radio personality (American English) or radio presenter (British English) is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality who hosts a radio show is also known as a radio host, and in India and Pakistan as a radio jockey. Radio personalities who introduce and play individual selections of recorded music are known as disc jockeys or "DJs" for short. Broadcast radio personalities may include talk radio hosts, AM/FM radio show hosts, and satellite radio program hosts. Description A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses genres of music; hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners; interviews celebrities or guests; or gives news, weather, sports, or traffic information. The radio personality may broadcast live or use voice-tracking techniques. Increasingly in the 2010s, radio personalities are expected to supplement their on-air work by posting information online, such as on a blog or on another web forum. This m ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vaishnavi Prasad
''Bigg Boss 2'' was the second season of the reality television series, ''Bigg Boss'', and was hosted by Kamal Haasan. The season had 17 housemates (including wildcard entries), and was filmed with 60 cameras. It ran for 15 weeks (from 17 June to 30 September 2018), and aired on Star Vijay weekdays from 9–10:30 am and 9–11:00 pm on weekends. Hotstar provided content not aired on television and provided ''Fun Unlimited'', a parallel weekly programme. Hosted by Rio Raj, it humorously described events in the house. The first season's lavish house set, on the outskirts of Chennai at EVP Film City in Chembarambakkam, was renovated just before the start of this season. The renovated house included a "jail room" to increase the severity of punishment for contestant mistakes. The winner of ''Bigg Boss Tamil 2'' was Riythvika, who won a trophy and a cash prize of 50 lakhs (5 million). Aishwarya Dutta was the runner-up, and the other finalists were Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan and Janani I ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (), also referred to as ''Idhaaba'' or more commonly as ''Balakumara'', is a 2013 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language comedy film, written and directed by Gokul (director), Gokul. Produced by Leo Visions, the film stars Vijay Sethupathi, Ashwin Kakumanu, Ashwin, Swati Reddy, Swati, Nandita Swetha, Nandita, and Pasupathy. The film upon release received highly positive reviews from critics. The film got remade into Kannada language as ''Jackson (2015 film), Jackson'' starring Duniya Vijay in the lead. The title of the film was inspired by a line in ''Thanga Padhumai''. The film released on 2 October 2013. Plot Kumaravel (Vijay Sethupathi) is a typical lower middle class youth who mainly lives in TASMAC bars. His friends and neighbors have nicknamed him Sumaar Moonji Kumar (average-looking Kumar) alias SMK, and he is stalking Kumudha (Nandita Swetha, Nandita), the girl staying opposite to his flat. It is a one-way love. Kumudha's father (P ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Daniel Annie Pope
Daniel Annie Pope is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After appearing in uncredited and minor roles, he made his breakthrough as an actor with his comic role in ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013). Career Daniel Annie Pope studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, Chennai and had an active role in the theatre group at the college, while also working with writer Yani's Pariksha group. Daniel attempted and achieved a Guinness World Record for longest theatre play for 72 hours without break in 2007, after two years of intense training and furthered his passion by teaching Theatre plays and mime in schools, before he got his first break as an actor. He also won the title of Best Mimer in South India in 2008. He appeared in small roles in Vetrimaaran's '' Polladhavan'' (2007), ''Paiyaa'' (2010) and ''Rowthiram'' (2011), though failed to become noticed and began work as television program producer in Vasanth TV for "Aadu - Maatuna Briyani Tha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |