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Chelladurai
Chelladurai (1941 - 7 February 2015) was an Indian comedian who worked in Tamil-language films. He acted in over 350 films. Career Chelladurai made his film debut with ''Thooral Ninnu Pochchu'' (1982). He is known for his comic sequences with actor Vadivelu. He became famous for his role in '' Shree'' (2002) as the owner of a wine shop named Prabha. In the scene, Marimuthu (Vadivelu) calls the owner and asks when the shop will open. The owner tells him that the store closed. Vadivelu drinks alcohol and repeatedly disturbs the shop owner during the night. Death Chelladurai was admitted to Keezhpakkam Government Hospital in Chennai due to kidney issues on 8 February after having problems for several months. He died on 7 February 2015 due to high blood pressure. Filmography ; Films *''Thooral Ninnu Pochchu'' (1982) *''Chinna Pasanga Naanga'' (1992) *''Amma Vanthachu'' (1992) *'' Onna Irukka Kathukanum'' (1992) *'' Rajakumaran'' (1994) *'' Thozhar Pandian'' (1994) *''Sat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amma Vanthachu
''Amma Vandhachu'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by P. Vasu, and produced by Poornima Bhagyaraj. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj, Khushbu and Baby Sridevi, with Delhi Ganesh, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Chelladurai, Pandu, Rajesh Kumar, LIC Narasimhan and Junior Balaiah in supporting roles. It was released on 26 June 1992 and failed at the box office. For her performance, Sridevi won the Cinema Express Award for Best Child Artist. Plot Nandakumar, a medical representative, is a bachelor and lives alone in Bombay. He starts to meet the smart and quick-tempered woman Nandini in various situations. Nandini sells detergent soap door to door, she lives with her father, a retired teacher. Nandakumar wants to get married as soon as possible, so he tries to seduce the bubbly Nandini. They both fall in love with each other. Even Nandini's father accepts for their marriage. Everything goes well until the arrival of Vimala, a four-year girl. She ... [...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] |
Thooral Ninnu Pochchu
''Thooral Ninnu Pochu'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed by and starring K. Bhagyaraj. The film also stars Sulakshana and M. N. Nambiar. The music and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Pelli Choopulu'' (1983), in Hindi as '' Mohabbat'' (1985), and in Kannada as ''Gowri Kalyana'' (1991). Plot The only daughter of village elder Ponnambalam, Mangalam, prepares for her prospective groom's visit. The groom, Chella Durai, and his family visit Mangalam's house. Chella Durai falls for Mangalam, who is very naïve and shy. The next day he visits Mangalam at the riverside and she panics. Mangalam's uncle, martial arts trainer Nambiar, mistakes Chella Durai to be mishandling Mangalam. Mangalam runs and Nambiar sends his men to fight Chella Durai. Chella Durai defeats them and Nambiar learns he's Mangalam's groom. Ponnambalam's brother-in-law Ayyavu loves Mangalam and was not inform of the groom's vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakthi (1997 Film)
''Sakthi'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Raghuraj, making his directorial debut. The film stars Vineeth and Yuvarani, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Vadivelu, Manorama (Tamil actress), Manorama, Sivakumar, Viji, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Raadhika and Vittal Rao playing supporting roles. The film, produced by K. T. Kunjumon, had musical score and soundtrack by popular advertising film composer R. Anandh, who had then debuted in cinema with the high budget Mohanlal-starrer ''Nirnayam (1995 film), Nirnayam''. and was released on 10 January 1997. The film bombed at the box-office. Plot In the past, the young Seethalakshmi became pregnant but she didn't reveal the father's identity. To punish her, the village chief Periya Ayya ordered her to live alone in a small hut and after the childbirth, he took her newborn son. Whereas, Dharmaraj and Varalakshmi got married. Periya Ayya then sent the baby to another village. Years later, Sakthi returns to his v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star (2001 Film)
''Star'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Praveen Gandhi and produced by Vijaykrishna. The film stars Prashanth and Jyothika while Raghuvaran, Vijayakumar, and Praveen Gandhi play other pivotal roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A.R. Rahman, while the film is edited by M. N. Rajan. Plot Murthy earns his living taking the blame for the mistakes of other people, and so the jail is his second home. Dhanushkodi has sworn to kill ex-collector Ramanathan's son Santhosh, and so, Ramanathan has transferred Santhosh to Mauritius while telling the world he has run away. Wishing to save his son, he hires Murthy to act like him, hoping Dhanushkodi would kill him instead of his actual son. Murthy too accepts the gig since his lover Preeti is Ramanathan's niece. In the climax, Santhosh supports Dhanushkodi for killing his father, but Dhanushkodi kills Santhosh. The film ends with Murthy taking the blame for killing Santhosh and surrendering himself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ullam Kollai Poguthae
''Ullam Kollai Poguthae'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sundar C. This film stars Prabhu Deva and Anjala Zaveri, with Karthik in a main guest appearance. Deepa Venkat and Vivek play other supporting roles. The film opened on 9 February 2001 to mixed reviews. Plot Anbu (Prabhu Deva) is a small-time mimicry artist living with his only sister Bharathi (Deepa Venkat). Anbu falls in love with Bharathi's close friend Jyothi (Anjala Zaveri), who hails from a rich family. Jyothi visits Bharathi's home frequently, but Anbu does not have the courage to propose to Jyothi. When Anbu makes up his mind to propose to Jyothi, suddenly there comes Gautham ( Karthik) from the US, who happens to be Jyothi's family friend. Anbu understands that Gautham and Jyothi are in a relationship and that their families plan for their wedding. A heartbroken Anbu decides to keep his love within himself. One day, when Gautham and Jyothi are out for shopping, they meet with an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simmasanam
''Simmasanam'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Eswaran. The film stars Vijayakanth in a triple role as the father and his two sons. The film also starred Khushbu Sundar, Manthra, Radhika Chaudhari, Ambika and Viji. The film is released on 4 August 2000 and was receiving mixed reviews from the film critics and audience. Plot In a remote village, Sakthivel and Thangarasu are stepbrothers. Sakthivel is a man of high values and integrity who has a wife and a son while Thangarasu is a young angry man who cannot tolerate injustice thus getting easily in trouble. The stepbrothers are both respected by the villagers but Sakthivel refuses to even acknowledge Thangarasu as his brother. Meanwhile, Manju and Revathi fall in love with Thangarasu. During a wedding function, some rowdies misbehave with Sakthivel's wife, Manju, and Revathi. Thangarasu has no other choice than to beat them up. At the village court, Sakthivel insults Thangarasu and publicly flogs him. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannan Varuvaan
''Kannan Varuvaan'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Karthik, Manthra and Divya Unni, while Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Ranjith and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. The music was composed by Sirpy with editing done by P. Sai Suresh and cinematography by U. K. Senthil Kumar. The film released on 25 May 2000. The film was average success at box office and its soundtrack was also average. Plot Kannan's ( Karthik) ambition in life is to take up the construction of the temple left incomplete by his forefathers. Unfortunately, funds are not forthcoming. Thannirmalai (Goundamani) assures Kannan that with his employer's help, Kannan's dream could become a reality. Unfortunately for Thannirmalai, he becomes disappointed when his employer, the wealthy landlady Ranganayagi's ( Manorama) grandson Raghu ( Ranjith), turns out to be money-minded and heartless. In a fit of anger, Thannirmalai pushes Raghu into a river and think ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum
''Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum'' is a 1999 Tamil language comedy film directed by A. N. Rajagopal. The film stars Pandiarajan and Easwari Rao, with Ranjith, Manorama, Senthil, Charle, Anu Mohan, Pandu, Sathyapriya, Anuja, Anitha and Vaiyapuri playing supporting roles. The film, produced by V. Thiyagarajan, had musical score by Deva and was released on 21 November 1999. Plot Subramani is an owner of a small video rental store and a wedding cameraman, and he lives with his widowed mother. Each time Subramani does something good, he ends up getting in trouble for it. The henpecked Panneerselvam and the arrogant Mangamma have three daughters: Anuja, who is married to a jobless man; the childish Hamsaveni; and Krishnaveni. Mangamma only likes Krishnaveni and relies heavily on her. Panneerselvam asks Subramani to romance Krishnaveni. Subramani agrees and tries to seduce her. She then falls in love with him. When Mangamma learns of their love affair, she sends henchmen to beat him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nesam Pudhusu
''Nesam Pudhusu'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Karthikvel The film stars Ranjith, Priya Raman and Ajay Rathnam. Music for the film was composed by Bobby and the film opened to mixed reviews in October 1999. Cast * Ranjith as Ranjith * Priya Raman as Vasanthi * Senthil as Chithappu * Vadivelu as Velu * Sangili Murugan as Village President * Ajay Rathnam as Vasanthi's cousin * Sakthi Kumar as Suresh * Bayilvan Ranganathan as Major Mayandi * Kovai Sarala * Ganthimathi * Vaishali as Sumathi * Premi as Social worker * Kullamani * Idichapuli Selvaraj * Vellai Subbaiah as Iyer *Thideer Kannaiah * Mannangatti Subramaniam * K. K. Soundar * Bonda Mani * Kovai Senthil * Chelladurai Production The lead pair of the film, Ranjith and Priya Raman, fell in love and got married during the making of the film. Soundtrack The film's soundtrack was composed by Bobby. * "Meera Meera" - Hariharan * "Poonguyilu Saththamthan" — S. Janaki * "Kannora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annan (film)
''Annan'' () is a 1999 Tamil language drama film directed by Anu Mohan. The film stars Ramarajan and Swathi, with Manivannan, R. Sundarrajan, newcomer Vaasan, newcomer Apoorva, Vadivukkarasi and Ponvannan playing supporting roles. The film, produced by T. Seenuvasan, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 29 March 1999. Plot Velan ( Ramarajan) is the manager of the village market and is a respected man. He loves dearly his only sister Lakshmi (Apoorva) who is the village's school teacher. Sundari ( Swathi) and her father ( R. Sundarrajan) come to Velan's village. Velan and Sundari fall in love with each other whereas Lakshmi and the rural development officer Selvam (Vaasan) fall in love with each other. In the meantime, Velan and the village chief Rasappan ( Manivannan) decide to arrange the marriage between Lakshmi and the wicked Rasappan's son Manikkam ( Ponvannan). One day, Selvam breaks the village's rule and he is beaten at the village court. Lakshmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moovendhar
''Moovendhar'' () is a 1998 Tamil language comedy film directed by Suraj (credited as C. G. Suraaj). The film stars Sarath Kumar and Devayani. The film, produced by N. Vishnuram, had musical score by Sirpy and was released on 12 January 1998 to positive reviews. Plot Manimaran (Sarath Kumar), his father Poochi (S. V. Ramadas), and his grandfather Nagappan ( M. N. Nambiar) are short-tempered persons who beat the villagers for a simple quarrel. Only Manimaran's mother, Sivagami (Lakshmi), can control them. Uma (Rajeswari), Manimaran's sister, marries a man from another village. Manimaran falls in love with Vaidehi ( Devayani), a Brahmin girl. Manimaran takes his father and grandfather to Vaidehi's house to ask her to marry him. Vaidehi's father (Delhi Ganesh) refuses that marriage proposal because of caste differences. Manimaran wants Vaidehi to be his wife somehow, for which his father and grandfather tell him an idea. Vaidehi goes to the temple for a prayer and Manimaran co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |