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Crane Manohar
Crane Manohar (born 4 October 1965) is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films, mostly in comedy roles. He appeared in many Vadivelu and Vivek comedy tracks. Career Manohar initially worked as a crane technician for films and when he started acting he kept the name 'Crane' Manohar. He started his career by acting in several K. S. Ravikumar films before playing supporting comedic roles in many films, often with Vadivelu. He garnered praise from critics for his roles in films including ''Kannukku Kannaga'' (2000) and ''Thenali'' (2000). Crane had roles in ''Udhaya'' (2004), '' Veeranna'' (2005), ''Satham Podathey'' (2007), '' Padikkadavan'' (2009), ''Velayudham'' (2011), ''Neram'' (2013), '' Bramman'' (2014), ''Katham Katham'' (2015) and ''Kamara Kattu'' (2015). He debuted as a character artiste in ''Irandu Manam Vendum'' (2016). He is also acted in sequel movies like ''Ko 2'' (2016), '' Singam 3'' (2017), '' Saamy 2'' (2018), ''Charlie Chaplin 2 ''Charlie Chaplin 2'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madras
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the List of urban areas by population, 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamara Kattu
''Kamara Kattu'' is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic horror film directed by Ramki Ramakrishnan and starring Yuvan, Sree Raam, Raksha Raj and Manishajith. Cast Production The director also worked as an art director and lyricist for the film. Soundtrack The songs were composed by F. S. Faizal. He sang two songs with his friend Gana Bala. Janani, who trained under Ramya NSK sang four songs. *"Erumattu Payale" - Santhosh, Vandhana Srinivasan *"En Kadhal Pichukichu" - Gana Bala, F. S. Faisal *"Jollu Vittu" - Gana Bala, F. S. Faisal *"Unnai Ennai" - Santhosh *"Gethu Poiyyada" - Mano Release ''The Times of India'' gave the film a rating of one-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that " This so-bad-it’s-good quality is the film’s biggest strength or rather, it’s only strength". A critic from ''The New Indian Express ''The New Indian Express'' is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper published by the Chennai-based Express Publications. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natpukkaga
''Natpukkaga'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring R. Sarathkumar, Simran, Vijayakumar and Sujatha. It became a blockbuster upon release. The film won two Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, both ceremonies conferring Best Film and Best Actor (Sarathkumar). It was remade in Telugu by Ravikumar as ''Sneham Kosam'' (1999), and in Kannada as ''Diggajaru'' (2000). It is Sarath Kumar's 75th film. Plot Chinnayya works for an aged landlord named Karunakaran aka Ayya in a village in Coimbatore district. Chinnayya has great respect and affection towards Karunakaran and Karunakaran too takes care of Chinnayya and looks after him as his own son. Karunakaran is extremely wealthy and his family is hereditarily respected in their village & surroundings. Karunakaran hates his eldest daughter Gowri and her husband Perusu for unknown reasons. 15 years earlier, he had ostracized them and gave a large share of his then wealth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porkkaalam
''Porkaalam'' ( ta, பொற்காலம் ) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film has Murali, Meena, Sanghavi, Rajeshwari and Vadivelu in key roles. It was later remade in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. ''Porkaalam'' was one among 1997 Deepavali releases and became a huge success. Plot The film deals with the social stigma associated with a disabled girl in a rural milieu. Manikkam ( Murali) is a potter by profession. He has a sister, who is born dumb. Murali has to struggle a lot as the handicraft industry is a dying industry and a good amount of money is taken away by his father (Manivannan), who is a drunkard and a gambler. But, he tries to hide his sorrows by having fun with his sister and servant (Vadivelu), who is also his trusted friend. He is in love with his neighbour Maragatham (Meena), a weaver. He wants to get his sister married to a noble man. But many reject her as she is dumb. Finally, one man agrees to marry his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharathi Kannamma
''Bharathi Kannama'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Cheran, starring R. Parthiban and Meena. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter. It was well-received upon its commercial release. Prabhu Solomon remade this film in Kannada as '' Usire'' (2001) with Ravichandran. Plot The protagonist is a landlord in Devar Palayam. In a community where wealthy landlords do not normally engage in unskilled labor, he does his own chores to make a social statement that all castes are equal. In a flashback; Bharathi (Parthiban) is a lower caste worker for a rich landlord, Vellaisamy Thevar ( Vijayakumar). He saves Vellaisamy's daughter Kanamma (Meena) at a local fair, and she falls in love with him. Bharathi's sister, Pechi (Indhu), accompanies him to the fair and wants some anklets that Bharati cannot afford. Kanamma waits until everyone leaves after dinner and then gives Pechi some anklets. This is seen by Bharati, who is actually in love with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharma Chakkaram
''Dharma Chakkaram'' () is a 1997 Tamil-language action drama film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Vijayakanth, Rambha and Deepti Bhatnagar. The film, produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers and had musical score by Deva. It was released on 14 January 1997 to nagative reviews. Plot Chakkaravarthy (Vijayakanth), chief of the village manages the problems that endures the villagers. His past is marked by Vijayalakshmi (Deepti Bhatnagar), that they were to marry each other. Arumugam (B. H. Tharun Kumar), a jealous enemy of Chakkaravarthy, challenges. What Chakkaravarthy accepts as long as he gives something. Arumugam puts on a fight competition only if he loses Vijayalakshmi to him in marriage. Confident, she orders to win him against Arumugam. But Chakkaravarthy loses and Vijayalakshmi sacrifices her life after marrying Arumugam. Entering the village Vijayalakshmi ( Rambha) who has the same name as the old one. Vijayalakshmi is rebellious and defended by Chakkaravarthy when confr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Kudumbam
''Periya Kudumbam'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Prabhu, Kanaka and Vineetha, with Manorama, Vijayakumar, Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Chithra, Goundamani and Senthil in supporting roles. The film, produced by Ravi Shankar Films and had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 1 September 1995. The film was a remake of the Telugu film ''Thodi Kodallu'' (1994). Plot The story revolves around three brothers, Rathinavel, Thangavel & Manickavel who lead a simple life. All attempts by their cousins to create tiffs amongst them fails, until they take advantage of a weak situation and join a group of people who have similar thoughts. Cast * Prabhu as Rathnavel * Kanaka as Jothi * Vineetha as Bharathi * Manorama as Sivakami * Vijayakumar as Thangavel * Lakshmi as Kasthuri * Chandrasekhar as Manickavel * Chithra as Shanthi * Goundamani as Post Master Kanthasamy * Senthil as Post Man Dhandapani * K. S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muthu (film)
''Muthu'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar, and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth, Meena and Sarath Babu; with Radha Ravi, Senthil, Vadivelu, Jayabharathi, Subhashri and Ponnambalam all acting in supporting roles. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Thenmavin Kombath'' (1994). The film revolves around a zamindar and his worker falling in love with the same woman who, unknown to the zamindar, loves the worker exclusively. After Rajinikanth narrated the outline of ''Thenmavin Kombath'', he told Ravikumar to develop the screenplay of the remake without watching the original film. Although largely written to suit the tastes of Tamil-speaking audiences, the remake retains the core premise of the original, while adding new plot details and characters. Ashok Rajan acted as the film's cinematographer. Principal photography began in June 1995 and took place in Mysore, Madras and Kerala. The film wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nattamai
''Nattamai'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarathkumar, Meena and Khushbu. The film was released on 2 November 1994, during Diwali, and completed a 175-day run at the box office. It is considered to be one of the most popular Tamil films of the 1990s and in general. It became a trendsetter for many films in later years. The Goundamani-Senthil comic duo was one of the most popular aspects of the film. Sarathkumar earned both the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor and Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil for his performance in the film. The film was later remade in Telugu as ''Pedarayudu'', in Hindi as '' Bulandi'' and in Kannada as ''Simhadriya Simha'' (2000). Plot Shanmugam ( Sarathkumar) is the village head, fondly called ''Nattamai'' in his village in Coimbatore. He sits on the ancestral throne in his village to do justice. He hears all the cases and gives solutions to the people and punishments to the wron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meleparambil Aanveedu
''Meleparambil Anveedu'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Rajasenan and scripted by Raghunath Paleri from a story by Gireesh Puthenchery. The film stars Jayaram and Shobana in the romantic lead, along with Narendra Prasad, Meena Joseph, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardanan, Vijayaraghavan, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, and Vinu Chakravarthy in supporting roles. The film was produced and distributed by Mani C. Kappan. This film is considered as the one of the best comedy movies in Malayalam cinema and has a cult status. It was remade in Tamil twice, as '' Valli Vara Pora'' (1995) and ''Naiyaandi'' (2013). Kappan remade the film in Assamese as ''Borolar Ghor'' (2012). Plot Harikrishan (Jayaram) is the youngest son of Thiruvikraman Muthallali (Narendra Prasad). His brothers Jayakrishnan and Gopikrishan are uneducated and unmarried. He wants to earn a good living and so sets forth to a Tamil village as manager of a courier company. Hari sees a young Tamil w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazhugu 2
''Kazhugu 2'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Sathyasiva, starring Krishna and Bindu Madhavi. It is the sequel to the 2012 film, '' Kazhugu''. It was produced by Singaravelan under the banner Madhukkoor films. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film was released on 1 August 2019 to below average reviews. The Hindi dubbed version was telecast on Dhinchaak TV channel As ''A Shatir Chor'' on 22 June 2020. Plot The story revolves around two petty thieves Johnny (Krishna) and his accomplice Kaali (Kaali Venkat), as they are mistaken for huntsmen who can protect the laborers who are working in a deadly forest that is habituated by Dhole. The crooks use this opportunity as a hideout and what happens next forms the rest of the film. Cast Production In 2018, Thirupur P. A. Ganesan announced that he would produce a film directed by Sathyasiva starring Krishna in the lead role. ''Kazhugu 2'' shooting begins 3 July. Soun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Chaplin 2
''Charlie Chaplin 2'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Shakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Nikki Galrani and Prabhu. The film is a sequel to 2002 film '' Charlie Chaplin''. The music for the film is scored by Amresh Ganesh. The film is produced by T. Siva under the production banner Amma Creations. The film released on 25 January 2019. Cast *Prabhu Deva as Thiru *Prabhu as Ramakrishnan * Nikki Galrani as Sara *Adah Sharma as "Psychology" Saara * Vivek Prasanna as Dubai Raja * Aravind Akash as Akash *Chandhana Raj as Mahi *T. Siva as Chidambaram *Senthi Kumari as Thanga Lakshmi *Ravi Mariya as Bullet Pushparaj *Luthfudeen as "Mimicry" Manish *Dev Gill as Smuggler *Samir Kochhar as Cellphone Bazaar owner * Crane Manohar as MLA *Kavya Suresh as MLA's wife * Chaams as Homosexual man * Scissor Manohar as Bullet Pushparaj's assistant *Velmurugan as Bullet Pushparaj's assistant *Komal Sharma *Amit Bhargav as Sara's sister's husband *Ashv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
