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Irumbu Manithan
''Irumbu Manithan'' () is a 2020 Tamil language film written and directed by Disney and produced by Joseph Baby. The film stars Santhosh Prathap and Archana in the lead roles, while Ganja Karuppu and Madhusudhan Rao play supporting roles. The music was composed by K. S. Manoj with cinematography by K. Gokul and editing by S. P. Ahamed. The film released on 28 February 2020. Cast *Santhosh Prathap as Sundaram * Archana as Thenmozhi * Ganja Karuppu as Munikannu * Madhusudhan Rao as Madhusoodhanan * Nishanth * Anitha Sampath as herself * 'Poraali' Dileepan Production Director Disney began working on a film that will take place in several time periods. This was the second film of Disney, who earlier directed ''Naan Sivanagiren'' (2011) under the name Gnanasekar. Archana, who was a part of Disney's unreleased '' Kuttram Purinthal'', is a part of this film. Santhosh Prathap, Ganja Karuppu, and Madhusudhan Rao sport several looks in the film. Soundtrack Songs for the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disney (director)
Disney, previously credited as V. K. Gnanasekar, is an Indian film director, who has directed Tamil language films. He became known for the thriller drama ''Naan Sivanagiren'' (2011), and has gone on to make feature films including '' Irumbu Manithan'' (2020) and ''Kuttram Purindhaal'' (2023). Career Disney, then credited as V. K. Gnanasekar, made his directorial debut through the thriller drama ''Naan Sivanagiren'' (2011) featuring newcomers. He worked on the story, screenplay, dialogues and lyrics for the film. The film opened to negative reviews, with a reviewer from entertainment portal ''Behindwoods'' noting "everything about the film is on a mediocre level. The story and screenplay are complete let downs. The camera work is highly inconsistent and the music is just passable. It is one of those movies which make you restless right from the start to finish." Critic Rohit Ramachandran of ''NowRunning'' wrote "''Naan Sivanagiren'' is a deformed offspring produced by the interb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhosh Prathap
Santhosh Prathap is an Indian actor working in the Tamil film industry, his feature film debut was in the lead role ''Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam'' (2014). In 2022, he participated in the popular cooking show Cooku with Comali (season 3) as a contestant in Vijay television. Career Santhosh made his acting debut with ''Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam'' (2014) directed by R. Parthiepan. Portraying a struggling director who wants to make a mark in cinema, the film released to positive reviews. After a brief sabbatical, he made his comeback with ''Dhayam ''Dhayam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Kannan Rangaswamy and produced by A. R. S. Sunder. Entirely shot inside a single room, the film stars Santhosh Prathap, Jayakumar, Aanchal Singh, Samai ...'' (2017), a thriller which was set completely in a single room. He was first seen in a negative role in '' Mr. Chandramouli''. Filmography Television eliminated , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganja Karuppu
Ganja Karuppu is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's '' Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), ''Sivakasi'' (2005), ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), ''Subramaniyapuram'' (2008) and ''Naadodigal'' (2009). Career Karuppu was introduced as an actor by director Bala in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) as a person who works in the ganja plantations. As a result of the role, he was thereafter credited in films as Ganja Karuppu. In the 2000s, he subsequently was regularly cast in rural films by directors, working on notable films including Ameer's '' Raam'' (2005) and ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), Sasikumar's '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008), Samuthirakani's ''Naadodigal'' (2009) and Sargunam's ''Kalavani'' (2010). During the period, he was also cast in the second lead role in Chimbudevan's ''Arai En 305-il Kadavul'' (2008) alongside Santhanam, produced by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhusudhan Rao (actor)
Madhusudhan Rao (born 20 June 1950) is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He has appeared in films including ''Autonagar Surya'' (2014), ''Goli Soda'' (2014), ''Kathakali'' (2016), ''Kaashmora'' (2016), '' Adam Joan'' (2017), ''Kalakalappu 2'' (2018), ''Aranmanai 3'' (2021),'' Theerpugal Virkapadum'' (2021) and ''Taanakkaran'' (2022). Career Madhusudhan Rao made a breakthrough as an actor after appearing as the local rogue, Naidu in ''Goli Soda'' (2014). He has since appeared as the antagonist in films such as ''Vanmam'' (2014) and ''Massu Engira Masilamani'' (2015), as well as in character roles in '' Jeeva'' (2014) and '' Idhu Namma Aalu'' (2016). He later starred in Sundar C.’s ''Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) and ''Aranmanai 3'' (2021). In 2019, he had five releases in Kannada as '' Birbal Case 1: Finding Vajramuni'', ''Padde Huli'', ''Kempegowda 2'', ''Avane Srimannarayana ''Avane Srimannarayana'' (; ) is a 2019 Indian Kannada-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naan Sivanagiren
''Naan Sivanagiren'' ( en, I am Becoming Lord Shiva) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by V. K. Gnanasekar. The film features Udhay Karthik and Varsha in the lead roles, alongside Adithya Menon and Prem Kumar. Produced by M N Creations, the film was released on 11 November 2011. Cast * Udhay Karthik as Prabhakaran * Varsha as Anitha * Adithya Menon * Prem Kumar * Kadhal Sukumar * Eeram Ram as Anitha's friend Production The film marked the first Tamil venture for the producers, director, and lead actors. Major portions of the film was shot in 2010. Soundtrack The soundtrack had four songs composed by K. S. Manoj and written by Na. Muthukumar, Nishanth and K. S. Gnanasekar. The audio of the film was released by director M. Rajesh and was received by Rama Narayanan at a special event held in May 2011. At the same event, the film's trailer was released by director Suseenthiran, and was received by director Sasi, in the presence of chief guest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuttram Purinthal
''Kuttram Purinthal'' () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Disney and starring Adhik Babu, Abhinaya and Archana, while M. S. Bhaskar plays a supporting role. The music was composed by K. S. Manoj with cinematography by K. Gokul and editing by S. P. Ahamed. The film was released on 24 February 2023. Cast Production Production on the film began in early 2018, with Abhinaya selected to portray a police officer. The film marked the debut of actor Aadhik Babu. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by K. S. Manoj, collaborating with Disney for the third time after ''Naan Sivanagiren'' (2011) and ''Irumbu Manithan'' (2020). Reception The film was released on 24 February 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from ''Dina Thanthi ''Dina Thanthi'' ( en, Daily Mail; known as Daily Thanthi in English) is a Tamil language daily newspaper. It was founded by S. P. Adithanar in Madurai in 1942. ''Dina Thanthi'' is India's largest daily printed in the Tam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simbu (actor)
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, nicknamed as Simbu or his initials S. T. R., is an Indian actor, filmmaker and musician in Tamil cinema. He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father T. Rajendar, before his first lead role in ''Kadhal Azhivathillai'' (2002), under his father's direction and produced by his mother Usha. Early and personal life Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1984 in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest child of T. Rajendar and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother Kuralarasan, and sister Ilakiya. From early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva. Silambarasan was educated at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then studied at the Loyola College, Chennai. Silambarasan starred in many of his father's films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father's ''Kadhal Azhivathillai'', his first main role as a hero. Film career 1995†... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Rajan
Mohan Rajan is an Indian lyricist working on Tamil language films. Career Hailing from Valayapatti near Tiruchirappalli, Mohan Rajan arrived in Chennai in 2001, hoping to become a lyricist in the Tamil film industry. However, he failed to get a breakthrough and instead qualified himself by pursuing master's degree in Tamil literature and later media arts at Loyola College, Chennai. Mohan Rajan was launched as a lyricist by James Vasanthan during the making of ''Yathumaagi'' (2010). Soon after the release of the song, he became acquainted with Vasanthan's friend, the film-maker Sasikumar, who began to regularly hand lyric-writing assignments to Mohan for his projects. Notably, he wrote the song "Jilla Vittu" from '' Easan'' (2010) and then "Kondaadum Manasu" from '' Sundarapandian'' (2012) for Sasikumar's projects. Mohan Rajan's breakthrough song was "Kanave Kanave", a pathos song featured in Bejoy Nambiar's anthology film '' David'' (2013), featuring Vikram and Jiiva. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjith (singer)
Ranjith K. Govind (born 21 February 1977), also known as K.G. Ranjith, is an Indian playback singer, working in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada film industries and has sung more than 2500 songs. Early life Ranjith was born in Chennai, India into a Malayali family, hailing from Kalluvazhi, Kerala. He grew up listening to various kinds of music. He used to stay in a locality where there were many Keralites, and had a chance to participate in the local programs there. Later, a family friend suggested that he be trained in classical music. He learned Hindustani music and Carnatic music. He was trained by Vidwan Cuddalore Subramanian, K. S. Kanakasingam, Trichur P. Ramankutty and P. S. Narayana Swamy. He became popular when he won the Sun TV Saptha Swarangal singing contest in 2001. He is married to a trained Bharata Naatiyam dancer, Reshmi Menon. He has a daughter and a son. Career Mani Sharma introduced Ranjith as a playback singer, calling him to sing the song "Adugu Adu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is an Indian " newspaper of record". Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (B.C.C.L.), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. Reuters rated ''TOI'' as India's most trus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Films
2020 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, critics' lists of the best films of 2019, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year The year was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with numerous films originally scheduled for theatrical release postponed or released on video on demand or streaming services. However, it is to be kept in mind that several film companies stopped reporting box-office numbers during this time due to the pandemic, and several films were still in theatres where guidelines enabled them so. As a result, numbers will grow if they are re-released in the future to compensate for the impact this pandemic has had on consumers and film-watchers. Highest-grossing films The top films released in 2020 by worldwide gross are as follows: After being re-released in 4K in China, earning $26.4 million, the overall gross for the 2001 film ''Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020s Tamil-language Films
S, or s, is the nineteenth letter in the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''ess'' (pronounced ), plural ''esses''. History Origin Northwest Semitic šîn represented a voiceless postalveolar fricative (as in 'ip'). It originated most likely as a pictogram of a tooth () and represented the phoneme via the acrophonic principle. Ancient Greek did not have a phoneme, so the derived Greek letter sigma () came to represent the voiceless alveolar sibilant . While the letter shape Σ continues Phoenician ''šîn'', its name ''sigma'' is taken from the letter ''samekh'', while the shape and position of ''samekh'' but name of ''šîn'' is continued in the '' xi''. Within Greek, the name of ''sigma'' was influenced by its association with the Greek word (earlier ) "to hiss". The original name of the letter "sigma" may have been ''san'', but due to the complica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
