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J. Satish Kumar
JSK Satish Kumar is a National award-winning producer and actor who works in Tamil-language films. Career JSK Satish Kumar has produced several films under his banner JSK Film Corporation notably including ''Thanga Meengal'', '' Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'', ''Kuttram Kadithal'' and '' Taramani''. He also distributes films under the same banner such as '' Paradesi''. He made his debut as an actor with ''Taramani'' portraying a supporting role before he made a cameo appearance in ''Peranbu''. He has played an important role in ''Agni Siragugal'' starring Arun Vijay, Vijay Antony, Akshara Hasan and will reportedly feature throughout much of the film. He also starred in both the Tamil and Telugu remakes of ''Kavaludaari'', titled ''Kabadadaari'' and ''Kapatadhaari ''Kapatadhaari'' () is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language neo-noir thriller film directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy, and produced by G. Dhananjayan. A remake of the 2019 Kannada film ''Kavaludaari'', it stars S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Film Festival Of India
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually, currently in the state of Goa, on the western coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos, and promoting friendship and cooperation among people of the world. The festival is conducted jointly by the National Film Development Corporation of India (under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa. Vision ''Ayam nijam paroveti gananā laghuchetasām, Udāracharitānām tu vasudhaiva kutumbakam'' (Extract from the Vedic scripture Maha Upanishad, meaning "This is for me and that is for other – is the thinking of a narrow-minded person. For those who are broad-minded, liberals, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bindu Madhavi
Bindu Madhavi (born 14 June 1986) is an Indian model and actress and a reality show winner, working in Tamil-language and Telugu-language cinema. After starting her acting career in Telugu, she shifted to Tamil cinema where she was part of several successful films including '' Kazhugu'' (2012), ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2013), '' Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum'' (2015) and ''Pasanga 2'' (2015). In 2022, she emerged as the title winner of the inaugural '' Bigg Boss Non-Stop'' and became the first female winner of the '' Bigg Boss Telugu'' franchise. Early life Bindu Madhavi was born on 14 June 1986 in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh. Her father was a deputy commissioner in commercial tax department, due to which, her family moved to various places including Tirupati, Nellore, Guntur, Tenali, Vijayawada and Hyderabad, before settling in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where she did her studies. She completed her degree in Biotechnology from Vellore Institute of Technology. She has stated tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
''Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language magic realism comedy film written and directed by Chimbu Deven, starring Arulnithi, Bindu Madhavi, Ashrita Shetty and Bagavathi Perumal. The music comprises three tracks composed by Sankaran Natarajan, while S. R. Kathir handles the camera. The film was shot in Chennai, in and around Saidapet, Anna Nagar, Besant Nagar and Royapuram. The theme of this film was inspired by ''Run Lola Run'', which Chimbudevan acknowledges in the end credits. The film earned mixed reviews and was an average grosser at the box office. Plot The film begins with Naradar trying to meet lord Brahma; he meets Brahma just in time as Brahma informs Naradar that he would have vanished if Naradar was late by a minute; Naradar opposes this saying that Naradar meeting Brahma is bound to happen by fate no matter, if late by a minute. As its already written in fate. Brahma opposes this and they both get into argument. They go to Lord Shiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rummy (2014 Film)
''Rummy'' is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film co-produced and directed by debutant Balakrishnan .K. It features Vijay Sethupathi, Inigo Prabhakar, Aishwarya Rajesh, Gayathrie Shankar, Soori and Joe Malloori. The music was composed by D. Imman with editing by Raja Mohammad and cinematography by C. Premkumar. The story revolves around college students, Sakthi and Joseph, fall in love with girls of the same family. When the family learns about the love affairs, they are ready to go to any length to save their honour. The film was shot around Pudukottai, Karaikudi and Thanjavur. ''Rummy'' released on 31 January 2014 to moderate reviews. Plot Sakthi joins a college in Sivagangai, where he meets his classmates Joseph and Meenakshi. Sakthi and Joseph are hostel roommates and are very close. Meanwhile, Sakthi falls in love with Meenakshi, who happens to be the daughter of Periyavar, the headman of a nearby village. Periyavar and his family show at most casteism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madha Yaanai Koottam
''Madha Yaanai Koottam'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil language thriller drama film written and directed by Vikram Sugumaran, a former assistant of Balu Mahendra and dialogue writer of ''Aadukalam''. It was dubbed into Hindi as ''Ravanpur''. The film is produced by G. V. Prakash Kumar stars, newcomer Kathir, along with Oviya. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by N. R. Raghunanthan. The film was a sleeper hit at the box office. Plot The film revolves around the family of Jayakkodi Thevar (Muruganji), who has two wives. Jayakkodi is a respected landowner whose family has helped develop the village for generations. However, his first wife Sevanamma (Viji Chandrasekhar) and her elder brother Veera Thevar (Vela Ramamoorthy) control the local gangs and are feared by the villagers. Despite being 25 years older and already having four sons, Veera married Sevanamma's daughter and has a son of age 12 with her. Jayakkodi prefers to live with his second wife and her chil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
''Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom'' (), abbreviated as ''NKPK'', is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language black comedy film, written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan in his directorial debut. Produced by V. S. Rajkumar under the studio Leo Vision, it was distributed by J. Satish Kumar, under his banner JSK Film Corporation. It stars Vijay Sethupathi, Gayathrie, Vigneshwaran Palanisamy, Bagavathi Perumal and Rajkumar, thus marking the acting debut for Rajkumar, Vigneshwaran and Bagavathi. The plot is based on a true story that involves a young man who experiences retrograde amnesia after a cricket incident two days before his wedding. The music and background score of the film are composed by Ved Shankar and Siddharth Vipin respectively. The cinematography of the film was handled by C. Premkumar and editing was done by R. Govindaraj. The film released on 30 November 2012 to widely positive reviews from critics, and became a cult hit. Owing to the film's success, it was remade in s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aarohanam (2012 Film)
''Aarohanam'' () is a 2012 Tamil-language drama film directed by actress-turned-director Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. It stars Viji Chandrasekhar, Jayaprakash, Uma and Rajie Vijay Sarathy among others. According to the director, the film revolves around a missing mother, who suffers from bipolar disorder. The film received mostly positive reviews, with some critics calling it the best Tamil film of the year. Cast * Viji Chandrasekhar as Nirmala * G. Marimuthu as Vallimuthu * Uma as Jay * Rajie Vijay Sarathy as Sandy * Jayaprakash as MLA * Sampath Raj as Doctor Bala Krishnan * Kavithalaya Krishnan as MLA's assistant * Abhinay as Karthik * Veeresh as Senthil * Jai Quehaeni as Selvi * Harini as Young Selvi * Gauthami as Young Selvi * Adarsh as Young Senthil * Ibrahim as Young Senthil * Vellai Subbaiah as Bhai * Premi as Bhai's wife * Laju Nanwani as Pia * Rethika Srinivas * Lakshmy Ramakrishnan in a cameo appearance Production In early February 2012, reports claimed that character actre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forbidden Kingdom
''The Forbidden Kingdom'' (: ''Gong Fu Zhi Wang'' (Mandarin) or ''Gung Fu Ji Wong'' (Cantonese) and translated ''King of Kung Fu'' (English); Working title: ''The J & J Project'') is a 2008 wuxia film written by John Fusco, and directed by Rob Minkoff, and starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Loosely based on the 16th-century novel ''Journey to the West'', it is the first film to star Jackie Chan and Jet Li. The action sequences were choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping. The film is distributed in the United States through Lionsgate and The Weinstein Company, and through The Huayi Brothers Film & Taihe Investment Company in China. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the US and Hong Kong on September 9, 2008 and the United Kingdom on November 17, 2008. Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus praises the fight scenes but says the film has too much filler. ''The Forbidden Kingdom'' grossed $128 million against a budget of $55 million. The film was a box office success. Plot South Boston teena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rambo (2008 Film)
''Rambo'' is a 2008 American action film directed and co-written by Sylvester Stallone, based on the character John Rambo created by author David Morrell for his novel ''First Blood''. A sequel to ''Rambo III'' (1988), it is the fourth installment in the ''Rambo'' franchise and co-stars Julie Benz, Paul Schulze, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish, Rey Gallegos, Tim Kang, Jake La Botz, Maung Maung Khin, and Ken Howard. The film is dedicated to the memory of Richard Crenna, who died in 2003. Crenna had played Colonel Sam Trautman in the previous films. In the film, Rambo (reprised by Stallone) leads a group of mercenaries into Burma to rescue Christian missionaries, who have been kidnapped by a local infantry unit. The rights to the ''Rambo'' franchise were sold to Miramax Films in 1997 after Carolco Pictures went bankrupt. Miramax intended to produce a fourth film but Stallone was unmotivated to reprise the role. The rights were then sold to Nu Image and Millennium Films in 2005, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing But Life
''Nothing but Life'' is a 2004 bilingual English and Malayalam film directed by Rajiv Anchal for an Indian production house dealing with matters of health. The experimental film featured actors R. Madhavan, Neha Pendse, Kaveri, Nassar and Sreenivasan. The film had been made simultaneously in Malayalam and released later on as ''Made in USA'' on May 6, 2005. Plot Roby Thomas migrates to the U.S. with the help of a priest and works as a barman in a casino in Las Vegas. Roby is a simple youngster who believes in helping people in distress but he has a suicidal tendency. The film focuses on the inner turmoil of a youngster who seems to have a positive attitude towards life and emphasizes the importance of inter-personal relationship and friendship. Cast Production Madhavan signed the film in June 2004 and began shooting for the film almost immediately. The film was initially titled ''Life in Las Vegas'', before the makers decided on different titles in English and Malayalam. Actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Free Or Die Hard
''Live Free or Die Hard'' (released as ''Die Hard 4.0'' outside North America) is a 2007 American action-thriller film directed by Len Wiseman, and serves as the fourth installment in the ''Die Hard'' film series. It is based on the 1997 article "A Farewell to Arms" written for ''Wired'' magazine by John Carlin. The film's name is adapted from New Hampshire's state motto, "Live Free or Die". In the film, NYPD Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) attempts to stop a cyber-terrorist (Timothy Olyphant) who hacks into government and commercial computers across the United States with the goal of starting a "fire sale" cyber attack that would disable key elements of the nation's infrastructure. Justin Long, Cliff Curtis, and Maggie Q also star. ''Live Free or Die Hard'' was released in the United States on June 27, 2007. The film grossed $388 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing installment in the ''Die Hard'' series. It received generally positive reviews from critics, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush Hour 3
''Rush Hour 3'' is a 2007 American buddy action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner, written by Jeff Nathanson, and starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Max von Sydow, Hiroyuki Sanada, Noémie Lenoir, Yvan Attal and Youki Kudoh. It is the third installment in the ''Rush Hour'' franchise and centers on Inspector Lee (Chan) and Officer Carter (Tucker) tracking an assassin to Paris to unravel a mystery about the Chinese triads. Announced on May 7, 2006, filming began on July 4 on location in Paris and Los Angeles. Released on August 10, 2007, the film received mixed-to-negative reviews from film critics. Despite this, it was a box office success, grossing $258 million worldwide against a $140 million budget. Plot Three years after the events of ''Rush Hour 2'', in 2001, Chinese Ambassador Solon Han, with Hong Kong Police Force Chief Inspector Lee as his bodyguard, addresses the importance of fighting the Triads at the World Criminal Court in Los Angeles. When Han starts to announc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
