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Jayaprakash Narayan Park
V. Jayaprakash is an Indian actor and producer who works in Tamil and Telugu-language films. He ventured into film business in the early 2000s as a producer, making several films under his banner GJ Cinema and later turned actor, with Cheran's 2007 film, ''Mayakannadi''. Subsequently, performing a variety of supporting roles, he found more success as a character actor, with his most notable performances in '' Pasanga'' (2009), '' Naadodigal'' (2009), '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010), '' Yuddham Sei'' (2011), '' Mankatha'' (2011), '' Moodar Koodam'' (2013) and '' Pannaiyarum Padminiyum'' (2014). Career Jayaprakash hails from Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu, India. Before entering the film industry, he had worked in various fields such as dairy farming, petrol business, transport and billiards parlour. He started acting at age of 45. His first film was ''Mayakannadi'' in 2007, following which he received more acting assignments. His role as the village school teacher, Chokkalingam, in Comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirkazhi
Sirkazhi () also spelled as ''Siyali'' is a major municipal town in Mayiladuthurai district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located from the coast of the Bay of Bengal, and from the state capital Chennai. Sirkazhi was a part of Thanjavur district until 1991 and has later been part of Nagapattinam district. The town covers an area of and in 2011 had a population of 34,927. It is administered by a second grade municipality. Sirkazhi is part of the Cauvery delta region and agriculture is the major occupation. Roads are the main means of transportation; the town has of district roads, including a national highway. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled by the Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Marathas and the British. The Tamil trinity of Carnatic music; Arunachala Kavirayar (1711–78), Muthu Thandavar (1525–1600) and Marimutthu Pillai (1712–87), originated from Sirkazhi. The Saiva saint Tirugnanasamban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandiraj
Pandiraj (பாண்டிராஜ் in Tamil) is an Indian film director and producer, writer who works in Tamil cinema. His debut film, ''Pasanga'' (2009), was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Screenplay. Early life Pandiraj was born 7 June 1976 and brought up in Virachilai Township, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. After Schooling, he moved to Chennai in 1996. He worked as an "office-boy" with director K. Bhagyaraj. During his early years, he wrote several short stories for the famous Tamil Bagya. Gradually, his interest in film making increased and after hurdles, he got the chance to be an assistant director to filmmaker Cheran. He later worked as an assistant director to Thangar Bachan and Chimbu Deven in six films. Style Pandiraj is also famous for making village action family movies. The movies include a lot of family sentiments and focuses on farming. Career In 2009, Pandiraj became an independent directo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
''Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Thiru. The film, produced by Vikram Krishna. Starring Vishal in the lead role along with Sarah-Jane Dias who makes her acting debut. while, Tanushree Dutta and Neetu Chandra making her debut in Tamil cinema Santhanam, Sathyan, Mayilsamy, and T. S. B. K. Mouli play supporting roles, while Sneha and Mallika Kapoor make special appearances and Prakash Raj in a guest role. The film was later dubbed into Hindi as ''Ek Khiladi 3 Hasina'' The film follows the story of Karthik ( Vishal ), a happy-go-lucky youth and only child, who is also rich and spoilt. Karthik believes in trying out and choosing the best of everything in his life. When he decides to adopt the same practice in choosing his wife and selects three potential candidates of totally different shades and social stratifications, who he simultaneously woos, problems emerge and he gets into trouble. How he manage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laadam
''Laadam'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language gangster thriller film written and directed by Prabhu Solomon and produced by Ponnurangam. The film stars debutant Aravindhan and Charmy Kaur, while Kota Srinivasa Rao, Jayaprakash, Dheeraj Kher and Manorama play supporting roles. The music was composed by Dharan. This film is loosely based on 2006 crime thriller film "Lucky Number Slevin". The film released on 20 February 2009. Upon release, the film was dubbed into Telugu as ''16 Days'' with an additional scene with Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam. Plot The story begins with Kunjidhapadam, who comes from a small place to the city for an interview. He manages to find place to stay with his distant relative Subramanyam, who is actually a defaulter on loans taken on interest. He is absconding but then leaves his key at a secret place. Kunjidhapadam takes the key and stays, and he also manages to get a job. On the other hand, Angel grows as an orphan and works with a mineral water company. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Award For Best Supporting Actor
The Vijay for Best Supporting Actor is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2007 Prakash Raj - '' Mozhi'' ** M. S. Bhaskar - '' Mozhi'' ** Murali - '' Polladhavan'' **Rajkiran - '' Kireedam'' **Saravanan - ''Paruthiveeran'' *2008 Ajmal Ameer - ''Anjathey'' ** Kumaravel - ''Abhiyum Naanum'' **Prakash Raj - ''Abhiyum Naanum'' ** Sasikumar - ''Subramaniyapuram'' *2009 Jayaprakash - ''Pasanga'' **Bharani - ''Naadodigal'' ** Jegan - '' Ayan'' ** Krishnamoorthy - ''Naan Kadavul'' **Mohanlal - '' Unnaipol Oruvan'' *2010 Thambi Ramaiah - ''Mynaa'' **Ganesh - ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' **Madhavan - ''Manmadan Ambu'' **Parthiban - '' Aayirathil Oruvan'' **Sampath Raj - ''Goa'' *2011 R. Sarathkumar - '' Muni 2: Kanchana'' ** Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai - ''Appukutty'' **Ajmal Ameer - '' Ko'' **G. M. Kumar - '' Avan Ivan'' **Guru Somasundaram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The award was introduced and first given at the 50th South Filmfare Awards in 2003, with Jayaram being the first recipient. Superlatives Multiple Nominations *9 nominations: Prakash raj Winners Nominations 2000s *2002 Jayaram - '' Panchathanthiram'' ** J. D. Chakravarthy - '' Kannathil Muthamittal'' ** Prakash Raj - '' Kannathil Muthamittal'' ** Prabhu - '' Charlie Chaplin'' ** Yugi Sethu - ''Ramana'' *2003 Suriya - '' Pithamagan'' ** Madhavan - ''Anbe Sivam'' ** Prakash Raj - ''Chokka Thangam'' *2004 R. Madhavan - '' Aayutha Ezhuthu'' ** Prabhu - ''Vasool Raja MBBS'' ** Prakash Raj - '' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' ** Rajkiran - '' Kovil'' ** Siddharth - '' Aayutha Ezhuthu'' *2005 Rajkiran - ''Thavamai Thavamirundhu'' ** Arya - ''Ullam Ketkumae'' ** Napoleon - '' Ayya'' ** Prabhu - '' Chandramukhi'' ** Pasupathy - ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velli Thirai
''Velli Thirai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film directed by debutant Viji, the dialogue writer for Radha Mohan's films, and produced by Prakash Raj. It is a remake of the 2005 Malayalam film ''Udayananu Tharam''. The film stars Prithviraj and Gopika, along with Prakash Raj in a prominent role. Principal photography took place in locations in India, Indonesia, and Australia. The film score and soundtrack were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with many songs altered from the original. The film released on 7 March 2008. The movie failed to do well at the box office. Plot Saravanan, a struggling assistant director, goes to Hyderabad in hopes of pursuing his dream. His roommate, Kanniah copies his script and gives it to a producer. Kanniah tells the producer that he wants to star in the film himself. The producer agrees to the condition after seeing the script. Kanniah becomes famous due to the film and is rechristened Dilipkanth (inspired by the name Raji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maya Kannadi
''Maya Kannadi'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Cheran and produced by Subbu Panchu. Cheran also plays the lead role with Navya Nair. Ilayaraaja scores the music and Sarath Kumar, Arya and Malavika make cameo appearances in the film. Plot Kumar ( Cheran) is a young man who comes from Thiruvannamalai to Chennai with dreams and hopes about the future. He gets a job in a men's beauty parlor in Chennai. Every day, he observes and learns more about life in the city. He starts to dream and build castles in the air. Maheswari (Navya Nair Navya Nair is an Indian actress who has appeared predominantly in Malayalam films, along with others in Kannada and Tamil. She is the recipient of several awards. Personal life Nair married Santhosh Menon in 2010, and the couple have a son. ...) works in another beauty parlor and also has desires of her own. The rest of the story is about what happens to these two people. This three hour-long film has similar t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thondan (1995 Film)
''Thondan'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by Karvannan. The film stars Murali and Rohini, with Anandaraj, Manivannan, Srividya, Vinodhini, Vadivukkarasi, Gnanavel and S. Ramadoss playing supporting roles. The film, produced by R. K. Film Makers Circuit, had musical score by Rajan Sarma and was released on 10 March 1995. Plot Jeeva ( Murali) is an angry young who works as an auto-driver. During his childhood, Jeeva could not go to school because of his father, who forced him to work at a very young age, thus he suffers from an inferiority complex. Every time, he sees a child working, Jeeva feels angry and he then forces the kid to go to school at any cost. Unlike Jeeva, his childhood friend Ilavenil (Anandaraj) pursued an education and he is now a conscientious police officer. Periyanayagam (Gnanavel) is a company owner employing child labour and he is involved in some kind of illegal business. Periyanayagam has the support of the Minister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eesan
''Easan'' ( ta, ஈசன் - The Lord Shiva) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed and produced by Sasikumar, directing his second film after the blockbuster, ''Subramaniapuram''. It stars Samuthirakani, Vaibhav, producer A. L. Alagappan, and Abhinaya in lead roles alongside several newcomers. The film was known and referred to as ''Nagaram'' and ''Aaga Chiranthavan'' before the official title was confirmed. The music was composed by James Vasanthan with cinematography by S. R. Kathir and editing by A. L. Ramesh. It wasreleased on 17 December 2010. Plot The story begins with a pub dance where girls and boys enjoy themselves to the fullest in a much spoilt way, which leads to verbal eve-teasing and results in a girl's death. Sangayya IPS, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of the area, is forced to revoke the case because of Chezhian's influence. Chezhian, with his rich and corrupt father MLA Deivanayagam, the State Minister for Forests and Agr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porkaalam
''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 si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thavasi
''Thavasi'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. R. Udhayashankar starring Vijayakanth in dual lead roles, with Soundarya, Vadivelu, Jayasudha, Prathyusha, Nassar, Ponnambalam playing other pivotal roles. The film released on 14 November 2001 and received mixed reviews from the critics but was a hit at the box office. It was also dubbed in Hindi as ''Aaj Ka Krantiveer''. The film was remade in Kannada as '' Mallikarjuna''. Plot Thavasi is an influential do-gooder landlord in a small village, who commands respect from the village. Thavasi and his wife arrange for their son Boopathi's marriage with Priyadarshini. Sankarapandi, who sodomised and killed Thavasi's sister after marrying her, wants to marry his daughter (whom he had with his second wife) to Boobpathi. Thavasi, since he doesn't want his son to marry his daughter, insults Sankarapandi. Sankarapandi instead to save his prestige, engages her daughter with Maragathammal's son Thangarasu, who i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
