Kaaval Nilayam
''Kaaval Nilayam'' () is a 1991 Tamil language crime film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Sarath Kumar and Anandaraj. The film, produced by F. C. Vijayakumar, had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh and was released on 11 May 1991. Plot Raja ( Anandaraj), a rowdy, escapes from police officers and he is accommodated by a prostitute. Vijay (Sarath Kumar), an honest police officer, is transferred to a new area. Vijay lives happily with his wife Aarthi (Gautami) and his daughter Sowmiya. Soon, Raja crosses Vijay's path. In the past, Raja and Vijay were friends. Raja, Vijay and Aarthi trained hard for becoming police officers. While Raja was an orphan, Vijay was from a police family. The honest police officer Ravi (Jaishankar), Vijay's brother, clashed with the corrupt politician Andhavar ( M. N. Nambiar) and he was killed by Andhavar. Andhavar's son (Ajay Ratnam) is involved in drugging and filming young women. Vijay and Raja took different ways to fight against Andhavar. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Senthilnathan
Senthilnathan Jambulingam is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and television actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema and serials, based in Chennai. He is best known for his action-masala films. As of 2013, he has directed more than twenty five films. Personal life He is the son of director Jambulingam who directed M. G. Ramachandran starrer ''Nam Naadu (1969 film), Nam Naadu''. Senthilnathan cast his son, Vinod, in the lead role of ''Unnai Naan'' (2004). Film career Initially, he worked as an assistant to director M. Bhaskar in Soolam (1980) and ''Pakkathu Veetu Roja'' (1982). He then worked as an assistant director under ''S. A. Chandrasekhar'' for 7 years from ''Sattam Oru Iruttarai'' until ''Needhikku Thandanai'' (1987). At that time, he befriended with actor Vijayakanth who promised him to act in his films in the future. When producers proposed him to direct a film, he met Vijayakanth but the actor was in a busy schedule. Waiting for his availability, he ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ajay Rathnam
Ajay Rathnam is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil language, Tamil films and serials. He is known for his supporting and negative roles and has acted in over 300 movies. Standing at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), Rathnam is one of the tallest actors in Kollywood. Career Rathnam made his acting debut with the horror film ''Naalai Manithan'' (1989) in which he played a monster. He has appeared in one episode of the TV serial ''Marmadesam'' (Vidathu Karuppu). He played the leader of the fictional LTF rebels in the Hindi-language film ''Madras Cafe'' (2013). His character bore a close resemblance to the late LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. Other works His other side is seen as a motivational trainer and has transformed lives of thousands of children under his academy "STONE TO DIAMOND". Rathnam has been an abettor conducting motivational seminars for the students at various colleges. In 2018, he launched his badminton academy named "V Square" in Chennai. In 2019, he lau ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Films Scored By Shankar–Ganesh
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1990s Tamil-language Films
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1991 Films
The year 1991 in film involved some significant events. Important films released this year included '' The Silence of the Lambs'', ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''Thelma & Louise'', ''JFK'' and '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1991 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events *February 14 – '' The Silence of the Lambs'' is released and becomes only the third film after ''It Happened One Night'' (1934) and '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975) to win the top five categories at the Academy Awards: Best Picture; Best Director ( Jonathan Demme); Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins); Best Actress (Jodie Foster); and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally). It is also the first, and to date only, Best Picture winner widely considered to be a horror film. * July 3 – '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic. *August 7 - ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mano (singer)
Nagoor Babu, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, producer, television anchor and composer. He is a recipient of several awards such as the Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu. Mano has recorded more than 1,000 songs for film and private various Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and Hindi films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. Notably, he has recorded 500 songs for music director Ilayaraja. Mano is also recognized for being as the full-fledged dubbing artist for Rajanikanth in Telugu from ''Muthu'' (1995) onwards. Early life and background Mano was born as Nagoor Babu in Tenali, Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. His father Rasool, was a musician in the All India Radio, Vijayawada division and his mother Shaheeda, was a popular Stage actress. Inspired heavily by his mother, Mano joined the stage the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vaali (poet)
Tiruchirapalli Srinivasan Rangarajan, professionally credited by his pseudonym Vaali (born 29 October 1931 – 18 July 2013) was an Indian poet who is the highest songs wrote lyricist in cinema and whose works were in Tamil, had a five-decade long association with the Tamil film industry, wrote over 15,000 songs. He acted in a number of films, including '' Sathya'', ''Hey Ram'', '' Paarthale Paravasam'' and '' Poikkal Kudhirai''. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour in 2007. Biography Vaali was born in a Iyengar brahmin family as T. S. Rangarajan on 29 October 1931 to Srinivasan Iyengar and Ponnammal Iyengar. His native place is Thirupparaithurai, Tiruchirappalli district. Growing up, he studied at Higher Secondary School for Boys, Srirangam, Srirangam till he finished his SSLC. He went to Madras in the 1950 seeking an opportunity in Tamil film industry. In the 1960s and 1970s, he received patronage from actor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Film Soundtrack
A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation; or the physical area of a film that contains the synchronised recorded sound. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track (''dialogue track'', ''sound effects track'', and '' music track''), and these are mixed together to make what is called the ''composite track,'' which is heard in the film. A ''dubbing track'' is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Soundtrack
A soundtrack is recorded music accompanying and synchronised to the images of a motion picture, drama, book, television program, radio program, or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation; or the physical area of a film that contains the synchronised recorded sound. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track (''dialogue track'', ''sound effects track'', and '' music track''), and these are mixed together to make what is called the ''composite track,'' which is heard in the film. A ''dubbing track'' is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kamala Kamesh
Kamala Kamesh is an Indian actress in Tamil movies. She was one of the prominent supporting actress in late 1960s, 1970s and 1980s in Tamil movies. She has acted nearly 480 movies in Tamil. She is often seen in all of Visu's movies. Biography She is married to Kamesh, a Tamil music director in 1974. Her only daughter Uma Riyaz Khan was born in 1975. She is also an actress in Tamil movies. Kamala husband Kamesh died in 1984. Malayalam-Tamil actor Riyaz Khan is her son-in-law. Partial filmography Tamil Malayalam *''Rugma'' (1983) *'' Oru Sandesam Koodi'' (1985) *''Dheem Tharikida Thom'' (1986) *''Veendum Lisa'' (1987) *''Amrutham Gamaya ''Amrutham Gamaya'' , (translation: ''Path to immortality'') is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by P. K. R. Pillai. It features Mohanlal in the lead role, along ...'' (1987) *'' Asthikal Pookkunnu'' (1989) *''Ivalente Kaamuki (Manmadhan)'' (1989) *''Avan Ana ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Idichapuli Selvaraj
Idichapuli Selvaraj ( – 30 January 2012) was a veteran Tamil comedy actor. He acted in more than five hundred films. He acted along with lot of actors. He also worked as an assistant director for the M. G. Ramachandran films like ''Idhayakkani'' and ''Ulagam Sutrum Valiban''. His brother Pandu In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Pandu ( sa, पाण्डु, Pāṇḍu, pale) was a king of the Kuru Kingdom. He was the foster-father of the five Pandava brothers, who were the boons bestowed upon his wife Kunti by a number of deities ... was also a comedy actor as well as renowned artist. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Dubbing artist References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Selvaraj, Idichapuli Tamil comedians Tamil male actors Indian male film actors 2012 deaths Indian Tamil people 1939 births Indian male comedians 20th-century Indian male actors Tamil male television actor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shanmugasundaram
Shanmugasundaram was an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil films. He began his career as an actor by starring in ''Ratha Thilagam'' (1963) and '' Karnan'' (1964), and continued his career for seven decades. He is also a dubbing artist. He has acted in over 500 Films in Tamil cinema industry. He died on 15 August 2017. Career Shanmugasundaram was born in Chennai to a family of businesspeople. When he was studying in college, he had accompanied one of his actor friends to a drama performance, and as one of the junior artists did not perform well, he was brought in spontaneously. To the surprise of many, he had done that role with efficiency, which earned him appreciation spontaneously. He then moved on to work in Tamil theatre, notably appearing as Adolf Hitler in a play also featuring Kannadasan. Sivaji Ganesan was impressed by his performances and recruited him to make film acting debut with ''Ratha Thilagam'' (1963), where he portrayed a Chinese army major. He next went on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |