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Kalyan (choreographer)
Kalyan is an Indian choreographer who has primarily worked on Tamil and Telugu language films as well as Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films.. After beginning his career as a dancer and actor, he has gone on to choreograph songs in over two hundred films as a popular choreographer. He has also been a Judge in the popular reality TV dance shows Jodi Number One and Kings of Dance for Vijay TV. Career Kalyan began his career in the film industry as a dancer working with his great aunt, Puliyur Saroja. He made his debut as a dancer in the film ''Per Sollum Pillai'' (1987) and then worked as an assistant choreographer with her in many popular Tamil films of the 1980s. He also became an actor and portrayed a negative role in the college drama film, ''Kalloori Vaasal'' (1996) featuring Ajith Kumar, Prashanth and Pooja Bhatt. He then played an antagonist against actor Vijay in S. A. Chandrasekhar's '' Maanbumigu Maanavan'' (1996), before moving on to work primarily as a choreographer. Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choreographer
Choreography is the art or practice of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies (or their depictions) in which motion or form or both are specified. ''Choreography'' may also refer to the design itself. A choreographer is one who creates choreographies by practising the art of choreography, a process known as choreographing. It most commonly refers to dance choreography. In dance, ''choreography'' may also refer to the design itself, which is sometimes expressed by means of dance notation. Dance choreography is sometimes called ''dance composition''. Aspects of dance choreography include the compositional use of organic unity, rhythmic or non-rhythmic articulation, theme and variation, and repetition. The choreographic process may employ improvisation for the purpose of developing innovative movement ideas. In general, choreography is used to design dances that are intended to be performed as concert dance. The art of choreography involves the specification of huma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rathasaatchi
''Rathasaatchi'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Rafiq Ismail and starring Kanna Ravi, Elango Kumaravel, and Harish Kumar. It was released on 9 December 2022 in Aha Tamil. Cast * Kanna Ravi as Appu *Elango Kumaravel as Murugesan * Harish Kumar as Iqbal *Charles Vinoth as Narayana *Kalyan as Devasagayam * O. A. K. Sundar as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Production The film, based on B. Jeyamohan's short story ''Kathaigal'' from the novel ''Venkadal'', was shot in 2022. Reception The film was released on 9 December 2022 on the OTT platform, aha. A reviewer from ''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 se ...'' noted "''Rathasaatchi'' is definitely worth a watch for the story it tries to tell, but the makers could have concentr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai 600028 II
''Chennai 600028 II'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language sports comedy film co-produced, written and directed by Venkat Prabhu, who also produces the film along with S. P. B. Charan under Venkat Prabhu, Black Ticket Company and S. P. B. Charan, Capital Film Works. The film, which is a sequel to ''Chennai 600028'' (2007), features Vaibhav Reddy, Vaibhav in a prominent role in addition to several cast members from the earlier film including Jai (actor), Jai, Shiva (actor), Shiva, Premji Amaran, Premji, Aravind Akash, Inigo Prabakaran and Nithin Sathya. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film was released on 9 December 2016 to positive reviews and performed well at the box office. Plot Karthik (Shiva (actor), Shiva) is married to his girlfriend Selvi (Vijayalakshmi Ahathian, Vijayalakshmi), so are Pazhani (Nithin Sathya) and Gopi (Vijay Vasanth). Raghu (Jai (actor), Jai) is in love and is attempting to convince his girlfriend Anu’s ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai 600028
''Chennai 600028'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu in his directorial debut. It stars Shiva, Jai, Premji, Aravind Akash, Nithin Sathya and newcomers Ajay Raj, Ranjith, Vijay Vasanth, Prasanna, Inigo Prabakaran, Karthik and Arun in the lead along with Vijayalakshmi Feroz and Kristine Zedek, making their acting debut as well. The film was produced by S. P. B. Charan along with J. K. Saravana, a Singapore-based award-winning producer. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Premji Amaran and Yuvan Shankar Raja and also Illayaraja respectively. The film is based on street cricket played in India, focusing on various themes as friendship, love and rivalry in a suburban area. Following its theatrical release on 27 April 2007, it received critical acclaim and emerged a surprise sleeper hit, running successfully for more than one year in theaters, whilst going on to achieve cult status in the subsequent years. The fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaru (film)
''Aaru'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action gangster film written and directed by Hari. It stars Suriya in the main lead role as Aarumugam (aka Aaru). The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film released on 9 December 2005. It received mixed to positive reviews and became a commercial success. Plot Aarumugam, known as Aaru, is a thug and dealmaker with a band of boys handpicked from the slums of Chennai. Aaru was just a child when his parents died on different occasions. Being an orphan, he was brought up by Vishwanathan's little sister. Aaru is very devoted to Vishwanathan, whom he respects as his brother, and is ready to go miles for keeping him the most powerful person in Chennai. Vishwanathan protects Aaru because the latter gives him the violent undercover that he needs, but otherwise sees him as just his servant. When Vishwanathan declares war on his bitter rival Reddy, Aaru assists him. In the process, he is attacked by Reddy's goo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7G Rainbow Colony
''7G Rainbow Colony'' is a 2004 Indian romantic drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan. The film is shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu languages, the latter titled ''7G Brindavan Colony.'' It stars debutant Ravi Krishna and Sonia Agarwal. The music is scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja while Arvind Krishna performed the cinematography. The film deals with unrequited love of a boy towards a girl. Released on 15 October 2004, the film received critical acclaim and was commercially successful. Ravi Krishna received the Filmfare Best Male Debut (South) for his performance, whilst Yuvan Shankar Raja was awarded the Filmfare Best Music Director Award for his highly praised musical score. Plot The movie begins with Kadhir heading to work. He appears distracted throughout the day and even instructs his assistant to postpone an important meeting with a big client. He then waits for someone at Marina Beach in Chennai (Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad in the Telugu version) with a bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhagarsamy
Azhagarsamy is a 1999 Tamil language drama film directed by Sundar C. The film stars Sathyaraj and Roja. The film, produced by Malar Balu, had musical score by Deva and was released on 10 December 1999. Plot A rich landlord gave money to Thayama, a pregnant woman, to save her husband and she later swore to give her baby in return. Her husband died and she gave her baby. Azhagarsamy was brought-up by the landlord and the landlord decides to marry Azhagarsamy to his daughter Suja, an arrogant city girl. Thayama begins to work in Azhagarsamy's house. Later, Azhagarsamy marries Suja who hates and insults him every time. Vinu Chakravarthy who wants to grab Suja's property tries to give milk with poison to Suja who is pregnant. Thayamma who realises the problem sacrifices her life by drinking the milk and Azhagarsamy learns that Thayamma was his mother. In the end, Suja unites with Azhagarsamy. Cast *Sathyaraj as Azhagu (Azhagarsamy) *Roja as Suja *Radha Ravi as Landlord * Sujatha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivan (film)
''Sivan'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by Velu Prabhakaran. The film stars Arun Pandian, Napoleon, Raadhika, Swathi and Ahana. The film, produced by J. Paramasivam and Y. J. Sathish, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 26 November 1999. The film is heavily inspired by the film ''RoboCop''. Plot The film starts with a terrorist group entering in an Indian military ammunition depot based in Delhi. They kill all the guards and try to steal the nuclear weapons in the depot, but the terrorist group accidentally drops one of the weapons causing a chemical attack. The number of terrorist attacks resulting in India has increased over the last few months. In the context of the fight against terrorism, the Government suspects that the terrorist group is from Tamil Nadu. Alex (Arun Pandian), who is an honest police sub-inspector of Chennai, is charged to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure. Alex is happily married to a lovely wife, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ethirum Puthirum
''Ethirum Puthirum'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language action-drama film directed by Dharani under his real name V. C. Ramani. Produced by G. S. Madhu, the film stars Mammootty, Napoleon, Sangita, and Manorama, while Goundamani, Senthil, and Nassar play supporting roles. The music was composed by Vidyasagar with editing by B. S. Nagarajan and cinematography by A. Karthik Raja. The film released on 4 March 1999. Plot Kannan is a sincere district collector. A female leader of a major political party is kidnapped by terrorist Veeraiyan, and he promises to return her back if his injured brother Arasappan is treated well and brought back safely. The government agrees to this condition and asks Kannan to look after Arasappan. At first, Arasappan hates Kannan and his family as Kannan works for the government against whom his brother's group is rebelling, but the kindness showed by Kannan's wife Selvi and mother change his attitude. Just when he was about to turn over a new leaf, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sollamale
''Sollamale'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sasi, who made his directorial debut with the film. The film stars Livingston and Kausalya while Karan, Vivek, Anand, and Prakash Raj play supporting roles. The film opened in July 1998 to positive reviews and became a box office success. It was later remade Telugu as '' Seenu'' (1999) and in Hindi as '' Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai'' (2002). It was also dubbed into Hindi as ''Dil Faink''. Plot Nataraj is an honest, not-too-good-looking, village artist who comes to the city to find a job. He ends up being a banner artist. Shweta is a US citizen who loves India and its culture and stays with her relatives to learn Bharatnatyam. She is a soft-natured, loving girl who loves to help people in distress but cannot stand it if anyone lies or cheats. Initially when these two meet, she mistakes Nataraj to be a mute and pities him. Shweta's occasional friendlier association with Nataraj, in the means of helpi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moovendhar
''Moovendhar'' () is a 1998 Tamil language comedy film directed by Suraj (credited as C. G. Suraaj). The film stars Sarath Kumar and Devayani. The film, produced by N. Vishnuram, had musical score by Sirpy and was released on 12 January 1998 to positive reviews. Plot Manimaran (Sarath Kumar), his father Poochi (S. V. Ramadas), and his grandfather Nagappan ( M. N. Nambiar) are short-tempered persons who beat the villagers for a simple quarrel. Only Manimaran's mother, Sivagami (Lakshmi), can control them. Uma (Rajeswari), Manimaran's sister, marries a man from another village. Manimaran falls in love with Vaidehi ( Devayani), a Brahmin girl. Manimaran takes his father and grandfather to Vaidehi's house to ask her to marry him. Vaidehi's father (Delhi Ganesh) refuses that marriage proposal because of caste differences. Manimaran wants Vaidehi to be his wife somehow, for which his father and grandfather tell him an idea. Vaidehi goes to the temple for a prayer and Manimaran co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thayagam
''Thayagam'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil language action film directed by A. R. Ramesh. The film stars Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian and Napoleon. The film had musical score by Deva and was released on 15 January 1996. Vijayakanth won Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for this film. Plot Three death row prisoners escape from the jail and hijack a plane where Abdul Salim (Laxmi Rattan), a scientist, owns a miracle drug. The pilot (Napoleon), instead of listening to the hijackers' instruction, manages to land in the Kashmir mountain. There, Snobir ( Mansoor Ali Khan), a sadistic terrorist leader threatens the passengers for recovering the drugs. The pilot and the national boxing champion Pailwan (Arun Pandian) plan to save the passengers and try to escape but they are caught during the plan taken as prisoners. Both attack and kill many terrorists; everyone escapes with them everything goes smoothly until an ambush occurs on a bridge so the brave Pailwan sacrifices himself to sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
