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Karuppampatti
''Karuppampatti'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed by newcomer Tha. Prabhu Raja Cholan, a former associate of S. Shankar. It stars Ajmal Ameer and Aparnaa Bajpai in the lead roles, while M. S. Bhaskar, Jagan, Srinath, and Devadarshini play supporting roles. The music was composed by Kannan with editing done by B. Lenin. The film released on 22 March 2013. Cast * Ajmal Ameer as Kothai * Aparnaa Bajpai * M. S. Bhaskar as Don Stanlee * Jagan as Karuppu * Srinath as Anglee * Devadarshini as Sivagami * Lizzie Antony as Meenakshi * Chetan * Mahadevan * Alice Tantardini as Melanie Sarkozy * Ganeshkar * Archana as item number Production In February 2010, Tha. Prabhu Raja Cholan, a former associate of director Shankar, announced that he would make a titled ''Karuppampatti'', which would be produced by Sundar K it would have cinematography by P. G. Muthaiah and music by D. Imman. However, before production, the team was changed and it was announced that Santhos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajmal Ameer
Ajmal Ameer (born 8 November 1985) is an Indian actor and former physician, who works in the Cinema of Kerala, Malayalam, Cinema of Tamil Nadu, Tamil, and Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, Telugu film industries. He has won two Filmfare Awards South for his role ''Anjathe'' (2008) and ''Ko (film), Ko'' (2011). Early and personal life Ajmal was born in Aluva, Kerala on 8 November 1985. He studied medicine in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Ajmal has two brothers Askar and Abith. Ajmal is married to Renju and they have a son, Aalin Zeyyen. Career Ajmal's lead debut film was ''Pranayakalam'', opposite Vimala Raman. This was followed by the Tamil film ''Anjathe'', directed by Myshkin (director), Myshkin, in which he played an angry young man. The film became a high critical as well as commercial success, with Ajmal receiving several awards for his performance. He next starred in the Malayalam film ''Madambi'' alongside Mohanlal. It remains his only hit in Malayalam aside from Loham and Two Countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukesh Mohamed
Mukesh Mohamed (earlier called Mukesh) is an Indian playback singer who is known for his mass-style singing. As a versatile singer, he sings melody, folk and gana songs. He has sung more than 500 film songs in various Indian languages. He has also recorded a number of devotional albums. He has performed in numerous live concerts across the world, and has regular appearance in Ilaiyaraaja’s musical orchestras. Mukesh Mohamed has sung some very popular hit songs including “Vaa Saamy” in '' Annatthe''. Early life Mukesh Mohamed was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His parents are from Seythunganallur village, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. He was actively participating in singing competitions during his school days. His teacher had foreseen his future in music, and advised him to enter into film industry. Mukesh Mohamed was determined to make a career in film industry as it was his passion since his childhood. His father, N.P. Abdul Kadar, who was also a musician, trained Muke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagan
Jagan is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films. His breakthrough was with K. V. Anand's '' Ayan'', where he played a small-time smuggler Chitti Babu, and the role won him critical acclaim. He was the anchor of popular show ''Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi'', which was about reviewing movies, aired in Vijay TV. The show was pulled off air citing hard-hitting criticism. He is also a prominent TV and stage show host. He also hosts the game show ''Connexion'' on Vijay TV Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly Star India), a subsidiary of Asianet Star Communications. The channel's headquarters is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Star Vijay chang .... He is married to his longtime girlfriend Vaanmathi. Filmography Actor Director * ''Aanandham Aarambham'' (2022) (Micro Web Series) Television References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jagan Indian male film actors Tamil mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devadarshini
Devadarshini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor before venturing into acting, first in television and then in films. She mainly appears in supporting roles and often performs comic roles. She has performed in television serials including ''Marmadesam'' and ''Athipookal''. Biography Devadarshini was born in Chennai to a Telugu-speaking family. She studied commerce in college and later gained a master's degree in Applied Psychology. While still in college, she began anchoring television shows. She was then offered an opportunity to act in the Doordarshan serial ''Kanavugal Ilavasam'', which led to her landing a role in the mystery series ''Marmadesam'' by Naga. She was introduced in '' Ramany vs Ramany Part 02'', which was also directed by Naga. Devadarshini became part of the series' second installment, ''Vidathu Karuppu'', which she considers a " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannan (music Director)
Kannan is an Indian film music composer who worked in the Tamil film industry. He debuted in 2010 with ''Thamizh Padam''. Career Kannan studied at Music College before beginning his career as a guitarist in 1988. Over the course of a decade, he composed jingles for about 600 commercials through the agency of C. S. Amudhan. The same agency provided the opportunity for Kannan to compose music for his film score debut ''Thamizh Padam ''Thamizh Padam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language parody film written and directed by C. S. Amudhan in his directorial debut. The film stars Shiva and Disha Pandey. Thamizh Padam was the first full-length spoof in Tamil cinema. It parodies co ...'' (2010). Kannan revealed that even though the film was a spoof, he "wasn't specifically asked to spoof other songs." The soundtrack received positive reviews from critics who called it an "amusingly memorable debut for Kannan." The songs "Pacha Manja" and "O Maha Zeeya" were well received. Kannan has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizzie Antony
Lizzie Antony is an Indian actress working in the Tamil film industry, mostly as a supporting actress. She is best known for her roles in Thanga Meenkal (2013) and Taramani (2017). Apart from films, Antony has performed in advertisements, short films and web series. Career ''Thanga Meenkal'', directed by acclaimed film maker Ram, helped her to get noticed as her character Stella miss, an English teacher in a private school, who is a stickler for discipline was appreciated by the critics as well as the audience. Antony is a post graduate of commerce from Madras University and a trained classical dancer. Her natural performance in the sleeper hit ''Taramani'' was widely appreciated and later she played the pair of Mammootty in the commercial and critically successful film ''Peranbu'' and her mother act in ''Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum'', has made her a recognizable actress of Tamil films. She played Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the former Prime Minister of Sri Lanka The Prime Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pithamagan Mahadevan
Mahadevan (born 6 May 1961 as Mahadevan) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. He made his breakthrough portraying the antagonist in Bala's '' Pithamagan'', and the film's name has subsequently been used as a prefix to his stage name to distinguish him from other artistes called Mahadevan. In Telugu, he is credited as Ramaraju. Partial filmography Tamil films Telugu films Malayalam films Television * 2015: Suryavamsam * 2022: Maa Neella Tank, as Narasimham, released on Zee5. See also *Cinema of India The Cinema of India consists of motion pictures produced in India, which had a large effect on world cinema since the late 20th century. Major centers of film production across the country include Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ko ... References {{authority control Male actors in Tamil cinema Living people Male actors from Chennai Indian male film actors 1961 births Male actors in Telugu cinema Male a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganeshkar
Ganapathi credited as Ganeshkar is a Tamil comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films (Kollywood), he is also a host for ''Super 10'' on Sun TV in Chennai. He took part in Kalaignar TV's dance show, ''Maanada Mayilada'', with Aarthi whom he married. They won 500,000 Indian Rupees as a 2nd prize. Partial filmography *''Karimedu Karuvayan'' (1986) *'' Manadhil Urudhi Vendum'' (1987) *''Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (1989) *'' Siva'' (1989) *''En Thangai Kalyani'' (1989) *''Nee Pathi Naan Pathi'' (1991) *''Thaiyalkaran'' (1991) *'' Sundara Kandam'' (1992) *''Moondravadhu Kann'' (1993) *''Parvathi Ennai Paradi'' (1993) *''Thottil Kuzhandhai'' (1995) *'' Avathara Purushan'' (1996) *''Musthaffaa'' (1996) *'' Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' (2000) *'' Kovil'' (2004) *'' Selvam'' (2005) *''Pori'' (2007) *'' Pandhayam'' (2008) *'' Nepali'' (2008) *'' Nenjathai Killadhe'' (2008) *'' Padikkathavan'' (2009) *''Pinju Manasu'' (2009) *''Mambattiyan'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veda Sastry
Archana Shastry is an Indian actress, working in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. She was one of the contestants in the first season of ''Bigg Boss'', hosted by N. T. Rama Rao Jr. In November 2019, she married Jagadeesh Bakthavachalam, vice president of a leading health-care company. Career Debuting as Veda in the Telugu film ''Tapana'' (2004), she subsequently changed her stage name to Archana, by which she was more popularly known. She is best known for her performances in '' Nenu'' (2004), ''Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (2005) and '' Sri Ramadasu'' (2006) in Telugu and ''Aa Dinagalu ''Aa Dinagalu'' () is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language crime drama film based on the non-fiction novel ''Daadaagiriya Dinagalu'' by Agni Shridhar, and directed by K. M. Chaitanya. It stars Chethan Kumar in the lead role. The supporting cast feat ...'' (2007) in Kannada. Filmography Television Films References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shastry, Archana Indian fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srinath (actor)
Srinath (born July 18, 1973) is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in Tamil films. Career He worked as an assistant director with director Jeeva, who gave him a break as an actor with films like ''Ullam Ketkumae'' (2005) and ''Unnale Unnale'' (2007). He is friend of Tamil actor Vijay since college days and has worked with him in several films. Filmography *''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.'' Actor Director * ''Muthirai'' (2009) * ''Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham'' (2014) Television * 2007-2008: ''Kadhalikka Neramillai ''Kadhalikka Neramillai'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar, who also conceived and co-wrote its script with Chitralaya Gopu. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Balaia ...'' References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Srinath Indian male film actors Tamil male actors Indian male television actors Living people Film directors from Chennai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aparnaa Bajpai
Aparna Bajpai is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam language films. She is best known for her role in the 2010 film, ''Easan'', directed by Sasikumar. Early life Bajpai was born to Ramesh and Sushma Bajpai, and has two brothers: Ashish and Arpit. Career Bajpai began her career doing modelling and appearing in various commercials, including one for a soft drink with Aamir Khan. Sasikumar selected Aparnaa for a role in ''Easan'' after spotting her in such an advertisement. The film featured her opposite Vaibhav Reddy Sumanth Reddy (born 21 April 1978), better known as Vaibhav, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil film industry. He made his debut with the Telugu film ''Godava'' (2007) under his father, A. Kodandarami Reddy's direction. He is best ..., as Reshma Shivaraj, a rich Kannada language college girl and unlike other actresses, Aparnaa dubbed for her role herself. The film opened in December 2010 and the ensemble cast was pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baradwaj Rangan
Baradwaj Rangan is an Indian film critic, writer, and formerly the deputy editor of ''The Hindu''. He later became a senior editor of Film Companion. Rangan won the National Film Award for Best Film Critic in 2006. Before joining ''The Hindu'', Rangan wrote for ''The New Indian Express''. He has also authored two books, worked as a screenwriter, and is a teacher at the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. Career Baradwaj Rangan had no formal training in filmmaking or cinema writing. He is a chemical engineering graduate from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. According to him, it was a time when "parents considered only medicine or engineering" to be "serious professions", that he did not have interest but continued with it anyway. Rangan claims that he was fascinated with writing and liked reading critical analyses on world cinema, especially those by American critics. He was selected for a workshop by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |