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Kolamavu Kokila
''Kolamaavu Kokila'' () (abbrev. COCO) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language black-comedy crime film written and directed by Nelson in his directorial debut, and produced by Lyca Productions. The film stars Nayanthara alongside a supporting cast including Yogi Babu, Saranya Ponvannan, R. S. Shivaji, Charles Vinoth, Hareesh Peradi and Jacqueline. Anirudh Ravichander composed the film's music. The film received positive reviews from critics who praised the performances of the cast, use of black comedy, technical aspects, screenplay and direction. The film was released on 17 August 2018 and earned over . It was remade in Hindi language as ''Good Luck Jerry'' (2022). Plot The film opens with the killing of a police officer by a cocaine-dealer lord Bhai and his henchmen. Kokila struggles to find a job to take care of her parents and sister. She stumbles on the cocaine smuggling business of Mohan. When her mother is diagnosed with lung cancer, Kokila is forced to work for Mohan. Her c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelson Dilipkumar
Nelson Dilipkumar, credited in films as Nelson, is an Indian director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. His films are action thrillers and are known for featuring elements of dark humor. Nelson won the Best Screenplay Award in Norway Tamil Film Festival for his directorial debut ''Kolamaavu Kokila''. He was listed among the Promising Directors of 2018 in Times of India article. Film career Nelson holds a degree in visual communication from New College, Chennai. He started his career as an assistant script-writer in Star Vijay. Nelson started his work on what was originally intended to have been his directorial debut, ''Vettai Mannan'', in 2010. The film would have starred Silambarasan, Jai, Hansika Motwani and Deeksha Seth, would have been produced by NIC Arts's S. S. Chakravarthy, and would have featured music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. However, the film was shelved for unknown reasons halfway through production. There was an attempt to revive the proj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Luck Jerry
''Good Luck Jerry'' is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language black comedy crime film directed by Debutant Sidharth Sengupta, written by Pankaj Matta and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah, Aanand L. Rai and Mahaveer Jain . A remake of the 2018 Tamil film ''Kolamaavu Kokila'', it stars Janhvi Kapoor as the titular lead alongside Deepak Dobriyal, Mita Vashisht, Neeraj Sood, and Sushant Singh in pivotal roles. The film premiered on 29 July 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar. Plot Jaya "Jerry" Kumari is a younger Bihari girl who lost her father during a stampede at a railway station and has since been living in a small town in Punjab, where she works in a massage parlour as an adult. Her mother Sharbati sells vegetable dumplings for a living and her little sister Chhaya "Cherry" Kumari is a student. Their unmarried neighbour, Anil, who secretly harbours feelings for Sharbati, is always supportive towards them and acts as a father figure to both Jerry and Cherry. Sharbati is unhappy about Jerry's j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Vijay
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 changed hands several times before being partly acquired by the Star India in 2001. The channel telecasts Tamil language programmes such as serials, reality shows and Tamil films. History The channel was first launched by N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar on 24 November 1994, as Golden Eagle Communication (GEC). United Breweries Group acquired the channel in 1995 and renamed it as Vijay TV. The UTV Software Communications, UTV Group bought the controlling interest from United Breweries Group in 1999 for million. In 2001, Star India took over the channel and rebranded it as ''Star Vijay.'' Star acquired 51 percent stake in Vijay TV with UTV holding the remaining 49 percent. In 2004, UTV Software Communications offloaded its entire 44 percent stake in Vij ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theepetti Ganesan
Theepetti Ganesan (October 16, 1990 – March 22, 2021), also known by his birth name Karthik, was an Indian actor. He was known for playing prominent supporting roles in Seenu Ramasamy's directorial films. His breakthrough performance came in the film ''Renigunta'' (2009). Life In April 2020, in an interview he revealed that he faced severe financial tussles due to lack of film opportunities in last few years and revealed that his film career was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also engaged in small scale businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic time in order to run his family. He also urged financial assistance to his family and it was revealed that fellow actor Snehan Snehan (born Sivaselvam) is a Tamil poet, politician, lyricist, and actor who has worked in the Tamil film industry. In the year 2018 he entered politics with Makkal Needhi Maiam and contested in the Lok Sabha election. In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legi ... had offered him financial assistance. Filmo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lollu Sabha Manohar
Lollu Sabha Manohar is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career with the television show ''Lollu Sabha'' alongside other comedians, including Santhanam. Career Manohar first garnered attention through his performances in the spoof show ''Lollu Sabha'' on Vijay TV. The series spawned several successful comedians, who eventually moved on to appear in Tamil cinema including many of the show's lead cast such as Santhanam, Swaminathan, Jeeva, and Balaji. Other supporting actors such as Yogi Babu and Madhumitha also became popular actors in the film industry. At the height of the show's success, Manohar, along with three other cast members, received mysterious parcel bombs. As a part of the show, Manohar was known for his signature body language. In 2017, he protested against PETA's proposed ban of jallikattu (or ), also known as and , is a traditional event in which a bull (''Bos indicus''), such as the Pulikulam or Kangayam breeds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arun Alexander
Arun Alexander (14 October 1973 – 28 December 2020) was an Indian actor and a dubbing artist for Tamil-language films. He was notably seen in ''Maanagaram'', ''Bigil'', ''Kolamavu Kokila'', ''Kaithi (2019 film), Kaithi'', ''Master (2021 film), Master'' and was seen next posthumously in ''Doctor (2021 film), Doctor'' in addition to voicing Optimus Prime and Baloo in the Tamil language, Tamil Dubbing (filmmaking), dubs of ''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' and ''The Jungle Book (2016 film), The Jungle Book'' respectively. Death He died on 28 December 2020 due to a heart attack. The films ''Master'' and ''Doctor'' were dedicated in his honour. Filmography ;Actor *''Sawaari'' (2016) *''Maanagaram'' (2017) *''Kolamavu Kokila'' (2018) *''Kaithi (2019 film), Kaithi'' (2019) *''Bigil'' (2019) *''Jada (2019 film), Jada'' (2019) *''Topless'' (2020) (web series) *''Master (2021 film), Master'' (2021) *''Dikkiloona'' (2021) *''Doctor (2021 film), Doctor'' (2021) ;Dubbing artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redin Kingsley
Redin Kingsley is an Indian actor and comedian who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He is best known for his loud style of speech in films. Career Redin was initially working as an event organizer for government exhibitions in Chennai and Bangalore before he was entering into the film industry. His debut film, a 2016 project directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, was shelved. Later in 2018, he appeared in Nayanthara's ''Kolamaavu Kokila'', again directed by Nelson. After appearing in minor roles in a few films, Kingsley rose to fame following roles in '' Netrikann'' in 2021 and ''Doctor'' . He has also starred in Rajinikanth's '' Annaatthe'' (2021) and in Vijay's '' Beast'' (2022), both produced by Sun Pictures. He also starred in Vadivelu Kumaravadivel Natarajan (born 12 September 1960), known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer, having acted in supporting and lead roles in Tamil cinema. He gained widespread acclaim i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadivel Balaji
Vadivel Balaji (17 February 1975 – 10 September 2020) was an Indian television comedian, mimicry artist and actor. He received the nickname Vadivel after gaining fame among audience for imitating popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu's voice in television programmes. He was well known for his works in the television field and appeared in prime time Star Vijay television programmes such as ''Kalakka Povathu Yaaru (Season 4)'', ''Siricha Pochu in'' ''Adhu Idhu Yedhu''. He also took part as a contestant in the eighth season of the reality television show ''Jodi Number One ''Jodi Number One'' is an Indian Tamil-language dance competition reality television show broadcast on Star Vijay and from the year 2006. Its contestants are couples who are generally television stars in their own right, often from the televi ...''. A couple of weeks ago, he was shooting for Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai 2 and had apparently got eliminated as well from the show. Personal life He was married to Jyoth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aranthangi Nisha
Aranthangi Nisha () (born 12 October 1983) is an Indian film and television actress and comedian who predominantly works in the Tamil films and television industry. She is known for appearing in films such as ''Maari 2'' (2018), '' Aan Devathai'' and ''Thiruchitrambalam'' (2022). She has also performed in more than 800 stage shows as a comedian. She has appeared in several different television shows such as ''Kalakka Povathu Yaaru'' (2015), ''Sagala vs Ragala '' (2018), ''Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions'' (2018), ''Ramar Veedu'' (2019), ''Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 1) '' (2019), '' Cooku With Comali '' (2019-2020), '' Bigg Boss Tamil (season 4)'' (2020), ''BB Jodiagl (season 1) '' (2021), ''Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani '' (2021), ''Star Kids '' (2021), ''Bharathi Kannamma'' (2021), ''Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai (season 4)'' (2022) and ''Vijay Sabhai'' (2022). Early life Aranthangi Nisha was born on 12th October 1983 in Aranthangi, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu. She is of Tamil descent a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheenu Mohan
Cheenu Mohan (17 May 1956 – 27 December 2018) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. He acted in films including ''Thalapathi'' (1991) and ''Iraivi'' (2016). Career Mohan began his career as a stage actor in the late 1970s, portrayed as a lead role in plays written by Crazy Mohan. His character name of 'Cheenu' in Crazy Mohan plays, became an identification mark of him since then. After portraying a small role in ''Varusham Padhinaaru'' (1989), Mani Ratnam's '' Anjali'' (1990) and ''Thalapathi'' (1991). His involvement in theatre and his reluctance to move into television roles, meant that roles in the film industry had evaded him. He made a comeback by portraying a supporting role in Karthik Subbaraj's multi-starrer ''Iraivi'' (2016). Featuring as the antiques dealer John, who tries to hold together a breaking family, Cheenu Mohan received critical acclaim for his work in the film. A critic called his performance "fantastic in the melodramatic scenes". App ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saravanan (actor)
Saravanan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language, Tamil-language films. He made his acting debut through ''Vaidhehi Vanthachu'' (1991), where he portrayed the lead role. He continued to play the lead roles in films throughout the 1990s, later turning into a producer and director for his films. After a sabbatical, Saravanan made a comeback through ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007) in a supporting role, and has since continued to play character roles in Tamil films. Early life and family Saravanan was born into a Tamil family in Salem, Tamil Nadu, Salem and was the second of five children. His father was a police inspector and his mother was a staff nurse. Saravanan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Tamil Literature from the Government Arts College, Salem. Saravanan has been married twice. His first marriage was to Suryashree, a Telugu people, Telugu woman with whom he studied in Adyar Film Institute. In an episode of Bigg Boss Tamil 3, he opened up on his second marria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajendran
A. Rajendran,(born 1 June 1957) credited as Motta Rajendran or ''Naan Kadavul'' Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film '' Pithamagan'' and has worked as a stunt double for over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in ''Naan Kadavul'' (2009) and has continued to play villainous and later humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films. He is noted for his rough voice and alopecia universalis, which he claims was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence. Career Rajendran began his film career working as a stunt double in over hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil films. He played a small but significant role in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) and made his full-fledged acting debut as a Villain in ''Naan Kadavul'' (2009). His performance as a cruel leader who tortures beggars earned critical acclaim with a critic noting th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
