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Kovai Sarala
Kovai Sarala is an Indian actress and comedian, who prominently plays supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films. She has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian three times, for her performances in '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995), '' Poovellam Un Vasam'' (2001) and ''Uliyin Osai'' (2008). She has also won the two Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian and the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for her performance in '' Kanchana'' (2011). She is now part of Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam Party. Early and present life Kovai Sarala was born in a Malayali family in Thrissur, Tamil Nadu (then in Kerala State). She had developed interest in acting, after watching MGR's films. She completed her studies and entered the film industry with the support of her sister and father. She got her first film offer when she was in the 9th standard and acted with Vijayakumar and K. R. Vijaya in the film ''Velli Ratham''. She was in Class 10, when she played a 32-year-old pregnant woman M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, also spelt as Koyamputhur (), sometimes shortened as Kovai (), is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai in terms of population and the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India as per the census 2011. It is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation and is the administrative capital of Coimbatore District. In 1981 Coimbatore formed as third municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Madurai. Podanur Junction is the oldest Railway station in Coimbatore City. The city is one of the largest exporters of Jewellery, Wet grinders, Poultry and Auto Components; the "Coimbatore Wet Grinder" and the "Kovai Cora Cotton" are recognised as Geographical Indications by the Government of India. Being a hub of textile industry in South India, the city is sometimes referred to as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayali
The Malayali people () (also spelt Malayalee and also known by the demonym Keralite) are a Dravidian peoples, Dravidian ethnolinguistic group originating from the present-day state of Kerala in India, occupying its southwestern Malabar coast. They are predominantly native speakers of the Malayalam language, one of the six Languages of India, Classical languages in India. The state of Kerala was created in 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act. Prior to that, since the 1800s existed the Kingdom of Cochin, the Travancore, Kingdom of Travancore, Malabar District, and South Canara of the British India. The Malabar District was annexed by the British through the Third Anglo-Mysore War, Third Mysore War (1790–92) from Tipu Sultan. Before that, the Malabar District was under various kingdoms including the Zamorin of Calicut, Zamorins of Calicut, Kingdom of Tanur, Arakkal kingdom, Kolathunadu, Kingdom of Valluvanad, Valluvanad, and Palakkad Rajas."Travancore." Encyclopædia Brita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thambikku Endha Ooru
''Thambikku Entha Ooru'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Rajasekhar and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Rajinikanth, Madhavi and Sulakshana. It revolves around a spoilt rich man who is forced to live in a village for one year to learn discipline. The film was released on 20 April 1984. It was later remade in Kannada as ''Anjada Gandu'' (1988). Plot Balu is a lavish spendthrift with a cavalier attitude towards life. Born to a rich father Chandrasekhar, he has a rampant and aggressive behaviour and gets into confrontations wherever he perceives injustice. Worried about Balu's behaviour, Chandrasekhar decides to send him to his friend and ex-militaryman Gangadharan's village – Uthama Palayam, to work for him for one year with a condition that Balu will not reveal that he is the son of Chandrasekhar. Balu slowly gets accustomed to the village life and learns to work hard and develops a good relation with Gangadharan and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaidhegi Kaathirunthaal
''Vaidehi Kathirunthal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Revathi as two villagers, Vellaisamy and Vaidehi, whose lives undergo a drastic turn when they meet. They discover that they must join forces to save a young couple from the wrath of the other villagers. ''Vaidehi Kaathirundhal''s story was developed based on songs that Ilaiyaraaja had composed, hoping to use them in potential film. The film was released on 23 October 1984, became a huge commercial success and emerged a breakthrough in Vijayakanth's career. It was remade in Telugu as ''Manchi Manasulu'' (1986), and in Kannada as ''Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hegirali'' (2004). Plot Vellaisamy is an unkempt derelict who lives by the village temple doing menial jobs to survive but has an impressive singing ability. Vaidehi is a young widow who lives in the village with her sorrowing, alcoholic father. Minutes after Vaidehi's marriag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun TV (India)
SUN TV is an Indian Tamil-language General entertainment pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. It was launched on 14 April 1993. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based media conglomerate Sun Group's Sun TV Network. It was founded and is owned by Kalanithi Maran. It was started airing on open network (Antenna) on 14 July 2002 at the time of ''Majunu" Tamil movie premiering. Then it was removed from this open network on 2005. It was also removed from free on 9 November 2007. Sun TV launched its HD version on 11 December 2011. Since its inception, the channel consistently remains the top rated Tamil channel and one of the top rated Indian television channel. History Sun TV is the flagship channel of Sun TV Network which started on the Tamil New Year, 14 April 1993. It started off with a four and a half hour programming per day on a time sharing agreement with ATN. However, in January 1997 it became 24 hours programming channel. Sun TV was listed on the Bombay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zee Tamil
Zee Tamil is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally. The channel broadcasts from Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Zee Entertainment Enterprises also launched a full Tamil movie channel named ''Zee Thirai'' in 2020. History Zee Tamil was launched on 12 October 2008 as the third south Indian channel after Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada. It was launched under Zee Entertainment Enterprises. In Canada, the channel is distributed by Ethnic Channels Group. Zee Tamil went on a revamp with an update in its on-air graphics on 15 October 2017 with the slogan of "Let's bridge heart and welcome change (மனதால் இணைவோம் மாற்றத்தை வரவேற்போம்), along with the launch of a high-definition feed with Tamil film actress Jyothika as the brand ambassador. The rebranding coincided with the Zee Network' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 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 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 Vijay TV to Star India for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asatha Povathu Yaaru?
This is a list of current, upcoming and former programmes broadcast on the Indian television Tamil-language channel Sun TV. Current programming Presently airing Dubbed serials Former programming Dramas ;Original series ;Dubbed series Reality shows *Asatha Povathu Yaaru? (2007) *Champions (2013–2014) *Chellame Chellam (2015–2016) *Chumma Kizhi (2021) *Comedy Junction (2016–2017) *Cinema Seithigal (2016) *Deala No Deala (2009–2012) *Hello Sago (2019) *Imsai Arasigal (2018) *Kitchen Galatta (2015–2017) * Kaiyil Oru Kodi (2012) *Kutty Chutties Season 1 (2012-2017) & Season 2 (2019-2020) * MasterChef India – Tamil (2021) * MasterChef India – Tamil Season 1 (2021) *Masthana Masthana (2007–2009) *Namma Ooru Hero (2019) *Nijangal (2016–2017) *Natchathira Sangamam (2016) *O Podu (2017) *Pepsi Ungal Choice (2020) *Rajaparvai (2021) *Rowdy Baby (2021) *Sapthaswarangal (1993–2006) *Savaale Samali (2017–2018) *Sirippulogam (2012) *Sun Naam Oruvar (2018–20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (film)
''Viswanathan Ramamoorthy'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil language film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Ramki, Vivek, Roja, Vindhya, and Kovai Sarala. The film, produced by N. Radha, had musical score by S. A. Rajkumar and was released on 10 August 2001 to generally unfavorable reviews from critics. The film is inspired by the yesteryear classic ''Veettuku Veedu'' which was based on Gopu's play ''Thikku Theriyatha Veettil'' which in turn was an adaptation of the English comedy play ''Right Bed Wrong Husband''. The film's title pays homage to the composer duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Plot Viswanathan is the timid husband of Meena, a small-time artist. Viswanathan’s friend Ramamoorthy, along with his wife Shenbagam, go from their village to Chennai with the hopes of becoming a movie director. Ramamoorthy and Shenbagam stay in Viswanathan’s home. While Meena is away for a few days for shooting, Viswanathan discovers that his uncle has died with a will of Rs. 30 lakhs wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karakattakkaran
''Karakattakkaran'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy dance film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and debutant Kanaka, while Santhana Bharathi, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, Shanmugasundaram, Raja Bahadur, Ganthimathi and Kovai Sarala play supporting roles. It revolves around two karakattam dancers who fall in love with each other, but circumstances prevent them from confessing their love for one another. How they overcome these forms the rest of the story. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and all the songs were well-received, in particular, "Maanguyilae Poonguyile". The film was released on 16 June 1989 and was a major commercial success, running for over a year in theatres, and won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. It was also Goundamani and Senthil's 100th film as a combo. Goundamani and Senthil's banana comedy sequence from this film remains one of their popular act. Plot Muthaiya is the lead performer of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
''Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar and Raadhika. It was released on 6 August 1994. The film was later remade in Telugu as ''Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu'' (1995) and in Kannada by Sekhar as ''Hendtheer Darbar'' (2010). Plot Sivaraman, an honest government clerk, and his wife Lakshmi, belong to a middle-class family and they have two children. "Anjaadha Singam" Marudhapaandi, a corrupt politician, moves into a new house near Sivaraman's house. Marudhapaandi's lifestyle influences Lakshmi, and she tries to ape him by buying luxurious items on installments. This puts pressure on Sivaraman, and he takes a loan from his office peon, but the police arrest him for corruption. He later finds a job in a brandy company with Marudhapaandi's recommendation. Cast *Nassar as Sivaraman *Raadhika as Lakshmi *Jaishankar as Valluvardasan *Vadivelu as Peter *Goundamani as ''Anjatha Singam'' Maru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viralukketha Veekkam
''Viralukketha Veekkam'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Livingston, Vadivelu, Vivek, Khushbu, Kovai Sarala and Kanaka. The film, produced by S. S. Durairaju and K. Parthiban, had musical score by Deva and was released on 16 July 1999 to mixed reviews and became successful at box-office. The film was remade into Telugu as '' Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi'' (2000), into Kannada as '' Yaarige Saluthe Sambala'' (2000) and into Hindi as '' Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya'' (2001). Plot Ravishankar, Kabali and Ramanathan are a trio of friends who happen to live in a small colony with their wives Suguna, Ranjitham and Malu. The men work in the same factory and their wives happen to share a good rapport among themselves. The men are quite irresponsible and carefree by nature and spend heftily on alcohol and other less important means of entertainment and owing to this, their wives have an uphill task at their hands ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
