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Maanikya
''Maanikya'' () is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Sudeepa featuring himself, V. Ravichandran, Ranya Rao, Ramya Krishna, Varalaxmi Sharathkumar and P. Ravi Shankar in the lead roles. The film is a remake of 2013 Telugu film '' Mirchi''. It was released on 1 May 2014. Upon its release, Maanikya got an excellent response from the critics and audience and had a good run at the box office. The satellite rights of the movie was sold for a huge amount. The film was later dubbed into Hindi under the same name by RKD Studios in 2015. It is a remake of the 2013 Telugu film '' Mirchi.'' Plot The movie begins with a girl collecting funds for an organisation in Singapore. A goon gives her money and then chases her at night when she goes home. Then Vijay ( Sudeepa), enters and resolves the conflict without fighting. The girl introduces herself as Manasa (Ranya Rao). They slowly become friends. But one day she asks Vijay to leave her and go as she fears th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudeepa
Sudeep Sanjeev (born 2 September 1971), also known as Sudeepa, is an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, television presenter and singer, who primarily works in Kannada films. He has also worked in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil films. He is one of the highest paid actors of Kannada Cinema and is one of the first Kannada actors to be listed in the Forbes list of top 100 celebrities of India since 2013. He has received several awards including four Filmfare Awards South. Sudeepa is known for his critically acclaimed performances in the Kannada films '' Sparsha'' (2000), '' Huchcha'' (2001), '' Nandhi'' (2002), ''Kiccha'' (2003), '' Swathi Muthu'' (2003), '' My Autograph'' (2006), ''No 73, Shanthi Nivasa'' (2007), '' Mussanjemaatu'' (2008), '' Veera Madakari'' (2009), '' Just Maath Maathalli'' (2010), ''Vishnuvardhana'' (2011), ''Kempe Gowda'' (2011), the Telugu-Tamil bilingual ''Eega'' (2012), ''Maanikya'' (2014), '' Ranna'' (2015), ''Kotigobba 2'' (2016), ''Hebbuli'' (2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranya Rao
Ranya Rao (born c. 1991) is an Indian actress and model who appears in South Indian films. She made her debut with the 2014 Kannada film, ''Maanikya''. Early life Rao originally hails from the Chikmagalur district of the Indian state of Karnataka. After completing her schooling in Bangalore persuaded acting with accreditation in acting,. Career Rao was first signed by actor and director Sudeep in April 2014 for his directorial Kannada film, ''Maanikya''. She was cast as Manasa in a supporting role, portraying a girl belonging to a rich Indian family and Sudeep's love interest. Her performance received mixed reviews from critics. A. Sharadhaa of ''The New Indian Express'' wrote, "Both Ranya and Varalaxmi play their parts well but fail to impress." In June 2015, Rao signed her second film and first Tamil film, ''Wagah'' She is cast opposite Vikram Prabhu, her first as a female lead. In her first release of 2017, a comedy '' Pataki'', in Kannada, she played a journalist Sangeeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (born 5 March 1985) is an Indian actress who appears in Tamil and Telugu films, in addition to Kannada and Malayalam films. She made her debut with the Tamil film ''Podaa Podi'' (2012). Early life and family Varalaxmi was born to actor Sarathkumar and Chaya on 5 March 1985. Her stepmother is actress Raadhika. Varalaxmi did her schooling at St. Michael's Academy, Chennai. She is a graduate in Microbiology from Hindustan Arts and Science college, Chennai with a Masters in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh. She honed her acting skills at Anupam Kher’s Acting School in Mumbai, before becoming a professional actress. Career Varalaxmi auditioned for Shankar's ''Boys'' (2003) and was selected to play the lead role, before her father requested her to turn down the opportunity. Likewise, she also missed out on opportunities to act in Balaji Sakthivel's '' Kaadhal'' (2004) and Venkat Prabhu's '' Saroja'' (2008). Varalaxmi signed on to sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rishika Singh
Rishika Singh (born Rohini Singh) is an Indian actor who appears in Kannada-language films. She is the daughter of film director Rajendra Singh Babu and granddaughter of Mysore-based film producer Shankar Singh and former Kannada actress Pratima Devi. Her brother Aditya (Kannada actor), Aditya also appears in Kannada films. Early life Rishika Singh was born as Rohini Singh to film director Rajendra Singh Babu in Bengaluru. She was born to a family of film personalities with her grandfather Shankar Singh being a film producer and grandmother Pratima Devi, a Kannada film actress. She is the niece of Sangram Singh and actors Vijayalakshmi Singh and Jai Jagadish. She completed her graduation from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, in the year 2008. Career Rishika Singh made her debut in films in the 2011 Kannada-language film ''Kanteerava''. She then appeared in the multi-starrer comedy film ''Kalla Malla Sulla'' in the same year. In 2012, Singh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirchi (film)
''Mirchi'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by debutante Koratala Siva, and produced by UV Creations. The film stars Prabhas, Anushka Shetty and Richa Gangopadhyay with Sathyaraj, Nadhiya, Sampath Raj, Adithya Menon, Subbaraju and Brahmanandam featuring in supporting roles. The film was tentatively titled ''Vaaradhi'', but was later renamed as ''Mirchi''. ''Mirchi'' was one of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year 2013. The film has received six state Nandi Awards, including Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Gold), and Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director for 2013. Kailash Kher won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu, and Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song ''Pandagala Digivacchavu''. It was remade in Kannada as ''Maanikya'' (2014), in Bengali as '' Bindaas'' (2014) and in Odia as ''Biswanath'' (2022). Plot In Milan, Italy, a girl runs into Jai, a guitarist, and asks him to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharan (actor)
Sharan (born 6 February 1972) is an Indian actor and an occasional playback singer and film producer who works in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in the mid-1990s and appeared mostly in comedy roles and small supporting roles. However, he earned much recognition during the late 2000s and made his lead role for his 100th film '' Rambo'' and since then featuring as the lead actor in comedy films. Personal life Sharan was born into a family of theater artists. His grandparents and parents were reckoned artistes at the Gubbi theater. His younger sister Shruthi, is an actress. He has another younger sister. Though he was pushed to acting genre by his parents, his initial interest was in music and was part of an orchestra as a singer. He cut his own private devotional albums and also sang the title tracks for television series. Sharan's first tryst in acting began with a television series aired in Doordarshan channel. Subsequently he began to get offers to act in various te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadhu Kokila
Sahaya Sheelan Shadrach (born 24 March 1966) known by his screen name Sadhu Kokila, is an Indian musician, actor, comedian, film director and producer, and an occasional screenwriter and lyricist who works in Kannada cinema. He began his career as a composer before taking to acting in films, appearing mostly in comic roles. He has also directed ten Kannada films, the most notable one being ''Raktha Kanneeru'' (2003). As a composer, he is a two-time recipient of the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director, which he won for ''Rakshasa'' (2005) and ''Inthi Ninna Preethiya'' (2008). As an actor, he has received multiple nominations and awards in the category of Best Comedian in the South Indian International Movie Awards. Early life and career Sadhu Kokila was born as Sahaya Sheelan on 24 March 1966 into a Tamil nadaar Christian family of Natesh and Mangala in Bangalore in the Indian State of Mysore (now Karnataka). He was born to a family of musicians with father bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avinash
Avinash Yelandur (born 22 December 1959) is an Indian actor who stars predominantly in South Indian language films, notably in the Kannada and Tamil film industries. He has been in the industry for two decades and has acted in over 200 films. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought-after actors in the supporting category. He is one of the few actors to enjoy both critical and commercial success. Early life Avinash was born in the town of Yelandur in Mysore district (now in Chamarajanagar district Chamarajanagar or Chamarajanagara is the southernmost district in the state of Karnataka, India. It was carved out of the original larger Mysore District in 1998. Chamarajanagar town is the headquarters of this district. It is the third leas ...), in the Mysore State (now Karnataka), to Indira and B. K. Narayana Rao, a lawyer. After completing his education at Mysore's Hardwicke High School, Avinash went on to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahul Salanke
Rahul Salanke, popularly known as RK Rahul is an Indian actor, primarily from Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut in Nannusire in 2008. He is best known for his performance in the Kannada movie Jigarthanda produced by Kannada cinema actor Sudeep's company - Kichcha Creations. He is also known for his performance as a VJ and television host for 'Ondu Prashne Ondu Haadu' TV show on Udaya Music. He is an opening batsman for Karnataka Bulldozers in the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL). Personal life Rahul Salanke was born on 14 May 1989 in Bangalore, Karnataka. He completed his schooling from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore and Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, Bangalore. Rahul obtained his MBA degree from Symbiosis International University. Career Rahul is the first actor to be launched by Sudeep Sudeep Sanjeev (born 2 September 1971), also known as Sudeepa, is an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, television presen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiran Rathod
Kiran Rathod (born 11 January 1981) is an Indian actress. She has acted in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. Early life Rathod was born on 11 January 1981 in Jaipur. She is a cousin of actress Raveena Tandon. Rathod graduated with a degree in Arts from Mithibai College The Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics is a college affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The college was established in 1961 in Vile Parle, Mumbai by Shri Vile Parle ... in Mumbai. After college she got into modelling and worked in a few Hindi pop albums. In 2001, she acted in the film Yaadein. Filmography Awards References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rathod, Kiran 1981 births Living people Indian film actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses from Jaipur Actresses in Malayalam cinema 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitra Shenoy
Chitra Shenoy is an Indian actress and producer in South Indian movies and television series. She has acted in more than 600 films in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Tulu, and Hindi. She is known as the 'young mother' in the Kannada film industry having portrayed the role of a mother to almost all top stars in Kannada. In Malayalam she rose to fame with her role as Mammootty's mother in Rajamanikyam. She became a house-hold name in Kerala playing the villainous mother-in-law character in the Malayalam serial ''Sthreedhanam''. She owns the production company ''Good Company Productions''. Personal life She was born in a Sankethi Brahmin family to M. K. Vinayak and Saraswathi, as the youngest of two children at Hassan. She has an elder sister, Jyothi. She is a home science graduate. She is married to Gurudas Shenoy, a Kannada Film & Television Producer. They have a daughter Kushi Shenoy. Gurudas & Chitra Shenoy together run two television production companies - Dakshin Videote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyajith (actor)
Syed Nizamuddin, known by his professional name Satyajit or Satyajith (2 June 1949 – 10 October 2021), was an Indian actor in the Kannada film industry. Some of the notable films of Satyajit as an actor include ''Putnanja'' (1995), ''Shiva Mecchida Kannappa'' (1988), ''Chaitrada Premanjali'' (1992) and ''Apthamitra'' (2004). Career Satyajit has been part of more than six hundred and fifty Kannada films. Selected filmography # ''Ankush'' (1986) as Subhlya Hindi Film # Aruna Raaga (1986) # Nyayakke Shikshe (1987) # Mr. Raja (1987) # Anthima Theerpu (1987) # Thayigobba Karna (1988) # Shiva Mecchida Kannappa (1988) # Ranaranga (1988) # Nammoora Raja (1988) # Mahadasohi Sharana Basava (1988) # Bhoomi Thayane (1988) # '' Thayigobba Karna'' (1988) # '' Nyayakkaagi Naanu'' (1989) # Yuddha Kaanda (1989) # Raja Yuvaraja (1989) # Padma Vyuha (1989) # Nyayakkaagi Naanu (1989) # Madhuri (1989) # Indrajith (1989) # Mouna Horata (1990) # Prathap (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
