Michael Rayappan
Siluvai Michael Rayappan (born 19 March 1963) is an Indian politician and former Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from the Radhapuram (State Assembly Constituency), Radhapuram constituency. He represented the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam party. He is also a film producer and has produced such films like ''Nadodigal'', ''Pattathu Yaanai'', ''Eetti'', and ''Miruthan'' under Global Infotainment's banner. Career After producing the commercially successful films ''Nadodigal'' (2009), ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010), ''Goripalayam'' (2010), ''Pattathu Yaanai'' (2013), and ''Eetti'' (2015), Rayappan produced ''Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan'' (2017), a disaster at the box-office. Several months after the film's release, Rayappan criticised the unruly behaviour of film's lead actor Silambarasan for disrupting the film's shoot. Filmography References Living people Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Tamil film producers Desiya Murpokku Dravi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Member Of The Legislative Assembly (India)
A Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district (constituency) to the legislature of State government in the Indian system of government. From each constituency, the people elect one representative who then becomes a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). Each state has between seven and nine MLAs for every Member of Parliament (MP) that it has in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's bicameral parliament. There are also members in three unicameral legislatures in Union Territories: the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. Only a Member of the Legislative Assembly can work as a minister for more than 6 months. If a non-Member of the Legislative Assembly becomes a Chief Minister or a minister, he must become an MLA within 6 months to continue in the job. Only a Member of the Legislative Assembly can become a Speaker of the Legislature. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vijay Vasanth
Vijay Vasanth (born Vijayakumar Vasanthakumar on 20 May 1983) is an Indian politician who is a Member of Parliament from Kanyakumari Loksabha constituency. He contested and won the bypoll that took place for Kanyakumari Loksabha constituency in May 2021. He is also an actor who has worked in Tamil language films. He is the son of the late politician and entrepreneur H. Vasanthakumar and also currently serves as the managing director of Vasanth & Co, alongside his political commitments. He entered politics in 2021 after the death of his father, taking up the mantle of General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. Career Politics Vijay Vasanth entered active politics after the death of his father and sitting MP of Kanyakumari Loksabha constituency in 2020 due to Covid. Prior to that he was assisting his father in constituency related works and also played a major role during his father's election to Parliament. He was appointed General secretary of Tamil Nadu Congre ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saranya Ponvannan
Saranya Ponvannan (born Sheela Christina) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in Mani Ratnam's ''Nayakan'' (1987) and went on to play lead roles from 1987 to 1996. Following an eight-year sabbatical, she returned to films in 2003 as a character actor roles. Career Saranya made her Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam's production ''Nayakan,'' as the female lead opposite Kamal Haasan in 1987. She made her first Telugu appearance in 1988 film ''Neerajanam;'' her Malayalam debut was a year later in the 1989 film ''Artham'' starring opposite Mammootty. In 1996 almost during the end of her career as a lead actress she debuted in Kannada cinema in '' Appaji''. After marriage in 1995, she quit from acting. However,in 1996 she acted with Ananthnag movie SAMAYAKKONDU SULLU in 2000 she appeared playing the lead role in the comedy television series, ''Veettukku Veedu Lootty'', and subsequently accepted ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Seenu Ramasamy
Seenu Ramasamy is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and poet who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Born on October 13, 1973 near Madurai, Tamilnadu, he is known for directing quality films like ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010), ''Neerparavai'' (2012), and '' Dharma Durai'' (2016)., Kanne Kalaimaane (2019) and Maamanithan (film) (2022). Career He made his directorial debut with ''Koodal Nagar'' (2007). He garnered acclaim for the film ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'', which went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. A critic noted that "A well-crafted screenplay, clearly defined characters, a smooth, realistic flow of scenes, and fine performances from its entire cast, makes 'Thenmerku Paruvakaatru' one of the more watchable films of recent times". His next film ''Neerparavai'' (2012) also released to positive reviews with a critic stating that "Neer Paravai is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams, and the harsh reality ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Amala Paul
Amala Paul (born 26 October 1991) is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Malayalam cinema, Malayalam and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. She made her acting debut by appearing in a supporting role in the Malayalam-language film ''Neelathamara (2009 film), Neelathamara'', and she later became noted for playing the title role in ''Mynaa''. Career 2009–2010: Early career After finishing studies, Lal Jose offered her a supporting role in his film, ''Neelathamara (2009 film), Neelathamara'' (2009). Despite emerging a success, the film failed to attract any further offers, as she had anticipated. She pursued roles in Tamil films and went on to sign for the low-budget comedy film ''Vikadakavi'', which was delayed and ultimately became her sixth release, while also signing on to play the lead role in another small budget film ''Veerasekaran'' (2010). The film, which became her maiden Tamil release, was panned by critics and went completely unnoticed, while Paul ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Harish Kalyan
Harish Kalyan (born 29 June 1990) is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films and also appeared in a few Telugu language films. He made his acting debut in ''Sindhu Samaveli'' (2010) opposite debutante Amala Paul, before being noticed for his performances in ''Poriyaalan'' (2014), ''Vil Ambu'' (2016) and ''Pyaar Prema Kaadhal'' (2018). Film career Career beginnings (2010–2017) Harish Kalyan made his debut in Samy's controversial ''Sindhu Samaveli'' (2010), portraying the role of Anbu, whose wife has an illicit relationship with her father-in-law. Upon release, the film met with contrasting reviews, whilst some critics refused to give the film a rating, declaring their disgust at the film's plot. Critics described his next role in the Thaman-musical ''Aridhu Aridhu'' (2010) as "okay", but the film also failed to take a strong opening at the box office. Harish then went on to work in S. A. Chandrasekhar's ''Sattapadi Kutram'' (2011), which feature ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Samy (director)
Samy is a Tamil film director and a script writer. Several of his films have been criticised for depicting controversial content on screen. Career Samy started his career assisting directors such as Balu Mahendra and S. A. Chandrasekaran, and worked as a dialogue writer for Sarathkumar starrer ''Dosth'' (2001). He made his directorial debut with ''Uyir'' (2006), which revolved around a woman who falls in love with her brother-in-law after the demise of her husband. The film became controversial upon release due to its bold content but did well at box office. His second film ''Mirugam'' (2007) which dealt with a cruel villager who is suffering from HIV was met with a controversy after Samy assaulted the actress Padmapriya by slapping her in front of the crew and the village people. The South Indian Film Industry imposed a one-year ban on him for his behaviour on set, but later the ban was reduced to six months due to constant lobbying by the producers' associations. In 2008, Samy b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sindhu Samaveli
''Sindhu Samaveli'' () is a 2010 Tamil-language independent erotic thriller film written and directed by Samy. The film stars debutants Harish Kalyan, Amala Paul, and Ghajini. The music was composed by Sundar C Babu. The film became Samy's third controversial film in succession, achieving an "A" certificate upon censor following ''Uyir'' and ''Mirugam''. Upon release, the film met with contrasting reviews, whilst some critics refused to give the film a rating, declaring their disgust at the film's plot. The film released on 3 September 2010 and did poorly at the box office. The lead actress, Amala Paul, was given the stage name Anaka by Samy. Plot Anbu (Harish Kalyan) is a brilliant student in a village school in the Kanyakumari area. His mother teaches in the same school, and his father Veerasami (Ghajini) is a CRPF soldier in Assam. His classmate Sundari (Amala Paul), who is elder to him by three years, falls for him. One day, Veerasami gets injured in a militant attack and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raghuvannan
Raghu Manivannan is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films. The son of actor Manivannan, he has appeared in films including '' Maaran'' (2002) and ''Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA'' (2013). Career Raghu Manivannan made his debut with the Sathyaraj-starrer '' Maaran'' (2002), with a critic from The Hindu stating "as the studious first year medical college student suits the character so well, that you forget that the lad is just acting out a role". He subsequently failed to get bigger film offers and worked on a couple of low-budget ventures and shelved films including ''Kadhal Valarthen'', where he worked with Manoj Bharathiraja and Kunal. In 2013, Raghu Manivannan played a leading role alongside Sathyaraj in his father's 50th directorial venture, ''Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA''. He had also signed up to act in his father's next project ''Thalattu Machi Thalattu'', but the film was cancelled after Manivannan died in June 2013. In February 2015, Raghu Manivannan announced ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ramakrishnan (actor)
Ramakrishnan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. Since his debut in Rajmohan's rural drama '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' (2009), he has worked in leading and supporting roles in films including '' Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum'' (2014) and ''Oru Kanavu Pola'' (2017). Career Ramakrishnan started out as an assistant to director K. Balachander and later worked with director Cheran, with the aim of becoming a director. He later changed his mind when S. P. B. Charan asked him to play the lead in the rural drama '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' (2009) directed by Rajmohan. He worked on the film instead of acting in Pandiraj's ''Pasanga'' (2009). He later followed it up with ''Goripalayam ''Goripalayam'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by '' Mayandi Kudumbathar'' fame Rasu Madhuravan. The film stars Vikranth, Harish, Ramakrishnan of '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' fame, Manivannan's so ...'' (2010) dir ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Arish Kumar
Arish Kumar is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his breakthrough as an actor with a leading role in Rasu Madhuravan's ''Goripalayam'' (2010) and has often appeared in films with several lead actors. Career The son of editor Kumar of Ganesh-Kumar who worked in films directed by K. Balachander, Arish made his debut in Kasthuri Raja's coming-of-age film, '' Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam'', where he played a youngster infatuated with an older woman played by Kiran Rathod. He later appeared in two leading roles in consecutive films directed by Rasu Madhuravan. His first release was ''Goripalayam'' (2010), where he portrayed a disobedient youngster, and then he later appeared in ''Muthukku Muthaaga'' (2011), where he was paired opposite Oviya. In both films, he appeared as one of the four main lead actors. A further multi-starrer film, ''Netru Indru ''Netru Indru'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by Padmamagan, a filmmaker who ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vikranth
Vikranth is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He was first introduced in the film ''Karka Kasadara'' (2005) directed by R. V. Udayakumar and later appeared in other romantic drama films. Following his participation in the Celebrity Cricket League, Vikranth has moved on to work in bigger film projects. Career Vikranth made his lead acting debut with R. V. Udayakumar's ''Karka Kasadara'' (2005), before appearing as the lead actor in other small budget films such as ''Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen'' (2007), ''Mudhal Kanave'' (2007) and Agathiyan's ''Nenjathai Killathe'' (2008). Vikranth then appeared alongside Vijayakanth in ''Engal Aasan'' (2009) and collaborated with Rasu Madhuravan twice in quick succession, with ''Goripalayam'' (2010) and ''Muthukku Muthaaga'' (2011), portraying a negative character in the former. His contributions as a cricketer in the Celebrity Cricket League Vikranth's profile in the early 2010s and he began to work on more prominent fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |