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Mounika (actress)
Vijaya Rekha known by her stage name Mounika is an Indian film and television actress who appeared in South Indian films and Tamil television serials. She was the third wife of director Balu Mahendra. Personal life Mounika was living together with Balu Mahendra. Balu Mahendra has confirmed his relationship with Mounika in many of his interviews and also in his blog. They started living together in 1996 and married in 1998. But went public about their marriage only in 2004. Film career Mounika was introduced by Balu Mahendra in the film ''Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal ''Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. It stars Rajinikanth and Madhavi, with Y. G. Mahendran in a prominent role. V. K. Ramasamy and Senthamarai play other pivotal ...'' that was released in 1985. Partial filmography Films Voice Artist Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mounika Place of birth missin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balu Mahendra
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (19 May 1939 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was a Sri Lankan-born Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. Widely regarded as an auteur, Mahendra usually scripted and edited his films apart from shooting them. He was the recipient of six National Film Awards (including two for Best Cinematography), five Filmfare Awards South and several state government awards. Mahendran developed a passion for photography and literature at a young age. After witnessing the shoot of David Lean's ''The Bridge on the River Kwai'' (1957) during a school trip in Sri Lanka, he was drawn towards filmmaking. He graduated from London University and started his career as a draughtsman with the Sri Lankan Government. In 1966, he moved to India and gained admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to pursue a course in motion picture photography. Upon completion of his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
En Iniya Ponnilave
''En Iniye Ponnilave'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Pandiarajan and Mounika. Cast * Pandiarajan as Shiva * Mounika as Rosie *Suresh Chakravarthi * Vichithra * Vasanth Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja. Production The film was initially titled ''Amma Appa Vilaiyaatu'' and was completed in the 1990s but remained unreleased. In 2001, the makers of the film re-emerged and chose to release it under a new title ''En Iniya Ponnilave'', taken from the song from Balu Mahendra's 1981 film ''Moodu Pani ''Moodu Pani'' ( en, The Mist, italic=yes) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written, directed and filmed by Balu Mahendra. Starring his then wife Shoba and Pratap, with N. Viswanathan, Ganthimathi, Mohan and Bhanu ...''. The film's supporting cast included Vichithra and Suresh Chakravarthy. References {{Balu Mahendra 2001 films Films directed by Balu Mahendra Films ... [...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] |
Nimmathi Ungal Choice-2 (Kannamavin Kadhai)
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 ''Sun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramya Krishnan
Ramya Krishnan (born 15 September 1970), also credited as Ramya Krishna (in the Telugu and Kannada film industries) is an Indian actress. She has appeared in over 260 films in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. Ramya has won four Filmfare Awards, three Nandi Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize. She is known for playing Neelambari in ''Padayappa'' which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. She also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu for the 2009 comedy film ''Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam''. Ramya's portrayal of Sivagami Devi in the '' Baahubali series'' (2015–17) received universal acclaim. Both '' Baahubali: The Beginning'' (2015) and its sequel '' Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'' (2017) are among the highest grossing Indian films. Her performance in the franchise won her several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu (2016 and 2018) and a Andr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie Ganapathy
''Julie Ganapathi'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written, photographed, edited and directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Saritha, Jayaram and Ramya Krishnan. It is based on the 1987 Stephen King novel '' Misery''. Featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the film opened to positive reviews in February 2003. Plot Julie Ganapathi is a staunch fan of a popular television show ''Manga''. Over the years, Julie grows to identify herself obsessively with the main character of the show. The author of the series, Tenkasi Balakumaran, leaves his home for a few days to be alone to write the final few episodes of ''Manga''. On his way back home after completing his work, his vehicle gets into an accident which leaves him seriously injured and disabled. Julie rescues Bala and takes him home, but she is revealed to be emotionally unstable, and deliriously obsessed with the character in Bala's story. Julie asks Bala to allow her to read the scripts for the conclud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannathil Muthamittal
''Kannathil Muthamittal'' (also released internationally under the translated title ''A Peck on the Cheek'') is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language musical war film produced and directed by Mani Ratnam. It was based on a short story, "Amuthavum Avanum" by Sujatha. The film stars R. Madhavan, Simran and P. S. Keerthana with Nandita Das, J. D. Chakravarthy, Prakash Raj and Pasupathy portraying other pivotal characters. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman, while Ravi K. Chandran handled the cinematography. Mani Ratnam presents the story of a child of Sri Lankan Tamil parentage adopted by Indian parents, whose desire is to meet her biological mother in the midst of the Sri Lankan Civil War. It was released on 14 February 2002. The film premiered at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival, It also received a strong reception when screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2003.The film received high critical acclaim upon release and went o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eswari Rao
Easwari Rao is an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. She played the lead roles from 1990 to 1999. She started to play supporting and character roles from 2000 onwards. Personal life She married director L. Raja in 2005. The couple have 2 children: 1 son and 1 daughter. Career Eswari Rao's debut movie was ''Intinta Deepavali'' (1990) in Telugu; she came to prominence in Telugu with the film ''Rambantu'' alongside Rajendra Prasad. She debuted in Tamil in ''Kavithai Paadum Alaigal'' (1990) credited as Janani. Though the songs were popular, the movie was a failure in box office. She got her first major break in ''Raman Abdullah'' (1997), directed by Balu Mahendra, where she was credited as Easwari Rao. She notably opted out of a project titled ''Koottaali'' as she felt the role was too glamorous. She went on to appear in Manoj Kumar's film ''Guru Paarvai'' (1998). Eeshwari also had a role in Bharathiraja's ''Siragugal Murivadhilai'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raman Abdullah
''Raman Abdullah'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Sivakumar, Karan and Vignesh. It is a remake of the 1994 Malayalam film ''Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji''. The film was released on 22 August 1997. Plot Friends Abdullah and Raman go through misadventures to save their face from a strict Hajji. Cast * Sivakumar as Hajjiar * Karan as Abdullah * Vignesh as Raman * Easwari Rao as Gowri * Rudra as Ayesha * Prithviraj * Charle * Amarasigamani * Delhi Ganesh * Kitty * Naren * Chokkalinga Bhagavathar * Vaiyapuri Production Director Balu Mahendra had offered a leading role to actor Vikram, who was unable to take up the offer as a result of schedule clashes with his work in ''Ullaasam ''Ullaasam'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic film directed and co-written by the duo J. D. and Jerry and produced by actor Amitabh Bachchan. The film featured Ajith Kumar, Vikram and Maheswari with Raghuvaran, S. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shruti (actress)
Girija (born 18 September 1975), known by her screen name Shruti, is an Indian actress, television personality and politician. As an actress, she predominantly appears in Kannada film industry. She is currently serving as chief secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party's women's wing in its Karnataka cadre. In addition to Kannada, Shruti has appeared in a handful of Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. She was among the leading actresses in Kannada cinema during the 1990s and has won three Karnataka State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards South in her career spanning over 25 years. She is known for performance in films such as ''Gauri Ganesha'' (1991), '' Aagatha'' (1995), ''Kalki'' (1996), '' Gowdru'' (2004), ''Akka Thangi'' (2008) and ''Puttakkana Highway'' (2011). She is sister of actor Sharan. In 2016, she won the third season of the reality television show Bigg Boss Kannada. Shruti joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2008. She was made the chairperson of the Karnataka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalki (1996 Film)
''Kalki'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Shruti, Rahman, Prakash Raj, Geetha, Renuka, Suvaluxmi and Fathima Babu. The music composition is by Deva. The film was released on 10 November 1996. The film was dubbed into Telugu with the same name. Plot Chellammaa ( Geetha), a singer, is wedded to a chauvinistic, sadistic industrialist Prakash. She is unable to beget a child and hence is the target of hurting words from Prakash and his mother. When he prohibits her from singing, it is the last straw for her, and they divorce. Prakash marries Karpagam, a doormat wife, while Chellammaa stays single, with a cook named Kokila (newsreader Fathima Babu in her first movie appearance) around to help her. Kalki ( Shruti) works in an ad agency and is relentlessly pursued by coworker and model Paranjothi (Rahman). She not only rejects him but also debunks love and sentiments. Chellammaa becomes friends with Kalki after a few encounters, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anandham Vilayadum Veedu
''Anandham Vilayadum Veedu'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Nandha Periyasamy and produced by Sri Vaari Film. The film stars Gautham Karthik, Cheran and Shivathmika Rajasekhar with a supporting cast including Saravanan, Vignesh, Daniel Balaji, Rajendran and Soundararaja. The film was released in theatres on 24 December 2021. Plot Periya Aambalai (Joe Malloori) plays an elderly man who has four sons, Kasi (Saravanan), Pazhanisamy ( Vignesh), Dharmaraj (Snehan) and a daughter with his deceased first wife. Muthupandi ( Cheran), Chella, Selvam (Soundararaja) and Mahesh are his sons with his second wife. Kasi has two children, Sakthivel (Gautham Karthik) and Venpa. Muthupandi is very affectionate towards his half brother Kasi and also employs his nephew Sakthivel in his lorry business. (Daniel Balaji) who plays Karuppan is an evil money lender who loses his business due the brothers working hard, helping one another and waits for an o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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