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Mahanadhi Shankar
Mahanadi Shankar is an Indian stage, film and television actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films and serials as supporting actor and negative roles. He has appeared in films including ''Mahanadi'' (1994), ''Baashha'' (1995), ''Ratchagan'' (1997), ''Amarkalam'' (1999) and ''Dheena'' (2001). The success of the former film, meant that he used the title as a prefix to his stagename. Career After making his debut as an actor in ''Mahanadi'' (1994), Shankar has worked in several Tamil films in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s as a supporting actor, often as an antagonist or a comedy villain. In the movie Dheena, he used to Call Ajith Kumar As "Thala". Henceforth Ajith Kumar is called as "Thala" by his fans. Filmography *''Amma Vanthachu'' (1992) *''Mahanadi'' (1994) *''Namma Annachi'' (1994) *''Vanaja Girija'' (1994) *''Aasai'' (1995) *''Baashha ''Baashha'' is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language gangster action film written and directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Rajinikanth, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahanadi (film)
''Mahanadhi'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by Santhana Bharathi and co-written by Kamal Haasan. The film stars Haasan and Sukanya, with S. N. Lakshmi, Tulasi, Shobana, Dinesh, Poornam Viswanathan, Rajesh and V. M. C. Haneefa in supporting roles. It revolves around a widower and his family going through many miseries due to the machinations of a con artist. The idea for ''Mahanadhi'' originated when Haasan discovered his domestic help's plan to kidnap his daughters for a ransom. After he completed the story, novelist Ra. Ki. Rangarajan made inputs, and was subsequently credited as the dialogue writer. Cinematography was handled by newcomer M. S. Prabhu, and editing was handled by N. P. Sathish. It was the first film in India to make use of Avid Technology. The film deals with several issues such as corruption and child trafficking. ''Mahanadhi'' was released in theatres on 14 January 1994, Pongal day, and was both critically and commercially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishwanath (1996 Film)
''Vishwanath'' is a 1996 Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Goutham. The film stars Saravanan, Mohini and Swathi, with Radha Ravi, Prakash Raj, Manivannan, Senthil and Sindhu playing supporting roles. It was released on 16 August 1996. Plot The film starts with the convict Vishwanath escaping from jail. Vishwanath is searched by the whole state, his photo is on the front pages of every newspaper. One day, Swathi sees him near her house, fear of him, she runs away. Swathi lives with her sister Sindhu in a bungalow. One day, her sister falls unconscious and Vishwanath checks her like a doctor. Vishwanath then tells Sindhu about his tragic past. In the past, Vishwanath was a doctor working in a clinic owned by Michael, a greedy hospital owner. They both clashed, there was a difference of opinion between them : Michael gave more importance for money, whereas Vishwanath gave more importance for human life. Vishwanath resigned from his work and got an offer from a bette ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manu Needhi
''Manu Needhi'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Thambi Ramaiah. The film stars Murali and Prathyusha, while Vadivelu, Napoleon and Nassar play other supporting roles. The film has music by Deva, cinematography by B. Balamurugan, and editing by Pazhanivel. The film released on 23 December 2000. Plot Chinnakkannu ( Murali) lives in a village with his maternal uncle Vellaiyan (Nassar). Vellaiyan asks Chinnakkanu to woo Poongodi (Prathyusha), the only daughter of Muthuraja (Napoleon), a rich Zamindar of a nearby village. Chinnakannu succeeds in his attempt to woo Poongodi, but on the day of wedding between Chinnakkannu and Poongodi, Vellaiyan interrupts and takes away Chinnakannu with him cancelling the wedding. A flashback is shown where Muthuraja is widely respected by everyone in his village. One day, he gets drunk and rapes a girl without consciousness. The victim is Vellaiyan's fiancé (Priyanka), who happens to be Chinnakannu's sister. Muthuraja realises his m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kann Thirandhu Paaramma
''Kann Thirandhu Paaramma'' ( Goddess, please open your eyes and watch) is a 2000 Tamil-language Hindu devotional film directed by L. C. Selva. The film stars Sangita and Ranjith, while Indhu and Vasu Vikram also appear in supporting roles. The film was released on 4 August 2000. The film was dubbed in Hindi as"Devi Tere Roop Anek". Cast *Sangita as Gayatri and Amman * Ranjith *Indhu *Y. Vijaya *Babu Mohan *Mahanadhi Shankar *Vasu Vikram Vasu Vikram is an Indian actor and stage director who has worked on Tamil-language films and in television dramas. Career Vasu Vikram is the son of actor M. R. R. Vasu, and the grandson of M. R. Radha. Several other members of his family are ... *Chaplin Balu * Mahendran * Ra. Sankaran Production United & Co, who worked as distributors for over 505 films, opted to make their first production through the film and opted to spend heavily on visual effects. The director, Selva, had previously apprenticed under K. Vijayan. Soundtrack Sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnai Thedi
''Unnai Thedi'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sundar C. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Malavika, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Karan, Vivek, Sivakumar, and Srividya. Some of the scenes are similar and adapted from the 1995 Hindi blockbuster movie ''Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge'', starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. The film's music is composed by Deva, the film released on 5 February 1999 to positive reviews from critics and it was declared hit at the box office. Plot Raghupathy, studying in Australia, goes to New Zealand with a friend and runs into Malavika. They start off having petty fights but end up falling in love. But circumstances force them to separate without exchanging any information about each other. Back at home, Raghu makes friends with Prakash and chances upon his family photograph which surprisingly includes his mother Saradha, who as far as he knew had no relations. But on questioning, his mother reveals th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malabar Police
''Malabar Police'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil language crime comedy film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj, Khushbu, Abbas and Mumtaj. The film, produced by Shanthi Vasudevan, had musical score by S. A. Rajkumar and was released on 6 August 1999. Despite negative reviews from the critics, the film turned out to be one of the blockbusters of the year. Plot Raja ( Abbas) and Julie ( Mumtaj) are lovers and they plan to elope to get married. On the way, they spot a murder of a minister which was committed by Varadappan ( Anandaraj ). Varadappan tries to kill Raja and Julie as well, fearing them to be witness for the murder; however, they both escape and reaches Chennai. Chinnasamy ( Sathyaraj) is a CBI officer who is appointed to investigate the murder of the minister. He comes to Chennai in search of Raja and Julie, knowing them to the only witnesses for the murder. Meanwhile, Nagarajan ( Sivakumar) and Sivashankar (Jaiganesh) are leading businessmen in Chennai but are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adutha Kattam
''Adutha Kattam'' () is a 1999 Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sarath, and produced by Ajmal Hassan. The film stars Raja Ravindra and Yuvarani, while Vijayakumar and Cochin Haneefa appear in supporting roles. Featuring music composed by S. P. Venkatesh, the film was released on 26 February 1999. Cast *Raja Ravindra *Yuvarani * Vijayakumar * Cochin Haneefa *Thalaivasal Vijay * S. S. Chandran *Vennira Aadai Moorthy * K. K. Soundar *Oru Viral Krishna Rao *Mahanadi Shankar *Vichithra *Vinodhini *Amaithipadai Muthukumar *Master Venkatesh *Madhurima *Soruba *Joker Thulasi *Jeyamani *Rajsekhar *Pon Ramachandran *Sundaresan Thankappan Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by S. P. Venkatesh, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu Vairamuthu Ramasamy (born 13 July 1953) is an Indian lyricist, poet, and novelist working in the Tamil film industry. He is a prominent figure in the Tamil literary world. A master's graduate from the Pachaiyappa's College in Chenn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pudhumai Pithan (1998 Film)
''Pudhumai Pithan'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by S. K. Jeeva. The film stars Parthiban whilst Roja, Devayani, Priya Raman, Anandaraj and Ranjith play supporting roles. The film had musical score by Deva and was released on 20 October 1998. The film opened to mixed reviews and was declared hit at the box office. It was later dubbed into Telugu as 'Oka Votu'. The film was one among 1998 Deepavali releases. Plot Jeeva (Parthiban), a social activist, ends up in a police lock-up. Mahesh ( Ranjith), a police officer, is surprised to see his best friend Jeeva in this condition and brings him to his home. Mahesh lives happily with his wife Aarthi ( Devayani) and his daughter (Baby Hemalatha). Aarthi and Jeeva were in love in the past. Ramadass (Jaiganesh), Aarthi's father, hated Jeeva and his activism. As an honest police officer, Ramadass protected a corrupted politician ( Anandaraj) and was beaten by Jeeva's supporters. Later, Aarthi and Jeeva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
''Veeram Vilanja Mannu'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Kasthuri Raja starring Vijayakanth, Roja and Khushbu. Manorama, Manivannan and Radharavi, play other supporting roles, while Deva composed the score and soundtrack for the film. The film was released on 19 October 1998, during Diwali. Plot Cast *Vijayakanth as Duraipandi/DSP Vijay *Khushbu as Sevanamma *Roja as Village Girl * Manorama as Virumayi *Manivannan as Manikandan *Radharavi as M.L.A Sundarapandi * Senthil as Andiappan *Vinu Chakravarthy as Muthu Karuppan * Ponnambalam as Police inspector * Major Sundarrajan as Commissioner of Police *Chandini as Meenamma *Mahanadi Shankar as a Police inspector Soundtrack The music composed by Deva, with lyrics by Kasthuri Raja. Reception A critic from ''Dinakaran'' noted "Kasturi Raja, though he has designed his song scenes in the usual folk culture style, has picturised the other scenes and human passions and sentiments ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhinamdhorum
''Dhinamdhorum'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Nagaraj. The film stars Murali and Suvalakshmi. The film, which has music by Oviyan, released in February 1998. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Manasichi Choodu''. Cast * Murali as Aadhi *Suvalakshmi as Booma *Manivannan as M.L.A Kesavamoorthy *Renuka as Chandra * Kitty as Aadhi's father *Malaysia Vasudevan as Booma's father *Vadivukkarasi as Aadhi's mother * Sathyapriya as Booma's mother *Deepa Venkat as Aadhi's sister *Nagaraj as Aadhi's friend *Bala Singh as Government officer *Mahanadi Shankar as Subbaiya *Halwa Vasu as Village man *Thalaivasal Vijay as Guest appearance Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Oviyan. *"Devadhai" - Mano, Chorus *"En Vanam Needhana" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shenoy Balesh *"Nenjathil" - P. Unnikrishnan, Anuradha Sriram *"O Kannukkul" - Unnikrishnan, Swarnalatha *"Pattadhari" - Shiva, Febi Mani *"Pesathae" - Oviyan *"Pookkal Malaruthu" - Gopal Sharm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golmaal (1998 Film)
''Golmaal'' is a 1998 Tamil-language comedy film directed by Selva, making his directorial debut. The film stars Selva himself and newcomer Monica Nerukkar, with Rajan P. Dev, K. S. Ravikumar, Dhamu, Sathya Prakash, Mahanadi Shankar, Bhanu Prakash playing supporting roles. The film, produced by director K. S. Ravikumar and C. Sudhakar, had musical score by Bala Bharathi and was released on 5 June 1998. Plot Ganesh (Selva), a good-for-nothing youth, falls in love with Aishwarya (Monica Nerukkar). Her father Colonel Rajappa (Rajan P. Dev) is a very strict father who hates love. Ganesh and Aishwarya decide to elope but her father later has a heart attack and Aishwarya refuses to marry him. Colonel Rajappa's state of health deteriorates, therefore he arranges his daughter's wedding as soon as possible. Three terrorists (Sathya Prakash, Mahanadi Shankar and Bhanu Prakash) escape from jail. While preparing Aishwarya's wedding in Karnal Rajappa's house, Ganesh enters in her room and tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thadayam
''Thadayam'' () is a 1997 Tamil language action film directed by Ramesh Balakrishnan. The film stars Vijayashanti, Ramki and Indraja. The film, produced by Jothi Prasad Srinivasan, had musical score by Deva and was released on 28 November 1997. Plot Chandrasekhar (Ramki), alias Chandru, is a graduate but he cannot find a job so he often goes to jail for earning a living. He lives with his friend Jeeva. Jothi (Vijayashanti), a fearless criminal lawyer, fights against injustice. Chandru falls in love with Devi (Indraja) while Jothi is in love with Chandru. Cast *Vijayashanti as Advocate Jyothi *Ramki as Chandru (Chandrasekhar) *Indraja as Devi *Nagesh as Jyothi's Grandfather *Radha Ravi as Jyothi's father, Dhanashekar * Devan as Pandian, leader of a Rebel Group *Delhi Ganesh as Somu, Dhanashekar's PA * Rami Reddy as Jail Superintendent Pandidurai *Vadivelu as Neethidevan M.A., PA to advocate Jyothi *Uday Prakash as Jeeva, member of Pandian's group *Vinodhini as Jyothi *V. Gopal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |