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Mantra (actress)
Raasi (born Vijaya) is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Telugu and Tamil films. She is credited as Manthra in Malayalam and Tamil films. She appeared in films such as '' Subhakankshalu'' (1997), ''Gokulamlo Seeta'' (1997) and '' Pelli Pandiri'' (1998). In 2020, she made her debuted in television with Telugu soap operas ''Girija Kalyanam'' (2020 -21) and ''Janaki Kalaganaledu'' (2021). Personal life Raasi was born as Vijaya on 1976 in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. She married film director Sri Muni. Film career At the age of 10, she started acting as a child actress in the 1986 Telugu film, ''Mamatala Kovella'' (1986). She also worked in the Hindi movies ''Rangbaaz'' (1996), ''Jodidar'' (1997) and ''Suraj'' (1997) with Mithun Chakraborty. In Telugu, Raasi rose to fame with '' Subhakankshalu'' (1997). She was labelled "traditional" after ''Gokulamlo Seeta'' (1997). Later, hits like ''Snehithulu'' (1998), ''Pandaga'' (1998), ''Gilli Kajjalu'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devullu
''Devullu'' ( ''Gods'') is a 2000 Telugu-language supernatural film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Pruthivi, Raasi, Master Nandan, Baby Nitya, while Suman, Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Ramya Krishna, Laya were in supporting roles and music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. It was produced by Chegondi Haribabu, Karatam Rambabu under the Babu Pictures banner. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Kuzhanthayum Deivamum''. Plot Prashanth is a popular singer who weds his fan Nirmala. Soon after, Prasanth's career falters just as Nirmala's singing career begins to thrive. Eventually, the couple is blessed with two kids Chintu and Bhavani. Therein, ego clashes arise between the duo, due to the popularity of Nirmala that overshaws Prashanth which leads to the talk of divorce and the kids become victims of it. During that plight, the children learn from their grandmother that all these sinister occurrences are because she forgot to accomplish several solemn vows at seven holy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannan Varuvaan
''Kannan Varuvaan'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Karthik, Manthra and Divya Unni, while Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Ranjith and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. The music was composed by Sirpy with editing done by P. Sai Suresh and cinematography by U. K. Senthil Kumar. The film released on 25 May 2000. The film was average success at box office and its soundtrack was also average. Plot Kannan's ( Karthik) ambition in life is to take up the construction of the temple left incomplete by his forefathers. Unfortunately, funds are not forthcoming. Thannirmalai (Goundamani) assures Kannan that with his employer's help, Kannan's dream could become a reality. Unfortunately for Thannirmalai, he becomes disappointed when his employer, the wealthy landlady Ranganayagi's ( Manorama) grandson Raghu ( Ranjith), turns out to be money-minded and heartless. In a fit of anger, Thannirmalai pushes Raghu into a river and think ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pudhu Kudithanam
''Pudhu Kudithanam'' is a 1999 Tamil-language comedy film directed by R. Raghuvasan, who previously directed ''Thilakam''. The film stars Vignesh and Raasi, with Latha, Manivannan, Senthil, Kovai Sarala and Shanmugasundari playing supporting roles. It was released on 7 November 1999. Plot Seethalakshmi is the owner of a clothing company, she is a haughty and strict woman. Her husband Gokulakrishnan is unemployed, while her son Ashok works as a labourer in another company. Both of them are very obedient to Seethalakshmi. Seethalakshmi would like an equally submissive daughter-in-law so that she will not influence her son, but Gokulakrishnan has another plan : he wants his son to marry a woman that he really loves. Gokulakrishnan incites his son to fall in love. As his wish, Ashok falls in love with Nila who works in his mother's company and Nila also reciprocates his feelings. Nila has no parents and she was brought up by her grandmother. They then secretly get married with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyana Galatta
''Kalyana Galatta'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Rajkapoor, starring Sathyaraj, Mantra and Khushboo. The film, scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, filmed by Rajarathinam and edited by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan, released on 1 August 1998. Plot Satyaraj is an orphan and he adopts a local Christian family, and becomes the guardian of the family. He comes to Ooty searching for a job in a cinema theatre run by manivannan, where Xatyaraj's friend, S Ve Shekar also works. Due to some clever planning, Satyaraj convinces maNi and gets the job. But maNivaNNan wants only a married man to be his manager. Because Satyaraj is desperate, he lies that he is married and that his wife works as a post-women in Madras. He runs into petty fights with Manivannan's daughter Manthra, who plans underground tricks to sack Satyaraj from his job. Anandaraj is the "muRai paiyan " for Manthra, who wants to mzffy her for property. Due to one such prank from Manthra, Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kondattam
Kondattam () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Arjun and Simran. Plot Raja is a rich fun-loving man, whose boat ride with his friends turns tragic after his friends die in an accident. Raja is heart-broken after his fiancée Lalitha blames him for his friends' deaths. Feeling remorse for his actions, Raja writes off his properties to the families of his deceased friends. He gets a call that Anand's wife died after giving birth to a baby boy. Raja gives the baby to Anand's family who wants him to stay in their home for some time. Except the older couple, other members initially do not like his presence but he wins their love and affection. Raja discovers that someone is attempting to kill the child. He then gets himself into a situation where he can continue staying in the house and detect the mystery. Lalitha who is engaged to be married comes to stay in the same home and still hates Raja. During the naming ceremony of the baby, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thedinen Vanthathu
''Thedinen Vanthathu'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ravi Varma. The film stars Prabhu, Goundamani, Mantra and Amrutha. The film, produced by Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan and Kanchana Sivaraman, had a musical score by Sirpy and was released on 30 October 1997 as one of the Deepavali releases. Plot Velumani (Prabhu), an innocent bank watchman, loses his job after two robbers steal one crore in his bank. In a misunderstanding, a hotel manager thinks that Velumani is a bank manager. Tamizhmani (Goundamani), the hotel server, knows his secret but Velumani manages him by giving him a lottery ticket. The next day, they have the winning numbers. Tamizhmani immediately resigns from his job, but the lottery ticket was a fake. Viswanathan (Vennira Aadai Moorthy) has two daughters: Mythili (Amrutha) and Janaki (Mantra). Viswanathan looks for grooms for several years and decides to ask an astrologer about it. The astrologer tells him that grooms will approach hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganga Gowri (1997 Film)
''Ganga Gowri'' is a 1997 Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Madheswaran. The film stars Arun Kumar, Sangita, and Mantra while Vadivelu, Dindigul I. Leoni, and Siva play supporting roles. The film had musical score by Sirpy and was released on 5 May 1997. Plot Shiva and his brother Vichu are carefree youths, while their father Pandiyan is a miser. Shiva falls in love with Ganga at first sight and tries to seduce her with Vichu's help. Ultimately, Ganga also falls in love with him. Gowri comes from her village and begins to work in Pandiyan's house as a maid. A few months ago, Shiva was bitten by a snake, and Muthu saved him. Muthu cannot marry Gowri because of their horoscope. According to tradition, Gowri must marry another man for a week and then can marry Muthu. Shiva, grateful to Muthu for saving his life, married her and left the village. Thereafter, Gowri did not want to marry Muthu anymore. Muthu understood and advised her to rejoin Shiva. Finally, Pandiyan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Idathu Mappillai
''Periya Idathu Mappillai'' ( Groom from a rich place) is a 1997 Indian Tamil language comedy film directed by Guru Dhanapal. The film stars Jayaram, Goundamani, Manivannan, Devayani and Mantra. The film, produced by K. Murugan, had musical score by Sirpy and was released on 22 August 1997. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava''. Plot Periya Thambi ( Vijayakumar) and Chinna Thambi (Rajan P. Dev) are brothers and owners of a company. Gopalakrishnan (Jayaram) is from a poor family, despite being a graduate, he cannot find a job. To support his family, he becomes the driver of Periya Thambi and Chinna Thambi. Periya Thambi's daughter Lakshmi (Devayani) and Chinna Thambi's daughter Priya (Mantra) fall in love with Gopalakrishnan. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. Cast *Jayaram as Gopalakrishnan *Goundamani as Kaali *Manivannan as Manian Gounder *Devayani as Lakshmi *Mantra as Priya * Vijayakumar as Periya Thambi *Rajan P. Dev as C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
''Rettai Jadai Vayasu'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by C. Sivakumar starring Ajith Kumar and Manthra. Goundamani, Senthil and Ponvannan among others play other pivotal roles in the film, which has music composed by Deva. It was released on 12 Decembre 1997, and was a box office failure. Plot Cast Production The film saw the return of C. Sivakumar, who had previously directed the film ''Ayudha Poojai'' (1995), and Bhagyam Cine Arts offered him another chance. The film was briefly delayed due to the Film Employees Federation of South India strike of 1997. This was Sivakumar's second and last film as director before his death in August 2018. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Deva. Reception Ji of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four period ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar (born 1 May 1971) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil films. To date, he has starred in over 60 films. His awards include four Vijay Awards, three Cinema Express Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. In addition to his acting, Ajith is also a sports car racer and participated in the MRF Racing series (2010). He began his career with a small role in the 1990 Tamil film '' En Veedu En Kanavar''. He established himself as a romantic hero with ''Kadhal Kottai'' (1996), ''Aval Varuvala'' (1998) and ''Kaadhal Mannan'' (1998), and established himself as an action hero starting with the film ''Amarkalam'' (1999). Ajith's dual portrayal of twin brothers—where one is deaf-mute—in S. J. Suryah's '' Vaali'' (1999) won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor. He earned critical acclaim for his dual role performance in the vigilante film '' Citizen'' (2001). In 2006, he starred in ''Varalaru'', in which he play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Today (1997 Film)
''Love Today'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Balasekaran, who made his debut with the venture. This film stars Vijay, Suvalakshmi and Manthra while Raghuvaran, Karan and Sriman all play other supporting roles. The film received positive reviews from critics and was very successful at the box office. The film ran for over 175 days. It was remade in Telugu as '' Suswagatham'', in Kannada as ''Majnu'', and in Hindi as ''Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai''. Plot Ganesh is a college graduate who lives with his father Chandrasekhar, a doctor. Chandrasekhar is easygoing and pampers Ganesh with whatever he wants. Sandhya is the daughter of a very strict police inspector Vasudevan, who is always suspicious that she would have a love affair. Sandhya makes up her mind that she would never fall in love, and her ambition is to get a gold medal in her college degree. One day, Ganesh spots Sandhya and falls in love with her at first sight. Even though Sandhya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
