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Mappillai (2011 Film)
''Mappillai'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Suraj (director), Suraj, starring Dhanush as the son-in-law and Manisha Koirala as the mother-in-law along with actress Hansika Motwani (in her Tamil debut), playing as her daughter. The film is a Reboot (media), reboot of the Mappillai (1989 film), 1989 film of the same name, which itself was remake of Telugu film ''Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu''. Distributed by Sun Pictures, it was released on 8 April 2011. The film was a decent hit at the box office but received mixed reviews. It completed its 50 days of theatrical run. It was later dubbed into Hindi as ''Jamai Raja''. Plot Saravanan is a do-gooder who is soft-spoken and admired by one and all. Another person named Child Chinna is the head of the Namitha Fan Club in his area. The two of them come across Gayathri, the daughter of an arrogant businesswoman named Rajeshwari. Chinna falls for Gayathri, so he tries several plans to get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suraj (director)
Suraj (born December 31, 1977) is an Indian film director who works primarily in Tamil films. He is best known for directing action and masala films. Career In 1996, Suraj began working as an assistant director to Sundar C. on his comedy films ''Ullathai Allitha'' and ''Mettukudi''. In 1997, he continued to assist Sundar C. on '' Arunachalam'' starring Rajinikanth and he was the co-director of the film ''Janakiraman''. Then, Suraj returned to assist Sundar C. in his films. In 2006, he made his directorial comeback through ''Thalai Nagaram'', starring his mentor Sundar C., Jyothirmayi and Vadivelu. The following year, Suraj made his third film ''Marudhamalai'', featured Arjun, Nila and again comedian Vadivelu. In 2009, he directed '' Padikathavan'' starring Dhanush, Tamannaah and due his busy schedule, Vadivelu has been replaced by comedian Vivek. The film was distributed by Sun Pictures. In 2011, he made '' Mappillai'', remake of the 1989 film '' Mappillai''. The film starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindi
Hindi (Devanāgarī: or , ), or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi (Devanagari: ), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken chiefly in the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Hindi has been described as a standardised and Sanskritised register of the Hindustani language, which itself is based primarily on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and neighbouring areas of North India. Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, is one of the two official languages of the Government of India, along with English. It is an official language in nine states and three union territories and an additional official language in three other states. Hindi is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of the Republic of India. Hindi is the '' lingua franca'' of the Hindi Belt. It is also spoken, to a lesser extent, in other parts of India (usually in a simplified or pidginised variety such as Bazaar Hindustani or Haflong Hindi). Outside India, several ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vichu Vishwanath
Vichu Vishwanath is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films and serials. He has worked in comedy and supporting roles, often associating with director Sundar C. Career Vichu Vishwanath was born in Coimbatore, India and attended RK Sreerangammal Kalvi Nilayam Higher Secondary School in the city. Vichu is married to Hemalatha, and has a daughter, Kokila. He made his acting debut in the film, ''Sandhana Kaatru'' (1990) and portrayed a villainous character alongside Sarathkumar and Vijay Krishnaraj. During the making of the film, he became acquainted with Sundar C, who was an assistant director in the film. He then made his first collaboration with director Sundar C in ''Murai Maman'' (1996), while also beginning an association with actress Raadhika and her production studio. In 2017, he moved on to work on Sundar C's television studio, ''Nandini''. Notable filmography ;Films * ''Sandhana Kaatru'' (1990) * ''Thai Maaman'' (1994) * ''Mettupatti Mirasu'' (1994 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaiyapuri
Vaiyapuri (born 23 October 1968 as Ramakrishnan) is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in Balu Mahendra's ''Raman Abdullah'' (1997), while his roles in films including ''Thulladha Manamum Thullum'' (1999), ''Gemini'' (2002) and Mani Ratnam's '' Raavanan'' (2010) also garnered him acclaim. Career In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, he worked as a bearer at a hotel on Mount Road. Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on Doordarshan, where he notably worked on an adaptation of Sujatha's '' Kolaiyuthir Kalam''. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a breakthr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aryan (actor)
Aryan also spelled Ariyan, Arian, Aryann or Aaryan is a given name and surname that is popular in Iran and India. The name Aryan is derived from the Sanskrit (ārya) meaning "noble, superior, or high-born". Given name * Arian Hametaj (born 1957), Albanian footballer * Arian Çuliqi (born 1960), Albanian television director and screenwriter * Aryan Parajuli (born 2003), Nep-Canadian Model and engineer *Aryan Kaganof (born 1964), South African film maker, novelist, poet and fine artist * Arian Leviste (born 1970), American electronic music artist, producer, and DJ * Ariyan A. Johnson (born 1976), American actress, director, dancer and choreographer *Aryan Vaid (born 1976), Indian model *Arian Moayed (born 1980), Iranian-born American actor and theater producer *Aaryan Sigdel (born 1981), Nepali Film actor *Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam (born 1981), Sri Lankan music entertainer * Ariyan Arslani (born 1983), American rapper known as Action Bronson *Arian Foster (born 1986), American foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhandapani
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' (2004), and is credited with the film's name as a prefix. He died on 20 July 2014 following a cardiac arrest. Career Before entering films, Dhandapani was a businessman in Dindigul. Along with his various businesses, he was actively involved in various honorary postings in the town. In 2004 he was selected by film director Balaji Sakthivel Balaji Sakthivel is an Indian director of Tamil films. He is best known for directing the 2004 film, ''Kaadhal''. Career Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director to S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, ''Samurai (2002 film), ... to play the role of lead actress Sandhya's father in ''Kaadhal''. This was his film breakthrough, and led to an acting career spanning more than 200 films. Dhandapani's films include Sathyaraj's ''En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thyagu (actor)
Thyagu (born 5 February 1958) is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Tamil films. He is the grandson of violinist Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. Career Beginning as a protagonist, Thyagu played roles in ''Oru Thalai Ragam'' and '' Palaivana Solai'', before playing antagonistic roles in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In the 2000s, he often formed an association with Vadivelu and would appear in a few scenes in films he had signed for, occasionally portraying comedy roles. His recent work includes roles in ''Kuselan ''Kuselan'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language dramedy film directed by P. Vasu. An official remake of the Malayalam film ''Kadha Parayumbol'' (2007), it was produced by Pushpa Kandaswamy, Aswani Dutt and G. P. Vijayakumar in two languages. ''Kusel ...'' as well as a politician in the '' Singam'' series. In 2011, Thyagu quit the DMK political party, whom he had been associated with for twenty-eight years. Soon after his split, he lamented the leader Karunan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhan Bob
S. Krishnamoorthy (born 19 October 1953) professionally known as Madhan Bob, is an Indian actor and comedian, appearing in many Tamil films in supporting roles. Madhan Babu is known for his amusing facial expressions, laughter and protruding eyeballs. He appeared in the popular Sun TV comedy show '' Asatha Povathu Yaaru?'' as one of the judges. Madhan Bob ventured into the film industry by donning the role of a musician. Partial filmography References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bob, Madhan Tamil male actors Living people Tamil comedians Indian male comedians Indian male film actors Television personalities from Tamil Nadu 1950 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitti Babu (actor)
Chitti Babu ( ta, சிட்டி பாபு; a.k.a. Sajjiah Adeebh, 10 January 1964 – 8 November 2013) was an Indian Tamil comedian, presenter and actor who prominently played supporting roles in Tamil cinema. He was also one of the judges in the comedy show ''Asathapovathu Yaaru'' on Sun TV. Personal life Chitti died at the age of 49, after going into a diabetic coma. He is survived by his wife (Zareena Jabeen), 2 daughters (Rizwanah Adeebh, Rifah Adeebh) and one son (Riaz Adeebh). Filmography Television * ''Hari Giri Assembly'' (Jaya TV) * ''Comedy Time'' ( Sun TV) * ''Asathapovathu Yaaru 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 ...'' ( Sun TV) * ''Pondatti Thevai'' ( Sun TV) – Kovilmani References External links * 1964 births 2013 deaths Tamil mal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manobala
Manobala (born 8 December 1953) is an Indian film director, producer, actor and comedian who predominantly plays supporting roles in Tamil-language films. He started his career in Tamil cinema in the early 1970s and with Kamal Haasan's reference became as assistant director with Bharathiraja for his 1979 film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in suppo ...''. Partial filmography Actor Films Serials Director Films Serials As producer As dubbing artist References External links * {{authority control Living people Tamil male actors Film directors from Tamil Nadu Tamil film directors Indian male film actors People from Coimbatore district Tamil comedians 1953 births Indian male comedians Male actors from Tamil Nadu 20th-centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyan Sivakumar
Sathyan Sivakumar (born 11 June 1975) and known mononymously as Sathyan, is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Tamil cinema. He is the only son of veteran producer, Madhampatty Sivakumar. Making debut as a Junior Artist in the Movie Poovum Puyalum and as lead in Ilaiyavan, he subsequently has been appearing mainly in supporting and comedic roles in over sixty Tamil films.Arts / Cinema : My First Break: Sathyan The Hindu (6 November 2010). Retrieved on 2012-01-03. Early life Sathyan was born to film producer Mathampatti Sivakumar. Actor is his uncle, while |
Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi (born 19 June 1962) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Odia, Marathi and Bengali films. He is noted for his antagonist and character roles. In 1995, he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for ''Drohkaal''. Early life Ashish Vidyarthi was born on 19 June 1962 in Delhi, India to a Malayali father from Kannur, and a Bengali mother from Rajasthan. His mother Reba Vidyarthi ( Née: Chattopadhyay) was a Kathak guru, while his father Govind Vidyarthi is an expert in cataloging and archiving vanishing Performing Arts of India for the Sangeet Natak Akademi. He attended National School of Drama until 1990 and associated himself with another theatre group, Act One, run by N. K. Sharma. Career In 1992, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai). Ashish played the role of V. P. Menon in his first film, ''Sardar'', based on Sardar Vallabhai Patel's Life. Though, his first release was Drohkaal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
