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Nimir Osamn Elbashir
''Nimir'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Namitha Pramod, and Parvati Nair. It is a remake of the 2016 Malayalam-language film ''Maheshinte Prathikaaram'', with changes made to the screenplay to suit the cultural and regional tastes of Tamil audiences. The film was released on 26 January 2018 and got positive reviews. Plot "National" Selvam is a small-time photographer who lives with his father "National" Shanmugham. They run a digital photography studio in Tenkasi. Next to the studio is a flex-board printing shop owned by Selvam's friend Sadha. His assistant Vigadakavi is a Photoshop wizard who designs the flex-boards. Selvam is in a relationship with Shenbaghavalli, his high school sweetheart. Sadha becomes involved in a trivial argument with a loafer in the centre of the town. The dispute escalates, but passersby calm them down. However, Vigadakavi appears and attacks the man who had argued with S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam and Hindi films, while also having done six films in Tamil and two films in Telugu. He has done about 31 films in Hindi alone, the highest number of films done by any Hindi film director after David Dhawan. He was one of the first directors in India to introduce rich color grading, clear sound and quality dubbing through his early Malayalam films. Priyadarshan has also directed many advertisement films. Priyadarshan began his career in Malayalam cinema in the early 1980s and was active throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Towards 2000s, he moved to Bollywood (Hindi-language cinema) and remained active throughout the decade. In 2013, he announced that ''Rangrezz'' would be his last Hindi film for a while and shifted focus to Malayalam cinema. His most notable films include ''Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu'', ''Thalavattam'', ''Vellanakalude Nadu'', ''Chith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kung Fu (term)
In general, kung fu/kungfu ( or ; zh, 功夫, p=gōngfu pronounced ) refers to the Chinese martial arts also called wushu and quanfa. In China, it refers to any study, learning, or practice that requires patience, energy, and time to complete. In its original meaning, kung fu can refer to any discipline or skill achieved through hard work and practice, not necessarily martial arts (for example, the discipline of tea making is called the Gongfu tea ceremony). The Chinese literal equivalent of "Chinese martial art" would be '. There are many forms of kung fu, such as Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Tai chi, etc., and they are practiced all over the world. Each form of kung fu has its own principles and techniques, but is best known for its trickery and quickness, which is where the word kung fu is derived. It is only in the late twentieth century that this term was used in relation to Chinese martial arts by the Chinese community. The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' defines the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sampath Ram
Sampath Ram is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil-language films. He is known for his villainous roles. Career Ram started his acting career with the television series '' Ethanai Manithargal'' that aired on Doordarshan as a thug. He made his film debut with ''Mudhalvan'' (1999), where he played a sub-inspector of police. The film, however, failed to provide the actor a major break. Ram survived a head injury while shooting for ''Dheena'' (2001). After ''Dheena'', he starred in several films as a thug. About twenty years later, Ram landed in a meaty role in '' Thimiru Pudichavan'' (2018). Post ''Thimiru Pudichavan'', he garnered acclaim for his performance as an aghori in ''Kanchana 3''. Ram signed ''Thatrom Thookrom ''Thatrom Thookrom'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Arul S. The film stars Teejay Arunasalam, Cheenu Mohan and Kaali Venkat while Sampath Ram portrays a negative role. Balamurali Balu composed musi ...'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sendrayan
Senrayan is an Indian actor who has predominantly worked in Tamil language films. After making his acting debut in Vetrimaaran's '' Polladhavan'' (2007), he appeared in other small roles before winning acclaim for his portrayal of a petty criminal in ''Moodar Koodam'' (2013). He has since appeared in antagonistic and comedic roles in films, including ''Puthiya Niyamam'' (2016) and ''Metro'' (2016). Career Senrayan made his acting debut in Vetrimaaran's '' Polladhavan'' (2007), and later also played a small role in the director's ''Aadukalam'' (2011) with both of the films starring Dhanush. He made a breakthrough with his performance in ''Moodar Koodam'' (2013) portraying a young criminal. The success of the film prompted him to play several similar antagonistic roles in films including ''Puthiya Niyamam'' (2016) and ''Metro'' (2016). In 2015, he played the lead role in the small budget film, ''Vishayam Veliye Theriya Koodadhu'', which went unnoticed at the box office. In 2018, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imman Annachi
Imman Annachi (born 13 may 1970) is an Indian actor, television presenter, politician and comedian who has appeared in character roles in various Tamil films. Career Imman Annachi made his debut hosting a show named ''Konjam Arattai Konjam Settai'' telecasted in ''Makkal TV''. Imman Annachi made his breakthrough in ''Solluganne Sollunga'' on Adithya TV before moving on to work on the children's TV show ''Kutty Chutties'' on Sun TV. He has done small roles in several films, some of which include ''Neerparavai'' (2012), '' Maryan'' (2013), ''Naiyaandi'' (2013), ''Goli Soda'' (2014), ''Madras'' (2014) and '' Kayal'' (2014). Some of his best-known works are ''Jilla'' (2014), ''Poojai'' (2014), ''Kakki Sattai'' (2015) and '' Puli'' (2015). He got popularity in 2021 as he participated in Bigg Boss(Tamil season 5) as an original contestant and was praised for his humour sense in that show. But he also received hatred for his male chauvinistic attitude towards all the woman in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manikuttan
Thomas James better known by his stage name Manikuttan or 'MK', is an Indian actor who prominently works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for his role as Kayamkulam Kochunni in the famous TV serial of the same title broadcast by Surya TV in 2004. He was the part of the Kerala Strikers team in Celebrity Cricket League for several years. He is the title winner of '' Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 3 in 2021''. Early life and background He was born to James and Eliyamma in Nalumukk a locality near Kudappanakunnu and Peroorkada in Trivandrum, Kerala, India. He attended St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Pattom, Trivandrum and studied B.Com at Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram. Career Acting debut His acting debut was in the television series ''Kayamkulam Kochunni'', which was aired on Surya TV. Debut in Malayalam cinema His debut film was ''Varnachirakukal''. He was the main lead in the campus film ''Oru Peelekanenta Oormakke'' taken by Mahatma College, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganja Karuppu
Ganja Karuppu is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's '' Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), ''Sivakasi'' (2005), ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), ''Subramaniyapuram'' (2008) and ''Naadodigal'' (2009). Career Karuppu was introduced as an actor by director Bala in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) as a person who works in the ganja plantations. As a result of the role, he was thereafter credited in films as Ganja Karuppu. In the 2000s, he subsequently was regularly cast in rural films by directors, working on notable films including Ameer's '' Raam'' (2005) and ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), Sasikumar's '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008), Samuthirakani's ''Naadodigal'' (2009) and Sargunam's ''Kalavani'' (2010). During the period, he was also cast in the second lead role in Chimbudevan's ''Arai En 305-il Kadavul'' (2008) alongside Santhanam, produced by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruldoss
Aruldoss is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles in predominantly Tamil language films. Prior to focusing on an acting career, he worked as a cinematographer for several films. Career After completing school, Aruldoss worked as a photographer at weddings. Through his acquaintances, he managed to get a breakthrough into the Tamil film industry and served as an assistant cinematographer in Sundar C's '' Arunachalam'' (1997). He subsequently went on to work as the main cameraman in '' A Aa E Ee'' (2009) and '' Pathinaaru'' (2009). Aruldoss has often collaborated as an actor with film maker Suseenthiran, after making his debut in '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010) and appearing in '' Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai'' (2011), ''Rajapattai'' (2011) and '' Paayum Puli'' (2015). His close friendship with Seenu Ramasamy has meant that Aruldoss has also played roles in ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010), ''Neerparavai'' (2012) and ''Idam Porul Yaeval'' (2016). He has also appeared in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvathi T
Parvathi T., also known as Maala Parvathi, is an Indian actress, who appears in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu films Personal life Parvathi was born in Thiruvananthapuram, to Adv C. V. Thrivikraman and gynaecologist Dr K. Lalitha. She completed her Pre-degree from All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram and was the University Union Councilor. She completed her Bachelor's in Psychology from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. She was Vice Chairperson of College Union during the first year following which she became union chairperson in her college during her second year and also campus coordinator for SPIC MACAY. Parvathi has completed her Master's and M.Phil in Psychology from Kerala University's Kariavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram. She pursued her LLB from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. Parvathi is married to B. Satheesan, who works with C-DIT, Government of Kerala. They have a son Ananthakrishnan, who has completed his graduation. Caree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tulasi (actress)
Tulasi (or Tulasi Shivamani) (born 20 June 1967) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil cinema. She started her career as a child actress. Later she appeared in lead actress and supporting actress roles. She has acted in over 300 films in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bhojpuri languages."Tulasi rocks in her third innings" ''The New Indian Express''. 13 November 2013 She won two and one . Career |
Shanmugarajan
Shanmugarajan is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. He is an alumnus of The American College in Madurai and National School of Drama National School of Drama (NSD) is a theatre training institute situated at New Delhi, India. It is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It was set up in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Akademi and became an indepe .... Filmography Television References External links * * Living people Male actors in Tamil cinema National School of Drama alumni Male actors from Madurai 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Year of birth missing (living people) {{India-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Maryan
George Maryan (born 23 March 1963) is an Indian actor and comedian, who has appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career in theatre, before working in Tamil cinema and has often collaborated with film-makers A. L. Vijay, Sundar C and Priyadarshan. Career George Maryan began his career as an actor in theatre during 1989 and continued to perform in plays until 2002. Thereafter, he moved on to work in Tamil cinema, often portraying supporting and comedy roles. George made a breakthrough as an actor in Tamil films after being cast as a bumbling police officer in Priyadarshan's ''Kanchivaram'' (2008), where he was selected by the casting director A. L. Vijay, who was impressed by George's work in theatre. Vijay then cast George in his own venture ''Poi Solla Porom'' (2008), before giving him progressively larger roles in ''Madrasapattinam'' (2010) as an English teacher and in ''Deiva Thirumagal'' (2011) as an intellectually disabled person. His role as a house servant in A. L. V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
