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Nandha (actor)
Nandaa Dorairaj is an Indian actor, producer who primarily works in Tamil films. He made his debut in ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' (2002) and later appeared in other films such as ''Eeram'' (2009). Early life Nandaa Dorairaj was born as Govind Durairaj in Coimbatore to Durairaj and Rani. He has a younger brother Karthik and is the grandson of former Union minister M. Kannappan. Personal life Nandaa married Vidyaroopa in the Tirumala Temple on 17 July 2013 at Codissia E Hall, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore. Career He was spotted by producer S. Thanu during his family function. In 1998, he joined the Film Institute in Chennai and obtained a diploma in acting after a one-year course. He first signed up to star in a project titled ''Enna Solla Pogirai'' opposite Gayathri Raguram, but the film was later stalled. He made his debut in 2002 with the movie ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' along with Suriya and Trisha Krishnan by film director Ameer. Director Ameer was looking for a cheerful and well built ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, also spelt as Koyamputhur (), sometimes shortened as Kovai (), is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai in terms of population and the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India as per the census 2011. It is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation and is the administrative capital of Coimbatore District. In 1981 Coimbatore formed as third municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Madurai. Podanur Junction is the oldest Railway station in Coimbatore City. The city is one of the largest exporters of Jewellery, Wet grinders, Poultry and Auto Components; the "Coimbatore Wet Grinder" and the "Kovai Cora Cotton" are recognised as Geographical Indications by the Government of India. Being a hub of textile industry in South India, the city is sometimes referred to as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agaram (film)
''Agaram'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by T. Nagarajan. It stars Nandha and Archana, with Biju Menon portraying the role of the antagonist, and Vivek, Seetha and Raj Kapoor among others in supporting roles. Despite being announced shortly after Nandha's debut in 2002, the film's release was delayed and eventually released on 16 February 2007, failing at the box office. The film's title is a reference to the first letter of the Tamil alphabet. Plot Thiru (Nandha) is a young Airtel employee who has just moved into the family's new house in Tuticorin with his sister (Varshini), mother (Seetha), and grandmother (Sukumari). Their happiness is tinged with the grief of Thiru's father's (Agathiyan) recent death, before the construction could be completed. Fate decrees that the entire family be placed in jeopardy when Thiru has an argument with Pasupathy, the brother of the dreaded don of the waterfront mafia, Varma (Biju Menon), during the local elec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhagaram
''Zhagaram'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language adventure thriller film directed by debutant director Krish. Starring Nandha Durairaj in the lead role, the film is an adaption of Kava Kamz's Tamil fiction novel, ''Project AK''. The film has been titled after ''Zha'', one of the most popular and peculiar letters in the Tamil language. Featuring music composed by Dharan Kumar, the film also stars Eden Kuriakose as the female lead, and has been produced with a budget of ₹1 million. The film follows Akhil, a young man who decides to uncover the mystery behind a treasure after he discovers clues left by his grandfather, an archaeologist who was himself on the trail of this treasure. Accompanied by his friends, Akhil embarks on a treasure hunt that leads them to places like Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur and Coimbatore, while another group after the same treasure attempts to prevent them from discovering it. The film was released theatrically on 12 April 2019. Plot The film is about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vignesh Shivan
Vignesh Shivan, credited sometimes as Vignesh Shivn (born 18 September 1985) is an Indian film director, film producer, actor, singer and lyricist who works in Tamil cinema. Personal life Shivan and actress Nayanthara had been in a relationship ever since they worked together on ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' in 2015. They announced their engagement in 2021, and got married on 9 June 2022 at Sheraton Grand in Mahabalipuram.The couple had twin boys on 9 October 2022. Career After getting Dharan (music director), Dharan to compose music for it, showed the film to producers, Gemini Film Circuit, and then to Silambarasan and both parties agreed to collaborate to make it a feature film titled ''Podaa Podi'' (2012). The joint producers of the film, Shanaya Telefilms, released a series of posters in June 2008 publicising the film, while Silambarasan and Vignesh toured in Canada scouting for locations and agreeing a deal with Mayor Ron Stevens to film in Orillia and Toronto. The film languishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaana Serndha Kootam
''Thaanaa Serndha Koottam'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language crime comedy film directed by Vignesh Shivan. The film stars Suriya, alongside Karthik, Ramya Krishnan, Keerthy Suresh, Nandha, Kalaiyarasan, RJ Balaji, and Suresh Chandra Menon. The film's music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography performed by Dinesh B. Krishnan and edited by A. Sreekar Prasad. It is a remake of the 2013 Hindi film ''Special 26'', which was inspired by the true event 1987 Opera House heist in Mumbai. Principal photography of the film commenced in September 2016 and ended in August 2017. ''Thaana Serndha Kootam'' had a worldwide theatrical release on 12 January 2018. It received generally positive reviews from critics and audience with praise for the performances of the cast, writing, direction, screenplay, social message, background score and soundtrack. The film was a box office success. Plot All the events in this movie happen in the period of 1986–1987. The film begins wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallaattam
''Kallattam'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by G. Ramesh. The film features Nandha, Richard Rishi, and Ilavarasu in the lead roles, while Sharika, Arthi, and Baby Rethva Isvar play pivotal supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Umar Ezhilan, production for the film began in mid-2016. The narrative revolves around a police officer who sets out to help an unemployed man whose money needed for his daughter's operation gets stolen. The film was released theatrically on 30 September 2016 and received negative reviews from critics who praised the performances but criticized the writing. Plot Mahendran is an unemployed man whose daughter meets with an accident while being dropped to school. He admits her to Kaveri Hospital where he and his wife are told their daughter can be saved but they need to deposit 20 lakh rupees. He is told to register an FIR at the nearby police station, which he does with the help of a cop named Pazhani. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adhibar
''Adhibar'' ( Proprietor) is a 2015 Tamil-language action film directed by Surya Prakash. The film stars Jeevan and Vidya Pradeep with Nandha, Samuthirakani, Richard Rishi, and Ranjith playing supporting roles. The film was produced by T. Sivakumar, who also wrote the story for the film. The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Vikram Selva with editing done by Zashi Qmer and cinematography by Philip Vijayakumar. The film was released on 28 August 2015 to extremely negative reviews. Cast Production ''Adhibar'' began production in early 2015 and was revealed to be an action comedy film directed by Surya Prakash, who had been an active director in the early 2000s having directed films like ''Maayi'' (2000) and '' Diwan'' (2003). The shoot was held across Chennai, Bangkok and Malaysia. Soundtrack *"Avala" - Vikramselva *"En Kadhal" - Vikramselva *"Poi" - Gaana Bala *"Athibar" Theme music Critical reception Sudhir Srinivasan of ''The Hindu'' criticized the film stating "It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katham Katham
''Katham Katham'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by newcomer Babu Thooyavan, son of veteran writer Thooyavan. The film stars Nandha, Natarajan Subramaniam, Sanam Shetty and Sharika, and was produced by Appu Movies. The supporting cast includes Nizhalgal Ravi, Crane Manohar, Singamuthu, and Pandu. Plot Nandha ( Nandha Durairaj) is an upright sub-inspector of police who has been transferred 15 times in three years. He is then transferred in a police station based in Pollachi. There, Police Inspector Pandian (Natarajan Subramaniam) is in the pay of Minister Periyannan (Rajagopalan), who runs in own government in the place. Nandha is shocked to note that Pandian and the entire police department are corrupt. Thereafter, Nandha tries hard to enforce the order. Soon, both policemen clash. Pandian becomes an honest policeman after Periyannan's men attempt to kill him, and he is revived with blood transfusions from the public. However, Nandha does not believe t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athithi (2014 Film)
''Athithi'' ( ''Guest'') is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by "Punch" Bharathan, who worked as a dialogue writer in films such as ''Ghilli'', ''Dhill'' and ''Dhool'' and in his second directorial film after the Vijay-starrer ''Azhagiya Tamil Magan''. Produced by KP Ramakrishnan Nair, the film stars Nandha, Nikesh Ram, and Ananya, while Yuvina Parthavi, Varsha Ashwathi, Thambi Ramaiah, and Sendrayan play pivotal roles. The film is a remake of the 2010 Malayalam film ''Cocktail'' (2010), which was the actual remake of ''Butterfly on a Wheel''. The film was released on 27 June 2014. ''Athithi'' is an edge-of-the seat, realistic thriller about a life-changing - or ruining - day in the picture-perfect life of a successful and determined young man. In the world today, the list of necessities begins with a satisfying job and ends with wealth, and luxury is a happy family along with the package. When life is complete with all that, how bizarre can a no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vellore Maavattam
''Vellore Maavattam'' ( en, Vellore district) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by R. N. R. Manohar, starring Nandha and Poorna in the lead roles. Produced by AGS Entertainment, the film released on 6 October 2011 on the occasion of the festival of Ayudha Pooja. Cast * Nandha as Additional Superintendent of Police Muthukumar IPS * Poorna as Priya * Santhanam as Kumaravelu * Azhagam Perumal as Gurumurthy * S. Neelakantan as Nachiappan * G. M. Kumar as Muthukumar's father * Singamuthu as Veera, Kumaravelu's father * Swaminathan as Retired S.P. * Rani as Lakshmi Gurumurthy * Kaajal Pasupathi as Police Officer * Sriman * Manobala * Sathyan * Ravi * V. I. S. Jayapalan * Mayilsamy * 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 ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanthaan Vendraan
''Vanthaan Vendraan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by R. Kannan that stars Jiiva, Nandha and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles. Principal photography began on 27 August 2010, and the film released on 16 September 2011 to mixed reviews. Plot The film opens to a school in a village where a boy recites a national anthem before all the staff and students of the school. Another boy is seen running to school as he is late. His teacher punishes him while comparing him to the boy who recited earlier, who is revealed to be his younger half-brother. An enmity grows in the older brother as he is always compared to his younger brother. The younger brother burns the photo of the older brother's father as he was the reason for his defeat in the school's kabbadi match. In retaliation, the older brother throws the younger brother into a well. Watching him get drowned in the well, the older brother runs away from the village. The film then opens to Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiiva
Amar Choudary (born 4 January 1984), known professionally as Jiiva, is an Indian actor and film producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema and a few Hindi films. He is the youngest son of film producer R. B. Choudary. He began his career as a child actor in 1991 in films produced by his father. He made his debut as a lead actor in his father's 50th production, ''Aasai Aasaiyai'' (2003). After Sivaji Ganesan, Jiiva is the only Tamil actor to have been awarded at the Cyprus International Film Festival, particularly for his performance in ''Raam (2005 film), Raam'' (2005). After this, he has acted in other movies that have been successful, such as ''E (2006 film), E'' (2006), ''Kattradhu Thamizh, Katradhu Tamizh'' (2007), ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009), ''Ko (film), Ko'' (2011), ''Nanban (2012 film), Nanban'' (2012), ''Mugamoodi'' (2012), ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' (2012), ''Endrendrum Punnagai'' (2013), ''Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) and ''Kalathil Santhippom'' (2021). He made his Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
