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Osthe
''Osthe'' (''The Best'') is a 2011 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action comedy film directed by S. Dharani, a remake of the 2010 Bollywood film ''Dabangg''. It starred Silambarasan, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sonu Sood, Jithan Ramesh, Santhanam (actor), Santhanam, VTV Ganesh, Nassar (actor), Nassar and Revathi. ''Osthe'' tells the story of a fearless police officer, "Osthi" Velan (Silambarasan), and his troubled relationship with his stepfather and half-brother as he embarks on a mission to take down a corrupt politician. Sonu Sood reprised his role in ''Dabangg''. Produced by Balaji Real Media, Renny Johnson and distributed by Reliance Entertainment, the film was launched at AVM Studios in Chennai in May 2011; principal photography began in Mysore the following month. Its music was composed by Sai Thaman, with cinematography by Gopinath and editing by V. T. Vijayan. The film was released worldwide on 8 December 2011 to generally-mixed reviews from critics, and became a lukewa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dabangg
''Dabangg'' () is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap and produced by Malaika Arora Khan and Arbaaz Khan under Arbaaz Khan Productions with Dhilin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision. Khan's elder brother Salman Khan stars in the lead role, with Sonakshi Sinha in her acting debut; Arbaaz, Om Puri, Dimple Kapadia, Vinod Khanna, Anupam Kher, Mahesh Manjrekar and Mahie Gill featuring in supporting roles, while Sonu Sood plays the main antagonist. The film marks the debut of Arbaaz as a producer and Kashyap as a director. Malaika appears in the item number "Munni Badnaam Hui". ''Dabangg'' is set in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, and tells the story of a fearless police officer, Chulbul Pandey, and his troubled relationship with his stepfather and half-brother. Made with a budget of 30 crore and marketed at 12 crore, ''Dabangg'' was shot primarily in the town of Wai in Maharashtra, while other major scenes were shot in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jithan Ramesh
Ramesh Choudary also known by his stage name Jithan Ramesh, is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Tamil cinema, Tamil cinema. He is the third son of film producer R. B. Choudary and elder brother of actor Jiiva. He made his breakthrough with the thriller film ''Jithan'' (2005) and has continued to appear in lead roles. Career 2004-2007 Ramesh made his acting debut through the Telugu language film, ''Vidyardhi'' (2004), produced by his father R. B. Choudary's studio Super Good Films. Ramesh received negative response for his premiere lead role. He then appeared in his first Tamil language film, ''Jithan'' (2005), a remake of the Hindi film ''Gayab'' (2004). Directed by Vincent Selva and produced by Radaan Mediaworks, the film starred Ramesh as an introverted student who gets superpowers, and featured him alongside Pooja Umashankar, Pooja in the lead role. The film and Ramesh's performance received awesome reviews. While a critic from The Hindu noted that he does a "co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saranya Mohan
Saranya Mohan is a former Indian actress, who predominantly appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has also acted in a few Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. She is best known for her performances in ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008), ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009), ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Velayudham'' (2011) and ''Osthe'' (2011). Early life Saranya is the eldest daughter of Mohan and Kalamandalam Devi.വേലായുധത്തിന്റെ കാവേരി mathrubhumi.com (6 November 2011) She has a younger sister named Sukanya who is also trained classical dancer. Both her parents are trained classical dancers and dance teachers, who together run a |
Thaman S
Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Thaman (born 16 November 1983), known professionally as Thaman S, earlier as S S Thaman, is an Indian music composer, professional drummer, and playback singer who predominantly works in Telugu films and Tamil films. Thaman entered the film industry as a supporting musician with the Telugu film ''Bhairava Dweepam'' in 1994, and later became a film music composer. His debut films as music director were ''Malli Malli'' (2009) in Telugu and ''Sindhanai Sei'' (2009) in Tamil. He made his acting debut in ''Boys'' (2003). His breakout film as a music director was ''Kick'' (2009). His notable compositions include films such as ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Mirapakay'' (2011), ''Dookudu'' (2011), ''Businessman'' (2012), ''Naayak'' (2013), ''Baadshah'' (2013), ''Greeku Veerudu'' (2013), ''Race Gurram'' (2014), ''Aagadu'' (2014)'','' ''Bruce Lee'' (2015), ''Sarrainodu'' (2016), '' Tholi Prema'' (2018),Simmba (2018),'' Ala Vaikuntapuramulo'' (2020), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sai Thaman
Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Thaman (born 16 November 1983), known professionally as Thaman S, earlier as S S Thaman, is an Indian music composer, professional drummer, and playback singer who predominantly works in Telugu films and Tamil films. Thaman entered the film industry as a supporting musician with the Telugu film ''Bhairava Dweepam'' in 1994, and later became a film music composer. His debut films as music director were '' Malli Malli'' (2009) in Telugu and ''Sindhanai Sei'' (2009) in Tamil. He made his acting debut in ''Boys'' (2003). His breakout film as a music director was ''Kick'' (2009). His notable compositions include films such as ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Mirapakay'' (2011), ''Dookudu'' (2011), ''Businessman'' (2012), ''Naayak'' (2013), ''Baadshah'' (2013), ''Greeku Veerudu'' (2013), ''Race Gurram'' (2014), '' Aagadu'' (2014)'','' '' Bruce Lee'' (2015), ''Sarrainodu'' (2016), '' Tholi Prema'' (2018),Simmba (2018),'' Ala Vaikuntapuramulo'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VTV Ganesh
Ganesh Janardhanan, also known by his stage name VTV Ganesh is an Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He is best known for his hoarse voice, and his appearances in films featuring Silambarasan. He had made his debut in Tamil movie ''Red'' (2002) directed by Singampuli. He is very much known for his movie ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (2010) directed by Gautham Menon. Career Ganesh made his breakthrough with a role in his home production '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya'' (2010) directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon starring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan. His portrayal of Ganesh, the fictional cinematographer of ''Vinaithaandi Varuvaiya'' (2010) won plaudits from critics and eventually led to him changing his name by adding a prefix with the initials of the film (VTV). He went on to play a comic role in the anthology film, ''Vaanam'' (2011) which he also produced, portraying the character of "Bajanai" Ganesh who assists Cable Raja played Silambarasan. Ganesh also acted in ''Osthe' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richa Gangopadhyay
Richa Gangopadhyay Langella ( Gangopadhyay ; born 20 March 1986) is an Indian-born American former actress and model who predominantly appeared in Telugu language films. She resides at Portland, Oregon. She was cast along with the prominent actors like Venkatesh Daggubati, Ravi Teja, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Dhanush and Silambarasan. Her notable films include ''Leader'' (2010) and later worked on several commercially successful Telugu films such as '' Nagavalli'' (2010), ''Mirapakaay'' (2011), ''Sarocharu'' (2012) and '' Mirchi'' (2013). Early life Richa Gangopadhyay was born on 20 March 1986 in New Delhi. Her family moved to the United States at the age of three. Her father works as the Vice President of Netshape Technologies, while her mother works as the deputy director of the prestigious Institute of Museums and Library Services, after having been nominated by President Obama to serve as a member of the IMLS Board. Her parents settled in the U.S. in 1989 after spending ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhagam Perumal
Azhagam Perumal is an Indian film director and actor. Career Azhagam Perumal hails from the village of Kulasekharapuram in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. All his family members were working in the government service and his parents wanted him to be an engineer. Azhagam Perumal, however, after his graduation, applied to the Adyar Film Institute in spite of stiff opposition from his family. He graduated with a Gold Medal from the Institute in 1991. Azhagam Perumal worked as an assistant to director Mani Ratnam from ''Thalapathi'' to ''Iruvar'', before leaving to make his independent project. When Mani Ratnam was shooting ''Alaipayuthey'', he was looking for someone like Jagathy Sreekumar to play the quirky house owner, which Azhagam Perumal eventually did, making his acting debut. He had initially announced his directorial debut in 1998 as ''Mudhal Mudhalaaga'', a romantic film starring Arvind Swamy and Karisma Kapoor. Despite beginning production, the film was indefinitely p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karate Raja
Karate Raja is an Indian actor who has worked in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made his breakthrough as an actor by playing a supporting role in Kamal Haasan's ''Virumaandi'' (2004), before garnering acclaim for playing the lead role of Veerappan in the serial ''Sandhan Kaadu'' on Makkal TV. Career Natarajan made his breakthrough as an actor with his role in Kamal Haasan's ''Virumaandi'' (2004). He was given the name Karate Raja by Haasan. He subsequently appeared in two more popular Tamil films that year, ''Ghilli'' (2004) and ''Vasool Raja MBBS'' (2004). Raja later appeared in films including Prabhu Deva's ''Pokkiri'' (2007) and the horror comedy, ''Ambuli'' (2012). He played a notable role in ''Varnam'' (2011). He played Kishore's brother in ''Thiruvambadi Thamban'' (2012). He played the lead role of K. Chandrashekar Rao in the Telugu-language film ''Udyama Simham'' (2019). On television, Karate Raja notably portrayed the lead role of Veerappan in the serial ''San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadukalam Naren
Narayanan (better known as Aadukalam Naren) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil and few Telugu films, mainly in supporting roles. He made his début in 1997 film ''Raman Abdullah'' but he got noticed for his role in the 2011 film, ''Aadukalam'' directed by Vetrimaaran. He earlier appeared in Balu Mahendra Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (19 May 1939 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was a Sri Lankan-born Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. Widely regarded as ...'s television series ''Kathai Neram''. Partial filmography Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Naren Indian male film actors Tamil male actors Living people 21st-century Indian male actors 1970 births Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil male television actors Television personalities from Tamil Nadu Male actors from Chennai 21st-century Tamil male actors Male actors in Telugu cinema [...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] |
Bala Singh
Bala Singh (7 May 195227 November 2019) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. After making his debut in Nassar's '' Avatharam'' (1995), he appeared as the antagonist in over a hundred films. Early life and career Bala Singh was born in Kaliyakkavilai, near Marthandam in Kanyakumari District. Bala Singh initially began his career featuring in stage plays and trained with the National School of Drama, before being handed his first film role in Nassar's '' Avatharam'' (1995). He played the role of the chief antagonist, Baasi, an expelled troupe member and won critical acclaim for his performance in the film. He has since played supporting roles in films directed by Shankar, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, often playing the role of villain. In 2009, he played a lead role of a grandfather in ''Vannathupoochi'', in a film which explored the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. Death On 27 November 2019, he died at Chennai due to Cardiac arre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |