Pandi (actor)
Pandi is a comedy actor from Tamil Nadu, India, who has acted in Tamil films and television shows. He played minor roles in a few films before joining television. He is known for his role as "Pandi" in the popular Tamil soap opera ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal'' in Star Vijay and later participated in ''Jodi Number One'' season 3. His breakthrough came with ''Angadi Theru ''Angadi Theru'' ( Market Street) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vasanthabalan, starring debutant Mahesh and Anjali. The title refers to the Ranganathan Street in Chennai where the story takes place. ...'' in 2010. Personal life He married Padmini, an MBA graduate on 1st December 2013. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2013-12-02). Retri ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is a States and union territories of India, state in southern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, tenth largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of India by population, sixth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, whose Tamil language—one of the longest surviving Classical languages of India, classical languages in the world—is widely spoken in the state and serves as its official language. The state lies in the southernmost part of the Indian peninsula, and is bordered by the Indian union territory of Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, as well as an international maritime border with Sri Lanka. It is bounded by the Western Ghats in the west, the Eastern Ghats in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait to the south-eas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Theekuchi
''Theekuchi'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. L. Raja. The film stars Jai Varma and newcomer Mythri, while Vadivelu, Bhanupriya, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhandapani play supporting roles. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. The film was released on 14 March 2008. The film was dubbed into Telugu language as ''Aggiravva'' with additional scenes featuring Vinutha Lal and Brahmanandam, and it was released in 2014. Plot Sakthi (Jai Varma) is on a mission to take revenge on those who usurped government land and killed his mother (Bhanupriya), who wanted to construct a school there. Instead, a local illicit arrack seller and rowdy named Pasupathy Pandian ( Ashish Vidyarthi), with the help of the Education Minister (Dhandapani), builds a self-financing private engineering college and strikes gold. Pasupathy becomes rich and powerful by giving admissions by getting capitation fees. The poor students who do not pay up either commit suicide or disappear. Sa ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Poojai
''Poojai'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Hari, and produced by Vishal, who also played the lead role alongside an ensemble cast featuring Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Raadhika, Mukesh Tiwari, and Soori. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the soundtrack and score for the film, while cinematography and editing were handled by Priyan and V. T. Vijayan, respectively. The film was officially launched on 28 March 2014 with a first look release, and principal photography began on 18 April 2014. The film released on 22 October 2014 on the occasion of Diwali. and received mixed reviews from critics. It was remade in Kannada as ''Anjani Putra'' starring Puneeth Rajkumar. Plot Vasudevan "Vasu" is a Coimbatore-based moneylender and the heir to the Kovai Group, a cloth manufacturing company, until he was disowned by his mother and matriarch of his joint family Rajalakshmi due to some misunderstanding. He meets a rich girl named Divya at a mall and become fr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vennila Veedu
''Vennila Veedu'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vetri Mahalingam. Produced by P. V. Arun, the film stars Mirchi Senthil, Vijayalakshmi, and Srinda. Cinematography is by D. Kannan, editing by V. J. Sabu Joseph, and the soundtrack is scored by Dhanraj Manickam. The film was released on 10 October 2014 to mixed reviews. The film is based on a theme similar to the short story ''The Necklace'' by Guy de Maupassant. Plot A village couple, Karthik and Thenmozhi, migrate to the city after their marriage. Karthik works as a manager in a firm, and he and his wife live happily and help everyone around according to their capacity. They have a beautiful daughter, Vennila. Meanwhile, Ilavarasi, a new neighbour in their apartment, arrives. She lives right next door. Ilavarasi is the daughter of a rich moneylender and greedy loan shark (Vazhakku Enn Muthuraman) who goes to any extent to get his loaned money back from the people who borrowed it. He also ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jilla
''Jilla'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by R. T. Neason and produced by R. B. Choudary through the company Super Good Films. Starring Mohanlal and Vijay athe film revolves around the conflict between crime boss and his adopted son, a police officer whose life and approach towards law change after a violent incident. The film co-stars Kajal Aggarwal, Soori, Mahat, Nivetha Thomas, Sampath Raj and Pradeep Rawat. The film features soundtrack composed by D. Imman, with Ganesh Rajavelu and Don Max handling cinematography and editing respectively. The film released on 10 January 2014 and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the cast performances (particularly Mohanlal and Vijay), background score and action sequences, while the length was criticized and consequently trimmed by ten minutes. ''Jilla'' completed a 100-day theatrical run on 19 April 2014. The film had earned 85 crore in its entire run at the box ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vanakkam Chennai
''Vanakkam Chennai'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by debutant Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi. Produced by her husband Udhayanidhi Stalin under the banner Red Giant Movies, the film stars Shiva and Priya Anand, with Santhanam and Rahul Ravindran portray supporting roles. The music is scored by Anirudh Ravichander, and cinematography was handled by Richard M. Nathan, and editing by T. S. Suresh. The film released worldwide on 11 October 2013, and received positive reviews from critics. Plot Ajay, an educated youth comes to Chennai from his hometown, Theni to take up a job. Anjali, a photographer from London is also in the city to capture the South Indian culture on camera. The duo are deceived by Narayanan, a real estate broker, who rents out unoccupied houses without informing the house owners. Ajay and Anjali pay the rental money to Narayanan and end up signing the same house. Unable to find another house to rent, the duo decide to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Masani (film)
''Masani'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror thriller film directed by Padmaraj & LGR. The film stars Ramki, Akhil, Iniya, and Sija Rose, while Roja, Sarath Babu, Aadukalam Naren, and Y. G. Mahendra play supporting roles. The music is scored by N. Fazil. ''Masani'' is Ramki's comeback to Tamil cinema. This film received was highly panned by critics and a box office disaster. Ramki continued with subsequent disasters at the box office after this film. Plot Vishwa (Akhil) is raised by Swami ( Y. G. Mahendra), a leading sculptor. Although Vishwa is a graduate, he has also learned the skill of sculpting from Swami. Vishwa meets Kavitha (Sija Rose), and both of them like each other. Meanwhile, there is a village where many sculptors come to finish a god's idol that is left incomplete a few years back, but all efforts go in vain as the sculptors are frightened and sent away by a ghost which prevents the completion of the idol. Sarath Babu is the village head, and R ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paagan
''Paagan'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by debutante Mohammed Aslam, who was an associate to Ameer Sultan. It stars Srikanth and Janani Iyer in the lead roles. Kovai Sarala plays an important role in this film. James Vasanthan composed the film's score. Cast * Srikanth as Subramani * Janani Iyer as Mahalakshmi * Kovai Sarala as Amutha * Soori as Vellayangiri * Pandi as Maakaali * A. Venkatesh * Anu Mohan * Imman Annachi Production In January 2012, Ameer Sultan announced that his assistant Aslam would direct Srikanth, in his debut film ''Paagan'' which was claimed to be a comedy. After completing ''Nanban'', Srikanth started working for this film; for the role, he was said to have lost 7 kilos. Janani Iyer of '' Avan Ivan'' fame was selected as lead actress while comedians Kovai Sarala, Pandi and Soori were selected to essay supporting roles and comical relief. Filming was held in Tirupur and Pollachi. During a stunt sequence where Srikanth shou ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saattai
''Saattai'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by M. Anbazhagan. The film features Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramaiah in pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by D. Imman. The shooting took place in NLC and Thiruvannamalai. The film is the first installment of the film series and was followed by a spin-off, '' Appa'' (2016), and a sequel ''Adutha Saattai'' (2019). The movie was officially remade in Kannada in 2020 as ''Drona''. Plot Dayalan ( Samuthirakani) is a newly appointed teacher of a government school in Vanthaarangudi village near Thiruvannamalai city. He is unhappy with the education system and is also worried about the pitiable condition of education of government schools. After joining the school, he tries to change the school's environment. This is not welcome by Singaperumal (Thambi Ramaiah), who is Assistant Head Master (AHM). Dayalan's decision for the change does not go well with the other teachers ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Neerparavai
''Neerparavai'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin. It stars Vishnu and Sunaina, and Nandita Das plays the older version of the latter's character. Saranya Ponvannan, Samuthirakani, Varsha Ashwathi, and Anupama Kumar play supporting roles. The music is composed by N. R. Raghunanthan with cinematography by Balasubramaniem and editing by Kasi Viswanathan. The film released on 30 November 2012 to positive reviews from critics and did well at the box-office. Plot The film is introduced when an old lady's (Nandita Das) son and daughter-in-law come to stay in her house, where she is solitary. The son asks his mother to sell off the house in that coastal village, so that he can build a house in the city with Aid of his father in law. but the old lady refuses to sell the house. Every often, the son and daughter-in-law notice that the lady goes to the beach, and prays in the garden every night. When they ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Velayutham
''Velayudham'' is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language superhero film written and directed by Mohan Raja. It stars Vijay in titular role with Genelia in the lead, while Hansika, Santhanam, Saranya Mohan, Soori, Abhimanyu Singh, and Vineet Kumar in other prominent roles. The music was composed by Vijay Antony and cinematography by Priyan. The film revolves around a villager who arrives in the city to collect money and is persuaded by a journalist to take on the disguise of ''Velayudham'', a superhero, to eradicate the evils in the society, such as corruption and terrorism. Its story was adapted from the 2000 Telugu film '' Azad''. ''Velayudham'' was released on 26 October 2011, and became commercially successful. The film collected 60 crore. Plot A young journalist named Bharathi, along with two of her friends, investigates a series of terrorist attacks which have taken place in Chennai and also illegal activities like human trafficking. When they are caught video-recording illicit a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Deiva Thirumagal
''Deiva Thirumagal'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language melodrama film written and directed by A. L. Vijay and produced by M. Chinthamani and Ronnie Screwvala that features Vikram in the lead role as a mentally disabled adult with the maturity of a five-year-old boy who has an intellectual disability and a mental disorder while Sara Arjun, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul, Nassar, Santhanam, and Sachin Khedekar playing pivotal roles. The film comprises director Vijay's regular technical crew with G. V. Prakash Kumar as music composer, Nirav Shah as cinematographer and Anthony as editor. Audiography was done by M. R. Rajakrishnan. The film released on 15 July 2011. The film was later released in Japan as ''Kamisama ga Kureta Musume''. The film is a remake of the 2001 American film ''I Am Sam'' starring Sean Penn as a father with a developmental disability and Dakota Fanning as daughter. Plot Krishna is an intellectually disabled man and has the mental ability of a five-year-old. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |