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Polladhavan (2007 Film)
''Polladhavan'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Vetrimaran in his directorial debut. Starring Dhanush and Divya Spandana, the film revolves around a man whose life improves after buying a bike, and turns upside down after it is stolen. Three songs and the background score were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while Yogi B and Dhina composed each one song. Velraj was the director of cinematography, V. T. Vijayan edited the film and Rambo Rajkumar choreographed the stunts. The film was released on 8 November 2007. Receiving a tremendously positive response, it popularized the Bajaj Pulsar among the youth. The film was remade in a number of languages, owing to its success. Plot Prabhu Shankar is a happy-go-lucky middle-class man who spends time playing carrom in the streets with his friends Sathish and Kumar and others. He and his father keep falling into minor misunderstandings, and falls in love with a girl named Hema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vetrimaaran
Vetrimaaran is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer, who works in the Tamil film industry. As of 2021, he has won five National Film Awards, eight Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, two Filmfare South Awards and the Amnesty International Italia Award from 72nd Venice Film Festival. Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut with the '' Polladhavan'' (2007). His second feature film ''Aadukalam'' (2011) won six National Film Awards. He produces films under his production company, Grass Root Film Company. His movie ''Visaranai'' (2016) was selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards. His film '' Asuran'' (2019) received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Personal life Vetrimaaran was born in Cuddalore in 1975. His father Dr. V. Chitravel was a veterinary scientist and his mother Megala Chitravel is a noted novelist. He has an older sister. He later moved to Ranipet. He is married to Aarthi whom he met at Loyola College where he was s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murali (Malayalam Actor)
Muraleedharan Pillai, popularly known as Murali ( ml, മുരളി, 25 May 1954 – 6 August 2009) was an Indian film, stage and television actor and author. He mainly appeared in Malayalam films and a few Tamil films and also many other movies. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Appa Mestry, a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver in the 2002 film ''Neythukaran''. He was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles and negative roles. Murali started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned to character acting. He played the leading role in the 1992 film ''Aadhaaram'', which gave a "break" to his career. The film was well received at the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam cinema, which he enjoyed for a few years during the 1990s. Besides acting, he was the chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy from 2006 until his death. He also authored five books, and was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or item song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films (Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Bengali cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence for a song performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined The main aim of an item number is to entertain movie-goers and to lend support to the marketability of the film by being featured in . They are favoured by filmmakers as they afford t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poonam Bajwa
Poonam Bajwa is an Indian actress and model who appears in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her acting debut in 2005 with the Telugu film '' Modati Cinema'', after that she was featured in more Telugu film, such as ''Boss'' (2006). Her debut Tamil movie was ''Seval'' (2008). Early life and education A Punjabi by birth, she was born in Bombay to Amarjit Singh Bajwa, a Naval Officer and Jayalakshmi Bajwa. She has a younger sister, Deepika Bajwa. She was crowned Miss Pune in 2005, after which she started modeling part-time while studying. When she went to Hyderabad for a ramp show, the director of ''Modati Cinema'' spotted her and asked her if she was interested in films. She had finished her 12th then and had a five-month gap before college and hence agreed to star in his film, despite excelling in academics. She pursued a degree in English Literature from Symbiosis International University, Pune. Personal life In October 2020 Bajwa took to Instagram to an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munnar Ramesh
Munnar Ramesh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He is known for his character and villain roles. He has acted in over 100 films. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Vetrimaaran. Career Ramesh worked in a travels company before venturing into cinema. He made his debut with Balu Mahendra's ''Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam'' (2005). His first break came with ''Pudhupettai'' (2006) where he played Dhanush's father. He garnered acclaim for the dialogue "Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru" (God is there, Kumar). His dialogue gained popularity and inspired a film of the same name. He played a pivotal role in '' 6'' (2013) as a driver who helps the main character find his son. He played a police officer in ''Vada Chennai'' (2018). He also worked as a dubbing artiste for Sayaji Shinde Sayaji Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: əjaːd͡ʒiː ʃin̪d̪eː born 13 January 1959) is an Indian actor who has acted in Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Gujara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Annie Pope
Daniel Annie Pope is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After appearing in uncredited and minor roles, he made his breakthrough as an actor with his comic role in ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013). Career Daniel Annie Pope studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, Chennai and had an active role in the theatre group at the college, while also working with writer Yani's Pariksha group. Daniel attempted and achieved a Guinness World Record for longest theatre play for 72 hours without break in 2007, after two years of intense training and furthered his passion by teaching Theatre plays and mime in schools, before he got his first break as an actor. He also won the title of Best Mimer in South India in 2008. He appeared in small roles in Vetrimaaran's '' Polladhavan'' (2007), ''Paiyaa'' (2010) and ''Rowthiram'' (2011), though failed to become noticed and began work as television program producer in Vasanth TV for "Aadu - Maatuna Briyani Tha ... [...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] |
Anju (actress)
Anju is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalams and Tamil films. She hails from Tamil Nadu and is now acting in tele films and soap operas. She debuted at the age of two with the Tamil movie ''Uthiripookkal'' in 1979. She had acted in a Kannada and Telugu movies as well. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1988 for the movie ''Rukmini''. Awards * 1988 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - ''Rukmini Rukmini ( sa, रुक्मिणी, , ) is a Hindu goddess and the first queen and chief wife of Krishna. In Vaishnava tradition, she is described as Krishna's principal queen in Dvaraka, as well as the chief of his wives. She is an inc ...'' Filmography Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada Television References External links *Anju at MSI {{DEFAULTSORT:Anju Kerala State Film Award winners Actresses in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses ... [...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] |
Akila (actress)
Akila may refer to: Places *Acila or Ocelis, an ancient town in Yemen People *Akila Dananjaya (born 1993), Sri Lankan cricketer * Akila Ellawala (born 1976), Sri Lankan politician * Akila Isanka (born 1989), Sri Lankan cricketer *Akila Jayasundera (born 1992), Sri Lankan cricketer *Akila Viraj Kariyawasam (born 1973), Sri Lankan politician * Akila Lakshan (born 1995), Sri Lankan cricketer *Akila Radhakrishnan (born 1982), American lawyer See also * Abila (other) *Aila (name) * Akela (other) *Akhila *Akiba (other) *Akil (other) *Akilah (other) *Akilam *Akilan *Akina (given name) *Akira (other) *Akita (other) *Akiva (other) *Anila (other) *Ávila (other) Ávila is a city in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, Spain. Ávila or Avila may also refer to: Places Spain * Province of Ávila, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain * Ávila (Congress of Deputies constituenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chetan (actor)
Chetan (born 30 September 1970) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language television and films. He is married to television actress Devadarshini who starred with him in ''Vidadhu Karuppu''. This was part of the television series ''Marmadesam''. He has had regular roles in television serials such as ''Ananda Bhavan'' and ''Metti Oli''. Career Chetan's top turnover was on the 811-episode Sun TV serial, Metti Oli. Personal life His mother tongue is Kannada. He is married to frequent co-star Devadarshini. They have a daughter, Niyathi Kadambi who made her acting debut in '' '96'' portraying the younger version of Devadarshini. Filmography Television *''Ramayanam'' *'' Marmadesam: Vidathu Karuppu'' as Rajendran/Karuppusami *'' Nimmathi Ungal Choice'' as Balram *''Kudumbam'' *''Irandam Chanakyan'' as Santhana Raman *''Vazhkkai'' as Rishi *''Nambikkai'' as Vasanth & Raja *''Thedathe Tholainthu Povai'' *''Kaveri'' *''Panchavarnakkili'' as Raghupathi *''Ananda Bhavan'' as Gane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pawan (actor)
Pawan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his debut in supporting role in ''Thimiru'', before playing leading roles in '' Sengathu Bhoomiyilae'' and ''Thagaraaru''. Career Pawan ventured into Tamil films by playing Kishore's henchman in Vetrimaaran's '' Polladhavan'' before starring as a police officer trying to outwit Nakul in Manohar's 2009 comedy ''Maasilamani'', with both film going on to become successful ventures. He also played the role of a henchman in the Vijay-starrer ''Kuruvi'' (2008), with his work for the film preventing him from accepting offers for roles in ''Aegan'' and ''Silambattam''. Pawan next featured in Rathnakumar's family drama film '' Sengathu Bhoomiyilae'' (2012) as the film's lead character alongside Mirchi Senthil, but the film met with a low key release and mixed reviews. He then appeared as one of the four lead actors in ''Thagaraaru'' (2013) alongside Arulnithi, Tarun Shatriya and Aadukalam Murugadoss, winning cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
