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Preetha
Preetha is a television personality and film producer. She also hosted Cinema Karam Coffee on STAR Vijay and the popular cookery show Sunday Samayal on Sun TV. While still in college she received an offer for acting in an advertisement. After a one-year career in advertisements Preetha began her television career with the serial Aalayam which aired on Sun TV in 1999. She has acted in several Tamil language serials that were screened on Sun TV. She also has participated in the first series of the dance reality show Jodi Number One along with her husband Raaghav in STAR Vijay. The couple was one of the three finalists. Preetha produced the fantasy thriller film ''Nanjupuram'' which featured her husband Raaghav in the lead role. It was Raaghav's debut film. She also participated in the music show ''Gold Winner Isai Kudumbam'' and serials like Chithi (Sun TV) and Marumagal (Vijay TV). She acted in the serial Maanada Mayilaada on Kalaignar TV along with his husband. They both played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ticket (2017 Film)
''Ticket'' is a Indian comedy drama film written and directed by Raaghav Ranganathan, and produced by Preetha Raaghav. Shot in Tamil and English, the film features Raaghav in the lead role, alongside Karthik Kumar, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Sanam Shetty. The film was premiered at the London Indian Film Festival in 2017, with screenings held in London, Wembley and Birmingham. The movie is expected to be released in theatre in 2022 Cast * Raaghav Ranganathan as Avinash Ravichander * Karthik Kumar as Athif Hussain * Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Shalini * Sanam Shetty as Ria * Babloo Prithiveeraj as a local don * Aishwarya as Sona * Vatsan Chakravarthy as Craig * Kavithalaya Krishnan as Kumar * Balaji Venugopal * Shylaja Chetlur as Priya Francis Production The film marked the directorial debut of Raaghav Ranganathan, who revealed that ''Ticket'' was a "thriller with a tinge of black humour". Raaghav played the lead role alongside Karthik Kumar, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raaghav
Venkataraghavan Ranganathan, better known as Raaghav on screen, is an Indian actor and television personality in Tamil Nadu. Before his break into films, he appeared in season 1 of ''Jodi Number One''. Career He first appeared in supporting roles in several films, he made his debut as the lead hero with, '' Nanjupuram''. He is a gold medalist from College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai and passed out in 1994. He then went on to further his studies in the University of Illinois and later came back to Chennai, where he worked as a software engineer. But due to his passion for media, he shifted to a career of acting. He married his TV co-star Preetha. He and his wife appeared together in Jodi Number 1 in STAR Vijay and Maanada Mayilada in Kalaignar TV Kalaignar is an Indian general entertainment satellite television channel based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The channel was launched on 15 September 2007 as Kalaignar in respect of former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanjupuram
''Nanjupuram'' is a 2011 Tamil horror film directed by Charles, starring Raaghav and Monica in the lead roles, while Thambi Ramaiah and Aadukalam Naren play supporting roles. The film, which features music scored by Raaghav himself, was produced by his wife Preetha. The film was in production for over three years and was finally released on 1 April 2011 and got positive Word of mouth from B&C centers and became a Sleeper hit. Plot Nanjupuram is a small village surrounded by hills full of poisonous snakes. The village has two big shots. One is the president of the village (Thambi Ramaiah), and the other one is a good guy having a son named Velu (Raaghav). The president has an affair with Malar's (Monica) mother, and he often comes to Malar's house. One day, while treating a snake-bitten girl from the village, the unafraid Velu takes her to the opposite side of the hill, across the snakes. Malar also accompanies him. After getting treatment, Malar and Velu fall in love with each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five By Four
''Five by Four'' is a 2003 Indian English film written and directed by Roopa Swaninathan. It stars VJs Cary Edwards, Sapna and Usha Seetharam, Eashwar Rao, television artistes Venkat, Preetha Raaghav and Divyadarshini and popular Kannada model Hardeep Minhas. The music was by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Ravi Varman. The film in English was produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). It did not get a theatrical release, but was screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Writers market at Santa Monica, and other venues. Cast * Cary Edwards as Nayan * Eashwar Rao as Ajay * Venkat as the stranger * Divyadarshini as Namitha * Hardeep Minhas as Aishwarya * Preetha as Shruti * Sapna as Shikha Iyer * Usha Seetharam as Meera * Sujata Panju as Meenakshi * Biniu Jha as Renu * Prabhu as Martin * Amar as Abhijeet Production Roopa Swaminathan signed up with Penguin and was writing short stories for a book. She thought the stories could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maanada Mayilada
''Maanada Mayilada'' is an Indian dance competition show airing from 2007 till 2015 on Kalaignar TV. The show was conceived, produced and directed by noted choreographer Kala Master. She is also one of the judges and the only constant judge throughout the show. Other judges have been Brinda, Khushbu, Rambha, Namitha, Simran (actress), Simran, Mumtaj, Sudha Chandran , Meena (actress), Meena. Prashanth and Srikanth (Tamil actor, born 1979), Srikanth. Sanjeev Venkat, Sanjeev and Kiki Vijay have been the hosts for all seasons. The choreographers for this dance show include Prem Master, Anthony Master, Rajesh Master, RameklkMaster, Chandru Master, Raghu Master, Sandy (Indian choreographer), Sandy, Mani Master, Tamil Master, Bala Master, Nantha. ''Maanada Mayilada'' has alternative choreographers and sometimes the choreographers help each other during the seasons. Series overview Season 1 The judges were originally Kala Master, Brindha Master, and Simran (actress), Simran. Simr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anbe Vaa (2020 TV Series)
''Anbe Vaa'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil language soap opera produced by Saregama Productions on Sun TV. The show stars Delna Davis and Viraat. Plot Righteous and down to earth, Bhoomika's sole ambition is to provide well for her mother and sisters. On the other hand, Varun, a rich industrialist's overindulged son, enjoys his happy-go-lucky lifestyle. A chance encounter brings them together and despite starting off on a wrong foot, they soon fall in love and get married. Thus begins their life changing journey amidst many difficulties. Cast Main * Delna Davis as Bhoomika Varun: Varun Krishna's wife * Viraat as Varun Krishna: Bhoomika's husband Recurring Cast * Pooja Fiya / Mahalakshmi as Vasuki Madhavan: Varun's sister * Kanya Bharathi as Parvathi Manoj Krishna: Vasuki and Varun's mother * J. Durai Raj as Madhavan Manickavasagan: Vasuki's husband * Sujatha Selvaraj as Eshwari Manickavasagan: Madhavan's and Veni's mother * Queency Stanly as Neelaveni "Veni" Manickavasagan: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodi Number One (Series 1)
''Jodi Number One'' is an Indian Tamil-language dance competition reality television show broadcast on Star Vijay and from the year 2006. Its contestants are couples who are generally television stars in their own right, often from the television industry. Over twelve years, Jodi Number One has rolled out ten seasons. Series Season 1 The first season aired on every Friday to Saturday at 20:00 from October 2006. The show witnessed four real life couples and 4 fictional (real) life couples engage in a 13-weeks dancing competition. The panel of judges composed of dance master Kala, actor Prashanth and Ramya Krishnan chose the two finalists. The viewers themselves chose the third finalist. Divyadarshini and Aravind Akash serving as the hosts. Prem Kumar and Pooja - The winners of the Wild Card round were judged the champions of Jodi No. 1 by the audiences. They received 10 lakhs as the prize money. Hosts * Divyadarshini - TV actress * Aravind Akash - Film actor Judges * P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodi Number One
''Jodi Number One'' is an Indian Tamil-language dance competition reality television show broadcast on Star Vijay and from the year 2006. Its contestants are couples who are generally television stars in their own right, often from the television industry. Over twelve years, Jodi Number One has rolled out ten seasons. Series Season 1 The first season aired on every Friday to Saturday at 20:00 from October 2006. The show witnessed four real life couples and 4 fictional (real) life couples engage in a 13-weeks dancing competition. The panel of judges composed of dance master Kala, actor Prashanth and Ramya Krishnan chose the two finalists. The viewers themselves chose the third finalist. Divyadarshini and Aravind Akash serving as the hosts. Prem Kumar and Pooja - The winners of the Wild Card round were judged the champions of Jodi No. 1 by the audiences. They received 10 lakhs as the prize money. Hosts * Divyadarshini - TV actress * Aravind Akash - Film actor Judges * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumm Dumm Dumm
''Dumm Dumm Dumm'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Azhagam Perumal and produced by director Mani Ratnam under his home studio, Madras Talkies. It stars R. Madhavan and Jyothika, with Vivek, Manivannan and Murali portraying other pivotal roles. The film featured cinematography by Ramji, editing by Sreekar Prasad and music composed by Karthik Raja. ''Dumm Dumm Dumm'' opened on 13 April 2001 to positive reviews and went on to become a commercial hit. Plot Ganga lives in a small village in Thenkasi district of Tamil Nadu and yet secures state second rank in XII board exams. Although she wishes to pursue civil engineering, her father Veluthambi plans to get her married to young Lawyer Adhithya aka Adhi, who also hails from the same village. The reason for this alliance is that Adhi's rich dad was Veluthambi's former boss who helped him become a rich rice mill owner, and Velu wants to repay the moral debt. Adhi is a fun-loving pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke!
''Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey!'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film written and directed by Vasanth. Starring Shaam, Sneha, Rajiv Krishna and Jaya Re.The film narrates the story of four youngsters who go through unrequited love and respond differently to their failures. Produced by GV Films, it had a theatrical release on 13 July 2002 across Tamil Nadu. Plot Hari, Raji, and Arthi are cousins. Hari gets a job in Chennai. He then comes to Chennai and instead of staying at Raji and Arthi's home he rents an apartment with his colleague Subbu. Raji doesn't like this and refuses to come to Hari's house until he visits her place. But they meet and catch up with each other now and then. Meanwhile, Hari meets another girl, Swapna, who plays pranks on people just for fun. During one such prank Hari and Swapna end up becoming friends. They both work in rival Ad agency. While doing a project Hari selects his cousin Raji's photo (of her eyes) over Swapna's which mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mugavaree
''Mugavaree'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language musical romantic drama film written and directed by V. Z. Durai and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Jyothika, with Raghuvaran, Vivek, Manivannan, and K. Viswanath playing supporting roles. It was Ajith Kumar's first film of the new 2000s millennium. The music is composed by Deva, song lyrics were written by Vairamuthu, whilst the film featured award-winning cinematography by P. C. Sriram. The story revolves around the conflicting emotions of ambition, love and responsibility that Sridhar (Ajith Kumar) goes through in his quest to become a successful music composer. The film was released on 19 February 2000 and became a commercial success, winning two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Best Family Film and Best Choreographer (Brindha). Plot Sridhar is from a middle-class family headed by his father. Shiva is Sridhar's elder brother and the breadwinner for the family, consisting of his wife Shantha and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DG Vaishnav College
DG Vaishnav College (Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College), commonly known as DDGDVC, is a Liberal arts, commerce and science college in Chennai, India. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. It is located in the Arumbakkam locality of Chennai, which is a hub for many shops and markets, of which the most famous Koyembedu market and bus stand. It was recently reaccredited by NAAC with A++ grade ( CGPA of 3.54 /4) in 3rd cycle. The College The College now has 7 UG and 6 PG (Aided), 12 UG and 11 PG (Self-Supporting) programmes. Research Programmes such as M.Phil, (Commerce, Economics, Chemistry and Mathematics ) and Ph.D. (Commerce, Economics, Chemistry and Computers) has become part of the academic curriculum. Autonomy The College has been conferred the status of "AUTONOMY" by the UGC and endorsed by the University of Madras from the academic year 2009 - 2010. Consequently, students admitted to various UG, PG and M.Phil courses during th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |