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Pandiraj
Pandiraj (பாண்டிராஜ் in Tamil) is an Indian film director and producer, writer who works in Tamil cinema. His debut film, ''Pasanga'' (2009), was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Screenplay. Early life Pandiraj was born 7 June 1976 and brought up in Virachilai Township, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. After Schooling, he moved to Chennai in 1996. He worked as an "office-boy" with director K. Bhagyaraj. During his early years, he wrote several short stories for the famous Tamil Bagya. Gradually, his interest in film making increased and after hurdles, he got the chance to be an assistant director to filmmaker Cheran. He later worked as an assistant director to Thangar Bachan and Chimbu Deven in six films. Style Pandiraj is also famous for making village action family movies. The movies include a lot of family sentiments and focuses on farming. Career In 2009, Pandiraj became an independent directo ...
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Idhu Namma Aalu (2016 Film)
''Idhu Namma Aalu'' (; She is my lover) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, co-produced and directed by Pandiraj. The film stars Nayantara, Silambarasan and Andrea Jeremiah, while Soori and Jayaprakash portray supporting roles. This film was produced by T. Rajender and music was composed by Kuralarasan. This film was highly anticipated from audience and opened with mixed reviews but became an average success at the box office. Plot Shiva (Silambarasan) is an IT engineer with Vaasu ( Soori) as his driver and colleague. He visits Myla (Nayanthara) for a marriage proposal and instantly likes her. Myla wishes to speak to him privately and asks him about Priya (Andrea Jeremiah), his ex-girlfriend. Shiva accepts his old love for her. He then leaves the house thinking the marriage will not happen, but Myla accepts the marriage proposal. Later, they start speaking on the phone, and Shiva tells his old love story and how they broke up. Myla starts loving Shiva ...
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Pasanga 2
''Pasanga 2 : Haiku'' is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language children's film written, co produced and directed by Pandiraj. A thematic sequel to ''Pasanga'' (2009), the film focuses on the issue of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) amongst children and is set in the city, unlike ''Pasanga''. The film, starring debutante child actors Nishesh and Vaishnavi in lead alongside Ramdoss, Vidya Pradeep, Karthik Kumar and Bindu Madhavi. This film is produced by Suriya, who also appears in an extended cameo role along with Amala Paul. The film was the last film of year 2015 and was declared as a "year end blockbuster". The film will mark Pandiraj's last of the ''trilogy for children'', following ''Pasanga'' and ''Marina''. Plot Kavin (Nishesh) and Naina (Vaishnavi) are two children who get pushed out of school because of their hyperactive activities. Their parents are not able to bear the attitude of their children and transfer them through many schools. Accidentally, they end up wit ...
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Kadaikutty Singam
''Kadaikutty Singam'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Pandiraj and produced by Suriya on his studio 2D Entertainment. The film features an ensemble cast of Karthi, Sayyeshaa, Sathyaraj, Soori, Viji Chandrasekhar, Bhanupriya, Deepa Shankar, Priya Bhavani Shankar and Arthana Binu. The film's music was composed by D. Imman and the cinematographer was by Velraj. The film was released on 13 July 2018 to mixed reviews. Plot Perunazhi Gunasingam (Karthi) is a modern-day rich farmer who lives happily with his family and father Perunazhi Ranasingam (Sathyaraj). 30 years ago, Ranasingam always wanted a son but kept getting daughters. After four daughters with his first wife Vanavan Madevi (Viji Chandrasekhar), Ranasingam sought after a new bride, to beget a son. Afraid of losing her status to a stranger, Vanavan arranged a marriage between Ranasingam and her younger sister, Panchavan Madhevi (Bhanupriya). Five months after Panchavan bec ...
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Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' is a 2013 Tamil-language political comedy drama film written, directed and co-produced by Pandiraj. It features Vimal and Sivakarthikeyan in lead roles, alongside Bindu Madhavi and Regina Cassandra. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the soundtrack. The film released on 29 March 2013 and received positive responses from critics as well as audiences. It ran for 100 days in many theatres in Tamil Nadu and was commercially successful. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Katte''. Plot The film opens with two friends "Billa Kesavan" aka "Theni" Kesavan ( Vimal) and "Ranga Murugan" aka "Pattai" Murugan (Sivakarthikeyan), who are unemployed and want to become politicians. Meanwhile, Murugan meets Parvathy aka Paapaa (Regina Cassandra) and falls for her. On the other side, Kesavan meets Mithra Meenalochini (Bindu Madhavi) and falls for her. Paappaa and Mithra too fall for them after many confusions. There comes the Councilor Election, and Murugan stands for it. Paapp ...
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Semma
''Semma'' ( Awesome) is a 2018 Indian Tamil language comedy-drama film directed by Vallikanth and written by Pandiraj. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar and Arthana Binu, while Yogi Babu and Mansoor Ali Khan, among others, play supporting roles. Featuring music also composed by Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Vivekanand Santhosham, the film began production during early 2017 and released on 25 May 2018 to mixed reviews. It was later dubbed into Telugu as ''Chinni Krishnudu''. Plot Kuzhandhai ( G. V. Prakash Kumar) has to get married within the next three months as per his horoscope, and he is engaged to Magizhini ( Arthana Binu). Problems arise before their marriage in the form of Magizhini's father 'Attack' Balu ( Mansoor Ali Khan), and their wedding becomes a question mark. Does Kuzhandhai get married within that stipulated time and does he marry Magizhini is what Semma is all about. Cast * G. V. Prakash Kumar as Kulandaivelu * Arthana Binu as Magizhini *Yogi Babu a ...
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Pasanga
''Pasanga'' () is an Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language children's film directed by Pandiraj. It stars debutant child actors like Kishore DS, Sree Raam and Thamizh (actor), Pandian, along with newcomer Vimal and Vega Tamotia in supporting roles. The film is produced by M. Sasikumar, Sasikumar and music score is composed by James Vasanthan.They rose to fame after their 2008 hit film ''Subramaniyapuram'' . Pasanga was released on 1 May 2009 to critical acclaim, winning three National Film Awards and several other awards at international film festivals. Plot The story unfolds in a dry and barren village. The protagonist Anbukkarasu (Kishore DS, Kishore) wants to excel in life as a collector and is a preceious child. He meets Jeevanandam (Sree Raam), the son of the school teacher Chokkulingam (Jayaprakash). The meeting occurs on the first day of school. In the long run, Jeeva develops an instant dislike for Anbu even the good-hearted Anbu tries to befriend him. However, Jeeva cont ...
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Kathakali (film)
''Kathakali'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action mystery thriller film directed by Pandiraj. It stars Vishal, who also co-produced the film with Pandiraj, and Catherine Tresa. ''Kathakali'' was released on 14 January 2016, where it received praise for Vishal's performance, action sequences, direction and musical score. Plot After spending 6 years in the US, Amudhan returns to Cuddalore for his marriage to his long-time girlfriend Meenu Kutty, where he is forced to invite to his marriage a local gangster named Lakshmipathy aka Thamba, despite a previous history between them. Thamba was responsible for dragging Amudhan and his elder brother Gnanavel Rajarathinam to prison five years ago on a false charges after Gnanavel, who worked in Thamba's fishing business, decided to leave Thamba and start his own fishing business. Thamba was also responsible for chopping off the leg of Amudhan and Gnanavel's father Rajarathinam when he had tried to intervene in the fight between Tha ...
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Marina (2012 Film)
''Marina'' is a 2012 Tamil-language comedy drama film written, produced, and directed by Pandiraj starring Sivakarthikeyan in his feature film debut with Oviya alongside, Pakkada Pandi, Gautham Purushoth. The music was composed by Girishh G. The movie released on 3 February 2012. This film won 2 Tamil Nadu State film awards for best dialogue writer and special jurie best film award. It received good reviews and had a decent run at the box-office. Plot Ambikapathy ( Pakkada Pandi) is an orphan runaway who escapes from his cruel uncle to Chennai and eventually ends up at Marina Beach. He earns his livelihood by selling drinking water packets and later poached chickpeas to people visiting the beach. His calm and mature manners win him the admiration and later the friendship of other boys employed at the beach. Ambikapathy dreams of being educated, so he works in the day to save money for schooling whilst trying to study at night on his own. His desire to be enrolled in a proper sc ...
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Vamsam
''Vamsam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film, starring debutante Arulnidhi and Sunaina in lead roles. The film is produced by Arulnidhi's father and M. Karunanidhi's youngest son, M. K. Thamizharasu, and features Jayaprakash, Ganja Karuppu, Kishore, Anupama Kumar among others in supporting roles. The film released on 13 August 2010 to positive reviews and became a profitable venture at the box-office. Cast * Arulnidhi as Anbarasu - Malarkodi's husband. * Sunaina as Malarkodi - Anbarasu's wife. * Jayaprakash as Seenikannu Devar * Ganja Karuppu as Sombhu Mani * Kishore as Rowdi Rathinam * Anupama Kumar as Meenakshi * Myna Nandhini as Sarasu * Kumar * Hello Kandasamy Production Arulnidhi's cousin Udhayanidhi Stalin was initially offered a lead role in the film however he turned down the opportunity fearing he would not suit the role. Soundtrack Soundtrack contains six songs composed by Taj Noor Taj Noor is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, who has p ...
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Moodar Koodam
''Moodar Koodam'' () is a 2013 Tamil language black comedy film written, produced and directed by Naveen. The film stars the director himself alongside Sendrayan, Kuberan, and Rajaj in lead roles. Oviya, Anupama Kumar, Jayaprakash, Five Star Krishna, and Uday Mahesh play other pivotal roles. The film was produced by director Naveen himself under the "White Shadows Productions" banner with Pandiraj releasing the movie through his Pasanga Productions. The music is by Natarajan Sankaran. This film received positive reviews. Plot Naveen (Naveen), Sendrayan (Sendrayan), Kuberan (Kuberan), and Vellaichami aka White (Rajaj) are four men who are trapped in a cycle of poverty. The story begins with a meeting between them in a police station where they are held in connection with a theft case. Disillusioned with society and their place in it, they plan to burgle the mansion of White's treacherous uncle Bhaktavatsalam (Jayaprakash), whom they believe has left town with his family to go on a ...
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Goli Soda
''Goli Soda'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by S.D. Vijay Milton, who handled the Cinematography as well. Produced by his brother Bharath Seeni under Roughnote Production, the film stars Kishore, Sree Raam, Pakoda Pandi, and Murugesh of ''Pasanga'' fame. The film was distributed by N. Lingusamy's Thirrupathi Brothers and released on 24 January 2014 to critical acclaim. The film narrates the story of four boys who work and live together in a market. The film was remade in Kannada with the same name and in Telugu as ''Evadu Thakkuva Kadu'' in 2019. ''Goli Soda 2'', featuring an entirely distinct cast, was released in June 2018. Plot Set against the backdrop of Koyambedu market, the film revolves around the lives of four young boys: Pulli, Saetu, Sithappa and Kuttimani. They work as coolies, and earn their bread by working as lifters. They lift and transport vegetable goods to various shops. One such shop is owned by Aachi, who treats the ...
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Suriya
Saravanan Sivakumar (born 23 July 1975), known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, television presenter and a philanthropist. He primarily works in Tamil cinema where he is one of the highest paid actors. He received numerous awards including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two SIIMA awards and five Vijay Awards. Based on the earnings of Indian celebrities, Suriya has been included in the '' Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list six times. After making his debut in ''Nerukku Ner'' (1997) at the age of 22, Suriya landed his breakthrough role in ''Nandha'' (2001) and then had his first major commercial success with the thriller ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003). Following award-winning performances of a conman in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) and a hunchback in ''Perazhagan'' (2004), he played a man suffering from anterograde amnesia in the 2005 blockbuster '' Ghajini''. He rose to stardom with dual roles of a father and s ...
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