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Pudhayal
''Pudhayal'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Selva. The film stars Mammooty, Arvind Swamy and Sakshi Shivanand. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar. Cast * Mammooty as Captain Viswanath, Indian Army officer * Arvind Swamy as Kodiesvaran * Sakshi Shivanand as Shobana * Aamani as Sundari * Roopa Sri as Anjali * Goundamani * Senthil * Manivannan as Tiruchitrambalam * Uday Prakash as Madhu * Alphonsa * Madhusudhan Rao Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar. Lyrics were written by Vairamuthu. * "Ochamma Ochamma" — S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Uma Ramanan, Unni Menon * "Poothirukkum Vaname" — Hariharan, Uma Ramanan * "Enakkum Unakkum" — Gopal Rao, Swarnalatha * "Dheem Thakka" — Mano, S. Janaki Sistla Janaki (born 23 April 1938) is an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer from Andhra Pradesh. She is referred to respectfully as "Janaki Amma" and Nightingale of South India. She is one of the best-known play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy (born 18 June 1970) is an Indian actor, model, entrepreneur and television presenter known for his work in Tamil cinema and a few Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. He was introduced as an actor by Mani Ratnam with the blockbuster film ''Thalapathi'' (1991) and subsequently starred in successful films such as ''Roja'' (1992), ''Bombay'' (1995), ''Minsara Kanavu'' (1997), ''Thani Oruvan'' (2015), and ''Chekka Chivantha Vaanam'' (2018). He made his debut as a director in the Netflix anthology series ''Navarasa'' (2021) in which his segment named '' Project Agni (Adbhutha – Wonder)''. Swamy also starred in other regional film industries, including Telugu and Malayalam films where he has done films such as ''Mounam'' (1995), ''Daddy'' (1992) and ''Devaraagam'' (1996). He has also appeared in Bollywood, making his appearance in ''Saat Rang Ke Sapne'' (1998). He briefly worked as a television presenter as the host of the third season of '' Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selva (director)
Selva (floruit, fl. 1990s) is an Indian director active in Tamil film. He often specializes in film remakes and directed a series of hits the 1990s. His first film ''Thalaivasal (film), Thalaivasal'' launched the career of many. His noted film are ''Amaravathi (1993 film), Amaravathi'', ''Karnaa'', ''Pooveli'', ''James Pandu'', ''Unnaruge Naan Irundhal'', ''Student Number 1'' and ''Naan Avanillai (2007 film), Naan Avanillai''. He introduced Ajith Kumar through his second film ''Amaravathi (1993 film), Amaravathi''. Early life Selva was graduated from Pachaiyappa's College. Selva first joined as an assistant director in an advertising firm which was involved in making ad film, documentary and short films. Career He worked in his first television serial titled ''Thyagam''. At that time, he directed a documentary film on the Tamil poet Subramanya Bharathi which was screened in Delhi Doordarshan. This innovative concept was appreciated by everyone and the documentary served as an e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovai Chezhiyan
Kovai Chezhiyan was an Indian senior leader of the Dravidian movement, leader of the Kongu vellala gounder community and film producer who worked in the 1950s up to late 1990s. He was also the vice-chairman of the Tamil Nadu State planning commission when MGR was the Chief minister. He had produced films with famous stars including MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Sivakumar, Muthuraman, NTR, Jayalalitha, Vijaykanth, Rajesh khanna, Mammooty etc. Chezhiyan, originally from Tamil Nadu, has also produced Telugu and Hindi films also and was the first president of Tamil Film producers council. He was earlier the Hononrary Secretary of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce. He was involved in politics and closely associated with Periyar, Anna, Kalaignar and MGR. He was the District Secretary of the DMK, and leader of the Dravidian movement in the Kongu region. He was later introduced to Tamil films as a producer by his good friend Kavignar Kannadasan, who initially produced films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unni Menon
Unni Menon (born 2 December 1955) is an Indian film playback singer. He has recorded over 4000 songs in many Indian languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.S.S.KavutaA melodious journey The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2008 In the early part of his career, he spent many years as a low-profile playback singer. The turning point in his career came with the song "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai" from Mani Ratnam's award-winning 1992 Tamil film ''Roja'', composed by A. R. Rahman. He has frequently associated with A. R. Rahman, lending his voice to nearly 27 popular songs from films like ''Karuththamma'' (1994) and ''Minsaara Kanavu'' (1997). Early life Menon was born in Valanchery in the Malappuram district of Kerala to V.K.S Menon and Malathy. His father was an officer in Tamil Nadu police and a native of Guruvayoor in Thrissur district. He did his schooling at Basel Evangelical Mission Higher Secondary School, Palakkad. Later, he attended the Government Victoria College, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhusudhan Rao (actor)
Madhusudhan Rao (born 20 June 1950) is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He has appeared in films including ''Autonagar Surya'' (2014), ''Goli Soda'' (2014), ''Kathakali'' (2016), ''Kaashmora'' (2016), '' Adam Joan'' (2017), ''Kalakalappu 2'' (2018), ''Aranmanai 3'' (2021),'' Theerpugal Virkapadum'' (2021) and ''Taanakkaran'' (2022). Career Madhusudhan Rao made a breakthrough as an actor after appearing as the local rogue, Naidu in ''Goli Soda'' (2014). He has since appeared as the antagonist in films such as ''Vanmam'' (2014) and ''Massu Engira Masilamani'' (2015), as well as in character roles in '' Jeeva'' (2014) and '' Idhu Namma Aalu'' (2016). He later starred in Sundar C.’s ''Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) and ''Aranmanai 3'' (2021). In 2019, he had five releases in Kannada as '' Birbal Case 1: Finding Vajramuni'', ''Padde Huli'', ''Kempegowda 2'', ''Avane Srimannarayana ''Avane Srimannarayana'' (; ) is a 2019 Indian Kannada-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphonsa (actress)
Alphonsa is an Indian actress known for her works in South Indian films, predominantly in item numbers, supporting and cameo roles. Career Alphonsa played a supporting role in K. S. Ravikumar's '' Panchathanthiram'' (2002), appearing alongside Kamal Haasan in a few scenes like, before appearing in ''Kadhal Sadugudu'' (2003), opposite Vikram, where her work was described as "lewd". Personal life Alphonsa was born in Tamil Nadu. Her younger brother is choreographer Robert The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ..., who has also worked in films as an actor. Alphonsa married Nazeer, her co-star in ''Parvu Mazhai'', in 2001, against the wishes of her family. Alphonsa had lived with an upcoming actor, Vinod, in a live-in relationship for two years, before he committed suici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mammooty
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (; born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a career spanning five decades, he has acted in over 400 films. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, seven Kerala State Film Awards, and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. For his contribution to film, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 1998. In 2022, he was honoured with Kerala Prabha Award, the second-highest honour given by the Government of Kerala. Mammootty made his debut in acting through Malayalam film ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' in 1971. His first leading role was in I. V. Sasi's unreleased film '' Devalokam'' (1979). Mammootty's breakthrough came in 1981 when he received the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roopa Sri
Rupa Sree is an Indian film and television actress who appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films and television soap operas. She made her acting debut with the Malayalam film ''Kallanum Polisum'' (1992) with Mukesh in the lead. The Malayalam serial ''Chandanamazha'', aired on Asianet, rose her into fame, and she was well accepted by Malayali audience as "Urmila Devi" (her character in Chandanamazha). She is one of most sought out actress in Tamil and Malayalam television serials. Biography Sree hails from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She has four sisters. She started her acting career, at the age of 13 years, as a heroine. later she moved to character roles and supporting roles. She appeared in glamorous roles as well. She took a break from movies after marriage. Her husband is also in film field. Again she made a comeback through serials, and now she is appearing in Tamil and Malayalam serials. As of November 2015, she is participating in a popular reality show on Flowers TV titled ''Kutt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uday Prakash (actor)
Uday Prakash was an Indian actor who starred in Tamil and Telugu films. He was a football player (team captain) at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur. Career Uday Prakash became famous as he acted in a very important role in Telugu blockbuster '' Karthavyam'' starring Vijayashanti. The film also gave him the much boost in Tamil as well, when it was dubbed as ''Vyjayanthi IPS''. Soon he was cast as one of the 3 brothers of Khushbu in ''Chinna Thambi'' which also became a blockbuster. Death Uday Prakash had the habit of drinking which made his downfall as he lost many opportunities. He had left Chennai due to mounting debts with no work. He was later spotted living in a hut as a hermit along with an old lady who fed him. With the media writing about him the Nadigar Sangham took the responsibility to rehabilitate him. Actor Sarath Kumar gave him an opportunity again in his film '' Diwan''. Uday Prakash told the media that he had kicked the habit of drinking and was looking forward to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakshi Shivanand
Sakshi Shivanand is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films. Her most notable work is '' Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai'' which was directed by Anubhav Sinha and co-starred Priyanshu Chatterjee, Om Puri and Farida Jalal. She has also lent her voice to Cinderella in ''The Story of Cinderella'', a popular animation television series which was telecast in India on Just Kids! on Sahara TV. Shivanand made her debut in Bollywood in 1996. During her early career, she starred in the Aditya Pancholi Aditya Pancholi (born 4 January 1965) is an Indian actor, producer and playback singer working in Hindi cinema. Acting career 1985–87: Television movies and serials He was signed for a few television video films produced by Hiba, which ...-starrer ''Zanjeer (1998 film), Zanjeer'' (1998). She later shot to fame within a short span of time in Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, Tollywood. Her debut in Telugu was with Chiranjeevi in the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aamani
Aamani is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Telugu films in addition to a few Tamil and Kannada films. She made her debut in a lead role opposite Naresh in the Telugu film '' Jamba Lakidi Pamba'' (1992), directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film turned out to be a blockbuster. She starred in the film ''Mister Pellam'' (1993) directed by Bapu, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. She won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for the film '' Subha Lagnam'' (1994) and Nandi Award for Best Actress for the films '' Subha Sankalpam'' (1995) and ''Mr. Pellam'' (1993). Film career Aamani was born in Bengaluru. She started her career doing small roles in films like ''Aadadhi, Chandamama Kathalu, and others''. Subsequently, she was paired as the lead actress opposite actors like Vishnuvardhan, Nagarjuna, Balakrishna, Krishna, Mammootty, Arvind Swami, Jagapathi Babu and Kamal Haasan. She won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senthil
Senthil (born 23 March 1951) is an Indian comedy actor who works in Tamil cinema. He is famous for his comedian roles along with fellow actor Goundamani. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.Goundamani presides Senthil's son marriage! Personal life Senthil was born on 23 March 1951 in a small village called Ilanjambore near Mudukulathur in Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu. He married Kalaiselvi on 14 May 1984. He has two sons, Dr Manikanda Prabhu and Hemachandra Prabhu. His two grand daughters were born in 2008 and 2014.Career As actor He ran away from his village at the age of 13 due to his father's scoldings. He first worked in an oil mart, then in a p ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
