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Puthagam
''Puthagam'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed by television personality Vijay Adhiraj and produced by S. Manjula for Ram Pictures Private Limited. The film stars Sathya, brother of actor Arya, in the lead role; Rakul Preet Singh, a former Miss India, as the leading lady; Telugu actor Jagapati Babu as the antagonist; and Sanjay Bharathi, son of veteran actor/director Santhana Bharathi (who also starred in the film), along with Vignesh Vijaykumar of ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' fame in supporting roles alongside Aishwarya Rajesh, Suresh, and Rachana Maurya, among others. The film was shot in Sony F 65. J. Laxman Kumar of ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' was the man behind the camera, and the music was scored by James Vasanthan. The movie also has GK as its art director and cinematography Laxman Kumar. The film was released on 14 January 2013. Plot Mohan ( Sathya) lives in Chennai. His two roommates, Anthony (Vignesh Vijayakumar) and Radhakrishnan (Sanjay Bharathi) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathya (Tamil Actor)
Shahir Cethirakath, better known as Sathya, is an Indian actor, who has worked in Tamil language films. The brother of actor Arya, he first began filming for ''Kadhal 2 Kalyanam'' in 2008, though the film remains unreleased. After debuting in ''Puthagam'' (2013), he made a breakthrough in Jeeva Shankar's romantic drama film ''Amara Kaaviyam'' (2014). Career Both Arya and Sathya went through many scripts before selecting the script of ''Kadhal 2 Kalyanam'' for the latter to make his acting début, in which Sathya would be playing the role of a radio jockey. Sathya, after being assigned for the role, had visited Bollywood actor Anupam Kher's acting school in Mumbai to "hone his acting skills", before starting to shoot, besides sitting with and observing professional radio jockeys at a radio station. The film, co-starring Divya Spandana began production in October 2008, but has languished in production hell, prompting ''Puthagam'' to become his first release. The film, directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Adhiraj
Vijay Adhiraj is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada films and serials. He was introduced in the NFDC & Doordarshan produced ''Sahashraphan'' in Hindi, written by then Prime Minister of India Shri. P. V. Narasimha Rao and directed by the Kannada T. S. Nagabharana. Career Adhiraj made his acting debut starring in television serials, before featuring in films including ''Ponnu Veetukkaran'' and ''Roja Kootam''. Throughout the 2000s, he became an established television and live event host. ''Suzhal'', directed by his father the late Shri Anand Mohan and written by him, launched him into the limelight. It was followed by ''Nimmadhi Ungal Choice'', produced by AVM Productions and directed by Shri Sp. Muthuraman. '' Ganesh–Vasanth'', written by Sujatha, produced by Madras Talkies and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam, helped establish his credentials as an actor. ''Chithi'', produced by Radaan Mediaworks, established him as a sought after televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RJ Balaji
Balaji Patturaj (born 20 June 1985), popularly known as RJ Balaji, is an Indian actor, radio jockey, television presenter, comedian and film director in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He is best known as the host of the 92.7 Big FM shows ''The Night Show with RJ Balaji'', ''Take it Easy'' and it's now defunct segment ''Cross Talk'', where he made prank calls to unsuspecting victims. Although mainly a radio jockey, Balaji is also active in other fields; he is known for his association with the television shows ''Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Dheva'' and ''Why This Kolaveri'', and for his performance in the films ''Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru'' (2013), ''Vadacurry'' (2014) ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' (2015), ''Pugazh'' (2016) and '' LKG'' (2019) (as an actor), '' Mookuthi Amman'' (2020) and ''Veetla Vishesham'' (2022) (as an actor and a co-director). He has also been a presenter at many inter-school cultural events in Chennai, a cricket commentator, and has contributed to many social causes, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalam
''Dalam'' is a 2013 Telugu-Tamil bilingual action thriller film by debutant director B. Jeevan Reddy, a protégé of noted Indian director Ram Gopal Varma. The Telugu version ''Dalam'' was produced by M. Sumanth Kumar Reddy under the banner of Mammoth Media & Entertainment and released in the first week of 15 August 2013, while ''Koottam'', the Tamil version, was released in 2014. The film starring Naveen Chandra, Piaa Bajpai, Nassar, Abhimanyu Singh, and Kishore tells the story of a group of former naxals and their struggles against the police and politicians when they start their lives afresh from Jail. Plot The scene begins in a Naxal-infested area, where a gun battle is ensuing between state policeman and Naxals. In the battle, the Naxals lose many men. They decide to forgo their pursuit of war and hand themselves to the government. During their time in jail, they undergo many tortures, but then one of the jail's seniors offers the Naxals to switch sides to the police and do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet Singh (born 10 October 1990) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil films. She made her acting debut with the Kannada film '' Gilli'' (2009). She has won several awards including a SIIMA Award with three nominations for Filmfare Awards South. Singh has worked in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil cinema with '' Venkatadri Express'' (2013), '' Yaariyan'' (2014), ''Loukyam'' (2014), '' Pandaga Chesko'' (2015), ''Sarrainodu'' (2016), ''Dhruva'' (2016), ''Nannaku Prematho'' (2016), '' Rarandoi Veduka Chudham'' (2017), ''Spyder'' (2017), ''Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru'' (2017), ''De De Pyaar De'' (2019), and ''Doctor G'' (2022). Early life Rakul Preet Singh was born on 10 October 1990 in a Sikh family in New Delhi. Rakul did her schooling from Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan and later completed a degree in mathematics at Jesus and Mary College. Her father was an army officer. Her mother is Rajender Kaur and father is Kulwinder Singh. Her younger brot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Vasanthan
James Vasanthan is an Indian Television (Tamil) host, a film music composer, and a filmmaker and a motivational speaker. For more than two decades, he has worked as an anchor in popular Tamil satellite television channels like Sun TV and Vijay TV before debuting as a film music composer in the Tamil Film Industry in the year 2008, and a filmmaker in 2015. Biography James Vasanthan was born in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India, to Brownie Sophia and George Theophilus, a police officer, who died in service, due to cancer. James was just 12 then. His mom used to tell him that her father Antony who was an engineer in the ropeway services in Anamalai Hills, Pollachi, erected and maintained by the Brits in the colonial times, was a meticulous person known for his discipline and strictness. James could see all of those traits in her. She was known to be a disciplinarian and perfectionist, excelling in every aspect of home-making. James owes every skill and craft that he poss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Sindhu Shyam
Sindhu Shyam is an Indian film and television actress, and a Bharathanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut through the Malayalam film Bhoothakkannadi directed by A. K. Lohithadas. Her role as Thilagavathi in Deivamagal increased her fame and gave her the other name Thilaga. She made her television debut with the serial ''Shakthi''. She is known for her roles as Revathy and Thilagavathy Raju in ''Pagal Nilavu'' and ''Deivamagal'', respectively. Career She started learning Dance from age 4,winning several prizes in Kerala School Youth Festival. She began her acting career from 16 years old through the Malayalam film Bhoothakkannadi. She acted villainous as well as positive roles in Tamil serials. Filmography Television ;Serials Reality shows *Mrs.Chinnathirai (Star Vijay) *Kitchen Super Star season 2 (Star Vijay Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly Star India), a subsidiary of Asianet St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crane Manohar
Crane Manohar (born 4 October 1965) is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films, mostly in comedy roles. He appeared in many Vadivelu and Vivek comedy tracks. Career Manohar initially worked as a crane technician for films and when he started acting he kept the name 'Crane' Manohar. He started his career by acting in several K. S. Ravikumar films before playing supporting comedic roles in many films, often with Vadivelu. He garnered praise from critics for his roles in films including ''Kannukku Kannaga'' (2000) and ''Thenali'' (2000). Crane had roles in ''Udhaya'' (2004), '' Veeranna'' (2005), ''Satham Podathey'' (2007), '' Padikkadavan'' (2009), ''Velayudham'' (2011), ''Neram'' (2013), '' Bramman'' (2014), ''Katham Katham'' (2015) and ''Kamara Kattu'' (2015). He debuted as a character artiste in ''Irandu Manam Vendum'' (2016). He is also acted in sequel movies like ''Ko 2'' (2016), '' Singam 3'' (2017), '' Saamy 2'' (2018), ''Charlie Chaplin 2 ''Charlie Chaplin 2'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Besant Ravi
Besant Ravi (born R. Ravi Kumar; 1 June 1970) is an Indian actor and stunt choreographer. He has played antagonistic supporting roles in Tamil, Hindi and several other Indian language films. Early life Besant Ravi, who was born and brought up in Chennai, was a bike mechanic in his early stages of life, and all through his childhood days, he grew up watching film shootings near his house in Besant Nagar. He soon became familiar with the artists and technicians on the sets. Ravi is an expert in Mixed martial arts and boxing. He got his first break in cinema in the movie '' Lucky Man''. Career He got his first break in cinema in the movie '' Lucky Man'', in which he performed a solo stunt, then he got trained professionally for cinema by stunt master Pandiyan. He started his career as a fighter and later moved into acting in several action sequences. Later, he got many offers to enter into the acting arena and got busy with acting. Director S. Shankar's ''Mudhalvan'' was noted am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uma (Tamil Actress)
Uma Padmanabhan (born 27 September 1965 ) is an Indian film and television actress. Career Uma Padmanabhan had her early education in Chennai and graduated in commerce from SIET, Nandanam. When SUN TV was founded in 1993, she applied for the job of a compere in the channel. After serving as a news reader for a short time, Uma was chosen to host the program ''Vanakkam Tamizhagam''. She later made her acting debut with the show ''Micro Thodar-Oru Kudumbam Oru Ragasiyam'' and also appeared in the shows ''Veetukku Veedu Looty'', ''Oru Thaayin Sabatham'', ''Chellame Chellam'', ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' ''Poove Poochudava ''Poove Poochooda Vaa'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Fazil, starring Padmini, S. Ve. Shekher, Nadhiya and Jaishankar. It is a remake of his own Malayalam film ''Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' and also marked t ...'', '' Priyamanaval'' and '' Chithi 2''. Uma acted in more than 30 films in Tamil and Malayalam. Filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fathima Babu
Fathima Babu is a South Indian actress, former newsreader and socialite based out of Chennai who hails from Puducherry. Born in a Muslim family, Fathima began her public career as a newsreader for more than 25 years with DD Podhigai, the Tamil version of Doordarshan news, and later worked for Jaya TV. She later converted to Hinduism for her husband. She subsequently moved on to work in television serials, films and theatre performances, operating in the Tamil and Malayalam languages. Career Fathima became a newsreader with DD Podhigai, the Tamil version of Doordarshan, in the late 1980s. In 1989, she briefly went missing causing much speculation as to her disappearance. Several years later, Fathima clarified that during the period she was missing, she was filming for a television serial known as ''Chithirapaavai'' and did not want to breach Doordarshan's rule of news anchors not being able to work in serials. Fathima made her film debut through K. Balachander's feminist film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
