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Rajapattai
''Rajapattai'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language masala film co-written and directed by Suseenthiran based on a story by Seenu Vasan. The film stars Vikram and Deeksha Seth. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the film is produced by Prasad V. Potluri's newly launched PVP Cinema on a budget of . The story revolves around the issue of land grabbing and how the protagonist becomes involved in it. The film was also dubbed into Telugu and was released as ''Veedinthe'' on 30 December 2011 and into Hindi as ''Main Hoon Dada No.1'' in 2013. Plot 'Anul' Murugan, a gym boy who dreams of becoming a successful villain in films, lives along with Shanmugham and his gym co-boys. He bumps into an old man Dakshinamoorthy who is under pressure from his son Chidambaram to sell his orphanage to a scheming lady politician Ranganayaki, who is majorly into land grabbing along with her hatchet man 'Vaappa' Abdul Kadhir. Murugan eventually falls in love with Dharshini. Murugan becomes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suseenthiran
Suseenthiran is an Indian film director and screenwriter in Tamil cinema. He rose to fame with his directorial debut '' Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009). Career Suseenthiran, who originally hails from a small village called Amarapoondi in Palani, Dindigul, was always "crazy about films" like his father and his uncle, who had made a film years ago, that never got released. Though his family did not want him to become a director and "waste" his life on films, he was sure that he would be a filmmaker one day. To achieve his dream, he came to Chennai, when he was 18 years old and needed 12 years to make his first film. Suseenthiran had worked as assistant director to prominent filmmakers as S. D. Sabha and Ezhil, before turning an independent director. His maiden venture, titled '' Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'', was released in 2009, receiving rave accolades. According to Susindran, the film is based on real life incidents as his father was a kabadi player and Susindran got to know a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram (actor)
Kennedy John Victor (born 17 April 1966), better known by his stage name Vikram, is an Indian actor and playback singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema and has also acted in Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He is among the most decorated actors in Tamil cinema, with awards including seven Filmfare Awards South, a National Film Award and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Amongst his other honours include the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2004 and an honorary doctorate by the Popular University of Milan in May 2011. Vikram is the first actor from India, to receive the Doctorate in the history of the European Universities, in acting. Based on the earnings of Indian celebrities, Vikram was included in the ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list for 2016 and 2018. Vikram debuted with ''En Kadhal Kanmani'' (1990) followed by several language films. He found his major breakthrough playing a rogue-turned-lover in Bala's tragedy film '' Sethu'' (1999) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deeksha Seth
Deeksha Seth (born 14 February 1990) is an Indian actress and model. A finalist in Femina Miss India in 2009, she made her acting debut in the Telugu film '' Vedam'' (2010). Early life Seth was born on 14 February 1990 in Delhi. Since her father was working for ITC Limited and was often transferred, her family has been shifting regularly and living in various parts of India, including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh as well as in Kathmandu, Nepal.Deeksha Seth , Vedam Heroine Deeksha Seth , Mirapakay , Femina Miss India Finalist , Video Interview – Video Interviews & Specials . CineGoer.com (1 January 2008). Retrieved on 10 November 2011. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja or Abdul Haliq (born 31 August 1979) is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer and singer-songwriter. He mainly scores music for Tamil films. Considered a versatile composer, he is particularly known for his use of Western music elements and often credited with having introduced hip hop to the Tamil film and music industry and started the "era of remixes" in Tamil Nadu. Yuvan has won two Filmfare Awards South, five Mirchi Music Awards South, four Vijay Awards and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Within a span of 25 years, Yuvan has worked on over 100 films. Being the youngest son of composer Ilaiyaraaja, he began his musical career in 1996, at the age of 16, when he composed the film score for '' Aravindhan''. He got his breakthrough with the ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2001) soundtrack, and established himself as one of Tamil cinema's most sought-after composers by the mid-2000s. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil in 2004 for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saloni Aswani
Saloni Aswani is an Indian actress and model who appears in Telugu and Kannada films. After finishing her education, Saloni ventured into modelling, appearing in various television advertisements. She went on to pursue a career in acting, debuting in the Hindi film ''Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa'' (2003), following which she starred in several Telugu films, failing to achieve notable commercial success. She gained notice through her performances in Buddhivantha and S. S. Rajamouli's ''Maryada Ramanna'' (2010), leading to roles in further major Telugu productions. Early life Aswani was born in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra into a Sindhi-speaking family as Vandana (3rd December). Her father was an assistant commissioner of narcotics. The family moved to CGS quarters at Wadala, Mumbai, when she was around five years old. After completing school, she enrolled at the Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (SNDT) near New Marine Lines/Churchgate, Mumbai, and graduated in Psycholo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruldoss
Aruldoss is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles in predominantly Tamil language films. Prior to focusing on an acting career, he worked as a cinematographer for several films. Career After completing school, Aruldoss worked as a photographer at weddings. Through his acquaintances, he managed to get a breakthrough into the Tamil film industry and served as an assistant cinematographer in Sundar C's '' Arunachalam'' (1997). He subsequently went on to work as the main cameraman in '' A Aa E Ee'' (2009) and '' Pathinaaru'' (2009). Aruldoss has often collaborated as an actor with film maker Suseenthiran, after making his debut in '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010) and appearing in '' Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai'' (2011), ''Rajapattai'' (2011) and '' Paayum Puli'' (2015). His close friendship with Seenu Ramasamy has meant that Aruldoss has also played roles in ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010), '' Neerparavai'' (2012) and ''Idam Porul Yaeval ''Idam Porul Yaeval'' () is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanoor Sana
Shanoor Sana Begum also popularly known by her mononym stage name Sana is an Indian actress, television personality and model, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. She has acted mostly in Telugu films alongside few Tamil and Kannada films. Sana has acted in over 200 films mostly in supporting roles. Biography She was born to a Christian father and Muslim mother in the Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad. She was married to Sadath at her teenage even before completing her studies. Her son Syed Anwar Ahmed is a filmmaker and her daughter-in-law Sameera Sherief is a television actress. Career She initially pursued her career in modelling. She got the opportunity in film acting from director Krishna Vamsi while she was busy with television and modelling assignments. Director Krishna Vamsi was in search for a suitable actress to play the supporting role in his 1996 film '' Ninne Pelladatha'' and signed Sana to play the supporting role and it eventually marked her acting debut. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pradeep Rawat (actor)
Pradeep Rawat (born 21 January 1952) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil language films. Notable for playing villainous roles, Rawat's first appearance was in B.R. Chopra's '' Mahabharat'' as Ashwatthama. He appeared in '' Yug'' as a British police officer Marshal. He also played various roles in serial Jai Mata Di He was in memorable roles in Bollywood films such as ''Sarfarosh'' as Sultan, in '' Lagaan'' as Deva, in '' Ghajini'' (2005) as Ram and Lakshman, and in its Hindi remake '' Ghajini'' (2008) as the title character. Rawat was introduced into Telugu cinema with the film '' Sye''. In Tamil cinema his memorable hit was '' Ghajini'' where he appeared in a double role. He debuted in Kannada cinema with '' Parodi''; Malayalam cinema with '' China Town''; Bengali cinema with ''Hero 420'' and Bhojpuri cinema with ''Crack Fighter''. Awards * 2004: Winner, Filmfare Best Villain Award (Telugu) for ' Sye'' * 2004: Winner, Santosham Best Vil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayaprakash
V. Jayaprakash is an Indian actor and producer who works in Tamil and Telugu-language films. He ventured into film business in the early 2000s as a producer, making several films under his banner GJ Cinema and later turned actor, with Cheran's 2007 film, '' Mayakannadi''. Subsequently, performing a variety of supporting roles, he found more success as a character actor, with his most notable performances in '' Pasanga'' (2009), '' Naadodigal'' (2009), '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010), '' Yuddham Sei'' (2011), '' Mankatha'' (2011), '' Moodar Koodam'' (2013) and ''Pannaiyarum Padminiyum'' (2014). Career Jayaprakash hails from Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu, India. Before entering the film industry, he had worked in various fields such as dairy farming, petrol business, transport and billiards parlour. He started acting at age of 45. His first film was '' Mayakannadi'' in 2007, following which he received more acting assignments. His role as the village school teacher, Chokkalingam, in Compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theepetti Ganesan
Theepetti Ganesan (October 16, 1990 – March 22, 2021), also known by his birth name Karthik, was an Indian actor. He was known for playing prominent supporting roles in Seenu Ramasamy's directorial films. His breakthrough performance came in the film ''Renigunta'' (2009). Life In April 2020, in an interview he revealed that he faced severe financial tussles due to lack of film opportunities in last few years and revealed that his film career was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also engaged in small scale businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic time in order to run his family. He also urged financial assistance to his family and it was revealed that fellow actor Snehan Snehan (born Sivaselvam) is a Tamil poet, politician, lyricist, and actor who has worked in the Tamil film industry. In the year 2018 he entered politics with Makkal Needhi Maiam and contested in the Lok Sabha election. In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legi ... had offered him financial assistance. Filmo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayilsamy
Mayilsamy (born October 2, 1965) is an Indian actor and comedian who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on '' Asathapovathu Yaaru'' on Sun TV in Chennai. Career He is a popular and veteran television down the South Indian entertainment industry known for his impeccable comic timing and who is mostly seen playing strong supporting character roles in popular Tamil daily soaps and Tamil movies. Mayilsamy is also an acclaimed stage performer, stand in comedian, TV host and a theatre artiste, In short, he is a multifaceted and multitalented personality of the Tamil television industry. Mayilsamy was involved in various stage performances and in theatres from his early childhood days and performed and travelled across Tamil Nadu with a local famous comedy troupe. Mayilsamy has also had a series of standup comedy releases among which "Sirippoo Sirrippu" deserves a special mention. Mayilsamy made his debut on Tamil televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaams
Chaams (born 17 July 1970) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films. His birth name is Swaminathan. He has predominantly appeared in supporting roles, notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in '' Palaivana Solai'' (2009) and ''Onbadhule Guru'' (2013). Career He is an actor who began his career by doing small roles but later bagged meaningful roles and had received mass appreciation for his performances. Right from the beginning he started a new style of comedy that people loved and then he followed it with every film. He used his natural tone and local Tamilian style to deliver dialogues with perfect timing and incredible sense of humor. In the year 2009, a film named '' Palaivana Solai'' was released which was a remake version of the same film released in 1981 where a love story of five friends woven around one simple girl received critics appreciation. In the 2009 flick, Chaams had played the lead role as one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
