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Rajiv Pillai
Rajeev Govinda Pillai is an Indian actor from Malayalam cinema. His acting debut was in the movie '' City of God'' directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery (2011) where he played one of the heroes. His popularity further increased with the stellar performances in Celebrity Cricket League where he single-handedly carried his state team to many victories . Pillai is originally a dentist, the fashion bug bit him while doing his masters in London. After leaving dentistry he left for Mumbai to follow a career in fashion. His successful run in the fashion industry motivated many Kerala youth to take up modelling as he is still considered as the pioneer in the industry from Kerala. He still remains the only model from Kerala who has worked in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. In 2011 he debuted in movies with Lijo Jose Pellissery's City of God (2011 film) as one of the leads. It was his 32nd audition which eventually gave him success. He represented Kerala Strikers Cricket team in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cricketer
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. The batting side scores runs by striking the ball bowled at one of the wickets with the bat and then running between the wickets, while the bowling and fielding side tries to prevent this (by preventing the ball from leaving the field, and getting the ball to either wicket) and dismiss each batter (so they are "out"). Means of dismissal include being bowled, when the ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails, and by the fielding side either catching the ball after it is hit by the bat, but before it hits the ground, or hitting a wicket with the ball before a batter can cross the crease in front of the wicket. When ten batters have been dismissed, the innings ends and the teams swap roles. The game is adjudicated by two umpires, aided by a third umpire and match referee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaashh
''Kaashh'' is a 2012 Malayalam crime comedy film written and directed by debutant filmmakers Sujith and Sajith. The film is about the abduction of an industrialist's daughter by a team of four friends. Cast * Rajeev Pillai as Sarath * Bineesh Kodiyeri * Vineeth Kumar * Innocent as Devasiya * Mamukkoya as Manager * Geetha Vijayan * Lakshmi Priya * Suraj Venjarammoodu as a trickster * Dharmajan as the pizza boy * Jayan as Jayasankar * Tini Tom as Karunan * Chembil Asokan as the moneylender * Leenna Panchaal as Jayasankar's daughter * Sankar R Nair as Stephen Critical reception The film received mixed to negative reviews upon release. Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated the film and said, "Not all novel ideas have a desirable impact on the viewer, as 'Kaashh' proves beyond doubt. This could have been a fun ride perhaps, but as it is, the entertainment value that the film offers is abysmally low." Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com Rediff.com (stylized as ''rediff.com'') is an Indian new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7 Naatkal
''7 Naatkal'' ( 7 days) is a 2017 Tamil language mystery thriller film directed by Gautham VR and written by P. Vimal Kumar. The film stars Shakthi and Nikesha Patel alongside an ensemble cast of Prabhu, Ganesh Venkatraman, Nassar, Angana Roy, Rajeev Govinda Pillai, and M. S. Bhaskar, among others, playing supporting roles. The music was composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar with cinematography done by M. S. Prabhu and editing by M. Jesvin Prabu. The film was released on 2 June 2017 to moderate success. Plot The plot starts off with the murder of Jennifer ( Angana Roy), a ballet dancer. Owing to evidence and assumptions, all fingers point to Siddharth (Rajeev Govinda Pillai), the son of Vijay Raghunath ( Prabhu), a business tycoon. Vijay is worried over his son's future as the latter's engagement has been fixed. He seeks the help of his adopted son, Sai Prasad ( Ganesh Venkatraman), a crime branch officer. Prasad starts investigating the issue with the help of his assista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aviyal (2016 Film)
''Aviyal'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language independent anthology film consisting of four short films directed by Alphonse Putharen, Shameer Sultan, Mohit Mehra, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Guru Smaran. Nivin Pauly, Bobby Simha, Amrutha Srinivasan, Rajeev Govinda Pillai, Arjunan, Ramachandran Durairaj, and Deepak Paramesh have featured in the short films included in the anthology. Produced by Karthik Subbaraj under his Stone Bench Creations and Bench Flix, it was their second venture after ''Bench Talkies'', which was initially launched after the phenomenal response of the latter. The project ''Aviyal'' was launched earlier in November 2015, and the film was distributed by Thenandal Films, which had a theatrical release on 11 March 2016. Plot synopsis Aviyal is a collection of five short films; A young man attracted to her aunt, a filmmaker chasing robbers who have stolen his short film, two friends going on a trip to deposit the ashes of their friend, and a gangster narrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aambala
''Aambala'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film co-written, co-produced and directed by Sundar C. Produced by Vishal, it features him in the leading role alongside an ensemble cast including Hansika Motwani, Prabhu, Vaibhav, Santhanam, Sathish, Ramya Krishnan, Kiran Rathod, Aishwarya, Maadhavi Latha, Madhuurima, and Pradeep Rawat. The music was composed by Hiphop Tamizha. The film released on 14 January 2015 on the occasion of Pongal with mixed reviews and ended up as a decent hit clashing towards with I and Darling. Plot Saravanan ( Vishal) lives in Ooty, and runs a business of gathering people for politicians and events. One day, he meets Maya ( Hansika Motwani), and falls for her. However, "RDX" Rajasekhar (Santhanam) also falls in love with her. Saravanan convinces Rajasekhar to not fall for Maya by saying she's too high class. Rajasekhar is a police inspector. Due to several mishaps caused, he is fired and starts working as a hotel doorman. He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ek Adbhut Dakshina Guru Dakshina
''Ek Adbhut Dakshina Guru Dakshina'' is an 2015 Indian film directed by Kiran Phadnis, and produced by Aayush Phadnis and Eshaan Phadnis. Plot Set in Bengal, Guru Dakshina begins as an ode to classical dance forms, with the guru-shisya (teacher-student) relationship at the heart of it. An orphaned boy Dev (Rajeev Govinda Pillai) is adopted by Guruji (Girish Karnad) and brought to his dance academy in Kolkata, owing to his dancing skills. Impressed by his talent, guruji takes him under his wings. However, Dev's one-sided love for Guruji's daughter Sanjukta (Sulagna Panigrahi) changes their lives forever. Sanjukta finds herself seduced by Chhau dancer Gambhira (Rajesh Shringarpure) instead, who seems like a man of dubious intent. Turns out he is a Naxalite, on a secret mission. Dev suspects Gambhira's motives and warns Sanjukta but she doesn't pay heed. Dev is heartbroken and guruji devastated, when Sanjukta secretly marries Gambhira. Post marriage, Gambhira shows his true colour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D Company (film)
''D Company'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam portmanteau action- thriller gangster drama film. It is an anthology of three independently shot action films directed by M. Padmakumar, Diphan, and Vinod Vijayan. Its cast includes Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Unni Mukundan, Fahad Fazil and Asif Ali. The film is produced by Vinod Vijayan, Seven Arts Mohan and Faisal Latheef under the banner of D Cutz Film Company and distributed by Seven Arts International. The film was earlier supposed to have five featurettes of directors Diphan, M Padmakumar, Vinod Vijayan, Shaji Kailas and Joshiy Vasu but was split into two films with the first part having the former three directors' ventures. The second part however did not materialise. ''D Company'' released on the festival of Onam 2013. Plots ''Oru Bolivian Diary 1995'' ''Oru Bolivian Diary 1995'', set in a tribal habitat deep down the jungle, is about a North Indian Maoist leader Chaukidar (Samuthirakani) who comes to Wayanad to spread his doctrine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it as "the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalaivaa
''Thalaivaa'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by A. L. Vijay. It stars Vijay in the title role. The film, produced by Chandraprakash Jain, features background score and soundtrack composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with cinematography and editing handled by Nirav Shah and Anthony respectively. The story revolves around a dancer who takes over his father's duty as a crime boss after his death. The film, which commenced production in November 2012 in Mumbai, was released on 8 August 2013 on the occasion of Eid-ul Fitr. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and audience. The film upon its early release was successful at the overseas box office and also successful in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka box office. Due to opposition from the ruling AIADMK as insisted by the then Chief minister J Jayalalithaa, the film had a delayed release in Tamil Nadu on 20 August 2013 and its performance was affected at the Tamil Nadu b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Yathrayil
''Oru Yathrayil'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam anthology film. The film comprises four shorts namely ''Honeymoon'', ''I Love My Appa'', ''Marichavarude Kadal'' and ''Amma'' which all are half an hour long each. The four featurettes are directed by Rajesh Amanakkara, Mathews, Priyanandanan and Major Ravi respectively. Major Ravi coordinated the efforts for the film. Another featurette titled ''Sarvashiksha Abhiyan'' directed by Vinod Vijayan was originally announced but was not included in the final print. Films Common Cast * Anoop Chandran * Bineesh Kodiyeri * Rajeev Pillai * Jayakrishnan * Pradeep Chandran Pradeep is a Diya lamp, used in Puja (religious ceremonies) in Hinduism, Jainism, & Buddhism. It is related to the name Pradip. Notable people with the name include: Pradeep Dahal* Pradeep (actor) * Kavi Pradeep * Vidya Pradeep * Pradeep Kumar ... Plots ''Honeymoon'' is a take on the life of a newlywed couple in the backdrop of a slum. ''I Love My Appa'' is a family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Fan Ramu
''My Fan Ramu'' is a 2013 Malayalam film directed by debutant Nikhil K. Menon, starring Saiju Kurup and Rajeev Pillai in the lead roles. Actor Saiju Kurup has also written the script for the film, produced by Sasi Ayyanchira. Plot Ramu, who is an ardent film buff, is nurturing exalted hopes of making it big as an actor someday. He is a diehard fan of young macho superstar Abhiram, the heartthrob of youngsters. Ramu's father runs a wayside ramshackle tea stall. Ramu looks down upon the lifestyle that has been bequeathed on him by his father. His cinematic ambitions which was going nowhere, suddenly receive a shot in the arm as he manages to emerge winner in a reality show, which offers the winner a chance to spend ten days with superstar Abhiram. Ramu accompanied by his sidekick and a naive moneylender, who is reluctant to let Ramu scot- free before his debt is settled, arrives at the superstar's home. The Superstar finds himself at his wits end, unable to tolerate the cumbersome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
