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Robert (choreographer)
Robert Raj is an Indian choreographer and actor who has worked in across India's several regional film industries. He has also appeared as an actor, often portraying villainous roles or by making cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed. Career Robert began his career as a child artiste, notably playing Mammooty's son in ''Azhagan'' (1991). Robert then featured as a villain in films, with major acting roles in Sathyaraj's '' Maaran'' (2002) and the 2004 film ''Dancer'', which told the story of a disabled student making it successful as a dancer. Portraying the antagonist, Robert won critical acclaim for his portrayal and secured the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain later that year. In the period, he also featured in ''Pavalakodi'' (2003), with reviewers criticizing his performance, noting Robert "struggles to emote and even potentially funny dialogues lose their effect because of his dialogue delivery". Robert won the Vijay Award for Best Choreographer for his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadhal Desam
''Kadhal Desam'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language action romance film written and directed by Kathir and produced by K. T. Kunjumon. The film starred Vineeth and debutant Abbas in the main leads, along with actress Tabu (in her Tamil debut) while S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vadivelu, Chinni Jayanth and Srividya are featured in other pivotal characters. K. V. Anand was the cinematographer for the project and A. R. Rahman composed the film's soundtrack and score. The film opened on 23 August 1996 to positive reviews from critics and became a box office success. It was also remade in Bangladesh as ''Narir Mon'', starring Riaz, Shakil Khan and Shabnur, respectively. Plot In Chennai, a traditional rivalry has always existed between the students of Pachaiyappa's and Loyola colleges. Karthik (Vineeth) is a poor orphan who studies in Pachaiyappa's College, a hobo in a rented room, travels by the bus, hangs out with a number of friends, and is the captain of his football team. He is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narasimham (film)
''Narasimham'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Ranjith. The film stars Mohanlal in the title role with Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran and Jagathy Sreekumar in pivotal roles. Mammootty appears in a cameo role. The film was the first production of Aashirvad Cinemas, owned by Antony Perumbavoor, the former chauffeur of Mohanlal. ''Narasimham'' was released on 26 January 2000, India's 50th Republic Day, where the film ran for 200 days in theatres. The film was re-released under the name ''Narasimham Returns'' in 2014, which premiered in Dubai and was re-released in Kerala on several occasions, where it still enjoys a cult following. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Adhipathi'' (2001), starring Mohan Babu, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Preeti Jhangiani and Soundarya. Plot Poovalli Induchoodan is the only son of idealistic High Court Justice Maranchery Karunakara Menon, who is sentenced to 6 years imprisonme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyamaanavale
''Priyamaanavale'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Selva Bharathy. The film stars Vijay and Simran, with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vivek and Radhika Chaudhari in supporting roles. The film revolves around a working woman in a struggling family marrying a billionaire for upbringing of her poor family and the distress she receives from her NRI husband with non-Indian cultural shades in his role but he later realises about the importance of Indian culture and marriage and then becomes a loving and caring husband. This film is the Tamil remake of the 1996 Telugu film ''Pavitra Bandham'' starring Daggubati Venkatesh and Soundarya. The film released on 26 October 2000. It received positive reviews and became a commercial success. Plot Vijay is the only son of a rich industrialist, Vishwanathan. Having pursued his education abroad, he is highly Westernised and spends his time partying and enjoying with his friends Chandru and Sowmya in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niram
''Niram'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written inspired by Sathrughnan, a story by Iqbal Kuttippuram. ''Niram'' marks the fourth and final collaboration of the leading pair, Kunchacko & Shalini of the late 90s. It was also Shalini’s last Malayalam film, before retiring in the industry. The film revolves around the relationship of two teenagers - Aby (Kunchacko Boban) and Sona (Shalini), who are best friends since childhood and they often hangout together. The film's music was composed by Vidyasagar. ''Niram'' was a blockbuster at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, grossing over 5 crore. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Nuvve Kavali'' (2000), in Tamil as ''Piriyadha Varam Vendum'' (2001) with Shalini reprising her role same from the original likewise, in Kannada as ''Ninagagi'' (2002), and in Hindi as ''Tujhe Meri Kasam'' (2003). Plot Aby and Sona are neighbors and family fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannodu Kanbathellam
''Kannodu Kanbathellam'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film written and directed by Prabhu Solomon in his directorial debut. The film has Arjun and Sonali Bendre, while Suchindra, Ruchita Prasad, Manivannan, Crazy Mohan, Anu Mohan, Kovai Sarala and Nizhalgal Ravi portray supporting roles. Music was composed by Deva. The film was released in August 1999. The film's name is based on a song from Tamil film '' Jeans'' (1998). Plot Seetharam is a well-respected businessman who lives with his PA Muthuswamy in Chennai. Although being a short-tempered and tense person, Seetharam is good at heart and helps people in need. He soon meets and falls in love with Kalyani. After a couple of meetings she sees his good nature and falls in love with him. But, Seetharam faces problems in the form of another loving couple, Akash and Akhila due to an argument between Akhila and Akash and Akhila acts as Seetharam's fiancé so that she can get rid of Akash just before he pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnudan
''Unnudan'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu and produced by Aroma Mani. The film featured Murali alongside Kausalya, while Vivek and Manivannan play supporting roles. The project saw the director and cast come together after the success of their previous film ''Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga'' (1997). The film, which had music composed by Deva, opened in October 1998 to mixed reviews. Plot Santhosh runs a medical store along with his uncle and he lives with his mother. Gowri is a medical student in government hospital living with her grandfather, both become friends and they love to be in company of each other. santhosh falls for gowri but is unable to express his feelings for her likewise gowri falls for him but failed to reach him out through her letter. gowri's grandfather is supportive to her love and tells her that he will help her out and he promises to tell santhosh about this but unfortunately he passes away. As gowri completed her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jolly (film)
''Jolly'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age film directed by Dilipkumar and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film stars Abbas, Keerthi Reddy, Kausalya, Livingston and Khushbu, while S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Janagaraj also appear in supporting roles. The film was released to a mixed response in May 1998. The film was partially reshot in Telugu with same name. Cast * Abbas as Gowri Shankar *Keerthi Reddy as Chellama * Kausalya as Anitha * Livingston as Chakravarthy *Khushbu * Annapoorna as Gowri Shankar's mother *S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *Janagaraj *Vadivelu * Mansoor Ali Khan as Chakravarthy's father *Madhan Bob *Raja Ravindra Raja Ravindra is an Indian actor predominantly appears in Telugu films and TV serials. Apart from Telugu films, he has acted in several Tamil films and a few Kannada and Malayalam movies. He started his career with TV serials and entered into fi ... * Haja Sheriff * Madhusudhan Rao (uncredited) Production Vignesh was originally meant t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
''Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu in his debut and produced by Sivasakthi Pandian. The film featured Murali alongside Kausalya, in her Tamil debut role, while Gemini Ganesan, Manivannan, Charle, Vivek, and *Karan play supporting roles. This film completed 200 days at the box office and was a 'blockbuster hit'. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Kushalave Kshemave'' with Ramesh Aravind and Srilakshmi. Plot Jeeva is the college boy and singer (with bundles of commitments belonging to the lower middle class) who enchants the rich college girl Kausalya with his musical skills. Kausalya, the music buff who is in the habit of appreciating good singers over the phone, does it with Jeeva also. The telephonic voice of Kausalya turns out to have a tremendously magical romantic effect upon the hero, who besides falling in love head over heels with her, wants to see her. Cast * Murali as Jeeva * Kausalya as Kau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once More (1997 Film)
''Once More'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Vijay. Simran, Saroja Devi, Manivannan, Charle, S. S. Chandran and Anju Aravind play supporting roles. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Daddy Daddy'' (1998). ''Once More'' released on 4 July 1997 and became a commercial success. Plot Vijay, a young businessman, whose only one aim in life is to have fun, is the managing director of a big tea estate in Ooty. His company goes on a big loss because of his mismanagement. Vijay spends most of his time in partying and flirting with girls whenever he feels like. To manage the loss to his company, Vijay invites his father Rajashekar, who is in the United States, to come to India to sign some documents. Rajashekar dies in a plane crash on his way to India. Vijay's maternal uncle Ashok comes up with the idea of having another elderly person to act as Vijay's father for a while until the documents are s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Today (1997 Film)
''Love Today'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Balasekaran, who made his debut with the venture. This film stars Vijay, Suvalakshmi and Manthra while Raghuvaran, Karan and Sriman all play other supporting roles. The film received positive reviews from critics and was very successful at the box office. The film ran for over 175 days. It was remade in Telugu as '' Suswagatham'', in Kannada as ''Majnu'', and in Hindi as ''Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai''. Plot Ganesh is a college graduate who lives with his father Chandrasekhar, a doctor. Chandrasekhar is easygoing and pampers Ganesh with whatever he wants. Sandhya is the daughter of a very strict police inspector Vasudevan, who is always suspicious that she would have a love affair. Sandhya makes up her mind that she would never fall in love, and her ambition is to get a gold medal in her college degree. One day, Ganesh spots Sandhya and falls in love with her at first sight. Even though Sandhya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raasi (film)
''Raasi'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muraliappas and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Rambha with Prakash Raj and Vadivelu playing supporting roles. The film was released on 18 April 1997. The film also marks the only collaboration of Ajith and Rambha. Plot This film is about the family of Kumar (Ajith Kumar) and his Uncle (Rambha's father) (Bala Singh). The problem between two families start when Kumar is unable to spend too much money for an occasion in his uncle's family. Whether Kumar and Meena ( Rambha) get united after solving out all the problems forms the crux of the story. Cast *Ajith Kumar as Kumar * Rambha as Meena *Prakash Raj as Melapatty Ramasamy's son *Nagesh as Freedom fighter *Vadivelu as Chidhambaram *Jayachitra as Rajalakshmi, Kumar's mother *Bala Singh as Kathirvel, Meena's father * Kavitha as Karpagam, Meena's mother *Neena as Kavitha, Kumar's sister *Sriman as Rathnavelu * Pawan as Kumar's frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
