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Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who predominantly works in Tamil films and Telugu films besides appearing in a number of Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K Balachander. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for ''Visaranai''. Early life Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from Ambedkar Law College. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearanace or talent necessary to be an actor. Career In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under Sundar K. Vijayan. He was then noticed by K. Balachander and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film ''Paarthale Paravasam''. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial '' Anni'' telecasted by Jaya TV. Samuth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appa (2016 Film)
''Appa'' ( ''Father'') is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language independent drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and is produced by Sasikumar who also plays a guest appearance. The film is a spin-off to the 2012 film ''Saattai'' and the second installment in the film series. The film features Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramaiah reprising their roles from the previous film, while Namo Narayanan, Vignesh and Nasath play supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the film began production in late 2015 and continued till March 2016. The film was released on 1 July 2016. The film was remade in Malayalam as '' Aakashamittayi'' (2017) with Jayaram playing the main lead. Plot Dhayalan (Samuthirakani), Singaperumal (Thambi Ramaiah) and Nadunilayan (Namo Narayana) live in the same community in a town near Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. They are expecting the arrivals of their respective children and they all have different perspectives in child-rearing. Dhayalan makes his wife go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naadodigal 2
''Naadodigal 2'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S Nandagopal under the banner of Madras Enterprises. It stars Sasikumar and Anjali. The film released on 31 January 2020. The film is a namesake sequel to the highly successful 2009 film ''Nadodigal''. Plot Jeeva, Sengodi, Paandi, and a few others work towards social reforms in their casteism dominated town near Madurai. The comrades endure physical pain and become outcasts but still go on with their ambitions helping a transgender become a noteworthy citizen and also build a growing casteless group of likeminded people. Jeeva is past the marriage age, and his life principles come in the way of getting a girl. After several attempts, a rich girl Sowmya, who is from his own caste, agrees to marry him. On the wedding night Sowmya's behavior not only destroys Jeeva's personal life but also poses a challenge for what he stood for all his life. Does the hero win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nimirndhu Nil
''Nimirndhu Nil'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani featuring Jayam Ravi and Amala Paul. It was produced by KS Sreenivasan's Vaasan Visual Ventures. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. Ravi played a revolutionist for a social cause. The film, which was simultaneously made in Telugu as ''Janda Pai Kapiraju'' with Nani in place of Jayam Ravi, released on 8 March 2014 and received mostly positive reviews. The film was also dubbed into Hindi as ''Daring Mard'' in 2014. Plot Aravindan Sivasaamy is a 26-year-old youth who was brought up in an ashram run by Harichandra. The atmosphere that he grew taught him high moral values, disciplines, dignity and devotion. However, when he comes out of the place, his belief and learning is questioned by the cancerous system. It unsettles him and makes him fight against the immoral cultures of the society. Aravindan decides to take on corrupt b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naadodigal
''Naadodigal'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S. Michael Rayappan under banner of Global Infotainment. The film stars Sasikumar along with Vijay Vasanth and Bharani, while Ananya and Abhinaya made their debut in Tamil and Malaysia-based ''Shanthini Deva'' enacting the lead female roles and Ganja Karuppu playing a pivotal role, providing comical relief. The plot focuses on a trio who attempt to unite their friend with his lover against the wishes of all families involved, and at heavy cost to themselves, only to realize that the lovers separate after a short while. Cinematography was handled by S. R. Kathir, songs composed and score by Sundar C Babu, editing done by A. L. Ramesh, stunt co originated by Dhilip Subbarayan, dance choreography Dinesh, produced designed by R. K. Vijay Murugan and lyrics written by Vaali, Na. Muthukumar, Kabilan and Yugabharathi. The film released in June 2009, garner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visaranai
''Visaranai'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film written and directed by Vetrimaaran. It is based on the novel ''Lock Up'' by M. Chandrakumar. The film stars Dinesh, Anandhi, Samuthirakani, Aadukalam Murugadoss, Kishore, Pradheesh Raj, and Silambarasan Rathnasamy. The film deals with lives of two men before and after thrown into a kafkaesque scenario in which they get tortured for confession. The film premiered in the Orrizonti (Horizons) section of the 72nd Venice Film Festival, where it won the Amnesty International Italia Award. The film was released in India on 5 February 2016 and received highly positive reviews from both critics and audience alike. Many issues arose regarding the film in Tamil Nadu among the police force. At the 63rd National Film Awards, the film won three honours: Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Supporting Actor for Samuthirakani and Best Editing for Kishore Te. It was selected as India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnai Charanadaindhen
''Unnai Charanadaindhen'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Samuthirakani, starring Venkat Prabhu, S. P. B. Charan and Meera Vasudevan. Samuthirakani's directorial debut, it was produced by Charan's Capital Film Works and features a soundtrack composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Although the film was made on a small budget and fetched critical acclaim upon release, also winning two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Charan has said that it was not a profitable venture. Samuthirakani later directed the Telugu remake ''Naalo'' (2004). Cast * Venkat Prabhu as Kannan * S. P. B. Charan as Nandha * Meera Vasudevan as Bobby, Kannan's lover * Santhoshi as Teja, the girl who loves Nandha * Nizhalgal Ravi * Ilavarasu as Teja's father * Riyaz Khan * Paravai Muniyamma * Anju * Hari Prashanth * Black Pandi Soundtrack The film's soundtrack was composed by noted playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Charan's father, and consists of six songs with lyrics penne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aakashamittayee
''Akashamittayee'' is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film co-directed by Samuthirakani and M. Padmakumar. Written by k. Gireesh Kumar. Scripted by Samuthirakani, it is a remake of his 2016 Tamil film ''Appa'' directed by Samuthirakani with Yuvasri Lakshmi and Nasath reprising their roles. The film stars Jayaram, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Iniya, and Sarayu in the lead roles. It was released in Kerala on 19 October 2017 coinciding with Deepavali. The movie nicely captures the area around Hindustan Newsprint Limited (HNL), located at Velloor in Kottayam District in Kerala. Plot The story is about two fathers with different mindsets, and how that reflects on the way they raise their respective kids. Cast *Jayaram as Jayasankar *Kalabhavan Shajohn as Peethambaran *Iniya as Radhika *Sarayu as Rekha *Yuva Lakshmi as Aparna *Nandhana Varma as Saira Bhanu *Dev Prayag Hari as young Aakash *Akash Sandhyamohan as teenage Aakash *Anil Murali as Pazhani *Usha as Pazhani's w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janda Pai Kapiraju
''Janda Pai Kapiraju'' () is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language political action drama film. Janda Pai Kapiraju was written and directed by Samuthirakani, and features Nani and Amala Paul in lead roles. The film's soundtrack and score were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. A second version was concurrently made in the Tamil language, titled ''Nimirndhu Nil,'' with Jayam Ravi in the main role. While the Tamil version with Jayam Ravi released in 2014, the Telugu version was released on March 21, 2015. Nani played a double role for the first time in his career. Despite already having a Tamil version, the Telugu version was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Velan Ettuthikkum'' in 2018. Plot Aravind Shivashankar ( Nani) is a 26-year-old youth who was brought up in an ashram run by Harish Chandra (Nassar). His upbringing gives him strong moral values, but when he leaves his home, his beliefs are challenged by the corrupt social system. Unsettled by this, Aravind decides to fight immoralit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shambo Shiva Shambo
''Sambho Siva Sambho'' is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Samuthirakani. It stars Ravi Teja, Allari Naresh, Siva Balaji, Priyamani, Abhinaya, and Surya Teja. This film is a remake of the director's 2009 film ''Naadodigal''. The film released on 14 January 2010 to mixed responses from critics. Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well as the audience gave a thumbs up and was declared a box office hit. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as ''Mera Krodh'' in 2012. Plot Karunakar alias Karna (Ravi Teja), Malli ( Allari Naresh), and Chandu (Siva Balaji) are close friends, and each of them has individual goals. Karna is in love with his cross-cousin Muniamma ( Priyamani), whose father wants him to get a government job first. Malli dreams of going to a foreign land as soon as Karna gets his passport. Chandu aims to set up a computer training center and is in love with Karunakar’s sister Pavithra (Abhinaya). The trio enjoys life, hanging out together ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poraali
''Poraali'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil language action thriller film written and directed by Samuthirakani, starring Sasikumar in the lead role. The film also featuring Telugu actor Naresh and Swati alongside Niveda Thomas, Vasundhara, Soori and Ganja Karuppu in pivotal roles, released on 1 December 2011. ''Poraali'' illustrates an astute fighter who can take on a large, greedy group. The film was dubbed in Telugu as ''Sangharshana'' and remade in Kannada as ''Yaare Koogadali''. Plot The story begins on a rainy night when Ilangkumaran and Nallavan escape from somewhere and enter Chennai with their past actions unclear. They settle at Pulikutti's residence and find jobs in a petrol bunk. Bharathi comes into Kumaran's life. Her initial wrong belief about him changes as soon as she knows his kindheartedness. Soon, love blooms between them. Kumaran, along with his friends, starts a venture, which grows fast. This makes Pulikutti give an advertisement in a magazine with their photo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaala (2018 Film)
''Kaala '' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Pa. Ranjith, and produced by Dhanush under his production house Wunderbar Films. The film stars Rajinikanth in the titular role alongside Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Eswari Rao, and Huma Qureshi who appear supporting roles. The film was announced in 2016 and was earlier scheduled to be released on 27 April 2018 but was postponed to June due to the standoff between Nadigar Sangam and Digital Service Providers on the increase of Virtual Print Fee charges along with the 2018 Tamil Nadu protests for Kaveri water sharing issue which also led to the delay in release of other Tamil films. ''Kaala'' premiered in Malaysia on 13 June 2018, followed by a release in 1,800 theatres in India on 14 June 2018 during the week of Eid-ul Fitr. ''Kaala'' is the first Indian film ever to be released in Saudi Arabia, following the country lifting its ban on public theatres in December 2017. Plot In Mumbai, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anni (TV Series)
''Anni'' ( ta, அண்ணி) ( Sister in law) is a 2001-2003 Tamil-language soap opera, starring Malavika Avinash, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Sriman, Deepak Dinkar, Prem and among others. Jaya TV and ran for 639 episodes. K. Balachander wrote the story and produced the show. The episodes were directed by Samuthirakani. Re-Telecast Jaya TV started airing the repeat telecast of the show from 25 November 2019. It currently airs Monday to Friday at 8 pm IST Cast * Malavika Avinash as Angayarkanni Muthaiya (Anni) * Subhalekha Sudhakar as A. Ramanathan (Anni's father-in-law) * Prem as Muthaiya (Anni's husband) * Sriman as Nilakandan * Deepak Dinkar as Babu (Muthaiya's second youngest brother) * Soumya as Chitra Murali * T. V. Varadarajan as Doctor * Kuyili as Thenmozhi * Revathi Sankaran as Kamala (Ramanathan's elder sister) * V. S. Raghavan as Alavandan (Ramanathan's father) * Santhoshi as Monika * Kavithalaya Krishnan as Subbaiya (Bhaskar's uncle) * Vaishnavi as Anjali * M. Bhan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |