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Sathyavan
''Sathyavan'' () is a 1994 Tamil language comedy film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Murali and Gautami, with Goundamani, Senthil, R. Sundarrajan, Uday Prakash, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Vadivukkarasi playing supporting roles. The film, produced by B. N. S. R. P. Reddy, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 9 September 1994. The film is a remake of the Telugu film '' April 1 Vidudala''. Plot The film starts with the video photographer Diwakar arriving late to video-shoot a marriage, where he falls in love with Bhuvaneshwari at first sight. He then gets a hold of Bhuvaneshwari's maternal uncle Anjaneya and obtains information about Bhuvaneshwari. He gathers that she respects only the people who are self-employed and straightforward. He also finds out that she is unmarried and she is about to be transferred to his village. Back to his village, Diwakar has the plan to open a video shop with his friend Mani. In order to secure the capital, he uses all ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Kapoor (Tamil Film Director)
Raj Kapoor (born 15 August 1958) is an Indian film director and actor, who has worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. He introduced cinematic techniques in his Tamil serial ''Nandini'' causing a huge hype in south Indian film industry. He has also appeared as a supporting actor in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. Career Raj Kapoor started his cinema career as an assistant director to Film director C. V. Sridhar one of the legends of golden period of Tamil cinema. Later became an independent film director for ''Thalattu Ketkuthamma'' (1991). He is known for films like Prabhu-Khushbu’s ''Uthama Raasa'' (1993) and Ajith-Simran’s ''Aval Varuvala'' (1998). He went on to direct other films like Ajith-Meena's ''Anantha Poongatre'' (1999), Arjun's ''Sudhandhiram'' (2000) and ''Vambu Sandai'' (2008). After making his debut as an actor in ''Thalaimurai'' (1998), Raj Kapoor announced his intentions of continuing to act in films ahead of prioritizing directorial work. During t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadivukkarasi
Vadivukkarasi is an Indian actress. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film ''Sigappu Rojakkal'' (1978) and has acted in more than 350 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam and 40 television serials in Tamil. Film director A. P. Nagarajan is her maternal uncle. Personal life Vadivukarasi's maternal uncle is director A. P. Nagarajan, and was named after his film '' Vadivukku Valai Kappu''. She has one daughter Padmapriya. Career Vadivukarasi's first job was as a primary school teacher. Due to her struggling family situation she chose to do different jobs. She made her debut in Tamil film ''Sigappu Rojakkal''. Her first movie was ''Kanni Paruvathile.'' She has played various characters, playing the lead, supporting as well as antagonistic roles. In the early 2000s, she started acting in television serials''.'' She has done 350 movies and featured in more than 40 television serials. Filmography Tamil * ''Sigappu Rojakkal'' (1978) - Debut Film * ''Shri Kanchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelladurai
Chelladurai (1941 - 7 February 2015) was an Indian comedian who worked in Tamil-language films. He acted in over 350 films. Career Chelladurai made his film debut with ''Thooral Ninnu Pochchu'' (1982). He is known for his comic sequences with actor Vadivelu. He became famous for his role in '' Shree'' (2002) as the owner of a wine shop named Prabha. In the scene, Marimuthu (Vadivelu) calls the owner and asks when the shop will open. The owner tells him that the store closed. Vadivelu drinks alcohol and repeatedly disturbs the shop owner during the night. Death Chelladurai was admitted to Keezhpakkam Government Hospital in Chennai due to kidney issues on 8 February after having problems for several months. He died on 7 February 2015 due to high blood pressure. Filmography ; Films *''Thooral Ninnu Pochchu'' (1982) *''Chinna Pasanga Naanga'' (1992) *''Amma Vanthachu'' (1992) *'' Onna Irukka Kathukanum'' (1992) *'' Rajakumaran'' (1994) *'' Thozhar Pandian'' (1994) *''Sat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavitha (actress)
Kavitha Dasaratharaj, known professionally as Kavitha, is an Indian actress and politician who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada film industries, she also acted in few Malayalam movies as well. She is well known for her supporting roles in Telugu-language movies like ''Aada Paandavulu'' (2013), ''Chethilo Cheyyesi'' (2010), ''Meenakshi'' (2005), and ''Yugalageetham'' (2010). She hails from Andhra Pradesh and her mother tongue is Telugu. Her husband and her son died due to COVID-19 in 2021. Film career Kavitha's family hails from Nidamarru village near Tadepalligudem city of West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh state. She entered film industry when she was 11 years old by making her debut in Tamil movie ''O Manju'' and Telugu movie ''Siri Siri Muvva'', both movies were released in 1976. She acted more than 350 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Awards Filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' Telugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April 1 Vidudala
''April 1 Vidudala'' () is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Vamsy. An adaptation of the novel ''Harischandrudu Abaddhamaadithe,'' the film stars Rajendra Prasad and Shobana while Mallikarjuna Rao, Rallapalli, Kallu Chidambaram, and Sakshi Ranga Rao play supporting roles. The film has music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film received Nandi Award for Best Audiographer. It was remade in Tamil as ''Sathyavan'', in Kannada as ''Mr. Harishchandra'', and in Odia as ''Jabardast Premika''. Plot Divakaram is a videographer from Rajahmundry who arrives in Vizianagaram to video-shoot a wedding. He sees Bhuvaneswari there and falls head over heels in love. By getting hold of her uncle Jagannatham, Divakaram learns that she respects only people who are self-sufficient and straightforward. He also finds out that she is unmarried and would soon be transferred to Rajahmundry as a part of her job. In order to impress her, Divakaram decides to open a video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu Vinayagam
Sethu Vinayagam was an Indian stage and film actor who worked in Tamil films. He is the member of Visu's drama troupe and mostly seen in all Visu's movies. He has acted more over 100 films and plays and has made his mark as a villain, supporting roles in many films. His notable movies such as Thillu Mullu, Puthiya Theerpu, Oor Kavalan, Sathya, Mangai Oru Gangai, Penmani Aval Kanmani, Palaivana Paravaigal, Magalir Mattum, Baashha. Film career He has played one of Rajinikanth's friends in a small scene in the movie Thillumullu. He also played a small villain role in the movie "Baashha". Family Sethu Vinayagam has a wife and 3 daughters. Death Sethu Vinayagam died on 20 September 2009 at the age of 60 due to prolonged sickness. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1980s 1990s 2000s {, class="wikitable sortable" , + !Year !Film !Role , Notes , - , 2000 , Uyirile Kalanthathu , , , - , 2000 , Mugavaree , Film producer , , - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovai Senthil
Kumarasamy, known by his stage name, Kovai Senthil, was a Tamil film character artist who appeared in Tamil films starting with Bhagyaraj's ''Oru Kai Osai''. He appeared in over 400 Tamil films. Career During his career, Kovai Senthil made several collaborations with Bhagyaraj including '' Aararo Aariraro'' and ''Avasara Police 100''. He has starred in several notable films including '' Idhu Namma Aalu'', ''Padayappa'', ''Avvai Shanmugi'' and ''Goa''. Selected filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' *''Oru Kai Osai'' (1980) *''Mouna Geethangal'' (1981) *'' Idhu Namma Aalu'' (1988) *''En Rathathin Rathame'' (1989) *'' Aararo Aariraro'' (1989) *''Palaivana Paravaigal'' (1990) *''Avasara Police 100'' (1990) *''Thalattu Ketkuthamma'' (1991) *''Chinna Pasanga Naanga'' (1992) as Vellaisamy *'' Rajakumaran'' (1994) *''En Rajangam'' (1994) *''En Aasai Machan'' (1994) *''Mettupatti Mirasu'' (1994) *''Sathyavan'' (1994) *''Nattamai'' (1994) *''Vaa Maga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vennira Aadai Moorthy
Vennira Aadai Moorthy (born 25 July 1936) is an Indian actor and comedian in Tamil cinema. He has starred in many Tamil films and television serials as a comedian and also played supporting roles. He is a lawyer by education, and holds a B.L. degree in addition to a PhD in astrology. He is married to actress Manimala who played Suhasini's mother in '' Sindhu Bhairavi'' and the heroine in ''Vallavanukku Vallavan'' (1965). He is also a well known script-writer. Kamal Haasan's first full-fledged film as hero ''Maalai Sooda Vaa'', had Murthy as a script writer. He is especially remembered for his Sunday TV Show 'Meendum Meendum Sirippu', which aired on Sun TV for 11 years. The show had a comical take on common household themes involving slapstick and wordplay, usually ending with a social message. Moorthy wrote much of the material himself, in addition to starring on the show. Early life Moorthy was born on 25 July 1936 in British India. He is the youngest of seven children of P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uday Prakash (actor)
Uday Prakash was an Indian actor who starred in Tamil and Telugu films. He was a football player (team captain) at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur. Career Uday Prakash became famous as he acted in a very important role in Telugu blockbuster '' Karthavyam'' starring Vijayashanti. The film also gave him the much boost in Tamil as well, when it was dubbed as ''Vyjayanthi IPS''. Soon he was cast as one of the 3 brothers of Khushbu in ''Chinna Thambi'' which also became a blockbuster. Death Uday Prakash had the habit of drinking which made his downfall as he lost many opportunities. He had left Chennai due to mounting debts with no work. He was later spotted living in a hut as a hermit along with an old lady who fed him. With the media writing about him the Nadigar Sangham took the responsibility to rehabilitate him. Actor Sarath Kumar gave him an opportunity again in his film '' Diwan''. Uday Prakash told the media that he had kicked the habit of drinking and was looking forward to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senthil
Senthil (born 23 March 1951) is an Indian comedy actor who works in Tamil cinema. He is famous for his comedian roles along with fellow actor Goundamani. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.Goundamani presides Senthil's son marriage! Personal life Senthil was born on 23 March 1951 in a small village called Ilanjambore near Mudukulathur in Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu. He married Kalaiselvi on 14 May 1984. He has two sons, Dr Manikanda Prabhu and Hemachandra Prabhu. His two grand daughters were born in 2008 and 2014.Career As actor He ran away from his village at the age of 13 due to his father's scoldings. He first worked in an oil mart, then in a p ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goundamani
Subramaniyan Karuppaiya (born 25 May 1939), known by his stage name Goundamani, is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Tamil cinema. He is known for his comic duo partnership in Tamil films with fellow actor Senthil. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s. He was called Goundamani after acting as a Gounder in one of his early day dramas and the pseudonym stuck with him forever. He has the ability to give counter dialogues on the spot and off the script on stage and during shooting but it has nothing to do with his screen name, contrary to popular belief (as counter is a term that was popular only from the late 2000s). He was at his peak of his career as a comedian in Tamil cinema for nearly 40 years. Despite his popularity, Goundamani is known for being a social recluse. Early life Goundamani was born as Subramaniyan on 25 May 1939 in Vallakundapuram, a village near Pollachi in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. His father is Karuppaiya an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murali (Tamil Actor)
S. D. Murali (19 May 1964 – 8 September 2010) was an Indian actor who appeared in Kannada and Tamil films. He was famous for roles that portrayed him as a perceptive singer or a tragic lover. His son, Atharvaa, debuted as an actor in the 2010 film ''Baana Kaathadi''. Early life Murali was born on 19 May 1964 in Bangalore to a Kannadiga father and Tamil mother. Murali had two siblings; a younger brother S.D.Suresh and a sister Santhi. He lived and studied up to his 5th Standard in Chennai, and from 6th Standard to 10th Standard he studied in Bangalore. When he was 14 years old, he joined as an assistant director to his father, film director and writer S. Siddalingaiah. For some time, he worked as an editing assistant. Career Murali started his acting career in 1982 with the Kannada film ''Geluvina Hejje'', directed by director Eranki Sharma. ''Prema Parva'', ''Bili Gulabi'', ''Ajeya'', ''Prema Gange'', ''Thayikotta Thali'', ''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'', ''Ajay-Vijay'' are the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |