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Senthilnathan
Senthilnathan Jambulingam is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and television actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema and serials, based in Chennai. He is best known for his action-masala films. As of 2013, he has directed more than twenty five films. Personal life He is the son of director Jambulingam who directed M. G. Ramachandran starrer ''Nam Naadu (1969 film), Nam Naadu''. Senthilnathan cast his son, Vinod, in the lead role of ''Unnai Naan'' (2004). Film career Initially, he worked as an assistant to director M. Bhaskar in Soolam (1980) and ''Pakkathu Veetu Roja'' (1982). He then worked as an assistant director under ''S. A. Chandrasekhar'' for 7 years from ''Sattam Oru Iruttarai'' until ''Needhikku Thandanai'' (1987). At that time, he befriended with actor Vijayakanth who promised him to act in his films in the future. When producers proposed him to direct a film, he met Vijayakanth but the actor was in a busy schedule. Waiting for his availability, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnai Naan
''Unnai Naan'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film produced and directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars newcomers Viinu and Naash, with Manobala, Sulakshana, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, T. P. Gajendran, Abhinayashree, Bhuvaneswari, Suja Varunee and Shakeela playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by Joe Arulraj and was released on 8 August 2008. Plot The film begins with a psychiatrist (Nizhalgal Ravi) uncovering the past of Vijay (Viinu) in his hospital. Vijay (Viinu) was a carefree youngster who lived with his naive parents (Manobala and Sulakshana). He was not a good-looking person, all his friends had girlfriends and he felt depressed about not having a girlfriend. One day, Vijay saved Jennifer (Naash), a soft-spoken and shy woman, from rowdies who tried to misbehave with her and they fell in love with each other. Later, Vijay introduced Jennifer to his friends and his father but they couldn't see her. The psychiatrist concludes that Vijay felt i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilavarasan
''Ilavarasan'' () is a 1992 Tamil-language drama film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Sukanya. The film had musical score by Deva and was released on 15 January 1992. Plot Mirasu (Senthilnathan) killed his elder brother Selvanayagam ( Nizhalgal Ravi) and Selvanayagam's wife (C. R. Saraswathi), he tried to kill his mistress Lakshmi ( Kavitha) for the inheritance. The innocent Lakshmi was then sent in jail for Selvanayagam's murder and gave birth in jail, with the help of a police officer, she escaped from jail with her son Vijay. Many years later, Mirasu spreads terror among the villagers and rapes the village girls, his son follows his path. Poongodu ( Sukanya) and her family try to flee the village but Mirasu's henchmen intervene and Vijay (Sarath Kumar) saves them. Vijay, who comes from another village, introduces himself as an orphan. Poongodu falls in love with Vijay and he marries her. Finally, Vijay clashes with Mirasu. What transpires late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natchathira Nayagan
''Natchathira Nayagan'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Rohini, with Jaishankar, Kavitha, Goundamani, Senthil, Rocky, Ashok Sundaram and Nalinikanth playing supporting roles. It was released on 4 December 1992. Plot Vijay, a convict, escapes from jail. Elsewhere, Radha works as a secretary for the wealthy mill owner Thanikasalam. Thanikasalam's greedy son Ashok and the rowdy Sakhivel kill Thanikasalam, in the process they also kill two witnesses and hide Thanikasalam's corpse in Radha's car. That night, Radha drives her car (with Thanikasalam's body in the car trunk) to the gas station and gets a stranger into her car. The stranger is none other than the fugitive Vijay, and he takes Radha as a hostage. In the past, Vijay lived happily with his widow sister. He dreamt of marrying his beloved niece Bhavani but she was in love with Thanikasalam's son Ashok. Vijay accepted for her love. Ashok cheated he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idhuthanda Sattam
''Idhuthanda Sattam'' () is a 1992 Tamil language crime film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars R. Sarathkumar, Rekha and Aamani. The film's music was written by Sangeetha Rajan. The film was released on 29 May 1992. Plot Selvaraj (R. Sarathkumar), an upright police officer, takes charge as a SP in a new area and he settles down there with his daughter Meena. A woman inspector Amudha (Meenakshi) helps him. Selvaraj challenges a notorious man Gurusami (Mylai R.V. Gurupadam) and his henchmen Kaali ( Mansoor Ali Khan), Dharma (K. Natraj) and Soori (Justin) to punish them. Amudha is intrigued by Selvaraj and he tells her about his tragic past. In the past, Selvaraj lived happily with his wife Lakshmi (Rekha), newborn baby and his father-in-law, the judge Venugopal (V. S. Raghavan). During the deepavali festival, they all witnessed a murder committed by the rowdy Gurusami. Gurusami sent his henchmen to kill Selvaraj's family. During the confrontation, Lakshmi and Venugopal we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran
''Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action drama film directed by Senthilnathan, in his directorial debut. The film stars Vijayakanth, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Raadhika, Anand (actor), Anand, Vani Viswanath and J. Livingston, Livingston. the movie was a blockbuster hit and ran more than 150 days in many theatres. The film's score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 10 June 1988. It was remade in Sinhala language, Sinhala as ''Ran Hadawatha'' and in Telugu as ''Dharma Teja''. Plot Like a gardener with all his tenderness for his flowers, an old vigilante takes under his wing a young couple of runaway lovers. He lavishes them with love and safety. The father of the young woman tries to eliminate the lover who is none other than the sworn enemy of the upholder of the law. It is because of him, that the woman of the hero lost their unique heir and cannot give birth anymore from now on. Horrible memories surface and put the old uph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thangamana Thangachi
''Thangamana Thangachi'' is a 1991 Tamil-language drama film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Aamani while Mansoor Ali Khan, Ragapriya, Jaiganesh, Senthil, and K. R. Ganesh, among others, appear in supporting roles. The film had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh and was released on 15 January 1991. Plot Vijay (R. Sarathkumar) and Seetha (Ragapriya) are siblings. After their mother's death, Vijay worked hard to come up in life. He brought up his sister alone. Many years later, Vijay becomes a taxi driver. Seetha falls in love with the postman Kannan (K. R. Ganesh), while Vijay is in love with his childhood lover Lakshmi (Aamani). Lakshmi is the daughter of the corrupt politician Marappan (Jaiganesh), and her brother ( Mansoor Ali Khan) rapes the young girls as he wishes. At Seetha's wedding, Lakshmi's brother kidnaps Seetha and then rapes and brutally kills her. Vijay decides to take revenge. Cast *R. Sarathkumar as Vijay *Aamani (credited as Meenak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaaval Nilayam
''Kaaval Nilayam'' () is a 1991 Tamil language crime film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Sarath Kumar and Anandaraj. The film, produced by F. C. Vijayakumar, had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh and was released on 11 May 1991. Plot Raja ( Anandaraj), a rowdy, escapes from police officers and he is accommodated by a prostitute. Vijay (Sarath Kumar), an honest police officer, is transferred to a new area. Vijay lives happily with his wife Aarthi (Gautami) and his daughter Sowmiya. Soon, Raja crosses Vijay's path. In the past, Raja and Vijay were friends. Raja, Vijay and Aarthi trained hard for becoming police officers. While Raja was an orphan, Vijay was from a police family. The honest police officer Ravi (Jaishankar), Vijay's brother, clashed with the corrupt politician Andhavar ( M. N. Nambiar) and he was killed by Andhavar. Andhavar's son (Ajay Ratnam) is involved in drugging and filming young women. Vijay and Raja took different ways to fight against Andhavar. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palaivana Paravaigal
''Palaivana Paravaigal'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil language crime film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Sarathkumar, Anandaraj, newcomer Udhayan and newcomer Dharini. The film, produced by K. S. Srinivasan and K. S. Sivaraman, had musical score by newcomer Ilayagangai and was released on 15 September 1990. Plot Mamu and Machi, two orphans and heartless criminals, are sentenced to the death penalty. Raja, their cellmate, is an innocent youth who is in love with Kaveri. Mamu and Machi decide to save Raja and they go to his village before their death sentence. Cast *Sarathkumar as Mamu *Anandaraj as Machi *Udhayan as Raja *Dharini as Kaveri *Jaishankar as Sivaprakasam * Jayanthi *Senthil as Peruchali *Sampathkumar as Pannaiyar *Sethu Vinayagam as Advocate *Charuhasan *Senthilnathan * Kula Deivam V. R. Rajagopal *K. Natraj as Kannayiram *S. N. Lakshmi *Loose Mohan *Kovai Senthil *T. S. Raghavendra *A. K. Veerasami Soundtrack The film score and the soundtrack were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokkiri Thambi
''Pokkiri Thambi'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Anandaraj and Kaveri, with Vijayakumar, Janagaraj, Jayanthkumar, Balambika, Kumarimuthu, Bayilvan Ranganathan, Anuja, Kullamani, Boopathi Raja and King Kong playing supporting roles. It was released on 22 May 1992. Plot In a remote village, many young women have mysteriously disappeared the night and their dead bodies are found the following day. Pannaiyar, the village chief, promises the villagers to find and punish the culprit. Thambidurai is an angry young man who works hard the day in Pannaiyar's farm and enjoys drinking arrack the night. He lives with his mother and his sister Selvi. Thereafter, Selvi and Pannaiyar's son Jayanthkumar fall in love with each other but Pannaiyar refuses to marry them and humiliates Thambidurai. A vengeful Thambidurai then sneaks into Pannaiyar's house the night and he forcefully rapes Kaveri, thinking that she is Pannaiyar's daughte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paattali Magan
''Paattali Magan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Senthilnathan and produced by Kovai mani. The film stars Arjun, Sindhu and M. N. Nambiar. The film a had musical score by Sangeetha Rajan and was released on 16 February 1990. Cast * Arjun as Gopi *Sindhu * M. N. Nambiar * Sathyapriya *Goundamani * Senthil *Kumarimuthu *Kamala Kamesh *Vijaychandrika *Sribala *K. K. Soundar *K. Kannan *Omakuchi Narasimhan Narasimhan (c. 1936 - 12 March 2009), popularly known as Omakuchi, was an Indian stage and film actor. He acted in over 1,500 films in 14 Indian languages, predominantly in Tamil. Early life Born in Kumbakonam in 1936, Narasimhan made his ... *Usilaimani * Kanal Kannan as Henchman (special appearance) Soundtrack The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Sangeetha Rajan. The soundtrack, released in 1990, features 4 tracks. References External links 1990 films 1990s Tamil-language films Indian drama films Films direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Idathu Pillai
''Periya Idathu Pillai'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Arjun and Kanaka. It was released on 2 June 1990. Plot Cast * Arjun * Kanaka * C. R. Vijayakumari * Goundamani * Senthil * Anandaraj * Dipika Chikhlia * Rajinikanth as himself (guest appearance) Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics by Vaali. Reception P. S. S. of ''Kalki'' wrote that there is a lot to like, but the glaring artificialities and over-sentiment combine to make it a frustrating waste of something. ''Dina Thanthi'' wrote, in a response to a scene where Anandaraj's character rapes Dipika Chikhlia's character, "ராவணனால் கெடுக்க முடியாத சீதையை ஆனந்த்ராஜ் கெடுத்தார்" (), referring to Chikhlia's character from the TV series ''Ramayan The ''Rāmāyana'' (; sa, रामायणम्, ) is a Sanskrit epic co ... [...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] |
