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Sowkarpettai
''Sowkarpettai'' is a 2016 Tamil Comedy horror film directed by Vadivudaiyan starring Srikanth and Lakshmi Rai with music composed by John Peter. The film was released only in Chennai on 4 March 2016. Plot When a couple is murdered by a cruel businessman, their ghosts begin to haunt the killers for revenge. Cast * Srikanth as Shakthi and Vetri (Dual Role) * Raai Laxmi as Maya * Suman as Gothra Singh * Saravanan as Senior * Powerstar Srinivasan as Junior * Singampuli as Puli * Ganja Karuppu as Saami * Manobala as Mani * Thalaivasal Vijay as Paramasivam (Vetri and Shakthi's father) * Rekha as Parvathi (Vetri and Shakthi's mother) * Vadivukkarasi as Demonness * Meenakshi as Sanya * Aarthi * T. P. Gajendran * Subbaraj * Vengal Rao * Madhan G * Hresh * Lingesh * Rahul * Priyanka Production The film was first reported in March 2015, when Vadivudaiyaan announced that he would make a film starring Srikanth and Lakshmi Rai, set in the backdrop of Sowcarpet. The film began production ...
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Srikanth (Tamil Actor, Born 1979)
Srikanth (born 28 February 1979) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. He is credited as Sriram in Telugu films. He debuted in K. Balachander's tele serial ''Jannal - Marabu Kavithaigal'' (1999). His film debut was in the romantic film ''Roja Kootam'' (2002) and went on to star in more such films including ''April Maadhathil'' (2002), ''Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003) and ''Okariki Okaru'' (2003). He subsequently went on to portray action roles in '' Drohi'' (2010). In 2012, he starred in ''Nanban'', the Tamil remake of ''3 Idiots'', directed by S. Shankar. Personal life Srikanth was born on 28 February 1979 to a Telugu-father (from Chittoor) and Tamil-mother (from Kumbakonam) in Chennai. His family hailed from Tirupati and he was raised in Hyderabad. His father worked in State Bank of India. Srikanth had an elder brother who died due to dengue after he returned from United States. Srikanth uses the name Sriram in Telugu films to avoid ambigui ...
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Vadivudaiyan
V. C. Vadivudaiyan is an Indian people, Indian film director and screenwriter. He has worked on Tamil language, Tamil films. Career In 2000, Vadivudaiyan planned to make ''Puththan,'' starring Arun Vijay, Arunkumar and Divya Unni. The film was shelved before production ended. Vadivudaiyan eventually made his directorial debut with the film ''Saamida'' (2008), after working as an assistant to director Shaji Kailas. The film was entirely shot at Kasi. It had a mediocre box office run and critical reception. His next venture was drama film ''Thambi Vettothi Sundaram'' (2011) starring Karan (actor), Karan and Anjali (actress born 1986), Anjali. During the making of the film, local people protested against the use of the title and attacked the director on set. The film received mixed reviews with a critic at Behindwoods.com noting the film "could have been much better, only if it had been packaged a bit more cleverly". In 2012, Vadivudaiyan opened production studio Singam Cinema a ...
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John Peter (music Director)
John Peter is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer who has predominantly scored music for Tamil films. Career Peter worked as a bureaucrat before first working as a musician on '' Prathi Gnayiru 9 Manimudhal 10.30 Varai'' (2006), which had a delayed release. He subsequently went on to work closely with Harikumar who gave him the chance to compose the songs for ''Madurai Sambavam'' (2009) and ''Bodinayakanur Ganesan'' (2011). Similarly, Vadivudaiyan gave him the chance to work on two films, '' Kanniyum Kaalaiyum Sema Kadhal'' and ''Sowkarpettai'' (2015), which became Peter's most high profile projects. In 2015, he also worked on the Vijay Vasanth-starrer ''Vanna Jigina'', produced by N. Linguswamy Nammalvar Lingusamy, (born 14 November 1967), is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and film producer in Tamil cinema based in Chennai. Lingusamy made his directorial debut with ''Aanandham'' in 2001 and followed by ''Run'' (2002), ''Sandak .... Discography *Films rele ...
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Singampuli
Singampuli is an Indian actor and director. After making ''Red'' (2002) and ''Maayavi'' (2005), he has made a career appearing in supporting roles in films. Career Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in Bangalore, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of ''Unnaithedi'' to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli. Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film ''Red'', a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went ...
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Aarthi (actress)
Aarthi, also known as Harathi is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who works in Tamil films and television dramas. She initially worked as a child artist in the late 1990s, she also appeared in stand-up comedy shows namely ''Super10'' and ''Lollu Sabha'', before joining the Tamil film industry, she has played roles in '' Giri'' (2004), '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) and '' Kutty'' (2010). Career She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included ''Arul'' (2004), '' Giri'' (2004) and ''Kundakka Mandakka'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu. For her roles in '' Padikkadavan'' (2009) and '' Kutty'' (2010), she won the Best Female Comedienne awards from Ananda Vikatan for two consecutive years. Subsequently, in 2012, she was described as "Kolly ...
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Meenakshi (actress)
Pinky Sarkar (born August 6, 1982) better known as Meenakshi, is an Indian actress, who appears in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam language films. She is probably best known for her performance as Raasathi in her debut film ''Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar''. Career Debut Meenakshi first appeared in two Telugu ventures, the historical fiction ''Hanumanthu'' and the devotional film ''Sri Satyanarayana Swamy'', under her birth name Pinky Sarkar; the latter featured her as goddess Lakshmi, with a reviewer from Indiaglitz.com writing that she "failed to emote well". Breakthrough (2007–2010) In 2007, she made her Tamil debut in ''Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar'', playing the role of Raasathi, a first year medical student. She made an impression in the film and was subsequently flooded with similar girl next door roles. Not wanting to becoming Typecasting (acting), typecast, she rejected all roles, took a break from acting and completed he ...
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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 ...
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Rekha (South Indian Actress)
Sumathi Josephine, better known by her stage name Rekha is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil and Malayalam films. She also starred in few Telugu and Kannada films.She was one of the contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. Career She was introduced to the Tamil cinema with the film, ''Kadalora Kavithaigal'' (1986) directed by Bharathiraja with Sathyaraj in the lead role. Her notable works include ''Punnagai Mannan'' (1986), ''Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' (1987), ''En Bommukutty Ammavukku'' (1988), '' Puriyaadha Pudhir'' (1990) and ''Gunaa'' (1991). In Malayalam, '' Ramji Rao Speaking'' (1989), ''Aey Auto'' (1990) and ''In Harihar Nagar'' (1990) were also successful. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for the film ''Dasharatham'' (1989). After few roles as a heroine, she started to act in character roles, such as sister in law and mother. In 2020, she is entering as a contestant in the reality show '' Bigg Boss 4''. Personal life Sumathi J ...
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Manobala
Manobala (born 8 December 1953) is an Indian film director, producer, actor and comedian who predominantly plays supporting roles in Tamil-language films. He started his career in Tamil cinema in the early 1970s and with Kamal Haasan's reference became as assistant director with Bharathiraja for his 1979 film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in suppo ...''. Partial filmography Actor Films Serials Director Films Serials As producer As dubbing artist References External links * {{authority control Living people Tamil male actors Film directors from Tamil Nadu Tamil film directors Indian male film actors People from Coimbatore district Tamil comedians 1953 births Indian male comedians Male actors from Tamil Nadu 20th-centu ...
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Ganja Karuppu
Ganja Karuppu is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's '' Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), ''Sivakasi'' (2005), ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), ''Subramaniyapuram'' (2008) and ''Naadodigal'' (2009). Career Karuppu was introduced as an actor by director Bala in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) as a person who works in the ganja plantations. As a result of the role, he was thereafter credited in films as Ganja Karuppu. In the 2000s, he subsequently was regularly cast in rural films by directors, working on notable films including Ameer's '' Raam'' (2005) and ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), Sasikumar's '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008), Samuthirakani's ''Naadodigal'' (2009) and Sargunam's ''Kalavani'' (2010). During the period, he was also cast in the second lead role in Chimbudevan's ''Arai En 305-il Kadavul'' (2008) alongside Santhanam, produced by ...
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Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivasal Vijay is an Indian actor and dubbing artist. He was born on 4 August 1962 in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. He has acted predominantly in numerous Tamil and Malayalam films. Career Vijay's debut film was '' Thalaivaasal'' (1992), which became part of his stage name following acclaim for his performance. He is noted for his character roles, especially in R. Sukumaran's 2010 Malayalam film ''Yugapurushan'' as Narayana Guru Narayana Guru, , (20 August 1856 – 20 September 1928) was a philosopher, spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritua .... The actor is usually seen in supporting and character roles. Vijay, in his career spanning over 25 years, has appeared in more than 200 films. Filmography Tamil Malayalam Telugu Hindi English As voice over artist Television Tamil Malayalam Awards References ...
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Srinivasan (Tamil Actor)
Srinivasan (popularly known as Powerstar and sometimes simply Power) is an Indian actor, doctor, politician and comedian, producer, singer, business man who has worked in the Tamil film industry. Beginning his career as a medical practitioner, he moved into finance before embarking on making films starring himself. He then appeared in N. Santhanam's ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' (2013) which gave him a breakthrough in receiving further offers for comedic roles. Career Srinivasan completed his degree at Madurai Kamaraj University and then acquired a qualification as an acupressure practitioner from a university in China through a distance education programme, before commencing practise soon after. His passion for the film industry brought him to Chennai, where he set up a finance firm, Baba Trading Company, in Anna Nagar and advertised through brokers that he would help businessmen acquire huge bank loans. Srinivasan soon went on to direct and star in a film titled ''Lathika'' ...
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