Srinivasan (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'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madurai
Madurai ( , also , ) is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District. As of the 2011 census, it was the third largest Urban agglomeration in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore and the 44th most populated city in India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and has a documented history of more than 2500 years. It is often referred to as "Thoonga Nagaram", meaning "the city that never sleeps". Madurai is closely associated with the Tamil language. The third Tamil Sangam, a major congregation of Tamil scholars said to have been held in the city. The recorded history of the city goes back to the 3rd century BCE, being mentioned by Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to the Maurya empire, and Kautilya, a minister of the Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Signs of human settlements and Roman trade links dating back to 3 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Makkal Needhi Maiam
The Makkal Needhi Maiam (; MNM) is an Indian Regionalism (politics), regional political party in the Federated state, state of Tamil Nadu and union territory of Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry. The party was founded by Kamal Haasan at Madurai on 21 February 2018. He also unveiled the party flag. The flag is symbolised by six interlocked hands, meant to represent co-operation between the South India, Southern states of India (5 States and 1 Union territory, UT). Their election symbol is a battery torchlight. Makkal Needhi Maiam has also launched a mobile whistleblower application named ‘Maiam Whistle’, open to the public. This party is estimated to have around 5,500 office bearers at present. Vice-President Dr. Kamal Haasan, the President of the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, appointed Mr. A.G. Mourya IPS (Retd) and Mr. Thangavelu as Vice-President of Makkal Needhi Maiam party in 2021. State Secretaries list Dr. Kamal Haasan announced new executives of Makkal Need ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal
''Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal'' () is a 2014 Tamil-language science fiction-romantic thriller film based around the concept of extrasensory perception. It is written and directed by debutante K. G. Senthil Kumar, starring himself and Nikita. The title of the film was inspired by a song from the movie '' Ayan''. The film was released on 21 November 2014. The film has got mixed reviews from audience and critics. Plot KG (K. G. Senthil Kumar), has a gift of seeing five minutes into his future, but he would not be able to see his future if he is either intoxicated with alcohol or sleeping. KG does not realize that he has a gift until Niki (Nikita), the girl he loved with heart and soul, is killed by a group of four terrorists right in front of his eyes while he had consumed alcohol. Once he realizes that if he would not have had alcohol and that he could have saved Niki's life, KG sets on a mission to find the culprits who killed Niki. While he finds the whereabouts of each terrorist and k ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham
''Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Srinath and released by Studio Green on 9 May 2014. A remake of S. S. Rajamouli's successful Telugu film ''Maryada Ramanna'' (2010) which was based on Buster Keaton's ''Our Hospitality'' (1923), the film was jointly produced by PVP Cinema and Santhanam, who also played the lead role in it, alongside newcomer Ashna Zaveri. The music was composed by Siddharth Vipin. Plot A faction feud in Tamil Nadu results in the death of Singaraayar's brother, and he, along with his two sons Dharma and Kaali, vow for revenge. Time turns and comes to Chennai. Here lives Sakthi, an innocent and somewhat unlucky guy whose parents are no more and is ousted out of his job. His life takes a turn with a correspondence that he has five acres of land in his hometown in Tamil Nadu. He decides to sell that land and sets off to the village. In this process, he also meets Vaanathi, who is Singaraayar's daught ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thalaivan
''Thalaivan'' is a 2014 Tamil film directed by Ramesh Selvan and produced by Chithirai Selvan. The film features Bas, the younger brother of politician T. T. V. Dhinakaran and Nikesha Patel in the lead roles, while the ensemble cast features Santhanam, Suman and Jayaprakash amongst others. The film was released on 18 April 2014. Cast *Bas as Bas *Nikesha Patel as Anusha *Santhanam as Kannan * Monica * Suman *Vincent Asokan *Jayaprakash *Subbaraju as ACP * Suresh Krishna *Suman Setty * Swaminathan as Professor *Manobala *Kovai Sarala *VTV Ganesh *Vasu Vikram * T. P. Gajendran * O. A. K. Sundar as Muthukumar * Aarthi as Anushka's friend *Muthukaalai *Ravi as Police officer *Abhishek *Kota Srinivasa Rao (cameo appearance) *Powerstar Srinivasan (cameo appearance) Production The film is the home production of the newcomer lead comedian, V. Bhaskaran alias Bas, brother to politician T. T. V. Dhinakaran and a nephew of VK Sasikala. The actor is in his 40s and had previously been t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Azhagan Azhagi
''Azhagan Azhagi'' () (sometimes ''Alagan Alagi'') is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Nandha Periyasamy and starring Jack (who starred in '' Mohabbath'') and Aarushi. Cast *Jack as Selva *Aarushi as Jothi * A. Venkatesh as Rathinavel * Aarthi as Rani *Ravi Mariya *G. M. Kumar * Chaams *Robo Shankar as Alasunder * Kasthuri in a special appearance Production The film stars 32 debutantes. The film was shot in Chennai, Karaikudi and Ramanathapuram. Power Star appeared in a promotional song. Soundtrack Music by Kannan. *"Nenjil Ninaipathu Ellam" written by Na. Muthukumar and sung by Naresh Iyer and Swetha *"Mazhai Thuliya Nee" written by Kabilan and sung by Vijay Prakash *"Ethu Varai Vanam" written by Kabilan and sung by Suchitra and Priya *"Adada Azhaga" written by Snehan and sung by Chinnaponnu *"Usilampatti" written by Kabilan and sung by Solar Sai and Priya *"Penne Penne" written by Nanda Periyasamy, Karunanidhi, Raghu and Ravicharan an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Onbadhule Guru
''Onbadhule Guru'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil adult comedy film written and directed by P. T. Selvakumar. The film stars Vinay, Aravind Aakash, Sathya Sivakaumar. The film is about the adventurous trip that five guys take together, and what happens to them during their expedition. The film released on 8 March 2013 to negative reviews but declared as a decent hit. The title of the film refers to a prediction used in astrology. Plot The story begins with a wedding having the bride, but the groom Guru ( Chaams) is missing. The bride then decides to call Guru's friend Billa ( Vinay), who does not know where Guru is. A flashback then begins. Running away from their lives due to various problems involving them, Billa, Ranga (Sathyan Sivakumar), and Kochadaiyaan ( Aravind Akash), who are good friends, decide to live a bachelor life. However, before they head off, they decide to invite their good friend Guru. Despite the fact that Guru's wedding is in a few days time, he decides to joi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Edison Awards (India)
The Edison Awards is an annual awards ceremony since 2009 for people in the Tamil film industry. It is named after the inventor of cinema, Thomas Alva Edison. It reaches seven countries with Tamil language television, with the main broadcaster Astro in Malaysia. The event is mainly organised by its founder J.Selva Kumar and hosted by MyTamilMovie.com. The main sponsors in recent years have been Jet Airways and Videocon Videocon Industries Limited is an Indian multinational conglomerate, headquartered in Mumbai. The group had 17 manufacturing sites in India and plants in Mainland China, Poland, Italy and Mexico. It was the third largest picture tube manufact .... The show is augmented by talent search analysis, live concerts by professional Tamil playback singers and young emergers and dancers. The awards are given based on People's Choice conceptual, implemented with online voting, SMS voting, and Dial-a-Vote. Awards Merit awards * Best Actor * Best Actress * Be ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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3rd South Indian International Movie Awards
The nominations for the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards were announced at a press conference held at a five star hotel in Hyderabad on July 17, 2014. Actors Rana Daggubati and Shriya Saran, who are the brand ambassadors of SIIMA, were present on the occasion. The SIIMA Awards 2014 event was held at Negara Stadium Kuala Lampur, Malaysia on September 12 and 13, 2014. Trisha, Nivin Pauly, Silambarasan , Tamannaah, Anirudh Ravichander, Devi Sri Prasad, Shriya Saran, Shiva Rajkumar, Lakshmi Menon, Regina Cassandra and Rakul Preet Singh performed. Honorary awards Lifetime Achievement Award * K. Raghavendra Rao * K. Bhagyaraj Special appreciation * Chiranjeevi - Ambassador of Indian cinema * Satyapaul Madem- youth icon of south India Main awards Film Acting Music Choreography Generation Next Awards *Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (male) – Puneeth Rajkumar *Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (female) – Asin Thottumkal *Romantic Star of S ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Unakkaga Oru Kavithai
''Unakkaga Oru Kavithai'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Karthick Kumar. The film stars Vinoth Kumaran and Risha, with Srinivasan, Balaji, K. N. Ramesh, Balu Anand, Pandu, Anu Mohan and Kadhal Sukumar playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by Julie Bruce and was released on 25 June 2010. Plot In Pollachi, Vinoth is a good-for-nothing youngster who often gets into trouble, and his parents hate him for being irresponsible. For his studies, Vinoth joins a college in Chennai. He slowly becomes a hard-working student, and he even donates one of his kidneys to an ill girl. His college mate Nandhini falls in love with him but her father Jairam, who is greedy, wants her to marry her wicked relative Sunil. In the meantime, the lecherous college student Rocky falls under the spell of Nandhini and wants to marry her. Nandhini finally declares her love to Vinoth, and he accepts. Meanwhile, Jairam kicks Sunil out his house. He then makes a deal ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mandabam
''Mandabam'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by R. Senthamil Arasu. The film stars S. T. Tamilarasan and Siniya, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Shanmugasundaram, O. A. K. Sundar, Vadivukkarasi, Srinivasan and Gowthami Vembunathan playing supporting roles. The film, produced by S. T. Tamilarasan, had musical score by Iniya Mahesan and was released on 29 October 2010. Plot The film begins with an honest police inspector taking the convict Tamilarasan into custody from Palayamkottai Central Prison. The police officer then gives him a mission: to kill the fearsome gangster Sathya under a week's time. Tamilarasan enters a brothel runs by Sabapathy in disguise, and Tamilarasan finds out that Sabapathy works for Sathya. Tamilarasan beats him up and finds out that Sathya is in Chennai. In Chennai, the police inspector takes Tamilarasan to court and the judge asks him about the three people he had kidnapped. A few years ago, Tamilarasan was an advocate living with his fami ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Neethana Avan
''Neethana Avan'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil language action comedy film directed by Punch Bharath. The film stars Sadhan, Sriman, Srinivasan, newcomer Aishwarya Rajesh and Jayashree, with Vaiyapuri, Singamuthu, Kadhal Dhandapani, Bala Singh, Kadhal Sukumar, Yuvarani, Sabitha Anand and C. Saipriya playing supporting roles. The film, produced by P. Ranganayaki, had musical score by V. Thashi and was released on 29 October 2010. This film marks the lead debut of Rajesh and the film debut of Srinivasan. Plot Sathya (Sadhan) is a fearful college student from a middle-class family. His relative Pooja (Jayashree) and his collegemate Nandhini (Aishwarya Rajesh), the daughter of Vallal Perumal (Srinivasan), are in love with Sathya, but they could not reveal their love to him. Vallal Perumal is an influential and respected man who helps the poor the day, but the night, under a new getup, Vallal Perumal becomes a pervert, and he has raped many women without getting caught. The police insp ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |