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Shammu
Sheerin Sharmilee Ramalingam, professionally known as Shammu is an Indian-born American actress who appeared in Tamil films. She is best known for films such as ''Kanchivaram'', ''Mayilu'' and ''Dasavathaaram''. Background Shammu was born Sheerin Sharmilee in Bikaner, Rajasthan to a Tamil Hindu family that hails from Neyveli. Her family moved to the US and her father, Rajaram Ramalingam, worked as a computer consultant whilst her mother is a housewife. She had been studying at Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, Florida, but quit school to appear in films. Despite starting a film career, Shammu finished her high school courses through online classes. Her younger sister has appeared in ''Mayilu'', as the younger version of Shammu's character. Career Shammu appeared in ''Dasavathaaram'' after receiving a call from the crew for the film, whilst they were searching for an Indian actress to play a short role. They had come to know of her following her Bharathanatyam performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paalai
''Paalai'' is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language period film written and directed by Senthamizhan, who had previously assisted director Ram (director), Ram in ''Katradhu Thamizh''. Based on Sangam literature, the film is set in 300 BC years and starred debutant Sunil Kumar and Shammu in pivotal roles. The film released with little publicity in November 2011. Cast *Sunil Kumar as Valan *Shammu as Kaayampoo *Prof. V. Natarajan *Jayan *Krishnagiri *Julu Production The film was shot extensively in the forests of Thanjavur, Mysore and Sathyamangalam. Actress Shammu was the only professional actress to be cast in the film and Sunil Kumar prepared for his role by standing for hours under the sun to sport a tan as well as learning the basics of different forms of martial arts. It became the actress's final film before she left the film industry to complete her education. Members of the Irulas, Irula tribe also acted in the film. Release The film was widely appreciated by critics though it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayilu
''Mayilu'' is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. Jeevan and produced by actor Prakash Raj, starring Shri, Shammu and Vidharth. The film was in production since 2008 got released only on 26 October 2012. Plot The film revolves around village girl Mayilu, who happens to fall in love with Chellapandi. Chellapandi does not believe in God, but he turns out to be someone whose words were considered as God's one by the villagers. The villagers considered that the local deity has manifested in him. Mayilu informs Chellapandi that she is pregnant and elopes with him. Murugan helps them. However, the city doctor reveals to Murugan that Chellapandi has some psychological issues. Mayilu is married to Chellapandi. Due to his psychological issues, Chellapandi gets aggressive when he hears lies. He beats the person who lied to him in his working time severely. Murugan calms him. Without knowing his reaction to lies, the same day in house, Mayilu reveals to Chellapandi that she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The award was introduced and first given at the 50th South Filmfare Awards in 2003, with Sneha being the first recipient. Superlatives * Saranya Ponvannan holds the record of maximum wins with five awards, followed by Sai Dhanshika with 2 awards. Winners Nominations 2000s *2002 Sneha - ''Unnai Ninaithu'' ** Easwari Rao - ''Virumbugiren'' ** Devayani - '' Azhagi'' *2003 Sangeetha - '' Pithamagan'' ** Reemma Sen - ''Dhool'' ** Sridevi Vijaykumar - ''Priyamana Thozhi'' *2004 Mallika - ''Autograph'' ** Gopika - ''Autograph'' ** Nadhiya - '' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' *2005 Saranya Ponvannan - ''Thavamai Thavamirundhu'' ** Saranya Ponvannan - '' Raam'' ** Mallika - ''Thirupaachi'' ** Lakshna - ''Sivakasi'' *2006 Saranya Ponvannan - ''Em Magan'' ** Bhumika Chawla - '' Sillunu Oru Kadhal'' ** Sonia Agarwal - '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayan (film)
''Malayan'' is a 2009 Tamil language film written and directed by M. P. Gopi. It stars Karan and Shammu, and Udhayathara, while Ganja Karuppu, Sarath Babu, Rajan P. Dev, Bala Singh, and Mayilsamy play supporting roles. Cast *Karan as Malayan *Shammu * Udhayathara as Shenbagam * Ganja Karuppu *Sarath Babu as Meiyappan aka Annachi *Rajan P. Dev as Vedachalam *Bala Singh * Mayilsamy *Sakthi Kumar *Dheeraj Kher as Suraj Bihari Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Dhina Dhina (also credited as Dheena) ( ta, தினா; born on 15 January 1966) is an Indian film and television series composer from Tamil Nadu, India. Biography and career Dhina first worked as an assistant musician under popular composer G. K .... Reception ''Behindwoods'' wrote "Malayan is a good attempt which could have been done with some more grip towards the latter portions. Its raw and earthy treatment might work to its advantage in the B and C centers." ''Indiaglitz'' wrote "Malayan is your a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maathi Yosi
''Maathi Yosi'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Nandha Periyasamy and music by Guru Kalyan. Starring Harish, '' Kanchivaram'' fame Shammu along with newcomers Gopal, Alex and Lokesh in the lead roles, the film opened to mixed and negative reviews. Cast * Harish as Pandi * Shammu * Gopal as Maanga * Alex as Onaan * Lokesh as Mari * Ravi Mariya * Ponvannan * G. M. Kumar * M. Sasikumar as narrator Plot The voice of director Sasikumar to introduce the four mischievous guys Pandi, Mangaa, Kona, Maari, in his typical Madurai lingo who think they rule the 'Kadavur' village. These four friends are united, very close and live for each other. They always think out-of-the box. They turn out to be vagabonds and go to the extent of even killing the village President's son. After few similar delinquent experiences they are forced to leave the village and end up coming to Chennai. Here's where the main plot begins- how they meet the heroine, and w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchivaram
''Kanchivaram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Prakash Raj and Shriya Reddy and has the musical score by M. G. Sreekumar, cinematography by Tirru, editing by Arun Kumar, and art direction by Sabu Cyril. The audiography was done by M. R. Rajakrishnan. The movie depicts the pitiable state of the silk weavers in the town of Kanchipuram as they were unorganized and marginalized to live a perpetual ‘hand-to-mouth’ existence. The movie depicts their struggles and ends with a comment about the cooperative movement that emerged to take care of the interests of the workers. The film was certified by the censor board in 2007, and opened at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival on 12 September 2008. It was also shown at the Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival in Pittsburgh. The film eventually went on to receive Best Film and Best Actor for Prakash Raj at the 55th National Film Awards. Priyadarshan wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanden Kadhalai
''Kanden Kadhalai'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Kannan. The film, a remake of the 2007 Hindi film ''Jab We Met'', stars Bharath and Tamannaah. The film was released on 30 October 2009. This film was successful at box office. It was dubbed in Telugu as Priya Priyathama. Plot Shakthi (Bharath) becomes the managing director of Rajasekhar group of companies following his father's death. He feels highly dejected because of troubles surrounding him such as continuous loss in business and also his girlfriend Anita (Shammu) ditches him and marries another guy. Sakthi's estranged mother, who eloped when he was 13, is suing him for business shares. Bombarded with troubles, Shakthi one day leaves his office and boards a train without even knowing the destination. In the train, Shakthi meets Anjali (Tamannaah), who is more bubbly and talkative and she is on her way back to her hometown Theni after completing her studies. Anjali keeps talking to Sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dasavathaaram
''Dasavathaaram'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Kamal Haasan, who also wrote the script, in ten distinct roles. Asin appears in two roles and Mallika Sherawat plays a subsidiary role. The plot of the film revolves around bringing together the lives of several individuals beginning with the 12th century and ending with the 21st century; the main person being a research scientist who develops a bio-weapon and makes sure that it is not acquired by a terrorist nation. Several other people also get involved in the process and all their stories connect after the striking of 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, thus bringing philosophical views into the picture. The film, which had been under production for nearly three years, was produced and primarily distributed by V. Ravichandran. Primary filming locations included the United States and across Tamil Nadu in India. The soundtrack to the film was composed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Award For Best Debut Actress
The Vijay for Best Debut Actress is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil ( Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2007 Anjali – '' Kattradhu Thamizh'' **Andrea – ''Pachaikili Muthucharam'' **Bhanu – '' Thamirabharani'' ** Tanisha – ''Unnale Unnale'' **Vijayalakshmi – '' Chennai 600028'' *2008 Parvathy – '' Poo'' ** Kangana Ranaut – ''Dhaam Dhoom'' ** Sameera Reddy – ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' ** Swathi – ''Subramaniapuram'' *2009 Ananya – '' Naadodigal'' ** Abhinaya – '' Naadodigal'' **Anuya Bhagvath – ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' **Rupa Manjari – ''Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru'' ** Shammu – '' Kanchivaram'' *2010 Amala Paul – '' Mynaa'' ** Amy Jackson – '' Madrasapattinam'' **Samantha – '' Baana Kaathadi'' **Nandhagi – '' Aval Peyar Thamizharasi'' ** Oviya – '' Kalavani'' *2011 Richa Gangopadhyay – ''Mayakkam Enna'' ** Hansika Motwani – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florida
Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and Cuba; it is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Spanning , Florida ranks 22nd in area among the 50 states, and with a population of over 21 million, it is the third-most populous. The state capital is Tallahassee, and the most populous city is Jacksonville. The Miami metropolitan area, with a population of almost 6.2 million, is the most populous urban area in Florida and the ninth-most populous in the United States; other urban conurbations with over one million people are Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Various Native American groups have inhabited Florida for at least 14,000 years. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León became the first k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of South Florida
The University of South Florida (USF) is a public research university with its main campus located in Tampa, Florida, and other campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota. It is one of 12 members of the State University System of Florida. USF is home to 14 colleges, offering more than 240 undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and doctoral-level degree programs. USF is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. USF is designated by the Florida Board of Governors as one of three Preeminent State Research Universities. Founded in 1956, USF is the fourth largest university in Florida by enrollment, with 49,766 students from over 145 countries, all 50 states, all five U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia as of the 2022–2023 academic year. In 2022, the university reported an annual budget of $2.31 billion and an annual economic impact of ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bikaner
Bikaner () is a city in the northwest of the state of Rajasthan, India. It is located northwest of the state capital, Jaipur. Bikaner city is the administrative headquarters of Bikaner District and Bikaner division. Formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner, the city was founded by Rao Bika in 1488 CE and from its small origins it has developed into the fourth largest city in Rajasthan. The Ganges Canal, completed in 1928, and the Indira Gandhi Canal, completed in 1987, facilitated its development. History left, Bikaner coat of arms Prior to the mid 15th century, the region that is now Bikaner was a barren wilderness called Jangladesh. Rao Bika established the city of Bikaner in 1488. He was the first son of Maharaja Rao Jodha of the Rathore clan, the founder of Jodhpur and conquered the largely arid country in the north of Rajasthan. As the first son of Jodha he wanted to have his own kingdom, not inheriting Jodhpur from his father or the title of Maharaja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
