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Sivappu
''Sivappu'' () is a 2015 Tamil language film directed by Sathyasiva and produced by Muktha Films and 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha. Evoking the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India, the film stars Rajkiran, Naveen Chandra and Rupa Manjari, with music composed by N. R. Raghunanthan. Cast *Rajkiran as Konaar *Naveen Chandra as Pandian *Rupa Manjari as Parvathi *Thambi Ramiah *A. Venkatesh (director), A. Venkatesh *Selva (actor), Selva as Politician *Bose Venkat as Policeman *Poo Ram as Protester Production Following the release of ''Kazhugu (2012 film), Kazhugu'', Sathyasiva immediately began work on his next venture in April 2012 starting ''Andhi Mazhai Megam'', a story revolving around the lives of Sri Lankan refugees who work as construction workers in Tamil Nadu. The director then chose to rename the film as ''Sivappu'' (Red), revealing that the title also denotes themes of love, anger, poverty, violence and communism. Production began in August 2012, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyasiva
Sathyasiva is an Indian people, Indian film director who has worked on Tamil films. After making his debut with ''Kazhugu (2012 film), Kazhugu'' (2012), he has gone on to make ''Sivappu'' (2015) and ''Savaale Samaali'' (2015). ''Kazhugu 2 (2018 film)'' (2018) Career Sathaysiva made his directorial debut with ''Kazhugu (2012 film), Kazhugu'' (2012), a tale people who recover bodies of suicide victims who jump off cliffs, with Kreshna and Bindu Madhavi forming the lead cast. The film, upon release, fetched mixed reviews. A reviewer from Sify.com said ''Kazhugu'' was a "realistic romantic thriller that seldom loses its grip on your attention. Credible performances from its leads, a nail-biting screenplay along with a fresh milieu makes it an engaging film". ''The Times of India'' gave it 3.5 out of 5, claiming that it was "gripping from start to finish". Likewise, Malathi Rangarajam from ''The Hindu'' wrote: "It's heartening to see young filmmakers daring to steer clear of stereotyp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha
Gheetha Ammasee, best known by her stage name "Punnagai Poo" Gheetha, is a Malaysian radio personality, film producer and actress, who works in Malaysia and the Tamil film industry in India. Gheetha gained popularity as a radio jockey at the Malaysian radio station THR Raaga, before launching her own film production studio and venturing into Tamil cinema, becoming recognized as the first female producer from Malaysia. She has also worked as a host at various events and acted in several kollywood films as well as a Malaysian film. Career Gheetha Ammasee was born in Malaysian Tamil family in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia as the daughter of a plantation owner. She started off as a host on the Malaysian television channel NTV7 on a show called ''Rhythm And Raaga'', before starting her career as a radio jockey at the Malaysian Tamil radio station, THR Raaga. She has been working at THR Raaga since its inception. Besides her work in radio, she did hosting jobs, produced telefilms and ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punnagai Poo Gheetha
Gheetha Ammasee, best known by her stage name "Punnagai Poo" Gheetha, is a Malaysian radio personality, film producer and actress, who works in Malaysia and the Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry in India. Gheetha gained popularity as a radio jockey at the Malaysian radio station THR.fm, THR Raaga, before launching her own film production studio and venturing into Tamil cinema, becoming recognized as the first female producer from Malaysia. She has also worked as a host at various events and acted in several kollywood films as well as a Malaysian film. Career Gheetha Ammasee was born in Malaysian Tamil people, Tamil family in Taiping, Perak, Malaysia as the daughter of a plantation owner. She started off as a host on the Malaysian television channel NTV7 on a show called ''Rhythm And Raaga'', before starting her career as a radio jockey at the Malaysian Tamil radio station, THR.fm, THR Raaga. She has been working at THR Raaga since its inception. Besides her work in radio, she did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bose Venkat
Bose Venkat is an Indian actor, director and dubbing artist who appears in Tamil films and television serials. Personal life Venkat is married to actress Sonia in 2003. The couple have a son Tejaswin and a daughter Bavadarani Career Venkat came to Chennai at the age of 17, hoping to become an actor in films. After facing an unsuccessful start to his career, he worked briefly as an auto rickshaw driver while attending auditions. He subsequently got selected for a role in the serial ''Metti Oli''. Recognising his work in the serial, director Bharathiraja offered him a role in '' Eera Nilam'' (2003). He was also part of the 2005 Tamil film, '' Kannamma''under the direction of S. S. Baba Vikram. He has also acted in a few Malayalam movies alongside Mammootty and Dileep. He says his best experience was acting with Superstar Rajinikanth in the Tamil action-thriller film, ''Sivaji'' under the direction of S. Shankar in 2007. Although he played a negative role alongside Suman, his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupa Manjari
Rupa Manjari is an Indian former actress who has appeared in Tamil as well as Malayalam films. Her mother tongue is Tamil. She made her debut in Nandhini's film ''Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru'' (2009), before playing the leading roles in ''Naan'' (2012) and ''Yaamirukka Bayamey'' (2014). Career Rupa Manjari got a chance to meet Nandhini and auditioned for ''Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru'' and that the movie was well received. It took four months for her to be chosen from over 30 other girls who had also auditioned. The film, a romantic comedy, pitted her opposite Ajmal and featured the pair looking for a lost baby. Rupa was nominated for the Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress Award for her performable and a critic described her portrayal of Archana as that she "brings her character vibrantly to life with all the nuances of anger, humour, tenderness and soft romance". She was next seen in the 2010 Malayalam film ''Tournament'' directed and produced by Lal. She played a wildlife photograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naveen Chandra
Naveen Chandra is an Indian actor who predominantly acts in Telugu films. He starred in the Telugu romance film ''Andala Rakshasi'' (2012) and won critical acclaim for his performance, before playing leading roles in Tamil films. Early life Naveen Chandra was born in a Telugu family in Devi Nagar of Bellary. His father was a head mechanic in KSRTC. Chandra obtained a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and worked as a multimedia animator before he forayed into films. Career Chandra made his debut as a hero in Telugu with the movie ''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' under the stage name Anji in the year 2006, and later acted in the movie ''Kalyanam'' under the stage name Chandu. Chandra made his debut as a hero in Tamil with ''Pazhaniappa Kalloori'' under the stage name Pradeep. His next film ''Agarathi'' never saw a theatrical release. In 2012, he starred in the Telugu movie ''Andala Rakshasi'' which garnered him positive responses from viewers and critics for his performance in his r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajkiran
J. Mohideen Abdul Khadar, known by his stage name Rajkiran, is an Indian actor, producer and director, who has acted in more than 30 Tamil films. Early life Rajkiran was born as J. Mohideen Abdul Khadar on 16 March 1959 at Keelakarai into a Muslim family. Film career Rajkiran began by producing two Ramarajan starrer films and in one of them he appeared in a brief role. In 1991, he produced and acted in lead role in Kasthuri Raja's debut film, ''En Rasavin Manasile'' which had a silver jubilee run. He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize and the Cinema Express – Best New Face Award for his performance. He directed, produced and acted in lead role in ''Aranmanai Kili'' (1993) and ''Ellame En Rasathan'' (1995), which also had silver jubilee runs. In 1996, he acted in ''Manikkam'' which was an average grosser at the box-office. The following year, he worked in ''Pasamulla Pandiyare''. The film turned out to be a failure. In the mid of 1998, he acted in ''Ponnu Vela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriram Parthasarathy
Sriram Parthasarathy is a Carnatic music, Carnatic Classical Vocalist and a renowned playback singer . He hails from a family of Classical Musicians. Discography Sriram Parthasarathy is a disciple of Neyveli Santhanagopalan. He has recorded several singles and released them in the classical genre. He has also recorded many film songs as well for many Veteran music directors like Ilayaraja, A. R. Rahman, Vidyasagar (composer), Vidyasagar, Harris Jayaraj and Deva (composer), Deva. He has also won awards for his beautiful renditions. Sriram's ultimate hits have been "Aanandha Yazhai" from the movie Thanga Meengal has won National award for its lyrics, ''Elangathu Veesudhe'' from the movie Pithamagan and ''Suttum Vizhi Choodare'' from Ghajini (2005 film), Ghajini. Sriram received appreciations for his rendition in 'Shades of Blue: A Musical Tribute to Venmurasu' sung along with Kamal Haasan, Saindhavi, Rajan Somasundaram and is considered among his career best. Sriram's Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thambi Ramiah
Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works in the Tamil film industry. He has also worked occasionally as a lyricist. He directed three films, ''Manu Needhi'' (2000), '' Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan'' (2008) and ''Maniyaar Kudumbam'' (2018). Career Thambi Ramaiah was born in Rarapuram village in Pudukkottai, and initially entered the film industry hoping to become a screenwriter. His father was a poet and a fiction writer and his mother was a housewife, while Ramaiah was their eldest child. He earned pocket money during his school days by writing love letters for his classmates. He also had an interest in lyric writing, often writing lyrics for parody versions of popular songs, while becoming trained in various instruments including the harmonium and guitar. At the age of 20, he moved to Chennai and tried to make a breakthrough into the film industry, but was hindered by his lack of contacts and instead worked for a private company for nine years. He got ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selva (actor)
Selva is an Indian actor who has worked on Tamil-language films in leading and supporting roles. After appearing in several films as a lead actor in the 1990s, he made a comeback in two films directed by Mysskin in the 2010s. Family and early life Selva was born in Lakshmipuram, Theni district of Tamil Nadu in a Tamil family to D. C Varadharajan, a retired police officer and Andal. His brother Rajasekhar, is also an actor who has appeared in Telugu language films. Selva grew up in Annanagar and attended Madras Christian College in Chetput. Career In 1991, Selva made his acting debut in the village drama '' Aatha Un Koyilile'' co-starring with Kasthuri and directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film completed a 100-day run at the box-office. He then acted in R. Umashankar's ''Thambi Oorukku Pudhusa''. In 1992, he appeared in Manobala's ''Senbaga Thottam'' and in ''Kizhakku Veedhi''. In 1993, he appeared in the double hero subject ''Maamiyar Veedu'' starring Saravanan, in ''Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhu Ambat
Madhu Ambat is an Indian cinematographer. With a career spanning over 40 years, he is one of the most prolific cinematographers in Indian cinema. He is best known for his work in films such as ''Amaram'', '' Anjali'', and ''Makaramanju''. He currently resides in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography thrice. He is a member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers (ISC). Personal life Madhu Ambat was born on 6 March 1949 in Ernakulam to Ambat Sulochana and Prof K. Bhagyanath and he is the grandson of Ambat Sivarama Menon. He is a graduate and holds a diploma from the Film Institute of India, Poona, from where he graduated in 1973, securing a gold medal. Madhu's father, K. Bhagyanath, resigned as a Professor of English to be a full-time magician. Bhagyanath was also an amateur photographer. Bhagyanath and his wife Sulochana believed that one should take the profession one liked best. Madhu got admission in IIT and at the same time he s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manjapai
''Manjapai'' (''Yellow Bag'') is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by N. Ragavan. Produced by Thirupathi Brothers and A Sarkunam Cinemaz. it stars Vimal, Rajkiran and Lakshmi Menon. The film saw its worldwide release on 6 June 2014. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Erra Bus'' with Vishnu Manchu and Dasari Narayana Rao and in Kannada as ''Mr. Mommaga''.The movie was a surprise hit at the box office. Plot The film starts with Tamil ( Vimal) who is raised single-handedly by his grandfather, Venkatasamy (Rajkiran) in a village, as his parents had committed suicide after eloping and giving birth to him. 25 years later the boy is working in a Chennai-based IT company, staying in a modern upmarket apartment. Tamil meets Karthika ( Lakshmi Menon), a medical student using tricks to get to the front of the traffic signal. They fall in love at first sight, and end up being so engrossed in each other that they don't realise that the signal had gone gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |