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Sridhar (choreographer)
Sridhar is an Indian choreographer who has worked in across India's several regional film industries. He has also appeared as an actor, making his debut with '' Poi'' (2006) and by making cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed. Career Sridhar made his full acting debut in K. Balachander's '' Poi'' (2006), appearing in a supporting role. He worked as the choreographer for the "Naaka Mukka" song in ''Kadhalil Vizhunthen'' (2008), and was given the responsibility of ensuring the hit song translated well on-screen. Behindwoods.com consequently noted Sridhar "gave it some rocking steps and he more than delivered", listing it as a "signature dance step". Sridhar won further critical acclaim for his work as a choreographer in Prabhu Deva's ''Engeyum Kadhal'' (2011), where he collaborated with his mentor for four songs. He also choreographed and appeared in the title song of television series ''Nadhaswaram The Nagaswaram (nādḥasvaram) is a double reed wind instrument ... [...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] |
Varnajalam
''Varnajalam'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Nagulan Ponnusamy. The film stars Srikanth, Sadha, and Kutti Radhika, while Nassar, Riyaz Khan, and Karunas play supporting roles. The music was composed by Vidyasagar and editing done by K. Palanivel and cinematography by B. Balamurugan. The film was released on 13 February 2004 and was declared 'hit' at the box office due to its unique story and action sequences. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as ''Aankhein''. Plot Devanathan IPS (Nassar), the Commissioner of Chennai Police, retires and begins a new life with his family, which includes his brother Shekar (Thalaivasal Vijay), sister-in-law Viji (Kanchana Mendis), and their children. Devanathan buys two large tea estates in Ooty and moves in with his family there. Devanathan's daughter Anitha (Kutty Radhika) is a teenager who wants to become a sincere IPS officer like her father, and his son Ashwin (Anand Samy) is a brilliant, yet t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villu (film)
''Villu'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written by AC Mugil and directed by Prabhu Deva. The film stars Vijay in a dual role while Nayanthara, Ranjitha, Prakash Raj, and Vadivelu play other prominent roles. Manoj K. Jayan, Devaraj, Adithya, Anandaraj, Sriman and Geetha play supporting roles whilst Prabhu Deva, Mumaith Khan, Zabyn Khan, and Khushbu appear in item numbers. The film is produced and distributed by Ayngaran International and composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Cinematography was done by Ravi Varman, while editing was handled by Kola Bhaskar. The film received negative reviews from critics and became an average at the box-office. The film was released on 12 January 2009. The film acquired #221 spot in 2009 at the United Kingdom box office. ''Villu'' settled to a domestic profit of 50 lakhs. The story revolves around an assassin who infiltrates and destroys a criminal gang to avenge his father's death. The film's title Villu (bow) indicates a man Pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dindigul Sarathy
''Dindigul Sarathy'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Siva Sanmukam, who earlier directed ''Thagapansamy''. The film stars Karunas, Karthika, and Saranya Ponvannan, while Nassar, M. S. Baskar, Livingston, and Chitti Babu play supporting roles. The film has cinematography by S. Thaj and music by Dhina. The film released on 19 December 2008. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Vadakkunokkiyantram'' (1989). Plot The story revolves around an insecure teetotaler named Sarathy (Karunas), who feels bad due to his dark skin (his wife Vasanthi ( Karthika) is fairer than him), which is often the butt of many jokes. Because Sarathy feels inferior to Vasanthi, he begins to suspect her of infidelity and thinks that she will one day elope with a lover. After a misunderstanding, Sarathy and his mother Saradha (Saranya) are estranged, which further weakens the bond between him and Vasanthi. How Sarathy resolves his issues and gets back together with Vasanthi forms the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pachai Nirame
''Pachai Nirame'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film directed and produced by Karkki. The film stars Yugendran, Saran Sathya, Rajasekar, Nanditha Jennifer and Preethi Varma, with Vadivelu, Majeet Khan, Ravikumar, Karikalan, Chandrasekhar, Ajay Rathnam, Rashmi Radhakrishnan, Suresh, and Singamuthu playing supporting roles. The film was released in 2008. Plot The film begins with the discovery of a skeleton of a woman in a minister's garden. Inspectors Majeet Khan (Majeet Khan) and Ravikumar (Ravikumar) take charge of the case, and they suspect that the skeleton might be Asha ( Preethi Varma), who had disappeared two years ago. They then interrogated her friend Sowmya. Two years ago, Manoj (Yugendran), Jawahar (Saran Sathya), Santhosh (Rajasekar), Shanthi (Nanditha Jennifer), Asha, and Sowmya were college mates in Chennai. They went to a picnic in a remote village, and they stayed in the bungalow of the drug dealer Santhanapandian (Ajay Rathnam). Manoj and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
''Muniyandi Vilangyial Moondramandu'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Thirumurugan. Bharath, Poorna, Ponvannan, and Vadivelu star. The film was produced by Malaysian-based firm Lotus Five Star in association with Thiru Pictures. The music was composed by Vidyasagar with cinematography by Vaidy S art direction by Boopathy Art and editing by Jeyakumar. The film was released on 4 July 2008 to average reviews. Plot Muniyandi is a third-year undergraduate zoology student and the son of Muthumani, who happens to be the student canteen contractor of the same college. He meets Madhumitha, the demure young daughter of a local bigwig named Ramaiyya, who gives first priority only to the members of his caste. Madhu makes a coquettish play for all of Muni's friends including Sorimuthu Ayyanar, a part-time witch doctor who is also the peon of the college, dressed complete with bells and saffron cloth regalia, but hits it off with him first. Fol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vegam (2007 Film)
''Vegam'' ( en, Speed) is a Tamil film released in 2007. It is an unofficial remake of the English movie ''Cellular'' It was remade again in Tamil as ''Nayagan''. Plot The movie revolves around Ashwin (Ashwin Shekar) who runs an event management company, and romances Archana (Veda). Aswin comes to Malaysia to meet her. He comes across a telephone call from a woman, who cries out for help. A former cop Sriman kidnaps a housewife Selvi (Khushboo) and her son and asks for a tape. Selvi does not know anything about the tape Sriman is asking about. To ensure that Selvi does not make any outside contacts from his place, he breaks the receiver of the telephone. Selvi somehow repairs it and dials an anonymous number which is answered by Aswin and Selvi pleads with him to save her life, and her sons. Aswin takes the conversation as light initially but later on when the calls keep repeating, he realises the issue and sets in search of Selvi to rescue her. He eventually acquired the ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marudhamalai
Marudhamalai, also Maruthamalai or Marudamalai, is a suburb of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located along the Western Ghats, from Coimbatore. It is currently part of 17th ward of Coimbatore Corporation. It was part of Periyanaickenpalayam village panchayat before merging with Coimbatore Municipal Corporation. The suburb houses the famous Maruthamalai Marudhachalamurthy Temple, campuses of Bharathiar University and the Government Law College, Coimbatore. It is from VadaValli. The Murugan Temple located here is considered to be the seventh abode of Lord Murugan. This temple is about 1200 years old and is under the patronage of Arunagirinathar with Thiruppugal. There are references to this temple in the inscriptions in the temple at Thirumuruganpoondi Thirumuruganpoondi is a Municipality in Tirupur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is about South from Tirupur city and west from Coimbatore city. Etymology The place derives its name from the Muru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokkiri
''Pokkiri'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Prabhu Deva. It is the Tamil remake of the 2006 Telugu film ''Pokiri'' starring Mahesh Babu. The film stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Mukesh Tiwari, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the film's editor. Filming took place in India and Australia. Set in Chennai, the film revolves around a thug, Tamizh, willing to do anything for the sake of money, including killing. His killer instincts help him win the attention of two rival gangs, out of which he joins one and helps its members finish off their rivals. On the other hand, he also attempts to save his girlfriend, who disapproves of his violent behavior, from a corrupt cop hellbent on marrying her against her will. The film was released theatrically on 12 January 2007 and received generally positive reviews with prai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
''Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu'' () also known by the initialism ''AIBI'', is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by cinematographer-turned-director S.D. Vijay Milton. It stars Bharath and Mallika Kapoor (making her Tamil film debut) with Arun Vijay, Deepu, Renuka and M. S. Baskar in vital supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film — inspired by the 1997 Hollywood film '' Addicted to Love'', starring Matthew Broderick and Meg Ryan — was released on 14 April 2006. Upon release, the film was dubbed into Telugu and released as ''Maha Andamga Vunnavani Bhayam''. The story tells a love relationship between two playful youngsters and their sacrifices. Plot Mano ( Bharath) loves Nandhini, but Nandhini is in love with Prem. On the other hand, he meets Jo who is in love with Prem. The two team up together to break them apart so that Mano can be with Nandhini and Jo with Prem.Then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodambakkam (film)
''Kodambakkam'' is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K.P.Jagan, and starring Nandha and Diya. Cast * Nandha as Sugavannan * Diya as Dhanam * Tejashree as Preethi * Manivannan * Manobala * Ramesh Khanna * Kalairani * Thambi Ramaiah * Ganja Karuppu * Muthukaalai * Karupuraja * Sridhar as himself ("Oh Pappa") Production The producers of this movie are V.S Satheesan and K.Seveal. The film became a big hit. He used AAA Productions to help him. The director Jaagan had already directed a movie. In addition he directed Joseph Vijay Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known as Vijay, is an Indian actor, dancer and singer who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He is among the highest paid actors in India. He has played the lead in 66 films and the Internatio ...'s movie Puthiya Geethai. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Sirpy. The song "Ragasiyamanathu Kadhal" was well received. The audio launch was held at Green Park Hotel. Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manthiran
''Manthiran'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ravichandran and starring Hamsavardhan and Shruthi Raj. The film is based on the story of Pon Navarasu. Cast *Hamsavardhan as Hamsa *Shruthi Raj as Abhi *Rajan P. Dev as a local gangster *Sukumar *Delhi Ganesh as House owner *Ravichandran in a cameo appearance *Abhinayashree in a cameo appearance Production Ravichandran made his debut as a director with this film. The film stars his son, Hamsavardhan, in the lead role, and his co-produced by Balaji, Hamsavardhan's brother. Raga debuts as the heroine with this film and Abhinayashree worked on an item number. The songs are choreographed by Sridhar and K. Sivasankar. Release ''Sify Sify Technologies Limited (formerly Satyam Infoway) is an Indian information and communications technology company providing end-to-end ICT solutions including telecom services, data center services, cloud & managed services, transformation in ...'' wrote that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
