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Subramaniapuram
''Subramaniapuram'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language period action film produced, written, and directed by Sasikumar. The low-budget film received critical acclaim for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing, fresh music, accurate sets and costumes to resurrect Madurai from the 1980s. Sasikumar cast then relatively new actors Jai, Swathi, Ganja Karuppu and himself in pivotal roles. Shot in 85 days, it became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year. The movie was dubbed into Malayalam under the same name, into Telugu as ''Ananthapuram 1980'', and remade in Kannada in 2012 as '' Prem Adda''. Director Anurag Kashyap had revealed twice that this film was the inspiration for his ''Gangs of Wasseypur'' series - once in 2010 and once on the 10th anniversary of this film. It also marked Swati Reddy’s Tamil film debut. Plot The story takes place in the Subramaniapuram area of Madurai city. A convict is released from prison in 2008 after serving 28 year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swathi Reddy
Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987) is an Indian actress and television presenter who predominantly works in Telugu films, along with Tamil and Malayalam films. Her nickname ''Colours Swathi'' comes from her stint in the Telugu television show ''Colours'', which was telecast on Maa TV. After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a lead actress in the Tamil film ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008). Her role in the Telugu film '' Ashta Chamma'' (2008) earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She also worked as a dubbing artist, and a playback singer in a few films. Her other notable films include ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' (2007), ''Swamy Ra Ra'' (2013), ''Amen'' (2013), and ''Karthikeya'' (2014). Early life and education Swathi Reddy was born in the city of Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East in the erstwhile Soviet Union. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colours Swathi
Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987) is an Indian actress and television presenter who predominantly works in Telugu films, along with Tamil and Malayalam films. Her nickname ''Colours Swathi'' comes from her stint in the Telugu television show ''Colours'', which was telecast on Maa TV. After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a lead actress in the Tamil film ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008). Her role in the Telugu film ''Ashta Chamma'' (2008) earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She also worked as a dubbing artist, and a playback singer in a few films. Her other notable films include ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' (2007), ''Swamy Ra Ra'' (2013), ''Amen'' (2013), and ''Karthikeya'' (2014). Early life and education Swathi Reddy was born in the city of Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East in the erstwhile Soviet Union. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jai (actor)
Jai Sampath is an Indian actor and musician working in Tamil films. The nephew of noted composer Deva & the cousin of Srikanth Deva, Jai had made his acting debut in a supporting role in ''Bagavathi'' (2002). In 2007, he successfully auditioned for a leading role in Venkat Prabhu's sports film ''Chennai 600028''. His movie '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008) was also a big success, and Jai was praised for his performance. Jai subsequently garnered more praise for diverse roles, including a villager on holiday in ''Goa'' (2010), a timid factory worker in ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011) and a customer care executive in the romantic drama '' Raja Rani'' (2013), which became his biggest commercial successful film. He made his debut as a singer in the film '' Jarugandi'' (2018). Personal life Born into a family of musicians, Jai has stated that music was close to his heart and that it influenced him in his "growing years", particularly crediting his uncle, the composer Deva. He completed his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prem Adda
''Prem Adda'' is an Indian Kannada-language action film. Prem, Meka Murali Krishna and Kriti Kharbanda are of the film. The film is directed by Mahesh Babu and the film music is scored by V. Harikrishna. The film is the remake of Tamil film ''Subramaniapuram''. Prem is acting under another director for the first time in this movie. Cast * Prem as Ranganatha * Meka Murali Krishna as Seena * Shiva Manju * Adda Ramesh * Kriti Kharbanda as Girija * Chandrakala Mohan * Patre Nagaraj * Nagarajamurthy as Somanna * Sathyajith * Murali Mohan * Sharan Kabbur * S. Govind * Lakshmi Siddayya * Kaddipudi chandru * Dharma * Raju Talikote * Malvalli Saikrishna * Aindrita Ray as item number * Scarlett Mellish Wilson as item number Soundtrack The soundtrack of the album was released on 19 September 2012. Prem Adda consists of Six songs composed by V. Harikrishna. The song "Kangal Irandaal" from the original Tamil film was retained here as "Kalli Ivalu". All the songs are super hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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, produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naanayam
''Naanayam'' (lit. ''coin'' or ''integrity'') is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language heist thriller film written and directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan in his directorial debut. Produced by Atharsh Capital Film Works, the film stars Prasanna as the protagonist; Sibiraj as the antagonist; singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam; Ramya Raj, who has appeared in the films '' Sandai'' and ''Thee''; and debutante Yasmin. The film, which has songs by '' Subramaniapuram'' fame composer James Vasanthan and score by Thaman, was released on 14 January 2010. Plot The plot opens with the introduction of Ravi ( Prasanna), an electronics engineer who introduces himself as a youthful guy who aspires to become a businessman. He meets Viswanath (S. P. Balasubrahmanyam), the CEO of Trust Bank, in a golf course when he fights to grab a bag belonging to Viswanath from a stranger. Ravi saves Viswanath and chases the stranger. He is unable to catch the man but gets a glimpse of his face. Viswanath thanks Ravi, off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj (born 24 August 1986) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil language films. The son of actors K. Bhagyaraj and Poornima Bhagyaraj, Shanthanu appeared as a child artist in his father's '' Vettiya Madichu Kattu'' (1998), before making his debut as a lead actor in the romantic comedy ''Sakkarakatti'' (2008).He also has a YouTube channel with his wife calleWith Love Shanthnu Kiki Career 1998-2008 Shanthanu made his acting debut as a child artist in his father Bhagyaraj's film '' Vettiya Madichu Kattu'' (1998), and then worked as assistant director to his father in his sister, Saranya Bhagyaraj's debut project '' Parijatham'' (2006). Shanthanu appeared in his first lead role in the college-based romantic comedy ''Sakkarakatti'' (2008), appearing alongside actresses Ishita Sharma and Vedhika. His performance received mixed reviews with Behindwoods.com stating: "Shanthanu has to play a thinly sketched hero, but he puts energy and charm in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deepa Miriam
Deepa Miriam (Malayalam: ദീപ മിറിയം, Tamil: தீபா மிரியம்; born April 1981) is an Indian playback singer of South Indian movies. Her debut film was '' Naan Avanillai''. Deepa rose to fame with the song ''Kangal Iraandal'' in the Tamil movie ''Subramaniapuram''. Life and career Deepa was born and brought up in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), to a Malayalee Christian family, and completed schooling there. She began singing at a very young age. She received training in carnatic music, beginning at age seven. She has won first place in singing competitions in light music, semi-classical and classical categories, and performed many live music shows with musicians from Kerala when still in school. Deepa passed the Twelfth Board Exam with Distinction. She received her B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara, Kerala. At the age of 11, she was named the Best Child Singer in U.A. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Mohammad
Raja Mohammad is an Indian film editor, who works in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. He won the National Film Award for Best Editing for his work in Paruthiveeran (2007). Career Raja Mohammed primarily edited Malayalam films during his early career and his first Tamil venture was through Kamal Haasan's production, '' Nala Damayanthi'' (2003). He won the National Film Award for Best Editing for his work in '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007); the honour fetched him further opportunities to work in the Tamil film industry. He also won the Vijay Award for Best Editor for his work in M. Sasikumar's directorial debut, the period film, ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008). Filmography Tamil * '' Nala Damayanthi'' (2003) * ''Udhaya'' (2004) * '' Raam'' (2005) * '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007) * ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008) * '' Thenavattu'' (2008) * '' Aval Peyar Thamizharasi'' (2010) * '' Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam'' (2010) * '' Kalavani'' (2010) * ''Virunthali'' (2010) * '' Mandhira Punnagai' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Vasanthan
James Vasanthan is an Indian Television (Tamil) host, a film music composer, and a filmmaker and a motivational speaker. For more than two decades, he has worked as an anchor in popular Tamil satellite television channels like Sun TV and Vijay TV before debuting as a film music composer in the Tamil Film Industry in the year 2008, and a filmmaker in 2015. Biography James Vasanthan was born in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India, to Brownie Sophia and George Theophilus, a police officer, who died in service, due to cancer. James was just 12 then. His mom used to tell him that her father Antony who was an engineer in the ropeway services in Anamalai Hills, Pollachi, erected and maintained by the Brits in the colonial times, was a meticulous person known for his discipline and strictness. James could see all of those traits in her. She was known to be a disciplinarian and perfectionist, excelling in every aspect of home-making. James owes every skill and craft that he poss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music India
Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd. is the record label operated by Sony in Chennai, India. The company began operation in 1997, and it was the first record company in India to be 100% foreign-owned, with Sony being a Japanese corporation. From December 2013 to March 2020, the company distributed Warner Music Group releases for Indian and SAARC market, until the Warner Music India division was created. Sony Music India is the largest foreign-owned music label in India, and the country's second largest record label overall with up to 25% share of the Indian music market, after T-Series, and ahead of Zee Music which Sony has a partnership with. Sony Music South is affiliated with Sony Music India and it is specifically made for South Indian albums. Hindi films Hindi non-films This is the incomplete list Tamil films Sony Music holds the soundtrack rights of above 200 Tamil movies. Telugu films Malayalam films Kannada films Bengali films Punjabi films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who predominantly works in Tamil films and Telugu films besides appearing in a number of Malayalam films Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam .... He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander, K Balachander. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for ''Visaranai''. Early life Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai, Ambedkar Law College. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearanace or talent necessar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
