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T. G. Thyagarajan
T. G. Thyagarajan (Thyagarajan Govindarajan) is an Indian film producer. He made his debut as film producer with critically acclaimed film ''Moondram Pirai''. He is the founder of the production and distribution company Sathya Jyothi Films. He has produced over 30 films and few television series with the production studio. His father Venus Govindarajan was also a reputed film producer. Career Thyagarajan initially produced films with Satya Movies owned by his father-in-law R. M. Veerappan before founding Sathya Jyothi Films in 1970's. His first independent production venture, the Kamal Haasan starrer ''Moondram Pirai'' (1982) was a commercial success and was critically acclaimed. The film also won the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Film. His next venture '' Pagal Nilavu'' (1985) which was a maiden collaboration with Mani Ratnam was unsuccessful venture at the box office. Thyagarajan also produced sleeper hit film '' Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003) which eventually bagged the Tamil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India (Hindi: ), is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations average to between 73–55 ka.", "Modern human beings—''Homo sapiens''—originated in Africa. Then, int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adimurai
Adimurai is a Tamil martial art originating in modern-day Kanyakumari, the southernmost region in India. It was traditionally practiced in the Kanyakumari district of modern-day Tamil Nadu as well as nearby areas in southeastern Kerala. Its preliminary empty-hand techniques are called Adithada and application of vital points are called Varma Adi, although these terms are sometimes interchangeably used to refer to the martial art itself. Adimurai is a portmanteau in the Tamil language where ''adi'' means "to hit or strike" and ''murai'' means method or procedure. In modern period it is used alongside other Tamil martial arts. History Adithadi is a non-lethal version of Adimurai which was developed in the Tamilakam region of ancient India. It saw most of its practice in the Chola and Pandya kingdoms, where preliminary empty hand techniques were used. Practice Adimurai is traditionally practiced outdoors or in unroofed areas. It is mainly practiced by Thevar, Kallars, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anbarivu
''Anbarivu'' is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Aswin Raam in his directorial debut and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films. The film stars Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi in his first dual role, Kashmira Pardeshi, and Shivani Rajashekar, with Napoleon, Vidharth, Sai Kumar, Asha Sharath, and Arjai in supporting roles. The film's music and the score is composed by Hiphop Tamizha with cinematography handled by Madhesh Manickam and editing done by Pradeep E. Ragav. The film was released via Disney+ Hotstar on 7 January 2022 to generally mixed reviews. Plot The movie begins with MLA Pasupathy being driven in a car through Arasapuram, and he tells his story. Aandiyaapuram and Arasapuram are two neighbouring villages in Madurai. Pasupathy used to work as a servant for Muniyandi, the main village head of Arasapuram. At that time, his best friend, Prakasham falls in love with Muniyandi's daughter Lakshmi, and they secretly get married. Muniyandi get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivakumarin Sabadham
''Sivakumarin Sabadham'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language musical comedy drama film written and directed by Adhi of Hiphop Tamizha. It is his second film as writer and director after Meesaya Murukku and he co-produced the film with Sathya Jyothi Films in the banner Indie Rebels. Adhi also stars as the lead alongside Prankster Rahul in his debut and Madhuri Jain. The film was released on 30 September 2021 to mixed reviews and did average collections. Synopsis A young man from a weaving family vows to restore it to its past glory by taking on a textile magnate. Cast * Hiphop Tamizha Adhi as Sivakumar * Madhuri Jain as Shruthi * Elango Kumanan as Varadharajan, Sivakumar's grandfather * Kimu Gopal as Shruthi's Father * Adithya Kathir as Kathir * Prankster Rahul as Murugan * Parvathy Saran (VJ) as Aishwarya, Murugan's wife * Ranjana Naachiyar as Aishwarya’s mother * Devi Abhinaya as Sivakumar's mother * Rahul Raj as Manoj Production Principal photography began in October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baana Kaathadi
''Baana Kaathadi'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Badri Venkatesh. The film stars newcomer Atharvaa, son of Tamil actor Murali, makes his debut in the film, and Samantha. Featuring music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Richard M. Nathan and editing by Suresh Urs, the film, which was launched in March 2009, released on 6 August 2010. It is the last movie of Murali, who made a special appearance in this movie, before his death in September 2010. The movie received critical acclaim and an above average success at the box office . The music of the film was a major hit . Plot One day, in his rush to grab hold of a falling kite, Ramesh (Atharvaa) bumps into Priya (Samantha), a fashion technology student. In the process, her pendrive falls into his pocket, without either of them realising. The pendrive consists of six months' worth of Priya's project work, and she needed to submit it. Asking the principal for an extension, Pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayamkondaan
''Jayam Kondaan'' ( The Victor) is a 2008 Tamil romantic action film directed and written by Kannan and produced by T. G. Thiyagarajan, Selvi Thiyagarajan,Sendhil Thyagarajan and T. Arjun. It stars Vinay, Bhavana and Lekha Washington while Vivek, Santhanam, Kishore, Vasundhara Kashyap, Malavika Avinash, and Nizhalgal Ravi, among others, play supporting roles. The film revolves around an NRI civil engineer who returns to Chennai from London to set up his own business. He feels that if one has to reach his goal in life, it is better to win over your enemies and take them along with you. He finds out that his late father had another family, and that his stepsister wants to steal his home. After clashes with his sister, he discovers another tragedy involving someone who wants to make a vendetta with the family. The film follows the sibling relationship and the threat from the avenger. The film opened to worldwide audiences after several delays on 29 August 2008 to generally pos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Em Magan
''Em Magan'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Thirumurugan. Bharath, Gopika, and Nassar played the lead roles, while Vadivelu, Saranya Ponvannan, and Gajala appeared in supporting roles. The music was composed by Vidyasagar with cinematography by Sevilo Raja and editing by Jeyakumar. Upon release on 7 September 2006, the film met with positive critical reception. It was remade in Kannada as ''Puthra''. Plot Thirumalai ( Nassar) owns a provision store in Karaikudi and lives with his family consisting of his wife Selvi (Saranya Ponvannan), wife's younger brother 'Karupatti' Ayyakannu (Vadivelu), son Krishnan ( Bharath), and daughter. Thirumalai is very strict, short-tempered, and is referred as ''Emdan'' by his relatives. Krishnan studies poultry science in a nearby college and also assists his father in managing the store. Krishnan worries about his father's repeated vehement behaviour towards him. Divya (Gajala) is Krishnan's cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harichandra (1998 Film)
''Harichandra'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Cheyyar Ravi. The film stars Karthik and Meena, while Priya Raman, Chinni Jayanth, Vivek, Delhi Ganesh, and Sathyapriya play supporting roles. It was later remade in Telugu as '' Harischandraa'', starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Raasi. Plot The movie is about Harichandra ( Karthik), who always lies and cheats everyone. However, nobody knows that he is a big liar and a cheat. Because of this, they still continue to believe him. Then, Harichandra meets a school principal named Nandhini (Meena) for a shooting purpose. Later, he falls in love with her; thus, he tries to cheat and lie to impress her. Unfortunately, for him, Nandhini was clever enough to identify all his lies and cheats, but no matter what, they still reunite again after every quarrel and fight. Quarrels and fights lasted until their wedding moment. Eventually at the end, everyone knew that even though Harichandra lies and cheats people, he is still ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honest Raj
''Honest Raj'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film directed by K. S. Ravi. The film stars Vijayakanth, Gautami and Aamani, while Devan (actor), Devan, Manorama (Tamil actress), Manorama, Senthil, Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar, and Nizhalgal Ravi play supporting roles. It marked the debut of Ravi K. Chandran in Tamil cinema. The film, produced by T. G. Thyagarajan, G. Thyagarajan, was released on 14 April 1994 to positive reviews. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Rakshak'' (1996). Plot "Honest" Raj (Vijayakanth), a police officer in a coma for four years, wakes up suddenly. Abhinaya (Gautami), a newly appointed doctor, saves him from a killer with the help of Raj's assistant Velu (Senthil). 10 years ago, Raj lived with his mother Maragatham (Manorama (Tamil actress), Manorama) in Chennai. Maragatham was a Bank officer, and Raj was a graduate searching for a job. When Maragatham's Bank was taken hostage, Raj came to rescue and defeated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedan
''Vedan'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language crime action film directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Khushbu, with Charan Raj, Sarath Babu, Easwari Rao and Radha Ravi in supporting roles. The film, produced by Selvi Thyagarajan and G. Saravanan, had musical score by Deva and was released on 6 May 1993. The film follows Inspector Vijay as he joins the gang of a notorious criminal, Bhoopathi, under the identity of Ranjith with the sole intention of infiltrating it & also falls in love with Ganesh's sister Usha and later witness the brutal slaughter of his superior officer Ganesh who gave him the task. How Vijay completes the mission even though Bhoopathi has begun to suspect his identity forms the crux of the story. Plot The film starts with a politician being murdered by the henchman of the local don Boopathy. The police commissioner Ganesh appoints the Scotland Yard trainee Vijay to arrest Boopathy. Vijay finally infiltrates Boopathy's gang und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endrum Anbudan
''Endrum Anbudan'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by R. Bhagyanathan in his debut. The film stars Murali, Sithara and Heera Rajagopal, with Manorama, Janagaraj and Chinni Jayanth in supporting roles. It was released on 14 August 1992. Plot Cast * Murali as Thyagu * Sithara as Nandhini * Heera Rajagopal as Jennifer * Manorama *Janagaraj as Venkatachalam * Chinni Jayanth as Ashok *Charle as Munsamy *Senthil as Estry * Baby Monisha as Mallu * Mohan Raman as Nandhini's father *Chandrasekhar (guest appearance) Production ''Endrum Anbudan'' was written and directed by R. Bhagyanathan who earlier assisted K. Bhagyaraj, and produced by G. Saravanan and T. G. Thyagarajan under Sathya Jyothi Films. Cinematography was handled by M. S. Annadurai, and the editing by Anil Malnad. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and the songs were written by Vaali, Piraisoodan and R. Bhagyanathan. Release and reception ''Endrum Anbu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idhayam (film)
''Idhayam'' (; ) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Kathir in his directorial debut. It stars Murali and Heera Rajagopal while Chinni Jayanth, Janagaraj, Manorama, and Vijayakumar play supporting roles. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 6 September 1991. Plot Raja, an introverted medical student, falls in love with his fellow college mate Geetha but does not express his love to her. When he decides to convey his love, he misunderstands that Geetha is in love with someone else, but in fact, she was helping her sister and the latter's lover unite. Her father does not accept her sister's love, and the pair commits suicide. Towards the end of the final year of college, Raja finally conveys his love to Geetha when she is in the college mourning her sister's death. On the last day of college, Raja learns that the Geetha is about to be engaged soon to someone else. He could not cope with the news, and he suffers a mild h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |