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Thaiyalkaran
''Thaiyalkaran'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, written by Mahendran and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film stars R. Parthiban, Aishwarya, Saikumar Pudipeddi, Sreeja and Charmila, with Muralikumar, Chokkalinga Bhagavathar, Vasu Vikram, Dubbing Janaki and Ganeshkar in supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1991. Plot Pandian is a poor tailor, he is a fearless and smart man. He is appreciated by most of the villagers for his bravery. Kaveri is in love with Pandian but Pandian has no feelings for her. Kaveri is the sister of Jayabal, a wealthy rowdy who controls the fish market. Later, Pandian saves many people. He first saves a woman who has been beaten by her alcoholic son. He then saves an old man who was a famous singer in the past, now he suffers from poverty. He then rescues a young girl Lakshmi who was kidnapped by pimps. He then protects a jobless youngster Gopi from drug dealers. Pandian accommodates them in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saikumar Pudipeddi
Pudipeddi Sai Kumar (born 27 July 1960) is an Indian actor, dubbing artist and television presenter who works predominantly in Telugu, Kannada, in addition to a few Tamil films. He has received three state Filmfare Awards South, two Nandi Awards and two SIMA Awards for his work in Telugu and Kannada. His performance in ''Prasthanam'' (2010) featured in the list of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''Film Companion.'' Early and personal life Sai Kumar was born to P. J. Sarma and Krishna Jyothi, as one of five children. Sarma moved from Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai and established himself as an actor and dubbing artist while Jyothi, hails from Bagepalli, Karnataka and has acted in several Kannada films. Kumar's brothers P. Ravi Shankar and Ayyappa Sharma are also actors. They have two sisters. Kumar has a master's degree in Arts from Presidency College, Chennai and completed M.Phil. at Madras Christian College, where he also taught briefly. Sai Kum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thyagu (actor)
Thyagu (born 5 February 1958) is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Tamil films. He is the grandson of violinist Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai. Career Beginning as a protagonist, Thyagu played roles in ''Oru Thalai Ragam'' and '' Palaivana Solai'', before playing antagonistic roles in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In the 2000s, he often formed an association with Vadivelu and would appear in a few scenes in films he had signed for, occasionally portraying comedy roles. His recent work includes roles in ''Kuselan ''Kuselan'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language dramedy film directed by P. Vasu. An official remake of the Malayalam film ''Kadha Parayumbol'' (2007), it was produced by Pushpa Kandaswamy, Aswani Dutt and G. P. Vijayakumar in two languages. ''Kusel ...'' as well as a politician in the '' Singam'' series. In 2011, Thyagu quit the DMK political party, whom he had been associated with for twenty-eight years. Soon after his split, he lamented the leader Karunan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran
Shanta Meena (born 23 May 1971), credited as Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, is an Indian actress who has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu movies and along with several Malayalam and Tamil television soap operas. She is the daughter of actress Lakshmi. Career Aishwariyaa's first film was ''Oliyampukal'' (1991), followed by ''Mamagaru'' (1991), ''Rasukutty'' (1992) and ''Meera'' (1992). She played a double role in ''Butterflies (1993 film), Butterflies'' (1993) and also in ''Gardish'' (1993), which was a remake of the Malayalam movie ''Kireedam (1989 film), Kireedam''. Early in her career, she turned down opportunity to work with Mani Ratnam in ''Thiruda Thiruda'' (1993). Following her marriage in 1994, Aishwariyaa quit the film industry and chose to prioritise bringing up a family. However her marriage fell apart and she became addicted to taking drugs as a result of her husband's addiction, which made it difficult for her to re-enter the film industry after her divorce i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sreeja
Sreeja is an Indian actress who acts mostly in Malayalam movies. Her lead roles in Indrajaalam as Mohanlal's heroine and Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum are well noted. She had acted only in few movies. Early life Sreeja is born to theater artists Sreedharan and Usha on 18 April 1971 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She has acted in few dramas along with her parents before coming to movie industry. Career She made her debut as child artist with ''Nidhi'', a Malayalam movie in 1982. She continued to act in small roles after that. She acted as sister to Kamalahasan in Chanakyan and Jayaram in Mazhavil Kavadi. Later in 1989 she made her heroine debut with ''Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu'', the first movie directed by Jagathy Sreekumar. Then she went on to act heroine to many actors including Mohanlal in Indrajalam and Mukesh in ''Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum'' and ''Kazhchakkappuram''. She had her primary education from Karthika Thirunal Government Vocational Higher Seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charmila
Charmila (born 2 October 1974) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. Apart from movies in Malayalam, she acted in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada movies. She completed almost 38 films in the Malayalam film industry. Early life Charmila was born to veterinary doctor Manoharan, who was also working in S.B.I., and Haise, a homemaker, in a Tamil Catholic family in Chennai. She studied in Holy Angels Convent and Ethiraj College for Women. She has a younger sister Angelina. Personal life She married Kishor Satya in 1995 and was later divorced in 1999. Later, she married Rajesh in 2006, an engineer working in Nokia and got divorced in 2014. The couple have one son. Film career Charmila made her debut on the silver screen with ''Oyilattam'' and went on to act in a couple of movies including ''Kizhakke Varum Pattu''. She was recommended in Tamil movies by veteran actor S.S.Rajendran . She made her debut in the Malayalam film '' Dhanam'', directed by Sibi Malayil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasu Vikram
Vasu Vikram is an Indian actor and stage director who has worked on Tamil-language films and in television dramas. Career Vasu Vikram is the son of actor M. R. R. Vasu, and the grandson of M. R. Radha. Several other members of his family are also in films, including his uncle Radha Ravi and aunts Raadhika Raadhika Sarathkumar is an Indian actress, entrepreneur, producer and politician who works predominantly in Tamil cinema along with Telugu cinema as well as a few Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films. She is the founder and CP of the Radaan Media ... and Nirosha. He made his acting debut with ''Palaivanathil Pattampoochi'' (1988) and has continued to appear in supporting roles in films, appearing in villainous and comedy roles. Vasu Vikram has also appeared in Radhika's television serial, '' Chithi'' and won critical acclaim for his portrayal of a villainous character. Filmography Television References External links * Indian male film actors Tamil male actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganeshkar
Ganapathi credited as Ganeshkar is a Tamil comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films (Kollywood), he is also a host for ''Super 10'' on Sun TV in Chennai. He took part in Kalaignar TV's dance show, ''Maanada Mayilada'', with Aarthi whom he married. They won 500,000 Indian Rupees as a 2nd prize. Partial filmography *''Karimedu Karuvayan'' (1986) *'' Manadhil Urudhi Vendum'' (1987) *''Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (1989) *'' Siva'' (1989) *''En Thangai Kalyani'' (1989) *''Nee Pathi Naan Pathi'' (1991) *''Thaiyalkaran'' (1991) *'' Sundara Kandam'' (1992) *''Moondravadhu Kann'' (1993) *''Parvathi Ennai Paradi'' (1993) *''Thottil Kuzhandhai'' (1995) *'' Avathara Purushan'' (1996) *''Musthaffaa'' (1996) *'' Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' (2000) *'' Kovil'' (2004) *'' Selvam'' (2005) *''Pori'' (2007) *'' Pandhayam'' (2008) *'' Nepali'' (2008) *'' Nenjathai Killadhe'' (2008) *'' Padikkathavan'' (2009) *''Pinju Manasu'' (2009) *''Mambattiyan'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chokkalinga Bhagavathar
Chokkalinga Bhagavathar, also known as K. A. Chokkalinga Bhagavathar or M. A. Chokkalinga Bhagavathar (1907 - 21 January 2002) Was an Indian stage and film artiste who acted mostly in Tamil language films. Though he began his film career in 1938, he acted only in two films ''Thukkaram'' and '' Rambaiyin Kaadhal'' in 1938 and 1939 respectively. After a lapse of almost 50 years he was brought back to film by Balu Mahendra for his film ''Veedu'' in 1988. Since then he appeared in about 10 films during the following decade. He acted in an Italian film ''Branchie'' also in 1999. Filmography # ''Thukkaram'' (1938) # '' Rambaiyin Kaadhal'' (1939) # '' Dhaanasoora Karna'' (1940) # ''Veedu'' (1988) # '' Sandhya Raagam'' (1989) # ''Thaiyalkaran'' (1991) # ''Therku Theru Machan'' (1992) # '' Thalattu Ketkuthamma'' (1992) # '' Gentleman'' (1993) # '' Amma Ponnu'' (1993) # ''Jai Hind'' (1994) # '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995) # ''Indian'' (1996) # ''Aur Ek Prem Kahani'' (Hindi) (1996) # '' Ram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendran (filmmaker)
J. Alexander (25 July 1939 – 2 April 2019), known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest film makers of Tamil cinema and has influenced several filmmakers of the generations that followed. Mahendran entered the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films. He made an immediate impact with his first directional venture ''Mullum Malarum'' (1978). Mahendran's next film ''Uthiripookkal'', based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, firmly established him as an important filmmaker in Tamil cinema. His ''Nenjathai Killathe'' won three National Film Awards including the award for the best regional film. He has also acted in films during the latter part of his film career, including ''Kamaraj'' (2004), '' Theri'' (2016), '' Nimir'' (2018) and '' Petta'' (2019). Biography Mahendran was born on 25 July 1939 to Joseph Chell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Rathnam
Ajay Rathnam is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil language, Tamil films and serials. He is known for his supporting and negative roles and has acted in over 300 movies. Standing at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), Rathnam is one of the tallest actors in Kollywood. Career Rathnam made his acting debut with the horror film ''Naalai Manithan'' (1989) in which he played a monster. He has appeared in one episode of the TV serial ''Marmadesam'' (Vidathu Karuppu). He played the leader of the fictional LTF rebels in the Hindi-language film ''Madras Cafe'' (2013). His character bore a close resemblance to the late LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. Other works His other side is seen as a motivational trainer and has transformed lives of thousands of children under his academy "STONE TO DIAMOND". Rathnam has been an abettor conducting motivational seminars for the students at various colleges. In 2018, he launched his badminton academy named "V Square" in Chennai. In 2019, he lau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Indian Express
''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group's founder Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split between the family members. The southern editions took the name ''The New Indian Express'', while the northern editions, based in Mumbai, retained the original ''Indian Express'' name with ''"The"'' prefixed to the title. History In 1932, the ''Indian Express'' was started by an Ayurvedic doctor, P. Varadarajulu Naidu, at Chennai, being published by his "Tamil Nadu" press. Soon under financial difficulties, he sold the newspaper to Swaminathan Sadanand, the founder of ''The Free Press Journal'', a national news agency. In 1933, the ''Indian Express'' opened its second office in Madurai, launching the Tamil edition, '' Dinamani''. Sadanand introduced several innovations and reduced the price of the newspaper. Faced with financial difficultie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By S
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
