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Vaanchinathan
''Vaanchinathan'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas in his Tamil debut. The script was written by Liaquat Ali Khan. It stars Vijayakanth, Sakshi Shivanand, Ramya Krishnan and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles. The film was released on 14 January 2001. Plot Vanchinathan is a cop who has been transferred from Gujarat. Chidambaram is a media mogul who thrives on chaos and confusion, which will help him boost sales of his paper. Their enmity becomes personal when Chidambaram challenges Vanchinathan to arrest him when he cleverly commits a murder in broad daylight in front of Vanchinathan. Cast *Vijayakanth as Vanchinathan IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police * Ramya Krishnan as Nandhini * Sakshi Shivanand as Divya *Prakash Raj as Chidambaram *Visu as Chief minister (guest appearance) * Manorama as Kalyani Rajasekar (guest appearance) *Nassar as Babu Rao Patel *Kalabhavan Mani as Maya * Rajeev as Commissioner Venugopal *Delhi Ganesh as Inspector Abdul K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roja Combines
Roja Combines is an Indian film production and distribution company headed by Kaja Mydeen. The film had been a leading production studio in the Tamil film industry in the 1990s, but has struggled following the switch to digital film-making. History Roja Combines was launched and run by three separate producers in the 1990s – Kaja Mydeen, V. Gnanavel and Jayaprakash. In the early 2000s, Gnanavel and Jayaprakash moved to create GJ Combines. Soon after the surprise success of the adolescent-themed ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2002), Roja Combines agreed terms with the film's lead actors Dhanush and Sherin to make a film for the studio during October 2002. A project titled ''Ennai Mattum Kaadhal Pannu'' by Boopathy Pandian began thereafter but was later put on hold after Dhanush became busy with other ventures. Eventually, the film was relaunched with Dhanush and Sridevi Vijayakumar as ''Devathayai Kanden'' (2005). In 2003, Roja Combines produced a live stage show in the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas (born 8 February 1965) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his works in Malayalam cinema. Shaji got a breakthrough with the comedy film ''Dr. Pasupathy'' (1990). He is best known for his action films with mainly focusing on political thriller and crime genres such as ''Thalastaanam'' (1992), ''Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans'' (1993), ''Ekalavyan'' (1993), ''Mafia'' (1993), ''Commissioner'' (1994), '' The King'' (1995), '' Aaraam Thampuran'' (1997), '' Narasimham'' (2000) , ''Valliettan'' (2000), ''Kaduva'' and ''Kaapa''(2022). Early and personal life Shaji was born to Shivaraman Nair who worked as an executive engineer in P.W.D & Janakiyamma on 8 February 1965. He is married to actress Annie. They currently reside at Trivandrum, Kerala, India and have three sons Jagan, Sharon, and Rushin. Career 1984–1991: Early career Shaji Kailas started his film career as assistant director under renowned writer director Balu Kiriyath in 1984. Shaji Kailas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalabhavan Mani
Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani (1 January 1971 – 6 March 2016), better known by his stage name Kalabhavan Mani, was an Indian actor and singer. Mani started his career as a mimicry artist with the Kalabhavan comedy troupe. He had starred in over 250 films, including Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films, and was renowned for his humorous characters and villain roles. Mani won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award and Kerala State Film Award for his performance as Ramu in ''Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum'' (1999). Personal life Kalabhavan Mani was born as Kunnisseri Veettil Raman Mani in Kerala to Chenathunad Kunnisseri Veettil Raman and Ammini at Chalakudy, Thrissur District on New Year's Day in 1971. He had an elder brother, Velayudan (deceased), younger brother, R. L. V. Ramakrishnan (dancer) and four sisters, Thankamani, Leela, Santha and Ammini Jr. He studied at GLPS East School Chalakudy till 4th grade and Government Boys School, Chalakudy till ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalapathy Dinesh
Thalapathy Dinesh (also spelled Thalapathi Dinesh) is an Indian action choreographer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He started his career in the cinema as an extra fighter in '' Naan Sigappu Manithan'' and later he became as a stunt master and actor. Stunt masters like Stun Siva, Peter Hein, Anal Arasu, Hari Dinesh, Pradeep Dinesh, Supreme Sundar, Vicky and Theeppori Nithya have worked as fighters and assistants to him. His sons Hari Dinesh and Pradeep Dinesh are also stunt masters. Filmography Fight Master ;Films * 1994 '' Sarigamapadani'' * 1995 ''Muthu Kaalai'' * 1995 '' Marumagan'' * 1996 ''Kizhakku Mugam'' * 1996 '' Poovarasan'' * 1997 '' Sishya'' * 1998 ''Sundara Pandian'' * 1998 ''Pooveli'' * 1999 ''Nilave Mugam Kaattu'' * 1999 ''Rojavanam'' * 1999 ''Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga'' * 1999 ''Unnaruge Naan Irundhal'' * 1999 ''Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham'' * 2000 ''Sandhitha Velai'' * 2000 ''Kannan Varuvaan'' * 2000 '' Kuberan'' * 2000 ''Unnai Kann Theduthey'' * 2000 '' Seenu'' * 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabitha Anand
Sabitha Anand is an Indian actress who has performed in Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials. She was one of the lead actresses in the 1980s. She is the daughter of Jacoob Abdu Rahman Anand, an Indian actor in Malayalam movies during the 1960s and 70s. Career She made her debut through ''Uppu'' in 1987. She has acted as the lead female cast alongside popular male counterparts such as Mammotty, Mohanlal, Ratheesh. She has acted in more than 100 Malayalam films. Later went on to supporting roles and Mother character roles and shifted her focus to Tamil Cinema. She is currently concentrating on Tamil serials. Selected filmography Malayalam * 1975 Mattoru Seetha * 1981 Sapthapadi * 1982 Aasha as Rasiya * 1982 Ayudham as Oppana dancer * 1982 Ponnum Poovum as Woman in the car * 1982 Thadakam as Madhavi * 1982 Innallenkil Naale * 1983 Aaroodam as Malootty * 1983 Yudham as Radha * 1983 Aashrayam as Teacher * 1983 Ee Yugam * 1983 Mortuary * 1984 Unaroo as Mary * 1984 Muthodu Mut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonia (actress)
Sonia (born 26 August 1977) also known Sonia Bose is an Indian actress, who works in Tamil and Malayalam films and serials. She debuted, at the age of three, as a child artist in the Malayalam film ''Ival Oru Naadodi''. She continued to appear in many films as a child actor, credited as Baby Sonia. During her childhood she lent her voice for many child artists mainly for Baby Shalini. She got Kerala State Film Award for Best Child artist for the movie '' Nombarathi Poovu'' in 1987. She acts in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu movies as well. Her brother Tinku is an actor in Tamil movies. Personal life She hails from Tamil Nadu. She married Tamil actor Bose Venkat in 2003. The couple have a son, Tejasvin and a daughter, Bavatharani Awards * 1984 National Film Award for Best Child Artist - My Dear Kuttichathan * 1987 Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Child Artist - Nombarathi Poovu Filmography Malayalam * Nazeerinte Rosy * Zebra Varakal (2017) * Crayons (2016) as Soni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriman (actor)
Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy (born 14 February 1972), better known professionally as Seeman, is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Tamil films, and also some Telugu films. He is primarily known for his prominent character roles in '' Sethu'' (1999), '' Friends'' (2001) '' Panchathanthiram'' (2002), '' Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004), ''Pokkiri'' (2007), ''Aegan'' (2008), '' Muni 2: Kanchana'' (2011) and '' Kanchana 2'' (2015). He is the son of noted producer Prakash Reddy. Early life Sriman was born as Kumaravatha Srinivasa Reddy on 14 February 1972. His father Karri Prakash reddy is a popular dancer. He also was an assistant dance director, production Executive in his Brothers company. Later he started his production company, in which he produced 24 Telugu and Kannada films. His mother Jaya Lakshmi is a house wife. He has two siblings, a brother Prabhakaran and a sister Surekha. His uncle K. S. Reddy was the first popular solo Dancer in film industry, popular dance director, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Kapoor (Tamil Film Director)
Raj Kapoor (born 15 August 1958) is an Indian film director and actor, who has worked predominantly in Tamil cinema. He introduced cinematic techniques in his Tamil serial ''Nandini'' causing a huge hype in south Indian film industry. He has also appeared as a supporting actor in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. Career Raj Kapoor started his cinema career as an assistant director to Film director C. V. Sridhar one of the legends of golden period of Tamil cinema. Later became an independent film director for ''Thalattu Ketkuthamma'' (1991). He is known for films like Prabhu-Khushbu’s ''Uthama Raasa'' (1993) and Ajith-Simran’s ''Aval Varuvala'' (1998). He went on to direct other films like Ajith-Meena's ''Anantha Poongatre'' (1999), Arjun's ''Sudhandhiram'' (2000) and ''Vambu Sandai'' (2008). After making his debut as an actor in ''Thalaimurai'' (1998), Raj Kapoor announced his intentions of continuing to act in films ahead of prioritizing directorial work. During t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anju Aravind
Anju Aravind is an Indian actress who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada films. In early 2000's she shifted her focus to Malayalam TV serials and shows. Personal life Anju Aravind is born to Aravindan and Kanchana on 23 July 1978. She was married to Devadas on 4 April 2002. The duo divorced on 4 April 2004. She married Bangalore based businessman Vinaya Chandran on 2006. They have a daughter Anvitha. Filmography TV Serials Partial Tv Serials Malayalam * Malarvadi * Kasthooriman as Sulochana *Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan * Pakida 12 * Jagrutha * Jagritha * Oridathoridathu * Sandhyaragam * Omanathingalppakshi as Mercy * Kadamattathu Kathanar as Bhanumathi * Pookkalam * Jalam * Sree Maha Bhagavatham * Aaro Oral * Murapennu * Abhayam * Chandrodheyam * Niramala * M T Kadhakal * Innale * Kudumbhavilakku * Swararagam * Surya Puthri * Swarnamayooram * Megham * Aneshi * Kaliyalla Kalliyanam * Sasneham * Sindoorarekha * Nandini Oppol * Ahalya * Amma * Edavazhiyilep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyramid Natarajan
Pyramid Natarajan is a former Indian actor and producer, who has appeared in character roles in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough as an actor playing a role in Mani Ratnam's ''Alaipayuthey'' (2000) portraying the role of Madhavan's father, before playing the antagonist in several films. Career Natarajan was born in a village called Valoothoor near, Papanasam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and studied in Shaukathul Islam Balya Muslim Sangam Higher Elementary School in his boyhood and moved to Madras as a teenager, hoping to make a breakthrough into films. He was able to briefly join K. Balachandar's drama troupe, Ragini Recreations, and appear in productions before soon starting his own troupe and staging a play. Following a successful business proposal, Natarajan was able to take over as executive producer of Gemini Films and was able to learn the nuances of administration. Understanding Natarajan's potential, K. Balachandar proposed to form Kavithalayaa Productions as a joint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivasal Vijay is an Indian actor and dubbing artist. He was born on 4 August 1962 in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. He has acted predominantly in numerous Tamil and Malayalam films. Career Vijay's debut film was '' Thalaivaasal'' (1992), which became part of his stage name following acclaim for his performance. He is noted for his character roles, especially in R. Sukumaran's 2010 Malayalam film ''Yugapurushan'' as Narayana Guru Narayana Guru, , (20 August 1856 – 20 September 1928) was a philosopher, spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritua .... The actor is usually seen in supporting and character roles. Vijay, in his career spanning over 25 years, has appeared in more than 200 films. Filmography Tamil Malayalam Telugu Hindi English As voice over artist Television Tamil Malayalam Awards References ... [...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] |
