Varisu
''Varisu'' (; ) is a 2023 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally who co-wrote it with Hari and Ashishor Solomon. Produced jointly by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations and PVP Cinema, the film stars Vijay (actor), Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna, with R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu (actor), Prabhu, Jayasudha, Prakash Raj, Srikanth (Telugu actor), Srikanth and Shaam (actor), Shaam in supporting roles. It focuses on a business magnate's youngest son being named the chairman of his father's business, much to the dismay of his two elder brothers. The film was announced in September 2021 under the tentative title ''Thalapathy 66'', as it is Vijay's 66th film in a leading role. Principal photography began in April 2022 and concluded in December. The film was shot mostly in Chennai and Hyderabad, with sporadic schedules in Visakhapatnam, Bellary and Ladakh. The music was composed by Thaman S, cinematography handled by ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vijay (actor)
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 Vijay filmography, 66 films and the International Business Times framed him as a "consistent performer". Referred to by the fans and media as "Thalapathy", he has a significant fan following internationally. He has List of awards and nominations received by Vijay, won several awards, including the List of awards and nominations received by Vijay#Honours, International Achievement Recognition Award and the South Indian International Movie Awards, South Indian International Movie Award. Early life and family Vijay was born in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu. His father S. A. Chandrasekhar is a film director and his mother Shoba Chandrasekhar is a playback singer and carnatic vocalist. His father is of Christian descent and his mother is Hindu. Vijay was Baptism, bap ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vamshi Paidipally
Paidipally Vamshidhar Rao (born 27 July 1979), better known as Vamshi Paidipally, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works primarily in Telugu cinema. He is best known for directing mainstream film works such as '' Munna'' (2007), '' Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Yevadu'' (2014), ''Oopiri'' (2016), and ''Maharshi'' (2019). Paidipally has won a National Film Award for ''Maharshi''. Early life Vamshi Paidipally was born on 27 July 1979 in Khanapur of Adilabad district, Telangana. His parents, who hail from Bheemaram near Jagtial town, own a cinema hall in Khanapur. He did his schooling in Hyderabad Public School, and his intermediate from Little Flower Junior College. He then, completed his bachelor's degree in commerce and Master's in Computer Applications from Osmania University, and had worked as a software engineer in Hyderabad. Career Paidipally began his film career by working as an assistant film director in film ''Eeswar'' (2002). While working for the movie '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna (born 5 April 1996) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada films besides few Hindi and Tamil films. She is a recipient of four SIIMA Awards and a Filmfare Award South. She made her acting debut with the Kannada film '' Kirik Party'' (2016), and went on to work in the Telugu film '' Chalo'' (2018), the Tamil film '' Sulthan'' (2021), and the Hindi film '' Goodbye'' (2022). Rashmika's most commercially successful films include ''Anjani Putra'' (2017), '' Geetha Govindam'' (2018), ''Yajamana'' (2019), ''Sarileru Neekevvaru'' (2020), ''Bheeshma'' (2020), ''Pogaru'' (2021), '' Pushpa: The Rise'' (2021), and ''Sita Ramam'' (2022). Early life and education Rashmika Mandanna was born on 5 April 1996 in a Kodava family to Suman and Madan Mandanna in Virajpet, a town in Kodagu district of Karnataka. She completed her early schooling from Coorg Public School in Kodagu. She studied for a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Journalism and Engl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Karthik Palani
Karthik Palani is an Indian cinematographer who works in the Indian film industry. Career Karthik Palani worked as an assistant to Tirru during ''Mercury'' (2018) and '' Petta'' (2019). He also worked as an assistant cinematographer in several Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil-language films. He garnered acclaim for his work in ''Penguin'' (2020). A critic from ''The Times of India'' noted that "Karthik Phalani's visuals" help "set the eerie mood" whilst a critic from ''The Hindu'' stated how "The filmmaker, however, revelation in terms of his visual sense. Two shots come to mind that are beautifully imagined and shot". His next film was the Kannada film ''French Biriyani ''French Biriyani'' is a 2020 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film directed by Pannaga Bharana and starring Danish Sait and Sal Yusuf. The film is produced by Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar and Gurudath A. Talwar of PRK Productions. It was re ...'' (2020). A critic noted that "Cinematographer Karthik Palani has ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayasudha
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema. She has also worked in few Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, she received five state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), ''Meghasandesam'' (1982), and ''Dharmaatmudu'' (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''Aame Katha'' (1977), ''Gruha Pravesam'' (1982), ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' (2004), and ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008). In 2008, she received the ANR National Award, and in 2010, she won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency during 2009-2014 in the erstwhile combined Government of Andhra Pradesh. Early and Personal life Jayasudha was ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Srikanth (Telugu Actor)
Meka Srikanth (born 23 March 1968) is an Indian actor who is known for works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 120 films. The actor has received one state Nandi Awards, Nandi Award, and one Filmfare Award South. He has starred in films like ''Swarabhishekam'', which won the National Film Awards, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for 2004. Srikanth's another film ''Virodhi (2011 film), Virodhi'' premiered at the Indian panorama section, at the 2011 International Film Festival of India. ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' also had a special screening at International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. He has also appeared in some other language films including Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil language, Tamil films. Early life Srikanth was born on 23 March 1968 in Gangavati, Karnataka, Gangavati of present-day Karnataka, India. His father, Meka Parameswara Rao (19462020), was a wealthy landlord who migrated from Mekavaripalem of Krishna district ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shaam (actor)
Shamshuddin Ibrahim (born 4 April 1977), known professionally as Shaam, is an Indian actor and model who mainly appears Tamil and Telugu-language films. Starting his career as a professional model, he soon made his acting debut in the film '' 12B'' (2001). He further appeared in lead roles in films such as ''Lesa Lesa'' (2003), ''Iyarkai'' (2003), and ''Ullam Ketkumae'' (2005). He garnered acclaim for his role in the Telugu film ''Kick'' (2009), which earned him the name ''Kick'' Shaam. ''Kick'' enabled Shaam to star in other prominent Telugu films such as ''Race Gurram'' (2014). After a hiatus, he returned to Tamil cinema with '' 6'' (2013) and '' Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai'' (2015). Early life Shamshuddin Ibrahim was born on 4 April 1977 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, into a Tamil Muslim Rowther family. His father hails from Madurai, while his mother is from Tiruppathur. He grew up in Bengaluru, where he pursued his studies. After completing his B Com, he did modelling thr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dil Raju
Velamakucha Venkata Ramana Reddy (born 17 December 1970), known professionally as Dil Raju, is an Indian film producer and distributor known for his works in Telugu cinema. He has also financed some Tamil and Hindi films and owns the production company Sri Venkateswara Creations. Raju has won two National Film Awards and was honoured with the Nagi Reddy–Chakrapani National Award in 2013 for his contributions to popular cinema. He is also expected to make the next outing of Avatar the song of fire with James Cameron. Early life and career Dil Raju was born in Narsingpalli in Nizamabad district of present-day Telangana. He was educated in Mudakpally and Nizamabad, and was interested in films from a young age. He later moved to Hyderabad and did automobile business with his brothers. He ventured into film distribution in the 1990s with the film '' Pelli Pandiri'' (1997) and started '' Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors'' in 1999. Raju married Anita and has a daughter Hanshit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Red Giant Movies
Red Giant Movies is an Indian film production and distribution company headed by actor, politician and businessman Udhayanidhi Stalin. History The proposed venture of the studio was meant to be a collaboration between director Thamizhvaanan and actor Vishal, but the film never took off. Subsequently, the first production of Red Giant Movies was the action comedy ''Kuruvi'' (2008) starring Vijay, following which the studio financed K. S. Ravikumar's '' Aadhavan'' (2009) starring Suriya. The studio later worked on big budget films including the Kamal Haasan-starrer ''Manmadan Ambu'' (2010) and AR Murugadoss's ''7aum Arivu'' (2011). The studio received acclaim in 2010, when all four of its distribution projects, ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'', ''Madrasapattinam'', ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' and ''Mynaa ''Mynaa'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and written by Prabu Solomon. Jointly distributed by Udhayanidhi Stalin and Kalpathi S. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Seven Screen Studio
Seven Screen Studio is an Indian film production and distribution company headed by S. S. Lalit Kumar. History S. S. Lalit Kumar set up Chennai-based film production house Seven Screen Studio in 2017, before moving on to producer the Sasikumar-starrer ''Asuravadham'' (2018) and distribute '' 96'' (2018) across Tamil Nadu. The film's initial projects were released with the name of Lalit's wife, Leela Lalitkumar. He subsequently went on to work on higher-profile projects, notably beginning with Lokesh Kanagaraj's ''Master'' (2021) featuring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles. The release of the film was delayed multiple times owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Lalit Kumar often making announcements that the studio awaits a theatrical release rather than going to a streaming platform. In 2022, the studio has worked on ventures including Karthik Subbaraj's '' Mahaan'' and R. Ajay Gnanamuthu '' Cobra'', both featuring Vikram in the lead. It also produced Vignesh Shiva ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sri Venkateswara Creations
Sri Venkateswara Creations is an Indian film production company based in Hyderabad. It is established by Dil Raju in 2003. Raju has produced several Telugu films on this banner. The company also has a subsidiary film distribution business named 'Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors'. Some of the notable films produced by the company include '' Dil'' (2003), ''Arya'' (2004), ''Bhadra'' (2005), ''Bommarillu'' (2006), ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008), '' Brindavanam'' (2010), '' Mr. Perfect'' (2011), ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (2013), ''Sathamanam Bhavati'' (2017), ''Fidaa'' (2017), '' F2'' (2019), ''Maharshi'' (2019), and '' Sarileru Neekevvaru'' (2020). Eight directors debuted in Telugu cinema through Sri Venkateswara Creations Sukumar, Boyapati Srinu, Bhaskar, Vamsi Paidipally, Srikanth Addala, Vasu Varma, Ravi Yadav, and Venu Sri Ram. History Background Raju and his brothers started film distribution in the early 1990s and partnered with ''Venkata Lakshmi Films'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thaman S
Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Thaman (born 16 November 1983), known professionally as Thaman S, earlier as S S Thaman, is an Indian music composer, professional drummer, and playback singer who predominantly works in Telugu films and Tamil films. Thaman entered the film industry as a supporting musician with the Telugu film ''Bhairava Dweepam'' in 1994, and later became a film music composer. His debut films as music director were ''Malli Malli'' (2009) in Telugu and ''Sindhanai Sei'' (2009) in Tamil. He made his acting debut in ''Boys'' (2003). His breakout film as a music director was ''Kick'' (2009). His notable compositions include films such as ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Brindavanam'' (2010), ''Mirapakay'' (2011), ''Dookudu'' (2011), ''Businessman'' (2012), ''Naayak'' (2013), ''Baadshah'' (2013), ''Greeku Veerudu'' (2013), ''Race Gurram'' (2014), ''Aagadu'' (2014)'','' ''Bruce Lee'' (2015), ''Sarrainodu'' (2016), '' Tholi Prema'' (2018),Simmba (2018),'' Ala Vaikuntapuramulo'' (2020), ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |