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Velayudham
''Velayudham'' is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language superhero film written and directed by Mohan Raja. It stars Vijay in titular role with Genelia in the lead, while Hansika, Santhanam, Saranya Mohan, Soori, Abhimanyu Singh, and Vineet Kumar in other prominent roles. The music was composed by Vijay Antony and cinematography by Priyan. The film revolves around a villager who arrives in the city to collect money and is persuaded by a journalist to take on the disguise of ''Velayudham'', a superhero, to eradicate the evils in the society, such as corruption and terrorism. Its story was adapted from the 2000 Telugu film '' Azad''. ''Velayudham'' was released on 26 October 2011, and became commercially successful. The film collected 60 crore. Plot A young journalist named Bharathi, along with two of her friends, investigates a series of terrorist attacks which have taken place in Chennai and also illegal activities like human trafficking. When they are caught video-recording illicit a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohan Raja
Mohan Raja is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu film industries. After making his debut in the Telugu cinema, Telugu film ''Hanuman Junction (film), Hanuman Junction'' (2001), he went on to remake several successful Telugu films into Tamil, beginning with ''Jayam (2003 film), Jayam'' (2003) which also launched his brother Jayam Ravi, Ravi as a leading actor. Raja then collaborated with Ravi for three consecutive commercially successful films, ''M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004), ''Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum'' (2006) and ''Santosh Subramaniam'' (2008), all of which were remakes of successful Telugu films. After a period of mixed success, he returned with his first original script, ''Thani Oruvan'' (2015) which went on to become one of the most profitable Tamil films of 2015. Career 2001–2004: Early career and initial success As a result of his father senior editor A. Mohan's involvement in the film industry, Raja regular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansika
Hansika Motwani (born 9 August 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Hansika began her career as a child actor in Hindi films, and later went on to appear in lead roles in Telugu films, including ''Desamuduru'' (2007), ''Kantri'' (2008) and '' Maska'' (2009). She started her career in Tamil cinema with '' Mappillai'' (2011) and then appeared in several commercially successful Tamil films such as ''Engeyum Kadhal'' (2011), ''Velayudham'' (2011), ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012), ''Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru'' (2013), ''Singam II'' (2013) and ''Aranmanai'' (2014). She has also acted in the Malayalam film ''Villain'' (2017). Early life Hansika Motwani was born to a Sindhi family in Bombay, Maharashtra (present-day Mumbai). Her father, Pradeep Motwani is a businessman and her mother, Mona Motwani is a dermatologist. She attended the Podar International School and the International Curriculum School, Santacruz, both in Mumbai. Career 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansika Motwani
Hansika Motwani (born 9 August 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Hansika began her career as a child actor in Hindi films, and later went on to appear in lead roles in Telugu films, including ''Desamuduru'' (2007), ''Kantri'' (2008) and '' Maska'' (2009). She started her career in Tamil cinema with '' Mappillai'' (2011) and then appeared in several commercially successful Tamil films such as ''Engeyum Kadhal'' (2011), ''Velayudham'' (2011), ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' (2012), ''Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru'' (2013), '' Singam II'' (2013) and ''Aranmanai'' (2014). She has also acted in the Malayalam film ''Villain'' (2017). Early life Hansika Motwani was born to a Sindhi family in Bombay, Maharashtra (present-day Mumbai). Her father, Pradeep Motwani is a businessman and her mother, Mona Motwani is a dermatologist. She attended the Podar International School and the International Curriculum School, Santacruz, both in Mumbai. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Genelia D’ Souza
Genelia Deshmukh (née D'Souza; born 5 August 1987) is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with the box–office hit ''Tujhe Meri Kasam'' in 2003. She was recognized for her role in ''Boys'' the same year. D'Souza received her first Filmfare Award in 2006 for her performance in the Telugu romantic comedy film ''Bommarillu'', which earned her critical acclaim. In 2008, she gave critically acclaimed performances in ''Santosh Subramaniam'', a Tamil remake of ''Bommarillu'', and the Hindi film '' Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na''. In addition to mainstream acting, D'Souza has hosted the television show ''Big Switch.'' Her notable films include '' Satyam'' (2003)'', Sye'' (2004), ''Happy'' (2006)'','' ''Dhee'' (2007)'','' ''Ready'' (2008), '' Katha'' (2009), ''Urumi'' (2011), ''Velayudham'' (2011) and the Hindi films ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genelia D'Souza
Genelia Deshmukh (née D'Souza; born 5 August 1987) is an Indian actress and model who predominantly appears in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil language films. After gaining wide attention in a Parker Pen commercial with Amitabh Bachchan, D'Souza began her acting career with the box–office hit ''Tujhe Meri Kasam'' in 2003. She was recognized for her role in ''Boys'' the same year. D'Souza received her first Filmfare Award in 2006 for her performance in the Telugu romantic comedy film ''Bommarillu'', which earned her critical acclaim. In 2008, she gave critically acclaimed performances in '' Santosh Subramaniam'', a Tamil remake of ''Bommarillu'', and the Hindi film '' Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na''. In addition to mainstream acting, D'Souza has hosted the television show ''Big Switch.'' Her notable films include '' Satyam'' (2003)'', Sye'' (2004), '' Happy'' (2006)'','' ''Dhee'' (2007)'','' ''Ready'' (2008), '' Katha'' (2009), ''Urumi'' (2011), ''Velayudham'' (2011) and the Hindi films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saranya Mohan
Saranya Mohan is a former Indian actress, who predominantly appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has also acted in a few Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. She is best known for her performances in ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008), ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009), ''Eeram'' (2009), ''Velayudham'' (2011) and ''Osthe'' (2011). Early life Saranya is the eldest daughter of Mohan and Kalamandalam Devi.വേലായുധത്തിന്റെ കാവേരി mathrubhumi.com (6 November 2011) She has a younger sister named Sukanya who is also trained classical dancer. Both her parents are trained classical dancers and dance teachers, who together run a |
Santhanam (actor)
N. Santhanam is an Indian actor and producer who mainly works in Tamil cinema. Beginning his career as a comedian on television, he rose to fame through his performances in STAR Vijay's ''Lollu Sabha'' enacting the lead role in spoofs of Tamil films. He was subsequently given a chance by actor Silambarasan to feature in a supporting role in '' Manmadhan'' (2004) and then was signed on to appear in a host of films, notably winning good reviews for his work in ''Sachien'' (2005) and '' Polladhavan'' (2007). He appeared in a one-off leading role in Shankar's production ''Arai En 305-il Kadavul'' (2008) and became a staple feature as a comedian in successful Tamil films during the period, with his market popularity helping stuck films find distributors. Santhanam has also had embarked on collaborations with directors including gaining positive reviews for his work in M. Rajesh's comic trilogy of ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009), ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' (2010) and ''Oru Kal Oru Kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandiarajan
Pandiarajan is an Indian actor, director who has played leading roles in many humorous Tamil films and currently plays supporting and comedy roles. Personal life Pandiarajan was born to Sulochana in Saidapet, Chennai in a lower-middle-class family. He has two sisters, Maheshwari & Geetha. He has been married to Vasuki, daughter of Director, Producer, and Poet Avinasi Mani in 1986. They have three sons, Prithvi Rajan, Pallava Rajan and Prem Rajan. Early career Pandiarajan wanted to act in films. But due to his height and appearance he decided to join as an assistant director. He joined Thamizisai College where he had learnt violin and got his diploma as "Isai Selvam" in 1977. After that he had joined writer Thooyavan as an office assistant. Here he met director K. Bhagyaraj and later joined him as an assistant director. He had become his associate director in ''Darling, Darling, Darling'' and worked till the discussion of ''Mundhanai Mudichu''. Pandiarajan told the story of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Antony
Vijay Antony (born 24 July 1975) is an Indian music composer, playback singer, actor, film editor, lyricist, audio engineer, and filmmaker working predominantly in Tamil cinema. He made his debut as music composer in 2005. He is the first Indian Music Director to win the 2009 Cannes Golden Lion for the song ''Naaka Mukka'' advertising film in the Best Music category. The song propelled his fame and was played at the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He made his debut film ''Naan'' in 2012. He is best known for his roles in action thriller films such as ''Salim'' (2014) and ''Pichaikkaran'' (2016). Early life Vijay Antony was born in Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. His father died when he was seven years old and his sister was four. Career Vijay Antony made his acting debut in the lead role in the crime thriller ''Naan''. The film's standalone sequel titled ''Salim'', an action thriller, was his next venture as an actor and music director. Both the films were sleeper hits. In 2015, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhimanyu Singh
Abhimanyu Singh (born 20 September 1974) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Bhojpuri films. Career Singh made his debut with '' Aks'' (2001), directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. He got his first break with the role of Rananjay Singh in ''Gulaal'' (2009), directed by Anurag Kashyap. The role won him the 2010 Stardust Award for his breakthrough performance. He won praises for his role of Bukka Reddy in ''Rakta Charitra'' (2010), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. In his review in ''The Times of India'', Nikhat Kazmi compared his performance to that of Heath Ledger in ''The Dark Knight'' (2008), which outshone the lead star. He also received positive reviews for Onir's ''I Am'' with Rajeev Masand praising his "brazen, unflinching performance" as a corrupt police officer. Singh worked with Anil Sharma of '' Gadar'' fame's film ''Genius'' where he plays a CBI officer. Singh was also seen as the main antagonist opposite Sridevi in Boney Kapoor's ''Mom'', r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyan (cinematographer)
Priyan (1964 – 9 November 2017) was an Indian cinematographer who has worked on Tamil language films. Beginning his career as an assistant to Balu Mahendra, Priyan began his career as an independent technician in the 1990s before establishing himself as a leading cinematographer in the Tamil film industry in the 2000s. He is notable in his work with Director Hari. He died due to heart attack in his home. Career Priyan was born and raised in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. While he was doing an industrial course in polytechnics, Priyan spent his time with his uncle Ganesan during a summer vacation in Chennai. Having noticed his interest in cinema, his uncle introduced him to his friend K. Balaji, an actor-producer in the Tamil film industry. Priyan subsequently started working in K. Balaji's camera unit and worked for the production house, Sujatha International, for five years as an assistant cinematographer. Through his work, he was introduced to cinematographer-director Balu M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
