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Vijay Award For Best Comedian
The Vijay for Best Comedian is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2008 Kamal Haasan - ''Dasavathaaram'' ** M. S. Bhaskar - '' Velli Thirai'' **Premji Amaren - '' Saroja'' **Vivek - ''Kuruvi'' *2009 Santhanam - ''Siva Manasula Sakthi'' ** Ganja Karuppu - ''Naadodigal'' ** Jegan - '' Ayan'' ** Namo Narayana - ''Naadodigal'' **Vadivelu - '' Aadhavan'' *2010 Santhanam - ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' ** Ganja Karuppu - ''Kalavani'' ** M. S. Bhaskar & Chams - ''Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam'' **Vadivelu - '' Nagaram'' **Vivek - '' Singam'' *2011 Santhanam - '' Siruthai'' and Kovai Sarala - '' Muni 2: Kanchana'' **Santhanam - ''Deiva Thirumagal'' **Vadivelu - ''Kaavalan'' **Vivek - '' Mappillai'' *2012 Santhanam - ''Oru Kal Oru Kannadi'' **Karunas - '' Kazhugu'' ** Sathyan - ''Nanban'' ** Soori - ''Sundarapandian'' **VTV Ganesh - '' Poda P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
STAR Vijay
Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly Star India), a subsidiary of Asianet Star Communications. The channel's headquarters is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Star Vijay changed hands several times before being partly acquired by the Star India in 2001. The channel telecasts Tamil language programmes such as serials, reality shows and Tamil films. History The channel was first launched by N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar on 24 November 1994, as Golden Eagle Communication (GEC). United Breweries Group acquired the channel in 1995 and renamed it as Vijay TV. The UTV Software Communications, UTV Group bought the controlling interest from United Breweries Group in 1999 for million. In 2001, Star India took over the channel and rebranded it as ''Star Vijay.'' Star acquired 51 percent stake in Vijay TV with UTV holding the remaining 49 percent. In 2004, UTV Software Communications offloaded its entire 44 percent stake in Vij ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali language, Bengali films. He has been recognised as an influence for actors and filmmakers in the Tamil film industry. He is also known for introducing many new technologies and cosmetics to the Indian film industry. He has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and 20 Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Awards. He was awarded the Kalaimamani, Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the List of Padma Shri award recipients (1990–1999), Padma Shri in 1990, the List of Padma Bhushan award recipients (2010–2019), Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (''Chevalier'') in 2016. Haasan started his career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil language, Tamil-language film ''Kalathur Kannamma'', for which he won the Rashtr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayan (film)
''Ayan'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action crime thriller film co-written and directed by K. V. Anand. The film, starring Suriya, Prabhu, Tamannaah, Akashdeep Saighal, Jagan, and Karunas, was produced by M. Saravanan, M. S. Guhan, Aruna Guhan and Aparna Guhan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film score and soundtrack was composed by Harris Jayaraj, edited by Anthony Gonsalvez, the film was filmed by M. S. Prabhu. The film was launched in Chennai, while filming also took place in various locations out of India, including Namibia, Malaysia, Zanzibar and South Africa. It released on 3 April 2009 worldwide to positive reviews. ''Ayan'' was declared as the solo blockbuster of 2009 in Tamil cinema, collecting about worldwide. The film was also successful in Kerala. Plot Deva is a post-graduate Computer Science student in Chennai, who works with Dass by smuggling pre-release unlicensed movies on DVD and other small contrabands mainly through the air. Deva's wido ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jegan (actor)
Jagan is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil films. His breakthrough was with K. V. Anand's '' Ayan'', where he played a small-time smuggler Chitti Babu, and the role won him critical acclaim. He was the anchor of popular show ''Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi'', which was about reviewing movies, aired in Vijay TV. The show was pulled off air citing hard-hitting criticism. He is also a prominent TV and stage show host. He also hosts the game show ''Connexion'' on Vijay TV Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly Star India), a subsidiary of Asianet Star Communications. The channel's headquarters is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Star Vijay chang .... He is married to his longtime girlfriend Vaanmathi. Filmography Actor Director * ''Aanandham Aarambham'' (2022) (Micro Web Series) Television References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jagan Indian male film actors Tamil m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naadodigal
''Naadodigal'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S. Michael Rayappan under banner of Global Infotainment. The film stars Sasikumar along with Vijay Vasanth and Bharani, while Ananya and Abhinaya made their debut in Tamil and Malaysia-based ''Shanthini Deva'' enacting the lead female roles and Ganja Karuppu playing a pivotal role, providing comical relief. The plot focuses on a trio who attempt to unite their friend with his lover against the wishes of all families involved, and at heavy cost to themselves, only to realize that the lovers separate after a short while. Cinematography was handled by S. R. Kathir, songs composed and score by Sundar C Babu, editing done by A. L. Ramesh, stunt co originated by Dhilip Subbarayan, dance choreography Dinesh, produced designed by R. K. Vijay Murugan and lyrics written by Vaali, Na. Muthukumar, Kabilan and Yugabharathi. The film released in June 2009, garner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganja Karuppu
Ganja Karuppu is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's '' Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), ''Sivakasi'' (2005), ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), ''Subramaniyapuram'' (2008) and ''Naadodigal'' (2009). Career Karuppu was introduced as an actor by director Bala in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) as a person who works in the ganja plantations. As a result of the role, he was thereafter credited in films as Ganja Karuppu. In the 2000s, he subsequently was regularly cast in rural films by directors, working on notable films including Ameer's '' Raam'' (2005) and ''Paruthiveeran'' (2007), Sasikumar's '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008), Samuthirakani's ''Naadodigal'' (2009) and Sargunam's ''Kalavani'' (2010). During the period, he was also cast in the second lead role in Chimbudevan's ''Arai En 305-il Kadavul'' (2008) alongside Santhanam, produced by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuruvi
''Kuruvi'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language superhero comedy film written and directed by Dharani. Produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, the film stars Vijay in the titular role with Trisha and Suman in other prominent roles. Vivek, Ashish Vidyarthi, Manivannan and Malavika played supporting roles in the movie. The film was released on 3 May 2008, and was an above average at the domestic box office. It also marked Nivetha Thomas's Tamil debut as a child artist. The story revolves around an Indian car racer who thinks that his missing father is dead, so he attempts to retrieve money owed to his father by a Malaysian crime boss. The film has collected $1,018,120 or 8 crore and successful at the overseas box office. It was one of the highest grossing Tamil films of 2008 in United Kingdom alone, collecting £263,919 or 3 crore. In 2021, The film was re-released in Kerala state. A few scenes were adopted from the Telugu movie Chathrapathi (2005). Plot Vetrivel alias Velu is a ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saroja (2008 Film)
''Saroja'' (stylised as Sa-Ro-Ja) is a 2008 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by T. Siva. It stars Shiva (actor), Shiva, Vaibhav Reddy, Vaibhav, Premji Amaren, Premji, S. P. B. Charan, and Vega Tamotia, while Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Sampath Raj, Nikita Thukral, Bose Venkat and Kajal Aggarwal play other vital roles. Several other popular Tamil television artists and crew members make special appearances throughout the film. The score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with cinematography by Sakthi Saravanan. The film follows the journey of four young men who travel from Chennai to Hyderabad, India, Hyderabad to watch a cricket match. Due to a road accident, they are forced to take a diversion off the main road to arrive on time. This leads them to a gang who have kidnapped a schoolgirl, Saroja, the only daughter of a millionaire. The film was released on 5 September 2008 to very positive re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premji Amaren
Prem Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 26 February 1979), better known as Premgi, is an Indian playback singer, composer, songwriter, actor and comedian. The son of composer and director Gangai Amaran, he often composes rap songs in Tamil cinema and is known for his comical performances in his elder brother Venkat Prabhu's films. His stage name, Premgi, is actually a spelling error, as it is meant to be "Prem G.", (the G referring to his father's name). He is also best known for his catchphrases ''Enna Koduma Sir Idhu ?'' (What atrocity is this, sir ?) and ''Evvalavo pannitom, itha panna mattoma'' (We've done so much, won't we do this also ?), the former being a modified version of a famous dialogue used by Prabhu in ''Chandramukhi'' (2005). Career In 1997, Premgi planned to enter the film industry as a director with a project titled ''Wanted'' starring Venkat Prabhu and S. P. B. Charan. The film, which had Yuvan Shankar Raja as music composer and Gangai Amaren and S. P. Balasubrahma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velli Thirai
''Velli Thirai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film directed by debutant Viji, the dialogue writer for Radha Mohan's films, and produced by Prakash Raj. It is a remake of the 2005 Malayalam film ''Udayananu Tharam''. The film stars Prithviraj and Gopika, along with Prakash Raj in a prominent role. Principal photography took place in locations in India, Indonesia, and Australia. The film score and soundtrack were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with many songs altered from the original. The film released on 7 March 2008. The movie failed to do well at the box office. Plot Saravanan, a struggling assistant director, goes to Hyderabad in hopes of pursuing his dream. His roommate, Kanniah copies his script and gives it to a producer. Kanniah tells the producer that he wants to star in the film himself. The producer agrees to the condition after seeing the script. Kanniah becomes famous due to the film and is rechristened Dilipkanth (inspired by the name Raji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aathi
''Aathi'' () or known as ''Aadhi'' is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film, directed by Ramana and produced by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring Vijay in the lead role, it is a remake of the 2005 Telugu film ''Athanokkade''. The film released on 15 January 2006. It received to mixed reviews, and performed below average. Plot The film starts by with Anjali sitting on a bench in Rameswaram feeding a white pigeon by a calm ocean. A retired police officer Shankar comes and sits on the bench by her side, and they exchange pleasantries. Suddenly, she whips out a knife and kills him with the help of her paternal uncle Ramachandran, while saying that she has been waiting for this moment for many years. She then comes back to Chennai with Ramachandran to attend college. After that, the scene shifts to Aathi, who lives in New Delhi with his foster family consisting of his parents Mani and Lakshmi, who are both loving to him, and his sister. He takes up a course in a college i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivek (actor)
Vivekanandan (19 November 1961 – 17 April 2021), known professionally as Vivek,Vivek, Tamil film actor dies in Chennai hospital Times of India, 17 April 2021. was an Indian actor, , , and social activist who worked in the |
