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Vijay Award For Favourite Director
The Vijay Award for Favorite Director is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil (Kollywood) films. Winners and nominations *2006 K. S. Ravikumar - ''Varalaru'' *2007 Prabhu Deva - ''Pokkiri'' ** Shankar - ''Sivaji'' ** Visnhuvardhan - ''Billa'' **Radha Mohan - '' Mozhi'' ** Ameer - ''Paruthiveeran'' *2008 Gautham Vasudev Menon - ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' ** Dharani - ''Kuruvi'' ** K. S. Ravikumar - ''Dasavathaaram'' ** M. Sasikumar - ''Subramaniapuram'' ** Venkat Prabhu - '' Saroja'' *2009 Samuthirakani - ''Naadodigal'' ** Bala - ''Naan Kadavul'' ** K. S. Ravikumar - ''Aadhavan'' ** K. V. Anand - ''Ayan'' ** Susi Ganesan - ''Kanthaswamy'' *2010 Shankar - ''Enthiran'' **Gautham Vasudev Menon - ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' **Hari - ''Singam'' **Mani Ratnam - ''Raavanan'' **N. Linguswamy - ''Paiyaa'' *2011 Venkat Prabhu - ''Mankatha'' **A. R. Murugadoss - ''7aum Arivu'' **K. V. Anand - '' Ko'' **Selvaraghavan - ''Mayakkam Enna'' **Vetrimaaran - ''Aadukal ... [...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] |
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] |
Kanthaswamy (film)
''Kanthaswamy'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language superhero film written and directed by Susi Ganesan, starring Vikram (actor), Vikram as the titular character, with Prabhu (actor), Prabhu, Shriya Saran, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Tiwari, Krishna (Telugu actor), Krishna Ghattamaneni and Vadivelu form the pivotal cast. The film was partially reshot in Telugu as ''Mallanna'' with Telugu comedican Brahmanandam replacing Vadivelu. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film's soundtrack was released on 17 May 2009 and the film was released on 21 August 2009. It was Remake, remade in Cinema of Bangladesh, Bengali as ''Most Welcome'', starring Ananta Jalil and Afiea Nusrat Barsha, Barsha. Plot Kanthaswamy is a Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI officer in the Economic offences Wing, who along with his friends grants the wishes of the needy, whom they write letters to the great Lord Murugan, Muruga temple by disguising as an ant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susi Ganesan
Ganeshan Subbiah known as Susi Ganesan is an Indian film director, producer, scriptwriter and screenwriter. Early life Ganesan was born on (25 August 1969) Vannivelampatti, Madurai District in Tamil Nadu to Tamil parents Subbiah and Sittamma. He changed his screen name to Susi Ganesan, his first name being from the first two letters from his parents' first names. He attended Gandhi Nikethan higher secondary school in T. Kallupatti and also graduated from Madras Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in automobile engineering. During his college days, he was a journalist, writing many articles for the Tamil magazine ''Ananda Vikatan''. He was also chairman of ATHENAEUM, the student body of the Madras Institute of Technology, during 1991–92. After working as an assistant to director Mani Ratnam during the filming of ''Bombay (film), Bombay'' (1995), ''Iruvar'' (1997) and ''Dil Se..'' (1998), Ganesan debuted as a director with the 2002 film ''Virumbugiren''. Career Hi ... [...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] |
Aadhavan
''Aadhavan'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Ramesh Khanna. The film stars Suriya and Nayantara, with Vadivelu, Murali, B. Saroja Devi, Rahul Dev, Sayaji Shinde, Anand Babu in supporting cast. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film released on 17 October 2009 to mixed reviews but became a hit at the box office. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Dildaar – The Arya'' in 2011 and in Telugu as ''Ghatikudu''. The core plot of the movie was loosely based on the 1990 Malayalam movie ''His Highness Abdullah''. The film was remade in Bengali as '' Shikari''. Plot In the United States, an unknown client is shown speaking to a mafia group to eradicate a fake godman. The mafia group arranges the hit through a middleman who is in Kolkata, as the fake godman will be arriving there. The Middleman then gives the contract to Ibrahim Rowther. The fake godman is then killed by an unknown who is revealed to be Ibrahim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naan Kadavul
''Naan Kadavul'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film co-written and directed by Bala. The film is based on the Tamil novel ''Yezhaam Ulagam'' by Jeyamohan, who also penned the dialogues for the film. The film stars Arya and Pooja. The film produced by K. S. Sreenivasan and jointly distributed by Vasan Visual Ventures and Pyramid Saimira, had background score and soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Arthur A. Wilson handled the cinematography while Suresh Urs looked after the editing. The film had been in making for over three years, finally released on 6 February 2009. Upon release the film received critical acclaim, winning two National Film Awards, including the Best Director Award for Bala, four Vijay Awards, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. It was also shown at film festivals, such as the 2010 Fantastic Fest and the 2011 Beloit International Film Festival. Plot For astrological reasons, a father (Azhagan Thamizhmani) has to l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bala (director)
Balasubramanian known as Bala is an Tamil film director, screenwriter, and producer, working in Tamil cinema. Bala has been praised for "revolutionizing Tamil cinema" through his realistic, dark and disturbing depiction of the working class on celluloid screen. Shaji N. Karun, who headed the jury of the 56th National Film Awards, said, "Bala is unique in many ways. The way he changed Tamil cinema's character was commendable ... There were many who tried for a change. Among the new generation of filmmakers, Bala leads the pack in bringing a change in Tamil cinema's outlook and approach." Film career Bala was introduced by lyricist Arivumathi to director Balu Mahendra. Initially he was working as a production assistant in Balu Mahendra movie. Later Bala turned to work with him as assistant director in his movies. Bala made his directorial debut with '' Sethu'' in 1999, that gave a break to Vikram, the film's lead actor, who was also struggling in the Tamil film industry for alm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hindu
''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It began as a weekly in 1878 and became a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian newspapers of record and the second most circulated English-language newspaper in India, after '' The Times of India''. , ''The Hindu'' is published from 21 locations across 11 states of India. ''The Hindu'' has been a family-owned newspaper since 1905, when it was purchased by S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar from the original founders. It is now jointly owned by Iyengar's descendants, referred to as the "Kasturi family", who serve as the directors of the holding company. The current chairperson of the group is Malini Parthasarathy, a great-granddaughter of Iyengar. Except for a period of about two years, when S. Varadarajan held the editorship of the newspaper, the editorial positions of the paper were always held by members of the family or held under their direction. Histo ... [...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] |
Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who predominantly works in Tamil films and Telugu films besides appearing in a number of Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K Balachander. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for ''Visaranai''. Early life Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from Ambedkar Law College. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearanace or talent necessary to be an actor. Career In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under Sundar K. Vijayan. He was then noticed by K. Balachander and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film ''Paarthale Paravasam''. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial '' Anni'' telecasted by Jaya TV. Samuth ... [...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] |
