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Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
''Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan'' (), also known as ''AAA'', is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film, directed by Adhik Ravichandran and produced by S. Michael Rayappan. The film stars Silambarasan in dual roles, along with Shriya Saran and Tamannaah Bhatia. The film has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with Krishnan Vasant and Ruben handling the cinematography and editing, respectively. ''Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan'' was released on 23 June 2017. The film was critically panned and failed at the box office. Plot In Dubai, a cop named Ruby interrogates a pensioner. In an attempt to capture the dreaded don Michael. The man narrates Michael's story. In 1992, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai Michael is a notorious thug who works for a smuggler named Senthamarai and kills for money. He spends his time with his sidekicks, Somu and Sabi. Michael falls for Selvi, a girl from his town. Selvi rejects him initially but later reciprocates his love. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adhik Ravichandran
Adhik Ravichandran () is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with the successful comedy '' Trisha Illana Nayanthara'' (2015). Following a setback with two consecutive failures, his career revitalised with ''Mark Antony'' (2023), which grossed at the box office. Early life Adhik was born on 17 September 1991. He is the son of Ravichandran "Ravi" Kandaswamy, who has worked as an assistant director for nearly two decades, but has not made his directorial debut. Because of Ravi's struggles in the film industry, Adhik's mother forbade Adhik from pursuing that as his career, though he still remained passionate. Adhik aspired to study visual communication in college, but instead took up engineering to appease his mother, though he began writing scripts from the first semester to the final. Career After graduating college, Adhik trained as an assistant director under Major Ravi before making his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VTV Ganesh
Ganesh Janardhanan, also known by his stage name VTV Ganesh'','' is an Indian actor and producer who works in Tamil and Telugu films. He is best known for his raspy voice, and appearances in films featuring Silambarasan. He made his debut in the Tamil movie ''Red'' (2002) directed by Singampuli. He is well-known for his movie '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (2011) directed by Gautham Menon, which is the reason that he got 'VTV' (short form of ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'') prior to his name. Career Prior to VTV, he played small roles in films like ''Red'' (2002), '' Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' (2006), '' Pachaikili Muthucharam'' (2007) and '' Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008). Ganesh made his breakthrough with a role in his home production '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya'' (2010) directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon starring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan. His portrayal of Ganesh, the fictional cinematographer of ''Vinaithaandi Varuvaiya'' (2010) won plaudits from critics and eventually led t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan (born 4 May 1983) is an Indian actress known for her work primarily in Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, Telugu cinema. One of the highest-paid actresses in India, she has sustained a successful career as a leading actress for over two decades in Tamil cinema. Trisha gained prominence after winning the 1999 Miss Chennai pageant, which marked her entry into cinema. Often referred to as the "Queen of South India", she has received numerous List of awards and nominations received by Trisha Krishnan, accolades, including five Filmfare Awards South, a Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Award and a Nandi Awards, Nandi Award. After debuting with a minor supporting role in the Tamil romantic drama ''Jodi (1999 film), Jodi'' (1999), Trisha had her first lead role in the film ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' (2002). She rose to fame starring in commercially and critically successful films ''Saamy'' (2003), ''Ghilli'' (2004), ''Aaru (film), Aaru'' (2005), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deccan Chronicle
''Deccan Chronicle'' is an English-language daily newspaper based in Hyderabad, India. Founded in 1938, it was initially launched as a Weekly newspaper, weekly and later converted into a daily. The newspaper's name reflects its origins in the Deccan Plateau, Deccan region of India. ''Deccan Chronicle'' is owned by Samagrah Commercial Pvt Limited and published by Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited (DCHL). ''Deccan Chronicle'' has historically been one of the largest and most influential English dailies in the region, with editions in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chennai, and Bangalore, Bengaluru. The newspaper's circulation peaked in the mid-2000s, making it one of India's top English newspapers. Despite facing financial challenges, including significant debt and the impact of digital media, ''Deccan Chronicle'' remains an important publication, primarily serving readers in the southern states of India. In addition to ''Deccan Chronicle'', DCHL also publishes ''Financial Chronicle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trisha Illana Nayanthara
''Trisha Illana Nayanthara'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil language sex comedy film written and directed by Adhik Ravichandran, in his directorial debut. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi and Manisha Yadav, with VTV Ganesh and Simran portraying supporting roles. The film was released on 17 September 2015. Plot While travelling by train, Jeeva tells the ticket collector why he left his home and is travelling to Kumbakonam. Jeeva was born together with two other girls — Aditi and Ramya — due to the shortage of private rooms in the hospital. Jeeva is close to his uncle Vishu and asks for his advice every time he has problems with girls. The three of them grew up together. When they are in higher secondary school, Aditi leaves for Bangalore for a week. During this time, Ramya and Jeeva fall in love. Jeeva is afraid about proposing to Ramya, whereas Ramya proposes to Jeeva, and he accepts. That night, Ramya visits Jeeva, and they both romance while roaming ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayakumar (Tamil Actor)
Panchaksharam Rangasamy Pillai (born 29 August 1943), known professionally as Vijayakumar, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. He started his film career in the Tamil language, Tamil film ''Sri Valli (1961 film), Sri Valli'' (1961) as a child actor and started playing a lead role from the movie ''Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' (1974) then he worked in ''Madhura Geetham'' (1977) and ''Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren'' (1979). He has also acted in Telugu language, Telugu and Malayalam movies. He also worked in television serials like ''Thangam (serial), Thangam'', ''Vamsam (TV series), Vamsam'', ''Talambralu'', ''Nandini (TV series), Nandini'' and ''Rasaathi''. His son is actor Arun Vijay. Early life Vijayakumar was born on 29 August 1943 in Nattuchalai, Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. His birth name Panchaksharam was changed to Vijayakumar for films. He debuted in the 1961 Tamil movie ''Sri Valli (1961 film), Sri Valli''. Again in 1964, with the help o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasthuri Shankar
Kasthuri Shankar is an Indian actress, model and television presenter who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. Personal life She was born in a Brahmin family to Sumathi, a lawyer and P.S. Shankar. She has one younger brother. She is married and has a son and a daughter. Her daughter is a leukemia survivor. Career After graduation from Ethiraj College for Women, Shankar won Miss Chennai in 1992. In the same year, she won the Femina Miss Madras beauty pageant too. While studying in college, she started her career in modelling over interest in the domain. Not only was she a successful model, but also, she was a finalist in the BBC's Mastermind India 2000 quiz. Her acting career began in 1991 with the film, '' Aatha Un Koyilile'' (1991). From working on small budget Tamil films, she went on to work into more mainstream movies alongside legends, such as Kamal Haasan in '' Indian'' (1996). A 30-minute documentary film, Kasthuri: A South Indian Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lollu Sabha Manohar
Lollu Saba Manohar (born 10 January 1958) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career with the television show '' Lollu Sabha'' alongside other comedians, including Santhanam. Career Manohar first garnered attention through his performances in the spoof show '' Lollu Sabha'' on Vijay TV. The series spawned several successful comedians, who eventually moved on to appear in Tamil cinema including many of the show's lead cast such as Santhanam, Swaminathan, Jeeva, and Balaji. Other supporting actors such as Yogi Babu and Madhumitha also became popular actors in the film industry. At the height of the show's success, Manohar, along with three other cast members, received mysterious parcel bombs. As a part of the show, Manohar was known for his signature body language. In 2017, he protested against PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA; ) is an American animal rights nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swaminathan
Saamy (born 31 January 1959), known professionally as Swaminathan, is an Indian actor and comedian on working in the Tamil film and television industry. He appeared in prominent roles in Vijay TV's satiric series '' Lollu Sabha'' before becoming a full-fledged actor in Tamil films. Filmography Television * ''Anandha Bhavan'' *'' Lollu Sabha'' *'' Metti Oli'' *'' Kolangal'' *''Arasi'' * Chellamadi Nee Enakku *'' Thendral'' *'' Vani Rani'' * '' Priyamanaval'' *'' All In All Alamelu'' *'' Kana Kaanum Kaalangal'' * ''Bigg Boss ''Bigg Boss'' is an Indian reality show franchise based on the Dutch reality show '' Big Brother''. It is produced by Endemol Shine India through JioStar Network. Subsequently, the various versions of the show are made internationally availabl ...'' (Guest) *'' Joking Bad (2023)'' as Walter Vetrivel White ( Walter White), a.k.a. Vellai References External links * {{authority control Living people Tamil comedians Tamil male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelu
R. Neelakantan (20 July 1936 – 10 May 2018), best known by his stage name Neelu, was an Indian actor known for his comedy and supporting role performances in Tamil cinema, television and theatre. He has acted in over 7,000 plays and 160 films. He died on 10 May 2018 in Chennai. Career Neelu started acting in school plays from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He, along with Ambi (Cho Ramaswamy's brother) and Narayanasamy, started Viveka Fine Arts. He acted in plays like ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'', ''Endru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Dhaagam'', ''Quo Vadis'', ''Unmayae Un Vilai Enna?'', ''Yarukkum Vetkamillai''. In 1966 he made his film debut '' Aayiram Poi'' directed by Muktha Srinivasan. He has acted in plays along with Crazy Mohan, Cho Ramaswamy Srinivasa Iyer Ramaswamy, better known as Cho Ramaswamy (5 October 1934 – 7 December 2016), was an Indian actor, comedian, editor, political commentator, satirist, playwright, film dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandu (actor)
Pandurangan knows as P. Pandu (19 February 1947 – 6 May 2021) was an Indian Tamils, Tamil actor and graphic designer who appeared in many comedy roles in Tamil cinema. He made his acting debut in the film ''Maanavan'' (1970). A Doctor of Philosophy graduate in arts from France, he was also a visual artist who founded Capital Letters, a graphic designing company. He most notably designed the party symbol and logo of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. His brother Idichapuli Selvaraj had also previously appeared in films as a comedian. Career He designed the two leaves party logo under the instruction and supervision of AIADMK founder leader MGR. In an interview with ''The Hindu'' newspaper in 2016, he said that he designed the AIADMK Flag within one hour at night, around 10:00 pm and also revealed that his association with late Indian veteran actor turned politician MGR began in 1973 when Pandu had designed stickers for MGR's iconic yesteryear evergreen film ''Ul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
