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Mankatha
''Mankatha'' (; ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Dayanidhi Azhagiri's Cloud Nine Movies. The film stars an ensemble cast of Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja,Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashwin Kakumanu, Vaibhav Reddy, Premji Amaren, Mahat Raghavendra, Jayaprakash, Aravind Akash and Subbu Panchu. It is the fiftieth film of Ajith as a lead actor and the third and penultimate film of the production studio. The film follows Vinayak, a corrupt ACP in Mumbai, who joins a gang of four who plans on a heist of cricket betting money. The film was officially announced in August 2010 under the initial official title ''Mangaatha'', however, it underwent a change to ''Mankatha'' due to numerology reasons. Principal photography commenced in October 2010. It was shot for the most part in Chennai, the Dharavi slum in Mumbai and Bangkok and wrapped by June 2011. Following speculations regarding the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahat Raghavendra
Mahat Raghavendra is an Indian actor who works across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. He is best known for his supporting roles in the heist thriller film, ''Mankatha'' (2011), the action drama, ''Jilla'' (2014) and as lead in the ''Double XL'' (2022). Career After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in ''Vallavan'' (2006) and ''Kaalai'' (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, Silambarasan. He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, '' Ullasamga Utsahamga'' (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped. Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in Venkat Prabhu's action thriller ''Mankatha'' (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including Ajith Kumar, Arjun and Vaibhav. Raghavendra appeared as a Dharavi bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar Subramaniam (born 1 May 1971) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. To date, he has starred in over 63 films, and won four Vijay Awards, three Cinema Express Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. In addition to his acting career, Ajith is also an occasional racing driver and participated in the MRF Racing series (2010) and having competed in circuits around India in places such as Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. He is one among very few Indians to race in the international arena and in Formula championships. Based on the annual earnings of Indian celebrities, he was included in the '' Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list three times. Ajith began his career with a small role in the 1990 Tamil romantic drama '' En Veedu En Kanavar''. After his success in '' Rajavin Parvaiyile'', his first major breakthrough was '' Aasai'' (1995), Ajith established himself as a romantic hero with '' Kadhal Kottai'' (1996), '' K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venkat Prabhu
Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 7 November 1975), better known by his stage name Venkat Prabhu, is an Indian film director, actor and playback singer in Tamil cinema. In addition, he also worked in Telugu cinema, Telugu Cinema. After completing his education, he began pursuing an acting career, with his first three ventures featuring him in a starring role, failing to release, following which he began appearing in character roles. He entered the spotlight for the first time when he turned director with the summer hit ''Chennai 600028'' (2007).Malini MannatI was mixing money with friendship: Venkat Prabhu interview chennaionline.com. 6 June 2007 He achieved further commercial successes with his subsequent directorials ''Saroja (2008 film), Saroja'' (2008), ''Goa (2010 film), Goa'' (2010), ''Mankatha'' (2011), ''Biriyani (film), Biriyani'' (2013), ''Masss'' (2015), and ''Maanaadu'' (2021). His father Gangai Amaren is a film director and music director. Early life and career 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premji Amaren
Prem Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 26 February 1979), better known as Premgi or Premji () is an Indian 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. He is also best known for his catchphrases "Enna koduma sir idhu?" () and "Evvalavo pannitom, itha panna mattoma?" (), 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 his elder brother and S. P. B. Charan. The film, which had his younger cousin brother as music composer and his father and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as comedians, did not complete shoot. In 2005, he became an independent music director with ''Gnabagam Varuthe'', starring his brother. Primarily interested in composing music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaibhav Reddy
Sumanth Reddy (born 21 April 1978), better known as Vaibhav, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil and Telugu films. He made his debut with the Telugu film '' Godava'' (2007) under his father, A. Kodandarami Reddy's direction. He is best known for his performances in Venkat Prabhu films '' Saroja'' (2008), ''Goa'' (2010), '' Mankatha'' (2011) and '' Chennai 600028 II'' (2016). Early life Vaibhav Reddy was born in Chennai to Telugu filmmaker A. Kodandarami Reddy. He did his schooling at the Cambridge Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Lloyds Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and at St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. His elder brother, Sunil Reddy, made his acting debut with '' Seethakaathi'' (2018). Career He made his acting debut in 2007, starring in the Telugu film '' Godava'' under his father's direction which didn't do well at the box office. Before he made his debut, he was trained at the Asha Chandra School of Acting in Mumbai and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raai Laxmi
Lakshmi Rai, professionally credited as Raai Laxmi, is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages. Early life Raai Laxmi was born in Bangalore, Karnataka to Ram Rai and Manjula Rai. Her family relocated to Belgaum. Acting career Early career (2005–2010) In 2005, Laxmi made her film debut in the Tamil-language film '' Karka Kasadara''. Subsequently, she appeared in a number of Tamil films, including the comedy film '' Kundakka Mandakka'' (2005) opposite R. Parthiban, Perarasu's action-masala flick ''Dharmapuri'' (2006) and the romance film '' Nenjai Thodu'' (2007). ''Valmiki'' (2005), opposite Shiva Rajkumar, marked her maiden film in Kannada. In 2008, she began working in more serious films such as the drama film '' Velli Thirai'', in which she played herself, and the action thriller ''Dhaam Dhoom'', directed by Jeeva. She received positive feedback for her portrayal of a lawyer in the latter. A review fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dayanidhi Azhagiri
Dhayanidhi Azhagiri is an Indian Tamil cinema producer and distributor. He is the owner of the Cloud Nine Movies banner. His grandfather was M. Karunanidhi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Alagiri, the former Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Personal life Dayanidhi married Chennai-based Advocate Anusha on 18 November 2010. They have a first son named Rudra Dev and a second son named Vedanth Controversy A case has been filed against Dayanidhi in connection with an estimated Rs.16,000 crore mining scam. His bank accounts have been frozen, a look out notice has been issued against him and he is also being looked for by the Immigration Department. He has been absconding. A district court in Madurai has issued a non bailable warrant against Dayanidhi in connection with the illegal granite quarrying scam. All his relatives have claimed ignorance about his whereabouts. TN police is contemplating to declare him as a proclaimed offender. Filmograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Jeremiah
Andrea Maria Jeremiah (born 21 December 1985), known professionally as Andrea Jeremiah, is an Indian actress and singer who works predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. She is a recipient of several awards including nominations for Filmfare Awards South. Andrea made her playback singing debut with "Kannum Kannum Nokia" in the Tamil film ''Anniyan'', with music composed by Harris Jayaraj. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film '' Pachaikili Muthucharam'' (2007). She has since appeared in several commercially successful films such as '' Annayum Rasoolum'' (2013), '' Vishwaroopam'' (2013), ''Tadakha'' (2013), '' Endrendrum Punnagai'' (2013), '' Aranmanai'' (2014), '' Loham'' (2015), '' Thoppil Jopaan'' (2016), ''Taramani'' (2017), ''Aval'' (2017), '' Vada Chennai'' (2018), '' Aranmanai 3'' (2021) and '' Anel Meley Pani Thuli'' (2022). Early life and education Andrea Jeremiah was born in an Anglo Indian family, in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. Andrea's father is a lawyer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashwin Kakumanu
Ashwin Kakumanu is an Indian actor, who is best known for his role as Ganeshan in Venkat Prabhu's ''Mankatha''. Career Ashwin initially auditioned for a role in ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa''. The director, Gautham Vasudev Menon, was close to giving him the role, but Ashwin was noticed by the assistant directors of the film and who recommended him for the role of Arjun, the boyfriend of Sameera Reddy's character in Nadunisi Naaygal. Ashwin Kakumanu later featured in Venkat Prabhu's ''Mankatha'' alongside Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja and Vaibhav Reddy. Ashwin appeared as a local Dharavi police officer, replacing Ganesh Venkatraman who had pulled out of the film. Ashwin next played a young scientist in A. R. Murugadoss's ''7aum Arivu'', alongside Suriya (actor), Suriya and Shruti Haasan. He also appeared in a supporting role in Gautham Menon's ''Ekk Deewana Tha'' featuring Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson. Ashwin had his first leading role in the 2013 comedy film ''Idharkuthane Aasaipat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakthi Saravanan
Sakthi Saravanan is an Indian cinematographer who works in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He is best known for his handheld and gritty work with Venkat Prabhu and M. Rajesh directorials. He has been the cinematographer for many critically-acclaimed films such as '''', '' Saroja'', '' Siva Manasula Sakthi'', '' |
Jayaprakash (actor)
V. Jayaprakash is an Indian actor and producer who works in Tamil and Telugu films. He ventured into film business in the early 2000s as a producer, making several films under his banner GJ Cinema and later turned actor, with Cheran's 2007 film, '' Mayakannadi''. Subsequently, performing a variety of supporting roles, he found more success as a character actor, with his most notable performances in ''Pasanga'' (2009), ''Naadodigal'' (2009), '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010), '' Yuddham Sei'' (2011), '' Mankatha'' (2011), '' Moodar Koodam'' (2013) and '' Pannaiyarum Padminiyum'' (2014). Career Jayaprakash hails from Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu, India. Before entering the film industry, he had worked in various fields such as dairy farming, petrol business, transport and billiards parlour. He started acting aged 45. His first film was '' Mayakannadi'' in 2007, following which he received more acting assignments. His role as the village school teacher, Chokkalingam, in Company Production ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
