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Meiyazhagan
''Meiyazhagan'' () is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by C. Prem Kumar. It is produced by Jyothika and Suriya under 2D Entertainment. The film stars Karthi and Arvind Swamy in the lead roles alongside Rajkiran, Sri Divya, Devadarshini, Jayaprakash, Sriranjani, Ilavarasu, Karunakaran and Saran Shakthi. The film was officially announced in February 2023 under the tentative title ''Karthi 27'', as it is the actor's 27th film as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in the following May. Principal photography commenced in November 2023 and was predominantly shot in Chennai and Kodambakkam before wrapping by late-February 2024. The film has music composed by Govind Vasantha, cinematography handled by Mahendiran Jayaraju and editing by R. Govindraj. ''Meiyazhagan'' released worldwide on 27 September 2024 to critical acclaim with praise for the lead performances (especially Karthi and Aravind Swamy), storyline, Govind Vasantha's background ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swathi Konde
Swathi Konde (born 28 Febraury 1992) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil language, Tamil and Kannada films and television shows. She is known for '' Moondru Mudichu (Tamil TV series), Moondru Mudichu'', which aired on Sun TV (India), Sun TV. Career Swathi Konde made her debut in 2017 with the Kannada film ''Beautiful Manasugalu'' (2017) along side actors Sathish Ninasam and Sruthi Hariharan. Since Swathi appeared in leading roles in a few films such as ''Kamarottu Checkpost'' (2018), the well-received romantic thriller ''Vanilla (film), Vanilla'' (2018) and the comedy thriller ''Kattu Kathe'' (2018). She forayed into both Tamil language, Tamil and Malayalam cinema through ''Pavi Caretaker'' (2024) starring along Dileep and ''Meiyazhagan'' (2024) alongside Karthi and Arvind Swamy. Filmography Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Konde, Swathi Living people 1992 births 21st-century Indian actresses Indian film actresses Indian telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy (born 18 June 1970) is an Indian actor, film director and entrepreneur known for his work in Tamil cinema and a few Hindi cinema, Telugu cinema and Malayalam cinema. He was introduced as an actor by Mani Ratnam with the blockbuster film '' Thalapathi'' (1991) and subsequently starred in successful films such as '' Roja'' (1992), ''Bombay'' (1995), '' Minsara Kanavu'' (1997), '' Thani Oruvan'' (2015), and '' Chekka Chivantha Vaanam'' (2018). He made his debut as a director in the Netflix anthology series '' Navarasa'' (2021) in which his segment was named '' Project Agni(Adbhutha-Wonder)''. He is a recipient of three Filmfare Award South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and two SIIMA Awards. Swamy also starred in other regional film industries, including Telugu and Malayalam films where he has done films such as '' Mounam'' (1995), '' Daddy'' (1992) and '' Devaraagam'' (1996). He has also appeared in Hindi, making his debut appearance as lead actor in '' Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karthi
Karthik Sivakumar (born 25 May 1977), credited as Karthi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil Cinema. He is son of veteran actor Sivakumar who began his career as an assistant director in his elder brother Suriya's film '' Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004). Latter debuted with '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007) and recorded a golden debut in Tamil Cinema with six consecutive success. Karthi is an recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. After a three-year hiatus from acting, he then return to star in films such as '' Aayirathil Orvuan'', '' Paiyaa'' and '' Naan Mahaan Alla'', all three of which were released in 2010. He then continued to star in films such as '' Siruthai'' (2011), '' Saguni'' (2012), '' Alex Pandian'' (2013), '' All In All Azhagu Raja'' (2013) and ''Biriyani'' (2013). Karthi has starred in several well-known Indian films, portraying an impulsive and short-tempered working-class man in ''Madras'' (2014), a paroled convict-turned-caretaker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2D Entertainment
2D Entertainment is an Indian film production and distribution company established by Suriya. Other key people involved are Rajsekar Pandian, Suriya wife Jyothika and Suriya brother Karthi. The company was named by the starting letter of Suriya children Diya and Dev. The company was established in 2013. Filmography Films produced Films distributed * '' Singam 2'' (2013) * '' Kadugu'' (2017) * ''Sillu Karupatti'' (2019) * '' Gargi'' (2022) Film soundtracks produced * '' Kadugu'' (2017) * '' Magalir Mattum'' (2017) Awards ;64th National Film Awards * Best Cinematography at 64th National Film Awards for DOP Tirru for '' 24'' (2016) * Best Production Design at 64th National Film Awards for Subrata Chakraborthy, Shreyas Khedekar, Amit Ray for ''24'' (2016) ; 10th South Indian International Movie Awards * Best Film-Tamil for ''Soorarai Pottru'' (2020) ;68th National Film Awards * Best Actor - Suriya for ''Soorarai Pottru'' * Best Actress - Aparna Balamurali for ''Soorara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Divya
Sri Divya (born 1 April 1993) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Tamil and Telugu films. Early life Sri Divya was born in Hyderabad of present-day Telangana on 1 April 1993. Divya has an elder sister, Sri Ramya who also acts in Telugu and Tamil films. Sri Divya studied in the Kendriya Vidyalaya. Career Sri Divya started her career at the age of three. She played the lead in the children's film '' Bharati'' (2006). She has also acted in Telugu television serials. She made her debut as a heroine in the 2010 Telugu romance film ''Manasara'', directed by Ravi Babu, but the film was a failure. Then she featured in the film ''Bus Stop'' (2012) directed by Maruthi, co-starring Prince, which was successful at the box office. It was followed by '' Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu'' in which she played a lonely wife who falls in love with a writer. About her performance, ''The Hindu'' wrote, "she looks very charming; the cotton saris bring out the grace in her". Idl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jallikattu
Jallikattu (or Sallikkattu), also known as Eru Taḻuvuṭal and Manju-virattu, is a traditional event in which a zebu bull ('' Bos indicus''), such as the Pulikulam or Kangayam breeds, is released into a crowd of people, and many people attempt to grab the large hump on the bull's back with both arms and hang on to it while the bull attempts to escape. They hold the hump for as long as possible, attempting to bring the bull to a stop. In some cases, they must ride long enough to remove flags on the bull's horns or cross a finish line. Jallikattu is typically practised in some regions of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, particularly in southern Tamil Nadu, as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, which occurs annually in January. Because of incidents of injury and death associated with the sport, both to the participants and to the animals forced into it, animal rights organizations have called for a ban on the sport, resulting in the Supreme Court of India banni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saran Shakthi
Saran Shakthi (born 5 May 1997) is an Indian actor, who primarily works in Tamil films. He made his film debut, as a child artist in '' Kadal'' (2013). Saran was a contestant in the television reality show '' Survivor Tamil 1'' and was announced as the runner-up of the season. Career Saran first appeared in K. Balachander's serial '' Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri'' aired on Kalaignar TV (2012–2013). His film debut as a child artist is in the movie '' Kadal'' (2013) directed by Mani Ratnam. He also was a child artiste in various other films, such as ''Jilla'' (2014), ''Rummy'' (2014), '' Sigaram Thodu'' (2014), and '' Vai Raja Vai'' (2015). Saran gained recognition and breakthrough for his role as Kanna in '' Vada Chennai'' (2018). He starred in his first lead role in '' Sagaa'' (2019), which opened to mixed reviews. He starred alongside Nayanthara in '' Netrikann'' (2021), a crime thriller. He played a negative role in '' Etharkkum Thunindhavan'' (2022), and an impactful role in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilavarasu
Ilavarasu is an Indian cinematographer and actor, who works in the Tamil film industry. He started his career as a cinematographer and worked for 13 films, winning a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for one of them. He, however, became better known as an actor, after he appeared in pivotal roles in Bharathiraja's and Cheran's films. He starred in over 160 Tamil films, mostly in supporting and comedic roles. Early life He was born on 28 August 1964 in Melur, a town in Madurai district, present-day Tamil Nadu. His father P. Malaichamy served as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly during 1967-76 on behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Malaichamy was also one of the DMK members jailed during the 1975-77 Indian Emergency under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). Career According to T. Saravanan of ''The Hindu'', Ilavarasu's debut film was to have been the unproduced Tamil film ''Top Tucker'', and instead became '' Oru Kaidhiyin Diary'' (1984). H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriranjani (Tamil Actress)
Sriranjani is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil language films. She has done mostly supporting roles in various Tamil films. Her notable works include '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000), ''Anniyan'' (2005) and '' Mozhi'' (2007). Career Sriranjani was born into a Marathi Anglo-Indian family in Bombay, Maharashtra and began her career in acting playing a role in the television series '' Kasalavu Nesam'' directed by K. Balachander. She made the switch to films after being offered a role in Mani Ratnam's '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000) as Madhavan's sister-in-law. Her next role which won acclaim was her depiction of an Iyengar wife in Shankar's ''Anniyan ''Anniyan'' ( ) is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language psychological fiction, psychological action thriller film directed by S. Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran (film producer), V. Ravichandran. The film stars Vikram (actor), V ...'' (2005). As of September 2013, Sriranjani has appeared in over 54 film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devadarshini
Devadarshini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu, Malayalam films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor and entered cinema playing supporting and comedic roles. she is a recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. She has performed in television serials including '' Marmadesam'' and '' Athipookal''. Career While still in college, she began anchoring television shows. She was then offered an opportunity to act in the Doordarshan serial ''Kanavugal Ilavasam'', which led to her landing a role in the mystery series '' Marmadesam'' by Naga. She was introduced in '' Ramany vs Ramany Part 02'', which was also directed by Naga. Devadarshini became part of the series' second installment, ''Vidathu Karuppu'', which she considers a "big turning point" in her life as it established her in the industry. She won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for ''Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karunakaran (actor)
Karunakaran (born 28 January 1981) is an Indian actor and comedian who mainly appears in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough in the film ''Soodhu Kavvum'' (2013). He also appeared in supporting roles in ''Yaamirukka Bayamey'' (2014), ''Jigarthanda (2014 film), Jigarthanda'' (2014) and ''Indru Netru Naalai'' (2015). Career Karunakaran's father is a former Research and Analysis Wing, RAW agent and he grew up in New Delhi, before moving to Tiruchirappalli, Trichy with his parents, where he met short film maker and friend Nalan Kumarasamy. He completed his secondary schooling at Sri Akilandeswari Vidyalaya, Trichy. He initially made a career as chemical engineer, graduating from Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy, SASTRA University, and then as an IT professional at Accenture, before Nalan approached him to feature in a short film he was making for the reality television show, ''Naalaya Iyakkunar''. Karunakaran had featured in such short film ventures at sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govind Vasantha
Govind Vasantha (born 29 October 1988) is an Indian composer, singer, and violinist who works predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is one of the founding members of the musical band Thaikkudam Bridge, in which he is a vocalist and violinist. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for his work in '' 96''. Personal Life Govind is from a musical family in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala. His father Peethambaran's elder brother Gopinathan was a Carnatic musician and his early exposure to music has been through his uncle. Govind changed his surname from Menon to Vasantha, taking his mother's name, becoming Govind Vasantha as an effort towards removing caste, providing an equality even on name-optics which was revealed by Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
