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Saguni
''Saguni'' is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by Shankar Dayal and produced by S. R. Prabhu. The film stars Karthi and Pranitha, while Santhanam, Prakash Raj, Kiran Rathod, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Radhika Sarathkumar and Nassar appear in supporting roles. It was released on 22 June 2012 to mixed reviews from critics and had an Average run at the box office. Plot The film starts with the IRP party's MLA meeting to select their new CM, where prominent leader and veteran Satyamoorthy is unanimously chosen as CM. He is then escorted to his car, where a party cadre accuses him of sexually harassing her by passing on a promiscuous video in a mobile phone. This leads to Satyamoorthy being heavily shunned by the public and causes the suicide of Satyamoorthy and his entire family. This entire sequence is a political plot planned by the same party's influential minister R. K. Boopathi. Two days earlier, Boopathi had asked Satyamoorthy to leave way for him ... [...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] |
Shankar Dayal
Shankar Dayal (died 19 December 2024) was an Indian screenwriter and film director who worked in Tamil films. He made his directorial debut with ''Saguni'' (2012). He was known for his approach in showcasing societal themes and the plight of the political landscape. Career Shankar began his career as a dialogue writer to films. He wrote dialogues for Arjun Sarja starrer '' Parasuram'' (2003) and for Jayam Ravi starrer ''Deepavali'' (2007). He had a breakthrough in his film career through his maiden directorial venture ''Saguni'', where he cast Karthi in the main lead role alongside comedian Santhanam in the supporting role. His first tryst with feature film direction, ''Saguni,'' became a profitable venture at the box office. ''Saguni'' focused more on the importance of corruption, mafia and political blame game despite the film's genre being an out-and-out political satire. His second directorial venture titled '' Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam'' created a buzz in the socia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vendhar Movies
Vendhar Movies is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Chennai. History In 2012 The company first started as proprietary by B.Balagurunathan and become partnership with S.Madhan in 2013 August. The company first distributed the film "Vettai" starring Madhavan and Aarya (2012 January) in Tirunelvely&Kanyakumari area (blockbuster) .Next the company distributes "Kalakalappu" starring Mirchi Siva, Vimal, Oviya and Anjali (Blockbuster). The company distributed '' Aravaan'' starring Aadhi, in 2012. Next they distributed ''Saguni'' starring Karthi, introducing Vishal. The film became a 2013 blockbuster. Following this success, '' Naan Sigappu Manithan'' was produced. Thiru directed action film, starring Vishal, also went on to become highly successful at the box office, emerging as one of the Tamil films of 2014. Their following production was ''Puli Paarvai'' starring S.Madhan will be released soon. Their next production was '' Poojai'' starring Vishal and Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pranitha Subhash
Pranitha Subhash (born 17 October 1992) is an Indian actress who appears in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam films. She debuted as an actress in the 2010 Kannada film, '' Porki''. In 2012, she starred in the critically acclaimed film '' Bheema Theeradalli''. She went on to appear in several commercially successful Telugu and Tamil films like '' Baava'' (2010), '' Attarintiki Daredi'' (2013), '' Massu Engira Masilamani'' (2015), and '' Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal'' (2017). Career Pranitha debuted in the 2010 Kannada film '' Porki'' opposite Darshan. After the success of ''Porki'', she refused several offers from Kannada films and became choosy about her projects before signing for the Telugu film '' Baava'', a love story where she starred opposite Siddharth. She was praised unanimously for her portrayal of a Telugu village belle in the film. She then went on to appear in her first Tamil film, ''Udhayan'', starring Arulnithi. She was then signed up for her second Tam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Green
Studio Green is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Chennai. The company was founded in 2006 by K. E. Gnanavel Raja, relative of actor Sivakumar and many of their films feature his sons Suriya and Karthi. They have produced several Tamil films and also distributed films across India. History The company first produced and distributed the film '' Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' starring Suriya, in 2006. Next they distributed '' Paruthiveeran'', introducing Karthik Sivakumar, younger brother of Suriya. It ran for more than a year in screens in Tamil Nadu. Following this success, '' Singam'' was produced. The Hari directed action film, starring Suriya, also went on to become highly successful at the box office, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of that year. Their following production was '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' starring Karthi and Kajal Agarwal which also became a commercial success. Their next production was '' Siruthai'' starring Karthi and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roja Selvamani
R. K. Roja Selvamani (born Sri Latha Reddy), is an Indian politician and former actress. She served as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement of Andhra Pradesh since 11 April 2022 until a landslide defeat in 2024 assembly elections. Roja was born in Bhakarapeta, Tirupati to Nagaraja Reddy and Lalitha Reddy, she has two brothers by the name of Kumaraswamy Reddy and Ramaprasad Reddy. Roja Was One of the Top Actress 1990S .Roja was a leading and established actress in the Indian cinema featuring in multiple Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films as a leading actress from the 1990s till 2000s and featured in blockbuster films such as '' Chembaruthi'' (1992), '' Sarpayagam'' (1992), '' Anna'' (1994) and '' Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen'' (1998) '' Gadibidi Ganda'' (1993) in which she won multiple awards such as the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress and the Nandi Awards for her film performances. Roja became the Minister for Tourism Culture and Youth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Mohan (Telugu Actor)
Chandra Mohan (born Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao; 23 May 1946 – 11 November 2023) was an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu films. He won a Filmfare Award South and two Nandi Awards. Early life Mohan was born as Mallampalli Chandrasekhara Rao on 23 May 1946, in Pamidimukkala village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He was educated at Y.V.R.M.Z.P. High School at Meduru. He graduated from the agriculture college of Bapatla. He was the cousin of veteran filmmaker K. Viswanath. Career Mohan was introduced to the Telugu film industry through the film '' Rangula Ratnam'' in 1966. In 1968, he starred in '' Sukha Duhkalu'', as the caring brother of Vanisri's character, for which he received awards. Mohan received critical reception for his performance in box office hits such as '' Rangula Ratnam'' (1966) for which he received the state Nandi Award for Best Actor, '' Padaharella Vayasu'' (1978) for which he won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadukalam Naren
Aadukalam Naren (born Narayanan) is an Indian actor who has appears in Tamil and Telugu films, mainly playing supporting and antagonistic roles. He made his debut with the 1997 film '' Raman Abdullah'' but got noticed for his role in the 2011 film '' Aadukalam'' and has since added the film's title as a prefix to his stage name. Career Naren appeared in Balu Mahendra's television series ''Kathai Neram''. He played around 15 small roles before getting noticed for his role in '' Aadukalam'' (2011). He has frequently collaborated with the film's lead actor Dhanush in the latter's later films such as '' Naiyaandi'' (2013), '' Asuran'' (2019), '' Maaran'' (2022), and '' Vaathi'' (2023). Naren has played supporting roles in several films, including '' Mugamoodi'' (2012), '' Arrambam'' (2013), '' Thirudan Police'' (2014), '' Enakkul Oruvan'' (2015), and '' Bairavaa'' (2017). He has played negative roles in '' Megha'' (2014) and '' Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam'' (2023). He also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitra Lakshmanan
Lakshmanan Ramasamy (born 23 January 1948), known professionally as Chitra Lakshmanan, is an Indian journalist, filmmaker and actor. He produced and directed several Tamil language films starring some of Tamil cinema's major stars during the 1980s and 1990s, while appearing in numerous films and television series in supporting roles. He currently operates the YouTube channel ''Touring Talkies'', which features Tamil cinema related interviews and discussions. Career Lakshmanan began working in a hardware shop in Arani. He later joined the magazine ''Vidhi Velli'' as a sub-editor until its closure. He later joined ''Thayin Manikodi'' run by Jayakanthan. He later joined a Singaporean Tamil magazine. After its failure, he decided to start his own magazine ''Thirai Kathir'' which became successful. His career in entertainment journalism helped him to also become a public relations officer. He became acquainted with director Bharathiraja to enter the film industry, and subsequently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meera Krishnan
Meera Krishnan is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Tamil-language films and television serials. Career Meera Krishnan initially played veena for music directors Deva and Maragathamani. She then worked as an announcer for Doordarshan before working as a newsreader for the same channel and Sun TV. Meera also worked alongside Jaishankar in the television series ''Kuppathu Sastrigal''. Personal life She did her post graduate degree at the University of Madras The University of Madras is a public university, public State university (India), state university in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and most prominent universities in India, incorporated by an ... and is also a singer. She is the daughter-in-law of devotional singer K. Veeramani. Her husband Krishnan has been running the recording studio Shruthilaya in Chennai for more than twenty five years. Her son Adithya Krishnan was a part of the eighth season of Super ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellai Siva
Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy (16 January 1952 – 11 May 2021), better known by his stage name Nellai Siva, was an Indian comedian and actor, who predominantly worked in Tamil cinema. He worked mostly in comedy scenes. His first film was '' Aan Paavam'' released in 1985. He appeared in popular movies like '' Mahaprabhu'', '' Vetri Kodi Kattu'', '' Kannum Kannum''. His way of speaking in the movies is completely of Nellai slang, which shows him unique to other supporting actors. He has acted in over 500 films in his career. Early life Nellai Siva was born on 16 January 1952, in Veppilankulam, a small village in Nellai district. He was a fan of Sivaji Ganesan and came to Chennai to make a break in films. He met and became friends with Mansoor Ali Khan and Bonda Mani, who were also upcoming actors at the time. After struggling for over a decade, he met K. Bhagyaraj and participated in a few series on Chennai Television, gaining popularity, and whom he credits with "ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi Ganesh
Ganesan Mahadevan (1 August 1944 – 9 November 2024), known by his stage name Delhi Ganesh, was an Indian actor who mostly acted in supporting roles in Tamil cinema and serials. He was well known for the versatility of roles he played during his illustrious career. He acted in more than 400 films. He was given the stage name Delhi Ganesh by K. Balachander. He was introduced to Tamil film industry by K. Balachander through the film ''Pattina Pravesam'' (1976). Early life He was born as Ganesan on 1 August 1944 in Keezhapavur, a town in present-day Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. The town was the native place of his mother Pichu. However, Ganesan's early education was in Vallanadu (in present-day Thoothukudi district), the native place of his father Mahadevan, a school teacher. He had an elder sister and a younger brother. Career After completing Secondary School Leaving Certificate, SSLC, Ganesan went to Madurai and worked in TVS Motor Company. Then, he was recruited by the I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
