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Sandamarutham
''Sandamarutham'' () is a 2015 Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. Venkatesh which has R. Sarathkumar in dual roles and who also written the story of the film. This is his first time playing dual roles of the hero and villain. The film also has Oviya, Meera Nandan, and Samuthirakani in supporting roles. The film, produced by Radhika, commenced shooting from May 2014 and was released on 20 February 2015. Plot The movie begins with an investigation of a girl who has been dead along with a small vessel. That small vessel is actually a weapon as it contains explosive chemicals (a bomb named "Ophalaska") with its changing colours. Now comes the quarreling and fight between two gangs, in which one gang is headed by Sarveshwaran. He lives in Kumbakonam along with his men. Another scene opens in Pollachi, where Sarveshwaran's doppelganger Surya is an unemployed youth. He lives in a bungalow with his joint family. He is in love with his cousin Maha. Surya sees a metal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oviya
Helen Nelson, (born 29 April 1991) better known professionally by her stage name Oviya, is an Indian actress who works in the Tamil and Malayalam films also appeared in few Kannada and Telugu films. She made her breakthrough as an actress in Sarkunam's rural romantic comedy '' Kalavani'' (2010), before appearing in other films including Pandiraj's ''Marina'' (2012), '' Moodar Koodam'' (2013) and '' Madha Yaanai Koottam'' (2013). Oviya has also enjoyed box office success through her roles in Sundar C's '' Kalakalappu'' (2012) and the horror comedy '' Yaamirukka Bayamey'' (2014). In 2017, Oviya appeared on the reality series '' Bigg Boss Tamil 1''. Early life Oviya was born as Helen Nelson at Thrissur, Kerala. She studied at Vimala College, Thrissur. Career Debut in Malayalam cinema (2007–2009) Oviya began her career as an actress by portraying supporting roles in Malayalam films, notably working in ''Kangaroo'' (2007) and '' Puthiya Mukham'' (2009) starring Prithviraj a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meera Nandan
Meera Nandan (born 26 November 1990) is an Indian Radio Jockey and actress who appears mainly in Malayalam films. Early life Meera Nandan was born as Meera Nandakumar on 26 November 1990 as the daughter of Nandakumar and Maya at Perandoor, Elamakkara, Kochi. She did her schooling in Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara. After completing her degree in English literature from St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam, she pursued her master's degree in Mass Communication with Journalism through distant education from Manipal University. She is distantly related to actress Divya Unni. Personal life On 29 June 2024, Meera married Sreeju, who is an accountant by profession. Career Meera first appearance before the camera was in an advertisement for Mohanlal's Taste Buds. In 2007, she auditioned as a contestant in Idea Star Singer aired on Asianet Television but was selected as an anchor for the programme. She anchored television programmes on Amrita TV and Jeevan TV as well. She made h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuthirakani
P. Samuthirakani (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander, in '' Paarthale Paravasam''. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for '' Visaranai'', he is also an recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA award 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 appearance 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 Parava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Asokan
Vincent Asokan is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. Personal life Vincent is the son of actor S. A. Ashokan. He is married and has two sons. Career Vincent Asokan made his debut in director A. Venkatesh's '' Aai'' (2004) and has since played villain in close to 30 films. He played supporting roles in flicks like '' 6'2'' (2005), '' Thotti Jaya'' (2005), ''Chanakya'' (2005), '' Bangaram'' (2006), '' Nee Venunda Chellam'' (2006), '' Thagapansamy'' (2006), ''Pokkiri'' (2007), '' Aalwar'' (2007) and '' Murugaa'' (2007). He won the Best Villain Award for his role in ''Yogi'' (2009). In 2014, Vincent also did occasional cameos like in the movie ''Eppodhum Vendraan'', where he played a cop. In '' Ennamo Nadakkuthu'', director Rajapandi cast him as a boxer. In '' Thalaivan'', directed by Ramesh Selvan he played a very authoritative character of a don. He played a small role in the action thriller '' Sandamarutham'' (2015) which also had Sar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avinash Yelandur
Yelandur Narayan Ravindra (born 22 December 1959), known mononymously by his stage name Avinash, is an Indian actor who appears predominantly in Kannada and Tamil films. He has been working in films for more than three decades. Known for his authentic portrayal of complex characters and versatility, Avinash is one of the most sought actors in the supporting category. Early life Avinash was born in the town of Yelandur in Mysore district (now in Chamarajanagar district), in the Mysore State (now Karnataka), to Indira and B. K. Narayana Rao, a lawyer. After completing his education at Mysore's Hardwick High School and College, Avinash went on to attend University of Mysore, where he obtained his master's degree in English literature. Drawn to theatre and cinema from a young age, he had an active theater life at Mysore and later at Bangalore. During the time, he taught English at the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, and later at the MES college in Bangalore. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Listin Stephen
Listin Stephen is an Indian film producer and distributor who works in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi film industries. He founded the film production company Magic Frames that has produced and distributed a lot of successful movies over a decade. His debut production was ''Traffic'' (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style and rejuvenated Malayalam cinema. Career His debut production was ''Traffic'' (2011), which heralded in a new age of film-making style into Malayalam cinema. His second production was ''Chaappa Kurish'' (2011). While it encountered controversies, the film turned out to be a moderate commercial and critical hit. In 2012, he produced '' Ustad Hotel'' which won three National Film Awards, including the one for the Best Popular Film. Following the success of his films, he remade all three films in Tamil in association with R. Sarathkumar. Filmography As producer As distributor Television See also * Thrissur Magic FC * Nivin Pauly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singampuli
Singampuli is an Indian actor and Film director, director working in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. After making ''Red (2002 film), Red'' (2002) and ''Maayavi'' (2005), he has made a career appearing in comedy roles and supporting roles. Career Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in Bangalore, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of ''Unnai Thedi'' (1999) to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli. Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film ''Red (2002 film), Red'', a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arun Sagar
Arun Sagar (born 23 October 1963) is an Indian actor, art director and comedian who mainly works in the Kannada film industry. He has been recognized as a leading art director throughout his career starting from his first movie, '' Bhoomi Geetha'' which won the national award for best environmental film. He has worked with veteran directors like Poori Jagannath, Meher Ramesh, Veerashankar and K Raghavendra Rao. He has received Karnataka state award for best art direction for his contributions in the movie Sri Manjunatha. He ran a show on Kasturi TV called 'Tarrle' that resembled a popular show ''M.A.D.'' from Pogo TV that taught children about art, painting and crafting. He became popular during the telecast of '' Maja with Sruja'' that aired on Asianet Suvarna where he played various comical roles that parodied celebrities and politicians. The show was a huge hit for its satire-comedy structure. Arun Sagar was later hired as the first contestant of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imman Annachi
Imman Annachi (born 13th May 1967) is an Indian actor, television presenter, politician and comedian who has appeared in character roles in various Tamil films. Career Imman Annachi made his debut hosting a show named ''Konjam Arattai Konjam Settai'' telecasted in '' Makkal TV''. Imman Annachi made his breakthrough in ''Solluganne Sollunga'' on Adithya TV before moving on to work on the children's TV show ''Kutty Chutties'' on Sun TV. He has done small roles in several films, some of which include '' Neerparavai'' (2012), '' Maryan'' (2013), '' Naiyaandi'' (2013), ''Goli Soda'' (2014), ''Madras'' (2014) and '' Kayal'' (2014). Some of his best-known works are ''Jilla'' (2014), '' Poojai'' (2014), '' Kakki Sattai'' (2015) and '' Puli'' (2015). He got popularity in 2021 as he participated in Bigg Boss(Tamil season 5) as an original contestant and was praised for his humour sense in that show. But he also received hatred for his male chauvinistic attitude towards all the woma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhana Bharathi
Santhana Bharathi is an Indian film director and actor who has primarily worked in Tamil cinema. He directed '' Gunaa'' (1991), which won third prize for the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. He also directed '' Mahanadhi'' (1994), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize. Personal life Bharathi's father M. R. Santhanam was an actor and producer, one of the earliest members of the Nadigar Sangam. His brother R. S. Shivaji was also an actor. Bharathi's son Sanjay Bharathi is also a director. Career Santhana Bharathi joined director C. V. Sridhar as an assistant. Bharathi started his career with P. Vasu as a co-director and made films such as '' Panneer Pushpangal'' (1981), ''Madhu Malar'' (1981), '' Mella Pesungal'' (1983), '' Sahasame Jeevitham'' (1984) and '' Needhiyin Nizhal'' (1985). According to Vasu, "We compromised on certain things as we had different approaches to the subjec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karate Raja
Karate Raja is an Indian actor who has worked in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made his breakthrough as an actor by playing a supporting role in Kamal Haasan's '' Virumaandi'' (2004), before garnering acclaim for playing the lead role of Veerappan in the serial ''Sandhan Kaadu'' on Makkal TV. Career Natarajan made his breakthrough as an actor with his role in Kamal Haasan's '' Virumaandi'' (2004). He was given the name Karate Raja by Haasan. He subsequently appeared in two more popular Tamil films that year, '' Ghilli'' (2004) and '' Vasool Raja MBBS'' (2004). Raja later appeared in films including Prabhu Deva's ''Pokkiri'' (2007) and the horror comedy, '' Ambuli'' (2012). He played a notable role in ''Varnam Varṇam is a type of composition in the Carnatic music system that encapsulates the key features of a raga, and considered as a foundational element in the learning path. Varnams capture the essence of the ragam in terms of typical swara patt ...'' (2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Maryan
George Maryan is an Indian actor and comedian, who has appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career in theatre, before working in Tamil cinema and has often collaborated with film-makers A. L. Vijay, Siva, M. Manikandan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Thangar Bachan, Sundar C and Priyadarshan. Career George Maryan began his career as an actor in theatre during 1989 and continued to perform in plays until 2002. Thereafter, he moved on to work in Tamil cinema, often portraying supporting and comedy roles. George made a breakthrough as an actor in Tamil films after being cast as a bumbling police officer in Priyadarshan's '' Kanchivaram'' (2008), where he was selected by the casting director A. L. Vijay, who was impressed by George's work in theatre. Vijay then cast George in his own venture '' Poi Solla Porom'' (2008), before giving him progressively larger roles in '' Madrasapattinam'' (2010) as an English teacher and in '' Deiva Thirumagal'' (2011) as an intellectually disabled perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |