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Sivaji Productions
Sivaji Productions was an Indian film production and Film distribution company, distribution company based in Chennai. Established in 1956, it was involved mainly in Tamil language, Tamil and Hindi-language films until 2010. History Sivaji Productions company is owned by Prabhu (actor), Prabhu and his brother Ramkumar Ganesan. It is named after their father, the thespian Sivaji Ganesan. Notable films released under their banner includes Puthiya Paravai, Vietnam Veedu, Thanga Pathakkam, Thirisoolam'', Aruvadai Naal, Vetri Vizha, Mannan (film), Mannan, Chandramukhi and Aasal''. Sivaji Productions was started in 1956 by Dr. Sivaji Ganesan and his brother Sri V.C. Shanmugam. It was first started as a distribution company and distributed many of Dr. Sivaji's movies. In 1958, Sivaji Productions co-produced its first film Amardeepam which was a Hindi remake of Amardeep. Its first solo production was Puthiya Paravai in 1964 with Dr. Sivaji in the lead role. Since then, Sivaji Produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramkumar Ganesan
Ramkumar Ganesan (born 3 July 1955) is an Indian film producer and actor. He is the eldest son of veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan and the head of Sivaji Productions, a film production company that has produced several films, particularly featuring his father Sivaji Ganesan and his younger brother Prabhu (actor), Prabhu. Early life Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Ramkumar is the eldest son of Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan and the older brother of Tamil actor Prabhu (actor), Prabhu, Shanti and Thenmozhi. He studied at Bishop Cotton Boys' School, Bangalore. He graduated with a degree in business administration from Vivekananda College and began working at the production company Sivaji Productions established by his father. Career Ramkumar took over Sivaji Productions after his uncle V. C. Shanmugham had died. The company is being led by Ramkumar along with his brother Prabhu. The most notable production under Ramkumar remains the blockbuster ''Chandramukhi'' in 2005. In 2009, the bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruvadai Naal
''Aruvadai Naal'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by G. M. Kumar in his debut. The film stars Prabhu and Pallavi. It was released on 1 November 1986. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Muvva Gopaludu'' (1987). Plot Nirmala, an orphan Christian girl, lives in a convent and she wants to become a nun. She is then sent to a village by the convent to become a nun. She joins, the church's father Vincent Parker Soosai and she works as a nurse until she becomes a nun. She then meets Muthuvel, an innocent young man, and they fall in love. Rathnavel brings up his son Muthuvel without any affections and treats him like his worker, whereas his mother Vadivu loves him more than anything. When Rathnavel arranges Muthuvel's marriage with his niece, Muthuvel and Nirmala reveal to him about their love. Rathnavel finally accepts their marriage with Soosai's help. Nirmala is eager about her wedding and leaves the village taking with her the convent's sisters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amardeep (1958 Film)
''Amar Deep'' () is a 1958 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by T. Prakash Rao, under Sivaji Productions. The film stars Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala, Padmini, Ragini, Johnny Walker, Pran, Om Prakash. The film's music was composed by C. Ramchandra. It is a remake of Rao's 1956 Tamil film ''Amara Deepam'', based on the 1942 American film ''Random Harvest'' which had earlier been adapted in Bengali as '' Harano Sur'' (1957). Plot The movie story deals with Aruna who lives a wealthy lifestyle with her grandfather. She has come of marriageable age and he wants her to marry a young man named Pran. But Aruna finds him possessive, controlling, and hot-tempered, and will not have anything to do with him, so she decides to run away. Her father, who falls deeply ill, asks Pran to search everywhere for her, and Pran takes an oath that he will not return home until he finds her. When Aruna was away from home, she meets an young man named Ashok, who is jobless but has a g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saran (director)
K. V. Saravanan, better known as Saran, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who active mainly in Tamil cinema. He was once an assistant to K. Balachander. He owns production house called ''Gemini Productions.'' Early life Saran's father T. Kulandaivelayudam worked with the directorate of examinations and many of his relatives are teachers. He finished diploma in visual communications from the College of Arts And Crafts and became an instructor in textile designing. Saran worked as instructor for a year and, during this time, he did some work with a lady called Mohana who was art director for K. Balachander. KB was the director whom Saran admired above all others. Saran hoped this relationship would be the key to get to him. He joined as an assistant director to KB when he was making ''Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (film), Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (1989). By then, Saran was also a cartoonist for Ananda Vikatan. He would do this work at two in the morning, sleep for a bit and get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnuvardhan (director)
Vishnuvardhan (born 6 December 1976) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who works in Tamil films. A long-time associate of Santosh Sivan, he made his directorial debut in 2003 with '' Kurumbu'', which did not fare well at the box office. However, his subsequent films, '' Arinthum Ariyamalum'' (2005), '' Pattiyal'' (2006), '' Billa'' (2007), '' Panjaa'' (2011) with Pawan kalyan as main lead and '' Arrambam'' (2013) went on to become highly successful ventures, turning him into a household name in Tamil Nadu. He made his debut in Hindi cinema with '' Shershaah'' (2021), produced by Karan Johar, under Dharma Productions, for which he received positive reviews and even won filmfare award for best director. Early life Vishnuvardhan was born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His father is Pattiyal K Shekar, an actor and producer, who worked in Tamil films. He has a younger brother Krishna Kulasekaran who is an actor in the Tamil film industry. Vishnuvardhan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharani (director)
Dharani (born V. C. Ramani) is a former Indian film director and screenwriter who primarily worked in Tamil cinema as well as directing one Telugu language, Telugu film. He is best known for directing the hat-trick action films, ''Dhill'' (2001), ''Dhool'' (2003), and ''Ghilli'' (2004). Career He pursued English literature degree at Loyola College then learnt editing at film institute. He also owned an orchestra under the name Dilip Ramani. After his diploma in film technology, he assisted six directors. He first directed the film ''Ethirum Pudhirum'', loosely based on forest brigand Veerappan and his younger brother's death, starring Mammootty. Political controversies ensured its delayed release in 1999. It received critical acclaim and was awarded second place in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. The film's producer T. Ajay kumar made Dharani the director of his next production, starring Vikram (actor), Vikram, ''Dhill''. The film was a box-office success and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sify
Sify Technologies Limited (formerly Satyam Infoway) is an Indian information and communications technology (ICT) company providing telecom services, data center services, cloud & managed services, transformation integration services, and application integration services. Sify Technologies Limited played a role during the early spread of Internet and e-commerce in India. It has been listed on NASDAQ as SIFY since October 1999. Merrill Lynch was the underwriter for Sify's IPO on the NASDAQ. Sify was founded and led to IPO by R. Ramaraj. History In November 1999, Sify paid crore for a 24.5% stake in IndiaWorld Communications. It acquired the remaining shares for crore on 30 June 2000. In 2000, Sify sponsored the India Olympics team. In January 2002, Sify announced prizes for most emails sent under a 6-week contest called "Sify Greenmail," promoting emails as an eco-friendly way of communication. In March 2002, Sify made an agreement with Makemytrip to run Sify's tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films that were mostly either Multiple-language version, simultaneously shot with or remakes of his own Tamil films. He also has acted in some Malayalam and Telugu films. He has won two National Film Awards, three Nandi Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Many of his films have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, most notably his romantic films ''Minnale'' (2001), ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008), ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (2010), his cop action thrillers ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003), ''Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' (2006), ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015) and his gangster drama ''Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu'' (2022). His 2008 Tamil film, ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' won the National Film Awards, National Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hindu
''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded as a weekly publication in 1878 by the Triplicane Six, becoming a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian Newspaper of record, newspapers of record. , ''The Hindu'' is published from 21 locations across 11 states of India. ''The Hindu'' has been a family-owned newspaper since 1905, when it was purchased by S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar from the original founders. It is now jointly owned by Iyengar's descendants, referred to as the "Kasturi family", who serve as the directors of the holding company. Except for a period of around two years, when Siddharth Varadarajan, S. Varadarajan held the editorship of the newspaper, senior editorial positions of the paper have always been held by members of the original Iyengar family or by those appointed by them under their direction. In June 2023, the former chairperson of the group, Malini Parthasarathy, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apthamitra
''Apthamitra'' () is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language Psychological horror film written and directed by P. Vasu and produced by Dwarakish. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Soundarya and Ramesh in the lead roles, while Prema, Avinash and Dwarakish appear in supporting roles. It marks posthumous film for Soundarya in Kannada, released after her death on 17 April 2004. The film was released on 27 August 2004. It is a remake of Malayalam film '' Manichithrathazhu'' with some plot changes. ''Apthamitra'' ran for 365 days in theaters across Karnataka and was the highest ever grossing Kannada movie at that time and was an industry hit. The plot changes from the original film were retained in the Tamil film ''Chandramukhi'' (2005). The film was later followed by its sequel titled ''Aptharakshaka'' (2010). Plot Ramesh and Ganga are a married couple who recently move into Mysore to buy an ancient palace against the wishes of his uncle Shivananda and family elders. Shivananda agrees to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajakumaran (film)
''Rajakumaran'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Prabhu, Meena and Nadhiya. It was released on 14 January 1994, during Pongal. The film was Prabhu's 100th film and was produced by Sivaji Productions. Plot The kindhearted Rajakumaran is the son of the village chief in Sundharapuri. Selvi and Vaidehi are in love with their cousin Rajakumaran but he chooses Vaidehi and Selvi decides to sacrifice her love. During a jallikattu spectacle in Sundharapuri, Yuvaraj, who is from the neighbouring village Palipattu, insults the villagers of Sundharapuri for not being able to tame his bull. A brave Rajakumaran then tames his bull and he humiliates him back. Selvi's father Selvaraj refuses to give his property to the village people as promised. To give away the property, his only request is that Rajakumaran marry his daughter Selvi. Selvi convinces Rajakumaran to lie for the good of all, so he lies to her father and acquire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
