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Velraj
Rajamani Velraj is an Indian cinematographer, director and writer who primarily works in Tamil and Hindi cinema. He is known for his long-standing collaborations with Vetrimaaran and M. Muthaiah. Personal life Rajamani Velraj was born in the village Kootthiyar Kundu near Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He went to PKN Boys Higher Secondary School ( Tirumangalam), and studied at Madurai Sourastra College. Career Early in his career, he worked as an assistant to cinematographer Tirru in several Tamil films. After working with actor Dhanush in '' Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram'', Dhanush recommended Velraj for his next film, '' Polladhavan'', directed by then debutant, Vetrimaaran. He won the Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer in 2008. Velraj and Vetrimaaran continued working together, from '' Aadukalam'' to their most recent film, '' Viduthalai Part 1'' (2023). He made his directional debut with ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'', starring Dhanush and Amala Paul and with Anirudh as the mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velaiilla Pattadhari
''Velaiilla Pattadhari'' (), popularly referred to as ''VIP'', is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama written and directed by Velraj, in his directorial debut, and produced by Dhanush, who also enacts in the lead role alongside Amala Paul, Vivek, Saranya Ponvannan, Samuthirakani and Surbhi. It is the predecessor to '' Velaiilla Pattadhari 2'' (2017), which was directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth; replacing Velraj. The film follows Raghuvaran "Raghu," an unemployed graduate, who tries to overcome various obstacles before and after finding employment. Dhanush, besides acting, producing and distributing the venture in association with Escape Artists Motion Pictures, also worked as the lyricist and album producer on the film's original soundtrack. The film's album and score were composed by Anirudh Ravichander.The stunt department of this movie was handled by Hari Dinesh. Principal photography commenced in August 2013 and was completed by May 2014, with the film being shot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanga Magan (2015 Film)
''Thanga Magan'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language coming of age family drama film written and directed by Velraj. Dhanush produced and stars in the film alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson. The film entered production in March 2015 and was released on 18 December 2015. The film performed badly at the box office. Plot Tamizh, his wife Yamuna, and mother move into an uncomfortable home. Tamizh leaves them with his friend Kumaran while he looks for a job. All the companies are pleased with his resume but are hesitant to give him a job due to occurrences in his past job. Desperate, Tamizh gets a job at a roadside biriyani shop. He comes home for the night after he gets drunk, and flashback starts. 5 years earlier, college student Tamizh, Kumaran, and Tamizh's cousin Aravind were inseparable friends. One day, Tamizh's mother tells him to go to the temple for a pooja (blessing ceremony). There he meets Hema, who is an Anglo-Indian and architect student and likes her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polladhavan (2007 Film)
''Polladhavan'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Vetrimaaran in his directorial debut. Starring Dhanush and Ramya, the film revolves around a man whose life improves after buying a bike, and turns upside down after it is stolen. Three songs and the background score were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while Yogi B and Dhina composed each one song. Velraj was the director of cinematography, V. T. Vijayan edited the film and Rambo Rajkumar choreographed the stunts. The film was released on 8 November 2007. Receiving a tremendously positive response. The film was remade in a number of languages, owing to its success. Plot Prabhu Shankar is a happy-go-lucky middle-class man who spends time playing carrom in the streets with his friends Sathish and Kumar and others. He and his father keep falling into minor misunderstandings and falls in love with a girl named Hema, whom he meets at a bus stop. When he is caught in the act of steal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vetrimaaran
V. Chitravel Vetrimaaran (born 4 September 1975) is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is known for his unique filmography with major commercial success and highly critically acclaimed body of work. He has won five National Film Awards, three Filmfare South Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut with '' Polladhavan'' (2007). His second feature film '' Aadukalam'' (2011) won six National Film Awards. His 2016 directorial '' Visaranai'' was selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards. His film '' Asuran'' (2019) received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. He produces films under his production company, Grass Root Film Company. He is also the founder of International Institute of Film and Culture (IIFC). Personal life Vetrimaaran was born in Cuddalore in 1975. His father Dr. V. Chitravel was a veterinary scientist, and his mother Megala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Award For Best Cinematographer
The Vijay Award for Best Cinematographer is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil ( Kollywood) films. The list Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2006 P. C. Sriram - ''Varalaru'' **Ravi Varman - '' Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' ** Nirav Shah - '' Pattiyal'' *2007 Velraj - '' Polladhavan'' **S. R. Kathir - '' Kattradhu Thamizh'' ** Ramji - '' Paruthiveeran'' **K. V. Anand - '' Sivaji : The Boss'' ** Nirav Shah - '' Billa'' *2008 S. R. Kathir - '' Subramaniapuram'' ** Mahesh Muthuswami - ''Anjathey'' ** R. Rathnavelu - '' Vaaranam Aayiram'' **Ravi Varman - ''Dasavathaaram'' ** Sakthi Saravanan - '' Saroja'' *2009 Manoj Paramahamsa - ''Eeram'' ** Nirav Shah - '' Sarvam'' **P. C. Sriram - '' Yaavarum Nalam'' ** Rajesh Yadhav - '' Pokkisham'' **Tirru - '' Kanchivaram'' *2010 R. Rathnavelu - ''Enthiran'' ** Santhosh Sivan - '' Raavanan'' ** Nirav Shah - '' Madrasapattinam'' **M. Sukumar - ''Mynaa'' ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadukalam
''Aadukalam'' (; ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Vetrimaran, produced by S. Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Taapsee (in her Tamil debut), Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan, Naren Narayanan, and Murugadoss. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film score and soundtrack. The film was released on 14 January 2011 to critical acclaim, with critics praising the screenplay, direction and performances (particularly of Dhanush, Jayapalan and Naren). The film won six awards at the 58th National Film Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor. The film also won five awards at the 59th Filmfare Awards South – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Cinematography. Based on an online poll by ''The Times of India'', Vetrimaran was chosen as the best director for ''Aadukalam''. Plot In Madurai, veteran rooster trainer Periyasamy aka "Pett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viduthalai Part 1
''Viduthalai Part 1'' () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language period political crime thriller film directed and co-produced by Vetrimaaran under Grass Root Film Company and RS Infotainment. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the short story ''Thunaivan'' () by Jeyamohan. Set in 1987, the film follows a police constable, who is recruited to arrest the leader of a separatist group but soon gets caught in ethical dilemmas. The ensemble cast includes Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan, Munnar Ramesh, and Pavel Navageethan. ''Viduthalai'' was originally announced as a single film in April 2021, with principal photography already having commenced in December 2020. However, it was later announced to be released in two parts. It was predominantly shot in Chengalpattu, with the first part's portions wrapping by late December 2022. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography hand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Society Of Cinematographers
Indian cinematographers work in a number of regional film centres: Mumbai for films in Marathi and Hindi, Hyderabad for Telugu films, Chennai for Tamil films, Kochi for films in Malayalam, Kolkata for Bengali films, Bangalore for Kannada films, etc. Most Indian cinematographers are known for their work with one regional industry. Some cinematographers belong to various professional organisations and trade unions. Western India Cinematographers' Association (WICA) The Western India Cinematographers Association (WICA) is a society for Indian cinematographers. The society is situated at Mumbai in Maharashtra. Members of this society include the suffix WICA after their name in film credits. The organisation was formed on 2 August 1953 in Mumbai, and was presided over by a leading cinematographer of the time, Faredoon Irani; in the following month the first office bearers were chosen, including Nitin Bose as President and V. Avadhut as the Vice-President. According to WICA, there ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PKN Vidhyasala
PKN Vidhyasala () is an Educational Trust which consists of 9 educational institutions including 2 higher secondary schools, 3 Matriculation schools, 2 Primary schools, 1 CBSE school and an Arts and Science College in the suburbs of Tirumangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. History The PKN Pandiyakula Kshathriya Nadar Vidhyasala Committee was started under the leadership of members in Thirumangalam Pandiyakula Kshathriya Nadar Uravinmurai during the year 1909 in Thirumangalam, Madurai district. Now it was developed with 8 schools and an Arts & Science College. In the academic year of 2009–2010, PKN Vidhyasala celebrates its 100th year centenary. In the part of celebration, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam opened the Science Exhibition and make interactive with the Students. Overview PKN VIdhyasala Committee(PKNVC) is located under the roof of PKN Boys Higher Secondary School in rural setting of Madurai District and is catering to the needs of the downtrodden and rural children. The In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhanush
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja (born 28 July 1983), known professionally as Dhanush, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, lyricist and playback singer who primarily works in Tamil cinema. Having starred in Dhanush filmography, 50 films over his career, his accolades include four National Film Awards (two as actor and two as producer), fourteen SIIMA Awards, eight Filmfare Awards South and a Filmfare Awards, Filmfare Award. One of the highest paid actors in Indian cinema, he has been included in the ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list six times. Dhanush's first film was ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'', a 2002 Coming-of-age story, coming-of-age film directed by his father, Kasthuri Raja. He achieved further success in ''Polladhavan (2007 film), Polladhavan'' (2007) and ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008), both of which were critically acclaimed and commercially successful. His role as a Cockfight, rooster fight jockey in ''Aadukalam'' (2010) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Cinematographer – South
The Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer Award – South is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for South Indian films. Winners Superlatives See also * Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography * Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer – Marathi References {{DEFAULTSORT:Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer - South Cinematographer The cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the person responsible for the recording of a film, television production, music video or other live-action piece. The cinematographer is the chief of the camera ... Awards for best cinematography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandahar (2010 Film)
''Kandahar'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language war film written and directed by Major Ravi. It is the third installment in the Major Mahadevan film series, with Mohanlal reprising his role as Major Mahadevan after the 2006 film '' Keerthi Chakra'' and 2008 film ''Kurukshetra''. The film also stars Bollywood Actor, Amitabh Bachchan and Tamil Actor, Ganesh Venkatraman in their Malayalam film debut. The plot is based on the hijacking of the Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999. The political situation is portrayed from an Indian perspective in the film. ''Kandahar'' was released on 16 December 2010, along with its dubbed versions in Tamil and Hindi languages. The film's sound design was done by Baylon Fonseca. ''Kandahar'' was co-produced by Sunil Nair and Mohanlal. It was marketed online by Shaz Shabeer Strikers and Crew Kochi. The film, unlike the prequels, received mixed reviews. Synopsis Major Mahadevan and his unit undertake a mission to deal with an international terror ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
