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Kaalai
''Kaalai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Tharun Gopi. The lead roles are played by Silambarasan and Vedhika. Supporting roles are played by Sangeetha, Seema, Santhanam, Lal and Sulile Kumar. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film opened on 14 January 2008 to mixed reviews and was a commercial failure. The Hindi dubbed version was named, ''Jwalamukhi (Man With Fire)''. Plot Jeeva shares his name with two other people: one villain and one police officer Jeevanandham who becomes a villain. The confusion arising from this is a significant part of the plot. At the age of nine, Jeeva’s grandmother Karuppayi Aatha slays five men because they scorned her father’s advice and illegally distilled alcohol in the village. After her return from prison, the villagers both fear and revere her, and consider her the head of the village. Jeevanandham comes to the village ruled by Karuppayi Aatha to try to find illicit ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tharun Gopi
Tarun Gopi (born 10 April) is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and film producer. His first film as director was ''Thimiru'' (2006), which became one of the year's top-grossing Tamil films. He later ventured into acting roles, but has since prioritised his work as an actor below directorial duties. Career Tarun Gopi was born in Gudalur, in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu and was brought up in Madurai. Tarun Gopi had his schooling at the Government Higher Secondary School and then studied Bachelor of Accounting at Madurai Kamaraj University. Soon after completing his education, he joined as an assistant director and apprenticed under directors Sakthi Chidambaram and Upendra. Tarun Gopi made his debut with the masala film, ''Thimiru'' (2006) featuring Vishal in the lead role. He was keen on casting actress Sriya Reddy in a villainous role and was only successful in signing her on after several rounds of negotiation, with the casting subsequently winning acclaim post-rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedhika
Vedhika Kumar is an Indian actress and model who has established a career in the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. She started her acting career with the Tamil film '' Madrasi''. She made her breakthrough portraying ''Angamma'' in Bala's period film '' Paradesi'' (2013), winning critical acclaim and awards for her portrayal. A year later she starred in '' Kaaviya Thalaivan'' (2014). In 2016, her Kannada film '' Shivalinga'' went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Kannada industry. In 2019, she appeared in the Tamil film '' Kanchana 3'' which became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year. She made her Bollywood debut in 2019, with the film '' The Body''. Early life Vedhika was brought up in Mumbai but their family hails from the border areas of Maharashtra–Karnataka states. Her mother tongue is Kannada. Career Early in her career, she was involved in modelling assignments and did a notable advert for biscuits alongside prominent actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarun Gopi
Tarun Gopi (born 10 April) is an Indian film director, scriptwriter and film producer. His first film as director was ''Thimiru'' (2006), which became one of the year's top-grossing Tamil films. He later ventured into acting roles, but has since prioritised his work as an actor below directorial duties. Career Tarun Gopi was born in Gudalur, in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu and was brought up in Madurai. Tarun Gopi had his schooling at the Government Higher Secondary School and then studied Bachelor of Accounting at Madurai Kamaraj University. Soon after completing his education, he joined as an assistant director and apprenticed under directors Sakthi Chidambaram and Upendra. Tarun Gopi made his debut with the masala film, ''Thimiru'' (2006) featuring Vishal in the lead role. He was keen on casting actress Sriya Reddy in a villainous role and was only successful in signing her on after several rounds of negotiation, with the casting subsequently winning acclaim post-rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silambarasan Rajendar
Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendar, nicknamed as Simbu or his initials S. T. R., is an Indian actor, filmmaker and musician in Tamil cinema. He began his acting career by playing roles as a child artist in films directed by his father T. Rajendar, before his first lead role in '' Kadhal Azhivathillai'' (2002), under his father's direction and produced by his mother Usha. Early and personal life Silambarasan was born on 3 February 1984 in Thogarapalli, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, as the eldest child of T. Rajendar and Usha Rajendar. He has a younger brother Kuralarasan, and sister Ilakiya. From early age, he has been a devout Hindu and an ardent follower of Lord Shiva. Silambarasan was educated at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. He then studied at the Loyola College, Chennai. Silambarasan starred in many of his father's films as a child until 2002, when he acted in his father's '' Kadhal Azhivathillai'', his first main role as a hero. Film career 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamta Mohandas
Mamta Mohandas is an Indian actress, film producer and a playback singer of Malayalam film industry, she has also worked in Tamil and Telugu productions. She has acted in more than 50 films and won several accolades including two Filmfare Awards South, for Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu in 2006 and for Best Actress in Malayalam in 2010 and also Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress in 2010. She has launched her own film production company under the banner Mamta Mohandas Productions. Early life and background Mohandas was born on 14 November 1984 to Malayali parents (Mohandas and Ganga) from Kannur. She attended the Indian School, Bahrain until 2002. She pursued a bachelor's degree in computer science at Mount Carmel College Bangalore. She modeled for print ads for companies such as IBM and Kalyan Kendra, and modeled on the ramp for the Mysore Maharajah and Raymonds. Mamta is trained in Carnatic music and Hindustani music. Film career Acting Mohandas de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedhika Kumar
Vedhika Kumar is an Indian actress and model who has established a career in the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. She started her acting career with the Tamil film '' Madrasi''. She made her breakthrough portraying ''Angamma'' in Bala's period film '' Paradesi'' (2013), winning critical acclaim and awards for her portrayal. A year later she starred in '' Kaaviya Thalaivan'' (2014). In 2016, her Kannada film '' Shivalinga'' went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Kannada industry. In 2019, she appeared in the Tamil film '' Kanchana 3'' which became one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year. She made her Bollywood debut in 2019, with the film '' The Body''. Early life Vedhika was brought up in Mumbai but their family hails from the border areas of Maharashtra–Karnataka states. Her mother tongue is Kannada. Career Early in her career, she was involved in modelling assignments and did a notable advert for biscuits alongside prominent actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulile Kumar
Sulile Kumar, also known by his stage name Tharun Kumar (also credited as Tarun Shatriya) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil and Kannada films. He made his debut in a supporting role in Tarun Gopi's ''Kaalai'' (2008), before going on to play the antagonist in films including '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' (2009) and '' Aanmai Thavarael'' (2011) and the lead role in ''Padam Parthu Kaadhal Sol'' (2012). Kumar went on to play more villains, such as in ''Nagaram'' (2010), ''Markandeyan'' (2011), ''Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal'' (2012) and many more, before playing the lead role in the romance action drama ''Padam Parthu Kaadhal Sol'' (2012). The film had a limited release. Career Kumar made his acting debut in a supporting role in Tarun Gopi's ''Kaalai ''Kaalai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Tharun Gopi. The lead roles are played by Silambarasan and Vedhika. Supporting roles are played by Sangeetha, Seema, Santhanam, Lal and Sul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahat Raghavendra
Mahat Raghavendra is an Indian actor who works in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema. He is best known for his supporting roles in the heist thriller film, '' Mankatha'' (2011), the action drama, ''Jilla'' (2014) and As lead in the '' Double XL'' (2022) Career After finishing a degree at Hindustan College of Arts and Science, Raghavendra pursued a career in films. Prior to his first full-fledged acting role, Raghavendra was seen as a background artiste in ''Vallavan'' (2006) and '' Kaalai'' (2008), two films starring his childhood friend, Silambarasan. He was initially set to make his debut in a Tamil remake of the successful Telugu film, ''Ullasamga Utsahamga'' (2008). But unfortunately the venture was dropped. Raghavendra was signed to portray a role in Venkat Prabhu's action thriller '' Mankatha'' (2011) which featured an ensemble cast including Ajith Kumar, Arjun and Vaibhav. Raghavendra appeared as a Dharavi bar owner and the film opened to critical and commercial acclaim in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seema (actress)
Shanthakumari Nambiar (born 22 May 1951), known by her stage name Seema, is an Indian actress. She has acted in 260 films in Malayalam, 25 in Tamil, 7 in Telugu, 6 in Kannada and one in Hindi. Veteran actor Vijayan gave her the screen name Seema.Bringing a remarkable change in the style of acting from traditional Malayalam movies at that time, she was considered as the top and most popular actress of her time. Career Seema began her career in Tamil film at the age of 18 as a dancer. She debuted as an actress in director Lisa Baby's ''Nizhale Nee Sakshi'', but this film was shelved. (It was later completed with Vidhubala as heroine.) Veteran actor Vijayan rechristened her name as Seema during the filming of ''Nizhale Nee Sakshi''. At the age of 26, Seema starred as the heroine in her first movie in Malayalam titled ''Avalude Ravukal'' (''Her Nights''), directed by I. V. Sasi. After a few years of inactivity during 1990s, Seema became active again in 1998 in ''Olympiyan Anthony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ullasamga Utsahamga
''Ullasamga Utsahamga'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by A. Karunakaran. The film stars Yasho Sagar and Sneha Ullal in their debut. With music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, the film was released on 25 July 2008. It was remade into Kannada as '' Ullasa Utsaha'' (2009). Plot Dhanalakshmi alias Dhana is the only daughter of a landlord who has over 50 crore property. As she lost her mother in her childhood, her father marries another woman. However, Dhana faces neglect from her stepmother. After Dhana's father passes away, there is no one to console her, and the only friend who showed affection was Balaji. He too leaves her after she completes her schooling. After Dhana grew up, she bequeaths her father's property, and her mother eyes it and wanted to marry Dhana against her wishes. Then, Dhana escapes from her house and takes shelter in her friend's house in Hyderabad. Aravind, the son of a garage owner, is a vagabond. He comes ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanmugarajan
Shanmugarajan is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films. He is an alumnus of The American College in Madurai and National School of Drama. Filmography Television References External links * * Living people Male actors in Tamil cinema National School of Drama alumni Male actors from Madurai 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Year of birth missing (living people) {{India-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhandapani
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' (2004), and is credited with the film's name as a prefix. He died on 20 July 2014 following a cardiac arrest. Career Before entering films, Dhandapani was a businessman in Dindigul. Along with his various businesses, he was actively involved in various honorary postings in the town. In 2004 he was selected by film director Balaji Sakthivel Balaji Sakthivel is an Indian director of Tamil films. He is best known for directing the 2004 film, '' Kaadhal''. Career Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director to S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, ''Samurai'' for Vikra ... to play the role of lead actress Sandhya's father in ''Kaadhal''. This was his film breakthrough, and led to an acting career spanning more than 200 films. Dhandapani's films include Sathyaraj's ''En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
