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Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014 Tamil Film)
''Ninaithathu Yaaro'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vikraman and produced by Ramesh P Pillai. The project stars debutants Rejith Menon and Nimisha Suresh playing the lead pair with Karthik Yogi, Azhar, Ashvatt, Riythvika & Subiksha. The film began production in 2013 and was released on 30 January 2014. Plot A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband. Cast *Rejith Menon as Mohan * Nimisha Suresh as Kavitha *Karthik Yogi as Murthy * Azhar as Saravanan *Ashvatt as Karthik *Riythvika as Thenmozhi *Subiksha as Shamila *Richard Rishi as Arun *Leo Sivadass ;Special appearances by actors and directors as themselves throughout the film (in alphabetical order) by: Production After the failure of ''Mariyadhai'' (2009), Vikraman took a sabbatical before launching a project titled ''Ilamai Naatkal'' in 2011. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikraman
Vikraman is an Indian film director primarily working in Tamil cinema. Career 1990–1994 He worked as an assistant to actor and director R. Parthiban in '' Puthiya Pathai'' (1989), which was the latter's debut film as a director and an actor. Vikraman made his directorial debut with the film '' Pudhu Vasantham'' (1990) produced by R. B. Choudary, for which director K. S. Ravikumar apprenticed under him as an assistant director. The film was about four unemployed friends and musical experts who find themselves unexpectedly saddled with a young woman. Upon release, the film received critical acclaim and it re-wrote Tamil cinema history, sparking a whole range of "friendship" films. Its hero Murali went on to become a romantic actor in subsequent films. His second film '' Perum Pulli'' (1991) received negative reviews with N. Krishnaswamy of ''The Indian Express'' stating, "Directed by Vikraman who made ''Pudhu Vasantham'' and made name for himself .Perum Pulli has a hash of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ineya
Shruti Sawant, known by her stage name Ineya, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam and Tamil films. She won the Edison Award for Best Debut Actress and Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the Tamil film ''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' (2011) as well as Kerala Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in the Malayalam for ''Parole'' (2018) and ''Pengalila'' (2019). Career Ineya acted in several Malayalam television series, short films and telefilms as a child artist. While studying in class four, she acted in the telefilm ''Koottilekku'', which was followed by appearances in tele-serials ''Orma'' and ''Sree Guruvayoorappan'' by Vayalar Madhavan Kutty. Ineya won the Miss Trivandrum title in 2005, following which she did modeling and appeared in several television advertisements as well as a number of Malayalam award-winning art films, including '' Saira'' (2006), directed Dr. Biju, ''Dalamarmarangal'' (2009) and ''Umma'' (2011), both directe ... [...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] |
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] |
Ramesh Khanna
Ramesh Khanna (also spelt as Ramesh Kanna) is an Indian actor and film director who has worked in Tamil cinema. He has acted in a number of supporting and comedian roles. Early life Ramesh Khanna was born on 30 November 1955 in Chennai and third child to the family. He acted in R. S. Manohar's drama troupe from the age of 5 as child artist of more than 1000 dramas up to his age of 10 and was appreciated by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President of India at that time. Career He became assistant to directors Karaikudi Narayanan, Pandiarajan, Kodi Ramakrishna, Vikraman and K. S. Ravikumar. Ravikumar was meant to remake the Telugu film '' Maavichiguru'' (1996) starring Jagapati Babu and Aamani into Tamil for Sridevi Movie Makers, but his busy schedule meant that he recommended Ramesh Khanna to the producers. The remake was initially titled as ''Maa Vilakku'' and was supposed to star Jayaram and Meena, but went through cast changes. The film was revived under new title '' Thodar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyramid Natarajan
Pyramid Natarajan is a former Indian actor and producer, who has appeared in character roles in Tamil cinema. He made his breakthrough as an actor playing a role in Mani Ratnam's '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000) portraying the role of Madhavan's father, before playing the antagonist in several films. Career Natarajan was born in a village called Valuthoor near, Papanasam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and studied in Shaukathul Islam Balya Muslim Sangam Higher Elementary School in his boyhood and moved to Madras as a teenager, hoping to make a breakthrough into films. He was able to briefly join K. Balachander's drama troupe, Ragini Recreations, and appear in productions before soon starting his own troupe and staging a play. Following a successful business proposal, Natarajan was able to take over as executive producer of Gemini Films and was able to learn the nuances of administration. He joined hands with K.Balachander to nurture Kavithalayaa Productions Kavithalayaa Productions is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabhu Solomon
Prabhu Solomon (born 7 May 1969) is an Indian film director who has primarily worked on Tamil films. After making his directorial debut in 1999 with ''Kannodu Kanbathellam'', he had a middling career before rising to prominence with the success of the romantic tragedy film ''Mynaa'' (2010). Career Early career: 1991-2009 Solomon hails from Neyveli in Cuddalore district Tamil Nadu, He was a regular at the town's only cinema hall, which fostered his passion for films. He attended St. Paul's Matriculation Higher Secondary School, after which he completed a master's degree in English literature, before relocating to Chennai. His career in the film industry started in 1991 and for three years, he looked for opportunities to become in involved in ongoing film projects. He first worked as a stunt double for Sarathkumar in ''Namma Annachi'' (1994), where he also met director Sundar C, who was working as the associate director of the film. He consequently joined Sundar's film ''Murai Mama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prabhu Deva
Prabhu Deva (born 3 April 1973) is an Indian dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil language, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu language, Telugu language films also appeared in few Kannada and Malayalam films. In a career spanning 32 years, he has performed and designed dancing styles and has garnered two National Film Awards for National Film Award for Best Choreography, Best Choreography. In 2019, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to dance. Beginning with a series of acting roles in the 1990s and early 2000s, Prabhu Deva featured in several commercially successful films including ''Kaadhalan'' (1994), ''Love Birds (1996 film), Love Birds'' (1996), ''Minsara Kanavu'' (1997) and ''V.I.P (1997 film), VIP'' (1997). After further critically acclaimed performances in ''Kaathala Kaathala'' (1998), ''Vanathai Pola'' (2000), ''Pennin Manathai Thottu'' (2000), ''Alli Thandha Vaanam'' (2001) and ''Engal Anna'' (2004). Deva th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandiarajan
R. Pandiarajan is an Indian actor, director and comedian who has played leading roles in many humorous Tamil films and plays supporting and comedy roles. Personal life Pandiarajan was born to Sulochana in Saidapet, Chennai in a lower-middle-class family. He has two sisters, Maheshwari and Geetha. In 1986, he married Vasuki, daughter of the director, producer, and poet Avinasi Mani. They have three sons, Prithvi Rajan, Pallava Rajan and Prem Rajan. Career During his early career, Pandiarajan aspired to become an actor but faced challenges due to his height and appearance. As a result, he decided to start his journey in the film industry as an assistant director. His interest in music led him to earn a diploma as “Isai Selvam” in 1977 from Thamizisai College. While working as an office assistant for writer Thooyavan, he crossed paths with director K. Bhagyaraj and eventually became his associate director. His journey led him in three of his film, '' Andha 7 Naatkal'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica (actress)
Monica (born Rekha Maruthiraj) is an Indian former actress, who starred predominantly in Tamil language films. A child actor in the early 1990s, she mostly appeared in supporting roles, before taking lead roles from the late 2000s on. She is probably best known for performances in the films '' Azhagi'', ''Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi'' and '' Silandhi''. In 2012, she changed her name to Parvana for Malayalam films. In 2014, she converted to Islam, changing her name to M. G. Rahima, and announced that she had quit acting. Personal life On 30 May 2014, Monica embraced Islam with her new name M. G. Raheema where M is Maruthi Raj (father) and G is Gracy (mother). Monika's father is Hindu and mother is a Christian A Christian () is a person who follows or adheres to Christianity, a Monotheism, monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus in Christianity, Jesus Christ. Christians form the largest religious community in the wo .... Rahima married Mali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manivannan
Manivannan (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, voice artist, playback singer and social activist who worked in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning three decades, he went from being a story and dialogue writer for director Bharathiraja from 1980–82 to a successful director who thrived in experimenting with different genres, before becoming an actor. With over 400 films to his name, Manivannan was one of the most experienced actors in the field and directed exactly 50 films. Manivannan was mainly a supporting actor in films and often played the comedian, supporting character and villainous roles. He supported various political parties, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He later became affiliated with the Naam Tamilar Katchi. He also had been a long supporter of Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism. Personal life Manivannan hailed from a small town called Sulur in Coimbatore Distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendran (filmmaker)
J. Alexander (25 July 1939 – 2 April 2019), known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest film makers of Tamil cinema and has influenced several filmmakers of the generations that followed. Mahendran entered the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films. He made an immediate impact with his first directional venture '' Mullum Malarum'' (1978). Mahendran's next film ''Uthiripookkal'', based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, firmly established him as an important filmmaker in Tamil cinema. His '' Nenjathai Killathe'' won three National Film Awards including the award for the best regional film. He has also acted in films during the latter part of his film career, including ''Kamaraj'' (2004), '' Theri'' (2016), '' Nimir'' (2018) and '' Petta'' (2019). Biography Mahendran was born on 25 July 1939 to Joseph Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
