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Neethaane En Ponvasantham
''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co written, co produced and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Jiiva and Samantha. This film is a shot simultaneously in Telugu, Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu, with Nani replacing Jiiva, while the team also briefly filmed an incomplete Hindi version (''Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau'') with Aditya Roy Kapoor, with Samantha playing the leading female role in all three versions. The film is based on a story written by Reshma Ghatala, who produced the film alongside Elred Kumar, Venkat Somasundaram and Menon. The cinematography was handled by M. S. Prabhu and Om Prakash. The film's background score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja which went on to become a chartbuster, and the soundtrack album sold a record 8.5 million units through various platforms on its release. ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' tells the love story of Varun (Jiiva) and Nithya (Samantha) through three stages of their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu and Hindi cinema, Hindi films that either Multiple-language version, simultaneously shot with or remakes of his own Tamil films. 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). ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' won the National Film Awards, National Film Award for National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Feature Film in Tamil. Menon produces films through his film production company named Photon Kathaas. His production ''Thanga Meenkal, Thanga Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Prakash (Telugu Actor)
Ravi Prakash is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Career Ravi was born in Vijayawada and grew up in Visakhapatnam, India. After completing his secondary education, he chose to pursue a career in medicine and studied for his MBBS degree in Russia. During his university holidays, Ravi returned to Visakhapatnam and often took part in modelling, while also attending the Satyanand Acting Institute alongside his friends. He was spotted by the film studio, Ushakiran Movies, who offered him the chance to play the leading role in their production, ''Subhavela'' (2000). Credited in the film as Ravikanth, his first film opened to mixed reviews and went unnoticed at the box office, with a critic noting the "newcomers fail to impress". The failure of the film prompted him to finish his degree and then train as a house surgeon, before he decided to concentrate on a career in the film industry. After his break, he was first offered the chance to portray a smal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram (actor)
Ram Pothineni (born 15 May 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu films. He made his acting debut with the box office success ''Devadasu'' (2006), for which he won Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South. He has two Filmfare Award South and one SIIMA Awards to his credit. Post his debut, he starred in the commercial and critical success, ''Ready'' (2008). This was followed by a series of commercial failures, before success with ''Kandireega'' (2011). Pothineni's other notable works include '' Pandaga Chesko'' (2015), ''Nenu Sailaja'' (2016), '' Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi'' (2017), '' Hello Guru Prema Kosame'' (2018), ''iSmart Shankar'' (2019) and ''Red'' (2021). Early life Ram Pothineni was born on 15 May 1988, in Hyderabad, to Murali Pothineni. He is the nephew of Telugu film producer, Sravanthi Ravi Kishore. Actor Sharwanand is his cousin. His family hails from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Career Debut and early career (2006–2010) Pothineni first a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ekk Deewana Tha
''Ekk Deewana Tha'' () is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, featuring Prateik Babbar, Amy Jackson (her Hindi debut), and Manu Rishi in lead roles. The film is a remake of Menon's own 2010 bilingual film '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (Tamil) / '' Ye Maaya Chesave'' (Telugu). It features reused soundtrack and film score composed by A. R. Rahman, while the cinematography and editing were handled by M. S. Prabhu and Anthony Gonsalves, respectively. While in production, the film was titled ''Prem Katha'' but was renamed as ''Ekk Deewana Tha'' as the director wanted an abstract title for the film, similar to the original. The film, produced by Fox Star Studios, Photon Kathaas and RS Infotainment, was released on 17 February 2012 in two different versions with a number of endings to suit the taste of regional viewers. The film opened to mixed reviews and had a lukewarm reception at the box office. Plot Sachin Kulkarni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathish Krishnan
Sathish Krishnan is an Indian actor, dancer and choreographer, who has worked in Tamil films. Career After winning the first season of the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada, Sathish was first seen portraying Vinay Rai's friend in Jeeva's ''Unnale Unnale'' (2007). Sathish played a small role in ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008) as Suriya's school friend. He also acted in Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada, a film by Gautham Vasudev Menon Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu and Hindi cinema, Hindi films th ..., as Silambarasan's friend. He was the choreographer for all the songs in Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Krishnan, Sathish Living people 21st-century Indian male actors Indian film choreographers Indian male film actors Tamil male act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VTV Ganesh
Ganesh Janardhanan, also known by his stage name VTV Ganesh is an Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He is best known for his hoarse voice, and his appearances in films featuring Silambarasan. He had made his debut in Tamil movie ''Red'' (2002) directed by Singampuli. He is very much known for his movie ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (2010) directed by Gautham Menon. Career Ganesh made his breakthrough with a role in his home production '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya'' (2010) directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon starring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan. His portrayal of Ganesh, the fictional cinematographer of ''Vinaithaandi Varuvaiya'' (2010) won plaudits from critics and eventually led to him changing his name by adding a prefix with the initials of the film (VTV). He went on to play a comic role in the anthology film, ''Vaanam'' (2011) which he also produced, portraying the character of "Bajanai" Ganesh who assists Cable Raja played Silambarasan. Ganesh also acted in ''Osthe'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shriya Sharma
Shriya Sharma (born 9 April 1997) is an Indian actress, model and advocate who has worked in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She is known for playing the role of Sneha Bajaj in the television series ''Kasautti Zindagi Kay'' which won her the Star Pariwar and Indian Telly Awards for Best Child Artist. She was awarded the National Film Award for the Best Child Artist for '' Chillar Party'' (2011). Personal life Shriya Sharma was born on 9 April 1997, in the city of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh in India. Her father is an engineer and her mother is a dietician and runs a diet clinic - Ritus Diet. She is a graduate in law and is currently practicing as an advocate. She also has a younger brother. Filmography Films Television * ''Kanhaiya'' * '' Kasautii Zindagii Kay'' as Sneha Bajaj/Gill (2004-2005) * ''Jhoot Bole Kawya Katte'' as Shriya * ''Carryy on Shekhar'' * ''Galaxy of Stars'' * '' Gumrah: End of Innocence'' (Season 3 - Episode 3) * '' Confessions of an Indian Teenage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sahithya Jagannathan
Sahithya Jagannathan is a sports presenter, VJ, anchor, columnist, model, actress and beauty pageant winner of the Vivel Miss Chennai competition in 2009. Career After winning the Miss Chennai 2009 crown, Sahithya represented India in the World Miss University contest in Seoul, Korea in 2010 and won the Miss Speech title. She simultaneously balanced modelling commitments with a degree in journalism at MOP Vaishnav College, Chennai. As a model she has walked the ramp for Chennai international fashion week, Season 1 and Season 3. She has also featured in ramp shows by well known Indian designers such as Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Rehane, Ritu Kumar and for brands such as Volkswagen, Wrangler, Reebok, Toni & Guy and GRT Jewellery. Sahithya was shortlisted into Femina Miss India 2014's Top 25 contestants. Sahithya made her acting debut in Gautham Vasudev Menon's bilingual film ''Neethane En Ponvasantham'' portraying a friend of Samantha's character during her school days, alongside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhanya Balakrishna
Dhanya Balakrishna (born 6 August 1989) is an Indian actress who has appeared mostly in Telugu films along with Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. After making her debut in A. R. Murugadoss's ''7aum Arivu'' (2011), she appeared in ventures including Gautham Vasudev Menon's ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' (2012), Atlee's '' Raja Rani'' (2013) and Srikanth Addala's '' Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (2013). Dhanya made her debut as female lead in Telugu with ''Chinni Chinni Aasa'' (2013). Early life Dhanya Balakrishna was born on 6 August 1989, in Bangalore, Karnataka. Kannada is her mother tongue. She was educated at MES. Career Dhanya began her acting career with performances in theatre, before playing a supporting role in A. R. Murugadoss's ''7aum Arivu'' (2011) alongside Suriya and Shruti Haasan. She was next seen in two bilingual projects, portraying supporting roles -Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' (2012) and then Gautham Vasudev Menon's ''Neethaane En Ponvasan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anupama Kumar
Anupama Prakash Kumar (born 4 December 1974) is an Indian actress and model. Having appeared in more than 300 commercials, she made her debut as an actress in the 2010 movie ''Ishqiya'' and went on to play supporting roles in Tamil language films Tamil films. as well as in Hindi, English, Telugu and Kannada language movies. Besides acting and modelling, Anupama has also worked as a journalist, television anchor, and television producer. She recently turned Movie Producer with her indie black and white flick that is due for release in the summer of 2022 She won the Vijay Award 2013 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) for her role in ''Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal''. Her recent release ''Sarpatta Parambarai'', which had reached internationally won Norway Tamil Film Festival award for Supporting Role as well. Personal life She is married to G. Shivakumar, a Navy commander, and has one son, Aditya, with whom she currently resides in Chennai. Career Born at Coimbatore, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriranjini (Tamil Actress)
Sriranjini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil language films. She has done mostly supporting roles in various Tamil films. Her notable works include '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000), '' Anniyan'' (2005) and '' Mozhi'' (2007). Career Sriranjini began her career in acting playing a role in the television series '' Kasalavu Nesam'' directed by K. Balachander, but made the switch to films after being offered a role in Mani Ratnam Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam (born 2 June 1956), known professionally as Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema and few Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Ratnam has won six ...'s '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000) as Madhavan's sister-in-law. Her next role which won acclaim was her depiction of an Iyengar wife in Shankar's '' Anniyan'' (2005). As of September 2013, Sriranjini has appeared in over 54 films. Filmography Television References External links * Liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravi Raghavendra
Ravi Raghavendra is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films and television serials. Career and personal life Raghavendra has appeared on television and in films since the 1980s, often playing supporting roles. He has also worked in theatre. Some of his recent film credits include ''Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' (2012), ''54321'' (2016) and ''Zero'' (2016), and he is currently working on Oke Oka Jeevitham with Sharwanand, Amala Akkineni and Ritu Varma, directed by debutant Shree Karthick. Raghavendra is married to Lakshmi, a dancer by profession. and the couple blessed with a son named Anirudh Ravichander, who is a famous music director. In 2014, Raghavendra met with police following a complaint about a controversial music video which Ravichander had uploaded to YouTube, and assured investigators that the video had been taken down. He is also the brother-in-law of actor Rajnikanth Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |