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Peranbu
''Peranbu'' (; released internationally as ''Resurrection''), is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Ram and produced by P. L. Thenappan under Shree Rajalakshmi Films. It stars Mammootty, and Anjali. The film's score and soundtrack album is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with cinematography and editing handled by Theni Eswar and Surya Pradhaman respectively. It follows the story of a confused father, who is dejected after his wife abandons him and their child, who has cerebral palsy, struggles to take care of his daughter while society constantly rejects him. Director Ram worked on the script for almost six years, and narrated to Mammooty in February 2015, although production being further delayed, after the team decided to finalise the cast and crew. The principal photography of the film commenced in January 2016, with filming took place on Kodaikanal and Chennai, completed within a year. The film was internationally premiered at the International ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mammootty
Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam-language films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English-language productions. In a prolific career spanning five decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films, predominantly in lead roles. He is the recipient of several accolades, including three National Film Awards, eleven Kerala State Film Awards, eleven Kerala Film Critics Awards and fifteen Filmfare Awards South. He was honored with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India in 1998, for his contributions to cinema. He was also honored with the Kerala Prabha Award by the Government of Kerala in 2022. Mammootty was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mammootty made his debut in acting through Malayalam film '' Anubhavangal Paalicha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theni Eswar (cinematographer)
Eswaran Ramar, known by his screen name Theni Eswar, is an Indian cinematographer who works mainly in Tamil cinema and Malayalam cinema. Early life Eswar grew up in Theni completing his schooling and he graduated in diploma in automobile engineering. In his college days he took up photography, which led to a career. He went on to receive a Kodak Award for street photography. He spent most of his early life in Theni before moving to Chennai. Film career Eswar moved to Chennai to start his career as a cinematographer. He also shot the photographs for Vairamuthu novels including ''Kallikattu Ithigasam'', ''Karuvaachi Kaaviyam'', and ''Tamizhatrupadai''. During his search for a job as an assistant cinematographer he collaborated with Baskar Sakthi, a writer in Ananda Vikatan who was at that time writing a series called ''Route Bus'' and was given the role of photographing the scenic routes of travel, places and the locals. He shot the films '' Sivappathigaram'', ''Kattradh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ram (director)
Ram is an Indian film director and actor, who works in Tamil cinema. After assisting Hindi director Rajkumar Santoshi and working under Balu Mahendra, he made his directorial debut with ''Kattradhu Thamizh'' (2007), which fetched him strong critical acclaim. His second film ''Thanga Meengal'' (2013) also won critical praise and three National Film Awards. He released his next film, ''Taramani (film), Taramani'', in August 2017 to critically acclaim and it eventually became a box-office success, evidently the biggest commercial success of his career. His next three films, ''Peranbu'' (2018), ''Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai'' (2024), and ''Paranthu Po'' (2025), premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. In addition to mentoring a new generation of filmmakers such as Mari Selvaraj and S. U. Arun Kumar, Ram's unique approaches to art, craft, and philosophy make him an important figure in Tamil cinema. Career Ram, completed his Bachelor of Arts in American College in Madurai, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruldoss
Aruldoss is an Indian actor known for his supporting roles in predominantly Tamil language films. Prior to focusing on an acting career, he worked as a cinematographer on several films. Career After completing school, Aruldoss worked as a photographer at weddings. Through his acquaintances, he managed to get a breakthrough into the Tamil film industry and served as an assistant cinematographer in Sundar C's '' Arunachalam'' (1997). He subsequently went on to work as the main cameraman in '' A Aa E Ee'' (2009) and ''Pathinaaru'' (2009). Aruldoss has often collaborated as an actor with film maker Suseenthiran, after making his debut in '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010) and appearing in '' Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai'' (2011), '' Rajapattai'' (2011) and '' Paayum Puli'' (2015). His close friendship with Seenu Ramasamy has meant that Aruldoss has also played roles in '' Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010), '' Neerparavai'' (2012), '' Idam Porul Yaeval'' (2015) and '' Dharma Durai'' (2016). Dur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjali (film Actress)
Anjali (born 16 June 1986) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films. Anjali is recognised as one of the finest actors in Tamil cinema, known for her "performance-oriented roles". She is a recipient of several accolades including three Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards. Following a stint in modelling, she was cast in starring roles in two Telugu productions; she debuted in the thriller ''Photo'' (2006). Her breakthrough film was again a thriller, '' Kattradhu Thamizh'' (2007). She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil two times consecutively, for her performance in '' Angadi Theru'' (2010) and ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011), and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for the former. She had a continued success in Telugu cinema during 20132014 for the films ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'', ''Balupu'', '' Masala'', '' Geethanjali'' and ''Dictator.'' She has received Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in the horror-come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavel Navageethan
Pavel Navageethan (born 17 January 1984) is an Indian actor and filmmaker who works in Tamil cinema. Acting career Pavel Navageethan's dream was to be a director, so he wrote scripts for films, but was unable to get producers. He then moved to acting debuting in his friend Pa. Ranjith's film ''Madras (film), Madras'', where he played a henchman named Viji. His role in the film earned him the moniker ''Madras'' Viji. Pavel Navageethan later played roles in several other films (including ''Kuttram Kadithal'', ''Magalir Mattum (2017 film), Magalir Mattum'', ''Vada Chennai'', and ''Peranbu'') before turning to direction. He made his directorial debut with the mystery thriller ''V1 (film), V1'' (2019), after the editor was able to get a producer for the film. In 2022, he marks the Telugu debut in ''Sridevi Soda Center'' played the main antagonist. He played alongside Sathish in the crime thriller films ''Vithaikkaaran'' (2024) and ''Sattam En Kaiyil (2024 film), Sattam En Kaiyil'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lizzie Antony
Lizzie Antony is an Indian actress working in the Tamil film industry, mostly as a supporting actress. She is best known for her roles in Thanga Meenkal (2013) and Taramani (2017). Apart from films, Antony has performed in advertisements, short films and web series. Lizzie Antony became the first South Indian actress to win ‘The Phenomenal She’ award in 2022, organized by The Indian National Bar Association (INBA) for 100 woman achievers every year. Career '' Thanga Meenkal'', directed by acclaimed film maker Ram, helped her to get noticed as her character Stella miss, an English teacher in a private school, who is a stickler for discipline was appreciated by the critics as well as the audience. Antony is a post graduate of commerce from Madras University and a trained classical dancer. Her natural performance in the sleeper hit ''Taramani'' was widely appreciated and later she played the pair of Mammootty in the commercial and critically successful film '' Peranbu'' and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjali (actress)
Anjali (born 16 June 1986) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films. Anjali is recognised as one of the finest actors in Tamil cinema, known for her "performance-oriented roles". She is a recipient of several accolades including three Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards. Following a stint in modelling, she was cast in starring roles in two Telugu productions; she debuted in the thriller ''Photo'' (2006). Her breakthrough film was again a thriller, '' Kattradhu Thamizh'' (2007). She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil two times consecutively, for her performance in '' Angadi Theru'' (2010) and ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011), and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for the former. She had a continued success in Telugu cinema during 20132014 for the films '' Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'', ''Balupu'', '' Masala'', '' Geethanjali'' and ''Dictator.'' She has received Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in the horror-com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards are annual awards in recognition for cinematic merit in the Tamil film industry. The awards ceremony is presented by the Tamil language weekly magazine ''Ananda Vikatan''. The awards were introduced in the year 2008, honouring the films that were released in 2007. The ceremony's main broadcaster is Sun TV later followed by Star Vijay. Main awards Best film Best director Best actor Best actress Multiple Wins The following individuals have received two or more Best Actress awards: Best supporting actor Best supporting actress Best screenplay Best dialogue Best comedian – male Best comedian – female Best cinematographer Best editor Best art direction Best music director Best music director (Background Score) Best playback singer – male Best playback singer – female Best lyricist Best costume designer Best makeup artist Best choreographer Best stunt director Best production Awards introduced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poo Ramu
Poo Ramu (1962 – 27 June 2022) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films as a supporting actor. Career Ramu was a member of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers’ Association, and from 1990 to 2005, Ramu was a part of the theatre group Chennai Kalai Kuzhu. Ramu began his acting career as a street theatre artiste, reprising a role as a theatre actor in the "Naatukoru Seithi Solla" song as a part of his film debut ''Anbe Sivam'' (2003). He garnered acclaim in the film industry for his role in the critically acclaimed 2008 film '' Poo'' by Sasi. He subsequently took on the name of the film as his stagename, and later went on to notably feature in ''Neerparavai'' (2012), ''Pariyerum Perumal'' (2018) and '' Nedunalvaadai'' (2019). Death Ramu died on 27 June 2022 aged 60. He had been admitted to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai, after he a cardiac arrest during the previous week. Filmography *''Anbe Sivam'' (2003) *''Maayavi'' (2005) *''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadivukkarasi
Vadivukkarasi is an Indian actress. She made her acting debut in the Tamil-language film ''Sigappu Rojakkal'' (1978) and has acted in more than 350 films in Tamil, Telugu language, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam and 40 television serials in Tamil language, Tamil. Film director A. P. Nagarajan is her maternal uncle. She is one of the most respected actresses in tamil cinema. Personal life Vadivukarasi's maternal uncle is director A. P. Nagarajan, and she was named after his film ''Vadivukku Valai Kappu''. She has one daughter Shanmugappriya. Career Vadivukarasi's first job was as a primary school teacher. Due to her struggling family situation she chose to do different jobs. She made her debut in Tamil film ''Sigappu Rojakkal''. Her first movie was ''Kanni Paruvathile.'' She has played various characters, playing the lead, supporting as well as antagonistic roles. She has produced films under the banner ''Mantralaya arts'' such as ''Annai en Deivam''. In the early 2000s, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nitish Veera
Nitish Veera (1975/6 – 17 May 2021) was an Indian actor who worked in Tamil-language films. Career Veera portrayed small roles in several of them including '' Pudhupettai'' (2006) and '' Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009). He contacted Pa. Ranjith who gave him the role of Kathiravan, Rajinikanth and Eashwari Rao's son in '' Kaala'' (2018). He shot for the film for 40 days. Veera went on to portray an important role in '' Asuran'' (2019). In the film, he played a character that lived in the 1960s. He was signed to play a pivotal role in '' Laabam''. The post production of his upcoming film ''Bell'' was in progress and was slated for a late 2021 to early 2022 release. He recently completed dubbing for his part in the film. Due to his untimely death, the makers roped in Sridhar to reprise his role and changed the film's storyline. Death He died from COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
