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Ravi Mariya
S. Ravi Mariya (born August 4, 1979) is an Indian film director and actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He appears in villainous and supporting roles. Career Ravi Mariya started working as S. J. Suryah assistant with cameo in the movie '' Kushi'' (2000) which had Vijay in the lead. He made his debut directing Jiiva in '' Aasai Aasaiyai'' (2003). Ravi Mariya's directorial debut was meant to be ''Nee Naan Kaadhal'' starring Prashanth for Super Good Films, but the project was later stalled. He was later seen in '' New'' (2004), '' Anbe Aaruyire'' (2005), ''Veyil'' (2006), ''Pazhani'' (2008). He also dialogue writer in '' Aalwar'' (2007) and '' Sandai'' (2008). Mariya ventured in Malayalam cinema with Major Ravi's '' Mission 90 Days'' (2007) and ''Kurukshetra'' (2008). He collaborated with Rasu Madhuravan and acted in the dramas films '' Mayandi Kudumbathar'' (2009) and '' Goripalayam'' (2010). He directed his second film '' Milaga'' in 2010. He appeared in ''Jilla'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar is a city and the administrative headquarter of the Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located southwest of the state capital Chennai and south of Madurai. Virudhunagar emerged as an important trade centre during the British Raj, British rule. Located to the east of Kowsika River, Virudhunagar has an average elevation of above sea level and is largely flat with no major geological formations. The town has a humid climate and receives rainfall annually. It has been ruled at various times by Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Chanda Sahib, Nawab of the Carnatic, Carnatic kingdom and the British. It was formerly known as Virudhupatti. Virudhunagar is administered by a municipality covering an area of . In 2011, the city had a population of 72,296. As the administrative headquarters of the district, the town's economy is based on the service sector, which employs 93% of the total workforce. The remaining 7% is employed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandai
''Sandai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sundar C, Nadhiya, Namitha and Ramya Raj, while Vivek, Lalu Alex, and Mithun Tejasvi, among others, play supporting roles. The music was composed by Dhina with cinematography handled by K. S. Selva Raj and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film was released on 21 March 2008, and became a commercial success. Plot Thangalakshmi, a wealthy woman, arranges a marriage for her daughter Abhinaya with an NRI in her native village. A gang led by Paalpandi, who is later revealed to be Thangalakshmi's brother, keeps stalking Abhi and Thangalskhmi. A rogue called Kathhi, who does anything for money, is appointed as Abhi's bodyguard until her marriage to the NRI groom. Paalpandi makes repeated unsuccessful attempts to convince Thangalakshmi to marry Abhi off to his son. In a strange turn of events, the stepfather and cousins of Thangalakshmi's husband Kamaraj (a former District Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran
''Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language screwball comedy film written and directed by S. Ezhil and produced by Vishnu Vishal for Vishnu Vishal Studios, Ezhil and Rajan Natraj for Ezhilmaaran Production alone with Fox Star Studios. The film stars Vishnu and Nikki Galrani. Featuring music composed by C. Sathya, the film began production in August 2015, and ended that December. It had a worldwide release on 3 June 2016. Plot Murugan is the right-hand man of the local MLA Jacket Janakiraman. During a mass-marriage function organised by Jacket, eight grooms and a bride out of the 25 couples to be married go missing due to the efforts of Jacket's archenemy MLA Maurdhamuthu. Murugan manages to get seven grooms and a bride back, but a groom is still missing. To save Jacket's reputation, he asks his best friend Sakkarai to pretend to marry Pushpa, a local dancer and item girl who is known to everyone in the village, despite being betrothed to Hamsavali. U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desingu Raja
''Desingu Raja'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by S. Ezhil, and produced by P. Madan under the banner Escape Artists Motion Pictures. Starring Vimal and Bindu Madhavi, it also features Soori, Singampuli and Ravi Mariya, playing supporting roles. The film is set in two villages which are perpetually at conflict with one another. The film had been extensively shot in Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chennai. The music is scored by D. Imman, while Sooraj Nallusami, and Gopi Krishna were the cinematographer and editor respectively. The film was released on 23 August 2013, to favourable reviews and become a hit especially in B and C theaters. Plot Idhayakani ( Vimal), who hails from the village Killiyoor, is a firm believer in nonviolence. The ongoing feud between his family and the family of Cheena Thaana (Gnanavel) from the neighboring village of Puliyoor is a source of constant worry for him. Though their rivalry began on a minor issue, many lives were sacrifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manam Kothi Paravai
''Manam Kothi Paravai'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by S. Ezhil. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan and Athmeeya, while Ravi Mariya, Ilavarasu, and Soori, and Singampuli play supporting roles. The music is composed by D. Imman with cinematography by Sooraj Nallusami and editing by Gopi Krishna. The film opened to moderate reviews from critics, but it was the first commercial hit in Sivakarthikeyan's career. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Anjada Gandu'' (2014) and in Telugu as ''Vinavayya Ramayya''. Plot Kannan is a carefree youth who assists his father Ramaiah in his construction business and spends time with his friends. He is in love with his neighbor Revathy, whose father and uncles are the most dreaded goons in the village. They are both childhood friends. Kannan gets a shocker when he decides to reveal his love to Revathy. Her family has arranged her a marriage with an influential man. To avoid the arranged marriage, Kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezhil
Ezhilmaaran S. is an Indian film director who works in the Tamil film industry. He made his directorial debut with the 1999 romance film ''Thullatha Manamum Thullum''. His success streak continued with '' Pennin Manathai Thottu'' (2000), '' Poovellam Un Vasam'' (2001) and ''Deepavali'' (2007). He made a comeback in 2012 after a brief sabbatical with '' Manam Kothi Paravai'' which opened to moderate reviews from critics but was a commercial hit. He has won two Tamil Nadu state awards. Film Directors Suseenthiran and Karu Pazhaniappan were his assistants. Career 1999-2007: Romance films and initial success Ezhil made his debut as a filmmaker with ''Thullatha Manamum Thullum'' under R. B. Choudary's production house. The film features Vijay and Simran. in the lead roles Prior to release, the role of Vijay's mother in the film was kept under wraps with the media speculating who would play the role. Eventually, no actress played the role, although the character played a pivota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hindi cinema, Hindi, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Mohanlal has a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in Mohanlal filmography, more than 400 films. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest Orders, decorations, and medals of India, civilian honours, for his contributions to Cinema of India, Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army (India), Territorial Army. Mohanlal was named as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema" by CNN. Mohanlal made his acting debut at age 18 in the Malayalam film ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jilla
''Jilla'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. T. Neason and produced by R. B. Choudary under Super Good Films. The film stars Mohanlal and Vijay as a crime boss and his adopted son, a police officer, whose lives and approach towards law changes after a violent incident. The cast also includes Kajal Aggarwal, Soori, Mahat, Nivetha Thomas, Sampath Raj and Pradeep Rawat. The film has music composed by D. Imman, cinematography handled by Ganesh Rajavelu and editing by Don Max. The film released on 10 January 2014 and received generally positive reviews from critics and audience. ''Jilla'' completed a 100-day theatrical run on 19 April 2014. The film had earned 85 crore in its entire run at the box office. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milaga
''Milaga'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Ravi Mariya. The film stars himself in a negative role while Natty Subramaniam plays the main role with Poongodi playing the heroine. The film was released on 25 June 2010. Plot Years ago, Gajendra, the youngest brother, stabbed a judge to manipulate the case's outcome and secure the release of his three elder brothers. Moved by Gajendra's selfless act, the brothers rebrand themselves as the Gajendra brothers while Gajendra is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the stabbing. Currently, the Gajendra brothers have evolved into notorious gangsters, feared throughout Madurai. Thenmozhi, a teenage girl, finds herself trapped in their house, unable to escape due to their constant surveillance. Desperate for help, she resorts to writing pleas for assistance on ₹50 notes and scattering them in various locations. However, her plan is soon discovered, and she is caught, rendering her efforts futile. Azhagar and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goripalayam
''Goripalayam'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan. The film stars Vikranth, Harish, Ramakrishnan of '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' fame, Manivannan's son Raghuvannan, and Poongodi. It was released on 7 May 2010. Plot Azhagar, the son of police constable Moovendhan, is drawn to bad habits after witnessing his father's reckless behavior in his younger days. Azhagar's friends, A to Z and Iluppu Murugan are orphans, and Iluppu Murugan is struggling with drug addiction. Another friend, Sangu Ganesan, is separated from his family after his parents' separation. Azhagappan, who has completed his college degree, is supporting his friends financially as the son of a hotel owner. These five friends lead a carefree life, engaging in petty crimes, loitering during the day, drinking at night, and spending time with two elderly associates, Chinnasamy aka Goripalayam MGR, and Retired Rowdy. Meanwhile, Kazhuvanadhan, an elderly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayandi Kudumbathar
''Mayandi Kudumbathar'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan. It stars ten Tamil film directors, including Manivannan, Seeman, Tarun Gopi, Ponvannan, and K. P. Jagannath in lead and supporting roles. The film, edited by Suresh Urs, scored by Sabesh–Murali and photographed by Balabarani, was released on 5 June 2009 and become a success. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film. Plot The film is set in the backdrop of a village near Usilampatti, in Madurai district. Mayandi and Virumandi are siblings with disputes over settling their properties. Mayandi insists giving a portion of their ancestral properties to their stepsister, for which Virumandi does not agree. This creates enmity in Virumandi and his sons against Mayandi and his family. Mayandi has four sons – Thavasi, Virumandi, Cheenisamy and Paraman – and one daughter – Mayakka. All the sons except Paraman are married, and they live as a joint fam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasu Madhuravan
Rasu Madhuravan (1969 – 9 July 2013) was a Tamil film director known for family dramas. He began his career as an assistant director to Manivannan, and made his directorial debut with '' Poomagal Oorvalam''. He died on 9 July 2013 from throat cancer. Early life and career Madhuravan was born as Karuppiah in a village called Mettupatti near Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu. He was a alumnus in Usilampatti Government School. While studying agriculture in college, he left studies, citing lack of interest, and went to Chennai in 1987. Madhuravan joined as an assistant director with Manivannan and started his debut ''Manamagal Thevai'' with Jayaram and Devayani, but the film was dropped after recording songs. He was supposed to direct Ajith in a project called ''Namma Veettu Kalyanam'', but that too was dropped. R. B. Choudary gave Madhuravan a chance to direct '' Poomagal Oorvalam''. The film, starring Prashanth and Rambha, released in 1999 to average reviews, with a critic no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
