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Chellakannu
''Chellakannu'' is a 1995 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by N. Rathnam. The film stars Vignesh and Yuvarani. The film had musical score by Deva and was released on 12 May 1995. Plot Chellakannu ( Vignesh) and Chandra (Yuvarani) are cousins, and they love each other since their childhood. Chandra then leaves the village for studying in the city and Chellakannu cannot forget her. When she is back, their family decide to marry them. Dhandapani (Radha Ravi), Chellakannu's father, is the village Panchayat headman. One day, he punishes Rajavel (Babloo Prithviraj) for his bad behaviour towards a woman. Rajavel and his father Kailasam (Vijay Krishnaraj) decide to take revenge and to create a conflict between Dhandapani and Thangavel ( Livingston), Chandra's father. At the village Panchayat, Thangavel is punished by Dhandapani for a crime he did not commit, thus Kailasam and Rajavel succeed in their plan. A humiliated Thangavel cancels his daughter's marriage. He then b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vignesh (actor)
Raja (born 9 April 1971), known professionally as Vignesh, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Career Vignesh got selected to play the lead role in Balu Mahendra's '' Vanna Vanna Pookkal'' (1992) but he was removed from the film after working on it for seven days and was replaced by Prashanth. He made his acting debut in 1992 with the village drama film '' Chinna Thayee''. In 1993, he acted in '' Amma Ponnu'', Bharathiraja's '' Kizhakku Cheemayile'' and Kathir's '' Uzhavan''. In 1995, Vignesh appeared in six films. He starred in '' Chellakannu'', which told the tragic story of a young couple caught between feuding families, and the film performed well and ran for over one hundred days at the box office. The film had featured him alongside actress Yuvarani, as did '' Pasumpon'', while his '' Nadodi Mannan'' became a box office failure. In the mid of 1990s, Vignesh's housemate Bala, an erstwhile assistant of Balu Mahendra wrote the script of the film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meesai Murugesan
Meesai Murugesan (13 January 1930 - 8 November 2014) was a veteran actor and musician who appeared in Tamil films. He starred in more than 100 films and has done supporting roles in various films. Music career He started his career by playing the 'Kottankuchi' (coconut shell), alongside great musicians like K. P. Sundarambal, M. K. T. Bhagavathar, T. M. Soundararajan and Seerkazhi Govindarajan. He was popular for creating shrill sound effects in Nenjam Marappathillai and footfall of the horse in "Rajavin Paarvai Raniyin Pakkam" song in MGR-Saroja Devi's Anbe Vaa. He has played instruments for music directors like M. S. Viswanathan, Ilayaraja and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. He was a carnatic artist and had learned to play over 25 instruments. He also ran a one-man band "Apoorva Thalavaithiyangal" and held several concerts across the world including Europe, Canada, the United States and Russia. Film career His career spans over 100 films and he is famous for his roles in Vijay's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monica (actress)
Monica (born Rekha Maruthiraj) is a former Indian 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 Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ... and mother is a Christian. Rahima married Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaiyapuri
Vaiyapuri (born 23 October 1968 as Ramakrishnan) is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in Balu Mahendra's '' Raman Abdullah'' (1997), while his roles in films including ''Thulladha Manamum Thullum'' (1999), ''Gemini'' (2002) and Mani Ratnam's '' Raavanan'' (2010) also garnered him acclaim. Career In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, he worked as a bearer at a hotel on Mount Road. Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on Doordarshan, where he notably worked on an adaptation of Sujatha's '' Kolaiyuthir Kalam''. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a breakt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuvarani
Yuvarani (born 30 November 1974) is an Indian actress. She has appeared in several Tamil films in the female lead role while she has also featured in television serials. She played Rajinikanth Shivaji Rao Gaikwad (born 12 December 1950), known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor, producer and screenwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has done 160 films that includes films in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannad ...'s sister in '' Baashha'', Prabhavathy in the Tamil Serial '' Chithi'', and Sundari in '' Thendral''. Controversy In April 2010, Yuvarani won RM70,000 in damages in a defamation suit against two distributors and the publisher of popular monthly magazine Indian Movie News (IMN). She filed the civil suit in 2003 against Percetakan Kum, distributor of IMN in Peninsular Malaysia Mentakab Agency (M) Sdn Bhd, publisher Indian Movie News Publications (M) Sdn Bhd and IMN distributor in Singapore, Indian Movie News Publications P/L. The actress cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavitha (actress)
Kavitha Dasaratharaj, known professionally as Kavitha, is an Indian actress and politician who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada film industries, she also acted in few Malayalam movies as well. She is well known for her supporting roles in Telugu-language movies like ''Aada Paandavulu'' (2013), ''Chethilo Cheyyesi'' (2010), ''Meenakshi'' (2005), and ''Yugalageetham'' (2010). She hails from Andhra Pradesh and her mother tongue is Telugu. Her husband and her son died due to COVID-19 in 2021. Film career Kavitha's family hails from Nidamarru village near Tadepalligudem city of West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh state. She entered film industry when she was 11 years old by making her debut in Tamil movie ''O Manju'' and Telugu movie '' Siri Siri Muvva'', both movies were released in 1976. She acted more than 350 movies in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Awards Filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' Telug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Krishnaraj
Vijay Krishnaraj, also known as R Krishnan, is an Indian actor, writer, director, who is working in Tamil Films and Television industry. He made his debut in Tamil cinema as story writer and dialogue writer of ''Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' film in 1979. He made his acting debut in the Tamil film '' Rajathi Rojakili'' along with Sulakshana, directed by S. Devarajan. He has acted over 100 films. Film career He was born in Tiruchengode, Namakkal Dist, Tamil Nadu. He started his career as story writer in the film ''Rosappu Ravikkaikari''. His notable movie for his story and dialogue such as ''Rosappu Ravikkaikari'', '' Kalthoon'' and '' Ranuva Veeran''. Later, he has acted as supporting role in ''Rajathi Rojakili'' in 1985. He has written screenplay six films for Veteran Telugu film director Ragavendara Rao. His some well known films such ''Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale'', ''Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye'', '' Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran'', '' Sandhana Kaatru'', '' Vaanmathi'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babloo Prithviraj
Babloo Prithiveeraj (born 29 November 1965) is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. Career Prithveeraj made his acting debut as a child artiste and featured in films including '' Naan Vazhavaippen'' (1979), under the stage name of Babloo. He made a comeback as an actor in the 1980s by acting in some low budget Malayalam movies before starring in ''Vaaname Ellai'' directed by K.Balachander. He then started acting in negative roles in movies like ''Aval Varuvaala'' before entering tele serials. In the 2000s, he played crucial roles in the serials '' Ramany vs Ramany'' and the supernatural thriller ''Marma Desam'', both directed by Naga. These serials gained him a breakthrough, while he also hosted the show ''Savaal'' in Jaya TV. He then appeared as transgender goon Ganga in Raadhika’s serial ''Arasi'', before continuing to act further in the serials ''Raja Rajeshwari'' and ''Vani Rani''. As film offers became less frequent, Prithveeraj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deva (composer)
Devanesan Chokkalingam, also known as Deva, is a south Indian film composer and singer who predominantly works in Tamil Cinema. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam films in a career spanning about 36 years. He has composed music for more than 400 films. Personal life Deva was born to M. C. Chokkalingam and M. C. Krishnaveni. Even in his childhood, Deva was attracted to the world of music. Teaming up with Chandra Bose, he staged many musical programmes. He started learning classical music under Dhanraj and has completed a course in Western music at Trinity College of Music in London. His son Srikanth Deva is also a music director, as are his brothers, who have formed the duo Sabesh–Murali. His nephew Jai is an actor. Career Before coming to cinema, Deva worked for some time in the television field. In those days, Deva's brothers were working in the musical troupes of Illayaraja and other music directors as inst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manorama (Tamil Actress)
Gopishantha (26 May 1937 – 10 October 2015), better known by her stage name Manorama, also called Aachi, was an Indian actress, playback singer and comedian who had appeared in more than 1000 films and 5000 stage performances and several television series predomninantely in the Tamil language until 2015. She was a recipient of the Kalaimamani award. In 2002, Government of India awarded Manorama the Padma Shri for her contribution to the arts. She received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film ''Pudhiya Padhai'' (1989) and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1995). Early life Manorama was born to Kasiyappan Kilakudaiyar and Ramamirtham in Mannargudi, a town in the erstwhile Thanjavur district of Madras Presidency. Her mother brought her up by taking up a job as a maid. She mentioned her indebtedness to her mother for her success: Many of the mother roles that she has played in films resemble her own mother. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadivelu
Kumaravadivel Natarajan (born 12 September 1960), known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer, having acted in supporting and lead roles in Tamil cinema. He gained widespread acclaim in Kollywood in the 2000s. His first film as a lead actor, ''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi'' (2006), achieved commercial and critical success. His career declined in the 2010s due to various controversies, and culminated in him receiving a ban from performing in future films at the time. Vadivelu has also received awards in the Best Comedian category for his performances in '' Kaalam Maari Pochu'' (1996), ''Vetri Kodi Kattu'' (2000), ''Thavasi'' (2001), ''Chandramukhi'' (2005), ''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi'' (2006), '' Pokkiri'' (2007), ''Marudhamalai'' (2007) and '' Kathavarayan'' (2008). His popularity led to his media-coined nickname, ''Vaigai Puyal'', meaning "Vaigai storm", referring to the river that flows through his hometown Madurai. Vadivelu's comedic d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radha Ravi
Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan Ravi (born 29 July 1952) is an Indian actor and politician who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of actor M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and half-brother of Raadhika. He is a former chief member of the Tamil Nadu Film Artistes' Association. He is known for his roles as antagonists in Tamil films and a he acted in the serial '' Chellamae''. He is also known for his controversial criticism of other film personalities. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Saidapet in 2001 as a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He is one of the current state executive member of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party. Career Radha Ravi was born on 29 July 1952 to the well-known actor M. R. Radha and Dhanalakshmiammal. He has one brother, M. R. R. Vasu, and three sisters, Rashya, Rani and Rathikala. Having started his career as a theatre artiste, he still associates himself with plays. He i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |