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Manobala
Manobala (born 8 December 1953) is an Indian film director, producer, actor and comedian who predominantly plays supporting roles in Tamil Tamil may refer to: * Tamils, an ethnic group native to India and some other parts of Asia ** Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka also called ilankai tamils **Tamil Malaysians, Tamil people native to Malaysia * Tamil language, na ...-language films. He started his career in Tamil cinema in the early 1970s and with Kamal Haasan's reference became as assistant director with Bharathiraja for his 1979 film '' Puthiya Vaarpugal''. Partial filmography Actor Films Serials Director Films Serials As producer As dubbing artist References External links * {{authority control Living people Tamil male actors Film directors from Tamil Nadu Tamil film directors Indian male film actors People from Coimbatore district Tamil comedians 1953 births Indian male comedians Male actors from Tamil Nadu 20th-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annai (2000 Film)
''Annai'' is a 2000 Tamil language drama film directed by Manobala. The film stars Bhanupriya, Nassar and Baby Sadhika while Ramesh Khanna, Manobala, and Mayilswamy among others form an ensemble cast. Music for the film was composed by Dhina and the film opened to mixed reviews in February 2000. Plot A wealthy widow named Kanagamahalakshmi (Bhanupriya), who loses her husband ( Nassar) and unborn child in a car crash, opts to look after an orphan child for a period of one month every year. Her decision operates smoothly for a few years. However, when the child, Anjali (Baby Sadhika), returns to the house for a third year, problems begin to arise. She expresses her distaste at the various deficiencies of Kanagamahalakshmi's household, including her foster parent itself. How Anjali makes the members in the house behave properly forms the rest of the story. Cast * Bhanupriya as Kanagamahalakshmi * Nassar as Kanagamahalakshmi's husband * Baby Sadhika as Anjali * Manobala as Mose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandhini (film)
''Nandhini'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manobala. The film stars Prakash Raj, Suhasini, Keerthi Reddy, Vineeth, S.P.Balasubrahmanyam, Manivannan and Vadivukkarasi. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Sirpy, with lyrics by Pazhani Bharathi. Plot The movie 'Nandhini' traces the metamorphosis of a young college going girl, Raji. Raji is in love with Suresh but strange stories of her mother Nandhini being linked with Rangaswamy, their paying guest, deeply affect her. Raji questions Rangaswamy but he is deeply anguished by her behaviour and suffers a heart attack that ultimately ends the Good Samaritan's life. Raji is emotionally disturbed and refuses any association with Suresh, and seeks solace with Nandhini. However Nandhini's strange behaviour devastates her and she wishes to resume her relationship with Suresh. Finally, Suresh learns about Prakash and Nandhini's love and reunites with Raji in the end, and escorts her from Chennai to Mumba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nila Kaalam
''Nila Kaalam'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language television film directed by Gandhi Krishna. The film stars Roja and several child artists. The film was also released at film festivals and child artiste Master Udayaraj went on to win National Film Award for Best Child Artist. The film is based on Sujatha's novel ''Andru Un Arukil''. Plot The protagonists are three children — Nilaa (Baby Ranjini Pradeep), Amirdhalingam "Amar" (Master Dinesh) and Balasubramaniam "Pulli" (Master Udayaraj). The two boys work in a garage for the owner (Bala Singh) which is next to Nilaa's house. Nilaa, daughter of a popular actress, Veni ( Roja), who is estranged from her husband, has all the material comforts but yearns for company. Nilaa watches her mother shoot for a film with actor Ashok (Prabhu Deva). Soon, she strikes a friendship with the boys. The children `plan' a picnic and Nilaa provides the car, food and the works. Their excitement knows no bounds. But that day proves to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nesam
''Nesam'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by K. Subash. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Maheswari, while Goundamani, Senthil and Manivannan among others play other pivotal roles. The film, which has music composed by Deva, released on 15 January 1997 to mixed reviews and became a commercial failure. The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Prema Janta''. Cast Release The film opened to mixed reviews. Two years after release, the producers were given a 5 lakh subsidy by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Muthuvel Karunanidhi (3 June 1924 – 7 August 2018) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was popularly referred to as Kalaignar (Art ... along with ten other films. Soundtrack Music was composed by Deva. References 1997 films Films scored by Deva (composer) 1990s Tamil-language films Indian romant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Pandu
''James Pandu'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Selva. The film stars Parthiban, Prabhu Deva, Kausalya and Renu Desai. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics. Plot James and Pandu are porters. Though they were inseparable friends before, there is no love lost between them now. James is in love with Renu, while Kausalya, a mute, has feelings for Pandu. A chit fund company owner hires James to 'steal' a bag of money from himself so he could abscond with the money, but his manager hires Pandu to steal the bag from James. When James and Pandu lay their hands on the money, they become friends again and decide to split the money. However, the company owner is found murdered, and they become the prime suspects. In the climax, Raghavachari comes to court and tells the truth that he killed the company owner because the latter would cheat many people. James and Pandu are both proven innocent. Cast Production The film saw Parthiban and Prabhu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu (film)
''Sethu'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram and Abitha in lead roles. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was initially released in a single suburban theatre in October 1999, but was released later on 10 December 1999 in theatres across Tamil Nadu. It became Vikram's first major breakthrough film. ''Sethu'' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, and the Best Film category at the Filmfare Awards and the Cinema Express Awards. Bala and Vikram also won several awards for their contributions to the film. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Huchcha'', in Telugu as ''Seshu'', Both in Hindi as '' Tere Naam and'' in Odia as '' Rakate Lekhichi Na'' (2003) and in Bangladesh as ''Tor Karone Beche Achi''. Plot Sethu, aka Chiyaan, is a rough and macho college student, and the Chairman of the college's Student Union. He deals with people violently and has a bad temper. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taj Mahal (1999 Film)
''Taj Mahal'' is a 1999 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars his son, Manoj, and Riya Sen in their debut as lead actors, with a supporting ensemble cast including Revathi, Raadhika, and Ranjitha. The film was written by Mani Ratnam while the music was composed by A. R. Rahman and B. Kannan handled the camera. The story of the film revolved around two clashing communities and two lovers caught in the vortex of their rivalry. The film was released during Diwali in 1999 and fared poorly at the box office. Plot Thiruppaachi and Sengulam are neighboring villages with a history of enmity between them. Maayan and Machakanni meet on the day of her engagement and it is love at first sight. Her marriage itself gets called off when the groom and his family insult Machakanni's family and her romance with Maayan continues. However, when her brother finds out about him, all hell breaks loose. The turned-down bridegroom is still itching for revenge a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minsara Kanna
''Minsara Kanna'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Vijay, Monica Castelino, Khushbu and Rambha, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Manivannan, Mansoor Ali Khan, R. Sundarrajan, Karan and Kovai Sarala. The film's title was derived from the song of the same name in ''Padayappa'', which was also directed by Ravikumar. The film saw Vijay and Rambha sharing the screen together for the third and final time after ''Ninaithen Vandhai'' (1998) and '' Endrendrum Kadhal'' (1999). Kushboo appeared as one of the main lead actress of the film. The story is about how Vijay enters her house and developing his romance towards Monica, Kushboo's sister. The music is composed by Deva. The film released on 9 September 1999 and became an commercial success at the box office. Plot The story is about a rich business tycoon, Indra Devi who has a troubled past. She lives alone in a huge mansion with her assistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anantha Poongatre
''Anantha Poongatre'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Meena, with Karthik in a guest appearance. The film is based upon how respect can be mistaken as love by circumstances. The film released on 27 May 1999. It subsequently opened to positive reviews and became a commercial success. Plot Meenatchi is a widow living with her son Nandu. Jeeva, living in the same colony, has been pining silently for her for the last four years. He runs an organisation called A-to-Z, which can get anything done for anybody. Jeeva follows Divya to get some information on her for her suitor but she ends up falling for him and pursues him relentlessly. He avoids her, telling her that he is already in love with someone else and when cornered, reveals that it is Meenatchi. This leads to some surprising revelations about Meenakshi's past. In the flashback, Meenatchi is a music student of Haridas. Haridas has a ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinna Raja
''Chinna Raja'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed and produced by Chitra Lakshmanan. The film stars Karthik in dual lead roles whilst Roja, Priya Raman and Manivannan play supporting roles. The film released on 12 February 1999. Cast * Karthik as Raja and Dilip (dual role) * Roja as Radha *Priya Raman as Priya *Manivannan as Mani * Dhamu *Ramesh Khanna *Mohan Raman *Manobala *Vaiyapuri *Jaishankar *Sowcar Janaki *Chitra Lakshmanan Production The lead heroine was initially meant to be played by Pooja Kumar, who was later seen in '' Kadhal Rojavae'' (2000) and '' Vishwaroopam'' (2013). Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Deva and lyrics written by Kalidasan and Arivumathi. Release The film was initially scheduled to release on 19 October 1998, two months after the release of the Karthik-Roja starrer ''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen ''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Vikram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalaimurai
''Thalaimurai'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Saravana Pandian and produced by M. K. Hari Shankar. The film stars director K. S. Adhiyaman in leading role along with Rajkiran, Kanaka, Bhanupriya, Revathi and Rajkapoor playing supporting roles. The film has a musical score by Ilayaraja. Revathi received Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Best Actress. Adhiyaman, the lead actor of this film later directed Telugu remake of this film '' Bobbili Vamsam'' starring Dr. Rajasekhar. Plot Pandithurai (Raj Kiran) and Naachchiyaa (Revathi) are a respectable couple in the village. Naachchiyaa manages to conceive after 7 seven long years of marriage. She has a still born baby - Pandithurai replaces the dead baby with an illegitimate baby born to Panchavarnam (Bhanupriya) in the same hospital the same day, out of love for his wife, since he thinks that she would die if she hears that her baby was born dead. Raj Kapoor is the villain who is the father of this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natpukkaga
''Natpukkaga'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring R. Sarathkumar, Simran, Vijayakumar and Sujatha. It became a blockbuster upon release. The film won two Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, both ceremonies conferring Best Film and Best Actor (Sarathkumar). It was remade in Telugu by Ravikumar as ''Sneham Kosam'' (1999), and in Kannada as ''Diggajaru'' (2000). It is Sarath Kumar's 75th film. Plot Chinnayya works for an aged landlord named Karunakaran aka Ayya in a village in Coimbatore district. Chinnayya has great respect and affection towards Karunakaran and Karunakaran too takes care of Chinnayya and looks after him as his own son. Karunakaran is extremely wealthy and his family is hereditarily respected in their village & surroundings. Karunakaran hates his eldest daughter Gowri and her husband Perusu for unknown reasons. 15 years earlier, he had ostracized them and gave a large share of his then weal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |