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Sakthi Chidambaram
Sakthi N Chidambaram (born Dinakar), is an Indian film director, who directs Tamil films. Career His real name is C. Dhinakaran. He first wrote the dialogues for the films ''Kottai Vaasal'' (1992), '' Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru'' (1994), ''Uzhiyan'' (1994) and '' Pathavi Pramanam'' (1994). Chidambaram made his directorial debut in 1997 with '' Samrat'', starring Ramki, a remake of Hindi film '' Baazigar''. In 1998, he directed the film '' Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu'', starring Mansoor Ali Khan in the lead role. Both films were failures. After a gap, he changed his name and directed ''Ennamma Kannu'' (2000) with Sathyaraj. The film received mixed reviews and did well. The success of the film prompted director and actor to reunite to make ''Mr. Narathar'' with Abbas, Mumtaj and Divyaa Unni also joining the cast. Despite nearly completing shoot, the project was shelved and remains unreleased. His next directorial project, ''Charlie Chaplin'' (2002), was a hit, and its success led ...
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Tamil Cinema
Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood'' - a portmanteau of the words Kodambakkam and Hollywood. The first Tamil silent film, '' Keechaka Vadham'', was directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar in 1918. The first Tamil talking feature film, ''Kalidas'', a multilingual directed by H M Reddy was released on 31 October 1931, less than seven months after India's first talking motion picture ''Alam Ara''. By the end of the 1930s, the legislature of the State of Madras passed the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939. Tamil film industry established in Madras (now Chennai), then became a secondary hub for Hindi cinema, other South Indian film industries, as well as for Sri Lankan cinema. Over the last quarter of the 20th century, Tamil films from India established a global presence through di ...
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Kadhal Kirukkan
''Kadhal Kirukkan'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, written and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Parthiban, Richa Pallod, Vineeth and Vadivelu. The film, produced by A. Ahamed, had a musical score by Deva and was released on 26 December 2003. The film is the Tamil remake of Hindi film '' Deewangee'' (2002). Plot Saravanan and Selvi Maha are childhood friends. Saravanan is so madly in love with Maha that it turns him into a killer. Knifing or gunning down anyone who comes in the way of Maha and himself, is almost child's play for Saravanan. From an old man to a posse of policemen, his victims are many and the mayhem is endless. But listlessness and dejection set in when Maha tells him that she is not in love with him. And then it's time for the denouement. Cast *Parthiban as Saravanan (Palani) * Richa Pallod as Selvi Maha *Vineeth as Lawyer Gautham *Vadivelu as Kalyanasundaram * Sriman as a Police officer * Thalaivasal Vijay as a Lawyer *Raj ...
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Namitha
Namitha Vankawala is an Indian actress, model and politician who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu cinema along with a few films in Kannada and Malayalam. She serves as a state executive member of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu. Career 2001−2008 Starting her career as a beauty pageant contestant, Namitha was crowned Miss Surat during the year of 1998 at the age of 17. She went on to participate in the 2001 Miss India pageant and ended up as the third runner-up, while Celina Jaitley was crowned Miss India. The publicity she garnered during the competition prompted her to move to Mumbai and subsequently she did a number of TV commercials such as Himani cream and hand soap, Arun Ice Creams, Manikchand Gutka, and Nile Herbal Shampoo early in her career. Unable to make a breakthrough into the Hindi film industry, she enrolled in an English Literature course and then considered returning to Surat but chose to later accept an invitation to audition for a Telugu ...
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Kaavalan
''Kaavalan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by Siddique. A remake of the Malayalam film ''Bodyguard'', the film stars Vijay, Asin and Mithra Kurian with Rajkiran, Roja Selvamani and Vadivelu in supporting roles. The story revolves around Meera, who develops feelings in her bodyguard Bhoominathan and begins calling him as an anonymous caller named Ammukutty. The musical score is composed by Vidyasagar, and cinematography is handled by N. K. Ekambaram. The film's principal shoot commenced in April 2010 and it was completed by November. Originally, it was scheduled to release on 17 December 2010, but the release was postponed to 15 January 2011. The film was selected to be screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics who praised the cast performances (Vijay, Asin and Vadivelu), humour and action sequences. The film became a commercial success by grossing 140 crore worldwid ...
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Guru Sishyan (2010 Film)
''Guru Sishyan'' () is a 2010 Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. It stars Sathyaraj and Sundar C. in the lead roles. The title was taken from the 1988 film of the same name. Plot Guru ( Sathyaraj) is a slimy moneylender in Rajapalayam, whom everybody including his assistants (Raj Kapoor) hates him. Eeti ( Sundar C.) a smart alec soon becomes his constant companion. The pair gang up and virtually take the town over with their boorish and aggressive ways including humiliating Mahalakshmi ( Saranya), at any given opportunity. There is a constant tug of war between Guru and Mahalakshmi who we are told through regular flashbacks were husband and wife who fell out over Guru's sister's suicide. At the interval point it is revealed that Eeti is Mahalakshmi's long lost brother whose mission in life is to unite the estranged couple. Cast * Sathyaraj as Guru Moorthy * Sundar C. as Eeti * Shruti Marathe as Gayathri * Saranya Ponvannan as Mahalakshm ...
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Rajadhi Raja (2009 Film)
''Rajadhi Raja'' () is a 2009 Tamil language masala film written and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram and produced by Radha Sakthi Chidambaram. It stars Lawrence Raghavendra, Mumtaj, Snigdha Akolkar, Kamna Jethmalani, Meenakshi, and Karunas. The film was released on 15 May 2009 and received a huge negative response. Plot Raja (Raghava Lawrence) is a native of Coutrallam. Tragedy strikes his adolescent life when his father loses his hand when a doctor in an inebriated condition operates on him. The doctor fearing legal consequences bribes the local police to take care of the issue. Young Raja witnesses police brutality on his father causing his father's death. On his deathbed, his father gets a promise from Raja that he would make his three brothers into a cop, lawyer, and doctor. Raja realises his mission, and stops his studies to earn money to make his brothers into what he promised. The brothers are provided shelter and food by a local elderly woman (Paravai Muniyamma) whom ...
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Sandai
''Sandai'' () is a 2008 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 done by K. S. Selva Raj and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film was released on 21 March 2008. Cast Production It was announced in 2007 that Sundar C. will team up with Sakthi Chidambaram for an action comedy film. During the launch, the film was initially titled as ''Porukki'', however as the title was said to be derogatory, the titles like ''Adhirudhula'' and ''Mahamagam'' were considered before the team preferred to name the film as ''Sandai''. Soundtrack Music is composed by Dhina Dhina (also credited as Dheena) ( ta, தினா; born on 15 January 1966) is an Indian film and television series composer from Tamil Nadu, India. Biography and career Dhina first worked as an assista ...
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Viyabari
''Viyabari'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language science fiction comedy film directed and produced by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars S. J. Suryah in a dual role as a businessman and his clone. It also stars Tamannaah, Prakash Raj, Namitha, Malavika, Vadivelu, Santhanam, Seetha, and Nassar. The musical score was composed by Deva. Cinematography was by M. V. Panneerselvam. The editor was S. Suraj Kavee. The film was released on 11 July 2007. It opened to moderate reviews, and average at the box office. It is loosely based on 1996 American science fiction comedy film '' Multiplicity,'' starring Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell. Synopsis Suryaprakash (S. J. Suryah) is a businessman who wants to become richer than Bill Gates. In the process, he lose his family and social life. He tells scientist Stephen Raj (Nassar) to clone him so that he can keep concentrating on his business affairs whilst the clone replaces him at home. Savithri (Tamannaah), a college girl doing a ...
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Kovai Brothers
''Kovai Brothers'' is a 2006 Tamil-language comedy spoof film written, produced, and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Vadivelu, Namitha, Uma and Kovai Sarala. The music was composed by D. Imman. The film was dubbed in Telugu as ''Pokiri Brothers''. Plot ''Kovai Brothers'' tells of Ganesh and Vasanth, who are friends who come to Chennai to take revenge on the killers of Ganesh's niece. The duo stays with Ekadasi and then works in a TV channel that exposes corruption in the society. Sanya also works as an anchor in the same channel. Ganesh and Vasanth both see Sanaya and fall for her. Ganesh and Vasanth take on the bad guys and corruption besides falling for the same girl. The rest of the film is on how they kill the rowdies and who wins Sanya's love. Cast * Sathyaraj as Ganesh *Sibiraj as Vasanth *Vadivelu as Ekadasi *Namitha as Sania *Uma as Ganesh's niece and Vasanth's girlfriend *Kovai Sarala as Tenthara, Foursha and Bisin *Shobha as Leela ...
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Englishkaran
''Englishkaran'' () is a 2005 Tamil-language comedy film. It stars Sathyaraj and Namitha, while Vadivelu, Madhumitha Siva Balaji, and Santhanam play supporting roles. "Englishkaran" with the tagline "Tamizh Vazhga" is a film from the hit combo from Sathyaraj and Shakthi Chidambaram whose earlier ventures " Ennamma Kannu" and "Maha Nadigan" were hits. Englishkaran also has humour, glamour, many puns and is based on a strong theme paced with whimsy humour. The film opened to positive reviews. Plot The film starts with Thamizharasan ( Sathyaraj), a reformist who enters a village with the intention to unite a couple and help a young girl named Sandhya (Madhumitha), who aspires to be a singer. Bala ( Siva Balaji) is in love with Sandhya. Thamizharasan faces the anger of Sandhya's father ( Dhandapani), a strong believer of older ideologies. Sandhya hates Thamizharasan, and the reason for that is told in a flashback, which starts with Thamizharasan's wife Maheswari (Namitha) aspirin ...
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Chaya Singh
Chaya Singh is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil and Kannada films and television shows. She started her acting career in Kannada films and has worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Bengali and Bhojpuri films. She has a reputation of being very selective in her roles. Early life Singh belongs to a Rajput family. She grew up in Bangalore. She did her schooling at Lourdes School, Bangalore and studied for until twelfth there. Career Her first film role was in '' Munnudi''. She went to do more films in Kannada including ''Haseena'' which was directed by Girish Kasaravalli, '' Thuntata'', which was a success, Dinesh Baboo's ''Chitte'' and Sai Prakash's ''Rowdy Aliya''. After having few chances in the Kannada industry she migrated to Tamil movies. Chaya Singh's most famous movie is '' Thiruda Thirudi'' in Tamil which has the popular song "Manmadha Raasa". She also acted in its Kannada remake ''Sakha Sakhi'', which unlike the original was not successful. Chaya la ...
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Vikranth
Vikranth is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He was first introduced in the film ''Karka Kasadara'' (2005) directed by R. V. Udayakumar and later appeared in other romantic drama films. Following his participation in the Celebrity Cricket League, Vikranth has moved on to work in bigger film projects. Career Vikranth made his lead acting debut with R. V. Udayakumar's ''Karka Kasadara'' (2005), before appearing as the lead actor in other small budget films such as '' Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen'' (2007), ''Mudhal Kanave'' (2007) and Agathiyan's '' Nenjathai Killathe'' (2008). Vikranth then appeared alongside Vijayakanth in ''Engal Aasan'' (2009) and collaborated with Rasu Madhuravan twice in quick succession, with '' Goripalayam'' (2010) and '' Muthukku Muthaaga'' (2011), portraying a negative character in the former. His contributions as a cricketer in the Celebrity Cricket League Vikranth's profile in the early 2010s and he began to work on more promine ...
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