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1st South Indian International Movie Awards
The 1st South Indian International Movie Awards were presented on 22 June 22, 2012, in Dubai, UAE, to honour the best cinematic achievements of the South Indian film industry in 2011. Producing films in four Dravidian languages of South India, professionals were handed over a total of 71 Awards. The ceremony was hosted by R. Madhavan and Lakshmi Manchu at the Dubai World Trade Centre, while the "Generation Next Awards Night" was hosted by Parvathy Omanakuttan and held a day before at Park Hyatt on 21 June 2023 Nominated by a jury, the final winners were decided by a public voting system. The most successful film was '' Dookudu'', which fetched eight Awards in total. Main awards Film Acting Music Debutant & Special Awards Honorary awards * SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award: Ambareesh *SIIMA Award for Social Responsibility: Shivarajkumar Generation Next awards * Sensational art director: Sabu Cyril * Sensation of South Indian cinema: Dance cho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubai World Trade Centre
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) () is a convention and exhibition centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. History The Dubai World Trade Centre was originally a single tower, constructed in 1979, and has since been expanded into a business district built around an exhibition centre complex. Originally named the Sheikh Rashid Tower and designed by John R. Harris and Partners (JRHP), the tower was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on February 26, 1979. Subsequent expansions included the inauguration of Halls 1 and 2 of the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) in 1988, followed by Hall 3. In 1996, Halls 4–8 expanded DWTC's exhibition space by approximately 27,870 square meters. In 2003, a major expansion saw the complex renamed the Dubai International Convention Exhibition Centre, along with a concourse connecting Halls 1 and 2, the Convention Tower, Novotel, and Ibis Hotels. In 2009, a further expansion took the total exhibition floorspace to 92,900 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parvathy Omanakuttan
Parvathy Omanakuttan is an Indian actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Femina Miss India, Femina Miss India World 2008 and represented India at Miss World 2008 where she was crowned as Miss World 2008 Runner Up. She was also awarded the titles of Miss World, Miss World Asia & Oceania at the competition. Biography Parvathy Omanakuttan was born in a Malayali family from Changanacherry, Kerala and brought up in Mumbai. She attended Sheth Chunnilal Damodardas Barfiwala High School and later graduated in English Literature from Mithibai College. Pageant history Miss World 2008 Parvathy represented India in the 58th Miss World held in Johannesburg, South Africa. On 13 December 2008, she was announced the First Runner Up of Miss World 2008 at The Grand Finale. It was the highest placement of any Indian delegate at the Miss World pageant since Priyanka Chopra's victory at Miss World 2000, until Manushi Chhillar won Miss World 2017. At the pageant, Parvathy also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Venkateswara Creations
Sri Venkateswara Creations is an Indian film production company based in Hyderabad. It was established by Dil Raju in 2003 and has produced several Telugu films. The company also has a subsidiary film distribution business named Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors. Some of the notable films produced by the company include '' Dil'' (2003), ''Arya'' (2004), ''Bhadra'' (2005), '' Bommarillu'' (2006), '' Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' (2008), '' Brindavanam'' (2010), '' Mr. Perfect'' (2011), '' Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (2013), '' Shatamanam Bhavati'' (2017), ''Fidaa'' (2017), '' F2: Fun and Frustration'' (2019), ''Maharshi'' (2019), '' Varisu'' (2023), and '' Sankranthiki Vasthunam'' (2025). Eight directors debuted in Telugu cinema through Sri Venkateswara Creations Sukumar, Boyapati Srinu, Bhaskar, Vamshi Paidipally, Srikanth Addala, Vasu Varma, Ravi Yadav, and Venu Sriram. History Background Raju and his brothers started film distribution in the early 1990s and pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Rama Rajyam
''Sri Rama Rajyam'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language devotional film directed by Bapu (in his last venture) who co-wrote the film with Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, and its music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, which won him Nandi Award for Best Music Director. Sri Rama Rajyam is a reboot of the 1963 blockbuster film '' Lava Kusa''. Upon its release, ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' received positive reviews and became a commercial success. Sri Rama Rajyam garnered seven State Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film; three Filmfare Awards South, and one SIIMA Award. The film was featured at the 42nd IFFI on 28 November 2011. The film was simultaneously dubbed into Tamil, and Malayalam with the same title, and in Hindi as Ayodhyapati Sri Ram. Plot Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana along with Goddess Sita to be crowned as the emp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escape Artists Motion Pictures
Escape Artists Motion Pictures is an Indian film production studio established by producers Madan and James. Formed in 2010, it has since gone on to produce several Tamil language films. They have also acted as distributors for several Tamil films since 2010. Career Escape Artists Motion Pictures was first announced in an article by the Economic Times in 2009, and it was announced that the studio would collaborate with to be the producers of Gautham Vasudev Menon's '' Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' alongside VTV Ganesh and RS Infotainment's Elred Kumar and R. Jayaraman. The romantic coming-of-age story featured Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, while A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman (; born A. S. Dileep Kumar; 6 January 1967), also known by the initialism ARR, is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and philanthropist known for his works in Indian cinem ... composed the film's score and soundtrack. Upon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
''Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai'' () is a 2011 Tamil-language mystery comedy drama film directed by Suseenthiran, based on the short story of the same name penned by writer Bhaskar Sakthi. The film stars Appukutty and Saranya Mohan in lead and features music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was initially reported to be jointly produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon's Photon Kathaas and Escape Artists Motion Pictures. but was then produced by the latter only, while Cloud Nine Movies would distribute film. The film released on 12 May 2011 to critical acclaim but commercially did average collections. The film was screened at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, becoming the second Tamil film to be screened there after ''Kannathil Muthamittal'' (2002). In 2012, the film was honored with two National Film Awards for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Supporting Actor for Appukutty. Plot The story is set in a village called Mallayapuram near Theni. The villagers beli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayakkam Enna
''Mayakkam Enna'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan and produced by Gemini Film Circuit in association with Aum Productions its own banner. It stars his brother Dhanush, along with newcomer Richa Gangopadhyay, and features music scored by G. V. Prakash Kumar while the cinematography was handled by Ramji. The film revolves around an aspiring photographer and the problems he faces, causing him to fall into distress. How he manages to achieve his goals from thereafter forms the rest of the story. The film was produced and distributed by Gemini Film Circuit, it was released on 25 November 2011 to critical acclaim but became an average hit at the box office. Plot Karthik Swaminathan, an introvert, referred to as 'Genius' by his friends, is a freelance photographer who aspires to become a wildlife photographer like Madhesh Krishnasamy. His friends Sunder Ramesh, Shankar, Padmini, and Vindhya support him and his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Pictures
Sun Pictures is an Indian film production and film distribution based in Chennai, India. It is a division of Sun TV Network a part of the Sun Group. In 2010, it started producing films, the first film was '' Enthiran'' which was a huge blockbuster. Alongside Enthiran, they have produced numerous blockbuster films such as '' Beast'', '' Petta'', '' Sarkar'' and '' Jailer''. Films produced * ''All films are in Tamil, unless mentioned otherwise.'' Distributed films Sun Pictures Music References External links * Film distributors of India Film production companies of India Film production companies based in Chennai Indian film studios Indian companies established in 2008 Sun Group 2000 establishments in Tamil Nadu {{film-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadukalam
''Aadukalam'' (; ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Vetrimaran, produced by S. Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Taapsee (in her Tamil debut), Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan, Naren Narayanan, and Murugadoss. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film score and soundtrack. The film was released on 14 January 2011 to critical acclaim, with critics praising the screenplay, direction and performances (particularly of Dhanush, Jayapalan and Naren). The film won six awards at the 58th National Film Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor. The film also won five awards at the 59th Filmfare Awards South – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Music Director and Best Cinematography. Based on an online poll by ''The Times of India'', Vetrimaran was chosen as the best director for ''Aadukalam''. Plot In Madurai, veteran rooster trainer Periyasamy aka "Pett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AR Murugadoss
Murugadas Arunachalam (born 25 September 1974), known professionally as AR Murugadoss, () is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer who predominantly works in the Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He is best known for directing action films mainly on social issues. In addition, he has worked in Telugu films and Hindi films. Murugadoss won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil, Filmfare Award for Best Director for his 2014 Tamil action drama film, action drama ''Kaththi''. Murugadoss' first break in the film industry was as an assistant director of ''Ratchagan'' (1997). He then worked with S. J. Surya for the film ''Kushi (2000 film), Kushi'' (2000) before directing his first film, the Ajith Kumar, Ajith starrer ''Dheena'' (2001). His first Bollywood film was ''Ghajini (2008 film), Ghajini'' (2008), a Hindi remake of his Ghajini (2005 film), Tamil film of the same name. It became the first Bollywood film to gross over domestically. In 2012, he directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engeyum Eppothum
''Engaeyum Eppothum'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama road film written and directed by M. Saravanan in his Tamil debut, he had earlier directed the Telugu film ''Ganesh'' (2009). It stars Jai, Sharvanand(in his tamil-debut), Anjali and Ananya in lead roles. It was produced by A. R. Murugadoss in association with Fox Star Studios, marking the studio's entry into Tamil cinema. The film is based on true-incident. The film illustrates two love stories—one set against the backdrop of Chennai and the other in Trichy—which is mixed up in the climax. The film released on 16 September 2011, to very positive reviews, going on to become a critical and commercial success. The film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Journey'' and released on 16 December 2011. Sharwanand and Anjali dubbed for themselves for the Telugu dubbed version. It was later remade into Kannada as '' Endendu Ninagagi'' in 2014 and in Bengali as '' Bojhena Shey Bojhena'' in 2012. Plot The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SIIMA Award For Best Film (Telugu)
The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA Awards) rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreciate and honour film makers from across the South Indian film industries: Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, and Malayalam cinema, and provide a platform to promote South Indian films in international markets. History The ceremony was instituted in 2012 by Vishnu Vardhan Induri, the founder of Celebrity Cricket League. Adusumilli Brinda Prasad is the chairperson of SIIMA. The awards are presented in separate parts on two different days. On the first day the most promising upcoming South Indian film artistes are honoured at the Generation Next Awards, while the second day is reserved for the main SIIMA Awards. The Award nominees are selected by a jury of senior artistes and professionals and voted for by public polling. The first SIIMA ceremony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
