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Arasu (2003 Film)
''Arasu'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Suresh and produced by Babu Raaja. The film stars Sarath Kumar in dual lead roles alongside Simran and Roja, while Sai Kumar, Vadivelu, Delhi Ganesh and Riyaz Khan play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack were composed by Mani Sharma. ''Arasu'' was released on 14 April 2003 and became a commercial success at the box office. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Indra'' (2008). Plot Thirunavukkarasu alias Arasu is employed in a temple by Venu Shastri at Kumbakonam and stays in Pichumani's house. Arasu's calm nature and responsible behaviour impresses the locality people and Venu Shastri's daughter Meera, who falls in love with Arasu. One day, Arasu sees the news about the release of a convict from prison where he violently kills the convict with the help of a few men, but Meera and Venu Shastri witnesses the murder. Arasu meets Venu Shastri's family and discloses his past. Past: Arasu is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suresh (director)
Suresh is a Tamil film director who directs action-masala films. Career Suresh studied under various directors including Dharani, N. Maharajan and N. Lingusamy. He made his directorial debut with '' Arasu'' starring R. Sarathkumar and Simran. Most of the shooting took place at Kumbakonam, in and around the temple areas. Other locations were Mumbai and Kolkata. A fight scene was filmed at the Kumbakonam market area. Five cameras were used and it took ten days to shoot the fight scene. The scene choreographed by Peter Hein and filmed by cinematographer Y. N. Murali, was shot amidst a large crowd including the hero, some stuntmen, character artistes and the locals. Close-up shots of the fight scene were shot again in Chennai Studio where a set resembling the market place was erected. Sify wrote:"the narration is told in a gripping fashion with all the essential ‘masalas’ like punchy dialogues, action, song ‘n’ dance and item numbers". After the film's success Suresh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murali (Malayalam Actor)
Muraleedharan Pillai, popularly known as Murali (25 May 1954 – 6 August 2009) was an Indian film, stage and television actor and author. He mainly appeared in Malayalam films and a few Tamil films. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Appa Mestry, a communist freedom fighter and professional weaver in the 2002 film '' Neythukaran''. He was known for his powerful portrayal of character roles, lead roles and negative roles, widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Malayalam cinema. Murali started his film career playing villain roles and soon turned to character acting. He played the leading role in the 1992 film '' Aadhaaram'', which gave a "break" to his career. The film was well received at the box office and Murali ascended to the status of a star in Malayalam cinema, which he enjoyed for a few years during the 1990s. Besides acting, he was the chairman of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy from 2006 until his death. He also authored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lingusamy
Nammalvar Lingusamy, (born 14 November 1967), is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with ''Aanandham'' (2001). He went on to direct '' Run'' (2002), ''Sandakozhi'' (2005), ''Paiyaa'' (2010) and ''Vettai'' (2012). He and his brother N. Subash Chandrabose have also produced films through his production company, Thirupathi Brothers. Early life Lingusamy born on 14 November 1967 and hails from a town Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. He worked as an assistant director to A. Venkatesh and Vikraman. Career 2001-2005: Debut and success Lingusamy made his directorial debut with the Tamil family drama ''Aanandham'', starring Mammootty. About the film, Linguswamy said: "The film actually is based on real life. Born in a large family I was impressed with the incidents my mother narrated to me. They were deeply etched in my memory and I thought I would use them when I got a chance to direct a fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharani (director)
Dharani (born V. C. Ramani) is a former Indian film director and screenwriter who primarily worked in Tamil cinema as well as directing one Telugu language, Telugu film. He is best known for directing the hat-trick action films, ''Dhill'' (2001), ''Dhool'' (2003), and ''Ghilli'' (2004). Career He pursued English literature degree at Loyola College then learnt editing at film institute. He also owned an orchestra under the name Dilip Ramani. After his diploma in film technology, he assisted six directors. He first directed the film ''Ethirum Pudhirum'', loosely based on forest brigand Veerappan and his younger brother's death, starring Mammootty. Political controversies ensured its delayed release in 1999. It received critical acclaim and was awarded second place in the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. The film's producer T. Ajay kumar made Dharani the director of his next production, starring Vikram (actor), Vikram, ''Dhill''. The film was a box-office success and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vallarasu
''Vallarasu'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by N. Maharajan in his debut. The film stars Vijayakanth and Devayani. The music is by Deva. It was released on 14 April 2000 to positive reviews and became a success. The film was remade in Hindi as '' Indian'' (2001) by the same director and Mukesh Rishi reprising his role. In addition, the film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Commissioner Narasimha Naidu''. Plot Vallarasu is the honest Deputy Commissioner of Police who has arrested Wasim Khan, a terrorist from Pakistan. His wife is Anjali, and they both have two children. Vallarasu kills his senior police officer and father-in-law because he knows that the latter is working with terrorists. Anjali leaves Vallarasu after she learns that he killed her father. Vallarasu takes the help of youths who are disillusioned by their inability to join the police force to fight violence. Vallarasu fights R. Kandasamy, a rich man who is behind the attempts to destabil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or special song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films ( Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined These sequences predominantly feature glamorous female performers, commonly referred to as item girls, whose appearance, movements, and attire are designed to attract visual attention and heighten the sensual appeal of the film. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiran Rathod
Kiran Rathod (born 11 January 1981) is an Indian content creator and actress. She is well known for her appearance in Tamil films. Rathod has established herself in Kollywood. She also appears in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. She is known for appearing in several popular Item numbers. In 2022, Kiran opened up her own app subscription service called ''Kiran Rathore App'', which attracted a lot of followers. Early life Kiran Rathod was born on 11 January 1981 in Jaipur. She is a cousin of actress Raveena Tandon. Rathod graduated with a degree in Arts from Mithibai College in Mumbai. After college she got into modelling and worked in a few Hindi pop albums. Career The actress made her debut in the film industry with the Hindi film '' Yaadein'' in 2001, directed by Subhash Ghai and featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles. In 2002, she ventured into Tamil cinema with the movie '' Gemini'' (2002), where she starred alongside Vikram. The film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sampath Ram
Sampath Ram is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil-language films. He is known for his villainous roles. Career Ram started his acting career with the television series '' Ethanai Manithargal'' that aired on Doordarshan as a thug. He made his film debut with '' Mudhalvan'' (1999), where he played a sub-inspector of police. The film, however, failed to provide the actor a major break. Ram survived a head injury while shooting for '' Dheena'' (2001). After ''Dheena'', he starred in several films as a thug. About twenty years later, Ram landed in a meaty role in '' Thimiru Pudichavan'' (2018). Post ''Thimiru Pudichavan'', he garnered acclaim for his performance as an aghori The Aghori (from , ) are a Hindu monastic order of ascetic Shaivite sadhus based in Uttar Pradesh, India. They are the only surviving sect derived from the '' Kāpālika'' tradition, a Tantric, non-Puranic form of Shaivism which originated ... in '' Kanchana 3''. Ram signed '' Thatrom Thookr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitti Babu (Tamil Actor)
Chitti Babu (; a.k.a. Sajjiah Adeebh, 10 January 1964 – 8 November 2013) was an Indian Tamil comedian, presenter and actor who prominently played supporting roles in Tamil cinema. He was also one of the judges in the comedy show ''Asathapovathu Yaaru'' on Sun TV (India), Sun TV. Personal life Chitti was married to Zareena Jabeen. He had two daughters, Rizwanah Adeebh and Rifah Adeebh, and a son, Riaz Adeebh. He died at the age of 49, after going into a diabetic coma. Filmography Television * ''Hari Giri Assembly'' (Jaya TV) * ''Mr. Thenali Raman'' (Sun TV (India)) * ''Comedy Time'' (Sun TV (India), Sun TV) * ''Asathapovathu Yaaru'' (Sun TV (India), Sun TV) * ''Pondatti Thevai'' (Sun TV (India), Sun TV) – Kovilmani References External links * 1964 births 2013 deaths Tamil male actors Tamil comedians Television personalities from Tamil Nadu Male actors in Tamil cinema Deaths from diabetes in India Tamil Muslims {{India-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottachi
Kottachi is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He made his directorial debut with ''Kazhu Maram'' (2024). Career Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets of '' Seeman'' (1994) and he came to Chennai in search of the photo taken at that time and instead fulfilled his mother's wish of acting. He was introduced by director Ezhil in '' Pennin Manathai Thottu'' (2000). In a review of '' Kicha Vayasu 16'' (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect". He played a full length comedy role in '' Chandhamama'' (2013) and one of the lead roles in ''Kadavulukku Nandri'' (2016). He directed the short films ''Varanda Vizhigal'' (2020), which featured a voice over by M. S. Bhaskar and ''Vizhuthu'' (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai. In 2024, he directed the feature film ''Kazhu Maram'', which also featured him in the lead role. Regarding his performan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharathi (Tamil Actress)
Bharathi is an Indian actress who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. The actress won critical acclaim for her performance as a prostitute in '' Ammuvagiya Naan'' (2007) and later appeared in other Tamil and Malayalam language films. Career Bharathi was signed on by director Padmamagan to be a part of '' Ammuvagiya Naan'' (2007), after several leading actresses had turned down the role. She portrayed a prostitute who attempts to ease back into society, and won critical acclaim for her portrayal with a reviewer noting she was "blessed with a role of her lifetime". Despite the success of ''Ammuvagiya Naan'', Bharathi failed to get good offers in Tamil films and instead signed on to feature in Malayalam films. The actress signed on to appear in Anwar Rasheed's '' Annan Thambi'' (2008) opposite Mammootty, but was later replaced by Lakshmi Rai. She then however moved on to work in Biju Pal's '' Aayudham'' (2008), featuring alongside Suresh Gopi. The film failed to become a bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manivannan
Manivannan (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, voice artist, playback singer and social activist who worked in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning three decades, he went from being a story and dialogue writer for director Bharathiraja from 1980–82 to a successful director who thrived in experimenting with different genres, before becoming an actor. With over 400 films to his name, Manivannan was one of the most experienced actors in the field and directed exactly 50 films. Manivannan was mainly a supporting actor in films and often played the comedian, supporting character and villainous roles. He supported various political parties, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He later became affiliated with the Naam Tamilar Katchi. He also had been a long supporter of Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism. Personal life Manivannan hailed from a small town called Sulur in Coimbatore Distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
