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Ashwin Raja
Ashvin Raja is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He is the son of the film producer V. Swaminathan of Lakshmi Movie Makers. Personal life Ashvin Raja is the son of producer Swaminathan, who owns the production house, Lakshmi Movie Makers. He had also done cameos in some of the movies produced by him. V. Swaminathan died on 10 August 2020 due to COVID-19. He had been undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Chennai after testing positive for Coronavirus. He became the first person from Tamil film industry to have died of COVID-19. Ashwin, married his girlfriend Vidyashree on 24 June 2020. She is a practising doctor. Career Ashvin made his film debut portraying the student Paalpandi in Rajesh's comedy film '' Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' (2010). His performance in Prabhu Solomon's '' Kumki'' (2012) as an elephant herder alongside Vikram Prabhu and Thambi Ramaiah was also well received by film critics, and had allotted sixty six days to the film for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai, also known as Madras (List of renamed places in India#Tamil Nadu, its official name until 1996), is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Tamil Nadu by population, largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost states and territories of India, state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Census of India, 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the List of most populous cities in India, sixth-most-populous city in India and forms the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fourth-most-populous urban agglomeration. Incorporated in 1688, the Greater Chennai Corporation is the oldest municipal corporation in India and the second oldest in the world after City of London Corporation, London. Historically, the region was part of the Chola dynasty, Chola, Pandya dynasty, Pandya, Pallava dynasty, Pallava and Vijayanagara Empire, Vijayanagara kingdoms during various eras. The coastal land which then contained th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jyothika
Jyothika Saravanan (; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress and producer who primarily works in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. She has received several accolades including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (a record four Best Actress award) and Kalaimamani Award. Jyothika is regarded among the most prolific actresses in Tamil cinema, and has been ranked among the best South Indian actresses. Jyothika debuted in films with the Hindi film '' Doli Saja Ke Rakhna'' (1997), directed by Priyadarshan. She starred in her first Tamil film '' Vaalee'' (1999) and her first Telugu film ''Tagore'' (2003), opposite Chiranjeevi. She received her first Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South for the former film. She was awarded the Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for '' Kushi'' (2000). A string of successful films followed and gained prominence for her performances in '' Kushi'' (2000), '' Dumm Dumm Dumm''(2001), '' Poovellam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 Film)
''Sakalakala Vallavan'' () previously known as ''Appatakkar'' () is a 2015 Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Suraj. The film stars Ravi Mohan (credited as Jayam Ravi), Trisha Krishnan and Anjali, while Prabhu and Soori appear in supporting roles and Vivek in a guest appearance. S. Thaman composed the film's music, while cinematography was by U. K. Senthil Kumar and editing by Selva RK. The film was released on 31 July 2015 to panning reviews and fared extremely poor at the box office. Plot Shakthi (Ravi Mohan) and Chinnasamy ( Soori) are family enemies who fight over an election. During that time, Shakthi falls in love with Anjali ( Anjali), whom he later discovers is Chinnasamy's cousin. Shakthi is forced to marry Divya (Trisha) under some circumstances. Before starting a life together, Divya tells Shakthi that they must get to know each other, but every time Shakthi tries to do something good, it ends bad. Divya asks for divorce and Shakthi tells Divya to st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharani Kottai
''Maharani Kottai'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy drama film written and directed by S. Vinod Kumar. The film features Richard and Annie Prince Nag in the lead roles, alongside Senthil and Ganesh. Produced by Thanamalar Creations, the film was released on 10 July 2015. Cast * Richard * Annie Prince Nag * Senthil * Ganesh * Ganja Karuppu * Powerstar Srinivasan * Ashvin Raja * Ashwini * Velmurugan * Bava Lakshmanan * Vaiyapuri * Thyagu * Benjamin * Nellai Siva * Bonda Mani * King Kong * Sam Anderson *Neena Kurup Production After making a Telugu film titled ''Win'' featuring Jai Akash, Vinod Kumar began making ''Maharani Kottai'' in Tamil and cast Richard and actress Annie Prince Nag in the lead roles. Annie had previously competed as a beauty pageant, and the film marked her acting debut. Veteran actors Senthil, Ganesh and Thyagu played supporting roles in the film. The film was produced by Singapore-based Subramaniam and Thanamalar as a joint venture for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaaval (2015 Film)
''Kaaval'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Nagendran R., based on a true story and produced by Punnagai Poo Gheetha and Philip Sheetal. It stars Vimal, Samuthirakani and Punnagai Poo Gheetha. The film, which was initially titled ''Nee Yellam Nalla Varuvada'', began production in 2013 and released on 26 June 2015 Plot Chandrasekar (Samuthirakani) is an honest police officer who is given an opportunity to encounter the deadliest don who is responsible for all the murders that are happening in Tamil Nadu. But during the mission, he loses Alwin Sudan, one of his most intelligent encounter specialists. Later, he realizes that their carefully planned operation was leaked to the rivals by Anbarasu ( Vimal), the son of a corrupt constable Kulasekaran ( M. S. Bhaskar). Chandrasekar sketches a plan to encounter the don through Anbarasu. Cast * Samuthirakani as Inspector Chandrasekhar * Vimal as Anbarasu * Punnagai Poo Gheetha as Amrutha * M. S. B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manjapai
''Manjapai'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by N. Ragavan in his debut. Produced by Thirrupathi Brothers and A Sarkunam Cinemaz, it stars Vimal, Rajkiran and Lakshmi Menon. The film saw its worldwide release on 6 June 2014 and became a sleeper hit. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Erra Bus'' (2014) and in Kannada by the same director as '' Mr. Mommaga'' (2016). Plot The film starts with Tamil who is raised single-handedly by his grandfather, Venkatasamy in a village, as his parents had committed suicide after eloping and giving birth to him. 25 years later the boy is working in a Chennai-based IT company, staying in a modern upmarket apartment. Tamil meets Karthika, a medical student using tricks to get to the front of the traffic signal. They fall in love at first sight, and end up being so engrossed in each other that they don't realise that the signal had gone green. The way Karthika tricks the police officer and gets away wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ennamo Nadakkuthu
''Ennamo Nadakkudhu'' ( ''Something is happening'') is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by P Rajapandi. It stars Vijay Vasanth, Mahima Nambiar, Prabhu, Rahman, Saranya Ponvannan, and Sukanya. Produced by Vijay Vasanth's brother, V Vinoth Kumar for Triple V Records, it has music composed by Premgi Amaren and cinematography by A. Venkatesh, while the editing is taken care of by Praveen K. L. and N. B. Srikanth. The story revolves around a young man in love, who gets caught between two influential people in the society. Cast * Vijay Vasanth as Vijay * Mahima Nambiar as Madhu * Prabhu as Parthipan * Rahman as Burma * Saranya Ponvannan as Vijay's mother * Sukanya as Gayathri * Mime Gopi * Thambi Ramaiah as Burma's friend * Ashvin Raja as OC Kudi Kumar, Vijay's friend * Azhagam Perumal as Madhu's father * Namo Narayana as Money Lender * Vincent Asokan * Thirumurugan * Kaajal Pasupathi * Pondy Ravi * Suruli Manohar * Kavitha Bharathy * Vengal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nedunchaalai
''Nedunchalai'' ( Highway) is a 2014 Tamil language thriller film written and directed by N. Krishna and produced by Aaju, C. Soundarajan and Dheeraj Kher. This film features Aari Arujunan and Sshivada in the lead roles, with Thambi Ramiah and Prashant Narayanan in another pivotal roles. It was released on 28 March 2014. Plot Set in 1988, the plot revolves around a dacoit, known as ''Tharpai Murugan'' who falls in love with a motel owner. Cast * Aari Arujunan as 'Tharpai' Murugan ** Kishore DS as Young Murugan * Sshivada as Manga * Prashant Narayanan as Masanamuthu * Thambi Ramiah as Master * Salim Kumar as Maattu Sekhar * Ashvin Raja as Soozhi * Kishore Kumar as Settu * Ken Karunas as Mani Hotel Assistant * Thavasi as Murugan's Foster father (Chiyaan) * Kannan Ponnaiya (Executive Producer) Production The film was announced in February 2012 with director N. Krishna, of '' Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' (2006) fame, choosing to move on to his next venture instead of waiting f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
''Sillunu Oru Sandhippu'' () is a 2013 Tamil language romance film written and directed by Ravi Lallin in his directorial debut venture. The film stars Vimal, Oviya and Dipa Shah in the lead roles. The film was earlier titled as Sillu Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, which was later changed to ''Sillunu Oru Sandhippu''. Plot Ashok ( Vimal) and Geetha (Oviya) fall in love when in school, but are separated by their families. Years later, Ashok returns to the country from the US and begins a relationship with Charumathi ( Dipa Shah), but chaos ensues when Geetha comes back into his life. Cast * Vimal as Ashok * Oviya as Geetha * Dipa Shah as Charumathi * Charuhasan * Manobala * Ashvin Raja * Brinda Parekh (Item number) * Javno Isshiki (Item number) * Jugnu Ishiqui (Item number) Production Earlier titled as ''Unmai Sonnaal Nesipaya'' and then ''Anaithukkum Aasaipadu'' and then as ''Sillu Sillunu Oru Sandhippu'', major portions of filming was done in Chennai, Ooty and Malaysia till ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanthaan Vendraan
''Vanthaan Vendraan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by R. Kannan that stars Jiiva, Nandha and Taapsee in the lead roles, while Rahman and Santhanam play supporting roles. The music was composed by Thaman S with cinematography by P. G. Muthiah and editing by V. T. Vijayan. Principal photography began on 27 August 2010, and the film released on 16 September 2011 to mixed reviews. Plot The film opens to a school in a village, where a boy recites a national anthem before all the staff and students of the school. Another boy is seen running to school as he is late. His teacher punishes him while comparing him to the boy who recited earlier, who is revealed to be his younger half-brother. An enmity grows in the older brother as he is always compared to his younger brother. The younger brother burns the photo of the older brother's father as he was the reason for his defeat in the school's kabbadi match. In retaliation, the older broth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eththan
''Eththan'' (), also known as ''Ethan'', is a 2011 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by L Suresh. The film stars Vimal (actor), Vimal and Sanusha, whilst Jayaprakash (actor), Jayaprakash and Sarvajit appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by Taj Noor. A remake of the 2010 Telugu film ''Kalavar King'', directed by Suresh himself, the film was released on 27 May 2011, with moderate review. Plot Sathyamoorthy is the son of a schoolteacher named DK in Kumbakonam. Sathya is a happy-go-lucky youngster who yearns to do business. To achieve his "mission", he borrows money from all quarters and is almost drowned in debts. Even as his father advises him to start leading life in a right manner, enters a student named Selvi. Sathya gets acquainted to Selvi, and his life takes a turn. Meanwhile, Selvi is in trouble because her paternal aunt's son Pandiyan, a rowdy, wants her to marry him. This proposal was ignored by Selvi, and she hate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
