Ayothi
''Ayothi'' ( is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language melodramatic procedural drama film directed by newcomer R. Manthira Moorthy, starring M. Sasikumar, Yashpal Sharma, Preethi Asrani, Pugazh, Anju Asrani and Master Advaith Vinod in the lead roles. The music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan with cinematography by Madhesh Manickam and editing by San Lokesh. About 50% of the film is filled with Hindi dialogues. The film was released on 3 March 2023 to positive reviews from critics praising the performances, screenplay, emotional weight of the story & direction. Plot Balram is an orthodox Hindu living in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh with his wife Janki, daughter Shivani, and son Sonu. In November 2021, he plans a pilgrimage to Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu along with his family. Their train arrives at Madurai Junction railway station (in Tamil Nadu) on the eve of Diwali, and they hire a cab for Rameswaram. On their way, Balram picks up a fight with the cab driver Kanagu, leading to a cras ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Preethi Asrani
Preethi Asrani is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Telugu and Tamil films and television industry. She played the lead role in the Tamil soap opera '' Minnale'' on Sun TV. She debuted as a lead actress with ''Pressure Cooker'' (2020) and starred in the critically acclaimed ''Ayothi'' (2023). Early life Preethi is a Sindhi from Gujarat. She moved to Hyderabad to pursue a career in cinema. As of 2020, she is enrolled at St. Ann's College for Women, Hyderabad. Her cousin, Anju Asrani, is also an actress. Career Preethi made her debut as a child artist with ''Gundello Godari'' (2013). At age sixteen, she starred in the short film ''Fidaa'', where she portrayed a blind girl. She made her television debut with ''Pakkinti Ammayi''. She starred in the film ''Malli Raava'' (2017) and played the younger version of the main actress in the film. Her performance in the film enabled her to receive offers to act in other films. After ''Malli Rava'', Preethi signed a film st ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chetan (actor)
Chetan (born 30 September 1970) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language television and films. He is married to television actress Devadarshini who starred with him in ''Vidadhu Karuppu'', part of the television series '' Marmadesam''. He has had regular roles in television serials such as ''Ananda Bhavan'' and '' Metti Oli''. Career Chetan's top turnover was on the 811-episode Sun TV serial Metti Oli and the 1272-episode serial Athipookal, in which he starred along with his wife Devadarshini. His notable films include ''Polladhavan'', '' Thamizh Padam'','' Tamizh Padam 2'', ''Kaithi'', ''Master'', '' Ayothi'', '' Viduthalai Part 1'' and '' Viduthalai Part 2''. Personal life His mother tongue is Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a .... He is ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yashpal Sharma (actor)
Yashpal Sharma is an Indian actor primarily working in Hindi-language films and theatre. He is best known for his role as Randhir Singh in Sudhir Mishra's 2003 Hindi movie ''Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'', apart from ''Lagaan'' (2001), ''Gangaajal'' (2003), ''Ab Tak Chhappan'' (2004), ''Apaharan'' (2005), ''Lakshyam (2007 film), Lakshyam'' (2007), ''Singh Is Kinng'' (2008), ''Aarakshan'' (2011), ''Rowdy Rathore'' (2012), and ''Ayothi'' (2023), ''Kudi Haryane Val Di'' (2024). He also played the role as Don Rana in a sequence of popular TV sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008–present) on Sony SAB, SAB TV. He played Kuwar Singh in Zee's ''Mera Naam Karegi Roshan''. Yashpal is also a stage actor and appears in live plays. He formerly starred in Zee's ''Neeli Chhatri Waale''. His Haryanvi film ''Pagdi: The Honour'' was awarded at the 62nd National Film Awards. Early life and education Sharma was born and brought up in a lower-middle-class family in Hisar (city), Hisar in the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pugazh (actor)
Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh or Parattai Pugazh, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's '' Cooku with Comali''. Personal life Pugazh was born on 14 November 1990 in Cuddalore. He was educated at St. Joseph's High School and Sri Padaleswarar Secondary School in Thirupapuliyur. Pugazh married Benzi Riya in 2022. They have one daughter, who was born in September 2023. Career Pugazh grew to prominence after appearing as a 'comali' in '' Cooku with Comali''. He is known for his mimicry and humour. Udayaraj of ''Baana Kaathadi ''Baana Kaathadi'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Badri Venkatesh. The film stars Atharvaa, Samantha and Prasanna. Featuring music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Richard M. Nathan and ed ...'' fame helped Pugazh audition for '' Kalakka Povathu Yaaru'', but was not cast. Undeterred, he worked as a computer serviceman at Vijay TV and later starred ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thaman Kumar
Thaman Kumar is an Indian film actor, who has worked predominantly in the Tamil language, Tamil industry.. Career Thaman Kumar was signed up for a film titled ''London Maappillai'' in 2011 to debut alongside actress Joshna Fernando, but the film failed to finish production, and thus his first release became the thriller ''Aachariyangal'' (2012). He replaced Vikram Prabhu in Sneha Britto's ''Sattam Oru Iruttarai (2012 film), Sattam Oru Iruttarai'' after a successful audition and featured in the lead role opposite Bindu Madhavi and Piaa Bajpai. The film, a remake of the yesteryear film of the same name, was released with little publicity and failed at the box office, with a critic noting "Thaman Kumar showed signs of confidence". He is next seen in the comedy ''Summa Nachunu Irukku'' (2013). Thaman Kumar slips into the character of a village boy with utmost ease in ''Sethu Boomi'' (2015). In 2017, an action romance ''Puyala Kelambi Varom'' was released. In 2018, he appeared in ho ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kalloori Vinoth
Kalloori Vinoth is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. Career After making his debut in '' Kalloori'' (2007) and appearing in small roles in several films, he made his breakthrough as an actor with a supporting role in Balaji Mohan's ''Maari'' (2015). In 2018, Vinoth played comedic roles in '' Sketch'' and '' Raja Ranguski'', which garnered acclaim from critics. He reprised his role from ''Maari'' in the sequel titled ''Maari 2'' along with Dhanush and Robo Shankar Robo Shankar is an Indian standup comedian who has appeared in character roles in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with STAR Vijay's ''Kalakkapovathu Yaaru'', performing standup comedy. He is a now cast as regular on several shows on St .... His role in '' Pizhai'' was reported as being the "turning point of the story". Filmography ;Web series * ''Nisha'' (2019) * '' Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa'' (2022) * '' Accidental Farmer and Co '' (2023) References External link ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Trident Arts
Trident Arts is an Indian film production and distribution company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1987 by R. Ravindran. Since then, it has produced and distributed several Tamil films. History Trident Arts was set up by R. Ravindran in 1987. Since then it has distributed several Tamil films in region wise in Tamil Nadu, then moved to a major distributor with the movies including ''Vikram Vedha'', ''Tamizh Padam 2'', '' Ratsasan'', '' Seethakaathi'', ''Dhilluku Dhuddu 2'' , ''Viswasam'' , '' Kadaram Kondan'' & ''Leo (2023 Indian film)''. The company has produced films including ''Shivalinga'', ''Lakshmi'' and ''Action''. Its latest release was '' Kasada Thapara'', released on 27 August 2021 in SonyLIV. The company's next productions are '' Enna Solla Pogirai'', directed by A. Hariharan, starring Ashwin Kumar and Avantika Mishra, ''Hostel'', directed by Sumanth Radhakrishnan, starring Ashok Selvan and Priya Bhavani Shankar, and ''Shot Boot 3'', directed by Arun ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bose Venkat
Bose Venkat (born 4 February 1976) is an Indian actor, director and dubbing artist who appears in Tamil films and television serials. Personal life Venkat is married to actress Sonia in 2003. Career Venkat came to Chennai at the age of 17, hoping to become an actor in films. After facing an unsuccessful start to his career, he worked briefly as an auto rickshaw driver while attending auditions. He subsequently got selected for a role in the serial '' Metti Oli''. Recognising his work in the serial, director Bharathiraja offered him a role in '' Eera Nilam'' (2003). He was also part of the 2005 Tamil film, '' Kannamma''under the direction of S. S. Baba Vikram. He has also acted in a few Malayalam movies alongside Mammootty and Dileep. He says his best experience was acting with Superstar Rajinikanth in the Tamil action-thriller film, '' Sivaji'' under the direction of S. Shankar in 2007. Although he played a negative role alongside Suman, his performance was showered wi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pondy Ravi
Pondy Ravi is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil-language films. He has acted in over sixty films. Career Pondy Ravi worked as an assistant cameraman for '' Minsara Kanavu'' (1997). He has acted as a police officer in several films including '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000), ''Minnale'' (2001) and ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003). He also portrayed a lead role in a film called '' Saamida'' (2008) under the name Sembi; the film had a low-key release. He went to an audition for Ang Lee's ''Life of Pi'' (2013). In the film, he plays a silent police officer who regulates traffic. Ravi portrayed a corrupt police officer in '' Vajram'' (2015) who acts on behalf of a minister for the sake of money. Outside acting, Ravi manages a video lab and is a liaison for films shot in Pondicherry. Personal life His father is a theatre artiste in Neyveli Neyveli is an industrial town in the Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located inland from the Bay of Benga ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Om Vellimalai
''Om Vellimalai'' is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Om Vijay and starring Supergood Subramani, Veera Subash and Anju Krishna in the lead roles. It was released on 24 February 2023. Cast Production Supergood Subramani, who had played pivotal roles in films including '' Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum'' (2016), '' Rajinimurugan'' (2016) and ''Jai Bhim'' (2021), was cast in his first lead role. The film was described prior to release as a "social dramedy about siddhargal". Reception The film was released on 24 February 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from ''Dinamalar'' gave the film a mixed review, while praising some scenes from the film. A critic from ''The Hindu'' gave the film a negative review, citing the director could have conceived scenes differently. A reviewer from ''Dina Thanthi ''Dina Thanthi'' (, ; known as Daily Thanthi in English) is a Tamil language daily newspaper. It was founded by S. P. Adithanar in Madurai in 1942. ''Dina Thanth ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Saregama
Saregama India Ltd is an Indian music record label and content company headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the oldest music label in India, established in 1901 as the Indian branch of the British Gramophone Company. It later became a part of EMI, and for several decades, used the His Master's Voice (HMV) trademark on its releases. In 1985, the company was acquired by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. Although the HMV trademark continued to be used until 2003, the licensing agreement with EMI ended that year. Saregama also distributed EMI's international releases in India during this period. The company is involved in music publishing, film production under the brand Yoodlee Films, and the creation of multi-language television content. It also manufactures and sells Carvaan, a digital audio player pre-loaded with classic Indian music. Saregama is listed on the NSE and the BSE. Besides its head office in Kolkata, it has regional offices in Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Feature Film Soundtrack
A soundtrack is a recorded audio signal accompanying and synchronised to the images of a book, drama, motion picture, radio program, television program, or video game; colloquially, a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film, video, or television presentation; or the physical area of a film that contains the synchronised recorded sound. In movie industry terminology usage, a sound track is an audio recording created or used in film production or post-production. Initially, the dialogue, sound effects, and music in a film each has its own separate track, and these are mixed together to make what is called the ''composite track,'' which is heard in the film. A '' dubbing track'' is often later created when films are dubbed into another language. This is also known as an M&E (music and effects) track. M&E tracks contain all sound elements minus dialogue, which is then supplied by the foreign distributor in the native language ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |