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Badava
''Badava'' is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by KV Nandha, starring Vimal and Soori in the lead roles alongside Shrita Rao, Ramachandra Raju, Devadarshini, Namo Narayana, Senthil, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Saravana Sakthi and others in important roles. The film is produced by John Peter under his J Studio International banner. ''Badava'' released in theatres on 7 March 2025 to mixed reviews. Plot A jobless troublemaker is forced to move to Malaysia for work, only to lose his job and return home. Meanwhile, a powerful brick kiln owner enslaves the local population. The story follows how the hero rises to the challenge, using his courage to free the people and restore joy to the community. Cast Production After the success of the long-shelved film ''Madha Gaja Raja'' (2025), the Vimal- Soori starrer film ''Badava'' written and directed by KV Nandha was planned to release in 2025. The film that got production completed six years ago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devadarshini
Devadarshini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu, Malayalam films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor and entered cinema playing supporting and comedic roles. she is a recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. She has performed in television serials including '' Marmadesam'' and '' Athipookal''. Career While still in college, she began anchoring television shows. She was then offered an opportunity to act in the Doordarshan serial ''Kanavugal Ilavasam'', which led to her landing a role in the mystery series '' Marmadesam'' by Naga. She was introduced in '' Ramany vs Ramany Part 02'', which was also directed by Naga. Devadarshini became part of the series' second installment, ''Vidathu Karuppu'', which she considers a "big turning point" in her life as it established her in the industry. She won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for ''Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madha Gaja Raja
''Madha Gaja Raja'' ( ) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Sundar C and produced by Gemini Film Circuit and Benzz Media (P) Ltd. The film stars Vishal in the titular role, alongside Santhanam, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sonu Sood, Manivannan, Subbaraju, Nithin Sathya, Sadagoppan Ramesh, Munna Simon and John Kokken. The film was officially announced in February 2012 without any title and the official title was announced that April. Principal photography began the following month in Chennai. However, after the script was altered, schedules with a new cast were held in Palani, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Australia throughout June 2012 and 12 January 2013. The music was composed by Vijay Antony, while cinematography and editing were handled by Richard M. Nathan and Praveen K. L. and N. B. Srikanth. After having been delayed for over 12 years due to legal and financial troubles, ''Madha Gaja Raja'' released worldwide on 12 January 2025, duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Peter (composer)
John Peter is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer who has predominantly scored music for Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Career Peter worked as a bureaucrat before first working as a musician on ''Prathi Gnayiru 9 Manimudhal 10.30 Varai'' (2006), which had a delayed release. He subsequently went on to work closely with Harikumar (actor), Harikumar who gave him the chance to compose the songs for ''Madurai Sambavam'' (2009) and ''Bodinayakanur Ganesan'' (2011). Similarly, Vadivudaiyan gave him the chance to work on two films, ''Kanniyum Kaalaiyum Sema Kadhal'' and ''Sowkarpettai'' (2015), which became Peter's most high-profile projects. In 2015, he also worked on the Vijay Vasanth-starrer ''Vanna Jigina'', produced by N. Linguswamy. Discography *Films released in order of album release, regardless of the date of the film's release. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Peter, John Living people Tamil film score composers Telugu film score composers Musicians from Tamil Nadu Year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaams
Chaams (born as Swaminathan: 30 November 1972) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films. He has predominantly appeared in supporting roles, notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in '' Palaivana Solai'' (2009) and '' Onbadhule Guru'' (2013). Career He is an actor who began his career by doing small roles but later bagged meaningful roles and has received mass appreciation for his performances. Right from the beginning he started a new style of comedy that people loved and then he followed it with every film. He used his natural tone and local style to deliver dialogues with timing and sense of humor. In the year 2009, a film named '' Palaivana Solai'' was released which was a remake version of the same film released in 1981 where a love story of five friends woven around one simple girl received critics appreciation. In the 2009 flick, Chaams played the lead role as one of the five friends. Chaams garnered accla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Yesudas
Vijay Yesudas (born 23 March 1979) is an Indian playback singer and actor. He has sung over 1000 film songs. Vijay works predominantly in the South Indian film industry, mostly in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi. He is the son of acclaimed singer K. J. Yesudas. Vijay made his debut as a singer with the 2000 Malayalam film '' Millennium Stars'', which had music composed by Vidyasagar. Vijay Yesudas won three Kerala State Film Awards for Best Singer for the songs "Kolakkuzhal Vili Ketto" in '' Nivedyam'' (2007), "Akaleyo Nee" in '' Grandmaster'' and "Mazhakondu Mathram" in '' Spirit'' (2012), and "Poomuthole" in '' Joseph'' (2018). He has also won five Filmfare Awards for Best Singer and four SIIMA Awards for Best Male Playback Singer. He made a foray into acting by playing the villain role in the Tamil film '' Maari'' (2015) and the lead role in the Tamil film '' Padaiveeran'' (2018). Early life Vijay Yesudas was born to singer K. J. Yesudas and Prabha. He i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivaangi Krishnakumar
Sivaangi Krishnakumar (born 25 May 2000), also known as Sivaangi, is an Indian actress, playback singer and television personality. In 2019, she participated in the Tamil singing competition '' Super Singer 7'', which aired on Star Vijay. In 2020, she appeared in the comedy-cooking show, '' Cooku With Comali,'' which gained her popularity. She is the daughter of Kalaimamani award-winners Dr. K. Krishnakumar and Binni Krishnakumar. She has acted in films such as '' Don'' (2022), '' Naai Sekar Returns'' (2022) and '' Shot Boot Three'' (2023). She made her debut as a singer in the Tamil film ''Pasanga'' (2012) with the song "Anbaale Azhagana Veedu". Early life Sivaangi was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to a Malayali mother and a Tamil father. Career In 2019, Sivaangi made her appearance as a contestant in an Indian Tamil-language reality television singing competition, ''Super Singer 7'', which aired on Vijay TV. She later was a part of the comedy cooking show ''Cooku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vimal (actor)
Vimal is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. He appeared in a supporting role in '' Kanchivaram'', and played the lead role in ''Pasanga'' in 2009. Vimal's breakthrough came with the film '' Kalavani'' in 2010. He further acted in movies such as '' Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' (2011), '' Kalakalappu'' (2012), '' Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2013), '' Manjapai'' (2014), '' Mannar Vagaiyara'' (2018) and '' Deiva Machan'' (2023). Early life Vimal was born on 25 April 1981, in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai. Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together. Acting career 2001–2008 In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including '' Ghilli'' (2004 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saravana Sakthi
Saravana Sakthi is an Indian actor and director who works in Tamil-language films. He has acted in more than twenty-five films. Career Saravana Sakthi began his career as an assistant director under R.Aakash before working on the directorial ventures '' Dhandayuthapani'' (2007) and '' Nayagan'' (2008). He later became an actor and garnered recognition for his role in '' Kutti Puli'' (2013), which enables him to feature in several other films. He worked as the screenplay writer for ''Soorakaathu'' (2017) in addition to portraying the antagonist. He returned to direction with '' Billa Pandi'' (2019). Filmography ;As director *'' Dhandayuthapani'' (2007) *'' Nayagan'' (2008) *'' Billa Pandi'' (2018) *''Santharpam'' (2022) *'' Kulasami'' (2023) ;As writer *''Soorakathu'' (2017) ;As actor *'' Dhandayuthapani'' (2007) *'' Pattaya Kelappu'' (2008) *'' Kutti Puli'' (2013) *''Marudhu'' (2016) *'' Raja Manthiri'' (2016) *'' Dharmadurai'' (2016) *''Soorakathu'' (2017) *''Kodiveera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinodhini Vaidyanathan
Vinodhini Vaidyanathan is an Indian actress and writer who has mainly worked in Tamil cinema and theatre. She made her debut in A. R. Murugadoss's ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' portraying Ananya's sister. She is best known for her performances in OK Kanmani (2015), '' Appa'' (2016), '' Aandavan Kattalai'' (2016), '' Ratsasan'' (2018), '' Comali'' (2019), ''Game Over'' (2019), ''Ponmagal Vandhal'' (2020) and ''Soorarai Pottru'' (2020), '' Ponniyin Selvan: I'' (2022) and '' Ponniyin Selvan: II'' (2023). Career Vinodhini made her first film appearance in Priyadarshan's '' Kanchivaram'' (2009), after being selected by the director to be a part of the film after he watched her during a performance with the Tamil theatre troupe, Koothu-P-Pattarai. The film won critical acclaim and recognition at the National Film Awards. In early 2010, director Saravanan had watched Vinodhini's solo performance titled ''Saami Aattam'', in which Vinodhini played multiple characters in a 45-minute monol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namo Narayana
Namo Narayana is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He made a breakthrough as an actor with his performances in ''Naadodigal'' (2009) and '' Komban'' (2015). Career Narayana was a software engineer before he chose to star in a supporting role in Samuthirakani's ''Naadodigal'' (2009). He was close friend of Samuthirakani during bachelor days. Post-release, he became a close friend of the lead actor Sasikumar, and has often collaborated in their films, such as '' Easan'' (2010), ''Poraali'' (2011), '' Kutti Puli'' (2013) and '' Nimirndhu Nil'' (2014). In 2015, Narayana described his role in '' Komban'' as a breakthrough role in his career at the film's press meet. He played one of the lead roles in '' Appa'' (2016). He played the antagonist in '' Thondan'' (2017). Filmography *''Naadodigal'' (2009) *'' Easan'' (2010) *''Mudhal Idam'' (2010) *''Poraali'' (2011) *'' Ishtam'' (2011) *'' Thappana'' (2012; Malayalam) *''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2012) *'' Kutti Pul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramachandra Raju
Ramachandra Raju (born 7 July 1980), better known as Garuda Ram, is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He rose to fame for his role as the antagonist Garuda in '' KGF: Chapter 1'' and for his dominant screen presence. Career Prior to acting, Raju worked as Yash's bodyguard. Raju made his film debut '' K.G.F: Chapter 1'' (2018), acting alongside Yash. He played the antagonist Garuda in the film and garnered acclaim for the role. This enabled him to get offers to play negative roles in several other films across the four South Indian languages. Raju made his Tamil debut playing the antagonist in '' Sulthan'' (2021) and has acted in villain roles in ''Kodiyil Oruvan'' (2021) and ''Yaanai'' (2022). Raju made his Telugu debut with ''Maha Samudram'' (2021) and his Malayalam debut with ''Aaraattu Ārāttu () is an annual ritual performed during Hindu temple festivals in Kerala, India, in which a priest bathe the idol of a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soori (actor)
Ramalakshmanan Muthuchamy (born 27 August 1977), professionally known as Soori, is an Indian actor and comedian who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema. Debuting in 1998, he acted in several uncredited roles before his major breakthrough in '' Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009), where he earned the moniker Parotta Soori. After a decade as a comedian, his dramatic turn as a lead actor in Vetrimaaran's '' Viduthalai Part 1'' (2023) received critical acclaim. Career Soori moved from Madurai to Chennai in 1996 with the intention of becoming an actor in the Tamil film industry. After failing to get any roles, he took up work in the city as a cleaner to fund his acting ambitions. He played occasional uncredited roles in films as a junior artiste, appearing especially in comedy scenes, such as in '' Winner'' (2003). and thereafter Ezhil's Deepavali. Soori notably appeared in the critical and commercial hit film '' Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009). The suffix "parotta" was soon attached to hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
