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Coimbatore Mappillai
() is a 1996 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by C. Ranganathan. It stars Vijay (actor), Vijay and Sanghavi. The film's score and music was composed by Vidyasagar (composer), Vidyasagar. It was released on 15 January 1996 during Pongal (festival), Pongal. The film ended as a blockbuster at the box office as it released on Pongal festival, marking Vijay's favourable success streak with his other film releases on Pongal day. It is regarded as the first commercial blockbuster film in Vijay's career. Plot Balu comes to Chennai from Coimbatore and stays with his friend Gopal, who claims he has a job. Actually, he is also unemployed. Both of them are tenants of a girl named Sumithra. First, Balu and Sumithra get into fights, but then their arguments and fights turn into love. Meanwhile, Sumithra's cousin Mahesh is also in love with her. One day, Balu witnesses a thief stealing a necklace, and when he tries to catch him, the thief inser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay (actor)
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar (born 22 June 1974), known professionally as Vijay, is an Indian actor and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning over three decades, Vijay has acted in Vijay filmography, 68 films and is one of the most commercially successful actors in Tamil cinema with multiple films amongst the List of highest-grossing Tamil films, highest-grossing Tamil films of all time and is amongst the highest paid actors in India. He has List of awards and nominations received by Vijay, won several awards as an actor. Referred to as "Thalapathy" (), Vijay has a significant fan following. Born in Madras to director S. A. Chandrasekhar, Vijay made his debut as a child actor in the Tamil language, Tamil film ''Vetri (film), Vetri'' (1984). After a few roles as a child actor in his father’s films, he played his first lead role in the film ''Naalaiya Theerpu'' (1992) at the age of 18. Vijay continued doing lead roles for the next few years with notable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kovai Senthil
Kumarasamy, known by his stage name, Kovai Senthil, was a Tamil film character artist who appeared in Tamil films starting with Bhagyaraj's '' Oru Kai Osai''. He appeared in over 400 Tamil films. Career During his career, Kovai Senthil made several collaborations with Bhagyaraj including '' Aararo Aariraro'' and '' Avasara Police 100''. He has starred in several notable films including '' Idhu Namma Aalu'', '' Padayappa'', '' Avvai Shanmugi'' and '' Goa''. Selected filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' *'' Oru Kai Osai'' (1980) *'' Mouna Geethangal'' (1981) *'' Idhu Namma Aalu'' (1988) *'' En Rathathin Rathame'' (1989) *'' Aararo Aariraro'' (1989) *'' Palaivana Paravaigal'' (1990) *'' Avasara Police 100'' (1990) *'' Thalattu Ketkuthamma'' (1991) *'' Chinna Pasanga Naanga'' (1992) *''Gentleman'' (1993) *'' Rajakumaran'' (1994) *'' En Rajangam'' (1994) *'' En Aasai Machan'' (1994) *'' Mettupatti Mirasu'' (1994) *'' Sathyavan'' (1994) *'' Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadhana Sargam
Sadhana Sargam (née Ghanekar, born 7 March 1969) is an Indian singer known for her playback career in Indian cinema predominantly in Hindi, Marathi language, Marathi, Bengali language, Bengali, Nepali, Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, Telugu language films. She is a recipient of the National Film Awards, National Film Award and Filmfare Awards South, She has also won five Maharashtra State Film Awards, four Gujarat State Film Awards and one Odisha State Film Awards, Orissa State Film Award. Early life Sargam was born in a Marathi family of musicians at Dabhol, the seaport town in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra. Her mother Neela Ghanekar was a classical singer and music teacher and knew arranger–composer Anil Mohile, who then arranged music for Kalyanji-Anandji. He introduced Sargam to them, and she was in the children's chorus in "Pam Pararampam, Bole Jeevan Ki Sargam" sung by Kishore Kumar in G. P. Sippy's ''Trishna (1978 film), Trishna'' (1978). Sargam performe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood". The industry, producing films in the Hindi language, is a part of the larger Indian cinema industry, which also includes Cinema of South India, South Indian cinema and other smaller Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries. The term 'Bollywood', often mistakenly used to refer to Indian cinema as a whole, only refers to Hindi-language films, with Indian cinema being an umbrella term that includes all the Cinema of India#Cinema by language, film industries in the country, each offering films in diverse languages and styles. In 2017, Indian cinema produced 1,986 feature films, of which the largest number, 364, have been in Hindi. In 2022, Hindi cinema represented 33% of box office revenue, followed by Telugu cinema, Telugu and Tamil cine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apple Music
Apple Music is an audio and video streaming service developed by Apple Inc. Users can select music to stream to their device on-demand, or listen to existing playlists. The service also includes the sister internet radio stations Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, Apple Music Country, Apple Música Uno, Apple Music Club, and Apple Music Chill which are broadcast live to over 200 countries 24 hours a day. The service was announced on June8, 2015, and launched on June30, 2015. New subscribers get a one-month free or six months free trial with the purchase of select products before the service requires a monthly subscription. Originally strictly a music service, Apple Music began expanding into video in 2016. Executive Jimmy Iovine has stated that the intention for the service is to become a "cultural platform", and Apple reportedly wants the service to be a "one-stop shop for pop culture". The company is actively investing heavily in the production and purchasing of video cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhusudhan Rao (actor)
Madhusudhan Rao is an Indian actor who has appears predominantly in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, films and television shows. He has appeared in films including '' Autonagar Surya'' (2014), ''Goli Soda'' (2014), '' Kathakali'' (2016), '' Kaashmora'' (2016), '' Adam Joan'' (2017), '' Kalakalappu 2'' (2018), '' Aranmanai 3'' (2021), '' Theerpugal Virkapadum'' (2021) and '' Taanakkaran'' (2022). Career Madhusudhan Rao made a breakthrough as an actor after appearing as the local rogue, Naidu in Tamil film, ''Goli Soda'' (2014). He had gone into limelight with Naga Chaitanya in the Telugu film '' Autonagar Surya'' (2014) as well as '' Oka Laila Kosam'' (2014) and '' Yuddham Sharanam'' (2017). He has since appeared as the antagonist in Tamil films such as '' Vanmam'' (2014) and '' Massu Engira Masilamani'' (2015), '' Pandigai'' (2017) as well as in character roles in '' Jeeva'' (2014) and '' Idhu Namma Aalu'' (2016). He later starred in Sundar C’s '' Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) and '' A ... [...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] |
Silk Smitha
Vadlapati Vijayalakshmi (2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name Silk Smitha, was an Indian actress and dancer who worked mainly in Tamil (over 200 films)and Telugu (over 100 films) cinema, in addition to some Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films. She became one of India's most popular sex symbols of the 1980s and early 1990s, as well as one of the most sought-after erotic actresses in South Indian cinema in the 1980s. Smitha was a key figure in the Malayalam softcore film genre in the late 1980s. In a career spanning 18 years, she appeared in over 450 films. Smitha was part of several successful dance numbers in the 1980s Indian films. She entered the industry as a supporting actress, and was first noticed for her role as "Silk" in the 1979 Tamil film, '' Vandichakkaram''. Early life Smitha was born in Kovvali village in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh on 2 December 1960 to Telugu parents, Vadlapati Ramallu and Sarasamma. Due to family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karuppu Subbiah
Karuppu Subbiah was an Indian actor who had acted over 300 Tamil language films in comedy roles and minor roles. He also has another name 'Mottai' Subbiah. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Goundamani. And also he acted along with most of Sivaji Ganesan Villupuram. Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001), better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian actor and film producer. He was mainly active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th centur ...'s films during the 1960s and 1970s in cameo and minor roles. And, He has acted in several films in comedy roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His debut film was Indira En Selvam in 1962. He is well known for his character Jambalakidi Pamba in '' Jallikattu Kaalai''. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s References External links * {{Subject bar , commons = yes , commons-search = , d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaplin Balu
Chaplin Balu is an Indian actor and comedian who predominantly featured in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. For the major part of his acting career, he shared screen space with fellow veteran comedian actor Vadivelu in many film comedy sequences. He had acted in over 150 films in his acting career. Career During his acting career, he frequently collaborated with lead actor Vijay in most of the latter's earlier films, often appearing as a friend of him in a supporting character role. Chaplin Balu was one of the five close friends of Vijay alongside Vaiyapuri, Vivek, Dhamu and Mayilsamy and the five of them often teamed up with Vijay in majority of the films during his initial stages of his acting career. His prominent collaborations with Vijay include '' Naalaiya Theerpu'' (1992), '' Senthoorapandi'' (1993), ''Deva'' (1995), ''Coimbatore Mappillai'' (1996), '' Vasantha Vaasal'' (1996), '' Maanbumigu Maanavan'' (1996), '' Once More'' (1997) and these films significantly mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu Vinayagam
Sethu Vinayagam (18 August 1949 – 20 September 2009) was an Indian actor who worked in Tamil films and plays. Career He was the member of Visu's drama troupe and mostly seen in all Visu's films. He appeared in more over 100 films and plays and made his mark as a villain, supporting roles in many films. His notable movies include '' Thillu Mullu'', '' Puthiya Theerppu'', '' Oorkavalan'', '' Sathya'', '' Mangai Oru Gangai'', '' Penmani Aval Kanmani'', '' Palaivana Paravaigal'', '' Gunaa'', '' Magalir Mattum'' and '' Baashha''. Personal life Sethu Vinayagam was married and had three daughters. Death Sethu Vinayagam died on 20 September 2009 at the age of 60 due to prolonged sickness. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1980s 1990s 2000s References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vinayagam, Sethu Place of birth missing Place of death missing 1949 births 2009 deaths 20th-century Indian male actors 20th-century Tami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idichapuli Selvaraj
Idichapuli Selvaraj ( – 30 January 2012) was a veteran Tamil comedy actor. He acted in more than five hundred films. He acted alongside many actors. He also worked as an assistant director for the M. G. Ramachandran films like ''Idhayakkani ''Idhayakkani'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. Jagannathan and produced by R. M. Veerappan, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, with Pandari Bai, R. S. Manohar and Radha Saluja among others ...'' and '' Ulagam Sutrum Valiban''. His brother Pandu was also a comedy actor and artist. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Dubbing artist References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Selvaraj, Idichapuli Tamil comedians Indian male film actors 2012 deaths Indian Tamil people 1939 births Indian male comedians 20th-century Indian male actors Tamil male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
