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Gana Bala
Bala Murugan, better known by his stage name Gana Bala is an Indian playback singer in Tamil cinema. He rose to prominence after rendering the songs 'Aadi Pona Aavani' and 'Nadukadalula Kappala' from the soundtrack of '' Attakathi''. He has predominantly sung songs belonging to the gaana genre of Tamil Nadu. He has been credited for reviving the gaana genre in Tamil Cinema after 'Thenisai Thendral' Deva. He has also penned lyrics for some of his songs. Career Bala first tripped on 'Gaana' when he was in high school. He gained confidence as a Gaana singer when he joined Presidency College, Chennai to study Botany. He later contested in the TV reality show ''Gana Kuyil Pattu'' that featured on Kalaignar TV and won it. He has worked on a number of devotional albums and also performed on stage. One of his independent albums, ''Vaanavil'' was released by composers Deva and Dhina. He made his debut in the film industry with '' Piragu'' composed by Srikanth Deva, son of the 'Fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitafest
Mitafest is the inter-college cultural festival of Madras Institute of Technology. The festival is held during the month of January or February every year. It is claimed to be the oldest inter-college festival in Chennai. Mitafest is the oldest and biggest annual cultural festival of Chennai in existence today. It is the flagship event of MIT and an event of grandeur and extravaganza, drawing footfalls of more than 20,000 students from 100+ colleges for participating in 50+ events across the span of 3 days. It has thrived for more than 40 years and has blended along as the pride of the institute. Famous personalities who have endorsed and made their presence felt at Mitafest in the past are Indian film actor Kamal Haasan, playwright Sujatha, music exponents such as the actor Karthik, Benny Dayal, Naresh Iyer, the singer Karthik, Krish, Anuradha Sriram, Gana Bala, Saindhavi, Shakthisree Gopalan, Anitha Karthikeyan, Pragathi Guruprasad etc. Mitafest is organised by the student ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikraman
Vikraman is an Indian film director primarily working in Tamil cinema. Career 1990–1994 He worked as an assistant to actor and director R. Parthiban in '' Puthiya Pathai'' (1989), which was the latter's debut film as a director and an actor. Vikraman made his directorial debut with the film '' Pudhu Vasantham'' (1990) produced by R. B. Choudary, for which director K. S. Ravikumar apprenticed under him as an assistant director. The film was about four unemployed friends and musical experts who find themselves unexpectedly saddled with a young woman. Upon release, the film received critical acclaim and it re-wrote Tamil cinema history, sparking a whole range of "friendship" films. Its hero Murali went on to become a romantic actor in subsequent films. His second film '' Perum Pulli'' (1991) received negative reviews with N. Krishnaswamy of ''The Indian Express'' stating, "Directed by Vikraman who made ''Pudhu Vasantham'' and made name for himself .Perum Pulli has a hash of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Settai (2013 Film)
() is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by R. Kannan. A remake of the 2011 Hindi-English-language film, '' Delhi Belly'', it stars Arya, Santhanam, Premji, Hansika Motwani and Anjali. The film, which began filming in Chennai on 7 July 2012, released for April 2013. The audio was launched on 30 January. The film released on 5 April 2013. Plot Journalist Jayakanthan (Arya), photographer Nagaraj ( Santhanam) and Cheenu (Premji) are roommates leading an unkempt and debt-ridden life in a shoddy apartment in Mumbai. J.K.'s ditsy fiancée, Madhumita ( Hansika), is an air hostess who agrees to deliver a package for Richard (Ashwin Mushran) to Guna ( Nassar), without realizing its contents or that Guna is a crime boss. Madhumita asks J.K. to deliver the package. J.K., in turn, asks Nagaraj to do so. But Nagaraj is unable to do so as he is experiencing diarrhea after eating ''Ileana Chicken'' from a roadside eatery. Nagaraj hands Madhumita's package to Cheenu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paradesi (2013 Film)
''Paradesi'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film written, produced and directed by Bala. The film starrs Atharvaa, Vedhika, and Dhansika, with Jerry and Riythvika in supporting roles. It is based on ''Eriyum Panikadu'', a Tamil translation of the 1969 English novel '' Red Tea'' by Paul Harris Daniel. Set during the British Raj, the film revolves around an unemployed villager who is misled into bonded labour at a tea plantation after being promised generous accommodation and wages by a Kangani, who tyranically rules it. The music of ''Paradesi'' was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with cinematography by Chezhiyan and editing by Kishore Te and L. V. K. Das. The film was released on 15 March 2013 to positive reviews from critics. It won the National Film Award for Best Costume Design, and three Filmfare Awards South: Best Tamil Director (Bala), Best Tamil Actor (Atharvaa) and Best Tamil Supporting Actress (Dhansika). Plot Raasa is a carefree you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjith (singer)
Ranjith K. Govind (born 21 February 1977), also known as K.G. Ranjith, is an Indian playback singer, working in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada film industries and has sung more than 2500 songs. Early life Ranjith was born in Chennai, India into a Malayali family, hailing from Kalluvazhi, Kerala. He grew up listening to various kinds of music. He used to stay in a locality where there were many Keralites, and had a chance to participate in the local programs there. Later, a family friend suggested that he be trained in classical music. He learned Hindustani music and Carnatic music. He was trained by Vidwan Cuddalore Subramanian, K. S. Kanakasingam, Trichur P. Ramankutty and P. S. Narayana Swamy. He became popular when he won the Sun TV Saptha Swarangal singing contest in 2001. He is married to a trained Bharata Naatiyam dancer, Reshmi Menon. He has a daughter and a son. Career Mani Sharma introduced Ranjith as a playback singer, calling him to sing the song "Adugu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahul Nambiar
Rahul Nambiar is an Indian playback singer and live performer. He won the ''Swapthaswarangal'' show in 2001 and began singing live. He sang more than 2000 songs in movies, and later ventured into playback singing, performing for many leading South Indian film composers in various languages. Career Rahul hails from Kannur, Kerala and was brought up in Delhi and Chennai. After completing his MBA and M.Com, Rahul started working for two years in a bank, which he felt was too "monotonous", before performing at live shows with Sunitha Sarathy. In 2001, he won the Sun TV Sapthaswarangal contest, beating 3000 contestants, following which he decided to pursue a singing career. Rahul was introduced as a playback singer by Vijay Antony in the Tamil film '' Dishyum''. In 2009, Rahul joined hands with his longtime friend and bass player Aalap Raju to form a band named RAHLAAP. The duo released a self-titled album in Hindi language based on "Music beyond genres", on which they had worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' (), also known by the initialism ''KLTA'', is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. S. Manikandan in his debut. The film stars Santhanam, Srinivasan, newcomer Sethu and Vishakha. Based on the 1981 Tamil '' Indru Poi Naalai Vaa'' by K. Bhagyaraj, it revolves around three friends who fall for the same girl, who has just moved into their neighbourhood. ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' marked Santhanam's venture into film production with his Handmade Films. The film was co-produced by Rama Narayanan via Sri Thenandal Films while Thaman S scored the soundtrack, and cinematography was handled by Balasubramaniem. It was released on 13 January 2013, and became a box office success. Plot Kaalkattu Kaliyaperumal (KK), Power Kumar (Power) and Shiva are three friends with no occupation other than getting drunk and chasing girls. A girl named Sowmiya moves in with her family to the house opposite Shiva. The three friends fall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pizza (2012 Film)
''Pizza'' is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language horror thriller film directed by Karthik Subbaraj, based on a story he co-wrote with Prasath Kumar and produced by C. V. Kumar under Thirukumaran Entertainment. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Remya Nambeesan, with Naren, Jayakumar, Karunakaran, Simha and Pooja in supporting roles. It is about a pizza delivery man who goes to a customer's house, but becomes trapped there and begins witnessing paranormal activity. ''Pizza'' is the feature directorial debut of Karthik, previously a short film director. The film's music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with cinematography handled by Gopi Amarnath and editing done by Leo John Paul. It was the first Tamil film to feature 7.1 surround sound. ''Pizza'' was released on 19 October 2012 and became a commercial success, grossing approximately crores against a budget of crores. It also established Sethupathi and Karthik as a leading actor and director in Tamil cinema. The film is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhosh Narayanan
Santhosh Narayanan (born 15 May 1983) is an Indian film composer and musician who has predominately worked in Tamil cinema, while also having some Telugu and Malayalam films to his credit. He is known for his collaborations with Pa. Ranjith and Karthik Subbaraj. Early life Santhosh Narayanan was born in Tiruchirappalli, India. He is the younger of two children. He was educated at RSK Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli. Santhosh Narayanan completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at J. J. College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli. After completing his education, he worked as a recording engineer, arranger and programmer, before beginning to produce independent music and compose for films. He composed the music including two original songs for the Telugu short film ''Advaitham'', He was also part of the contemporary folk music band "La Pongal" in which he performed in a few live shows in 2009. Through Mani Ratnam, Santhosh also got to work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedha (2008 Film)
''Vedha'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil language action drama film directed by R. Nithyakumar, starring Arun Vijay and Sheela. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. The film was released on 28 March 2008. Plot Vijay is crazy about his younger brother Vadhan. Then, in a college election, he impersonates the police officer on duty, batters a group of goondas, threatens other candidates, and forces them to withdraw, only so that brother gets elected. But by this act, Vijay earns the wrath of the local gangster Sathya. In the meantime, Vijay meets Vedha and after a few meetings, both of them develop an affinity towards each other. Simultaneously, Vijay learns that Vadhan is in love. When Vadhan feels hesitant and unsure of success in his love, Vijay elects to help him, as usual. They visit a mall where, predictably, Vadhan introduces Vedha as the light of his life. Hiding his disappointment Vijay congratulates his brother and with his convincing dialogue, persuades Vedha to marry V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thodakkam
''Thodakkam'' ( ''Beginning'') is a 2008 Indian Tamil language thriller film starring Raghu Vannan and Monica (actress), Monica directed by Muthukumar. Prior to release the film was known as ''Arambam''. The film opened to poor reviews, and went unnoticed at box-office. Plot Vanchinathan (Raguvannan), Gayathri (Monica), Chindo (Abinay), Habeeb (Rishi) and Nancy (Meha Nair) have studied together from childhood. Now graduates, they plan to find opportunities abroad to earn money. The day arrives but their plans are thwarted as they find themselves in the thick of a conspiracy. Cast Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Jerome Pushparaj. *"Yaar Yaaro" — Gautham, Maya *"Adamin Apple" — Ranjani-Gayatri, Sathyan *"Phone Pottu" — Gana Bala *"Ethuthan Mudiyathu" — Raghuvaran *"Vaa Nanba" — Vijay Yesudas Reception S. R. Ashokkumar of ''The Hindu'' wrote "Muthukumar R, who is in charge of story and direction has also written the dialogue, which passes muster. If only he had m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srilekha Parthasarathy
Srilekha Parthasarathy is an Indian singer and actress in Tamil cinema. She is commonly referred to by her first name Srilekha. She began her professional career in 2000, when she recorded the jingle for the " Idhayam Oil" advertisement. She describes the jingle as her ticket into the Tamil film industry. Early life Srilekha was born in a Tamil family and grew up in Delhi. She completed her schooling from DTEA Senior Secondary School, New Delhi. South Indian by birth, she learned both North and South Indian music, as well as Western music. At age four, she won first prize in the annual All India Children's Music Competition in New Delhi. Career Her debut was with music director Harris Jayaraj, for the song called "Yedho Ondru" from the movie '' Lesa Lesa''. She recorded several songs for films, including "Poo Mugam Siricha" for the movie ''Junction'', "Kaadhalaagi" with S.P. Balasubramaniam in '' Pop Carn'', "Don't worry be Happy" for the movie ''Whistle'', and "Sutthi Sutt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |