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Ilavarasu
Ilavarasu is an Indian cinematographer and actor, who works in the Tamil film industry. He started his career as a cinematographer and worked for 13 films, winning a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for one of them. He, however, became better known as an actor, after he appeared in pivotal roles in Bharathiraja's and Cheran's films. He starred in over 160 Tamil films, mostly in supporting and comedic roles. Early life He was born on 28 August 1964 in Melur, a town in Madurai district, present-day Tamil Nadu. His father P. Malaichamy served as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly during 1967-76 on behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Malaichamy was also one of the DMK members jailed during the 1975-77 Indian Emergency under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). Career According to T. Saravanan of ''The Hindu'', Ilavarasu's debut film was to have been the unproduced Tamil film ''Top Tucker'', and instead became '' Oru Kaidhiyin Diary'' (1984). H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language historical-comedy film written and directed by Chimbu Deven in his directoral debut .The film stars Vadivelu in his debut as a solo lead actor. Monica and Tejashree play the female leads, while Manorama, Nassar, Ilavarasu, Sreeman and Nagesh play supporting roles. Sabesh–Murali composed the soundtrack album and background score. S. Shankar produced and distributed the film under his production banner S Pictures. Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the film tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth. Pulikesi XXIII, the foolish elder brother, becomes a puppet of his uncle, the Chief Minister, while Ukraputhan, the wise younger brother, becomes a patriot intent on saving his land and his brother. Principal photography began in November 2005 at Prasad Studios. ''Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi'' was released on 8 July 2006, and was the first historical Tamil fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalavani
''Kalavani'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sarkunam. It stars Vimal and debutante Oviya, with Saranya Ponvannan, Ilavarasu, Ganja Karuppu, and Soori in supporting roles. The music was composed by S. S. Kumaran with cinematography by Om Prakash and editing by Raja Mohammad. The film was made on a shoestring budget, and released on 25 June 2010. It became a sleeper hit. The film was remade in Kannada as '' Kirataka'' with Oviya reprising her role. A sequel, '' Kalavani 2'', again directed by Sarkunam with Vimal and Oviya reprising their roles, was released in 2019. Plot Two villages in Thanjavur are always at loggerheads with each other, and it spills even to a T20 cricket match between kids from both villages. Arivazhagan aka Arikki is a wayward son of Lakshmi, who is in awe but at the same time fears him. Her husband Ramasamy is away in Dubai, and a large part of the money he sends home is taken away by Ari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanaa (film)
''Kanaa'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film starring Sathyaraj, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sivakarthikeyan, and Darshan. The film is written and directed by Arunraja Kamaraj, in his directorial debut. It was released theatrically on 21 December 2018. The film has music composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas, cinematography by Dinesh B. Krishnan, editing by Ruben and production by Sivakarthikeyan under his newly established Sivakarthikeyan Productions banner. It was remade in Telugu as ''Kousalya Krishnamurthy'', with Aishwarya and Sivakarthikeyan reprising their roles. Plot Kousalya Murugesan aka Kowsi is the daughter of Murugesan, a farmer in Kulithalai, Karur. She aspires to become an international cricketer which puts a smile on her cricket-loving father's face by helping the country win. The reason for this is portrayed in the initial scenes where Murugesan is very eager to see India's matches in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. However, he gets heartbroken seeing India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
''Oru Kaidhiyin Diary'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Bharathiraja and co-written by K. Bhagyaraj. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Radha and Revathi. It was released on 14 January 1985, and completed a 175 day run in theatres, becoming a silver jubilee film. The film was remade in Hindi by Bhagyaraj as ''Aakhree Raasta'' (1986), and in Telugu as ''Marana Homam'' (1987). Plot David, a prisoner, tries to escape from prison, but is caught and gets his sentence increased multifold as a result. He gets released from prison after 22 long years and visits his dear friend Velapan. The flashback shows that David and Rosy were married and had a happy life. David is politically active in the grassroots movement and introduces his wife and newborn son to the leader of his party, the powerful politician Suryaprakasam, whom David trusts implicitly and has a high regard, so much so that once when Suryaprakasam was detained by the authorities for politica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lingaa
''Lingaa'' is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar and produced by Rockline Venkatesh under Rockline Entertainments. It stars Rajinikanth in a dual role alongside, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha and Jagapathi Babu, while Santhanam and Karunakaran play supporting roles. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman, while cinematography and editing were handled by R. Rathnavelu and Samjith Mohammed. In the film, Lingaa, a petty thief, arrives at Solaiyur to save the village's dam and temple, which was built by his grandfather Raja Lingeswaran. ''Lingaa'' marks the reunion of Rajinikanth and K. S. Ravikumar since ''Padayappa'' (1999). Principal photography commenced on 1 May 2014 in Mysore. The majority of the filming took place in Ramoji Film City and Annapurna Studios, with a few scenes in Chennai. The film's flashback portions were shot at various locations in Karnataka and the climax portions were filmed at Linganamakki Dam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bagavathi
''Bagavathi'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language gangster action film written and directed by A. Venkatesh, starring Vijay and Reema Sen. Vadivelu, Ashish Vidyarthi, K. Viswanath, Yugendran and Jai (in his film debut) play supporting roles, while Deva composed the music for the film. The film was released on 4 November 2002 during Diwali and was average at the box office. It was remade in Kannada as '' Kashi from Village'' (2005). Plot Bagavathi owns a tea shop, while Vadivelu, works at his tea shop. Bagavathi lives with his younger brother Guna. He meets a girl named Anjali who ends up appreciating his kindness, and they fall in love. Guna has a girlfriend named Priya, with whom he secretly develops a physical relationship. Guna's love is objected to by Priya's father, Easwarapandiyan. Bagavathi tries to convince Easwarapandiyan to let Priya and Guna marry, but is humiliated. Guna attempts to marry Priya with his brother's help, but Easwarapandiyan kills Guna, as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iniyavale
''Iniyavale'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Seeman. The film stars Prabhu, Gautami, Suvalakshmi and Keerthi Reddy. It was released on 15 May 1998. Plot Prabhakaran, a poet, lives with his mother and his father. Prabhakaran has two friends Raja and Murugan who are like his brothers. A classical dancer admires his poems. His ambition is passing the IAS exams and becoming a collector at all costs before the marriage. Prabhakaran's father and Ramanathan are close friends and they decide to get Prabhakaran and Ramanathan's daughter Meena married. Meena is a very sensitive girl. Prabhakaran cannot accept and tries to cancel the marriage whereas Meena falls in love with her future groom Prabhakaran. Prabhakaran refuses for the marriage as a consequence Meena commits suicide because of a misinterpretation. Meena's family blames the innocent Prabhakaran. He feels guilty and decides to marry Meena's younger sister Manju, a playful girl. What transp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninaithen Vandhai
''Ninaithen Vandhai'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical comedy film directed by K. Selva Bharathy and produced by Allu Aravind. It is the Tamil remake of the 1996 Telugu film ''Pelli Sandadi''. The film stars Vijay, Rambha and Devayani in the lead roles. Manivannan, Malaysia Vasudevan, Ranjith, Senthil, and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. The music was composed by Deva. ''Ninaithen Vandhai'' released on 10 April 1998 to positive reviews and became a commercial success. Plot Gokula Krishnan is a music-loving man who begins the film with a dream where he sees his dream girl. The only trademark he remembers from it is a mole which is situated next to her navel. He then becomes determined in looking for his dream girl with the help of his uncle and brothers-in-law. On the other hand, his father Sandhana Goundar arranges his marriage to a village girl named Savithri, which Gokul (often referred to as "Mapillai") objects to, but Savithri loves him. Gok ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porkkaalam
''Porkkaalam'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film stars Murali, Meena and Sanghavi. It was released on 30 October 1997, Diwali, and became a huge success. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Manikyam'' (1999), in Hindi as ''Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania'' (2001), and in Kannada as '' Odahuttidavalu'' (2006). Plot Manikkam is a potter by profession. He has a sister, who is born mute. Murali has to struggle a lot as the handicraft industry is a dying industry and a good amount of money is taken away by his father Ramaiya, a drunkard and gambler. But, he tries to hide his sorrows by having fun with his sister and servant Thangamani, who is also his trusted friend. He is in love with his neighbour Maragatham, a weaver. He wants to get his sister married to a noble man, but many reject her as she is dumb. Finally, one man agrees to marry his sister but on condition that Manikkam must offer dowry. Manikkam then sells many th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Thambi
''Periya Thambi'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-produced by Chitra Lakshmanan. The film stars Prabhu and Nagma. It was released on 14 January 1997. Plot Siva (Prabhu) lives with his father Soundarapandian (Thalaivasal Vijay), a police officer, and his little sister Geetha in the city. Geetha gets engaged and Siva notes that his father will not invite his family to the wedding. Hence, Siva finds out the village of his family and decides to go there. At his father's village, Siva is insulted by his uncle Sankarapandian ( Vijayakumar), while his aunt Kamachi (Vadivukkarasi) welcomes him. Soon, Kamachi's daughter Selvi (Nagma) and Siva fall in love with each other. How Siva reconciles his uncle and marries Selvi forms the rest of the story. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. Release and reception The film was released in Pongal 1997 alongside '' Minsara Kanavu'', ''Iruvar, Bharathi Kanna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchalankurichi (film)
''Panchalankurichi'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Seeman in his directorial debut. The film stars Prabhu and Madhubala, with Chandrasekar, Vadivelu, Vijayakumar, Ilavarasi and Maheswari in supporting roles. It was released on 10 November 1996. Plot Kitaan, as a young child, migrates to Panchalankurichi with his mother. When they try to cross a river his mother sacrifices herself to let him live. When he is distraught at the sight of his mother dying, Maayandi Thevar, the local chieftain, arrives and takes pity on Kitaan and takes him under his wing and raises him like a son. Kitaan grows up in Panchalankurichi as a brave young man who is so noble in his acts that the local parents send their unmarried girls to the fairs of other villages with Kitaan as their guardian angel. Kitaan also has a brotherly relationship with Maayandi Thevar's daughter Chinnaatha. At a fair when a few local hooligans, brothers of Kaarisaamy misbehave with girls from Kit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedham Pudhithu
''Vedham Pudhithu'' ( ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. It is based on the play ''Saadhigal Illaiyadi Papa'' by K. Kannan, who wrote the film adaptation's dialogues and became known as ''Vedham Pudhithu'' Kannan. The film stars Sathyaraj, Saritha and Amala, with Raja, Charuhasan, Nizhalgal Ravi, Janagaraj and Master Dasarathi in supporting roles. It revolves around an atheist whose son falls in love with a Brahmin woman in the same village, leading to catastrophic consequences. ''Vedham Pudhithu'' criticises the caste system, Tamil Brahminism and their hypocrisies. It was released on 27 December 1987, and became controversial for its depiction of Tamil Brahmins, with the Tamil Nadu Brahmins Association calling for its banning. Despite this, it became a critical and commercial success. The film won three Filmfare Awards South – Best Film – Tamil, Best Director – Tamil and Best Actor – Tamil (Sathy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
