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Kazhugu (2012 Film)
''Kazhugu'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by newcomer Sathyasiva, starring Krishna and Bindu Madhavi. The film, produced by Krishna's father K. K. Sekhar along with K. S. Madhubala, features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The story revolves around four persons, referred to as "Kazhugu", who recover the bodies of suicide victims who jump off a cliff. The film, based on real-life incidents, has been shot in real locations, including Kodaikanal, Theni, and Munnar. It had been in making since late 2010 and eventually released on 16 March 2012, to mixed reviews and became a sleeper hit. Plot Sera (Krishna) is a man who earns his living by retrieving dead bodies from Kodaikanal's Green Valley View suicide point. Nandu (Karunas), Shanmugam (Thambi Ramaiah), and a mute friend are part of Sera's crew. Sera meets Kavitha (Bindu Madhavi) when he and his crew retrieve her sister's body from a gully after her sister had committed suicid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyasiva
Sathyasiva is an Indian people, Indian film director who has worked on Tamil films. After making his debut with the sleeper hit ''Kazhugu (2012 film), Kazhugu'' (2012), he has gone on to direct ''Sivappu'' (2015) and ''Savaale Samaali'' (2015). Career Sathyasiva made his directorial debut with ''Kazhugu (2012 film), Kazhugu'' (2012), a film about people who recover bodies of suicide victims who jump off cliffs, with Kreshna and Bindu Madhavi forming the lead cast. The film, upon release, fetched mixed reviews. A reviewer from Sify.com said ''Kazhugu'' was a "realistic romantic thriller that seldom loses its grip on your attention. Credible performances from its leads, a nail-biting screenplay along with a fresh milieu makes it an engaging film". ''The Times of India'' gave it 3.5 out of 5, claiming that it was "gripping from start to finish". Likewise, Malathi Rangarajam from ''The Hindu'' wrote: "It's heartening to see young filmmakers daring to steer clear of stereotypes. S. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nellai Siva
Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy (16 January 1952 – 11 May 2021), better known by his stage name Nellai Siva, was an Indian comedian and actor, who predominantly worked in Tamil cinema. He worked mostly in comedy scenes. His first film was '' Aan Paavam'' released in 1985. He appeared in popular movies like '' Mahaprabhu'', '' Vetri Kodi Kattu'', '' Kannum Kannum''. His way of speaking in the movies is completely of Nellai slang, which shows him unique to other supporting actors. He has acted in over 500 films in his career. Early life Nellai Siva was born on 16 January 1952, in Veppilankulam, a small village in Nellai district. He was a fan of Sivaji Ganesan and came to Chennai to make a break in films. He met and became friends with Mansoor Ali Khan and Bonda Mani, who were also upcoming actors at the time. After struggling for over a decade, he met K. Bhagyaraj and participated in a few series on Chennai Television, gaining popularity, and whom he credits with "ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premji Amaren
Prem Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 26 February 1979), better known as Premgi or Premji () is an Indian singer, composer, songwriter, actor and comedian. The son of composer and director Gangai Amaran, he often composes rap songs in Tamil cinema and is known for his comical performances in his elder brother Venkat Prabhu's films. He is also best known for his catchphrases "Enna koduma sir idhu?" () and "Evvalavo pannitom, itha panna mattoma?" (), the former being a modified version of a famous dialogue used by Prabhu in ''Chandramukhi'' (2005). Career In 1997, Premgi planned to enter the film industry as a director with a project titled ''Wanted'' starring his elder brother and S. P. B. Charan. The film, which had his younger cousin brother as music composer and his father and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as comedians, did not complete shoot. In 2005, he became an independent music director with ''Gnabagam Varuthe'', starring his brother. Primarily interested in composing music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perarasu
Perarasu (born 8 January 1967) is an Indian film director who works primarily in Tamil cinema and is best known for masala films with Vijay and Bharath. Perarasu has also been credited as an actor, music director, singer and lyricist in some of his ventures. Personal life Perarasu, was born on 8 January 1967 in Natarasankottai in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. Perarasu married Shanthi at Nattarasankottai on June 11, 2000 and a girl child Viruthika was born to them in July 2001. When Shanthi conceived a second time, she was given abortion pills and fell ill, where she was sent by Perarasu to her parents. A panchayat was summoned and they started living together. However, Perarasu insisted Shanthi in moving to Nattarasankottai. During this time, Perarasu received an explicit divorce decree without Shanthi's knowledge. Shanthi took steps to have the decree rescinded and moved the JM court to Bhavani, who asked Perarasu to pay child support. Though Perarasu had filed a petiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandiraj
Pandiraaj (formally credited and addressed as ''Pandiraj'') is an Indian film director, producer and writer who works in Tamil cinema. His debut film, ''Pasanga'' (2009), and directed many commercially successful films. He has won several awards, including two National Film Awards and five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Early life Pandiraaj was born 7 June 1976 and brought up in Virachilai, Virachilai Township, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. After Schooling, he moved to Chennai in 1996. He worked as an "office-boy" with director K. Bhagyaraj. During his early years, he wrote several short stories for the famous Tamil magazine ''Bhagya''. Gradually, his interest in film making increased and after hurdles, he got the chance to be an assistant director to filmmaker Cheran (director), Cheran. He later worked as an assistant director to Thangar Bachan and Chimbu Deven in six films. Style Pandiraaj is also famous for making village action family movies. The mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oviya
Helen Nelson, (born 29 April 1991) better known professionally by her stage name Oviya, is an Indian actress who works in the Tamil and Malayalam films also appeared in few Kannada and Telugu films. She made her breakthrough as an actress in Sarkunam's rural romantic comedy '' Kalavani'' (2010), before appearing in other films including Pandiraj's ''Marina'' (2012), '' Moodar Koodam'' (2013) and '' Madha Yaanai Koottam'' (2013). Oviya has also enjoyed box office success through her roles in Sundar C's '' Kalakalappu'' (2012) and the horror comedy '' Yaamirukka Bayamey'' (2014). In 2017, Oviya appeared on the reality series '' Bigg Boss Tamil 1''. Early life Oviya was born as Helen Nelson at Thrissur, Kerala. She studied at Vimala College, Thrissur. Career Debut in Malayalam cinema (2007–2009) Oviya began her career as an actress by portraying supporting roles in Malayalam films, notably working in ''Kangaroo'' (2007) and '' Puthiya Mukham'' (2009) starring Prithviraj a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kala (choreographer)
Kala, known professionally as Kala Master, is an Indian choreographer. She is the director of the Indian reality dance talent show, ''Maanada Mayilada'' – where she is one of the three judges. She was awarded the National Film Award for Best Choreography in 2000 for her folk dance sequences in the Malayalam film, ''Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal''. She is also classically trained in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Kathak dance forms. Career A trained classical dancer with the Nritya Kalanithi award for Bharatanatyam in 1990, Kala, a school drop out, entered the film industry through the influence of her brother-in-law, the choreographer Raghuram. Making her debut as an assistant choreographer at the age of 12 in 1982, she got a break during the making of ''Punnagai Mannan'' in 1986 starring Kamal Haasan and Revathi, as director K. Balachander suggested Kala fill in for the busy Raghuram. She was then chosen again by Balachandar as the lead choreographer for '' Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiiva
Amar Choudary (born 4 January 1984), known professionally as Jiiva, is an Indian actor and film producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema and a few Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. He is the youngest son of film producer R. B. Choudary. He began his career as a child actor in 1991 in films produced by his father. He made his debut as a lead actor in his father's 50th production, '' Aasai Aasaiyai'' (2003). After Sivaji Ganesan, Jiiva is the only Tamil actor to have been awarded at the Cyprus International Film Festival, particularly for his performance in '' Raam'' (2005). After this, he has acted in other movies that have been successful, such as '' E'' (2006), '' Katradhu Tamizh'' (2007), '' Siva Manasula Sakthi'' (2009), '' Ko'' (2011), '' Nanban'' (2012), '' Mugamoodi'' (2012), '' Neethaane En Ponvasantham'' (2012), '' Endrendrum Punnagai'' (2013), '' Kalakalappu 2'' (2018) and '' Kalathil Santhippom'' (2021). He made his Hindi cinema debut with the film '' 83'' (202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganeshkar
Ganapathi, credited as Ganeshkar, is a Tamil comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films (Kollywood), he is also a host for '' Super 10'' on Sun TV in Chennai. He took part in Kalaignar TV's dance show, ''Maanada Mayilada'', with Aarthi whom he married. They won 500,000 Indian Rupees as a 2nd prize. Partial filmography Films ;Child artist *'' En Thangai Kalyani'' (1988) *'' Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (1989) *'' Siva'' (1989) *'' Neengalum Herothan'' (1990) *''Raktha Jwala'' (1990) (Telugu) *'' Nee Pathi Naan Pathi'' (1991) *'' Thaiyalkaran'' (1991) *'' Sundara Kandam'' (1992) *'' Moondravadhu Kann'' (1993) *'' Parvathi Ennai Paradi'' (1993) ;Comedian *'' Thottil Kuzhandhai'' (1995) *'' Avathara Purushan'' (1996) *'' Musthaffaa'' (1996) *'' Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' (2000) *'' Kovil'' (2004) *'' Selvam'' (2005) *''Pori'' (2007) *'' Nenjathai Killadhe'' (2008) *'' Tharagu'' (2008) *'' Nepali'' (2008) *'' Pandhayam'' (2008) *''Nadigai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divyadarshini
Dhivyadharshini "DD" Neelakandan is an Indian television presenter, host and actress. She predominantly works in Tamil television and film industry especially in Tamil entertainment. She has hosted numerous television shows such as Koffee with DD, Anbudan DD. Initially making her debut as an actress, she featured in supporting roles in films including Kamal Haasan's production '' Nala Damayanthi'' (2003), before going on to work in television serials, drawing attention for her performances in the Raadan Media ventures ''Selvi'' and ''Arasi''. Since 2007, she has regularly been a host for shows on Vijay TV and in 2014, began hosting '' Koffee with DD'', her own show. Early life Dhivyadharshini was born to K. Neelakandan and N. Srilatha. Her sister Priyadarshini is also a television host, while her younger brother is an airline pilot. She attended Our Lady's Matriculation Higher Secondary School and has since has continued part-time education at Anna Adarsh College, Chennai. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arya (actor)
Jamshad Cethirakath (born 11 December 1980), known by his stage name Arya, is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema and a few Malayalam and Telugu language, Telugu films. Arya has won two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He was included on the 2015 edition of the ''Forbes India'' Celebrity 100, a list based on the top earning Indian celebrities. Arya made his breakthrough portraying rogue characters in Vishnuvardhan (director), Vishnuvardhan's ''Arinthum Ariyamalum'' (2005) and ''Pattiyal'' (2006). He later won critical acclaim for playing an Aghori in Bala (director), Bala's ''Naan Kadavul'' (2009). He gained further commercial success with the release of the period drama ''Madrasapattinam'' (2010), the comedy film ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' (2010), family action film ''Vettai'' (2012) and Atlee Kumar, Atlee's family film ''Raja Rani (2013 film), Raja Rani'' (2013). In 2013, he appeared in three more Tamil films: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aarthi (actress)
Aarthi, also known as Harathi is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who works in Tamil films and television dramas. She initially worked as a child artist in the late 1990s, she also appeared in stand-up comedy shows namely ''Super10'' and ''Lollu Sabha'', before joining the Tamil film industry, she has played roles in ''Giri (film), Giri'' (2004), ''Padikkadavan (2009 film), Padikkadavan'' (2009) and ''Kutty (2010 film), Kutty'' (2010). Career She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included ''Arul (film), Arul'' (2004), ''Giri (film), Giri'' (2004) and ''Kundakka Mandakka'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu. For her roles in ''Padikkadavan (2009 film), Padikkadavan'' (2009) and ''Kutty (2010 film), Kutty'' (2010), she won the Anand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
