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L. Raja
L. Raja is an Indian director and actor who works in predominantly Tamil language films and television series. Career Raja began his career as an assistant to director Rajasekhar. He debuted as a director with '' Shankar Guru'' in 1987, which was produced by AVM Productions. He worked as a director in nine films, six of which starred Arjun. After a sabbatical of around 30 years, a director approached Raja and asked him to act in the feature film ''Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu'' in 2008, which marked his acting debut. He has since acted in 35 films including ''Naadodigal'', where he played Sasikumar's father. He debuted in television with ''Raghuvamsam'' which received positive reviews. He has since acted in several television series and directed two series: ''Idhi Kadha Kaadhu'' and ''Ninne Pelladutha'' for Radaan Mediaworks. He also directed ''Himsaveda'', a silent dance drama for AVM Productions. Personal life Raja is married to actress Easwari Rao in 2005. The co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eshwari Rao
Easwari Rao is an Indian actress who has worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. She played the lead roles from 1990 to 1999. She started to play supporting and character roles from 2000 onwards. Personal life She married director L. Raja in 2005. The couple have 2 children: 1 son and 1 daughter. Career Eswari Rao's debut movie was ''Intinta Deepavali'' (1990) in Telugu; she came to prominence in Telugu with the film ''Rambantu'' alongside Rajendra Prasad. She debuted in Tamil in ''Kavithai Paadum Alaigal'' (1990) credited as Janani. Though the songs were popular, the movie was a failure in box office. She got her first major break in ''Raman Abdullah'' (1997), directed by Balu Mahendra, where she was credited as Easwari Rao. She notably opted out of a project titled ''Koottaali'' as she felt the role was too glamorous. She went on to appear in Manoj Kumar's film ''Guru Paarvai ''Guru Paarvai'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil language thriller film written and di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gemini TV
Gemini TV is an Indian Telugu language general entertainment pay television channel. It was launched on 9 February 1995 by Gemini Group, owned by A. Manohar Prasad (grandson of L. V. Prasad), in association with Sun TV Network. In 1996-97, Sun TV Network acquired a controlling interest in the channel. Gemini TV is the first satellite TV channel in Telugu. The channel's programming consists of Telugu-language serials, films, film-based programs and game shows alongside some reality shows. The channel's HD feed, Gemini TV HD was launched on 11 December 2011. History Gemini TV was launched on 9 February 1995. It is founded by Gemini Group of Hyderabad (run by A. Manohar Prasad, grandson of L. V. Prasad), in association with Sun TV Network. In 1996-97, Sun TV Network acquired a controlling interest in the channel. Gemini TV is the first satellite TV channel in Telugu. Gemini TV began with only a four-hour service via a Rimsat satellite uplinked from Singapore. Later it expanded i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vavval Pasanga
''Vavval Pasanga'' is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Suresh. The film stars Rahul and Utthara Unni in the lead roles. Plot synopsis A youngster is compelled to choose an unfavorable path because of societal pressure and turns into a cold-blooded gangster, his life starts to change when he falls in love. Cast *Rahul as Kasi a.k.a. Vavval *Utthara Unni *Raja as Kasi's father Production This film marks the film debut of Utthara Unni, daughter of Malayalam actress Urmila Unni. Soundtrack The music is composed by Jerome Pushparaj, who previously composed for ''Thodakkam'' (2008). The film's music was praised by Kamal Haasan. Reception A critic from ''The Times of India'' rated the film 2 out of 5 and said that "Vavwal Pasanga has emotions, romance, comedy and action but the problem is that there is no common thread connecting them". Malini Mannath of ''The New Indian Express ''The New Indian Express'' is an Indian English-language br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruthani (film)
''Thiruthani'' is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film written and directed by Perarasu, who has also composed the film's music. The film stars Bharath and Sunaina, while Rajkiran, Pandiarajan and Ashish Vidyarthi also plays other pivotal roles. K. Bala handled cinematography, while V. Jaishankar worked the cinematography. The film released on 19 October 2012.the film received highly negative response & became utter flop at the box office. Plot The film opens with Velu ( Bharath) beating up men who cause trouble to his sister for celebrating Diwali. Duraipandi ( Rajkiran), an ex-military officer, proudly watches the fight along with many others. However, Duraipandi becomes furious when Velu refuses to save an athlete from having his leg broken, despite his pleas for help. It is here that Velu justifies his actions, saying that everyone stood watching as his unconscious mother was left locked up in a burning building for fear that they would be killed by the local ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raattinam
''Raattinam'' () is a 2012 Tamil language romantic drama film, directed by K.S.Thangasamy, starring Laguparan and Swathy. It is produced by S. Madhan and featured music composed by Manu Ramesan. ''Raattinam'' is set in the port city which forms the backdrop for his tale on love and its ramifications. Cast *Laguparan as Jayam *Swathy as Dhanam *K. S. Thangasamy as Ashok * L. Raja as Dhanam's father Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Manu Ramesan. *"Asathum Azhagu" — Ajay Sathyan, Manu Ramesan, Naveen Madhav, Srilekha Parthasarathy *"Yeno En Idhayam" — Haricharan, Manu Ramesan, Navin Iyer *"Yele Yepulla" — Karthik, Manu Ramesan, Chinmayi *"Yethu Yethu" — Jassie Gift Jassie Gift is an Indian film music composer and playback singer. He composes songs and sings for Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He became famous after the success of his song "Lajjavathiye" from the film ''4 The People''. He won ..., Manu Ramesan, Anoop Shankar *"Yenakkulla" — M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kondaan Koduthaan
''Kondaan Koduthaan'' is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by G. Rajendran and starring Kathirkaman and Advaitha. Cast *Kathirkaman as Raasu *Advaitha as Sevandhi *Ilavarasu as Chellaiya *Meera Krishnan as Balamani *Ganja Karuppu as Pachamuthu * L. Raja as Ganesan * Raj Kapoor as Mayandi *Manobala as Mayandi's assistant * Sulakshana *Sini as Poonkodi Production Kadirkaman, who played the lead in ''Veluthu Kattu'' (2010), stars in this film. Advaitha, the lead actress, has played similar roles in ''Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai'' (2011) and ''Sagakkal'' (2011). The film was shot in Kallur in twenty-five days. G. Rajendran, in addition to directing and writing the film, also worked as the cinematographer. The film is about two families who married between the families across four generations and how the recent generation tries to goes against the norm. Soundtrack The songs are composed by Deva. Deva and Rajendran had previously worked together for the film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vithagan
''Vithagan'' () is a 2011 Tamil-language action film directed by R. Parthiban that features himself in the lead along with Poorna. The film, which has been in making since 2008, released on 18 November 2011. The film was the 50th film of Parthipan, has him in the role of a police officer, who is brainy as well as brawny. With an innovative tagline 'With the gun', 'Vithagan' has Poorna as heroine and music has been composed by Joshua Sridhar of 'Kadhal' fame. The film opened to extremely negative reviews and bombed at the box office. Plot Rowdran (R. Parthiban) is an upright cop who is fighting not only the scums of the society but also his seniors who are hand-in-glove with the goondas. For this, he takes law into his hands and goes on an unstoppable killing spree wiping out the wanted criminals in police files, one by one in carefully planned operations. But soon, the film goes from a legitimate thriller to a typical revenge drama without much warning. In a flashback, we are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodinayakkanur Ganesan
''Bodinayakkanur Ganesan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by O. Gnanam. The film stars Harikumar and Arundhati, with Ravi Shankar, Soori, L. Raja, Christopher, Dindigul Alex, Stills Kumar, M. Thirupathi and V. Venkatesh playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Athiralakshmi and Atul Krishna, had musical score by John Peter and was released on 29 July 2011. Plot Ganesan ( Harikumar) and his friend Gilaki ( Soori) sell arrack and ganja in Bodinayakkanur and they work for the heartless ruffian Thiruvaachi ( Ravi Shankar). Ganesan and Gilaki often go to jail for petty crimes and Ganesan has a mentally-challenged brother Kottaiyan who lives in a special home. One day, Ganesan comes across the nurse Raji ( Arundhathi) who cares and shares for others and he falls in love with her. When Ganesan reveals his love, Raji insults him for being a rowdy and advises him to become a good man. Her words shook him so much, that Ganesan all of a sudden ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margazhi 16
''Margazhi 16'' is a 2011 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by K. Stephen. The film stars newcomers Jayanth and Srinidhi, with L. Raja, Srinivas, Sevvalai Raju, Stunt Silva and Chandra playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Flower Rajkumar, had musical score by E. K. Bobby and was released on 18 February 2011. Plot In Thoothukudi, in the 1990s, Kathir is a carefree young man who spends his time drinking and hanging out with his friends. He lives with his widowed mother and sister. His neighbour Jennifer is a student in tenth grade and she lives with her parents and two sisters. At first, she hates Kathir thinking that he is a bad person when he talked to her classmate and he had a fight with the rowdy Madamurugan. Jennifer then learns that Madamurugan had molested her classmate and Kathir thrashes him in retaliation. Jennifer slowly develops a soft corner for him and they eventually fall in love with each other. During a dance function, Madamurugan misb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apoorvaragam
''Apoorvaragam'' () is a 2010 Malayalam-language thriller film written by G. S. Anand and Najeem Koya, and directed by Sibi Malayil. The film stars Nishan, Asif Ali, Nithya Menon, Vinay Forrt, Abhilash and Hima. It released on 16 July 2010 across 42 theaters in Kerala. The film ran more than 50 days in kerala and became a hit at the box office. It was later dubbed into Telugu as ''50% Love''.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/50-love/movie-review/14155603.cms&ved=2ahUKEwin6bDu7ojxAhUVXnwKHdz0AekQg24wBXoECAkQBg&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw2EL_FJIYW2t6HY9G-D4R4v Plot ''Apoorvaragam'' is the story of three youngsters Roopesh, Nancy and Tommy. Roopesh has always been in love with Nancy but has never had the nerve to express it. For Nancy, love is something that is beyond words. Tommy is the perfect Cupid, who would make things happen for these two. Slowly Roopesh and Nancy fall in love. Behind their backs Tommy calls Nancy's father and informs him th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agam Puram
''Agam Puram'' ( ''Two-sided'') is a 2010 Indian Tamil language action film written and directed by Thirumalai. The long-delayed film started production in early 2008 and film features Shaam and Meenakshi in the lead roles with Raja and Anandaraj. It released on 10 December 2010. Plot Thiru (Shaam) who was raised by Martin Fernandes (Raja) grows up to be his foster father's right hand. Soon, the aging Fernandez passes away, leaving his assets to Thiru who then takes up the reins of the former's drug business. But his strict working style irks his partners who turn against him. Gradually, he realizes the consequences of his illegal business on his family and friends. How he handles his dilemma forms the crux of the story. Cast Production ''Agam Puram'' began production at the end of January 2008 with Keerath playing the female lead opposite Shaam with M. Gopalakrishnan financing the film. Meenakshi was later cast as the lead actress and worked on this film after ''Karuppus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalloori Kalangal
''Kalloori Kalangal'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Remoo Shiva. The film stars newcomer Sukumar and Priyanka Chandra, with L. Raja, Yuvarani, Dashrath Bhatt, Vanitha Krishnachandran, Manobala, Pandi, Dindigul I. Leoni, and Bayilvan Ranganathan playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by Rajesh Ramalingam and was released on 3 September 2010. Plot Santhosh (Sukumar) and Kavitha (Priyanka Chandra) are college mates and good friends. Santhosh then falls in love with Kavitha but is feared to tell her his love, so he professes his love to her through anonymous calls and messages. Thereafter, Kavitha finds out that the anonymous caller is none other than Santhosh and accepts his love. When Kavitha's parents Shankar ( L. Raja) and Vasantha (Yuvarani) come to know about their love, they scold her and force her to forget him. The same day, the two lovers meet up and understand that they cannot get married with their parents' support, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
