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Manimaran
Manimaran is an Indian film director, working in the Tamil film industry. Career He made his directorial debut in Tamil, '' Udhayam NH4'' (2013) featuring Siddharth and a newcomer Ashrita Shetty in lead roles. It was simultaneously dubbed and released in Telugu in the same year. ''Udhayam NH4'' was produced by Meeka Entertainment and Grass Root Film Company for which director Vetrimaaran penned the story. Manimaran was born and brought up in a town Walajapet near Vellore. Manimaran was one of a former associate of director Vetrimaaran and had worked in Vetrimaaran's films '' Polladhavan'' and ''Aadukalam''. He collaborated once again with director Vetrimaran and actor Dhanush as a second unit direct in the 2019 film, '' Asuran''. In 2021, he directed '' Sangathalaivan''. The Samuthirakani P. Samuthirakani (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pugazh (film)
''Pugazh'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Manimaran and co-produced by Varun Manian. The film stars Jai and Surbhi, while Karunas, RJ Balaji, G. Marimuthu, and Piraisoodan play supporting roles. The music was composed by Vivek-Mervin. with cinematography by Velraj and editing by G. B. Venkatesh. The film released on 18 March 2016 to mixed reviews from critics. Plot Cast * Jai as Pugazhendhi (a) Pugazh * Surbhi as Bhuvana * Karunas as Pugazh's brother * RJ Balaji as Balaji * G. Marimuthu as Dass * Piraisoodan as Selvanayagam * Vikram as Venkat * Supergood Subramani as Venkat's father * Kannan as Bhuvana's brother * Vijayamuthu as Muthu * Kamal Hassan * Ravisankar * Valliappan * Rajani * Velraj in a cameo appearance * AC Gaayathri in a cameo appearance Production The film was first reported in November 2013, when it was revealed that Manimaran had cast Jai and Priya Anand to star in his second directorial venture. Anir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangathalaivan
''Sangathalaivan'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Manimaran. Based on the novel ''Thariyudan'' by Bharathinathan, the film stars Samuthirakani, Karunas and Ramya Subramanian in the lead roles. The music was composed by Robert Sargunam with cinematography by Srinivas Devamsam and editing by G. B. Venkatesh. Produced by Vetrimaaran via Grass Root Film Company, it was released on 26 February 2021. Plot Shivalingam is a communist representative and has a trade union. Ranganathan "Rangan" is a hard worker at Govindarajan's powerloom. However, Rangan is against Govindarajan. Rangan provides money for his sister's education and motivates her to work, while his selfish parents force her to work in a loom. Govindarajan's niece Kalyani likes Rangan for his genuine nature. Shivalingam introduces the principles of communism and how they fight against society greed. However, Rangan doubts the principles. One day at the mill, Divya, Kalyani's fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udhayam NH4
''Udhayam NH4'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by debutant Manimaran, a former associate of Vetrimaaran. The film stars Siddharth and newcomer Ashrita Shetty. Vetrimaaran wrote the script, did the screenplay, and penned the dialogues for this film. The story takes place in Bangalore, Karnataka. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film released along with a dubbed Telugu version titled NH4 on 19 April 2013. Plot Prabhu falls in love with Rithika, his classmate, who reciprocates his feelings, but are separated after Rithika's father disapproves of their relationship. Prabhu, lovelorn, discusses the route from Bangalore to Chennai with his friends and plan to kidnap Rithika to elope. Meanwhile, Rithika's father, Avinash Gowda, appoints encounter specialist ACP Manoj Menon IPS, who questions Rithika's male friend Deepak about Prabhu. Deepak claims that Prabhu is a drug addict and was always trying to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poriyaalan
''Poriyaalan'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller film directed by Thanukumar, written by Manimaran, and produced by Vetrimaaran. The film features Harish Kalyan and Anandhi in the leading roles. Velraj is the cinematographer for the venture, while newcomer M. S. Jones Rupert composed the music. The film released on 5 September 2014 and had a moderate run. Cast * Harish Kalyan as Saravanan Prabhu * Anandhi as Vijaya Shanthi (Credited as Rakshita) * Achyuth Kumar as Sundar * Mohan Raman as Shastri * Aadukalam Naren as Construction Company Boss * Delhi Ganesh as College Principal * Udhayabhanu Maheswaran as Saravanan's father * Ajay Raj as Prabhu * Ajay Rathnam as Banker * Mayilsamy as Uncle * Madhan Bob as Civil Engineering Professor * Crane Manohar as Fraud * Munnar Ramesh as Ramesh * Bava Lakshmanan as Land Seller * Boys Rajan as Shanti's father * Ravi Venkatraman as Rajendran * Fahad Nasar * Velraj as Velraj (Cameo appearance) * Gaana Bala in a cameo appeara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viduthalai Part 2
''Viduthalai Part 2'' () is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language period political crime thriller film directed and co-produced by Vetrimaaran under RS Infotainment and Grass Root Film Company. It is the direct sequel to ''Viduthalai Part 1'' (2023) and the second of a two-part adaptation of Jeyamohan's short story ''Thunaivan'' (). It follows the travels of a police constable amidst an operation to apprehend a revolutionary. Vijay Sethupathi, Soori, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bhavani Sre, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan and Munnar Ramesh reprise their roles from the first film, with Manju Warrier, Kishore, Anurag Kashyap, Bose Venkat, Vincent Asokan and Ken Karunas joining the ensemble cast. ''Viduthalai'' was originally announced as a single film in April 2021, while the principal photography had commenced in the previous December, shooting predominantly in Sathyamangalam and Chengalpattu. In September 2022, however, the film was announced to be spli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuran (2019 Film)
''Asuran'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language historical drama, period action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. It is based on the novel ''Vekkai'' () by Poomani. The film stars Dhanush, along with Manju Warrier (in her Tamil debut), Ken Karunas, and Teejay Arunasalam. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film's music. The cinematography was handled by Velraj, with editing by R. Ramar. ''Asuran'' was released in theatres on 4 October 2019. The film was a commercial success at the box office. The film won two awards at the 67th National Film Awards—National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Feature Film in Tamil and National Film Award for Best Actor, Best Actor (Dhanush). It was one of the ten Indian films to be screened at the 78th Golden Globe Awards (2021) under the Best Foreign Film category. It was also screened at the 51st International Film Festival of India in the Indian Panorama section. The film was rem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddharth (actor)
Siddharth Suryanarayan (born 17 April 1979), known mononymously as Siddharth, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi language films. Apart from acting, he has also been involved in films as a screenwriter, producer and playback singer. He has also been featured in many advertisements. He is a recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. After completing his business management studies, Siddharth chose to work in film making and assisted Mani Ratnam, before going on to make an acting debut in S. Shankar's coming-of-age Tamil film '' Boys'' (2003). The success of the film provided an opportunity to feature in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer '' Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004), before he branched off to receive critical and commercial acclaim in Telugu and Hindi cinema through '' Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana'' (2005), ''Rang De Basanti'' and '' Bommarillu'' (2006). In the late 2000s, he established himself as a bankable lead actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashrita Shetty
Ashrita Shetty (born 16 July 1993) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil language films. Early life Shetty was born on 16 July 1993 in a South Indian family from Karnataka. She hails from Mumbai and has studied finance. Career In 2010, Shetty participated in a beauty contest organised by ''The Times of India'', Clean & Clear Fresh Face. Competing in Mumbai, she won the event there and then went on to win it again at the national level, eventually becoming the face of the brand for a year. She made her film debut in 2012, with a Tulu cinema, Tulu film, ''Telikeda Bolli''. During the time, she appeared in various other television commercials. This was when film directors Vetrimaaran and Manimaran approached her to play the lead role in their venture, ''Udhayam NH4''. The film saw her play a Bangalore-based Tamil language, Tamil-speaking college girl, who elopes with the character played by Siddharth (actor), Siddharth. She gained mixed reviews for her portrayal in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vetrimaaran
V. Chitravel Vetrimaaran (born 4 September 1975) is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. He is known for his unique filmography with major commercial success and highly critically acclaimed body of work. He has won five National Film Awards, three Filmfare South Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut with '' Polladhavan'' (2007). His second feature film '' Aadukalam'' (2011) won six National Film Awards. His 2016 directorial '' Visaranai'' was selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards. His film '' Asuran'' (2019) received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. He produces films under his production company, Grass Root Film Company. He is also the founder of International Institute of Film and Culture (IIFC). Personal life Vetrimaaran was born in Cuddalore in 1975. His father Dr. V. Chitravel was a veterinary scientist, and his mother Megala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viduthalai Part 1
''Viduthalai Part 1'' () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language period political crime thriller film directed and co-produced by Vetrimaaran under Grass Root Film Company and RS Infotainment. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the short story ''Thunaivan'' () by Jeyamohan. Set in 1987, the film follows a police constable, who is recruited to arrest the leader of a separatist group but soon gets caught in ethical dilemmas. The ensemble cast includes Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan, Munnar Ramesh, and Pavel Navageethan. ''Viduthalai'' was originally announced as a single film in April 2021, with principal photography already having commenced in December 2020. However, it was later announced to be released in two parts. It was predominantly shot in Chengalpattu, with the first part's portions wrapping by late December 2022. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography hand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 Births
Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; following Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir's resignation in response to high Israeli casualties, she was succeeded by Yitzhak Rabin. In Europe, the invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkish troops initiated the Cyprus dispute, the Carnation Revolution took place in Portugal, the Greek junta's collapse paves the way for the establishment of a parliamentary republic and Chancellor of West Germany Willy Brandt resigned following an espionage scandal surrounding his secretary Günter Guillaume. In sports, the year was primarily dominated by the FIFA World Cup in West Germany, in which the hosts won the championship title, as well as '' The Rumble in the Jungle'', a boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
