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Mundaasupatti
''Mundasupatti'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language historical comedy film written and directed by Ram Kumar, and produced by C. V. Kumar under his banner Thirukumaran Entertainment and Fox Star Studios. It stars Vishnu Vishal and Nandita Swetha, with Anandaraj, Kaali Venkat and Ramdoss (later known as Munishkanth) in supporting roles. The film is set in 1982 in a village where people believe bad luck will befall them if they are photographed. The story illustrates what happens when two photographers visit the village. ''Mundasupatti'' is based on the eponymous short film Ram Kumar directed in 2011 for the reality series ''Naalaya Iyakkunar.'' Principal photography commenced in August 2013 and ended by October 2013, taking place primarily in Sakkimangalam. The technical crew includes composer Sean Roldan, cinematographer P. V. Shankar and editor Leo John Paul. ''Mundasupatti'' released on 13 June 2014. The film received a positive critical response and became a box office s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandita Swetha
Swetha (born 30 April 1990), professionally known as Nandita Swetha, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema, Tamil and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. Swetha also starred in the 2008 Kannada film ''Nanda Loves Nanditha''. Later she made her acting debut in Tamil with the 2012 comedy film ''Attakathi''. She made her Telugu debut in the 2016 horror comedy film ''Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada''. Career Swetha began her career as an VJ in Udaya Music while studying in school. She began her acting career in the 2008 Kannada film ''Nanda Loves Nanditha''. Her character in the film was named Nandita, which she later adopted as her screen name. In 2012 her first Tamil film was ''Attakathi'' directed by Pa. Ranjith. Her performances were appreciated. She went on to star as an athlete in ''Ethir Neechal (2013 film), Ethir Neechal'' (2013) directed by Durai Senthilkumar. She appeared in the comedy ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013) as chennai girl Kumudha wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaali Venkat
Kaali Venkat (born 16 November 1982) is an Indian actor who mainly appears in Tamil language films in supporting roles. Personal life Venkat hails from Kudaiyadevanpatti a village near Kovilpatti. Venkat used to act in dramas during his school days. With an ambition to act in films he moved from his village to Chennai in 1997 to enter the Tamil film industry. In Chennai, he was doing jobs like selling groceries in order to survive until he met director Vijay Prabakaran. Prabakaran, who Venkat considers his guru, coached and taught him "everything I know about cinema today". Venkat got married Janani on 30 October 2017 in Chennai and has a son. Career Before entering films, he worked in theatre. The first film Venkat acted was also by Vijay Prabhakaran, ''Thasaiyinai Thee Sudinum''. The film failed to release but Venkat decided to keep his character name in it, Kaali, as his screen name after everybody on the set was calling him by that name. He then acted in various short fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirukumaran Entertainment
C. V. Kumar (born C. Vijayakumar; 14 April 1979) is an Indian film producer, director and distributor who heads the production studio Thirukumaran Entertainment. Known for producing innovative and critically acclaimed films, Kumar has also primarily introduced new talent into the film industry in terms of actors and technicians. His first three films, '' Attakathi'', ''Pizza'' and ''Soodhu Kavvum'' won critical acclaim as well as bringing in revenue of over . After producing successful films, Kumar began work on his first directorial venture in 2014. Career Kumar, originally hailing from Tirumangalam, Madurai, first came to Chennai for his MSc Psychology classes that he was pursuing through distance education at Madras University in the early 2000s. During the period, he had also started going for classes at Arena Multimedia in Madurai before taking a transfer to Chennai. In three years between 2002 and 2005, he learnt animation, sound design, and branding, and took scriptwritin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supergood Subramani
Supergood Subramani was an Indian actor who worked in Tamil-language films. Career Subramani entered the cinema industry with hopes of becoming a director. He worked as an assistant director to Pavithran for ''Thirumoorthy'' (1995) and to Saravana Subbiah. He also contributed to the script development discussions for '' Pen Singam'' (2010). His association with Super Good Films earned him the name Supergood Subramani. Due to his lack of opportunities, he switched to acting. His first significant role was in '' Pisaasu'' (2014), and he gained further recognition for his roles in '' Pariyerum Perumal'' (2018) and '' Jai Bhim'' (2021). He made his lead debut with ''Paraman'' (2024). Personal life Subramani was diagnosed with cancer in April 2025. He subsquently died on 10 May 2025 while undergoing treatment at the age of 58. Filmography Films *''Citizen'' (2001) (uncredited) *'' Subramaniapuram'' (2008) *'' Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai'' (2011) *'' Manam Kothi Paravai'' (2012) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swami
Swami (; ; sometimes abbreviated sw.) in Hinduism is an honorific title given to an Asceticism#Hinduism, ascetic who has chosen the Sannyasa, path of renunciation (''sanyāsa''), or has been initiated into a religious monastic order of Vaishnavas. It is used either before or after the subject's name (usually an adopted religious name). An alternative form, swamini (), is sometimes used by female renunciates. The meaning of the Sanskrit root of the word ''swami'' is "[he who is] one with his Philosophy of self#Self in Eastern traditions, self" ( stands for "self"), and can roughly be translated as "he/she who knows and is master of himself/herself". The term is often attributed to someone who has achieved mastery of a particular Yoga, yogic system or demonstrated profound devotion (''bhakti'') to one or more Hindu gods. The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' gives the etymology as: As a direct form of address, or as a stand-in for a swami's name, it is often rendered ''Swamiji'' (als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinod Sagar
Vinod Sagar is an Indian actor and dubbing artist working in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu cinema, playing mostly supporting and antagonistic roles. He made his debut with '' Idhayam Thiraiarangam'' (2012) and played almost 20 small roles before getting noticed in '' Pichaikkaran'' (2016) and '' Ratsasan'' (2018). Career Vinod Sagar, a B.A. Corporate secretaryship graduate, has also worked as a radio jockey for Radio Asia, Dubai (2005) and later enrolled with Theatre Lab, a theatre group, before appearing in small roles in films like '' Idhayam Thiraiarangam'' (2012) and ''Naan'' (2012). Sagar's notable performance came with the psychological thriller '' Ratsasan'' (2018), where he played a pedophile. He played the same role in '' Rakshasudu'' (2019), its Telugu remake. Sagar has also done prominent roles in the Tamil film ''Champion'' (2019) and the Malayalam films '' Nayattu'' (2021) and ''Jana Gana Mana "" is the national anthem of the Republic of India. It was orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi
''Kadhilil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed Balaji Mohan in his feature debut and produced by S. Sashikanth, Nirav Shah and Siddharth under YNOT Studios and Etaki Entertainment, respectively. Based on Balaji's short film of the same name, it stars Siddharth and Amala Paul. The film revolves around the romantic relationship between Arun (Siddharth) and Parvathy (Amala Paul) during their college days. The film was shot in Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore within 35 working days. The film features music composed by Thaman S, cinematography is handled by Nirav Shah and editing done by T. S. Suresh. It was partially reshot in Telugu as ''Love Failure'', owing to Siddharth's popularity in Telugu cinema. ''Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' and ''Love Failure'' were released worldwide on 17 February 2012 during the Valentine's Day week and were critically and commercially successful. The film received a nomination for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indulge Express
''The New Indian Express'' is an Indian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper published by the Chennai-based Express Publications. It was founded in 1932 as ''The Indian Express'', under the ownership of Chennai-based P. Varadarajulu Naidu. Santwana Bhattacharya was appointed Editor-in-Chief on 1 July 2022, replacing G.S. Vasu. History ''Indian Express'' was first published on 5 September 1932, in Madras (now Chennai) by an ayurveda, Ayurvedic doctor and Indian National Congress member P Varadarajulu Naidu, publishing from the same Publisher, press where he ran the ''Tamil Nadu'' Tamil weekly. But soon, on account of financial difficulties, he sold it to S. Sadanand, founder of ''The Free Press Journal'', another English newspaper. In 1933, ''The Indian Express'' opened its second office in Madurai and launched the Tamil language, Tamil daily ''Dinamani'' on 11 September 1934. Sadanand introduced several innovations and reduced the price, but later sold part of his stak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishnu Vishal
Vishal Kudawla (born 17 July 1984), known professionally as Vishnu Vishal, is an Indian actor and film producer who appears in Tamil film industry. After a brief career in cricket, he started his acting career in the year 2009 playing the lead role in the sports film ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'', winning acclaim for his portrayal. Vishnu won further acclaim for his role in ''Neerparavai'' (2012), portraying a fisherman. He rose to fame with the psychological thriller film, ''Ratsasan'' (2018). Early Life and Family Vishal Kudawla was born on 17 July 1984 to Ramesh Kudawla, a high-ranking Director general of police of Tamil Nadu. He finished his schooling in Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Vellore. After completing his MBA in marketing from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, he went on to become a cricketer, playing in TNCA league games. However, a leg injury ended his cricket career and the actor noted that during the time he was bedridden, he started watc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindustan Times
''Hindustan Times'' is an Indian English language, English-language daily newspaper based in Delhi. It is the flagship publication of HT Media Limited, an entity controlled by the Birla family, and is owned by Shobhana Bhartia, the daughter of K. K. Birla. It was founded by Sunder Singh Lyallpuri, founder-father of the Akali movement and the Shiromani Akali Dal, in Delhi and played integral roles in the Indian independence movement as a nationalist daily. ''Hindustan Times'' is one of the List of newspapers in India by circulation, largest newspapers in India by circulation. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations (India), Audit Bureau of Circulations, it has a circulation of 993,645 copies . The Indian Readership Survey 2014 revealed that ''HT'' is the second-most widely read English newspaper in India after ''The Times of India''. It is popular in North India, with simultaneous editions from New Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Patna, Chandigarh and Ranchi. The print location ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lollu Sabha Manohar
Lollu Saba Manohar (born 10 January 1958) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career with the television show '' Lollu Sabha'' alongside other comedians, including Santhanam. Career Manohar first garnered attention through his performances in the spoof show '' Lollu Sabha'' on Vijay TV. The series spawned several successful comedians, who eventually moved on to appear in Tamil cinema including many of the show's lead cast such as Santhanam, Swaminathan, Jeeva, and Balaji. Other supporting actors such as Yogi Babu and Madhumitha also became popular actors in the film industry. At the height of the show's success, Manohar, along with three other cast members, received mysterious parcel bombs. As a part of the show, Manohar was known for his signature body language. In 2017, he protested against PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA; ) is an American animal rights nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf News
''Gulf News'' is a daily English language newspaper published from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. First launched in 1978, it is distributed throughout the UAE and also in other Persian Gulf countries. Its online edition was launched in 1996. Through its owner Al Nisr Publishing, it is a subsidiary of the Al Tayer Group, which is chaired by UAE Finance Minister Obaid Al Tayer. History and profile ''Gulf News'' was first launched in tabloid format on 30 September 1978, but struggled in its early years. In November 1984, three UAE businessmen purchased the company and formed Al Nisr Publishing. The new owners of the paper were Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Abdullah Al Rostamani and Juma Al Majid. With the death of Abdullah Al Rostamani in 2006, his position on the board is held by a family nominee while the other directors remain. Under new ownership, ''Gulf News'' was relaunched on 10 December 1985 and was free to the public. From February 1986, the public was charged one dirham (US ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
