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Naanum Rowdydhaan
''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by Vignesh Shivan, produced by Dhanush under his Wunderbar Films. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara, with Parthiban, Radhika Sarathkumar, RJ Balaji, and Anandaraj in supporting roles. It follows a police inspector's son who becomes a gangster. He falls in love with a woman seeking revenge against another gangster and joins her cause. The film was announced in November 2013, with Gautham Vasudev Menon producing and Gautham Karthik and Lavanya Tripathi starring. However, the project was dropped, and by August 2014, Dhanush had taken over, with the lead pair recast. Principal photography commenced in December 2014 and ended in June 2015. The music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography was handled by George C. Williams, and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' was released worldwide on 21 October 2015 and distributed by Lyca Prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vignesh Shivan
Vignesh Shivan (born 18 September 1985) is an Indian film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor and lyricist who works in Tamil cinema, making films of various genres. Personal life Shivan studied at Santhome Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai and then studied at Vanavani Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Shivan and actress Nayanthara have been in a relationship ever since they worked together on ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' in 2015. They announced their engagement in 2021, and got married on 9 June 2022 at Sheraton Grand in Mahabalipuram. The couple had twin boys on 26 September 2022 through surrogacy. Netflix has documented his wife's journey in cinema, as well as her relationship with him, in a documentary titled '' Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale'' (2024). Career After getting Dharan to compose music for it, showed the film to producers, Gemini Film Circuit, and then to Silambarasan and both parties agreed to collaborate to make it a feature film titled '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gautham Karthik
Gautham Ram Karthik (born 12 September 1989) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil language, Tamil-language films. He made his acting debut in Mani Ratnam's ''Kadal (2013 film), Kadal'' (2013). He is a recipient of one Filmfare Award South, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award and a SIIMA Award. Early life and background Gautham Karthik was born on 12 September 1989 to actor Karthik (actor), Karthik and his first wife, actress Ragini. Gautham's parents split when he was aged nine, and he subsequently grew up with his mother in Udhagamandalam, Ooty, while his father only visited him once a year. He graduated from Christ University, Bangalore, when film-maker Mani Ratnam approached him with an offer. He holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology, English & Media. In college, he performed as a guitarist and vocalist in the band, ''Dead End Street''. He married actress Manjima Mohan, his co-star from ''Devarattam'', on November 28, 2022. Career Reports as early as 2003 suggested that actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathish Krishnan
Sathish Krishnan (also credited as Sathish) is an Indian actor, director, and a National Award Winning choreographer, who has worked in Tamil films. Career After winning the first season of the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada, Sathish was first seen portraying Vinay Rai's friend in Jeeva's ''Unnale Unnale'' (2007). In '' Vaaranam Aayiram'', released in 2008, Sathish played a small but memorable role as Suriya’s school friend. His association with renowned director Gautham Vasudev Menon led to an opportunity to act in '' Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada'' (2016), where he portrayed Silambarasan’s friend. Notably, Sathish also showcased his choreography skills by handling all the songs in the same film. He is the recipient of National Film Award for Best Choreography for '' Thiruchitrambalam'' (2022). Sathish will make his directorial debut with the upcoming romantic comedy Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahul Thatha
Rahul Thatha (born as Udayabhanu) is an Indian actor and comedian who has predominantly appeared in Tamil-language films in comedy track sequences. He gained spotlight for his acting in '' Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' (2015). Career He aspired to enter the film industry at a young age after taking inspiration from films such as the James Bond film series during his childhood. In 1965, Rahul Thatha travelled from his hometown Nagapattinam to reach Vijayaraghavapuram in Chennai with an ambition of pursuing his passion in film acting. He made the decision to move away from his hometown at the tender age of 20. However, he was made to wait for a considerable period of time to receive callsheet from filmmakers, and he also reportedly did not have an influence of a cinematic background. He then decided to work in hotels on a contractual basis. After a stint working as an employee at various hotels, he received contract as a caterer at the film sets and shooting locations. Rahul Thatha appare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meenakshi (actress)
Pinky Sarkar (born 6 August 1982) better known as Meenakshi, is an Indian actress, who appears in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She is probably best known for her performance as Raasathi in her debut film '' Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar''. Career Debut Meenakshi first appeared in two Telugu ventures, the historical fiction ''Hanumanthu'' and the devotional film ''Sri Satyanarayana Swamy'', under her birth name Pinky Sarkar; the latter featured her as goddess Lakshmi, with a reviewer from Indiaglitz.com writing that she "failed to emote well". Breakthrough (2007–2010) In 2007, she made her Tamil debut in '' Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar'', playing the role of Raasathi, a first year medical student. She made an impression in the film and was subsequently flooded with similar girl next door roles. Not wanting to becoming typecast, she rejected all roles, took a break from acting and completed her education before returning to Chennai. In 2009, she had her nex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)
Mansoor Ali Khan is an Indian actor, composer, screenwriter and film producer. He has predominantly appeared in Tamil films, mostly in antagonistic and supporting roles. He got a breakthrough role as an antagonist in '' Captain Prabhakaran'' (1991). After the success of this film, he got a lot of acting opportunities. He has acted in over 250 films and has produced and directed numerous films. He has also acted in some Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Early life Mansoor Ali Khan was born in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. His parents are Meesaikaara Abdul Salam Rowther and Sagorammal. Film career Khan has often played antagonist roles and a few lead roles. He got a breakthrough role as an antagonist in Tamil cinema industry with the R.K. Selvamani directorial '' Captain Prabhakaran'' (1991) starring Vijayakanth which became a blockbuster, fetching him a lot of acting opportunities. He did an acting course in Anupam Kher's acting school in Mumbai. In 1993, he took a hero ava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhagam Perumal
Azhagam Perumal is an Indian film director and actor, who works in Tamil film Industry. Career Azhagam Perumal hails from the village of Kulasekharapuram in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. All his family members were working in the government service and his parents wanted him to be an engineer. Azhagam Perumal, however, after his graduation, applied to the Adyar Film Institute in spite of stiff opposition from his family. He graduated with a Gold Medal from the Institute in 1991. Azhagam Perumal worked as an assistant to director Mani Ratnam from ''Thalapathi'' to ''Iruvar'', before leaving to make his independent project. When Mani Ratnam was shooting '' Alaipayuthey'', he was looking for someone like Jagathy Sreekumar to play the quirky house owner, which Azhagam Perumal eventually did, making his acting debut. He had initially announced his directorial debut in 1998 as ''Mudhal Mudhalaaga'', a romantic film starring Arvind Swamy and Karisma Kapoor. Despite beginning pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajendran
Arunachalam Rajendran, also known as A. Rajendran (born 1 June 1957) and better known/credited as Mottai Rajendran or ''Naan Kadavul'' Rajendran, is an Indian stunt double and actor working mainly in Tamil cinema. He debuted in 2003 with the Tamil film '' Pithamagan'' and has worked as a stunt double in over 500 South Indian films since then. He played the role of a villain in '' Naan Kadavul'' (2009) which won huge critical acclaim and fetched him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain''.'' Since then, he has continued to play villainous and later humorous supporting characters in a number of Tamil films. He is noted for his rough voice and alopecia universalis, which he claims was the result of coming into contact with industrial waste during a stunt sequence. Career Rajendran began his film career working as a stunt double in hundreds of south Indian films mostly in Tamil. He played a small but significant role in '' Pithamagan'' (2003) and made his full-fledg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anikha Surendran
Anikha Surendran (born 27 November 2004), formerly known as Baby Anikha, is an Indian actress known for her work in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. Starting her career as child artist, she acted in ''Kadha Thudarunnu'' (2010), ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015) and '' Viswasam'' (2019). She has received awards for acting. She became a lead actress with the Telugu film '' Butta Bomma'' (2023), an official remake of the Malayalam film '' Kappela'' (2020). Early life and education Anikha was born on 27 November 2004 in Manjeri, Kerala. She was educated at Nazareth School, Manjeri, and at Devagiri CMI Public School, Kozhikode. She is currently pursuing her studies at Sacred Heart College, Kochi. Career Anikha's debut as a child artist was in the film ''Kadha Thudarunnu'' in 2010. Subsequently, she appeared in Tamil films, including ''Yennai Arindhaal () (stylised on-screen as ''Yennai Arindhaal...'') is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puducherry (union Territory)
Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a union territory of India, consisting of four small geographically unconnected districts. It was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Puducherry district, Pondichéry (now Puducherry), Karaikal district, Karikal (Karaikal), Mahé district, Mahé and Yanaon (now Yanam district, Yanam), excluding Chandannagar (Chandernagore), and it is named after the largest district, Puducherry, which was also the capital of French India. Historically known as Pondicherry, the territory Renaming of cities in India, changed its official name to Puducherry on 1 October 2006. The Union Territory of Puducherry lies in the South India, southern part of the Indian Peninsula. The areas of Puducherry district and Karaikal district are bound by the state of Tamil Nadu, while Yanam district and Mahé district are enclosed by the states of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, respectively. Puducherry is the 29th most populous of the 36 states and u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SIIMA Award For Best Actress – Tamil
SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for best acting done by an actress in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Superlatives * Nayanthara has maximum awards with five wins, followed by Trisha Krishnan with three wins. * One actress has won the awards in consecutive years: Nayanthara (2015–16) and (2016–17). * Aishwarya Rajesh is the only actress to have also won the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil. * Hansika Motwani is the only actress to have also won the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Tamil. * Nayanthara has also received the most nominations with nine, followed by Aishwarya Rajesh with four. Superlatives : Multiple Winners Superlatives : Multiple Nominations Winners and nominees 2010s 2020s See also * Tamil cinema, Kollywood References {{DEFAULTSORT:SIIMA_Award_f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
