Nadigai
''Nadigai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language drama film directed by Babu Ganesh, G. Babuganesh and starring himself and Tejashree are in the lead roles. Babu Ganesh scored the music for this film. Plot Albert sets out to make a film on Mumtaj starring dancer Tejashree, and they fall in love. Albert briefly considers having Mumtaj play herself before reverting back to Tejashree. The film also highlights the dark things that happen in the cinema industry with Director Titanic and Dr. Daniel raping Tejashree's sister Chandra and killing Mumtaj. Cast Production This film began production in early 2007 with Vadivelu initially supposed to be a part of the film. This film is about the mysterious deaths of Indian heroines such as Divya Bharati, Fatafat Jayalakshmi, Monal (actress), Monal, Prathyusha, Shoba and Silk Smitha. This film was reported to marked the comeback of Kanaka (actress), Kanaka after a hiatus. The film was shot in Chennai, Coimbatore, Pondic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Babu Ganesh
Babu Ganesh is an Indian actor and director, who has worked in Tamil films. In his films, he has often attempted to handle as many aspects related to filmmaking — being credited for story, screenplay, dialogue, lyrics, music, singing, editing, director of photography, acting, special effects, direction, production, choreography and as a stunt choreographer. Career Babu Ganesh made his debut directing and starring in ''Kadal Pura'' (1993), before appearing in a supporting role in Vikraman's ''Pudhiya Mannargal'' (1994). Babu Ganesh launched a big budget Tamil film titled ''Bharathi'' with Khushbu Sundar, Khushbu in the lead role alongside him in 1996 and the pair met with Mother Teresa to get a blessing before commencing the project. However, the film was discontinued shortly after and never released. Similarly he briefly worked with Kushboo again on R. C. Sakthi's ''Iththanai Naal Yengirundhaai'', though the venture was ultimately not completed. He then began work on a film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bonda Mani
Kedheeswaran, better known as Bonda Mani (19 September 1963 – 23 December 2023), was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. He came to Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka as a refugee. He predominantly worked in comedy and supporting roles in over 270 films in his illustrious career spanning three decades. He was well known for his performances in ''Pongalo Pongal'' (1997), ''Sundhara Travels'' (2002), Winner (2003 film), ''Winner'' (2003), ''Englishkaran'' (2005), Aaru (film), ''Aaru'' (2005) and Marudhamalai (film), ''Marudhamalai'' (2007) and ''Kannum Kannum'' (2008). He was known for his one-line dialogues in films in which he acted. Early life and career Kedheeswaran was born on 19 September 1963 in Mannar District, Sri Lanka, where he was also raised. He was born as the fifteenth child in his family and had fifteen siblings in his family. He lost both his parents at an early age, as both became victims of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Sri Lankan civil war. His mother ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gundu Hanumantha Rao
Gundu Hanumantha Rao (10 October 1956–19 February 2018) was an Indian actor and comedian who worked predominantly in Telugu films, theatre, and television. Career Gundu Hanumantha Rao was in confectionery business before stepping into the entertainment industry. He first appeared in Jandhyala's film '' Aha Naa Pellanta'' in 1987 and gained popularity in comedian roles in S. V. Krishna Reddy's films. He is known for his roles in '' Rajendrudu Gajendrudu,'' '' Mayalodu, Yamaleela, Srivariki Premalekha,'' '' Pellaniki Premalekha Priyuraliki Subhalekha'' (1992), '' Apparao Driving School'', and the TV serial '' Amrutham''. He won three TV Nandi Awards from Andhra Pradesh Government, one of them for ''Amrutham'' serial. He was a renowned stage artist before entering into cinema, his first drama being "Ravana Bramha" at the age of 18. He acted in over 600 movies in Telugu and was a popular TV artist. Personal life In 2014 elections, Hanumantha Rao joined Chitti Babu Punyamurth ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tejashree
Tejashree (born Sonali Jaikumar Khele) is an Indian actress who has appeared predominantly in Tamil films. Besides, she has also acted in Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi films. Filmography References External links * * {{Authority control Indian film actresses Marathi actors Living people Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Marathi cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema 21st-century Indian actresses Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mumaith Khan
Mumaith Khan (born 1 September 1985) is an Indian actress and model. She has appeared in numerous item numbers primarily in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films. Early life Khan was born on 1 September 1985. She was born and brought up in Bombay (present Mumbai). Her father is from Pakistan and her mother is from Tiruchirappalli. Career Khan has acted primarily in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada language films. Besides movies, she has contested in the reality shows like ''Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 6'' and first season of ''Bigg Boss Telugu''. As of now, she has been a part of nearly 100 movies. Her call to fame was her cameo performance in the Sanjay Dutt starrer hit Munna Bhai MBBS. Her career was rocked by a controversy of drug allegations in which many south movie stars were also questioned. Her relationship with a prime suspect Calvin Mascerehas was also at the centre of investigation. Because of those allegations, in July 2018, Mumaith was evicted mid way from ''Big Boss Telugu seas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayachitra
Jayachitra (born 5 September 1957) is an Indian actress films who works mostly in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Early life Her father Mahea was a veterinary doctor, who had earlier worked as a lawyer. Her mother Ammaji (a.k.a. Jayasree) was an actress who had acted in films such as the Tamil film ''Mahaveeran'' (1955) and Telugu films Rojulu Marai and Daiva Balam (1959). They moved to Chennai for work, which was where Jayachitra was born and raised as Rohini. Her grandmother looked after her when her parents were busy with work. With her mother's encouragement, she became a child star at the age of six in the Telugu film ''Bhakta Potana''.. Lead actress When Jayachitra was in her early teens, she screen-tested for a Telugu film titled ''Beedala Paatlu,'' but the director felt she was too young and rejected her for the role. However, he did recommend her to K.S. Gopalakrishnan, who was looking for a young, spirited heroine, for the Tamil film ''Korathi Magan'', (1972). ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shakeela
C. Shakeela, known mononymously as Shakeela, is an Indian actress and politician who has predominantly acted in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Malayalam cinema, Malayalam and Telugu language, Telugu language films. She is a member of Indian National Congress. Shakeela debuted in the softcore pornographic film ''Playgirls'' (1995) at the age of 18. She became a popular figure in Kerala with the release of Malayalam softcore pornography, Malayalam softcore film ''Kinnara Thumbikal'' in 2000. This film would go on to pioneer a new wave of low-budget softcore porn films in the state, with Shakeela starring in many of them. In Kerala's hero-centric Malayalam cinema, mainstream industry of her time, Shakeela's emergence as a liberated woman, who displays her sexuality in defiance of social norms led to what became known as Malayalam cinema's ''Shakeela tharangam'' (Shakeela wave). Early life Shakeela was born in Chennai into Urdu and Telugu speaking Muslim family. Her mother was from Nello ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jeewan Kumaranatunga
Jeewan Kumaranatunga (born 7 November 1958: ), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television, who later became a politician, a former member of the parliament and a former cabinet minister. He is a close relative of former President Chandrika Kumaratunga Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (; ; born 29 June 1945), commonly referred to by her initials CBK, is a Sri Lankan politician who served as the fifth President of Sri Lanka, President of Sri Lanka from 12 November 1994 to 19 November 2005. ... and the nephew of actor and politician Vijaya Kumaratunga. Family He was born on 7 November 1958 in Seeduwa. His father Sydney Kumaranatunga was also a film actor who acted in ''Ran Onchilla''. Sydney's brother, Vijaya was a renowned actor and politician. Jeewan completed his education from Carey College, Colombo. His grandfather Benjamin Ralahami also acted in several plays during the Towerhall era. Jeewan is married to his longtime partner Sherin and they have two da ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vengal Rao
Vengal Rao is an Indian Tamil actor and comedian who predominantly featured in comedy roles. For the major part of his acting career, he shared screenspace with fellow veteran comedian actor Vadivelu in many film comedy sequences. Career He initially eventually began his career as a stuntman and he also went onto perform stunt double and dupe sequences for prominent actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth. Some of his notable works as a stunt master came in ''Rajadhi Raja'' (1989), ''Mappillai'' (1989), '' Panakkaran'' (1990) and '' Captain Prabhakaran'' (1991). However, injuries at shooting sets and location shooting spots frequently derailed his career as a stuntman and hence he decided to focus on acting. He sustained critical injuries on his knees and shoulders as a stuntman during fight sequences in film shooting. He had worked as a stunt master for nearly 25 years in his career and also worked alongside veteran action stunt choreographer Vikram Dharma dur ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Vaiyapuri
Vaiyapuri (born 23 October 1968 as Ramakrishnan) is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil-language films. He rose to fame by appearing in supporting roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often portraying supporting comedic characters. His first major role was in Balu Mahendra's '' Raman Abdullah'' (1997), while his roles in films including '' Thullatha Manamum Thullum'' (1999), '' Gemini'' (2002) and Mani Ratnam's '' Raavanan'' (2010) also garnered him acclaim. Career In December 1986, Vaiyapuri moved from his hometown of Theni to Chennai hoping to become an actor in the Tamil film industry. Unable to immediately get a chance in films because of his skinny physical stature, he worked as a bearer at a hotel on Mount Road. Vaiyapuri's first break came through television serials on Doordarshan, where he notably worked on an adaptation of Sujatha's '' Kolaiyuthir Kalam''. He started his film career appearing as an extra and then in minor roles in films, before making a br ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kovai Sarala
Kovai Sarala is an Indian actress and comedian, who plays supporting roles in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian three times, for her performances in '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995), '' Poovellam Un Vasam'' (2001) and '' Uliyin Osai'' (2008). She has also won two Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian and the Vijay Award for Best Comedian for her performance in '' Kanchana'' (2011). She is now part of Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam Party. She has acted with all the top comedians including Vadivelu, Brahmanandam, Goundamani, Senthil and Vivek. Her comedy tracks with Vadivelu and Brahmanandam have been especially popular. Early and present life Kovai Sarala was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (then in Madras State) in a Malayali family. She developed interest in acting after watching MGR's films. She completed her studies and entered the film industry with the support of her sister and father. She ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |