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Nimirndhu Nil
''Nimirndhu Nil'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani featuring Ravi Mohan (then known as Jayam Ravi) in a dual role, and Amala Paul. It was produced by KS Sreenivasan's Vaasan Visual Ventures. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. Ravi Mohan played a revolutionist for a social cause. The film, which was simultaneously made in Telugu as '' Janda Pai Kapiraju'' with Nani in place of Jayam Ravi, released on 8 March 2014 and received mostly positive reviews. The film was also dubbed into Hindi as ''Daring Mard'' in 2014. In 2015, the Telugu version of the film was also dubbed into Hindi as ''Lion The King''. Plot Aravindan Sivasaamy is a 26-year-old youth who was brought up in an ashram run by Harichandra. The atmosphere that he grew taught him high moral values, disciplines, dignity and devotion. However, when he comes out of the place, his belief and learning is questioned by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. Balachander, in '' Paarthale Paravasam''. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for '' Visaranai'', he is also an recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA award Early life Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from Ambedkar Law College. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearance or talent necessary to be an actor. Career In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under Sundar K. Vijayan. He was then noticed by K. Balachander and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film '' Paarthale Parava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumithra (actress)
Sumithra (born 18 September 1953) is an Indian actress. She has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu language films. She acted as the lead heroine in films between 1974 and 1985. She became well known for her roles as a mother the 1990s onwards. Early life Sumithra was born to Raghavan Nair and Janaki at Thrissur, Kerala. She has three brothers, her father was working in an oil refining company. When she was doing her schooling, she learnt dance from Murugappan Master, who was the guide to actress K. R. Vijaya at that time. Sumithra is a good classical dancer. A 19-year old Sumithra started her career in a small role in the Malayalam film '' Nrithasala'' (1972); director A. B. Raj is the first to have noticed Sumithra's talent. A year later Sumithra made her debut as heroine in the Malayalam film '' Nirmalayam''. She has acted in over 200 films in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu languages. In Tamil, ''Avalum Penn Thaane'' (1974) was her first movie. In Kannad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RJ Ophelia
Ophelia Santhaselvi, popularly known as Imsai Arasi ("Queen of Mischief") and RJ Ophelia (RJ Ophe for short), is an Indian television show host and former radio jockey based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. She is best known for her unique voice and Tamil slang, humour and rapid speaking rate. She has worked at 92.7 BIG FM and at 94.3 Radio One. Though mainly a radio jockey, she is also active in other fields such as emceeing, television, social media, films. Early life Ophelia was born in a Tamil middle-class family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father wanted to give her a "rare name" and named her after Ophelia, the character from William Shakespeare's ''Hamlet''. Her father is a retired Traffic Manager of Metropolitan Transport Corporation, while her mother works for Bharat Petroleum. She has a younger brother. Ophelia did her schooling at Holy Angels Convent, T. Nagar and graduated in commerce from Stella Maris College. During her college days, the joy of performing on stage fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naadodigal Gopal
Naadodigal Gopal was an Indian character actor who worked over 30 films Tamil cinema. Career Originally a farmer and businessman made his debut ''Naadodigal'' (2009) directed by his friend Samuthirakani and the success of the film meant that he appended the film to his stage name as Naadodigal Gopal. His notable films include ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2012), ''Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam'' (2013), ''Rajinimurugan'' (2016), ''Raja Manthiri'' (2016), ''Seemaraja'' (2018) and ''Namma Veetu Pillai'' (2019) garnered acclaim. He has often acted in several films with directors Samuthirakani, Ponram and Pandiraj. His last film was ''Annaatthe'' (2021) directed by Siva (director), Siva released after his death. Death Gopal died from a heart attack on 5 February 2020. He was 54 years old. Filmography ; Films ; Short films *''Wake Up Call'' (2016) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gopal, Naadodigal Indian male film actors Tamil male acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badava Gopi
Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor. Career Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, singer, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was introduced into films in 2005 in the movie ''Poi'', shot in Sri Lanka by the veteran director Thiru K. Balachander (who is the guru to Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and many others in the film industry), he has performed his comedy shows globally and the show performed exclusively for Dr. Apj Abdul Kalam has earned him many accolades. He was a radio jockey and host, with Hello FM and Radio city. Gopi has worked as an actor, often portraying supporting comedic characters. He has often been cast in films directed by Venkat Prabhu, while he has also portrayed major roles in Samuthirakani's '' Poraali'' & '' Nimirndhu Nil''. Gopi portrayed a television journalist in ''Thodari'' (2016), and to prepare for his role, he observed several television hosts and incorporated their body language into his performance. Gopi has also worke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anil Murali
Anil Murali ( – 30 July 2020) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema. He acted in more than 200 films. He started out in the film industry as a villain before later taking on character roles. He died on 30 July 2020, as a result of liver-related ailments. Personal life and death He was born to Muraleedharan Nair and Sreekumari Amma at Thiruvananthapuram. He has 3 elder brothers and a younger sister. Anil was married to Suma. They have a son, Aditya and a daughter, Arundati. He died on 30 July 2020 at Aster Medcity, Kochi due to liver disease, at age 56. He was cremated at Santhikavadam crematorium in Thiruvananthapuram. He is survived by his wife, whom he married in 1994, and their two children. Filmography Malayalam Tamil Telugu Television *2012 - '' Akashadoothu'' (Surya TV) *2011 - ''Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa'' (Surya TV) *2011 - ''Kadamatathachan'' (Surya TV) *2010 - ''Chakravakam'' (Surya TV) *2010 - ''Sindhooracheppu'' (Amrita TV) *2008 - ''Mounanombaram'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namo Narayana
Namo Narayana is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He made a breakthrough as an actor with his performances in ''Naadodigal'' (2009) and '' Komban'' (2015). Career Narayana was a software engineer before he chose to star in a supporting role in Samuthirakani's ''Naadodigal'' (2009). He was close friend of Samuthirakani during bachelor days. Post-release, he became a close friend of the lead actor Sasikumar, and has often collaborated in their films, such as '' Easan'' (2010), ''Poraali'' (2011), '' Kutti Puli'' (2013) and '' Nimirndhu Nil'' (2014). In 2015, Narayana described his role in '' Komban'' as a breakthrough role in his career at the film's press meet. He played one of the lead roles in '' Appa'' (2016). He played the antagonist in '' Thondan'' (2017). Filmography *''Naadodigal'' (2009) *'' Easan'' (2010) *''Mudhal Idam'' (2010) *''Poraali'' (2011) *'' Ishtam'' (2011) *'' Thappana'' (2012; Malayalam) *''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2012) *'' Kutti Pul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitra Lakshmanan
Lakshmanan Ramasamy (born 23 January 1948), known professionally as Chitra Lakshmanan, is an Indian journalist, filmmaker and actor. He produced and directed several Tamil language films starring some of Tamil cinema's major stars during the 1980s and 1990s, while appearing in numerous films and television series in supporting roles. He currently operates the YouTube channel ''Touring Talkies'', which features Tamil cinema related interviews and discussions. Career Lakshmanan began working in a hardware shop in Arani. He later joined the magazine ''Vidhi Velli'' as a sub-editor until its closure. He later joined ''Thayin Manikodi'' run by Jayakanthan. He later joined a Singaporean Tamil magazine. After its failure, he decided to start his own magazine ''Thirai Kathir'' which became successful. His career in entertainment journalism helped him to also become a public relations officer. He became acquainted with director Bharathiraja to enter the film industry, and subsequently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thambi Ramaiah
Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works in the Tamil film industry. He has also worked occasionally as a lyricist. He directed three films, '' Manu Needhi'' (2000), '' Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan'' (2008) and '' Maniyaar Kudumbam'' (2018). He has won one National Film Award, two SIIMA Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Award and one Filmfare Award South in his career. Career Thambi Ramaiah was born in Rarapuram village in Pudukkottai, and initially entered the film industry hoping to become a screenwriter. His father was a poet and a fiction writer and his mother was a housewife, while Ramaiah was their eldest child. He earned pocket money during his school days by writing love letters for his classmates. He also had an interest in lyric writing, often writing lyrics for parody versions of popular songs, while becoming trained in various instruments including the harmonium and guitar. At the age of 20, he moved to Chennai and tried to make a break ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sriranjani (Tamil Actress)
Sriranjani is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil language films. She has done mostly supporting roles in various Tamil films. Her notable works include '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000), ''Anniyan'' (2005) and '' Mozhi'' (2007). Career Sriranjani was born into a Marathi Anglo-Indian family in Bombay, Maharashtra and began her career in acting playing a role in the television series '' Kasalavu Nesam'' directed by K. Balachander. She made the switch to films after being offered a role in Mani Ratnam's '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000) as Madhavan's sister-in-law. Her next role which won acclaim was her depiction of an Iyengar wife in Shankar's ''Anniyan ''Anniyan'' ( ) is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language psychological fiction, psychological action thriller film directed by S. Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran (film producer), V. Ravichandran. The film stars Vikram (actor), V ...'' (2005). As of September 2013, Sriranjani has appeared in over 54 film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahuti Prasad
Ahuti Prasad (born Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad; 2 January 1958 – 4 January 2015) was an Indian actor who worked in Telugu film industry. He was renowned for the wide variety of roles he played, including father-figure, comedian, and antagonist. Prasad appeared in over 150 films in his career spanning nearly three decades. He got his moniker "Ahuti" after playing the antagonist in the film ''Aahuthi'' (1988). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards. Early life and family Ahuti Prasad was born on 2 January 1958 as Adusumilli Janardhan Vara Prasad to A. Ranga Rao and Hymavathi. Originally from Koduru of Krishna District near Mudinepally, his family migrated to Raichur in Karnataka when he was a child. He became interested in acting during his college days and sought a career as an actor. However, his parents were firmly against him pursuing a career in acting - he therefore completed his bachelor's degree before taking their permission to join a film institute. After complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subbu Panchu
Subramaniam Panchu Arunachalam, credited as Subbu Panchu or P. Ar. Subramaniam (born 20 November 1969), is an Indian actor and film producer. Son of noted writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam, Subbu first appeared as a child artist in the Malayalam film '' Daisy'', before working in the production department of his father's P. A. Art Productions. He returned to acting with the television series ''Arasi'' and shot to fame following his performance in the 2010 comedy film '' Boss Engira Bhaskaran''. Subbu has occasionally worked as a voice actor and choreographer as well. Career Subbu, born to writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam, had been in the film industry since his childhood. He made his acting debut at age 14 as a child artist in the Malayalam film '' Daisy'', directed by Pratap Pothen, who was then his neighbour. He was soon made by his father to work as an assistant production manager under Balagopi in his father's P. A. Art Productions for the Rajinikanth-starrer '' Guru Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |