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Padikkadavan (2009 Film)
''Padikkadavan'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Suraj and produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy. It stars Dhanush and Tamannaah Bhatia alongside an ensemble supporting cast including Vivek, Atul Kulkarni, Suman, and Sayaji Shinde. The music was composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by A. Venkatesh and editing by Manoj. Filming began on 5th April 2008, with an inaugural pooja, and the movie was finally released on 14 January 2009 during Pongal festival and received a huge positive response. The film was successful, grossing 15 crore in Tamil Nadu and established Dhanush as one of the top five bankable heroes of Tamil cinema after then. Plot Radhakrishnan aka Rocky is a 25-year-old 10th grade drop-out who is looked down upon by his father Ramakrishnan because of his sharp contrast to the rest of the family, who are well-qualified in education. Rocky spends most of his time in a mechanic shop with his friends. Rocky's friend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suraj (director)
Suraj (born Suresh; December 31, 1977) is an Indian film director who works primarily in Tamil films. He is best known for directing Action film, action and masala films. Career In 1996, Suraj began working as an assistant director to Sundar C on his comedy films ''Ullathai Allitha'' and ''Mettukudi''. In 1997, he continued to assist Sundar C on ''Arunachalam (film), Arunachalam'' starring Rajinikanth and he was the co-director of the film ''Janakiraman''. He then made ''Kunguma Pottu Gounder'' and ''Military'' under the name Sai Suresh. Then, Suraj returned to assist Sundar C in his films. In 2006, he made his directorial comeback through ''Thalai Nagaram'', starring his mentor Sundar C, Jyothirmayi and Vadivelu. The following year, Suraj made his third film ''Marudhamalai (film), Marudhamalai'', featured Arjun Sarja, Arjun, Meera Chopra, Nila and again comedian Vadivelu. In 2009, he directed ''Padikkadavan (2009 film), Padikathavan'' starring Dhanush, Tamannaah and due his b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pratap Pothan
Pratap Pothen (13 August 1952 – 15 July 2022) was an Indian actor and filmmaker who acted in about 100 films and directed 12 films. He appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu as well as Hindi films. He also worked as a scriptwriter and producer for films. Early life and career Pratap was born in Trivandrum, Kerala on 13 August 1952. His father was Pothan of the Kolathinkal house, a businessman who died in 1967, when Pratap was 15 years old. Pratap had five siblings, including an elder brother, Hari Pothan, who also worked as a film producer. Pratap was educated at the Lawrence School, Lovedale in Ooty. Initially, he was interested in painting; however, once he joined college, he started acting in plays with the help of his friends, and gradually got more interested in acting than painting. After his graduation from the Madras Christian College, Pratap worked as a copywriter in an ad agency in Mumbai. Later he also worked at Sistas ad agency and Hindustan Thomson. Person ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aarthi (actress)
Aarthi, also known as Harathi is an Indian actress, comedian and television host who works in Tamil films and television dramas. She initially worked as a child artist in the late 1990s, she also appeared in stand-up comedy shows namely ''Super10'' and ''Lollu Sabha'', before joining the Tamil film industry, she has played roles in ''Giri (film), Giri'' (2004), ''Padikkadavan (2009 film), Padikkadavan'' (2009) and ''Kutty (2010 film), Kutty'' (2010). Career She started her career in Vanna Kanavugal movie when she was only 6 months old. Later headed by ex chief minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. Mu. Karunanidhi awarded her "Kalaimamani" for her unique style of humorous acting in films. Some of her popular early films included ''Arul (film), Arul'' (2004), ''Giri (film), Giri'' (2004) and ''Kundakka Mandakka'' (2005), in which she collaborated with actor Vadivelu. For her roles in ''Padikkadavan (2009 film), Padikkadavan'' (2009) and ''Kutty (2010 film), Kutty'' (2010), she won the Anand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirosha
Nirosha is an Indian actress. She is known for her works predominantly in Tamil film industry. She has also starred in a few Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and was popular in the 1990s. Filmography Tamil * '' Agni Natchathiram'' (1988) - Debut in Tamil * '' Soora Samhaaram'' (1988) * '' Senthoora Poove'' (1988) * ''Paravaigal Palavitham'' (1988) * ''Pattikattu Thambi'' (1988) * '' Paandi Nattu Thangam'' (1989) * ''En Kanavar'' (1989) * '' Sonthakkaran'' (1989) * '' Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu'' (1989) * '' Poruthathu Pothum'' (1989) * '' Maruthu Pandi'' (1990) * ''Pachai Kodi'' (1990) * '' Kavalukku Kettikaran'' (1990) * '' Inaindha Kaigal'' (1990) * ''Manitha Jaathi'' (1991) * '' Vetri Padigal'' (1991) * '' Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada'' (1992) * ''Amma Nagamma'' (1992) * '' Paarambariyam'' (1993) * '' Maindhan'' (1994) * '' Valli Vara Pora'' (1995) * ''Puthiya Aatchi'' (1995) * '' Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela'' (2000) * '' Priyamaana Thozhi'' (2003) * '' Kadhal Dot Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhan Bob
S. Krishnamoorthy (born 19 October 1953) professionally known as Madhan Bob, is an Indian actor and comedian, appearing in many Tamil films in supporting roles. Madhan Bob is known for his amusing facial expressions, laughter and protruding eyeballs, which he took inspiration from Kaka Radhakrishnan. He appeared in the popular Sun TV comedy show '' Asatha Povathu Yaaru?'' as one of the judges. Partial filmography Tamil films Other language films ;Malayalam films # '' Bhramaram'' (2009) # ''Celluloid'' (2013) ;Hindi film # ''Chachi 420 ''Chachi 420'' () is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language comedy film, co-written, produced and directed by Kamal Haasan. The film is an official remake of the 1996 Tamil film '' Avvai Shanmughi''., which itself was an adaptation of 1993 film '' Mrs. Dou ...'' (1997) ;Telugu film # '' Bangaram'' (2006) References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Bob, Madhan 1950 births Indian male comedians Indian male film actors Living people Tam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santhana Bharathi
Santhana Bharathi is an Indian film director and actor who has primarily worked in Tamil cinema. He directed '' Gunaa'' (1991), which won third prize for the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. He also directed '' Mahanadhi'' (1994), which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize. Personal life Bharathi's father M. R. Santhanam was an actor and producer, one of the earliest members of the Nadigar Sangam. His brother R. S. Shivaji was also an actor. Bharathi's son Sanjay Bharathi is also a director. Career Santhana Bharathi joined director C. V. Sridhar as an assistant. Bharathi started his career with P. Vasu as a co-director and made films such as '' Panneer Pushpangal'' (1981), ''Madhu Malar'' (1981), '' Mella Pesungal'' (1983), '' Sahasame Jeevitham'' (1984) and '' Needhiyin Nizhal'' (1985). According to Vasu, "We compromised on certain things as we had different approaches to the subjec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadhal Dhandapani
Kadhal Dhandapani (17 April 1943 – 20 July 2014) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films. He rose to fame portraying the antagonist in Balaji Sakthivel's ''Kaadhal'' (2004), and is credited with the film's name as a prefix. He died on 20 July 2014 owing to a cardiac arrest. Career Before entering films, Dhandapani was a businessman in Dindigul. Along with his various businesses, he was actively involved in various honorary postings in the town. In 2004 he was selected by film director Balaji Sakthivel to play the role of lead actress Sandhya's father in ''Kaadhal''. This was his film breakthrough, and led to an acting career spanning more than 200 films. Dhandapani's films include Sathyaraj's ''Englishkaran'', Myskin's ''Chithiram Pesuthadi'', Jayam Ravi's ''Unakkum Enakkum'', Vijay's ''Velayudham'', Raghava Lawrence's ''Muni'', Arya's ''Vattaram'' and Sivakarthikeyan's ''Varuthapadatha Valibar Sanga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sashikumar Subramani
Sashikumar Subramony, better known as Ultra Sashi Kumar, is an Indian actor who has worked in Tamil language films, stage and serials. He made a breakthrough as an actor with his performances in Mani Ratnam's ''Kannathil Muthamittal'' (2002) and Balu Mahendra's '' Thalaimuraigal'' (2013), playing the lead role in the later. '' Currently Creative Producer for PD Studios Kakkai Siraginiley (Web-Series) Produced by Aravindh Bahuleyan '' Career Sashikumar was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to a Keralan-born Tamil Iyer and a Nambudiri mother. He became interested in acting from a young age, first appearing as Joseph in a nativity play, and completed his studies at Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School before doing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then attempted to become an actor and sought opportunities by visiting directors' houses including Balu Mahendra's, where the director asked him to get out after a meeting lasting a few seconds. Unable to get acting role, he ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chetan (actor)
Chetan (born 30 September 1970) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language television and films. He is married to television actress Devadarshini who starred with him in ''Vidadhu Karuppu'', part of the television series '' Marmadesam''. He has had regular roles in television serials such as ''Ananda Bhavan'' and '' Metti Oli''. Career Chetan's top turnover was on the 811-episode Sun TV serial Metti Oli and the 1272-episode serial Athipookal, in which he starred along with his wife Devadarshini. His notable films include ''Polladhavan'', '' Thamizh Padam'','' Tamizh Padam 2'', ''Kaithi'', ''Master'', '' Ayothi'', '' Viduthalai Part 1'' and '' Viduthalai Part 2''. Personal life His mother tongue is Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a .... He is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devadarshini
Devadarshini is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu, Malayalam films and television series. She began her career as a television anchor and entered cinema playing supporting and comedic roles. she is a recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. She has performed in television serials including '' Marmadesam'' and '' Athipookal''. Career While still in college, she began anchoring television shows. She was then offered an opportunity to act in the Doordarshan serial ''Kanavugal Ilavasam'', which led to her landing a role in the mystery series '' Marmadesam'' by Naga. She was introduced in '' Ramany vs Ramany Part 02'', which was also directed by Naga. Devadarshini became part of the series' second installment, ''Vidathu Karuppu'', which she considers a "big turning point" in her life as it established her in the industry. She won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for ''Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meera Krishnan
Meera Krishnan is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Tamil-language films and television serials. Career Meera Krishnan initially played veena for music directors Deva and Maragathamani. She then worked as an announcer for Doordarshan before working as a newsreader for the same channel and Sun TV. Meera also worked alongside Jaishankar in the television series ''Kuppathu Sastrigal''. Personal life She did her post graduate degree at the University of Madras The University of Madras is a public university, public State university (India), state university in Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and most prominent universities in India, incorporated by an ... and is also a singer. She is the daughter-in-law of devotional singer K. Veeramani. Her husband Krishnan has been running the recording studio Shruthilaya in Chennai for more than twenty five years. Her son Adithya Krishnan was a part of the eighth season of Super ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |