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Roja Combines
Roja Combines is an Indian film production and distribution company headed by Kaja Mydeen. The film had been a leading production studio in the Tamil film industry in the 1990s, but has struggled following the switch to digital film-making. History Roja Combines was launched and run by three separate producers in the 1990s – Kaja Mydeen, V. Gnanavel and Jayaprakash. In the early 2000s, Gnanavel and Jayaprakash moved to create GJ Combines. Soon after the surprise success of the adolescent-themed ''Thulluvadho Ilamai'' (2002), Roja Combines agreed terms with the film's lead actors Dhanush and Sherin to make a film for the studio during October 2002. A project titled ''Ennai Mattum Kaadhal Pannu'' by Boopathy Pandian began thereafter but was later put on hold after Dhanush became busy with other ventures. Eventually, the film was relaunched with Dhanush and Sridevi Vijayakumar as ''Devathayai Kanden'' (2005). In 2003, Roja Combines produced a live stage show in the United Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films that were mostly either Multiple-language version, simultaneously shot with or remakes of his own Tamil films. He also has acted in some Malayalam and Telugu films. He has won two National Film Awards, three Nandi Awards and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Many of his films have been both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, most notably his romantic films ''Minnale'' (2001), ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008), ''Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'' (2010), his cop action thrillers ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003), ''Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'' (2006), ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015) and his gangster drama ''Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu'' (2022). His 2008 Tamil film, ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' won the National Film Awards, National Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poonthottam
''Poonthottam'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Kalanjiyam. The film stars Murali and Devayani, while Raghuvaran, Manivannan and Vijayalakshmi play other supporting roles. It was released on 10 July 1998. Plot A woman faces threats from her step-brothers who are keen to evict her from their home. Meanwhile, her good for nothing tenant is another problem. But, it is the same tenant who comes to their rescue. Cast Production Director Kalanjiyam chose to re-collaborate with actors Murali and Devayani, who he had worked with in his first film ''Poomani'' (1996). Chaplin Balu was initially signed to shoot for the film for ten days but was removed from the film by Vadivelu, who had asked the film crew to write down the names of prominent actors in the film and Balu's name wasn't present. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Reception D. S. Ramanujam of ''The Hindu'' wrote, "Director M. Kalanjiyam and hero Murali lead the ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanghavi
Sanghavi (born Kavya Ramesh) is an Indian actress and a model known for her work predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. She was one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema from 1993 to 2004. In a career spanning 15 years, she has starred in over eighty feature films—38 in Telugu, 35 films in Tamil, eight in Kannada, two in Malayalam and one film in Hindi. Early life Sanghavi was born in Mysore, Karnataka. Her father Dr. D. A. Ramesh was an ENT Professor at Mysore Medical College and her mother Ranjana is Kannada film actress Aarathi's elder sister's daughter. Sanghavi studied at Marimallappa High School. In 1993, she made her debut with the Tamil film '' Amaravathi'' opposite Ajith Kumar Ajith Kumar Subramaniam (born 1 May 1971) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. To date, he has starred in over 63 films, and won four Vijay Awards, three Cinema Express Awards, three Filmfare Awards South and three Ta .... Personal life Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meena (actress)
Meena Durairaj (born 16 September 1976), known professionally as Meena, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in South Indian films as well as Hindi cinema. She is a classical dancer. Meena has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. She became one of the most sought after actresses in the South Indian film industry in the '90s. Meena is also a playback singer, TV show judge, and occasional dubbing artist. She has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Nandi Award for Best Actress and Cinema Express Awards. In 1998, she was honoured with the Kalaimamani Award by Government of Tamil Nadu. Early life Meena was born on 16 September 1976 and was brought up in Chennai (then Madras), Tamil Nadu. Her mother Rajamallika is from Kannur district of Kerala. Career Child artist Meena started her career in 1982 as a child artist in the film '' Nenjangal'', featuring Sivaji Ganesan in the lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murali (Tamil Actor)
Murali Siddalingaiah (19 May 1964 – 8 September 2010), known professionally as Murali, was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Tamil cinema, where he was known as ''Puratchi Nayagan''. He has mainly acted in Tamil language, Tamil films as well as few Kannada films. He was famous for roles that portrayed him as a perceptive singer or a tragic lover. His son, Atharvaa, debuted as an actor in the 2010 film ''Baana Kaathadi''. Early life Murali Siddalingaiah was born on 19 May 1964 in Madras to a Tamils, Tamil mother and Kannadiga father. Murali had two siblings; a younger brother Suresh (who worked as a child actor) and a sister Santhi. He lived and studied up to his Fifth grade, 5th Standard in Chennai, and from Sixth grade, 6th Standard to Tenth grade, 10th Standard he studied in Bangalore. When he was 14 years old, he joined as an assistant director to his father, film director and writer S. Siddalingaiah. For some time, he worked as an editing assistant. Career Mura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheran (director)
Cheran (born 12 December 1970) is an Indian film director, producer, actor and lyricist known for his works in Tamil cinema. He is a three time National Film Award winner for ''Vetri Kodi Kattu'' (2000), ''Autograph'' (2004) and '' Thavamai Thavamirundhu'' (2005). He has also won five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and six South Filmfare Awards. Cheran initially made breakthrough as a director by making village-based drama films focusing on human relationships, and achieved critical acclaim for his work in ''Bharathi Kannamma'' (1997) and '' Porkkaalam'' (1997). He later moved on to work on themes exploring how globalisation affects the Indian middle class, and told the story of scam job offers in ''Vetri Kodi Kattu'' (2000) and village-to-city emigration in ''Pandavar Bhoomi'' (2001). His most renowned film till date, ''Autograph'' (2004), is a semi-autobiographical tale of a man at four stage of his life. He later also experienced success with the family drama film '' Thavamai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porkkaalam
''Porkkaalam'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film stars Murali, Meena and Sanghavi. It was released on 30 October 1997, Diwali, and became a huge success. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Manikyam'' (1999), in Hindi as ''Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania'' (2001), and in Kannada as '' Odahuttidavalu'' (2006). Plot Manikkam is a potter by profession. He has a sister, who is born mute. Murali has to struggle a lot as the handicraft industry is a dying industry and a good amount of money is taken away by his father Ramaiya, a drunkard and gambler. But, he tries to hide his sorrows by having fun with his sister and servant Thangamani, who is also his trusted friend. He is in love with his neighbour Maragatham, a weaver. He wants to get his sister married to a noble man, but many reject her as she is dumb. Finally, one man agrees to marry his sister but on condition that Manikkam must offer dowry. Manikkam then sells many th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khushbu Sundar
Khushbu Sundar (born Nakhat Khan; 29 September 1970) is an Indian politician, actress, film producer and television personality. She is known for her work predominantly in Tamil language films and in a few Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. She has appeared in over 185 films, and has won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Cinema Express Awards, a Kalaimamani Award and a Kerala State Film Award. Early life Khushbu was born as Nakhat Khan on 29 September 1970 into a Muslim family in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. Her parents gave her the stage name Khushbu when she started her career as a child actress. She has been living in Chennai for nearly 40 years now. Film career Khushbu started her career as a child artist in the Hindi film ''The Burning Train'' (1980) in the song "Teri Hai Zameen Tera Aasman". Between 1980 and 1985, she performed as a child actor in various Hindi films like '' Naseeb'', '' Laawaris'', ''Kaalia'', '' Dard Ka Rishta'', and '' Bemisal'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pandiarajan
R. Pandiarajan is an Indian actor, director and comedian who has played leading roles in many humorous Tamil films and plays supporting and comedy roles. Personal life Pandiarajan was born to Sulochana in Saidapet, Chennai in a lower-middle-class family. He has two sisters, Maheshwari and Geetha. In 1986, he married Vasuki, daughter of the director, producer, and poet Avinasi Mani. They have three sons, Prithvi Rajan, Pallava Rajan and Prem Rajan. Career During his early career, Pandiarajan aspired to become an actor but faced challenges due to his height and appearance. As a result, he decided to start his journey in the film industry as an assistant director. His interest in music led him to earn a diploma as “Isai Selvam” in 1977 from Thamizisai College. While working as an office assistant for writer Thooyavan, he crossed paths with director K. Bhagyaraj and eventually became his associate director. His journey led him in three of his film, '' Andha 7 Naatkal'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopala Gopala (1996 Film)
''Gopala Gopala'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Pandiarajan. The film stars himself and Khushbu, with music composed by Deva and ran for 100 days. The film was remade in Malayalam as '' Mister Butler'' and in Telugu as '' Suprabhatam''. Plot Gopalakrishnan, a clever cook from Coimbatore, moves to an apartment in Chennai. He becomes quickly popular and appreciated among the apartment's women, however, their husbands get jealous of Gopalakrishnan. Meanwhile, he falls in love with Usha. He decides to marry her with the support of his neighbours. After the marriage, Usha has just learned that Gopalakrishnan was already married. Gopalakrishnan had got married with a girl but she was already pregnant and she eloped with her lover that very evening. Gopalakrishnan informed Usha's father of all these details, but Usha's father did not convey it to Usha because he thought it to be irrelevant. Usha, unaware of these details, is upset thinking t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easan
''Easan'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written, directed and produced by Sasikumar, directing his second film after ''Subramaniapuram''. It stars P. Samuthirakani, Vaibhav, A. L. Azhagappan, and Abhinaya in lead roles alongside several newcomers. The music was composed by James Vasanthan with cinematography by S. R. Kathir and editing by A. L. Ramesh. It was released on 17 December 2010. Plot The film begins with a pub dance where girls and boys enjoy themselves to the fullest in a much-spoilt way, which leads to verbal eve teasing and results in a girl's death. Sangayya I.P.S, the Assistant Commissioner of Police of the area, is forced to twist the case because of Chezhian's influence. Chezhian, with his rich and corrupt father MLA Deivanayagam, the state minister for public works, would bail them out even if Chezhian and his friends commit multiple murders. Chezhian falls in love with a girl named Reshma, the only child of a Karnataka-based billion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |