S. D. Vijay Milton
S. D. Vijay Milton is an Indian cinematographer and film director working in Tamil films. He directed the romantic comedy film '' Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu'' (2006) starring Bharath and Mallika Kapoor. He received critical acclaim for his work in '' Kaadhal'' (2004), '' Vazhakku Enn 18/9'' (2012), ''Goli Soda'' (2014) and '' Kadugu'' (2017). Career Following the success of ''Goli Soda'', Vijay Milton directed a film titled '' 10 Enradhukulla'', a road movie featuring Vikram and Samantha. In 2017, He directed Kadugu which is released by Suriya 's 2D Entertainment and won positive reviews from critics. He then directed ''Goli Soda 2'' with his own production company Rough Note Production. Filmography Actor *''Japan Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Madras Film Institute
The M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, popularly known earlier as Madras Film Institute, is Asia's first-ever film and television training institute. Established in 1945 as Adyar Film Institute, it is one of the pioneer film institutes in India. It is in Tharamani, Chennai, and is run by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Tamil Nadu. The diplomas are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), while the certificates are awarded by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. The incumbent president of the Institute is Trotsky Marudu, who was appointed by the Government on 11 November 2024. History The institute was established in 1945 as Adyar Film Institute and was a part of the Central Polytechnic. In 1965, it moved into its present campus in the Tharamani area of Chennai. At the time, the campus was spread over 54 acres, which has reduced over the following decades, due to rapid u ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kathirunda Kadhal
''Kathirunda Kadhal'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Vijayeswaran and produced by Ganga Gowri Productions. The film featured Arun Vijay (credited as Arun Kumar) alongside Suvalakshmi, while Dimple plays a supporting role. It was released on 14 January 1997. Cast * Arun Kumar as Mayilsamy *Suvalakshmi as Indhu *Dimple *M. N. Nambiar *Nizhalgal Ravi *Jaishankar *Sukumari *Charle as Pavadai *Malaysia Vasudevan *Vizhuthugal Latha Soundtrack The music was composed by Sirpy, with lyrics by Palani Bharathi. Release and reception The film was released on 14 January 1997, and fared poorly at the box office. A critic from ''Cinema Express ''Cinema Express'' was an Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language entertainment fortnightly magazine published from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was a part of The New Indian Express, The New Indian Express Group, which also publishes ''Samakalika Mal ...'' wrote that "'Ganga Gowri Productions' which had such great hits like ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bose (film)
''Bose'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Senthil Kumar. It stars Srikanth and Sneha in the lead roles with Kalabhavan Mani, Nagesh, Thalaivasal Vijay, Manikka Vinayagam, and Kalairani in supporting roles. Production took place in different locations across India, with two songs shot in Kyrgyzstan. ''Bose'' released on 8 October 2004. It was dubbed into Telugu as ''Rakshana'' and released in 2005, and the film was also dubbed in Hindi as ''Commando - The Force''. The movie was remade in Kannada in 2009 as '' Yodha''. Plot Tamil Nadu state Union Minister Kottaiperumal and his associates are kidnapped by terrorists, where they demand their men to be released, but the central government refuses the demand and assigns a NSG commando operation with Captain Bose in the lead. Bose and the commandos successfully rescue Kottaiperumal, but the commandos and terrorists suffers equal losses of their men in the operation. Due to threats against ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Autograph (2004 Film)
''Autograph'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film written, produced and directed by Cheran (director), Cheran. The film's soundtrack is composed by Bharadwaj (composer), Bharadwaj. Cheran also plays the lead role in his film for the first time, and other cast members include Gopika, Sneha (actress), Sneha, Mallika (actress), Mallika and Kaniha. This is both Gopika's and Mallika's debut film in Tamil cinema. The film was released in India in February 2004, and was screened at the Lyon Asian Film Festival in France and at the Montreal World Film Festival in Canada. Upon release, the film met with critical acclaim and commercial success. It was remade in Telugu language, Telugu as ''Naa Autograph'', Kannada as ''My Autograph'', and in Bengali language, Bengali as ''Amar Aponjon''. Plot The film begins with Senthil Kumar, who runs an advertising agency, boarding a train on a journey to invite his friends and family for his forthcoming wedding. Along ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Soori (2003 Film)
''Soori'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Selvan, a former associate of director S. Shankar. The film stars Vignesh, Uma and Vijayalakshmi whilst Chinni Jayanth, Senthil and Manobala play supporting roles. Parthiban plays a thug in a guest appearance. The film, produced by P. Vijayakumar, had music by Deva while Vijay Milton and Suresh Urs were cinematographer and editor respectively. The film was released on 19 December 2003. The film's story revolves around a sales representative who falls in love with a student. He accepts to separate from his lover for one year to test their love endurance. The youth doesn't find her after the delay as promised. The love turns into hatred and revenge, until he sees his soul mate. Plot The story begins with Surya walking lonely during Valentine's Day. He shaves his hair and his mustache, and then takes a container lorry. He starts to remember his happy past during the travel. Surya was a sale ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joot
''Joot'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Azhagam Perumal, starring Srikanth and Meera Jasmine with Vivek, FEFSI Vijayan and Murali in supporting roles. The film was released on 19 December 2003. Plot From a small rural village, Eashwaran goes to the bigger city of Chennai with his father, seeking medicine to treat an illness. While in town, they live at the home of Eashwaran's brother, who is caught up in a dangerous web of corruption involving a thug called Aditya. As Aditya continues to head dirty deals with local officials, Eashwaran is in over his head and may need his brother's help. Cast Soundtrack Music is composed by Vidyasagar. Critical reception ''Sify'' wrote, "The story of ''Joot'' is as stale as yesterday's bread, as the plot is clichéd and seen in umpteen mass films in the same genre. The first half when the hero comes to the city from a village and gets into a fight with local goons for no fault of his, reminds you of ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kadhaludan
''Kadhaludan'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Rajakumaran. The film stars Murali, Devayani and Abbas. The film, produced by Devayani, was released on 14 February 2003, coinciding with Valentine's Day. Plot Kalyan, a talented magician, works with his friend and assistant Ramesh. Kalyan's mother insists him to get married soon and she finds a bride for him. Kalyan has a different view on marriage and he first wants to know all about his bride. With the marriage broker and Ramesh, Kalyan leaves his house to see his supposed bride. The supposed bride Kavitha has a father Manickavasagar. Kalyan then stalks her everywhere she goes. Kalyan slowly begins to fall under her spell and he even helps them to settle their debts. One day, Kavitha attempts to commit suicide because her lover's father arranges a marriage for her lover. Durai and Kavitha were in love. Although Manickavasagar accepted for the marriage, Durai's father asked an expensive dow ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Samurai (2002 Film)
''Samurai'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action thriller film written and directed by Balaji Sakthivel in his directoral debut and produced by S. Sriram. The film stars Vikram in the title role, alongside Anita Hassanandani, Jaya Seal, and Nassar. Cinematography was handled by Sethu Sriram and the music was scored by Harris Jayaraj. Filming of ''Samurai'' started in March 2001 but due to the production delays, the film was released in July 2002. Plot Thiyagarajan, a medical student, heads to meet his childhood friend Varadharajan. On the way, he meets a kind-hearted but mischievous schoolgirl Deiva, who lives with her grandmother and is the daughter of a police officer named Sandana Pandian. Sandana has a run-in with Thiyagu, but later realizes his kind-heartedness. Thiyagu meets up with his friends to kidnap a politician for his illegal activities at which time, he finds out that Sandana's family are neighbors with him and good friends with his friend. After t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dhaya (film)
''Dhaya'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Senthil Kumar and produced by Prakash Raj. It stars Prakash Raj, Meena, Lakshmi Lakshmi (; , , sometimes spelled Laxmi, ), also known as Shri (, , ), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She along with Parvat ... and Raghuvaran. The National Film Award—Special Jury Award for Best Actor was awarded for Raj for this film. The film released on 14 February 2002. Plot Dhaya is set in Chennai, where the titular character, Dhaya, played by Prakash Raj, is a feared and notorious rowdy. Dhaya has amassed significant political influence, allowing him to engage in his criminal activities with impunity. The local police, aware of his power and connections, often turn a blind eye to his unlawful deeds. Thulasi, a woman who recently moves into Dhaya's neighborhood, becomes concerned about his ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dosth (2001 Tamil Film)
''Dost'' ( ) is a 2001 Tamil-language action-crime film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Abhirami, while Raghuvaran, Prakash Raj and Indu play supporting roles. It was released on 29 June 2001. Plot Vishwa and Raghu are the closest of friends. However, the former is true, while the latter is merely a mercenary. Nothing matters to Raghu except money. He uses his wealthy friend as a ruse to rise in status. Devoted to his selfish friend, Vishwa is too naive to know that Raghu is an archetypal scheming villain who could ruin him for money. When he does realise the truth, it is too late – he is already a wreck, estranged from his child and lover and behind bars. Now it is time for revenge. Vishva and Ragu are friends and drink alcohol in a boat at night time. During this time Ragu alleges that Visva loves his wife due to which Visva never marries for a 2nd time. Hearing this, Visva gets angry and beats Ragu and both finally sleep but in the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chocolate (2001 Film)
''Chocklet'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic action film directed by A. Venkatesh (director), A. Venkatesh with the story penned by and produced by R. Madhesh. Starring Prashanth and debutant Jaya Re, the film also has J. Livingston, Livingston, Suhasini Maniratnam, Suhasini, Mumtaj (dual role) and Nagendra Prasad in supporting roles, while the score and soundtrack are composed by Deva (composer), Deva. The film opened on 7 September 2001 and was successful at the box office. Plot Aravindan "Aravind" meets Anjali and falls in love at first sight without knowing her background. When they meet, Anjali tells Aravind she would like to go for a trial-romance for a week, which might lead to a long-term romance, with which he agrees. Anjali is the daughter of assistant Commissioner Jayachandran and Saradha. Aravind maintains a cordial acquaintance with both of them, not knowing Anjali is their daughter. Anjali acknowledges them as her parents. Jayachandran ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hello (1999 Film)
''Hello'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and written by K. Selva Bharathy. The film stars Prashanth and Preeti Jhangiani. It was released on 7 November 1999. Plot Chandru works in a flower shop. He tries to woo girls and enter into a relationship, but it does not materialise. His friends tease him for being unable to find a girlfriend. Chandru has a plan to prevent them making fun of him. He requests his close friend Gayathri to come to the temple along with some of her friends so he would introduce her as his girlfriend to his friends. Chandru takes his friends with him to temple with plans of introducing Gayatri's friend as his lover. Unfortunately, Gayatri does not turn up that day, and Chandru simply points out a girl among the crowd in the temple as his lover to his friends. Chandru pretends as if he is talking frequently over phone to his lover so that his friends would believe him. Suresh is Charle's friend who comes to Chennai to visit a g ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |