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Settai (2013 Film)
() is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by R. Kannan. A remake of the 2011 Hindi-English-language film, '' Delhi Belly'', it stars Arya, Santhanam, Premji, Hansika Motwani and Anjali. The film, which began filming in Chennai on 7 July 2012, released for April 2013. The audio was launched on 30 January. The film released on 5 April 2013. Plot Journalist Jayakanthan (Arya), photographer Nagaraj ( Santhanam) and Cheenu (Premji) are roommates leading an unkempt and debt-ridden life in a shoddy apartment in Mumbai. J.K.'s ditsy fiancée, Madhumita ( Hansika), is an air hostess who agrees to deliver a package for Richard (Ashwin Mushran) to Guna ( Nassar), without realizing its contents or that Guna is a crime boss. Madhumita asks J.K. to deliver the package. J.K., in turn, asks Nagaraj to do so. But Nagaraj is unable to do so as he is experiencing diarrhea after eating ''Ileana Chicken'' from a roadside eatery. Nagaraj hands Madhumita's package to Cheenu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Screwvala
Rohinton Soli Screwvala (born 8 September 1956), known professionally as Ronnie Screwvala, is an Indian entrepreneur, investor and film producer. He has been named on Esquire's List of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century in 2008 and ranked 78 among the 100 most influential people in the world on the Time 100 (compiled by Time Magazine, 2009). He was also listed amongst 25 Asia's Most Powerful people by Fortune Magazine. Based in Mumbai, India, Ronnie pioneered cable television, built a media and entertainment conglomerate (UTV Software Communications) that partnered with News Corp, 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, and Bloomberg, and later in 2012, he divested the company to Disney for an enterprise value of US$1.4 billion. From 2013 onward, he and his wife scaled their non-profit, The Swades Foundation, whose goal is to work with a million people in rural India, empower them, and move them out of poverty every 6–7 years before moving onto anothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premgi Amaren
Prem Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 26 February 1979), better known as Premgi or Premji () is an Indian singer, composer, songwriter, actor and comedian. The son of composer and director Gangai Amaran, he often composes rap songs in Tamil cinema and is known for his comical performances in his elder brother Venkat Prabhu's films. He is also best known for his catchphrases "Enna koduma sir idhu?" () and "Evvalavo pannitom, itha panna mattoma?" (), the former being a modified version of a famous dialogue used by Prabhu in ''Chandramukhi'' (2005). Career In 1997, Premgi planned to enter the film industry as a director with a project titled ''Wanted'' starring his elder brother and S. P. B. Charan. The film, which had his younger cousin brother as music composer and his father and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as comedians, did not complete shoot. In 2005, he became an independent music director with ''Gnabagam Varuthe'', starring his brother. Primarily interested in composing music, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Item Number
In Indian cinema, an item number or special song is a musical number inserted into a film that may or may not have any relevance to the plot. The term is commonly used within Indian films ( Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema) to describe a catchy, upbeat, often provocative dance sequence performed in a movie.Journals : Item number defined These sequences predominantly feature glamorous female performers, commonly referred to as item girls, whose appearance, movements, and attire are designed to attract visual attention and heighten the sensual appeal of the film. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neetu Chandra
Nitu Chandra (born Neetu Chandra Srivastava on June 20, 1984) is an Indian actress, model, film producer and theatre artist. She has worked in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. She is also a classical dancer and a sportsperson, involved in the promotion of basketball in the country through her close association with the NBA and Taekwondo, being a fourth Dan black-belt. She has her own production house named ''Champaran Talkies'', winning the National Film Award for the film '' Mithila Makhaan'' in the category of Best Maithili Film. The national award-winning film was directed by her brother Nitin Chandra. Early life and education Nitu Chandra was born on 20 June 1984 in Patna, Bihar. Her mother tongue is Bhojpuri. She was educated at the Notre Dame Academy, Patna and completed her undergraduate education at Delhi's Indraprastha College. She started modelling and Nitu gives credit of her success to her mother, a native of East Champaran in Bihar. She has appeared in several ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arun Matheswaran
Arun Matheswaran is an Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. Career Before his debut as a director, Arun worked as an assistant director to Thiagarajan Kumararaja, and was the dialogue writer of ''Irudhi Suttru'' (2016). Arun made his directorial debut in with ''Rocky'' (2021) which received widespread acclaim from critics. His second film, '' Saani Kaayidham'' (2022), a crime drama featuring Keerthy Suresh and Selvaraghavan, premiered on Amazon Prime Video. Arun's third directorial '' Captain Miller'' (2024), an action-adventure film set in the 1930s, has Dhanush playing the lead and is part of a multi-film franchise that includes a prequel and sequel. After ''Captain Miller'', Arun will be collaborating with Dhanush once more for an untitled project, produced by Wunderbar Films, and a biopic of composer Ilaiyaraaja, co-writing the screenplay with Kamal Haasan. Filmmaking style Arun's films revolve around the themes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakshatra Nagesh
Nakshathra Nagesh is an Indian actress and television host who has worked in Tamil films and television shows. Career Nakshathra was schooled at Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai. She studied hotel management at IHM, before moving into the entertainment industry as a video jockey. She first worked on Thanthi TV by hosting the show ''Vaanavil'' before moving on to work as a host on television shows such as ''Sun Singer'' for Sun TV, and as an awards host for ceremonies such as Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal and the South Indian International Movie Awards. Nakshatra also acted in short films such as ''En Iniye Pon Nilave'', while also making appearances in small roles in the feature films, '' Settai'' (2013) and ''Vaayai Moodi Pesavum'' (2014). She then appeared alongside an ensemble cast in Balaji Mohan's web series, ''As I'm Suffering From Kadhal'', which marked one of the first Tamil language web-series. A reviewer noted that Nakshatra "looks fantastic and plays her role perfectly." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suja Varunee
Suja Varunee is an Indian former actress who has appeared in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam language films. She is the winner of ''BB Jodigal (season 2)''. Career Aged fourteen, Suja was selected to portray the leading role in the coming-of-age, romantic drama ''Plus Two'' (2002) after being recommended to the film's director Ramana by her neighbour Rajarajan, who was a cinematographer. Her parents were initially reluctant to allow Suja to act in films at such a young age, but later agreed. The film took a low-profile opening at the box office and did not perform well, prompting Suja to take a break from the film industry. In 2004, Suja was offered a chance to perform in a dance number in the Srikanth–starrer '' Varnajalam'' (2004), which she accepted, prompting several other film makers to approach her for similar roles. Throughout the mid-2000s, Suja became popular for such glamorous, single song appearances and worked on projects including ''Maayavi'' (2005), ''Pal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balaji Venugopal
Balaji Venugopal is an Indian actor, who has worked in Tamil films. Beginning his career as a radio host and television anchor, Balaji appeared in films including ''Poi Solla Porom'', ''Madrasapattinam'' (2010) and '' Nanban'' (2012), before playing a leading role in the noir comedy '' Sutta Kadhai'' (2013). Career After beginning his career as a radio jockey in Radio Mirchi, He is currently working as a prime time radiokey in Hello FM. Balaji became a television presenter for Vijay TV hosting a show ''Vasool Rani'', he then went on to host ''Raagamaalika'' on Jaya TV. He made his acting debut with ''Poi Solla Porom'' (2008) and then appeared in films including ''Madrasapattinam'' (2010), '' Nanban'' and '' Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi'' (2012), before playing a leading role in the noir comedy '' Sutta Kadhai'' (2013). He has played the antagonist role in '' Naaigal Jaakirathai'' (2015). In 2015, Venugopal became the creative head of a new YouTube YouTube is an Amer ... [...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] |
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] |
Sayaji Shinde
Sayaji Shinde (Marathi pronunciation: əjaːd͡ʒiː ʃin̪d̪eː born 13 January 1959) is an Indian actor who has acted in Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Bhojpuri films. Sayaji started his acting career in 1978 in Marathi Plays one-act plays. His performance in a 1987 Marathi play titled ''Zulva'' was very well received, and since then he started gaining popularity among the circle of stalwarts. Later, he moved on to Marathi cinema and then started acting in other languages. He won Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Marathi for ''Aboli'' (1995) film, for his reprising debutant role "Sayaji". Sayaji Shinde joined the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on 11 October 2024 ahead of 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, NCP working president Praful Patel, and State unit chief Sunil Tatkare. Background Born in a farmer's family in a small vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manobala
Balachandar (8 December 1953 – 3 May 2023), known by his stage name Manobala (), was an Indian actor, film producer, director, comedian, and YouTuber who predominantly played supporting roles in Tamil-language films. He worked predominantly in the film industry for nearly forty years and was notable for his unique body language and dialogue delivery and was also well known for his intonation. Early life Manobala was born as Balachandar in a Marungoor village near Thirumarugal , Nagapattinam District, but did most of his primary education in Bangalore and Thirukattupalli for grades 10 and 11. He later studied at the Government College of Fine Arts, when he started writing articles under the pen name Manobala, and also learnt Bharatanatyam and the Veena. Career Manobala started his career in Tamil cinema in the early 1970s and with a reference from Kamal Haasan became an assistant director for Bharathiraja's 1979 film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal''. He continued to work as his ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
