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Thaamirabharani
''Thaamirabharani'' (lit. River of red-coloured leaves) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari. The film has Vishal and newcomer Bhanu, while Prabhu, Nadhiya, Vijayakumar, Nassar, and Ganja Karuppu play supporting roles. The score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film was remade in Bengali as '' Takkar''. The title is derived from the river of the same name, which flows through Thirunelveli and Thoothukudi, where the film is set. ''Thaamirabharani'' was released on 14 January 2007 during Thai Pongal, eventually becoming a blockbuster at the box office and running for more than 150 days in theatres. The film was dubbed into Hindi as ''Marte Hain Shaan Se''. Plot Saravana Perumal is a rich salt trader and iron businessman living in Thoothukudi. Subbayya, his son Vellathurai, and his daughter Sakunthala Devi are from Tirunelveli, and are his arch rivals in business. Bharani Puthiran is Saravanan's nephew and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hari (director)
Harikrishnan is an Indian film director and screenwriter best known for his action film, action and masala film, masala films in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with ''Thamizh'' (2002). He later directed films such as ''Saamy'' (2003), ''Kovil (film), Kovil'' (2004), ''Ayya (2005 Tamil film), Ayya'' (2005), ''Thaamirabharani'' (2007), ''Vel (film), Vel'' (2007) and the ''Singam (film series), Singam film series'' (2010-2017). He mostly directed Coimbatore, Dindigul District, Dindigul, Tenkasi district, Tenkasi and Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli district based movies. Early life Hari was born on 26 December 1973 in the Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, India. His father, Gopalakrishnan, runs a grocery store. Later, his family moved to Chennai, where Hari graduated with a degree in Commerce. Career Hari first joined as an assistant, gaining experience by working with various directors; Senthilnathan, Jeevabalan, Ameerjan, K. Natraj in '' Valli (film), Valli'', Alex Pandian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhanu (actress)
Muktha George also known by Bhanu is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is well known for her role as Bhanumathy in the Tamil film ''Thaamirabharani''. Early life Originally from Angamaly, Muktha was born the youngest of two children to George and Saly at Kolenchery. She has an elder sister. She went to St. Augustine's Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam, Kerala. Career Muktha started her career as a child artist when she was in class six. She acted in television serials such as ''Swaram'' (on Amrita TV) and then switched to the film industry. She started her carrier by playing supporting role in '' Otta Nanayam'', released in 2005.But her first film in main role was Lal Jose's '' Achanurangatha Veedu'', released in 2005, when Muktha was doing her 8th standard. She was seen as Lisamma in the film and ''The Hindu'' wrote "It's perhaps one of the most enduring female roles in modern Malayalam cinema". She later acted in a Telugu film titled ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishal (actor)
Vishal Krishna Reddy (born 29 August 1977), professionally known as Vishal, is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Tamil cinema. He also produces films under his production company, Vishal Film Factory. Vishal was conferred with the Kalaimamani award in 2006, for his contributions to Tamil cinema. Vishal entered the film industry as an assistant director to Arjun Sarja, Arjun. He then became an actor and played his first lead role in the romantic thriller ''Chellamae'' (2004), before acting in the action films ''Sandakozhi'', ''Thimiru'', ''Thaamirabharani'' and ''Malaikottai''. Vishal chose to create his own production studio and has since produced and worked on ''Pandiya Naadu'' (2013), ''Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014 film), Naan Sigappu Manithan'' (2014) and ''Poojai'' (2014). Early life and education Vishal Krishna Reddy was born on 29 August 1977 into a Telugu language, Telugu-speaking family in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His father and mother, G. K. Reddy and Janaki D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muktha (actress)
Muktha George also known by Bhanu is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil films. She is well known for her role as Bhanumathy in the Tamil film '' Thaamirabharani''. Early life Originally from Angamaly, Muktha was born the youngest of two children to George and Saly at Kolenchery. She has an elder sister. She went to St. Augustine's Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam, Kerala. Career Muktha started her career as a child artist when she was in class six. She acted in television serials such as ''Swaram'' (on Amrita TV) and then switched to the film industry. She started her carrier by playing supporting role in '' Otta Nanayam'', released in 2005.But her first film in main role was Lal Jose's '' Achanurangatha Veedu'', released in 2005, when Muktha was doing her 8th standard. She was seen as Lisamma in the film and ''The Hindu'' wrote "It's perhaps one of the most enduring female roles in modern Malayalam cinema". She later acted in a Telugu film titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganja Karuppu
Karuppu Raja, known for his stage name Ganja Karuppu (born 5 January 1976), is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's ''Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), ''Sivakasi'' (2005), '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007), '' Subramaniyapuram'' (2008) and '' Naadodigal'' (2009). Career Karuppu was introduced as an actor by director Bala in ''Pithamagan'' (2003) as a person who works in the ganja plantations. As a result of the role, he was thereafter credited in films as Ganja Karuppu. In the 2000s, he subsequently was regularly cast in rural films by directors, working on notable films including Ameer's '' Raam'' (2005) and '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007), Sasikumar's '' Subramaniapuram'' (2008), Samuthirakani's '' Naadodigal'' (2009) and Sargunam's '' Kalavani'' (2010). During the period, he was also cast in the second lead role in Chimbudevan's '' A ... [...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] |
Crane Manohar
Crane Manohar (born 4 October 1965) is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films, mostly in comedy roles. He appeared in many Vadivelu and Vivek comedy tracks. Career Manohar initially worked as a crane technician for films and when he started acting he kept the name 'Crane' Manohar. He worked as a crane technician for '' Putham Pudhu Payanam'' (1991), '' Bharathi Kannamma'' (1997) and '' Porkkaalam'' (1997) as well as several Malayalam films. He started his career by acting in several K. S. Ravikumar, Hari, Suraj, Sundar C and Cheran films before playing supporting comedic roles in many films, often with Vadivelu. He garnered praise from critics for his roles in films including '' Kannukku Kannaga'' (2000) and '' Thenali'' (2000). Manohar had roles in '' Udhaya'' (2004), '' Veeranna'' (2005), '' Satham Podathey'' (2007), '' Padikkadavan'' (2009), ''Velayudham ''Velayudham'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language superhero film directed by Mohan Raja and produced ... [...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] |
Sampath Raj
Sampath Raj (born 25 December 1968) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films, in addition to Kannada and Malayalam films. He is best known for his appearances in director Venkat Prabhu's trilogy, which includes '' Chennai 600028'', '' Saroja'', and '' Goa''. In addition to these films, he has played supporting roles in various other projects, often portraying negative characters. He won the Nandi Award for Best Villain for his performance in '' Mirchi'' (2013). After a sabbatical, he returned to Kannada cinema with '' Shourya'' (2010). Early life and career Sampath was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and spent his childhood in various places like Punjab, Bangalore and Delhi. His father was a military doctor from Nellore, while his mother hails from Srirangam. Sampath who had interest in acting joined theatre and appeared in various stage plays. He started his career in Kannada cinema with ''Preethi Prema Pranaya'' and ''Bimba''. He made his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohini (actress)
Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, dubbing artist, and lyricist. She has mainly acted in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films along with few Kannada films. Having started her acting career at five, she has about 130 films to her credit. She received National Film Award – Special Mention and Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance as Rangi in the 1995 film '' Stri''. Early life A native of Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh, Rohini spent all her childhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father, Appa Rao Naidu, was a panchayat officer and her mother, Radha, was a housewife. Her father always wanted to become an actor, though he could not be an actor owing to various reasons; he encouraged Rohini to become an actress. Personal life Her brother Balaji is also an actor. Rohini married actor Raghuvaran in 1996 but divorced in 2004. They have one son, Rishi. Career She started her career in 1974 as a child actress. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takkar (2008 Film)
''Takkar'' (Bengali: টক্কর) is a 2008 Bengali action drama film directed by Swapan Saha. It stars Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rachana Banerjee in lead roles. Music of the film is composed by Ashok Bhadra and produced by Subhash Chandra Goel. The film is a remake of Tamil film ''Thaamirabharani'' (2007). Plot Rich suburban girl Chaitali Choudhury marries nephew oriented man Ajoy against the wishes of her elder brother and aunt. But within a couple of months Chaitali and Ajoy go loggerheads over the issue of Ajoy's beloved nephew Arun. Ajoy slaps Chaitali in front of her brother Joydeb's friend Shekhar. Chaitali leaves home even after repeated requests from Ajoy's mother and his widow sister Dipa to stay back. Ajoy transforms to a business tycoon from a poor man after this incident. On the other hand, Chatali is influenced against Ajoy by Joydeb, pisi (her aunt) and Shekhar. 15 years go by. Though the estranged couple still love each other, they can never unite again due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
