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Uthara Menon
Uthara Menon is an Indian costume designer, who has worked in the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries. Career Uthara began her career as a fashion stylist for a soft drink commercial directed by her brother Gautham Vasudev Menon featuring Asin. Gautham subsequently offered her the opportunity to work on his films, beginning with ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015). She has since worked with him on films including ''Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada'' (2016), ''Enai Noki Paayum Thota'' (2019) and ''Dhruva Natchathiram'' (2021). In their collaborations, she notably worked on dressing Ajith Kumar as a police officer, Trisha as a bohemian dancer, and Dhanush across several different looks through time. For Trisha's character of Hemanika, Uthara made dresses out of Kanchi cottons and used retro brocade for her dance costumes, while basing her look on actress Shobana. For both projects, she won awards from film portal Behindwoods and magazine Ananda Vikatan. Uthara has also worked with G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian People
Indians or Indian people are the citizens and nationals of India. In 2022, the population of India stood at over 1.4 billion people, making it the world's second-most populous country, containing 17.7 percent of the global population. In addition to the Indian population, the Indian overseas diaspora also boasts large numbers, particularly in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf and the Western world. While the demonym "Indian" applies to people originating from the present-day Republic of India, it was also formerly used as the identifying term for people originating from Pakistan and Bangladesh during British colonial era until 1947. Particularly in North America, the terms "Asian Indian" and "East Indian" are sometimes used to differentiate Indians from the indigenous peoples of the Americas; although the misidentification of indigenous Americans as Indians occurred during the European colonization of the Americas, the term "Indian" is still used as an identifier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer and former politician, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi starred in over 150 feature films in Telugu, as well as some films in Hindi, Tamil and Kannada. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors of Telugu cinema. In a film career spanning over four decades, he won the Andhra Pradesh state's highest film award, the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards, Telugu. In 2006, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, for his contributions to Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi began his acting career in 1978 with ''Punadhirallu''. However, ''Pranam Khareedu'' was released earlier at the box office. In 1987, he starred in ''Swayamkrushi'' which was dubbed into Russian and was screened at the Moscow International Film Festival. Chiranjeevi won the 1988 Indian Express Best Actor Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
''Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu Part I: The Kindling'', () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir gangster film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, written by B. Jeyamohan and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh. The film stars Silambarasan and Siddhi Idnani, with Raadhika Sarathkumar, Neeraj Madhav and Siddique in supporting roles, the film has music composed by A. R. Rahman. Principal photography began in August 2021 and ended in April 2022. The film was released in theatres on 15 September 2022 to mostly positive reviews from critics and audience and became a blockbuster at the box office. A sequel is in development. Plot Muthuveeran is a B.Sc graduate from a village in Naduvakurichi in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu who spends his days picking thorns in the sun. When the field he works at catches fire, the owner threatens to call the police on Muthu. His mother, Latchumi, learns about his aggressive and impulsive behaviour when Muthu threatens to kill the owner with a sickle. Fearing for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navarasa (web Series)
''Navarasa'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language anthology streaming television series created by Mani Ratnam, who also collaborated with Jayendra Panchapakesan to produce it through their newly formed banner Justickets. The series features nine stand-alone episodes based on the Indian concept of the Navarasas, filmed by Priyadarshan, Karthik Subbaraj, Vasanth, Arvind Swami, Bejoy Nambiar, Karthick Naren, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Sarjun KM and Rathindran R. Prasad. It comprises an ensemble cast of Suriya, Vijay Sethupathi, Siddharth, Revathi, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Prayaga Martin, Arvind Swamy, Prasanna, Poorna, Delhi Ganesh, Rohini, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Yogi Babu, Manikuttan, Remya Nambeesan, Aditi Balan, Bobby Simha, Riythvika, Sree Raam, Atharvaa, Nedumudi Venu, Anjali and Kishore, amongst others. The series was conceived when Mani Ratnam and Jayendra were collaborating on social causes, as a project for a streaming service that could generate funds to help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha
''Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha'' () is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh. The film stars Varun in the titular role, alongside Krishna and debutante Raahei. The music was composed by Karthik, while S. R. Kathir and Anthony handled the cinematography and editing of the film. The film began production in late 2019 but concluded only in 2021–2022, following delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was released in theatres on 1 March 2024 to mixed reviews from critics. Plot Joshua, a contract killer-turned bodyguard, is assigned to protect his former lover Kundhavi Chidambaram, a lawyer in New York, as she is being targeted by the leader of a Mexican drug cartel. Cast Production Pre-production In September 2017, Gautham Vasudev Menon announced his new project with Arun Vijay in the leading role after reestablishing him in ''Yennai Arindhaal'' (2015), and it eventually m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chakra (2020 Film)
''Chakra'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action techno-thriller film written and directed by M. S. Anandan in his directorial debut. This is one of the most questionable movie for OTT release date, all over the social media, still the producers of the movie not responded to this. It is an stand-alone sequel to Irumbu Thirai. The film stars Vishal and Shraddha Srinath in the lead roles while Regina Cassandra played the antagonist. The film's theme is based on cybercrimes and e-commerce scams. where it revolves around two officers, who investigates about the robberies which occurred on Independence day. The film was released theatrically on 19 February and received mixed to positive reviews who praised the cast performances, action sequences and technical aspects, but criticism for writing. The film was declared an ''average grosser'' at the box office Plot 50 robberies occurred on Independence Day, with two masked robbers looting houses. The entire police force is cluele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varane Avashyamund
''Varane Avashyamund'' () is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Anoop Sathyan (in his directorial debut) and produced by Dulquer Salmaan. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Dulquer Salmaan, Shobana and Kalyani Priyadarshan. It has music by Alphons Joseph. It marked the comeback of Suresh Gopi after a five-year hiatus from acting. Principal photography began on 1 October 2019 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The film was released on 7 February 2020. Plot Neena is a divorced woman in Chennai trying to get hired as a French tutor and teaching classical dance, and she has a daughter Nikhitha aka Nikki. Her brother Manuel also resides in a flat in Chennai. Their next-door neighbors are Major Unnikrishnan, a retired Indian Army officer who has a pet dog, Jimmy (a brown doberman), and Bibeesh who lives with a serial-actress aunt and his young school-going brother, Kartik. Nikki is looking for a groom through a matrimonial portal and she is very picky. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action (2019 Film)
''Action'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Sundar C. and produced by R. Ravindran under his banner Trident Arts. The film stars Vishal and Tamannaah as army officers Subhash and Diya, who embark on a globetrotting mission to hunt down a terrorist. The film co-stars Akanksha Puri, Aishwarya Lekshmi, marking the debut in Tamil cinema, Ramki, Chaya Singh, Yogi Babu, and Kabir Duhan Singh. The music was composed by Hiphop Tamizha. It also marks Vishal's second collaborations with Sundar C. after ''Aambala'' and with Tamannaah after '' Kaththi Sandai''. Sundar C makes a cameo appearance. ''Action'' was released theatrically on 15 November 2019 and received praise for action sequences, cast performances and soundtrack, but criticism directed towards the writing. It was an ''average'' venture at the box office, but was a success in its Hindi-dubbed version, which was released in 2020. Plot Subhash is a Colonel in the Indian Army, whose father is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayogya (2019 Film)
''Ayogya'' is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Venkat Mohan. An official remake of the 2015 Telugu-language film '' Temper'', the film follows a corrupt police officer whose life changes when he commits his first act of heroism that brings a rape case to his attention. Produced by B. Madhu through his company Light House Movie Makers, the film stars Vishal in the lead role along with Raashii Khanna, R. Parthiban, K. S. Ravikumar, Pavithra Lokesh, Yogi Babu, Anandaraj, and Pooja Devariya. The film's soundtrack was composed by Sam C. S., while cinematography and editing was handled by V. I. Karthik and Ruben respectively. Initially scheduled to release on 10 April 2019, ''Ayogya'' was released on 10 May 2019, along with Malayalam and Kannada dubs - the former under the same title as the original Tamil version and the latter as ''Rowdy Police''. Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics who praised Vishal's performance, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shailaja Reddy Alludu
''Shailaja Reddy Alludu'' () is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Maruthi, produced by S. Radha Krishna, Suryadevara Naga Vamsi, PDV Prasad under the banner of Sithara Entertainments. It stars Naga Chaitanya, Anu Emmanuel and Ramya Krishna while Naresh, Murali Sharma, and Vennela Kishore appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by Gopi Sundar with cinematography done by Nizar Shafi and editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao. The film released worldwide on 13 September 2018. Plot Chaitu Gaadu and Anu Reddy fall in love but are faced with the problem of convincing Anu's mother Shailaja Reddy, a domineering woman who is determined to find a doctor as her son-in-law. Anu and her mother Shailaja haven't talked for 5 years over a problem, Anu's mom wanted her to become a doctor, to which Anu declined as she wanted to pursue arts. Anu's mom then decided to marry her to a doctor but she declined that too. For 5 years they have been talkin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajeevan
Rajeevan is an art director in Indian films. He is a graduate of Loyola College, Chennai. Career Rajeevan began doing art direction for ad films and television serials, before being given the opportunity to work in a feature film for the first time through Ameer's '' Mounam Pesiyadhe'' (2002). Soon after he won acclaim for his work in '' Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003), before associating with Gautham Vasudev Menon for the first time in ''Kaakha Kaakha'' and has since become a regular feature in the director's ventures. Filmography English films *Framed * The man who knew infity *First fear Hindi films * Shaithan * Ekk Deewana Tha *David Tamil films * Mounam Pesiyadhe * Kaaka Kaaka * Parthiban Kanavu *Madhurey *Manmadhan *February 14 * Aathi * Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu *Vallavan *Sillunu Oru Kaadhal * Sivappathigaram * Pachaikili Muthucharam * Bheemaa *Vaaranam Aayiram * Pirivom Santhippom * Arasangam *Ayan * Drohi *Aadhavan *Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa * Paiyaa * Naan Mahaan Alla * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manam (film)
''Manam'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language fantasy drama film written and directed by Vikram Kumar, and produced by the Akkineni Family under the Annapurna Studios banner. The film stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Shriya Saran and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film is set in various time periods, over the course of a hundred years up until 2013, and deals with the concepts of rebirth and eternal love. The plot features a wealthy businessman, Nageswara Rao (Nagarjuna), attempting to bring a young couple together resembling his deceased parents and the elderly Chaitanya's (Nageswara Rao) attempts to bring the businessman and a doctor together. They resemble Chaitanya's deceased parents, who died because of a mistake committed by him in his childhood. The film was made with a budget of 28 crore ($4.6 million). Harsha Vardhan wrote the film's dialogues, while Anup Rubens composed the film's music. P. S. Vinod handled the film's cinematography an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
