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Vaidy S.
Vaidy Somasundaram, also known as Vaidy S., is an Indian cinematographer, who primarily works in the Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. Early life and career After graduating with a gold medal in film technology and cinematography from the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, Chennai, he debuted as a cinematographer in the Malayalam movie ''Kanne Madanguka''. Then he worked with director A. K. Lohithadas in the movie ''Kasthuri Maan''. Later he joined with the film director Boopathy Pandian in the movie ''Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam'', a box office success. He also worked with Boopathy Pandian in the movies ''Malaikottai'' and ''Pattathu Yaanai''. He is known for his work in movies such as ''Googly'' and ''Rana Vikrama'' with Pavan Wadeeyar. For ''Googly'', he won a SIIMA Award for Best Kannada Cinematographer. Vaidy teamed up with Santhosh Ananddram’s directorial debut '' Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'', which he won SIIMA Award for Best Kannada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is the southernmost States and union territories of India, state of India. The List of states and union territories of India by area, tenth largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of India by population, sixth largest by population, Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, who speak the Tamil language—the state's official language and one of the longest surviving Classical languages of India, classical languages of the world. The capital and largest city is Chennai. Located on the south-eastern coast of the Indian peninsula, Tamil Nadu is straddled by the Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau in the west, the Eastern Ghats in the north, the Eastern Coastal Plains lining the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait to the south-east, the Laccadive Sea at the southern Cape (geography), cape of the peninsula, with the river Kaveri bisecting the state. Politically, Tamil Nadu is bound by the Indian sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th South Indian International Movie Awards
The 4th South Indian International Movie Awards was held in Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai on 6th and 7 August 2015. SIIMA 2015 recognized the best films and performances from the past year, along with special honors for lifetime contributions and a few special awards. Honorary awards Lifetime Achievement Award * Bharathiraja * KPAC Lalitha Special appreciation * Dhanush – Pride of South Indian cinema Main awards List of Nominations & Award Winners Film Acting Critics awards Debut awards Music Choreography Generation Next Awards * Stylish Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (male) – Allu Arjun * Stylish Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema (female) – Amy Jackson * Most Romantic Star of South Indian Cinema – Bharath Srinivasan * Most Popular Actress Middle East – Asin Thottumkal * Most Streamed Song Award : **Tamil – Anirudh Ravichander – " Selfie Pulla" **Telugu – S. Thaman – ''Aagadu'' – Title song **Kannada – S. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natasaarvabhowma
''Natasaarvabhowma'' ( ''Emperor of Actors'') is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language horror action film directed by Pavan Wadeyar and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars Puneeth Rajkumar, Anupama Parameswaran (in her Kannada debut) and Rachita Ram, alongside P. Ravi Shankar, Prabhakar, Prakash Belawadi, Chikkanna, Sadhu Kokila, Achyuth Kumar and Avinash, with B. Saroja Devi in a guest appearance. The music was composed by D. Imman, while cinematography and editing were handled by Vaidy S and Mahesh S. Reddy. ''Natasaarvabhowma'' was released on 7 February 2019 to mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office. Plot In Bangalore, Central Minister Ghanshyam Yadav is intercepted by some goons but is rescued by Gagan Dixit, a news reporter returning from Kolkata. Gagan investigates the attack and realizes that the fight was a staged act by Yadav to gain sympathy votes in the elections. Gagan reports to Avinash, the newspaper edito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masterpiece (2015 Film)
''Masterpiece'' is a 2015 Indian Kannada-language action comedy film directed by Manju Mandavya and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. The film stars Yash, alongside Shanvi Srivastava, Suhasini Maniratnam, P. Ravi Shankar and Chikkanna. The music is composed by V. Harikrishna, while cinematography and editing were handled by Vaidy S and K. M. Prakash respectively. ''Masterpiece'' was released on 24 December 2015, coinciding with Christmas, and became a commercial success at the box office. Plot Yuva is a local goon who is living with his mother Durga, his sister, and sister's son Lochan. Durga disapproves of many of Yuva's antics where she reads him stories of ''Subhash Chandra Bose'', ''Chandrashekhar Azad'' and ''Bhagat Singh'' when Yuva was a child, in the hope that he would one day become like them. However, Yuva is exact opposite. Consequently, she gives a TV interview about his upbringing and how his actions have not been good, thus giving the public an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chirakodinja Kinavukal
''Chirakodinja Kinavukal'' (English: ''Dreams with Broken Wings'') is a 2015 Malayalam spoof film. Directed by debutant Santhosh Viswanath, the film has been produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames. It has the notable achievement of being the first ever Malayalam parody film. The film features Kunchacko Boban in triple role, two lead roles and one cameo appearance alongside Sreenivasan and Rima Kallingal in the lead roles. Chirakodinja Kinavukal released on 1 May to generally mixed to positive reviews. Plot Ambujakshan at long last gets to meet a director and a producer to narrate his story 'Chirakodinja Kinavukal', which he hopes would finally be made into a film. He declares that he has made a few changes to the script to meet the requirements of the new gen cinema, though the hero of his tale, Thayyalkkaran and his heroine Sumathi have not changed. As per Ambujakshan's story, Sumathi falls in love with a local tailor, Thayyalkkaran. Virakuvettukaran, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manthrikan
() is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language comedy horror film directed by Anil, produced by Anand Kumar, and written by Rajan Kiriyath. The film stars Jayaram, Poonam Bajwa, and Muktha George in the lead roles. The music was composed by S. Balakrishnan. The film released on 5 October 2012, and it was panned by critics and audiences alike. The movie was dubbed in Hindi as ''Chandramukhi Ki Pratigya'' and in Tamil with the same name. Plot Mukundan Unni is a tantric magician and exorcist. He is not really keen about his father's tantric magic skills and is whiling away his time with two dumb cronies in a remote village. There he meets a girl named Malu, who has no memories about her past but falls pretty easily for the hero after a couple of songs. However, they get separated soon after. Some years later, he is called by a wealthy family to exorcise a spirit called Rukkumani from their palatial house, Shenoy Mandir. There, he comes across Malu again under the name Chandana. He vows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Njanum Ente Familiyum
''Njanum Ente Familiyum'' () is a 2012 Malayalam family drama film directed by K. K. Rajeev and starring Jayaram and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. Written by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi, it is the first feature film by television serial director K. K. Rajeev. The film examines the problems in a doctor's family and is told in a humorous way. It was shot from the locales of Palakkad and Munnar in Kerala and Pollachi in Tamil Nadu. . (in Malayalam). ''Veekshanam''. Retrieved 2012-01-04. Plot The film starts with Dr. Dinanathan and his family leaving for a vacation. But midway they get a call from the hospital due to an emer ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaadamalli
''Vaadamalli'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam thriller film directed by Alberrt Antoni after his critically acclaimed debut film '' Kanne Madanguka''. The film was shot at various locations in Kochi, Alappuzha, Munnar, Athirapally and Thrissur. ''Vaadamalli'' was produced by Sunil Chandrika Nair under the banner of Zoe Estebe Moviez. Plot The title symbolizes everlasting love and is set in the backdrop of a music college. It tells the story of a student named Vasu, who hails from a slum. The people in the slum sponsor his education. Vrindha Nambiar comes from a rich family and she falls in love with Vasu. The story takes a dramatic turn when a girl goes missing from the college hostel. The clues to her whereabouts emerge when various students narrate their versions of the events. The Police officer finds that a girl took obscene pictures of Vrinda. Cast * Rahul Madhav as Vasu * Pradeep Chandran as Brother/Police Officer * Ramesh Raveendran as Sandesh * Richa Panai Rich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kacheri Arambam
''Kacheri Arambam'' () or simply ''Kacheri'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Thiraivannan and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film stars Jiiva and Poonam Bajwa, while J. D. Chakravarthy and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The music was composed by D. Imman with cinematography by Vaidy S and editing by Jaishankar. The film was released on 19 March 2010. It received negative reviews but became a box office success. Synopsis The film starts with a flashback as Paari is on a train looking back at everything that occurred. The beginning introduces a remote village in Ramanathapuram and shows the main character, Paari. Paari is a do-gooder helping everyone in need. A magnanimous man, he gives anything and everything to others if they ask for it. For example, at a wedding, he gives his bike to the groom, when the latter does not get one from the bride's father as a dowry. He also gives a group of homeless people 1 lakh from a bank loan which h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
''Muniyandi Vilangyial Moondramandu'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Thirumurugan. Bharath, Poorna (in her Tamil debut), Ponvannan, and Vadivelu star in this film. The film was produced by Malaysian-based firm Lotus Five Star in association with Thiru Pictures. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. The film was released on 4 July 2008, and became a box office failure. Plot Muniyandi is a third-year undergraduate zoology student and the son of Muthumani, who happens to be the student canteen contractor of the same college. He meets Madhumitha, the demure young daughter of a local bigwig named Ramaiyya, who gives first priority only to the members of his caste. Madhu makes a coquettish play for all of Muni's friends including Sorimuthu Ayyanar, a part-time witch doctor who is also the peon of the college, dressed complete with bells and saffron cloth regalia, but hits it off with him first. Following a heated skirmish in the caste- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marudhamalai (film)
''Marudhamalai'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Suraj and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Arjun Sarja and Meera Chopra (credited as Nila) and Vadivelu in the lead roles, while Vadivelu, Lal, Raghuvaran and Nassar play supporting roles. ''Marudhamalai'' was released on 7 September 2007, and became a commercial success at the box office. Vadivelu won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for his work in the film. Plot Marudhamalai ( Arjun), goes to work as a constable in the town of Nachiapuram after passing his police training by getting a merit selection. Here he meets 'Encounter' Ekambaram (Vadivelu), his senior officer. He is asked to do all sorts of petty work for him, and one day, Marudhamalai loses a convict on the way to the court due to Ekambaram's soft heart. He then has to clean the floors of the inspector's house, and there he falls in love with Divya ( Meera). Then, later in the market, after Ekambaram is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvilayadal Aarambam
''Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Boopathy Pandian. The film stars Dhanush and Shriya Saran, while Prakash Raj, Karunas and Saranya Ponvannan play supporting roles. The film, which had music composed by D. Imman, was released on 16 December 2006. It was remade in Telugu as '' Takkari'' (2007) and in Kannada as '' Dhool'' (2011). Plot Thirukumaranis a carefree, unemployed, street-smart man who spends time hanging out with his friends. His father berates him for being unemployed, and he is looked down by his little younger brother while he finds solace with his mother. One day, Thiru meets Priya in a temple and falls head-over-heels in love with her. Thiru later learns that Priya is the younger sister of Guru, a rich business tycoon, and tries to woo her. After several hilarious attempts, Priya and Thiru fall in love. Guru witnesses Priya hanging out with Thiru and beats him to a pulp. Priya, upon le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
