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Varnajalam
''Varnajalam'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Nagulan Ponnusamy in his debut. The film stars Srikanth, Sadha, and Kutti Radhika, while Nassar, Riyaz Khan, and Karunas play supporting roles. The music was composed by Vidyasagar, with editing done by K. Palanivel and cinematography by B. Balamurugan. The film was released on 13 February 2004. Plot Devanathan IPS, the Commissioner of Chennai Police, retires and begins a new life with his family, which includes his brother Shekar, sister-in-law Viji, and their children. Devanathan buys two large tea estates in Ooty and moves in with his extended family there. Devanathan's daughter Anitha is a 22-year-old graduate who wants to become a sincere IPS officer like her father, and his older son Ashwin is a brilliant, yet troubled and antisocial 26-year-old young engineer. Six months after moving there, a man named Daniel arrives with a recommendation letter from a recently deceased pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchana Mendis
Kanchana Mendis (born June 24, 1980 as :si:කාංචනා මෙන්ඩිස්, කාංචනා මෙන්ඩිස්) [Sinhala]) is an actress in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. She is best known for her roles in movies ''Rajaya Sewaya Pinisai'', ''Rosa Wasanthe,'' and television serials ''Damini'' and ''Sakman Maluwa''. Personal life Her father died when she was two years old. She was married to Roshan Ranawaka in 2009. The couple has two sons, Senitha Ryan, Nirvana Rayyon and one daughter, Keisha Ryleigh. She currently lives in the United Kingdom with her family. Career She became popular with the television advertisement ''Ninja Mosquito Coil,'' along with Sanath Wimalasiri and Nimanthi Porage, in 1998. She acted in the television serial ''Suba Anagathayak'' at the age of 12, directed by Dharmasena Pathiraja. She entered the mainstream film industry through the 2000 Sinhala film ''Rajaya Sewaya Pinisai,'' directed by Udayakan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sridhar (choreographer)
Sridhar is an Indian choreographer who has worked in India's regional films. He has also appeared as an actor, making his debut with ''Poi (film), Poi'' (2006) and with cameo appearances in songs he has choreographed. Career Sridhar made his full acting debut in K. Balachander's ''Poi (film), Poi'' (2006), appearing in a supporting role. He worked as the choreographer for the "Naaka Mukka" song in ''Kadhalil Vizhunthen'' (2008), and was given the responsibility of ensuring the hit song translated well on-screen. Behindwoods.com consequently noted Sridhar "gave it some rocking steps and he more than delivered", listing it as a "signature dance step". Sridhar won further critical acclaim for his work as a choreographer in Prabhu Deva's ''Engeyum Kadhal'' (2011), where he collaborated with his mentor for four songs. He also choreographed and appeared in the title song of television series ''Nadhaswaram (TV series), Nadhaswaram''. In 2015, he made his first appearance as a leading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saranya Ponvannan
Saranya Ponvannan (born Sheela Christina) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam and a few Kannada language films. She also acted in one Hindi movie '' Chup: Revenge of the Artist'' in 2022. Saranya made her acting debut in a lead role in Mani Ratnam's '' Nayakan'' (1987) and went on to play lead roles from 1987 to 1996. Following an eight-year sabbatical, she returned to films in 2003 as a character actor roles. In her career spanning around over 25 years she had won a number of accolades including one National Film Award, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and five Filmfare Award South. Career Saranya made her Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam's production '' Nayakan,'' as the female lead opposite Kamal Haasan in 1987. She made her first Telugu appearance in 1989 film '' Neerajanam;'' her Malayalam debut was in the same year with the film '' Artham'' starring opposite Mammootty. In 1996, she made her Kannada debut with '' Appaji''. After 1996 ... [...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] |
Anandsami
Anand Sami or Anandsami is an Indian film and stage actor who has worked on Tamil and Malayalam films. In films, Anandsami had a career breakthrough with appearances in ''Lens'' (2016) and '' Odu Raja Odu'' (2018). Career In 2001, Anandsami was a part of the Indian Tamil remake of the Hindi television series ''Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi''. He appeared in ten episodes, and has since noted that being a part of the show prompted to become more professional with his approach to acting. After completing work on the series, Anandsami created a portfolio and attempted to become an actor in Tamil cinema. Finding chances hard to come by, he joined the Chennai-based theatre troupe Koothu-P-Pattarai in 2002, where he performed for eight years, before moving on to work with another group, ''Perch''. Despite making small appearances in films and television during the 2000s, Anandsami was able to establish himself as a prominent theatre actor in the Chennai acting circuit. Anandsami was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajay Rathnam
Ajay Rathnam is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Tamil films and serials apart from few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films. He is known for his supporting and negative roles and has acted in over 300 movies. Standing at 6 ft 4 in (193 cm), Rathnam is one of the tallest actors in Tamil cinema. Career Rathnam made his acting debut with the horror film '' Naalai Manithan'' (1989) in which he played John, a Psychotic Killer. He has appeared in one episode of the TV serial '' Marmadesam'' (Vidathu Karuppu). He played the leader of the fictional LTF rebels in the Hindi-language film '' Madras Cafe'' (2013). His character bore a close resemblance to the late LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. Other works His other side is seen as a motivational trainer and has transformed lives of thousands of children under his academy "STONE TO DIAMOND". Rathnam has been an abettor conducting motivational seminars for the students at various colleges. In 2018, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilavarasu
Ilavarasu is an Indian cinematographer and actor, who works in the Tamil film industry. He started his career as a cinematographer and worked for 13 films, winning a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for one of them. He, however, became better known as an actor, after he appeared in pivotal roles in Bharathiraja's and Cheran's films. He starred in over 160 Tamil films, mostly in supporting and comedic roles. Early life He was born on 28 August 1964 in Melur, a town in Madurai district, present-day Tamil Nadu. His father P. Malaichamy served as a Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly during 1967-76 on behalf of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Malaichamy was also one of the DMK members jailed during the 1975-77 Indian Emergency under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). Career According to T. Saravanan of ''The Hindu'', Ilavarasu's debut film was to have been the unproduced Tamil film ''Top Tucker'', and instead became '' Oru Kaidhiyin Diary'' (1984). H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitti Babu (actor)
Chitti Babu (; a.k.a. Sajjiah Adeebh, 10 January 1964 – 8 November 2013) was an Indian Tamil comedian, presenter and actor who prominently played supporting roles in Tamil cinema. He was also one of the judges in the comedy show '' Asathapovathu Yaaru'' on Sun TV. Personal life Chitti was married to Zareena Jabeen. He had two daughters, Rizwanah Adeebh and Rifah Adeebh, and a son, Riaz Adeebh. He died at the age of 49, after going into a diabetic coma. Filmography Television * ''Hari Giri Assembly'' (Jaya TV) * ''Mr. Thenali Raman'' (Sun TV (India) Sun TV is an Indian Tamil-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. It was launched on 14 April 1993. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based media conglomerate Sun Group's Sun TV Network. It w ...) * ''Comedy Time'' ( Sun TV) * '' Asathapovathu Yaaru'' ( Sun TV) * ''Pondatti Thevai'' ( Sun TV) – Kovilmani References External links * 1964 births 2013 deaths Tami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riyaz Khan
Riyaz Khan is an Indian actor and bodybuilder. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam and Tamil cinema, Tamil films and television series, besides acting in a few Telugu language, Telugu and Kannada cinema, Kannada films, as well as two Hindi cinema, Hindi films. Riyaz debuted in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam through the 1994 film ''Sukham Sukhakaram'', directed by Balachandra Menon. Early and personal life Khan was born to Rasheed, a Malayalam film producer and Rasheeda Baanu at Fort Kochi, Kerala. He has a sister, Roshini who is married. Since his father was a movie producer and all the South Indian movies were then shot in Madras, now known Chennai, his family migrated there. He did his primary education from Chennai and pursued his bachelor's degree from United States. In 1992, he married actress Uma Riyaz Khan, Uma Riyaz, who is the daughter of Tamil music director Kamesh and actress Kamala Kamesh. The couple has two sons including Shariq Hassan. Career His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soori (actor)
Ramalakshmanan Muthuchamy (born 27 August 1977), professionally known as Soori, is an Indian actor and comedian who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema. Debuting in 1998, he acted in several uncredited roles before his major breakthrough in '' Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009), where he earned the moniker Parotta Soori. After a decade as a comedian, his dramatic turn as a lead actor in Vetrimaaran's '' Viduthalai Part 1'' (2023) received critical acclaim. Career Soori moved from Madurai to Chennai in 1996 with the intention of becoming an actor in the Tamil film industry. After failing to get any roles, he took up work in the city as a cleaner to fund his acting ambitions. He played occasional uncredited roles in films as a junior artiste, appearing especially in comedy scenes, such as in '' Winner'' (2003). and thereafter Ezhil's Deepavali. Soori notably appeared in the critical and commercial hit film '' Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009). The suffix "parotta" was soon attached to hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thalaivasal Vijay
Thalaivaasal Vijay (born A. R. Vijayakumar) is an Indian actor and dubbing artiste. He has acted predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. Career Vijay's debut film was '' Thalaivaasal'' (1992), which became part of his stage name in Tamil cinema following acclaim for his performance. He is noted for his character roles, especially in R. Sukumaran's 2010 Malayalam film '' Yugapurushan'' as Narayana Guru Sree Narayana Guru () (20 August 1856 – 20 September 1928) was a philosopher, Spiritual Leader, spiritual leader and Social Reformer, social reformer in India. He led a Kerala reformation movement, reform movement against the injustice in t .... The actor is usually seen in negative and supporting roles. Vijay, in his career spanning over 30 years, has appeared in more than 270 films. Filmography Tamil 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Malayalam Telugu Hindi English As voice over artist Television Tamil Malayalam Awards Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srikanth (actor, Born 1979)
Srikanth is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. He is credited as Sriram in Telugu films. He debuted in K. Balachander's tele serial ''Jannal – Marabu Kavithaigal'' (1999). His film debut was in the romantic film '' Roja Kootam'' (2002) and went on to star in more such films including ''April Maadhathil'' (2002), ''Parthiban Kanavu'' (2003) and '' Okariki Okaru'' (2003). He subsequently went on to portray action roles in '' Drohi'' (2010). In 2012, he starred in '' Nanban'', the Tamil remake of ''3 Idiots'', directed by S. Shankar. Personal life Srikanth was born to a Telugu-father (from Chittoor) and Tamil-mother (from Kumbakonam) in Chennai. His family hailed from Tirupati and he was raised in Hyderabad. His father worked in State Bank of India. Srikanth had an elder brother who died due to dengue after he returned from United States. Srikanth uses the name Sriram in Telugu films to avoid confusion with his contemporary Srikant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
