Vathikuchi
''Vathikuchi'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by newcomer P. Kinslin and produced by AR Murugadoss in association with Fox Star Studios. The film stars Dileepan, the younger brother of Murugadoss, in his acting debut and Anjali, while Jayaprakash, Sampath Raj and Jagan appear in supporting roles. The film, which has music composed by Ghibran, released on 15 March 2013 to a positive response from critics and performed well at the box office. Plot Sakthi is an auto rickshaw driver, who is in love with his neighbour, Leena. His life changes when he runs into three dangerous criminals who want him dead. Cast Production The film was first announced in January when it was revealed that Murugadoss's brother Dileepan would make his debut as an actor in a venture to be co-produced by Fox Star Studios. The title ''Vathikuchi'' was derived from the song "Vathikuchi Pathikadhuda" from Murugadoss's directorial debut '' Dheena'' (2001) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dileepan
Dileepan is an Indian actor, working in the Tamil film industry. He made his film debut with the 2013 film, ''Vathikuchi''. Personal life He is the younger brother of film director A. R. Murugadoss. Career Dileepan made his debut as the protagonist in his brother's production film, ''Vathikuchi'' (2013), opposite Anjali. The film, which revolves around an auto rickshaw driver who gets involved with gangsters and his life takes a turn for the worse, was released on 15 March 2013 to positive reviews from critics. Dileepan achieved success in his next venture, '' Kaala'' (2018), directed by Pa. Ranjith. Dileepan portrayed the role of Rajinikanth's elder son Selvam, who joins his father Kaala in the crusade against land eviction in Dharavi Dharavi is a residential area in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It has often been considered one of the world's largest slums. Dharavi has an area of just over and a population of about 1,000,000. With a population density of over , Dh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anjali (actress)
Anjali (born 16 June 1986) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films. Anjali is recognised as one of the finest actors in Tamil cinema, known for her "performance-oriented roles". She is a recipient of several accolades including three Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards. Following a stint in modelling, she was cast in starring roles in two Telugu productions; she debuted in the thriller ''Photo'' (2006). Her breakthrough film was again a thriller, '' Kattradhu Thamizh'' (2007). She has won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil two times consecutively, for her performance in '' Angadi Theru'' (2010) and ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011), and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for the former. She had a continued success in Telugu cinema during 20132014 for the films '' Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'', ''Balupu'', '' Masala'', '' Geethanjali'' and ''Dictator.'' She has received Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in the horror-com ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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AR Murugadoss
Murugadas Arunachalam (born 25 September 1974), known professionally as AR Murugadoss, () is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer who predominantly works in the Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He is best known for directing action films mainly on social issues. In addition, he has worked in Telugu films and Hindi films. Murugadoss won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil, Filmfare Award for Best Director for his 2014 Tamil action drama film, action drama ''Kaththi''. Murugadoss' first break in the film industry was as an assistant director of ''Ratchagan'' (1997). He then worked with S. J. Surya for the film ''Kushi (2000 film), Kushi'' (2000) before directing his first film, the Ajith Kumar, Ajith starrer ''Dheena'' (2001). His first Bollywood film was ''Ghajini (2008 film), Ghajini'' (2008), a Hindi remake of his Ghajini (2005 film), Tamil film of the same name. It became the first Bollywood film to gross over domestically. In 2012, he directed ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vatsan Chakravarthy
Vatsan Chakravarthy is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Tamil language films. He has appeared in films including ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011) and ''Tharkappu'' (2016). Career Vatsan debuted as an actor with ''Aridhu Aridhu'' (2010), before working on AR Murugadoss's production ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' (2011), in which he portrayed a bus passenger who falls in love with a fellow traveller. He subsequently appeared in Rasu Madhuravan's ''Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam'' (2012) and in another Murugadoss production, ''Vathikuchi'' (2013), where he portrayed a negative role. He played his first lead role in R. K. Kalaimani's ''Apple Penne'' (2013), where he worked with actresses Iswarya Menon and Roja Selvamani, Roja. The film had a low key release and received negative reviews from critics. In mid-2013, he also worked on a single track titled "Thalapathy Anthem", which he dedicated to actor Vijay (actor), Vijay. Vatsan was absent from the film industry throughout 2014, after suffering ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angana Roy
Angana Roy is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. recently, her upcoming film ''Dahini'' is slotted to release in Cannes Film Festival. She was seen in '' Srimanthudu'' and '' Kalaga Thalaivan'', her upcoming releases are ''Arasi'' with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and ''Dahini''. Career Angana is a south Indian film industry actress. Before venturing into films she pursued her academics in commerce and finance and holds a master's degree in the field. She was also a corporate HR in a fortune 500 firm. Alongside her education she is also trained in classical Hindustani music and a very strong sports enthusiast. Being tall, she created a model portfolio and endorsed several brands across India, walked the ramp for many shows and later was approached by director Manohar to feature in his Tamil film '' Ragalaipuram'', a comedy which starred Karunas. Before the release of the film, she also began work on Kabadam and the AR Murugadoss production '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ravi Mariya
S. Ravi Mariya (born August 4, 1979) is an Indian film director and actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He appears in villainous and supporting roles. Career Ravi Mariya started working as S. J. Suryah assistant with cameo in the movie '' Kushi'' (2000) which had Vijay in the lead. He made his debut directing Jiiva in '' Aasai Aasaiyai'' (2003). Ravi Mariya's directorial debut was meant to be ''Nee Naan Kaadhal'' starring Prashanth for Super Good Films, but the project was later stalled. He was later seen in '' New'' (2004), '' Anbe Aaruyire'' (2005), ''Veyil'' (2006), ''Pazhani'' (2008). He also dialogue writer in '' Aalwar'' (2007) and '' Sandai'' (2008). Mariya ventured in Malayalam cinema with Major Ravi's '' Mission 90 Days'' (2007) and ''Kurukshetra'' (2008). He collaborated with Rasu Madhuravan and acted in the dramas films '' Mayandi Kudumbathar'' (2009) and '' Goripalayam'' (2010). He directed his second film '' Milaga'' in 2010. He appeared in ''Jilla'' ( ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sriranjani (Tamil Actress)
Sriranjani is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil language films. She has done mostly supporting roles in various Tamil films. Her notable works include '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000), ''Anniyan'' (2005) and '' Mozhi'' (2007). Career Sriranjani was born into a Marathi Anglo-Indian family in Bombay, Maharashtra and began her career in acting playing a role in the television series '' Kasalavu Nesam'' directed by K. Balachander. She made the switch to films after being offered a role in Mani Ratnam's '' Alaipayuthey'' (2000) as Madhavan's sister-in-law. Her next role which won acclaim was her depiction of an Iyengar wife in Shankar's ''Anniyan ''Anniyan'' ( ) is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language psychological fiction, psychological action thriller film directed by S. Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran (film producer), V. Ravichandran. The film stars Vikram (actor), V ...'' (2005). As of September 2013, Sriranjani has appeared in over 54 film ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ghibran Vaibodha
Ghibran Vaibodha (born 12 August 1980) formerly known as Mohammed Ghibran, is an Indian composer. He has composed music for Indian films, advertising films and television commercial jingles in different languages. Early life M. Ghibran was born on 12 August 1980, and raised in Coimbatore. When he was in the tenth grade, his family relocated to Chennai after his father suffered a severe loss in business. He had to discontinue studies and do several jobs to support his family. Ghibran said that he had developed an interest in music after he had seen Yanni perform on TV, when he was about eight or ten. He had enrolled into a music college, but had to drop out and instead attended keyboard classes and learnt keyboard part-time from Paul Augustine. He completed RSA Grade 8 in both piano and music theory through Trinity College London, and obtained a degree in classical composition and film scoring under Australian Composer Lindsay Vickery at the LASALLE College of the Arts, Sin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pattimandram Raja
Simson Raja, popularly known as Pattimandram Raja, is an Indian television personality popular for his speeches in Tamil-language talk shows (''Pattimandram''). His speeches in the debate talk shows, moderated by Solomon Pappaiah, made him famous among the Tamil households around the world. He used to anchor a daily talk show called ''Vaanga Pesalaam'' broadcast in Sun TV. Career 'Pattimandram' Raja' was born in a village called Keezhamathur near Madurai. His parents were teachers in a school in the village. He completed his school studies from St. Britto Higher school in Madurai. After pursuing B.com., degree from American College, Madurai, Raja studied M.A.,(Journalism and Mass communications) in Madurai Kamaraj University. He worked for United Bank of India from 1984 to 2019. Raja has travelled with Solomon Pappaiah to many countries and became popular as a debate speaker. He rose to fame by his witty, intelligent and humorous speeches throwing light of information on v ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bala Singh
Bala Singh (7 May 195227 November 2019) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. After making his debut in Nassar's '' Avatharam'' (1995), he appeared as the antagonist in over a hundred films. Early life and career Bala Singh was born in Thaiyalumoodu, near Marthandam in Kanyakumari District. Bala Singh initially began his career featuring in stage plays and trained with the National School of Drama, before being handed his first film role in Nassar's '' Avatharam'' (1995). He played the role of the chief antagonist, Baasi, an expelled troupe member and won critical acclaim for his performance in the film. He has since played supporting roles in films directed by Shankar, Mani Ratnam, Hari, A. L. Vijay, Selvaraghavan and Kamal Haasan, often playing the role of villain. In 2009, he played a lead role of a grandfather in '' Vannathupoochi'', in a film which explored the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. Death On 27 November 201 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sathish
Sathish Muthukrishnan (born 23 May 1987) is an Indian actor and comedian working in the Tamil cinema. He made a breakthrough portraying a role alongside Sivakarthikeyan in '' Ethir Neechal'' (2013). He won Edison Award for Best Comedian for his performance in ''Kaththi'' (2014), '' Thangamagan'' (2015) and ''Remo'' (2016) and Edison Award for Best Appearance for the film '' Tamizh Padam 2'' (2018). Personal life Born in a middle-class iyer family, Sathish barely attended school and worked part-time jobs alongside his studies to support his family. Interested in cinema, he joined Crazy Mohan's Troupe in 2001, at the age of 14 and performed for nearly 8 years as part of the troupe. Crazy Mohan saw potential in Sathish and took him as one of his own, educated him and supported him financially and helped him land small roles in '' Jerry'' and other small roles until 2009. He received many awards for his dramas in Crazy Mohan from Kamal Haasan and other celebrities. Sathish mar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |