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Vijay Award For Best Debut Actor
The Vijay for Best Début Actor is presented by Vijay Sethupathi as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony, recognizing achievements in Tamil (Kollywood) films. The list The following is a list of award winners and the films for which they won. Nominations *2007 Karthi – ''Paruthiveeran'' **Aadhi – ''Mirugam'' ** Akhil – '' Kalloori'' **Shiva – ''Chennai 600028'' **Vinay Rai – ''Unnale Unnale'' *2008 Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj – ''Sakkarakatti'' **Ajmal Ameer – ''Anjathey'' ** Krishna Sekhar – '' Alibhabha'' ** Sasikumar – ''Subramaniyapuram'' *2009 Vimal – ''Pasanga'' **Johnny – ''Renigunta'' ** Ramakrishnan – '' Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum'' **Tharun Gopi – '' Mayandi Kudumbathar'' **Vishnu Vishal – ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' *2010 Vidharth – ''Mynaa'' **Atharvaa – '' Baana Kaathadi'' ** Arulnidhi – ''Vamsam'' ** Mahesh – '' Angaadi Theru'' ** Myshkin – ''Nandhalala'' *2011 Nani – '' Veppam'' **Krishna – '' Seedan'' **Jeyanth – ''Marg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijay Sethupathi
Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Awards, National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Following a stint as an Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin, NRI accountant in Dubai, Sethupathi started his film career working as a background actor and initially played minor supporting roles before his first lead role in ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010). In 2012, he rose to fame with ''Sundarapandian'', ''Pizza (2012 film), Pizza'' and ''Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom''. Sethupathi established himself as a successful actor with films such as ''Soodhu Kavvum'' (2013), ''Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara'' (2013), ''Pannaiyarum Padminiyum'' (2014), ''Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum'' (2016), ''Iraivi'' (2016), ''Vikram Vedha'' (2017), '''96 (film), '96'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vimal (actor)
Vimal is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. He appeared in a supporting role in '' Kanchivaram'', and played the lead role in ''Pasanga'' in 2009. Vimal's breakthrough came with the film '' Kalavani'' in 2010. He further acted in movies such as '' Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' (2011), '' Kalakalappu'' (2012), '' Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2013), '' Manjapai'' (2014), '' Mannar Vagaiyara'' (2018) and '' Deiva Machan'' (2023). Early life Vimal was born on 25 April 1981, in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai. Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together. Acting career 2001–2008 In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including '' Ghilli'' (2004 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnale Unnale
''Unnale Unnale'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language musical film, musical romantic comedy film The movie is written, cinematograph and directed by Jeeva (director), Jeeva and produced by Oscar Ravichandran. It stars Vinay Rai, Vinay, Sadha and Tanishaa in lead roles; Srinath (Tamil actor), Srinath, Raju Sundaram and Sathish Krishnan in supporting roles; and Lekha Washington, Aravind Akash, Uma Padmanabhan, and Vasundhara Kashyap in cameo roles. Raju Sundaram also worked as a choreographer in the film. This film marked Vinay's feature film debut and Tanishaa's only Tamil film that she ever acted. The soundtrack and film has received a cult status over the years. The film revolves around the aftermath of a relationship between a careless man and a serious woman. Despite being in a relationship, the latter walks out on the former due to his antics with other women. However, the man changes his ways and on a business trip to Melbourne, he encounters another woman. Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinay Rai
Vinay Rai (born 18 September 1979) is an Indian actor who primarily appears in Tamil films apart from a few Telugu and Malayalam films. He is best known for his performance in the films ''Unnale Unnale'' (2007), '' Jayamkondaan'' (2008), ''Endrendrum Punnagai'' (2013) and '' Aranmanai'' (2014). He turned villain in '' Thupparivaalan'' (2017) and has played negative roles in several films including ''Doctor'' (2021), '' Etharkkum Thunindhavan'' (2022), '' Oh My Dog'' (2022) ''Christopher'' (2023), ''Veeran'' (2023), '' Gandeevadhari Arjuna'' (2023), '' Hanu-Man'' (2024), and ''Identity'' (2025). Early life Vinay was born to a Tulu-speaking family, and originally was a commercial model in Mumbai. He played rugby for BRFC and was part of the Indian squad that toured Bahrain in 2001. Career 2007–2009: Debut and lead roles He debuted as an actor in director Jeeva's ''Unnale Unnale'' (2007) co-starring Sadha and Tanisha Mukherjee. The film became a huge success upon release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai 600028
''Chennai 600028'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu in his directorial debut. It stars Jai, Shiva, Premji, Aravind Akash, Nithin Sathya and newcomers Ajay Raj, Vijay Vasanth, Prasanna, Inigo Prabakaran, Karthik and Arun in the lead along with Vijayalakshmi Feroz and Kristine Zedek, making their acting debuts as well. The film was produced by S. P. B. Charan along with J. K. Saravana, a Singapore-based award-winning producer. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Premji Amaran and Yuvan Shankar Raja respectively. The film is based on street cricket played in India, focusing on various themes such as friendship, love and rivalry in a suburban area. Following its theatrical release on 27 April 2007, it received critical acclaim and emerged as a surprise sleeper hit, running successfully for more than one year in theatres, while going on to achieve cult status in the subsequent years. The film's title is derived ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiva (actor)
Shiva is an Indian actor and dialogue writer who appears in Tamil films. Prior to his acting career, Shiva worked as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi. His tenure earned him the nickname Mirchi Shiva. Acting mainly in comedy films, he rose to fame following his performances in the Venkat Prabhu directorials '' Chennai 600028'' (2007) and '' Saroja'' (2008). He is humorously known by fans as ''Agila Ulaga Superstar'' (worldwide superstar) after his hilarious spoof on Tamil cinema's portrayal in '' Tamizh Padam'' (2010). Film career Shiva's first film role was a supporting role in the 2001 film '' 12B'', where he played Shaam's friend. He debuted as a lead actor in Venkat Prabhu's 2007 sports comedy '' Chennai 600028'' alongside several stars. His next role, again under Venkat's direction, '' Saroja'' (2008). Both films were box office hits. Shiva then starred in '' Thamizh Padam'' (2010), a full-length parody of contemporary Tamil cinema, and his performance earned rave reviews ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalloori
''Kalloori'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age drama film by director Balaji Sakthivel. The film was produced by S. Shankar via S Pictures. The story, based on a college campus, stars Akhil, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Bharani alongside an ensemble cast including Hemalatha, Maya Reddy, Rajeshwari, Sailatha, Prakaash, Kamakshinathan, and Thisaigal Arunkumar. The music was scored by Joshua Sridhar, and lyrics were written by Na. Muthukumar. ''Kalloori'' drew inspiration from a real-life incident in which three college girls from the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University were burnt alive in the 2000 Dharmapuri bus burning incident. Released on 7 December 2007, the film became a success and is recognized as a milestone in Bhatia's career. Plot The film opens with a group of students clearing weeds near a roadside tree. Flashing back a few years earlier, a bus full of college students heads towards Government Arts College in a small town. Among them are Muthuchelvan, Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akhil (Tamil Actor)
Akhil (born 3 May 1988) is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his debut in the 2007 film, ''Kalloori'', directed by Balaji Sakthivel. Career The actor made his debut in Balaji Sakthivel's critically acclaimed film ''Kalloori'' (2007) alongside Tamannaah and produced by S. Shankar. Akhil farook was Selected by the director after seeing him in his school football team. The film opened to positive reviews and Akhil subsequently won a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor category. He was next seen in '' Vaalmiki'' (2009) alongside Meera Nandan but the film opened to negative reviews, while '' Nandhi'' (2011) alongside Sanusha also released with little publicity. In 2013, he played in the supernatural horror thriller film, ''Masani''. His following films were ''Dhanush 5am Vaguppu'' (2014), '' Rettai Vaalu'' (2014) and ''Kalkandu'' (2014). In 2016, he appeared in ''Azhagu Kutti Chellam'' which received positive reviews followed by ''I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirugam
''Mirugam'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language erotic drama film written and directed by Samy. The film stars debutant Aadhi and Padmapriya. The music was composed by Sabesh–Murali with editing by Suresh Urs and cinematography by Ramnath Shetty. The film was released on 14 December 2007. Plot In a village near Ramnad, Ayyanar is a carefree villager who uses his muscles rather than his brain for any situation and behaves like an animal. He is a terror to the whole village as he is a womanizer, sleeps with sex workers, and rapes housewives. There is no woman in the village with whom he has not had an encounter. He beats up anyone, including his mother. He makes a living through his bull, which he hires out for its stud services. During one of Ayyanar's visits to the local brothel, he rapes the queen sex worker Savithri but refuses to pay for her services. He sleeps with her multiple times and uses her in his sexual play. Once, he is seen playing cards on the outskirts of the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadhi (actor)
Aadhi Pinisetty is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil and Telugu films. He is the recipient of a Nandi Award and a SIIMA Award, in addition to two nominations for Filmfare Awards South. Born to film director Ravi Raja Pinisetty, he debuted in 2006 with the Telugu film '' Oka V Chitram.'' His first prominent role was in the Tamil film ''Eeram'' (2009), produced by director S. Shankar. Early life Aadhi Pinisetty was born into a Telugu-speaking family. His father, Ravi Raja Pinisetty has directed over 50 films. He grew up in Chennai and was schooled at Don Bosco. Career Pinisetty made his debut in 2006 with the Teja-directed '' Oka V Chitram''. He later appeared in the Tamil film '' Mirugam'' (2007). In 2009, he starred in the supernatural thriller ''Eeram''. In 2010, he had two releases, ''Ayyanar'' and ''Aadu Puli'', which were commercial films and were average grossers, building his commercial value well despite the negative reviews. His next films were ''Aravaan'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paruthiveeran
''Paruthiveeran'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Ameer. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the title character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan, Ganja Karuppu, Sampath Raj, and Sujatha Sivakumar playing supporting roles. Produced by Ameer, it features a soundtrack and score composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematograhy by Ramji and editing by Raja Mohammad. ''Paruthiveeran'' was entirely shot in Madurai and its surroundings. After two years of making, the film was released on 23 February 2007 and received universal critical acclaim. The female lead of this film Priyamani has won the National Film Award for Best Actress (2007) for her intense performance as a gang rape victim. The film won prizes at major film award ceremonies in India, including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, among others, while being screened at sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karthi
Karthik Sivakumar (born 25 May 1977), credited as Karthi, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil Cinema. He is son of veteran actor Sivakumar who began his career as an assistant director in his elder brother Suriya's film '' Aayutha Ezhuthu'' (2004). Latter debuted with '' Paruthiveeran'' (2007) and recorded a golden debut in Tamil Cinema with six consecutive success. Karthi is an recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. After a three-year hiatus from acting, he then return to star in films such as '' Aayirathil Orvuan'', '' Paiyaa'' and '' Naan Mahaan Alla'', all three of which were released in 2010. He then continued to star in films such as '' Siruthai'' (2011), '' Saguni'' (2012), '' Alex Pandian'' (2013), '' All In All Azhagu Raja'' (2013) and ''Biriyani'' (2013). Karthi has starred in several well-known Indian films, portraying an impulsive and short-tempered working-class man in ''Madras'' (2014), a paroled convict-turned-caretaker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
