The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran (M.G.R.) at Madurai on 17 October 1972 as a breakaway faction from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after M. Karunanidhi expelled him from the party for demanding an account as the party treasurer. The party is adhering to the policies of socialism and secularism based on the principles of C. N. Annadurai (Anna) collectively coined as Annaism by M.G.R. The party has won a seven-time majority in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and has emerged as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It is currently the main opposition party in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Senthil is an Indian comedy actor who works in Tamil cinema. He is famous for his comedian roles along with fellow actor Goundamani. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.
Galatta Kalyanam is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by C. V. Rajendran and written by Gopu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. It is based on Gopu and Sridhar's play of the same name. The film, released on 12 April 1968, was later remade in Malayalam as Snehikkan Samayamilla and in Kannada as Aliya Devaru.
Mazhalai Pattalam is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language children's film simultaneously filmed in Kannada as Makkala Sainya. The directorial debut of Lakshmi, it stars Vishnuvardhan and Sumithra. The story is based on the 1968 film Yours, Mine and Ours. Mazhalai Pattalam was released on 9 May 1980, and Makkala Sainya on 21 July that year. The film was remade in Telugu as Ramadandu.
Ranjith is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil and Malayalam language films.
The Fourteenth Legislative Assembly Election was held on 13 April 2011 to elect members from 234 constituencies in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Results were released on 13 May 2011. Two major parties Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) faced the election as coalitions of multiple political parties: DMK front consisted of 8 parties and the AIADMK of 11 parties. Vijayakanth's Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), which had contested the previous elections independently, allied with the AIADMK coalition. Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam boycotted the election following a disagreement with Jayalalithaa over seat-sharing. The outgoing Karunanidhi government was noted for the construction of new assembly building in Chennai, execution of various developmental projects, and implementation of programmes including free health care for the poor and issuance of a range of freebies such as color television to all. However, these were heavily overshadowed by other major issues such as incessant power cuts in households and industries, excessive sand mining, increasing prices of essential items, 2G spectrum case and undue influence of Karunanidhi's extended family in various aspects of Tamil politics and business and even media.
Vivekanandan Krishnaveni Sasikala, also known by her married name Sasikala Natarajan, and often referred to by her initials VKS, is an Indian politician. She was a close associate of J. Jayalalithaa, the late chief minister of Tamil Nadu, who headed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) from 1989 until her death in 2016. After Jayalalithaa's death, the party's general council elected her as a temporary secretary general of AIADMK. Before being imprisoned in the Central Prison in Bangalore, Sasikala appointed Edappadi K. Palanisamy as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Palanisamy and other ministers removed her from the post and expelled her from the party in September 2017. Her dismissal was upheld by the Madras High Court in December 2023.
Vindhya is an Indian politician and former actress who appeared in Tamil language films. She currently serves as joint propaganda secretary in All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. She appeared in notable productions including Sangamam (1999), alongside Rahman.
Iruvar Ullam is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romance film, directed by L. V. Prasad and written by M. Karunanidhi. Based on Lakshmi's novel Pen Manam, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, while M. R. Radha, S. V. Ranga Rao, T. R. Ramachandran, T. P. Muthulakshmi, Sandhya and Padmini Priyadarshini play supporting roles.
The following is a list of events affecting Tamil language television in 2018 from. Events listed include television show debuts, and finales; channel launches, and closures; stations changing or adding their network affiliations; and information about changes of ownership of channels or stations.
Kedheeswaran, better known as Bonda Mani, was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. He came to Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka as a refugee.
The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam is an Indian regional political party in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is founded by the former member of parliament T. T. V. Dhinakaran at Melur on 15 March 2018 as a breakaway faction from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after his expulsion him from party. The headquarters of the party is located at Westcott Salai, Royapettah, Chennai.
Narayanan, better known as Pasi Narayanan, was an Indian stage and film actor known for performing comedic roles alongside actor Goundamani. Narayanan acted in over 500 Tamil-language films and is known for the catchphrase, "Phone wire pinchi oru vaaram aachu..." from Surieyan.
A. K. Veerasamy was an Indian actor who acted in over 500 films in the Tamil language, in supporting and minor roles. One verse that he spoke of in the Mudhal Mariyadhai film, "Enakku Oru Unmai Therinchavunum" dialogue is still far from the minds of the people. Veerasamy was the vice president of the South Indian Actors' Association.
Kallapetti Singaram was an Indian actor who acted in over 100 Tamil films from the 1966 to 1990. He primarily played comedic characters, mostly in minor roles in films directed by K. Bhagyaraj. His most notable movies include Suvarilladha Chiththirangal, Oru Kai Osai, Andha 7 Naatkal, Mouna Geethangal, Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, and Enga Ooru Pattukaran.
Usilai Mani was an Indian film actor. He worked predominantly in the Tamil movie industry. He has acted in over 1000 films and stage plays. His popular movies include Enga ooru Kavalkaran and Ayul Kaithi. His dialogue பேஷ்... பேஷ்... ரொம்ப நன்னாயிருக்கு! for Narasu's Coffee was famous in the 1980s and 1990s.
Thideer Kannaiah was an Indian film and stage actor. He has acted in more than 500 films. His debut film was Aval Oru Thodarkathai. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actors Goundamani and Vadivelu. While he was in the drama, he appeared mostly in the breakthrough scenes. Therefore, he was called as "Thideer" Kannaiah.
T. K. S. Natarajan was an Indian actor and folk singer. Natarajan debuted as a film actor in the 1954 film Ratha Paasam. Since then, he has acted in more than 500 films. The song 'Ennadi Muniyamma Un Kannula Mai' sung by TKS Natarajan in the music of Shankar–Ganesh in the film 'Vanga Mappillai Vanga popularized him throughout Tamil Nadu.
Nalinikanth is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu, Malayalam films. He debuted in the 1980 film Kadhal Kadhal Kadhal and has appeared in over 100 films. Nalinikanth was once a popular villainy actor. He resembles Rajinikanth. His notable movies such as Mundhanai Mudichu, Raasukkutti, Mangamma Sapatham, Rudhra, Puthupatti Ponnuthaye, Enga Muthalali, Raja Enga Raja, Yaamirukka Bayamey.
Suryakanth is a Tamil film actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil films. He has acted more than 300 films so far, and has made his mark as a villain, comedian, in many characters. Suriyakanth has acted in many films, such as Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Thooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.
