C. Joseph Vijay, professionally known as Vijay, is an Indian film actor and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. He is one of the highest paid actors in Tamil cinema. Vijay is referred to by fans and media as Thalapathy (commander).
Murali Karthikeyan Muthuraman, best known by stage name Karthik, is an Indian film actor, playback singer and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He is the son of actor R. Muthuraman. He was first introduced by Bharathiraja in the film Alaigal Oivathillai (1981). He has primarily appeared in lead roles in Tamil films, who was also known as Navarasa Nayagan (multi-talented). He has also appeared in some Telugu films. Karthik acted more than 125 films. He has been the recipient of the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the Nandi Award. He won four Filmfare Awards South.
Radhakrishnan Parthiban is an Indian film actor, director, producer and writer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has worked in more than 60 films and has directed more than 10 films. In 1984. He became K. Bhagyaraj's personal assistant and later assistant director. The duo worked in over 40 films from 1984 to 1991.
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi is a 1996 Telugu film produced by Allu Aravind under Geeta Arts Banner, directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana, starring Pawan Kalyan and Supriya in the lead roles. The music of the film was by Koti. The film marks the debut of Pawan Kalyan, the younger brother of Chiranjeevi, in the Telugu film industry. It is also the debut and the only film appearance of Yarlagadda Supriya, the granddaughter of Akkineni Nageswara Rao at that moment until Goodachari. The movie was a commercial failure but Pawan Kalyan got recognition for his martial arts performed in the movie. The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.
Chellamae is a 2004 Tamil romantic thriller film directed by Gandhi Krishna, who directed the critically acclaimed Nila Kaalam. The film stars Vishal, Bharath, and Reema Sen in lead roles while Vivek and Girish Karnad play supporting roles. This film is loosely based on Ramayan. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film marks the debut of Vishal as an actor. It was dubbed into Telugu as Prema Chadaragam.
Murugadoss Arunasalam, commonly known by his stage name AR Murugadoss, is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter who predominantly works in the Tamil Film Industry. He is best known for his action Tamil films and Telugu films and for remaking them in Hindi cinema. This includes the Suriya, Asin Thottumkal-starrer Ghajini (2005) and its Hindi remake of the same name (2008) starring Aamir Khan and Asin Thottumkal who was the part of both the movies, along with the Vijay-starrer Thuppakki (2012) and its Hindi remake Holiday (2014) starring Akshay Kumar. His 2002 Tamil film Ramanaa was remade in Hindi as Gabbar Is Back (2015) starring Akshay Kumar as well. Murugadoss won the Filmfare Award for Best Director for his 2014 Tamil action-drama film Kaththi.
Kalaignan (Artist) is a 1993 Tamil-language thriller film directed by G. B. Vijay and produced by Ramkumar Ganesan. It features Kamal Haasan and Bindiya in the lead roles while Sivaranjani, Sindhuja, Nirmalamma and Chi. Guru Dutt play supporting roles. The film opened in April 1993. The story was inspired by Arthur La Bern's novel Goodbye Piccadilly, Farewell Leicester Square, which was adapted into a film by Alfred Hitchcock titled Frenzy (1972).
Harichandra is a 1998 Tamil language film directed by Cheyyar Ravi. The film features Karthik and Meena. It was later remade in Telugu as Harischandraa starred by J.D. Chakravarthy and Raasi in lead roles.
Chinni Jayanth is a Tamil director, producer, comedian, actor and mimicry artist, who has appeared in many main, character and supporting roles in Tamil films. He is also a popular television personality having hosted hit shows like Sagalai Vs Ragalai, Kalakka Povathu Yaar and Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani award given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for excellence in the field of cinema. He received this award from the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a glittering function at Valluvar Kottam.
Harishchandra is a legendary Indian king mentioned in ancient Hindu religious texts.
Potta Potti is a 2011 Indian Tamil Sports-Comedy film written and directed by newcomer Yuvaraj Dhayalan, featuring cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh in the starring role alongside several newcomers. The film, initially titled Pattai Patti, released on 5 August 2011 to generally positive reviews.
Harischandraa is a 1999 Telugu romance film directed by Thulasi Kumar and starring J. D. Chakravarthy and Raasi. It was remake of the Tamil film, also titled Harichandra, which starred Karthik Muthuraman and Meena Durairaj in the lead roles.
Arumugam Mohanasundaram, popularly known as Loose Mohan, was a Tamil film actor who had acted as a comedian in over 1000 films. He is credited with popularizing Madras Bashai, a Cockney of Tamil language spoken in Chennai city.
Ravi Yadav is an Indian cinematographer known for his works with directors Abbas Mastan and R.K.Selvamani in the Hindi and Tamil film industry respectively. He started doing cinematography for Films, even before completing his Diploma in Cinematography from MGR Film Institute, Chennai. He started shooting Tamil feature films with his batch mates and friends. Ravi did his debut film independently, without assisting any film maker or cinematographer. He also produced two Tamil films and later moved into Bollywood. His collaboration with Bollywood director duo Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla brought out notable Hindi films like Humraaz, Taarzan, Aitraaz, 36 China Town, Naqaab, Race 1, Players, Race 2.
T. Krishnan, popularly known as Kavithalaya Krishnan, is an Indian film and television actor known for playing supporting roles in Tamil film / television. He is a regular artist in many K. Balachander's films / television serials produced by Kavithalayaa Productions and Kavithalayaa got along as his name.
Kamal Ghosh was an Indian film director and cinematographer. Although a native of Kolkata, West Bengal, he was active mostly in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
Cheyyar Ravi was an Indian film and television director, who has directed Tamil and Sinhala films and serials.
Kumari Rukmini was an Indian cine actress and dancer. She has acted in about 100 films in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages.
