Kumkuma is a powder used for social and religious markings in India. It is made from turmeric or any other local materials. The turmeric is dried and powdered with a bit of slaked lime, which turns the rich yellow powder into a red color.
Kungumam is a Tamil weekly entertainment magazine published in Chennai, India.
Gopishantha, better known by her stage name Manorama, also called Aachi, was an Indian actress, playback singer and comedian who had appeared in more than 1000 films and 5000 stage performances and several television series predomninantely in the Tamil language Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Sinhala until 2015. She was a recipient of the Kalaimamani award. In 2002, Government of India awarded Manorama the Padma Shri for her contribution to the arts. She received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film Pudhiya Padhai (1989) and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1995).
Sriti Jha is an Indian actress working primarily in Hindi television. She earned wider recognition with her portrayal of Pragya Arora in Zee TV's drama series Kumkum Bhagya, which won her various awards, including Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role and ITA Award for Best Actress Drama. She is also known for her participation in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 and became 4th Runner-up in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10. She made her acting debut in 2007 with Dhoom Machaao Dhoom. Jha's notable works include portraying Suhani in Shaurya Aur Suhani, Sudha/Devika in Jyoti, Jhanvi/Sia Dobriyal in Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava? and Pragya in Kumkum Bhagya and stunt based show Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Kizhakku Vaasal is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and co-written by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Karthik, Revathi and Khushbu. It was released on 12 July 1990 and ran for over 175 days in theatres. In 1992, the film was remade in Hindi as Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana and in Kannada as Sindhoora Thilaka. In 1995, it was remade in Telugu as Chilakapachcha Kaapuram.
Kunkhumam (transl. Kumkuma) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Krishnan–Panju and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Urvashi Sharada, S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari and R. Muthuraman. The film, produced by K. Mohan, was released on 2 August 1963.
Sun Group is an Indian media conglomerate, based in Chennai. It was founded by Kalanithi Maran in 1993. Sun Group, besides television media, has 48 FM radio stations, two daily newspapers, five magazines, a DTH satellite service and T20 cricket franchises.
P. L. Thenappan is an Indian film producer and actor who works predominantly in the Tamil film industry. He owns the production company Shree Rajalakshmi Films (P) Ltd. He debuted as a producer with the Tamil film Kaathala Kaathala (1998).
S. Gopalan, pen-name Gopulu, was a Tamil illustrator and cartoonist, known for his work for the Tamil humour magazine Ananda Vikatan.
Khushbu is an Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Tamil language films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada language films. She has appeared in more than 200 films and in that, over a 100+ movies are directly credited to Tamil only.
S. N. Surendar is an Indian playback singer, dubbing artist and actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He has sung over 500 songs under various music directors for Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil languages.
Nathayil Muthu is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film directed, produced and written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars K. R. Vijaya and R. Muthuraman, publicised as the former's 100th film as an actress. It was released on 25 October 1973.
Citizen Mani is an Indian comedian who works in Tamil-language films. He has acted in 200 films and television serials. He directed and acted in a film, Perunali, in 2019.
Munnar Ramesh is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He has acted in over 100 films. He is known for his character and villain roles, as well as his frequent collaborations with Vetrimaaran.
Marudhavelu is a 2011 Indian Tamil language action drama film directed by R. K. R. Aathimoolam. The film stars newcomers Kailash, Akanksha and Nakshatra, with Ilavarasu, Bangalore Swamy, Rekha, Santhana Bharathi, Pandu, Kallukkul Eeram Ramanathan, Theni Murugan, Kottachi, Muthuraj, Thenali, Crane Manohar, Sabitha Anand, and Pollachi Babu playing supporting roles. The film, produced by S. Shanmuga Pandian, had musical score by James Vasanthan and editing by V. J. Sabu Joseph. The film released on 18 November 2011. Actor Vijay Sethupathi lent his voice for Kailash.
Virumandikum Sivanandikum is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Vincent Selva and starring debutante Sanjay and Arundhati Nair with Thambi Ramaiah in an important role. The film was dubbed in Hindi as Royal Treat.
Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. Sukumaran and Fatafat Jayalaxmi. It is the former's first film as lead actor. The film was released on 23 December 1978 and failed at the box office.
Kasimedu is a hamlet in the neighbourhood of Royapuram, in Chennai district of Tamil Nadu state in the peninsular India. This hamlet is occupied by fishermen whose families depend on the fishing harbour and the fish market nearby. It stretches for about 2 km, near Ennore fishing harbour along the shore, north of Chennai Port. Large numbers of victims from Kasimedu fishing community were found during the tsunami observed on 26 December 2004. Kasimedu is located at about 5 km from Chennai Beach railway station. Near about 200 tons of fishes are brought to Kasimedu, daily. State Highway 114 passes through Kasimedu.
