Sridevi Kapoor, known mononymously as Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. Cited as the "first female superstar" of Indian cinema, she was the recipient of various accolades, including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Kerala State Film Award, and a Nandi Award. Sridevi's career spanned over 50 years in a wide range of genres. She was known for her reticent and introverted off-screen personality, but headstrong and outspoken on-screen persona, often playing strong-willed women. In 2013, Sridevi was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour. In a 2013 national poll conducted by CNN-IBN on the occasion of the centenary of Indian cinema, Sridevi was voted "India's Greatest Actress in 100 Years",
Vijayalakshmi Yeedi, known professionally as Rambha, is an Indian former actress. She was one of the prominent actresses in Indian cinema in the 1990s and early 2000s. In a career spanning almost two decades, Rambha had appeared in more than 100 films across eight languages, predominantly in Telugu and Tamil, in addition to Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, along with a few Bengali, Bhojpuri and English films. Rambha made her debut with the Malayalam film Sargam.
Asin Thottumkal, known mononyomusly as Asin, is an Indian former actress who appeared predominantly in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. Asin is a recipient of several accolades including a Filmfare Award, two Filmfare Awards South and four SIIMA Awards. The Government of Tamil Nadu honoured her with the state's highest civilian award Kalaimamani, in 2009. Asin is considered as one of the leading South Indian actresses of the 2000s and is referred to as the "Queen of Kollywood".
Genelia Deshmukh, née D'Souza, also credited professionally as Genelia, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil language films. Described in the media as one of the leading South Indian actresses of the 2000s, Deshmukh has received a Filmfare Award South and two Nandi Awards.
Desiya Geetham is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film, co-produced by R. Chandru, Abuthahir, Sathish Kumar and G. V. Suresh Kumar, stars Murali and Rambha. It revolves around a group of people kidnapping a chief minister and bringing him to their village to make him understand the hardships of village life. The film was released on 19 October 1998, during Diwali. Cheran won the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil.
Basuva Rajeev Sundaram is an Indian dance choreographer, actor and film director, who works primarily in Tamil and Telugu films. He appeared as an actor in films like Jeans (1998), 123 (2002), I Love You Da (2002), Quick Gun Murugun (2009); and directed one film, Aegan (2008).
Gadde Rajendra Prasad is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu films. He is a recipient of four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three SIIMA Awards, and three Santosham Film Awards.
Three Roses is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action-adventure film directed by Parameswar, starring Rambha, Jyothika and Laila. The film features Vivek, Urvashi, Rekha Vedavyas in supporting roles. Karthik Raja composed the music and Rajarajan handled the camera.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian actress who is primarily known for her work in Hindi and Tamil films. Rai won the Miss World 1994 pageant and later established herself as one of the most-popular and influential celebrities in India. She has received numerous accolades for her acting, including two Filmfare Awards. In 2004, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2009, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri and in 2012, the Government of France awarded her with the Order of Arts and Letters. She has often been called "the most beautiful woman in the world" by segments of the media.
Shruti Haasan is an Indian actress and singer who works in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil films. She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Filmfare Award South and seven South Indian International Movie Awards. Haasan has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list of 2015 and 2016.
Padikkadavan (transl. Illiterate) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Suraj and produced by B. Venkatarama Reddy. It stars Dhanush and Tamannaah Bhatia alongside an ensemble supporting cast including Vivek, Atul Kulkarni, Suman, and Sayaji Shinde. The music was composed by Mani Sharma with cinematography by A. Venkatesh and editing by Manoj. Filming began on 5th April 2008, with an inaugural pooja, and the movie was finally released on 14 January 2009 during Pongal festival and received a huge positive response. The film was successful, grossing ₹15 crore in Tamil Nadu and established Dhanush as one of the top five bankable heroes of Tamil cinema after then.
Love Aaj Kal is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Saif Ali Khan and Dinesh Vijan under the production of Illuminati Films and Maddock Films. Starring Khan and Deepika Padukone, it features Rishi Kapoor and Giselli Monteiro in supporting roles with Neetu Singh in a special appearance. The film follows Jai and Meera's journey, and portrays the feeling of pure love which never changes, although the perspective of realizing one's soulmate has changed over time.
Shashanka Ghosh is an Indian filmmaker and writer. As a director, his notable works include the commercially successful films like Khoobsurat and Veere Di Wedding. As a writer, he penned the story for Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II, he was also the director of the film. Ghosh was the Creative Director of Channel V in the late 90s.
Devathai (transl. Angel) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language supernatural thriller film written, directed and produced by Nassar. The film stars himself, Keerthi Reddy and Vineeth, while the film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film released in June 1997 to positive reviews, however it ended up becoming an average grosser at the box office. The film's story was loosely based on 1992 American film Bram Stoker's Dracula and novel of the same name.
Thirrupathi Brothers is an Indian Tamil film production company owned by brothers N. Subash Chandrabose and N. Lingusamy and was founded in 2006.
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, in his directorial debut. The film stars Sudhakar, Bhagyaraj and Sumathi. It was released on 30 November 1979, and became a box office success. The film was remade in Telugu as Pedala Brathukulu, with Sudhakar and Sumathi reprising their roles.
Krodh (transl. Wrath) is a 2000 Indian action drama film directed and produced by Ashok Honda. It stars Sunil Shetty and Rambha in lead roles. The film is a remake of the 1996 Malayalam film Hitler, starring Mammootty and Shobhana. It was hit at the box office.
R. Panneerselvam is an Indian/Tamil action film director. His films include Renigunta (2009) starring the actor known as Johnny. In 2016 his film Renigunta was later remade & released in Kannada as Mandya to Mumbai.
Gurleen Chopra, also known as Gurlen Kaur Chopra, is an Indian actress and model. She has appeared in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada and Punjabi films.
This is a filmography of Nassar, an Indian actor, director, dubbing artist and playback singer. As an actor, he has credits in over 550 films, of which 340 have been in Tamil films and 150 in Telugu films.
