Harris Jayaraj is an Indian composer from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He composes soundtracks predominantly for Tamil films, while also having composed for a few films in Telugu and two films in Hindi.
Ninaithen Vandhai is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical drama film directed by K. Selva Bharathy and produced by Allu Aravind. A remake of the 1996 Telugu film Pelli Sandadi, the film stars Vijay, Rambha, and Devayani in the lead roles, with Manivannan, Malaysia Vasudevan, Ranjith, Senthil, and Vinu Chakravarthy in supporting roles. The music was composed by Deva.
YNOT Studios is an Indian film production company in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established by producer S. Sashikanth. As of 2023, the company has produced 21 feature films, which includes productions made in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi film industries of India. It has collaborated with filmmakers including Sudha Kongara, Balaji Mohan, Pushkar–Gayathri and Karthik Subbaraj.
Vijay Gurunatha Sethupathi is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films. He is a recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He has also worked in Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada language films.
Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, also referred to as Idhaaba, is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, written and directed by Gokul. Produced by Leo Visions, the film stars Vijay Sethupathi, Ashwin, Swathi, Nandita, and Pasupathy. It was released on 2 October 2013. The film received positive reviews from critics and became a success. It was remade in Kannada as Jackson (2015).
Thirumanam Ennum Nikkah is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romance film written directed by newcomer Anis and produced by V. Ravichandran of Aascar Films. The film stars Jai and Nazriya Nazim in the lead roles, while Hebah Patel, Jamal, Dinesh Gopalsamy, and Deekshitha Manikkam play supporting roles. The music was composed by Ghibran with cinematography done by Loganathan Srinivasan and editing by Kasi Vishwanath. The film released on 24 July 2014 on the eve of Eid-ul Fitr, receiving mixed to positive response from the critics and audience.
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language satirical romantic comedy film directed by Balaji Mohan. Produced by Varun Manian and S. Sashikanth under their respective production houses, Radiance Media Group and YNOT Studios, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan, in his maiden Tamil film, with Nazriya Nazim as female lead role while Madhoo, appearing in prominent role. It was filmed simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam, the latter being titled as Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram with a slightly changed supporting cast.
Ramesh Thilak is an Indian radio jockey and actor who has appeared in Tamil films. He made his breakthrough with Nalan Kumarasamy's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) portraying a kidnapper, before playing a similar role of a thief in Alphonse Putharen's bilingual film Neram.
Radiance Media Group is an Indian film production company led by filmmaker and entrepreneur Varun Manian. Based in Chennai, Radiance Media makes films for audiences in India as well as international markets.
Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian composer, musician, and lyricist who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry. He has worked on Carnatic music, independent music, and film scores for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).
Arjunan is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made his breakthrough portraying Siva, a hopeless college romantic, in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), winning critical acclaim for his portrayal. He has since featured in comedy roles in films including Suseendran's Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer and in Balaji Mohan's next bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014).
Maari is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Balaji Mohan, jointly produced by Listin Stephen and Radhika's Magic Frames and Dhanush's Wunderbar Films. The film stars Dhanush, singer Vijay Yesudas, and Kajal Aggarwal, while Robo Shankar, Kalloori Vinoth, Kaali Venkat, and Mime Gopi play supporting roles. Dhanush plays Maari, a local gangster. This film also marks Vijay Yesudas's Tamil debut.
Puli is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language fantasy action adventure film written and directed by Chimbu Deven. The film stars Vijay in a dual role as demon prince, and his son a half-demon, alongside Hansika Motwani and Shruti Haasan in the female leads. Sudeep features as the main antagonist of the film, along with Prabhu and Nandita Swetha in cameo roles. Sridevi features as the possessed evil Queen Yavanarani, in her return to the Kollywood industry and was her last Tamil film.
Niranjani Agathiyan is an Indian actress, costume designer and fashion stylist who works in the Tamil film industry. She is the daughter of film director Agathiyan.
Bigil (transl. Whistle) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film directed by Atlee and produced by Kalpathi S. Aghoram under the banner AGS Entertainment. The film stars Vijay in the title role and dual roles as a father and son, while Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff, Vivek and Kathir appear in other prominent roles. In the film, Michael Rayyapan alias Bigil is a footballer-turned-gangster who decides to coach a women's football team when their coach gets attacked.
Swaminath Raamanathan, better known as Dev Ramnath, is an Indian actor and content producer, who appears in Tamil films. He was earlier credited as Abhinav until 2019, when he adopted his new name.
Maari is the soundtrack album for the 2015 Tamil film of the same name, starring Dhanush and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles, directed by Balaji Mohan. The soundtrack album was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with three songs written by Dhanush, and the rest of the songs written by Vignesh Shivan and G. Rokesh. The film marks the third collaboration between Dhanush and Anirudh Ravichander. The audio rights were purchased by Sony Music India and the soundtrack album was released on 7 June 2015, receiving positive reception.
Nakshathra Nagesh is an Indian actress and television host who has worked in Tamil films and television shows.
R. S. G. Chelladurai, also known as Ayya Chelladurai, was an Indian actor, known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films as a father and as a grandfather. His breakthrough performance came in the film, Theri (2016).
