 | This article needs additional citations for verification .(March 2024) |
S. P. Rajkumar is an Indian film director, who directs Tamil films. [1] [2] [3] [4]
| | This article needs additional citations for verification .(March 2024) |
S. P. Rajkumar is an Indian film director, who directs Tamil films. [1] [2] [3] [4]
He started his film career as a dialogue writer for the 1997 film Once More . In 2000, he directed his second feature film En Purushan Kuzhanthai Maathiri , which turned out to be a flop. His subsequent ventures Ponmanam (1998) is a hit and Karmegham (2003) is unsuccessful. A proposed film in 2003 titled Thoodhu with Bhavana was shelved. [5] [6]
Only after six years, he started his next project Azhagar Malai , which was a sleeper hit. His fifth film, titled Sura , starring Vijay in the lead role.
| Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ponmanam | Prabhu, Suvalakshmi | |
| 1998 | En Uyir Nee Thaane | Prabhu, Devayani | |
| 2001 | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | Livingston, Devayani | |
| 2002 | Karmegham | Mammootty, Abhirami | |
| 2009 | Azhagar Malai | R. K., Bhanu | |
| 2010 | Sura | Vijay, Tamannaah | |
| 2014 | Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya | Vidharth, Manisha Yadav | |
| 2017 | Paakanum Pola Irukku | Bharathan, Keerthika | |
| 2023 | Local Sarakku | Dinesh | |
| Year | Serial | Cast |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | Magarasi | SSR Aaryan, Divya Shridar, Praveena |
| 2023–present | Poova Thalaya | Sithara, Dharshna Sripal, Kishore Dev |
Kumaravadivel Natarajan known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian actor, comedian and occasional playback singer, having acted mainly in Tamil movies. He has at least 200 credits to his filmography and several awards including three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Comedian.
Minor Mappillai is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by V. C. Guhanathan. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Ranjith, newcomer Rajkumar, Subhashri and Keerthana, while Srividya, Vadivelu and Vivek appeared in supporting roles. It was released on 28 June 1996. The film was a remake of director's own Telugu film Paruvu Prathishta (1993).
En Uyir Nee Thaane is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by S. P. Rajkumar. The film stars Prabhu and Devayani. It is a remake of the Telugu film Pelli Chesukundam. The film was released on 19 October 1998, during Diwali and became decent hit.
Philip Livingston Jones, commonly credited by his mononym Livingston, is an Indian actor, comedian and screenwriter who usually plays supporting and comedy roles in Tamil films. He is credited as Ranjan in his earlier films such as Captain Prabhakaran (1991) and Sundara Purushan (1996) and is well known for playing the role of Natraj in the critically acclaimed movie Sollamale (1998). He has acted over 150 films.
Karakattakkaran is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy dance film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and debutant Kanaka, while Santhana Bharathi, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, Shanmugasundaram, Raja Bahadur, Gandhimathi and Kovai Sarala play supporting roles. It revolves around two karakattam dancers who fall in love with each other, but circumstances prevent them from confessing their love for one another. How they overcome these forms the rest of the story.
Sundara Purushan is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film starring Livingston and Rambha and directed by Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy. The film dealt with the serious issue of unwilling marriages but with a comical undertone. Livingston also wrote the story and the screenplay for the film. It was released on 12 July 1996. The film was remade in Telugu as Andala Ramudu (2006).
Maayi is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Surya Prakash, starring Sarathkumar and Meena, while Vadivelu, Vijayakumar, Sabitha Anand, Suvalakshmi, Rajan P. Dev, and Anand play supporting roles. The film was a super hit at box office, and Vadivelu's comedy performance was critically acclaimed.
Chinna Gounder is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar, starring Vijayakanth, Sukanya, Manorama, Salim Ghouse, Sathyapriya, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu. It was released on 15 January 1992, during Pongal. The film was remade in Telugu as Chinarayudu, and in Kannada as Chikkejamanru.
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, commonly known as Singeetam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, composer, and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile directors of India. He is credited with having revolutionised the South Indian cinema with experimental films. He has directed about sixty films in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, and English languages across multiple genres. He has garnered two National Film Awards, five Nandi Awards, three Karnataka State Film Awards, and three Filmfare Awards South. In 2011, Rao was honored with Life Achievement Award from the Film Federation of India.
London is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film written by Badri and directed by Sundar C. It is a remake of the 2001 Malayalam film Kakkakuyil. The film stars Prashanth and Pandiarajan, while Vadivelu, Ankitha, Mumtaj, Vijaykumar and Srividya play supporting roles. Vidyasagar composed the film's music. This was the last awaited Tamil film to date of late actress Srividya, just a year before her untimely demise.
Vasantha Maligai is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri, and is the Tamil remake of the 1971 Telugu film Prema Nagar.
Aanazhagan is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Thiagarajan and produced by S. Balaji. The film stars Prashanth, newcomer Suneha, Vadivelu, Charle, and Chinni Jayanth, while K. R. Vijaya, Gandhimathi, and Vaishnavi play supporting roles. It is a remake of the Telugu film Chitram Bhalare Vichitram, which itself is based on Sailesh Dey's Bengali play Joymakali Boarding. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. In the film, Prashanth disguises himself as a woman in order to convince the landlady.
Periya Kudumbam is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It stars Prabhu, Kanaka and Vineetha, with Manorama, Vijayakumar, Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Chithra, Goundamani and Senthil in supporting roles. The film was released on 1 September 1995. It is a remake of the Telugu film Thodi Kodallu (1994).
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar and Radhika, while Jaishankar, Goundamani, Senthil, Vadivelu, Kovai Sarala, and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. It was released on 14 April 1994. The film was later remade in Telugu as Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (1995) and in Kannada by Sekhar as Hendtheer Darbar (2010).
En Rasavin Manasile is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Kasthuri Raja in his directorial debut. The film stars Rajkiran and Meena. It was released on 13 April 1991. The film had a silver jubilee run and gave a break to Rajkiran and Meena. The film was later remade in Telugu as Moratodu Naa Mogudu (1992) with Meena reprising her role, and in Sinhala as Ayadimi Sama (1999).
En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri is a 2001 Tamil language comedy film directed by S. P. Rajkumar. The film stars Livingston, Devayani and Vindhya in lead roles. The music was composed by Deva. The film was released in 2001 with mixed reviews from critics. The film was remade in Telugu as Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu.
Avathara Purushan is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Pandiyan Arivali. The film stars Ranjith, Anand and Sivaranjani, with Goundamani, Senthil, Vivek, Veerapandiyan, Thalaivasal Vijay, Kavitha and Karikalan playing supporting roles. It was released on 28 June 1996.
Chinna Pulla is a 1994 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Marumalarchi Bharathi, credited as K. Baskaran. The film stars Chinni Jayanth and Revathi, with Ramesh Aravind, Thalaivasal Vijay, Vijayakumar, Vadivukkarasi, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Sathyapriya playing supporting roles. It was released on 16 December 1994. The film was one of the six films sent from Tamil Nadu for selection to the National Film Awards that year.
Guruvamma is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Thamarai Sendhoorapandi. The film stars Livingston and Devayani, with Manivannan, Senthil, Vadivukkarasi and Pasi Sathya in supporting roles. It was released on 19 July 2002, and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Portraying Woman in Good Light.
Muthukaalai is an Indian actor, comedian who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.