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- Aishwarya Rajesh is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in leading roles primarily in Tamil cinema. She started her career as Anchor in a famous comedy show called Asathapovadhu Yaru on Sun TV. After winning the reality show Maanada Mayilada, she made her debut in Avargalum Ivargalum (2011) and became known after starring in Attakathi (2012) portraying the role of Amudha. She is best known for movies Rummy, and Pannaiyarum Padminiyum. She appeared in a song sequence in R. Parthiepan's Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam and as the female lead in Thirudan Police. In 2015, she was seen in the movie "Kaaka Muttai". She debuted in Hindi movie "Daddy" opposite to Arjun Rampal. She received Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for 2014 Movie Kaaka Muttai at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
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G. V. Prakash Kumar is an Indian Actor film score and soundtrack composer and singer. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil films. His first film was S Pictures' Veyil 2006 and he became popular in Tamil cinema by the early 2010s. He made his Debut in acting on 2015 through Darling.- Music Department
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- Actor
Anirudh Ravichander is an Indian film composer and singer. He made his debut in the Tamil film, 3 directed by Aishwarya R. Dhanush. The song, "Why This Kolaveri Di", that Anirudh had composed for the Tamil film 3, went viral on YouTube[2] and tracked more than 85 million views.[3] His subsequent albums have all become commercial successes and he has won acclaim from critics for his soundtrack music and background recordings.- Actress
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Lakshmi Manchu, was born in the vibrant city of Chennai, hails from a prestigious cinematic lineage. As the daughter of the legendary Tollywood actor and producer Mohan Babu and the gracious Vidya Devi, Lakshmi's early exposure to the world of cinema ignited a passion that would shape her illustrious career.
Commencing her journey in the spotlight at the tender age of 4, Lakshmi Manchu is a multifaceted personality, sharing the stage with her distinguished brothers, Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu, both acclaimed actors in the Telugu-speaking states. Her commitment to the art of storytelling extends beyond her acting prowess; she is the co-owner of Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, a production company with a legacy steeped in cinematic excellence. Having contributed to the creation of nearly 40 feature films, Lakshmi is a driving force in the industry.
Beyond the realms of cinema, Lakshmi is an avid follower of meditation and spirituality, reflecting a holistic approach to life. In 2006, she embarked on a new personal chapter by marrying Andy Srinivasan. This union blossomed into a familial haven, and their joy was further enhanced with the arrival of their daughter, Nirvana Manchu.
Lakshmi Manchu's versatility and international appeal were evident early in her career when she made her debut in the American series Las Vegas (2003). Breaking barriers, she has not only made a significant impact on the Telugu Film Industry but has also left her mark in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.
Acknowledged for her exceptional contributions to the world of cinema, Lakshmi has been honored with numerous accolades, including 2 Filmfare Awards South, 2 Nandi Awards, 2 Siima Awards, 1 Santoshan Film Award, and 1 Cinemaa Award. With a filmography comprising over 20 Indian feature films, Lakshmi Manchu stands as a testament to her ability to immerse herself in diverse roles. Notable performances in films such as Anaganaga O Dheerudu (2011), Basmati Blues (2017), Chandamama Kathalu (2014), W/O Ram (2018), and Monster (2022) showcase her unwavering commitment to excellence in the world of cinema. Lakshmi Manchu continues to be a captivating presence, leaving an indelible mark on the global cinematic landscape.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Arun Vijay was born on 19 November 1977 in Chennai, Tamilnadu. He is an actor, known for Yennai Arindhaal (2015), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) and Chakravyuha (2016). He is married to Aarathi. They have two children.- Shivani Narayanan is an Indian actress predominantly working in Tamil films and television.
Narayanan debuted in the television industry with Pagal Nilavu (2016) on Vijay TV as Sneha. She went on to work in several other television shows, like Saravanan Meenatchi (2011), where she had a guest appearance. Narayanan then participated in the dance reality show Jodi Number One Fun Unlimited (2018), where she was the third runner-up. She also appeared in the Tamil series Raja Rani Season 1 (2019) on Star Vijay. She then worked as Meenakshi in Kadaikutty Singam (2019).
From 2019 to 2020, Narayanan worked in the Tamil soap opera Rettai Roja (2019) on Zee Tamil as Anuradha. She also appeared as a guest on the Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal Prelude in 2019.
In 2020, she participated in the fourth season of the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil (2017) and was evicted on day 98. In 2021, she appeared in the fourth season of Bigg Boss Kondattam as a guest and in the first season of BB Jodigal as a contestant.
Besides TV shows, she has also featured in movies like Dsp (2022) and Naai Sekar Returns (2022). She also had cameo appearances in Vikram (2022) and Veetla Vishesham (2022).
Narayanan won the Best Debut Female Award at the 3rd Annual Vijay Television Awards in 2017. In 2018, she won the Best and Favourite Budding Pair award with Mohammed Azeem and Favourite Find of the Year at the 4th Annual Vijay Television Awards. In 2019, she bagged the Most Promising Actress category at Zee Kudumba Virudhugal. - Actor
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Yogi Babu is a well-known Indian actor and comedian who has significantly contributed to the Tamil film industry.
Babu's acting career began in the Tamil television comedy series Lollu Sabha (2004), which parodied Tamil movies and shows. In 2009, he made his film debut in Yogi (2009) as an aspiring actor, appearing in over 177 films and establishing himself as a leading comedian in the Tamil film industry.
His notable films include Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Kolamavu Kokila (2018), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Gurkha (2019) and Mandela (2021). In Chennai Express (2013), Babu appeared in a role alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Apart from this, Babu has also acted alongside megastar Rajinikanth in the movie Darbar (2020). The same year, on February 5, 2020, Babu married Manju Bhargavi in Tiruttani.
Babu's comedic style and on-screen charisma have earned him numerous accolades, including the SIIMA award for Best Comedian.- Niharika NM is an Indian digital content creator with over 6 million followers across various social media platforms. She is the first Indian creator to have a guest appearance on the global Netflix series - Big Mouth, alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Jordan Peele, and others. She is recognized for her humorous content and has worked with top global and Indian celebrities like John Legend, Priyanka Chopra, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Mahesh Babu, Rocking Star Yash, Shubhman Gill, and others. In 2022, Niharika won the Youth Icon - Entertainer of the Year at the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards (WIBA) at Cannes, becoming one of the few Indian creators to have achieved this. She has appeared on the Forbes 100 Digital Stars list of 2023 and was featured on Forbes Asia 30 under 30 in 2022. She was announced "Digital Creator of the Year" by Grazia Millennial Awards 2023.
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Vishal Kudawla, professionally known as Vishnu Vishal, is an actor and producer in the Tamil film industry. Born in Vellore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he completed his schooling in Tiruchirappalli and went on to get an MBA in Marketing.
He briefly played cricket and participated in the TNCA league games but had to stop when he became bedridden due to a leg injury.
In 2009, Vishal made his acting debut in the sports movie Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009). He received the Edison Award for Best Debut Actor for this movie and was nominated for the Vijaya Award for Best Debut Actor.
Vishal received acclaim for his role as a fisherman in the movie Neer Paravai (2012) (2012). The film did well at the box office. For his role in the film, Vishal was nominated under the category of Best Actor for the SIIMA Award.
His next film was a political comedy named Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016) (2016) which was his first movie as a producer.
Vishal rose to fame with Raatchasan (2018) (2018), a psychological thriller that received many positive reviews. The film won four awards at the Los Angeles Film Awards, including Best Picture, Best Thriller, Best Score, and Best Actor. It also won two awards, the Best Music Score, and the Best Action Feature Film, at the Los Angeles Theatrical Release Competition & Awards (LATCA) in 2019
Vishal has also acted in films like Bale Pandiya (2010) (2010), Kullanari Koottam (2011) (2011), Mundasupatti (2014) (2014), Jeeva (2014) (2014), Maaveeran Kittu (2016) (2016), Silukkuvarupatti Singam (2018) (2018), Kaadan (2021) (2021), FIR (2022) (2022) and more.
He was last seen in the light-hearted rural film Gatta Kusthi (2022) (2022).
Vishal was married to Rajini Natraj, who is the daughter of actor K. Nataraj, for eight years before they parted ways in 2018. They have a son, Aryan, and he remarried the famous badminton icon Jwala Gutta later.- Actor
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Mansoor Ali Khan was born on 30 November 1961 in Tamilnadu, India. He is an actor and assistant director, known for Leo (2023), Captain Prabhakaran (1991) and Perarasu (2006).- Producer
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Vetrimaaran is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer, who works in the Tamil film industry. Vetrimaaran made his directorial debut with the Polladhavan. His second feature film Aadukalam won six National Film Awards. He produces films under his production company, Grass Root Film Company. His movie Visaranai (2016) was selected as India's official entry to the Academy Awards.His film Asuran (2019) was named as the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.- Heera Rajgopal was born on 29 December 1971 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary (1995), Avvai Shanmugi (1996) and Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996).
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Lisa Haydon is a model-turned-actress. Born to an Indian father and Australian mother.
Lisa was born in Chennai and has lived in Australia, India and the US. She started modelling at the age of 19 in Australia and then she moved to India in 2007 at the age of 21.
Ever since, she has walked the ramp for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) and HDIL-India Couture Week(HDIL-ICW) and also featured in commercials like Hyundai 120, Indigo Nation and Blender's Pride.
"Aisha" is her first Bollywood movie, starring Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol in the leads, it is an adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Emma and Sonam plays the main protagonist of a matchmaker.
Her new movie is "Rascals" with Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgan.- Tanya S Ravichandran (born as Abbirami Sriram) is an Indian actress who has worked in the Tamil film industry. She is notable for her work in films including Nenjukku Needhi (2022), Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016), Brindavanam (2017) and Karuppan (2017).
The granddaughter of Malaysian Tamil actor Ravichandran, Tanya was interested in a career in films from a young age after seeing her grandfather's work. Her mother, Lavanya Sriram, is a classical dancer and thus trained both Tanya and her sister Apparajitha in Bharathanatyam, with the pair regularly participating in recitals in Chennai during their teenage years. Before her entry into the film industry, she completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women in Chennai and pursued a master's degree at Madras School of Social Work.Tanya first successfully auditioned for a film to be directed by Mysskin in early 2016 and was cast opposite fellow debutant actor Maitreya in the lead role.
Mysskin requested her to change her stage name from Abbirami to Tanya for her acting career, which she agreed with. The film was later postponed to allow Mysskin to complete the production of Thupparivaalan (2017).
Hearing that Tanya had been selected for a film by Mysskin, director Radha Mohan chose to screen test and then sign on the actress to appear in Brindavanam (2017) during August 2016. Tanya's first release was however Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016), a rural comedy drama co-starring Sasikumar, which she was offered after the makers saw the promotional stills of Brindavanam. The film opened to mixed reviews in December 2016, with critics noting that Tanya "has nothing to do" and "sleepwalks through the role".
Her next film, the comedy drama Brindavanam was released to positive reviews in May 2017. Set in Ooty, the film narrates the story of a deaf and dumb boy played by Arulnithi and his relationship with the film actor Vivek. Praising her performance, a critic from The Hindu wrote Tanya "walks away with a wonderful performance in the role of Sandhya" and that "the director deserves appreciation for his sketch of the lead female character; someone who is bold, daring and can make individual choices".Likewise, a reviewer from The Hindustan Times wrote Tanya "is a talent to watch out for and she's in this for the long haul" and a critic from The New Indian Express labelled her performance as "thoroughly effervescent".[9][10] Tanya then featured in Karuppan (2017), a rural drama featuring her alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Bobby Simha. - Actor
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S. Justin Selvaraj was his name, but he started using S.J. Suryah after beginning his Tamil film industry career.
Suryah completed his schooling in Vasudevanallur, a town located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. He completed his graduation in Physics at Loyola College in Chennai.
After completing his education, Suryah stayed back in Chennai to try his luck in the Tamil film industry. To sustain himself, he started doing odd jobs, such as working as a steward and cashier in hotels.
During this phase of his life, he used to work for eight hours in hotels and utilised the remaining hours to meet directors and gain knowledge about directing films.
After struggling for six years, he received the opportunity to work in a Bhagyaraja film as an apprentice. Before directing his first film, he worked as an assistant director in films like Aasai (1995) and Sundara Purushan (1996).
Suryah debuted as a director with Vaalee (1999), a romantic psychological thriller with Ajith Kumar, Simran, and Jyotika playing the lead roles. The film became a hit at the box office.
Suryah went on to hone his skills as a director with Kushi (2000), a romantic comedy film starring Kushi (2000) and Kushi (2000). This film also proved to be a commercially successful venture, and it was remade in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. Suryah directed the Hindi and Telugu versions of the film as well.
In 2004, Suryah made his debut as an actor with his third directorial venture, New (2004). It was a science fiction comedy film with Simran playing the female lead opposite him. He simultaneously directed the Telugu version of the film Naani (2004), with Mahesh Babu and Ameesha Patel as the leading pair.
Suryah's next movie was Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005), in which he paired up with newcomer Meera Chopra. He was also the writer, director, and producer of the film.
For the next few years, Suryah concentrated on his acting career. He acted in films like Kalvanin Kadhali (2006), Thirumagan (2007), Vyabari (2007), and Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009).
In 2010, he made his comeback as a director with Komaram Puli (2010), an action thriller with Pawan Kalyan in the lead role. His next film as a director was Isai (2015), and he also played the lead role in this movie.
After some guest appearances, Suryah acted in a full-fledged role in Iraivi (2016). The following year, he played a negative role in Spyder (2017) and Mersal (2017).
Suryah won the best villain award for his role in Spyder (2017) at the 10th Vijay Awards, held in 2018. While the film grossed more than INR 100 crores worldwide, it wasn't considered a profitable venture due to its high production cost.
Mersal (2017) was a blockbuster hit that won him the SIIMA Award (Tamil) for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2018.
In Monster (2019), Suryah appeared in a lead role along with Karunakaran and Priya Bhavani Shankar. The comedy film received good reviews from critics.
His next film was Nenjam Marappathillai (2021), a horror film directed by K. Selvaraghavan. Suryah's other release of 2021 was Maanaadu (2021), a science fiction action thriller that became one of the year's highest-grosses in Tamil films.
Suryah essayed a negative role in Don (2022), another blockbuster film that earned more than INR 100 crores. He was next seen in Venkat Raghavan's Kadamaiyai Sei (2022), a psychological action comedy drama.
Apart from films, Suryah has acted in Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie (2022), a TV series belonging to the mystery crime thriller genre.- Actress
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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is an actress and director in the Indian film industry. She has also worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films.
Sarathkumar spent the early years of her life in Chennai.
She was a student at St. Michael's Academy in the city. She enrolled at Hindustan Arts and Science College in Chennai, from where she completed her graduation in Microbiology. Her further studies took her to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to pursue her Master's in Business Management.
After completing her academic pursuits, Sarathkumar joined Anupam Kher's acting institute in Mumbai, called Actor Prepares, to prepare herself for a career in the film industry.
Sarathkumar debuted with Podaa Podi (2012), a romantic comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan and starring Silambarasan Rajendar as the male lead. She essayed the character of a dancer based in London. Sarathkumar bagged the Vijay Award 2012 for Best Debut Actress and the Edison Award (India) 2012 for Best Debut Actress for her performance in the film.
She next acted in Madha Gaja Raja, a drama film directed by Sundar C.. But the film didn't get a release due to financial issues.
Her second big screen venture was Maanikya (2014), which had Sudeep as her co-star and director. It was an action drama that enjoyed a good run at the theatres and marked her debut in Kannada cinema.
In 2016, she appeared in Bala's musical drama Tharai Thappattai (2016). She won the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2016 for Best Actress (Critics) for her performance.
Sarathkumar was next seen in Nithin Renji Panicker's action thriller Kasaba (2016), where she shared screen space with Mammootty. This movie was her debut in Malayalam cinema.
Sarathkumar played a small but impressive role opposite Vijay Sethupathi in Vikram Vedha (2017), an action thriller that Gayatri and Pushkar directed. The audience appreciated the film, and it became a huge hit at the box office. Sarathkumar won the Edison Award (India) for Best Character Role - Female in 2017 for her performance.
After appearing as a protagonist in a few more films, Sarathkumar took up the challenge of playing an antagonist in Sandakozhi 2 (2018), co-starring Vishal and directed by N. Linguswamy.
She continued playing an antagonist on screen in Sarkar (2018). This political action movie was directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starred Joseph Vijay and Keerthy Suresh.
For her performance in Sandakozhi 2 (2018) and Sarkar (2018), she won several awards, including the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2018 for Best Villain - Female and the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2019.
In 2019, Sarathkumar ventured into Telugu cinema with the action-comedy film Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL (2019) Tenali Ramakrishna BA.BL (2019). She went on to essay the role of a cop in Danny (2020) Danny (2020), a murder mystery directed by Santhanamoorthy Santhanamoorthy.
Over the years, Sarathkumar has etched out her career graph with an impressive repertoire of movies, including Masterpiece (2017) Masterpiece (2017), Maari 2 (2018) Maari 2 (2018), Krack (2021) Krack (2021), Naandhi (2021) Naandhi (2021), Ranam (2021) Ranam (2021), and Michael (2023) Michael (2023).
She has also appeared in a few TV shows, such as High Priestess (2019) High Priestess (2019) and Addham (2020) Addham (2020), among others.- Producer
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Pa. Ranjith is an exciting prospect in the new age of Tamil film directors. His debut film was a cult romantic comedy film Attakathi, which had positive reviews and his next film was Madras (2014), which showcased the life of North Madras people and their daily life. It was a blockbuster. The neat story-telling with no nonsense in logic and screenplay makes his movies more exciting. His next film was Kabali, which starred the famous Tamil actor Superstar Rajinikanth. The film received mostly positive reviews and went on to become a massive blockbuster. All of Pa. Ranjith's films have one element in common: They express the lives and culture of Dalit people and the oppression they face in contemporary society. Since he himself is from the Dalit community, his fans are claiming that his films have opened up a new facet of Tamil cinema. His next film, Kaala (2018), also stars Superstar Rajinikanth as the protagonist.- Actress
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Seetha was born on 13 July 1964 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Vinodayathra (2007), Charlie (2015) and Ala Ila Ela (2023).- Rochelle Rao was born on 25 November 1988 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for 1962: The War in the Hills (2021), Fair & Square (2018) and The Kapil Sharma Show (2016).
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The die-hard romantic Bharathiraja was born in Alli Nagaram, a small, sylvan village near Theni as Chinnasamy on 17 July 1941. He was the fifth child to his parents, Periya Maya Thevar and Meenatchiammaal alias Karuthammaal. His childhood passions were deer hunting and literature. As a full-blooded youth, he dreamt of making it to the dream world of filmmaking. He had an unremitting passion for acting and all the other theatrical pursuits right from his earliest days as a vagrant youth. He also happened to be a good platform speaker and went places spreading social awareness among the unlettered villagers. By the way, he got a job as a Sanitary Inspector in the Public Health Department in 1963, at a monthly salary of Indian Rs.75/-
Bharathiraja wrote, directed and acted in his first dramas "Oor Sirikkirathu" (The Town Laughs) and "Summa Oru Kadhai" (Just a Story) in Theni Pazhani Chettiyapatti village during festival seasons. This kindled the creative spirit in him and gave him the confidence to look for an opening in Tamil film industry.
As he moved to Madras to seek greener pastures and to give vent to his creative thirst, Bharathiraja staged his "Summa Oru Kadhai" and "Adhigaaram" (Power) with the help of his friends. He also took part in radio dramas and music programs. But since these opportunities were too infrequent to be depended upon for a living, he took up a job in a petrol bunk keeping his cinema ambitions intact.
After a fairly long struggle, Bharathiraja at last joined Puttannaa Ganagal as an assistant director in 1967 and still considers him his Guru. Eventually working with Krishnan Nair, Avinasi Mani and A. Jaganathan, he learned the grammar of film making and got his first directorial opportunity in 1977.
Bharathiraja is married to Chandra Leelavathi, and they have two children - son Manoj (the hero of ' Tajmahal') and daughter Janani.- Actor
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Udhayanidhi Stalin is an Indian actor and producer known for his work in Tamil cinema. Being the son of M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and the grandson of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi, Stalin ventured into Indian politics.
Stalin completed his schooling at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai. Later, he pursued his graduation in Visual Communications from Loyola College, Chennai. He initially started his career in the film industry as a film distributor, and in 2008 he founded the production company Red Giant Movies, which has since produced numerous successful Tamil films.
Stalin also entered politics and was appointed Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development of Tamil Nadu. He is also a Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly member representing the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency.
As a distributor and producer, Stalin worked on films like Kuruvi (2008), Aadhavan (2009), Manmadhan Ambu (2010) and 7aum Arivu (2011).
In 2013, he made his acting debut with the film Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012), also produced by his production company. The film was a commercial success, and Stalin won several awards for his role. He won the SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant for his performance in Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012). He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut - South and Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Newcomer Actor.
After his success, Stalin continued acting and has since starred in several films, including Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014), Nannbenda (2015), Gethu (2016) and Manithan (2016). In 2017, he worked on films like Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017), Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017), and Ippadai Vellum (2017).
He also acted in Priyadarshan's drama Nimir (2018) and Seenu Ramasamy's romantic drama Kanne Kalaimane (2019). Stalin demonstrated his versatility as an actor by appearing in the psychological thriller Psycho (2020) in 2020 and the political drama Nenjuku Needhi (2022) in 2022.
Stalin is married to Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, currently the head of the lifestyle magazine Inbox 1305. She is also the director of the films Vanakkam Chennai (2013) and Kaali (2018). The couple has two children, a son named Inbanithi and a daughter named Tanmaya.- Vani Bhojan is an Indian actress who primarily works in the Tamil and Kannada film and television industries. Born in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India, Vani Bhojan gained popularity for her performances in television serials before making her mark in the film industry.
Vani began her career in the entertainment industry by appearing in various television serials. She became widely recognized for her role as "Sandhya" in the popular Tamil TV series "Deivamagal," which aired from 2013 to 2017. Her portrayal of the character earned her praise and a significant fan following.
In addition to her successful television career, Vani Bhojan made her entry into the Tamil film industry with the movie "Oh My Kadavule" in 2020. The film received positive reviews, and her performance was appreciated by both audiences and critics. She showcased her versatility by transitioning from television to the big screen seamlessly.
Vani is known not only for her acting skills but also for her charming screen presence and natural beauty. She continues to explore diverse roles in the entertainment industry, further solidifying her position as a talented and promising actress. - Actor
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Legend Saravanan, is a businessman, actor and the producer who works in Indian cinema. He is known for founding the chain of retail stores. Legend Saravanan made his debut as an actor and played the lead role in the Tamil language action film , "The Legend" which premiered in theaters worldwide on 28 July 2022. The movie was also bankrolled by his own production studio, The Legend New Saravana Stores Productions.
Legend Saravanan was born to S. Yogarathinam, who was the co-founder of the retail chain Saravana Stores and Y.Lakshmi who was a housewife. Saravanan received his primary education in his native. Legend Saravana's acting career started in 2018 when he began to act in the ad films to promote his own retail business the same year, he hinted about his wish of becoming a lead actor and about his kollywood entry during the Nadigar Sangam's Natchathira Vizha event in Malaysia, where he handed over the cheque of Rs.2 crores and 50 Lakhs as a donation towards the building construction of the Nadigar Sangam (officialy known as the South Indian Artistes Association). In 2019, he started to act in his debut movie, The Legend which released on 28 July 2017 in theaters worldwide and started streaming in the Disney+ Hotstar on 3rd March 2023 where it went on to collect more than Rs.60 crore in revenue with its theatrical and OTT release combined.- Actress
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Shivani Rajashekar was born on 1 July 1996 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Evadithe Nakenti (2007), Shekar (2022) and WWW-Who..Where..Why (Evaru Ekkada Enduku).- Iswarya Menon was born on 8 May 1995 in Erode, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Namo Boothatma (2014), Spy (2023) and Tamil Rockerz (2022).
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Santhana Bharathi was born on 1 January 1970 in Dindigul, Tamilnadu, India. He is an actor and director, known for Mahanadi (1994), Vikram (2022) and Unnaipol Oruvan (2009).- Director
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Cibi Chakravarthi was born in Anthiyur, Tamilnadu, India. He is known for Don (2022).- Vasantha Kumar R, professionally acknowledged as Vasanth Ravi, is an emerging Indian actor born in Chennai . He embarked on his artistic journey in the Indian film industry in 2017 with a brilliant debut in a super hit and critically acclaimed movie "Taramani." Vasanth Ravi boasts a diverse academic background, holding both MBBS and Healthcare Management (Masters) degrees. This distinctive educational combination enriches his approach to the art of acting.
With his captivating on-screen presence, Vasanth Ravi has skillfully portrayed a spectrum of characters that deeply resonate with audiences. Notable roles include Rocky in "Rocky," Arjun in "Asvins," and Arjun Muthuvel Pandian in "Jailer." Each character he embodies reflects his unwavering commitment to authenticity and his profound connection with the audience.
Currently enthralling viewers with his performances in "Asvins" and "Jailer," Vasanth Ravi is poised to add another milestone to his career with the highly anticipated film "Weapon." His journey in the Indian film industry underscores his dedication, resilience, and unrelenting passion for storytelling.
As an aspiring artist on the ascent, Vasanth Ravi continues to captivate hearts, leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of Indian cinema. Through his work, he aims to inspire, entertain, and make a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of his audience. - Actress
Sheela Kaur was born on 2 August 1989 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Parugu (2008), Maska (2009) and Adhurs (2010).- Kathir is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil language films. He made his breakthrough by playing the lead role in Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013). He gained critical acclaim by breaking stereotypes in Kirumi (2015), Vikram Vedha (2017), Pariyerum Perumal (2018) and Sigai (2019).
He is one of the few actors who manages to strike balance between commercial success and experimentation. - Actress
Meena Durairaj, mononymously known as Meena, is an Indian actress who has starred as a lead heroine in the South Indian film industry. A child artiste originally, Meena later became one of the most sought after actresses in southern India.
She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and several Hindi films. She is among the few actors who have been successful in all the South Indian languages. She is one of the most established actresses in the South Indian film industry. In addition to acting, Meena is a model, singer, dancer, TV host and occasional dubbing artiste.- Actress
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Kaniha was born on 3 July 1982 in Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Bavuttiyude Namathil (2012), Weapon (2024) and Sye (2005). She is married to Shyam Radhakrishnan.- Stunts
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Anbariv was born on 11 May 1984 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. He is a director, known for Kaithi (2019), K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) and Beast (2022).- Producer
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Also known as Sasi, Mahalingam Sasikumar is primarily known for his contribution to the Tamil film industry. He is an actor, director, producer, and singer.
Sasikumar completed his early education at St. Peter's Boarding School in Kodaikanal and his graduation in business administration at Vellaichamy Nadar College in Madurai.
Sasikumar began his career in the entertainment industry as an assistant director for Sethu (1999). He got his big break with the Tamil period-action film Subramaniapuram (2008). He was the producer, director, writer, and actor for the movie. Despite a low budget, the film was a huge commercial and critical success.
Sasikumar's success continued with his next action thriller, Poraali (2011), for which he was the producer and lead actor. The film received positive reviews and was even remade in Kannada. His next venture was the Malayalam crime thriller film Masters (2012).
Sasikumar's subsequent two releases, Sundarapandian (2012) and Kutti Puli (2013), were with co-star Lakshmi Menon. He was also the producer for Sundarapandian.
His next film, Tharai Thappattai (2016), had him training with folk singers and dancers for a month. The movie took more than two years to produce, and Sasikumar played the role of the head of a Karagattam troupe. The film didn't disappoint and received mostly positive reviews.
Some of Sasikumar's most notable works in the next few years included Vetrivel (2016), Kidaari (2016), Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016), Petta (2019), Udanpirappe (2021), and Raja Vamsam (2021). He also produced several films, including Pasanga (2009), Kidaari, Balle Vellaiyathevaa, and Kodiveeran (2017).
Sasikumar won the Best Film and Best Director accolades for Subramaniapuram (2008) at the 2009 Tamil Filmfare Awards. He also won the Best Film and Best Feature Film awards for Pasanga (2009) at the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards and National Film Awards, respectively.- Writer
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Thiagarajan Kumararaja was born and bred in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He enrolled for a Visual Communications course at the Loyola College, Chennai, but dropped out shortly after to make films. Kumararaja cited that it was composer Ilaiyaraaja's music that animated him to come to films and to study Visual Communications in the first place. However, he discontinued his studies in 1998 and started to work as a freelance copywriter and photographer for a while. He went on to shoot advertisement films and also directed a five-part documentary on South Indian Temples, Sthala Puranam for Vijay TV. In 2005, he participated at the one-minute film competition 60 Seconds to Fame by Ability Foundation, aiming for the prize money. His short film Becky was awarded the first prize at the AbilityFest2005. Kumararaja then collaborated with Pushkar-Gayathri, writing the dialogue of their directorial debut Oram Po (2007). He would later write all songs for their second project Va (2010) as well. Through Pushkar-Gayathri, Kumararaja met S. P. B. Charan, who agreed to produce his first feature film Aaranya Kaandam.
Kumararaja began writing his maiden film in December 2006. Although he had wanted to make a "racy film" - he wrote the climax part first, before going on to add multiple story lines - he said that the film had eventually turned out to be a "leisurely paced film, taking its own time to unfold". Kumararaja met Charan in January 2007 and narrated him the script for two hours. Filming was supposed to commence by late 2007, but Charan opted to produce another film first. Aaranya Kaandam was launched in December 2008, with Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff, who was being introducing to Tamil films, Ravi Krishna and Sampath Raj in the lead roles. Kumararaja took more than one and a half years to complete the film, which was entirely shot in and around Chennai. Upon completion, the film ran into trouble when the regional censor board in Chennai refused to clear it, demanding 52 cuts due to profanity and excessive violence. Kumararaja expressed that he made the film for a matured audience and not for children, while adding that he expected difficulties in the censorship. Since he wanted to present the film uncompromisingly to the audiences, he and Charan approached the Central Tribunal at Delhi, that cleared the film. Dubbed as the first neo-noir film in Tamil cinema, Aaranya Kaandam opened to strong critical acclaim, winning the Grand Jury Award for Best Film at the 2010 South Asian International Film Festival, and two prizes at the 59th National Film Awards, including the Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director for Kumararaja.- Arulnithi was born on 27 July 1987 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. He is an actor, known for Vamsam (2010), Mouna Guru (2011) and K-13 (2019). He is married to Keerthana Arulnithi.
- Samyuktha Shanmughanathan was born on 31 December 1985 in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Varisu (2023), Untitled Sasikumar Film and Tughlaq Durbar (2021). She is married to Karthik Shankar.
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Parthiban Radhakrishnan was born on 14 October 1958 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. He is an actor and director, known for Iravin Nizhal (2022), House Full (1999) and Single Slipper Size - 7 (2019).- Actor
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Sahil Vaid was born on 24 September 1986 in Salem, Tamilnadu, India. Sahil is an actor and art director, known for Dil Bechara (2020), Shershaah (2021) and Satyamev Jayate (1987).- Priyanka Arul Mohan, known as Priyanka Mohan, is an Indian actress primarily working in Tamil and Telugu films. Mohan made her film debut with the Kannada thriller film Ondh Kathe Hella (2019). However, her first significant role was in the Telugu action comedy Gang Leader (2019). The film received positive reviews from critics for its inventive tale and ensemble performance.
Mohan made her Tamil debut with Nelson Dilipkumar's Doctor (2021). The film was a huge success and earned her the Best Debutant Actress award at the South Indian International Movie Awards. She also won the Best Debutante award at JFW Movie Awards 2022 for her role in the movie.
Mohan got her first lead role in the Tamil film Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022). While the film received mixed reviews, her performance was praised by critics. She also appeared in the lead role in the Tamil film Don (2022). - Actress
Divya Bharathi was born on 28 January 1992 in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Maharaja, Aasai and Madhil Mel Kaadhal.- Music Department
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Vignesh Shivan was born on 18 September 1985 in Chennai, Tamilnadu. He is a director and writer, known for Naanum Rowdy Thaan (2015), Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018) and Vikram Vedha (2017). He has been married to Nayanthara since 9 June 2022.- Geethika is an Indian Model and Film actress known for her work in Tamil and Hindi films. She has played a lead role in the Telugu movie "Ahimsa" alongside Abhiram Daggubati (younger brother of actor Rana Daggubati) directed by Director Teja under Anandi Art Creations and Suresh Production. While shooting for a jewelry brand ad with superstar Nagarjuna, he advised Geethika to try in the South film industry and He was the one, who motivated her for films.
- Sonia was born on 26 August 1977 in Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Ithrayum Kalam (1987), Pulan Visaaranai (1990) and The King (1995). She has been married to Bose Venkat since 2003. They have two children.
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Sandy Master was born on 5 July 1986 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. He is an actor, known for Leo (2023), Love Today (2022) and Pani.- Writer
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M. Manikandan was born on 13 February 1982 in Tamilnadu, India. He is a writer and director, known for Kadaisi Vivasayi (2021), The Crow's Egg (2014) and Kuttrame Thandanai (2016).- Actor
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RJ Balaji was born on 20 June 1985 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. RJ is an actor and writer, known for Mookuthi Amman (2020), Naanum Rowdy Thaan (2015) and Veetla Vishesham (2022).- Actress
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Vinodhini Vaidynathan is a Tamil theatre and film actor. She has been trained in physical theatre at Koothuppattarai, a Tamil theatre repertory, and in clown theatre with the Clowns Without Borders, France. She also writes and directs for stage. She completed her B.Sc. in Biochemistry from Ethiraj College for Women followed by a Masters in Business Administration from Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore. She worked in corporate HR for four years before she started to work in theatre. She was previously married to A Sivakumar.- Actress
Aathmika was born on 9 February 1993 in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Naragasooran, Kodiyil Oruvan (2021) and Kannai Nambathey (2023).- Dharsha Gupta was born on 7 June 1994 in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. She is an actress, known for Thandhu Vitten Ennai (2020), Rudra Thandavam (2021) and Medical Miracle.