ObituarySome of Krishnamoorthy's well-known Tamil films include 'Thenali', 'Naan Kadavul', 'Bharathi' and 'Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi'.Tnm StaffNational award winning art director P Krishnamoorthy, known for his work in Tamil films like Bharathi and Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi, passed away in Chennai on December 13, Sunday, due to age related ailments. The five-time National Award winner was 77. A resident of Madipakkam in Chennai, Krishnamoorthy’s last rites will be held at his house on Monday afternoon. Born in the coastal town of Poompuhar, Krishnamoorthy entered the film industry with Gv Iyer’s Hamsa Geethe in 1975, a Kannada film. This film, based on the life of 18th century Carnatic musician Bhairavi Venkatasubbaiah, received two National Awards post its release. Krishnamoorthy's first National Award was, however, for Madhvacharya, directed by Gv Iyer. The two have worked in films such as Adi Shankaracharya (1983), Madvacharya (1986) and Ramanujacharya (1989). Krishnamoorthy was a passionate artist even as a child.
- 12/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MarriageAL Vijay was earlier married to actor Amala Paul but the couple got divorced in 2017.Tnm StaffTamil director Al Vijay, in a note to the press on Saturday, has announced his marriage to Dr R Aishwarya. Calling the press not just his friends, but his family, Vijay said it’s an arranged marriage and will be held as a private ceremony in July. The director was earlier married to actor Amala Paul but the couple got divorced in 2017. “Just like everyone, my life travelled through different stages involving success, failure, joy and pain. But what stood by me through all such occasions is the strong support from the press media,” Vijay wrote, adding that the media had respected his privacy at the time of grief and that’s why he thought it was important to share the news of a new beginning with his well-wishers first. “I am happy to...
- 6/29/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodIn 2017, the Madras Hc had asked the government to ensure that such banners and flex boards of living persons are not erected. Tnm StaffNo amount of High Court orders or freak accidents where motorists and enthusiastic fans have lost their lives seem to deter certain fans from pushing the bill too high. Described on Twitter as “history” and “world’s largest cut-out” is actor Suriya’s biggest cut-out in Thiruttani. Looks like the soaring mercury levels in this part of Tamil Nadu, the first town to record the highest temperature in the state, seems to have had no effect on the fans who worked towards making this happen. The cut-out, which is supposedly is 215 ft high, has Suirya in his folded veshti and shirt, standing with a burning torch in one hand, reminding us of the Statue of Liberty. An aerial view shot shows the structure standing on a ground with buildings around.
- 5/29/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Wedding The guest list included many big names from the Tamil and Telugu film industries, including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jyothika and Suriya.Tnm StaffImage courtesy: Diamond Babu/TwitterActor and assistant director Keerthana married director Akshay Akkineni in Chennai on Thursday. The wedding took place according to Hindu traditions, amidst the presence of the couple's family and friends. While Keerthana is the daughter of actor-filmmaker R Parthiepan and actor Seetha, Akshay is the son of film editor Sreekar Prasad. The bride was dressed in a peacock blue saree with a purple blouse, while the groom was dressed in a cream and gold kurta pyjama. Several big names from the Tamil and Telugu film industries attended the wedding. Photos of Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya, Jyothika, actor Vivek, Prabhudeva, music director Harris Jeyraj, actor Sibi Sathyaraj, music composer and others from the industry with the couple have been doing the rounds on social media. Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami and actor Vijay Sethupathi have also reportedly wished the couple. Director @rparthiepan and Actress #Seetha's daughter #Keerthana and #Akshay son of editor Sreekar Prasad got married today morning. pic.twitter.com/kQgGc84N5E — sridevi sreedhar (@sridevisreedhar) March 8, 2018 Celebs at Parthipan Daughter Keerthana Akshay Weddinghttps://t.co/l1Y2NyrTkT pic.twitter.com/pu5wjLrMPL — IndiaGlitz - Tamil (@igtamil) March 8, 2018 Happy Married life Akshay - Keerthana Wedding God Bless @rparthiepan #AkshayWedsKeerthana pic.twitter.com/tE4MEfTnaW — Diamond Babu (@diamondbabu4) March 8, 2018 Director and Actor R.Parthiban, Actress Seetha Daughter Keerthana Weds Akshay pic.twitter.com/IhdLFpsGe2 — Kayal Devaraj (@devarajdevaraj) March 8, 2018 #Superstar #Rajinikanth at #Akshay - #Keerthana Wedding. @rajinikanth @rparthiepan #AkshayWedsKeerthana pic.twitter.com/kcsh4yeB0i — Rajini Fans Club (@Rajnikanth_FC) March 8, 2018 #KeerthanaParthiepan Wedding Photos@Suriya_offl #Jyothika @rajsekarpandian #Ngk @rparthiepan #Keerthana pic.twitter.com/etwRVmX2AX — Kollywood Cinema (@KollywudCinema) March 8, 2018 #KeerthanaParthiban Wedding Photos More Stills https://t.co/B70A4KHM0O#Rajinikanth #Bala #Bhagyaraj #Keerthana #Parthiban @k33rthana @rparthiepan pic.twitter.com/O17hS54cig — Kalakkal Cinema (@kalakkalcinema) March 8, 2018 Wishing @rparthiepan - #Seetha couple daughter #Keerthana and #Akshay Happy Married Life pic.twitter.com/SosjRFPkMi — FridayCinemaa (@FridayCinemaa) March 8, 2018 Celebrities at #KeerthanawedsAkshay @PDdancing @Actor_Vivek @rparthiepan pic.twitter.com/RENx9XIK2q — Diamond Babu (@diamondbabu4) March 8, 2018 The newlyweds had got engaged earlier this year. Keerthana won a National Award in the Best Child Artist category for her performance in Mani Ratnam's critically acclaimed Tamil drama Kannathil Muthamittal (2002). While she received several acting offers after that, Keerthana is said to have turned them down as she wanted to work towards her directorial dreams. She has also worked as an assistant director in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai. Akshay directed the Hindi adaptation of the hit Tamil film Pizza. He has also worked with director Bejoy Nambiar in Wazir and David. His father Sreekar Prasad is a multiple national award-winning editor. Akshay’s grand uncle is the legendary film producer, actor, director and cinematographer Lv Prasad.
- 3/8/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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