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- Anjana Vasan was born on 31 January 1987 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019), Black Mirror (2011) and We Are Lady Parts (2021).
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Trisha Krishnan is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu films. She speaks Tamil, English, Hindi, and French. She studied at Church Park, India and Ethiraj College, India. She is an only child and she lives with her parents and her grandmother. She was introduced into the film industry through director Ameer Sultan's film, Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) where she acted in opposite Suriya. After that, she acted in Priyadarshan's Tamil project entitled Laysa Laysa (2003). In 1999, she won the "Miss Salem" beauty pageant, and later the same year, the Miss Chennai contest. She had also won the Miss India 2001 pageant's "Beautiful Smile" award. Among her hobbies are listening to music, reading and swimming.- 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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Andrea Jeremiah is a multifaceted talent in the world of Indian entertainment, recognized as a Tamil playback singer, film actress, and model. Her journey in the film industry has seen her contribute significantly as both an actress and a renowned playback singer.
In the realm of acting, Andrea has left an indelible mark on Kollywood with her notable performances in various films. One of her standout roles was alongside R. Sarath Kumar in the film "Pachaikili Muthucharam," a production directed by the acclaimed Gautham Menon. This project showcased her acting prowess and garnered attention from audiences and critics alike.
As a playback singer, Andrea has enchanted listeners with her melodious voice, lending her vocals to some of the most memorable Tamil songs. She collaborated with esteemed composers such as Harris Jayaraj, delivering hits like "Kannum Kannum Nokia" from "Anniyan" and "Karka Karka" in "Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu." Additionally, her association with Yuvan Shankar Raja produced chart-toppers like "Oh Baby" from "Yaaradi Nee Mohini" and the recent sensation "Adada Vaa" from "Sarvam," showcasing her versatility.
Her journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age when she was part of a Jackson Five-style troupe called Young Stars at just 10 years old. This early exposure paved the way for her singing career, leading her to become a prominent voice in the Tamil music scene.
Not content with just being in front of the camera or behind the microphone, Andrea has taken a step further by venturing into entrepreneurship. She founded a company named "The Show Must Go On" (TSMGO Productions) with the aim of promoting live art and supporting fellow artists.
With her diverse talents and contributions to the world of entertainment, Andrea Jeremiah continues to captivate audiences and remains a respected figure in the Tamil film industry. Her journey, marked by success in acting, singing, and entrepreneurship, is a testament to her dedication and passion for the arts.- Composer
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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.- Actress
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Keerthy Suresh is an actress from the Indian film industry who is mainly seen in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam movies.
Suresh is the daughter of actress Menaka and producer G. Suresh Kumar. Producer Revathy Sureshkumar is her elder sister.
Suresh did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. She earned her degree in fashion design from Pearl Academy in Chennai.
Suresh made her debut as a child artiste and went on to act in a few movies produced under her father's banner, Revathy Kalamandhir, and a few television serials. Her first film was Pilots (2000), followed by Achaneyanenikkishtam (2001). She next appeared in Kuberan (2002) before taking a break from movies.
She returned to the world of cinema a decade later. In 2013, she debuted in a lead role in Priyadarshan's psychological thriller Geethanjali (2013). As she was yet to complete her studies, she used her semester break to shoot for the movie. Suresh essayed a dual role in this film. She won the South Indian International Movie Award 2014 for Best Female Debut - Malayalam and the Asianet Film Award 2014 for Best New Face of the Year for her performance.
In 2015, she marked her entry into Tamil cinema with the romantic comedy Idhu Enna Maayam (2015), helmed by A.L. Vijay. The film failed to create magic at the box office, but Suresh won the South Indian International Movie Award 2016 for Best Female Debut - Tamil and the Edison Award Tamil 2015 for Best Female Rising Star for her acting in the movie.
She went on to appear in Tamil cinema with films like Rajini Murugan (2015), Thodari (2016), Remo (2016), Bairavaa (2017), and Paambhu Sattai (2017).
Suresh made her debut in Telugu movies with a romantic comedy, Nenu Sailaja (2016), co-starring Ram Pothineni. The film was a critical and commercial success. Her performance won her the Zee Cine Award Telugu 2017 for the Most Popular Actress.
Her next Telugu venture was Nenu Local (2017). She played the female lead opposite Nani in this romantic comedy action film, which became a huge hit.
In 2018, she played the titular character in Mahanati (2018), a biographical movie on the iconic actress Savitri, directed by Nag Ashwin. She received wide acclaim for her performance and won several awards, including the National Film Award 2018 for Best Actress and the Filmfare Awards South 2018 for Best Actress - Telugu.
Her performance in Mahanati (2018) was included in Film Companion's list of 100 Greatest Performances of the Decade. (Mahanati appears at No. 85 on the list).
In the same year, she appeared in A.R. Murugadoss' political action movie Sarkar (2018), which was a blockbuster. She also starred in several other commercial ventures in 2018, such as Sandakozhi 2 (2018), Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018), and Saamy Square (2018).
She essayed the lead role in the mystery thriller Penguin (2020), which was released on Amazon Prime. She also portrayed the role of a lawyer in Vaashi (2022), a courtroom drama film directed by Vishnu Raghav.- Music Artist
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Engelbert Humperdinck was born on 2 May 1936 in Madras, Madras Presidency, British India [now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India]. He is a music artist and actor, known for Game Night (2018), You Were Never Really Here (2017) and Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996). He was previously married to Patricia Healey.- Music Department
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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
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Karthik Kumar was born on 21 November 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor and director, known for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022), Veppam (2011) and Super Senior Heroes (2022). He is married to Amrutha Srinivasan.- Actor
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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. - Writer
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Rajkumar Santoshi is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter of Hindi films. Counted as one of the most successful filmmakers in the Hindi film industry, he has received several accolades,including three National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards.
Santoshi made his directorial debut with the crime film Ghayal (1990), which won him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment as well as the Filmfare Award for Best Director. He next directed the thrillers Damini (1993) and Ghatak: Lethal (1996). All these three financially successful films starred Sunny Deol, Amrish Puri and Meenakshi Seshadri; the second of these garnered him a second Filmfare Best Director Award and the latter fetched him the Filmfare Best Screenplay Award as well as a Filmfare Best Director Award nomination. During this period, Santoshi also received praise for directing the comedy Andaz Apna Apna (1994), which though a box office flop has attained cult status, and the major box-office hit Barsaat (1995), that marked the film debut of Bobby Deol and Twinkle Khanna. In 2000, he wrote dialogues of the average-earning film Pukar which garnered him the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He followed it by directing two moderate commercial successes-the biopic The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) and the action thriller Khakee (2004)-both of which earned him Best Director nominations at the Filmfare. Santoshi's highest-grossing film release came in 2009 with the romantic comedy Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, in which he also appeared in a cameo role.
Rajkumar Santoshi has finished filming his next directional Badboy.- Actress
Teju Ashwini was born on 14 May 1995 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Moondram Kan, Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022) and Enna Solla Pogirai (2022).- Ammu Abhirami was born on 16 March 2000 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Raatchasan (2018), Asuran (2019) and Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017).
- 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.
- 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.- Adithya Bhaskar was born on 1 May 1999 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for 96 (2018), Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022) and Jigarthanda Double X (2023).
- 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. - Actress
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Shreya Reddy was born on 28 November 1982 in Chennai, India. She is an actress, known for Salaar (2023), Suzhal - The Vortex (2022) and Kanchivaram (2008). She is married to Vikram Krishna.- Director
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Vishnuvardhan was born on 6 December 1976 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a director and writer, known for Shershaah (2021), Arrambam (2013) and Yatchan (2015). He is married to Anu Vardhan.- Actor
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K.S. Ravikumar was born on 30 May 1958 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor and director, known for Dasavatharam (2008), Padaiyappa (1999) and Varalaaru (2006). He is married to Karpagam Ravikumar.- Writer
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Roju was born on 1 September 1993 in Chennai. He is a writer and actor, known for Sardar (2022), Kallachirippu (2018) and Kaiyum Kalavum (2022).- Regina Cassandra is an actress, known for Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Jyo Achyutananda (2016), Maanagaram (2017) and Awe! (2018). As of 2018, she appeared in 25 films, and 4 more are in progress. Also, she did a few short films and a music video.
Regina was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on 13 December 1990. She completed Master of Science in Counseling Pyschology from University of Madras and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Women's Christian College, Chennai. She made her on screen debut as an artist with the Tamil Movie Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005). She debuted as lead actress in Tamil with Azhagiya Asura, Kannada with Suryakaanti, Telugu with Shiva Manasulo Shruti. In 2018, she will be making her debut in Hindi with Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga.
Regina was an anchor for Splash channel when she was in school. And she repeated the magic after 15 years, when she anchored the IIFA Utsavam 2016 held in Hyderabad. She is a strong supporter of 'Life is a Ball', 'Aditya Mehta Foundation', 'Teach for Change' and 'PETA'. She has been a Vegan since 2011.
Though she is busy with enough number of films, her love for Psychology never came down. She now has a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, which she believes to be her future work for the society. - Actress
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Lekha Washington (born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film actress and model, who has appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu films and Kannada language films. After appearing as a video jockey with SS Music, Lekha's breakthrough film role was as an independent estranged sister in Jayamkondaan (2008), whilst she has gone on to portray roles in the multi-starrer Vedam and the comedy Va.- 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.- Actress
Madhoo was born in the Malini household on March 26th. Her dad's name is Raghunath, who is the brother of Bollywood actress Hema Malini. Her mom's name is Renuka. She was taught Bharat Natyam by her mom. Madhoo lost her mom to Cancer when she was just 13 years old.
Treating her aunt as her role model, Madhoo wanted to be an actress. After being offered a small role, she enrolled in Roshan Taneja's School of Acting for 2 months. Subsequently she learned that she had been dropped quite unceremoniously.
This blow empowered her to take up jogging and swimming to lose weight; got braces for her teeth; had a hair cut; got a complete make-over, including clearing up her skin; perfected her Hindi. And then viola - a new, improved, and sexy Madhoo emerged.
An Aries, Madhoo's acting career started with Ottayal Pattalam in Malyalam. She was first introduced to Bollywood in Phool Aur Kaante. Her role in 1992 Tamil movie Roja made her famous overnight, leading to the film being dubbed in multiple languages. Her other popular releases included Diljale, Yeshwant, and Pehchaan.
Her career as an actress spanned from 1990 through on to 2002. She acted in a total of approximately 30 movies in Hindi, Tamil, Malyalam, Kannada, & Telegu.
She was signed by Kallol Sen to act in his "Love Sex Etc", but subsequently changed her mind. She has appeared in 'Mann Main Hai Vishwas' on Sony Television.
She married Anand Shah, who comes from a rich industrialist family, relocated to the U.S. where she gave birth to two daughters, Amela and Kela. Ameya has already indicated that she wants in act in movies.- Director
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T.J. Gnanavel was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is known for Jai Bhim (2021), Kootathil Oruthan (2017) and Vettaiyan (2024).- Sukanya was born on 8 July 1969 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Chinna Gounder (1991), Innathe Chinthavishayam (2008) and Indian (1996). She was previously married to Sridharan Rajagopalan.
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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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Sumalatha is an Indian film actress and politician. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, her full name is Sumalatha Ambareesh. She has primarily worked in the Kannada film industry, although she has also appeared in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi films.
Sumalatha made her acting debut in 1979 with the Kannada film "Ganeshana Maduve." Over the years, she has gained recognition for her versatile roles in various films. Some of her notable movies include "Anuraga Aralithu," "Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare," and "Thayi Mamathe."
Apart from her successful acting career, Sumalatha is also known for her involvement in Indian politics. She entered politics after the demise of her husband, Ambareesh, who was a popular actor and politician. Sumalatha contested and won the Mandya Lok Sabha seat in the 2019 Indian general elections as an independent candidate, creating history by being the first woman to represent Mandya in the Parliament.
Sumalatha's journey in the entertainment industry and her subsequent foray into politics have made her a respected figure in Karnataka. Her contributions to both cinema and public service have earned her admiration from fans and constituents alike.- Amrutha Srinivasan was born on 3 November 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Dev (2019), Meyaadha Maan (2017) and Mental Madhilo (2017). She has been married to Karthik Kumar since 12 December 2021.
- Meetha Raghunath was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is known for Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee (2022), Good Night (2023) and Cooku with Comali (1996).
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Mysskin is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut in 2006 with Chithiram Pesuthadi. His other directorials Anjathe and Nandalala received high critical acclaim. He has also proved his acting skills by starring as a mentally challenged person in Nandalala.
Mysskin made his directorial debut with the low budget film Chithiram Pesuthadi which went to become one of the biggest hits of the year. A simple love story, it became a hit owing to the unique style the film was written in
His latest film, Yuddham Sei, a dark thriller was a huge hit at the box office as well. His visual style and directing prowess was appreciated and talked about by everybody. He has now started pre-production works on his magnum opus - Mugamoodi to be produced by UTV Motion Pictures. The film will star Jeeva as a superhero.- 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).- Composer
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Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and music composer and singer-songwriter. He Mainly scores music for Tamil films. Being a versatile composer, he is particularly known for his use of Western music elements and often credited with having introduced hip hop to the Tamil film and music industry and started the "era of remixes" in Tamil Nadu which included mixed EDM and jazz styles of music. Starting at the age of 16 he composed music for his first film in tamil called aravindhan which went on to be noted only for his music. In a few years he got to work for A. R. Murugadoss's directorial debut in 2000, the action flick Dheena, starring Ajith Kumar, which went on to become a blockbuster and Yuvan Shankar Raja's first major successful film and his background score was well apreciated. Following that film he gave many wonderful compostions in movies such as Thulluvatho ilamai , Nandha , Mounam pesiyathey , kaadhal kondaen, 7G rainbow colony , Manmadhan and many more.His composition in the film raam made him the winner of best music director in cyprus int. film festival making him the first indian to win that award.His compositons in the movie paiyaa gave him a huge fanbase equal to that of actors in indian film industr.He is often compared to oscar winning composer AR rahman And yuvan shankar raja is indeed an " Young Maestro".- Additional Crew
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Raghava Lawrence, also known as Lawrence Raghavendra, is an Indian actor, dancer, dance choreographer, director, and playback singer.
Lawrence appeared in a song sequence from the film Samsara Sangeetham (1989). After that, he acted in Donga Police (1992), also dancing along with Prabhu Deva.
Passionate about dancing, he appeared in the popular song Gentleman (1993) as a background dancer. He further acted in Bombay Police (1993), Mutamestri (1993), and Allari Priyudu (1993).
Noticing his dancing talent, actor Chiranjeevi gave him a chance to choreograph dance items for Hitler (1997) and Master (1997). After that, producer TVD Prasad cast him as the male lead in his film Speed Dancer (1999).
Lawrence continued to play minor roles in Tamil films, such as Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000) and Parthen Rasithen (2000). In 2001, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer - South for Paarthale Paravasam (2001). Incidentally, this was Director K. Balachander's 100th film.
He then played the male lead in Arputham (2002) and a cameo in Thendral (2004).
Lawrence became a debutant director with the Telugu film Mass (2004), starring Jyotika and Nagarjuna Akkineni.
He got his big break with the Telugu film Style (2006). This film won him the Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer - South and the Nandi Award for Best Choreographer.
Raghava continued to act in more films, including Pandi (2008), Rajadhi Raja (2009), and Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam (2010). He then directed, wrote, and starred in Kanchana: Muni 2 (2011).
He directed Rebel (2012), starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Prabhas. He also appeared in Kanchana 2 (2015), Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017), and Sivalinga (2017), which was remade from the original Kannada film of the same name.
He continued with the Kanchana series, again writing, directing, and acting in Kanchana 3 (2019).
In 2020, Lawrence debuted as a Bollywood director with the Hindi film Laxmii (2020). This was a remake of Kanchana: Muni 2 (2011).- Producer
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Keerthana Parthiepan was born on 17 August 1992 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is a producer and assistant director, known for Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Iravin Nizhal (2022) and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018).- 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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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.- Actress
Baby Nainika was born on 1 January 2011 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Theri (2016) and Bhaskar Oru Rascal (2018).- Actress
Megha Akash is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films. She studied at Lady Andal School in Chennai and graduated in BSc Visual Communications from Women's Christian College, Chennai.
She debuted with the Telugu action thriller LIE (2017), where she played Chaitra. The film also stars Nithiin. She made her debut in Tamil films in 2019 as Anu with the action drama Petta (2019). The movie also starred superstar Rajinikanth.
She had five releases in 2019, Petta (2019), Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019), Boomerang (2019), Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019) and her debut Hindi action drama, Satellite Shankar (2019), where she played the role of Pramila.
She was next seen in the Tamil romantic comedy Oru Pakka Kathai (2020), for which she won the Reigning Princess Kollywood at the Edison Awards, given to actors in the Tamil Film industry.
In 2021, Megha had four releases. One was a Tamil romantic drama Kutty Story (2021), starring Gautham Vasudev Menon and Amala Paul. She played Nikisha, a police officer, in her second Bollywood film, Radhe (2021), starring Salman Khan, Disha Patani, and Randeep Hooda. Her last two releases for the year 2021 were the Telugu films Raja Raja Chora (2021) and Dear Megha (2021).
Akash's starred in the Telegu romantic drama Gurthunda Seethakalam (2022) where she played Divya. She was also a part of Premadesam (2023), where she played Aadhya, and the Tamil sci-fi comedy-drama Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum (2023), where she played Simran.
Akash has been a part of two music videos, Oru Chance Kudu and Thappu Pannitten.- Actor
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Pradeep Ranganathan was born on 25 July 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor and writer, known for Love Today (2022), Love Today and Comali (2019).- Actor
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Dhruv Vikram was born on 23 September 1995 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Adithya Varma (2019), Mahaan (2022) and Hi Nanna (2023).- 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.- Actor
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Karthik was born on 13 September 1960 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Agni Natchathiram (1988), Kizhakku Vasal (1990) and Varusham Padhinaaru (1989).- 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 Kota Bommali PS (2023).- Actress
Shamili was born on 10 July 1987 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Anjali (1990), Killer (1992) and Nirnnayam (1995).- Hridhu Haroon was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is known for Thugs (2023), Mumbaikar (2023) and All We Imagine as Light (2024).