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- Anjana Vasan was born on 31 January 1987 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Wicked Little Letters (2023), Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019) 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.- 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.- Director
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T.J. Gnanavel was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is known for Jai Bhim (2021), Vettaiyan (2024) and Kootathil Oruthan (2017).- 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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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.- 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.- 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.- 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).- 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. - Director
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Rajkumar Periasamy was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is known for Thuppakki (2012), Rangoon (2017) and Amaran (2024). He is married to Jaswini .- Actor
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Harish Kalyan, is an Indian actor, recognized primarily for his contributions to Tamil cinema. He did his schooling at Balalok Matriculation School,Chennai & Bachelors degree in Visual Communication at Annamalai University, Chennai.
He commenced his acting journey with the film "Sindhu Samaveli" (2010), where he portrayed the challenging role of Anbu. His breakthrough came with "Poriyaalan" (2014), where critics lauded his performance as a young civil engineer embroiled in a real estate scandal.
Following this success, Harish starred in "Vil Ambu" (2016), produced by Suseenthiran, where his portrayal garnered praise for its charm and clean-cut appeal.He then appeared on the debut season of Tamil reality show "Bigg Boss," hosted by Kamal Haasan, finishing as the second runner-up. Subsequently, he starred in Elan's romantic comedy "Pyaar Prema Kaadhal" (2018) alongside fellow contestant Raiza Wilson. Harish received glowing reviews, and the film was both a critical and commercial hit. A Critic from the Indian Express wrote Harish "comes up with a performance that he can be proud of", while the Deccan Chronicle also praised the lead pair, noting Harish "looks good and plays his boy-next-door character with utmost ease", while "his flair for comedy also comes to the fore".
In subsequent years, Harish showcased his versatility in roles such as the aggressive youth in "Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum" (2019) and a superstitious character in "Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale" (2019). He also had a cameo role in the Telugu movie "Jersey," which was a major blockbuster. His role in "Dharala Prabhu" (2020), a remake of "Vicky Donor," was also well-received.
Harish's career continued to thrive with films like "Kasada Thapara" (2021) and "Oh Manapenne" (2021), the latter being a successful remake. In 2023, Harish starred as the lead in a film titled "Let's Get Married," which was produced by Dhoni Entertainments, a company owned by M.S. Dhoni. His recent film "Parking" (2023), co-starring M.S. Bhaskar and Induja Ravichandran, earned widespread acclaim, with its screenplay even made it to the Oscar library.
Looking ahead, Harish Kalyan is set to appear in upcoming films including "Nooru Kodi Vaanavil," "Diesel," and "Lubber Pandhu," continuing to expand his versatile roles in Tamil cinema.- 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.- Actor
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Santhanam is a Tamil film actor, who began acting in films, debuting in 'Pesatha Kannum Pesume' in a small role. After the success of the Lollu Sabha he re-entered in to the Tamil films in Manmadhan (2004) alongside Silambarasan Rajendar and later acted alongside the Tamil film industry's top stars, including Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith, Surya Sivakumar, Karthi Sivakumar, Jayam Ravi, Arya, and countless others, as well as multiple films with Silambarasan. He played the lead role in Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul (2008), along with Prakash Raj. Unlike veteran comedians like Vadivelu and Vivek, who usually act in a comedy track separate from the main plot, Santhanam plays the role of the hero's friend (and sometimes, foil), contributing more to the actual story. He won the Vijay Award for Best Comedian in 2010 for his role in Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009). He received wide praise for his roles in films directed by M. Rajesh, such as Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009) and Boss Engira Baskaran (2010).- Actress
Madhoo was born in the Malini household on March 26th. Her dad's name is Raghunath, who is the uncle 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 cousin 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.- Actress
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.- Actress
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Bhavani Sre was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She is known for Viduthalai: Part 1 (2023), Viduthalai Part 2 (2024) and Ka Pae Ranasingam (2020).- 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.- 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".- 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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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.- 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.- 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). - 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.
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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.