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49 unusual facts about Tamil Cinema


A. Venkatesh

Venkatesh is the name of two different film personalities in Tamil cinema.

Agam Puram

Agam Puram is an Indian Tamil action film written and directed by Thirumalai, in his second venture after Thee Nagar.

Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu

Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (English: Five Five Five; Tamil: ஐந்து ஐந்து ஐந்து), also known as 555, is a 2013 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film directed by Sasi.

Anandhapurathu Veedu

Anandhapurathu Veedu is a 2010 Indian Tamil supernatural mystery film directed by Tamil television director Naga, who has directed serials like Marmadesam, Vidathu Karuppu and Chidambara Rahasiyam.

Appuchi Gramam

Appuchi Graamam is a Tamil Sci-Fi film directed by Vi Anand an associate of AR Murgadoss.

Chitrangi

Chitrangi (Tamil: சித்ராங்கி) is a 1964 Indian Tamil film, directed by R. S. Mani.

East India Film Company

Started in 1932 in Calcutta by R. L. Khemka, it went on to be a pioneer in producing films across four regional film industries, namely Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in the decade after its founding, till then production companies were restricted regionally.

Eetti

Eetti is an upcoming Tamil drama film directed by Ravi Arasu and produced by Vetrimaaran and Michael Rayappan.

Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai

Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai is a 2012 Tamil romantic thriller film directed by P. V. Prasath, starring Vishva, Irfaan, Tanvi Vyas.

Idhayak Kamalam

Idhayak Kamalam (Tamil: இதயக் கமலம்; English: Heart Lotus) is a 1965 Indian Tamil film, directed by Srikanth.

Irumbu Kuthirai

Irumbu Kuthirai (English: Steel Horse) is an upcoming Tamil film directed by Yuvaraj Bose and produced by AGS Entertainment.

Janardhan Mitta

He has had a presence in the Chennai film industry over the last 40 years and is also a noted musician in concert music.

Kandupidi Kandupidi

The film had been described as a ‘milestone film’ in the history of Tamil cinema by Prabhu Solomon Director of Mynaa and Kumki and under who Subburayan had worked as assistant director for these films.

Kiratha Arjuna

He was a successful singing star of the stage before he sailed into early Tamil cinema playing the lead role in many films.

Kolai Nokku Paarvai

Kolai Nokku Paarvai is an upcoming Tamil thriller film, directed by directed by JS Nandhini, being her second directorial after Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru.

Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal

Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal (Tamil: கொஞ்சம் காபி கொஞ்சம் காதல்; English: A little Koffee, a little Love) is Tamil film directed by Venky.

Kulir 100°

Kulir 100° (English: Cold 100°) is a Tamil film released in 2009 and directed by Anita Udeep.

Kutti Puli

Kutti Puli (Tamil: குட்டிப்புலி; English: Young Tiger ) is a 2013 Tamil action drama film directed by Muthaiah, starring M. Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon in the lead.

La Caution

"Pilotes Automatiques," their French rap remix of the Tamil song "Ottagathai Kattiko" from the Tamil film Gentleman composed by A. R. Rahman was a huge underground success in France .

Laadam

The film is Charmy's first heroine orientated subject in Tamil cinema, having done a couple of female lead roles in the Telugu film industry.

Mayanginen Thayanginen

Mayanginen Thayanginen is a 2012 Tamil thriller film written and directed by T. S. Vendan, who earlier directed Shaam, Sneha starrer Inba.

Miss Malini

The cast also included N. Sitaraman, who later became known as Javar Sitaraman, and a debut by Ramaswamy Ganesan who was working in Gemini Studios casting department before going on to "blossom as one of the top stars of Tamil and Telugu cinemaGemini Ganesan".

Motor Sundaram Pillai

Motor Sundaram Pillai (Tamil: மோட்டார் சுந்தரம் பிள்ளை) is a 1966 Indian Tamil drama film, directed by Balu.

Muthukku Muthaaga

Muthukku Muthaaga is a Tamil comedy film Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan.

Naalaiya Theerpu

Naalaiya Theerpu (Tomorrow's Verdict) is a Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced and written by his wife Shoba Chandrasekhar which marked the debut of the their son Vijay in the lead role alongside Keerthana and Easwari Rao.

Naanum Rowdydhaan

Naanum Rowdydhaan is an upcoming Indian Tamil film written and directed by Vignesh Shivan, in his second venture after Podaa Podi (2012).

Nenjil Or Aalayam

Nenjil Or Aalayam (Tamil: நெஞ்சில் ஓர் ஆலயம்; English: A temple in the heart) is a 1962 Indian Tamil tragedy-drama film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar.

Our Lady of Good Health

The movie was directed by K. Thakapan, starring major stars of Tamil cinema including Gemini Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, K. R. Vijaya, and Padmini.

Potta Potti

Potta Potti is a 2011 Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer Yuvaraj, featuring cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh in the starring role alongside several newcomers.

Putham Puthu Poove

Putham Puthu Poove (Tamil: புத்தம் புது பூவே) is a Tamil film released in the year 1997.

Sajni

The film's soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman for the first time in Kannada film.The compositions were re-used from Rahman's Tamil film Jodi, of which this film is a remake of.

Salala Mobiles

Nazriya who was then busy in Tamil with Dhanush's Naiyandi, Arya's Raja Rani and Jai's Thirumanam Ennum Nikka, had joined the sets on the first day.

Sanchita Padukone

Sanchita Padukone (born 16 March 1988) is an Indian film actress, who predominantly acts in Tamil and also appears in Kannada films and Telugu films.

Shaheen Khan

Shaheen Khan, also credited as Sandhya, is an Indian film actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films.

Snehavin Kadhalarkal

Snehavin Kadhalarkal is a 2014 Indian Tamil cinema, written and directed by Muthuramalincoln.

Solli Adippen

Solli Adippen is a Tamil film, directed by art director turned debutant director SAC Ramki and was to be the debut of Tamil film comedian Vivek, which also starred Chaya Singh and Tejashree.

Sumaithaangi

Sumaithaangi (Tamil: ; English: One who shoulders the burden) is a 1962 Indian Tamil film, directed by C. V. Sridhar.

Sundarapandiapuram

Known for its scenic beauty, it is a popular setting for many Tamil films and regional sitcoms.

Surya Vamsha

Though the film was a remake of Tamil film Suryavamsam (1997) directed by Vikraman, it went on to be a mega hit blockbuster film being more successful than the original.

Tamil

Tamil cinema, the Indian film industry in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which produces feature films in the Tamil language

Tamil culture

The Tamil cinema industry is the second largest film industry in India after Bollywood

Thai Ullam

The film became a major breakthrough for Ganesan, who would later become a part of the "Big Three" of Tamil cinema, the other two being Sivaji Ganesan and M. G. Ramachandran.

Thamizh Aimbulan

Aimbulan is an upcoming Tamil movie starring stunt master Rocky Rajesh's son Thamizh and Chithra Nair in the pivotal roles.

Tipu Kanan Tipu Kiri

The film, about a group of friends at the crossroads of life, features a set of new actors including Natasha Hudson, Sazzy Falak and Hans Isaac with noted Tamil actor, Madhavan in a guest appearance.

Uchithanai Muharnthaal

Uchithanai Muharnthaal or Uchithanai Mukarnthal is a 2011 Tamil drama film directed by Pugazendhi Thangaraj and assisted by Prashanth Ramamurthy.

Ullam

Ullam is a 2012 Tamil film directed by Arunmoorthy, which is produced by Vedha.

Unakkaga Naan

Unakkaga Naan (Translation: I'm there for you) is a 1976 Indian Tamil film produced by K Balaji and directed by C. V. Rajendran.

Vikramōrvaśīyam

The story of a nymph marrying a noble-born human and leaving her celestial home has been used in 1957 Tamil film Manalane Mangayin Bhagyam

Virudhagiri

Virudhagiri is a 2010 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by Vijayakanth, making his directorial debut, besides playing the titular character as well.


Babu Antony

The film was remade into Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada and Babu Antony reprised his role in all the four versions.

Nikhil Mathew

As the show's winner he won a chance to sing a song for music director Harris Jayaraj - Enadhuyire along with Chinmayi, Sadhana Sargam, Sowmya Raoh for the Tamil film Bheema.

Saavn

Saavn, LLC is a digital distributor of Bollywood and Tamil Cinema music, with rights to over 2 million music tracks.

Travancore Sisters

Travancore Sisters refers to the trio of Padmini, Lalitha and Ragini who were actors, dancers and performers in Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films.