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Ashok Selvan is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Selvan moved to Chennai and attended Santhome Higher Secondary School.
After graduating from high school, Selvan got admission to Loyola College, Chennai, for a Visual Communication degree. During his time there, his short film, Green, was awarded Best Film at the 2012 International Tamil Thoth Conference in Singapore. While in his second year of college, he also debuted in a minor role in the Tamil film Billa 2 (2012), where he played a young Billa.
Before entering the Tamil film industry as an actor, Selvan worked as an assistant director with S.J. Suryah. He also starred in a few commercials where Nalan Kumarasamy scouted him for his black comedy movie, Soodhu Kavvum (2013). He played the role of Kesavan, an unemployed graduate, starring alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Sanchita Shetty. The film received rave reviews and was a commercial success with a box-office collection of approximately Rs. 35 crores.
In his early days, Selvan had auditioned for the psychological thriller Pizza (2012) but was rejected for the role. He later appeared in the sequel Pizza II: Villa (2013), made by Deepan Chakravarthy, where he played the role of a 30-year-old English novel writer.
Selvan also appeared in the murder mystery Thegidi (2014), directed by P. Ramesh. He was cast opposite Janani Iyer, and he played the role of a detective.
He later starred in the psychological drama film Sometimes (2016), also known as Sila Samayangalil (2016), directed by Priyadarshan, which was released on Netflix. The movie follows the story of eight people who appear for an AIDS test. It was the only Indian film to reach the final round at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. The film received two awards at the ninth annual Jaipur International Film Festival and won Best Film at the Chennai International Film Festival.
The next year, Selvan appeared in Kootathil Oruthan (2017), a romantic story revolving around an average student who falls in love with the class topper. In 2020, he starred in Oh My Kadavule (2020), produced by Happy High Pictures, Selvan's production company. The movie was a blockbuster hit, starring Ritika Singh and Vani Bhojan.
Selvan debuted in Telugu cinema with Ninnila Ninnila (2021), directed by Ani. I.V. Sasi, in 2021. The movie also featured Ritu Varma and Nithya Menen. Selvan also debuted in Malayalam cinema with Priyadarshan's Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) in 2021, where he played the antagonist. The next year, he appeared in the lead role in the black comedy thriller Manmadha Leelai (2022).
Besides films, Selvan has acted in web series like Time Enna Boss (2020) on Amazon Prime and Edhiri: Karuna (2021) on Netflix. His TV performances include Neeya Naana (2006), the second season of Bigg Boss Tamil (2017), and Spot Light (2019). He also appeared in Pranav Giridharan's music video Maayam Seidhai Poove (2022).- 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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Sundar C. was born on 21 January 1968 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a writer and producer, known for Aambala (2015), Janakiraman (1997) and Rendu (2006). He has been married to Khushbu Sundar since 9 March 2000. They have two children.- Jaffer Sadiq was born on 4 July 1995 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Jawan (2023), Jailer (2023) and Vikram (2022).
- 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
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Jayabharathi is a renowned Indian actress who was born in Erode, Madras (now Chennai). She has left an indelible mark on the South Indian film industry with her versatile acting skills and captivating on-screen presence.
Starting her career in the late 1960s, Jayabharathi quickly rose to prominence and became one of the leading actresses in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in the film "Sargasakshi" (1972), directed by P. Subramaniam. Her talent and charm soon earned her widespread recognition and a dedicated fan following.
Over the years, Jayabharathi has acted in numerous Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films, showcasing her ability to portray a wide range of characters. She has worked with some of the most acclaimed directors and actors in the industry, contributing to the success of several memorable movies.
Some of her notable films include "Utharayanam," "Moodal Manju," "Ragam," and "Avalude Ravukal." Her performances were lauded for their depth and authenticity, earning her accolades and awards for her contributions to the film industry.
Apart from her acting career, Jayabharathi has also ventured into film production and has been involved in various social and cultural activities. Her dedication to the arts and her enduring impact on Indian cinema have solidified her legacy as one of the iconic actresses of her time.
Despite the passage of time, Jayabharathi continues to be remembered fondly by audiences and her contributions to the world of cinema remain celebrated.- Music Artist
- Composer
- Music Department
Hiphop Tamizha Adhi was born on 20 February 1990 in Sathyamangalam, Erode district, Tamil Nadu. He is a music artist and composer, known for Thani Oruvan (2015), Kaththi (2014) and Meesaya murukku (2017). He is married to Lakshiya Devareddy.- Mayilsamy was born on 2 October 1965 in Sathyamangalam, Erode district, Tamil Nadu. He was an actor, known for 2.0 (2018), Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) and Potta Potti (2011). He died on 19 February 2023.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Erode Sounder was born in 1957 in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. He was a writer and director, known for Balarama Krishnulu (1992), Ayya Ullen Ayya (2020) and Simmarasi (1998). He died on 5 December 2020.- Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on 22 December 1887 in Erode, Madras Presidency, British India [now Tamil Nadu, India]. He died on 26 April 1920 in Kumbakonam, Madras Presidency, British India [now Tamil Nadu, India].
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- Actor
Mohan Babu, is an Indian individual with diverse professional roles, including being a film critic, obscurity expert specializing in anti-piracy efforts, podcast host, and entrepreneur. Born on May 6, 1998, in Erode, India, He embarked on his career at a young age of 13, initially focusing on anti-piracy research. He expanded his reach by sharing his research on piracy through audio content on Spotify in 2023, subsequently broadening his podcast distribution to various international platforms such as YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. As he gained prominence in the realm of obscurity, Mohan Babu established a YouTube channel to provide valuable advice, guidance, and support to fellow producers.