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- Motta Rajendran was born on 1 June 1957 in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Naan Kadavul (2009), Theri (2016) and Mersal (2017).
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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).- Actor
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Yogi Babu is a well-known Indian actor and comedian who has significantly contributed to the Tamil film industry.
Babu's acting career began in the Tamil television comedy series Lollu Sabha (2004), which parodied Tamil movies and shows. In 2009, he made his film debut in Yogi (2009) as an aspiring actor, appearing in over 177 films and establishing himself as a leading comedian in the Tamil film industry.
His notable films include Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Kolamavu Kokila (2018), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Gurkha (2019) and Mandela (2021). In Chennai Express (2013), Babu appeared in a role alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Apart from this, Babu has also acted alongside megastar Rajinikanth in the movie Darbar (2020). The same year, on February 5, 2020, Babu married Manju Bhargavi in Tiruttani.
Babu's comedic style and on-screen charisma have earned him numerous accolades, including the SIIMA award for Best Comedian.- Actor
Soori was born on 27 August 1977 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Jilla (2014), Varuthapadatha valibar sangam (2013) and Annaatthe (2021).- Actor
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Krishna Murali Posani was born in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is known for Temper (2015), 1: Nenokkadine (2014) and Operation Duryodhana (2007). He is married to Kusuma Latha.- Actor
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Vennela Kishore is an actor and director, known for Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Majnu (2016) and Vennela (2005). Kishore received appreciation for his role "Sastri" in the film Dookudu (2011). His other performances include Bindaas (2010), Pilla Zamindar (2011), Daruvu (2012), Seema Tapakai (2011), Baadshah (2013), Doosukeltha (2013), Pandaga Chesko (2015), Srimanthudu (2015), Bhale Bhale Magadivoy (2015), Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada (2016), and Ami Tumi (2017). He also directed two Telugu films (Vennela One and Half (2012) and Jaffa (2013)). After tasting failure with his directorial projects, he has returned to acting.- Indukuri Sunil Varma, mostly known as just Sunil, is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telegu-language films. He has worked in more than 180 films and has appeared in predominantly comic roles.
Nuvve Kavali (2000) was Sunil's debut movie in which he played an unnamed character. His breakthrough came when he appeared in Maryada Ramanna (2010), which was directed by noted director S.S. Rajamouli and was a commercial success.
Some of his other popular films include Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021), in which he essayed the role of a gangster as one of his few serious roles, Poola Rangadu (2012), in which he plays the lead role in a comedy film, and Colour Photo (2020) in which he plays the antagonist which received critical acclaim.
While Sunil started as a dancer and in comic roles, he has branched out into playing other roles and has played the protagonist in a few films.
Throughout his film career, Sunil has won 3 state Nandi awards, two for Best Male Comedian and one Special Jury Award and 2 Filmfare Awards South for Best Comedian and Best Supporting Actor in Telegu films. - Actor
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Prakash Raj is an established actor, producer, director, and television presenter in the Indian film industry. He is known for his works in South Indian and Hindi films.
Starting in the early 90s, he went on to appear in about 400 films. He has received several awards and accolades in his career, spanning more than three decades.
Raj was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, to Manjunath Rai and Swarnalatha Raj. Actor Prasad Raj is his brother. His original name is Prakash Rai. He started using the surname Raj instead of Rai on the advice of director K. Balachander.
Raj studied at St. Joseph's Indian High School and St. Joseph's College of Commerce in Bengaluru. His first brush with acting was in a play he did in seventh grade. Later, when he was in college, he began acting in theatre but didn't think much about it.
His love for stage shows developed after he started going to Kalakshetra in Bengaluru and participating in theatre rehearsals. He used to perform in back-to-back stage shows for a meagre monthly payment of Rs. 300. After performing in 2,000 street theatre shows, he felt the urge to explore bigger opportunities in this field.
His journey into the acting world started with television. He also worked in the film industry as an assistant director and editor, then got the opportunity to act in films.
Raj started his acting career on television with serials like Guddada Bhootha (Kannada and Tulu) and Bisilu Kudure (Kannada) that were aired on Doordarshan. Later, he started acting in Kannada movies in supporting roles.
His performance in Harakeya Kuri (1992) caught the attention of the movie's lead actress Geetha. She introduced Raj to director K. Balachander, who gave him the scope to play a major role in his Tamil film Duet (1994).
After appearing in a few more Tamil and Kannada movies, he made his debut in Telugu cinema in 1995 with Sankalpam (1995). The same year, he appeared in Mani Ratnam's Tamil romantic drama Bombay (1995). It featured among the top 20 Indian movies in the rankings of the British Film Institute.
Raj ventured into Malayalam cinema in 1996 with The Prince (1996), helmed by Suresh Krishna. He played an antagonist in K. Balachander's Kalki (1996), for which he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award 1996 for Best Villain.
After acting in a few more movies, such as Priyam (1996), Pavitra Bandham (1996), Alexander (1996), Suswagatham (1997), and Hitler (1997), he appeared in Mani Ratnam's political drama Iruvar (1997). The film revolves around the relationship between two politicians. Raj received the National Film Award 1997 for Best Supporting Actor for his performance.
He then appeared in a prominent role in T.S. Nagabharana's film Nagamandala (1997), which was among the selected movies for the International Film Festival of India in 1997 under the Indian Panorama.
He continued to appear in several other movies before playing a pivotal role in Anthahpuram (1998). The film revolves around a feudal society. Raj won the National Film Award 1998 for Best Actor (Special Jury) for his performance.
In Vaanavil (2000), Raj played the role of an antagonist, which earned him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award 2000 for Best Villain.
He essayed the role of Kaala Bhairavan in the Indian fantasy drama Little John (2001). He was seen in a supporting role in the war film Kannathil Muthamittal (2002). He won the ITFA Best Supporting Actor Award in 2003 for portraying the character of Dr Herold Vikramesinghe in the film.
In 2004, he acted in Rajkumar Santoshi's Hindi thriller action movie Khakee (2004), starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Atul Kulkarni, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The film revolved around an Indian police team and its assignment involving an accused terrorist. Raj played the role of a corrupt ACP in the movie.
He essayed the character of DCP Prabhakar in Anniyan (2005), a psychological thriller helmed by S. Shankar. The story revolved around a disillusioned common man and his multiple personality disorder. He received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award 2005 for Best Villain for his performance in this movie.
Raj was then seen in the role of a silk weaver in Priyadarshan's period drama film Kanchivaram (2008), starring opposite Shreya Reddy. The film highlighted the miserable condition of silk weavers as they struggled through life in Kanchipuram. It was screened at the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival held in 2008. He won the National Film Award 2007 for Best Actor and the Filmfare Award 2009 for Best Actor in Tamil for his acting in the movie.
He appeared in the role of a villain in several Bollywood films as well, including Wanted (2009), Singham (2011), Dabangg 2 (2012), and Mumbai Mirror (2013).
In Singham, he played the role of a powerful politician cum criminal who creates problems for the protagonist police officer. He won the Zee Cine Award 2012 for Best Actor in a Negative Role for this movie.
In 2015, he starred with Kamal Hassan in the pacy action thriller Thoongaa Vanam (2015). He then appeared in T.J. Gnanavel's legal drama Jai Bhim (2021). He went on to feature in films like Sita Ramam (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022).
Raj was previously married to actress Lalitha Kumari. The couple legally separated in 2009. They have two daughters, Pooja and Meghna. They also had a son named Sidhu, who passed away in 2004. Raj married Pony Prakash Raj Verma, a choreographer, in 2010. Their son Vedhanth was born in 2015.- Actor
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Considered as the greatest comedian Telugu film industry ever produced, Brahmanandam is a native of Muppala village near Sattenapalli, Brahmanandam completed his M.A. (Telugu) and worked as a Lecturer in Telugu before Jandhyala introduced him to the silver screen with a role in the movie 'Chantabbai (1986).'
Much before that, he won the Best Supporting Actor in an inter-collegiate competition in Narasaraopet in 1968 and won the fancy dress competition award for portraying the character of 'Modabbayi.' After a brief hiatus, he was given a role by D. Rama Naidu in 'Aha Naa Pellanta (1987)' and Brahmanandam never looked back.- Actor
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Kollywood star, Sathyaraj, might have been the very first screen villain to have impressed Tamil audiences by being a cultured, flamboyant antagonist, and it was the audiences' liking for him that eventually led him to becoming one of the leading heroes of Tamil cinema like Rajini Kanth and Kamal Hassan.
Sathyaraj hailed from a well-to-do landlord family. He finished up to tenth standard in his high school education, and passed S.S.L.C., scoring first rank marks in history and geography at his school level. He joined Government Arts College and completed B.Sc. in botany.
However, acting was in Sathyaraj's blood and he got his first acting part in the film, 'Kodugal Illaatha Kolangal'. He earned his image as an actor with the film, 'Nooraavathu Naal', and gradually weaned his way in a successful manner as villains opposite protagonists in movies. He made his debut as the hero in the movie, 'Saavi', and from 'Iravu Pookkal' onwards, he was a regular protagonist in motion pictures.- Rao Ramesh was born on 21 April 1968 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 (2021), K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) and Jai Bhim (2021).
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Vidyullekha Raman is a Chennai based film actor and comedian and has been in the film industry since 2012. She has been nominated for several awards, including Best Female Comedian and even won the Andhra Pradesh State Award for Best Comedian. Vidyu is very active in the South Indian film industry and has acted in over 70 films in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Many of her movies have been dubbed in Hindi as well. One of the very few young female comedians in the Indian film industry, known for her comic timing, Vidyu had 10 years of theatre experience before entering the film world. Known for films in Tamil, she was nominated for her first award for her debut, Neethaane En Ponvasantham. She is also known for other films, such as Power Pandi (Tamil), Vedalam (Tamil), Sarrainodu (Telugu), and Raju Gari Gadhi (Telugu).- Actor
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Venu madhav was born in Kodad in Andhrapradesh(Now Telangana) State. He was popular as mimicry artist and campaigned for Telugu Desam Party chief NTR during 1994 elections. He debuted in movies with 1996 movie Sampradayam. He rose to fame with his next films Master, Tholiprema. He also hosted various programs on TV channels.- Actor
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Vadivelu was born on 10 October 1960 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Maamannan (2023), Pokkiri (2007) and Chandramukhi (2005).- Raghu Babu was born on 24 June 1964 in Andhra Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Disco Raja (2020), Brindaavanam (2010) and Cheppalani Undhi (2022).
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Kovai Sarala was born on 7 April 1962 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. She is an actress, known for Kanchana: Muni 2 (2011), Mersal (2017) and Sathi Leelavathi (1995).- Actor
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Manobala was born on 8 December 1953 in Balachander, Tamil Nadu, India. He was an actor and director, known for Sathuranga Vettai (2014), Thuppakki (2012) and Vetri Padigal (1991). He was married to Usha Mahadevan. He died on 3 May 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.- Actor
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Rajendra Prasad was born on 19 July 1956 in Nimmakuru, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Aa Naluguru (2004), Julayi (2012) and Srimanthudu (2015).- Actor
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M.S. Narayana was born on 16 April 1951 in Nidamarru, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor and director, known for Dookudu (2011), Anjaneyulu (2009) and Koduku (2004). He was married to M.V. Kala Prapoorna. He died on 23 January 2015 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.- Actor
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Nassar is one of the most acclaimed actors in India. He is the current president of South Indian Actors Association. Nassar is well known for Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1995), Anbe Sivam (2003) and Nayakan (1987).
Nassar was born on 5 March 1958 to Mehaboob Basha and Mumtaz in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. He studied in St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School (Chengalpattu). He moved to Madras (now chennai) after school, where he finished his pre-university at Madras Christian College, where he was an active member of the Dramatic Society. Later for a brief time, he worked in the Indian Air Force. He trained in two acting schools: the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce's Film Institute and the Tamil Nadu Institute for Film and Television Technology.
Nassar made his acting debut in K.Balachander movie in 1985 portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles. With breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Nayakan (1987), he became one of the most important actor in Indian cinema. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan ventures.
Even in small role made by Nassar became more powerful with his acting skills in the movies like Kabali (2016), Vishwaroopam (2013) & Iruvar (1997).- Vivek was born on 19 November 1961 in India. He was an actor, known for Sivaji (2007), Anniyan (2005) and Run (2002). He was married to Arulselvi Vivek. He died on 17 April 2021 in Chennai, India.
- Raghuvaran was born on 10 December 1958 in Kollankod, Palakkad, Kerala, India. He was an actor, known for Mudhalvan (1999), Amarkalam (1999) and Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997). He was married to Rohini. He died on 19 March 2008 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Arjun Das was born on 5 October 1990 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is an actor, known for Kaithi (2019), Master (2021) and Vikram (2022).
- Mohammad Ali was born on 10 October 1968 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is an actor, known for Liger (2022), Super (2005) and Oka Laila Kosam (2014). He has been married to Zubeda Sultana Begum since 23 January 1994. They have three children.