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Saravanan Sivakumar popularly known as Surya (born on 23 July 1975), is an Indian actor in the Tamil film industry. He is the son of Tamil actor Sivakumar and is married to Jyothika, a popular Tamil actress. He is well-known for trying out off-beat roles in different films. Suriya is also the brand ambassador for large brands like Himani Navratna Oil, Emami Fair & Handsome, Pepsi, TVS and Sunfeast Biscuits.

Early life

Surya studied at PSBB and St. Bede's, Chennai. He completed his commerce graduation from Loyola College, Chennai. He was employed in a garment manufacturing company in Ambattur, Chennai. A notable point is Vijay, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja (both Ilayaraaja's sons), Jeevan, Vishnuvardhan and Surya were all class mates during their studies.[citation needed]Surya then ventured into the cinefield to become one of the top reigning stars of the Tamil film industry.

Personal life
His father is the Tamil actor Sivakumar. He is the eldest son in the family with one younger brother actor Karthi and younger sister Brindha. He married actress Jyothika on September 11, 2006.
Career

His debut film, Nerrukku Ner (1997) with Vijay was a big hit but all his succeeding films did not do well. His first reasonable success was in the movie Poovellam Kettuppar (1999). His next movie with Vijay, Friends was another big hit. But he did not get any big breaks and his career seemed to be stalled until director Bala approached him for a role in his next venture titled Nandha. This was one of Surya's best films. The film grossed Rs.50 lakhs at the box office.

Surya’s next venture was with Vikraman in the movie Unnai Ninathu and the movie was able to record good collections. This was followed by Mounam Pesiyadhe which also did decently well. Surya’s second blockbuster was Kaaka Kaaka, a movie about the life of a police officer. The film grossed almost Rs.100 million at the box office. Also Pithamagan alongside Vikram was a big hit, Surya was appreciated for being a very different character.
In the movie Perazhagan, Surya acted in two roles, one as a boxer and the other as a handicapped but a confident phone booth keeper. His role as the handicapped was praised by critics, and he received a Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance. His role in Aayitha Ezhuthu as a student leader was also favoured by the critics. His movie Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikkalam was dropped due to financial problems.

In 2005, Surya delivered more successful films in the form of Aaru and Ghajini - afterwards he set up a production company called Studio Green which distributed the movie in the Chennai district. Ghajini was one of the most sensational hits of 2005, with Surya playing a short term memory loss patient, for which he even tonsured his head. The film was his third blockbuster and grossed over Rs.200 million at the box office. By then, trade began comparing him with long established actor , Ajith.
Surya's recent release is N. Krishna's Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. He acted opposite his real-life partner Jyothika in the film. The movie released on September 8 2006. The movie was an average grosser.

Up next, Surya has signed up to an untitled A. R. Murugadoss film and a film with Gautham Menon, Vaaranam Aayiram directed by Gautham Menon.He is doing another movie called VEL opposite ASIN since their onscreen chemistry did work out well in his blockbuster GAJINI, fans are eager to see VEL hit the theatres soon. He also dubbed Abhishek Bachchan's role in the Tamil version of Guru. Surya is also brand ambassador for various products.
Filmography

Year Title Cast
2007 Vel Asin Thottumkal
2007 Vaaranam Aayiram Ramya,Genelia D'Souza
2007 Guru (Tamil Dub Voice Only) R. Madhavan, Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan
2006 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Jyothika Saravanan,Bhumika Chawla
2006 June R Jyothika Saravanan
2005 Aaru Trisha Krishnan
2005 Ghajini Asin Thottumkal,Nayantara
2005 Maayavi Jyothika Saravanan
2004 Aayitha Ezhuthu Esha Deol, Meera Jasmine, Trisha Krishnan, Madhavan, Siddharth
2004 Perazhagan Jyothika Saravanan
2003 Pithamagan Vikram, Laila, Simran Bagga
2003 Kaaka Kaaka Jyothika Saravanan, Jeevan
2002 Mounam Pesiyadhe Trisha Krishnan, Laila
2002 Shree Shruti
2002 Unnai Ninaithu Sneha, Laila
2001 Nandha Laila
2001 Friends Devayani, Vijay
2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu Jyothika Saravanan
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar Jyothika Saravanan
1999 Periyanna Meena, Vijaykanth
1998 Sandhippoma Preetha
1998 Kaadhale Nimmadhi Kavitha,
1997 Nerrukku Ner Simran, Vijay, Kausalya

Trivia

* Surya married actress Jyothika on September 11, 2006.
* Both Surya and Jyothika have been in love since 2003 after the super hit film Kaaka Kaaka.
* Surya's best hits include Kaaka Kaaka, Perazhagan, Pithamagan, Ghajini, Aayitha Ezhuthu, Friends and Nerrukku Ner.
* Surya has won the Filmfare Best Actor Award South on 2 occasions.
* His huge hit Ghajini is being remade in hindi, it stars Aamir Khan and Asin Thottumkal.

Sumanth (సుమంత్), born February 9, is a Telugu film actor. He is the nephew of actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and the grandson of veteran actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao.

Background

Sumanth studied in a Hyderabad public school until he was 17 years old, completing +2. After that, he came to U.S. for six years. During those six years, having joined an engineering course at University of Michigan. He later realized it did not match his career ambitions and made a shift to art and directing. Sumanth received an undergraduate degree in Direction and Screen writing from Colombia in Chicago, IL. In August 2004, he married Keerthi Reddy. However in 2005, they registered for divorce.Career

Sumanth started his career in Tollywood in 1999 with Ram Gopal Varma's Prema Katha. The film became a disaster. His next two films Yuvakudu and Snehamante Idera also didn't fare well either at box office. However in 2003, he delivered his first hit, Sathyam, co-starring Genelia D'Souza. In 2004, he acted in another hit film, Gowri. The year 2005 didn't prove to be lucky for Sumanth as he starred in flop films like Dhana 51 and Mahanandi. However in 2006, Sumanth played the male lead in Sekhar Kammula's Godavari, which is so far the biggest commercial and critically acclaimed film in Sumanth's career.Godavari gave face lift to the motley troop that etched them on to the telugu film field. Dialogues were splendid coming straight from the director Sekhar Kammula. Though it beared resemblances to directors previous film (film)Anand this was unique artwork , highlighting synergy of river backdrop, dialogues, camera , and actors.In 2006, Sumanth had another release, Chinnodu, co-starring Charmme Kaur, who was cast opposite Sumanth in Gowri. Chinnodu turned out to be an average grosser at the box office. His most recent film was Madhumasam and Classmates. Madhumasam is proven to be successful at the box office whereas Classmates was not liked.

Filmography
Saroja (Tamil)

Pourudu (2008)

Classmates (2007)

Madhumasam (2007)

Chinnodu (2006)

Godavari (2006)

Mahanandi (2005)

Dhana 51 (2005)

Gowri (2004)

Satyam (2003)

Snehamante Idera (2001)

Yuvakudu (2000)

Suman's full name is Mangalore Suman Talwar.Suman was born on 28th of August 1959 at Chennai.
His mother Late Smt. Kesari Chander was the Principal of the prestigious Ethiraj College for women in Chennai.
His father Sri. Susheel Chander worked for I.O.C. Chennai.
He is now residing at Hyderabad, with his Wife Smt. Sirisha (grand-daughter of well known Play-Wright Sri.D.V.Narasa Raju), his eight-year-old daughter Akilaja Prathyusha, his mother-in-law Smt.KavitaRaju and Sri.D.V.Narasaraju.
His mother tongue is Tullu (Mangalore, Karnataka).Suman did his kinder-garten at Church Park Convent, Chennai.
He completed his schooling at The Besant Theosophical High School, Chennai.
He joined the PachayappasCollege to do his B.A. in English Literature. Suman can converse fluently in Tullu (His Mother Tongue) Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Suman learnt Sanskrit from Sri. H.A.S. Sashtri. Suman also learnt playing the Veena and the Guitar.
He is a Black belt in karate (Shotokan Style). He also learnt Kalari Payiut (Martial Arts of Kerala) from Sri. Gopal Gurukkal.
Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Actor, Costume and Wardrobe Department
Actor:
1. Sivaji (2007) .... Adisheshan
2. Okkadunnadu (2007) .... Kiran's father
3. Sri Ramadasu (2006) .... Lord Rama
4. Style (2006) .... Cameo
5. Balu (2005)
6. Darna Mana Hai (2003) .... Suman
7. Ammulu (2003)
8. Gangotri (2003) .... Narasimha
9. Devullu (2001) .... Lord Venkateswara
10. Priyamainasrivaaru (1997)
11. Annamayya (1997) .... Lord Vishnu/Lord Venkateswara
12. Suryaputrulu (1996)
13. Rangeela (1995) .... Motilal
14. Maya Bazaar (1995)
15. Qaidi Dada (1990)
16. Desamlo Dongalupaddaru (1985)
17. Merupudadi (1984)
18. Navodayam (1983)
19. Neti Bharatam (1983)
20. Sitaara (1983)
21. Thee (1981)
22. Hum Paanch (1980)
23. Ek Nazar (1972)
Costume and Wardrobe Department:
1. Salma (1985) (additional costumes)

Meka Srikanth (born March 23, 1968) is a Tollywood film actor. He is most known as Srikanth.
Career

Srikanth was born in Gangavathi Dist. Koppal, Karnataka. He did B.Com from Karnataka University , Dharwar ,Karnataka, India and got a diploma from film institute. He played minor roles in many films before playing a hero. His first hit film as a hero was PELLI SANDADI which was directed by famous director K.Raghavendra Rao.After that S.V Krishna Reddy gave good hit movies like vinodam,Egire Pavurama.His hit movies are Khadgam,Sankar Dada M.B.B.S,Pellam Orelithe,Kshemanga Velli Labhanga Randi,Oo Chinadana. He currently lives in Jubilee hills, Hyderabad. He is very close to 'Tollywood Mega Star Chiranjeevi'.
He recently acted in the movie operation duryodhana which was a decent hit and reached the expectation of audience. His character in the movie was bhagavathudu
Profile
How often do we see people who are outsiders to the film industry, enter it, endeavor through the hardships and secure a unique place for themselves. Srikanth, often referred as the hero with chocolate looks, has come far from the time he entered tollywood with his debut film Peoples Encounter. Born on 23rd March of 1968 in Vijayawada, Srikanth was born and brought up in Gangavathi in Karnataka and studied there till his tenth standard. Later Srikanth graduated from B.Com and being very interested in acting and movies, joined Madhu Film Institute to get experience in acting.
But as we all know, acting experience alone is not enough to bag great roles in the movie industry. Through lot of dedication and hardwork, Srikanth achieved his first break with the movie, People's Encounter produced by Usha kiran movies under the direction of Mohan Gandhi. After that, he was able to bag villain roles in movies like Sitaratnam Gari Abbayi. The break from villain roles came through when Thammareddy Bharadwaja offered him a role as a hero in One By Two. The movie became a success and paved the way for Srikanth to secure more movie offers. He continued to act in all movies that came in his way for the next one year. One of these movies that is to be mentioned specially is Aame. He co-starred in this movie with Ooha, who is to be his wife in future. The first notable hit came to him in 1995 with TajMahal. With the box office hit Pelli Sandadi that released in 1996, Srikanth became known to one and all and did not have to look back again.
In coming years, Srikanth and Ooha married and now they have a son, Roshan and daughter, Medha. His career also took off, except for the occasional flops which no hero can really escape from. Over the years, Srikanth did not constrain himself to a particular image or particular genre of roles. He has proved that he can handle comedy roles as well as serious roles with equal ease.

Filmography
Shankardada Zindabad (2007)

Operation Duryodhana (2007)

Evandoi Srivaru (2006)

Soggadu (2005)

Radha Gopalam (2005)

Sankranthi (2005)

Swarabhishekam (2004)

Shankar Dada MBBS (2004)

Bose (2004)
Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)

Pellam Oorelithe (2003)

Khadgam (2002)

Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002)

Devullu (2001)

Maa Nannaki Pelli (1997)

Pelli Sandadi (1996)

Ghatotkachudu (1995)

Taj Mahal (1995)

Aaghata (1994)

Aame (1994)

Srihari started his career as fight Asst. After that he played so many small roles and villain supporter characters. He signified as a comedy villain for the roles in Hello Brother, Baa garu Bagunnara?, o panai potundi babu, veedevadandi babu films. He debut the hero role with "Police" movie. From then onwards he played many powerful characters in his movies. Recently his action in movies like NUvvostanante nenu vaddantana, maha nandi, viyyala vari kayyalu was applauded by the telugu audience. He was married to Disco Shanti, one of the dancers of telugu film industry. They have two sons. Recently he produced the film Bhadrari(*ing Raja, Gajala, Srihari), which released on 6th of march of 2008.

FILMOGRAPHY:Premabhishekam (2008) 
Bhadradri (2008) 
Viyyala Vari Kayyalu(2007) 
Dhee (2007) .... Shankar Goud 
Sri Mahalakshmi(2006) 
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) .... Sivaramakrishna 
Mahanandi (2005) 
Bhadrachalam(2001)Ayodhya Ramaiah Simhachalam (2003) .... Srinivas Yadav 
o panai potundi babu
veedevadandi babu
Orey Thammudu (2001) 
Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi (2001) 
Bagunnaru (2000) .... Villain 
Raja Kumarudu(1999)(as Sri Hari) .... Rani's fiancee 
Premante Idera (1998).... Muralidhar, police officer 
Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998) 
Bhoothakkannadi (1997).... Hunter 
Gokulamlo Seetha (1997).... Hari 
Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996) .... Duryodhana 
Alluda Majaka (1995).... Vasundhara's Brother 
Vijaya Rama raju 
Ladies Tailor 
Sivaji 
Balaram 
Police 
Deva 
Ganapathi 
Karz (1980) (as Shri Hari) 
Paraya Dhan (1971) (as Srihar) 
Achacho(tamil)
Awards 
* Awarded Nandi awards for Best Supporting Award in 2005

Sobhanbabu, one of the senior Telugu film artistes, quietly disappeared from the Telugu film industry. Though some of his contemporaries are still making their presence in films, Sobhanbabu voluntarily opted to stay away from the film industry. Not only in films, he is keeping himself off from any functions or festivals related to the film industry like audio releases, film releases or Nandi award kind of prestigious dos.

Sobhanbabu's real name is Uppu Shobana Chalapathy Rao. His date of birth is January 14, 1937. He is the son of Uppu Suryanarayana Rao. He has three sisters Dhanaranga, Jhansi and Nirmala, besides a brother Sambasiva Rao.

He had completed his schooling in Kuntamukkula Mylavaram. He pursued his Intermediate in Vijayawada and finished his degree in Vijayawada. Later, he joined law course in Madras, but discontinued it.

He got married to Kanta Kumari on May 15, 1958. He has a son Karuna Seshu and three daughters Mrudula, Prashanti and Nivedita.

Though he was in the glamour field, he did not allow either his sons, daughters, brothers or sisters into the film industry.

He made his debut into films through Daivabalam directed by Vasanthkumar Reddy, but the first film that hit the screen is Bhakta Sabari and his first crush is with L Vijayalakshmi. Chitrapu Narayana Murthy is his first director, while BD Naidu was the first producer. It is Pendyala Nageswara Rao who gave music for his first ever film. His film Manushulu Maarali was run for 25 weeks which was a recording during those days. By the time Sobhanbabu entered, it was black and white era. His first colour film is Kannavari Kalalu. For the first time he went abroad for a film shooting for Ramudu-Parasuramudu. He made a dual role in Potti Pleader for the first time.

During those days Sobhanbabu is the only stylish star. Even if he wears a T-shirt or if he wears a suit, it is perfect fit for him. It is Sobhanbabu who used to wear goggles in song sequences and it is worth watching on screen. He had received Filmfare Awards for four times, Nandi awards for five times, AP Cine Goers Award for eight times of which he bagged the award consecutively for six years from 1970 to 1975. Likewise he had bagged Madras Film Fans award for nine times. Vamsi Berkely Award, AP Film Fans Award, Andhra Patrika Award, Film World Award were only a few to mention. He bagged the Central Govt award for the best classical film hero for Bangaru Panjaram in 1970. Filmalaya, Cine World, Cine Express, Kalasagar, and Kalasravanthi were few more awards that came in his way.

Sobhanbabu had paired up with Sarada for several films and they were said to be a hit pair of all times. It is really a unique combination. Sobhanbabu is known for his glamour and performance for about 30 years in the filmdom and Sarada is known more for her outstanding, performance-oriented roles, especially for sober roles.

He was popularly called as "Andhra Andagadu" meaning, "Most handsome person in Andhra Pradesh". He was honored several Nandi Awards by the state of Andhra Pradesh Government. He probably earned maximum number of awards among any Telugu hero for his diverse roles spanning over 30 years. He was the most popular ladies hero for over 20 years. In fact, he earned so much ladies popularity that even to this day any good ladies family entertainer is referred to as "Shoban Babu type movie" by the telugu movie lovers. He was honored "Natabooshana" title and it became his last name in movie credits.

Though several senior artistes had lost their earnings either by producing films or in some other way, Sobhanbabu had a planned career. He invested all his earnings in real estate business and is leading a peaceful life with a complete happy family with sons, daughters, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law and grandchildren. He acted in films that suits his age all the times. At the fag end of his career, he chose some character artiste roles and finally took retirement from films for a happy and fruitful life. He celebrated his 70th birthday on January 14, 2007.
Actor:

Aasthi Mooredu Asha Baaredu
Abhimanyudu
Adavi Raja
Adavidora
Agni Nakshatram
Alludugaru Zindabad
Amma Maata
Andaroo Manchivaare
Andharoo Dongale (1974)
Anna Chellellu
Ashwametham
Babu
Balaramakrishnulu
Balidaanam
Balipeetham
Bandhalu Anubandhalu
Bandham
Bangaru Chellelu
Bangaru Panjaram
Bangaru Thalli
Bavamaradallu
Bhakta Pothana
Bhakta Sabari
Bhale Gudhachari
Bharya
Bharyaabhartalu
Bharyamani
Bheeshma
Buddhimanthudu
Chaduvkunna Ammaayilu
Chakkanodu
Chakravaakam
Chandipriya
Chattamto Chadarangam
Chelleli Kapuram
Chesina Baasalu
Chinnanati Snehithulu
Daivabalam
Danavudu
Dandayathra
Debbaku Thaa Dongala Muthaa
Deepaaradhana
Desadrohulu
Desamante Manusuhuloi
Devalayam
Devudu Chesina Pelli
Devudu Mamayya
Dharma Chakram (1980)
Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi
Doctor Babu
Donga Pelli
Dorababu
Doragarintlo Dongodu
Dorikithe Dongalu
Doshi Nirdoshi
Driver Babu
Eetaram Manishi
Enki Naayudu Bava
Enki Nayudubava
Evandi Aavida Vachindi
Gadusu Pillodu
Ganga Manga
Gharana Gangulu
Gorintaku
Gudhachari 116
Gunavanthudu
Hello Guru
Ida Lokam
Iddaru Ammaayilu
Iddaru Dongalu
Iddaru Iddare (1976)
Illalu Priyuralu
Inti Gauravam
Irugu Porugu
Jackie
Jagajjantreelu
Jagajjatteelu
Jagan (1984)
Jailu Pakshi
Jebu Donga (1975)
Jeevana Jyothi
Jeevana Poraatam
Jeevana Raagam
Jeevana Tharangalu
Jeevita Bandam
Jeevitha Khaidi
Jeevitha Nauka
Jeevitham
Jeevitharatham
Kaalaanthakulu
Kaalam Maarindi
Kaksha
Kalisina Manasulu
Kalyana Mandapam
Kalyana Tamboolam
Kambhojaraju Katha
Kannathalli
Kannavaari Kalalu
Kanula Panduga
Kartheeka Deepam
Kartheeka Pournami
Kathanayarakuralu
Khaidi Babai
Khaidi Kalidas
Khiladi Bullodu
Kodallosthunnaru Jagrattha
Kodenagu
Kodetraachu
Kongumudi
Koothuru Kodalu
Korukunna Mogudu
Krishnarjunulu (1982)
Kumkumabharini
Kurukshetram
Lakshmi Nivasam
Lava Kusa
Loguttu Perumallakeruka
Maa Manchi Akkayya
Maatru Devatha
Maayani Mamata
Mahalakshmi
Maharaju
Mahasangraamam
Mairaavana
Malle Poolu
Mallepuvvu
Mana Samsaram
Manavude Mahaneeyudu
Manavudu Danavudu (1972)
Manchi Babai
Manchi Manasulu (1974)
Manchi Mithrulu
Mande Gundelu
Mangalya Bhalam (1985)
Manushulu Maarali
Mister Bharath
Mister Vijay
Monagadu (1976)
Mooga Prema
Mosagadu
Mugguru Mitrulu
Mugguru Monagaallu
Mundadugu
Naa Thammudu
Naidu Baava
Narthanasaala
Navagraha Poojaa Mahima
Nindu Hrudayalu
Nindu Manishi
Pandanti Jeevitham
Panthaalu Pattimpulu
Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha
Paruvu Prathishta
Pasidi Manasulu
Pedda Koduku
Pettamdaarlu
Picchi Maaraaju
Pinni
Pogarubothu
Potti Pleader
Prameelarjuna Yuddham
Pratheekaram
Pratijnaa Paalana
Premabandham
Private Master
Punnami Chandrudu
Punya Dampathulu
Punyam koddu purushudu
Punyavathi
Puttinillu Mettinillu
Raamalayam
Radha Krishna
Raghuramudu
Raja (1976)
Rajkumar
Raju Vedale
Rakta Sindooram
Ramabaanam
Ramalayam
Ramudu Parasuramudu
Saanthi Nilayam
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Samsaram (1988)
Sannaayi Appanna
Sarada
Sarpayaagam
Sathyame Jayam
Sati Anasuya
Sattekalapu Satayya
Sisindri Chittibabu
Soggadi Kaapuram
Soggadu (1975)
Somavaara Vrata Maahaatyam
Sravana Sandhya
Sreekrishnaavataaram
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna
Srivaru
Sumangali
Swayamvaram (1982)
Taaraasashankam
Tahsildar Gaari Ammaayi
Tallidandrulu (1970)
Thalli Koothullu
Thodu Needa
Ummadi Mogudu
Vamsodharakudu (1972)
Veeraanjaneya
Veerabhimanya
Vichitra Dampathyam
Vichitra Kutumbam
Vijrumbhana
Vooriki Soggadu

Awards:

Film fare Awards: 1971, 74, 76, 79
Nandi Best Actor Award from AP Govt : 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976
AP Cinegoers Award : 1970, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 85, 89,
Madras Film Fans Award : 1971, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 80, 84, 85
Vamsi Berkely Award : 1978, 84, 85
AP Film Fans Award : 1971, 1974
Andhrapatrika Award : 1970, 1985
Film World : 1971, 1975
Central Govt Award for the best classical film hero award : Bangaru Panjaram 1970
Filmalaya : 1975
Cine World : 1975
Kalasagar : 1975 1986
Kalasravanthi : 1992

Silambarasan Rajendar (Born February 3, 1983 (1983-02-03) (age 24)), is a prominent Tamil film actor, film director, playback singer and song writer. Silambarasan is known fondly by his fans as Simbhu and Little Super Star.

Silambarasan was a popular face in Indian television even before he made his maiden film debut. He acted in Tamil films as a junior artist in projects like Monisha En Monalisa, Shabash Babu, Rajadi Rajavan, and Thiruvalla in minor roles. His debut in movies as a hero came in the form of Kaadhal Azhavitazhallai, a Tamil language movie also debuting Charmi, a popular Telugu actress. The film was highly hyped but the film flopped at the box-office and it was followed by Dhum and Kuthu with Rakshitha and Ramya respectively. These films also flopped at the box-office and criticism was heaped on Silambarasan for his self-acclaimed title of Little Superstar and his deliberate copying of actions which were normally used by the Tamil superstar, Rajinikanth.
Alai with Trisha Krishnan followed, it became his first film to run over 50 days at a cinema but once again he faced controversy due to some scenes between Trisha Krishnan and himself. His next film, Kovil with Sonia Agarwal was an average grosser at the box-office. Silambarasan then took a year's break to concentrate on Manmadhan project, he wrote the screenplay for. The film starred Jyothika, Mandira Bedi and Yana Gupta opposite him and the film became a runaway triumph at the box-office breaking many records especially in Madurai and it ran for 275 days in Kollywood. The film earned rave reviews and changed many peoples' minds about Silambarasan's career. His next film, Thotti Jaya also was a hit, in which he had paired with Gopika. For Thotti Jaya he sported a black beard in the role of an orphaned gangster who finds love.
In 2006, Saravana was released. After the success of Manmadhan, he paired up with Jyothika to act in the film directed by balachndar. The film was a hit despite being released with Paramasivan and Aadhi, it eventually ran for 100 days. Silambarasan decided to turn director in Vallavan, which has become the most anticipated film of the year of 2006. It was released on Diwali 2006 and starred him opposite Nayantara, Reema Sen and Sandhya.
Personal life

Silambarasan was born to a famous Kollywood couple, T. Rajendar and Usha. His parents were both actors. T.Rajendar was also a famous director. He has a younger brother, Kuralarasan who appears as a child actor in several films. His sister, Illakya, is a college student at Loyola College, where he had also completed his education.

At Ashram school, Silambarasan studied with the Tamil actor, Rajinikanth's daughter, Aishwarya.

As of 2007, he broke relationship with actor Nayantara and gossiped to leak the private photos in which he was lip-kissing her as a vengeance.
Filmography

Year Title Role Director Cast
2007 Silambattam Saravanan
2007 Kettavan Nandakumar Namitha, Lekha
2007 Kaalai Tharun Gopi Vedhika, Nila, Sangeetha
2006 Vallavan Vallavan Silambarasan Nayanthara, Sandhya, Reema Sen
2006 Saravana Saravana K. S. Ravikumar Jyothika
2005 Thotti Jaya Jayachandran V. K. Durai Gopika, Linda Arsenio
2004 Manmadhan Manmadhan/Madhanraj/Madhankumar A. J. Murugan Jyothika, Mandira Bedi, Yana Gupta, Sindhu Tolani
2004 Kovil Shaktivel Hari Sonia Agarwal
2003 Alai Aadhi Vikram Trisha Krishnan
2003 Kuthu Guru A. Venkatesh Ramya
2002 Dhum Sathya A. Venkatesh Rakshitha
2002 Kadhal Azhivathillai Simbu T. Rajendar Charmi

• Started out as wanting to be a director.
• Was an Assistant Director to the legendary Mani Ratnam
• Sang as a playback singer in his movie Chukkallo Chandrudu (Yadalo Epudo & Everybody) and Bommarillu.(Appudo Ippudo).
• Trained in Carnatic music
• Wrote the story and contributed to the screenplay of Chukkallo Chandrudu
• Was President of his college's debating team and attended the World Debating Championships.
• At college was also a part of a theatre group called 'The Players'
• Was awarded CNBC Manager of the Year in 1999.
• Can Speak 4 languages
• He also worked as a cinematographer under the pseudonym R. Siddarth
• Is said to have a child with his ex-wife Meghna, but these reports are unconfirmed.
• Has a brother, named Jayender.
• Has acquired a cult following in Germany.

Sarath Kumar an actor and politician. He has good reputation as actor in Kollywood, also he is the present president of South Indian Film Artistes Association. He started his career in Kollywood as a villain, and slowly transformed to second hero in Vijaykanth movies. After few movies as second hero, KS Ravikumar launched him as lead hero in his project which was a success at Box-office. There after KS Ravikumar worked with him in several projects which were box-office hits, and also promoting him as one of the leading heroes in Kollywood in late 90's.He mainly plays the role of a honest cop out to cleanse the society.

Profile

* Full Name : R.SARATHKUMAR NADAR
* Cinema Title : Supreme Star, Super Hero
* Date of birth : 14 July 1954
* Place of birth : New Delhi
* Native place : Thalakavur in Sivaganga district near Karaikudi
* Education : B.Sc Mathematics-New College, Chennai
* Career : Film actor, formerly DMK MP in Rajya Sabha
* Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada
* Hit Films : Pulan Visaranai (as a villain), Suriyan, Naataamai, Suryavamsam, Pachaikili Muthucharam
Awards

* Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award (2000, 2001)
* Best Actor Awards (1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998)
* MGR Award (1997)
* Best Villain Award - 1990(Pulan Visaranai)

Family
* Father - M. Ramanathan Nadar
* Mother - Pushpa Leela
* Sister - K. Mallika
* First wife - Chaya(divorced)
* Second wife - Raadhika (actress - Married Feb. 2001)
* Daughters - Varalaxmi, Pooja, Rayanne (step daughter)
* Son - Rahul (in the name of congress leader)

Social Contributions
Sarath Kumar Nadar builds Kamarajar Nadar memorial hall

Political career

Sarath Kumar Nadar joined DMK in the year 1996. DMK fielded him in Tirunelveli Loksabha Constituency during 1998 parliamentary elections and he lost by small margin. In 2002,DMK made him as Rajyasabha member . He left DMK before 2006 Assembly elections owing to differences with Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi's family members. He joined AIADMK along with his wife Radhika and campaigned vigorously for that party. His wife Radhika Sarathkumarwas dismissed from AIADMK for anti party activities in October 2006. He also quit from AIADMK in November 2006 quoting his workload in Cine industry as a reason. He might soon start a new party on his own. On August 31st 2007, Sarathkumar Nadar floated a new party named Akila Indiya Samathuva Makkal Katchi' He has vowed to bring back Kamarajar rule in TamilNadu.
Filmography
Tamil
* Aei
* Aranmanai Kavalan
* Arasu
* Aravindhan
* Archana IAS
* Ayya
* Band Master
* Captain
* Captain Prabhakaran
* Chaanakkyaa
* Chatrapathi
* Cheran Pandian
* Chinna Durai
* Chithirai Pookkal
* Coolee
* Dasarathan
* Dhosth
* Diwan
* Ellaichamy
* Engitte Mothathe
* Gambeeram
* Githan
* I Love India
* Idaya Vaasal
* Idhuthanda Sattam
* Ilavarasan
* Indhu
* Janaki Raman
* Kan Simittum Neram
* Katta Bomman
* Kaval Nilayam
* Maayi
* Mahaprabhu
* Manasthan
* Meera II
* Moondravathu Kann
* Moovendhar
* Mounam Sammadham
* Mr. Karthik
* Mun Arivippu
* Nadodi Mannan II
* Namma Annachi
* Namma Ooru Mariyamma
* Natchathira Nayagan
* Natpukkaga
* Naattamai
* Nethaji
* Oor Mariyathai
* Oruvan
* Paarai
* Pachaikili Muthucharam
* Palaivana Paravaikal
* Pattali
* Pennin Manathai Thottu
* Peria Gounder Ponnu
* Pudhu Manithan
* Pudhupaadagan
* Pulan Visaranai
* Puriyatha Puthir
* Raja Kaiya Vecha
* Rajapandi
* Rajasthan
* Rakasia Police
* Rishi
* Salem Vishnu
* Samasthanam
* Samundi
* Samuthiram
* Seetha
* Pachaikili Muthucharam
* Simma Raasi
* Sivanda Malar
* Sooriyan
* Surya Vamsam
* Thai Mozhi
* Thalaimagan
* Thangamana Thangachi
* Thenkasipattanam
* Urudhi Mozhi
* Vaitheeswaran
* Vaidehi Kalyanam
* Vasanatha Kala Paravai
* Vedan
* Velai Kidaichuduchu
* Veluchamy
* Vetri Padigal
* Vinnukum Mannukum

Telugu

* Agreement
* Balachandrudu
* Bunny
* Gang Leader
* Magadu
* Samajamio Sree
* Stuartpuram Police Station
* Surya IPS
* Vishnu

 Sai Kumar (27 July, 1960 ) is an Indian Tollywood actor who speaks the Telugu language. Now he is South Indian hero, actor, and campanigner of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. He belongs to a middle class family and started his career at an early age of his life as a dubbing child artist. His father is P J Sarma is leading dubbing artist. Sai Kumar followed his father's foot steps with dubbing, who is consider the dubbing king.
“ My aim and ambition since my childhood is to become a versatile actor. As a child artiste I had the privilege of acting with well-known stars of that time. Director Bapu gave me an important lead role in Sneham the re-make of Hindi silver jubilee film Dosti. I continued with my film assignments, dubbing and my studies. I passed out with flying colors from Madras Christian College. I also did my M Phil from the MCC. ”
Sai Kumar says he likes dialogues with sentiment and emotion:
“ I like melodrama. For me a film character is larger than life. A bit of exaggeration. I like the dialogue delivery of stars like Sivaji Ganeshan and N T Rama Rao.

Child actor
* NT Ramarao (1976 - dubbed voice)
* Rama rao DEVUDU CHESINA PELLI
* Dosthi
Best Movies
* Police Story (1996) ( Kannada movie dubbed into Telugu, Tamil and Hindi)
* Police Story - 2 (2007)
* Thayya Karan
* 'Kathal Geetham
* Athanokkade
Villain
* Samanyudu
* Aadhi

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Actor, Art Director
Actor:

1. Samanyudu (2006) .... Raju
2. A Belly Full of Dreams (2006) .... Ramu
3. Aathi (2006)
4. Athanu (2001)
5. Nagadevathe (2000) .... Shivaraj
6. Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum (1999)
7. Anthahpuram (1998) .... Prakash
8. Aaram Thamburan (1997)
9. Karthavyam (1991) .... Murali
10. Thooval Sparsam (1990)
11. Pratighatana (1986)
12. Challenge (1984)
Art Director:
1. Aakhree Raasta (1986)