None expected, indeed the actor himself. Saravanan Sivakumar completing his graduation at Loyola College never knew that he would make it so bigger in tinsel town.
Actor Name: Surya
Original Name: Saravanan Sivakumar
Date of Birth: 23rd July, 1975
Native Place: Coimbatore
Family Members: Actor Sivakumar, Younger Brother Karthi (Paruthiveeran fame Karthi), Younger Sister Brinda (Married), Mother (Name Unknown), Jyothika (Wife), Diya (Daughter)
Schooling: PSBB Coimbatore, St. Bede’s Chennai
College: Loyola College, Chennai
Graduation: B. Com (Completed)
Career: Earlier Merchandizing Manager at Garment Factory, Now an Actor
Favorite Food: Curd Rice, Dosa
Favorite Hobby: Long Drive in Car with good music, hunting for new places and camping overnight.
Awards: Kalaimamani Award (2005)
Filmfare Best Award (2003 and 2004)
Turning Point: Nanda, Pithamaghan
Though Saravanan had a sound knowledge about film due to his father’s presence, he had no plans to step into film industry. As his close friends say, ‘We were completely astonished to hear that Saravanan is going to make his debut in Tamil film industry’. First, he joined a garments factory as a merchandizing manager. For everyone’s surprise, his first month salary was Rs. 1000/- and he gifted his mom with a saree.
Directors Mani Rathnam and Vasanth had just met him at an occasion and called forth a photo shoot, which he took up casually. Well, a particular snapshot was about him putting his around Simran that he felt shy…. Then as he made his debut with ‘Nerukku Ner’, he happened to be the uprising star.
Filmography
His debut Film Nerrukku Ner was released in 1997. Directed by Vasanth, he teamed up with his college mate Actor Vijay. Actress Simran paired up with him. The very next year beginning had his film ‘Kadhale Nimmadhi’ where he paired up with Actor Murali. The film was released in January 1998. During the same year, his film ‘Sandhipoma’ was released in June. The very next year in 1999, ‘Periyanna’ had him featured alongside with Actor Vijayakanth. Again, Surya was casted by Director Vasanth in his ‘Poovellam Kettupar’ and it was the same film where Jyothika was introduced. Indeed, Director Vasanth was the matchmaker for both of them miraculously. Again, Surya-Jyothika paired up for ‘Uyirile Kalandhadhu’ that hit the screens where his father Sivakumar donned the same role.
Again, on Jan 14, 2001 both Surya and Vijay paired up for ‘Friends’ directed by Siddique. The film happened to the most stunning comedy entertainer with emotional factors. The same year Surya witnessed the greatest turning point in his career. Yeah! It was all about Bala offering him to perform the lead role of a different shade in his ‘Nandha’. The film won him the biggest laurels across the globe as hit the screens on November 14, 2001. It was a no turning back situation for the actor… His next film ‘Unnai Ninaithu’ again featured Surya together with Laila (she was the heroine in Bala’s ‘Nandha’). The film directed by Vikraman had Sneha too in the female lead. It was a poignant touch of romance and won awards for a good entertainer film. A couple of months later, his another film ‘Sree’ was released where he played an action packed mass hero role and indeed it turned to be a flop movie. During the yearend, his film ‘Mounam Pesiyadhe’ was released on Dec 14, 2002. Director Ameer made his debut directorial with this film. The film introduced Trisha to the film industry and Laila performed a cameo role.
And here comes the most top-notching films from Surya where every piece turned to be great grosser at box office.
‘Kaakha Kaakha’ directed by Gowtham Menon had again made Surya, Jyothika to pair and this was the moment when both of them became so closer. The film was released on August 1st, 2009 and within couple of months for Diwali another magnum opus ‘Pithamaghan’ was released for Diwali. Directed by Bala, the film had Surya and Vikram and won several awards…
On May 6, 2004, ‘Perazhagan’ had Surya and Jyothika playing dual roles. During the same month, another film ‘Aayitha Ezhuthu’ directed by Mani Rathnam was released on May 21, 2004…. The film had Madhavan, Trisha, Meera Jasmine, and Siddarth together in lead role.
And nearly for a year, he didn’t take up any projects….
On March 2005, ‘Maayavi’ directed by Bala’s assistant Singam Puli had Surya and Jyothika pairing up together…. The same year had yet another blockbuster ‘Ghajini’ directed by Murugadoss hitting screens on September 2005. Yearend was another commercial entertainer ‘Aaru’ releasing.
‘Sillunu Oru Kadhal’ directed by Gowtham’s assistant Krishna featured Surya and Jyothika in lead role. The film was released on September 8, 2006. He took a long break after his marriage and joined hands with Director Hari for ‘Vel’ releasing in November 9, 2007. Again after a year, on November 14, 2008 his magnum opus ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’ was released. The directed by Gowtham Menon had Sameera Reddy, Divya Spandana and Simran in lead roles. A
His forthcoming film ‘Ayan’ is ready to hit the screens where he pairs up with Thamannah and directed by K.V. Anand. Also, he has started shooting for K.S. Ravi Kumar’s ‘Aadhavan’. Meanwhile, he has signed up for another films ‘Singam’ directed by Hari and ‘Mugamudi’ that will have Mysskin handling direction…
Family life…
Surya isn’t just a perfect actor, but a great family man too. Being an obedient son, he won his parents’ wish in marrying Actress Jyothika. The marriage took place on September 11, 2006. The following year, they were gifted with a beautiful daughter ‘Diya’. His sister Brindha was married first before his nuptials. His brother Karthi made his debut in ‘Paruthiveeran’ and it was scoring triple century on debut match…
Name | Shivaji Gaekwad |
Screen Name | Rajnikanth |
Nick Names | Superstar |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | 12 Dec 1950 |
Mother Tongue | Marathi |
Birth Place | Bangalore |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Education | * Early education in Acharya Patasala and later in Raamakrishna Mission, Bangalore(PUC discontinued) * Studied in the Film Institute |
Family | Father:Ramoji Rao Mother:Rambhai Sister: Shrimathi Aswathamma Brothers:Sathya Narayana Rao & Nageshwara Rao Wife:Latha Daughters:Aishwarya & Sowandarya Son-in-law:Dhanush |
Marriage date | 26.02.1981 |
Earlier worked as | Carpenter, Bus Conductor |
Guru | K.Balachander |
Spiritual Guru | Satchithananda Swamiji |
Debut | Tamil:Aboorva Ragangal Hindi:Andhaa Kanoon Telugu:Anthuleni Katah English: Blood stone Kannada:Katha Sangama Malayalam: Alavudheenum Arputha Vilakkum Bengali: BhagyaDevta |
Career Firsts | Hero: Bhairavi Dual role: Billa Triple role:Moondru Mugam Positive role: Kavikuyil Singing: Adikuthu Kuliru (Mannan) Story and Screenplay: Valli Movie dubbed and released in Japan: Muthu |
Ardent Devotee of | Shri Raghavendra |
Director K.Balachander | * When he was studying in SIFCC institute of film acting he met Mr.K.Balachander. * Gave him his screen name 'Rajnikanth' * Gave him his first role in films. * Was the only person to encourage him to act in films and gave him good advices. * In the beginning of his career he used to get nightmares of the film he is acting and also Mr.Balachander will be there screaming at him to act properly. * K.Balachander's 'Kavithalaya' started their productions with the film 'Netri kan' |
Director S.P.Muthuraman | Directed 25 of his films. Most of them were turning points in his career. |
His favourite film of his films | 'Mullum Malluram' |
Wish list | When he was working as a conductor he wished for Vespa scooter, a single-room apartment, and all the cigarettes money can buy. |
Politics | Played a major part in putting together an alliance between the DMK and TMC which won the 1996 Tamil nadu elections. |
Admires | Lee Kwan Yew(Former Singapore prime minister) |
Dwaraka | The name of his private quarters in his home |
Art Films | Does not likes to do art films. Feels that the people involved in films should earn money and make people happy. |
Health | Yoga and Meditiation |
Pets | loves dogs |
Mannerisms | Swift movements, rapid-fire dialogue delivery |
Books | * Autobiography of a Yogi * Gita as it was * Living with the Himalayan Masters' Swami Rama * Books written by Shri Ramana Maharishi |
Favourite | Colour: Black City: Chennai Place: Himalayas Food: Non-Vegetarian items Dress: White Khurtha |
Cherishes | Appreciation Letter from K.Balachander for the film "Mullum Malarum" |
Owns | Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam |
Past time | Likes to spend time alone |
Rajini 25 | Latha Rajnikanth arranged a mega-show to celebrate 25 years of Rajni in tamil cinema |
About him | "I saw a fire in his eyes and an enthusiasm coupled with an urge to prove himself. I immediately realized that he was not just one more run-of-the-mill aspirant" - K.Balachander |
Awards | * 2000 Padma Bhushan award from the Govt of India. * Tamil Nadu Govt awards 1999 - Best Actor(Padayappa) 1989 - MGR award 1984- Kalaimamani award 1982- Best Actor (Moondru Mugam) 1978 - Best Actor(mullum Malarum) * Filmfare Awards 1984 - Best Actor(Nallavanuku Nallavan) * Cinema Express Awards 1995- Best Actor(Muthu) 1993 - Best Story writer (Valli) 1992 - Best Actor( Annamalai) 1991 - Best Actor(Thalapathy) 1988 - Best Achiever Award(Blood Stone) 1985 - Best Actor(Sri Raagavendirar) 1984 - Best Actor(Nallavanauku Nallavan) * 1995 Best Actor Screen Awards(Peaddarayadu) |
Facts | * Had a very troubled childhood. Lost his mother when he was only 5 years old. * His father was a police constable. * His ancestors were believed to be from a village called Nachiar Kuppam in Dharmapuri Dist. of Tamilnadu. * 'Å¡ö¨Á§Â ¦ÅøÖõ' is written on the entrance of his house * Got his diploma in acting from Dr.P.N.Reddy. * Was discouraged a lot by his fellow film institute students. * In the beginning he did not know to speak Tamil well. * His film 'Muthu' was dubbed as 'Dancing Maharaja' in Japan and it ran for 23 weeks in Tokyo. Film 'Yejaman' was dubbed as 'Dancing Maharaja II'' * Has acted in two malayalam films and one Bengali film. * Likes to drive on his own. * Had acted in 12 of Amitabh's remade movies in Tamil * When he was working as a conductor his salary was around Rs.750 and one his friends named Raj Bhadhur gave him money to study in the film institute in Chennai. * Always prefers Big banners. |
Address | 18, Ragaveera avenue, Poes Gardent, Chennai- 600086 |
Quote | Happiness begins when ambition ends. |
| Actor Nick Name | Rajinikanth | |
| Actor Brith Name | Shivaji Gaekwad | |
| Date of birth | 12th December 1949 | |
 Rajinikanth was born on December 12 1949 in Karnataka, India. He was the fourth child to his parents, Jija bai and Ramoji Rao Gaekwad. His original name was Sivaji Rao Gaekwad. He lost his mother at the age of five. He had his schooling at the Acharya Patasala in Bangalore and then at the Vivekananda Balak Sangh, a unit of the Ramakrishna Mission. His mother tongue is Marathi, though he has not done many films in it. There is a famous saying about Rajinikanth in southern part of India, recited as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Rajini is a Super Star. Before starting his career in the film industry, he had to take up all sorts of odd jobs. He served as a bus conductor for Karnataka state transport corporation in Bangalore. It was during this time that he nurtured his acting interests by performing in various stage plays.A friend helped him to join the Madras Film institute where Rajinikanth completed basic acting course in 1974 at the age of 25. He started his acting career in Kannada in the movie Kathaa Sangama, directed by Puttanna Kanagal, in 1976. In Tamil, he started with playing supporting roles, beginning as a cancer patient in Apoorva Raagangal (1975), directed by K. Balachander, who assigned him his stage name Rajnikanth. After several villainous roles, his first positive role was Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1979), in which Rajnikanth played a failed lover in the first half and a do-  gooder in the second.After several films in the Eighties, he played a Hindu saint in his 100th movie, Sri Raghavendra. Many others followed, among them dramas, comedies (notably Thillu Mullu, a remake of Amol Palekar’s Golmaal) and, at the end of the eighties, action-oriented family entertainers like Velaikkaran and Manidhan.Annamalai, which released in 1992, was the first Rajini film to gross almost Rs. 100 million at the box office. Unlike the eighties, several movies during his nineties were successful, like Muthuor Basha. At 53, his Baba released amid fanfare. Although the film grossed enough to cover its budget, it was viewed as a miserable showing and fell short of market expectations accumulating heavy losses for the distributors. Rajnikanth himself returned the losses back to the distributors who had immense faith in him. The whole affair cost him dear in terms of repute of making a comeback. Chandramukhi, a remake of the Malayalam movie Manichitrathazhu. Chandramukhi was claimed as one of the most successful Tamil films ever as it ran in theatres (particularly in one theatre in Mount Road, Chennai) for over 600 days since release and still running. His next film, Sivaji: The Boss, directed by S. Shankar will be released in 2007.Apart from Tamil, Rajnikanth has acted in over 160 movies, including Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Bengali. He has also acted in a Hollywood movie Bloodstone in 1988. Rajnikanth was awarded the Padma Bhushan award in the year 2000 and was rated as one of the most influential persons in South Asia by Asiaweek. Rajnikanth has won the Filmfare Best Actor Award, South on 2 occasions. He is the highest paid actor in India and the second highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie ChanRajinikanth was requested by his fans for many years to stand in the State election of Tamil Nadu, but has consistently resisted entering politics directly. But he did some indirect attempts in politics by announcing support to a Political Party in Tamil Nadu. | ||