Thangar Bachchan
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Thangar Bachchan (born 1962) is a Tamil
India
n film director
and actor
, cinematographer
and novelist.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
and novelist.
As Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2002 | Azhagi Azhagi Azhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:... |
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| Solla Marandha Kadhai | ||
| 2004 | Thendral | |
| 2005 | Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy -Box office:*The film grossed $1 million at the box office.*The film's satellite television rights were sold to Jaya TV and was telecast by 7th week while the film was still playing in screens.*This film was shot in the chidambaram suburban area.... |
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| 2007 | Pallikoodam Pallikoodam (film) Pallikoodam is a Tamil feature film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachchan. Narain, Sneha, Sriya Reddy, Seeman and the director himself form the cast. Narain plays Vetrivel, a collector, while Sriya Reddy is a nurse, Sneha is a teacher named Kokila and Seeman plays Muthu... |
Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-Winners:... |
| Onbadhu Roobai Nottu Onbadhu Roobai Nottu Onbadhu Roobai Nottu is a 2007 Tamil drama film directed by Thangar Bachan, based on Bachan's own same-titled novel. It depicts the tragic life and fall of Madhava Padayachi, a simple villager, played by Sathyaraj, and his family... |
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| 2011 | Kalavadiya Pozhudugal Kalavadiya Pozhudugal Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal is an upcoming Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Thangar Bachan. It stars Prabhu Deva and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles, while Prakash Raj, Inbanila, who acted in Thangar Bachan's earlier venture Onbadhu Roobai Nottu and Ganja Karuppu play supporting... |
Filming |
As Cinematographer
- Malai Charal (1990)
- Dharma Seelan (1991)
- Madhumathi (1992)
- Mohamul (1993)
- Rajathi Raja Raja Marthanda Raja Kulothunga.... (1993)
- Veetai Par Nattai Par (1994)
- Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994) (Malayalam film)
- VaanmathiVaanmathiVaanmathi is a 1996 Tamil language film directed by Agathiyan starring Ajith Kumar and Swathi in the lead roles. This film portrays hatred that slowly transforms to love between two young souls who are from very different financial backgrounds...
(1995) - Vazhga Jananayagam (1995)
- Kadhal KottaiKadhal KottaiKadhal Kottai is a 1996 Tamil film directed by Agathiyan, in which Ajith Kumar and Devayani play lead roles, apart from Heera Rajgopal, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Karan who played important roles....
(1996) - Kalamellam Kadhal Vazhga (1997)
- Karuvelam Pookal (1997)
- Kadhale Nimmadhi (1998)
- Sirf TumSirf TumSirf Tum is a Bollywood film directed by Agathian. It was released on 11 June 1999. The film features Sanjay Kapoor, Priya Gill, Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, Simran Bagga and Jackie Shroff. It is a remake of the National award winning Tamil film Kadhal Kottai, which starred Ajith Kumar and Devayani...
(1998) (Hindi filmBollywoodBollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
) - Marumalarchi (1998)
- Kannethire Thondrinal (1999)
- Kanave Kalaiyathey (1999)
- Kallazhagar (1999)
- Unnudan (1999)
- BharathiBharathi (film)Bharathi Vishnuvardhan is an Indian actress who has performed in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu language films. She was most popular as an actress in the Kannada film industry during the late 1960s to 1980s....
(2000) - Kannukku Kannaga (2000)
- KuttiKutty (film)Kutty is a 2001 Tamil language film directed by Janaki Vishwanathan. The film's music is composed by Ilayaraja. Upon release, the film met with widespread critical acclaim.-Plot:...
- 2001 - Pandavar BhoomiPandavar BhoomiPandavar Bhoomi is a Tamil feature film, directed by Cheran.- Plot :This deals with the entry of a well educated Engineer/Architect still well versed in traditions helping a family struggling with its past & honour build a house....
(2001) - Majnu (2001)
- AzhagiAzhagiAzhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...
(2002) - Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002)
- Pavalakodi (2003)
- Thendral (2004)
- Chidambarathil Oru AppasamyChidambarathil Oru Appasamy-Box office:*The film grossed $1 million at the box office.*The film's satellite television rights were sold to Jaya TV and was telecast by 7th week while the film was still playing in screens.*This film was shot in the chidambaram suburban area....
(2005) - PeriyarPeriyar (film)-External links:**...
(2007) - PallikoodamPallikoodam (film)Pallikoodam is a Tamil feature film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachchan. Narain, Sneha, Sriya Reddy, Seeman and the director himself form the cast. Narain plays Vetrivel, a collector, while Sriya Reddy is a nurse, Sneha is a teacher named Kokila and Seeman plays Muthu...
(2007) - Onbadhu Roobai NottuOnbadhu Roobai NottuOnbadhu Roobai Nottu is a 2007 Tamil drama film directed by Thangar Bachan, based on Bachan's own same-titled novel. It depicts the tragic life and fall of Madhava Padayachi, a simple villager, played by Sathyaraj, and his family...
(2007) - Kalavadiya Pozhuthugal (2008)
Short story collections
- Vellai Maadu, 1993
- Kudi Munthiri, 2002
- Isaikaatha Isaithattu, 2006
Awards
- 1993 - Lilli Deivasigamani Memorial Award for Best Short Story Collection (Vellai Maadu)
- 1996 - Tamil Nadu Geovernment'sGovernment of Tamil NaduThe Government of Tamil Nadu, headquartered at Chennai is the governing authority for the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is seated at the Fort St. George...
Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu) - 1996 - Agni Akshara Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)
- 1996 - Thiruppur Tamil Sangam Award for Best Novel (Onbathu Rubai Nottu)
- 1997 - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best CinematographerTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best CinematographerThe Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
(Film - Kaalamellam Kadhal Vazhga) - 1998 - "KalaimamaniKalaimamaniThe Kalaimamani is an award in Tamil Nadu state, India. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram for excellence in the field of art and literature....
" Award - awarded by the Government of Tamil NaduGovernment of Tamil NaduThe Government of Tamil Nadu, headquartered at Chennai is the governing authority for the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is seated at the Fort St. George...
for Contributions in Tamil cinema - 2002 - GV SICA Award for Best Director (Film - AzhagiAzhagiAzhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:...
) - 2005 - Jaya TV AwardJaya TVJaya TV is one of the major Tamil language satellite television channels based in Chennai, India. Jaya TV is one of the early Tamil channels to entertain the Tamil audiences spread across Globe....
for Best Actor (Film – Chidambarathil Oru AppasamyChidambarathil Oru Appasamy-Box office:*The film grossed $1 million at the box office.*The film's satellite television rights were sold to Jaya TV and was telecast by 7th week while the film was still playing in screens.*This film was shot in the chidambaram suburban area....
) - 2007 - Tamil Nadu State Raja Sando AwardTamil Nadu State Film AwardsTamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...
for Contribution in Film direction - 2007 - Santhome Communication Award for Best Director (Film - Onbadhu Roobai NottuOnbadhu Roobai NottuOnbadhu Roobai Nottu is a 2007 Tamil drama film directed by Thangar Bachan, based on Bachan's own same-titled novel. It depicts the tragic life and fall of Madhava Padayachi, a simple villager, played by Sathyaraj, and his family...
) - 2007 - Sathyan Memorial Film Award for Best Director (Tamil) (Film - PallikoodamPallikoodam (film)Pallikoodam is a Tamil feature film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachchan. Narain, Sneha, Sriya Reddy, Seeman and the director himself form the cast. Narain plays Vetrivel, a collector, while Sriya Reddy is a nurse, Sneha is a teacher named Kokila and Seeman plays Muthu...
) - 2007 - GV SICA Award for Best Story Dialogues (Film – PallikoodamPallikoodam (film)Pallikoodam is a Tamil feature film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachchan. Narain, Sneha, Sriya Reddy, Seeman and the director himself form the cast. Narain plays Vetrivel, a collector, while Sriya Reddy is a nurse, Sneha is a teacher named Kokila and Seeman plays Muthu...
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