J. K. Rithesh
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J. K. Rithesh is an Indian actor and politician. He is the current sitting DMK Member of Parliament (MP) in the 15th Lok Sabha
from Ramanathpuram constituency. In the Indian general elections of 2009
, Rithesh received 294,945 votes to defeat his closest rival, Satiyamoorthy of AIADMK party by a margin of 69,215 votes.
, Srilanka in 1973 before migrating to Rameswaram in 1976, where he was brought up. He is grandson of former Tamil Nadu
Minister for Housing and Slum Clearance, Suba Thangavelan
. His father is employed in the agricultural sector, whilst his mother is a housewife, furthermore Rithesh has two elder sisters, Shanthi and Mani. Rithesh married Jotheeswari in 2007 and has a son, Arik Roshan (born 2008).He graduated in Civil Engineering from Alagappa College,Karaikudi .
He was arrested on 16-NOV-2011 in a land grabbing case following a complaint from Samikannu of Pappangudi village in Kancheepuram district, police source in land grabbing cell told. In his complaint, Samikannu alleged that his 1.47 acres of land was grabbed by Ritheesh using forged documents. Ritheesh, a first time MP, is a party strongman in Ramanathapuram.
His first film was Kaannal Neer, directed by Chinni Jayanth
. Rithesh had helped produce the project but the film failed to become a success at the box-office. His second film, Nayagan took an average opening at the box-office.
His forthcoming films include Thillu Mullu alongside another debutant Siddique, a film with Chinni Jayanth, Deivamagan and his home production, Thalapathy.
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
from Ramanathpuram constituency. In the Indian general elections of 2009
Indian general election, 2009
India held general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha in five phases between 16 April 2009 and 13 May 2009. With an electorate of 714 million , it was the largest democratic election in the world to date.By constitutional requirement, elections to the Lok Sabha must be...
, Rithesh received 294,945 votes to defeat his closest rival, Satiyamoorthy of AIADMK party by a margin of 69,215 votes.
Background
Rithesh (Original Name - Muthu) was born in KandyKandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
, Srilanka in 1973 before migrating to Rameswaram in 1976, where he was brought up. He is grandson of former Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
Minister for Housing and Slum Clearance, Suba Thangavelan
Suba Thangavelan
Suba Thangavelan is an Indian politician and former minister for Slum Clearance and Accommodation Control in Tamil Nadu state of India. He is an incumbent member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Tiruvadanai Constituency. He was born in Thaniyappuli P. Kodikkulam on 31-March-1936...
. His father is employed in the agricultural sector, whilst his mother is a housewife, furthermore Rithesh has two elder sisters, Shanthi and Mani. Rithesh married Jotheeswari in 2007 and has a son, Arik Roshan (born 2008).He graduated in Civil Engineering from Alagappa College,Karaikudi .
He was arrested on 16-NOV-2011 in a land grabbing case following a complaint from Samikannu of Pappangudi village in Kancheepuram district, police source in land grabbing cell told. In his complaint, Samikannu alleged that his 1.47 acres of land was grabbed by Ritheesh using forged documents. Ritheesh, a first time MP, is a party strongman in Ramanathapuram.
Career
Muthur as seen in his debut, Kaanal NeerHis first film was Kaannal Neer, directed by Chinni Jayanth
Chinni Jayanth
Chinni Jayanth is a Tamil director, producer, comedian, actor, and mimicry artist, who has appeared in many supporting roles in Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai.He is also the recipient of the prestigious 'KALAIMAMANI AWARD 'given by the...
. Rithesh had helped produce the project but the film failed to become a success at the box-office. His second film, Nayagan took an average opening at the box-office.
His forthcoming films include Thillu Mullu alongside another debutant Siddique, a film with Chinni Jayanth, Deivamagan and his home production, Thalapathy.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kaanal Neer | Rajavel | |
| 2008 | Nayagan | Guru | |
| 2010 | Pen Singam Pen Singam Pen Singam is a 2010 Tamil film directed by Bali Srirangam. The film, based on M. Karunanidhi's novel Surulimalai, stars Meera Jasmine and Telugu actor Uday Kiran in lead roles, whilst Richard, Vivek, Rohini and Radha Ravi amongst others play supporting roles; Rambha, and J. K. Rithesh... |
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| 2011 | Thillu Mullu | Filming | |
| Thalapathy | Filming | ||
| Thalamilla Raagam | Filming | ||
| Vettaikara Puli | Filming | ||
| Seeri varum singam | Filming | ||
| maatukkare maadu | Filming |