Karunas
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Karunaas is a Tamil
comedic film actor in the Tamil film industry
. He has acted with many prominent actors and starred in successful films. Appearing mostly in supporting roles and providing comical relief, he also played lead roles in Dindigul Sarathy
and Ambasamudram Ambani
. Apart from acting, Karunas is known as a musician and singer as well.
, Tamil Nadu
, India. He did his schooling at Palangudi Bharathi School and later studied at Nandanam Arts, Presidency College. Karunas began his career as pop singer and dancer. He became a popular singer of 'Gaana' or Tamil Folk Music. He then gradually appeared in films as a comedian.
is satire which he usually diverts in the direction of College romances or stuck up snobbish beauties.
His funniest tracks include Nandha
where he plays the character 'Lodukku Pandi' (this brought him the ultimate recognition in the industry), April Maathathil. Villain and Pudukotayil Saravanan where he plays a spoof of the famous hit film 'Vaali'.
As of August 2011, Karunas has appeared in 79 films.
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,...
comedic film actor in the Tamil film industry
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
. He has acted with many prominent actors and starred in successful films. Appearing mostly in supporting roles and providing comical relief, he also played lead roles in Dindigul Sarathy
Dindigul Sarathy
Dindigul Sarathy is a 2008 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by Subramaniam Pillai starring Karunaas, Karthika, Livingston, Nassar, Saranya, Puja Bharati, M. S. Baskar, Periyar Dasan, Manobala, Mayilsamy and Shanumuga Rajan...
and Ambasamudram Ambani
Ambasamudram Ambani
-Plot:The movie was produced by Karunaaas and co-producer Singapore Rama Saravana. The story line goes like Dandapani coming from a poor background nurtures his ambition to become a owner of businesses like Reliance, Vasant & Co, Saravana Stores etc...
. Apart from acting, Karunas is known as a musician and singer as well.
Early life
Karunas was born as Karunanidhi in PudukkottaiPudukkottai
Pudukkottai is a town and a municipality in Pudukkottai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Pudukkottai District was carved out of Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur districts in January 1974.It is the administrative headquarters of Pudukkottai District....
, 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...
, India. He did his schooling at Palangudi Bharathi School and later studied at Nandanam Arts, Presidency College. Karunas began his career as pop singer and dancer. He became a popular singer of 'Gaana' or Tamil Folk Music. He then gradually appeared in films as a comedian.
Film career
Karunas is a modern day comedian and has done good comic roles. His main comedy style like popular comedian VivekVivek (actor)
Vivekananthan is an Indian film actor and comedian. He has won four Filmfare Best Comedian Awards for his performances in Run, Saamy, Perazhagan and Sivaji, respectively. In April 2009, Vivek received the Padma Shri award by the Government of India for his contribution to the arts. He was...
is satire which he usually diverts in the direction of College romances or stuck up snobbish beauties.
His funniest tracks include Nandha
Nandha
The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, son of noted composer Ilaiyaraaja, who usually scores the music for a Bala film. The soundtrack was released on 21 October 2001 at Hotel Connemara, Chennai by actor Kamal Haasan and director Bharathiraja. It features 6 tracks, out of which two were...
where he plays the character 'Lodukku Pandi' (this brought him the ultimate recognition in the industry), April Maathathil. Villain and Pudukotayil Saravanan where he plays a spoof of the famous hit film 'Vaali'.
As of August 2011, Karunas has appeared in 79 films.
Personal life
Karunas is married to pop and playback singer Grace. He has two children, a daughter and a son.Filmography
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| 2001 | Nandha Nandha The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, son of noted composer Ilaiyaraaja, who usually scores the music for a Bala film. The soundtrack was released on 21 October 2001 at Hotel Connemara, Chennai by actor Kamal Haasan and director Bharathiraja. It features 6 tracks, out of which two were... |
'Lodukku' Pandi | Debut |
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai Kadhal Azhivathillai Kadhal Azhivathillai is the debut film for Silambarasan as an actor. This film was directed and acted by Vijaya T. Rajendar. This film's stars are Silambarasan and Charmi.-Plot:... |
Samy | |
| April Maadhathil | Jackson | ||
| Baba Baba (2002 film) Baba is a 2002 Tamil fantasy-action film starring and written by Rajinikanth and directed by Suresh Krishna. The film's cast included Manisha Koirala, Vijayakumar, M. N. Nambiar, Goundamani, Sujatha, Karunas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amrish Puri, Sayaji Shinde and Riyaz Khan... |
Chamundi | ||
| 123 123 (film) 123 is a Kannada film Tamil film, released in 2003 starring the three real life brothers, Prabhu Deva, Raju Sundaram and Nagendra Prasad in the lead roles with Jyothika. The film was made in three languages... |
Aalavandhaan | ||
| Pesatha Kannum Pesume | |||
| Villain Villain (2002 film) Villain is a 2002 Tamil film directed by K.S. Ravikumar and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar in a dual role while Meena and Kiran play female leads. Sujatha, Fesi Vijayan, Karunaas and Ramesh Khanna appear in other significant roles, while Vidyasagar composed the score... |
Kodukan | ||
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| 2003 | Puthiya Geethai | Ganesh | |
| Kuththu Kuththu Kuthu is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2004 starring Silambarasan and Divya Spandana in the lead roles. It is a remake of a Telugu film Dil starring Nitin and Neha.-Plot:... |
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| Ragasiyamai | Suraa Karuppan | ||
| Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu is a 2003 Tamil language film released in India. It was directed by KanmaniThe film starred Mithun, Charmy, Nasser, and Pyramid Natarajan.The film was produced by J S Pankaj Mehta.- Soundtrack:... |
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| Iyarkai Iyarkai Iyarkai is an award-winning debut film in Tamil directed by S. P. Jananathan. N. K. Ekambaram, also a relatively newcomer in the field of cinematography, served as the film's cinematographer. The film stars Shaam, Arun Vijay, Kutti Radhika and Seema Biswas. This film was a low-budget production... |
Nandu | ||
| Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | |||
| Kaiyodu Kai | |||
| Success Success (film) Success is a 1991 German drama film directed by Franz Seitz, Jr.. It was entered into the 41st Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Bruno Ganz as Jacques Tüverlin* Franziska Walser as Johanna Krain* Peter Simonischek as Dr... |
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| Pithamagan Pithamagan Pithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja.... |
Karuvaayan | ||
| Indru | |||
| Thiruda Thirudi Thiruda Thirudi Thiruda Thirudi is a Tamil film directed by debutant Subramaniam Siva. The film stars Dhanush and Chaya Singh. This film was a low-budget production and the soundtrack was composed by Dhina. This comedic love story is set in the clashing enemies starring Manikka Vinayagam, Ginja and Illavarasu... |
Rockfort Chandru | ||
| Sinthamal Sitharamal | |||
| 2004 | Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan is a 2004 Indian Tamil film, written and directed by S. S. Stanley, starring Dhanush and newcomer Aparna Pillai in lead roles. The music, scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, was the major highlight of the film. After this film Dhanush was called as the Indian Bruce Lee... |
Vimal | |
| Ennavo Pudichirukku | Peela Magan | ||
| Varnajaalam Varnajaalam Varnajalam is a 2004 Tamil film starring Srikanth and Sada in the lead roles. It is loosely based on the Malayalam film Aagathan, later dubbed into Hindi as Aankhein.-Plot:... |
Logu | ||
| New New (film) The soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman and with lyrics by Vaali, was critically well received. In an interview in 2001, Surya earlier stated that Deva had composed ten songs for the film, but he was later replaced by Rahman. Rahman remixed the 1964 hit Tamil song "Thottal Poo Malarum" from the... |
Vichu (Ex) | ||
| Jana Jana (film) Jana is a 2004 Tamil action film directed by Shaji Kailas. The film stars Ajith Kumar in the title role with Sneha, Raghuvaran, Karunaas and Srividya playing other key roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Dhina, while the camera is handled by Rajeev Ravi... |
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| Vasool Raja MBBS Vasool Raja MBBS Vasool Raja MBBS is a Tamil film starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Saran. This film is a remake of Hindi film Munnabhai MBBS. The rest of the cast includes Sneha, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, Sneha, Jayasurya, Nagesh, Malavika and Karunas... |
Amit | ||
| Attagasam Attagasam Attahasam is a 2004 Tamil film directed by Saran featuring Ajith Kumar in dual lead roles with Pooja playing the female lead. Sujatha, Karunas and Ramesh Khanna play pivotal roles in the film, while the score and soundtrack are composed by Bharathwaj.... |
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| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden | 'Kaduppu' Subramani | |
| Kadhal FM Kadhal FM Kadhal FM is a 2005 Tamil film directed by Jayaprakash starring Manikandan, Shivani Singh and Aravind Akash. The movie was shot in and around Pondicherry, Tuticorin, Karaikudi and Tiruchi. The film opened to poor reviews at the box office.-Cast:... |
Chili Chicken | ||
| Kasthuri Maan Kasthuri Maan Kasthuri Maan is a Tamil film. The film stars Prasanna, Meera Jasmine in lead. The film also has Raghuvaran, Thilakan and Karunas.The film was an average hit. It is a remake of a Malayalam film, Kasthooriman from the same director.-Plot:... |
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| Kadhal Seiya Virumbu | |||
| E E (film) E is a 2006 Tamil film directed by S.P.Jananathan, who won the Indian National Award in 2004 for his debut, Iyarkai. Jeeva, Nayantara, Karunaas and Pasupathy play lead roles... |
Tony | ||
| Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam is a Tamil film directed by Balu Mahendra released in 2005, starring Dhanush and Priyamani. It was a remake of Balu Mahendra's 1987 Telugu film Nireekshana with slight modifications, but however it was said that the film was based on a true incident.-Box office:*The film... |
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| 2006 | Mercury Pookkal Mercury Pookkal Mercury Pookkal is a Tamil movie, directed by Stanley, starring Srikanth, Meera Jasmine. The music is by Karthik Raja.Srikanth, is from a middle class family and is doing his MCA final year. He is an outstanding student with high ambitions. He works part time in a courier company and takes care... |
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| Sudesi Sudesi Sudesi is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2005.... |
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| Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 to 10.00 Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 to 10.00 Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 to 10.00 is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2006.Prathi Gnayiru 9.30 to 10.00 movie is about four college students Ramesh , Remo , Murugan and Seetharaman who are carefree and have no responsibilities in their life. Mistaking Kalyani to be a call girl, they forcibly... |
Romeo | ||
| Thagappansaamy Thagapansamy Thagapansamy is a Tamil movie starring Prashanth, Pooja, Namitha, Karunas, Mahadevan and Vincent Asokan and music composed by Srikanth Deva. The film is directed by Shiva Shanmugam.-Plot:... |
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| Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2006.Idhu Kaadhal Varum Paruvam targeted at the youth, is a bubbly movie chronicling the coming of age of a teenager who is a school student.... |
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| Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Tiger Kumar | ||
| 2007 | Pori Pori (film) Pori is a Tamil film directed by Subramani Siva. Subramani Siva, who rendered his debut Thiruda Thirudi, a 2004 runaway blockbuster. This movie has Jeeva in the lead and Pooja as his lady love. The film failed to make an impact in box office.-Plot:Hari is an unemployed youth who runs a pavement... |
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| Madurai Veeran Madurai Veeran (film) Madurai Veeran is a low budget Tamil movie.. The film is a romance-action film.The film stars Githan Ramesh and Saloni Aswani in the lead roles. The film is directed by Vincent Selvah. The score and soundtrack are composed by Srikanth Deva... |
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| Arputha Theevu Arputha Theevu Arputha Theevu is a Tamil film released on 14 April 2007 starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Guinness Pakru and Mallika Kapoor amongst others. It is the dubbed version of Malayalam film Albudhadweep.... |
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| Vedha Vedha Vedha is a Tamil movie starring Arun Vijay and Sheela released in 2008.Vedha narrates the story of two affectionate brothers and the elder brother's sacrifices for his sibling.... |
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| Muthal Kanave | |||
| Nee Naan Nila | |||
| Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen | |||
| En Uyirinum Melana | |||
| Tholaipesi Tholaipesi Tholaipesi is a Tamil language film starring Vikramaditya and Priyanka. The film, released in September 2007 became a flop.-Plot:The movie revolves around Vedachala alias Veda , who continues to lead a playboy life even after his marriage with Anita . Thanks to his cellphone, Anita comes to know of... |
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| Kattradhu Thamizh | Yuvaan-Suang | ||
| Maamadurai | Arumugam | ||
| Polladhavan Polladhavan (2007 film) Polladhavan is a Tamil film written and directed by Vetrimaran. it stars Dhanush and Divya Spandana in the main leads and it was released on 8 November 2007. The musical score is by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while Yogi B and Dhina composed each one song. Velraj is the director of cinematography and... |
Auto Kumar | ||
| Rameswaram Rameswaram (film) Rameswaram is a Tamil film directed by S. Selvam and produced by S. N. Raja. Jeeva played the male protagonist while Bhavana is played his ladylove. Manivannan, Lal and Karunas also had key roles in the film. The shooting of the film finished in September 2007, with shooting locations were... |
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| Puli Varudhu Puli Varudhu Puli Varudhu is a Tamil movie starring Githan Ramesh and Mallika Kapoor in the lead roles, directed by G. V. Kumar.-Plot:Ramesh son of Manivannan and Saranya. Manivannan is the leading Ad-Film maker. Karupa and other friends stay in Ramesh's house as paying guests. Ramesh's parents treat them as... |
Karupa | ||
| 2008 | Sadhu Miranda Sadhu Miranda Sadhu Miranda is a 2008 Tamil suspense comedy film directed by Siddique, starring Prasanna, Kavya Madhavan and Abbas in the lead roles. The story is about a normal man turned gangster. The film is loosely based on 1995 Malayalam film Mannar Mathai Speaking which was co-directed by Siddique... |
Vellai | |
| Yaaradi Nee Mohini Yaaradi Nee Mohini Yaaradi Nee Mohini is a 2008 Tamil family drama film directed by Mithran Jawahar. The film, remake of the 2007 Telugu hit film Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule, directed by Selvaraghavan that starred Venkatesh and Trisha Krishnan, stars Dhanush, Selvaraghavan's brother, and Nayantara in lead roles,... |
Ganesh | ||
| Vallamai Tharayo Vallamai Tharayo Vallamai Tharayo is a Tamil language film released in 2008. It stars Parthiban and Chaya Singh in the lead roles. The story explores the situation of a girl who is forced into a marriage with a man she barely knows, and has no intention of getting to know.... |
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| Dhanam Dhanam Dhanam is a Malayalam film released in 1991. Directed by Sibi Malayil, this film had a strong casting line including Mohanlal, Murali, Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu, Charmila and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The script was done by A. K. Lohithadas. Dhanam was a huge hit at box office.-Soundtrack:The evergreen... |
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| Thiruvannamalai Thiruvannamalai (film) Thiruvannamalai is a Tamil language action film released in 2008. It stars Arjun in the lead roles. The film was an above average grosser.. Tanya Vakil was originally cast to play the female heroine but due to her boosting modelling career she opted out. The film was later dubbed in Hindi to be... |
Duraisingam | ||
| Ilampuyal | |||
| Silambattam Silambattam (film) Silambattam is a 2008 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by cinematographer-turned-director Saravanan, making his directorial debut. The film stars Silambarasan Rajendar in dual roles while Sneha, Sana Khan, Prabhu and Kishore also play lead roles. Nedumudi Venu, Raaghav, Santhanam and... |
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| Dindigul Sarathy Dindigul Sarathy Dindigul Sarathy is a 2008 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by Subramaniam Pillai starring Karunaas, Karthika, Livingston, Nassar, Saranya, Puja Bharati, M. S. Baskar, Periyar Dasan, Manobala, Mayilsamy and Shanumuga Rajan... |
Sarathy | ||
| Panchamirtham Panchamirtham Panchamirtham is a Tamil Indian comedy film by Raju Eswaran, it stars Jayaram, Prakash Raj and Raju Eswaran in the lead roles, while Aravind Akash, Nassar, Samiksha and Saranya Mohan play other prominent roles... |
Pandi | ||
| 2009 | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval is a 2009 Tamil thriller with actors such as Kanal Kannan, Ammuvagiya Naan fame Bharathi, Livingston, Kushboo, Sethu and others. The plot has many twists and has an unexpected ending which left many viewers with good review on this movie.-Plot:A sequence of murder takes... |
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| Ayan Ayan (film) Ayan is a 2009 Tamil action thriller film written and directed by K. V. Anand. The film, starring Surya, Prabhu, Tamannaah and Akashdeep Saighal in lead roles, was produced by M. Saravanan and M. S. Guhan, while distribution handled by Sun Pictures. The film score was composed by Harris Jayaraj,... |
Dilli | ||
| Adada Enna Azhagu | |||
| Rajathi Raja | Krishnamurthy | ||
| Maasilamani Maasilamani Maasilamani is a Tamil film released in 2009, distributed by Sun Pictures. It stars Nakul, Sunaina, Pavan, Santhanam, Srinath, Karunas, M. S. Baskar, Delhi Ganesh, and others... |
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| Arumugam | Velu | ||
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | Thandapani | |
| Rettaisuzhi Rettaisuzhi Rettaichuzhi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer Thamira. It stars ace filmmakers K. Balachander and Bharathiraja in lead roles along with Anjali, debutant Aari, Manobala, Ilavarasu, Karunas and Jayachitra in supporting roles. The film released on 23 April... |
Military army | ||
| Pournami Naagam | |||
| 365 Kadhal Kadithangal | |||
| Baana Kaathadi | Kumar | ||
| Enthiran | Ravi | ||
| Uthama Puthiran Uthama Puthiran Uthama Puthiran might refer to* Uthama Puthiran , a 1957 Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan.* Uthamaputhiran , a 2010 Tamil-language film starring Dhanush and Genelia D'Souza.... |
Janaki | ||
| 2011 | Ilaignan Ilaignan Ilaignan is a 2011 Tamil-language film directed by Suresh Krishna, who directs his 50th film, and written by DMK Chief M. Karunanidhi based on the Russian novel, The Mother, by Maxim Gorky.- Plot :... |
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| Kasethan Kadavulada Kasethan Kadavulada Kasethan Kadavulada is a Tamil language comedy film starring Muthuraman, Thengai Srinivasan, Srikanth| and Lakshmi in the lead roles and Manorama and Venniradai Moorthy in supporting roles... |
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| 2012 | Aadhi Bhagavan Aadhi Bhagavan Aadhi Bhagavan is an upcoming Tamil romance film written and directed by Ameer Sultan , which stars Jayam Ravi and Neetu Chandra in the lead roles. Produced by DMK politician J. Anbazhagan, the film, featuring music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by R. B. Gurudev and K... |
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| Adhi Narayana Adhi Narayana Adhi Narayana is the upcoming Tamil film from debutant director Vettri with Meera Jasmine and Kajan. The shooting started on July 24th, 2009. The project is currently completed but still remains unreleased.... |
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| Aanamalai Kandhan | filming | ||
| Maharaja | completed | ||
| Natpukkulle | filming | ||
| Kathalukku Maranamillai | delayed | ||
| Thanga Meengal Thanga Meengal Thanga Meengal is an Indian drama film written and directed by Ram, directing his second film after his highly acclaimed Kattradhu Thamizh. Ram, besides, plays the lead role as well alongside several newcomers. A joint production of Gautham Menon's Photon Kathaas and R. S. Infotainment, the film... |
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| Kazhugu Kazhugu (2011 film) The soundtrack of Kazhugu was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, a close friend of Krishna. It features five tracks, which were sung Yuvan Shankar Raja himself, his brother Karthik Raja and noted folk music artists Pushpavanam Kuppusamy and Velmurugan among others. The lyrics were penned by Na.... |
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| Ragalaipuram | announced | ||
| Chandamama | announced | ||