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Idhaya Vaasalis a 1991 Tamil comedy-drama film, had musical score by Viji.

K. Rajeshwar is an Indian film director, who has Tamil films. He was active primarily as a film maker and a writer in the 1990s collaborating in ventures which often included Pratap Pothan.

Rajeshwar grew up in Mumbai and became interested in films, as his father was also in the business. He later schooled in Tirunelveli, before moving to Chennai and enrolled in Loyola College, Chennai to read Economics.

During his time at college, he was actively involved in writing scripts for skits and plays before his passion for cinema and writing, saw him join the Adyar Film Institute.

Rajeshwar started his career as scriptwriter under the name Somasundareshwar. His first script was Aval Appadithan (1978), and was adapted by his college senior C. Rudhraiya from a short story to a feature-length film featuring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Upon release, the film won critical acclaim and is widely considered as one of the finest Tamil films of all time.

He also went on to write scripts for successful films including the romantic dramas Panneer Pushpangal (1981), Kadalora Kavithaigal (1986) and Solla Thudikuthu Manasu (1988). He changed his screen name to Rajeshwar, following the insistence of director Bharathiraja, who wanted to distinguish him from a different director called Somasundar during the period.

Rajeshwar then gained acclaim after writing the script and screenplay for the successful Kamal Haasan starrer Vetri Vizha (1989), before going on to win the second runner up award for the Best Film Award by the Tamil Nadu State for his first directorial venture, Nyaya Tharasu (1989).

The film was a remake of the Malayalam film Panchagni, and had a screenplay written by M. Karunanidhi. He then went on to make two successful films with Karthik in the lead with Idhaya Thamarai and Amaran, before writing the script for Pratap Pothan's Seevalaperi Pandi (1994). He planned a project titled Kovilppatti Veeralakshmi as early as 1996 with Swetha Menon but could not find financiers for the venture.Both the latter films were inspired by real-life characters and prompted Rajeshwar to head back to their respective villages and have an elongated recce, while writing the script.

He subsequently ended up starting Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi with Simran in the lead role, though despite much pre-release publicity, the film released in 2003 and became a commercial failure.Rajeshwar announced a film titled Malligai Malare in 2007 with Namitha roped in to play five roles, though the film never took off.

He returned in 2009 by directing Indira Vizha, featuring Srikanth, Namitha and Sruthi Prakash, though the film garnered poor reviews at release. Rajeshwar then co-wrote the story for the Hindi film Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani alongside Rajkumar Santoshi and in 2010, revealed that he was set to direct the Tamil remake of that film titled Dhideer Nagaril Oru Kadhal Gaana with his son Ranjan in the lead role. The film began production but eventually did not release.In 2015, he revealed that another one of his son's had taken over the project and it was in its pre-production stages.

Pagadi Aattam (English: Chess Game) is an Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Ram K. Chandran.

Rajashree is a Tamil film actress who made her debut in Bharathiraja's 1994 film Karuththamma playing the lead character. Since then she has appeared in over 60 films in both Tamil and Telugu. She also is a popular serial artist and has acted in over 30 serials, establishing herself as a leading serial artist.

Actress Rajashree made her debut in Tamil Cinema with Bharathiraja's 'Karuthamma'. Winning laurels for her prodigious performance, she continued getting on with fantastic shows in Sethu, Nandha, Run, Manasellam, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. Rajashree has spelled prominent roles around 57 films in Telugu and Tamil. Apart from Silver Screen, the actress leaped with best credits in TV series 'Aalayam', 'Agal Vilakku', 'Mandhira Vasal' and 'Sivamayam'.

Rajashree married Ansari Raja, a Muslim and proprietor of "Body Shape Gym" after being in love for some time. It was a customary marriage according to Hindu-Muslim religion that was attended by their family members and close friends. But, however the couple split after living together for just one month.

In 2010, she married computer engineer Bujankar Rao in a secret ceremony in Vijayawada. The wedding took place at the popular Kanaka Durga temple and was attended by just a few family and friends of the couple. The Hyderabad-based Bujankar Rao is a relative of Rajashree. The actress said that she would bid goodbye to acting forever.

Jeeva Ravi is an Indian film actor and casting director, who has worked in Tamil language films. He made a breakthrough as an actor with his performances in 3 (2012) and Jeeva (2014), with the latter film being a prefix for his stage name.

Ravi is the grandson of film producer G. M. Velumani, who made films in the 1950s and 1960s. Ravi began his career as a casting director, before acting in serials in STAR Vijay and Sun TV. 

He gradually moved on to feature in films and got his first major breakthrough by portraying Shruti Haasan's father in Aishwarya Dhanush's drama film, 3 (2012). He subsequently appeared in more prominent roles in his following ventures, before gaining critical acclaim for his portrayal of a cricket coach in Suseenthiran's Jeeva (2014). 

The success of the film meant that he adapted 'Jeeva' as a prefix to his name and continued to play pivotal roles as a collector in AR Murugadoss's Kaththi (2014) and a commissioner in Kaaki Sattai (2015).He also starred in a movie directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan, Miruthan (2016).

Pakka is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by debutant S. S. Surya.

Tharkappu (English : Defense) is a 2016 Tamil action thriller movie directed by R.P. Ravi.

Panjumittai (English: Cotton Candy) is an upcoming Tamil fantasy comedy film written and directed by debutant S. P. Mohan.

December Pookal (English: December flowers) is a 1986 Tamil language film directed by R. Bhoopathy.

Vijay Adhiraj is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil films and serials. He rose to fame starring in television serials, while he also participated in the reality dance show Jodi Number One during season 1. He made his debut as director with Puthagam (2013).

Vijay Adhiraj made his acting debut starring in television serials, before going on to feature in films including Ponnu Veetukkaran and Roja Kootam. Throughout the 2000s, he became an established television and live event host.

He went on to finish runner up in the reality dance show Jodi Number One during season 1 alongside his wife, Rachana. He has since directed a film, Puthagam, which starred Sathya, Jagapati Babu and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles.

Vijay Adhiraj noted that he had written the script in 1998 but was advised by his peers, including Crazy Mohan, to wait before launching the production.

The film had a low key release in January 2013 and won average reviews from critics.He hosted many famous function include Littleshows award., Dr Hemalatha Sheroes Awards 2014.

He has acted in various Advertisements. He has starred forPidilite,Hayaghrivas Silks opposite the famous Indian actress Asin Thottumkal.