Your Top 10 Cine Personalities

[Thirumaran]

When we think abt movies, actors comes into our mind so easily. However we all will be having interest in different aspects of Cinema other than acting like direction, music, choreography, editing, photography. Similiarly we will be having interest with other technicians too.

Please list your all time Top 10 Cine personalities. :)

Finally i have opened a thread after a long gap. :D

[ajithfederer]

Kamal Haasan :thumbsup: :notworthy: :clap:

Ajith Kumar :clap: :thumbsup:

Rajinikanth :D

Surya :thumbsup: :clap:

A R Rahman :clap: :clap: :clap:

Yuvan Shankar Raja :thumbsup:

Mani Rathnam :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Goundamani :lol:

Simran :clap:

Simbhu :thumbsup:

[Thirumaran]

Good list AF.. Seems you dont watch old movies much. :)

[ajithfederer]

i used to see movies in sun tv before i came here .... some of my old time favourites are antha naal,athey kangal,pumpuhar and nenjil oru aalayam .i am ahrad core fan os the song "ninaithathellam nadanthuvittal"

Good list AF.. Seems you dont watch old movies much. :)

[manmadan]

My top 10

1)Super star Rajinikanth :thumbsup:
2)Ilaiyathalapathy Vijay
3)Kamal hassan
4)A.R rahman
5)Yuvan shankar Raja
6)Surya
7)Vikram
8)Shankar
9)Vivek
10)Jyothika

[njv]

MGR, Sivaji, kamal, Rajini, Manorama, Nagesh, Goundamani-Senthil, MSV, illayaraja, AR Rahman, K Balachandar, K Bhagyaraj, Mani Rathnam, Shankar

[njv]

Who will win the India Vs England Series?


Not sure who is bribed a lot. Most probably England will win because Indian accept more bribes than english.

[r_o_j_a]

roja top ten

1) directors
Mani ratnam

2) music director
a r rahman

3) choreographer
farah khan (alaipayuthey)

4) cinematography
P.C. Sriram

5) lyrics
vairamuthu

6) comediens
goundamani and senthi
manorama

7) actor
kamal hassan and rajinikanth

8) actress
jothika and simran

9) glamour roles
the late 'Silk' Smitha ,mumtaaz

10) villan
prakash raj
:)

[joe]

Top 10 cine personalities

1.kamal Hassan
2.Sivaji Ganesan
3.MGR
4.MSV
5.Kannadasan
6.Ilayaraja
7.Rajinikanth
8.AV meyyapa chettiyar
9.Manorama
10.K.Balachader

[svaisn]

1. Ilayaraja
2. Manirathnam
3. ARR
4. Rajnikanth
5. Vairamuthu
6. Simran
7. Vijay
8. PC Sreeram
9. Saroja Devi
10. Balachander

[Thirumaran]

Nice Selections,
NJV and Roja..

Joe,
I thought you will keep Shivaji followed by Kamal. :roll:
The rest except AV meyyappa settiyar i know that u would consider.
:D

[rachel]

ajith
rajini
rehman
illaiyaraja
mani ratnam
shanker
spbala
kamal
vj
varimuthu

[Thirumaran]

AV Meyyappa Chettiyaar is the founder of AVM Production company

[NOV]

Actors: Sivaji & Kamalahasan
Actresses: Savithri, Sowcar, Saroja Devi, Sujatha, Revathy
Comedians: NSK, Nagesh, Thangavelu, Cho, Vivek
Villains: MR Radha, Nambiar.. in fact all villains
Directors: Bhim Singh, VV Sundaram, K. Balachander, Bharathi Raja, K. Bhagyaraj, Maniratnam
Music Directors: V-R, MSV, IR & ARR
Lyricists: Kannadhasan, Vairamuthu
Singers: TMS, PS, SPB, SJ

[joe]

Joe,
I thought you will keep Shivaji followed by Kamal. :roll:
The rest except AV meyyappa settiyar i know that u would consider.
:D

Thirumaran,
when the question is who is best actor ever ,my answer is always Nadigar Thilagam ..but as a complete cine personality ,kamal tops in my list.

[Thirumaran]

Joe,
I thought you will keep Shivaji followed by Kamal. :roll:
The rest except AV meyyappa settiyar i know that u would consider.
:D

Thirumaran,
when the question is who is best actor ever ,my answer is always Nadigar Thilagam ..but as a complete cine personality ,kamal tops in my list.

That was a nice one. :D

[joe]

Anyway,I missed 9th place,which goes to Manorama

[Renault]

My list:

Actors: Sivaji, Kamalahasan, Suriya, Vikram
Actresses: Savithri, Laila
Comedians: Chandrababu, Vivek
Villains: MR Radha, Asokan, Raguvaran, Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth
Directors: Balu Mahendra, Bala, Bharathi Raja, Selva Raghavan
Music Directors: Ilayaraja, Yuvan
Lyricists: Kannadhasan, Vaali
Singers: SPB, Chitra, Shreya Ghosal, KJ Yesudos, Harish Raghavendar

[ajithfederer]

Even though everyone of thier lists is very impressive i thought people would be giving only thier top most ten but to my surprise i see people pulling out a list in all departments of cinema.....

Sorry jus i thought like saying this......sorry if i hurt anyone :roll:

[joe]

Even though everyone of thier lists is very impressive i thought people would be giving only thier top most ten but to my surprise i see people pulling out a list in all departments of cinema.....

Sorry jus i thought like saying this......sorry if i hurt anyone :roll:

what do you mean man?

Cine personality is not just actors as you may think

[Raikkonen]

1 Kamalhassan
2 Ilayaraja
3 PC Sreeram
4 Sujata
5 Manirathnam
6 Rajnikanth
7 AR Rahman
8 Shanker
9 Ravi K Chandren
10 K Bagyaraj

[Thirumaran]

Even though everyone of thier lists is very impressive i thought people would be giving only thier top most ten but to my surprise i see people pulling out a list in all departments of cinema.....

Sorry jus i thought like saying this......sorry if i hurt anyone :roll:

what do you mean man?

Cine personality is not just actors as you may think

Joe,
What he was meaning over there is, instead of listing 10, some were listing 3 to 4 personalities in diff deparments which comes more than 10. That is what i understand from that. :)

[ajithfederer]

correct tm.....correct aa sonneengaa!! :D

[captain]

MGR
Ajith
Kamal
Illayaraja
Manorama
Vivek
Surya
YSR
Simran
Simbhu
:D

[freaky]

A.R.Rehman
Rajinikanth
Kamalhassan
Bala
Manirathnam
Ilayaraja
Vijay
Harris Jayaraj
Surya
Shankar

[NOV]

Actors: Sivaji & Kamalahasan
Actresses: Savithri, Sowcar, Saroja Devi, Sujatha, Revathy
Comedians: NSK, Nagesh, Thangavelu, Cho, Vivek
Villains: MR Radha, Nambiar.. in fact all villains
Directors: Bhim Singh, VV Sundaram, K. Balachander, Bharathi Raja, K. Bhagyaraj, Maniratnam
Music Directors: V-R, MSV, IR & ARR
Lyricists: Kannadhasan, Vairamuthu
Singers: TMS, PS, SPB, SJIf limited to top 10, my list would be:

1. Kannadhasan
2. Sivaji Ganesan
3. MS Viswanathan
4. K. Balachander
5. TM Soundararajan
6. Kamalahasan
7. Maniratnam
8. P. Susheela
9. MR Radha
10. SP Bala

[Aryaz]

1. Actor: Sivaji - no competition
2. Actres: Padmini- perfect in dance, abinayam and action
3. Music: ARR-shines in classic, western and fusion
4. Comedian: Kaundamani, Senthil-The Legends!
5. Director: K Balachander-given varieties....but no recoord in action movies!!
6. Male Singer: SPB-melting voice!
7. Female singer: Janaki-perfect voice modulation
8. Lyrics: Kannadasan, Vairamuthu-past and present legends
9. Villain: MR Radh- charismatic!
10. Photography: Balu Mahendra-first in Tamil to show how fotografy can enhance the quality of a movie. i.e., Moonram Pirai

[Shakthiprabha.]

Shivaji
Kamalhassan
Kannadaasan
Ilaiyaraja
M.S.Viswanathan
K.Balachandar
K.J.Yesudaas
S.Janaki
Bharathiraja
S.P.B

(SAdly I am forced to give up on STORY WRITERS and script writers CAUSE LIST HAS TO LIMIT ITSELF TO TOP 10)

[joe]

Even though everyone of thier lists is very impressive i thought people would be giving only thier top most ten but to my surprise i see people pulling out a list in all departments of cinema.....

Sorry jus i thought like saying this......sorry if i hurt anyone :roll:

what do you mean man?

Cine personality is not just actors as you may think

Joe,
What he was meaning over there is, instead of listing 10, some were listing 3 to 4 personalities in diff deparments which comes more than 10. That is what i understand from that. :)

Thanks :D

Ajithfederer..sorry for the misunderstanding

[ajithfederer]

No Problem.....joe anney......enna neengalam enkittey sorry sollikittu......... :D
neenga SENIOR naan junior.......
:notworthy:

[kb]

Rajinikanth
Ilayaraja
vijay
ARR
SPB
manirathnam
comedian koundamani-senthil
kushboo
RD rajashekhar & Jeeva (both camera man)
vairamuthu

[m_23_bayarea]

Thirumaran, This is a very difficult one for me to come up with .. But let me give it a shot !! :P :P

(1) Rajinikanth
(2) Kamalhaasan
(3) MGR
(4) Sivaji
(5) MR
(6) ARR
(7) Shankar
(8) SriDevi
(9) Vikram
(10) Harris Jayaraj

Actually, I love MSV's music a lot ... But unfortunately, I donno where to place his name !! :cry: :cry:

[villan007]

1) Kamal
2) Ajith
3) Surya
4) ARR
5) YSR
6) Cheran
7) Bala
8) Writer Sujatha
9) Crazy Mohan
10) Thanga thalaivi Trisha ..... :P

[Shakthiprabha.]

***** Rajnikanth in top position?
**** MGR in top 5
****** MGR more than shivaji?
******** Vijay, rd rajashekar, kushboo, kaundamani senthil !!!!!!!!!!!
****** ajit, trishaaaaaaaaaa (thanga thalaivi vera)


wow great taste ppl :clap:

[Alien]

Sorry, I have to b brutally honest to list mine

1) Kamal Haasan
2) Ilayaraaja
3) ARR
4) Bharathiraja
5) K.Bhagyaraj
6) K.J.Yesudass
7) S.P.Balasubramaniam
8) Balumahendra (more as cinematographer)
9) P.Susheela
10)'Counter'-mani & senthil or Vivek

These truly r the top 10 that captivated me to Tamil cinema !

[kb]

***** Rajnikanth in top position?
**** MGR in top 5
****** MGR more than shivaji?
******** Vijay, rd rajashekar, kushboo, kaundamani senthil !!!!!!!!!!!
****** ajit, trishaaaaaaaaaa (thanga thalaivi vera)


wow great taste ppl :clap:

generation Gappu...

its Camera-man RD rajesekhar.

ithukaaaga palaiya padatha CD vaangi paatha rating poda mudiyum :wink:

[NOV]

***** Rajnikanth in top position?
**** MGR in top 5
****** MGR more than shivaji?
wow great taste ppl :clap:Good that you have done an analysis.

Yes, the analysis is quite accurate - As far as the general population is concerned, all the above three ranking is indeed correct.

You should see it independently from your personal likes and dislikes.
Until today, there are thousands of ppl who would give their life gladly for MGR and RK. And that is the ABSOLUTE truth.

[Shakthiprabha.]

true kb.

I agree with u. Most of u dont know the old movies :)

nov,

u are true too.

Also I should agree, there IS NOTHING LIKE

GOOD TASTE OR BAD TASTE.

i am sorry bout my post........ genuinely :)
forgive me :)

[Sourav]

Kamal
Ajith
Selvaraghavan
Goundamani :rotfl: :D :D :D
A.R.Rehman
Shankar
Surya
YSR
Prakashraj
Dharani

[NOV]

"sorry'engira vaarththaiya record panni, appOppO play pannunga, usefulaagum :P

[RATHEESHAJITH]

1. THALA AJITH

2. RAJINI

3. KAMAL

4. SIMBHU

5. SELVARAGHAVAN

6. YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA

7. SNEHA

8. VIVEK

9. VIKRAM

10. MADHAVAN

[rami]

1. Kamal
2. K.Balachander/ Maniratnam
3. Kannadasan/ Vairamuthu/ Vaali
4. Ilayaraja
5. SPB/KJ/Chithra
6. Sivaji Ganesan
7. Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy
8. ARR
9. Nagesh/ Chandrababu & other old comedians
10. Vivek
:)

[Shakthiprabha.]

good choice raami :thumbsup:

nov,


"sorry'engira vaarththaiya record panni, appOppO play pannunga, usefulaagum"

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

u remind me of some friend of mine :)

[Renault]

1 Kamalhassan
2 Ilayaraja
3 PC Sreeram
4 Sujata
5 Manirathnam
6 Rajnikanth
7 AR Rahman
8 Shanker
9 Ravi K Chandren
10 K Bagyaraj

Raikonnen, I thought your fav director would be Perarusu. :)

I have thoroughly enjoyed your thoughts on Perarusu. Keep the fun going.

[joe]

Kamal fans exclude rajini but add some funny names ,raijini fans exclude kamal but add some hardly achived people in the list ,Ajith fans saying he is the top no1 personality so far....guys ..pls give me a break..have some sense :cry:

[rami]

Joe I m a Kamal fan and I do like Rajini.. Just that he didnt figure in my top 10 list...

[hi]

- Shivaji Ghanesan
- Kannadhasan
- P.Susheela / TMS
- Kamal
- IR
- Vairamuthu
- Rajini
- ARR
- Nagesh
- :roll:

[villan007]

Kamal fans exclude rajini but add some funny names ,raijini fans exclude kamal but add some hardly achived people in the list ,Ajith fans saying he is the top no1 personality so far....guys ..pls give me a break..have some sense :cry:

:? title says "your top 10 cine persons"

naanga yaara screenla rasikramo atha thane ezhutha mudium :huh:

we Enjoy Ajith'screen presence.... 8-)

[NOV]

Joe, rather than affecting the cinema personalities who have been ignored, such lists reflect very greatly on the people putting up the list! :P

All, just imagine that you can honour only 10 people of the industry right from the 1930s. Who would your choice be?

In fact, I shudder to think that I mydelf have ignored earlier great personalities such as MKT, MS, GR, etc :shock:

[kb]

your top 10 cinepersonality.. Take 2.

1)AVM meiyappa chettiyar
2)shivaji
3)padmini
4)rajini
5)IR
6)SPB/janaki
7)manirathnam
8)ARR
9)nagesh/koundar senthil
10)aachi manorama

but Vj will be here if i give the list after 15 yrs..

[Shakthiprabha.]

Joe,

I am a fan of kamal and rajni, (equal pref actually)

yet RAJNI wont fair in my top 10 list.

what to do :)

[joe]

Joe, rather than affecting the cinema personalities who have been ignored, such lists reflect very greatly on the people putting up the list! :P

All, just imagine that you can honour only 10 people of the industry right from the 1930s. Who would your choice be?

In fact, I shudder to think that I mydelf have ignored earlier great personalities such as MKT, MS, GR, etc :shock:

Nov,
I got your point,but it is different from my point ..My observation starts from MGR ,sivaji period..But just because I am sivaji fan ,not include MGR in top 10 list is foolishness,IMO .Like wise People who can add kamal on the top ,ignoring Rajini and fillup with other very less achived people just for the sake ,it is also foolishness ,IMO ...Anyway Long live Jananayagam!

[Navin]

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[Scale]

Shivaji Ganesan - Nil
M S V - Kannadasan
Nagesh - Manorama
Ilayaraja - SPB
Maniratnam - A R R - Vairamuthu

ivanga combo-output thaan enakku top 10 personalities. 10 peru correct thaane..

[Roshan]

My list goes like this but no particular order except Kamal topping the list :D

1. Kamal Hassan
2. Sivaji Ganeshan
3. S P Balasubramaniam
4. Ilayarajah
5. Vairamuththu
6. ARR
7. Rajinikanth
8. K Balachandar
9. Radhika
10. Nagesh

[Raghu]

Dr.SPB=Dr.Shivaji
Rajnikanth
Kamalhasan
S.Janaki=P.Susheela= Dr.KJY..............

[captain]

Kamal fans exclude rajini but add some funny names ,raijini fans exclude kamal but add some hardly achived people in the list ,Ajith fans saying he is the top no1 personality so far....guys ..pls give me a break..have some sense :cry:

You give preference to Kamal over Sivaji. I can argue MGR is better than them and Kamal Sivaji should be second in your list. Do you want us to list in the order you prefer? Then why/what are we supposed to discuss here? You CAN'T comment on our list as we can't comment on your list. I can make fun of your list and ask you do you have COMMON SENSE? But I'll not do that. I have common sense that says don't hurt others feelings. Hope you understand. I can just hope now. Achievement makes no sense in listing top ten personality.

Ajith tops my top 10 :D

[Alien]

Kamal fans exclude rajini but add some funny names ,raijini fans exclude kamal but add some hardly achived people in the list ,Ajith fans saying he is the top no1 personality so far....guys ..pls give me a break..have some sense :cry:
I donno, if u were hinting mine too ... But seriously speaking my intention is not to try hard to exclude rajni ... why would I try that ?? ... He can't get in my top 10 ... itz my top 10 , whoever I admired and kept me interested in tamil cinema...... I don't get what was funny in mine, they were all great achievers 8-) .. I still felt bad for excluding some other personalities in my top 10 ... but I was helpless ....
And I don't see anything wrong in Ajith fans ranking Ajith as no1 .... 8-) ...

BTW , if it were really to be , top 10 cine personalities based on their contribution to tamil cine arts, then again I don't think rajni would hold a candle to Kamal or other greatest contributors .... (sorry people(rajni fans) , I felt like saying this .... ) ... in that case , arguably Sivaji might top the list for his reportoire , for the range of characters he brought to life (from historical,devotional,....) and then Kamal (as well for his writing, producing as much an actor ), then a lot of writers like Kalaignar, ..... dirs like KB, BR, MR ....IR,ARR etc .... Even in such an ideal list would hardly rajni get a rank
8-)



Nov,
I got your point,but it is different from my point ..My observation starts from MGR ,sivaji period..But just because I am sivaji fan ,not include MGR in top 10 list is foolishness,IMO .Like wise People who can add kamal on the top ,ignoring Rajini and fillup with other very less achived people just for the sake ,it is also foolishness ,IMO ...Anyway Long live Jananayagam!
Makes no sense at all !
Itz our individual top 10 , it'll be utter foolishness to fill up with popular names, just to make it look attractive :oops:

[Sinthiya]

My Top 10 Cine Personalities:

Madhavan :) (just because..... 8-) )
Maniratnam
Kamal
IR
ARR
Sivaji
Rajni
Prakash Raj
Raguvaran
Simran

[Shakthiprabha.]

Leave him guys, he just got awed by ur awesome list, and said few things carried away with emotions.

I guess even I said the same opinion too. You did not pick on me, but chose to pick on him.

*

Joe,

I think even I misunderstood the thread as TOP 10 achievers than TOP 10 FAV PPL.

Its THEIR TOP 10 FAV PPL (NOT ACHIEVERS). So their taste favours only certain ppl :wink: :D

:cheers:

[Raikkonen]

My head says this

1 Kamalhassan
2 Ilayaraja
3 PC Sreeram
4 Sujata
5 Manirathnam
6 Rajnikanth
7 AR Rahman
8 Shanker
9 Ravi K Chandren
10 K Bagyaraj


My heart says

1. Vathyar
2. Vijay
3. Bipasha Basu
4. Kamalhassan
5. Rajnikanth
6. Illeana
7. SPB
8. K Bagyaraj
9. Perarasu
10. Illayaraja

[Alien]

Ayyooooo NTR :lol: , unga heart ....... :lol: :thumbsup:

My heart & head say this


1) Kamal Haasan
2) Ilayaraaja
3) ARR
4) Bharathiraja
5) K.Bhagyaraj
6) K.J.Yesudass
7) S.P.Balasubramaniam
8) Balumahendra (more as cinematographer)
9) P.Susheela
10)'Counter'-mani & senthil or Vivek

[Raikkonen]

Ya..
I just put people whom i like most in Tamil, i forgot Ganuder, so replace him with SPB...

[Raikkonen]

Enna alien
Genelia illa unga listle?

[Alien]

Enna alien
Genelia illa unga listle?
:cry: ... yeah, I couldn't fit her .... All these ppl rose my interest in tamil cinema ...
.....thats what I meant earlier that I feel bad omitting some(I meant some others too .....).... ..probably she'll replace P.Susheela in my heart list :P :wink:

[Raikkonen]

I wanted to include her too, but Illeana is too special at the moment, im reluctant to leave her out...

[Shakthiprabha.]

hey ithu nalla idea........

lemme also tell this way.........

my intellect says

shivaji
kamal
ilaiyaraja
kannadasan
m.s.vishwanathan
kjyesudas
sjanaki
kbalachandar
bharatiraja
spb

but my............... heart says..............

shivaji
kamal
madhavan
rajni
suman
ilaiyaraja
vairamuthu
kbalachandar
kjyesudas
s.janaki

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

not much diff eh :wink:

[Raikkonen]

Super...
Now like this Top 10 (head), Top 10 (heart)

[Alien]

sp akka, don't u like P.Susheela :roll: ...

[Raikkonen]

akkava.. Appa alien young ah?

[Shakthiprabha.]

I am not very fond of p.susheela vasanth :)

I feel she lacks the LIFE WHICH s.janaki had :)

I liked jikki, and l.r.iswari better.

ntr,

yaaar elalam ennai akka nnu koopdaraangalo avanga ellaam young pola irukku :evil:

inni quota kku achu :P

[Thirumaran]

I was expecting the Top 10 of the individual choice. Not necessarily the Top most cine personalities
in terms of talent or achivements or anything great. So there is no point in regretting on missing out
certain names in that list. Tastes differs. And there are lots of other external factors also apply to keep them as
your favourites.

My list also goes as per my liking towards those cine personalities. Not really based on talents or achivements.
However the talented ones also will come in my list.

Here goes mine..

1. M.G.R -- He is the one who i admire a lot. His positive approach in his movies is the main thing i like about him. I would say he is
a trendsetter. He is not definetly talent like many others. Still he should be in the list of Top 10, even in terms of
achievements. I believe more or less every actor after his generation followed his style of film making and became popular.
For me, he is one of the great achiever in Tamil cinema. Unargually the most popular Cine personality among Tamilians.

2. Kamalhasan - A complete cine personality. One among the few who made people to make notice of Tamil Cinema. We can keep on talking about
him. His achivements are endless. More is pending.

3. Ilayaraja - A genius. Though i like other musicians of current and past, he is the one i admire a lot. Enourmous talent he had considering
his background. Around 900 movies(unbelievable). Maximim of his movies had great music. Maximum of his tunes i believe were original.
The king of BGM.

4. Sivaji Ganesan -- We can definetly keep Shivaji as the meaning for the term Nadippu in any Tamil Dictionary. Anything is less to say
about him in acting department.

5. K. Bakhyaraj --- One among the few whose films were recognised as a Director's film. Best in screenplay. An intersting actor too. The way he
approaches the subject were always wonderful.

6. Rajinikanth --- Another Trend setter. When those with conventional looks were ruling tamil cinema, changed the course. An attractive and
magnetic personality of Tamil cinema. I would say Rajinikanth also will fit in Top 10 even in terms of achievements.

7. Kavignar Vaali --- This choice may be a surprise. Definetly i like Kannadasan and Vairamuthu. But i admire him because his lyrics were
suitable for differnt generation people. From philosophy to stupidity he can write about anything.

8. SP Balasubramaniam -- The one whose voice suited many actors of different generations.

9. Cho Ramaswamy -- I love his way of comedy. I would never miss if i get a chance to see his comedy and also his writings. He is one of the most
talented. Head levelled. Never talks anything in a hurry.

10. Manorama --- As mentioned by several Cine persons, She is definetly a Lady Shivaji Ganesn. The only female artist who made impact with
different generation people.


Saying this, there are more to be included in my favorites. However limiting to 10 for the sake of the title.

:D

[m_23_bayarea]

Thirumaran, Superb post !!! I love the way you explained each personality ... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Enna onnu ... Oruthar mattum konjam top-la irunthuruntha innum nalla irunthurkum !!! Just kidding ... :P :P :P

[njv]

I was expecting the Top 10 of the individual choice. Not necessarily the Top most cine personalities
in terms of talent or achivements or anything great. So there is no point in regretting on missing out
certain names in that list. Tastes differs. And there are lots of other external factors also apply to keep them as
your favourites.

My list also goes as per my liking towards those cine personalities. Not really based on talents or achivements.
However the talented ones also will come in my list.

Here goes mine..

1. M.G.R -- He is the one who i admire a lot. His positive approach in his movies is the main thing i like about him. I would say he is
a trendsetter. He is not definetly talent like many others. Still he should be in the list of Top 10, even in terms of
achievements. I believe more or less every actor after his generation followed his style of film making and became popular.
For me, he is one of the great achiever in Tamil cinema. Unargually the most popular Cine personality among Tamilians.

2. Kamalhasan - A complete cine personality. One among the few who made people to make notice of Tamil Cinema. We can keep on talking about
him. His achivements are endless. More is pending.

3. Ilayaraja - A genius. Though i like other musicians of current and past, he is the one i admire a lot. Enourmous talent he had considering
his background. Around 900 movies(unbelievable). Maximim of his movies had great music. Maximum of his tunes i believe were original.
The king of BGM.

4. Sivaji Ganesan -- We can definetly keep Shivaji as the meaning for the term Nadippu in any Tamil Dictionary. Anything is less to say
about him in acting department.

5. K. Bakhyaraj --- One among the few whose films were recognised as a Director's film. Best in screenplay. An intersting actor too. The way he
approaches the subject were always wonderful.

6. Rajinikanth --- Another Trend setter. When those with conventional looks were ruling tamil cinema, changed the course. An attractive and
magnetic personality of Tamil cinema. I would say Rajinikanth also will fit in Top 10 even in terms of achievements.

7. Kavignar Vaali --- This choice may be a surprise. Definetly i like Kannadasan and Vairamuthu. But i admire him because his lyrics were
suitable for differnt generation people. From philosophy to stupidity he can write about anything.

8. SP Balasubramaniam -- The one whose voice suited many actors of different generations.

9. Cho Ramaswamy -- I love his way of comedy. I would never miss if i get a chance to see his comedy and also his writings. He is one of the most
talented. Head levelled. Never talks anything in a hurry.

10. Manorama --- As mentioned by several Cine persons, She is definetly a Lady Shivaji Ganesn. The only female artist who made impact with
different generation people.


Saying this, there are more to be included in my favorites. However limiting to 10 for the sake of the title.

:D

:thumbsup:

[Nerd]

BTW , if it were really to be , top 10 cine personalities based on their contribution to tamil cine arts, then again I don't think rajni would hold a candle to Kamal or other greatest contributors ....

Ignorance is bliss 8-)

For the past 25+ years, he is THE only actor who sells like a hot cake. After all cinema is a business and RK is THE major contributor as an actor in his generation! (in terms of revenue generated, that is)

[Thirumaran]

Thirumaran, Superb post !!! I love the way you explained each personality ... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Enna onnu ... Oruthar mattum konjam top-la irunthuruntha innum nalla irunthurkum !!! Just kidding ... :P :P :P
:notworthy:

[captain]

Itz our individual top 10 , it'll be utter foolishness to fill up with popular names, just to make it look attractive :oops:

exactly. if we are supposed to list top ten with popular names, then we all will probably get the same list. we don't need a thread to voice the obvious ones. as you say it's our top ten, we have our own choice as a Sivaji fan or MGR fan has :) .

and alien your list is :thumbsup: :P

I forgot SPB and Yesudas in my list :(

[Kollywoodfan]

My Top 10 Cine Personalities:

[b]Madhavan :) (just because..... 8-) )


Aww, this is cute! :P

[kanya_kris]

Mine..

1. Madhavan
2. Kamal
3. Ilayaraja
4. Balachandar
5. Rajini
6. SPB
7. Sharukh Khan
8. Maniratnam
9. Jothika
10. Vivek

:)

[Alien]

BTW , if it were really to be , top 10 cine personalities based on their contribution to tamil cine arts, then again I don't think rajni would hold a candle to Kamal or other greatest contributors ....

Ignorance is bliss 8-)

For the past 25+ years, he is THE only actor who sells like a hot cake. After all cinema is a business and RK is THE major contributor as an actor in his generation! (in terms of revenue generated, that is)
yup, ignorance is bliss 8-)
Did I say cinema as a medium of business ?? ... I was clearly saying it as an art form, where rajni can't hold a candle to Kamal or others ....
But, yeah, if u look at that as a business , then rajni would def rank in top 10 , ahead of Kamal , next to MGR, Sivaji .....

[Alien]

Thanks captain :notworthy:
Ur list is also good :P , yeah u missed those legendary singers :(

[stranger]

Rajinikanth
Ilayaraja
vijay
ARR
SPB
manirathnam
comedian koundamani-senthil
kushboo
RD rajashekhar & Jeeva (both camera man)
vairamuthu

That is interesting, kb! :D

[selvakumar]

Till now, I am confused with this thread title.

If I have to list my TOP TEN CINE-PERSONALITIES, then I can't do justice to all those who contributed in serveral things like music, direction etc.

coz in most of our list, our favorite actor/actresses will swallow up considerable no. of positions.

so, till now I am unable to come to a conclusion reg this thread :(

[joe]

Alien,
First of all my general opnion didn't target any particular hubber,especially you.I admit you win the arguement..I have no more arguements on this ..I realise my total misunderstanding on this topic and I admit people have a right to claim "Ajith is better actor than sivaji ganesan" or "Vaiyapuri is beter than Nagesh"..I am flattered..

Sorry guys for my mistake and I take my words back.

Caption,
No comments ..You rock!

[captain]

It's not about top ten actors and we didn't comment Kamal is better than Sivaji. Please do READ the topic. It says top ten personalities, not best actor or best singer or whatever. Your hatred towards certain actors and people made you post it like the way you did. Please do tell me if anyone said Ajith is better than Sivaji? :evil: . Kamal is better than Sivaji :D .

That's good for you 8-) You don't need to comment about others. I think you did NOT read the title. Plz read it again. Thanks :notworthy: for admitting your mistake. I respect when people admit their mistakes 8-). It's a pity that some people act innocent in order to prove that they are smart.

[joe]

Captain,
No comments again.

Pls continue to discuss on the topic.

[selvakumar]

Captain,
YOu could have made your post in a polite way. I think that was a bit rude.

Anyhow, let's stick to the topic.. plz. Sorry :D

[joe]

Thirumaran,
Yours is an excellent post! :D

[swathy]

1.Ilaiyaraja
2.Ilaiyaraja
3.Ilaiyaraja
4.Ilaiyaraja
5.Ilaiyaraja
6.Kamalji
7. Kamalji
8.Kamalji
9.Kamalji
6.Bala (Director)

[selvakumar]

My list:
-------

I would prefer to avoid ranking the cine-personalities. So, I am just describing about them, things that I admire most in them

MGR

This person is one whom I rate a bit high interms of achievements. To my surprise, even now I can see many people in the village side workshipping him. That is the kind of influence and charisma he had. People believed as if they are getting their food only coz of MGR.

His approach to the challenges thrown at him and the way he handled them all are truly amazing. IMO, He was not only a REEL Hero but also a REAL Hero.. I have seen so many politicians, actors etc following his path / using his name just to get decent no. of seats in the elections.

I like this person for his

- BOLDNESS
- leadership qualities
- executive ability
- self-confidence

He never cheated atleast those who followed him. "இவரை நம்பி கெட்டு போனவங்கன்னு யாரும் கிடையாது. நம்பினவங்களை எந்த சூழ்நிலையிலும் இவர் கைவிட்டது கிடையாது."

eVEN at his worst times, He made a positive apporach and emerged as a clear winner.
Many songs in his movies not only cater to the masses but also have links to the social awarness themes. :thumbsup:

[Raghu]

I am VERY surprised to see the likes of Dr.SPB and Dr.IR being missed out in the top 3 slots, Dr.IR the one who gave life to melodies, when Tamil listeners were listening to Hindi songs, he is PHENOMINAL in the MUSIC industry, ARR is also like this.

Dr.SPB having sung the MOST number of SONGS in the world, having the BEST evergreen VOICE of the ERA being missed again, he is NOT just the GREATEST SINGER THAT INFIA HAD EVER PRODUCED, he is also a
1) Producer
2) MD
3) Film Director
4) Dubbing Artist
5) Actor


Can some one tell me any OTHER personality who has done all of this??

[Shakthiprabha.]

raghu,

top 10 cine personalities ACC TO EACH OF THEM.

:roll:

some ppl feel SOME ACTORS have performed v. well which has outbeated all these :roll:

[selvakumar]

Nadigar Thilagam Shivaji Ganesan
---------------------------------------

Enna selva vukku shivaji pidikkumaa? (ipdai neraya per kekalaam).

He is one person who set the benchmarks for all aspects of acting. I also heard that he helped many actors / actresses on how they can show their unique style. A person who is beyong the horizon in acting in tamil cinema. If we like a person then there must be a reason for it or we must have the environment for that. I had the environment.

My elder brother(30+) is a SHIVAJI VERIYAR. It was he who gave me enough information about shivaji in the past. After that, I used to watch all his movies with him. when NADIGAR THILAGAM departed, he was crying for the whole day. :(

Ennaada.. MGR kku apuram shivaji sir ah poduraannu sila per puruvathai uyarthalaam.

IMHO, I rate these two people equally.

MGR Ruled the society and remained as the undisputed king

SHIVAJI sir Ruled the film world till the end. :thumbsup:

Apart from that, I like his

* Committment towards his profession (I heard that he will be in the sets even before the usual time)

* sincerity

* Straightfarword approach

"யாரை நம்பி நான் பொறந்தேன் போங்கடா போங்கன்னு மார்தட்டி சொன்னவருங்க இவர்"

"வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன் நிஜத்தில் அப்படி இருந்தாரான்னு எனக்கு தெரியாது. ஆனா சிவாஜி சார்தான் வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன் என்று சிறுவயதில் நினைத்ததுண்டு. நாங்கள் கட்டபொம்மனை பார்த்தில்லை ஆனால் எங்கள் நடிகர் திலகத்தை பார்த்ததுண்டு"

[Alien]

Alien,
First of all my general opnion didn't target any particular hubber,especially you.I admit you win the arguement..I have no more arguements on this ..I realise my total misunderstanding on this topic and I admit people have a right to claim "Ajith is better actor than sivaji ganesan" or "Vaiyapuri is beter than Nagesh"..I am flattered..

Sorry guys for my mistake and I take my words back.

Sorry joe :oops: :cry: ..... I'm glad that u took ur words back :) ... but I'm really sorry , that I felt u was ridiculing me, bcos of Bhagyaraj's name or Vivek's name in my top 10 ... But I sincerely love these guys ... what to do ?? ..... I have huuuuuge respect towards Sivaji ganeshan or MGR or Rajni , but to be brutally honest I was a fan of these guys(K.bhagyaraj & vivek) the very day I started inclining towards tamil cinema ... (Actually they were reasons I grew my interest in tamil cinema)
We never said or never would say "------(fill in anyone's name) is a better actor than Sivaji" , but v enjoyed that person more .... Itz the generation gap .....
sorry if we had hurt ur feelings .....
thats why I had that prologue b4 my list !!!!

[selvakumar]

Jana machi !!

Nothing to get more serious on this. Joe brother will appreciate us for having given our opinions. :D

[NOV]

Can some one tell me any OTHER personality who has done all of this??T. Rajendar
K. Bhagyaraj
(very soon - Perarasu)

[Alien]

Jana machi !!

Nothing to get more serious on this. Joe brother will appreciate us for having given our opinions. :D
Yeah, we believe so :notworthy: .... I hope no grudge on captain or me :) 8-) ... V were just forced to tell our opinions ..... :)

[Alien]

he is NOT just the GREATEST SINGER THAT INFIA HAD EVER PRODUCED, he is also a
1) Producer
2) MD
3) Film Director
4) Dubbing Artist
5) Actor


Can some one tell me any OTHER personality who has done all of this??
Kamal Haasan too has done almost all of these except MD ... And moreover he had done some excellent job as a writer ,
* Screenplay(Raaja paarvai, Dhevar Magan, Mahanadhi, Hey raam ,.....)
* Dialogues(Dhevar magan, hey raam, virumaandi,......)
too ...............
He had produced more films , more meaningful films :notworthy: (raaja paarvai, guna, dhevar magan, virumaandi, hey raam,........)

[NOV]

actually my point is that doing everything under the sun doesnt make one a top personalty. I see no one has nominated T Rajendar altho he has done all those and more.

Better to be master of one than jack of all......

[Alien]

actually my point is that doing everything under the sun doesnt make one a top personalty.
Exactly my point .... :) ...... Actually SPB is a faint choice to be considered for that saying , .... I used KH , just to enforce him that there r people leaps and bounds ahead of SPB if considering multifaceted'ness alone ....

[Arthi]

My List:

1. Nadhiya
2. Rajini
3. Balachander
4. Ajith
5. ARR
6. Chitra
7. Vairamuthu
8. SBP
9. Shanker Mahadevan
10 Vivek

[Arthi]

Even I like M.G.R for his positive approach, Nagesh ... & so many PPl but 10 per dhanaE solla mudiyum :cry:

[Thirumaran]

actually my point is that doing everything under the sun doesnt make one a top personalty. I see no one has nominated T Rajendar altho he has done all those and more.

Better to be master of one than jack of all......

Absolutely. I dont understans still what is the confusion with the thread title.

I think i clearly said top 10 pesonalities of a particular individual's choice. But still people are worried abt certain names in several people's list. The title does not talk abt the Top 10 personalities of Tamil Cinema. A person's taste differ from others and it never remains the same all over your lifetime. It tends to change.

Who knows, after few years, I may put Vijay among my Top 10 personality. Either my taste could be changed to like the movies of his type or he may give movies of my taste. And there so much other factors will come into picture for making your choice.

Please avoid pointing other's choices as not a good one. :)

[selvakumar]

Kamal Hassan

I hope no one will be surprised with this choice (from selva's side :wink: )

---------

This person I love him more. I admire his activities. Even at this age, he can put a challenge to the young guys in doing LOVER BOY ROLES and Personality.

A sure ALL ROUNDER.. Ivarukku theriyaatha Cinema visayam irunda athu aacharyamthaan.

I like his:
-------

1. Acting :D
2. Dance
3. Direction
4. BOLDNESS >>>>>>> SANDIYAR will be a better term.. Summa oorla Ulla Arasiyal vaathigal ellarum vandu ethirthaalum KAMBA NIRPAAR avaroda decision la :thumbsup: :notworthy:
5. Open-minded approach
6. The way he helps others... >> Never let his friends down

"விழுவதேன்றாலும் விழுவேன் என் எதிரிகள் சுகம் காண"
"எழுவதென்றாலும் எழுவேன் என் நண்பர்கள் நலம் காண்"

7. Ivarudaya Rasigargala Kayyalum vidam vitthiyaasam.

"இவர்தான் ரசிகர் மன்றங்களை நற்பணி இயக்கங்களா மாற்றியவர்"

"இன்னும் இவர் முன்னால் போய தலைவான்னு சொல்லி பாருங்க, வருமே கோபம்"

8. One more Important Thing:

We never waste our money to the profession that we use to earn it. But this person will do..
"இவர் சினிமாவில் சம்பாதித்தை எல்லாம் சேர்த்து வச்சிருந்தா, இவர் பெரிய பணக்காரராக மாறி இருக்கலாம்" But he never did like that. He investes whatever he earned in cinema there itself. I am earning now.. I know the value of money. But not sure whether I will invest it back into my profession itself. Only kamal will do it. :thumbsup:

9. The kind of fans he has

"சமுத்திரம் பெரிதா, தேன் துளி பெரிதா"
"ஏன் தான் அது இவ்ர் தான்" :thumbsup:

"காசு, அரசியல் இப்படி எத்தனையோ ஆதாயத்துக்காக ரசிகன் மாறலாம்.. ஆனா இவர் ரசிகர்களை பெரிதாக எடுத்துக்கொள்ளா விடினும் இவருக்காக இருப்பவர்கள் இன்றும் உண்டு"


10. his respect towards arts:

He does ViruMaandi and Anbe sivam kind of films.. Anbe sivam kind of films cannot be done by a hero at this level. He acted like a middle aged person along with Maddy. Only he can do that :thumbsup:


Kamalhassan - தமிழ் சினிமாவுக்கு கிடைத்த இன்னொரு பொக்கிஷம் !


P.S: Ennaada ipadi ellam MGR, shivaji ah vida ezhuthurannu paarkaatheenga. My whole family is a KH family. Two of my uncles are in KAMAL NARPANI IYAKKAM, VIRUDHUNAGAR. Sinna vayasula avanga kooda paartha KH films neraya. Athaan !

[Thirumaran]

Even I like M.G.R for his positive approach, Nagesh ... & so many PPl but 10 per dhanaE solla mudiyum :cry:

Definetly not for atleast some people. For me too, there are so many left. You are free to put more names of your liking. :)

[Rajkumar_mj]

Selva

Nice post :thumbsup:

[Alien]

actually my point is that doing everything under the sun doesnt make one a top personalty. I see no one has nominated T Rajendar altho he has done all those and more.

Better to be master of one than jack of all......

Absolutely. I dont understans still what is the confusion with the thread title.
Please avoid pointing other's choices as not a good one. :)
No, thiru ....
NOV's was a righteous one .... He just wanted to say that SPB having tried all of those film making aspects doesn't make him a better one by any mean (If u look at raghu-ji's post, misinterpreting .....)...Hez indeed a better one in his singing , where he's an unparalleled master :thumbsup:

[Thirumaran]

actually my point is that doing everything under the sun doesnt make one a top personalty. I see no one has nominated T Rajendar altho he has done all those and more.

Better to be master of one than jack of all......

Absolutely. I dont understans still what is the confusion with the thread title.
Please avoid pointing other's choices as not a good one. :)
No, thiru ....
NOV's was a righteous one .... He just wanted to say that SPB having tried all of those film making aspects doesn't make him a better one by any mean (If u look at raghu-ji's post, misinterpreting .....)...Hez indeed a better one in his singing , where he's an unparalleled master :thumbsup:

Hey,
In my post only "Absolutely" was the reply to NOV. The rest of the point are common. Not for NOV :P

Of course I dont have any doubt regarding SPB's talent. You can see him in my list :D

[Alien]

Kamal Hassan
1. Acting :D
2. Dance
3. Direction
4. BOLDNESS >>>>>>> SANDIYAR will be a better term.. Summa oorla Ulla Arasiyal vaathigal ellarum vandu ethirthaalum KAMBA NIRPAAR avaroda decision la :thumbsup: :notworthy:
5. Open-minded approach
He acted like a middle aged person along with Maddy. Only he can do that :thumbsup:

Kamalhassan - தமிழ் சினிமாவுக்கு கிடைத்த இன்னொரு பொக்கிஷம் !

:notworthy: :notworthy: :clap: .... wonderful post selva !! :P :P

[Thirumaran]

Thirumaran,
Yours is an excellent post! :D
Thanks Joe. :notworthy:

[Alien]

Hey,
In my post only "Absolutely" was the reply to NOV. The rest of the point are common. Not for NOV :P

Of course I dont have any doubt regarding SPB's talent. You can see him in my list :D
Ok, ok... :P ... I don't have any doubt either , regarding SPB's talents(hez in my list too), just that I am an adimai to KJY's voice .....
But SPB having tried all film making techniques (unsuccessfully ) doesn't make him great, only his voice :notworthy: ... (This reply is to raghu-ji)

[Thirumaran]

Nice Posts Selva on MGR, Shivaji and Kamal.
:thumbsup:

[selvakumar]

Thanks a lot Rajkumar, :D


Jana machi :D

Thiru anna > Your post was excellant.. Infact, I thot of making this thread in my current way.

Thanks a lot for opening such a thread to share our favoritsm. :D

[Raghu]

actually my point is that doing everything under the sun doesnt make one a top personalty.
Exactly my point .... :) ...... Actually SPB is a faint choice to be considered for that saying , .... I used KH , just to enforce him that there r people leaps and bounds ahead of SPB if considering multifaceted'ness alone ....

Exactly, in that case KAMALHASAN should not be on the TOP list, it should be Dr. Shivaji Ganeshan

[Raghu]

So if we are talking about just TALENTWISE not to do with politics, can some one EXPLAIN how MGR go into the list???

Can he act, can he speak properly? Oh Plsssssssss

Nov anNe,

T.Rajender is dubbing artists, I did not know that, : Shock:

[captain]

So if we are talking about just TALENTWISE not to do with politics, can some one EXPLAIN how MGR go into the list???

Can he act, can he speak properly? Oh Plsssssssss

Nov anNe,

T.Rajender is dubbing artists, I did not know that, : Shock:
If MGR doesn't deserve a place, then Rajini won't :)

[Thirumaran]

So if we are talking about just TALENTWISE not to do with politics, can some one EXPLAIN how MGR go into the list???

Can he act, can he speak properly? Oh Plsssssssss
Nov anNe,

T.Rajender is dubbing artists, I did not know that, : Shock:

I would like you to get back that particular comment. If you do not know any history please keep quiet.

This list talks abt people's interest towards cine personalities. That is it.

[Raghu]

Captain,

MGR cant act cant speak properly, cant walk, he was really funny infront of Camera,

Rajni is FAR FAR FAR better actor than M.G.Ramachandran, many will agree with me on this

[captain]

Captain,

MGR cant act cant speak properly, cant walk, he was really funny infront of Camera,

Rajni is FAR FAR FAR better actor than M.G.Ramachandran, many will agree with me on this

Raghu, I acutally would like to replace MGR with Rajini.

Rajini can't act, speak properly, can't walk and is funny infront of a camera.
Except Rajini fans no one will agree with you.

[Raghu]

Thirumaran,

I am entitled to my view JUST like yours, MGR was a PATHETIC actor, he MAY HAVE BEEN A GREAT POLITICIAN, v r talking about CINE INDUSTRY , NOT POLITICS!!!

Thank you sir

I take my leave now,

[Raghu]

Captain,

MGR cant act cant speak properly, cant walk, he was really funny infront of Camera,

Rajni is FAR FAR FAR better actor than M.G.Ramachandran, many will agree with me on this

Raghu, I acutally would like to replace MGR with Rajini.

Rajini can't act, speak properly, can't walk and is funny infront of a camera.
Except Rajini fans no one will agree with you.

No problem sir :D

[m_23_bayarea]

No problem sir :D

Good job Raghu !!! :D :D

[Alien]

actually my point is that doing everything under the sun doesnt make one a top personalty.
Exactly my point .... :) ...... Actually SPB is a faint choice to be considered for that saying , .... I used KH , just to enforce him that there r people leaps and bounds ahead of SPB if considering multifaceted'ness alone ....

Exactly, in that case KAMALHASAN should not be on the TOP list, it should be Dr. Shivaji Ganeshan
Sorry, raghu ... not in that case ... Kamal Haasan had contributed a lot via his writings and productions & etc., ... whereas with due credit to Sivaji , he didn't ...
But , I earlier agreed, if u were to extract an ideal list ,then arguably Sivaji Ganeshan would top Kamal Haasan...

[Thirumaran]

Thirumaran,

I am entitled to my view JUST like yours, MGR was a PATHETIC actor, he MAY HAVE BEEN A GREAT POLITICIAN, v r talking about CINE INDUSTRY , NOT POLITICS!!!

Thank you sir

I take my leave now,

Anyone can replace Rajini in place MGR as you did. It is better avoiding terms to insult people. If your motive is just to make unnecessary meaningless fights, please open a appropriate thread. We can discuss abt all these things. Acting, walking, talking, etc...

[Sinthiya]

Mine..
1. Madhavan
:)

:).....

[villan007]

Mine..
1. Madhavan
:)

:).....

:lol:

[Alien]

:lol: .... sinthiyaa ..... :oops: ... sorry 4 laughing

[selvakumar]

Next.............................

Who else..............


Ennoda Thala Ajith thann :notworthy:
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I am crazy about this person. Infact he is one person whom I think about more than anyother personality.. coz I am his ardent fan right from KAADHAL MANNAN...........

1. he is truly a KAADHAL MANNAN -- :thumbsup: He showed it to the world in his Amarkalam.

2. He can inspire many who have aspirations of entering the tinsel world without any support

"வாரிசு சினிமாவின் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்" - Truly.. He is one person who broke the traditional image of tamil cinema.. Before that, people without any support will never do well in tamil cinema..

" இது தமிழ் சினிமாவின் சாபகேடு".. Without relying on anyone else, he grows like a TREE IN A DENSE FOREST

"தானா வளர்ந்த காட்டு மரம் தல, பார்த்து பார்த்து வளர்த்த வீட்டு மரம் இல்ல"

If we ask any young person who made the way into the cinefield, then they will definitly say how it is difficult to attain a position in this generation dominated field..

2. பீனிக்ஷ்: Phoenix

Ajith is a phoenix. Failures never deter him. Even amidst failures, he keeps the fire and desire within him alive. :thumbsup:

This one will suit him more:

"விழித்து எழுந்தவுடன் கிடைப்பதில்லை வெற்றி -
விழுந்து எழுந்தவுடன் கிடைப்பதுதான் வேற்றி"

3. Live and Let live policy:

Ajith never attained any benefits by destroying the career of others. He is sensible and does everything carefully. He never encourages someone to target others.. Nowadays, dialogues against fellow actors have become a common thing. Even then he says
"முடிஞ்ச வரை மத்தவங்களுக்கு கேடு விளைவிக்காம, வாழுறதுதான் வாழ்க்கை"

4. Stright farward nature

if something is going against him and infront of his eyes, he voices his opinion against those injustice. In the whole process, even if he gets a bad name for that, that never deters him. he never fears to give his opinion.

"நம்மளை பத்தி நம் முன்னாடி என்ன பேசினாரோ, அததான் நம்மோட முதுகுக்கு (மத்தவங்ககிட்ட) பின்னாடி போய பேசுவார்"

"அவர் கிட்ட கருப்பு அல்லது வெள்ளை (yes / no) இந்த மாறி தெளிவான முடிவு இருக்கும்" He never allows GREY to stick to his mind


5. Thannambikkai

He is one person whom I rate above all others in dancing. Do u want to know the reason?

HOw can you expect a person to dance if his spinal cord is completely made of Plastic? :clap:

But even then suffering all those pain, he will dance for us(for fans).. Even though it won't match the quality, I still rate that dance above others.

If you have a single problem in one of your spinal cord (in nerves), then you won't be able to do your normal works without CALCIUM TABLETS..

Thala is swallowing those tablets everytime before he goes out on a particular day.

* Even with that he takes risks like bike racing

* Blowing the fire (in tirupathi)

Again - "Real maamu, Thala.. Reel Illa"

-------to be continued----------------------------

P.S: Periyavanga idu konjam overah irunda mannikkavum.. I wanted to post something on why I am an ardent fan of him. :D

[captain]

selvakumar, you rocked my world again :grin:

Kamal
Ajith

:grin:

[Thirumaran]

Selva,
Nice one on your favourite.

:D :thumbsup:

[Sanguine Sridhar]

1. MGR - First actor to prove that a cine actor can rule a state

2. Shivaji - First actor to prove that an actor can act

3. Kamalhassan - First actor to prove that an actor can change his get-up

4. Manorama - First indian actress in Guiness record.

5. Ilayaraja - First Music director who changed the audience from Hindhi song listeners to tamil song melody lovers.

6. ARR - First music director who brought western too easily to even a kid

7. Rajnikanth - First actor who gained a huge mass not only from India but also from other countries.

8. Senthil/Gowndamani - First comedy pair,they actually changed the rules of the comedy tracks.

9. Susheela - First female singer whom she made the whole Tamil nadu to fall on her feet with her mismerising voice.

10. Raghuvaran - First villan who actually broken the usual Villanisms!!

This is my list!

[Kollywoodfan]

Great list Sridhar!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Thirumaran]

Sridhar,

That was a nice list. Good Choices.

But the definitions for the following personalities you have mentioned i could not really agree with.

1. Kamal --- The first actor to prove that an actor can change his get up..
Actually this particular credit, i think should go to Shivaji Ganeshan

2. Senthil/Gowndamani - First comedy pair,they actually changed the rules of the comedy tracks.

They made their own way of comedy. That is it. Nothing like changing the rules. Every comedian before that also had their own styles.
Eg. Kalaivanar -- Who made thoughtful comedies
Cho - Sarcastic Comedy
etc...

3. Raghuvaran - First villan who actually broken the usual Villanisms!!

This also, i am not sure what was the thinking from ur side. If we see older movies, Villains mostly depend on dialoges and making loud sounds to express their villainism. There was a change when satyaraj was there. Not sure some other were really different before him. But i am not sure. Of course Raghuvaran Villainic Performances are different to tamil cinema. But i think he is not the one to broke the usual villainisms.

Just thought of mentioing them.

Saying that, your pick is very good. :D

[NOV]

Three points:

SP Bala is a great singer - a pokkisham for Tamil cinema. No doubt about that. He does not need "walking aids" such as MD, producer, dubbing artist (!) to make him any bigger than he is (not literally of course. ;))

Anyone can cry till the cows come home; that is not going to take away the magnifcance of MGR - who is a legend for Tamil folks. You can heap abuses as much as you like, but nothing is going to change history.

Sridhar thambi, abstain from using relative terms like "First..."
We have very limited knowledge. Every house that is built needs ground work. Similarly, every achievement is made using someone else's earlier genius.
Bill Gates would be a nobody if not for Edison...

[Thirumaran]

Well said NOV :D

[joe]

Selvakumar,
Nice narrations on your favourites :D

[VENKIRAJA]

1: DIRECTOR:MANIRATHNAM
2: SCREENPLAY:BHAKYARAJ
3,4: ACTING:SIVAJI GANESAN,KAMALHASAN
5,6: HANDSOME:AJITH,VAIJAYANTI MALA
7,8,9:MUSIC:ARR,IR,MSV
10: SINGERS:SPB
(BONUS:VITTALACHARYA,P.C.SHREERAM,A.V.M)

[Prasanna]

director: mani ratnam
screenplay:shankar,saran,manivannan
meesic: harris,ir
acting: maddy,surya,kamal
cinematography: p.c.,rajiv menon

[Nerd]

oh.. ippO Top 10-A :)

1.Rajinikanth
2.Sivaji
3.Kamalahassan
4.Ilayaraaja
5.Mahendran
6.SPB
7.Goundamani
8.Bharathiraja
9.Mani Ratnam
10.ARR

Not in any particular order, of course!

[thilak4life]

Selvakumar,
Nice narrations on your favourites :D

I second that.
Selva, just took a look. Bang on the buck, mate :D

[Roshan]

:yes: Very well narrated Selva !!! :thumbsup: - Naanum ippathAn pAkurEn :D

[VENKIRAJA]

ADD THIS TOO
AJITH:THE FIRST HERO,WHO'S A HERO IN REALITY TOO!

[Movie Cop]

My Top 10 cine personalities of Tamil cinema - listed in my order of preference. :)

1. Kamal Haasan
2. MGR
3. Sivaji Ganesan
4. Kannadasan
5. K. Balachander
6. Illayaraja
7. MSV
8. SPB
9. Manorama
10. Mani Ratnam

[Movie Cop]

Also, if there would have been a 11'th spot (like a cricket team) I would have picked Nagesh! 8-) Just miss Nagesh due to lack of spot :oops: What a great legend that he is :)

[crajkumar_be]

Selva,
Romba nalla irundhuchu write-up.. Especially on Kamal :) and Thala...
I didn't know that Calcium tablets part :oop: just increased my respect towards him a notch :notworthy:

[littlemaster1982]

My top ten would be,

1. AR Rahman
2. Maniratnam
3. Kamal Hassan
4. Ilaiyaraja
5. SPB
6. Sivaji Ganesan
7. Ajith
8. Goundamani
9. PC Sreeram
10. Nasser

[buddysathi]

Netru

1. Yesteryear greats MGR, Sivaji, MR Radha etc..

Endru (They still have lots to deliver)

2.Ilayaraaja & Rajnikanth - Anything these two do makes me stop for a while and make note of it!!

Naalai

3. Selvaraghavan & Bala - Have the potential and can really bring that Oscar (too much-aa :wink: ) to India. Even not, its OK, they are the best for me.

Appuram, I catch up anything related to tamil cinema and cannot specify anyone in any order!

[Roshan]

[

3. Selvaraghavan & Bala - Have the potential and can really bring that Oscar (too much-aa :wink: ) to India. Even not, its OK, they are the best for me.


ithu too much illa - three much, four much etc etc :x :evil: :twisted:

[Wibha]

1. ARR :notworthy: forever
2.Kamal,AB :boo:
3. MADDY,Ajith ;)
4.Mani
5.Srinivas
6.Siddharth
7.Aamir,Prakash raj
8.Hariharan,SPB
9.Shankar,K.S.R
10.nasser

[Sanguine Sridhar]

1. ARR :notworthy: forever
2.Kamal,AB :boo:
3. MADDY,Ajith ;)
4.Mani
5.Srinivas
6.Siddharth
7.Aamir,Prakash raj
8.Hariharan,SPB
9.Shankar,K.S.R
10.nasser

10 peru ketta, 15 pera post panraangappa :roll:

[Roshan]

Selva,
Romba nalla irundhuchu write-up.. Especially on Kamal :) and Thala...
I didn't know that Calcium tablets part :oop: just increased my respect towards him a notch :notworthy:


CR,

He has attended a number of shootings and many stunt scenes without a dupe - bearing immense pain. I once read that he did the dubbing of 'UnnaithEdi' ( or Vaali? :? ) seated in a wheel chair and he had been bleeding too. Great guy he is :thumbsup: :notworthy:

[Thirumaran]

1 Varushamaa Thoongiturantha Thread kku Uyir vanthuduchu Poala :lol2:

[Movie Cop]

1 Varushamaa Thoongiturantha Thread kku Uyir vanthuduchu Poala :lol2:
Yeah thread oru varushama COMA-la irundhudu.
Namma Dr. Vasool Raja MBBS dhaan uyir koduthaaru... :lol2:

[buddysathi]

[

3. Selvaraghavan & Bala - Have the potential and can really bring that Oscar (too much-aa :wink: ) to India. Even not, its OK, they are the best for me.


ithu too much illa - three much, four much etc etc :x :evil: :twisted:

appidi onnum thappa sollalae naan! i cant vouch for that, but i have some gut feeling selvaraghavn wud crack something big time! may be not bala bcos he's kinda psycho! :?

[Wibha]

1. ARR :notworthy: forever
2.Kamal,AB :boo:
3. MADDY,Ajith ;)
4.Mani
5.Srinivas
6.Siddharth
7.Aamir,Prakash raj
8.Hariharan,SPB
9.Shankar,K.S.R
10.nasser

10 peru ketta, 15 pera post panraangappa :roll: :notthatway: :oops:

[Ramakrishna]

My pick, in the order

1.A.R.Rahman
2.Kamalhaasan
3.Rajinikanth
4.Manirathnam
5.Selvaraaghavan
6.Surya
7.Vikram
8.Shankar
9.Ilaiyaraja
10.Madhavan

[RPB]

my top ten

1.RAJINI
2.KAMAL
3.VIJAY
4.VIKRAM
5.SURYA
6.BAKYARAJ
7.SHANKAR
8.MANIRATNAM
9.SIVAJI
10.MGR

[swathy]

my top ten

1. Kannadasan
2. MSV
3. Ilaiyaraja
4. Kamalji
5. SP Balasubramaniyam
6. MGR
7. Shivaji
8. Vyjeyanthimala
9. Barathiraja
10. TM.Soundarrajan

[Sanjeevi]

Ilaiyaraja
Kamal
NT Sivaji
Rajni
A.R.Rahman
Maniratnam
Bharathiraja
Nagesh
Mahendran
Bala

[ALWAR_AJITH]

RAJINI
AJITH
AR.RAHMAN
SIVAJI
KAMAL
ILAYARAJA
MANIRATNAM
SHANKAR
SPB
VAIRAMUTHU

[prasana84]

For me

1.a.r.rahman-i admire how creative he is brough several styles in music. never heard before xperience. 4 me his the best

2.rajini-like him more as anti hero he is our thalaivar

3.ilayaraja-great music director n i hav lot of respect to him

4.ajith-gud actin nos 2 do anti-hero role he is our thala

5.mani ratnam- great director

6.shivaji- im really not happy 2 give this place 4 shivaji but one thin no one can equalise this person.

7.bhagyaraj-wow screenplay king

8.parthippan-gud creativity n comedy sense

9.vaali-great human being great peot.
10.k.balachandar- im sry 4 givin 10th place to this legend.

These are the persons i admire

[Kreedam]

1. MGR
2. Ajit
3. Kamal
4. AR Rahman
5. SPB

[prasana84]

1. MGR
2. Ajit
3. Kamal
4. AR Rahman
5. SPB
the other 5?

[Kreedam]

oh top 10 a

[ThalaNass]

:ty: LM and Wibhs.. :D 8-)

[Thalafanz]

Sivaji, Kamal, Rajni
Ajith 8-) , Surya, Madhavan
Shalini 8-) , Jothika, Rani Mekerjee
Maniratnam, KSR, Murugadoss
IR, AR Rahman, MSV
PC Sreeram, Rajiv Menon, Jeeva
Nagesh, Vivek, Santhanam
Padmini,Sridevi, Hemamalini
Sivakumar, Raghuvaran, Rajkiran
Vairamuthu, Vaali, Crazy Mohan

Not in any particular order. As you can see, 3 personalities per row (I see them as ONE).

[karthik_sa2]

1.sivaji ganeshan
2.kamal hasan
3.kannadasan
4.TMS
5.msv
6.illayaraja
7.spb
8.vivek
9.jyothika
10.Yuvan shankar raja

[smith1]

1. Pakodha kadar
2. Oru viral krishna rao
3. Nalinikanth
4. Liyakath ali khan
5. Bayilwan ranganathan
6. Bonda mani
7. Ennatha kanaiyya
8. Dideer kannaiya
9. Usilai mani
10. Idichapuli selvaraj

[raaja_rasigan]

1. Pakodha kadar
2. Oru viral krishna rao
3. Rajinikanth
4. Liyakath ali khan
5. Bayilwan ranganathan
6. Bonda mani
7. Ennatha kanaiyya
8. Dideer kannaiya
9. Usilai mani
10. Idichapuli selvaraj

:!: :?: :idea: :shock: :roll: :wink: :twisted: :evil: :arrow: