Dhayanidhi Azhagiri is an Indian Tamil cinema producer and distributor. He is the owner of the Cloud Nine Movies banner. His grandfather is M. Karunanidhi, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Alagiri, the former Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers.[1]
Personal life
Dayanidhi married Chennai-based Advocate Anusha on 18 November 2010. They have a son named Rudra Dev[2]
Controversy
A case has been filed against Dayanidhi in connection with an estimated Rs.16,000 crore mining scam.[3] His bank accounts have been frozen, a look out notice has been issued against him and he is also being looked for by the Immigration Department. He has been absconding. A district court in Madurai has issued a non bailable warrant against Dayanidhi in connection with the illegal granite quarrying scam. All his relatives have claimed ignorance about his whereabouts. TN police is contemplating to declare him as a proclaimed offender. [4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Actors | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Suriya, Simran, Divya Spandana, Sameera Reddy | Tamil | Distributor | |
| 2010 | Thamizh Padam | Shiva, Disha Pandey | Tamil | Producer | |
| Paiyaa | Karthi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Milind Soman | Tamil | Distributor | ||
| Naan Mahaan Alla | Karthi, Kajal Aggarwal | Tamil | Distributor | ||
| Rattha Sarrithiram | Suriya, Vivek Oberoi, Priyamani | Tamil | Distributor | Tamil version of Rakta Charitra | |
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | Vimal, Bharani, Nishanth, Anjali | Tamil | Producer | |
| Vaanam | Silambarasan, Bharath, Anushka, Sonia Agarwal, Prakash Raj, Saranya | Tamil | Distributor | ||
| Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai | AppuKutty, Saranya Mohan, Soori | Tamil | Distributor | ||
| Mankatha | Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja | Tamil | Producer | Winner ITFA Best Movie Award | |
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Siddharth, Ashrita Shetty | Tamil | Producer | |
| Thagaraaru | Arulnithi, Poorna, | Tamil | Producer | ||
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Jai, Swati Reddy | Tamil | Producer | Under Meeka Entertainment |
Awards
See also
References
- ↑ Thamizh Padam is a Thamizh Paadam: Dayanidhi Alagiri - Tamil Movie News. Indiaglitz.com(2009-12-25).
- ↑ Pranab sets at rest speculation on alliance with DMK. The Hindu(2010-11-19).
- ↑ FIR registered against Alagiri's son in mining case(2012-08-07).
- ↑ Minister's son in 16,000 cr scam?-(2012-09-01).