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Shriya Saran filmography

Good work. FLC? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:59, 15 October 2016 (UTC)

Yup. I'll conclude my review with in the next three days. —Vensatry (talk) 17:04, 15 October 2016 (UTC)
Good look for the FLC. Also, wish me too for one apart from Eega. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:15, 15 October 2016 (UTC)
The point about open FAC is not needed here. —Vensatry (talk) 17:30, 15 October 2016 (UTC)
Is that limited only to FLCs? I am ignorant about that. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:50, 16 October 2016 (UTC)
No. But both processes are independent of each other. —Vensatry (talk) 07:15, 16 October 2016 (UTC)
So, this rule is for FAC--FAC and FLC--FLC. Thanks for the info! :) Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:03, 16 October 2016 (UTC)
Yup. DYK, ITN, FAC, FLC, GAN, TFA, TFL, et al., have specific set of rules. —Vensatry (talk) 09:00, 16 October 2016 (UTC)

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Was happy to see Frieda Pinto, an article which you worked on, at TFA today. Hats off to you! Your hard-work has indeed paid off!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 06:01, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
Thanks, Ssven2. I never thought I'll work on this one. It was quite a task! —Vensatry (talk) 07:46, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
Congratulations, Vensatry. An enviable and well-deserved achievement! Expecting more like this, from you. :) Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:36, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
Thanks, Pavan :) But this will be the last-of-its-kind FA from me. —Vensatry (talk) 08:38, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
If we have TFL, Rajinikanth would be an ideal option. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:02, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for the heads up. :) Let me see. —Vensatry (talk) 09:10, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
There is scope; i recently read this. It will be good to see Rajini on the Main Page after Enthiran. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:24, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
Joining the choir of praise, for good reading! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:45, 18 October 2016 (UTC)
@Gerda Arendt: Much appreciated! It feels good especially when it comes from someone of your stature. —Vensatry (talk) 17:56, 18 October 2016 (UTC)

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Rajinikanth filmography

I see you have again opened a FLC, so all the best. Like last time, I do not mind being listed as co-nominator. But also like last time, I will not ask individual editors to post comments as it may border on canvassing. I just hope something else is done that brings the attention of editors to the FLC. Kailash29792 (talk) 09:36, 4 November 2016 (UTC)

Done. Asking for reviews doesn't fall under the ambit of canvassing as long as the requests are neutrally made. —Vensatry (talk) 09:49, 4 November 2016 (UTC)

Iraivan Kodutha Varam movie. Dubbed version of Kumkuma Rakshe, Kurinji Malar. You can find out his characters' names there.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 09:18, 9 November 2016 (UTC)

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Do you believe Major Chandrakanth (1966) should simply be titled "Major Chandrakanth", based on the above-linked policy? I don't think the unrelated 1993 Telugu film is equally notable. Same with the original Sattam Oru Iruttarai, whose 2012 remake is hardly relevant. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:59, 23 November 2016 (UTC)

Ideally, Major Chandrakanth should redirect to the namesake play. But we don't have an article on it. As for SOI, the 1981 film is the primary topic. —Vensatry (talk) 05:35, 24 November 2016 (UTC)

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Bhaktha Sri Thyagaraja

When I said if the current hook for this article's DYK was fine, I meant only you were supposed to post a final comment on the DYK to finish it (since you were the one who began reviewing it). Kailash29792 (talk) 04:50, 27 November 2016 (UTC)

Is this a non-self nomination? I thought you were largely involved in expanding the article. —Vensatry (talk) 05:41, 27 November 2016 (UTC)
Yes, it is a non-self nomination. I nominated it on behalf of User:Uksharma. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:39, 27 November 2016 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Rajinikanth filmography/archive2

Hi, Vensatry. It looks like you have a question about reference formatting at the FLC. If you still want the list to appear on the Main Page on the 12th, I strongly suggest that you respond to the comment ASAP, as I'm getting to the point that I have to schedule something for that date. Giants2008 (Talk) 01:13, 2 December 2016 (UTC)

@Giants2008: Apologies for not responding - down with fever. I've responded now. —Vensatry (talk) 10:09, 2 December 2016 (UTC)
I have now shifted my base to Google Drive since my Photobucket cannot be accessed on every network. Here are some of the pages from Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography I have uploaded. Each photo is marked by the page number, so the page range for filmography is 256-268. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:35, 3 December 2016 (UTC)

Congratulations

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For taking Rajinikanth filmography to FL status. Congratulations and keep up the good work!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:36, 5 December 2016 (UTC)
@Ssven2: Thanks very much for the support and work. —Vensatry (talk) 15:44, 5 December 2016 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

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For your work on Rajinikanth filmography. Congratulations on the success! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 10:39, 5 December 2016 (UTC)
Thanks, Pavan. —Vensatry (talk) 15:44, 5 December 2016 (UTC)
You deserve it. I am sure your dream of a possible TFL is happening. But, the list's promotion and Amma's death on the same day is sort of ironic. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:58, 6 December 2016 (UTC)
Thanks, once again. Yep, kinda saddened on her demise. Btw, this might interest you! —Vensatry (talk) 13:03, 6 December 2016 (UTC)
(talk page stalker) please tell me this is what "irony" actually is, not what the singer of this number thinks it to be . Kailash29792 (talk) 14:03, 6 December 2016 (UTC)
OMG, my family was mentioning just yesterday about JJ turning down the role in Billa! Nice one, Vensatry.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:05, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
Long back, I came across a news that she turned down the female lead in Naan Potta Savaal, citing that Rajini was too 'young' for her. :) She was also approached for Ranga. —Vensatry (talk) 16:29, 7 December 2016 (UTC)

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Hi, Vensatry. I'm just posting to let you know that Rajinikanth filmography – a list that you have been heavily involved with – has been chosen to appear on the Main Page as Today's featured list for December 12. The TFL blurb can be seen here. If you have any thoughts on the selection, please post them on my talk page or at TFL talk. Regards, Giants2008 (Talk) 23:20, 5 December 2016 (UTC)

Archived page —Vensatry (talk) 08:03, 12 December 2016 (UTC)
I'm sure you are happy about this. Aren't you? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:46, 12 December 2016 (UTC)
Indeed! —Vensatry (talk) 15:42, 12 December 2016 (UTC)
Nice tribute. Well done! Was watching Muthu today and realised that it was one of those pre-2000 films where Rajinikanth doesn't smoke and salute (he compensates with a towel, though). Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:03, 12 December 2016 (UTC)
Pity I couldn't see the TFL yesterday due to Cyclone Vardah. Me and my folks are fine BTW. No TV for us though due to the cables being damaged. Wi-Fi just came back on a couple of hours ago and its bright and sunny now here.  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 07:49, 13 December 2016 (UTC)
@Pavanjandhyala:I think he didn't smoke in Arunachalam as well. Ssven2 December is certainly a bad month for us! —Vensatry (talk) 15:43, 13 December 2016 (UTC)
You darn tootin' (meaning "Amen to that"), pal.  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 15:45, 13 December 2016 (UTC)
Glad you all are safe. And yes, that was why i used "one of". More than the cigar, i miss the confidence in the man lately. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:18, 14 December 2016 (UTC)

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2003 World Cup

The article looks in decent shape. I've given a quick copy-edit to the first section, but I'd prefer a few non-cricketers to look at the rest of it as I find it hard to see it from the eyes of a non-cricketer. There don't look to be any huge problems anyway. Ping me when it goes to FAC and I'll give it a full review. Sarastro1 (talk) 21:10, 21 December 2016 (UTC)

@Sarastro1: Sure, thanks. —Vensatry (talk) 03:50, 24 December 2016 (UTC)

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Filmfare Awards South

I wrote what I know. If you know all, write them.PhysicsScientist (talk) 14:35, 22 December 2016 (UTC)

Normally, we should avoid such things as they border WP:TRIVIA. The idea is to give an overview. Adding too many entries would just clutter the table. —Vensatry (talk) 03:52, 24 December 2016 (UTC)
I think the list doesn't exceed 10 winners.PhysicsScientist (talk) 12:38, 27 December 2016 (UTC)

Happy New Year 2017!

Happy New Year! To you and yours! May you have a happy, prosperous and joyous one! God bless!  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 12:43, 2 January 2017 (UTC)

Ssven2, wishing you the same. Hope WP:INCINE gets more FAs this year. —Vensatry (talk) 13:17, 2 January 2017 (UTC)

Sibiraj or Sibi Sathyaraj?

While Sathyaraj's son is commonly known by the former name, the latter name is also used frequently in the media (though I think he did this to benefit from his father's fame). Currently, the article is titled "Sibi Sathyaraj", but do you think that is the more common name? Editor 2050, you are invited to discuss this. Kailash29792 (talk) 12:07, 12 January 2017 (UTC)

U:Editor 2050 might be in a better position to explain this. —Vensatry (talk) 12:35, 12 January 2017 (UTC)
I asked you this because you moved it from "Sibi Sathyaraj" to "Sibiraj" at one point. But I'd go with the latter name. Besides, could you please comment here? Kailash29792 (talk) 10:22, 13 January 2017 (UTC)
Ah, I see that now. To the best of my knowledge, he isn't referred to as 'Sibi Sathyaraj'. —Vensatry (talk) 13:04, 13 January 2017 (UTC)
Since his 'comeback', he has been credited as Sibi Sathyaraj ([1] and [2], [3]). He also calls himself by the new name only [4] (also see the poster for his next in the banner there) Editor 2050 (talk) 21:23, 13 January 2017 (UTC)

Indian Sports

The sports articles about Indian athletes are in a appalling state. Do you have any interest in working on it, maybe a specific sport? Let me know, Thanks. NumerounovedantTalk 08:11, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

I don't edit any sport articles apart from cricket. Do you have any specific sport/player in mind? —Vensatry (talk) 08:38, 7 January 2017 (UTC)
Right now I am looking at badminton, and hockey in particular. They have been getting a lot of coverage these past months, and I am familiar with the sports as well. So, I might start from there. NumerounovedantTalk 09:26, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Peer review/Keechaka Vadham/archive1

I plan to take this to FA. Do let me know if you wish to leave comments at the PR page by pinging me. Thanks.  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 07:36, 5 January 2017 (UTC)

@Ssven2: I'll offer a full review at the FAC. Do let me know when you open the nom. —Vensatry (talk) 07:20, 7 January 2017 (UTC)
Owkay.  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 07:37, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

BTW, Anbe Sivam had its PR a while ago (6 months). Nothing much has changed since. So, do you think it's ready for FAC?  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 09:34, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

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Kurmanathaswamy Temple, Srikurmam

I created and worked on this as a purely recreational and refreshment activity. I never expected this to be this comprehensive finally. I have no plans of GA and others, but i believe that you can give some suggestions t improve this article, considering your experience with temple articles. Obviously only if you are free. Currently, it is at WP:GOCER for prose editing. Thank you. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:01, 6 January 2017 (UTC)

@Pavanjandhyala: You create/expand film articles religiously, and on the other hand when you do the same for temples it becomes a recreation/refreshment activity? :) Jokes apart, I must say the article looks in great shape, and I'm a bit surprised about WP not having an article on such an important temple all these years. A cursory glance reveals that it's certainly a GA material. But some important details are missing in the architecture and history sections. For eg., This one seems like a Chola temple, but I cannot find a mention about it anywhere in the article. I'll certainly review the article, if you are interested in going for a PR. In the meanwhile, you may contact User:Ravichandar84 and User:Ssriram mt – both are experts in this area and have quite a few GAs. User:Redtigerxyz and User:Ms Sarah Welch are equally good. —Vensatry (talk) 07:20, 7 January 2017 (UTC)
No GA plans at all. Just a small break from the loop i am in, which i was referring to as "purely recreational". :) Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:25, 7 January 2017 (UTC)
Murugan Temple, Saluvankuppam might give you some motivation. —Vensatry (talk) 13:08, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
The temple's official books should be available soon in the library, after which i may find some more details about the history and legends. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:53, 9 January 2017 (UTC)

Your recent edits on Shriya Saran

Why are you removing character names? Anyone who sees those films would want to naturally fill in the blanks - you do not need it written in a "review" to put it on Wikipedia. These small items do not use sources. Use common sense. Editor 2050 (talk) 16:03, 14 January 2017 (UTC)

Editor 2050, for character names which I can't find in reliable sources, I'd usually cite the film itself and the time mark when the character's name is mentioned, eg: Balachander, S. (director) (1954). Andha Naal (motion picture). India: AVM Productions. Name mentioned at 2:58. Is this format allowed, Vensatry? Kailash29792 (talk) 16:09, 14 January 2017 (UTC)
@Editor 2050: Can you please point out to the guideline which says "These small items do not use sources."? You're clearly violating WP:V. I'm sure it isn't a case of WP:OBVIOUS. And FYI, it's a WP:FL. The reviewers had asked me to remove certain 'roles' for which I couldn't find reliable sources. So please discuss before making nonsensical reverts. —Vensatry (talk) 04:02, 15 January 2017 (UTC)
OK but some of the sources purely have references leading to the YouTube video. So as Kailash29792 pointed out - can we just add the names of those characters and link them back to a point in the movie. Editor 2050 (talk) 12:21, 15 January 2017 (UTC)
For YT links, we need to have verified publishers. Not sure if Oopiri/Thozha is released over YT. —Vensatry (talk) 12:39, 15 January 2017 (UTC)
And, Idlebrain is not a reliable source. —Vensatry (talk) 12:40, 15 January 2017 (UTC)

Ajith Kumar filmography

Since you significantly expanded it, I wonder if you have any plans to take to FL. Do you? I think it has great potential, and I have significantly reworked it. If I were to nominate it for FL, you don't mind being listed as co-nominator? Kailash29792 (talk) 10:06, 25 December 2016 (UTC)

No, I don't! —Vensatry (talk) 11:37, 25 December 2016 (UTC)
I'll consider that answer applies for both questions, and thank you. I'll get working on the PR soon enough. But before that, feliz Navidad. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:42, 25 December 2016 (UTC)
@Kailash29792: I think we can straightaway proceed with the FLC; PR is not needed, IMO. —Vensatry (talk) 13:20, 2 January 2017 (UTC)
Indeed it goes straight to FLC, but after the GOCE finishes editing. Kailash29792 (talk) 13:24, 2 January 2017 (UTC)
Now that the GOCE has finished editing, I believe we may proceed? Kailash29792 (talk) 03:10, 16 January 2017 (UTC)
An obstacle to finishing the FLC may lie in the fact that people may notice us calling Thala as "Ajith" rather than "Kumar" in violation of WP:LASTNAME. But "Kumar" doesn't appear to be a patronymic as his father's name was Mani (courtesy, Thala himself). What do we do? Ssven2, what do you say? Kailash29792 (talk) 17:49, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

First, Kumar isn't a surname; his father doesn't have that name attached to his, nor does his mother. Second, there are exceptions to WP:LASTNAME. Madonna is a good example. —Vensatry (talk) 18:22, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

Just to give an example: Consider Rajinikanth/Vijayakanth and Rajini Kanth/Vijaya Kanth. Going by the 'logic', would you refer to them as Kanth? —Vensatry (talk) 18:25, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

Sattam Oru Iruttarai

You are invited to discuss moving the article at its talk page. Kailash29792 (talk) 10:28, 18 January 2017 (UTC)

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Kamal Haasan filmography

Did you contribute to the list before? I will be ready to make you co-nominator for FLC if you can rework the lead. Also, is this the Firstpost source you said was dead? Please see again. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:46, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

Eh? this should give you a fair idea. In fact, I'm the top contributor and should probably be the one who's had the longest affair with it. —Vensatry (talk) 06:55, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
All right, I apologise and shall let you be the rightful main nominator, while I shall be secondary. Since you created the section "director, producer, writer and distributor", I hope you wouldn't mind adding sources to it. To ease the FLC process, I shifted Kamal's discography to a new article. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:20, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
(talk page stalker) It would be better to combine his films as actor with those of director, producer, writer and distributor, and include his films where he was having other positions (assistant choreographer, assistant director etc) under other and write his position under notes. The list can be a single one, something like Steven Spielberg filmography. The unreleased films can be a separate list though.  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 07:26, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
Eh, can we avoid this - at least on Indian film articles? Being a "dubbing artiste", "narrator" or a "playback singer" is almost a two minute sleepwalk role here, unlike in Hollywood. It's bizarre to see things like Silambarasan "played" Jamal Malik in Slumdog Millionaire. They are best kept on a different table à la Vikram filmography. Editor 2050 (talk) 10:52, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
I had FLC plans when I started around, but later gave up as it was almost impossible to source his 70s films. I have no issues adding you as a co-nom; no issues if you wish to nominate the article either. I'll try to cover up some missing entries. A separate article for discography makes sense. —Vensatry (talk) 07:31, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
Ssven2, the problem is we don't have enough information about films where he worked as a dance assistant/asst. director. The Vikatan link seems to have copied stuff from our article. I'm also not sure if he was a part of Nootrukku Nooru (guess I was the one who added it). He joined KB's camp at around 1972, so it's very unlikely that he was a part of the film. Should this succeed at the FLC, a thorough research needs to be done. —Vensatry (talk) 07:35, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
If that is what you say, I hope this source can be used as a replacement. Unlike Dhananjayan's books, I had backup plans if the Vikatan link was deemed inadmissible. Rajadhyaksha-Willemen's book (pages 117-118) contains a definitive list of Kamal's pre-90s films and did not plagiarise us since it is dated 1998 (even before Wiki was founded). Kailash29792 (talk) 07:44, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
Not sure if this is reliable either. But, I never doubted EIC's credibility. —Vensatry (talk) 07:47, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
The citwf ref looks like WP:MIRROR. Use EIC as much as you can.  — Ssven2 Looking at you, kid 07:54, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

Character names

Hi. How do you exactly plan on getting character names for actors' roles in the 70s and 80s, before the introduction of mainstream reviews? Those names on Kamal Haasan's page that I added were taken from streams of the various films on YouTube. Editor 2050 (talk) 10:47, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

Editor 2050, if his movies are on verified YouTube channels (see a tick near the username), then those videos can be cited here as sources for the character names. --Kailash29792 (talk) 11:05, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
Kailash29792, again this rule is outrageously ridiculous. If it's an unverified page - it's not like they have shot and released an untrustworthy, alternate two hour film featuring Kamal Haasan. You guys need to realise that these Tamil films are not as well coveraged as some of the Hollywood templates you are looking up to. The focus should be on completion - this is an encyclopaedia, not a race to get a Featured List. These are links to the actual film. Surely, there is no way to get some of these names otherwise? First "Chinnamma", now this. Editor 2050 (talk) 11:33, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
The focus should be on completion - this is an encyclopaedia, not a race to get a Featured List. - Hope this wasn't aimed at me! —Vensatry (talk) 12:39, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
Editor2050, it's not 'ridiculous' but being respectful (to the copyright holders). —Vensatry (talk) 17:00, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
You mean there's no way to find a RS to cite the character names? Not even cite the movies themselves from verified YouTube channels? Gosh, if only Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic could add the character names in their pages based on public request... Kailash29792 (talk) 17:53, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
E.g: Take Paruva Kaalam (1974) (Here on the internet only on a "non-official" channel). At 1:30:12, he is addressed as Chandra. This piece of information will forever remain missing - if you insist on having to source names. Do character names even need sources? They are so trivial. Editor 2050 (talk) 18:38, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
@both: Are we really unable to understand the point here? —Vensatry (talk) 06:15, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
I think I do. Perhaps we could cite the movie without the URL. But did you not see my question? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:59, 6 February 2017 (UTC)
But how can you do that? Do you have a DVD? Btw, what did you mean by this? —Vensatry (talk) 08:55, 7 February 2017 (UTC)

Andha Naal

I've decided to close the PR and move ahead. Am I supposed to tell someone to close it, or do something else? On an unrelated note, Thala's filmography has not gained any comments, and someone must do something. Kailash29792 (talk) 10:08, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

You can manually close it. —Vensatry (talk) 10:13, 26 January 2017 (UTC)
The process has begun. Kailash29792 (talk) 10:44, 26 January 2017 (UTC)

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