Subaskaran Allirajah Explained

Birth Date:1972 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Jaffna, Dominion of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)
Occupation:Businessman
Organization:Founder & chairman Lycamobile, Lyca Productions
Spouse:Prema Subaskaran
Children:3

Subaskaran Allirajah (born 2 March 1972) is a British-Sri Lankan Tamil entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of Lycamobile, a telecommunications company and also its entertainment subsidiary called Lyca Productions, based in Chennai, India, and began the production with its first tamil film Kaththi (2014). It produced the science fiction thriller 2.0 (2018), which was India's most expensive film and the 5th most expensive non-English-language film at the time of its release.[1] Lyca Productions has also produced (2022) and (2023) which are both Tamil cinema releases.

In September 2021, he was announced as the new owner of the Jaffna Kings for the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Lyca Kovai Kings, a cricket team representing Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) tournament, is owned by Lyca Productions.[2] [3]

Filmography

Produced films

List of Lyca productions
YearTitleLanguageDirectorCastSynopsis
2014KaththiTamilA. R. MurugadossVijay, Samantha, Neil Nitin MukeshTwo look-a-likes eventually come together to tackle the burning issues of farmers committing suicide due to corporate encroachment.[4]
2016Enakku Innoru Per IrukkuTamilSam AntonG. V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi, SaravananA simpleton is mistakenly earmarked as the successor of an ageing notorious don after falling in love with the don's daughter.[5]
2017Khaidi No. 150TeluguChiranjeevi, Kajal Aggarwal, Tarun AroraTwo look-a-likes eventually come together to tackle the burning issues of farmers committing suicide due to corporate encroachment.[6]
YamanTamilVijay Antony, Miya, ThiagarajanA young man enters politics to fight corruption and avenge the murder of his father.[7]
Ippadai VellumTamilUdhayanidhi Stalin, Manjima Mohan, Daniel BalajiTwo innocent men are mistaken for members of a terrorist organisation.
2018DiyaTamilSai Pallavi, Naga Shourya, RJ BalajiAfter an abortion, a woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she is visited by the foetus, who is now grown up and is visible to her.[8]
Kolamavu KokilaTamilNelson DilipkumarNayanthara, Yogi Babu, SaranyaA young woman gets involved with a drug smuggling gang to pay for her mother's cancer treatment.[9]
Chekka Chivantha VaanamTamilMani RatnamArvind Swami, STR, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun VijayA family of gangsters go through a power struggle as they attempt to find the assassin who targeted their father.[10]
Vada ChennaiTamilVetrimaaranDhanush, Andrea Jeremiah, Aishwarya RajeshSet in North Chennai, a young man is drawn into a gang war.[11]
2.0TamilS. ShankarRajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy JacksonScientists help the government investigate a threat beyond understanding.[12]
2019Vantha Rajavathaan VaruvenTamilSundar C.STR, Megha Akash, Catherine TresaThe heir of a billionaire tries to unite his estranged aunt with his family again.[13]
KaappaanTamilK. V. AnandMohanlal, Suriya, Arya, SayyeshaaAn SPG Commander cum organic farmer tries to save the nation from an evil businessman[14]
2020DarbarTamilA. R. MurugadossRajinikanth, Nayanthara, Nivedhaa Thomas, Sunil ShettyA daredevil cop is on a rampage to eliminate a drug syndicate in Mumbai[15]
TamilKarthick NarenArun Vijay, Priya Bhavani Shankar, PrasannaAn NCB Officer and his batch mates, bring down a drug lord who is also a successful entrepreneur.[16]
2022DonTamilCibi ChakaravarthiSivakarthikeyan, S. J. Suryah, Priyanka MohanA reluctant engineering student repeatedly clashing with the college discipline mentor, while still trying to discover his passion in life and prove his eligibility to his father.[17]
Panni KuttyTamilAnucharan MurugaiyanYogi Babu, Karunakaran[18]
Good Luck JerryHindiSidharth SenguptaJanhvi KapoorA young woman gets involved with a drug smuggling gang to pay for her mother's cancer treatment.[19]
TamilMani RatnamVikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram PrabhuSet in the 10th century, it tells the story of early life of chola emperor Arunmozhi Varman.[20]
Ram SetuHindiAbhishek SharmaAkshay KumarAryan Kulshrestha, an Atheist Archaeologist, sets out on a journey to unveil and prove the mysterious secrets of Ram Setu, a man-made structure built by Lord Rama
Pattathu ArasanTamilA. SarkunamAtharvaa, Rajkiran
Naai Sekar ReturnsTamilSurajVadivelu
RaangiTamilM. SaravananTrisha, Anaswara RajanA brave journalist, tries to solve an issue of a minor girl, but eventually trapped into an international issue.
2023Thiruvin KuralTamilHarish PrabhuArulnithi, Bharathiraja, Aathmika[21]
TamilMani RatnamVikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram PrabhuSet in the 10th century, it tells the story of early life of chola emperor Arunmozhi Varman.
Theera KaadhalTamilRohin VenkatesanJai, Aishwarya Rajesh, SshivadaA mild mannered man's life turns upside town, when he meets a woman from his past.
Chandramukhi 2TamilP. VasuRaghava Lawrence, Kangana Ranaut, VadiveluA family tries to install a god's temple, but their plans are thwarted by a woman's spirit.
2024TamilA. L. VijayArun Vijay, Amy Jackson, Nimisha Sajayan
Lal SalaamTamilAishwarya RajinikanthRajinikanth, Vishnu Vishal, Vikranth
Indian 2TamilS. ShankarKamal Haasan, Siddharth, Bobby Simha, S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani Shankar
VettaiyanTamilT. J. GnanavelRajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Manju Warrier, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Dushara VijayanPost-Production
2025Indian 3TamilS. ShankarKamal Haasan, Siddharth, Bobby Simha, S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Priya Bhavani ShankarFilming
Vidaa MuyarchiTamilMagizh ThirumeniAjith Kumar, Arjun, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra, Aarav
MalayalamPrithviraj SukumaranMohanlal[22] [23]

Distributed films

In addition to the films produced by Lyca Productions since 2014, the following filmsfrom other banners were distributed by the company:

Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleLanguageDirectorCastSynopsis
2015Naanum Rowdy DhaanTamilVignesh ShivanVijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, RJ Balaji and Radhika SarathkumarPandiyan, a policeman's son, falls in love with Kadhambari, a girl with hearing impairment. She agrees to have a relationship with him only if he helps her kill a gangster who murdered her parents.[24]
2016VisaranaiVetrimaaranDinesh, Samuthirakani, Anandhi and Aadukalam MurugadossFour labourers are tortured by the police to confess to a theft they have not committed. Just when they feel relieved after being saved by an honest policeman, they find that the worst is yet to come.[25]
VetrivelVasantha ManiSasikumar, Miya, Prabhu and Nikhila VimalIn a bid to help his younger brother unite with the girl he loves, Vetrivel and his friends decide to kidnap her. Things take an ugly turn when their plan goes wrong and results in messy situations.[26]
2017SpyderA. R. MurugadossMahesh Babu, Rakul Preet Singh and S. J. SuryaShiva, an intelligence officer, develops a phone software that helps him track those in need of help. He sets out to save the people of Hyderabad when he realises that a serial killer is on the loose.[27]
2018KaalaPa. RanjithRajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Eswari Rao, Samuthirakani and Huma QureshiKarikaalan consistently fights to keep the people of Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, safe from the clutches of mighty politicians and the land mafia don, Hari Dhadha.[28]
Irumbu ThiraiP. S. MithranVishal, Arjun and Samantha Ruth PrabhuA military officer borrows money from a bank using fake papers for his sister's marriage. However, when the money goes missing from his account, he begins an investigation that leads him to a hacker.[29]
Sandakozhi 2N. LinguswamyVishal, Keerthy Suresh, Rajkiran and Varalaxmi SarathkumarBalu returns from New York and sets out to protect his family from an evil-minded man. Complications further arise as he falls in love with a woman, who reminds him of his ex-lover.[30]
2021Tamil dubbedSukumarAllu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Rao Ramesh and Anasuya BharadwajViolence erupts between red sandalwood smugglers and the police charged with bringing down their organisation in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh state.[31]
2022RRRS. S. RajamouliN. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody and Ray StevensonA tale of two legendary revolutionaries and their journey far away from home. After their journey they return home to start fighting back against British colonialists in the 1920s.[32] [33]
Sita RamamHanu RaghavapudiDulquer Salmaan, Mrunal Thakur, Rashmika Mandanna and SumanthTo not get rusticated A rebellious student leaves to India to fulfill her dead grandfather's wish, to deliver a letter the visit leads her to a love story between an orphan Indian Army soldier and a woman unbeknownst to him a rich heiress in the 60s. Will she deliver the letter to her?
Baba (Re-release)TamilSuresh KrissnaRajinikanth, Manisha Koirala and GoundamaniThe film's story is about a carefree young non-believer of supreme power, Baba, who is a reincarnation of a great saint from the Himalayas.[34] [35]
2023ThunivuH. VinothRadha, a dreaded gangster, and his men plot to rob "Your Bank", one of the biggest privately-owned bank in Chennai, only to realise that another gang led a by mysterious person, nicknamed Dark Devil, has already hijacked the bank. The police, led by DGP Dayalan, is trying to figure out a way to capture Dark Devil, only to realize that his motive is to actually expose the privately-owned banks involved in financial fraud.
Merry ChristmasTamilSriram RaghavanKatrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi
2024Captain MillerTamilArun MatheswaranDhanush, Priyanka Mohan, Shivarajkumar

Awards

In October 2011 Lycatel was ranked 36th out of 250 leading mid-market private companies in The Sunday Times.[36] Allirajah received a gold award for Best Overall Enterprise in 2010 at the Asian Achievers Award ceremony for the impact he has made on the Asian community in the UK.[37] The Asian Voice Political and Public Life awarded Allirajah in 2011 its "International Entrepreneur of the Year" award.[38]

In 2012 the English Asian Business Awards presented Allirajah with the "2011 Power Business of the Year" award, recognizing the growth of the Lycamobile business globally,[39] as well as the "Social Entrepreneur of the Year" award.[40]

Since November 2018, Lycatel and its founder have been embroiled in a number of disputes relating to alleged fraud. The company was due for a tribunal hearing in March 2020 to argue against the HM Revenue and Customs. The firm estimates that it would have to pay £60m if it loses – a potential liability that has almost doubled in recent years. Lycamobile declined to say how much is at stake in two other disputes.[41]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: At Rs 543 crore, Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth's 2.0 is costlier than Deadpool and these Hollywood blockbusters - Bollywood News. 11 September 2018. timesnownews.com. 2 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Lyca Group Chairman Allirajah Subaskaran new owner of Jaffna Kings Daily FT. 2021-09-30. www.ft.lk. English.
  3. Web site: 2021-09-28. Allirajah Subaskaran new proprietor of Jaffna LPL franchise. 2021-09-30. Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. en.
  4. Web site: Kaththi review: Beneath the flab, some solid masala moments . 22 October 2014 . The Hindu.
  5. News: Enakku Innoru Per Irukku: A new don . Baradwaj . Rangan . The Hindu . 17 June 2016 . www.thehindu.com.
  6. News: Khaidi No.150: Chiranjeevi returns in style . Sangeetha Devi . Dundoo . The Hindu . 11 January 2017 . www.thehindu.com.
  7. News: Yaman review: Yaman of the moment . Vishal . Menon . The Hindu . 25 February 2017 . www.thehindu.com.
  8. News: Menon . Vishal . Nothing but ordinary . 2018-04-28 . The Hindu. 2020-03-26 . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  9. News: Menon . Vishal . 'Kolamavu Kokila' review: a quirky, ridiculous and fun film . 2018-08-17 . The Hindu. 2020-03-26 . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  10. News: Ramanujam . Srinivasa . Chekka Chivantha Vaanam review: Guns, greed and glory . 2018-09-27 . The Hindu. 2020-03-26 . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  11. News: S . Srivatsan . 'Vada Chennai' review: a masterful tale of power and deceit . 2018-10-17 . The Hindu. 2020-03-26 . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  12. News: Ramanujam . Srinivasa . '2.0' review: Grandeur on the big screen . 2018-11-29 . The Hindu. 2020-03-26 . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  13. Web site: STR-starrer Vandha Rajavathan Varuven earns Rs 8 cr in Tamil Nadu; F2 makes Rs 75 cr worldwide . 2019-02-06 . Firstpost . en. 2020-01-14.
  14. Web site: Suriya's Kaappaan gets new release date . 2019-08-05 . The Indian Express . en-US. 2020-01-14.
  15. News: 'Darbar' pre-release business: Rajinikanth starrer crosses 200 crore mark? . . en . 2020-01-14.
  16. News: Arun Vijay and Karthick Naren's Mafia kicks off today . . en . 2020-01-14.
  17. News: Sivakarthikeyan's next is 'DON' with debutante director Cibi Chakaravarthi . The Times of India.
  18. Web site: Panni Kutty – Lyca Productions . 2022-08-18 . en-US.
  19. Web site: First look of Good Luck Jerry starring Janhvi Kapoor unveiled, film goes on floors today in Punjab . 11 January 2021 . Bollywood Hungama. 21 March 2021.
  20. News: Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan' starts rolling in Thailand . . en . 2020-01-14 . Cr . Sharanya.
  21. News: Balachandran . Logesh . Arulnithi stars in emotional drama with Bharathirajaa . The Times of India . 2023-04-05 . 0971-8257.
  22. Web site: Prithviraj and Mohanlal's 'L2E - Empuraan' shoot to begin on October 5 . 30 September 2023 .
  23. Web site: Mohanlal-Prithviraj film Empuraan starts rolling . 6 October 2023 .
  24. News: 22 October 2015 . Naanum Rowdy Dhaan: A thoroughly entertaining black comedy . en . The Hindu . 22 October 2015 . 0971-751X.
  25. News: 'Visaranai' falls out of the Oscar race . 16 December 2016 . . 16 December 2016.
  26. Web site: Review : Vetrivel Review: Watchable . https://web.archive.org/web/20160422155100/http://www.sify.com/movies/vetrivel-review-watchable-review-tamil-qewqT3fbaggej.html. dead. 22 April 2016 . Sify. 12 October 2017.
  27. Srivatsan . August 1, 2017 . Spyder movie review: Mahesh Babu's film is engaging in parts . 2019-12-18 . India Today . en.
  28. News: It's Kaala time at last! . 7 June 2018 . Deccan Chronicle . 15 June 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180615113916/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070618/its-kaala-time-at-last.html . 15 June 2018.
  29. News: Vishal-Samantha's 'Irumbu Thirai' to release on May 11 . The Times of India.
  30. Web site: Sandakozhi 2 – getting ready for another fight ... . www.behindwoods.com.
  31. Web site: 2021-11-18 . Lyca Productions Grabs Tamil Nadu Theatrical Rights of Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise . live . News18. 24 November 2021. 24 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211124140054/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/lyca-productions-grabs-tamil-nadu-theatrical-rights-of-allu-arjuns-pushpa-the-rise-4458074.html.
  32. Web site: 31 January 2022 . BREAKING: Ram Charan and Jr NTR starrer RRR to release in theatres on March 25 . Bollywood Hungama. 31 January 2022.
  33. Web site: 2021-02-17 . Theatrical distribution rights of SS Rajamouli's RRR acquired by Lyca Productions . 2021-08-10 . The Indian Express . en.
  34. Web site: Superstar Rajinikanth's Baba to be re-released in theatres. Deets inside. 21 November 2022 .
  35. Web site: Rajinikanth-Suresh Krissna's Baba to hit theatres once again . Cinema Express. 21 November 2022 .
  36. Web site: Top Track 250 league table. 30 January 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120130153217/http://www.fasttrack.co.uk/fasttrack/leagues/top250leaguetable.asp?siteID=5&searchName=&yr=2011&sort=num&area1=99. 30 January 2012.
  37. Web site: Asian Achievers Awards 2010 > 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101207180340/http://aaa.abplgroup.com/previous-winners/2010. dead. 7 December 2010. 7 December 2010. 2 December 2018.
  38. Web site: Asian bags international entrepreneur award for 2011 . 24 February 2012 . The Hindu Business Line . 21 March 2012.
  39. Web site: Honour for English Asian Business award winners . 7 March 2012 . Asian Image . 21 March 2012.
  40. Web site: Winners of 2012 Asian Business . 2 April 2012 . Asian Business Awards . 3 April 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120403064828/http://www.easterneye.eu/ABAwards/index.php?page=Awards . 3 April 2012 . dead .
  41. News: Major Tory donor Lycamobile embroiled in three disputes with HMRC. Solomon. Hughes. Rob. Evans. The Guardian . 2 February 2020. www.theguardian.com.