Career beginnings and first twin successes (2013–14)
Hi, my name is Srinivas. I live in Singara Chennai (quoting Vivek there). I am interested in developing literature, film and cricket-related articles. For literature articles, I am especially interested in those related to comics, novels and their film adaptations. For film articles, I mostly like to develop those related to Tamil cinema but lately I prefer to develop those in other languages too. Tenaliraman (2014) was my first major contribution on Wikipedia. I started off as an IP editor in 2013 and my first official edits were in April 2014. I created my User page and User talk page in July 2014.
I soon started working on many recent film articles at the time like Anjaan, Kaththi, Lingaa and I to name a few and came to learn about Good articles, Featured articles and Featured lists on Wikipedia. I also found out that there's more to Wikipedia than meets the eye and that improving articles was not quite easy. Nevertheless, I did start work on Chandramukhi (2005) and Velaiilla Pattadhari or VIP (2014) simultaneously. The former is one of my all-time favourite films IMO and the comedic interplay by Rajinikanth and Vadivelu, who I'm a crazy fan of, is downright hilarious. VIP identified with me as a student and I felt it needed an expansion as a result. They both took a month to complete and I submitted them for GAN on November 2014. AmritasyaPutra took up Chandramukhi while Kailash29792 handled VIP. I then achieved my first success on 24 November 2014, and quite a big one indeed, when both the articles became GAs within a span of 24 hours. I received many barnstars for this effort and was appreciated by my fellow editors.
Continued GA streak and first FA (2014–15)
It was during my work on Aval Appadithan (1978) that I felt more GAs and possibly FAs on old classic Tamil films should be made for every decade of Tamil cinema, a feeling shared by Kailash29792 as well IMO. It was also during this period I met and interacted a lot of enthusiastic and fantastic editors such as Dr. Blofeld, Vensatry, Veera Narayana, Sriram Vikram, Thamizhan1994, FrB.TG and Krimuk to name a few. I also consider my work on Aval Appadithan to be one of, if not the most accomplished GA I've ever done. I continued on my success streak with films like Puthiya Paravai (1964), a classic and favourite film of mine, as well as another classic, Moondram Pirai (1982). I then turned to reviewing Good articles as well by starting with Gravity (2013) mainly because space films always intrigued me. I passed it after a pretty detailed review on 30 November 2014 and I have reviewed 66 more articles since then (most of them were passed). The articles I really enjoyed reviewing the most were those from The Adventures of Tintin. I have been a fan of the comic books and the animated series since childhood and reviewing the articles was like relieving my childhood days again.
I then felt the urge to make a GA with two of my most favourite Tamil cinema personalities: Rajinikanth and Vadivelu. Since I already achieved it with Chandramukhi, I decided to do a film each this time and I chose Padayappa (1999) and Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006). I chose the former mainly due to the reason that it made me the Rajinikanth fan that I am today. As for the latter, it is IMO one of the best satirical comedy films I've seen and Vadivelu fitted his role to the T. Hence, by early January 2015, I was already a hit among fellow Wikipedians (not to boast myself too much lol).
With getting a few GAs and GARs under my belt, I felt it was time to go to the big leagues i.e. to swing for the fence by aiming for my first FA. As I was wondering which article should I improve on, I happened to catch Enthiran on TV. Seeing it again on television and marvelled by Shankar's direction, I felt that since the film made records at the Indian Box Office during the time of its release, I decided to take up the challenge of making the film an FA. I first made it a GA with a pretty swift review by Dr. Blofeld himself. Soon after, I opened up a peer review to seek out opinions from other fellow editors. After a detailed first peer review, I finally submitted the article for FA. I got some initial support but then SandyGeorgia made some pretty major pointers that needed to be dealt with (mainly related to WP:PUNC and MOS:LQ stuff) and I had to withdraw it. I was initially dejected and really saddened but then I puckered myself up, determined to make it up there and I opened up a second peer review where, with the help of Dr. Blofeld, Kailash29792, RHM22 and Shahid, I sorted out the pending issues and opened up a second FA after they were completed. This time there wasn't much opposition and the sailing was pretty smooth with 10 Supports and a comprehensive image and source review. The article finally passed its FA on 24 April 2015. I was over the moon and flooded with barnstars and "congratulations" wishes (of course Kailash too got credit for improving the article with me since I included him as a co-nominator). Within 7–8 months of serious editing on this website, I felt like I was already on top. Also, I worked on another favourite classic of mine, Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959) simultaneously with Enthiran. That one passed its GA on 6 April 2015.
Foray into classic Hollywood, literature, FL and Indian cinema challenge (2015–2018)
In June 2015, I developed an intimate interest in Classical Hollywood cinema (Not that I had no interest in it before since I watched my first classic film in 2012, Gone with the Wind (1939)). It began when I watched Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954). Up until that point, I had never watched a single Hitchcock film in my life. I found it to be such a masterpiece that I had to continue onward. Dr. Blofeld in particular had also encouraged me by recommending some great films (not just Hollywood but films made all around the globe). It was also during this time that I came across Rod Steiger's work and collaborated with Dr. Blofeld in its FAC, which was promoted on 4 October 2015. Afterwards I also tried my hands at FLs to increase its number with respect to Tamil cinema. My first two FLs, List of accolades received by Enthiran and List of accolades received by Aadukalam were promoted on the same day: 26 August 2015. For most of 2016, I had sporadically worked on GAs and FAs throughout the year. My main contributions were on Mayabazar (which I collaborated on with Veera Narayana and Kailash, marking my first Telugu cinema FA article), Cary Grant, Richard Burton (I wish to resume it someday because I see a lot of my old stuff I wrote on the article is still there!), List of accolades received by Piku and Paava Mannippu (1961). In 2017, I predominantly worked on FLs getting several filmographies (like those of Ajith Kumar, Vijay, Suriya, MGR and Steve McQueen) and various accolade lists, in particular my first Hollywood ones (Moneyball and Tree of Life). In 2017, I also worked on one of MGR's most acclaimed films, Nadodi Mannan (1958), which I immensely loved watching as well, and brought the article to GA on 26 August 2017. Then I became part of Wikipedia:WikiProject India/The 1000 Challenge (Indian cinema) where me and other fellow Wikipedian editors helped to create and improve articles related to Indian cinema and boy did we get a lot of them to GA and FA status by the start of 2018.
... that the protagonist of the 2005 film Anniyan is a grim reaper-style serial killer whose website depicts all the punishments that await sinners in hell?
Kailash29792: The first user to welcome me and help me with my endeavours. I owe a lot to him.
Dr. Blofeld: IMHO, he is one of the most kindest persons and foremost editors I have ever met here. Owe a lot to him as well. He helped me in developing an interest in old films with his list.
Veera Narayana: Made me develop an interest in Telugu films and their Wikipedia articles.
Loeba: Shares mine and Dr. Blofeld's love for classic films.
Onel5969: Copyeditor whose exquisite copyediting made Aval Appadithan a GA (which is why I choose this film article as my favourite of all the GAs I have done so far).
Prhartcom and Midnightblueowl: For helping me and supporting me in developing Tintin-related articles.
RHM22: A delightful user to work with and who helped me in Enthiran's promotion to FA with vital copyedits along with Dr. Blofeld.
Vensatry: His work on lists inspired me to make FLs. He also helped me develop interest in cricket-related articles.
Shahid: IMHO, A source of inspiration to Indian Wikipedians.
For your small (but powerful) last-minute edits to Kaminey which helped it pass the GA review. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:16, 20 November 2014 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
For your unquestionably exceptional work on Chandramukhi which played a key role in its status as a GA today. Cheers!!! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:47, 24 November 2014 (UTC)
For your tireless contribution for the article Velaiyilla Pattathari, a film based on the theme of unemployment and making it a GA. A laudable effort by you for a film which addresses one of the burning issues of Indian society!!! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 09:10, 24 November 2014 (UTC)
The GA star
Excellent work reviewing and passing Gravity on your first attempt at GA reviewing! Kailash29792 (talk) 04:06, 30 November 2014 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
Editor's barnstar in recognition of your work in bringing 2 film articles to GA status. Keep up the good work. Skr15081997 (talk) 13:25, 30 November 2014 (UTC)
Congrats on your GA success :) AB01 04:38, 9 December 2014 (UTC)
The Exceptional Newcomer award
I know you're not a newcomer any more. But consider this as a belated honour. :) —Vensatry(ping) 07:13, 10 December 2014 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
For bringing Puthiya Paravai to GA status, and fulfilling what I started 2 years ago. Kailash29792 (talk) 03:53, 22 December 2014 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
Magadheera became a GA. My first GA. And you played a very key role in its transformation into a GA. Thanks a lot bro! You definitely deserve this. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 01:34, 29 December 2014 (UTC)
The Brilliant Idea Barnstar
This idea to store all refs in a single page is a brilliant idea indeed! The page looks like a treasure box! Keep it up! Cheers, ƬheStrikeΣagle 13:52, 30 December 2014 (UTC)
For greatly improving the quality of Tamil film articles and your phenomenal contributions in taking them to GA status, particularly for your most recent success Moondram Pirai. Great going! -- Sriram 15:59, 9 January 2015 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
For Moondram Pirai's GA success, which helped you achieve a double hat-trick in scoring GA's! Kailash29792 (talk) 16:19, 9 January 2015 (UTC)
The Tamil barnstar
For fulfilling my desire to see a GA/FA in every decade of Tamil cinema! And also congrats on two GA's in 24 hours! Kailash29792 (talk) 04:28, 10 January 2015 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
For bringing Moondram Pirai and Padayappa to GA status within 24 hours. A rare feat, that too for the second time. Cheers! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:31, 10 January 2015 (UTC)
For your efforts in bringing Moondram Pirai, one of my all-time favourites, to GA. Just came to know that Padayappa was promoted as well! —Vensatry(ping) 08:55, 10 January 2015 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For reviewing Chennai Express, and passing my first GA. Thanks a lot. Ethically 16:54, 30 January 2015 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
For bringing Enthiran to GA status. And that too, getting a GAR completed from Dr. Blofeld without any concerns raised and at one go, you are a champ. Blofeld was right. You really excelled yourself with this one. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 03:44, 11 February 2015 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For reviewing Manam which marks the fourth time you reviewed an article nominated by me. Hope you do that for many others in the upcoming future. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:55, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
Thanks mate for taking over the review. Appreciate it. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS 18:38, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
For completing the third GA hat-trick! Hoping much more from you in the future. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:10, 6 April 2015 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For the help you offered me in these ten GAs as a reviewer, a copy-editor, a random helper etc., especially for Govindudu Andarivadele which turned a GA today. Hoping for the best possible, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 12:53, 13 April 2015 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
A long-overdue barnstar to one of the creative editors on Wikipedia. And, for your amazing work particularly on film articles. —Prashant 06:44, 22 April 2015 (UTC)
The Rajinikanth Award of Excellence and Bravery
For bringing Enthiran to FA status after facing many hurdles with a brave smile comprising self-confidence and also for excelling in whatever you did. Since your efforts match Rajinikanth's persona which is known for winning highly difficult tasks with ease. — Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:05, 24 April 2015 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar
For taking Enthiran to FA status. Congratulations and keep up the good work! Krimuk|90 (talk) 13:59, 24 April 2015 (UTC)
From Dr. Blofeld to Ssven2, for taking Enthiran to FA, congratulations on your first, an achievement to be very proud of! May we see many more of these! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:40, 24 April 2015 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
For all your efforts in getting Enthiran to FA status. Excellent work! —Vensatry(ping) 15:33, 24 April 2015 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For the wonderful, wholehearted way with which you proved that hard work always pays off. Enthiran is merely the most recent example of your goodwill and dedication. I'm sure there are many more to come, keep up the good work. Shahid • 16:39, 24 April 2015 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For helping me in making Pathala Bhairavi a GA with your minor, but powerful edits which made the GAR process very smooth. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:03, 2 June 2015 (UTC)
critical reception
Thank you for quality articles on Tamil film, such as Enthiran and Aval Appadithan, with an emphasis on critical reception from the beginning, for a diligent pictured listing of the many articles you reviewed for quality and of your plans, for adding the final touch with care for detail, - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
For reviewing my article. You deserve it. —Prashant 11:33, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thank you for addressing some of the comments and fixing the problems for the FLC review for the 2006 Oscars. Birdienest81 (talk) 18:18, 19 August 2015 (UTC)
The featured barnstar
That's for achieving TWO featured lists on the same day, that too in your first attempt. So congratulations! As I repeat what I once said, "Ek Maar Dho Tukda!" Kailash29792 (talk) 08:08, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
For bringing The Castafiore Emerald to GA status which also happens to be your first Tintin-related article as a contributor. Congratulations! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 11:44, 2 September 2015 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For resolving the comments at the GAR of Pokiri. I cannot surely forget the help you did for me. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:05, 14 September 2015 (UTC)
Ssven2, I hereby award you The West Virginia Barnstar in recognition of your thorough and comprehensive review of Romney Literary Society, which was recently promoted to Featured Article status. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated, and I thank you for helping to illustrate an important chapter of West Virginia's history here on Wikipedia. -- West Virginian (talk) 03:57, 2 October 2015 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
For your assistance in helping me get Rod Steiger up to FA status! You've thoroughly earned it! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:28, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar
Congrats on getting Rod Steiger to FA! RO 16:30, 4 October 2015 (UTC)
For your contributions to bring Enthiran (estimated annual readership: 462,244) to Featured Article status, I hereby present you the Quarter Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers! — Cirt (talk) 11:39, 15 October 2015 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
For everything you've been doing without asking since you've joined this place. Here, respect is something rare and one has too live up to the expectations always. You've achieved it very fast and i hope you do keep the good work up. Not sure whether i can get an another chance to say this, so i am giving away this in this odd time. All the best! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:51, 12 December 2015 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
For all the help you gave me with Marilyn Monroe and for being an amazing editor! TrueHeartSusie3 (talk) 17:52, 10 February 2016 (UTC)
The reviewer of the streak award
Today, i have 24 GAs and one GA-turned-FA, and my GAN success streak stands at 25-0! Thanks for reviewing six of these 25, Ssven2! Yours friendly, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 02:29, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for all the help on the Piku and Tanu Weds Manu Returns award lists. Cheers! Krimuk|90 (talk) 10:06, 30 March 2016 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
For bringing Keechaka Vadham, the first South Indian silent film, to GA status. Despite the limited sources, I think it can achieve FA somehow. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:09, 6 April 2016 (UTC)
A sword for you!
For bringing Keechaka Vadham (1918) to GA status, i give you this sword. Because, weapons kill. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:08, 6 April 2016 (UTC)
Thank you all the help you offered with your edits ad comments on Kalki Koechlin's article. NumerounovedantTalk 14:54, 19 June 2016 (UTC)
The Million Award
For your contributions to bring Cary Grant (estimated annual readership: 500,000) to Good Article status, I hereby present you the Half Million Award. Congratulations on this rare accomplishment, and thanks for all you do for Wikipedia's readers! We hope (talk) 11:43, 28 June 2016 (UTC)
I'd perhaps remove the 'random' from the title but this is for going around to request people to review friend's nom, for being a good friend. I really like that about you. – FrB.TG (talk) 22:23, 5 December 2016 (UTC)
For the FLC success of Vijay and Suriya's filmographies at one go and at a time. Bravo! ** Pavan Jandhyala ** 15:14, 11 April 2017 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
For reviewing my articles and your amazing work in general. You deserve this and more! Krish | Talk 17:02, 13 January 2018 (UTC)
The Featured Article Barnstar
For bringing Anbe Sivam to FA. As its sole contributor, you did a great job at it! – Slightlymad 14:31, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
The Flying Solo Award
For your first solo take-off and three point landing. We all knew you had "The Right Stuff!" :-) We hope (talk) 14:44, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
The Tamil Cinema Award
For your contributions to Tamil cinema, the Indian Film industry, and the entertainment industry in general. Congratulations on getting your first solo FA, you'll get many more! VedantTalk 15:21, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
For taking Anbe Sivam to FA status. Congratulations my friend. Krish | Talk 19:19, 20 January 2018 (UTC)
The Burning grass award
For Anbe Sivam's FAC success, sir. Let the fire keep burning and take you onto more ambitious projects. Regards, Pavanjandhyala 10:08, 21 January 2018 (UTC)
For your tireless and valuable contribution to a great number of articles related to Indian cinema; you more than deserve this and many more. Keep up the fantastic work. Shahid • 19:19, 31 January 2018 (UTC)
The Theatrical tribute award
For your persistent efforts in bringing Keechaka Vadham to FA status within the limited scope, thereby keeping up your word. You should be duly honoured for the same, sir. Pavanjandhyala 06:58, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
For your work on Steve McQueen filmography you are hereby awarded this WikiRpoejct Military history Service 1 stripe. Congrats! TomStar81 (Talk) 19:07, 4 January 2019 (UTC)
Giving this for your countless contributions to Indian film-related articles. You have been a valuable asset and an inspiration for your demographics. Please keep it up and good luck with Kal Ho Na Ho FAC! THE NEWImmortalWizard(chat) 11:24, 4 July 2019 (UTC)
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^Promoted to GA status on 10 February 2015. The GA review was conducted by Dr. Blofeld. The article was co-nominated by me along with Kailash29792 for transition from GA to FA status.