Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan


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The result was delete. MelanieN (talk) 20:50, 10 April 2020 (UTC)

Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan

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Fails WP:GNG and WP:NACTOR Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 09:16, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Actors and filmmakers-related deletion discussions. Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 09:16, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the list of India-related deletion discussions.  CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 09:52, 15 March 2020 (UTC)
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 * Weak Keep: The subject probably passes WP:NACTOR, as he has had main roles in at least two TV series. The reliability of some of the sources, however, is a little questionable—not necessarily the news outlets themselves, but the interview-style nature of the articles. The page also needs to be cleaned up, which I'm happy to do myself, provided the consensus is "Keep". Dflaw4 (talk) 12:36, 17 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Comment These are not notable films or  television show hence fails WP:NACTOR point 1 The two serials are run  of the mill just another serial telecast in Television in non Prime Time one ran for 3 months and the other for 5 months.Further not even a single  reference is about the subject but mere mention of the subject in news stories about  films or TV serials fails WP:SIGCOV and there is WP:REFBOMB.Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 23:36, 17 March 2020 (UTC)
 * One of the shows ran for 90 episodes and the other for 99 episodes, which isn't bad, Pharaoh of the Wizards, and the subject had lead roles in them. Also, the second and third references provided in the article are specifically about the subject (but they are, as I said above, interview-style articles). WP:GNG is the bigger problem, I think, and I hope better sources can be uncovered. Dflaw4 (talk) 00:19, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Comment There are hunderds of serials in various Indian channels which run for years and further this is just another run of the mill serial and not a notable Film or TV serial hence fails WP:NACTOR  and none of the references pass WP:GNG
 * Ref 2 New couple in town The lead pair of Rettai Vaal Kuruvi, speak about their on screen chemistry is a brief interview  but clearly fails WP:GNG and is about there role that is  speak about their on screen chemistry and share experiences while shooting for the particular serial.
 * Ref 3 It is not a typical love story". is again brief about the serial fails WP:GNG same is the case with the all references.Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 00:46, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Pharaoh of the Wizards, I'm really not understanding your distinction between an article about the serial and an article about the subject. With respect to the third reference, for example, the article is about the subject and his role in the serial. There is no requirement that an article about an actor must not discuss him in relation to his work. So I don't agree with you that the sources are not about the subject, but I do agree that they aren't great sources. As for whether the shows are notable, that's a matter of opinion—to me, they're notable enough. Dflaw4 (talk) 01:03, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Anyway I leave to the closer. Sorry if I was not precise meant to say they do not contribute towards signficant coverage and here in Ref 3 and it is stated Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan had to struggle a lot to get the role in Rettai Vaal Kuruvi. "I somehow got few scenes in OK Kanmani as Dulquer’s friend. Later, I got a few contacts, applied for auditions and eventually got this role,” says the MBA graduate from Coimbatore." .It is a case of WP:TOOSOON not notable at this point.Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 01:38, 18 March 2020 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus. Relisting comment: To me it seems the question now is whether the two TV series the subject is in are notable or not. And the conversation continue to develop. Conclusions are getting close but I think it deserves a bit more time.
 * Keep on the basis of the two television series lead roles, unless they are shown to be non-notable series. Cheers, 1292simon (talk) 13:18, 23 March 2020 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, xinbenlv  Talk, Remember to "ping" me 23:44, 23 March 2020 (UTC)  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus. Relisting comment: Per previous re-list

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, 78.26  (spin me / revolutions) 14:14, 31 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Delete Keep on the basis of the two television series lead roles, as mentioned above Cedix (talk) 10:58, 4 April 2020 (UTC) pherhaps it is WP:TOOSOON. On second thoughts and reviewing more sources below, I have changed my mind. The detailed coverage is indeed lacking.--Cedix (talk) 18:34, 10 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Delete serials had low TRP hence ended within months read the sources all of them are not indepth fails general notability — Preceding unsigned comment added by 171.78.154.74 (talk) 22:36, 5 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Comment The IP refers to Target rating point as this post about 27 Indian TV Shows that went Off Air with in 6 months due to TRP In India normally  serials with average/Low TRP are ended within 6 months as is the case with thee 2 TV serials and those with high TRP go on much longer.As the subject also lacks Significant coverage and fails WP:GNG feel this should deleted .Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 23:22, 5 April 2020 (UTC)


 *  Keep: The subject probably passes WP:NACTOR, as he has had lead roles in at least two TV series and a feature film. 27 Indian TV Shows that went Off Air with in 6 months due to TRP
 * The subject’s two shows are not in the above list. The link clearly says
 * Despite of popular Actors and good Concepts, TRP's are not the only reason for Shows going off air abruptly. Even Channel Polices or Channel and Production House issues can also be reason for good Shows ending’’
 * Ref #3 states that Star Vijay, the top GEC in Tamil was launching this serial @ prime slot of 9.00 PM IST with a strong Technical crew to attract the urban audiences and rise the Channel’s bar on Romantic series. Likewise Ref #6 and Ref #12 also states that Ninaikka Therindha Maname is a tad different serial to attract the family audience and is being launched @ a prime slot of 9.30 pm IST. It clearly emphasize that the subject “who is a popular actor through “Rettai Vaal Kuruvi” is playing the male lead in “Ninaikka Therindha Maname”
 * Anyone covered by another encyclopedic reference is considered notable enough for inclusion. This page should be kept and worked upon.Dowhatubelieve (talk) 03:49, 6 April 2020 (UTC)
 * The Subject lacks significant coverage fails hence fails WP:GNG which is not being questioned .He is the lead in just 2 serials and both of them were ended within 6 months. Nactor states  had significant roles in multiple notable films, television shows, stage performances, or other production.Further  his film roles are  not notable he himnself states that got only few scenes.He has himself stated that "".I somehow got few scenes in OK Kanmani as Dulquer’s friend. Later, I got a few contacts, applied for auditions and eventually got this role,” says the MBA graduate from Coimbatore." He is a upcoming actor.Just now went this report Now TRP is main factor Low TRP rating brings Paapa Pandu 2 to an end.Notable Tamil serials go on for years if there TRP is good.Änyway I leave it to the closer.Pharaoh of the Wizards (talk) 09:38, 6 April 2020 (UTC)


 * Delete The subject has featured in only a handful of films and TV series which is a kind of WP:TOOSOON. The subject passes WP:NACTOR but fails to comply with WP:GNG. Despite playing lead roles in two TV series, I agree with the nom that the subject has featured in both TV series which were relatively short. The subject can become popular in the future and for the time being it should be treated as WP:TOOSOON. Abishe (talk) 13:50, 6 April 2020 (UTC)


 * Keep : Thank you for confirming that the subject passes WP:NACTOR.
 * The references are relevant to the subject and his works and the sources are independent and Non promotional.
 * Ref #1 - Just an intro interview.
 * Ref #2 – Small, states that he is an alumini from PSG tech
 * Ref #3 – Adds notability to series “Rettai Vaal Kuruvi” as a lead, Top GEC, Prime Slot, Strong Technical crew
 * Ref #4 – The lead pair of Rettai Vaal Kuruvi talk about their onscreen Chemistry, which is the talk of the town and other interests.
 * Ref #5 – states how the subject got the opportunity in his Debut Series as a Lead and his role in the serial
 * Ref #6 – Adds Notability to the series Ninaikka Therindha Maname as a lead, Top GEC, Prime Slot. It adds a small praise stating that the actor who is popular thru RVK is the male lead
 * Ref #7 – when Small screens are dominated by women-oriented serials, they are top handsome hunks who charm you away – Speaks abt the Subject, the current craze, onscreen chemistry, Hobbies and the ambitions. (Translate)
 * Ref #8 – More detailed talk on the Subject, his gratefulness to the channel, his second role as a lead in NTM, his commercials, his first feature film as a lead. (Translate)
 * Ref #9 – Award winning shortfilm with over 5M Views
 * Ref #10 – The short film KOK is trending online and provides a mini review on the film. While talking abt the subject, his role as a cop states he is handsome, praises his performance and says he is sure to go places in the industry
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 * Ref #11 – Award winning Shortfilm with over 3M views
 * Ref #12 - Adds Notability to the series Ninaikka Theindha Maname as a lead, Top GEC, Prime Slot, a Family Drama. It quotes the subject as ‘Rettai Vaal Kuruvi’ Fame actor.
 * Ref #13
 * Ref #14
 * Ref #15
 * Ref #16
 * Ref #17 – A few of the subject’s TV Commercials pairing with the Top models of the country for Significant Brands.
 * Ref#18 – Coverage on his first feature Film as a lead, the plot and the cast and crew
 * Ref #19, Ref #20 – The Subject’s other award-winning short films
 * Ref #21, Ref #22 – The Subject’s collaboration with Sony for his Music albums.
 * Cumulatively, the references add an OK notability and overall verifiability to all the subject’s works. There are always better references around, and they can be worked upon. I re-iterate this page should be kept. Few Clean ups are reqd tho. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dowhatubelieve (talk • contribs) 01:16, 7 April 2020 (UTC)
 * Dowhatubelieve has made no other contributions to Wikipedia aside from this discussion. -The Gnome (talk) 16:56, 10 April 2020 (UTC)


 * Delete. Despite the kamikaze overkill of allegedly supporting references, all we have at the end of the day are two roles in a TV series and one film appearance. The rest are interviews, promotions, and self-promotions on YouTube and elsewhere. The subject is simply not qualified for a stand-alone Wikipedia article because it distinctly fails  WP:NACTOR. No significant roles in multiple notable films, television shows, stage performances, or other productions, no large fan base or a significant cult following, and no unique, prolific or innovative contributions to a field of entertainment. Ergo, not Wikinotable enough. -The Gnome (talk) 17:09, 10 April 2020 (UTC)


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