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33rd Filmfare Awards South
The 33rd Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners of the best of South Indian cinema in 1985 was an event held on August 10, 1986 at Music Academy Chennai. The president of this year's function is Mr. A. C. Muthiah, the eminent industrialist. Awards Kannada cinema Malayalam cinema Tamil cinema Telugu cinema Special Awards Awards Presentation * Parvathamma Rajkumar (Best Film Kannada) Received Award from K. Balaje * Joy Thomas (Best Film Malayalam) Received Award from Karthik * Rama Rao Receives Ramoji Rao Award (Best Film Telugu) from Gemini Ganesan * K. Balachander (Best Film Tamil) Received Award from Sivakumar * N. Lakshmi Narayan (Best Director Kannada) Received Award from S. P. Muthuraman * Balu Mahendra (Best Director Malayalam) Received Award from Sowcar Janaki * Singeetam Srinivasa Rao daughter Receives Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Award (Best Director Telugu) from Sumalatha * Fazil (Best Director Tamil) Received Award from Rajasekhar * Saritha (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yathra
''Yathra'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. The film stars Mammootty and Shobana, while Adoor Bhasi, Thilakan and Alummoodan play supporting roles. The film tells a fictional story but is built upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, when the fundamental rights of the citizens were suspended. It is an adaptation of the 1977 Japanese classic ''The Yellow Handkerchief''. The film was produced by Joseph Abraham under the banner Prakkattu Films. The film was his third production venture, the others being ''Olangal'' and ''Oomakkuyil''. The film features original songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by P. Bhaskaran and O. N. V. Kurup. The cinematography of the film was done by Balu Mahendra himself, while the editing was done by D. Vasu. ''Yathra'' was released on 20 September 1985 and received critical acclaim. It was a bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivaji Ganesan
Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Ganesan is acknowledged as one of the greatest Indian actors of all time and among the most imitated one by other actors. He was known for his versatility and the variety of roles he depicted on screen, which gave him also the Tamil nickname ''Nadigar Thilagam'' (). In a career that spanned close to five decades, he had acted 288 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. Sivaji Ganesan is the only Tamil actor to have played the lead role in over 250 films. Ganesan was the first Indian actor to win a "Best Actor" award in an International film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. Many leading South Indian actors have stated that their acting was influenced by Ganesan. In addition, he received four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actress – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil (Kollywood) films. The awards were extended to "Best Actress" in 1972. Film world, p 43 The year indicates the year of release of the film. Superlatives File:Nayanthara at Filmfare Awards.jpg, Nayanthara(3 Wins, among 4 Winners) Jyothika Filmfare 2014.jpg, Jyothika(Most nominations (15) and 1 Win) File:Trisha at World Children's Day Press Meet.png, Trisha Krishnan(Oldest winner with 1) File:Revathi at the screening of Masaala at PVR Phoenix (1) (cropped).jpg, Revathi(Oldest nominee and 3 Wins) File:Kushboo BH (cropped).jpg, Khushbu (Most nominations without a win) File:Sridevi05.jpg, Sridevi (Youngest winner and Nominee) *Actresses Sujatha won the most awards in the 1970s with three. Saritha and Raadhika won the award two times in the 80s, and Revathi won three times in the 1990s for the most in that decade. Laila had two wins in the 2000s, whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actor – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil film lead actors. The Filmfare Awards South Awards were extended to "Best Actor" in 1972. Film world, p 43 The year indicates the year of release of the film. Superlatives *Kamal Haasan with ten wins, has most number of awards than any other actor. Vikram has five wins, followed by Karthik and Dhanush with four wins. Four actors have won the award thrice in chronological order they are Sivaji Ganesan, Sarath Kumar Ajith Kumar and Suriya. Actors Sivakumar and Vijay Sethupathi has two wins each. * Vikram, Dhanush, Karthi, Suriya and R. Madhavan are the five actors to win both Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Tamil and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor and Vikram is the first actor to win this honour. *Sathyaraj, Suriya and R. Madhavan have won both Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil. *Kamal Hassan was the mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poove Poochooda Vaa
''Poove Poochooda Vaa'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Fazil, starring Padmini, S. Ve. Shekher, Nadhiya and Jaishankar. It is a remake of his own Malayalam film ''Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' and also marked the Tamil debut of actress, Nadhiya. Plot Poongavanathamma is a lonely old woman who lives in a town named Malligaipanthal. She is frequently irritated by the nearby schoolboys ringing her door bell frequently for fun, sneezing while she is going to temple, making a loud noise in the speaker etc. A girl comes to her home one day and rings the calling bell. Mistaking her for the irritating boys, Poongavanathamma comes to thrash them, but is surprised on seeing a young girl who introduces herself as Sundari, her granddaughter. Poongavanathamma does not invite her inside and tries to shut the door, but Sundari manages to get inside the home. Sundari explains how she knows about her grandmother and how she came here etc. but Poongavanathamm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fazil (director)
Abdul Hameed Muhammed Fazil (born 4 February 1949 in Alappuzha, Kerala), known mononymously as Fazil, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who works in Malayalam cinema, in addition to directing a handful of Tamil films and a Telugu film. He made his directional debut with the 1980 film ''Manjil Virinja Pookkal''. His popular films include ''Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku'' (1983), ''Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' (1984), ''Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal'' (1986), '' Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal'' (1987), '' Ente Sooryaputhrikku'' (1991), '' Pappayude Swantham Appoos'' (1992), ''Manichitrathazhu'' (1993), ''Harikrishnans'' (1998). His 1993 film ''Manichitrathazhu'' won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. He won the Best Director award at the 13th Kerala State Film Awards for his 1984 film ''Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku''. Early life His father wanted him to be a doctor, but in school and college, extra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindhu Bhairavi (film)
''Sindhu Bhairavi'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sivakumar, Suhasini and Sulakshana. It revolves around the three lead characters: a Carnatic singer J. K. Balaganapathi (JKB), his wife Bhairavi, and his girlfriend Sindhu. At the peak of his career, JKB gets addicted to alcohol following complications with his affair, and his career goes into a downward spiral. ''Sindhu Bhairavi'' released worldwide on 11 November 1985, and opened to positive reviews from critics, and was a blockbuster. The film won three National Awards for National Film Award for Best Actress, Best Actress (Suhasini), National Film Award for Best Music Direction, Best Music Direction (Ilaiyaraaja) and National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, Best Female Playback Singer (K. S. Chithra), in addition to the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil. The film has a sequel in the format of a television series named ''Sahana (TV s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Director – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Director Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil language, Tamil (Kollywood) films. The awards were extended to "Best Director" in 1972.#Film world, Film world, p 43 Superlatives *K. Balachander has the record of winning most Awards 7 and winning the Award twice in a row, on two separate occasions (1974–1975 and 1980–1981). Mani Ratnam have received the award for five times which is the second most wins. Cheran (director), Cheran have received the award four times. *Sudha Kongara was the first of two women to have won this award for Irudhi Suttru in 2016, the second being Gayathri of Pushkar–Gayathri duo for Vikram Vedha in 2017. Other woman Director to have been nominated is Suhasini Maniratnam for Indira (film), Indira . *S. Shankar remains the only Director to have won the Award for his first two films, Gentleman and Kadhalan . *S. Shankar, Cheran (director), Cheran , Bala (director), Bala , and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Film – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Film Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil (Kollywood) films. Winners Nominations 1970s *1972 - '' Pattikada Pattanama'' *1973 - '' Bharatha Vilas'' *1974 - ''Dikkatra Parvathi'' ** '' Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' ** ''Urimai Kural'' *1975 - ''Apoorva Raagangal'' ** '' Anbe Aaruyire'' ** '' Idhayakkani'' *1976 - ''Annakili'' ** ''Moondru Mudichu'' ** '' Chitra Pournami'' ** ''Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu'' ** ''Thunive Thunai'' *1977 - ''Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri'' ** '' 16 Vayathinile'' ** ''Aattukara Alamelu'' ** '' Avargal'' ** '' Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal'' *1978 - ''Mullum Malarum'' ** '' Aval Appadithan'' ** ''Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu'' ** '' Kizhakke Pogum Rail'' ** '' Sigappu Rojakkal'' *1979 - '' Pasi'' ** '' Azhiyatha Kolangal'' ** '' Ninaithale Inikkum'' ** '' Puthiya Vaarpugal'' ** '' Uthiri Pookkal'' 1980s *1980 - '' Varumayin Niram Sigappu'' ** '' Billa'' ** '' Jhonny'' ** '' Nenjath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu
''Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Fazil, and starring Mohanlal, Nadhiya, Padmini. The film features original songs composed by Jerry Amaldev and background score by Johnson. Nadhiya made her Malayalam and acting debut through this film. The film also marked the comeback of Padmini after a hiatus. ''Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu'' was the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year at the box office and ran for more than 200 days in theatres. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. Nadhiya won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam. The film was remade in Tamil titled ''Poove Poochooda Vaa'' (1985) by Fazil himself, and in Telugu as ''Muddula Manavaraalu'' (1986) by Jandhyala. Plot Kunjoonjamma Thomas is a widow living in the village all by herself. People always make fun of her because she is grumpy and depressed due to the deaths of her hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadhiya
Zareena Moidu, known by her stage name Nadhiya, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She made her debut in the Malayalam film '' Nokketha Doorathu Kannum Nattu'' (1984), alongside Mohanlal and Padmini for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam. This movie was re-made in Tamil as ''Poove Poochudava'' in 1985 with Padmini and marked her debut in Tamil. After her marriage in 1988, she lived in the United States and later in the United Kingdom with her husband Shirish Godbole and two daughters before moving back to India in 2007. She made her comeback in Tamil films with '' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'', and received critical acclaim for her performance. In 2008, she signed on as the brand ambassador for Arokya Milk and Thangamayil Jewellery. Nadiya hosts a popular television show called ''Jackpot'', replacing actress Khushboo on Jaya TV. In 2013, she received critical acclaim for both the roles she played, one as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
