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A. G. Rathnamala
A. G. Rathnamala ( ta, ஏ. ஜி. ரத்தினமாலா) (1931 – 3 July 2007) was an Indian stage drama artist and playback singer who has recorded over 500 songs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. Career life Stage Drama When she was in the drama troupe of M. G. Ramachandran, she acted as his pair of in the drama named ''Inba Kanavu''. Apart from this she acted along with T. R. Mahalingam in the drama ''Or Iravu''. She was also acted with K. R. Ramasamy's drama troupe. En Thangai was based on T. S. Natarajan's play of the same name. Sivaji Ganesan is the hero in the stage drama and she performed as his younger sister. Later she joined Sivaji Ganesan's drama troupe and enacted the role of Jakkamma in the drama ''Veerapandiya Kattbomman''. Music composers she sang for Playback singers she sang with She had many solo songs but also sang with other singers. She was very popular with comedy songs. She sang immemorable duets mostly with S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency, or the Presidency of Fort St. George, also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision (presidency) of British India. At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including the whole of the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra state and some parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha and the union territory of Lakshadweep. The city of Madras was the winter capital of the Presidency and Ootacamund or Ooty, the summer capital. The coastal regions and northern part of Island of Ceylon at that time was a part of Madras Presidency from 1793 to 1798 when it was created a Crown colony. Madras Presidency was neighboured by the Kingdom of Mysore on the northwest, Kingdom of Cochin on the southwest, and the Kingdom of Hyderabad on the north. Some parts of the presidency were also flanked by Bombay Presidency ( Konkan) and Central Provinces and Berar (Madhya Pradesh). In 1639, the English East India Company purchased the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pithapuram Nageswara Rao
Pithapuram Nageswara Rao (5 May 1930 – 5 March 1996) was an Indian playback singer who worked in the early period of Telugu cinema. He sang thousands of songs, mostly of a comedic nature, in the 1950s and 1960s along with Madhavapeddi Satyam and others. He also sang for a couple of movies in Kannada. Brief life sketch Nageswara Rao was born on 5 May 1930 to Viswanadham and Appayyamma in Pithapuram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. His surname is "Patharlagadda"; but known since childhood with his birthplace Pithapuram. His father was a good drama actor. He also developed an interest in acting during his school days. He not only acts but also used to sing from behind the screen to other less capable artists. He wanted to try his luck in cinema and ran away from home to Madras. He got a chance to sing in ''Mangala Sutram'' (1946) at the age of 16 years. He later sang in '' Chandralekha'' (1948) of Gemini Studios, and since established in the field. He sang some t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashadeepam
''Ashadeepam'' is a 1953 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, B. S. Saroja, Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. The film had a musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. The film was also simultaneously produced in Tamil under the title ''Aasai Magan''. Malayalam Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesan as Sekhar * T. S. Balaiah as Vikraman * Sathyan as Chandran * V. Dakshinamoorthy as School Teacher * T. N. Gopinathan Nair as Panicker * J. Sasikumar * Nanukkuttan ;Female cast * Padmini as Jayanthi * B. S. Saroja as Shantha * Pankajavalli as Bhanu Amma * Girija as Sarala * Aranmula Ponnamma as Lakshmi Amma Tamil Cast Cast adapted from the song book ;Male cast * R. Ganesh as Sekhar * B. R. Panthulu as Sadhasiva Mudaliar * T. S. Balaiah as Vikraman * Sathyan as Chandran * T. P. Ponnusami Pillai as Post Master * Friend Ramasami as Kanaka Pillai * Master Sethu as Sekhar (Jr) * Master Sheriff as Chandran (Jr) ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velaikaran (1952 Film)
''Velaikaran'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. V. Krishnan and produced by Sri Valli Productions. The film stars T. R. Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi and Madhuridevi. Cast The list is adapted from the book ''Thiraikalanjiyam''. * T. R. Mahalingam * T. S. Balaiah * S. V. Subbaiah *Madhuri Devi *S. Varalakshmi *M. S. Draupathi Production This film was a failure. Soundtrack The music was composed by R. Sudarsanam. The lyrics were penned by Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai, Papanasam Sivan, K. D. Santhanam, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam and K. P. Kamatchisundaram. The singers are T. R. Mahalingam and S. Varalakshmi. Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, M. S. Rajeswari, T. S. Bhagavathi, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi ( ta, சூலமங்கலம் ஜெயலட்சுமி) and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi ( ta, சூலமங்கலம் ராஜலட்சுமி), popularly known as Soolamangalam Sisters ( ta, ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mappillai (1952 Film)
''Maappillai'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by T. R. Raghunath and written by V. N. Sambandam. The film stars T. R. Ramachandran, P. K. Saraswathi and T. K. Ramachandran. It revolves around an office boy who becomes wealthy in a rags to riches manner, and the attempts made by his boss's son to destroy him and usurp his wealth. The film was released on 7 November 1952 and became a success. Plot Cast * T. R. Ramachandran as the office boy * P. K. Saraswathi as Nalini * T. K. Ramachandran as the printing-press head's son * P. V. Narasimha Bharathi P. V. Narasimha Bharathi (24 March 1924 - 11 May 1978) was an Indian actor. He acted in ''Ponmudi'', directed by Ellis R. Dungan. TMS was searching for cine playback singer to enter. P. V. Narasimha Bharathi who was a friend of T. M. Soundarara ... as Kumar * Kaka Radhakrishnan as the doctor * M. N. Rajam as the nurse * R. Balasubramaniam as the printing-press head Production ''Maappillai'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharma Devatha
''Dharma Devatha'' () is a 1952 Indian film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah. The film stars Santha Kumari and Kaushik, with Mudigonda Lingamurthy, Mukkamala, Relangi, Baby Sachu and Girija in supporting roles. It was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Telugu languages. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan and ''The Hindu''. *Santha Kumari as Kathyayini *Kaushik as Soorasen *Mudigonda Lingamurthy as King Veerasena * Mukkamala as Raghunatha Varma * Relangi as Ranganna *Baby Sachu as Swarna * Girija as Vasanthi *C. V. V. Panthulu *Appa K. Duraiswami as Dharmadhikari *Vangara Venkata Subbaiah as Duvva * B. N. R. as Sanjeevi *K. S. Angamuthu *Ganapathi Bhat *Master Mohan as Gopal ;Dance * Lalitha as Bijlee * Padmini as Narthaki Production The film was produced by P. Pullaiah who also directed it under the banner of Ragini Films, which was owned by him. The choreography was co-performed by Pasumarthi Krishnamurthy, Lalitha and Padmini. The film w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyani (1952 Film)
''Kalyani'' is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film directed by Acharya ( T. G. Raghavachari) and M. Masthan, and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The film portrays the life of a mentally-deranged man and is heavily inspired by 1948 American film '' The Snake Pit''. It was later remade in Telugu as ''Atthainti Kaapuram'' in 1952. ''Kalyani'' stars M. N. Nambiar. B. S. Saroja, D. Balasubramaniam, M. G. Chakrapani and T. P. Muthulakshmi had supporting roles. Plot Moorthi struggles with mental problems. He marries Kalyani, a young woman. The plot revolves around their relationship and the many problems faced by Kalyani, who eventually succeeds in curing her husband's mental illness. Cast ;Male cast * M. N. Nambiar as Moorthi * D. Balasubramaniam as Subbaiah Pillai * M. G. Chakrapani as Doctor * K. V. Srinivasan as Himself * A. Karunanidhi as Accountant Pillai * G. Muthukrishnan as Sekhar * M. E. Madhavan as Broker Rengasami * V. M. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhaman Kaidhi
''Andhaman Kaidhi'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by V. Krishnan and written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy. Starring M. G. Ramachandran, it is based on Krishnamurthy's play of the same name. The film was released on 14 March 1952. Plot In the opening sequence, jailed former labour leader Nataraj is telling his cellmates about the suffering his family endured as a result of his uncle Ponnambalam betraying his fellow Indians in order to help the British. Nataraj tells of how Ponnambalam murdered his father, swindled his mother of her meager savings and forced her sister Leela into marriage. Nataraj hunts down and kills his uncle, which lands him in jail to tell his story. Circa 1947. Ponnambalam helps himself to the properties and riches of his brother-in-law Chidambaram Pillai, who is settled in faraway Karachi. Ponnambalam is aided by his sidekick Jambu and the court clerk Muniyandi. When Chidambaram Pillai returns home and starts questioning Ponnam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajambal (1951 Film)
''Rajambal'' is a 1951 Indian, Tamil language film directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy. The film featured R. S. Manohar and P. K. Saraswathi in the lead roles. Plot The story is of a judicial officer who misuses his office to achieve his personal needs. Cast List adapted from the film's song book ;Male cast * Manohar as Gopalan * S. Balachander as Natesan * K. Sarangapani as Detective Govindan * B. R. Panthulu as Saminatha Sastri * M. V. Mani as Lawyer Duraisami Iyengar * (Friend) Ramasami as Ramanna * T. N. Sivathanu as Neelamega Sastri * Stunt Somu as Narasimhalu Naidu * P. Sundar Rao as Manavala Naidu * Kulathu Mani as Judge * V. K. Karthikeyan as Murugan * T. V. Sethuraman as Muniyan ;Female cast * P. K. Saraswathi as Rajambal * Madhuri Devi as Lokasundari * C. R. Rajakumari as Balambal * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Kanakavalli * C. K. Saraswathi as Mangalam * K. S. Angamuthu as Pankajam * P. S. Gnanam as Pavadai * K. S. Adilakshmi as Rukmani Production The film was produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devaki (1951 Film)
Devaki is an Indian Tamil language film directed by R. S. Mani and released in 1951. The film stars N. N. Kannappa and V. N. Janaki. Cast The list is adapted from the song book. ;Male cast * N. N. Kannappa ''as'' Durai *S. Balachander ''as'' Raja * M. N. Nambiar ''as'' Gopu * D. Balasubramanyam ''as'' Raghunath *T. N. Sivathanu ''as'' Secretary * A. Karunanidhi ''as'' Govindan *S. M. Thirupathisami ''as'' Meiyappar *A. Ganapathi ''as'' Kandavel * V. M. Ezhumalai ''as'' Doctor *M. N. Krishnan ''as'' Student * T. M. Soundar Rajan ''as'' Beggar *P. S. Subbaiah ''as'' Unemployed Person ;Female cast * V. N. Janaki ''as'' Devaki *Madhuri Devi ''as'' Leela *R. Bharathi ''as'' Pappa *S. R. Janaki ''as'' Kunjammal *M. Radha Bai ''as'' Student's Association President *M. D. Krishna Bai ''as'' Women's Association President *Baby Rani Vasanthi ''as'' Selvamani ;Dance * Lalitha * Padmini * Ragini *Kumari Kamala Soundtrack Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics were penned by A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macha Rekai
''Macha Rekai'' is a 1950 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by T. R. Mahalingam (actor), T. R. Mahalingam. It is based on Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass' play of the same name. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi, Santha Kumari, B. R. Panthulu, Kumari Kamala and C. T. Rajakantham. It is also the feature film debut of Vijaya Nirmala, who portrays the younger version of Mahalingam's character. Plot Cast * T. R. Mahalingam (actor), T. R. Mahalingam as Macharaju ** Vijaya Nirmala as young Macharaju * S. Varalakshmi * Santha Kumari * B. R. Panthulu * Kumari Kamala * C. T. Rajakantham Production ''Macha Rekai'' was a play written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Upon seeing the play, actor T. R. Mahalingam (actor), T. R. Mahalingam decided to produce and star in its film adaptation. The adaptation, also titled ''Macha Rekai'', was directed by P. Pullaiah and produced by Mahalingam under the banner Sukumar Productions. Mahalingam portraye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digambara Samiyar
''Thigambara Samiar'' () is 1950 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language thriller film produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram. An adaptation of Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar, Vaduvoor K. Duraswamy Iyengar's novel of the same name, the film stars M. N. Nambiar and M. S. Draupadi. It revolves around the efforts of a man to expose the illicit activities of a corrupt lawyer. The film was released on 22 September 1950, and emerged a commercial success. Plot The film revolves around the efforts of Chokkalingam Pillai (Thigambara Samiar) to expose the illicit activities of S. S. Sattanathan Pillai, a corrupt lawyer. Cast ;Male cast * M. N. Nambiar as Chokkalingam Pillai * P. V. Narasimha Bharathi, Narasimhabharathi as Kannappa * D. Balasubramaniam as S. S. Sattanathan Pillai * M. G. Chakrapani as Pattabhi Raman * Azhwar Kuppusami as Sundaram Pillai * V. M. Ezhumalai as Bandyman * A. Karunanidhi, Karunanidhi as Manickam * T. K. Ramachandran as Masilamani * V. K. Ramasamy (actor), V. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
