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A. P. Nagarajan
Akkamappettai Paramasivan Nagarajan (24 February 1928 – 5 April 1977) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and writer who set a trend in film making in Tamil cinema from 1965 to 1977. Film career Nagarajan started his own drama company, the Pazhani Kadiravan Nadaga Sabha, and, in 1949, married Rani Ammal. He wrote and acted in several plays and one of his plays "Nalvar" was made into a movie. Nagarajan wrote the screenplay for his own story and play the hero in this film. His film career thus began in 1953. He also acted in many movies for producer M. A. Venu, formerly of Modern Theatres, such as Mangalyam, Nalla Thangal and Pennarasi. He wrote the screenplay for Town Bus and by 1956 decided to focus on writing. He wrote Naan Petra Selvam and Makkalai Petra Maharasi — in the latter, he introduced the ‘Kongu' Tamil accent for the hero. The first of his many mythological films — Sampoorna Ramayanam (1958) — was a big success, and Rajaji, who had little regar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankagiri
Sangagiri or Sankagiri is a panchayat town in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated on the National Highway 544, on the Coimbatore - Salem section. Sangagiri is known for Sangagiri fort, lorries and lorry building industries. It is the headquarters of Sangagiri revenue district comprising Edappadi. It is also headquarters of Sangagiri educational district. Etymology Sangagiri, pronounced as San-ga-giri in Tamil. Sangu means conch and Giri means hill. History In sangam age, Sangagiri was comes under Mazhanadu. It was also called as Kundrathur. Sangagiri Fort was built in the 15th century by the Vijayanagar empire. It was later under the control of Dheeran Chinnamalai and Tippu Sultan before the British annexed it to their territory. Dheeran Chinnamalai was hanged by the British at Sangagiri Fort on 31 July 1805. The fort later served as a British tax storage facility for Kongu Nadu and the town developed around it. Geography Demographic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilayattu Pillai
''Vilaiyattu Pillai'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by Gemini Studios. It is based on Kothamangalam Subbu's novel ''Rao Bahadur Singaram'', which was serialised in the magazine ''Ananda Vikatan''. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Kanchana. It deals with the romance between a woman who raises a bull and a man who sets out to tame it. ''Vilaiyattu Pillai'' was released on 20 February 1970. The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. Plot Muthiah, a farmer, manages to tame Neelamani, a bull owned by Maragatham, the daughter of a wealthy man. After Muthiah's victory, Maragatham challenges him to participate in a Rekla race. Muthiah participates and emerges victorious, and Maragatham falls in love with him. Muthiah's mother, while happy about the accolades her son has won, believes he is too playful and advises him to marry and live more responsibly. Muthiah's uncle agrees to talk to Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadivukku Valai Kappu
''Vadivukku Valai Kappu'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan in his directorial debut. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, V. K. Ramasamy, M. N. Rajam, S. V. Subbaiah, S. Varalakshmi and T. P. Muthulakshmi. It was released on 7 July 1962. Plot Cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Kumara Vijaya Boopathy * Savitri as Vadivu * Sowcar Janaki * M. N. Rajam as Rajeswari * V. K. Ramasamy as Mahendra Boopathy * S. V. Subbaiah as Subban * S. Varalakshmi as Nachiyar * Kuladeivam Rajagopal as Nallan * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Manthahini * T. K. Ramachandran as Thalapathy * Manorama Production ''Vadivukku Valai Kappu'' marked the directorial debut of A. P. Nagarajan, who worked mostly as a screenwriter at that time. He and V. K. Ramasamy (who acted in the film) produced the film, under the banner Sri Lakshmi Pictures. K. Somu was the original director, but removed his name from the credits in favour of Nagarajan. A. Gopinath and N. A. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kulamagal Radhai
''Kulamagal Radhai'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed and written by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by Spider Films. It is based on the novel ''Vaazhvu Engey'' () by Akilan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and Devika. It was released on 7 June 1963. Plot Radhai is in love with Chandran and they decide to get married. While trying to elope, Radhai's sister-in-law Vanaja stops Radhai and convinces her not to elope, which makes Chandran feel betrayed. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Chandran * B. Saroja Devi as Radhai *Devika as Leela ;Supporting actors * R. S. Manohar as Natarajan *K. Sarangapani as Sambhamoorthy * V. K. Ramasamy as Leela's father *T. K. Bhagavathi as Sundaresan *T. N. Sivadhaanu as Aarumugam *P. D. Sambandam as a circus man ;Supporting actresses * P. Kannamba as Kamalam *R. Sandhya as Vanaja * Manorama as Muthamma Production ''Kulamagal Radhai'' directed by A. P. Nagarajan who also wrote the screenplay, and was produced by S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navarathri (1964 Film)
''Navarathri'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savithri. It was the 100th film of Ganesan and is well known for his nine distinct roles. It was remade in Telugu in 1966 as ''Navaratri'' and in Hindi in 1974 as '' Naya Din Nai Raat''. The film become a blockbuster at the box-office, running for over 100 days in all over Tamilnadu. Plot The film opens with the narrator explaining that there are nine types of human behaviours (Navarasam) known as Wonder (அற்புதம்), Fear (பயம்), Compassion (கருணை), Anger (கோபம்), Equanimity (சாந்தம்), Disgust (அருவருப்பு), Elegance (சிங்காரம்), Bravery (வீரம்) and Brightness (ஆனந்தம்) and that Sivaji Ganesan's nine roles represents one character per role. The story traces Nalina's ( Savitri) experience of these nine emotions on ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvilaiyadal
''Thiruvilaiyadal'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film written, directed and co-produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, and K. B. Sundarambal, with T. S. Balaiah, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, T. R. Mahalingam, K. Sarangapani, Devika, Manorama, and Nagarajan in supporting roles. K. V. Mahadevan composed the film's soundtrack and score, and Kannadasan and Sankaradas Swamigal wrote the song lyrics. ''Thiruvilaiyadal'' was inspired by the ''Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam'': a collection of sixty-four Shaivite devotional, epic stories, written in the 16th century by Paranjothi Munivar, which record the actions (and antics) of Shiva on Earth in a number of disguises to test his devotees. ''Thiruvilaiyadal'' depicts four of the stories. The first is about the poets Dharumi and Nakkeerar; the second concerns Dhatchayini. The third recounts how Shiva's future wife, Parvati, is born as a fisherwoman; Shiva, in the guise of a fisherman, finds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saraswati Sabatham
''Saraswathi Sabatham'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Based on Pudhumaipithan's novel ''Vakkum Vakkum'', it stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Padmini, Devika and K. R. Vijaya. The film was released on 3 September 1966 and became a commercial success. Plot There is a dispute between three goddesses about who is the most powerful of them all. Narada, a sage and celestial troublemaker, begins the argument by visiting Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, and annoys her on purpose by saying that wealth is more important and abundant. Angered, Saraswati states she will prove that knowledge is more important. Narada then goes to Vaikuntha to see Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and says that knowledge is more abundant. Lakshmi retorts she will prove that wealth is more important. Narada finally goes to Mount Kailash, seeking Parvati, the goddess of strength, and annoys her by saying that wealth and k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandan Karunai
''Kandhan Karunai'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. It features an ensemble cast including Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Sivakumar, Savitri (actress), Savithri, K. R. Vijaya and J. Jayalalithaa, Jayalalithaa. This was the debut film for actress Sridevi, who had starred as Lord Murugan at the age of 3. Plot The film revolves around Murugan, his birth, marriage and his acceptance of the post of the head of the army of heaven. In Hinduism, there are six abodes of lord Muruga, known as the "Arupadaiveedu". The story behind each of the abodes are portrayed chronologically in the film. It starts with Swamimalai, where Lord Muruga teaches the meaning of the word 'OM' to his father, Shiva. He goes to Palani Hills after a fight over a sacred fruit, that is his second abode. Then he wins over the demon king Surapadman in Thiruchendur and that is his third abode. The King of heaven, Indra offers his da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seeta (1967 Film)
''Seetha'' is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Gemini and Savitri Ganesh, the former's 100th film as an actor. It was released on 23 June 1967. Plot Cast * Gemini Ganesh * Savitri Ganesh as Seetha * Muthuraman * Nagesh * K. R. Vijaya as Vedha * K. Sarangapani * Manorama Production ''Seetha'' was directed by A. P. Nagarajan under the banner Rajalaxmi Pictures. He also wrote its screenplay. Ganga was the art director, Rajan and T. Natarajan were the editors. The film was Gemini Ganesan's (credited as Gemini Ganesh) 100th as an actor. The final length of the film was . Soundtrack Music was by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were written by Kannadasan. Release and reception ''Seetha'' was released on 23 June 1967, and distributed by Crescent Movies. ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is desc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvarutchelvar
''Thiruvarutchelvar'' is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Padmini. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 28 July 1967 and ran for 100 days successfully in theatres. This film is also the on-screen debut of Srividya as a child artiste. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as King, Sekkizhar, Tiru Kurippu Thonda Nayanar, Sundaramoorthy Nayanar, Thirunavukarasar (Appar) *Gemini Ganesan as Shiva * Savitri as Arulmozhi *R. Muthuraman as Apputhi Adigal * Padmini as the dancer who corrects and diverts the King into Spiritual world * K. R. Vijaya as Suguna Paravai Nachiyar *Srividya as Sivashakthi Nadanam (credited as Vidhya Moorthy) *Nagesh as Ponnan * Manorama as Ponnan's wife *V. Nagayya *E. R. Sahadevan as Chola king * G. Sakunthala as *Kutty Padmini * K. Sarangapani *P. D. Sambandam * V. Gopalakrishnan as Kulothunga Chola II (Sekki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirumal Perumai
''Thirumal Perumai'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. It was released on 16 February 1968. Plot Thirumal Perumai tells three spell-binding stories about how far you can get with Lord Vishnu's grace, and how he can solve problems. ;Andal Goddess Lakshmi had been reincarnated on earth as the daughter of a devotee. She was named Kothai. As she grew up, she learnt about Krishna and loved him. Once, she wore the Lord's garland. Just as she was admiring herself – her father caught her and slapped her. After much crying, she promised never to wear the Lord's garland again. The devotee did service to Lord Vishnu and put the garland on him. To his surprise, it fell off. The devotee learnt that Lord Vishnu only liked garlands that had been worn by Kothai. Kothai comes in with the previous garland and then they garland Lord Vishnu. The story ends with Kothai merging with Lord Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Feature Film In Tamil
The Indian Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema. The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages. Awards for films in seven regional language (Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu) started from 2nd National Film Awards which were presented on 21 December 1955. Three awards of "President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film", "Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film" and "Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film" were instituted. The later two certificate awards were discontinued from 15th National Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
