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C. K. Saraswathi
C. K. Saraswathi (died 1998) was an Indian actress who featured mainly in Tamil films. She was active in the field from 1945 till 1998. During the early days she featured in character roles and in comedy tracks. Later she became famous for her acting in negative character roles. Due to her physical appearance, she was mostly given the role of a mother in rich families. The more noteworthy character she did was in Thillana Mohanambal as Vadivambal (Vadivu), mother of Mohanambal (featured by Padmini). Filmography # En Magan (1945) # Vidyapathi (1946) #Kanjan (1947) #Digambara Samiyar (1950) #Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi (1950) # Rajambal (1951) #Singari (1951) #Sudharshan (1951) # Azhagi (1953) # Gumastha (1953) #Lakshmi (1953) #Rohini (film) (1953) #Ulagam (1953) #Illara Jothi (1954) # Kudumbam (1954) #Thookku Thookki (1954) #Maheswari (1955) # Maaman Magal (1955) #Menaka (1955) # Nallavan (1955) # Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956) #Sadhaaram (1956) # Iru Sagodharigal (1957) # Samaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it as "the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illara Jothi
''Illara Jothi'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by Modern Theatres. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Sriranjani. It was released on 9 April 1954. Plot Cast Cast according to the opening credits and the song book. ;Male cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Manohar * Thangavelu as Nettilingam * K. K. Perumal as Professor * Thirupathisami as Savadhan Pillai * M. N. Krishnan as Monk * Ashokan as Mohan * Rama Rao as Ameena * Sethupathi as Unani Doctor * Kottapuli Jayaraman as Story Seer * Kittan as Publishing Boss * Soundar as Rajaman Singh * Raju ;Female cast * Padmini as Chitrakekha * Sriranjani as Kaveri * C. K. Saraswathi as Anantha * Kamalam as Lakshmi ;Dance * Chandra-Kamala Production Anarkali-Salim drama appeared in a dance-song sequence in this film. Lyricist Kannadasan had claimed in his autobiography that M. Karunanidhi had plagiarised his script, when he (Kannadasan) was serving a jail sentence for his activism ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maalaiyitta Mangai
''Maalaiyitta Mangai'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. R. Nathan and produced by Kannadasan under his own production company Kannadasan Films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film stars T. R. Mahalingam, Pandari Bai and Mynavathi, with Manorama (in her acting debut), Kaka Radhakrishnan and C. Lakshmi Rajyam in supporting roles. It is based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel ''Chandra Nath''. The film was released on 27 June 1958 and became a success. Plot Chandru studies in London and returns to Trichy. He lives with his aunt, Alankari and uncle and their daughter Kamalam. Kamalam is in love with Chandru but Chandru doesn't reciprocate it. Chandru goes to Madras to meet his friends family. There, he meets Sarasu and they fall in love. Sarasu is from a poor family. They both get married and he brings her to Trichy. Kamalam hates Sarasu in the beginning but when Sarasu is ready to give up her husband for Kam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boologa Rambai
''Bhooloka Rambai'' is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by Ashoka Pictures. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi, with P. S. Veerappa, M. N. Nambiar, Rajasulochana, K. A. Thangavelu and A. Karunanidhi in supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1958. Plot Cast * Gemini Ganesan as Prince Bhuvanendran * Anjali Devi as Princess Boologa Rambai * P. S. Veerappa as General Veera Kesari * M. N. Nambiar as Puththi Sigamani * Rajasulochana as Princess Meghala * K. A. Thangavelu as Varnam * E. V. Saroja as Poongavanam * A. Karunanidhi as Mahodharan * P. S. Venkatachalam as Boopathy * E. R. Sahadevan as Nagasooran * K. Sairam as Sira Kesari * M. Saroja as Sornam * C. K. Saraswathi as Witch Rangamma * K. Natarajan as Bhuvanendran's father * Lakshmi Prabha as Bhuvanendran's mother * Reeta as Maya Mohini Soundtrack Music was composed by C. N. Pandurangan and lyrics were written by Yaanai Vaithyanathaiyar, Pavalar Vela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soubhagyavathi
''Soubhagyavathi'' () is 1957 Indian Tamil-language historical comedy film directed by Jampanna and produced by N. M. Naganna. The film dialogue was written by A. L. Narayanan and the story was written by Jampanna. Music was by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and M. S. Gnanamani. The film stars Gemini Ganesan Savitri, K. A. Thangavelu S. V. Ranga Rao and T. P. Muthulakshmi, playing lead, with O. A. K. Devar, Kaka Radhakrishnan, M. S. Draupadi and Suryakala in supporting roles. It was released on 22 October 1957. Plot Cast * Gemini Ganesan as Kalatharan * Savitri as Gowri * S. V. Ranga Rao as Maha Bhairavan, bad magician * K. A. Thangavelu as Vairavan, Kalatharan's Friend * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Maragatham, Thandavam's sister * Kaka Radhakrishnan as Thandavam, Gowri's cousin * K. Suryakala as Princess Kalavalli * O. A. K. Thevar as Kasi King * M. S. Draupadi as Saradha, Gowri's Mother * C. K. Saraswathi as Maragatham & Thandavam's Mother * S. V. Subbaiah as Kalatharan's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samaya Sanjeevi
''Samaya Sanjeevi'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. S. Raghavan and written by Pattu. The film stars Pattu, Vidyavathi, T. R. Ramachandran and Sandhya. Based on Pattu's play ''Dial Mr. Sanjeevi'', it was released on 9 March 1957. Plot Cast List compiled from the database of Film News Anandan and from Thiraikalanjiyam Part 1 *Pattu *Vidyavathi *T. R. Ramachandran *M. N. Nambiar *Sandhya *M. N. Rajam *K. Sarangapani *C. K. Saraswathi *Sivathanu *M. K. Moorthi *Kusalakumari Production The film was produced by Pattu Rajagopal who also wrote the story and dialogues and also featured in one of the main characters in the film. Choreography was done by Madhavan and Krishna Rao. The film was made at Revathi Studios. Soundtrack Music was composed by G. Ramanathan, while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi A. Maruthakasi (13 February 1920 – 29 November 1989) was an Indian poet and film lyricist who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He penned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iru Sagodharigal
''Iru Sagodharigal'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savithri. It was released on 23 August 1957. The film was simultaneously made into Telugu as ''Bhale Ammayilu''. Plot Saroja and Lalitha are sisters. They always quarrel with each other. Their mother tried her best to pacify them, but couldn't. Mother went sick and died. Pancharatna Bhagavathar is a Dance and Music teacher. He helps the two sisters. He sends Lalitha to Chennai to continue her education in a college. He finds a job for Saroja at the residence of Bhoopathiya Pillai. Doctor Sundaram, son of Bhoopathiya Pillai decides to leave the house due to ill-treatment by his step-mother. Saroja talks him into dropping his decision. Sundaram is attracted towards Saroja and wants to marry her. Lalitha lost her money in Chennai. Vasudevan helps her. But he seduces her. He abandons Lalitha when she gives birth to a child. Lalitha comes to Saro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadhaaram
'' Sadhaaram'' is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film starring P. Bhanumathi, K. R. Ramasamy and Gemini Ganesan. Based on the play of the same name by Sankaradas Swamigal, it was released on 13 April 1956, and was commercially unsuccessful. Plot Cast Production ''Sadhaaram'' is the third film based on the play of the same name by Sankaradas Swamigal, after a 1930 silent film and ''Naveena Sadaram'' (1935). Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and A. Maruthakasi A. Maruthakasi (13 February 1920 – 29 November 1989) was an Indian poet and film lyricist who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He penned more than 4000 lyrics in more than 250 Tamil films. Early life Born in Melakudikadu in Tiruchirappal .... References External links * {{IMDb title, 1459957 1950s Tamil-language films 1956 films Films scored by G. Ramanathan Indian films based on plays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956 Film)
''Rambaiyin Kaadhal'' ( en, italic=yes, Rambha's Love) is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film starring P. Bhanumathi, K. A. Thangavelu and M. N. Rajam. It was released on 28 September 1956. Plot On one of her sojourns to the earth, the celestial nymph Rambha is struck by the serene, picturesque beauty of an obscure spot. Tired of the ostentatious splendour of the Indra's court, she is filled with a quiet rapture at discovering the idyllic, rustic charm of this earthly setting. So entranced is she by the place that she is late for her usual dance recital in the hall of the King of Gods. When Indra learns the reason for her belated arrival, he flies into a rage and curses Rambha to be transformed into a statue during the day in the very place that had so transfixed her. In that hamlet, there lived a young simpleton who was always the target of everyone's taunts and tricks. A group of mischief mongers lead him blindfolded to the statue and performing a sham cer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nallavan (1955 Film)
''Nallavan'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. Thiruvengadam. The film stars R. S. Manohar, Serukalathur Sama, P. K. Saraswathi and Rajasulochana. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan. ;Male cast *R. S. Manohar *Serukalathur Sama * M. N. Nambiar *Mustafa * V. K. Ramasamy ;Female cast *P. K. Saraswathi *Rajasulochana *S. Revathi * C. K. Saraswathi Production ''Nallavan'' was produced by Sunrise Productions and directed by M. Thiruvengadam. O. K. Durai and S. Raghavan wrote the story while S. L. Narayanan penned the dialogues. G. Chandran and S. Surya were in charge of cinematography and editing respectively. S. K. Jayavar and Nayak handled the art direction. Choreography was by T. G. Thangaraj and K. K. Sinha. Still photography was done by S. N. Ragasamy and Tukaram. Shooting took place at the now defunct Film Centre and Star Combines studios. Soundtrack The soundtrack of the film was composed by M. S. Gnanamani, while the lyrics we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menaka (1955 Film)
''Menaka'' is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film directed by V. C. Subburaman. It is a remake of the 1935 film of the same name, in turn based on the novel of the same name by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy and Lalitha. The film was released on 5 January 1955, and emerged a critical and commercial failure. Plot The story is about a loving couple getting separated by designs of evil doers. However, after many sufferings, they reunite. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan and from the Hindu review article. ;Male cast * K. R. Ramasamy *K. Sarangapani * T. K. Ramachandran *D. Balasubramaniam *Acharya *Friend Ramasami *T. N. Sivathanu *M. S. Karuppaiah *T. V. Sethuraman *V. P. Balaraman *V. P. S. Mani ;Female cast * Lalitha * Ragini * C. K. Saraswathi *M. S. S. Bhagyam *K. S. Angamuthu *Indira *S. K. Venubai *K. S. Adilakshmi *K. S. Rajam *K. S. Chandra ;Dance * Padmini * Kushalakumari Production This is the second edition o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maaman Magal (1955 Film)
''Maaman Magal'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, T. S. Balaiah and J. P. Chandrababu. Released on 14 October 1955, it was a moderate success. Plot Dharmalingam is a rich man with only one daughter Malathi. His late wife left a will stating the daughter Malathi should be married to her missing brother's son, who would inherit her wealth. Dharmalingam sends his friend Kanniyappan, who is after the young women and her property, in search of him. The crook sets up his nephew Thandavam as the missing man and the father decides to get the two married. Meanwhile, another shy young man Chandran, who never looks any women in the eyes, becomes Malathi's teacher. The two falls in love and decide to marry. Scared stiff, Kanniyappan manages to get Chandran dismissed from his job. Chandran grandmother Kamatchi gives him magic armour which will make him tough and bold. Chandran re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
