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Enga Veetu Pillai
''Enga Veettu Pillai'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language masala film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by Chanakya. A remake of his own 1964 Telugu film ''Ramudu Bheemudu'', it stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi, with S. V. Ranga Rao, M. N. Nambiar, Rathna and Pandari Bai in supporting roles. The film is about two identical but contrasting twins who were separated at birth, and what happens when they cross paths. ''Enga Veettu Pillai'' was produced by B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani. It was the second film to feature Ramachandran in two roles after released 1958's ''Nadodi Mannan''. Cinematography was handled by A. Vincent, and editing by C. P. Jambulingam. The film was primarily shot at Vauhini Studios, and filming was completed within 45 days. ''Enga Veettu Pillai'' was released by Emgeeyaar Pictures on 14 January 1965, Pongal day, and emerged a major box office success, running for over 25 weeks in theatres in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Thanjavur, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapi Chanakya
Tapi Chanakya (1925–1973), professionally known as Chanakya, was an Indian film director and writer. He is son of the famous writer Tapi Dharma Rao Naidu. He has worked as Radio Telegraphist for the Indian Army. Filmography # Palletoori Pilla (Telugu) (1950) (assistant director) # Anta Manavalle (1954) # Rojulu Marayi (Telugu) (1955) (director and screen adaptation) # Peddarikalu (1957) # Ettuku Pai Ettu (1958) # Bhagya Devatha (1959) # Jalsarayudu (1960) # Kumkumarekha (1960) # Pudhiya Pathai (1960) # Kalasivunte Kaladu Sukham (1961) # Constable Koothuru (1963) # Ramudu Bheemudu in Telugu (1964) # Varasatwam (1964) # C.I.D. (1965) # Enga Veetu Penn (1965) # Enga Veettu Pillai (1965) # Adugu Jaadalu (1966) # Naan Aanaiyittal (1966) # Ram Aur Shyam (Hindi) (1967) # Oli Vilakku (1968) # Pudhiya Boomi (1968) # Madhavi (1969) # Vidhi Vilasam (1970) # Bangaru Talli (1971) # Bikhre Moti (Hindi) (1971) # Man Mandir (Hindi) (1971) # Bandhipotu Bhayankara (1972) # Jaanwar Aur Ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palani
Palani ( or ''Palni'' as in British records, is a town and a taluk headquarters in Dindigul district of the western part of Tamil Nadu state in India. It is located about south-east of Coimbatore and north-west of Madurai, from Kodaikanal. The Palani Murugan Temple or Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple (Thiru Avinankudi), dedicated to Lord Murugan is situated on a hill overlooking the town. The temple is visited by more than 7 million pilgrims each year. As of 2011, the town had a population of 126,751 which makes it the second largest town in the district after Dindigul. Etymology The town derives its name from the compounding of two Tamil words ''pazham'' meaning ''fruit'' and ''nee'' meaning ''you'', a reference to poet Avvaiyar's song praising Lord Muruga which forms part of the legend of the Palani Murugan temple. Palani is pronounced using the retroflex approximant ''ɻ'' (ழ) and is thus also spelt using the 'zh' digraph as "Pazhani". But the actual correct wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalki (magazine)
''Kalki'' is a Tamil language, Tamil-language Weekly (news magazine), weekly magazine published from Chennai, India. The magazine was established by Kalki Krishnamurthy, a popular Tamil language, Tamil novelist and Indian freedom fighter, in 1941. Kalki Sadasivam, T Sadasivam was the magazine's co-founder. The magazine is known for its publication of historic novels such as ''Ponniyin Selvan'' and ''Sivagamiyin Sabadham''. Singer Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, guru of M S Subbulakshmi, and music critic S V Seshadri were also involved with the magazine in its coverage of music. Kalki Krishnamurthy also edited the magazine, which is published on a weekly basis. During his term the magazine was much more respected due to its quality. Mullum Malarum (authored by Umachandran), which won this magazine's first prize in the silver jubilee novel competition was first published in this magazine as a serial, and later made into a hit Tamil movie of the same name starring Rajinikanth, Rajnikant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananda Vikatan
''Ananda Vikatan'' is a Tamil-language weekly magazine published from Chennai, India. History and profile ''Ananda Vikatan'' was started by Late Pudhoor Vaidyanadhaiyar in February 1926 as a monthly publication. The issue for December 1927 was not published due to financial difficulties. In January 1928 Subramaniam Srinivasan bought the rights from Vaidyanadhaiyer and relaunched the publication from February 1928 in a new format He paid at the rate of ₹25 per alphabet in the Tamil language name (ஆனந்த விகடன்) of the publication to buy the rights. He built it up into a weekly and sales soon rose. Veteran journalist and media personality and son of Subramaniam Srinivasan, S. Balasubramanian served as editor, managing director and publisher of the magazine for nearly 50 years till 2006. He also started the "Manavar Thittam" or student journalism scheme that is active for the last 30 years and counting. He also launched Junior Vikatan, a biweekly Tamil inv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sport And Pastime
''Sport and Pastime'' was a weekly sports magazine published by The Hindu Group from 1947 to 1968. Founded by S. K. Gurunathan, the magazine was eventually stopped in 1968. It was replaced with ''Sportstar ''Sportstar'' is an Indian monthly Sports magazine, sports magazine published in India by the publishers of ''The Hindu''. Its headquarters is in Chennai. History and profile ''Sportstar'' was established in 1978. The magazine covers interna ...'' in 1978. References 1947 establishments in India 1968 disestablishments in India Defunct magazines published in India Sports magazines published in India Weekly magazines published in India Magazines established in 1947 Magazines disestablished in 1968 {{sport-mag-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindu Tamil Thisai
''Hindu Tamil Thisai'' (colloquially known as ''The Hindu Tamil'') is a Tamil daily newspaper headquartered at Chennai. It is published by The Hindu Group The Hindu Group is an Indian publishing company based in Chennai. Its first publication was ''The Hindu'', a daily newspaper that began publication in 1878. Hindu Group Publications The Hindu Group publishes a number of newspapers and magazines .... The first issue was published on 16 September 2013. It is printed in seven centres including Chennai. The printing centres are at Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru and Tirupathi. The Tamil newspaper covers news related to business, education, knowledge, sports, quiz and entertainment. The daily has extensive regional, national and international news coverage. References External links Hindu Tamil websiteThe Hindu pdf Mass media in Chennai Mass media in Madurai Tamil-language newspapers published in India The Hindu Grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perumal (film)
''Perumal'' is a 2009 Tamil action film starring Sundar C, Namitha and Meenakshi. It is directed by Vincent Selva and released to negative reviews. Plot The movie begins in a hospital where a mafia is involved in adulterating drugs. Unfortunately, a junior doctor Alamu (Meenakshi) manages to stumble upon their antisocial act. To safeguard themselves, the gang sets out to wipe out Alamu. She meets Perumal (Sundar C), a petty thief who does the job of recovering loans for an agency. He eventually vows to protect Alamu from her distress by putting an end to the gang and their atrocities. Cast * Sundar C. as Perumal * Namitha as Saroja * Meenakshi as Dr. Alamu * Vivek as Idithangi/Indrasena Reddy * Kota Srinivasa Rao * Sudheer * Ilavarasu * Singamuthu * Swaminathan * Dhamu * Thennavan * Cell Murugan * Thambi Ramaiah * T. P. Gajendran * Crane Manohar * Muthukaalai * Scissor Manohar * Kadhal Arun Kumar * Sivanarayana Moorthy * Kaajal Pasupathi as Idithangi's wife * Bava Lakshmanan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srikanth Deva
Srikanth Deva is an Indian music director of Tamil films. He made his debut as music director in the Tamil movie '' Doubles'' in 2000. He is the son of composer Deva, nephew of the famous music director duo Sabesh–Murali and the cousin of actor Jai. Personal life Srikanth married Febi Mani on 21 February 2005 at Chennai. Their first daughter Varanya, was born in 2007. Discography Released projects Upcoming projects Singer *"Mummy Chellama" (''Jore'') * "Aasaiyilla" ('' Kathavarayan'') * "Azhagazhaghai" (''Madhikettan Saalai'') * "Coimbatore Coimbatore" (''Githan'') * "Kadhal Kirukka" (''Kadhal Kirukkan'') * "Kaalaiyum Neeye", "Nyokka Makka" (''Madurai Veeran'') * "Love in minor" ('' Nepali'') * "Machaan" (''Machaan'') * "Mayile Mayile" (''Aalwar'') * "Miya Miya" ('' Aai'') * "Naan Tholaithuvitten" (''Ivanum Panakkaran'') * "Pachaikili", "Pottuthakku" (''Kuthu'') * "Sudamani" (''Ragalaipuram'') * "Topclass" (''Puli Vesham ''Puli Vesham'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raaga
A ''raga'' or ''raag'' (; also ''raaga'' or ''ragam''; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a melodic mode. The ''rāga'' is a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradition, and as a result has no direct translation to concepts in classical European music. Each ''rāga'' is an array of melodic structures with musical motifs, considered in the Indian tradition to have the ability to "colour the mind" and affect the emotions of the audience. Each ''rāga'' provides the musician with a musical framework within which to improvise. Improvisation by the musician involves creating sequences of notes allowed by the ''rāga'' in keeping with rules specific to the ''rāga''. ''Rāga''s range from small ''rāga''s like Bahar and Shahana that are not much more than songs to big ''rāga''s like Malkauns, Darbari and Yaman, which have great scope for improvisation and for which performances can last over an hour. ''Rāga''s may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alangudi Somu
Alangudi Somu (12 December 1932 − 6 June 1997) was an Indian Tamil film lyricist who wrote many popular songs in several films. He was active in the field from 1960 till late 1990s. About Alangudi Somu born on 12 December 1932 in Alangudi village that come under the Sivaganga Lok Sabha constituency and located in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. He was introduced to the Tamil film industry by his friend and poet Puratchidasan. Career As a Lyricist He started life as a lyricist with the song ''Ambalaikku Pombalai Avasiyandhaan'' for the film Yanai Paagan sung by A. L. Raghavan and L. R. Eswari. Many of his songs were written in praise of Hindu Gods like ''Kanda Un Vasalile'' (sung by T. M. Soundararajan in Kongunattu Thangam), ''Avani Ellaam Pukazh Manakkum Amman Arul'' ( Kaanchi Thalaivan), ''Arulvaaye Nee Arulvaaye'' (sung by Balamurali Krishna in Sadhu Mirandal) etc. He wrote the song ''Iranthavanai Sumanthavanum Iranthittaan'' which is the only song sung by actor S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaali (poet)
Tiruchirapalli Srinivasan Rangarajan, professionally credited by his pseudonym Vaali (born 29 October 1931 – 18 July 2013) was an Indian poet who is the highest songs wrote lyricist in cinema and whose works were in Tamil, had a five-decade long association with the Tamil film industry, wrote over 15,000 songs. He acted in a number of films, including '' Sathya'', ''Hey Ram'', '' Paarthale Paravasam'' and '' Poikkal Kudhirai''. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour in 2007. Biography Vaali was born in a Iyengar brahmin family as T. S. Rangarajan on 29 October 1931 to Srinivasan Iyengar and Ponnammal Iyengar. His native place is Thirupparaithurai, Tiruchirappalli district. Growing up, he studied at Higher Secondary School for Boys, Srirangam, Srirangam till he finished his SSLC. He went to Madras in the 1950 seeking an opportunity in Tamil film industry. In the 1960s and 1970s, he received patronage from actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hindu
''The Hindu'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper owned by The Hindu Group, headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It began as a weekly in 1878 and became a daily in 1889. It is one of the Indian newspapers of record and the second most circulated English-language newspaper in India, after '' The Times of India''. , ''The Hindu'' is published from 21 locations across 11 states of India. ''The Hindu'' has been a family-owned newspaper since 1905, when it was purchased by S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar from the original founders. It is now jointly owned by Iyengar's descendants, referred to as the "Kasturi family", who serve as the directors of the holding company. The current chairperson of the group is Malini Parthasarathy, a great-granddaughter of Iyengar. Except for a period of about two years, when S. Varadarajan held the editorship of the newspaper, the editorial positions of the paper were always held by members of the family or held under their direction. Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
