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G. Sakunthala
G. Sakunthala (19 August 1932 - 8 November 2004) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Tamil films and plays. As she was a prominent member of MGR's drama troupe, Sakuntha appeared as a 'regular' cast member in many of MGR's movies, beginning from Manthiri Kumari, Thaaikkuppin Thaaram and Mannadhi Mannan. Thus, she maintained her standing as one of the leading actresses in Tamil film industry in the 50's and early 60's. She has acted more 150 films in the Tamil cinema industry. Early life Sakunthala was born in 1932 into an Isai Vellalar family in Chidambaram Thanjavur District. Sakunthala's native is Chidambaram. She has acted in dramas with M.G.R, Sivaji Ganesan, R. S. Manohar and S. S Rajendran. Film career Sakunthala entered the film industry with MGR as the heroine in Manthiri Kumari. Though she has acted in Kalpana, a Hindi film, Manthiri Kumari (1950) was her debut into Tamil cinema. After Manthiri Kumari, S. S. Rajendran paired opposite The two her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chidambaram
Chidambaram is a town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas until ninth century, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Thanjavur Nayakas, Marathas and the British. The town is known for the Thillai Nataraja Temple and Thillai Kali Temple, and the annual chariot festival held in the months of December–January (In the Tamil month of Marghazhi known as "Margazhi Urchavam") and June to July (In the Tamil month of Aani known as "Aani Thirumanjanam"). One of the Divya Desams Divya Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple (Thiruchitrakoodam) is a part of Thillai Nataraja Temple complex. Thiruvetkalam Shiva Temple, Vadakiruppu, Thirunelvayil Shiva Temple, Sivapuri and Tirukkazhippalai Palvannanathar Temple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaravalli
''Aravalli'' () is 1957 Indian Tamil-language fantasy action film directed by Krishna Rao and written by V. N. Sambantham. Produced by Modern Theatres, the film stars G. Varalakshmi, S. Mohana, S. G. Eshwar, Mynavathi and Kaka Radhakrishnan playing lead roles, with A. Karunanidhi, T. P. Muthulakshmi, M. S. Draupadi and V. Gopalakrishnan in supporting roles. Plot In the kingdom of Nellurupattinam, Aaravalli and her sister Sooravalli are the undisputed rulers. They were seven sisters, but the reins of control were in the hands of Aravalli and Sooravalli, who are described as having magical powers. Bheema offers to conquer them, however he is defeated by these women, who also humiliate him and lock him up in prison. However, Bheema manages to escape the prison. Sooravalli visits Indraprasta and she complains to King Dharma about his brother Bheema. Dharma concedes to her demands and sends back his brother to Nellurupattinam. The astrologer Sahadevan formulates a master plan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaanchi Thalaivan
''Kaanchi Thalaivan'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, S. S. Rajendran, P. Bhanumathi and C. R. Vijayakumari, with M. R. Radha and S. A. Ashokan as villains. The film, produced by M. Karunanidhi, A. Kasilingam and Murasoli Maran under Mekala Pictures, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 26 October 1963. The film was subject to numerous controversies, and became a financial failure. Plot The story is about the rivalry between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas, MGR as the Narasimha Pallava King, also known as Mamallan, rules Kanchipuram with peace, Pulikesi wants to capture Kanchipuram, with a cunning plan, sending Poovikraman and Chola Kumari to Kanchi. According to the plan, Poovikraman shall work as a sculptor in Kanchi and Chola Kumari as an official. Paranjothi arrests Chola Kumari and takes her to the court of Mamallan, there the King gives due respect and frees her. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Needhikkuppin Paasam
''Neethikkupin Paasam'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and M. R. Radha. It was released on 15 August 1963. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Thandri Kodukula Challenge''. Plot Gopal is an honest lawyer who holds law and order above family and emotions. He once saves Sivasamy from a false petition filed against him by Muniyandi by without charging fees and being himself as an eyewitness.He meets a simple village girl named Gowri and falls in love with her. Due to this he rejects his cousins Jaya and Prema. Due to this Jaya dies by jumping from the upstairs. After this incident, Gopal's father decides that Gopal's marriage will be done based on his wishes but his mother oppose it. In due time Gopal and Gowri get separated and reunited again. But trouble brews in the form of Muthayya, Gowri's uncle who sets his wicked eyes on her. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kattu Roja
''Kattu Roja'' (; ) is 1963 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by A. Subba Rao and produced by Modern Theatres. The script was written by M. S. Solaimani and dialogue was written by N. Padmanabam and G. Devarajan. Music was by K. V. Mahadevan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, Padmini, M. R. Radha and R. S. Manohar, with V. K. Ramasamy, G. Varalakshmi and K. A. Thangavelu. Plot A young, innocent man, Baskaran lives alone with his elderly parents Ponnambla Mudaliar, Vadivu and his cousin Kuzhandai Velu. The elderly couple wishes for an arranged marriage for their family friend Shanmuga Mudaliar and daughter Baby. So, Baskar and his cousin visit Neelagiri for Shanmuga Mudaliar's home. On the way, their car was struggling, so Thangavelu searches water, meantime, Baskar drives the car and has an accident. A young village girl Ponni saves him and she gives aid for his injured body. Then both fall in love with each other. Meanwhile, Kuzhandai Velu reaches Shanmuga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koduthu Vaithaval
''Koduthu Vaithaval'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, M. R. Radha and E. V. Saroja. It was released on 9 February 1963. Plot Very disadvantaged from her birth, the unfortunate Meenakshi sees her existence darkening when she is forced to marry, by her foster mother, a simple-minded man, Murugan. The obnoxious cruel mother so acts, to take revenge for her young brother, Manickum, a hooligan, arrested for murder and that she wanted at all costs to marry him to the poor Meenakshi, who just refused. She ignores that she has just picked up the chance of a lifetime, nevertheless. Indeed, hiding behind this husband, ragged, quite dirty, is the billionaire Selvam, victim, some time previously, of an assassination attempt, that left him amnesic. Later, he recovers completely, but remembers Meenakshi no more and resumes his previous life, when he was betrothed to Nalini. As for Meenakshi, far from given up, is going t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumaithaangi
''Sumaithaangi'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman. Based on Ra. Ki. Rangarajan's novel of the same name that was serialised in ''Kumudam'', it revolves around a man who could not lead his life the way he wanted, and gets forced to undergo many sacrifices. The film, produced by Kovai Chezhiyan, was released on 7 December 1962. Ganesan won the Film Fans Association Award for Best Actor Plot The movie starts with a typical middle-class family supported by Muthuraman, as he goes to each member comprising retired father Sarangapani, younger brother Gemini Ganesan (GG) and younger sister L. Vijayalakshmi, giving their monthly quota. GG is a collegian, who is challenged by his friends, Nagesh and others to try his youthful exuberance against Devika, their former school teacher, V. S. Raghavan's only daughter. He accepts the challenge and enters their household as a student tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thayai Katha Thanayan
''Thayai Katha Thanayan'' (; ) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi. The film, produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 13 April 1962. Plot Shekar is from an affluent family and Maragadham is from a poor family. Maragadham's brother Kandhan is a tea-stall owner who hates rich people because of some unpleasant incident from his past. A local goon Muthaiah loves Maragadham and wants to marry her. Neither Maragadham nor Kandhan like Muthaiah. Shekar once saves Maragadham from Muthaiah, after which Maragadham gets a chance to save Shekar's life when during one of his hunting adventures, a tiger attacks him. Both develop a liking towards each other. However, Kandhan's hatred towards the rich comes in the way of their love. Will the two lovers be able to unite or will Kandhan's hatred and Muthaiah's evil intentions win? Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirudathe
''Thirudathe'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Neelakantan. A remake of the Hindi film '' Pocket Maar'' (1956), it stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and M. N. Nambiar. The film, produced by V. Arunachalam, had musical score by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and was released on 23 March 1961. ''Thirudathe'' ran 100 days in theatres. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Manassakshi'' (1968). Plot Balu is a small-time thief. Once he happens to steal money from a woman. After his death the family becomes Balu's responsibility, and his attitude toward stealing changes when his mother discovers her son was a thief and sacrifices her life. How the family is saved forms the rest of the story. Cast *M. G. Ramachandran as Balu *B. Saroja Devi as Savithri * M. N. Nambiar as Ponnambalam / Duraisingam * K. A. Thangavelu as Jambu *V. Nagayya as the orphanage owner * M. N. Rajam as Tharaa * A. Karunanidhi as Marikozhundhu * Kula Deivam V. R. Rajagopal *M. Saroja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odi Vilaiyaadu Paapa
''Odi Vilaiyaadu Paapa'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Srinivasan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and B. Saroja Devi. Plot Cast Credits adapted from ''Saadhanaigal Padaitha thamizh thiraipada varalaru'': * S. S. Rajendran as Subramaniyan * B. Saroja Devi as Bharathi * P. K. Balachandran *G. Sakunthala * K. Mohan * Santhi * Sahadevan * Angamuthu * S. V. Sahasranamam * K. Varalakshmi Production ''Odi Vilaiyaadu Paapa'' shares its name with a poem written by Tamil poet Subramania Bharati. It was directed by V. Srinivasan (who later became popularly known as Muktha Srinivasan) and produced by the studio Jagajothi Films. The story and dialogues were written by K. Appannaraj, while the cinematography was handled by Sampath and E. N. Balakrishnan. The art director was Angamuthu, the editor was N. G. Rajan and the music director was V. Krishnamoorthy, while the lyrics were written by Kambadasan. Bharati was also credited as lyricist. The length of the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaazha Vaitha Deivam
''Vaazha Vaitha Deivam'' () is 1959 Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam, produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar and written by Aaroor Dass with music by K. V. Mahadevan. It stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, with T. S. Balaiah, V. K. Ramasamy, S. V. Subbaiah, P. Kannamba and T. P. Muthulakshmi in supporting roles. Plot Cast * Gemini Ganesan * B. Saroja Devi * T. S. Balaiah * P. Kannamba * S. V. Subbaiah * T. P. Muthulakshmi * V. K. Ramasamy * K. Malathi * V. R. Rajagopal * G. Sakunthala * T. S. Muthaiah * Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar * Master Murali Production ''Vaazha Vaitha Deivam'' was the first film for Aaroor Dass as a "full fledged story and dialogue writer". At his suggestion, Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi were cast as the lead pair. According to T. S. Balaiah's son Junior Balaiah, when Thevar named this film, "he said he had . S.Balaiah in mind". Soundtrack Music was by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadodi Mannan
''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerappa, M. N. Nambiar, M. G. Chakrapani, T. K. Balachandran and J. P. Chandrababu, Chandrababu play supporting roles. The film revolves around a king being replaced by a look-alike after getting abducted on the eve of his coronation. The look-alike begins to implement social and economic reforms to uplift the poor which irks the kingdom's high priest, who has kidnapped the very person the look-alike resembles. The rest of the film shows how the look-alike saves the man he impersonates and defeats the high priest. Made on a budget of 1.8 million, Ramachandran co-produced the film with Chakrapani and R. M. Veerappan under the banner of Em.Gee.Yar Pictures. C. Kuppusami, K. Srinivasan, and P. Neelakantan were in charge of the screenplay. Kan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
