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Gandhimathi
Ganthimathi (30 August 1940 – 9 September 2011) was a Tamil stage and film actress. She acted in over 500 films. Early life Kanthimathi was born in Manamadurai in the then Ramanathapuram district of India. She started acting in dramas and entered films at the age of eleven. Career The role which got her noticed was the portrayal of Mayil's mother in '' 16 Vayathinile''. Other important Tamil films in which she acted include ''Mann Vasanai'', '' Muthu'' and ''Karagattakaran''. She was awarded the Kalaimamani Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for her contribution to Tamil cinema. She acted as mother and grandmother almost to all actors and actresses like M.G.R, Rajinikanth, Kamalhassan, Vijaykanth, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Vijay, Revathi, Radha, Ambika, Radhika, etc. Other actors or actresses cannot utter the non-lexical filler proverbs like "Chithada kalli viragu odaika ponalam kathala mullu kothoda kuthidichan" (When a lazy girl is forced to go for the work of cutting the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirumalai Thenkumari
''Thirumalai Thenkumari'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language road film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Inspired by the 1969 film ''If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium'', it features an ensemble cast consisting of Sivakumar, Kumari Padmini, Rama Prabha, Shylashri, Manorama, Sirkazhi Govindarajan and Suruli Rajan. The film focuses on a group of passengers who embark on a pilgrimage across South India. It was commercially successful, and won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Plot Ten to twelve families from different walks of life, different age groups and different languages unite for a pilgrimage, beginning with Tirupati and going as far as Kanyakumari. Cast ;Actors * Sivakumar as Sekhar * Sirkazhi Govindarajan as Siva Chidambara Bhagvathar * Suruli Rajan as Mannaru * K. D. Santhanam as Chokkalingam * Typist Gopu as Velu * Gopalakrishnan as Prohit * Master Prabhakar as Ramani *A. K. Veerasami * A. Sasikumar as Mohan * Chandran Babu as Kumar * Haranath ;Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16 Vayathinile
''16 Vayathinile'' (; read as ''Pathinaaru Vayathinile'') is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Bharathirajaa in his directorial debut. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Rajinikanth, with Ganthimathi, Sathyajith and Goundamani in supporting roles. It focuses on the strengths and vulnerabilities of Mayil (Sridevi), a 16-year-old schoolgirl, and the challenges she faces and overcomes. The film was originally titled ''Mayil'', and set to be funded by the National Film Development Corporation of India. When they backed out, it was picked up by S. A. Rajkannu who produced it under his banner Shri Amman Creations, and eventually retitled. ''16 Vayathinile'' became the first Tamil film to be shot predominantly outdoors; Tamil films were primarily filmed in Madras studios. Its soundtrack album and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with cinematography by P. S. Nivas. P. Kalaimani wrote the film's dialogue. ''16 Vayathinile' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suryakanthi
''Suryagandhi'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. It stars Jayalalithaa and Muthuraman, with Savithri, Cho Ramaswamy, Moulee, CID Shakuntala and Manorama in supporting roles. The film was digitised and re-released on 16 September 2016. The film was remade in Malayalam as ''Priyamvada'', in Telugu as '' Moguda Pellama'' and in Kannada as '' Hennu Samsaradha Kannu''. Kamal Haasan worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this movie. Plot Mohan is the eldest son in a middle-class family, having a superiority complex that he should be the first in everything. He and Radha fall in love and they get married. Mohan works in a low wage job despite being a graduate, which is insufficient for the family. So, Radha decides to join as a sales officer and starts working in a company. Her hard work earns her a good name and a promotion. So, her respect in the family rises as it improves the economic status of the family and she is able to fulfi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawab Naarkali
''Nawab Naarkali'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by K. Balakrishnan. The film stars Jaishankar and Nagesh, with Lakshmi, Rama Prabha and V. K. Ramasamy, S. V. Sahasranamam and V. S. Raghavan playing supporting roles. It is based on the play of the same name, written by Komal Swaminathan. The film was released on 3 March 1972. Plot Appasamy is an appalam merchant with his wife Bhakyam. They do not have any children. Ravi is a law college student who can play football. He works part-time, distributing newspapers to houses and as a tutor for managing his educational and accommodation expenses. Thandavam has a huge family with his wife, son Subbu and nine other children. Kanchana lives with her father Rajavelu, whose manager is Nesamani Ponnaiya. Rajavelu is insane because he has lost in Kolkata Palace Hotel, which was given by Nesamani Ponnaiya. Nurse Christy takes care of Rajavelu. One time, Subbu requests his father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanthimathi
Ganthimathi (30 August 1940 – 9 September 2011) was a Tamil stage and film actress. She acted in over 500 films. Early life Kanthimathi was born in Manamadurai in the then Ramanathapuram district of India. She started acting in dramas and entered films at the age of eleven. Career The role which got her noticed was the portrayal of Mayil's mother in ''16 Vayathinile''. Other important Tamil films in which she acted include ''Mann Vasanai'', '' Muthu'' and ''Karagattakaran''. She was awarded the Kalaimamani Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for her contribution to Tamil cinema. She acted as mother and grandmother almost to all actors and actresses like M.G.R, Rajinikanth, Kamalhassan, Vijaykanth, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Vijay, Revathi, Radha, Ambika, Radhika, etc. Other actors or actresses cannot utter the non-lexical filler proverbs like "Chithada kalli viragu odaika ponalam kathala mullu kothoda kuthidichan" (When a lazy girl is forced to go for the work of cutting the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manamadurai
Manamadurai is a Municipality Town in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Manamadurai falls under Manamadurai Legislative assembly. Upgradation of Manamadurai to Municipality Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru made the announcement issuing an ordinance to form Manamadurai Union panchayat as Manamadurai Municipality on 16 October 2021. Geography Manamadurai is located at . It has an average elevation of . The Vaigai river flows from north to south through Manamadurai and divides the town into Eastern bank and Western bank. The town cover an area of revenue villages Arimandapam, Keelamelkudi, Vethiyanenthal, Kalkurichi, Udaikulam, Thayapuram, Sipcot, Seikalathur, Othakadai, Moongilurani, Kannar street, Alagar Kovil street, Brinthavanam, Railway colony, Krishnarajapuram colony, Ramnagar, Mangulam, seiyaalur, Kombukaranenthal, Pattatharechi, Pattar street, Valanaadu, Kalpiravu, Panikaranenthal, Athanoor, Keelapasalai, Melapasalai, New Vasantha Nagar, Raja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adimai Penn
''Adimai Penn'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by K. Shankar and produced by M. G. Ramachandran and R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, with Ashokan, Pandari Bai, Rajasree, Manohar, Chandrababu and Cho in supporting roles. It revolves around the efforts of a deceased king's son to free the enslaved people of a kingdom from their tyrant king. Ramachandran had the desire to make ''Adimai Penn'' as early as 1963. The project entered production with him directing and starring, B. Saroja Devi and K. R. Vijaya co-starring and P. N. Sundaram as cinematographer, but was dropped after some progress. When revived with a new story, it had a largely new cast and crew while Ramachandran remained as the star. Filming took place primarily in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and was completed within 100 working days. ''Adimai Penn'' was released on 1 May 1969 and became a box office success, with a theatrical run of over 175 days, and a turning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajaraja Cholan
''Rajaraja Cholan'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language biographical film directed by A. P. Nagarajan and written by Aru Ramanathan. Based on Ramanathan's play of the same name about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja I, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role and was the first Tamil CinemaScope film. It was released on 31 March 1973, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. Plot While the Brihadeswara Temple in Thanjavur is being constructed, Emperor Rajaraja Cholan arrives, everyone greets him but a sculptor, whose dedication pleases him. The emperor and empress leave to meet Karuvur Devar and are introduced to Tamizarasi, a poet and drama writer. Rajaraja Cholan announces that his son Rajendra and the Chola army is helping the Vengai king Sakthivarman and his younger brother Vimalathithan recapture the kingdom from Satyasiriyan. Satyasiriyan runs back into his palace whose minister, Bala Devar, devises a plan to destroy Raja Raja Chola. When the Chola army enters the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engal Thanga Raja
''Engal Thanga Raja'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula and Sowcar Janaki. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a remake of the 1972 Telugu film '' Manavudu Danavudu'', and loosely adapts the 1886 novel ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' by Robert Louis Stevenson. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Dr. Thangaraja (alias) Raja/Pattakathi Bhairavan *Manjula as Vasanthi *Sowcar Janaki as Seetha * Major Sundarrajan as Kadhar Bai/Thatha *R. S. Manohar as Vedhachalam *S. V. Ramadas as Dharmalingam *Nagesh as Gopi *Rama Prabha as Radha *Ganthimathi as Kanaga * C.I.D.Sakunthala as Rani (Dancer) *Veeraraghavan as College Principal *Master Giri as Young Raja *Gemini Mali as Ramlal Sett *Comedy Shanmugam as Anthonysamy * T. K. S. Natarajan as Raja College Mate *S. R. Janaki as Appakadai Aaya Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Reception Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neethi (1972 Film)
''Neethi'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film produced by K. Balaji and directed by C. V. Rajendran. A remake of the Hindi film '' Dushmun'' (1971), it stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa and Sowcar Janaki. The film revolves around a truck driver who is forced to provide for the family of a man he accidentally killed. ''Neethi'' was released on 7 December 1972 and became a commercial success. Plot Raja is a rash truck driver who often drives intoxicated. One night he stops at a prostitute's house for the night, then awakens late in the morning. He drives his truck at breakneck speed in thick fog to make up for lost time, drinking once again. He runs over and kills a farmer, but instead of fleeing in a hit and run opportunity, Raja stays to face the consequences. He is arrested by police and brought before the court. Raja acknowledges his guilt to the judge who knows that he should send him to prison for two years. Instead, the judge is moved by the plight of the farmer's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thavaputhalvan
''Thavapudhalavan'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by Muktha Ramaswamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 26 August 1972 and ran for 100 days to become a hit. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Nirmal *K. R. Vijaya as Vasanthi *Pandari Bai as Rajalakshmi * V. Gopalakrishnan as Eswaran *Ganthimathi as Eswari *M. R. R. Vasu as Jambu *Cho as James * Manorama as Pankajam *Senthamarai as Doctor *K. K. Soundar as Blindman *A. Sakunthala as Vimala *K. Kannan as Henchman *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (guest appearance) *Vijayachandrika as Nurse Production The inspiration for the lead character's evening blindness disease came from a friend of Srinivasan. Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Randor Guy Madabhushi Rangadorai (born 8 November 1937), better known by his pen name Randor Guy, is an Indian lawyer, columnist and film and legal historian associated with the Englis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattikada Pattanama
''Pattikada Pattanama'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced and directed by P. Madhavan and written by Bala Murugan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The film deals with Kalpana, an urban woman who marries a villager Mookaiyan. After marriage, differences of opinion arise between the couple as Mookaiyan raises objections about city culture, leading to their separation. The rest of the film is whether Kalpana reforms and the couple reunite or not. ''Pattikada Pattanama'' is based on the William Shakespeare comedy ''The Taming of the Shrew''. It was released on 6 May 1972. The film was commercially successful, running for over 175 days in theatres, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. It is the only black and white Tamil film to cross the mark in collections in the history of Tamil cinema. It also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, and two Filmfare Awards South: Best Film – Tamil and Best Actress& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |