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Jai Ganesh
Jai Ganesh (1946 – 11 February 2001) was an Indian Tamil film actor. He had supporting roles in the films ''Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' and ''Attukara Alamelu'', among others. His most popular roles have been as a supporting actor or as a villain in films such as '' Thaayillamal Naan Illai'' (1979) and ''Athisaya Piravi'' (1990). He was introduced into the film industry by director K. Balachander in ''Aval Oru Thodar Kathai''. From then on, he acted in many films as hero and also as character actor. Some of his famous films in 1970s are ''Neeya'', ''Pilot Premnath'', ''Vattathukkul Sathuram'' and ''Vanakathukuriya Kathaliyae''& Azhage unnai Aradhikkiren. Jai Ganesh died of cancer on 11 February 2001, at the age of 54. He acted in lot of movies as hero as well as in supporting roles with famous actors including Sivaji Ganesan, Jaishankar, Sivakumar, Muthuraman, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Karthik, Ajith Kumar, Vijay and Master Raghu. Notable Tami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akka (film)
''Akka'' is a 1976 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film, directed by Madurai Thirumaran and produced by Mathura Films. It stars K. R. Vijaya, Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar, Vijayabala and Jai Ganesh. It was released on 22 October 1976. Cast *K. R. Vijaya *Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar *Jai Ganesh *Vijayabala *R. S. Manohar *Thengai Srinivasan *V. K. Ramasamy (actor), V. K. Ramasamy *M. N. Rajam *Manorama (Tamil actress), Manorama *Suruli Rajan *V. S. Raghavan Soundtrack The soundtrack was scored by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.https://spinningwax.ecrater.com/p/2125038/bollywood-indian-akka-ms-viswanathan References External links * * 1970 films 1976 films Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan 1970s Tamil-language films {{1970s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naan Vazhavaippen
''Naan Vazhavaippen'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language suspense thriller film, directed by D. Yoganand. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, Rajnikanth and K. R. Vijaya, while Jai Ganesh and Major Sundarrajan play supporting roles. The film was a remake of the Hindi film '' Majboor'' (1974). Plot Ravi is a travel agent that is the sole provider for his family consisting of a widowed mother, physically disabled younger sister and younger brother. He and Neela, a promising defence attorney, are engaged to be married. Neela's brother, Ramesh is a public prosecutor who is supportive of her career and love. Ravi is questioned by the police when one of his clients, Jayaraj, is murdered. Ravi was one of the last people to see Jayaraj alive but has no useful information to assist the investigation. He does, however, have trouble remembering very basic information from a short time ago. This, in addition to his increasingly painful headaches, leads him to see the doctor. He's diagnosed with bra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velum Mayilum Thunai
''Velum Mayilum Thunai'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed and written by Ra. Sankaran with dialogue by Rajasekaran. The film was produced by Ra. Ma. Narayanan and Vijayalakshmi Subramaniyam. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars M. R. Radha in dual roles and Baby Sudha. It was released on 23 March 1979. Plot Velayudham is a non-believer in god while his own son Saravanan opposes him in case of the topic divine power. Cast * M. R. Radha as Velayudham and Thanikachalam * Baby Sudha as Saravanan * Kannadasan as Kannadasan (Guest appearance) * Major Sundarrajan as Prohit * M. N. Rajam as Prohit's Wife * Neelu as Advocate Appalachari * Sachu as Poongkodi * Vijaya Chandrika as Panchali * I. S. R. as Arjunan * Jai Ganesh as Kali, Thief * Raadhika as Valli * S. V. Ramadas as Elephant driver * Sripriya as Meenakshi, The dumb girl * Vijayakumar as Sundaresan, Biscope * Manorama as Manohari * Typist Gopu as Ekambaram * Cho as Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirisoolam
''Thirisoolam'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Vijayan. It has Sivaji Ganesan playing triple roles. It was promoted as Ganesan's 200th film in a leading role. It is a remake of the Kannada film '' Shankar Guru'' (1978). Plot Rajasekaran is an upright businessman whose associates are involved in shady deals. During an argument over such a deal, a scuffle ensues and Rajasekharan accidentally shoots one of his associates dead. Fleeing from the police, he loses contact with his pregnant wife Sumathi. Many years later, Sumathi is now living with her son Shankar in Delhi, while Rajasekaran is a rich estate owner in Kashmir. Rajasekaran's niece Nalini encounters Shankar in Delhi and recommends him to manage her uncle's estate in Kashmir. Also arriving in Kashmir for a romantic quest with a rich girl Malathy is Guru, a look-alike of Shankar, who is later revealed as his twin brother. Through Shankar, Rajasekaran finally manages to establish contact with his l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neeya?
''Neeya?'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language horror thriller film, directed by Durai and written by P. Kalaimani. A remake of the 1976 Hindi film '' Nagin'', it has an ensemble cast that includes Kamal Haasan, Jai Ganesh, Vijayakumar, Ravichandran, Srikanth, M. N. Nambiar, Sripriya, Manjula, Deepa, Latha and Chandra Mohan. The film revolves around an Ichchadhari Naag who seeks to kill six people she holds responsible for the death of her lover. ''Neeya'' was released on 13 January 1979, the week of Pongal. The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. It was followed by two spiritual successors: '' Naane Varuven'' (1992) and '' Neeya 2'' (2019). Plot Naga Rani is an Ichchadhari Naag – an elusive snake which can assume human form. She is in love with another Ichchadhari Naag named Naga Raja. One day Naga Raja is attacked by a vulture and he is saved by Kamal, a researcher who shoots the vulture. Naga Raja thanks him for saving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye
''Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye'' () is a 1978 Tamil-language film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sridevi, Vijayakumar, Jaiganesh, Rajinikanth and Jayachitra. The film was released on 14 July 1978. The film revolves around Shanthi, who has the ability to predict the future events. With her unique ability, Shanthi identifies several future events. Plot Cast *Sridevi as Shanti and Jenny *Rajinikanth as Joe * Vijayakumar as Umashankar *Jayachitra as Deepa * S. V. Subbaiah as Sangaralingam * Manorama as Sevanthi *Jai Ganesh as Senthil *S. A. Ashokan as Thomas Alva *Thengai Srinivasan as Sevanthi's husband * K. Natraj as Doctor *Ganthimathi as Aunt *Veeraraghavan as Doctor *S. N. Parvathi as Umashankar's mother * A. R. S as Doctor * K. K. Sounder as Ramu *Oru Viral Krishna Rao *M. R. R. Vasu Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan Vasudevan was an Indian actor who was active in Tamil cinema and theatre during the latter half of the 20th century. He was known for p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
''Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and produced by Tirupur Mani. The film stars Sivakumar, Sumithra and Sowcar Janaki. It was released on 8 September 1978. Plot Kannan, an educated man, who joins a radio shop, where Vasantha is working as a typist, gets an accommodation in the same building where Vasantha is residing by bluffing that he has a widowed mother. When Vasantha and her mother pester him to bring his mother, he makes a shady character, Vasu's mother, who had left him in desperation, to pose as his mother. Vasu's mother sacrifices her life in trying to save Kannan from her son. Vasantha and Kannan are united. Cast * Sivakumar * Sumithra * Sathyaraj * Sowcar Janaki * Manorama as the heroine's mother *Jai Ganesh *Major Sundarrajan *Surulirajan *Manorama *Neelu * Sathyapriya Production ''Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai'' was the second film for Sathyaraj as actor, and first as production manager. In the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varuvan Vadivelan
''Varuvan Vadivelan'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Jaiganesh, R. Muthuraman, Vijayakumar, Jayachitra, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Latha, Chandrakala and Padmapriya. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast *Jaiganesh as Baskar * R. Muthuraman as Doctor, Baskar's Brother * Vijayakumar as Vijay * Jayachitra as Sengamalam * Fatafat Jayalaxmi as Vijay's Wife * Latha as Uma * Chandrakala *Padmapriya *Bhavani * Thengai Srinivasan as Alli's Husband * Manorama as Alli *V. S. Raghavan as Uma's Father * M. N. Nambiar as Velagiri, Sengamalam's father *Nagesh as Vijay's brother * Baby Sudha as Vadivelan Award 1978 Tamil Nadu State Film Award * Won – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Child Artist – Baby Sudha * Won – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director – M. S. Viswanathan * Won – Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Recipients Here is a list of the award winners and the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonnadhu Nee Thanaa
''Sonnadhu Nee Thanaa'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C.N.Muthu, starring Vijayakumar, Sumithra and Jai Ganesh. It was released on 30 November 1978. Plot Cast * Vijayakumar * Sumithra * Jai Ganesh * Thengai Srinivasan Soundtrack Ilaiyaraaja scored the music for the movie. There were three songs and the lyrics were written by C.N. Muthu and Pulamaipithan. References External links * 1970s Tamil-language films 1978 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja {{1970s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilot Premnath
''Pilot Premnath'' is a 1978 Tamil-language film written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan as the eponymous character. It is based on R. Venkat's play ''Mezhugu Bommaigal'' (). The film, the first joint Indo-Sri Lankan co-production in history, was shot entirely in Sri Lanka, while post-production took place in India. It was released on 30 October 1978. Plot Premnath, a pilot, loses his wife in an accident and he decides to shower all his love and affection on his two sons and a blind daughter. But things change when he reads an unsent letter written by his wife. Cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Premnath * Malini Fonseka as Premnath's wife * Vijayakumar as Premnath's son * Jai Ganesh as Premnath's son * Jayachitra as Vijayakumar's lover * Sridevi as Kanchan * Major Sundarrajan as Balu * Prem Anand as Kanchan's lover * Thengai Srinivasan as Premnath's co-pilot * Manorama as Thengai Srinivasan's wife * Sathyapriya as Jai Ganesh's lover Produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Salim Simon
''Shankar Salim Simon'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by P. Madhavan. It stars Vijayakumar as Shankar, Jaiganesh as Salim and Rajinikanth as Simon. The film was inspired by the 1977 Hindi film ''Amar Akbar Anthony'', and was released on 10 February 1978. Plot Simon and Salim come from lower class, while Shankar and his sister are the children of a corrupt businessman. Latha falls in love with Simon, while Shankar falls in love with Alamelu and Salim is already married. In different circumstances, Latha is forced to marry a man, but she runs away from him and lives with Simon. The society goes against both Simon and Latha and in the end, Latha explains about how worse the man she is married to and unites with Simon. Cast * Vijayakumar as Shankar *Manjula as Alamelu * Rajinikanth as Simon * Latha as Vasanthi *Jaiganesh as Salim * M. S. Vasanthi as Mumtaz *V. S. Raghavan as Sadhasivam * S. V. Ramadoss as Jaipal *Suruli Rajan as Kabali *Y. G. Partha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
