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Jyothilakshmi
Jyothi Lakshmi (2 November 1948 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian actress who appeared in more than 130 movies. In the early 1970s, she was well noted for her leading roles and songs in movies. She also acted in female-oriented movies and was a trained dancer. She predominantly worked in Tamil language, Tamil, Telugu language, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. In the early 1980s, her popularity gradually declined due to her sister Jayamalini's entry into the movie industry. Her debut was in the film ''Vanambadi'' in 1963 as a dancer in the song 'Yaaradi Vanthaar'. She is best remembered for her supporting roles in Thedi Vandha Mapillai and Periya Edathu Penn. Her daughter Jyothi Meena is also an actress. Filmography Tamil #''Vanambadi'' (1963) #''Periya Idathu Penn'' (1963) #''Pattanathil Bhootham'' (1967) #''Galatta Kalyanam'' (1968) #''Poovum Pottum'' (1968) #''Adimaippenn'' (1969) #''Thalaivan (1970 film), Thalaivan'' (1970) #''Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' (1970) #''Vaira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Idathu Penn
''Periya Idathu Penn'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, M. R. Radha and T. R. Rajakumari. It was released on 10 May 1963. The film was blockbuster, the highest-grossing film of the year and ran more than 100 days. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Sabhash Suri'' and in Hindi as ''Jawab (1970 film), Jawab''. The story of the 1982 Tamil film ''Sakalakala Vallavan (1982 film), Sakalakala Vallavan'' was also inspired by this film. Plot Murugappan (MGR) is a small-time farm labourer who lives with his widowed elder sister Gangamma (T. R. Rajakumari) in a village. Kaïlasam Pillaival (M. R. Radha) is the zamindar of the village, Sabapathy (S. A. Asokan) and Punitha (Saroja Devi) are his children. Punitha is studying in college in a nearby town, while Sabapathy is not educated. Like the father, the children are both arrogant about their wealth and try to rule the vi ... [...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] |
Rickshawkaran
''Rickshawkaran'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language vigilante film directed by M. Krishnan and produced by R. M. Veerappan, who doubled as screenwriter. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Padmini and Manjula, with S. A. Ashokan, Major Sundarrajan and Manohar in supporting roles. It revolves around a rickshaw puller who witnesses a murder, and decides to unearth the mystery behind it. ''Rickshawkaran'' was released on 29 May 1971. It was a major commercial success, with a theatrical run of over 100 days. For his performance, Ramachandran won the National Film Award for Best Actor, becoming the first South Indian actor to do so, though he also became the subject of criticism for allegedly using political influence to his advantage. The film was later remade in Hindi as '' Rickshawala'' (1973). Plot Selvam, a rickshaw puller, sees another rickshaw puller Manickam being murdered. The murderer Kailasam's brother-in-law Dharmaraj, an advocate, also happens to witness the murder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaganmohini (2009 Film)
''Jaganmohini'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by N. K. Viswanathan. It is based on B. Vittalacharya's cult horror film of the same name which itself was a remake of 1951 Kannada film '' Jaganmohini''. It stars Raja, Namitha and Nila. It was partially reshot into Telugu with the same name (with Ali replacing Vadivelu) and dubbed in Bengali as Mayabini Kanya. The film bombed at the box office. The film was also dubbed in Hindi under the same name. Plot The movie begins at Pachai Theevu, ruled by a mighty king (Narasimha Raju). His son and prince Jagathalapradhapan (Raja) is a valorous youth who sets out on a mission to capture pirates in the sea. He lands at Sangu Theevu, where the head of the sea pirates Alai Kallan lives. Jagathalapradhapan comes across Mohini (Namitha) from the local fishing community on the island. Romance blossoms between them. Jagathalapradhapan manages to capture Alai Kallan and decides to return to his country. He promises Mohini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandai
''Sandai'' () is a 2008 Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sundar C, Nadhiya, Namitha and Ramya Raj, while Vivek, Lalu Alex, and Mithun Tejasvi, among others, play supporting roles. The music was composed by Dhina with cinematography done by K. S. Selva Raj and editing by G. Sasikumar. The film was released on 21 March 2008. Cast Production It was announced in 2007 that Sundar C. will team up with Sakthi Chidambaram for an action comedy film. During the launch, the film was initially titled as ''Porukki'', however as the title was said to be derogatory, the titles like ''Adhirudhula'' and ''Mahamagam'' were considered before the team preferred to name the film as ''Sandai''. Soundtrack Music is composed by Dhina Dhina (also credited as Dheena) ( ta, தினா; born on 15 January 1966) is an Indian film and television series composer from Tamil Nadu, India. Biography and career Dhina first worked as an assistant mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pachchak Kuthira
''Pachchak Kuthira'' () is a 2006 Tamil-language film written and directed by Parthiban. The film stars himself and Namitha. The film was released on 14 April 2006 to negative reviews. Plot Pachchamuthu (R. Parthiban), by his own confession, is a ruffian, and due to the fear he is able to whip up, he rules over a slum area in Chennai. He is a sadist, a pervert, and he treats his own mother like a slave worker and swears at her. He is always on the lookout to make a fast buck and has no qualms about doing dirty jobs for others - provided he is paid. One day, Pachcha walks into a marriage pandal and peeps into the female dressing room through a hole. He sees the rich and fair looking bride-to-be Poovu (Namitha) removing her clothes. After seeing her completely nude, intensely aroused by her voluptuous body, Pachcha plans to have sex with her one way or the other. He beats up the groom, convinces the people there, and eventually marries the poor girl. On returning to his slum with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annai Kaligambal
''Annai Kaligambal'' is an Indian 2003 bilingual devotional film written and directed by Rama Narayanan. The film featured Ramya Krishnan in the title role alongside Anu Prabhakar and Livingston, while Jayanthi plays a supporting role. The film, which had music composed by Deva, released in January 2003. The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil and Kannada, with the latter titled as ''Shri Kalikamba'', with Vinod Alva and Tennis Krishna replacing Livingston and Vennira Aadai Moorthy respectively. Kannada version was dubbed in Hindi as ''Maa Durga Divya Haathi'' and in Telugu as ''Allari Gajendrudu''. Cast *Ramya Krishnan as Goddess Kaligambal (Shri Kalikamba in Kannada) and Parvathi (Dual Roles) *Anu Prabhakar as Eshwari *Livingston as Madhu (Tamil) *Vinod Alva as Madhu (Kannada) * Satya Prakash as Mandiramoorthi *Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Nachiyappan (Tamil) *Tennis Krishna as Nachiyappe Gowda (Kannada) * Jayanthi as Pattamangalam Ranganayaki / Palaiyanur Neeli *Jyothi Lakshmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middle Class Madhavan
''Middle Class Madhavan'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prabhu and Abhirami, while Vadivelu, Vivek, Manivannan and others in supporting roles. The film explores the travails of newlyweds who are forced to live in a joint family. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Mee Intikoste Yem Istaru Ma Intikoste Yem Testaru''. The music was composed by Dhina, and the film released on 18 May 2001. Plot The story is set in the middle-class home of Madhavan (Prabhu), a budding lawyer who works for Visu. His retired and irresponsible father (Delhi Ganesh) is more interested in playing cards than looking for grooms for his two unmarried daughters. Circumstances force Madhavan to marry Abhirami ( Abhirami), even before his sisters are wed, a situation quite unthinkable in middle-class homes and the couple unable to have their first night and desperate for it. Meanwhile, Madhavan's sisters find their match in an auto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ennamma Kannu
''Ennamma Kannu'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Sathyaraj, Devayani, Ranjith and Vadivelu. The film's musical score was by Deva and was released in 2000. The name of the film was inspired by the song of the same name from ''Mr. Bharath'', which also starred Sathyaraj. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Ramma Chilakamma'' in 2001. Plot Kasi (Sathyaraj) is a womanizer leading a carefree life with his friend Chellappa (Vadivelu). Kasi meets Gayathri (Devayani) and mistakes her as a call girl but later realizes her true identity. This creates a bad impression in Gayathri for Kasi. Barath Kalyan is a rich man who falls in love with Gayathri and proposes to marry her. But Gayathri loves Kasi's friend Vishwa (Ranjith). Vishwa is employed with a rich businessman ( Devan). Gayathri's brother wants her to marry Barath Kalyan but she does not agree and leaves the home with the hope of marrying Vishwa. Vishwa and Gayathri decide to get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu (film)
''Sethu'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram and Abitha in lead roles. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was initially released in a single suburban theatre in October 1999, but was released later on 10 December 1999 in theatres across Tamil Nadu. It became Vikram's first major breakthrough film. ''Sethu'' won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, and the Best Film category at the Filmfare Awards and the Cinema Express Awards. Bala and Vikram also won several awards for their contributions to the film. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Huchcha'', in Telugu as ''Seshu'', Both in Hindi as ''Tere Naam and'' in Odia as '' Rakate Lekhichi Na'' (2003) and in Bangladesh as ''Tor Karone Beche Achi''. Plot Sethu, aka Chiyaan, is a rough and macho college student, and the Chairman of the college's Student Union. He deals with people violently and has a bad temper. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maru Malarchi
''Maru Malarchi'' (), also spelled as ''Marumalarchi'', is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathi. The film stars Mammootty, Devayani, Ranjith and Mansoor Ali Khan, with Manorama, Kalabhavan Mani, R. Sundarrajan, Major Sundararajan, Vivek and Pandu playing supporting roles. The film, produced by ''Bharathi Kannamma'' fame Henry, had musical score by S. A. Rajkumar and was released on 14 January 1998 and become a huge success. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Suryudu, ''in Kannada as ''Soorappa'' and in Hindi as ''Phool Aur Aag''''. Plot Rasu Padayachi ( Mammootty) is the chief of his village Gunavasal, he is a kind-hearted person who is highly respected by the villagers, he is so respected that the people even erect his statue in the village. Rasu Padayachi has dedicated his life for the welfare of the village people. When the Muslim peoples of the surrounding villages wanted to buy one of his lands to build a Mosque there, Rasu Padayachi refuses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaimaye Vellum
''Vaimaye Vellum'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language crime film Crime films, in the broadest sense, is a film genre inspired by and analogous to the crime fiction literary genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and its detection. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine ... directed by P. Vasu. The film stars R. Parthiepan, Parthiban and Rachana Banerjee. The film, produced by S. R. Balajee, had musical score by Deva (composer), Deva and was released on 14 February 1997. Plot Perumal (Rajan P. Dev), a corrupt police officer, is transferred to the same area after 20 years. In the past, Perumal's wife died during her delivery and Perumal felt that his newborn son brought him bad luck. Perumal later married Saraswathi (Vennira Aadai Nirmala). Despite being a clever student, Raja was hated by his father while his stepmother Saraswathi took care of him like her own son. One day, Raja witnessed his father Perumal taking bribe from a woman. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
