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K. Ramnoth
K. Ramnoth (1912–1956) was an Indian cinematographer and director active in Tamil cinema. Career Ramnoth was born in 1912 at Pujapura, Thiruvananthapuram, Trivandrum. After passing his Bachelor degree, he arrived in Chennai in search of a career. He started as an assistant in Kodak. While he was working there, he wrote articles on the subject of photography for various publications. He sent one such article to a publication called ''Sound and Shadow''. This publication was owned jointly by Muthuswami Iyer and A. K. Sekhar (Muthuswami Iyer later directed films under his pen name ''Murugadasa'' and A. K. Sekhar became an art director.) The article led Ramnoth to join these two. A breakthrough came in 1933 when the trio received a letter from V. Shantaram, partner of Prabath Films in Kolapur. Shantaram requested their help in his production of ''Sita Kalyanam'' in Tamil. Ramnoth worked as cinematographer and assistant director. His name was shown as K. Ramanathan in the film c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram (; ), also known by its former name Trivandrum (), is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. Located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland, Thiruvananthapuram is a major information technology hub in Kerala and contributes 55% of the state's software exports as of 2016. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills. The present regions that constitute Thiruvananthapuram were ruled by the Ays who were feudatories of the Chera dynasty. In the 12th century, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Venad. In the 18th century, the king Marthanda Varma expanded the territory, founded the princely state of Travancore, and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital. Travancore became the most dominan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohini (1948 Film)
''Mohini'' is a 1948 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Lanka Sathiyam and produced by M. Somasundharam. It features T. S. Balaiah, V. N. Janaki, Madhuri Devi, M. G. Ramachandran, Pulimoottai Ramaswami, M. N. Nambiar and R. Balasubramaniam. Cast ;Male cast * T. S. Balaiah as Mohankumar * M. G. Ramachandran as Vijayakumar * R. Balasubramaniam * Pulimootai Ramasami as Sathyabala King * M. N. Nambiar * M. A. Ganapathi * C. P. Kittan * Nott Annaji Rao ;Dance * Lalitha & Padmini ;Female cast * V. N. Janaki as Mohini * Madhuri Devi as Kumari * M. S. S. Bhagyam ;Kumari's Dance Group * K. Malathi * R. Lakshmisundaram * D. Bharathi * C. A. Nirmala Devi * B. R. Lakshmi * K. Rathnam * M. D. Kamala Bai * T. Ranganayaki Soundtrack Music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu & C. R. Subburaman. Lyrics were penned by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar and 'Bhoomi' Balakadas. The song ''Aahaa Ivar Yaaradi'' was a hit. C. R. Subburaman composed the music for this song. G. Ramanathan went to Subbur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhakta Potana
''Bhakta Potana'' is a 1943 Telugu-language biographical film directed by K. V. Reddy in his directorial debut. Based on the life of poet-saint Potana who translated Bhagavatham into Telugu language, the film was scripted by Samudrala Sr. The film had celebrated Jubilee runs all over the South India including Mysore state and Kerala. It was remade in 1966, starring Gummadi as Potana. Plot Bammera Potana is a staunch devotee of Lord Rama. He lived a pious life with his wife Narasamamba, son Mallanna and daughter Lakshmi in Ekasilapuram. Lord Rama appears before him and orders him to translate Bhagavatam into Telugu language. Sarada daughter of his brother-in-law Srinatha lived with his family after death of her mother. King Sarvagna Singabhoopala sends Srinatha to convince Potana to dedicate the Bhagavatam to him. Potana refused the request and dedicated his work to Lord Rama. The King's attempt to forcibly take it and exile them from his kingdom. His intentions were nullified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangamma Sapatham (1943 Film)
''Mangamma Sabatham'' () is a 1943 Indian Tamil-language film, starring Vasundhara Devi, Ranjan, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram. The film was produced by S. S. Vasan and directed by T. G. Raghavachari, credited as Acharya. The film was remade in Hindi and Telugu as ''Mangala'' (1950 and 1951), in Sinhala as ''Mathalan'' (1955) and again in Telugu as '' Mangamma Sapatham'' (1965). Plot Mangamma, a village girl, is humiliated by a prince and vows to take revenge. She vows to make the prince marry her and have a child who would whip the prince in the court. However, her plans are almost foiled when the prince imprisons her when she tries to seduce him. The story revolves on how she tricks him into falling in love with her and begets a son through the prince who ultimately whips him in court. Cast Adapted from the song book: * Vasundhara as Mangamma * Ranjan as Sugunan, Jayapalan * P. A. Subbaiah Pillai as Venkatachalam * P. N. Seshagiri Bhagavathar as King * P. V. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanchana (1952 Film)
''Kanchana'' is a 1952 Indian drama film produced and directed by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. The story is based on a popular Tamil novel, ''Kanchanayin Kanavu'', authored by Lakshmi. It was filmed simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages. Plot Pushpanathan is Zamindar of Mathur and his widowed mother is Ponnammal. He is persuaded by his college mate Manohar to start a textile mill. Manohar manages to manipulate and divert Pushpanathan's wealth. He introduces Pushpanathan to a dancer in the city, Bhanumathi. Bhanumathi, though the daughter of a prostitute, leads an honorable life. Bhanumathi is in love with Pushpanathan. Neelamegham Pillai, the former accountant of the Zamindari, now lives in utter poverty. His grandchildren are Kanchana and Sabeshan. Pushpanathan comes to help his family. He becomes enamoured by Kanchana and weds her. He assures Bhanumathi that his marriage will not affect his love for her. Kanchana is ill-treated by her mother-in-law. She is hear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanniyin Kaadhali
''Kanniyin Kathali'' () is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Ramnoth, who produced it with A. K. Sekhar and wrote the screenplay. An adaption of the play ''Twelfth Night'' by William Shakespeare, it stars Madhuri Devi, Anjali Devi and S. A. Natarajan. The film revolves around the twins Adithan and Chandrika, who are separated in a shipwreck. Chandrika (who is disguised as a man) falls in love with Prince Vasanthakumar, who in turn is in love with Megala Devi. Upon meeting Chandrika, Megala falls in love with her, thinking she is a man. ''Kanniyin Kathali'' was released on 6 August 1949. Plot Prince Adithan and his twin sister Princess Chandrika are separated in a shipwreck. Chandrika is shipwrecked on the coast of the Vasanthapuri Kingdom and she comes ashore with the help of a fisherman. She loses contact with Adithan, whom she believes had drowned. Disguising herself as a young man under the name "Kalaimani", she enters the service of Prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezhai Padum Padu
''Ezhai Padum Padu'' () is a 1950 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Ramnoth. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''Beedala Patlu''. It was an adaptation of ''Les Misérables'', Victor Hugo's 1862 novel. The film was released on Diwali day. For his memorable portrayal of Javert in this film, N. Seetharaman came to be called as ''Javert'' Seetharaman. It was produced by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu of Pakshiraja Studios. Plot Tough and ruthless Police Inspector Javert recaptures a small-time criminal Kandhan who has escaped from prison. Kandhan turns a new leaf with the help of a Christian Bishop. When he is released from prison he starts a glass making company. He changes his identity and becomes successful. He becomes the mayor of his town. Inspector Javert finds out about his new life and threatens to expose him. On one occasion Kandhan saves Javert's life. Javert commits suicide unable to turn Kandhan in to the authorities out of his sense of gratitude. Cast Cast a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beedala Patlu
''Beedala Patlu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film is based on the 1862 French novel ''Les Misérables'', written by Victor Hugo. Plot During the Pre-independence era, Kotaiah (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) steals a loaf of bread to feed his young niece and ailing mother. He is arrested and the court sentences him to two months in prison. His niece visits him in jail telling him of her mother's death, knowing that he tried to escape from jail but was caught and his imprisonment increases to five years, which goes on extending; totally, Kotaiah spends twelve years in prison. Shanta (Krishna Kumari) Kotaiah's niece is married to Ram Gopal (Satyanarayana) and they have a baby girl Padma. Ram Gopal, who is in bad company and a crook gets her to part with all her jewelry and disappears with it. Meanwhile, Kotaiah, on release from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Ullam
''Thai Ullam'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Ramnoth. Starring V. Nagayya, Manohar and R. Ganesh, the film has music composed by Nagayya and A. Rama Rao. It is an adaptation of the 1861 novel '' East Lynne'', by Ellen Wood. The film was released on 9 February 1952, and emerged both a critical and commercial success. Plot Cast ;Male cast * V. Nagayya as Zamindar Seethapathy * Manohar as Manohar * R. Ganesh as Sekar * K. Ramasami as Clerk Kuppu * N. Seetharaman as Magistrate Masilamani * Chandra Babu as Sukumar * Kolathumani as Ponnambalam * C. V. V. Panthulu as Sabapathy ;Female cast * M. V. Rajamma as Nirmala * Madhuri Devi as Vasundhara * K. R. Chellam as Santhamma * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Janaki * Sakunthala as Singari * C. K. Saraswathi as Kanthimathi ;Supporting cast T. K. Kalyanam, G. V. Sharma, Nandaram, Loose Arumugam, and V. T. Kalyanam. Production K. Ramnoth, who had left Gemini Studios on 15 August 1947, worked for Narayana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manithan (1953 Film)
''Manithan'' () is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Ramnoth. The film stars T. K. Shanmugam, T. K. Bhagavathi and Krishnakumari. It is based on the play ''Manushyan'' by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. The film was released on 13 April 1987. Plot A young wife lives with her husbands joint family. Her husband is a doctor serving in the army and he is away from home. The family gives accommodation to an artist in their house. The artist seduces the young wife and she becomes pregnant. He is chased out of the home and he goes to Bombay. He becomes involved in a car accident. The young wife's husband, the army doctor, is the driver of the car. He takes the artist to a hospital. The artist tells his story to the doctor without knowing that the same doctor is the husband of the woman he molested. The doctor discovers the truth. What happens afterwards forms the rest of the story. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan and from the Hindu review ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugam Enge
''Sugam Enge'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by Modern Theatres. The script was written by A. K. Velan and Kannadasan. Music was composed by the Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy duo. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy and Savitri. It was released on 9 September 1954. Plot Cast * K. R. Ramasamy as Velan * Savitri as Veni * P. S. Veerappa as Nagappan * K. A. Thangavelu as Kannayiram * R. Balasubramaniam as Velan's Father * T. K. Ramachandran as Pandi Durai * S. V. Subbaiah as Boopathy * Chandrababu as Panjatcharam * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Maragatham * S. Rama Rao as Setji * O. A. K. Thevar as Public Prosecutor * K. Natarajan as Judge * K. K. Soundar as Inspector Soundtrack Music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and lyrics were written by Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi. Controversy There was a misunderstanding between Kannadasan and M. Karunanidhi Muthuvel Karunanidhi (3 June 1924 – 7 Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathanayaki
''Kathanayaki'' () ) is a 1955 Indian Tamil language romantic comedy film directed by K. Ramnoth and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars Padmini, T. R. Ramachandran, M. N. Rajam and K. A. Thangavelu. It was released on 19 February 1955. The film's story takes inspiration from the 1951 film ''Happy Go Lovely.'' Plot The story set in a drama troupe company. Padmini leaves home and joins drama company whose owner T. R. Ramachandran falls in love with her. She faces many problems and how she and her boyfriend solve them forms the rest of the plot. Cast * Padmini * T. R. Ramachandran * M. N. Rajam * K. A. Thangavelu *K. Malathi * T. K. Ramachandran *K. S. Angamuthu * A. Karunanidhi *P. S. Gnanam * P. D. Sambandam *K. R. Jayagowri *K. K. Soundar *M. R. Santhanam *V. P. S. Mani *T. K. Kalyanam *Jayasakthivel *S. Ramarao *M. R. Sundaram *R. M. Sethupathi *Rajasekharan *Raju *Nagaratnam Soundtrack Music was scored by G. Ramanathan while the lyrics were penned by S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
