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K. Shankar
Kannan Shankar (17 March 1926 - 5 March 2006) was an Indian film editor, screenwriter and director. He directed more than 80 films in South Indian languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada as well as in Hindi. Film career Shankar started his film career as an editor Assistant at Central Studios, Coimbatore in 1939 and later moved to Pakshiraja Studios Pakshiraja Studios was a motion picture movie studio in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, established by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu in 1945. The studio predominantly produced movies in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam languages, also having ma .... He later became a successful editor at AVM Studios, before moving into film direction. He gave blockbuster film Alaya mani (1962) for Sivaji Ganesan highest grosser of that year.He went on to direct 7 Sivaji Ganesan films .He gave superhits like Rajkumar(1964) and Sachaai(1969) with Shammi kapoor and Sadhana in lead roles. Next to P. Neelakantan, Shankar was also c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malabar District
Malabar District, also known as Malayalam District, was an administrative district on the southwestern Malabar Coast of Bombay Presidency (1792-1800) and Madras Presidency (1800-1947) in British India, and independent India's Madras State (1947-1956). It was the most populous and the third-largest district in the erstwhile Madras State. The British district included the present-day districts of Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad (excluding Chittur town), Chavakad Taluk and parts of Kodungallur Taluk of Thrissur district (former part of Ponnani Taluk), and Fort Kochi area of Ernakulam district in the northern and central parts of present Kerala state, the Lakshadweep Islands, and a major portion of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu. The detached settlements of Tangasseri and Anchuthengu, which were British colonies within the kingdom of Travancore in southern Kerala, also formed part of Malabar District until 1927. Malayalam was the administrative as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam
''Kalahasti Mahatyam'' is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language film directed by H. L. N. Simha starring Dr. Rajkumar. This is the only non-Kannada film starring Dr. Rajkumar. It is a musical hit film with some melodious Bhakti songs written by Tholeti Venkata Reddy. The music score is provided by R. Sudarshanam and R. Goverdhanam as Associate. They are beautifully sung by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao, M. L. Vasantha Kumari, A.M. Raja and P. Susheela. The film is a remake of the 1954 Kannada film '' Bedara Kannappa'' which also starred Rajkumar in the lead role. This film was successful in Andhra Pradesh and screened more than 100 days. Plot The story is that of Kannappa Nayanar, a noted Shiva Bhakta. Cast Soundtrack * ''Ashale... Vidhi Vratale Eduraye'' - * ''Chemma Chekka Ladadam'' - Singers: A.M Raja, P. Susheela * ''Jaya Jaya Mahadeva'' (Singer: Ghantasala) * ''Madhuram Shiva Mantram Madilo Maruvake O Manasa'' (Lyrics: Tholeti; Singer: Ghantasala) * ''Mahesa Papavina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panathottam
''Panathottam'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 11 January 1963. Plot Selvam is arrested on a false charge of passing counterfeit bills. He escapes and tries to put the hand on the real authors, that is, the leader of the band of the counterfeiters to be exonerated. His quest complicates when Natarajan, a firm policeman, dashes in his pursuit, convinced of his guilt. Cast * M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam * B. Saroja Devi as Kala * Sheela as Meena * S. V. Subbaiah as Ponnambalam * M. N. Nambiar as Chidambaram * S. A. Ashokan as Inspector Natarajan * M. V. Rajamma as Thangamma * C. Lakshmi Rajyam * Nagesh as C. K. Ramu *Karikol Raju as Raju *A. Veerappan as Ramu's friend * V. P. S. Mani * Thirupathisamy Production ''Panathottam'' is named after the book of the same name by C. N. Annadurai. The climax began filming one day at 7:00am, and ended the next d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezhai Pangalan
''Ezhai Pangalan'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar, written by M. Lakshmanan and produced by K. V. Mahadevan, who also composed the music. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Ragini, Pushpalatha and M. N. Nambiar. It was released on 20 December 1963. Plot Cast ;Male cast *Gemini Ganesan as Raja * M. N. Nambiar * S. A. Ashokan *T. S. Muthiah * K. Balaji *V. Mahalingam *S. V. Ramadas * K. D. Santhanam *Nagesh ;Female cast * Ragini *Pushpalatha * Manorama *Malathi *M. S. S. Bhyagyam *Lakshmi Prabha *S. M. Dharma *Radhabhai *Aalwar Kuppusamy Production ''Ezhai Pangalan'' is the inaugural production of Rajalaxmi Pictures. It was produced by K. V. Mahadevan, and directed by K. Shankar. The film was written by M. Lakshmanan. Cinematography was handled by Thambu, and K. S. Baskar served as the operative cameraman. K. Narayanan was the editor, while A. Balu was the art director. The final length of the film was . Themes ''Ezhai Pangalan'' d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aadi Perukku (film)
''Aadi Perukku'' (; also spelt ''Aadipperukku'') is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romance film edited and directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and Devika, while M. V. Rajamma and K. D. Santhanam play supporting roles. It was released on 2 August 1962, and failed at the box office. Plot Padma lives with her widowed mother and her brother, a harbour worker. The family finds refuge in the house of Raja, a poet. Padma's brother dies in an accident. Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesh as Raja & Philanthropist Krishnan * Chandrababu as Biscuit * K. D. Santhanam as Ramalingam * P. D. Sambandam as Koithan Pillai * Karikol Raju * G. K. Pillai * S. G. Eswaran as Sivanandam * C. V. V. Panthulu as Well wisher * Mahalingam as Sundaram * R. Shankaran * Gemini Balu * Wahab Kashmiri ;Female cast * B. Saroja Devi as Padma * Devika as Latha * M. V. Rajamma as Parvathi * K. V. Shanthi as Thangam * C. K. Saraswathi as Mangalam * Vidyavathi as Principal * D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aalayamani
''Aalayamani'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar and produced by P. S. Veerappa. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, B. Saroja Devi and C. R. Vijayakumari. It was released on 23 November 1962, and ran for over 100 days in theaters. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Gudi Gantalu'' (1964) and in Hindi as '' Aadmi'' (1968). Plot Thyagarajan (Sivaji Ganesan) is a lonely rich bachelor, subjected to a deep-seated trauma from having witnessed the death of a childhood playmate, caused by his possessiveness. This is recurring theme in Thyagarajan's life, leading to disastrous results. The movie begins with an imposing bell being rung, a voice narrates the story of a poor man, Arumugam Pillai, who was about to commit suicide on the death rock, but was stopped by the sound of the divine bell from the temple. He decides to take another chance with his life and soon he becomes a rich man and his son is none other than Thyagu, our hero! Thy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paadha Kannikkai
''Paadha Kaanikkai'' () is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar and written by M. S. Solamalai. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, with C. R. Vijayakumari, M. R. Radha and Kamal Haasan in supporting roles. It was released on 14 July 1962. Cast *Gemini Ganesan as Sekar * Savitri as Malathi * C. R. Vijayakumari as Chitra *M. R. Radha as Veerasamy Pillai * J. P. Chandrababu as Veerasamy Pillai's son *Kamal Haasan as Ravi * S. V. Subbaiah as Sekar's father * S. A. Ashokan as Manickam *M. V. Rajamma as Parvathi * C. K. Saraswathi as Eshwari *Karikol Raju as Villager *S. Rama Rao as Pardeshi *D. Balasubramaniam *Padmini Priyadarshini *K. R. Indira Devi Production ''Paadha Kaanikkai'' was produced by G. N. Velumani, directed and edited by K. Shankar, written by M. S. Solamalai. Soundtrack The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadasan. Release and reception ''Paadha Kaanikkai'' was released on 14 July 1962. ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhoola (1962 Film)
''Jhoola'' () is a 1962 Hindi-language romance film written by Rajendra Krishan and directed by K. Shankar. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt in the lead, after their successful collaboration in ''Sadhna'' (1958). The lead actors were supported by Pran, Rajendranath, Manmohan Krishna, Achala Sachdev, Leela Mishra, Randhir, Raj Mehra, Mohan Choti, Indira Bansal, Kusum Thakur and Tun Tun. The film was produced by N. Vasudeva Menon and was distributed by Vasu Films. The film's score was composed by Salil Chowdhury with lyrics provided by Rajendra Krishan. Editing was done by Shivaji Awdhut and was filmed by K. H. Kapadia. The film is a remake of the Tamil film ''Kairasi'' (1960). Cast * Vyjayanthimala as Sumati * Sunil Dutt as Dr. Arun * Pran as Dharamraj / Mirza Singapori / Rai Bahadur Shyamlal Bihari * Rajendranath as Madhu * Manmohan Krishna as Head Constable Sundarlal * Achala Sachdev as Kamla * Leela Mishra as Dharamraj's employee * Randhir as Shekhar * Raj M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arappavan
''Arappavan'' is a 1961 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by K. Kumar. The film stars Sathyan, KPAC Sulochana, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and Pattom Sadan. The film had musical score by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar. Cast * Sathyan as Vettukaaran Ramu *KPAC Sulochana as Muthalali's Wife *Kedamangalam Sadanandan *Pattom Sadan as Paramu's Brother *T. S. Muthaiah as Paramu *Prem Nawas as Bhasi *Ambika as Kalyani * GK Pillai as Muthalali *Kalaikkal Kumaran *T. R. Omana *S. P. Pillai as Raphael Mappila *K. V. Shanthi as Ammini *Sree Narayana Pillai Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar and lyrics were written by Kedamangalam Sadanandan Kedamangalam Sadanandan (1926 – 13 April 2008) was a Kadhaprasangam artist, actor, screenwriter and lyricist from Kerala. He performed Kadhaprasangam (story telling) in more than 15,000 stages for over 50,000 hours in a career spanning about 6 .... References Externa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kairasi
''Kairasi'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Vasudeva Menon. The film stars Gemini Ganesan (credited as Ganesh) and B. Saroja Devi. It revolves around a doctor whose father is wrongfully convicted. ''Kairasi'' was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali, and became a commercial success. It was later remade in Hindi as '' Jhoola'' (1962). Plot Sundaram, an honest police constable, is falsely accused of murder and subsequently imprisoned. Ramanathan, a judge, adopts Sundaram's son, Mohan, who goes on to become a successful doctor. Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesh as Mohan * K. A. Thangavelu as Madhu * M. R. Radha as Kumar * S. V. Sahasranamam as Sundaram * K. D. Santhanam as Judge Ramanathan * (Appalachari) Rama Rao as Lord * C. S. Pandian as Somu * P. D. Sambandam as Sambandam * V. P. S. Mani as Sekhar * K. Natarajan as Dr. Shankar * G. K. Pillai as Sub-Inspector ;Male supporting cast * Mahalingam, Karikol Rajoo, Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavalai Illaadha Manithan
''Kavalai Illaadha Manithan'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar, written and co-produced by Kannadasan. The film stars Chandrababu and Rajasulochana, with M. R. Radha, T. S. Balaiah, T. R. Mahalingam, M. N. Rajam, and L. Vijayalakshmi in supporting roles. It was released on 19 August 1960 and was not a commercial success. Plot Muthu, a carefree man, is a lawyer who solves the problems of people, in stark contrast to his brother Manickam who believes in creating trouble for those around him, especially women. Their wealthy father Jamabulingam is money-minded and is least bothered about other things in life. Jamabulingam arranges the marriage of Manickam with a woman named Sivakami, but she loves another man named Dhamotharan. Manickam impregnates Kaveri, a poor woman, then disavows her and their child. Muthu manages to correct all the wrongs caused by Manickam, succeeds in bringing Sivakami and Dhamotharan together, and marries a woman named Seva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivagangai Seemai
''Sivagangai Seemai'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by K. Shankar and written by Kannadasan. Based on the life of the Maruthu Pandiyars, the film stars S. S. Rajendran, S. Varalakshmi, Kamala Lakshmanan and M. N. Rajam. It was released on 19 May 1959. Plot After the execution of Veerapandiya Kattabomman on 16 October 1799 at Kayattar, Chinna Marudhu gave asylum to Kattabomman's brother Oomadurai. The British used this reason to invade and attack Sivaganga in 1801 with a powerful army. The Maruthu Pandiyars and their allies were quite successful and captured three districts from the British. The British considered it as a serious threat to their future in India that they rushed additional troops from Britain to put down the Maruthu Pandiyars' rebellion. Cast ;Male cast * S. S. Rajendran as Muthazhagu * P. S. Veerappa * T. K. Bhagavathi * M. K. Mustafa * D. V. Narayanasami * G. Muthukrishnan * P. S. Venkatachalam * Raja Wahab Kashmiri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
