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K. R. Ramasamy (actor)
Kumbakonam Ramabadran Ramasamy (14 April 1914 – 5 August 1971), also known by his initials KRR, was an Indian actor and singer who worked mainly in Tamil theatre and cinema. He was born in Kumbakonam and was active during the early days of Tamil cinema. He was also the first actor who also dwelled into politics mainly with Dravidar Kazhagam and later with DMK, thus setting a trend for many other to follow. Early life K. R. Ramasamy was born on 14 April 1914, as the third child of Ramabadra Chettiar and Kuppammal at Ammachatiram near Kumbakonam. He ceased formal education after the fourth grade due to lack of interest, and started taking formal musical training from the Carnatic musician Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai Kumbakonam Rajamanickam Pillai ( ta, கும்பகோணம் ராஜமாணிக்கம் பிள்ளை), 5 August 1898 - 1970 was a Carnatic music violinist of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Bringing up He was born in the small .... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Cinema
Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood'' - a portmanteau of the words Kodambakkam and Hollywood. The first Tamil silent film, ''Keechaka Vadham'', was directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar in 1918. The first Tamil talking feature film, ''Kalidas'', a multilingual directed by H M Reddy was released on 31 October 1931, less than seven months after India's first talking motion picture ''Alam Ara''. By the end of the 1930s, the legislature of the State of Madras passed the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939. Tamil film industry established in Madras (now Chennai), then became a secondary hub for Hindi cinema, other South Indian film industries, as well as for Sri Lankan cinema. Over the last quarter of the 20th century, Tamil films from India established a global presence through distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna
Krishna (; sa, कृष्ण ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme god in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is one of the most popular and widely revered among Indian divinities. Krishna's birthday is celebrated every year by Hindus on Krishna Janmashtami according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, which falls in late August or early September of the Gregorian calendar. The anecdotes and narratives of Krishna's life are generally titled as ''Krishna Leela''. He is a central character in the ''Mahabharata'', the '' Bhagavata Purana'', the ''Brahma Vaivarta Purana,'' and the '' Bhagavad Gita'', and is mentioned in many Hindu philosophical, theological, and mythological texts. They portray him in various perspectives: as a god-child, a prankster, a model lover, a divine hero, and the universal supreme being. Quote: "Krsna's various appearances as a di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanniyin Sabatham
''Kanniyin Sabatham'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by M. Somasundaram and A. L. Srinivasan. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, Anjali Devi and M. N. Nambiar. Plot Cast Adapted from the database of Film News Anandan: ;Male cast * K. R. Ramasamy * M. N. Nambiar * K. A. Thangavelu * T. S. Durairaj * Javar Seetharaman ;Female cast * Anjali Devi * M. N. Rajam * Rajasulochana * Sandhya Production ''Kanniyin Sabatham'' was directed by T. R. Raghunath and was produced by M. Somasundaram and A. L. Srinivasan under the banner Jupiter Productions. Sadasiva Brahmam and A. K. Velan wrote the story while the dialogues were written by Kannadasan. Editing was handled by K. Govindasamy. Saiyad Ahamed was in charge of art direction. Still photography was done by Venkatachari and the film was made at Neptune and Revathi studios. Soundtrack The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa while the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avan Amaran
''Avan Amaran'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language film produced and written by Nagercoil S. Nagarajan, and directed by S. Balachander. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, P. Kannamba, Rajasulochana and T. S. Balaiah. It was released on 23 May 1958. Plot Cast The cast is listed below: * K. R. Ramasamy as Arul * P. Kannamba as Arul's mother * Rajasulochana as Lily * T. S. Balaiah as Lily's father Production ''Avan Amaran'' was produced and written by Nagercoil S. Nagarajan under People's Films, and directed by S. Balachander shot at the Newtone, Paramount, and Revathi studios in Chennai. The scene where labourers protest on a bridge was shot at a bridge near Fort St. George, Madras (now Chennai). Cinematography was handled by Nemai Ghosh. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by T. M. Ibrahim. The lyrics were by A. Maruthakasi, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthi, Kambadasan, Surabhi, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam and Kuyilan. The song "Kaalanaa Minjaadhaiyaa" is based on "Ramayya Vastavay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadhaaram
'' Sadhaaram'' is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film starring P. Bhanumathi, K. R. Ramasamy and Gemini Ganesan. Based on the play of the same name by Sankaradas Swamigal, it was released on 13 April 1956, and was commercially unsuccessful. Plot Cast Production ''Sadhaaram'' is the third film based on the play of the same name by Sankaradas Swamigal, after a 1930 silent film and ''Naveena Sadaram'' (1935). Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and A. Maruthakasi A. Maruthakasi (13 February 1920 – 29 November 1989) was an Indian poet and film lyricist who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He penned more than 4000 lyrics in more than 250 Tamil films. Early life Born in Melakudikadu in Tiruchirappal .... References External links * {{IMDb title, 1459957 1950s Tamil-language films 1956 films Films scored by G. Ramanathan Indian films based on plays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chella Pillai
''Chella Pillai'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by M. V. Raman and produced by A. V. Meiyappan of AVM Productions. The film script was written by Javar Seetharaman. Music was composed by R. Sudarsanam. It stars K. R. Ramasamy and Savitri, with T. S. Balaiah, B. R. Panthulu, P. Kannamba, Pandari Bai, K. A. Thangavelu, Javar Seetharaman and Kaka Radhakrishnan in supporting roles. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Vadina'' (1955). Plot Mani is an orphan brought up by his brother and his wife. Fond of the growing child, she covers for all mischievous deeds, even petty crimes, without bothering to correct him. Soon, he grows into an irresponsible young man addicted to gambling. He meets a young woman Lalitha, who dreams of becoming a movie star. He promises to introduce her to movies. Meanwhile, the family decides to get him married to a modest young Anjalai in the hope that he would become better human being. The hero leaves home to make a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Needhipathi
''Needhipathi'' () is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film featured K. R. Ramasamy, Gemini Ganesan, Rajasulochana and M. N. Rajam in the lead roles. Cast * K. R. Ramasamy *Gemini Ganesan *T. S. Balaiah *S. V. Sahasranamam *D. Balasubramaniam *''Yadhartham'' Ponnusamy Pillai *C. S. Pandian *M. K. Mustapha *Karikol Raj *S. V. Shanmugam *V. S.. Nadesan *Sankaramurthi *M. S. Karupiah *T. K. Gopal *Rajagopal *Ponnusamy *C. V. Velappan *Veerasamy *T. A. Natarajan *Rajasulochana * M. N. Rajam *K. Malathi *T. D. Kusalakumari *E. V. Saroja * L. Vijayalakshmi *P. Dhanam *Renganayagi *P. S. Muthulakshmi *Seethalakshmi Soundtrack Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy assisted by G. K. Venkatesh while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi, Udumalai Narayana Kavi and Kannadasan. Singer is K. R. Ramasamy while the Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, T. M. Soundararajan, T. V. Rathnam, N. L. Ganasaraswathi, K. Jamuna Rani and A. P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menaka (1955 Film)
''Menaka'' is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film directed by V. C. Subburaman. It is a remake of the 1935 film of the same name, in turn based on the novel of the same name by Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy and Lalitha. The film was released on 5 January 1955, and emerged a critical and commercial failure. Plot The story is about a loving couple getting separated by designs of evil doers. However, after many sufferings, they reunite. Cast List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan and from the Hindu review article. ;Male cast * K. R. Ramasamy *K. Sarangapani * T. K. Ramachandran *D. Balasubramaniam *Acharya *Friend Ramasami *T. N. Sivathanu *M. S. Karuppaiah *T. V. Sethuraman *V. P. Balaraman *V. P. S. Mani ;Female cast * Lalitha * Ragini * C. K. Saraswathi *M. S. S. Bhagyam *K. S. Angamuthu *Indira *S. K. Venubai *K. S. Adilakshmi *K. S. Rajam *K. S. Chandra ;Dance * Padmini * Kushalakumari Production This is the second edition o ... [...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 with allegations that ''Sugam Enge'' had plagiarised Karu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thuli Visham
''Thuli Visham'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy, Sivaji Ganesan and Krishna Kumari. It was released on 30 July 1954. Plot Cast ''Adapted from the song book and the opening credits.'' ;Male cast * K. R. Ramasamy as Chandran * Sivaji Ganesan as Suryakanthan * S. V. Ranga Rao as Veeramarthandan * Mukkamala as Malaiyaman * D. V. Narayanasami as Jayankonda Thevar * T. V. Radhakrishnan as Karumbu * Kottapuli Jayaraman as Sivakozhundu * Pottai Krishnamoorthi as Kothandam * K. Natarajan as Prime Minister ;Female cast * T. Krishnakumari as Nagavalli * P. K. Saraswathi as Angayarkanni * S. D. Subbulakshmi as Maha Devi * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Pooncholai * Reeta as Murali ;Dance * Kerala Sisters Soundtrack The music was composed by K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai Karaikal Natesa Dhandayudhapani Pillai (born 14 July 1921, Karaikal - 1974) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, considered by many a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorgavasal
''Sorgavasal'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil film, directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by M. Somasundaram and M. K. Kaliapa. The film starred K. R. Ramasamy, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran and Anjali Devi in lead roles. The film had a musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Cast * K. R. Ramasamy as Madivannan * Padmini as Queen Kumara Devi *S. S. Rajendran as Muthu Manikam * Anjali Devi as Thilagavathy * R. Balasubramaniam as Court Priest * P. S. Veerappa as King Verivelan Trivia C. N. Annadurai had written screenplay and dialogues for films earlier and was credited as Annadurai. But, for the first time, in this film he was credited as ''Arignar Anna''. The song ''Aagum Neriyedhu'' was originally written as ''Asthigam Edhu, Naasthigam Edhu''. The song was so recorded and released in records. When the film went to the censor board, they objected to these lines. So the lyricist Udumalai Narayana Kavi altered it as ''Aagum Neri Edhu, Aagaa Neri Edhu''. Soundtrack The music was c ... [...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] |
