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Kallapetti Singaram
Kallapetti Singaram was an Indian actor who acted in over 100 Tamil films from the 1966 to 1990. He primarily played comedic characters, mostly in minor roles in films directed by K. Bhagyaraj. His most notable movies include ''Suvarilladha Chiththirangal'', ''Oru Kai Osai'', ''Andha 7 Naatkal'', ''Mouna Geethangal'', ''Indru Poi Naalai Vaa'', and ''Enga Ooru Pattukaran''. Early life Kallapetti Singaram owned a successful drama troupe and staged many plays. When Bhagyaraj became acquainted with Singaram he was impressed by his expressive features, acting style, and body language. Later, when Bhagyaraj became a successful director himself, he gave Singaram several opportunities to appear in his films. Film career Bhagyaraj first introduced Singaram in ''Suvarilladha Chiththirangal''. At this point, Singaram had already had a minor role in ''Motor Sundaram Pillai'', a movie released in 1966. Even though Singaram only played minor roles in many of Bhagyaraj's films, Bhagyaraj was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karur
Karur () is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Karur is the administrative headquarters of Karur district. It is located on the banks of River Amaravathi, Kaveri and Noyyal. Karur is well known for the export of Home Textile products to USA, UK, Australia, Europe and many more countries. It is situated at about 395 kilometers southwest of the state capital Chennai, 75 km from Tiruchirappalli, 120 km away from Coimbatore, 295 km away from Bengaluru and 300 km away from Kochi. Etymology Karur is mentioned in inscriptions and literature by two names, Karuvoor (the home of Karuvoor Devar) and Vanji. Additionally, it has been referred to as: Adipuram, Tiruaanilai, Paupatheechuram, Karuvaippatinam, Vanjularanyam, Garbhapuram, Thiru vithuvakkottam, Bhaskarapuram, Mudivazhangu Viracholapuram, Karapuram, Aadaga maadam, Cherama nagar and Shanmangala Kshetram. Among them, the name Adipuram, meaning the first city seems to indicate that it was held as the forem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhama Rukmani
''Bhama Rukmani'' is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. Bhaskaran. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj, Raadhika and Praveena. It was released on 12 June 1980. Plot Nandagopal (K. Bhagyaraj) has been in love with Rukmani (Praveena Bhagyaraj) since they were in school together. His mother wants him to marry his cousin Bhama (Raadhika). He tells his mother about his love but she points out that Bhama's father, Ezhumalai ( K. A. Thangavelu) had offered sanctuary to them when he was younger. Nandagopal is also working for Ezhumalai currently and they owe a debt of gratitude. She threatens to commit suicide if he does not agree to this marriage. A guilt-ridden Nandhagopal accepts and is quickly married to Bhama though Rukmani is kept in the dark. Worried that Rukmani will commit suicide if she learns the truth, Nandhagopal also marries her. Both women and the families learn the truth very soon and Nandagopal finds himself thrown out of both homes. He turns to his best fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Dear Kuttichathan
''My Dear Kuttichathan'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy film directed by Jijo Punnoose and produced by his father Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first Indian film to be filmed in 3D format. With screenplay by Raghunath Paleri, the story revolves around a mystical indigenous Genie called " Kuttichathan" who is under the spell of an evil sorcerer, however it gets released by three children and then befriends them. The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while cinematography and editing was done by Ashok Kumar and T. R. Shekhar, respectively. It was the debut of actors Jagadish and Zainuddin. The film was well received and grossed over 2.5 crore from the box office. Originally filmed in Malayalam, a re-edited version was re-released in 1997, which makes it the first DTS movie in Malayalam. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Chhota Chetan'' in 1997, which was also a box office success grossing 1.30 crore. Scenes with Urmila Matondkar were l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osai
''Osai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Vijayan. The film stars Mohan, Nalini, Raadhika and Nizhalgal Ravi. The film had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. The film was a remake of Hindi film '' Shor''. Cast * Mohan * Nalini * Nizhalgal Ravi * Poornam Viswanathan * R. S. Manohar * Raadhika * Shalini as Child Artist * Thengai Srinivasan * Bindu Ghosh Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The song "Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma" from the original Hindi film has been retained in this version. *"Hari Om" - Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam *"Poove Poove" - S. Janaki Sistla Janaki (born 23 April 1938) is an Indian playback singer and occasional music composer from Andhra Pradesh. She is referred to respectfully as "Janaki Amma" and Nightingale of South India. She is one of the best-known playback singers in ... *"Silu Silunnu" - S. Janaki *"Allah" - K. J. Yesudas *"Oru Paadal" - SPB, Vani Jairam *"Vaazhkai Endru" - SPB, Vani Jairam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simma Soppanam
''Simma Soppanam'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Krishna and produced by S. S. Karuppa Sami. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Prabhu and Radha. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. Plot The hero played by Shivaji Ganesan is a staunch communist hotshot labour lawyer who brings corrupt evil industrialist to their knees. He gets betrayed by his number 2, played by Major Sundarajan becoming disillusioned, loses his hand and quits fighting for them. His son, played by Prabhu, gives the romantic angle. Incidentally, both father and son are pulled back by the atrocities committed by the industrialists on laborer's eventually killing them. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan * K. R. Vijaya *Prabhu * Radha * M. N. Nambiar *Radha Ravi *Saritha * Major Sundarrajan * V. K. Ramasamy *Loose Mohan *V. S. Raghavan V S Raghavan (18 February 1925 – 24 January 2015) was an Indian actor, who has acted both in Tamil films as well as television. He st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilavu Suduvathillai
''Nilavu Suduvathillai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by S. M. G. Mani and T. N. R. The film stars Sivakumar, Raadhika in dual role, N. Viswanathan and V. Gopalakrishnan. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. Plot Ravi falls in love with Radhika. Soon his love turns to sadness when he learns that she is his boss's daughter, masquerading as an ordinary girl only to assess his suitability as her partner. Cast * Sivakumar *Raadhika * N. Viswanathan *V. Gopalakrishnan *Goundamani * Kallapetti Singaram *Ramanathan *Usilaimani *Paranjothi *Kullamani *Parthasarathy *Cenchi Krishnan *Muthu Bharathi *Pushpalatha *Arundhathi *Y. Vijaya Yenigandla Vijaya (born 8 February 1957) is an Indian actress and classical dancer. She has appeared in more than 1000 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Early life and education Y. Vijaya was born on 8 February 1957 in Ku ... *Gemini Rajeswari *Sathya Soundtrack Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poovilangu
''Poovilangu'' is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ameerjan, starring Murali and Kuyili, the latter in her acting debut. It was released on 23 March 1984. Plot Cast * Murali as Pandiyan *Kuyili as Saraswathi * Mohan as Senthil *Mohanapriya as Priya *Senthamarai as Raja Manikkam *Charle *Radha Ravi Production ''Poovilangu'' marked the directorial debut of Ameerjan who earlier assisted K. Balachander. The film marked the acting debuts of Murali, son of Kannada director S. Siddalingaiah (in Tamil) and Kuyili. Mohan, who went on to become a popular television actor, also made his acting debut in the film and his performance in the film earned him the sobriquet Poovilangu Mohan. Soundtrack The music for this film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vairamuthu. Reception Jayamanmadhan of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manaivi Solle Manthiram
''Manaivi Solle Manthiram'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Rama Narayanan and produced and written by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Mohan, Nalini, Pandiyan and Ilavarasi. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. This film was dubbed in Telugu as ''Kodalu Diddina Kaapuram''. Plot Thyagu (Mohan), a doctor by profession falls in love with Selvi (Nalini) and their wedding is planned. However, Thyagu's parents (Venniradai Moorthy and Rajasulochana) demands huge dowry for which Selvi's father (Kallapati Singaram) agrees and pays off by selling his property. Post marriage, Selvi finds Thyagu's parents to be irresponsible who just prefer spending money lavishly. They end up spending the entire money which they received as dowry from Selvi's father. Selvi brings this up to Thyagu. Although Thyagu understands that his parents activities are not correct, he does not have the courage to point their mistakes. Now Selvi decides to teach a lesson for Thyagu's parent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
''Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Manivannan and produced by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Sivakumar, Raadhika and Suhasini. It is a remake of the Telugu film '' Intlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya'', and was released on 12 June 1983. Plot Rajasekar arrives in a small village as the government contractor to build a new road and is invited to stay at a man's home. The man's daughter Jayalakshmi, has a short temper and is initially upset at having to give up her room for the guest. She and Rajasekar eventually fall in love with the prodding of Jaya's neighbour Chitti. The two marry and move to the city where they rent a home from prominent businessman Subba Rao. He is widely seen as a pious, generous man but that is an elaborate act. Subba Rao is a rapist and womaniser that uses his saintly image as a cloak to cover his misdeeds. Rajasekar and Jaya are generally very happy together but she often gets jealous of his frie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darling, Darling, Darling
''Darling, Darling, Darling'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. It was released on 14 November 1982. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Premi No. 1''. Plot In Ooty, Raja is the son of a watchman in the house of a rich businessman. As a child, Raja and the rich man's daughter Radha are best friends at school. But then, the rich man sends Radha to the US. and she is separated from Raja. Before leaving, Raja promises to Radha he will pay respects to her dead pet dog at the cemetery every day until she returns. 10 years have passed and Raja is unemployed. His sister works at a horse ranch. He still thinks about Radha, seeing their childhood photos all day. One day, Radha returns from US with 4 friends. Raja appears at the train station 2 hours earlier and waits for her arrival. But when she arrives and Raja introduces himself as the watchman's son, Radha asks him to carry their baggage. She forgot about their friendship when t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayiram Muthangal
''Ayiram Muthangal'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Annakkili S. Devarajan and produced by Thirupur Mani. The film stars Sivakumar, Radha, Jose and Charuhasan. It was released on 5 March 1982. Plot Murali, a law school graduate struggling to make a living and Shakthi are in love but break up due to misunderstandings. Shakthi marries Visu and soon realises his sadistic and violent behaviour. Visu also fosters a friendship with Murali eventually forcing Shakthi and Murali into confrontation. Cast *Sivakumar as Murali *Radha as Shakthi *Jose as Visu *Charuhasan as Raghuram * Y. G. Mahendran as Raju *Kallapetti Singaram as Boopathi *Loose Mohan *Chandrahasan *Silk Smitha *Vanitha as Kanagu *Pasi Sathya Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. Reception ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auto Raja (1982 Film)
''Auto Raja'' is a 1982 Tamil-language film, directed by K. Vijayan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Jaishankar. It is a remake of the 1980 Kannada film of the same name with Gayatri reprising her role from the original. The film was released on 27 March 1982. Plot Cast * Vijayakanth as Raja * Jaishankar as Ramu * Gayatri as Rani / Bhavani * Vanitha as Shanthi * Sangili Murugan as Chellappa * Thengai Srinivasan as Doctor * V. K. Ramasamy as Servant * Chithra as Raja's Sister * T. K. S. Natarajan as Peon * Kallapatti Singaram as Iyer * Kaja Sheriff as Son of Kallapatti Singaram (Saambu) * Bayilvan Ranganathan as Henchman Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh Shankar–Ganesh is an Indian music director duo who has worked on Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies for around 50 years. Career They started as assistants to Tamil music composers M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy in 1964 an ... and Ilaiyaraaja composed one song. The l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
