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Kishmu
Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Krishnamurthy better known as Kishmu was an Indian film and stage actor. He is also brother of famous actor and director Visu. Kishmu made his debut in the Visu-directed film Manal Kayiru in 1982. Other notable film appearances include ''Manal Kayiru, Dowry Kalyanam, Chidambara Rahasiyam, Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram, Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi, Nanayam illatha Nanayam, Kavalan Avan Kovalan, and Varavu Nalla Uravu.'' Film career After his career in theatre, Kishmu began acting with his brother, Visu. Kishmu made his acting debut in the second film directed by Visu, ''Manal Kayiru'' (1982), which received critical and commercial acclaim. In 1985, Kishmu acted in ''Aval Sumangalithan'', and in 1986 played the role of protagonist in ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' and ''Oomai Vizhigal ''Oomai Vizhigal'' (; Gouged eyes) is an Indian 1986 Tamil-language crime action film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian, Karthik, Chandra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penmani Aval Kanmani
''Penmani Aval Kanmani'' is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Visu and produced by Rajam Balachander and Pushpa Kandaswamy. The film stars Pratap Pothen, Seetha, Visu and Kishmu. It was released on 11 March 1988. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Aadade Adharam''. Plot The movie deals with how Radio Mama (Visu) solves the family related problems in the other neighbouring households. Four families are principally involved in this movie. Visu's family consists of his son Prathap Pothen, daughter-in-law Kutti Padmini and their two kids. Visu always causes trouble at home by ignoring household chores and instead focussing on neighbouring household's problems. Ilavarasan's family consists of his wife Aruna and parents Delhi Ganesh and Kamala Kamesh. Aruna ill-treats her in-laws. Dilip's family consists of his wife Seetha and mother M.N.Rajam. Seetha is tortured by her mother-in-law. Kishmu's family consists of his wife Vadivukkarasi, son Ramesh Arvind and daughter-in-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varavu Nalla Uravu
''Varavu Nalla Uravu'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Visu and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Visu, Annapoorna, Rekha, Vidhyashree, Kishmu and Ilavarasan. It is about two contrasting families with its patriarchs being best friends. While one family is a happy one to start with, the other is a machine-like family devoid of love. The film was remade into Telugu as '' Dabbu Bhale Jabbu'' and in Malayalam as '' Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu''. It is loosely based on the 1937 film '' Make Way for Tomorrow''. Visu was awarded for Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer. Plot Ambalavanan (Visu) has lived and worked in Marakkanam all his life. He retires from King Sea Foods company with a grand farewell from his Manager (Pyramid Natarajan) and colleagues. After coming home, he feels a slight inferiority complex that he is no longer working. His wife Kamatchi ( Annapoorna) tells him that his sons will take care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanmani Poonga
''Kanmani Poonga'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Visu. The film stars himself, Saritha and Kishmu. It was released on 14 November 1982 and failed commercially. Plot Cast * Visu * Saritha * Kishmu * M. R. Rajamani * Kuriyakos Ranga Production ''Kanmani Poonga'' was the second directorial venture of Visu, who also wrote it. The film was produced by V. Mohan of Anandhi Films, photographed by N. Balakrishnan and edited by N. R. Kittu. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Release ''Kanmani Poonga'' was released on 14 November 1982, and failed commercially. The film received an A certificate The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is a statutory film-certification body in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India. It is tasked with "regulating the public exhibition of films under the provision ... from the Censor Board, and Visu avoided directing such films in the future, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manal Kayiru
''Manal Kayiru'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu in his directorial debut. The film stars S. Ve. Shekher and Shanthi Krishna, with Visu, Manorama, Kishmu and Kuriakose Ranga portraying supporting roles. It is based on Visu's play ''Modi Masthan''. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Savira Sullu'', in Telugu as ''Pelli Chesi Chupistham'' and in Malayalam as ''Thiruthalvaadi'' (with the ending changed). A sequel, ''Manal Kayiru 2'', was released in 2016 with Shekar, Visu, and Ranga reprising their roles. Plot Kittumani lays down eight conditions which the girl he marries should fulfill. His uncle Naradar Naidu is fed up with seeking a girl for him. The eight conditions are as follows- * As Kittumani is a B.sc, she should have started studying, but should have left off in between. * (condition # 1(a)) She should know Hindi as his company has branches in Hindi-speaking cities. * She should look pretty only to Kittumani, but not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram
''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by AVM Productions, and written and directed by Visu. He also stars as part of an ensemble cast including Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Kishmu, Raghuvaran, Delhi Ganesh, Ilavarasi, Manorama, Madhuri, Kamala Kamesh, Dilip and Haja Sheriff. The film revolves around the splintering of a joint family, and the efforts made by the patriarch's eldest daughter-in-law to reunite them. The story of ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' was inspired by Visu's play ''Uravukku Kai Koduppom'', which had already been adapted into a 1975 film. Despite the failure of that film, producer M. Saravanan liked the story, so it was reinvented into ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram''. The film was made on a then shoestring budget of ₹1.5 million, and the whole crew worked for 35 days. Cinematography was handled by N. Balakrishnan, and editing by A. Paul Duraisingham. ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' released on 18 July 1986. The film rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ore Raththam
''Ore Raththam'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Sornam and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Karthik, Bhagyalakshmi, Madhuri, Kishmu, Manorama, Pandian, Seetha, M. K. Stalin and Radha Ravi. It is based on Karunanidhi's novel of the same name, which was serialised in the magazine '' Kungumam''. The film was released on 8 May 1987. Plot Cast * Karthik as the rigid religionist's son * M. K. Stalin as Nandhakumar * Bhagyalakshmi as Mercy * Madhuri * Kishmu as the rigid religionist * Manorama as the harassed wife * Pandiyan * Seetha as the straying girl * Radha Ravi * Senthil Production ''Ore Raththam'' was a story which was serialised in the magazine '' Kungumam''. The author M. Karunanidhi adapted it for the screen with the same title. His son Stalin made his cinematic acting debut with this film. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Devendran. Release and reception ''Ore Raththam'' was released on 8 May 1987. N. Krishn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by AVM Productions, and written and directed by Visu. He also stars as part of an ensemble cast including Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Kishmu, Raghuvaran, Delhi Ganesh, Ilavarasi, Manorama, Madhuri, Kamala Kamesh, Dilip and Haja Sheriff. The film revolves around the splintering of a joint family, and the efforts made by the patriarch's eldest daughter-in-law to reunite them. The story of ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' was inspired by Visu's play ''Uravukku Kai Koduppom'', which had already been adapted into a 1975 film. Despite the failure of that film, producer M. Saravanan liked the story, so it was reinvented into ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram''. The film was made on a then shoestring budget of ₹1.5 million, and the whole crew worked for 35 days. Cinematography was handled by N. Balakrishnan, and editing by A. Paul Duraisingham. ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' released on 18 July 1986. The film rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oomai Vizhigal
''Oomai Vizhigal'' (; Gouged eyes) is an Indian 1986 Tamil-language crime action film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian, Karthik, Chandrasekhar and Jaishankar, along with Ravichandran and Malaysia Vasudevan in negative role. It was released on 15 August 1986 and completed more than 150 days in theaters. Plot A group of college girls, driving a light blue matador, arrive at Chola Picnic Village. They book a hotel room with a picnic spot. At night they go out to the beach, light a bonfire, and enjoy singing and dancing. After the song ends, the girls return to the hotel. One of the girls, Vasanthi, separates from the group. She comes across a pi-shaped bell stand and rings it three times. A man, P.R.K, appears riding on a carriage. He looks into her eyes, and rides Vasanthi down, grabbing her hair and kidnapping her. The next scene shows Raja entering the Chola Picnic Village. He takes some photos and comes across the pi-shaped bell stand. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aval Sumangalithan
''Aval Sumangalithan'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Visu. The film stars Karthik and Ilavarasi. It was released on 19 July 1985. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Punyasthree''. The film was adapted from Visu's play of same name. Plot Arumugam, a poor father, seeks a groom for his daughter Uma. For Arumugam, the perfect bridegroom seems to be Bhaskaran. Bhaskaran then marries Uma. Bhaskaran understands his in-laws' financial problems, thus he helps them. Later, Bhaskaran suffers from a brain tumour and will die soon. Before Uma realises this, she kills herself and Bhaskaran is cured of a brain tumour. Cast * Karthik as Bhaskaran *Ilavarasi as Uma *Visu as Arumugam *K. R. Vijaya as Mangalam *Chandrasekhar as Kuriakose *Nisha Noor as Stella *Master Haja Sheriff as Mani * T. P. Gajendran as Fernandes *Kishmu as a doctor *Kasthuri Raja as compounder Soundtrack The music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Pulamaipithan P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mappillai Sir
''Mappillai Sir'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by D. S. Balagan from a story by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Visu, Mohan and Rekha. It was released on 12 August 1988. The film was a remake of the Malayalam film ''Karyam Nissaram''. Plot Varadarajan is a trained attorney who does not practice due to having promised his father-in-law when he married his wife. They have two daughters. His neighbour is a retired Army Colonel who has health issues, is married to Sumithra. The daughters marry their lovers with their father's consent, despite their mother's disapproval. The story then focuses on their reconciliation. Cast * Visu as Varadarajan * Mohan as the driving master * Rekha * Jayanti as Meenakshi * Kishmu as Colonel * Dilip as Dilip * Sethu Vinayagam * Master Suresh as Viji * Sumithra as Mary * Manorama as social worker * Pournami as Tara Production ''Mappillai Sir'' was written and directed by D. S. Balagan from a story by Balac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
''Vedikkai En Vadikkai'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Visu. The film stars S. V. Shekhar, Rekha, Pallavi and Manorama. The film had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh, and was released on 29 June 1990. Plot Bhuvaneswari and her husband Matrubhootham do not speak to each other due to a difference of opinion which happened many years ago, although they live together. Matrubhootham also hates Bhuvaneswari's relatives. They have two sons Sarangapani, Poovizhirajan and a daughter Parijatham. Parijatham who works at a type-writing institute, loves the owner of the institute Venkatachalam. Poovizhirajan is a poet, and is physically attracted to Urvasi, who is one of his biggest fans, and is the daughter of wealthy businessman Sundaresa Mudaliar. Kavisattai Kandhasamy is Bhuvaneswari's brother, and lives with his wife Deivanayagi and daughter Uma. Their family is lower middle class and has little money, as Kandhasamy does not work and repeatedly interferes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
''Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Visu. He stars, alongside Major Sundarrajan, Kishmoo, Ramesh Aravind, Kasthuri, Sangeetha and Vadivukkarasi. The film was released on 14 August 1992, and failed commercially. Plot Shanmugam lives with his wife Vadivu and three children – Uma, Mala and Narayanan. Shanmugam has great respect for his elder brother (Sundarrajan), a widower. A small flashback is shown where Sundarrajan's wife dies during childbirth. Sundarrajan decides to give his baby to an orphanage as he thinks it is impossible to grow a child without mother. But Shanmugam and Vadivu come for rescue. They adopt Sundarrajan's baby and raise her as their eldest daughter. The child is none other than Uma. However, the elders decide to keep this as a secret not informing their children. Gomathi is the younger sister of Sundarrajan and Shanmugam but is expelled from their home long back for marrying a man of her c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |