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Kanaka (actress)
Kanaka is a former Indian actress. Personal life Kanaka is the daughter of Tamil actress Devika. She is also the great-granddaughter of Telugu cinema's first sound film's producer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. Career She started her career as a heroine in the Tamil movie ''Karakattakkaran, Karagatakaran'', directed by Gangai Amaran, a blockbuster movie which ran more than a year. Kanaka acted in many Tamil movies, including ''Periya Veetu Pannakkaran'' (1990), ''Athisaya Piravi'' (1990), ''Samundi'' (1992), ''Periya Kudumbam'' (1995) and ''Viralukketha Veekkam'' (1999). She also starred in a few Telugu language, Telugu and Malayalam movies with major stars like Mukesh (actor), Mukesh, Mammootty and Mohanlal. She has acted in more than 50 films in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu in a span of 10 years. Her last Tamil film was ''Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' (2006). Filmography References External links * Actresses in Malayalam cinema Living people Actresses in Tamil cinem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devika
Devika Devadoss (born Prameela Devi) (25 April 1943 – 2 May 2002) was an Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu with few Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi film industry. She was a popular lead actress in the 1960s. Devika is the grand daughter of Telugu cinema doyen and pioneer Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu. One of her uncles was a Mayor of Chennai. Actress Kanaka is her daughter. Film career In Tamil, she has acted with all major heroes of the day. In ''Mudhalali'', an AVM film, in which she made her debut, she paired with S. S. Rajendran. The film received a certificate as the (Best regional language film) for the year from the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. She paired with M. G. Ramachandran in ''Anandha Jodhi''. She won accolades from viewers for the role she played in this film. With Sivaji Ganesan she has acted in films like '' Karnan'', ''Kulamagal Radhai'', Andavan Kattalai, Anbu Karangal, Annai Illam, Paava Mannippu, Muradan Muthu, Neela Vaanam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukesh (actor)
Mukesh Madhavan (born 5 March 1957), known mononymously as Mukesh, is an Indian actor, film producer, television presenter, and politician who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil-language films. In a film career spanning four decades, he has acted in over 260 Malayalam films. His 1996 film ''Kaanaakkinaavu'' premiered at the IFFI and won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. He co-produced ''Kadha Parayumbol'' (2007)'','' which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value. He also produced the 2012 film ''Thattathin Marayathu,'' which is considered one of the defining films of the Malayalam New Wave. He made his onscreen debut in the 1982 film ''Balloon'' in a minor role''.'' He continued to do minor roles and rose to secondary lead roles in the following years. He rose to stardom after playing the lead in the comedy thriller film '' Ramji Rao Speaking'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vellaiya Devan
''Vellaiya Thevan'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Manoj Kumar and produced by Eknaath. The film stars Ramki, Kanaka, Janagaraj and Chitra. It was released on 2 November 1990. Plot Cast *Ramki * Kanaka *Janagaraj * Chitra *Anandaraj * Vijayakumar * Seema *Pasi Sathya *Singamuthu Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Release and reception ''Vellaiya Thevan'' was released on 2 November 1990. ''The Indian Express'' praised the film for its stunt sequences and Ilaiyaraaja's score. C. R. K. of ''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 order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' felt the makers messed up with the story but called Ramki's acting, Anandraj's villainy, melting music, thrilling scenes taken from American films, excellent making as positive points. Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amman Kovil Thiruvizha
''Amman Kovil Thiruvizha'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Murugan Kalainjanam. The film stars Nizhalgal Ravi and Kanaka . Cast *Nizhalgal Ravi * Kanaka *Goundamani *Senthil *Kovai Sarala Soundtrack The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of .... References 1990 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja 1990s Tamil-language films {{1990s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathan Sollai Thattathe
Sathan Sollai Thattathe () is a 1990 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language fantasy comedy film, directed by Rama Narayanan. Starring Senthil, with an ensemble supporting cast, including Pandiyan (actor), Pandiyan, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Chandrasekhar, Janagaraj, Kanaka (actress), Kanaka, S. S. Chandran, K. K. Soundar, Kovai Sarala and Ilavarasan, the film deals with the exploits of a Genie which comes out of an old violin, and how he helps three innocent and poor men with their lives. The film was a major turning point in Senthil's career. It received positive reviews and has developed a cult following over the years. Plot Murthy, Gopinath and Sekar are three friends who live together and share a close bond with each other. Even though they are highly qualified, they find it difficult to get a job and spend most of their days in poverty. They do any small chores available to keep their daily lives rolling. Bhuvana and her father and mother are their neighbours. Bhuvana feels pity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enga Ooru Aattukkaran
''Enga Ooru Aattukkaran'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Sripriya, starring her brother Chandrakanth as the protagonist and herself as the antagonist. It was released on 11 August 1990. Plot A villager and a rich man's educated daughter clash with each other after the former is insulted by the latter, but both eventually fall in love. Cast *Chandrakanth as the villager *Sripriya as the village playboy's concubine * Kanaka as the rich man's educated daughter *Rajeev as the village playboy Reception N. Krishnaswamy of ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group's founder Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split betw ...'' criticised the film's concept of giving importance to the goat and having it have a flashback scene while also criticising the film's camerawork and music. Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durga (1990 Film)
''Durga'' is a 1990 Tamil-language children's film, directed and written by Rama Narayanan, with dialogue written by Pugazhmani. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars Baby Shamili (Dual role) playing the titular role, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Kanaka and Kitty playing lead with Sathyapriya, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Senthil and Vennira Aadai Moorthy playing a pivotal role. The movie fared well at the box office. The film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Lakshmi Durga'' in 1990 and dubbed into Hindi as ''Devi Aur Durga'' in 1992. Also, the film was remade in Kannada as ''Bhairavi'' in 1991. Plot Durga, the only daughter of a wealthy couple, is faced with tragedy when her father passes away and her uncle attempts to take over their wealth. Matters take a turn for the worse when her mother is killed by her uncle. Kitty, an accomplice of her uncle, also plans to kill Durga to secure the fortune for himself. However, Durga manages to escape with the help of her loyal pets - Ramu the mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Idathu Pillai
''Periya Idathu Pillai'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Arjun and Kanaka. It was released on 2 June 1990. Plot Cast * Arjun * Kanaka * C. R. Vijayakumari * Goundamani * Senthil * Anandaraj * Dipika Chikhlia * Rajinikanth as himself (guest appearance) Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose, with lyrics by Vaali. Reception P. S. S. of ''Kalki'' wrote that there is a lot to like, but the glaring artificialities and over-sentiment combine to make it a frustrating waste of something. ''Dina Thanthi'' wrote, in a response to a scene where Anandaraj's character rapes Dipika Chikhlia's character, "ராவணனால் கெடுக்க முடியாத சீதையை ஆனந்த்ராஜ் கெடுத்தார்" (), referring to Chikhlia's character from the TV series ''Ramayan The ''Rāmāyana'' (; sa, रामायणम्, ) is a Sanskrit epic co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seetha (1990 Film)
''Seetha'' is a 1990 Tamil language thriller film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Rahman, Kanaka, R. Sarathkumar and Gautami, with Charan Raj, Janagaraj, Manorama, Radha Ravi, S. Shankar, Srividya and Delhi Ganesh playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar and Sheela Siva, had musical score by Vidyasagar and was released on 14 April 1990. The film was dubbed in Telugu with same name. Plot The film begins with Seetha ( Kanaka) returning to her native village after completing her studies in the city. Seetha and her parents lead a peaceful life until Boopathy, the son of the village zamindar, crosses her path. Boopathy spread terror among the villagers and he now wants to marry Seetha but she refuses. So Boopathy, who was very upset and frustrated by her refusal, kills her father. Seetha and her mother have no other choice than to flee the village. In the city, Seetha finds a decent job and rents a house. On the other hand, Boopathy is s ... [...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] |
Karagattakaran
''Karakattakkaran'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy dance film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and debutant Kanaka, while Santhana Bharathi, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, Shanmugasundaram, Raja Bahadur, Ganthimathi and Kovai Sarala play supporting roles. It revolves around two karakattam dancers who fall in love with each other, but circumstances prevent them from confessing their love for one another. How they overcome these forms the rest of the story. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and all the songs were well-received, in particular, "Maanguyilae Poonguyile". The film was released on 16 June 1989 and was a major commercial success, running for over a year in theatres, and won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. It was also Goundamani and Senthil's 100th film as a combo. Goundamani and Senthil's banana comedy sequence from this film remains one of their popular act. Plot Muthaiya is the lead performer of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
