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Kumari Padmini
Kumari Padmini (Tamil: குமாரி பத்மினி), born as Padmini (died 1980), was an actress who was active in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industry during the 1960s and 70s. Bio Kumari Padmini acted mainly in Tamil films. She was also popular in Telugu and Malayalam films. She died by suicide. Partial filmography * Chitrangi (1964) * Neela Vaanam (1965) * Annavin Aasai (1966) * Ragasiya Police 115 (1968) * Athai Magal (1969) * Vaa Raja Vaa (1969) * Dharisanam (1970) * Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970) * Kankaatchi (1971) * Agathiyar (1972) * Dharmam Engey (1972) * Vasantha Maligai (1972) * Deiva Kuzhandhaigal (1973) * Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973) * Kasi Yathirai (1973) * Nalla Mudivu (1973) * Rajaraja Cholan (1973) * Rajapart Rangadurai (1973) * School Master (1973) * Veetu Mapillai (1973) * Devi Sri Karumari Amman (1974) * Kadavul Mama (1974) * Roshakkari (1974) * Thaai (1974) * Andharangam (1975) * Hotel Sorgam (1975) * Ippa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agathiyar
Agathiyar is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written, directed, and produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Sirkazhi Govindarajan playing the main character, T. R. Mahalingam, A. V. M. Rajan, Kumari Padmini, R. S. Manohar, Suruli Rajan, Manorama and Sridevi were in supporting roles. This film ran for 100 days and won widespread appreciation. The film was dubbed into Hindi under the title ''Maharish'' in 1986. Plot The story is about Agathiyar Muni, who is considered to be the embodiment of one of celestial intellectuals who descended on earth to enlighten human beings. During the wedding of Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the earth tilted to the northern side, as the whole world was witnessing the marriage. Shiva gave the responsibility of balancing the earth to Agathiyar by going to the southern side. Agathiyar is also given the additional responsibility of spreading goodness and equality. He has t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Deaths
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avargal
''Avargal'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Ravikumar. A triangular love story, it revolves around a woman who is caught between the man she fell in love with and her former sadistic husband who is supposedly reformed and wants to rejoin her. Avargal was released on 25 February 1977. Although the film was a commercial failure, Sujatha won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil, and the film qualified for the Indian Panorama. Balachander later remade the film in Telugu as ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' (1979), with Haasan reprising his role. Plot Anu is a dancer in love with Bharani, a flautist. After her father is transferred to Bombay, she slowly loses touch with Bharani, who does not respond to her letters. When her father falls ill, his colleague Ramanathan supports them. When Ramanathan offers to marry Anu, she is in a fix. She seeks time to decide and writes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ippadiyum Oru Penn
''Ippadiyum Oru Penn'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film produced, directed and written by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna for Bharani Pictures. The film stars herself, Sivakumar and Devika. It was released on 1 May 1975. Plot Cast * Bhanumathi Ramakrishna as Savitri * Sivakumar *Devika * Srikanth *Kumari Padmini * Thengai Srinivasan * Manorama Production Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, in addition to writing, directing and producing, also played the lead role. The dialogues were written by Aaroor Dass. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Bhanumathi Ramakrishna. It features a version of "Manasa Sancharare", composed by Sadasiva Brahmendra. Release and reception ''Ippadiyum Oru Penn'' was released on 1 May 1975. Kanthan 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 cyc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andharangam
''Andharangam'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Deepa, Major Sundarrajan and Savitri. It was taken primarily in black and white, but some song scenes were taken in Gevacolor. The song "Gnayiru Oli Mazhaiyil" marked Haasan's debut as a singer. The film was a not a hit. It was dubbed into Telugu-language as ''Andhala Raja'' and released on 29 October 1977. Plot Cast * Kamal Haasan as Kaanthan * Major Sundarrajan as Thangadurai * Savitri as Malliga * Deepa as Deepa * Thengai Srinivasan as "Coimbatore" Godhandam * Cho Ramaswamy as "Thanjavur" Dhandapani * Manorama as Chellamma * V. Gopalakrishnan * Kathadi Ramamurthy *LIC Narasimhan as Liquor seller * K. K. Sounder as Police constable * Sukumari as "Madurai" Maragatham * Kumari Padmini as Kanaka * Tambaram Lalitha Production ''Andharangam'' was directed by Muktha Srinivasan, written by A. S. Pragasam. It was Deepa a.k.a. Unni Mary's actin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaai
''Thaai'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Kumari Padmini and S. Varalakshmi. Plot Samidurai, a habitual gambler had fled the country to Singapore with a wrong impression that he had accidentally murdered his pregnant wife Karpagam. With the help of his sister Mangalam and her husband, he changes his name to Duraisami and gets an employment. Soon his fortune changes as Duraisami gets lucky to inherit the wealth of his boss. But, Karpagam had survived and is living in Vadipatti with Anandan, her son and Kaveri, a girl who is believed to be Anandan's sister. Anandan grows up into an unruly youngster, gambling with Minor Arunagiri, picking up quarrels with people and walking out of every job he gets due to one reason or the other. But he remains respectful to his mother and showers affection to his sister Kaveri. He is also in love with Sivakami, daughter of Chinnaiah Pillai, a good Samaritan who keeps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School Master (1973 Film)
''School Master'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, produced and by directed B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Srikanth and Rajasree. It is a remake of Panthulu's 1958 Kannada film of the same name. Plot The film revolves around an old school master and his noble attempt to transform the students of his native village. Cast *Gemini Ganesan *Sowcar Janaki * Srikanth *Rajasree * M. N. Nambiar *Cho *Thengai Srinivasan *Kumari Padmini *Rama Prabha *Ennathe Kannaiah * C. K. Saraswathi *R. Muthuraman (Guest Appearance) * S. A. Ashokan (Guest Appearance) Soundtrack The soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan, while lyrics were written by Kannadasan. Reception Kanthan 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 ...'' criticised the sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajapart Rangadurai
''Rajapart Rangadurai'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and Ushanandini. The film was released on 22 December 1973. Plot ''Rajapart Rangadurai'' narrates the story about a poor theatre actor. It is a film on theatre actors who, through time have been ignored, they play all roles from mythology characters to patriotic people, but fail to appeal to modern viewers who are drawn to more glamour and glitter. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Rangadurai/Rajapart * Ushanandini as Alamel * M. N. Nambiar as Somasundaram * V. K. Ramasamy as Drama Teacher & Drama Group Owner *S. V. Ramadas as Mohanraj * Srikanth as Baskar *Kumari Padmini as Vasanthi * Sasikumar as Ramu * Jaya as Seetha * C. K. Saraswathi as Ramu's mother * T. K. Bhagavathi as Vasanthi's father *V. R. Thilagam as Meenakshi *Suruli Rajan as Konangipatti/Konangi * Manorama as Chinthamani * Senthamarai as Karuppaiya *Poornam Viswanathan as Jilla Collector * Samikannu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajaraja Cholan
''Rajaraja Cholan'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language biographical film directed by A. P. Nagarajan and written by Aru Ramanathan. Based on Ramanathan's play of the same name about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja I, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role and was the first Tamil CinemaScope film. It was released on 31 March 1973, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. Plot While the Brihadeswara Temple in Thanjavur is being constructed, Emperor Rajaraja Cholan arrives, everyone greets him but a sculptor, whose dedication pleases him. The emperor and empress leave to meet Karuvur Devar and are introduced to Tamizarasi, a poet and drama writer. Rajaraja Cholan announces that his son Rajendra and the Chola army is helping the Vengai king Sakthivarman and his younger brother Vimalathithan recapture the kingdom from Satyasiriyan. Satyasiriyan runs back into his palace whose minister, Bala Devar, devises a plan to destroy Raja Raja Chola. When the Chola army enters the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasi Yathirai
''Kasi Yathirai'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by V. C. Guhanathan. Soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars V. K. Ramasamy, Srikanth and Suruli Rajan with Kumari Padmini, Jaya, Manorama (in dual role), M. R. R. Vasu and Cho Ramaswamy in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this film. It was released on 10 June 1973, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. Plot Paramasivam Pillai ( V. K. Ramasamy) is an unmarried Hanuman devotee that insists on his niece Uma (Kumari Padmini) and nephew Ramu ( Srikanth) also remaining unmarried. Ramu is in love with Seetha ( Jaya) but is too cowed by his uncle to marry her. His friend Shankar (Suruli Rajan) enters their home posing as a Hanuman devotee to try to change Paramasivam's mind. A oddball cast of characters, including drama actress Andal ( Manorama), her brother Mayandi (M. R. R. Vasu), Jaya's uncle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973 Film)
''Karaikkal Ammaiyar'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil Saiva mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by EVR Films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Lakshmi, who played the younger-age Punithavathi role, and K. B. Sundarambal, who played the old-age role—as the title characters, with R. Muthuraman, Manorama, Suruli Rajan, V. S. Raghavan, S. V. Sahasranamam, Sivakumar and Srividya playing supporting roles. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is one of the three women saints among the 63 Nayanmars and is considered one of the greatest figure of Tamil literature. She was born in Karaikkal during the Chola period, a maritime center. Ammaiyar was a great devotee of Lord Shiva and she is believed to have lived during the 6th century, named ''Punithavathi''. Plot Punithavathi (Lakshmi), right from childhood, had great faith in Lord Shiva and worshipped him daily. As a young girl, she built a Sivalingam in sand, stunning people. Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
