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M. G. Chakrapani
Maruthur Gopalan Chakrapani (13 January 1911 – 17 August 1986), commonly known as Ettan ("elder brother" in Malayalam), was an Indian actor and producer based in the Tamil film industry. He was the elder brother of actor-politician M. G. Ramachandran. Early life Chakrapani was born in Vadavannur, Kingdom of Cochin (now Kerala), on 13 January 1911. His parents, Gopala Menon and Sathyabhama, named him Neelakantan, but this was soon changed to Chakrapani because of his father's religious beliefs. Soon after his birth, the family migrated to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) where Chakrapani's two younger siblings (brother M. G. Ramachandran and a sister) were born. Gopala Menon worked as a magistrate in Kandy, until he suffered an early death. Chakrapani's sister also died while they were in Ceylon. Sathyabhama took her sons to Kumbakonam to be close to her brother. Chakrapani studied at Yanaiadi School, but left after the seventh grade. His mother then enrolled him and Ramachan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vadavannur
Vadavannur is a village and gram panchayat near to Kollengode Town in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India. Demographics At the 2001 India census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses incl ..., Vadavannur had a population of 16,378, comprising 8,021 males and 8,357 females. References {{Palakkad-geo-stub Villages in Palakkad district Gram panchayats in Palakkad district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahamaya (film)
''Mahamaya'' () is a 1944 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa and P. Kannamba. It was released on 16 October 1944. Plot Mahamaya, the princess of the kingdom of Gandhara and Vikram, the prince of a neighbouring kingdom happen to be pupils of the same teacher (Guru). Mahamaya garlands the sword of Vikram without knowing its implication. When a woman garlands a man's sword, according to the custom prevailed in those times, it is considered that she has become the wife of the sword owner. Vikram knows about her action. After they leave the Ashram of the teacher each marry a different person. Later, Vikram happens to meet Mahamaya. Reminding her that she has chosen him as her husband, he claims that she belongs to him. However, Mahamaya rejects his claim. Vikram abducts Mahamaya but she manage to escape from him. When she goes home, her husband refuses to accept her. Abandoned, Mahamaya kills her child and commits sui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithaya Geetham
''Ithaya Geetham'' is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film written, directed and produced by Joseph Thaliath Jr. The film stars T.R. Mahalingam and T. R. Rajakumari. Plot A king is on his deathbed. He requests his friend to take care of the queen (Rajalakshmi) and their daughter (Rajakumari). The friend has two sons. While the elder son (Veerappa) goes to fight a battle, the younger son (Mahalingam) and the princess fall in love with each other. The elder son returns victoriously and claims the hand of the princess. The princess vacillates. So the younger brother goes to another battle. But he gets injured. The princess realises her folly and helps in the treatment of the younger brother. The two brothers decide to settle on a duel. The younger brother wins and marries the princess. Cast Credits adapted from ''The Hindu'' review article and from the song book. ;Male cast * T. R. Mahalingam as Jeevan * P. S. Veerappa as Prathaban * K. Sarangapani as Lal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maruthanad Elavarasee
''Maruthanad Elavarasee'' () is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language film directed and edited by A. Kasilingam, and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran (credited as Ramachandar) and V. N. Janaki. It was released on 2 April 1950 and became a box office success. Plot A king has two wives, one of who is Chithra. The minister Dhurjeyan's sister is the younger queen. The two become pregnant and Dhurjeyan persuades the king to believe that the older queen had poisoned the younger queen out of sheer jealousy which the king tends to believe, but does not take any action. Dhurjeyan tries to kill the younger queen but she is saved by a courtier whom Dhurjeyan kills. The younger queen escapes many trials and gives birth to a son named Kandeeban. He grows up and meets a young woman Rani and her friend and falls in love unaware that she is a princess. Their love grows and when he discovers that she is a princess, he begins to distance himself from her. After many trials ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thigambara Samiar
''Thigambara Samiar'' () is 1950 Indian Tamil-language thriller film produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram. An adaptation of Vaduvoor K. Duraswamy Iyengar's novel of the same name, the film stars M. N. Nambiar and M. S. Draupadi. It revolves around the efforts of a man to expose the illicit activities of a corrupt lawyer. The film was released on 22 September 1950, and emerged a commercial success. Plot The film revolves around the efforts of Chokkalingam Pillai (Thigambara Samiar) to expose the illicit activities of S. S. Sattanathan Pillai, a corrupt lawyer. Cast ;Male cast * M. N. Nambiar as Chokkalingam Pillai * Narasimhabharathi as Kannappa * D. Balasubramaniam as S. S. Sattanathan Pillai * M. G. Chakrapani as Pattabhi Raman * Azhwar Kuppusami as Sundaram Pillai * V. M. Ezhumalai as Bandyman * Karunanidhi as Manickam * T. K. Ramachandran as Masilamani * V. K. Ramsamy as Velayudha Pillai * S. S. Sivasoorian as Namasivayam Pillai * M. A. Ganapathi as Sanda Maru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponmudi (film)
''Ponmudi'' is a 1950 Tamil-language film directed by Ellis R. Dungan. It was based on the Tamil poet Bharathidasan's verse novel ''Ethirparatha Mutham''. Plot ''Ponmudi'' was a love story based on the Bharathidasan novel ''Edhirparatha Mutham''. Production Producer T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres wanted to make a film based on ''Edhirparatha Mutham'' (lit. Unexpected Kiss) – a novel written by the Tamil rationalist poet Bharatidasan. Ellis Dungan was hired to direct Bharathidasan's script. The film was made at the Modern Theatres studio in Salem. Some scenes were also filmed in Yercaud. For shooting beach scenes, Dungan had a beach set constructed in Salem, out of sand brought from Adyar beach. Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and lyrics were written by Marudhakasi-Ka. Mu. Sheriff. Most of the songs were copied from popular Hindi movie tunes. P. V. Narasimha Bharathi and Madhuri Devi were cast in the lead roles and M. G. Chakrapani as the villain. The film h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Mukthi
Raja Mukthi () is a 1948 Indian Tamil language film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, V. N. Janaki and P. Bhanumathi. M. G. Ramachandran had done a supporting role. The film was released on 9 October 1948. Plot King Rajendra Varman and Queen Mrinalini are reigning over the Vyjayanti empire. Mahendra Varman is the rival and the neighbouring King. Kannika is the minister's daughter, who is in love with King Rajendra Varman and aims to attain him at any cost. This convoluted tale of palace intrigue, suspicion, unreciprocated love, seduction, villainy and piety was interspersed with excellent music. Cast Production M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar produced this movie himself under his banner ''Narendra Pictures''. He had done so in order to avoid shooting the movie in Madras city, where he had been imprisoned for more than 2 years. He booked Prabhat Studios in Poona and leased a bungalow to accommodate his cast. Most of the technicians are from Prabhat Studios. Soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balarama
Balarama (Sanskrit: बलराम, IAST: ''Balarāma'') is a Hindu god and the elder brother of Krishna. He is particularly significant in the Jagannath tradition, as one of the triad deities. He is also known as Haladhara, Halayudha, Baladeva, Balabhadra, and Sankarshana. The first two epithets associate him with ''hala'' (''langala'', "plough") from his strong associations with farming and farmers, as the deity who used farm equipment as weapons when needed, and the next two refer to his strength. Balarama is sometimes described as incarnation of Shesha, the serpent associated with the deity Vishnu; Krishna is regarded as an incarnation of Vishnu. Some traditions regard him as one of the 10 principal avatars of Vishnu himself. Balarama's significance in Indian culture has ancient roots. His image in artwork is dated to around the start of the common era, and in coins dated to the second-century BCE. In Jainism, he is known as Baladeva, and has been a historically signif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhimanyu (1948 Film)
''Abhimanyu'' is a 1948 Tamil-language film produced by Jupiter Pictures and starring S. M. Kumaresan as Abhimanyu, a character from the ''Mahabharatha''. The screenplay was written by A. S. A. Sami, while M. Karunanidhi assisted in the script. This was the second film for Karunanidhi as scriptwriter. The film also starred M. N. Nambiar in a supporting role. Plot The film tells the story of the ''Pandava'' prince '' Abhimanyu''. Cast ;Male cast * S. M. Kumaresan as Abhimanyu * P. V. Narasimha Bharathi as Krishnan * S. V. Subbaiah as Shakuni * M. G. Ramachandar as Arjunan * M. N. Nambiar as Lakkanan * D. Balasubramaniam as Duryodhanan * Pulimoottai T. R. Ramasami as Ghatorkachan * M. G. Chakrapani as Balarama * N. S. Narayana Pillai as Dronar ;Male cast (Continued) * M. K. Mustafa as Karnan * T. M. Ramasami Pillai as Jankilimama * Nat Annaji Rao as Vidurar * K. Ramasami as Surapuli * S. A. Natarajan as Jayadrathan * B. Rajagopala Iyer as Dharumar * N. Shan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani
''1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani'' (read as "Aayiram Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani"; ) is a 1947 Indian Tamil-language fantasy adventure film directed and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The screenplay was written by Sundaram and the dialogue by Bharathidasan. Music was composed by G. Ramanathan. The film stars P. S. Govindan and V. N. Janaki. The film was a big success among the masses. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Sahasra Sirchedha Apporva Chinthamani'' (1960) by the same studio. Plot A Saint wants to become all powerful (Ashtamasithi) and prays to obtain such powers. He was told that if he could achieve the sacrifice of 1000 men, he shall achieve such a supreme power. As he cannot achieve this feat on his own, he works out a plan. Princess Apoorva Chinthamani is the daughter of King Neethi Kethu. Due to her intelligence, knowledge and interest in various arts, she is referred to as ''Apoorva Chinthamani''. The happy King encourages her learn more. The magician c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Murugan
''Sri Murugan'' is a 1946 Indian Tamil-language film produced by Jupiter Pictures and directed by M. Somasundaram and V. S. Narayanan. The film featured Honnappa Bhagavathar in the lead role. M. G. Ramachandran performed a dance number, ''Shiva Thandavam'' along with K. Malathi in the film. Cast The list was compiled from The Hindu article. *Honnappa Bhagavathar *Trichur Premavathi *M. G. Ramachandran *K. Malathi *Dr. O. R. Balu * U. R. Jeevaratnam *(Yogam) Mangalam *Kali N. Rathnam *T. V. Kumudhini * ''Baby'' Harini Crew The list was compiled from Film News Anandan's database. *Producers: M. Somasundaram and S. K. Mohideen *Director: M. Somasundaram and V. S. Narayanan *Story & Dialogues: A. S. A. Sami *Cinematography: Masthan, V. Krishnan and W. R. Subba Rao *Editing: D. R. Gopu *Art: Shantaram, P. P. Chowdri, M. P. Kuttiyappu *Choreography: K. R. Kumar *Studio: Central Studios *Production company: Jupiter Pictures Production Initially M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jothi (1939 Film)
''Jothi'' (alternatively titled ''Sri Jyothi Ramalinga Swamigal'') is an Indian Tamil language film directed by T. R. Raghunath and was released in 1939. It is the life story of Saint Ramalinga Swamigal popularly known as ''Vallalar''. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film. Cast K. A. Muthu Bhagavathar as ''Ramalinga Swamigal''P. G. VenkatesanV. B. Ramaiah as ''Ramalinga Swamigal's father''M. G. ChakrapaniT. V. JanakamK. S. Sankara IyerK. S. VelayudhamMiss. Madurai A. Sundaram as ''Ramalinga Swamigal's mother''SaravanabhavanandarN. S. Krishnan T. A. MathuramP. S. KrishnaveniM. R. SwaminathanK. K. SoundarB. GopalM. R. SubramaniamV. Nataraj‘Master’ Ramudu as ''Child Ramalinga Swamigal''‘Master’ Mahadevan as ''teenager Ramalinga Swamigal''RajammalT. M. PattammalM. S. KannammalH. S. TawkarS. R. SamiRamalakshmi‘Master’ Muthu Crew * Director: T. R. Raghunath * Screenplay: Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar Pammal Vijayarangam Sambandham Mudaliar (18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
