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Naadu Adhai Naadu
''Naadu Adhai Naadu'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Ramathilaga Raajen and produced by M. Visalakshi and S. Visalakshi. The film stars Ramarajan, Rupini, Rami Reddy and Chitra. The film had musical score by Deva. Cast *Ramarajan *Rupini * Chitra * Rami Reddy *Goundamani *Senthil * Samikkannu *Sethu Vinayagam * Karikol Raju *Usilai Mani *Typist Gopu *Pasumani *Boopathi * T. K. S. Natarajan *Sivaraman *Vellai Subbaiah *Karuppu Subbiah *Banudhasan *A. A. Nathan *Periya Karuppu Thevar *Anuja Soundtrack Music composed by Deva Deva may refer to: Entertainment * ''Deva'' (1989 film), a 1989 Kannada film * ''Deva'' (1995 film), a 1995 Tamil film * ''Deva'' (2002 film), a 2002 Bengali film * Deva (2007 Telugu film) * ''Deva'' (2017 film), a 2017 Marathi film * Deva ..., and lyrics written by Kalidasan. References External links * 1991 films Films scored by Deva (composer) 1990s Tamil-language films {{1990s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramarajan
Ramarajan (born 18 October, 1960) is an Indian actor, writer, director and politician who specialised in acting and directing films on village-based subjects. He is also known as ''Makkal Nayagan'' in Tamil cinema. Career Ramarajan started his career by doing small roles beginning in the year 1977. He turned director with '' Mannukketha Ponnu'' (1985), Ramarajan instead approached Gangai Amaran to compose music. He got his first hype as a lead in the film ''Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru'', released in 1986. He is popular for doing films on the village-based subjects; these films became the notable identity of Ramarajan. He was known for his dark shirts and colorful costumes. His film '' Karagattakaran'' (1989) was a blockbuster hit. It ran for over 100 days in 25 centers, one year in seven-eight centres and clocked 400 days in four theatres. This was Ramarajan’s 18th film as hero, and his third collaboration with Gangai Amaran after two hits in ''Enga Ooru Pattukaran'' (1987) and ''Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sethu Vinayagam
Sethu Vinayagam was an Indian stage and film actor who worked in Tamil films. He is the member of Visu's drama troupe and mostly seen in all Visu's movies. He has acted more over 100 films and plays and has made his mark as a villain, supporting roles in many films. His notable movies such as Thillu Mullu, Puthiya Theerpu, Oor Kavalan, Sathya, Mangai Oru Gangai, Penmani Aval Kanmani, Palaivana Paravaigal, Magalir Mattum, Baashha. Film career He has played one of Rajinikanth's friends in a small scene in the movie Thillumullu. He also played a small villain role in the movie "Baashha". Family Sethu Vinayagam has a wife and 3 daughters. Death Sethu Vinayagam died on 20 September 2009 at the age of 60 due to prolonged sickness. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1980s 1990s 2000s {, class="wikitable sortable" , + !Year !Film !Role , Notes , - , 2000 , Uyirile Kalanthathu , , , - , 2000 , Mugavaree , Film producer , , - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Films
The year 1991 in film involved some significant events. Important films released this year included '' The Silence of the Lambs'', ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''Thelma & Louise'', ''JFK'' and '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1991 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events *February 14 – '' The Silence of the Lambs'' is released and becomes only the third film after ''It Happened One Night'' (1934) and '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975) to win the top five categories at the Academy Awards: Best Picture; Best Director ( Jonathan Demme); Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins); Best Actress (Jodie Foster); and Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally). It is also the first, and to date only, Best Picture winner widely considered to be a horror film. * July 3 – '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic. *August 7 - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Karuppu Thevar
Periya Karuppa Thevar (1936 - 18 September 2012) was a Tamil film character artiste and folk singer who appeared in Tamil-language films. Film career PKT was part of the drama troupe floated by veteran Sankaradoss Swamigal more than fifty years ago. Like many actors of his era, he had made the grade to films as an actor after toiling hard on stage where he used to be quite popular for his acting as well as in singing many folk songs. His film career has spanned many decades in which he had starred in more than 200 films including a memorable role in Bharathiraaja's Mann Vasanai and in Gangai Amaren's Karagattakkaran which had memorable songs by Ilaiyaraaja. PKT has also sung a festival song in Kamal Haasan's Virumandi a few years back. He has four sons. One of his sons Virumandi, a director made his directorial debut with '' Ka Pae Ranasingam'' (2020). Partial filmography Death He died on 10 September 2012 and was survived by his four sons. He had suffered a massive cardia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karuppu Subbiah
Karuppu Subbiah was an Indian actor who had acted over 300 Tamil language films in comedy roles and minor roles. He also has another name 'Mottai' Subbiah. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Goundamani. And also he acted along with most of Sivaji Ganesan Villupuram Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy, better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001) was an Indian actor and producer. He was active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th century. Sivaji Ga ...'s films during the 1960s and 1970s in cameo and minor roles. And, He has acted in several films in comedy roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His debut film was Indira En Selvam in 1962. He is well known for his dialogue, Jambalakidi Pamba. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s References External links * {{IMDb name, 0836908, Karuppu Subbiah Indian male comedians Male actors in Tamil cinema Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vellai Subbaiah
Vellai Subbaiah was an Indian actor who had appeared in more than 500 films and 1000 stage plays. He featured mostly in comedy roles and also minor roles. He is well known for his dialogue, "Thirumba Thirumba pesura nee..." in the movie Nesam Pudhusu (1999). Early life He was born in Punjai Puliampatti village of Coimbatore in 1937.He ran away from school at a young age because he wasn't interested in education. He was interested to act in plays. Then he met anthiyur drama troupe owner for getting chance to act in plays. Film career He went to madras to act cinema. His first film was the hugely successful Silver Jubilee film Pasamalar he did uncredit cameo role. He got cinema opportunity given by Santo Chinnappa Thevar. His debut movie was Manavan released in the year of 1970.Though, he has acted in many films, but, he has been recognized to many people by the song "Megam Karukkaiyile" in the music of Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Typist Gopu
Gopalarathnam, known by his stage name Typist Gopu, was an Indian actor known for comedy and supporting roles. He acted in over 600 stage plays and 400 films. Career A native of Manakkal, Lalgudi in Trichy district, Gopalarathnam was active in college dramas during his B. Com. from Vivekananda College, Chennai and got introduced to the stage through his friend Nagesh in his drama troupe in 1955. In the 1959 play ''Nenje Nee Vaazhga,'' he played the role of a typist, which was praised and he got his name "Typist" Gopu. In 1965, he made his film debut in K. Balachandar's movie ''Naanal'' and went on to act alongside major actors in the period. He later joined Y. G. Mahendran's United Amateur Artists. He received Kalaimamani The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of ... in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usilai Mani
Usilai Mani (உசிலை மணி) was an Indian film actor. He worked predominantly in Tamil movie industry. He has acted over 1000 films and stage plays. His popular movies include ''Enga ooru Kavalkaran'' and '' Ayul Kaithi''. His dialogue ''பேஷ்... பேஷ்... ரொம்ப நன்னாயிருக்கு!'' for Narasu's Coffee were famous in the 1980s and 1990s. Early life His birth name is Subramaniyan Iyer. He was born in Usilampatti,Madurai, Thirunelveli to parents Krishnan Iyer–Subbulakshmi. Usilmani became famous as Usili, shortening the name of his town. Film career In addition to Tamil, he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. He acted as a comedian through four generations, starting from MGR and Sivaji to heroes like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Vijayakanth, Mohan. Death In 1993 he suffered diabetes. His legs were removed, leading him to stop acting. On 14.5.1996 he died at age 62. He had a wife, a son and a daught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karikol Raju
Karikol Raju was a Tamil film veteran actor who appeared in Tamil-language films. He acted in more than 500 films in a career spanning over five decades. He had started his career as a dramatist and stage actor and went on to act as a character actor, villainous roles in films. He has acted along with four generation actors like as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Jai Shankar, Muthuraman, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, Mohan, K. Bhagyaraj Krishnasaamy Bhagyaraj (born 7 January 1953) is an Indian director, actor, screenwriter, music director, producer and politician active mainly in Tamil films. He has also written and directed Hindi and Telugu films and TV serials. As an actor ..., Arjun Sarja, Karthik (actor), Karthik, Prabhu (actor), Prabhu. Career Karikol Raju was apt for village character. he did mostly village panchayat leader like a roles. he acted most of Bharathiraja and K. Bhagyaraj, K.Bhagyaraj's village movies. his notable mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samikkannu
Samikannu (15 April 1923 – 3 June 2017) was an Indian actor who had acted in over 400 Tamil-language films in supporting and comedy roles. He is capable of doing whatever role is best. He is notable movie acted Character as 'Payapulla' in Mullum Malarum along with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth. He is one of the most recognizable characters in the films of Director J. Mahendran. Early life He started acting in plays from the age of 8. He made his film '' Pudhu Yugam'' debut in 1954. Career The role of Saritha's father in the film ''Vandichakkaram'' with Sivakumar has paved the way for tears. His last film he acted in was ''Vaikarai Pookkal ''Vaikarai Pookkal'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by E. Mu. Vetrivalan. The film stars Raja, Rajashree, Ponvannan and newcomer Annam, with Shanmugasundaram, Samikannu, A. K. Veerasamy, Karan and Tharini playing s ...''. The film released in 1996. Family He has two sons and two daughters. Death He died i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupini (actress)
Komal Mahuvakar, better known by her stage name Rupini, is an Indian actress who has appeared in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu language films during the late 1980s and early 1990s. She started as a child artist in the Hindi film '' Mili''. She acted in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam films with stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Venkatesh, Balakrishna, Jagadish, Sathyaraj, Vijayakanth, Dr. Vishnuvardhan, V Ravichandran, Mukesh, Mohan and Ramarajan. Rupini, originally from Mumbai, moved to the south to act in films after the late 1980s. Earlier, she had acted under her real name in a few Hindi films, including ''Des Pardes'', ''Payal Ki Jhankaar'', ''Meri Adalat'', ''Sanch Ko Aanch Nahin'' and ''Nache Mayuri''. Beside acting, she is also an Indian classical dancer and has founded the Sparsha Foundation for special children. Early life and debut Mahuvakar was born in Mumbai into a well educated family. Her father was a la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senthil
Senthil (born 23 March 1951) is an Indian comedy actor who works in Tamil cinema. He is famous for his comedian roles along with fellow actor Goundamani. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.Goundamani presides Senthil's son marriage! Personal life Senthil was born on 23 March 1951 in a small village called Ilanjambore near Mudukulathur in Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu. He married Kalaiselvi on 14 May 1984. He has two sons, Dr Manikanda Prabhu and Hemachandra Prabhu. His two grand daughters were born in 2008 and 2014.Career As actor He ran away from his village at the age of 13 due to his father's scoldings. He first worked in an oil mart, then in a p ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |