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Neelu
R. Neelakantan (20 July 1936 – 10 May 2018), best known by his stage name Neelu, was an Indian actor known for his comedy and supporting role performances in Tamil cinema, television and theatre. He has acted in over 7,000 plays and 160 films. He died on 10 May 2018 in Chennai. Career Neelu started acting in school plays from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He along with Ambi ( Cho Ramaswamy's brother) and Narayanasamy started Viveka Fine Arts. He acted in plays like ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'', ''Endru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Dhaagam'', ''Quo Vadis'', ''Unmayae Un Vilai Enna?'', ''Yarukkum Vetkamillai''. In 1966 he made his film debut '' Aayiram Poi'' directed by Muktha Srinivasan. He has acted in plays along with Crazy Mohan Mohan Rangachari (16 October 1952 – 10 June 2019) known professionally as Crazy Mohan, was an Indian actor, comedian, screenwriter and playwright. An engineer by profession, Mohan started writing plays an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977 Film)
''Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh and written by Jayakanthan. Based on Jayakanthan's novel of the same name, it stars Lakshmi and Srikanth, with C. K. Nagesh, Y. G. Parthasarathy, R. Neelakantan, Sukumari and S. Sundari Bai in supporting roles. The film revolves around a girl from an orthodox family whose life changes after a one-night stand. ''Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal'' was released on 1 April 1977 and became a commercial success. Lakshmi won the National Film Award for Best Actress, the film's only win at the 24th National Film Awards. Plot On a rainy night, Ganga, a college girl from an orthodox Tamil Brahmin family in Srirangam, has sex with a stranger after he offers her a ride in his car. She returns home dazed from the experience and when asked by her mother Kanagam about what happened, she confesses. Kanagam creates a ruckus; all the neighbours and relatives learn of it. G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velum Mayilum Thunai
''Velum Mayilum Thunai'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed and written by Ra. Sankaran with dialogue by Rajasekaran. The film was produced by Ra. Ma. Narayanan and Vijayalakshmi Subramaniyam. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars M. R. Radha in dual roles and Baby Sudha. It was released on 23 March 1979. Plot Velayudham is a non-believer in god while his own son Saravanan opposes him in case of the topic divine power. Cast * M. R. Radha as Velayudham and Thanikachalam * Baby Sudha as Saravanan * Kannadasan as Kannadasan (Guest appearance) * Major Sundarrajan as Prohit * M. N. Rajam as Prohit's Wife * Neelu as Advocate Appalachari * Sachu as Poongkodi * Vijaya Chandrika as Panchali * I. S. R. as Arjunan * Jai Ganesh as Kali, Thief * Raadhika as Valli * S. V. Ramadas as Elephant driver * Sripriya as Meenakshi, The dumb girl * Vijayakumar as Sundaresan, Biscope * Manorama as Manohari * Typist Gopu as Ekambaram * Cho as Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cho Ramaswamy
Srinivasa Iyer Ramaswamy, better known as Cho Ramaswamy (5 October 1934 – 7 December 2016), was an Indian actor, comedian, character actor, editor, political satirist, playwright, film director and lawyer from Tamil Nadu. He was a popular comedian in the 1960s and 70s, and had acted with all the top stars in that period. Early life Srinivasa Iyer Ramaswamy was fondly addressed and remembered as Cho. Born in a Brahmin family of lawyers Family The elder son of R. Srinivasa Iyer and Rajammal, Cho had a younger brother, who was also an actor. Cho died on 7 December 2016. He has two children Sriram Ramaswamy and Sindhuja. He did his schooling from P. S. High School. His niece is actress Ramya Krishnan. The name 'Cho' was the name of the character he played in a Tamil play written by Bhageerathan titled ''Thenmozhiyaal''. Film career Films Cho made his debut in 1963 with ''Paar Magale Paar'' as a comedian. From 1963 to 2005 he acted in 180 Tamil films and dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aayiram Poi
''Aayiram Poi'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and written by Cho. Music was by V. Kumar. The film stars Jaishankar, Vanisri, Cho and Manorama. It was released on 11 July 1969. Plot Chinna Durai ( V. K. Ramasamy) dislikes his brother-in-law, Kanagasabi (V. S. Raghavan) and stands in the way of a marriage arrangement for his daughter Malathy (Vanisri) and Kanagasabi's son Ravi (Jaishankar). The film deals with how Ravi's resourcefulness helps him in getting Malathi's hand in marriage. Cast * Jaishankar as Ravi, Kanagasabai's son * Vanisri as Malathi, Chinnadurai's daughter * Cho as Muthu, Ravi's friend * Manorama as Lilly, Malathi's friend * Shylashri as Latha, Ethiraj's henchmen * V. S. Raghavan as Kanagasabai * Tambaram Lalitha as Kalyani, Ravi's mother * V. K. Ramasamy as Chinna Durai * P. K. Saraswathy as Parvathi, Malathi's Mother/Kanagasabai's sister * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Maragatham, Lilly's mother * Thengai Srinivas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Bin Tughluq (1971 Film)
''Muhammad bin Tughluq'' is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language political satire film written and directed by Cho Ramaswamy. It is based on his play of the same name. Cho stars as the title character, with R. Neelakantan, S. Rajagopal, Veerasami, Peeli Sivam, Manorama, Sukumari and G. Sakunthala in supporting roles. The film revolves around Tughluq, a fourteenth century sultan, waking up in 1971 and rising through the ranks in Indian politics. ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'' was released on 5 March 1971. Though the film became controversial like the source play, it was still a commercial success and became a trendsetter for socio-political satire films in Tamil cinema. The film was remade in Telugu with the same title the following year. Plot In 1971, explorer Rangachari goes to Daulatabad to research the fourteenth century sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq, who had an arrogant attitude, indifferent view towards his kingdom and subjects, treated his guests poorly and introduced absurd plans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanga Magan (1983 Film)
''Thanga Magan'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. Jagannathan, starring Rajinikanth and Poornima Jayaram. The film was released on 4 November 1983 and became a success. Plot Arun is the haughty and belligerent son of rich parents Chidambaram and Annapoorani. Arun runs into constant tiffs with a pretty but combative hotel dancer, Chitra and eventually they both fall in love. One night, when a hit man Kali, sent by his rivals attempts to murder Arun in his house and Chidambaram seems to recognise the hitman and lets him escape, Arun confronts his father to know the truth. Chidambaram reveals to Arun that he is not his real son and years ago he and Kali had been deputed to kill the infant Arun and his mother by Arun's own father. But the kind-hearted Chidambaram had decided to adopt and raise Arun as his son. In another twist, Arun finds out that his real mother is Laxmi, an abandoned woman who had been living in Chitra's house. Arun is distraught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arangetram (film)
''Arangetram'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Prameela, leading an ensemble cast that includes S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Sasikumar, Kamal Haasan, M. N. Rajam, Sundari Bai and Senthamarai. It revolves around a young woman who takes to prostitution to support her conservative but poor family. ''Arangetram'' marked Kamal Haasan's first adult role, while Prameela, Jayachitra and Jayasudha made their acting debut in Tamil with this film. V. Kumar composed the music for the film, which was the last Balachander film he worked on. Cinematography was handled by B. S. Lokanath, and editing by N. R. Kittu. ''Arangetram'' was released on 9 February 1973. Though it had carried hard hitting messages and very bold scenes and was controversial at the time of its release, the film became a commercial success. It was remade in Telugu as ''Jeevitha Rangam'' (1974), and in Hindi as '' Aaina'' (1977) by Balachander himself. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netrikkan
''Netrikkan'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rajinikanth in a double role as father and son with Saritha and Menaka, while Goundamani, Lakshmi and Sarath Babu play supporting roles. The soundtrack and score were composed by Ilayaraja while the lyrics for the tracks were written by Kannadasan. The film's story and dialogues were written by Visu and the screenplay was written by K. Balachander. Babu and R. Vittal handled cinematography and editing respectively. In the movie, the son wants his father to repent for the latter's mistake even if he respects his father very much. The film revolves around Chakravarthy, a middle-aged businessman who is a womanizer. In the process, he rapes a girl Radha. The rest of the film revolves around Chakravarthy's son and Radha teaching a lesson to his father to mend his ways. The film was released on 15 August 1981 became successful at the box ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
''Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and produced by Tirupur Mani. The film stars Sivakumar, Sumithra and Sowcar Janaki. It was released on 8 September 1978. Plot Kannan, an educated man, who joins a radio shop, where Vasantha is working as a typist, gets an accommodation in the same building where Vasantha is residing by bluffing that he has a widowed mother. When Vasantha and her mother pester him to bring his mother, he makes a shady character, Vasu's mother, who had left him in desperation, to pose as his mother. Vasu's mother sacrifices her life in trying to save Kannan from her son. Vasantha and Kannan are united. Cast * Sivakumar * Sumithra * Sathyaraj * Sowcar Janaki * Manorama as the heroine's mother *Jai Ganesh *Major Sundarrajan *Surulirajan *Manorama *Neelu * Sathyapriya Production ''Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai'' was the second film for Sathyaraj as actor, and first as production manager. In the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rojavin Raja
''Rojavin Raja'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by N. V. Ramasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri, A. V. M. Rajan and Cho. It was released on 15 December 1976. Plot Raja (Sivaji Ganesan) is the poor son of a teacher and a college student. Gopal ( A. V. M. Rajan) is his rich best friend that often helps him financially. Janaki (Vanisri) is the only child of a rich man and falls in love with Raja. Her father ( Major Sundararajan) objects as Raja is poor and arranges her marriage with Gopal. Raja is stuck between the wanting to be with the woman he loves and his best friend's happiness. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Raja *Vanisri as Janaki * A. V. M. Rajan as Gopal * Major Sundarrajan as Selvanayakam * Srikanth as Thiyagu *R. S. Manohar as Singapur Rasappa *S. Varalakshmi as Gopal's mother *Kumari Rukmani as Visalam * Sukumari as Amirtham * V. K. Ramasamy * Cho as Jambu *Suruli Rajan * Manorama *Neelu R. Neelakantan (20 Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?
''Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language satirical film written and directed by Cho Ramaswamy. It is based on his stage play of the same name. Cho also stars, alongside R. Muthuraman, Padmapriya and S. A. Ashokan. The film revolves around a priest's efforts to save a young man from conviction for murder. It was released on 30 April 1976. Plot A priest takes all possible steps to save a young man from conviction for a murder he committed to save a married woman from a womaniser. The priest stands up to his call as a minister of God and keeps to himself what the accused told him in private confession. He even hides that man from the police until he collects the necessary evidence to disclose the circumstances that led to the murder. He succeeds in his endeavour, risking his reputation, even his job and eventually his life. Cast * R. Muthuraman as Arumainayagam * Padmapriya as Rama * S. A. Ashokan as Arokiasamy * Cho Ramaswamy as Sathyanarayana * Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payanam (1976 Film)
''Payanam'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language romantic road film, written and directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The music was by M. S. Viswanathan. The film stars Vijayakumar, Jayachitra, Srikanth and Fatafat Jayalaxmi, with Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan, Suruli Rajan and Master Sekhar in supporting roles. Plot Cast * Vijayakumar as Captain Murali * Jayachitra as Chithra * Srikanth as Babu * Fatafat Jayalaxmi as Jaya * Major Sundarrajan as Train Master Sivasamy * Nagesh as Ambi * Suruli Rajan as Balu * Thengai Srinivasan as Train Passenger * Master Sekhar as Sekhar * V. R. Thilagam as Jaya & Murali's mother * Sukumari as Nun * Vijayachandrika as Bhavani *Neelu as Bhavani's Husband *Senthamarai as Prisoner * Kuladeviam Rajagopal as Train Passenger * "Thilagam" Narayanasami as Train Passenger * Manavaalan as Train Passenger * "Sakthi" Sukumar as Train Passenger * Master Radhakrishnan as Train Passenger Soundtrack Music was composed by M. S. Viswanatha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |