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O. A. K. Thevar
O. A. K. Thevar (1924–1973) was an Indian actor. He acted in over 200 films and stage plays. He is known for his antagonistic roles. In 1955 he acted his debut movie ''Maman Magal''. His notable movie are Mahadhevi, Thaikkupin Tharam, Uthama Puthiran, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Karnan. Early life O.A.K. Thevar's native place was Othapatti near Usilampatti in Madurai. His birth name was Karuppu Thevar. In his early school days during the lunch break, he excelled in singing and singing long verses. He was interested in acting and singing more than learn education, but his father didn't like his son's interests. After completing school, Thevar's father enrolled his son in the army. Thevar sang there, cheering on fellow soldiers, OAK. He was famous throughout the South Battalion where he worked. After completing four years of military service, the father of the deceased, who had arrived in the village, never returned to his camp. Thevar went to the drama of Shakti Drama Sabha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usilampatti
Usilampatti () is a town and a second grade municipality in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also a designated taluk and revenue division. Location Usilampatti town lies 37 km south west of Theni town and 32 km west of Madurai city on the National Highway 49 (India, old numbering), NH 49 road. The town has a population of 30601 as per the 2001 census. Physical feature is the Madurai–Bodinayakkanur meter gauge railway line, which runs parallel to the Madurai–Usilampatti road, bifurcating the developed area of the town. The lands which lies in between railway line and Peraiyur road and Battalakundu road, are mostly of wet lands which restrict the development of the town in the southern direction. Hence, the town is likely to expand along both sides of Peraiyur roads and Madurai roads only. Madurai road has been elevated as NH 49 (Extension) (Rameswaram to Kochi) passing through this town is an important feature of the town. Usilampatti is located at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maheswari (film)
''Maheswari'' is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film produced by Modern Theatres and directed by T. R. Raghunath. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savithri. It was released on 13 November 1955. Plot Manickam is wanted by the army of East India Company. He is absconding and takes refuge in the house of Maheswari. Manickam and Maheswari fall in love with each other. Manickam's father Dharmalingam demands a large dowry from Maheswari's mother, Kanthimathi, who somehow manages to give the amount. However, Dharmalingam learns that Kanthimathi is ridiculed by the villagers as a woman of loose moral character. So, he sends back Maheswari to her home. Manickam is helpless because he depends on his father for everything. Kanthimathi kills herself. Maheswari starts looking for a means to earn a living and she comes across Mayathevan, the leader of a gang of robbers who is wanted by the East India Company. She is employed by him as chief assistant. Mayathevan renames Maheswari as Rani Ran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maragatham
''Maragatham'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film produced, directed and co-written by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. It is an adaptation of the novel ''Karunkuyil Kunrathu Kolai'' by T. S. D. Sami. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. It was released on 21 August 1959. Plot Cast ;Male Cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Varendran * T. S. Balaiah * Chandrababu as Gundan * S. Balachander as Anandar, Maranamarthanda Zamindar * T. S. Durairaj * O. A. K. Thevar * Narayana Pillai * Santhanam * Kanaiah * Pakkirisamy * Natarajan ;Female Cast * Padmini as Maragatham, Alamu * Sandhya as Karpagavalli * Gnanam * Muthulakshmi * Lakshmiprabha * Lakshmirajam * Saraswathi Production ''Maragadham'' was directed by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu, who also produced it under Pakshiraja Studios. The film was based on ''Karunkuyil Kunrathu Kolai'', a novel by T. S. D. Sami. Naidu wrote the screenplay and Murasoli Maran wrote the dialogues. Cinematography was handled by Sailen Bose, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
''Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film produced, directed and photographed by R. R. Chandiran. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, N. Jamuna and P. Kannamba. It was released on 31 December 1959 and became a box-office bomb. Plot Sundharam Mudhaliyar is a wealthy man living with his daughter Kaveri. Sahadevan lives with his wife Thanabakkiam and daughter Sundhari. During a dance competition at the school function, Sundhari wins the first prize and Sundharam could not accept this as Sahadevan's family belongs to an inferior caste and indebted money from him. Sundharam magnifies this simple misunderstandings which results the death of Sahadevan. To cover this up, Sundharam disposes the body into the river and cooks up a story that Sahadevan had run away to avoid paying his debts. Sahadevan survives but suffers from amnesia. Sundharam seizes Sahadevan's house and land as a compensation for his debts and Thanabakkiam and Sundhari had to leave to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annaiyin Aanai
''Annaiyin Aanai'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ch. Narayana Murthy, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film was released on 4 July 1958, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Shankar and Ganesh * Savithri as Prema * M. N. Nambiar as Balu * S. V. Ranga Rao as Parobakaram * V. R. Rajagopal as Sundari's brother *M. R. Santhanam as Karunakaran * O. A. K. Thevar as Public prosecutor *K. V. Srinivasan as the Buddhist monk * M. N. Rajam as Sundari * M. Pandari Bai as Gowri * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Ganesh's servant Production ''Annaiyin Aanai'' was produced by A. M. M. Issmayil under Paragon Pictures. Ch. Narayana Murthy directed the film besides writing the story and screenplay, while Murasoli Maran wrote the dialogues. C. Raghavan was the art director, M. A. Perumal was the editor, B. Hiralal was the choreographer, and J. G. Vijayam was the cinematographer. One scene in the film requir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathavarayan (1958 Film)
''Kathavarayan'' is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna, and written by Thuraiyur K. Murthy. An adaptation of the 1941 film '' Aryamala'', it stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film was released on 7 November 1958. Plot Due to quarrel between Lord Shiva and Shakti, Shakti and her son Veerabahu are cursed to be born on Earth and live as mortals. Veerabahu is Kathavarayan whom the tribals adopt and he becomes the prince of the mountains. Kathavarayan grows up and goes on a world tour, his mother Shakti blesses him with the divine power of transforming into any form he wishes when he is in danger. During his quests Kathavarayan falls in love with Princess Aryamala. Aryamala is reborn to a Rajaguru who predicts a tragic life for her, but the King adopts her and names her Aryamala. But the King is against their love. Kathavarayan is arrested by the King and taken to be impaled when Shakti prays to Shiva who saves him. K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangalya Bhagyam
''Mangalya Bhagyam'' is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by Lena Chettiar. The film featured K. Balaji and Ragini in the lead roles. Cast The following list was adapted from the database of Film News Anandan. ;Male cast * K. Balaji *T. S. Balaiah *T. K. Ramachandran *O. A. K. Thevar * K. A. Thangavelu ;Female cast * Ragini *T. D. Kusalakumari * Padmini *M. Saroja * M. N. Rajam ;Dance * Saayee and Subbulakshmi Production The film was produced by Lakshmanan, popularly known as Lena Chettiar under his own banner ''Krishna Pictures'' and was directed by T. R. Raghunath. The screenplay and dialogues were written by Ayya Pillai. Sampath and Rahuman handled the Cinematography while the editing was done by V. P. Natarajan. Angamuthu was in charge of art direction. Choreography was done by Chinni-Sampath and Stunt was handled by R. N. Nambiar. The film was shot at Vauhini and Neptune studios. Soundtrack Music was composed by G. Ram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soubhagyavathi
''Soubhagyavathi'' () is 1957 Indian Tamil-language historical comedy film directed by Jampanna and produced by N. M. Naganna. The film dialogue was written by A. L. Narayanan and the story was written by Jampanna. Music was by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and M. S. Gnanamani. The film stars Gemini Ganesan Savitri, K. A. Thangavelu S. V. Ranga Rao and T. P. Muthulakshmi, playing lead, with O. A. K. Devar, Kaka Radhakrishnan, M. S. Draupadi and Suryakala in supporting roles. It was released on 22 October 1957. Plot Cast * Gemini Ganesan as Kalatharan * Savitri as Gowri * S. V. Ranga Rao as Maha Bhairavan, bad magician * K. A. Thangavelu as Vairavan, Kalatharan's Friend * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Maragatham, Thandavam's sister * Kaka Radhakrishnan as Thandavam, Gowri's cousin * K. Suryakala as Princess Kalavalli * O. A. K. Thevar as Kasi King * M. S. Draupadi as Saradha, Gowri's Mother * C. K. Saraswathi as Maragatham & Thandavam's Mother * S. V. Subbaiah as Kalatharan's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pudhaiyal
''Pudhaiyal'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The film was released on 10 May 1957. Plot Parimalam and Durai meet and talk about how her father Kumaravadivu in Sri Lanka was implicated in her mother's murder and imprisoned. Padmini and her sister Thangam come to India, where the sister dies. It is believed that she was drowned and her body lies under the sand. Vellaiambalam overhears the word "Thangam" (Tamil for gold) and believes a fortune is buried there. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Durai * Padmini as Parimalam *T. S. Balaiah as Vellaiambalam * M. N. Rajam as Menaka * J. P. Chandrababu as Thukkaram * M. K. Radha as Kumaravadivu * S. A. Ashokan as the Police Inspector Production ''Pudhaiyal'' was primarily shot at Newtone and Revathi Studios, and processed at AVM Studio Film Laboratories. The song "Vinnodum Mugilodum" was shot at Elliot's Beach. Soundtrack The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Lyrics by Mahakavi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naane Raja (1956 Film)
''Naane Raja'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by R. R. Chandiran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sriranjani. It was released on 25 January 1956. Plot Cast ;Male cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Villalan * T. S. Balaiah * S. V. Subbaiah * S. V. Sahasranamam * M. K. Mustafa * V. Gopalakrishnan as Thanajayan * N. S. Subbaiah * Chandrababu (Guest Artist) * E. R. Sahadevan (Guest Artist) ;Female cast * Sriranjani as Thenmozhi * M. N. Rajam as Mangani * Girija * T. P. Muthulakshmi * Angamuthu * Mohana ;Dance * Kumari Kamala * Ambika Soundtrack The music was composed by T. R. Ramnath. Lyrics are by Bharathidasan Bharathidasan Birth name: K. Subburathinam, the person's given name: Subburathinam, father's given name: Kanagasabai. (K. Subburathinam by the prevalent patronymic initials as prefix naming system in Tamil Nadu and it is Subburathinam Kanag ..., Thanjai Ramaiah Dass, Kavi K. P. Kamatchisundaram, Lakshmanadas and Kuyilan. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirumala Nayaka
Tirumala Nayaka ( Tamil: ''"Thirumalai Nayakar"''; 1623–1659) was the ruler of Madurai Nayak Dynasty in the 17th century. He ruled Madurai between A.D 1623 and 1659. His contributions are found in the many splendid buildings and temples of Madurai. His kingdom was under constant threat from the armies of Bijapur Sultanate and the other neighbouring Muslim kingdoms, which he managed to repulse successfully. His territories comprised much of the old Pandya territories which included Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Madurai districts, Aragalur in southern Tamil Nadu and some territories of the Travancore kingdom. Tirumala Nayaka was a great patron of art and architecture and the Dravidian architecture evolved into the ''Madurai style''. He rebuilt and renovated a number of old temples of the Pandya period. His palace, known as the Tirumala Nayaka Palace, is a notable architectural masterpiece. Tirumala Nayaka's Madurai Tirumala Nayaka’s capital was Madurai. The royal residence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madurai Veeran (1956 Film)
''Madurai Veeran ''() is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by D. Yoganand, written by Kannadasan, and produced by Lena Chettiar. Based on the folklore legend turned deity of the same name, it stars M. G. Ramachandran as the eponymous character, with P. Bhanumathi and Padmini playing his love interests. T. S. Balaiah, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram play supporting roles. ''Madurai Veeran'' was the second film based on the legend after a 1939 film. It was released on 13 April 1956, during Puthandu (Tamil New Year). The film became a major commercial success, and had a theatrical run of over 200 days, thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. It was also a milestone in the careers of Ramachandran and Padmini, and led to many more similar films being made. Plot A baby is born to the chieftain of Varanavasi, but with an unlucky mark destined to bring doom to the state. Acting as per the dictates of the astrologer, the baby is abandoned in the forest. A cobbler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
