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P. R. Varalakshmi
P. R. Varalakshmi is an Indian actress. She was active in movies during the 1970s and 1980s. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s in Malayalam film, Malayalam, Tamil film, Tamil, Kannada film, Kannada, and Telugu film, Telugu films. She has acted around 600 movies in all major south Indian languages. Her debut film was ''Vazhaiyadi Vazhai'' in 1972, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. She has acted with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran, MGR, former Tamil Nadu Chief minister J. Jayalalithaa, Jayalalitha and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao, Rama Rao. She has also acted with two Generations actors, with R. Muthuraman, Muthuraman and his son Karthik (actor), Karthik, Sivaji Ganesan and his son Prabhu (actor), Prabhu, Telugu superstar Krishna (Telugu actor), Krishna and his son Mahesh Babu. During her period she has acted as Heroine to famous heroes Gemini Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, A. V. M. Rajan, AVM Rajan and so on. Filmography Tamil *''Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' ( acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avalukku Aayiram Kangal
''Avalukku Aayiram Kangal'' () is a Tamil language film released in 1975. It starred Jayalalithaa in the lead role, opposite Ravichandran and Jaishankar. It is noted for being the last film in which Jayalalithaa shared screen-pace with both the heroes, who were regularly paired opposite her since 1966. The music was provided by T. K. Ramamoorthy. It was a successful film on its release. Plot Cast *Jaishankar * Ravichandran Ravichandran is an Indian name. Notable people with the name include: * Ravichandran (Tamil actor) (1942–2011) * Ravichandran (Tamil film director) (born 1971) * N. Ravichandran (professor) (1955), professor at IIM Ahmedabad * N. Ravichandran, ... * Jayalalitha * P. R. Varalakshmi * M. R. R. Vasu * Cho Soundtrack The music was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy. *"Pathutharam" - *"Thangam Naan" - *"Ore Aayiram" - References External links * {{T. R. Ramanna 1970s Tamil-language films 1975 films Films directed by T. R. Ramanna Films sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaa Magale Vaa
''Vaa Magale Vaa'' () is a 1994 Tamil-language thriller film directed by Visu. The film stars Visu, Khushbu, Rekha and Veera Pandiyan, with Delhi Ganesh, Charle, Thyagu, T. P. Gajendran and T. S. Balachander playing supporting roles. Based on the play ''Mounam Kalaikirathu'' () by Sornavel, it was released on 13 May 1994. Plot Uma, a lawyer, is the daughter of the retired judge Viswanathan. He treasures her a lot and treats his maids as his friends. Uma reveals that she fell in love at first sight with Pandiyan during college. Pandiyan is now a police officer but he is feared by his very strict father Sankar Raman. Both families accept for their wedding. One day, Uma visits her lover at the police station and sees a man behind the bar. She feels that the man is innocent but Pandiyan refuses to let him free because he is the main suspect of a murder. The accused is the poor TV mechanic Raman. Uma becomes his lawyer and makes him released on bail. Uma begins her investigation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naane Varuven (1992 Film)
''Naane Varuven'' () is a 1992 Tamil language film, directed by Sripriya and produced by Girija. The film script was written by Sripriya. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars Rahman and Sripriya, with Rajani, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Vadivukkarasi, Gautami and Raadhika in supporting roles. It is a spiritual sequel to the 1979 film ''Neeya?''. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Nagini (1991)''. Plot Cast * Rahman as Raja * Sripriya as Naga Rani * Rajani as Priya * Vagai Chandrasekhar as Sathya * Vadivukkarasi as Lakshmi * Gautami as Thangam * Raadhika as Dr. Radhika * R. S. Manohar as Saint, Guest Appearance * Chinni Jayanth as Saint Assistant * S. S. Chandran as Saint Assistant * Ramya Krishnan as Cameo Appearance * Varalakshmi as Sathya's Mother * Gokila as Gypsy Soundtrack Music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and lyrics were written by Vaali and Panju Arunachalam. The playback singers consist of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra. Reception N. Kris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen
''Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Guru Dhanapal. The film stars Karthik, Sasikala and Monisha. It was released on 12 April 1992. Plot Muthurasu and Periyasamy are brothers, and live with their father and their grandmother. Meenakshi, Muthurasu's cousin, will marry another man but she must marry Muthurasu or Periyasamy as per the customs. The brothers then decide to kidnap Meenakshi. In the process, Periyasamy dies. The two villages then clash and arrange a panchayat to solve the problem. During the panchayat, Meenakshi says that she will stay in her uncle's house because Meenakshi hates the groom. Muthurasu's father decides to arrange the marriage between Muthurasu and Meenakshi but Muthurasu cannot forget his lover Dhanam who died a few years ago. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. Cast * Karthik as Muthurasu * Sasikala as Meenakshi *Monisha as Dhanam *Nizhalgal Ravi as Periyasamy *Ana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durga (1990 Film)
''Durga'' is a 1990 Tamil-language children's film, directed and written by Rama Narayanan, with dialogue written by Pugazhmani. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars Baby Shamili (Dual role) playing the titular role, with Nizhalgal Ravi, Kanaka and Kitty playing lead with Sathyapriya, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Senthil and Vennira Aadai Moorthy playing a pivotal role. The movie fared well at the box office. The film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Lakshmi Durga'' in 1990 and dubbed into Hindi as ''Devi Aur Durga'' in 1992. Also, the film was remade in Kannada as ''Bhairavi'' in 1991. Plot Durga, the only daughter of a wealthy couple, is faced with tragedy when her father passes away and her uncle attempts to take over their wealth. Matters take a turn for the worse when her mother is killed by her uncle. Kitty, an accomplice of her uncle, also plans to kill Durga to secure the fortune for himself. However, Durga manages to escape with the help of her loyal pets - Ramu the mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaai Naadu
''Thaai Naadu'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Sathyaraj and Raadhika. It was released on 16 February 1989. Plot In the 60s... A military officer (Sathyaraj) is accused, inequitably, of giving intelligence to the enemy, during an operation, code named Day Break. He is later murdered, before he can bring out the truth. The murder was made up as a suicide by the criminals. Four of his subordinates are suspected, his comrades-in-arms (the traitors of the story) who said they were his friends. The name of the serviceman is banished forever and his family was delivered to the vindication of the people, who set on fire their place of residence, in reprisal. His son (played also by Sathyaraj), informed of his origins, starts an investigation of his father, to wash his honour and find the real culprits... The film has an intuitive story line with Sathyaraj enacting a dual role. The role of an army officer was appre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manamagale Vaa
''Manamagale Vaa'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Panchu Arunachalam, his directorial debut. The film stars Prabhu and Raadhika. It was released on 25 November 1988. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Idem Pellam Baboi'' (1990) and in Kannada as ''Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe'' (1991). Plot Balu is an eligible bachelor, looking for a wife. With a picture perfect woman in mind, he insults and rejects many women. Meanwhile, Chitra is looking for a way to reconcile her sister Geetha's marriage with her husband. Geetha has been sent to her parents' home for no fault of hers. Chitra figures that the most appropriate way to settle scores with her sister's in-laws is by marrying Balu, as Geetha is married to Balu's brother. She disguises herself as a village belle, Rajathi and enters Balu's life. After marriage, Balu is traumatised by her ignorance, but Rajathi falls in love with him. Meanwhile, Rajathi's suitor from the village hatches a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anbe Odi Vaa
''Anbe Odi Vaa'' is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by R. Renjith Kumar. The film stars Mohan and Urvashi. It was released on 12 May 1984. Plot Prema transfers to a college in the same town as college student Mahesh. She is rich and harbours a deep sense of entitlement. Mahesh is reserved and primarily focused on his education as well as excelling in running track. He politely ignores Prema the few times they meet which enrages her. She makes it a point to reach out to him and fosters a friendship. Mahesh soon falls in love with Prema and she becomes the focus of life. Prema plays along in an attempt to get revenge. She finally comes clean when Mahesh risks his life to save her. Prema apologises and states that while she respects him, she doesn't love him. She's set to marry another man and walks out of his life. Years later, Mahesh is a professor in Bombay and befriends one of his students, Priya (Indira). In a visit to her house, he realises Priya's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankarlal
''Sankarlal'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language action film, written, directed and produced by T. N. Balu. It stars Kamal Haasan in dual lead roles as father and son. Balu died half-way during production, and the film was eventually completed with N. K. Viswanathan as director. The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu-language as ''Andagaadu'' () with Allu Rama Lingaiah and Rao Gopal Rao. Plot The film begins with an ordinary man Dharmalingam vacationing in Ooty with his family where he is framed for murder by a criminal Chelladurai. Dharmalingam is jailed while his wife, son Mohan and daughter Seetha all end up split from each other. After several years, the vengeful Dharmalingam returns to confront Chelladurai as the secretive Sankarlal and also desperately is on the lookout for his lost family. Chelladurai has meanwhile kidnapped a girl named Hema for ransom and Mohan is deputed by Hema's father to rescue her. This results in Dharmalingam and Mohan locking horns in thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raman Parasuraman
''Raman Parasuraman'' is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. S. Gopinath. The film stars Sivakumar, Latha, Rathi, Sathyaraj and Pandari Bai. It was released on 19 September 1980. Plot Three antique statue smugglers kill a husband and wife and let their two sons as orphans. The two brothers get separated. While the elder named Parasuraman grows as an outlaw with a strong urge to take revenge of the three who killed his parents, the younger named Ram becomes a doctor. Parasuraman goes in search of those three overseas and kills all of them. The brothers ultimately reunite. Cast *Sivakumar as Ram and Parasuraman * Latha *Rathi *Major Sundarrajan *Thyagarajan *Sathyaraj *Pandari Bai *P. R. Varalakshmi *Jayamalini *A. R. Srinivasan Production ''Raman Parasuraman'' was filmed in Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. A. R. Srinivasan accepted to play one of the three antagonists after the original actor backed out despite the film being nearly complete. Soundtrack T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala!
''Manitharil Ithanai Nirangala!'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. C. Sakthi and starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Murali Mohan The film was released on Diwali 1978, coinciding with Sigappu Rojakkal on the same day too (also starring Kamal Haasan & Sridevi). Despite the film's clash, this particular picture did well above average business. This movie marked the Tamil debut for Telugu actor, Murali Mohan and Shyam's musical score features a couple of hit songs – "Ponne Boomiyadi" and "Mazhai tharumo En megam". Plot Santha is an orphaned young woman who tries to find a job in Madras to survive. She is exploited by a crook and is mistakenly dubbed by the police as a sex worker. She returns to her native village and starts living with her old friend Devaki. Devaki's husband is the belligerent but soft-hearted Velu who runs a cycle-repair shop. Santha relishes her life in the village with Devaki and Velu but things take a turn when the village statio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
