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Padmapriya
Padmapriya (born Padmalochani; died 16 November 1997) was an Indian actress who worked in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Her first movie was in Telugu, ''Adapillala Tandri'' (1974). In Kannada, she debuted with '' Bangarada Gudi'' (1976) and was a popular actress during the late 1970s. She has the distinction of having acted opposite the legendary Dr. Rajkumar in three successive movies in a single year (1978) - ''Operation Diamond Racket'', ''Thayige Thakka Maga'' and '' Shankar Guru''. She starred opposite Anant Nag in the comedy ''Narada Vijaya'' and the novel-based '' Baadada Hoo'', and both were highly successful. She acted in four to five movies with Dr. Vishnuvardhan, playing glamorous roles. Srinath, Ashok and Lokesh were her other costars in Kannada movies. She had a successful career in Tamil films as a lead heroine between 1974 and 1981 movies Vazhthungal, ''Vaira Nenjam, Mohana Punnagai, Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren, Kuppathu Raja, Aayiram Jenmangal, and M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shankar Guru (1978 Film)
''Shankar Guru'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language Action film, action thriller film directed by V. Somashekhar, written by Chi. Udayashankar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar under the banner of Dakshayini Combines. It stars Dr. Rajkumar, Rajkumar in the lead role alongside Jaimala (actress), Jayamala, Padmapriya (actress), Padmapriya, Kanchana (actress), Kanchana, Balakrishna (Kannada actor), Balakrishna, Vajramuni, Thoogudeepa Srinivas and Uma Shivakumar in supporting roles. Rajkumar appears in a triple role in the film — as a father and his two sons separated in childhood. The film was Parvathamma Rajkumar's first outing as a producer for a mainstream production. She produced the film under the banner of Dakshayini Combines. The film was shot extensively in and around Kashmir. The film features original songs that was composed by Upendra Kumar, while the lyrics were written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The cinematography of the film was done by R. Madhusudan, while the editing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baadada Hoo
''Baadada Hoo'' is a 1982 Kannada-language film directed by K. V. Jayaram and produced by K. S. Narayan. The story is based on the novel of the same name written by Saisuthe. The film stars Anant Nag, Padmapriya and K. S. Ashwath. The film's score and songs were composed by Ashwath- Vaidi and it fetched the Third Best Film award at the Karnataka State Film Awards for the year 1981–82. The performance of the lead roles played by Anant Nag and Padmapriya were praised by the critics as well as audience. It was one of the best movies of Padmapriya. Cast * Anant Nag * Padmapriya (voice dubbed by B. Jayashree) * K. S. Ashwath * Loknath * Shivaram * Dingri Nagaraj * Advani Lakshmi Devi * Uma Shivakumar * Sudharani (Child artiste) * Mandeep Roy * Ramakrishna in a cameo Soundtrack The music was composed by the Ashwath - Vaidi duo, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Gubbi, Chitnahalli) was an Indian lyric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thayige Thakka Maga
''Thayige Thakka Maga'' (''Like Mother Like Son'') is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language sports action film directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. It is based on the story written by Anjaneya Pushpanand. The film starred Rajkumar as a boxer along with Savitri, Padmapriya and Sowcar Janaki. Veteran Tamil-Telugu actress Savitri plays one of the title role of Thayi (Mother) in this film. The screenplay, dialogues and lyrics are written by Chi. Udaya Shankar. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Puli Bidda'' (1981) and in Hindi as ''Main Intequam Loonga'' (1982) starring Dharmendra. Cast * Rajkumar as Boxer Kumar * Padmapriya as Mala * Savitri as Vishalakshamma * Sowcar Janaki as Annapoorna * Master Lohith as young Kumar * Balakrishna as Ramanagara Kuppuswamy * Shakti Prasad as Boxer Vishwanath * Thoogudeepa Srinivas * Prabhakar * Rajanand * Chi. Udaya Shankar * Uma Shivakumar * Mamatha Shenoy Soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Diamond Racket
''Operation Diamond Racket'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language action spy thriller film produced and directed by the duo Dorai–Bhagavan, starring Rajkumar and Padmapriya. The supporting cast features Chandralekha, Vajramuni, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, Tiger Prabhakar and Fighter Shetty. The film was the fourth and the last in the ''CID 999 Franchise'' created along the lines of the ''James Bond'' and '' James Bond – styled'' films following ''Jedara Bale'', ''Goa Dalli CID 999'' and '' Operation Jackpot Nalli C.I.D 999''. The film was re-released in 2013. This is the only colour movie in the franchise and also the only movie in the franchise to not feature Narasimharaju. The movie was dubbed in Hindi in 1983 as ''Jasoos 999''. A fifth movie in the franchise titled ''Operation Golden Gang'' was announced but dropped owing to average response to this movie coupled with high budget for the sequel. The movie was shot in Nepal and became the first Kannada movie to be shot outside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narada Vijaya
''Narada Vijaya'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed and co-produced by Siddalingaiah. The story is written by M. D. Sundar. The film starred Ananth Nag, Padmapriya, Hema Choudhary and M. P. Shankar. Plot Ananth Nag plays a dual role of Narada in the celestial world and a normal human on earth. It so happens that Narada is forced to descend on earth and interact with humans. A series of humorous incidents occur. Narada enters a passenger aircraft and blesses the airhostess during disembarkment, much to the amusement of the passengers. When Narada walks through the exit gate of the airport, policemen, who think that he is Vijay (Anant Nag - a police officer in Narada's costumes) bring him to the police superintendent's office. The SP addresses him as Vijay, to which Narada politely says that he is not Vijay, but Narada, leaving all those present there, taken aback. Narada also gets to interact with an eccentric plainclothesman police officer ( MP Shankar). Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aayiram Jenmangal
Aayiram Jenmangal () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by Durai. Padmapriya and Rajinikanth appear in lead roles While Latha and Vijayakumar in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1976 Malayalam film ''Yakshagaanam''. It was loosely remade in 2014 as ''Aranmanai''. Plot Ravi ( Vijayakumar) is happily married to Savitri ( Latha). Savitri's brother Ramesh (Rajinikanth) has come from Singapore, and they all go to Ravi's estate for a vacation. And that night starts Savitri's terrible ordeal. An apparition is visible only to her eye; an eerie song and the sound of anklets make themselves heard only to her ears. And before she realizes what is happening, another spirit enters her body, driving out her own spirit! Overnight Savitri's persona itself changes; she talks, walks and behaves like a different woman. Ramesh is puzzled at the change, and keeps a watch on her. He follows her, as she wanders all over the hills with the easy familiarity of a person who h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangarada Gudi
''Bangarada Gudi'' (Kannada: ಬಂಗಾರದ ಗುಡಿ) is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by C. H. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Ambarish and Padmapriya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1979 as ''Bangaru Gudi''. Cast * Vishnuvardhan *Manjula *Ambarish *Padmapriya (actress) *Vajramuni *Shivaram *K. S. Ashwath *Gangadhar *Prabhakar *Chethan Ramarao * Leelavathi *Baby Indira Soundtrack All the songs are composed and scored by G. K. Venkatesh and written by Chi. Udayashankar Chitnahalli Udayashankar (18 February 1934 – 2 July 1993; born in Chitnahalli) was an Indian lyricist and dialogue writer in the Kannada film industry for over three decades, who penned more than 3000 songs for films and devotional songs. Hi .... References External links * * 1976 films 1970s Kannada-language films Films directed by K. S. R. Das Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
''Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, directed by M. G. Ramachandran, starring himself in the lead role, with M. N. Nambiar, P. S. Veerappa, Latha and Padmapriya. It was Ramachandran's final film as an actor. The film, based on the serial novel ''Kayalvizhi'' by Akilan. Though it was released after Ramachandran became chief minister of Tamil Nadu, In its initial theatrical release, box office collection was dismal by the standards set by MGR's movies. However, subsequently, the movie gained high recognition for its historical value. Plot A brave prince named Sundharapandhiyan saves a kingdom from the hands of a terrible king. Under the identity of an itinerant poet, Paintamizh Kumaran, he is going to fire the consciousness of the people with his words and reunite them in his cause, which is the defence of freedom and rights. Cast *M. G. Ramachandran as Paintamizh Kumaran alias Sundharapandhiyan * Latha as Kayal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuppathu Raja (1979 Film)
Kuppathu Raja () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, Manjula Vijayakumar and Padmapriya. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film '' Do Yaar''. ''Kuppathu Raja'' was released in theatres on 12 January 1979, Pongal day along with Kamal Haasan's ''Neeya?''. Although it was appreciated for Rajinikanth's style and acting, the film became a commercial failure during its release. Plot Cast *Rajinikanth as Jakku / Jayakumar * Vijayakumar as Selvam *Manjula Vijayakumar as Mynaa *Padmapriya as Kasthuri * S. A. Ashokan as Govind *Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Nallakannu * Manorama as Pavunu *C. I. D. Sakunthala as Dancer *Loose Mohan as Drunkard *Typist Gopu Soundtrack All songs were written by Kannadasan and composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Reception P. S. M. of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohana Punnagai
''Mohana Punnagai'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sridhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Geetha, Jayabharathi, Padmapriya, Anuradha and Anandhi. It was released on 14 January 1981. The film was an average grosser in Tamil Nadu, but performed better in Sri Lanka. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan ... Rajasekar / Raju / Raghavan * Geetha as Gowri *Jayabharathi as Radha *Padmapriya as Bhama * Anuradha as Sarasu *Anandhi as Mary *Major Sundarrajan as Moorthy *Nagesh as Narasimmachari *S. A. Kannan as Sarasu's father *Gemini Maali as Gowri's father Soundtrack Music was by M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. He was popularly known as ''Mellisai Mannar''. He compose ... and lyrics were by Vaali. References External links * {{C. V. Sridhar 1980s Tamil-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaira Nenjam
''Vaira Nenjam'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film written, directed and produced by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmapriya, R. Muthuraman and K. Balaji. It is a remake of Sridhar's own 1973 Hindi film ''Gehri Chaal''. The film was released on 2 November 1975. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Ananth *Padmapriya as Geetha *R. Muthuraman as Shankar *K. Balaji as Madhan *Dhulipala as Dharmalingam *A. Sakunthala, C. I. D. Sakunthala as Shoba *Sachu as Shanthi *Haalam as a dancer Production After the failure of his previous directorial ''Alaigal (film), Alaigal'' (1973), Sridhar decided to make an "action film" with Ganesan in lead role after Sridhar felt audiences were being more receptive to action films than classic films. The film was titled ''Hero 72'', with Sridhar opting to make it a Tamil-Hindi bilingual, with Jeetendra starring in the Hindi version that was later titled ''Gehri Chaal''. Production on the Tamil versi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren
''Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren'' is a 1975 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by S. S. Karuppusamy. The story was written by S. S. Thennarasu. The screenplay and dialogue were written by Mahendran. Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film stars Sujatha, R. Muthuraman, and Padmapriya, with Srikanth, M. N. Rajam, Manorama, and Suruli Rajan in supporting roles. Plot Cast * Sujatha as Geetha * R. Muthuraman as Ramanathan * Padmapriya as Pankajam * Srikanth as Baskar or Subbha Rao * M. N. Rajam as Ramanathan's mother * Manorama as Dollak Sundari * M. Bhanumathi as Lakshmi Baskar * Suruli Rajan as Kumarappa * Radhika as Vanaja * Vijayachandrika as Rani * S. Rama Rao (cameo appearance) * Oru Viral Krishna Rao as Santhanam * Sivagangai Sedhu Raman as Balaji * Ennatha Kannaiya as Shanmugam Soundtrack Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and lyrics were written by Kannadasan Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 – 17 October ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |