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Pasi Narayanan
Narayanan, better known as Pasi Narayanan, was an Indian stage and film actor known for performing comedic roles alongside actor Goundamani. Narayanan acted in over 500 Tamil-language films and is known for the catchphrase, Early life Narayanan was born in Sivakasi district of Tamil Nadu and started acting at the age of 15. Career He later acted in several dramas in 1955 through Manohar Company. After that he got a chance to act in the cinema industry. He came to the Tamil film industry in the 1960s. He became popular with the film Pasi. He then went on to become famous in the screen world under the pseudonym 'Pasi' Narayanan. In addition to acting, he had talent in storytelling, writing and dancing. M.G.R and Jayalalithaa has acted in the popular Tamil movie ' Aayirathil Oruvan'. Pasi Narayanan was also involved in many films of the next generation of leading heroes like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Pandiyarajan, Karthick, Sarth Kumar. Family His wife name is Valli, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivakasi
Sivakasi () is a city and Municipal Corporation in Virudhunagar District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This city is known for its fireworks, firecracker, matchbox and printing industries. Sivakasi city alone meets about 90% fire cracker requirements of India. Only after Gutenberg in Germany, Sivakasi has more number of printing presses in the world. Due to its rapid industrial growth, this city is also called as ''Little Japan of India''. The industries in Sivakasi employ over 2,50,000 people with an estimated turn over of . Sivakasi was established in the 15th century during the reign of the Pandya king Harikesari Parakkirama Pandian. The town was a part of Madurai empire and had been ruled at various times by the Pandyas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Chanda Sahib, Nawab of the Carnatic, Carnatic kingdom and the British Raj, British. A Sivakasi riots of 1899, major riot during the British Raj took place in 1899. Sivakasi has dry weather, making it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirithu Vazha Vendum
''Sirithu Vazha Vendum'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. S. Balan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha and M. N. Nambiar. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film '' Zanjeer''. The film was released on 30 November 1974, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. Plot During his childhood, Ramu escapes from killing during the massacre of his parents. He grows up, haunted by the memory of this horrible night, drawing indefatigably a white horse, resulting from the chain bracelet of the mysterious killer. Later, he finds the murderer some years later on his policeman's way with the help of Usthad Abdul Rahman, an ex-owner of a cabaret, and settles the score with him. Cast *M. G. Ramachandran as Inspector Ramu and Usthad Abdul Rahman * Latha as Mala * M. N. Nambiar as Nakanraj *R. S. Manohar as Othai Kannu *Thengai Srinivasan as "Kedhy" Pakiri *L. Kanchana (also Junior Kanchana) as Nakanraj's mistress *V. S. Raghavan as De Selva * V. Gopalakrishnan as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunguma Chimil
''Kunguma Chimil'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film starring Mohan, Ilavarasi, Revathi and Chandrasekhar. It was released on 23 August 1985. Plot From Coimbatore to Chennai, via Kargudi, in 1985... Two provincial orphans, companions in their misfortune (without money, unemployed and without place of residence), from their first and picturesque meeting (in the bus which brought them towards the Tamil Nadu capital), Ravi (Mogan) and Philomena (Ilavarasi) eventually fell for each other. She, a practising catholic and nurse, was mistreated, then threatened with death by her fatal foster father, because she surprised him, swindling his partner in affairs, the good and generous David (V. Gopalakrishnan). He was warned in time by Philomena, who paid a very high price for her honesty, because in reprisals, her family decided to eliminate her. It is at this very moment that Philomena fled, so escaping her murderer and came to take refuge where Ravi was. Together, thus, upon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aan Paavam
''Aan Paavam'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Pandiarajan. It was his second directorial venture and first as actor. The film also stars Pandiyan, Revathi and Seetha. The film was released on 7 December 1985. It received positive reviews and became a box office success, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 1985. It was remade into Telugu as ''Naku Pellam Kavali'' (1987), in Kannada as '' Rama Krishna'' and in Marathi as ''Chal Lavkar''. Plot Periya Pandi ( Pandiyan) and Chinna Pandi (Pandiarajan) are two notorious sons of the village cinema theatre owner Ramasamy ( V. K. Ramasamy). Periya Pandi goes to a neighboring village to see a girl as arranged by his father towards his marriage and ends up in the wrong house. Coincidentally, those in the wrong house are also expecting a man to see their daughter on the same time and the same day. Contrary to real-time arranged marriages, Periya Pandi goes to see the girl totally un-aided by pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillai Nila
''Pillai Nilla'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language psychological horror film directed by Manobala, and written by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Mohan, Raadhika, Jaishankar, Nalini, and Baby Shalini. It was released on 14 April 1985 and emerged a commercial success. Plot Dolly is the young sister of a widowed rich man named David. She falls in love with Mohan, who works in her office. When she tries to express her love, she flies abroad for an office matter. Meanwhile, in India, Mohan's mother arranges his marriage with his cousin Bhuvana, and he marries her. When Dolly returns from abroad on her birthday, she expresses her love to Mohan, but he rejects her because his wife is pregnant. Dolly's obsession causes her to commit suicide in front of him at the hospital. At the same time, as his wife is giving birth. Their daughter, Shalini, is imbued with Dolly's evil spirit as Dolly takes revenge. What happens next is the rest of the story. Cast * Mohan as Mohan *Raadhika as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idaya Kovil
''Idaya Kovil'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohan (actor), Mohan, Ambika (actress), Ambika, Radha (actress), Radha and Goundamani. The score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja which went on to become huge hits. The film, released on 14 September 1985, did well at the box office. Plot Suriya, a college girl, wishes to get popular singer Shankar to sing in her college festival. Initial attempts to meet Shankar prove futile as he is a recluse. Nonetheless, she breaks into his home to meet him but is shocked to discover him in an inebriated state. She makes efforts to make him sober and come to the festival. It works as Shankar performs at the festival. Over time, as they become friends, Shankar stops drinking and Suriya falls in love with him but he has a dark past which is then revealed. Before becoming famous, Shankar grew up in a village where he used to sing in the festivals. He loved a woman named Gauri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanni Rasi
''Kanni Rasi'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil language film directed by newcomer Pandiarajan. The film stars Prabhu and Revathi. The film, produced by S. Shanmugarajan and D. Manickavasagam, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 15 February 1985. Plot Lakshmipathi (Prabhu) is a carefree youth in a village who searches for a job. His elder sister Kasthuri ( Sumithra) sends him a letter from Chennai, telling him to visit her and the villagers compel him to leave the village. He leaves the village to live with his sister. His brother-in-law Gopi Krishna (Goundamani) finds him a job as a watchman. Kasthuri's daughter Dhanalakshmi (Revathi) falls in love with Lakshmipathi for which he reciprocates as well, as it was then common for a girl to be married to her mom's younger brother. Kasthuri also wants to get them married and meets an astrologer. But the astrologer informs that their horoscopes don't match and if Lakshmipathi marries Dhanalakshmi, it will lead to his death ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugamana Raagangal
''Sugamana Raagangal'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Sivakumar, Saritha, Jeevitha and Rajeev. It was released on 3 May 1985. Plot Cast *Sivakumar *Saritha *Jeevitha *Rajeev *Nizhalgal Ravi *V. Gopalakrishnan *Poornam Viswanathan in Guest Appearance *T. K. S. Chandran *Karikolraj *Pasi Narayanan *V. M. John *Madhan * Kovai I. S. Murugesh (debut) *Ragini (debut) *Ravichandran Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed 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 .... All lyrics written by Vaali. References External links * {{R. Sundarrajan (director) 1980s Tamil-language films 1985 films Films directed by R. Sundarrajan Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannukketha Ponnu
Mannukketha Ponnu is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Ramarajan and produced by P. S. V Hariharan. The film stars Pandiyan, Ilavarasi, Goundamani, Senthil, Vinu Chakravarthy, Ganthimathi, Kovai Sarala, Janagaraj,. The film had musical score by Gangai Amaran. Cast * Pandiyan as Marudhan * Ilavarasi as Bhaggiyam * Goundamani as Vishamurukki Veluchami * Senthil as Ammavasai * Vinu Chakravarthy as Bhaggiyam's father * Ganthimathi as Bhaggiyam's mother * Chandrasekhar * Kovai Sarala as Thenmozhi * Janagaraj as Chinna Pannai *Pasi Sathya as Villager *K. K. Soundar as Villager *Pasi Narayanan as Villager * T. K. S. Natarajan as Patient of Veluchami *Vellai Subbaiah as Patient of Veluchami *Idichapuli Selvaraj as Station Master Guest Appearances * Nizhalgal Ravi * Nalini Soundtrack The Songs were written by Pulamaipithan, Vairamuthu, Muthulingam, Gangai Amaran. Music was composed by Gangai Amaran Gangai Amaran is an Indian music composer, singer, lyricist, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naan Mahaan Alla (1984 Film)
''Naan Mahaan Alla'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Rajinikanth, Radha and M. N. Nambiar. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Vishwanath'' (1978). The film was released on 14 January 1984, Pongal day and emerged a commercial success. Plot Viswanath, a famous lawyer, stays with his widowed mother and physically disabled sister. He sends Jagan, a rich magnate's son and Lokaiya, two criminals to jail on the charge of rape and murder of an innocent girl. Jagan's father GMK uses his influence and starts creating trouble in Viswanath's life. GMK succeeds in getting Viswanath imprisoned on a trumped up charge. His heartbroken mother dies. Once out of jail, Viswanath sets out to punish the culprits when he temporarily loses his eyesight. Cast *Rajinikanth as Viswanath *Radha as Geetha * M. N. Nambiar as G.M.K * V.K.Ramasamy as Dhanakodi * Cho Ramaswamy as A. R. Chandran/Reddy *Senthamarai as Eshwaran *Sathyaraj as J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aanandha Kummi
''Aanandha Kummi'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Bala Krishnan and produced by Jeeva Ilaiyaraaja for Ilaiyaraaja Pictures. The songs were recorded in Bombay with R.D.Burman orchestra. The film stars Ashwini and a newcomer Balachandran. It was released on 25 December 1983, and failed at the box office. Plot The pannaiyar of a small village is highly respected due to his generosity and kindness. His wife is equally well-liked and the loving couple have a son, Jeeva (Balachandar). The pannaiyar's right-hand man is Azhagiri, a man who's feared throughout the town as he's prone to violence. However, he will only resort to violence when he feels an injustice or wrong warrants his intervention. Azhagiri's sister, Devanai, is a young widow with a daughter, Selvi (Ashwini). The pannaiyar and his wife financially support Devanai's family. Selvi and Jeeva go to school together and are friends from childhood. As they grow older, their friendship grows into love. They g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thangaikkor Geetham
''Thangaikkor Geetham'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written, directed and scored by T. Rajendar. The film stars Sivakumar, Rajendar, Anand Babu and Nalini. It was released on 4 November 1983, and became a box office hit. Plot Soolakaruppan is forced to give up his education as a young child to care for his younger sister, Sudha. He eventually leaves home with his sister as his alcoholic father and abusive stepmother won't care for them. He works odd jobs to support them and lands a job in Senthamarai's factory as a worker. Soolakaruppan can't stand injustice and gets into fights when he sees any wrong committed. This gets him into trouble as he antagonised his boss and the boss's son. Despite his hardships, Soolakaruppan insists on Sudha completing college. While at college, Sudha falls in love with Babu but avoids him when she realises his true womanising character. Inspector Harichandran is determined to marry a poor, educated woman and doesn't believe in askin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
