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Prameela
Prameela (T. A. Prameela) is a veteran Indian actress in South Indian films. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1970s and 1980s in Malayalam and Tamil films also acted in few Kannada and Telugu films as well. She was noted for her glamorous roles. She has acted more than 50 Malayalam movies. She made her debut through 1968 Malayalam movie "Inspector". She got her major breakthrough in the 1973 Tamil film '' Arangetram''. She is married to an American and settled in Los Angeles, California. She is a Roman Catholic and her mother tongue is Tamil. Personal life She was born to Amal Das and Susheela as the second daughter among four children at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. She has an elder brother Caesar, a younger sister, Sweety and a younger brother Prabhu. The family shifted to Chennai for her film career. She did her primary education at Sharada Vidyalaya, Chennai. She debuted at the age of 12 in the movie Inspector released in 1968. She acted around 250 movies in the ... [...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] |
Paavathin Sambalam
''Paavathin Sambalam'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Durai. The film stars R. Muthuraman, Prameela and Sumithra. It was released on 9 December 1978. Plot Cast *R. Muthuraman as David *Prameela as Rosy * Sumithra as Stella * Jayachandran * M. N. Nambiar * Master Sekhar * Rajbabu *Rajinikanth as Kathiravan (guest appearance) *Suruli Rajan *Lalitha Mani * Manorama Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Alangudi Somu. Release and reception ''Paavathin Sambalam'' was released on 9 December 1978. 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 described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' said the story had many disgusting and confusing moments. References External links * * {{Durai (director) 1970s Tamil-language fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanga Pathakkam
''Thangappathakkam'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Mahendran. Based on Mahendran's play of the same name, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Srikanth and Prameela. It focuses on a disciplined Superintendent of Police who is dedicated to his job, while his son, on the contrary, is rebellious by nature and grows to resent his father. Ganesan reprises his role from the play. ''Thangappathakkam'' was released on 1 June 1974. The film was a commercial success, running for over 175 days in theatres, and thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. It served as an inspiration for the Telugu film ''Kondaveeti Simham'' (1981), the Kannada film '' Kadamba'' (2004) and the Hindi film ''Shakti'' (1982). Plot Choudhry is a strict and committed police officer. Though a loving husband and father, his top priority is his duty. While he upholds the principles of justice and honesty, his son Jagan proves contrary to this e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manidharil Manikkam
''Manidharil Manikkam'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prameela and A. V. M. Rajan. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Dr. Ananth *A. V. M. Rajan as Boopathy *Prameela as Ponni *Major Sundarrajan as Police Officer *M. N. Rajam *R. S. Manohar as Rathnam *Cho * Manorama as Rukmani *Suruli Rajan as Constable *Pattom Sadan Production Ganesan's character was inspired by a Conjunctivitis specialist in Madras (later renamed Chennai). Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Vaali. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' criticised the cinematography, but prais ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector (1968 Film)
''Inspector'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. I. M. Kasim. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prameela. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast *Prem Nazir *Adoor Bhasi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair *Prameela * G. K. Pillai *Jyothi Lakshmi *K. P. Ummer *Kaduvakulam Antony *Udaya Chandrika Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 25 February 2007), was a Malayalam poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs, and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam fea .... References External links * 1968 films 1960s Malayalam-language films Films directed by M. Krishnan Nair {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadhurangam (1978 Film)
''Sadhurangam'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Durai. It stars Rajinikanth, Srikanth, Jayachitra and Prameela, with Thengai Srinivasan, V. K. Ramasamy and Pandari Bai in supporting roles. The film is based on Visu's play ''Bharatha Matharkku Jai''. It is a partially lost film. Plot A middle class Orthodox Brahmin family mother (Pandari Bai) has two sons, Sundaresan and Ram Kumar. Both sons love their mother. Sundaresan works as an accountant. He is a straightforward and sincerely quiet man, so his colleagues tease him. Younger brother Ram Kumar studied at a college, but he is arrogant and misbehaves with the college girls and tease professors. He came to class irregularly and was not interested in his studies. Thengai Srinivasan is a widower, son-in-law of Pandari Bai and uncle of Sundaresan and Ram Kumar. He has a sister named Meenakshi. She dreams of marrying a rich man, but they ask for much dowry. Finally, Pandari Bai decides Meenakshi should marry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paruva Kaalam
''Paruva Kaalam'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Jos A.N. Fernando, written by A. S. Prakasam, starring Srikanth, Roja Ramani, Kamal Haasan, Nagesh and Prameela. Roja Ramani paired up with Kamal Haasan for the first time. The film was a remake of the 1972 Malayalam-language film ''Chemparathy''. Plot ''Paruva Kaalam'' is the story of an innocent girl who gets raped. The film is the journey to trace the culprit. Cast *Roja Ramani as Shantha * Srikanth *Prameela as Kalarani * Kamal Haasan *Nagesh as Swamy Kamalanandham *Devika *Leo Prabu *Sachu Saraswathi Sundaresan Iyer, professionally known as Kumari Sachu (born 7 January 1948) is an Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 films in five different languages and a few television serials. She is a character actress/comedienne who ... as Pappamma * A. Sasikumar as Jambhu Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics written by Pulamaipithan and Poovai Senguttavan. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anbu Sagodharargal
''Anbu Sagodharargal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. It is a remake of the director's own Telugu film ''Pandanti Kapuram''. The film stars Jaishankar, S. V. Ranga Rao, Jamuna, Major Sundarrajan, Devika, A. V. M. Rajan, Prameela and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. It was released on 4 May 1973. Plot Cast * S. V. Ranga Rao as Dharmaraj * Major Sundarrajan as Selvaraj * A. V. M. Rajan as Durairaj * Jaishankar as Prem * Jamuna as Rani Malini Devi/Kamala * Devika * Prameela * Vennira Aadai Nirmala * Cho as Gopi * V. K. Ramasamy * Manorama * Srikanth as Prakash * Roja Ramani * V. S. Raghavan Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan (14 March 1918 – 21 June 2001) was an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, and musician known for his works in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu, Malayalam cinema, Malayalam, and Kann .... References External links * {{IMDb title, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komatha En Kulamatha (1973 Film)
''Komatha En Kulamatha'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Prameela and Srikanth, with a cow in a major role. Thengai Srinivasan, M. Bhanumathi, Nagesh, S. N. Lakshmi, Major Sundarrajan and S. A. Ashokan play supporting roles. It was released on 27 July 1973. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Palle Paduchu'', Kannada as ''Seethe Alla Savithri'' and in Hindi as ''Gaai Aur Gori'' in (1973). Plot Cast * Prameela as Vijaya * Srikanth as Arun * Nagesh as Ramu * Thengai Srinivasan as Vasu * M. Bhanumathi as Mohana * S. N. Lakshmi as Arun's Mother * S. A. Ashokan as Sengotan * Major Sundarrajan as Nattamai * V. Gopalakrishnan as Soma Sundaram * Baby Sumathi as Valli * Cow as Lakshmi * Dog as Tommy Soundtrack Music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. P. Susheela Pulapaka Susheela (born 13 November 1935), popularly known as P. Susheela, is an Indian playback singer asso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shri Kanchi Kamakshi
''Sri Kanchi Kamakshi'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film on the Goddess Kamakshi. The movie is told in a narrative style by the characters played by Major Sundarrajan. Lead roles in the film are played by S.A. Ashokan, Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, P. R. Varalakshmi, Rajasulochana, Thengai Srinivasan, Srividya, Sujatha, Vanisri and K.R. Vijaya. The film was released on 30 October 1978. Plot The story follows the birth of Meenakshimyndan and then narrates the exploits of Goddess Kamakshi with Meenakshimyndan as the narrator. Cast * A. V. M. Rajan as Lord Shiva * Major Sundarrajan as Meenakshimyndan * Ennathe Kannaiah as Villager * Gemini Ganesan as Meenakshimyndan's father * R. Muthuraman as Adi shankara * Thengai Srinivasan as An ardent devotee * S.A. Ashokan as Kabaligan * Sujatha as Meenakshimyndan's mother * Srikanth * P. R. Varalakshmi * Rajasulochana * Srividya * Vanisri * Sripriya as Meenakshi * Prameela * Y. Vijaya * J. Lalitha as Maragad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
''Unnai Suttrum Ulagam'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by G. Subramaniya Reddiar. The film stars Jayalalithaa, leading an ensemble cast including Prameela, Vidhubala, Kamal Haasan, Savithri and Vijayakumar. Jayalalithaa played the elder sister who sacrifices her happiness for the sake of her siblings. The film was released on 29 April 1977, and Jayalalithaa won the Tamil Nadu Cinema Fan Award for Best Actress. Plot Lakshmi is a playful village belle and Dhanabakiyam is her well wisher. Dhanabakiyam's husband leaves her. Lakshmi is the elder sister of Seetha, Raja and Seetha. She takes care of her all siblings. But Raja disrespects her. Seetha dies while pregnant. How Lakshmi saves her family forms the crux of the story. Cast ;Lead actresses *Jayalalithaa as Lakshmi * Prameela as Mala * Vidhubala as Seetha * Usharani as Rekha ;Supporting actresses * Sachu as Pangajam * Ganthimathi as House maid * Seethalakshmi as Ramu's mother * Tambaram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soorakottai Singakutti
''Soorakottai Singakutti'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by Rama Narayanan for AVM Productions. The film stars Prabhu and Silk Smitha, with Vijayakumari, V. K. Ramaswami, Prameela and Gemini Ganesan in supporting roles. It was released on 9 September 1983. Plot Viswanathan, a happily married landlord befriends a dancer. Later she shows her true colours, separates him from his wife and marries him. Meanwhile, Selvam, a vibrant youth hears from his mother about his past and vows to avenge the person who caused injustice to his family. How he manages to do it, is the rest of the story. Cast *Prabhu as Selvam *Silk Smitha as Sokki *Gemini Ganesan as Viswanathan *C. R. Vijayakumari as Lakshmi *Prameela as Kalyani * V. K. Ramasamy as Velu *Sangili Murugan as Nondy *Venniradai Moorthy as Marriage Broker *S. S. Chandran as Chengalpattu Senthamarai Pulavar *Bindu Ghosh as Shantha *Omakuchi Narasimhan *Gundu Kalyanam *Ramarajan (Guest Role) Soundtrack So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |