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Peeli Sivam
P.L. Sivanappan known by his stage name credited as Peeli Sivam (5 July 1938 – 25 September 2017) was an Indian actor who featured around 400 Tamil-language films and plays from 1958–2017. He has featured in several films such as ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'' (1971) ''Malligai Poo'' (1973), ''Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam'' (1980), '' Poi Saatchi'' (1982),''Mundhanai Mudichu'' (1983), ''Imaigal'' (1983), ''Azhagan'' (1991), ''Ejamaan'' (1993), '' Vetri Vinayagar'' (1996) and many more. He has also acted in television shows. In 1995, he was conferred the Kalaimamani award from the state of Tamil Nadu for his contributions in the field of drama. Early life Born in a small hamlet, Pudupeerkadavu, near Bannari - Erode District, Tamil Nadu, Sivanappan had a passion for acting in his childhood days which later grew to the extent when he was brought to the limelight of stage plays by none other than Puratchi Thalaivar M.G.Ramachandran to pursue his career in stage plays and later on carried ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erode
Erode () is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Erode is the seventh largest urban agglomeration in the state, after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruppur and Salem. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Erode district. Administered by a city municipal corporation since 2008, Erode is a part of Erode Lok Sabha constituency that elects its member of parliament. Located on the banks of River Kaveri, it is situated centrally on South Indian Peninsula, about southwest of its state capital Chennai, south of Bengaluru, east of Coimbatore and east of Kochi. Erode is an agricultural, textile and a BPO hub and among the largest producers of turmeric, hand-loom and knitwear, and food products. History Etymology of Erode might have its origin in the Tamil phrase ''Eeru Odai'' meaning ''two streams'' based on presence of two water courses of Perumpallam and Pichaikaranpallam Canal. Alternatively, it might have been derived from Tamil phras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ethiroli
''Ethiroli'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film, directed by K. Balachander, featuring Sivaji Ganesan. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and became a commercial success. It was also the only collaboration between Balachander and Ganesan. Plot The story revolves around Advocate Shankar, who gifts 7 principles to his daughter which he wants her to follow. In a critical case that he takes up, Shankar ends up breaking each principle which causes misery in his case and personal life. The film ends with his daughter gifting him the same 7 principles, which he intends to follow again. Cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Advocate Shankar * K. R. Vijaya as Vijaya * S. S. Rajendran as Raju * Jyothi Lakshmi as Shanti * Sivakumar as Sundaram * Lakshmi as Kalpana * Major Sundarrajan as Manickam * V. S. Raghavan as Public Prosecutor * T. S. Balaiah as Singapur Minor Balaiya * Nagesh as Krishna Rao * G. Sakunthala as Radhamani * Rojaramani as Raji * O. A. K. Thev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navarathinam
''Navarathinam'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language road film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan, his final film. It stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha, Jayachitra and Zarina Wahab. The film was released on 5 March 1977, and failed commercially. Plot Cast ;Lead actor *M. G. Ramachandran as Thangam ;Lead actresses * Latha as Manikkam *Zarina Wahab as Pushpa * P. R. Varalakshmi as Maragadam * Shubha as Muthamma * Jaya as Gomaidi * Sripriya as Vairam *Y. Vijaya as Neela * Jayachitra as Pavalai *Kumari Padmini as Vayiduriyam ;Supporting actresses * S. Varalakshmi as Thangam's mother * C. K. Saraswathi as Sagunan *S. N. Lakshmi as Pangajethamma * Puspalatha as Pavalai's sister ;Supporting actors * A. V. M. Rajan as Raja * M. N. Nambiar as Dharmaseelan * P. S. Veerappa as Manaru *Nagesh as Ratnam * Thengai Srinivasan as Muthamma's father * C. R. Parthiban as IG of Police * K. Kannan as Gunaseelan * M. B. Shetty as Djagou * Senthamarai as Police inspector * Isari Velan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumaara Vijayam
''Kumara Vijayam'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra and Malayalam actor M. G. Soman. It is based on the play ''Perumal Satchi'' by Komal Swaminathan. The film was released on 30 July 1976. Plot Cast * Kamal Haasan as Kumar * Jayachitra as Nirmala * V. K. Ramasamy as Muruganantham * Sukumari as Paarvathi * Thengai Srinivasan as Seenu * Suruli Rajan as Chakravarthi * M. G. Soman as Vinoth * Master Sekhar Production The film was adapted from the Tamil stage play ''Perumal Satchi'' by Komal Swaminathan. The play was previously filmed in Malayalam as ''Paalazhi Madhanam'' (1975) by the same production company and crew. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by G. Devarajan; the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Pulamaipithan and Poovai Senguttavan. Release and reception ''Kumara Vijayam'' was released on 30 July 1976. Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
''Mogam Muppadhu Varusham'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Mahendran (filmmaker), Mahendran. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar, Sumithra (actress), Sumithra, Fatafat Jayalaxmi and Sripriya. It is based on the novel of the same name, written by Maniyan and serialised in the magazine ''Ananda Vikatan''. The film was released on 27 November 1976, and became a commercial success. Plot Ramesh, a city bred man is married to Kasthuri, a village girl. On the other hand, Ravishankar, a village lad and Menaka, a modern woman are married. Menaka hates living with Ravishankar as he does not show interest in sex life. Meanwhile, Bhama, a young girl wants at least to have a child with Ramesh, and is attracted by him even if he does not marry her. The film ends with these people overcoming all their issues and living happily, except Bhama, who commits suicide. Cast * Kamal Haasan as Ram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunive Thunai
''Thunive Thunai'' is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language action-thriller film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. Music was by M. S. Viswanathan. It stars Jaishankar, Jayaprabha and Rajasulochana, with S. A. Ashokan, Suruli Rajan and S. V. Ramadoss in supporting roles. The film was slightly inspired by the Hollywood classic ''Bad Day at Black Rock''. This film was a ''Runaway hit'' at the box office. Plot The Movie starts with the police asking help from CID officer Vijaykumar(Vijaykumar) to visit Ponvayal village, to investigate a mystery happening around the village. During his train journey, a stranger boards the train and warns him to go back since the village ponvayal is dangerous and anyone apart from the villagers who go there will face the wrath of the village goddess. The stranger fights with him and jumps from the train. Upon arrival, he visits the station master room in which an old man who wears the station master uniform welcomes him and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Needhikku Thalaivanangu
''Needhikku Thalaivanangu'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Latha. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Neramu Siksha'' (1973). The film was released on 18 March 1976 and became a box office success. Plot Vijay, who lives with his parents, leaves home one day as his father insults him. While he is fleeing his home, he comes across a girl whom he adopts as his sister, and begins work on improving her life. In the course of time, he commits a mistake, which leads to several consequences. He also meets a young woman and falls in love with her. As a reformed person who realises his mistakes, he makes amends in many ways, and in order to please everyone, he ends up sacrificing everything, including his life. Cast *M. G. Ramachandran as Vijay * Latha as Vimala *S. Varalakshmi as Maragadhan * Pushpalatha as Seetha *Roja Ramani alias Nirmala as Eswari * M. N. Nambiar as Sathiyamoorthy * V. K. Ramasamy as Vajarave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naalai Namadhe (1975 Film)
''Naalai Namadhe'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha, Chandramohan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, and M. N. Nambiar. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''. The film was released on 4 July 1975 and was a blockbuster. Plot Separated by Ranjith, a killer, brothers Shankar, Vijay Kumar and Radhan find themselves grown-up (thanks to the song of their mother) and are going to take revenge for the death of their parents. Cast *M. G. Ramachandran as Shankar and Vijay * Latha as Rani * Chandramohan as Radhan *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Leela * M. N. Nambiar as Ranjith *Nagesh as Rango alias Rapathavandhu * M. G. Chakrapani as Devdass (guest appearance) *M. G. Soman as Ravi (guest appearance) *Rajasree as Kamala (guest appearance) *V. S. Raghavan as Sharma *S. V. Ramdass as Raju * K. Kannan as Madhan, Martin * V. Gopalakrishnan as Robert *Karikol Raju as Worker in bar *Peeli Sivam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idhayakkani
''Idhayakkani'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, with Pandari Bai, R. S. Manohar and Radha Saluja among others enacting supporting roles. The film was directed by A. Jagannathan, produced by R. M. Veerappan under his banner Sathiya Movies and had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year, running for 150 days in theatres. It was the only Indian film to be screened at the Tashkent International Film Festival in 1978. Plot Mohan is a kind-hearted man whose theory of life is equality. He puts it into practice by sharing equally the income of his estate with his labourers. He has another passion – he wants to serve the country – and for that, he has joined the police force as an officer. He meets a needy girl, Lakshmi, and on the advice of an elderly domestic help, he permits her to stay in his house. Tongues start wagging, and Mohan decides to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
''Ninaithadai Mudippavan'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action film, starring M. G. Ramachandran in dual roles, Latha, Manjula, M. N. Nambiar and Sharada in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1970 Hindi film ''Sachaa Jhutha''. Plot Sundaram is an innocent band musician who lives with his physically challenged sister Sita in a village. He needs more money for his sister's marriage and he sets off to Madras to earn. On the other hand, Madras city Police department is shocked by a series of diamond thefts. But Inspector Mohan suspects the thief to be Ranjith Kumar, who is actually a wealthy diamond businessman on the account that whenever a theft occurs, he is present there. But he has no evidence and searches for it. He creates a plan with Leela, a policewoman, to attract Ranjith to know his secret plans. Sundaram arrives in the city and goes to a party hall. Ranjith, who arrives at the party is surprised to see Sunadaram as he looks identical to him. He immediately ... [...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] |
Netru Indru Naalai (1974 Film)
''Netru Indru Naalai'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran Manjula and Latha. It was released on 12 July 1974, and ran for 150 days in theatres. Plot Two swindlers, Nalasivam and Dayalan kill the wife of a wealthy industrialist Manavalan Thangappapuram. The baby who was with the mother, escapes from their claws by the intervention of a farmer, who raises the child as his own child, naming him Manickam. Meanwhile, both criminals see Thangappapuram, with another baby in his arms, and persuade the widower that they saved him. Wild with joy by thinking that he has found his newborn child, Rathnam, Thangappapuram does not know that a terrible trap has just closed on him. Indeed, this fake Rathnam allows both men, Nalasivam and Dayalan to steal some money from Manavalan Thangappapuram. But Manickam, finds that he is the real son of Thangappapuram and knows that his father is in a terrible trap. Manickam tries to prov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
