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R. Selvaraj (screenwriter)
R. Selvaraj, also credited as "Annakili" Selvaraj, is an Indian screenwriter and director. He worked predominantly in the Tamil film industry, as well as in very few Tollywood, and Kannada film industries. His most famous film is '' Annakili''. Vijayakanth's film career started with Selvaraj's 1979 release ''Agal Vilakku''. He appeared in ''Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam''. Selvaraj also worked closely with Barathiraja and Manirathnam. His son Dinesh Selvaraj is a director who has made films like ''Thuppakki Munai''. Filmography Story * ''Engamma Sapatham'' - 1974 *''Ammayila Sapatham'' - 1975 (Telugu) *'' Annakili'' - 1976 *''Kavikkuyil'' - 1977 * ''Kizhakke Pogum Rail'' - 1978 * ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' - 1979 * ''Toorpu Velle Railu'' - 1979 * '' Kotha Jeevithalu'' - 1980 (Telugu) * '' Nanna Devaru'' - 1982 (Kannada) * ''Pudhumai Penn'' - 1984 * ''Idaya Kovil'' - 1985 * ''Udaya Geetham'' - 1985 * ''Muthal Mariyathai'' - 1985 * ''Geethanjali'' - 1985 * ''Paadu Nilave'' - 1987 * '' Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivagangai
Sivaganga () is a city and headquarters of the Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Sivaganga is a rani velunachiyar kingdom of Tamil Nadu. It is an important city in this district for official and commercial purposes. Its nickname was Sivagangai Seemai. It's known for 16th-century Sivagangai Fort, with its located on City Centre. Inside the fort, the Rajarajeshwari Amman Temple features many ornate sculptures. Nearby, the Government Museum has prehistoric relics and natural history displays. The city is located at a distance of 48 km (30 mi) from Madurai and 449 km (279 mi) from the state capital Chennai. Sivaganga is administered by a municipality established in 1965. As of 2011, the municipality covered an area of and had a population of 40,403. The town is known for agriculture, metal working and weaving. The region around Sivaganga has considerable mineral deposits. Sivaganga comes under the Sivaganga assembly constituency which elects a member to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavikkuyil
''Kavikkuyil'' is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Sridevi and Fatafat Jayalaxmi, with S. V. Subbaiah, Rajinikanth and Senthamarai in supporting roles. It was released on 29 July 1977. Plot Gopal and Radha are lovers. Murugan is the brother of Radha. He is loved by Lakshmi, but he does not reciprocate. The lovers, Gopal and Radha get intimate and later Gopal meets with an accident on a stormy night and loses his memory. The pregnant Radha waits for him. Will Murugan approve of his sister's relationship? Will Gopal regain his memory? Whether Lakshmi wins over Murugan forms the climax. Cast * Sivakumar as Gopal * Sridevi as Radha *Fatafat Jayalaxmi as Lakshmi * S. V. Subbaiah as Ramaiah Pillai * Rajinikanth as Murugan *Senthamarai as Chinnaiah Pillai Production The film was shot at places including Chikmagalur and Kollimalai. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who got established as a leadin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sone Pe Suhaaga
''Sone Pe Suhaaga'' ( ''Borax on Gold'', met. ‘‘Icing on the Cake’’ or ‘’Cherry on Top’’) is a 1988 Indian action film, produced by Abdul Hafiz Nadiadwala on A. G. Films Pvt Ltd banner and directed by K. Bapaiah. The film stars Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Anil Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, Sridevi, Kimi Katkar in lead roles and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film was the tenth highest grossing Indian Film of 1988. Plot The film begins with a sincere Constable Viswanath living with his wife Usha, elder son Vijay, and twin boys. Once, a stranger Bashir Ahmed surrenders to Viswanath confessing his sin of stealing Rs.10 lakhs. At that juncture, a spiteful Inspector Teja connives by killing Viswanath and incriminates Bashir Ahmed. Witnessing it, Usha escapes with the children, when tragically, one of the twins dies. During that plight, she decides to immerse the corpse in the river but unfortunately, throws the living child. Moreover, Teja re-attacks which Vijay also detac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodi Parakuthu
''Kodi Parakkuthu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by Bharathiraja. The film starred Rajinikanth, who worked with Bharathiraja nearly a decade after their last film ''16 Vayathinile'' (1977). Plot A mafia leader tries to kill policeman Sivagiri, who took down his illegal businesses, with the help of a lookalike. Later, Sivagiri discovers that the leader is responsible for his father's death. Cast * Rajinikanth as DCP Erode Shivagiri/JDP Dhadha/16 Vayadhinile Parattai * Amala as Aparna * Bhagyalakshmi as Dhadha's love interest *Manivannan as GD (voice dubbed by Bharathiraja) * Sujatha as Sengamalam * A. R. Srinivasan as Shivagiri's uncle *Janagaraj as Chinna Dhadha * Vijayan as Shivagiri's father (Guest appearance) * Sangili Murugan as Dhadha (Guest appearance) *S. R. Veeraghavan as I.G. * Ilavarasu as Police constable * Sudha as Madhavi *Vinod Raj as Jailer Meyyappan Production Soundtrack The music was composed by Hamsalekha. The song " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paadu Nilave
''Paadu Nilave'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film, directed by K. Rangaraj and written by M. G. Vallaban from a story by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Mohan and Nadhiya, with Ravichandran, Senthil, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, J. V. Somayajulu, A. R. Srinivasan and Typist Gopu in supporting roles. It was released on 15 May 1987 and became a commercial success. Plot Balakrishnan "Balu" is a die hard fan of singer Sangeetha. By chance Sangeetha visits Balakrishnan's village for a vacation. When he tries to meet her, he is continuously ragged and insulted by her and her assistants. One day when Sangeetha hears him sing near a beach, she realises his talent and also learns about his struggles. They become good friends and Sangeetha wishes to stay in the village for longer. However her father comes and immediately takes her back to Chennai for her singing events and she leaves without informing Balakrishnan. Balakrishnan heartbroken goes to Chennai in search of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geethanjali (1985 Film)
''Geethanjali'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Murali (Tamil actor), Murali, Sathyaraj, Bhavya and Nalini (actress), Nalini. The film is a home production of Ilaiyaraaja. Cast *Murali (Tamil actor), Murali as James *Sathyaraj as Antony *Nalini (actress), Nalini as Diana *Bhavya as Julie *Goundamani *Poornam Viswanathan as Church Father *Senthil *Kumarimuthu *Karikol Raju Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vaali (poet), Vaali and Vairamuthu.http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/Geethanjali-songs-T0000294 References External links * 1985 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja 1980s Tamil-language films Films directed by K. Rangaraj {{1980s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muthal Mariyathai
''Muthal Mariyathai'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film produced, directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Radha, with Vadivukkarasi, newcomers Deepan and Ranjini, Janagaraj, Sathyaraj, Aruna, Veerasami and Ramanathan in supporting roles. It revolves around the relationship between an unhappily married village chief and a young boatwoman. The story of ''Muthal Mariyathai'' was developed from two sources: an English-language film about the relationship between a young girl and an ageing painter, and a story in Jayakanthan's novel ''Samoogam Enbadhu Naalu Paer'' about the relationship between a teacher and an administrator with a strained marriage. The film was co-written by R. Selvaraj, photographed by B. Kannan, and edited by V. Rajagopal and P. Mohan Raj. Filming was entirely held at Talakadu, a village near Mysore in Karnataka. ''Muthal Mariyathai'' was released on 15 August 1985. The film received positive review ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udaya Geetham
''Udaya Geetham'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles. It revolves around a singer who is facing a death sentence for a murder he did not commit, and the efforts of a young girl to clear his name. The film was released on 13 April 1985 and was a commercial success, running for 148 days in theatres and thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. Plot Arun is a singer sentenced to death. He meets Shanthi, a fan, during one of his concerts and she follows him on many occasions both within and outside prison. Arun shows deep animosity towards Shanthi's behaviour and continuously shuns her, but a persistent Shanthi refuses to give up. Maari, an inmate, attempts a prison escape but is stopped by Arun. He tells Arun about his sick daughter, and his inability to pay for her operation. A sympathetic Arun promises to raise funds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idaya Kovil
''Idaya Kovil'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohan, Ambika, 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 and, with encouragement from her, wishes to become a famous sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pudhumai Penn (1984 Film)
''Pudhumai Penn'' (), officially released as ''AVMin Pudhumai Penn'' (), is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja and produced by AVM Productions. The film stars Pandiyan and Revathi. It was released on 14 July 1984. Plot Revathi's father is a Tamil teacher. He brings up Revathi as a girl with more interest towards the language. One day he withdraws a big sum of money from bank but loses it. Pandiyan somehow finds that money and hands it over to him. Revathi's father on liking Pandiyan's gesture, plans to arrange his daughter's marriage with him. Dr. Rajasekhar, a womanizer is Pandiyan's manager. He rapes and kills the blind sister of Pratap Poten. Pratap pothen kills the manager. In this case, Pandiyan is convicted as guilty and jailed. Revathi struggles to get him out of the prison by proving him innocent. But this needs a lot of money. To earn the required money she does different jobs. Then she finds Pratap Poten, who is a lawyer and convinces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanna Devaru
''Nanna Devaru'' is a 1982 Kannada-language film, directed by B. Mallesh and produced by K. S. Ashok. The story was written by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Ananth Nag, Sujatha (in her Kannada debut), Tiger Prabhakar and K. S. Ashwath. Actress Jayanthi appeared in a brief cameo role. The film's score and songs were composed by Rajan–Nagendra, whilst the cinematography was by B. C. Gowrishankar. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Rajan–Nagendra duo, with lyrics by Chi. Udaya Shankar 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. H .... References External links * 1982 films 1980s Kannada-language films Indian drama films Films scored by Rajan–Nagendra Films directed by B. Mallesh {{1980s-Kannada-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotha Jeevithalu
''Kotha Jeevithalu'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bharathiraja. It is a remake of his own Tamil film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' (1979) and stars Suhasini. The film was a box office failure. Plot Cast *Hari Prasad *Suhasini *Nutan Prasad *Rajya Lakshmi * Gummadi *Dr Siva Prasad *Poornima *Master Seenu *Master Sudhakar *Ravula Dasaradharammayya Gowd *M D S Reddy *Gummadi Srinivas *Ramana Rao *RamaKrishna *Rebala Srilakshmi *Vijaya, Satyavathi Production ''Kotha Jeevithalu'' is the first Telugu film for both director Bharathiraja and actress Suhasini, and is a remake of the director's own Tamil film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in suppo ...'' (1979). Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
