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Raghuvaran
Raghuvaran Velayutham (11 December 1958 – 19 March 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in films made in South India. He has acted in more than 200 Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the ''Hindustan Times'', "The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation." He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, ''Oru Manidhanin Kadhai'', about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphonso in the Malayalam movie '' Daivathinte Vikruthikal'', directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name. Raghuvaran's six-song music album, composed and sung by him, were officially released by actor Rajinikanth and the album was received by actress Rohini and Raghuvaran's son Rishi Varan. Personal life He was born as the eldest among four children in 1958 at Kollengode in Palakkad district in Kerala. He was the grandson of Mr. N. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezhavathu Manithan
''Ezhavathu Manithan'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film co-written and directed by K. Hariharan. Inspired by a real-life incident, the film focuses on environmental pollution and exploitation of industrial workers. Starring Raghuvaran in his first lead role, it features a host of newcomers playing other prominent roles. The film's soundtrack was made up from an album composed by L. Vaidyanathan with the lyrics of Tamil poet Subramania Bharati. The film met with widespread critical acclaim upon release, winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. It was screened at the Indian Panorama of the International Film Festival of India, and in the Soviet Union, where it won the Afro–Asian Solidarity Award. At the 13th Moscow International Film Festival in 1983, the film was nominated for the Golden St. George prize. Plot Anand, a skilled engineering graduate, comes to a village from Madras to work in a cement facto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
''Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, written, produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar and starring Raghuvaran. The female leads were Sumalatha and Manochitra (daughter of T. S. Balaiah). Plot Raghuvaran visits his friend's place on a tour and one night he happens to see a woman while he was returning from a party. On that rainy night, he rapes her and leaves. He speaks about this incident to his friend and his friend advises him not to search for that girl, as she would have forgotten it. Haunted by guilty feelings, Raghuvaran searches for her later, but is unable to find her. Meanwhile, the woman (Sumalatha) becomes pregnant and unable to come in terms with this incident, she leaves that place with her father (Prathapachandran). In a new place, she gives birth to a boy, and she tries to search for Raghuvaran, even though she never recalls his face from that dreaded rainy night. Later, Raghuvaran marries Manochitra as everyone forces him, even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silk Silk Silk
''Silk Silk Silk'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Y.V.Gopikrishnan, starring Bhanuchander, Smitha and Raghuvaran . Plot A group of smugglers (Shah, Johnny, Viji and Balram) steal diamonds to sell on the black market. Shah runs off to Goa with the diamonds and plans to sell them himself. He's found murdered in his hotel room and the diamonds are missing. CBI officer Nirmal and police officer Ashok team up to solve the murder. They have a witness that saw a young woman enter his room and that's their only lead. Nirmal recognizes the suspect as his ex-girlfriend, Priya, but doesn't disclose this. Nirmal, Ashok and the smugglers are all searching for Priya. Nirmal runs into Priya look-alike Meena, a poor fisherwoman with an alcoholic father. Ashok arrests Meena assuming her to be Shah's murderer. Nirmal arranges for Meena to be bailed out of jail causing a rift between the two men. Nirmal runs into Priya and learns that she unwittingly smuggled the diamonds for Shah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daivathinte Vikruthikal
''Daivathinte Vikrithikal'' () is a 1992 Malayalam-language film co-written and directed by Lenin Rajendran based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name. The film tells the story of Alphonso, a man who chooses to suffer a slow, torturous life in his little village, Mahe, in preference to fortunes and pleasures away from it. Raghuvaran, Srividya, Rajan P. Dev and Malavika play the pivotal roles. Raghuvaran was considered for the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor, along with Mithun Chakraborty for ''Tahader Katha'', but Mithun Chakraborty won the award. Plot The story begins in 1954, when the French, the colonial rulers were packing off from Mahé, a coastal town in North Malabar, after 230 years, leaving behind remnants of a cultural history. Those, who considered themselves as belonging to Francophone culture, jumped onto the first available vessel to France. Alphonso ignored the repeated pleas of his wife, Maggi to leave the land, where they no longer "bel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megam Karuththirukku
''Megam Karuththirukku'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Prabhu and Raghuvaran. It was released on 6 March 1987. Plot Cast *Prabhu *Raghuvaran *Senthil *Rekha * Madhuri *Charle *Vennira Aadai Moorthy * Kallapetti Singaram *S. S. Chandran *Usilai Mani *Kovai Sarala Soundtrack The music was composed by Manoj–Gyan. Reception ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group's founder Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split betw ...'' said the film "provides routine entertainment. It is passable fare". References External links * {{Rama Narayanan 1980s Tamil-language films 1987 films Films directed by Rama Narayanan Films scored by Manoj–Gyan Indian drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Raj
''Michael Raj'' is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by V. C. Guhanathan and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Raghuvaran in lead role, supported by Madhuri, Sarath Babu and Baby Shalini. It was released on 5 December 1987. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Brahma Puthrudu'' with Shalini reprising her role and in Hindi as '' Rakhwala''. Plot ''Michael Raj'' is the story of an honest man who had to take the router of action to erase the corruption and crime happened around him. Cast * Raghuvaran * Madhuri * Sarath Babu * Charle * Baby Shalini * Senthil Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose. All songs written by Mu. Metha. Reception ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group's founder Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split betw ...'' wrote, "There is crude ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kutravaaligal
''Kutravaaligal'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Raveendran in lead role. Cast *Raveendran *Viji *Raghuvaran *Jayamalini *Radha Ravi Madras Rajagopalan Radhakrishnan Ravi (born 29 July 1952) is an Indian actor and politician who played supporting roles throughout his career. He is the son of actor M. R. Radha and the uncle of Vasu Vikram and half-brother of Raadhika. He is a ... Soundtrack References External links *http://www.valaitamil.com/movies/kutravaaligal_tamil-movies_3108.html 1985 films 1980s Tamil-language films Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Films directed by Rama Narayanan {{1980s-Tamil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rohini (actress)
Rohini Molleti, known professionally as Rohini, is an Indian actress, screenwriter, and lyricist. She has mainly acted in Malayalam,Telugu language, Telugu, Tamil language, Tamil films along with few Kannada films. Having started her acting career at five, she has about 130 south Indian films to her credit. She received National Award of Special Mention and Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Special Jury Award, Nandi Special Jury Award for Best Performance in 1995 for the film ''Stri''. Early life A native of Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, Rohini spent all her childhood in Chennai. Her father Appa Rao Naidu was a panchyat officer and mother Radha was a housewife. Her father always wanted to become an actor, though he couldn't be an actor he encouraged his daughter to become an actress and he fulfilled his ambition through his daughter. Her mother died when she was five years old and father remarried later. Personal life She was married to actor Raghuvaran in 1996. The couple have a son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mudivalla Arambam
''Mudivalla Arambam'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. M. Mohideen, starring Rajesh and Jyothi. It was released on 30 March 1984. Plot Cast *Rajesh * Jyothi *Raghuvaran *Sarath Babu *Kumarimuthu * Master Haja Sharif Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and the lyrics for the songs were written by Vairamuthu, Gangai Amaran Gangai Amaran is an Indian music composer, singer, lyricist, writer, film director and actor in Tamil films. Personal life Gangai Amaran was born in Pannaipuram in Theni district, Tamil Nadu in December 1947, as the youngest son of Daniel Ram ... and Ravi. References External links * {{IMDb title 1980s Tamil-language films 1984 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by AVM Productions, and written and directed by Visu. He also stars as part of an ensemble cast including Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Kishmu, Raghuvaran, Delhi Ganesh, Ilavarasi, Manorama, Madhuri, Kamala Kamesh, Dilip and Haja Sheriff. The film revolves around the splintering of a joint family, and the efforts made by the patriarch's eldest daughter-in-law to reunite them. The story of ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' was inspired by Visu's play ''Uravukku Kai Koduppom'', which had already been adapted into a 1975 film. Despite the failure of that film, producer M. Saravanan liked the story, so it was reinvented into ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram''. The film was made on a then shoestring budget of ₹1.5 million, and the whole crew worked for 35 days. Cinematography was handled by N. Balakrishnan, and editing by A. Paul Duraisingham. ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' released on 18 July 1986. The film rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oorkavalan
''Oorkavalan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Manobala, starring Rajinikanth and Raadhika. The film did average business in box-office. Plot The story describes the struggle of a young villager Kangeyan to receive justice for his brother's murder. Manickam falls in love with Mallika, the daughter of Pannaiar. Mallika's marriage is arranged with Dorai, but she refuses and declares her love for Mannikam. Kangeyan gets them married in the village. The priest pretends to have divine powers and uses the superstitious beliefs of the villagers to kill Manickam. Kangeyan, not wanting to see Mallika as a widow, decides to get her married again to Pandian, a cart driver who was her childhood friend. Dorai intervenes again proceeding to use superstition again and Kangeyan learns about truth behind his brother's death exposing the priest and Dorai losing his lover in the process. Cast *Rajinikanth as Kangeyan *Raadhika as Vadivu * Pandiyan as Pandiyan *R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenin Rajendran
Lenin Rajendran ( ml, ലെനിൻ രാജേന്ദ്രൻ) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Malayalam cinema. He served as the Chairman of Kerala State Film Development Corporation from 2016 to January 2019. Career Beginning his film-making career as an assistant to director P. A. Backer, Rajendran made his directorial debut with ''Venal'' (1982). From his first film to his latest one, Edavappathy (2016), Rajendran has been consistent with the quality of his films, not surrendering to market forces even while using the form and stars of popular cinema. An active member of the Communist party, Rajendran at times integrated his political orientation into his screen work: his 1985 film ''Meenamasithile Sooryan'' was about the anti-feudal upheaval of the 1940s in Kerala from a Communist viewpoint. ''Swathi Thirunal'' (1987), a period film was a biographical work of a 19th-century king of Travancore, better known as a musical composer. While ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
