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S. Varalakshmi
Saridey Varalakshmi (13 August 1925 – 22 September 2009) was an Indian actress and singer who worked in Telugu and Tamil-language films. She was popular for her roles and songs in Telugu films like ''Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam'' (1960) and '' Mahamantri Timmarasu'' (1962) and Tamil films like ''Veerapandiya Kattabomman'' (1959) and in '' Poova Thalaiya'' (1969). Life Varalakshmi was born in Jaggampeta, Andhra Pradesh, India. She started her career as child artist in saint role in ''Balayogini'' (1937), when she was nine years old. Gudavalli Ramabrahmam was engaged by the pioneer filmmaker K. Subramanyam to direct the Telugu version of this movie. He spotted young Varalakshmi in Kurnool. Subramanyam later cast her in his classic '' Seva Sadanam'' (1938) with M. S. Subbulakshmi. She played a young friend of the heroine (M.S.), and they became close friends. She played a young girl's role in ''Parasuraman'' (Tamil, 1940) along with T. R. Mahalingam. T. R. Sundaram, cast her in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saudamini
''Saudamini'' ( ta, சௌதாமினி) is a 1951 Indian, Tamil language film directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam. The film featured M. K. Radha, P. Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Plot A Maharshi (sage) blesses King Vikramasenan and Queen Saudamini to beget a child. The queen becomes pregnant. But the king is lured by the court dancer and he neglects the queen. The minister advises the queen to drive away the court dancer from the country. But the court dancer sows seeds of doubt in the king's mind that the queen is having an affair with the minister. So, the king orders the minister to be executed and sends the queen to the forest. The queen delivers a son, Udhayasenan, in the forest and he is growing up. In the meantime, the court dancer and her paramour, the commander blinds the king and take over the administration. Hearing this, the queen sends her son to get his father freed and regain the Kingdom. On his way, the prince meets princess Hemavathi and they fall in lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghantasala Balaramaiah
Ghantasala Balaramayya was an Indian film director, producer, and actor in Telugu cinema. His notable films include '' Sri Seetarama Jananam'' (1944), ''Balaraju'' (1948), '' Swapna Sundari'' (1950), and ''Sri Lakshmamma Katha'' (1950). Balaramayya is known for providing Akkineni Nageswara Rao his first lead role in the 1944 mythological film '' Sri Seetarama Jananam''. Biography Ghantasala Balaramayya was born in 1906 in Pottepalem in Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh into a Brahmin family. He started his career as a stage singer and later started to produce and direct. He is the grandfather of the music director S. Thaman. Balaramayya provided Akkineni Nageswara Rao his first lead role in the 1944 mythological film '' Sri Seetarama Jananam''."One day, I was at a railway station with my drama troupe and to my good luck, Ghantasala Balaramayya garu (producer-director) spotted me standing nearby. He walked up to me and asked me if I want to work in films. I didn't think twice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayalokam
''Mayalokam'' () is a 1945 Telugu-language film produced and directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam under the Sarathi Films banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and S. Varalakshmi, with music composed by Galipenchala Narasimha Rao. The film is the debut of veteran actor and producer Padmanabham. The film was recorded as a ''Super Hit'' at the box office. Plot Sambaripura King, Kambhoja Raju (Govindarajula Subba Rao) has seven wives and six children (from his first six wives). When his youngest wife, Manikyamba (Kannamba) is pregnant, Rajaguru (M. C. Raghavan) predicts that her son would be the next king. Upset at this, the eldest wife ("Radio" Bhanumathi), who feels that her son Navabhoja Raju (C. S. R) is a natural choice, plots with the other wives and poisons the mind of the king, who banishes Manikyamba from the kingdom. Lord Siva (Vedantam Raghavayya), in the guise of a tribal, takes her to a tribal colony in the forest, where Manikyamba delivers a boy, who grows into a hand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jagathalaprathapan (1944 Film)
''Jagathalapratapan'' is a 1944 Indian Tamil-language film starring P. U. Chinnappa and M. S. Sarojini. A film adaptation of a folk tale "12 Minister's Tale", the film also features P. B. Rangachari, M. R. Santhanalakshmi and N. S. Krishnan playing supporting roles. The film revolves around the theme of a prince who through his talents wins over several girls and marries them. The film was released on 13 April 1944 and became a box-office success and established Chinnappa as one of the top stars in Tamil cinema. Plot Jagathalapratapan is a prince who is to be punished from his kingdom for expressing his desire for four celestial maidens: Indrani, Nagakumari, Agnikumari and Varunakumari. However, he escapes punishment and roams in disguise in the company of a friend when he meets a damsel who is Indirakumari in disguise. He marries her and settles down in a kingdom whose king falls in love with his wife and sends the prince away to Nagaloka in order to covet her. Jagathalapr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathi Murali
''Sathi Murali'' was a 1941 Tamil-language film directed by Vadivelu Naicker. It starred M. K. Radha, M. R. Santhanalakshmi and T. R. Mahalingam in the lead roles. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film. Production During the late 1930s and the 1940s, there were a lot of movies with social messages such as ''Thyagabhoomi''. Sathi Murali targeted caste-based discrimination in society. Sathi Murali was the second film for singer and actor T. R. Mahalingam who later became one of the leading stars of Tamil cinema. Plot The movie was based on the story of a low-caste boy named Seenu who falls in love with a high-caste woman named Murali. After facing a lot of hardships, their love finally succeeds. Cast * M. K. Radha as Seenu * T. R. Mahalingam as Young Seenu * M. R. Santhanalakshmi as Murali, Krishnan * S. Varalakshmi as Young Murali * Nagercoil Mahadevan as Naradar * P. G. Venkatesan as Sadhu * T. A. Mathuram as Sathyabhama * L. Narayana Rao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaraichimani
''Araichimani'' or ''Manuneethi Chozhan'' is a 1942 Indian Tamil language film directed by P. K. Raja Sandow. The film features P. B. Rangachari, M. R. Santhanalakshmi, S. Balachander, S. Varalakshmi, A.R. Sakunthala, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram in the lead roles. Premise Manuneethi Chozhan was a popular and just king. When a calf is killed by his only son, the mother cow asks for justice. The king orders that his son be killed in the same manner as the calf. The gods come and restore both his son's and the calf's life. This story is downplayed in the film. The film details the aftermath of this popular story. The prince falls in love with the daughter of a minister in the king's court, but the minister opposes their marriage. Aaraichimani is the story how the two are eventually married. Cast Cast according to the song book ;Male Cast * P. B. Rangachariar as Manuchozhan * S. Balachandran as Vitangan * Master Radha as Young Vitagan * C. P. Viswanathan as Prime Ministe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illalu
Illalu () is a 1940 Telugu-language drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. Plot Murthy (Umamaheswara Rao) is married to Indira (Kanachanamala) and they live happily. Subsequently, he falls in love with Leela (Lakshmi Rajyam), an educated and sophisticated lady. He brings her home as his second wife, making Indira unhappy. However Indira performs her duties as the devoted housewife on one side and wins over her husband with patience and perseverance. Finally Indira emerges successful and they lived happily. Cast Soundtrack There are some melodious songs written by Tapi Dharma Rao Thapi Dharma Rao Naidu (1887–1973) was a Telugu writer, lyricist and social reformer. He wrote dialogues and lyrics for the films like ''Mala Pilla'', ''Drohi'', ''Thathaji'', ''Bhishma'', and ''Patni''. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Awar .... Music is scored by S. Rajeswara Rao. # "Dina Dinamu Papadni Deevinchipondi Devalokamuloni Devathallaara'' (Singer: Kanchanamala) # "Jalavihag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raithu Bidda
''Raithu Bidda'' (''English:'' Farmer of Common Origins) ( ''Telugu'': రైతు బిడ్డ, lit. Farmer-Son of the Soil) is a 1939 Telugu social problem film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. It is a social reformist film during the period of British India, at the time of battle against Zamindari system. The film was banned by the British Administration in the region. Ironically it was produced by one of the Zamindars of the time, '' Challapalli Maharaja''. The film had a public re-release in 1948. The Cast Soundtrack # "Nidra Melukora Tammuda Gaadha Nidra Melukora Tammuda" - (Snger: P. Suri Babu) # "Mangalamamma Maa Poojalu Gaikonumamma" - Group song # "Raitu Paina Anuragamu Choopani" - (Singer: P. Suribabu) # "Vayinchuma Murali Vayinchu Krishna" # "Kanna Biddakai Kalavara Paduchunu Kanneeru Karchunu" - (Singer: P. Suribabu) # "Ravoyi Vanamali Birabira Ravoyi" - (Singer: Tanguturi Suryakumari Tanguturi Suryakumari (13 November 1925 – 25 April 2005), also kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sevasadanam
''Sevasadanam'' () is a 1938 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Subrahmanyam. It is one of the early Tamil films to be set in a contemporary social setting and to advocate reformist social policies. This was the first film for M. S. Subbulakshmi and the Tamil debut of Telugu actress S. Varalakshmi. Plot An abused wife Sumathi (M. S. Subbulakshmi) is driven out of her house by husband and later forced into prostitution. Later she reforms her ways and devotes her life to running an institution for the children of prostitutes. Production After the success of ''Balayogini'' (1937), director Subramanyam was encouraged to make more socially oriented films. In 1938 he decided to make a film version of Premchand's novel ''Bazaar-e-Husn'' and bought the rights for 4,000 (worth 72 lakh in 2021 prices). While ''Balayogini'' was about the travails of widows, ''Sevasadanam'' dealt with domestic abuse, prostitution and women's liberation. Subramanyam wrote the screenplay h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling (accident)
Falling is the action of a person or animal losing stability and ending up in a lower position, often on the ground. It is the second-leading cause of accidental death worldwide and a major cause of personal injury, especially for the elderly. Falls in older adults are a major class of preventable injuries. Construction workers, electricians, miners, and painters are occupations with high rates of fall injuries. Long-term exercise appears to decrease the rate of falls in older people. About 226 million cases of significant accidental falls occurred in 2015. These resulted in 527,000 deaths. Causes Accidents The most common cause of falls in healthy adults is accidents. It may be by slipping or tripping from stable surfaces or stairs, improper footwear, dark surroundings, uneven ground, or lack of exercise. Studies suggest that women are more prone to falling than men in all age groups. Age Older people and particularly older people with dementia are at greater risk than y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savale Samali
''Savaale Samali'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film, starring Sivaji Ganesan in is his 150th film. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Manchi Rojulu Vachchaayi'' (1972), in Malayalam as ''Randu Lokam'' (1977), in Kannada as '' Siritanakke Savaal'' (1978) and in Hindi as '' Charnon Ki Saugandh'' (1988). The film become a blockbuster at the box-office, running for over 100 days in theaters. Plot Cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Manickam * Jayalalithaa as Sakunthala * R. Muthuraman as Kalimuthu * C. R. Vijayakumari as Kaveri * M. N. Nambiar as Rajavel * V. S. Raghavan as Ayyakannu * T. K. Bhagavathi as Thirunavukarasu (Periya Pannai) * S. Varalakshmi as Alamelu * Ganthimathi as Manickam Mother * Nagesh as Chinna Pannai Singaram * Kanakadurga as Sakunthala's friend * Samikannu as Villager * A. Veerappan as Nattamai * Usilai Mani as Villager * P. S. Venkatachalam Pillai as Villager * Comedy Shanmugam as Villager Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranjan (actor)
Ranjan (born as Ramanarayana Venkataramana Sarma; 2 March 1918 – 12 September 1983) was an Indian actor, singer, journalist and writer. He debuted in the 1941 movie ''Ashok Kumar'', but gained fame in S. S. Vasan's 1948 magnum opus '' Chandralekha''. Early life Ranjan was born Ramanarayana Venkataramana Sarma in Mylapore, Madras in 1918. His family hailed from the town of Srirangam. Ranjan had his schooling in Madras and received an M. Lit degree from Madras University. While studying in college, he participated in a number of stage plays. Coincidentally, an employee of Gemini Studios, Veppattur Kittu was present at one of his plays. Impressed by Ranjan's performance, Kittu suggested his name to P. G. Raghavachari, who cast him in the M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar-starrer ''Ashok Kumar'', in which he played the role of Gautama Buddha. However, Ranjan did not have any dialogues in the film. Following the success of ''Ashok Kumar'', Ranjan was cast in '' Rishyasringar'', in whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
