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Suruli Rajan
Suruli Rajan was a Tamil film comedian/character artiste. He was a recipient of Tamil Nadu State Government's Best Comedian Award for the year 1981–82. Biography Suruli Rajan was born in 1938 in Periyakulam, near Theni. His father ''Ponnaiya Pillai'' worked as an accountant for farm owners of the adjoining areas in Theni. The child was named after the Surulivelar Swamy, the family deity at the temple atop a hill graced by the picturesque Suruli Falls. Suruli Rajan lost his parents one after the other, and had to discontinue his schooling. He moved to his brother's house in Madurai and worked as an apprentice mechanic in a neighbourhood workshop. Bitten by the acting bug, he acted in several amateur stage plays in Madurai before moving to Madras in 1959 in search of greener pastures. In spite of his passion for acting opportunities were few and far between. A sudden spate of opportunities in stage plays filled him with heartening optimism. He worked with various drama tro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periyakulam
Periyakulam () is a major town and a municipality in Theni district, in the Madurai Region, South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As of 2011, the town had a population of 42,976. Periyakulam is the northern gateway of the district. Etymology The name of this town derived from two Tamil words equivalent to "big lake" }) means "big" and ( ta, குளம்) is "lake"}. In Tamil literature, the name of this town is Kulainthai Managaram ( ta, குளந்தை மாநகரம் ). History There are three very old temples. The Balasubramaniam Swamy temple is located on the banks of the Varaha nadhi (Varaha river). Periyakovil Temple and Karanamoorthy Swamy temple are located on the Periyakulam pond. South east side Kailasanathar temple located in the hills. Geography Periyakulam is a small town most picturesquely situated on the palm fringed banks of the Varaganathi, a perennial river with the great wall of the Kodaikanal hills. Periyakulam (PKM) is located at . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aathi Parasakthi
''Aathi Parasakthi'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by Chitra Productions. It stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The film was dubbed in Hindi as ''Jai Jagat Janani'' (1976). Cast *Gemini Ganesan as Shiva *Jayalalithaa as Adi Parashakti, Sati, Parvati, Meenakshi * Padmini as Village lady who gives eyesight to Petersbury and later shows him divine vision as Kamakshi, Visalakshi, Meenakshi, Mariamman and Sakthi * R. Muthuraman * S. V. Ranga Rao as Daksha *Vanisri as Mohini * M. N. Nambiar * Rajasree as Lakshmi * Venniradai Nirmala * Shylashri * Sridevi as Kartikeya *S. Varalakshmi as Adi Parashakti, Mariamman, Durga * V. Gopalakrishnan * Major Sundarrajan as the foreigner * Suruli Rajan as the fisherman * S. V. Subbaiah as Abirami Pattar * S. V. Sahasranamam * A. Karunanidhi * O. A. K. Thevar *E. R. Sahadevan Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song "Naan Aatchi" is se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajaraja Cholan
''Rajaraja Cholan'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language biographical film directed by A. P. Nagarajan and written by Aru Ramanathan. Based on Ramanathan's play of the same name about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja I, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role and was the first Tamil CinemaScope film. It was released on 31 March 1973, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. Plot While the Brihadeswara Temple in Thanjavur is being constructed, Emperor Rajaraja Cholan arrives, everyone greets him but a sculptor, whose dedication pleases him. The emperor and empress leave to meet Karuvur Devar and are introduced to Tamizarasi, a poet and drama writer. Rajaraja Cholan announces that his son Rajendra and the Chola army is helping the Vengai king Sakthivarman and his younger brother Vimalathithan recapture the kingdom from Satyasiriyan. Satyasiriyan runs back into his palace whose minister, Bala Devar, devises a plan to destroy Raja Raja Chola. When the Chola army enters the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajapart Rangadurai
''Rajapart Rangadurai'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and Ushanandini. The film was released on 22 December 1973. Plot ''Rajapart Rangadurai'' narrates the story about a poor theatre actor. It is a film on theatre actors who, through time have been ignored, they play all roles from mythology characters to patriotic people, but fail to appeal to modern viewers who are drawn to more glamour and glitter. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Rangadurai/Rajapart * Ushanandini as Alamel * M. N. Nambiar as Somasundaram * V. K. Ramasamy as Drama Teacher & Drama Group Owner *S. V. Ramadas as Mohanraj * Srikanth as Baskar *Kumari Padmini as Vasanthi * Sasikumar as Ramu * Jaya as Seetha * C. K. Saraswathi as Ramu's mother * T. K. Bhagavathi as Vasanthi's father *V. R. Thilagam as Meenakshi *Suruli Rajan as Konangipatti/Konangi * Manorama as Chinthamani * Senthamarai as Karuppaiya *Poornam Viswanathan as Jilla Collector * Samikannu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirumalai Deivam
''Thirumalai Deivam'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and written by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivakumar in the title role, with K. B. Sundarambal, T. R. Mahalingam, Srividya, Lakshmi and A. V. M. Rajan in supporting roles. Plot While Lord Srinivasan, an incarnation of Vishnu, faces several obstacles in his path, saint Brughu is also subjected to mockery and humiliation from the people of the kingdom. Cast ;Actors * Sivakumar as Lord Vishnu/Srinivasan * Gemini Ganesan as Agasa Rajan * R. Muthuraman as King Tondaiman * A. V. M. Rajan as Narathan * S. V. Ramadoss as Birugu Munivar * T. R. Mahalingam as Amudha's Husband * Suruli Rajan as Rangen, (in Tamil Kuyavan) * Master Sekhar as Venkatesan * A. K. Veerasami as Punniyakodi * V. Gopalakrishnan * Ennatha Kannaiya as Anumanthu ;Actresses * K. B. Sundarambal as Saint Narayani * S. Varalakshmi as Vagula malai * C. R. Vijayakumari as Amutha * Srividya as Goddess Lakshmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurathi Magan
''Kurathi Magan'' is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film features Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Master Sridhar and Jayachitra introduced in the film, Shylashri, V. S. Raghavan, Suruli Rajan and Kamal Haasan in a brief role. R. Muthuraman plays a cameo. The film was released on 29 April 1972. Plot The plot is about how a mother from the Kuravar community sacrifices her motherhood for the sake of her son's future. Cast * Gemini Ganesan * K. R. Vijaya * M. N. Nambiar * Master Sridhar * Jayachitra * Kamal Haasan * R. Muthuraman (Cameo Appearance) * Shylashri * V. K. Ramasamy * V. S. Raghavan * O. A. K. Thevar * Karikol Raju * Suruli Rajan * V. Gopalakrishnan * Shanmugasundaram * Shanmugasundari * G. Sakunthala * S. R. Janaki * "Baby" Kumutha * "Baby" Thamizh Selvi * "Master" Rajkumar * "Master" Bablu Production ''Kurathi Magan'' directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. This was the debut movie of actress Jayachitra. Padmini and Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjal Petti 520
''Anjal Petti 520'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by T. N. Balu and produced by N. Vasudeva Menon. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, M. N. Nambiar and Nagesh. The film had musical score by R. Govardhanam. Plot Prabhu is Chennai Manager in baby food company whose head office at Madurai. He is very talented Manager and his MD assures him promotion to General Manager position. Suddenly Prabhu gets information as his MD is not giving promotion. Prabhu becomes angry and writes his resignation abusing his company MD. And he drops the letter in Post box 520 (Anjalpetti 520). Next day Prabhu receives telegram bringing his promotion. Then Prabhu realises his mistake and willing to take back the letter he posted to Post box 520. There starts the story and he chasing the letter and he got messed up with conspiracy by villains and finally he come out from all problems. Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Prabhu *B. Saroja Devi as Saratha * Major Sundarrajan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naangu Killadigal
''Naangu Killadigal'' () is 1969 Indian Tamil-language crime comedy film edited and directed by L. Balu. The film has an ensemble cast including Jaishankar, Anandan, Thengai Srinivasan, Suruli Rajan, Bharathi, Pushpamala and Kumari Padmini. It revolves around four men producing a film, raising funds by committing crimes. ''Naangu Killadigal'' was produced by Modern Theatres and written by A. L. Narayanan. It was released on 25 September 1969. Plot Four ex-convicts come together to produce a film, repeating their crimes of theft to raise funds. Cast ;Male cast * Jaishankar as Anandan (a) Kumar * Anandan as Narendran * Thengai Srinivasan as Velu (a) Natanam * Suruli Rajan as Baba (a) Bhai * Moorthy as Thandavam * A. L. Narayanan as Tape Singaram * Sivasooriyan as Bioscope * Karikol Raju as Santhosh Kumari's father * Krishna Rao as Narendran's secretary * Chandran as Alwar * Ramanathan as Rowdy Varadhan * Manohar as Ganesan Iyer ;Female cast * Bharathi as Santhosh K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi Mapillai
''Delhi Mapillai'' () is a Tamil language comedy film released on 13 September 1968. It stars Ravichandran and Cho Ramaswamy in the main lead roles, opposite Rajasree and Sachu respectively. The supporting cast includes T. P. Muthulakshmi, V. K. Ramasamy, Manorama and Suruli Rajan. It is noted for being one of the cult comedy films which continues to be repeatedly watched by generations. The story revolves around the two sons teaching a lesson to their father who disregards the poor. It was a successful film on it release. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was produced by V. K. Muthuramalingam, V. K. Ramasamy's younger brother under his banner, Sri Lakshmi Pictures. Cast * Ravichandran * Rajasree * Sachu * Cho * V.K.Ramasamy * Manorama * Suruli Rajan * O. A. K. Thevar O. A. K. Thevar (1924–1973) was an Indian actor. He acted in over 200 films and stage plays. He is known for his antagonistic roles. In 1955 he acted his debut movie ''Maman Magal'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaer Thiruvizha
''Ther Thiruvizha'' (; ) is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. It was released on 23 February 1968. Plot By means of his Indian coracle, Saravanan, a big-hearted boatman assures small connections and makes his living in this way. His younger sister Sivagami in fact so much. That's the way it goes, with Parvathi Ammal, their mother, that they love. When Saravanan has to gather endows her with Sivagami, he leaves his province for the neighbouring town. During his absence, a film unit came, under the leadership of a spirited director, Muthu (come for locations) who seduces Sivagami and rejects her then without arousing her suspicions, by going back to the capital. Parvathi Ammal discovers the pregnancy of her daughter Sivagami, who wants at all costs to cleanse her dishonour. She leaves for Madras to find Muthu. She meets accidentally one Valli, who is to be the beloved of Saravanan and become ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naan (1967 Film)
''Naan'' () is 1967 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by T. R. Ramanna and written by T. N. Balu. The soundtrack was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy. The film stars Ravichandran, Jayalalithaa, Muthuraman and Nagesh. It focuses on a raja's failed attempt to find his lost son, and three men who claim to be the lost son, seeking rights to the raja's properties. ''Naan'' was released on 1 November 1967, and ran for over 175 days in theatres. It was remade in Telugu as ''Nenante Nene'' (1968) and in Hindi as '' Waris'' (1969). Plot A raja's son gets lost at a young age while trying to escape his father's enemy. His father futilely searches for his son for a few years and dies. Years later, three people visit the palace claiming to be the prince and seek rights to all properties. All three unanimously have the identities of the lost son and answer all questions related to the family history. The palace management are left with no choice but to accommodate all three men u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uyir Mel Aasai
''Uyir Mel Aasai'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by C. P. Jambulingham and produced by Ayyappan Productions. The film stars Jaishankar, L. Vijayalakshmi and K. B. Sundarambal. Plot Cast Adapted from ''World Filmography: 1967'': * Jaishankar * L. Vijayalakshmi * K. B. Sundarambal * K. A. Thangavelu * Nagesh * S. A. Ashokan Production ''Uyir Mel Aasai'' was directed by C. P. Jambulingham and produced by Ayyappan Productions. The screenplay was written by T. N. Balu, and the cinematography was handled by Karnan. Music The music of the film was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyrics by Kannadasan. Reception ''Kalki'' panned the film. In 1993, Sachi Sri Kantha wrote the film "is a mediocre Tamil movie ..The only redeeming feature of that movie, as far as I can remember, was the Paapa hild Hild or Hildr may refer to: * Hildr or Hild is one of the Valkyries in Norse mythology, a personification of battle * Hild or Hilda of Whitby is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |