|
T. K. Bhagavathi
T. K. Bhagavathi (born 1917) was an Indian actor in Tamil stage dramas and cinema. He was the youngest brother of T. K. Shanmugam. He was famous for playing major roles in dramas and films for 45 years from 1935 to 1979. His debut film was Menaka (1935). His majestic walk, body language and bold voice earned him the reputation. Early life T.K.S Brothers quartet consisted of four: Sankaran, Muthuswamy, Shanmugam, Bhagavathy. They staged plays all over Tamil Nadu and in neighboring Tamil speaking countries, during the pre-independent period of India. In addition, T.K.Bhagavathi had acted in many character roles such as father and brother in Tamil movies with popular yesteryear heroes and heroines. Film career S. V. Ranga Rao and T. K. Bhagavathy were one of the most famous for their father roles in 1960's and 1970's. He has acted along with most of lead actors like M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan.His notable movie are '' Sampoorna Ramayanam, Sivagangai Seemai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menaka (1935 Film)
''Menaka'' is a 1935 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. K. Rajasandow and produced by Sri Shanmuganandha Talkie Company. The film stars T. K. Shanmugam and T. K. Bhagavathi with N. S. Krishnan (in his cinematic debut), S. V. Sahasranamam, K. R. Ramasamy and T. K. Muthusamy in supporting roles. The film is about two lovers who get separated because of the designs of some envious persons and their reunion after much anguish and anxiety. ''Menaka'' was an adaptation of the stage play of the same name which itself was adapted from a novel of the same name written by Vaduvoor K. Duraiswamy Iyengar. The film's screenplay was written by Kandhasamy Mudaliar. The film was released on 6 April 1935 became successful at the box-office and created a trendsetter for social themed films in Tamil. Plot Cast The list was adapted from the database of Film News Anandan ;Male cast *T. K. Shanmugam as Naina Mohamed *T. K. Bhagavathi as Varaswami *T. K. Sankaran as Sambasiva Iy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellorum Innaattu Mannar
''Ellarum Innattu Mannar'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil language film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, with M. N. Nambiar, M. N. Rajam and K. A. Thangavelu in supporting roles. Plot Valiyan Kodu is a Kingdom ruled by Suhadevar. His daughter is Kanchana. The king is a sickly person. Divan Alavandhar administers the State. He has two sons. Veeramani is his own son and Thirumeni is his adopted son. Divan plans to Veeramani to marry Kanchana and become the ruler of Valiyan Kodu. Valluvan Kundram is a village adjacent but outside the Kingdom. People of Valluvan Kundram consider Thangadurai as their chief. He is a patriotic person working for the welfare of the village. He has a younger brother named Thambidurai. They both had a sister named Angayarkanni. Thangadurai's wife is Idhyarani. The Head of the family is Chelliah, an uncle of Thangadurai. A conflict begins between Valiyan Kodu and Valluvan Kundram when a statue of Tiruvalluvar is f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agathiyar
Agathiyar is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written, directed, and produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Sirkazhi Govindarajan playing the main character, T. R. Mahalingam, A. V. M. Rajan, Kumari Padmini, R. S. Manohar, Suruli Rajan, Manorama and Sridevi were in supporting roles. This film ran for 100 days and won widespread appreciation. The film was dubbed into Hindi under the title ''Maharish'' in 1986. Plot The story is about Agathiyar Muni, who is considered to be the embodiment of one of celestial intellectuals who descended on earth to enlighten human beings. During the wedding of Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the earth tilted to the northern side, as the whole world was witnessing the marriage. Shiva gave the responsibility of balancing the earth to Agathiyar by going to the southern side. Agathiyar is also given the additional responsibility of spreading goodness and equality. He has t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasantha Maligai
''Vasantha Maligai'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri, and is the Tamil remake of the 1971 Telugu film '' Prema Nagar''. ''Vasantha Maligai'' was released on 29 September 1972 and became a major commercial success, running at the box office for nearly 750 days. A digitally restored version of the film was released on 8 March 2013, and another one on 21 June 2019 and it also completed 100 days. Plot Anand is a rich playboy and alcoholic. Aboard an aeroplane, he meets Latha, an air hostess. Latha lives with her father, mother, two brothers, and a sister. Her elder brother resides at home with his wife, but Latha is the highest earning member of the family. Latha's mother objects to her being an air hostess; she begs her to change profession so that she can be home at more decent hours. While Anand is celebrating his birthday in a pub near his home, Latha arriv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sange Muzhangu
''Sange Muzhangu'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language thriller film, directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran, with S. A. Ashokan, Lakshmi, Cho Ramaswamy, among others enacting supporting roles. Kamal Haasan worked under K. Thangappan as his dance assistant in this film. It is a remake of the Bengali Bengali or Bengalee, or Bengalese may refer to: *something of, from, or related to Bengal, a large region in South Asia * Bengalis, an ethnic and linguistic group of the region * Bengali language, the language they speak ** Bengali alphabet, the w ... film ''Jiban Mrityu''. Plot Murugan is an innocent guy who meets Latha in airport. They start off with a fight but fall in love. he is also a fugitive who is trapped in the murder of his employer by Natarajan and Varagaswamy. He is on the run. With help from Pratap Singh he takes the place of Kripal Singh, who is Pratap's sister's son scheduled to appear for IPS from London had died in an accident. He writes and c ... [...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 set in Anan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naangu Suvargal
''Naangu Suvargal'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran and Vanisri. It was released on 6 February 1971. Plot Cast * Jaishankar * Ravichandran * Vanisri * Nagesh * Sowcar Janaki * Vijaya Lalitha * R. S. Manohar * Srividya Production ''Naangu Suvargal'' was directed by K. Balachander who also wrote the story and dialogue. It was produced by V. S. Sharma and P. S. Mani under Screen Entertainment, and was Balachander's first colour venture, as well the second collaboration between Jaishankar and Ravichandran as actors. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. Release and reception ''Naangu Suvargal'' was released on 6 February 1971, and was a commercial failure. T. G. Vaidyanathan of ''Film World'' described it as a "re-do" of V. Shantaram's ''Do Aankhen Barah Haath ''Do Aankhen Barah Haath'' () is a 1957 Indian Hindi-language drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabatham
''Sabatham'' () is 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Bala Murugan. Music was by G. K. Venkatesh. The film stars K. R. Vijaya, Ravichandran, Nagesh and T. K. Bhagavathi, with V. K. Ramasami and Anjali Devi in supporting roles. It was released on 14 April 1971. Plot Sivakami makes a gentle challenge to her father-in-law, as to how she should manage her problems in the household. Cast * K. R. Vijaya as Sivakami * Ravichandran as Muthu * T. K. Bhagavathi as Selva Nayagam and Durai Singam * Nagesh as Shanmugam * V. K. Ramasamy as Rangaiya * S. V. Sahasranamam as Valli Muthu * Anjali Devi as Rajeswari * Pandari Bai as Lakshmi * Neelu * K. R. Indira Devi as Yesotha * Indra * C. R. Rajakumari * Bhavani * Sridevi as Krishnan * L. Vijayalakshmi as Draupadi Production The film features a play based on the ''Mahabharata'', where Sridevi plays Krishna. Soundtrack Music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh and lyrics were written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thangaikkaaga
''Thangaikkaaga'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Lakshmi. It was released on 6 February 1971. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Ramu/Ravi *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Saratha *Lakshmi as Radha/Amutha * Muthuraman as Sekar * M. N. Nambiar as Moorthy/Prakash *S. V. Ramadas as Dass * T. K. Bhagavathi as Paramasivam *T. S. Balaiah as Jambulingam * M. S. Sundari Bai as Arunthathi *Nagesh as Panchatcharam/Cholapatti Chinnajameendar *Sachu as Selvam *V. Nagayya as Samiyar *Ganthimathi as Akilandam * C. R. Parthiban as Head of Police Officer *Typist Gopu as Panchatcharam Friend * Master Prabhakar as Young Ramu *Baby Sumathi as Young Radha Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song "Angamuthu" belongs to baila Baila (also known as bayila; from the Portuguese verb ''bailar'', meaning ''to dance'') is a form of music, popular in Sri Lanka and among Goan Catholics. The genr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anadhai Anandhan
''Anadhai Anandhan'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film directed by directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by Muthuvel Movies. It stars A. V. M. Rajan, Muthuraman, R. S. Manohar and Anjali Devi. The bond between the lead heroine Jayalalithaa with the orphaned child played by Master Sekhar was the highlight of the film. The film was simultaneously made in Hindi as '' Chanda Aur Bijli'', which released earlier in 1969. It was a successful film on its release. This film was remade in Telugu as '' Akka Thamudu'' in 1972. Plot Cast * A. V. M. Rajan * Jayalalithaa * Nagesh * Master Sekhar * R. S. Manohar * R. Muthuraman * Anjali Devi * Jayakumari * T. K. Bagavathi *O. A. K. Thevar * Thengai Srinivasan *Pakoda Kadhar * Master Prabhakar * Vijaya Chandrika * Renuka Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was an Indian philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nam Naadu (1969 Film)
''Nam Naadu'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by C. P. Jambulingam, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. It is a remake of the 1969 Telugu film '' Kathanayakudu''. The film was released on 7 November 1969. Plot Dharmalingham, Aalavandar and Punniyakodi are three VIPs in a township who have established themselves as noble citizens of the country but in reality are traitors who dare to do any type of crimes for money. Durai is an honest government office clerk who wants to be sincere for the nation and to help the poor and needy. In order to save the rights of the poor he fights with higher society people which is disliked by brother Muthaiya who works for Dharmalingham and is an equally honest person as Durai. Though Muthaiya scolds Durai for his acts he is very affectionate to him and Durai is equally respectful and affectionate towards him and his family. Durai once picks a fight with Aalavandar in a shop — he insists on his sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |