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T. R. Rajakumari
Thanjavur Radhakrishnan Rajayee (5 May 1922 – 20 September 1999), known by her screen name T. R. Rajakumari, was an Indian actress, Carnatic singer and dancer. She has been called the first "dream girl" of Tamil cinema. Film career Rajayee made her film debut in "''Kumara Kulothungan"'' which was produced in 1938–39 but was released in 1941 after ''Kacha Devayani''. In the initial ads her name appeared as T. R. Rajayee but later in the film she was credited as T. R. Rajalakshmi. Her second film was Mandharavathi directed by D.S. Marconi was also released in 1941. ''Kacha Devayani'' (1941) was a hit and helped launch her career in movies. There is some confusion about in which film she actually made her debut as ''Kacha Devayani's'' director K. Subramaniam later insisted that he was the one who introduced her to films. In 1944, Rajakumari starred in the record-breaking film '' Haridas'' alongside M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and gained recognition for her glamorous po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanjavur
Thanjavur (), also Tanjore, Pletcher 2010, p. 195 is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is the 11th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is located in the centre of the city. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is the headquarters of the Thanjavur District. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Kaveri Delta and is known as the ''Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu''. Thanjavur is administered by a municipal corporation covering an area of and had a population of 290,720 in 2011. Roadways are the major means of transportation, while the city also has rail connectivity. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, located away from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parakkum Paavai
''Parakkum Pavai'' (; ) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and Kanchana.The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days. Plot Jeeva, the son of a businessman, promises a dying man Vedhachalam, that he will take care of his daughter Kala. To do so, he obtains employment as a trapeze artist in the National Circus. Cast * M. G. Ramachandran as Jeeva * B. Saroja Devi as Kala * J. P. Chandrababu as Rubber * R. S. Manohar as Kabali * K. A. Thangavelu as The director of The National Circus * S. V. Ramadas as Veeramuthu * V. Nagayya as Vedhachalam * O. A. K. Thevar as Balasubramaniyam * M. N. Nambiar as Rangasamy * S. A. Ashokan as Vijayan * N. S. Natarajan as Dhandapani * Sadan as the leader of the group of the men in "Nilavenna Aadi" * Rajasulochana as Sarasu * Kanchana as Shantha * G. Sakunthala as Kannamma * S. D. Subbulakshmi as Amaniyamm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanasundari
''Vanasundari'' is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, T. S. Balaiah and S. Varalakshmi. Plot Prince Gunasagaran hates his father Marthandan, king of Neelapuri as he, in spite of his age, spends his time in entertainment without concern for people. Marthandan chases Gunasagaran out of the country. Gunasagaran and his friend Adhi Medhavi goes to another country. There, a cruel younger brother of the king, Kapaleekaran rules after killing his elder brother. His paramour Leela is virtually ruling the State. Vanasundari, the king's daughter is in custody. Adhi Medhavi is imprisoned on false charge of theft. Gunasagaran meets Vanasundari in the jungle. Both exchange their tale of woes. Gunasagaran promises to rescue her. After many twists and turns the story has a happy ending. Cast ;Male cast * P. U. Chinnappa as Prince Gunasagaran *T. S. Balaiah as Kapaleekaran * R. Balasubramaniam *D. Balasubramaniam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vijayakumari (film)
''Vijayakumari'' is a 1950 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. S. A. Sami. The film stars K. R. Ramasamy and T. R. Rajakumari. Plot This is the story of a young man who works to bring changes in the society destroying corruption and superstitious beliefs. The story is set in a kingdom that had a wily minister. The princess falls in love with the young man, but the minister has ideas to marry the princess to his son. The young man and his sister are tormented by the minister. Cast List adapted from The Hindu article. ;Male cast * K. R. Ramasamy as Vijayan *Serukulathur Sama as Prime Minister *T. S. Balaiah as Son of Prime Minister * M. N. Nambiar as the brother of a fisherwoman * R. Balasubramaniam * K. R. Ramsingh as an amputated Wizard *Pulimoottai Ramasami *K. Sayeeram ;Female cast * T. R. Rajakumari as the Princess *Kumari Kamala as Sister of Vijayan *P. K. Saraswathi as Maya, Queen of an island *K. S. Angamuthu *M. S. S. Bhagyam as a fisherwoman Dance *Vyjayanth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithaya Geetham
''Ithaya Geetham'' is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film written, directed and produced by Joseph Thaliath Jr. The film stars T.R. Mahalingam and T. R. Rajakumari. Plot A king is on his deathbed. He requests his friend to take care of the queen (Rajalakshmi) and their daughter (Rajakumari). The friend has two sons. While the elder son (Veerappa) goes to fight a battle, the younger son (Mahalingam) and the princess fall in love with each other. The elder son returns victoriously and claims the hand of the princess. The princess vacillates. So the younger brother goes to another battle. But he gets injured. The princess realises her folly and helps in the treatment of the younger brother. The two brothers decide to settle on a duel. The younger brother wins and marries the princess. Cast Credits adapted from ''The Hindu'' review article and from the song book. ;Male cast * T. R. Mahalingam as Jeevan * P. S. Veerappa as Prathaban * K. Sarangapani as Lal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavalakkodi (1949 Film)
''Pavalakodi'' () is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. It revolves around the turn of events between lord Rama and Karna and declare war over each other. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran as Karna, T. R. Mahalingam as Krishna, N. S. Krishnan as Rama, T. E. Varadan and T. R. Rajakumari. Plot The plot begins with Karna uniting with the Pandavas and Kauravas finally in the heaven Swargarohana Parva(Mahabharata)(as per Vyasa) Yudhisthira meets Karna, hugs him and touches his feet. As described in the Vedvyasa's Swargarohana Parva, Karna is crowned the king of the Aditya Lok by Surya. Indra, Yama, Yaksha and all other gods come to celebrate this moment. The Gandharvas, Apsaras celebrate by singing glories of Karna. The Yadavas led by Balarama, the Nishadas led by Eklavya, the Kurus, the Vrishnis all accept their sovereignty under Karna's rule. Jarasandha, Shishupala, Rukmi who on earth did not concile with the Pandavas because of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishna Bakthi
''Krishna Bhakthi'' () is a 1949 Tamil-language historical musical film, directed by R. S. Mani, and produced by S. N. Laxmana Chettiar. The film stars P. U. Chinnappa and T. R. Rajakumari as a hypocrite saint and chaste court dancer respectively. Inspired by Matthew Lewis' French novel ''The Monk'', it was released on 14 January 1949. Plot Harikanandha Bhagavathar is a hypocrite saint who lusts after a chaste court dancer Devakumari. Cast ''Male cast according to the opening credits of the film and female cast according to the song book'' ;Male cast * P. U. Chinnappa as Harikanandha Bhagavathar * N. S. Krishnan as Vevukarar * K. R. Ramasami as Shri Krishnan * Chithambaram Jayaraman as Naradar * Pullimoottai Ramasami as Neebhushanam, Rajaguru * D. Balasubramaniam as Narasimhan * Azhwar Kuppusami as Alwar * Kulathu Mani * C. S. Pandian * T. V. Namasivayam * K. R. Chellamuthu * E. Krishnamoorthi * S. V. S. Narayanan * T. V. Sivanandam * Chandrasekharan * S. Ramanatha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandralekha (1948 Film)
''Chandralekha'' (also spelt ''Chandraleka'') is a 1948 Indian historical adventure film produced and directed by S. S. Vasan of Gemini Studios. Starring T. R. Rajakumari, M. K. Radha and Ranjan (actor), Ranjan, the film follows two brothers (Veerasimhan and Sasankan) who fight over ruling their father's kingdom and marrying the village dancer, Chandralekha. Development began during the early 1940s when, after two successive box-office hits, Vasan announced that his next film would be entitled ''Chandralekha''. However, when he launched an advertising campaign for the film he only had the name of the heroine from a storyline he had rejected. Veppathur Kittoo (one of Vasan's storyboard artists) developed a story based on a chapter of George W. M. Reynolds' novel, ''Robert Macaire: or, The French bandit in England''. Original director T. G. Raghavachari left the film more than halfway through because of disagreements with Vasan, who took over in his directorial debut. Original ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pankajavalli
Pankajavalli is an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She was known for her supporting roles during the late 1960s and 1970s in Malayalam. She made her debut in Jeevitha Nouka in 1951. She has acted in more than 50 movies. Her grand daughter Kaveri is also an actress in Tamil and Malayalam movies. Personal life Pankajavalli hails from Chengannur, Alappuzha. She is married to comedy actor and Mridangam player Nanukuttan and they have 3 children. Filmography # Ethirppukal (1984) # Onappudava (1978) # Vezhambal (1977) # Amba Ambika Ambaalika (1976) #Thumbolarcha (1974) as Thumbolarcha's mother # Boban and Molly (1971) # Kochaniyathi (1971) as Bhavani # Madhuvidhu (1970) as Kalyaniyamma # Othenente Makan (1970) as Unnichara # Thaara (1970) # Dathuputhran (1970) as Rahel # Nurse (1969) # Jwala (1969) as Meenakshi #Urangatha Sundary (1969) as Ammayi # Kumara Sambhavam (1969) as Veerani # Anchusundarikal (1968) # Punnapra Vayalar (1968) as Prabhakaran's mother # Thirichadi ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valmiki (1946 Film)
''Valmiki'' is a 1946 Tamil-language film starring Honnappa Bhagavathar, U. R. Jeevarathinam, N. C. Vasanthakokilam, T. R. Rajakumari and T. S. Balaiah. It was directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni. Plot The film was based on the story of the Hindu sage Valmiki (played by Honnappa Bhagavathar), who starts as a bandit and eventually undergoes spiritual transformation into a religious mendicant. Valmiki falls in love with a princess (played by Jeevarathnam), who is kidnapped by the villain (played by T. S. Balaiah). Cast Crew * Producer: B. Rangaswamy Naidu, S. M. Sriramulu Naidu & Samikannu Vincent * Production Company: Central Studios * Director: Sundar Rao Nadkarni * Music: S. V. Venkataraman * Lyrics: Papanasam Sivan * Story: Sundar Rao Nadkarni, Elangovan * Screenplay: * Dialogues: A. S. A. Sami * Art Direction: H. Santaram * Editing: Sundar Rao Nadkarni * Choreography: K. R. Kamaar, Heeralal * Cinematography: P. Ramasamy, Muthusamy * Stunt: * Dance: Soundtrack The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saalivaahanan
''Saalivaahanan'' is a Tamil language film starring Ranjan, T. R. Rajakumari, M. G. Ramachandran and K. L. V. Vasantha. The film was released in 1945. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film. Cast ;Male * Ranjan as Saalivahanan *M. G. Ramachandran as Vikramaditya *Nagercoil K. Mahadevan *T. S. Balaiah *N. S. Krishnan ;Female * T. R. Rajakumari as Princess Chandralekha *K. L. V. Vasantha as Vikramaditya's sister *M. R. Santhanalakshmi *T. A. Madhuram Production The film had a sequence, a love scene between Ranjan and T. R. Rajakumari, in colour. It was done by ''hand-tinting'' each frame of the sequence. M. G. Ramachandran, who was acting in minor roles at that time, played as villain. According to film historian Randor Guy, during the shooting of a sword fight between Ranjan and Ramachandran, the latter complained to the director that "Ranjan was putting in too much of ''realism'' in the fencing which was likely to hurt him!" Soundtrack # Kayirai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivakavi
''Sivakavi'' is a 1943 Indian Tamil-language film directed, initially, by P. K. Raja Sandow and later, S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. It starred M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, S. Jayalakshmi, Serukalathur Sama, Thirupurambal, T. R. Rajakumari, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram. The film's screenplay was written by Thiru Muruga Kirubanandha Variyar. The film was shot at Central Studios and released by Pakshiraja Films in Coimbatore. The film was released on 10 April 1943. Plot Cast ;Male cast * M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar as Sivakavi * Serukalathur Sama as Cheenakkan * P. B. Rangachari as Independent Bandyman * V. Sundarama Iyer as Pedagogue * D. Balasubramaniam as Chozha Natarajan * S. Rajam as Old Man, Boy, Hunter * N. S. Krishnan as Saravana Muthu * Nat Annaji Rao as Kalingaraya Prabhu * Vasudeva Pillai as Sambantham Pillai * Master Sethuraman as Murugan * Ramaiah Shastri as Chozha's scholar * Sundara Bhagavathar as Chozha's scholar * Pulimootai Ramasamy as Saravana Mut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
