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T. R. Papa
Thiruthuraipoondi Radhakrishnan Sivasankaran (T. R. Pappa) (3 July 1922 – 15 October 2004) was an Indian music director of Tamil, Telugu and Sinhalese films. He was born in 1923 at Thiruthuraipoondi, Madras Presidency, British India. Early life Papa's real name is Sivasankaran, who is from a lineage of musical family. He started training on the violin from early childhood. His father had inability to pay tuition fees his education was stopped in middle. He was trained by Siva Vadivelu Pillai who joined in National movie tone cinema company, as fiddle player to some movies Seemanthini 1936 Parvathi Kalyanam 1936 and this life of carrying instruments ended in 1938. After he joined as a helper to S.G. Kasi Iyer, elder brother of great Kittappa. In 1941 most of the citizens was flying to other towns due to fear of Japanese Bombing Jupiter Pictures was shifted to Coimbatore, M.S.Viswanathan went with S.V.Venkatraman who is famous music director on those days. Kalki's daughter A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sport And Pastime
''Sport and Pastime'' was a weekly sports magazine published by The Hindu Group from 1947 to 1968. Founded by S. K. Gurunathan, the magazine was eventually stopped in 1968. It was replaced with ''Sportstar ''Sportstar'' is an Indian monthly Sports magazine, sports magazine published in India by the publishers of ''The Hindu''. Its headquarters is in Chennai. History and profile ''Sportstar'' was established in 1978. The magazine covers interna ...'' in 1978. References 1947 establishments in India 1968 disestablishments in India Defunct magazines published in India Sports magazines published in India Weekly magazines published in India Magazines established in 1947 Magazines disestablished in 1968 {{sport-mag-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nallavan Vazhvan
''Nallavan Vazhvan'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film produced and directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Rajasulochana. It revolves around a man who is sentenced to death on false charges, and escapes from prison to clear his name. ''Nallavan Vazhvan'' is the 50th film for Ramachandran as an actor. The screenplay was written by C. N. Annadurai, from a story by Na. Pandurangan, and cinematography was handled by G. Durai. The film was released on 31 August 1961 and underperformed at the box office, with a theatrical run of 80 days. Plot Muthu, a convict sentenced to death on false charges of murder, escapes from prison. He will have to himself confuse the culprit, Nallasivam, the local personality, of the most well-to-do, above suspicion, a priori. During his escape, disguised as a shaman, Muthu leads an investigation, and finds that the matter rests on the indestructible support of some women. First of all, his young and beauti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kudumba Vilakku
''Kudumba Vilakku'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by F. Nagoor. The film stars P. V. Narasimha Bharathi and Jamuna. Plot Radha is the wife of Kanagasabai, a Zamindar. The couple have no children. Kanagasabai brings in another woman, Pushpa, as his second wife with Radha's consent. In the meantime, Radha gets pregnant. Pushpa and her uncle Appasami try to abort the baby, but Radha safely delivers a boy. While Radha is in a delirious state, Pushpa and Appasami hand over the baby to a servant, Gopal and order him to kill it. But Gopal takes it to the next village and dumps the baby in a garbage bin. Kaathaan comes to clear the bin and finds the baby. He and his wife Pechi decide to bring up the baby, name him Marudhan and move on to the Zamindar's village in order to escape from neighbours' prying eyes. Peychi gets employed as a servant in the zamin bungalow. She takes the baby with her. Radha becomes fond of the baby.Pushpa and Appasami poison the zam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aasai (1956 Film)
''Aasai'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film, produced and directed by M. Natesan. The dialogues were written by Ilangovan, K. V. Gnanasambantham and Ve. Laxmanan and the story was written by M. Natesan. Music was composed by T. R. Pappa. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Padmini. Plot Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesan as Sekhar * N. S. Krishnan as Jakkan * V. Nagayya as Sadhanandham * D. Balasubramaniam as Nithyanandham * P. S. Veerappa as Veeran * Thirupathisami as Singaram * Sethupathi as Masi * V. P. Balaraman () as Stunts * Krishnan as Stunts ;Female cast * Padmini as Sundari * Rajam Sulochana as Valli * T. A. Mathuram as Chokki * P. Santha Kumari as Amrtham * M. R. Santhanalakshmi as Anjuham * T. S. Jaya as Kathayi * Baby Parvathi as Selvi * Rita, Shantha, Saraswathi Soundtrack Music was by T. R. Pappa and lyrics were written by Udumalai Narayana Kavi [https://idhatri.com/udumalai-narayana-kavi/ Udumalai Narayana KavUdumalai Narayana Kavi Udumalai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surangani (film)
''Surangani'' is a 1955 Sri Lankan Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Cyril P. Abeyratne. Plot Cast * Kanthi Gunatunga as Ramya * Eddie Junior as Sena * D.R. Nanayakkara as Kuda * Pearl Vasudevi * Lilian Edirisinghe * Disna Ranjani * G. S. B. Rani as Aunt * M P Gemunu * Sujeeva Lalee * Kingsley Jayasekera Production The film was produced by ''The Ceylon Theatres Ltd.'' and was released on 19 February 1955 at Elphinstone (Maradana ) & 13 other centres through Ceylon Theatres circuit. Soundtrack The music was composed by T. R. Pappa, T. R. Paapa. Popular songs included #''Aaley Pem Res Dahara'' – G. S. B. Rani Perera #''Suranganaavi Maage'' #''Sapaa Jeewey Uthum (Rupe Bale)'' – Dharmadasa Walpola #''Koibatado Mey Sathaa'' – Eddie Junior #''Seyaava Anduna Roopey'' #''Kandukaraye Shantha Sandhyawe'' – Dharmadasa Walpola #''Prem Santhapaye'' – Dharmadasa Walpola and G. S. B. Rani Perera #''Deepey Sri Lanka Dilena'' – G. S. B. Rani Perera Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammaiyappan (film)
''Ammaiyappan'' is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film written by M. Karunanidhi and directed by A. Bhimsingh in his directorial debut. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, G. Sakunthala and S. Varalakshmi. It was released on 24 September 1954 and became a major breakthrough in the career of Bhimsingh. Plot Cast Cast according to the song book ;Male cast * S. S. Rajendran as Muthan * D. V. Narayanaswami as Velaizhagan * D. Balasubramaniam as Balathevar * V. K. Ramasami as Maigai Nada Swamigal * M. R. Saminathan as Ghost * M. N. Krishnan as Sukhadev * M. A. Ganapathi as Thirusangu * K. A. Ramakrishnan as Bhoopathi * P. S. Dakshinamoorthi as Prankster * E. Krishnamoorthi as Businessman * Master Muthumanikkam as Businessman's Child ;Female cast * S. Varalakshmi as Poongavanam * G. Sakunthala as Muthayi * K. Rathnam as Sumathi * Saraswathi as Rani ;Male support cast * N. S. Nagarajan, Stunt Krishnan,P. A. Dakshinamoorthi, and Nagoor Hanifa. Production ''Ammaiyappan'' marked th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandehi
''Sandehi'' is a 1954 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by F. Nagoor. The film stars Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and T. R. Omana. The film had musical score by T. R. Pappa. Cast * S. P. Pillai S. P. Pillai (28 November 1913 – 12 June 1985) was an Indian film and stage actor, best known for his comic roles in Malayalam films. Biography S. Pankajakshan Pillai alias S. P. Pillai was born in 1913 in the temple town of Ettumanoor in ... * Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla * T. R. Omana * Santhadevi * M. G. Chakrapani * Neyyaattinkara Komalam References External links * 1954 films 1950s Malayalam-language films Films scored by T. R. Pappa {{1950s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iddaru Pellalu
''Iddaru Pellalu'' () is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by F. Nagur. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. R. Papa, T. K. Kumara Swamy & T. A. Kalyan Raman. Plot The film begins with Zamindar living with his wife Radha, the couple is perturbed as they are childless. Once Zamindar is acquainted with a dancer Pushpa at Madras in an accident who ensnares him with the help of her acolyte Appala Swamy. Right now, Zamindar convinces Radha and marries Pushpa. Thereafter, Pushpa corrals Zamindar to take over the authority. Time passes, and Radha becomes pregnant when vicious Pushpa throws the newborn baby into the dustbin and claims it is a miscarriage. Here Ramudu a sweeper rears the boy by the name of Mallaiah. As Ramudu's wife Lachi works at Zamindar's house, Mallaiah daily accompanies his mother where Radha develops unknown affection for him. Once Pushpa beats Mallaiah badly when Ramudu retorts, so, Zamindar fires them. Therea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mappillai (1952 Film)
''Maappillai'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by T. R. Raghunath and written by V. N. Sambandam. The film stars T. R. Ramachandran, P. K. Saraswathi and T. K. Ramachandran. It revolves around an office boy who becomes wealthy in a rags to riches manner, and the attempts made by his boss's son to destroy him and usurp his wealth. The film was released on 7 November 1952 and became a success. Plot Cast * T. R. Ramachandran as the office boy * P. K. Saraswathi as Nalini * T. K. Ramachandran as the printing-press head's son * P. V. Narasimha Bharathi P. V. Narasimha Bharathi (24 March 1924 - 11 May 1978) was an Indian actor. He acted in ''Ponmudi'', directed by Ellis R. Dungan. TMS was searching for cine playback singer to enter. P. V. Narasimha Bharathi who was a friend of T. M. Soundarara ... as Kumar * Kaka Radhakrishnan as the doctor * M. N. Rajam as the nurse * R. Balasubramaniam as the printing-press head Production ''Maappillai'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphonsa (film)
''Alphonsa'' is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by O. J. Thottan and produced by N. X. George. The film stars Jose Prakash and Miss Kumari. The film had musical score by T. R. Pappa. Cast * Jose Prakash * Miss Kumari * E. C. Jacob * Surendranath R. * Rose * Kamalakshi * T. M. Abraham * Ansalees * C. R. Lakshmi * P. K. Mohan Songs #"Aadithya Prabha" #"Allalamallinte" #"Alphonse Alphonse" #"Bhaava Jeevikalkkaaswaasa" - Nagayya #"Kaniyoo Dayaanidhe" #"Kelkuka Ha" - Jose Prakash #"Maanasaveena" - P. Leela, Mothi #"Nanma Niranjoramme" #Prema Jeevitha Malarvaadi" #"Thaaramaarum Aarum Chernna" - Janamma David #"Varumo Varumo" - A. P. Komala, Mothi ''Cyperus compressus'', commonly known as annual sedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that has a wide distribution throughout countries with warmer climates. It is found in tropical areas of Africa, Asia and the Americas. In Europe it is ... References External links * 1952 films 1950s Malayalam-language f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Thaliath Jr
Joseph Thaliath Jr. was an Indian film director and producer. Early life Hailing from a Christian family, he was the son of a High Court Judge in Thiruvananthapuram when it was known as Trivandrum in the Princely State of Travancore before independence. After completing his degree, he developed a flair for cinema and, much against his father's wishes, went to Madras (now Chennai) and worked as an assistant to a multi lingual film director called S. Soundararajan (S. Soundararaja Aiyengar, owner of the Tamil Nadu Talkies Laboratory.). Career F. Nagoor was an art director, film producer and a partner of Newtone studios in Chennai. Joseph Thaliath Jr. joined him as a partner. With the help of F. Nagoor, he launched a new film company named Citadel Film Corporation. He wrote a story based on a Christian folklore and together with F. Nagoor, produced and directed the film ''Gnana Soundari (Citadel film), Gnana Soundari''. The film was released in 1948 and was a great success. Followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was designated a "Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, and Puducherry ( Mahé), and is also the primary spoken language of Lakshadweep, and is spoken by 34 million people in India. Malayalam is also spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states; with significant number of speakers in the Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, and Kanyakumari, district of Tamil Nadu. It is also spoken by the Malayali Diaspora worldwide, especially in the Persian Gulf countries, due to large populations of Malayali expatriates there. There are significant population in each cities in India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune etc. The origin of Malayalam remains a matter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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