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Vellai Subbaiah
Vellai Subbaiah was an Indian actor who had appeared in more than 500 films and 1000 stage plays. He featured mostly in comedy roles and also minor roles. He is well known for his dialogue, "Thirumba Thirumba pesura nee..." in the movie Nesam Pudhusu (1999). Early life He was born in Punjai Puliampatti village of Coimbatore in 1937.He ran away from school at a young age because he wasn't interested in education. He was interested to act in plays. Then he met anthiyur drama troupe owner for getting chance to act in plays. Film career He went to madras to act cinema. His first film was the hugely successful Silver Jubilee film Pasamalar he did uncredit cameo role. He got cinema opportunity given by Santo Chinnappa Thevar. His debut movie was Manavan released in the year of 1970.Though, he has acted in many films, but, he has been recognized to many people by the song "Megam Karukkaiyile" in the music of Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erode
Erode () is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Erode is the seventh largest urban agglomeration in the state, after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruppur and Salem. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Erode district. Administered by a city municipal corporation since 2008, Erode is a part of Erode Lok Sabha constituency that elects its member of parliament. Located on the banks of River Kaveri, it is situated centrally on South Indian Peninsula, about southwest of its state capital Chennai, south of Bengaluru, east of Coimbatore and east of Kochi. Erode is an agricultural, textile and a BPO hub and among the largest producers of turmeric, hand-loom and knitwear, and food products. History Etymology of Erode might have its origin in the Tamil phrase ''Eeru Odai'' meaning ''two streams'' based on presence of two water courses of Perumpallam and Pichaikaranpallam Canal. Alternatively, it might have been derived from Tamil phras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaadhal Oviyam
''Kadhal Oviyam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Kannan, in his only major screen appearance, and Radha. It was released on 30 April 1982. Plot Sakthi was an orphan, born in temple and sang devotional hymns for the temple idol. He became blind after an accident. Ponni used to hear him singing at the temple and falls in love with him. However, Ponni's mother Vadivukarasi wanted her to marry Radharavi, her relation who had come from Singapore. Ponni is not willing to marry Radharavi. Ponni performs all of Sakthi's chores without his knowledge. As Sakthi is blind, he is unable to see Ponni, but he can hear Ponni's anklets (an ornament which bharathanatiyam dancers wore on their legs). Once when Sakthi makes a floral offering to the Ambal, they fall on Ponni. From that incident Ponni thinks that Sakthi is her spouse and breaks to him the news and Sakthi responds positively to the suggestion. Due to illness, Ponn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajadhi Raja (1989 Film)
''Rajadhi Raja'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film, directed by R. Sundarrajan and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Rajinikanth in a dual role, with Nadhiya and Radha portraying his characters' love interests. It revolves around Raja, a rich estate owner's son who seeks to avenge his father's death. He is aided in his quest by Chinnarasu, a lookalike. ''Rajadhi Raja'' was released on 4 March 1989. The film became a box office blockbuster. Plot A rich estate owner Vishwanathan is killed by his second wife Sarasu and her brother Aadimoolam for his property. The estate owner's son Rajashekar returns from the United States and learns of this. In order to bring the culprits to book, he makes his friend Sethupathi, a rickshaw puller, act as Raja. But soon, Aadimoolam learns of this, kills Sethu and frames Raja as the killer. Raja is sentenced to death. In between, Raja loves Senkamalam, sister of an employee in his estate. In the same village wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senthoora Poove
''Senthoora Poove'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. R. Devaraj, starring Vijayakanth, Ramki, and Nirosha, while Chandrasekhar, Sripriya, C. L. Anandan, Vijaya Lalitha, Anandaraj, Senthil, and Charle play supporting roles. Vijayakanth won his first Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. The story is about how a young girl is ill-treated by her stepmother and how her brother's friend saves her and her husband. The movie enjoyed a run of over 200 days at the box office. It was one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year 1988 and became a blockbuster. The film had a musical score by Manoj–Gyan and was released on 23 September 1988. The film was remade in Kannada in 1992 as '' Mallige Hoove''. Plot Captain Soundarapandian, a terminally ill convict, hospitalised and nearing death, evades police security and escapes from the hospital. He arrives in Nilambur and confronts a couple, Ashok and Ponni, who are running away from someone. As they boa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valayal Satham
''Valayal Satham'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Jeevabalan and produced by K. R. Prakash. The film stars Murali, Bhagyalakshmi, Raja and Madhuri. The film, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast * Murali * Bhagyalakshmi (Credited as Bhagya) *Raja * Madhuri * M. N. Nambiar * M. N. Rajam * Manorama *Janagaraj *Senthil *Anuja *Bindugosh *S. R. Vijaya *Sri Gowri *Shyamalakumari *Chinni Jayanth *M. S. K. Kumaran *Pattukottai Bhaskar *K. Renga Ramanujam *Master Sathish *Master Aravind *Pasi Narayanan *Vellai Subbaiah *Kumarimuthu *M. L. A. Thangaraj *Kullamani Kullamani (1952–2013) was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in South Indian films. He acted over 500 films. He is known for films like ''Karagattakaran'', '' Apoorva Sagodharargal'', ''Panakkaran'', ''My Dear Marthandan'', and many more ... *Pakkirisamy *Nellai Sarathy *Periya Karuppa Devar *Jothi Kathirvel *Lagiyam Ramadurai Soundtrack Lyrics: Valee Play back singers: KJ Yesudas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannukkul Vairam
''Mannukkul Vairam'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manoj Kumar in his debut and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Rajesh and Murali. The film, had musical score by Devendran, and was released on 12 December 1986. Plot Chittu returns to her hometown of Mettupatti after being raised by her grandmother in a neighbouring town. The two most powerful and rich men in town are brothers Thavasi, known as Periyavar, and Virumandi, known as Chinnavar. Periyavar believes in equal justice above all else and is highly respected in the village while Chinnavar believes is his own caste-superiority. Periyavar has a very young grandchild, Chinnathayee, who's been widowed after a child marriage. Chittu's parents, Velappa and Velaiamma, launder the town's clothes. Chittu finds it difficult to adjust to the town's rigid caste hierarchy after being raised with more freedom by her grandmother. She also clashes with her classmate Mayilsamy, Chinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninaive Oru Sangeetham
''Ninaive Oru Sangeetham'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by S. Greeta. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radha, Srividya and Rekha. The soundtrack is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Donga Pelli''. Plot Marudhu, a farmer with a big heart, lives with his elder sister Vallikannu, married to the good-for-nothing Chinnukaruppandevar, along with his niece, foster daughter, Meena. One day, Meena, accompanied by her mother, asks for an explanation to the one who deceives with his father, this one throws her off out of the house. Marudhu returns her in guaranteeing that she is from now on her partner. Chinnukaruppandevar loses all his land to the unscrupulous Bairava by playing poker. At the end of a fight with the latter, Marudhu takes advantage of this event to set the record straight to his brother-in-law. However, news of the cholera rages around. Sandhya, a doctor, who wanted to inoculate the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzhavan Magan
''Uzhavan Magan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by R. Aravindraj and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Ravuthar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Raadhika, Radha and Radha Ravi. The film had musical score by Manoj–Gyan. Plot Chinna Durai (Vijayakanth), a farmer lives quietly in his village when Nirmala (Radha) and Gunasekhar (Radha Ravi) intervene to wreak havoc. For revenge, Nirmala's family and Chinna Durai's father ( M. N. Nambiar) insist on getting married. While the wedding is in preparation, Gunasekhar's troops twist the neck of Durai's father. Chinna Durai seeing him dead, is embarked on Guna's general surprise and his relatives for attempted murder to the police leaving her lover Selvi (Raadhika). While Chinna Durai is in prison, the little brother Siva (Vijayakanth again) says that he wants to get revenge for Guna making her new husband believe in Nirmala but already had a positive relationship in the past. Chinnai Durai delivered and his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amman Kovil Kizhakale
''Amman Kovil Kizhakale'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan, starring Vijayakanth and Radha. It was released on 24 April 1986, and emerged a commercial success. Vijayakanth also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. It was remade into Telugu as '' Khaidi No. 786'' (1988) and Kannada as '' Nammoora Hammera'' (1990). Plot Chinnamani lives in a village along with his father and his friends. Chinnamani sings well and always performs during the village temple festivals. Kanmani is a wealthy girl, and the only daughter of the village panchayat board president, who is arrogant. Kanmani, who boasts of being rich enters into clashes with Chinnamani and she decides to take revenge on Chinnamani as Chinnamani does not respect her. She decides to learn music from Chinnamani and also pretends to love him and embarrasses him in front of everyone, which angers Chinnamani.She also breaks his Harmonium for which in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannukketha Ponnu
Mannukketha Ponnu is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Ramarajan and produced by P. S. V Hariharan. The film stars Pandiyan, Ilavarasi, Goundamani, Senthil, Vinu Chakravarthy, Ganthimathi, Kovai Sarala, Janagaraj,. The film had musical score by Gangai Amaran. Cast * Pandiyan as Marudhan * Ilavarasi as Bhaggiyam * Goundamani as Vishamurukki Veluchami * Senthil as Ammavasai * Vinu Chakravarthy as Bhaggiyam's father * Ganthimathi as Bhaggiyam's mother * Chandrasekhar * Kovai Sarala as Thenmozhi * Janagaraj as Chinna Pannai *Pasi Sathya as Villager *K. K. Soundar as Villager *Pasi Narayanan as Villager * T. K. S. Natarajan as Patient of Veluchami *Vellai Subbaiah as Patient of Veluchami *Idichapuli Selvaraj as Station Master Guest Appearances * Nizhalgal Ravi * Nalini Soundtrack The Songs were written by Pulamaipithan, Vairamuthu, Muthulingam, Gangai Amaran. Music was composed by Gangai Amaran Gangai Amaran is an Indian music composer, singer, lyricist, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaidehi Kathirunthal
''Vaidehi Kathirunthal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Revathi as two villagers, Vellaisamy and Vaidehi, whose lives undergo a drastic turn when they meet. They discover that they must join forces to save a young couple from the wrath of the other villagers. ''Vaidehi Kaathirundhal''s story was developed based on songs that Ilaiyaraaja had composed, hoping to use them in potential film. The film was released on 23 October 1984, became a huge commercial success and emerged a breakthrough in Vijayakanth's career. It was remade in Telugu as ''Manchi Manasulu'' (1986), and in Kannada as ''Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hegirali'' (2004). Plot Vellaisamy is an unkempt derelict who lives by the village temple doing menial jobs to survive but has an impressive singing ability. Vaidehi is a young widow who lives in the village with her sorrowing, alcoholic father. Minutes after Vaidehi's marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imaigal
''Imaigal'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy and produced by Thiruppur Mani of Vivekananda Pictures. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Saritha, Sarath Babu and Sudarshan. It was released on 12 April 1983. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Akbar Baasha *Saritha * Sarath Babu * Sudarshan * Y. G. Mahendran *Goundamani * Manorama * V. Gopalakrishnan *Peeli Sivam *Rajyalakshmi *Jayamalini *Silk Smitha *Oru Viral Krishna Rao *Idichapuli Selvaraj Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Gangai Amaran. The song "Madapuravo" is set in the Carnatic raga Mayamalavagowla Mayamalavagowla (pronounced ) is a raga of Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is classified as 15th '' melakarta'' raga under Venkatamakhin's '' melakarta'' system. Originally known as ''malavagowla'', "maya" was .... References External links * {{IMDb title, 1440203 1983 films 1980s Tamil-language films Films directed by R. Krishnamoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
