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Venniradai Moorthy
Vennira Aadai Moorthy (born 25 July 1936) is an Indian actor and comedian in Tamil cinema. He has starred in many Tamil films and television serials as a comedian and also played supporting roles. He is a lawyer by education, and holds a B.L. degree in addition to a PhD in astrology. He is married to actress Manimala who played Suhasini's mother in '' Sindhu Bhairavi'' and the heroine in '' Vallavanukku Vallavan'' (1965). He is also a well known script-writer. Kamal Haasan's first full-fledged film as hero '' Maalai Sooda Vaa'', had Murthy as a script writer. He is especially remembered for his Sunday TV Show 'Meendum Meendum Sirippu', which aired on Sun TV for 11 years. The show had a comical take on common household themes involving slapstick and wordplay, usually ending with a social message. Moorthy wrote much of the material himself, in addition to starring on the show. Early life Moorthy was born on 25 July 1936 in British India. He is the youngest of seven children ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chidambaram
Chidambaram is a town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas until ninth century, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Thanjavur Nayakas, Marathas and the British. The town is known for the Thillai Nataraja Temple and Thillai Kali Temple, and the annual chariot festival held in the months of December–January (In the Tamil month of Marghazhi known as "Margazhi Urchavam") and June to July (In the Tamil month of Aani known as "Aani Thirumanjanam"). One of the Divya Desams Divya Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple (Thiruchitrakoodam) is a part of Thillai Nataraja Temple complex. Thiruvetkalam Shiva Temple, Vadakiruppu, Thirunelvayil Shiva Temple, Sivapuri and Tirukkazhippalai Palvannanathar Templ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadhal Paduthum Paadu
''Kathal Paduthum Padu'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced under Citadel Studios. The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri, the latter's debut in Tamil cinema. It was released on 7 October 1966 and became a commercial success. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Premalo Pramadam'' (1967). Plot Cast ;Lead cast * Jaishankar as Raju * Vanisri as Suguna ;Male supporting cast * K. A. Thangavelu as Achu * Moorthy as Vichu * Suruli Rajan as Ponnambalam ;Female supporting cast * Pandari Bai as Raju's mother * Vijaya Lalitha as Chandra * Jayanthi as Maya * Muthulakshmi as Meenakshi * Kumari Radha as Lalli * Sakunthala as Kalarani * Rajeshwari * Rama Prabha as Laila Production ''Kathal Paduthum Padu'' was directed by 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gayathri (1977) Film
''Gayathri'' is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Pattabhiraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. It stars Jaishankar, Rajinikanth and Sridevi. The film was based on the novel of the same name by Sujatha. It was released on 7 October 1977. Plot Rajarathnam is a rich man who lives with his sister Sarasu and a young house maid in Madras. His sister arranges a marriage for him with Gayathri, a sixteen-year old who lives in Tiruchirappalli. Soon after they marry, Gayathri moves to Rajarathnam's house and realises that the family has dark secrets. Rajarathnam is actually a blue-film producer who records pornographic movies - he secretly records himself and his new wife in their bedroom scenes without her knowledge, and sells the movies on the black market. Gayathri initially gives Rajarathnam the benefit of the doubt, but later discovers that Rajarathnam is already married to another woman, who is now insane. Ganesh, a friend of the writer Chellappa, trie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vazhvu En Pakkam
''Vazhvu En Pakkam'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by Krishnan–Panju and written by Mahendran. Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film stars Lakshmi (in dual roles; one is a dumb woman and the other one is a bold woman), R. Muthuraman, Srikanth and S. Varalakshmi playing lead roles, with Manorama, Suruli Rajan, K. Balaji, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and M. Bhanumathi in supporting roles. It was released on 2 November 1976. Plot Cast * R. Muthuraman as Raju * Lakshmi as Saraswathy and Usha * Srikanth as Kannan * S. Varalakshmi as Vijayalakshmi * M. Bhanumathi as Priya * K. Balaji as Moorthy * Manorama as Seetha * Suruli Rajan as Neelakantan * Senthamarai as Sathyanathan * Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Muthu * Aparna as Hema Soundtrack Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Kannadasan. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annakili
''Annakili'' is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by Devaraj–Mohan and written by Panchu Arunachalam from a story by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Sivakumar and Sujatha with S. V. Subbaiah, Srikanth, Thengai Srinivasan and Fatafat Jayalaxmi in supporting roles. It was produced by S. P. Thamizharasi under the production banner "SPT Films". The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who made his debut as film composer with this film while the story was written by R. Selvaraj and the screenplay and lyrics were written by Panchu Arunachalam. A. Somasundaram and Kandasamy handled cinematography and editing respectively. When Ilaiyaraaja met Panchu Arunachalam, the latter asked if the former had composed any songs; Ilaiyaraaja casually sang a bunch of songs, one of which was "Annakkili Unnai Theduthe". An impressed Panchu Arunachalam decided to write a film story to accommodate these songs; the film would be titled Annakili. Annakili was released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anbe Aaruyire (1975 Film)
''Anbe Aaruyire'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Manjula. The film, produced by R. Venkatraman under Amutham Pictures, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and was released on 26 September 1975. The film is a remake of the 1967 Telugu film '' Gruhalakshmi''. Plot R. Sattanathan, a leading criminal lawyer and Bangalore Ramaswamy, his professional competitor, were once friends but now enemies. Sattanathan has vowed that he will win a case against Ramaswamy at least once in his lifetime, for which he even makes his son Saravanan study law, so that if not him at least his son will defeat Ramaswamy. But contrary to Sattanathan's expectation, Saravanan falls in love with Ramaswamy's daughter Devi. Helping them in their love is Ramesh, Ramaswamy's nephew. A lot of hilarious incidents and confusions follow before the lovers are united. Cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Saravanan * Manjula as Sridev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athaiya Mamiya
''Athaiya Mamiya'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Chitralaya Gopu, starring Jaishankar and Ushanandini. Plot Shankar (Jaishankar) returns from abroad after successfully completing his higher studies. His parents plan to marry him to one of their relative's daughters. A series of comic incidents ensue while they try to convince Shankar to marry. Things become serious when Shankar reveals to them that he has already met the love of his life, Usha ( Ushanandini,) and married her. Angered by this, his father throws him out of his house and Usha joins Shankar to start a new life. How they succeed in establishing their life is the rest of the movie. Cast * Jaishankar as Shankar * Ushanandini as Usha * M. N. Rajam as Sumathi * Manorama as Manju * Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Panjabikesan * Nagesh as Balu * Sachu as Malathy * Srikanth as Sarathi * Gandhimathi as Kattankulathaan's wife * Thengai Srinivasan as Kattankulathaan * V. S. Raghavan V S Ragha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engamma Sapatham
''Engamma Sapatham'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by S. Baskar. The film stars R. Muthuraman, Sivakumar, Jayachitra and Vidhubala. It was released on 4 October 1974. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Ammayila Sapatham'' (1975), in Kannada as ''Vasantha Lakshmi'' (1978) and subsequently in Tamil as ''Vanaja Girija'' (1994). Plot Cast * R. Muthuraman as Sundaram * Sivakumar as Kumaran * Jayachitra as Chithra *Vidhubala as Geetha * Major Sundarrajan in Guest appearance * Thengai Srinivasan in Guest appearance *Suruli Rajan * Senthamarai * Venniradai Moorthy *Usilai Mani * Manorama * M. N. Rajam in Guest appearance * Sukumari * S. A. Ashokan *Vijaya Chandrika *Shanti * Master Sekhar Soundtrack The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar. Vijaya Bhaskar later reused the tune of the song "Anbu Megame" in the Kannada remake ''Vasantha Lakshmi ''Vasantha Lakshmi'' is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasethan Kadavulada
''Kasethan Kadavulada'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language caper comedy film written and directed by Chitralaya Gopu. The film stars Muthuraman and Lakshmi, with M. R. R. Vasu, Thengai Srinivasan, Srikanth, Moorthy, Manorama, Rama Prabha and Jayakumari in supporting roles. It focuses on a young man (Muthuraman) collaborating with his cousin (Sreekanth) and friend (Srinivasan) to steal money from his stingy stepmother (Manorama). ''Kasethan Kadavulada'', based on Gopu's play of the same name is the directorial debut of Gopu, and was produced by AVM Productions. Muthuraman and Moorthy reprise their roles from the play. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, cinematography was handled by K. S. Bhaskar, and editing by R. G. Gopu. ''Kasethan Kadavulada'' was released on 19 May 1972. The film became a commercial success, with Srinivasan's role as a fake godman becoming immensely popular. A remake with the same name is scheduled for release in 2022. Plot Lakshmi, a domi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
''Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by N. S. Chakravarthi in his debut, produced by Sridhar and written by Gopu. The film features an ensemble cast including Ravichandran, Nagesh, Thengai Srinivasan, Moorthy, Mali, Kanchana, Rama Prabha, Sachu, Sundari Bai and Vijaya Chandrika. It was remade in Telugu as ''Vintha Illu Santha Gola'' (1976). Plot Ravi lives in a bungalow that is bought by his father recently, so that Ravi can study in the city. Ravi stays with his three other bachelor friends, Mani, Raju and Mahalingam alias Mali. Raju works in a sports store which is a mundane job. Mani works as an assistant manager in a company while Mali works as a mechanic. When Ravi gets his collage leave for a week, the 4 friends plan to go on a vacation to Ooty. The three working friends cook up story to attain leave and succeed. The night prior to their planned trip, a woman comes and hides in their house. When the guys find ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Bin Tughluq (1971 Film)
''Muhammad bin Tughluq'' is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language political satire film written and directed by Cho Ramaswamy. It is based on his play of the same name. Cho stars as the title character, with R. Neelakantan, S. Rajagopal, Veerasami, Peeli Sivam, Manorama, Sukumari and G. Sakunthala in supporting roles. The film revolves around Tughluq, a fourteenth century sultan, waking up in 1971 and rising through the ranks in Indian politics. ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'' was released on 5 March 1971. Though the film became controversial like the source play, it was still a commercial success and became a trendsetter for socio-political satire films in Tamil cinema. The film was remade in Telugu with the same title the following year. Plot In 1971, explorer Rangachari goes to Daulatabad to research the fourteenth century sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq, who had an arrogant attitude, indifferent view towards his kingdom and subjects, treated his guests poorly and introduced absurd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irulum Oliyum
''Irulum Oliyum'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed and co-written by Puttanna Kanagal. A remake of Kanagal's own Kannada film ''Kappu Bilupu'' (1969), itself based on a novel by Aryammba Pattabi, it stars Vanisri in dual roles with A. V. M. Rajan and R. Muthuraman. It was again remade by the same director in telugu as Iddaru Ammayilu with Vanisri reprising her role. The film revolves around two lookalike cousin sisters who switch places for a few days to escape from their respective problems. It was released on 10 September 1971 and became a commercial success. Cast * Vanisri as Banu and Chandra * A. V. M. Rajan as Thyagu * R. Muthuraman as Ramu * S. V. Ranga Rao as Mohanarangam, Banu's father * Nagesh as Mohanarangam's assistant * S. V. Subbaiah as Dharmalingam, Chandra's father * Rama Prabha as Rama, Chandra's step sister * M. S. Sundari Bai as Amritham, Chandra's stepmother * Senthamarai as Nagalingam, Amritham's brother * V. Nagayya as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
