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Jayachitra
Jayachitra is an Indian actress films who works mostly in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. Early life Her father Mahendra was a veterinary doctor, who had earlier worked as a lawyer. Her mother Ammaji (a.k.a. Jayasree) was an actress who had acted in films such as the Tamil film ''Mahaveeran'' (1955) and Telugu films Rojulu Marai and Daiva Balam (1959). They moved to Chennai for work, which was where Jayachitra was born and raised as Rohini. Her grandmother looked after her when her parents were busy with work. With her mother's encouragement, she became a child star at the age of six in the Telugu film ''Bhakta Potana''.. Lead actress When Jayachitra was in her early teens, she screen-tested for a Telugu film titled ''Beedala Paatlu,'' but the director felt she was too young and rejected her for the role. However, he did recommend her to K.S. Gopalakrishnan, who was looking for a young, spirited heroine, for the Tamil film ''Korathi Magan'', (1972). He immediately cast h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chennai
Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Chennai is the sixth-most populous city in the country and forms the fourth-most populous urban agglomeration. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the city; it is the oldest city corporation of India, established in 1688—the second oldest in the world after London. The city of Chennai is coterminous with Chennai district, which together with the adjoining suburbs constitutes the Chennai Metropolitan Area, the 36th-largest urban area in the world by population and one of the largest metropolitan economies of India. The traditional and de facto gateway of South India, Chennai is among the most-visited Indian cities by foreign tourists. It was ranked the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naane Ennul Illai
''Naane Ennul Illai'' () is a 2010 Tamil-language film written and directed by former actress Jayachitra, starring her son Amresh Ganesh, in his acting debut, and Arya Menon, with Raaghav, Nassar, and Saranya Ponvannan, among others, playing supporting roles. Amresh Ganesh also worked as the film's music composer, besides writing and singing one song. The film, produced by Sendhur Murugan Combines, released to poor reviews. Cast * Amresh Ganesh as Amresh * Arya Menon as Aishwarya * Raaghav as Ranjith * Nassar as Vasu * Saranya Ponvannan as Janaki * Mohan V. Ram as Natraj * Lavanya as Vaani * Radharavi * Y. Gee. Mahendra * Visu * Gurleen Chopra * Flora Saini * Kuyili * Jayachitra * Sathyapriya * Bosskey * K. S. Ravikumar as himself (Guest appearance) * P. Vasu as himself (Guest appearance) * K. Bhagyaraj as himself (Guest appearance) * Gangai Amaran Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Amresh Ganesh Amresh Ganesh is an Indian actor, film composer and singer, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akkarai Pachai
''Akkarai Pachai'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh and written by A. S. Prakasam. The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Nagesh, Lakshmi and Jayachitra. It was released on 19 September 1974. Plot There are two educated women. Both continuously tend to find fault with their respective husbands, threatening their marriage. Cast * Jaishankar * Ravichandran * Nagesh * Lakshmi * Jayachitra * Savitri * Rajasree Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Ikkaraikku Akkarai Pachai" attained popularity. Release and reception ''Akkarai Pachai'' was released on 19 September 1974. ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' felt that, by not focusing on character development, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panathukkaga
''Panathukkaga'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by M. S. Senthil. It stars Sivakumar. Jayachitra, Sripriya, Shasikumar, Kamal Haasan and Thengai Srinivasan play supporting roles. It was a remake of the director's own Malayalam film '' Police Ariyaruthe'' (1973). Kamal Haasan worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this movie. Cast * Sivakumar as Ramesh * Jayachitra as Chitra * Shasikumar as Inspector Sundar (Chitra's elder brother) * Thengai Srinivasan as Kannan (friend of Ramesh & Sundar) * Sripriya as Geetha * Master Sridhar as Ravi (Geetha's lover) * C.I.D. Sakunthala as Kokila (Geetha's stepmother) * Kamal Haasan as Kumar (Guest Appearance) * S. V. Ramadas as Masilamani * Ennatha Kannaiya Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Kannadasan Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was an Indian philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, e ... [...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 A. V. Sesha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pookkari
''Pookkari'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by Anjugam Pictures. It stars M. K. Muthu, Manjula, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Jayachitra, Jayakumari and Ambareesh (credited as Amarnath). The film was released on 25 October 1973, and failed commercially. Plot Valli is a flower seller and her brother Srinivasan is a real estate broker. One day, Valli meets a young man (Muthu) and they fall in love. Meanwhile, there is a wealthy man with a daughter, Shyamala. He has a nephew Ravi who is a womaniser. Although Ravi has a mistress, he is also after Muthu's sister, who he eventually rapes. Traumatised by the incident, she loses her voice. Ravi and Muthu fight frequently, but during one such incident, Jayachitra pleads with Muthu to spare Ravi. During that incident, she also regains her voice and Ravi agrees to marry her. Upon realising this, a shocked Jayamala plans to go to the wedding hall in disguise, with a hidden gun, and shoot Ravi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
''Sollathaan Ninaikkiren'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by K. Balachander. Starring S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, Srividya, Shubha and Jayasudha, it is based on the novel ''Ilavu Kaatha Kili'' () by Manian. The film was released on 7 December 1973. It was remade in Telugu as ''Ammayilu Jagratha''. Balachander remade the film in Kannada as ''Sundara Swapnagalu''. Plot Kamala, Manjula and Pushpa are sisters, each getting attracted to Raghavan, their tenant. Raghavan falls in love with Pushpa. However, things take a turn for the worse, when Pushpa sacrifices herself to the whims of Kamal, a playboy, to save her friend Sudha from his exploits. The three sisters ultimately marry other men, while Raghavan remains unmarried. Cast * S. V. Subbaiah as Sivaraman * Sivakumar as Raghavan * Kamal Haasan as Kamal * Jayachitra as Pushpa * Srividya as Kamala * Shubha as Manjula * Jayasudha as Sudha * Poornam Viswanathan as Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1973 Film)
''Ponnukku Thanga Manasu'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, produced by P. Madhavan and directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Jayachitra, Vijayakumar and Vidhubala, with Manorama, K. A. Thangavelu and M. R. R. Vasu in supporting roles. It was released on 2 June 1973. The film was remade in Malayalam as ''Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi''. Plot Ramu is a poor orphan who dreams of becoming a collector. Shankar, his rich best friend, assists him financially and by providing him a place to stay. Geetha and Shanthi are college students and best friends who often clash due to the differences in their beliefs. Geetha is rich, arrogant and feels entitled to special treatment due to her wealth. Shanthi is poor and believes that all people should be treated with respect regardless of wealth. Both friendships end due to various circumstances. When the four meet years later, Geetha and Shanthi challenge each other over their worldviews – will we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharatha Vilas
''Bharatha Vilas'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film co-written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The film features an ensemble cast, with prominent actors from other languages playing guest roles in a song. It was released on 24 March 1973. Plot Gopal and Gowri are salespeople in competing organisations. They are professional rivals and end up sharing rooms in the same house belonging to an Englishman. Naidu and his Kannada wife are caretakers of the house where they both stay. In due course, Gopal and Gowri get married and quit their jobs on the same day. Naidu and his wife lend them some money to start a business. Gopal's business becomes successful. Gowri and Gopal, who have a son, are about to have another baby. A Punjabi family led by Baldev Singh move into one of the portions. A Malayalee Muslim led by Ibrahim family take up residence in other part of the same house. After some initial hiccups, the four families sett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School Master (1973 Film)
''School Master'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, produced and by directed B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Srikanth and Rajasree. It is a remake of Panthulu's 1958 Kannada film of the same name. Plot The film revolves around an old school master and his noble attempt to transform the students of his native village. Cast *Gemini Ganesan *Sowcar Janaki * Srikanth *Rajasree * M. N. Nambiar *Cho *Thengai Srinivasan *Kumari Padmini *Rama Prabha *Ennathe Kannaiah * C. K. Saraswathi *R. Muthuraman (Guest Appearance) * S. A. Ashokan (Guest Appearance) Soundtrack The soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan, while lyrics were written by Kannadasan. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' criticised the sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
