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Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Vennira Aadai Nirmala (born as A. B. Shanthi in Kumbakonam) is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She was a prominent lead actress from 1960s and 70s. She is credited as Ushakumari in Malayalam film industry. Personal life She was born as Shanthi to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani at Kumbakonam. She had four siblings. She remains unmarried. Acting career Debuting through C. V. Sridhar's ''Vennira Aadai'' in 1965, she has acted as lead roles in over 400+ films encompassing four languages - Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu & Kannada. Her screen name in Malayalam films was 'Usha Kumari' In addition to her acting career, Nirmala is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She acted in the TV series - Deivamagal. Political career M. G. Ramachandran had adopted her as his sister and wanted to be his heir in politics. But she refused. MGR had nominated her to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. Her swearing in ceremony was scheduled for 23 April 1986. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam (formerly spelt as Coombaconum or Combaconum) or Kudanthai is a city municipal corporation in the Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located from Thanjavur and from Chennai and is the headquarters of the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district. It is the second largest city in the district after Thanjavur. The city is bounded by two rivers, the Kaveri River to the north and Arasalar River to the south. Kumbakonam is known as a "Temple town" due to the prevalence of a number of temples here and is noted for its Mahamaham festival, which happens once in 12 years, attracting people from all over the country. Kumbakonam dates back to the Sangam period and was ruled by the Early Cholas, Pallavas, Mutharaiyar dynasty, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Pandyas, the Vijayanagara Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks and the Thanjavur Marathas. It rose to be a prominent town between the seventh and ninth centuries AD, when it served as a cap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poova Thalaiya (1969 Film)
''Poova Thalaiya'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Gemini Ganesh, Jaishankar, Nagesh, S. Varalakshmi, Rajasree and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. The film, produced by M. L. A. Rama. Arangakannal, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and was released on 10 May 1969. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Bomma Borusa,'' in Malayalam as '' Balapareekshanam'' and in Kannada as ''Balondhu'' ''Uyyale''. It was also an influence on '' Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela''. Plot Ganesan is a widower and Parvathamma is his mother-in-law. Shankar is the younger brother of Ganesan and he falls in love with Parvathamma's youngest daughter Nirmala. A healthy competition takes place between evil minded Parvathamma and Shankar so as to overthrow one another. Cast * Gemini Ganesh as Ganesan * Jaishankar as Shankar * Nagesh as Nagesh * Srikanth as Nagamma's son * M. R. R. Vasu as the hotel manager * S. Rama Rao as Indra's father * J. Bala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanga Gopuram
''Thanga Gopuram'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film produced, written and directed by M. S. Solaimalai. It stars Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa, with Sundarrajan, V. K. Ramasamy, M. R. R. Vasu, Srikanth, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Srividya and Manorama in supporting roles. The film was released on 12 August 1971. Plot Cast * Jaishankar as Durai * Jayalalithaa as Seetha * Sundarrajan as Sadha Sivam * V. K. Ramasamy as Boothalingam * M. R. R. Vasu as Nithiyantham * Srikanth as Raja * Krishna Rao as Mannaru *Pakoda Kadhar as Alwar *Karikol Raju as Mahalinga Pillai * Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Malathi *Srividya as Shanthi * Manorama as Kamala * Seethalakshmi as Boothalingam's wife Production Jaishankar, who played Jayalalithaa's lover in several films, portrayed her brother for the second time after '' Gowri Kalyanam'' (1966). Soundtrack The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudarum Sooravaliyum
''Sudarum Sooravaliyum'' () is a 1971 Tamil-language drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal and written by V. C. Guhanathan. Jointly produced by AVM Productions and Chitramala Combines, The film stars Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Jaya Guhanathan and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. It was released on 12 August 1971. Plot Cast * Gemini Ganesan * R. Muthuraman * Jaya Guhanathan * Vennira Aadai Nirmala * M. R. R. Vasu * Chandra Mohan * Thengai Srinivasan Production ''Sudarum Sooravaliyum'' was directed by Puttanna Kanagal. It was jointly produced by AVM Productions and Chitramala Combines, while the story, screenplay and dialogues were written by V. C. Guhanathan. S. P. Muthuraman worked as associate director. Chandra Mohan's voice was dubbed by Kamal Haasan. Soundtrack The lyrics composed by Kannadasan Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was an Indian philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aathi Parasakthi
''Aathi Parasakthi'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by Chitra Productions. It stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The film was dubbed in Hindi as ''Jai Jagat Janani'' (1976). Cast *Gemini Ganesan as Shiva *Jayalalithaa as Adi Parashakti, Sati, Parvati, Meenakshi * Padmini as Village lady who gives eyesight to Petersbury and later shows him divine vision as Kamakshi, Visalakshi, Meenakshi, Mariamman and Sakthi * R. Muthuraman * S. V. Ranga Rao as Daksha *Vanisri as Mohini * M. N. Nambiar * Rajasree as Lakshmi * Venniradai Nirmala * Shylashri * Sridevi as Kartikeya *S. Varalakshmi as Adi Parashakti, Mariamman, Durga * V. Gopalakrishnan * Major Sundarrajan as the foreigner * Suruli Rajan as the fisherman * S. V. Subbaiah as Abirami Pattar * S. V. Sahasranamam * A. Karunanidhi * O. A. K. Thevar *E. R. Sahadevan Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song "Naan Aatchi" is se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thangaikkaaga
''Thangaikkaaga'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Lakshmi. It was released on 6 February 1971. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Ramu/Ravi *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Saratha *Lakshmi as Radha/Amutha * Muthuraman as Sekar * M. N. Nambiar as Moorthy/Prakash *S. V. Ramadas as Dass * T. K. Bhagavathi as Paramasivam *T. S. Balaiah as Jambulingam * M. S. Sundari Bai as Arunthathi *Nagesh as Panchatcharam/Cholapatti Chinnajameendar *Sachu as Selvam *V. Nagayya as Samiyar *Ganthimathi as Akilandam * C. R. Parthiban as Head of Police Officer *Typist Gopu as Panchatcharam Friend * Master Prabhakar as Young Ramu *Baby Sumathi as Young Radha Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song "Angamuthu" belongs to baila Baila (also known as bayila; from the Portuguese verb ''bailar'', meaning ''to dance'') is a form of music, popular in Sri Lanka and among Goan Catholics. The genr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babu (1971 Film)
''Babu'' is a 1971 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Odayil Ninnu'', which itself was based on Kesavadev's novel of the same name. Ganesan played a rickshaw puller who adopts landlord's daughter. The film became a blockbuster at the box-office, running for over 100 days in theaters. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Babu *Sowcar Janaki as Parvathi *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Ammu *K. Balaji as Sankar *Major Sundarrajan as Vedhachalam * V. K. Ramasamy as Singaram Pillai *Nagesh as Thulukanam *Sivakumar as Prem *M. R. R. Vasu as Vatti Vadivel *Vijayasri as Kannamma *S. V. Ramadas as Mill Owner * A. Karunanidhi as Siluvai *Roja Ramani as Young Ammu *Sridevi as Child Ammu *Shanmugasundari as Bakkiyam *Karuppu Subbiah as Rickshaw puller * Vijayachandrika as Thulukanam's wife Soundtrack The music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namma Kuzhandaigal
''Namma Kuzhandaigal'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language children's film directed by Srikanth and produced by D. Ramanaidu. It is based on writer Poovannan's novel ''Aalam Vizhudhu''. The film stars Major Sundarrajan, Pandari Bai and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. It was released on 27 February 1970, and won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Third Best Film, Best Female Playback Singer for S. Janaki, and Best Story Writer for Poovannan. Plot Cast * Major Sundarrajan * Pandari Bai * Vennira Aadai Nirmala * Master Sridhar, * S. N. Surendar * Prabhakar * Master Sekhar, * Roja Ramani * Leela Jayalakshmi Production ''Namma Kuzhandaigal'' is based on writer Poovannan's novel ''Aalam Vizhudhu''. It was directed by Srikanth and produced by D. Ramanaidu under Vijaya & Suresh Combines, while the dialogues were written by Thuraiyur K. Murthi. The final cut of the film was . Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics were written by Kannad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaen?
''Yaen'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Ramanna. It was released on 14 January 1970 and emerged a success. Plot Kamala (Lakshmi) is a girl of marriageable age. She lives with her elder brother ( A. V. M. Rajan), her younger pre-teenage brother (Audhinarayanan), and their father (S. R. Veeraraghavan), a factory worker. Kamala meets a singer (Ravichandran), who is an aspiring lawyer. They fall in love, but Kamala doubts whether they can be together due to her social status. A villain ( M. R. R. Vasu) lusts for Kamala and goes after her. Kamala's father suddenly dies, and she receives a marriage proposal shortly thereafter. She is to marry a rich but significantly older man (V. S. Raghavan). She goes to live with him but he treats her poorly. Audhinarayanan loses a leg in an accident. One day, he goes missing, but Raghavan does not allow Kamala to search for him. Enraged, Rajan shoots Raghavan and is arrested. He later successfully escapes from prison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veettuku Veedu
''Veettuku Veedu'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by C. V. Rajendran and written by Chitralaya Gopu. It was based on Gopu's play ''Thikku Theriyatha Veettil'' which was based on the English play ''Right Bed Wrong Husband''. It stars Jaishankar, Lakshmi, R. Muthuraman, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Nagesh, with V. K. Ramasamy and Major Sundarrajan playing supporting roles. Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The 2001 Tamil film '' Viswanathan Ramamoorthy'' is said to be based on this film. Plot Vasudevan is rich businessman Kadikalingam's son. Vasu is fearful of his father, because Kadikalingam is a very strict man. He works at his father's company as General Manager. He is in love with a young bold woman Malathy. But Kadikalingam strictly opposes this love, so Vasu leaves his home and registers for marriage to Malathy. The couple is tenant to Kala's house. She is Malathy's close friend and her husband is Balu. He has a close relationship w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enga Mama
''Enga Mama'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by P.K.V.Sankaran and Aarumugam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It is a remake of the 1968 Hindi film '' Brahmachari''. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Gotteswaran *Jayalalithaa as Seetha *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Neela * K. Balaji as Muralikrishnan * V. K. Ramasamy as Chettiyar * Cho as Gnanam * Thengai Srinivasan as Fatafat Sankar *Rama Prabha as Vadivu *Typist Gopu as Koteeswaran's Hostel warden * A. Karunanidhi as Sudden Break Shanmugam *S. N. Lakshmi as Muralikrishnan's mother * C. K. Saraswathi as Seetha's aunt * O. A. K. Thevar as Seetha uncle * Senthamarai as Babu *Oru Viral Krishna Rao as Police Constable * Isari Velan as Shopkeeper *Harikrishnan as Gopal * S. N. Parvathi as Gopal's wife *K. R. Indira Devi as Koteeswaran's duplicate lover * Master Prabhakar as Aasath *Master Sekh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunaivan
''Thunaivan'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. It was written by V. Balamurugan, while the music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film stars Sridevi, A. V. M. Rajan and Sowcar Janaki while Major Sundarrajan, Nagesh, Sachu, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and K. B. Sundarambal are featured in supporting roles. The film marked Sridevi's first leading film role of her career at the age of five, playing Muruga. It was partially filmed in black and white and Eastmancolor, and was a commercial success, running in theatres for over 100 days. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Maalik''. Plot Velayudham (A. V. M. Rajan), an orphan and a devotee of Lord Murugan lives in the Murugan Temple of Pooncholai town with the support of the priest Ponnambalam (Senthamarai). The temple trustee (Major Sundararajan) cones for a special Pooja and notices the ruby stone missing in the deity's spear. He bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
