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K. Shankar
Kannan Shankar (17 March 1926 - 5 March 2006) was an Indian film editor, screenwriter and director. He directed more than 80 films in South Indian languages including Tamil language, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu language, Telugu and Kannada as well as in Hindi. Film career Shankar started his film career as an editor Assistant at Central Studios, Coimbatore in 1939 and later moved to Pakshiraja Studios. He later became a successful editor at AVM Productions, AVM Studios, before moving into film direction. He gave blockbuster film Alaya mani (1962) for Sivaji Ganesan highest grosser of that year and went on to direct 7 Sivaji Ganesan films. He gave superhits like Rajkumar (1964) and Sachaai (1969) with Shammi kapoor and Sadhana in lead roles. Next to P. Neelakantan, Shankar was also credited with creating M. G. Ramachandran's (MGR) movie persona, in 8 movies he had directed MGR. MGR chose Shankar to direct his own production, ''"Adimai Penn"''. Filmography Death Shankar died due t ...
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Malabar District, also known as British Malabar or simply Malabar was an administrative district on the southwestern Malabar Coast of Bombay Presidency (1792–1800), Madras Presidency (1800–1950) and finally, Madras State (1950–1956) in India. It was the most populous and the third-largest district in the erstwhile Madras State. The historic town of Kozhikode was the administrative headquarters of this district. The district included the present-day districts of Kannur district, Kannur, Kozhikode district, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram district, Malappuram, Palakkad district, Palakkad (excluding Chittur-Thathamangalam, Chittur taluk), Chavakad, Chavakad Taluk and parts of Kodungallur, Kodungallur Taluk of Thrissur district (former part of Ponnani Taluk), and Fort Kochi area of Ernakulam district in the northern and central parts of present Kerala state, the Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep Islands, and a major portion of the Nilgiris district in modern-day Tamil Nadu. The detach ...
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Penn (film)
''Penn'' () is a 1954 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written by Ra. Venkatachalam and directed by M. V. Raman. It stars Vyjayanthimala, Anjali Devi, Gemini Ganesan, and S. Balachander while V. Nagayya, V. K. Ramasamy (actor), V. K. Ramasamy, K. N. Kamlam, K. R. Chellam and K. Sankarapani feature as the ensemble cast. The film was produced by Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar, A. V. Chettiar of AVM Productions. The score was composed by R. Sudharsanam with the lyrics by Papanasam Sivan and Udumalai Narayana Kavi, Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy, K. P. Kamakshi and V. Seetharaman. Editing was done by K. Shankar and M. V. Raman while the camera was handled by T. Muthu Sami. Plot The film's story revolves around two friends Rani and Kanmani. Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesan as Raju * S. Balachander as Raghu * S. V. Sahasranamam * K. Sarangapani * V. Nagayya * V. K. Ramasamy (actor), V. K. Ramasamy * P. D. Sambandam ;Female cast * Vyjayanthimala as Rani * Anjali Devi ...
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Panathottam
''Panathottam'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 11 January 1963. Plot Selvam is arrested on a false charge of passing counterfeit bills. He escapes and tries to put his hands on the real authors, that is, the leader of the band of the counterfeiters to be exonerated. His quest gets complicated when Natarajan, a firm policeman, dashes in his pursuit, convinced of his guilt. Cast Production ''Panathottam'' is named after the book of the same name by C. N. Annadurai. The climax began filming one day at 7:00am, and ended the next day at 7:00pm. Soundtrack The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Pesuvathu Kiliya" is based on Bilaskhani Todi raga. It contains multiple references to Ramachandran's vital stats through its lyrics "Paaduvadhu kaviyaa illai, paarivallal magana; Seranukku uravaa senthamizhar nila ...
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Aalayamani
''Aalayamani'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar and produced by P. S. Veerappa. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, B. Saroja Devi and C. R. Vijayakumari. It was released on 23 November 1962, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Gudi Gantalu'' (1964), in Hindi as '' Aadmi'' (1968) and in Malayalam as '' Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam''. Plot Thyagarajan "Thyagu" is a lonely rich bachelor, subjected to a deep-seated trauma from having witnessed the death of a childhood playmate, caused by his possessiveness. This is recurring theme in Thyagarajan's life, leading to disastrous results. The movie begins with an imposing bell being rung, a voice narrates the story of a poor man, Arumugam Pillai, who was about to commit suicide on the death rock, but was stopped by the sound of the divine bell from the temple. He decides to take another chance with his life and soon he becomes a rich man and his son is ...
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Aadi Perukku (film)
''Aadi Perukku'' ( also spelt ''Aadipperukku'') is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romance film edited and directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and Devika, while M. V. Rajamma and K. D. Santhanam play supporting roles. It was released on 2 August 1962, and failed at the box office. Plot Padma lives with her widowed mother and her brother, a harbour worker. The family finds refuge in the house of Raja, a poet. Padma's brother dies in an accident. Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesh as Raja & Philanthropist Krishnan * Chandrababu as Biscuit * K. D. Santhanam as Ramalingam * P. D. Sambandam as Koithan Pillai * Karikol Raju * G. K. Pillai * S. G. Eswaran as Sivanandam * C. V. V. Panthulu as Well wisher * Mahalingam as Sundaram * R. Shankaran * Gemini Balu * Wahab Kashmiri ;Female cast * B. Saroja Devi as Padma * Devika as Latha * M. V. Rajamma as Parvathi * K. V. Shanthi as Thangam * C. K. Saraswathi as Mangalam * Vidyavathi as Principal ...
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Paadha Kaanikkai
''Paadha Kaanikkai'' () is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar and written by M. S. Solamalai. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, with C. R. Vijayakumari, M. R. Radha, and Kamal Haasan in supporting roles. It was released on 14 July 1962. Cast Production ''Paadha Kaanikkai'' was produced by G. N. Velumani, directed and edited by K. Shankar, written by M. S. Solamalai. Soundtrack The music was composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Poojaikku Vandha" is set in Bhimpalasi raga. Release and reception ''Paadha Kaanikkai'' was released on 14 July 1962. ''The Indian Express'' stated on 10 August, "In Saravana Films' 'Paatha Kaanikai'' one gets to know what boredom is. A meaning or purpose is difficult to deduce from this shoddy yarn." The reviewer noted that the characters were "poorly drawn" and criticised the direction by K. Shankar, but noted that the actors "make the best of a bad job". ''Kalki'' nega ...
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Jhoola (1962 Film)
''Jhoola'' () is a 1962 Hindi-language romance film written by Rajendra Krishan and directed by K. Shankar. The film starred Vyjayanthimala and Sunil Dutt in the lead, after their successful collaboration in ''Sadhna'' (1958). The lead actors were supported by Pran, Rajendranath, Manmohan Krishna, Achala Sachdev, Leela Mishra, Randhir, Raj Mehra, Mohan Choti, Indira Bansal, Kusum Thakur and Tun Tun. The film was produced by N. Vasudeva Menon and was distributed by Vasu Films. The film's score was composed by Salil Chowdhury with lyrics provided by Rajendra Krishan. Editing was done by Shivaji Awdhut and was filmed by K. H. Kapadia. The film is a remake of the Tamil film '' Kairasi'' (1960). Cast * Vyjayanthimala as Sumati * Sunil Dutt as Dr. Arun * Pran as Dharamraj / Mirza Singapori / Rai Bahadur Shyamlal Bihari * Rajendranath as Madhu * Manmohan Krishna as Head Constable Sundarlal * Achala Sachdev as Kamla * Leela Mishra as Dharamraj's employee * Randhir as Shekhar * ...
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Arappavan
''Arappavan'' is a 1961 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by K. Kumar. The film stars Sathyan, KPAC Sulochana, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and Pattom Sadan. The film had musical score by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar. Cast * Sathyan as Vettukaaran Ramu * K. P. A. C. Sulochana as Muthalali's Wife *Kedamangalam Sadanandan *Pattom Sadan as Paramu's Brother * T. S. Muthaiah as Paramu * Prem Nawas as Bhasi * Ambika as Kalyani * GK Pillai as Muthalali * Kalaikkal Kumaran * T. R. Omana * S. P. Pillai as Raphael Mappila * K. V. Shanthi as Ammini *Sree Narayana Pillai Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar and lyrics were written by Kedamangalam Sadanandan Kedamangalam Sadanandan (1926 – 13 April 2008) was a Kadhaprasangam artist, actor, screenwriter and lyricist from Kerala. He performed Kadhaprasangam (story telling) in more than 15,000 stages for over 50,000 hours in a career spanning about .... Refer ...
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Kairasi
''Kairasi'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Vasudeva Menon. The film stars Gemini Ganesan (credited as Ganesh) and B. Saroja Devi. The plot revolves around a doctor whose father is wrongfully convicted. ''Kairasi'' was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali, and became a commercial success. It was later remade in Hindi as '' Jhoola'' (1962). Plot Sundaram, an honest police constable, is falsely accused of murder and imprisoned. Ramanathan, a judge, adopts Sundaram's son, Mohan, who later becomes a successful doctor. Cast ;Male cast * Gemini Ganesh as Mohan * K. A. Thangavelu as Madhu * M. R. Radha as Kumar * S. V. Sahasranamam as Sundaram * K. D. Santhanam as Judge Ramanathan * S. Rama Rao as Emperuman * C. S. Pandian as Somu * P. D. Sambandam as Sambandam * V. P. S. Mani as Sekhar * K. Natarajan as Dr. Shankar * G. K. Pillai as Sub-Inspector ;Male supporting cast * Mahalingam, Karikol Rajoo, Rathnam,Balakri ...
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Kavalai Illaadha Manithan
''Kavalai Illaadha Manithan'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar, written and co-produced by Kannadasan. The film stars Chandrababu and Rajasulochana, with M. R. Radha, T. S. Balaiah, T. R. Mahalingam, M. N. Rajam, and L. Vijayalakshmi in supporting roles. It was released on 19 August 1960 and was not a commercial success. Plot Muthu, a carefree man, is a lawyer who solves the problems of people, in stark contrast to his brother Manickam who believes in creating trouble for those around him, especially women. Their wealthy father Jamabulingam is money-minded and is least bothered about other things in life. Jamabulingam arranges the marriage of Manickam with a woman named Sivakami, but she loves another man named Dhamotharan. Manickam impregnates Kaveri, a poor woman, then disavows her and their child. Muthu manages to correct all the wrongs caused by Manickam, succeeds in bringing Sivakami and Dhamotharan together, and marries a woman named Se ...
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Sivagangai Seemai
''Sivagangai Seemai'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language historical drama A historical drama (also period drama, period piece or just period) is a dramatic work set in the past, usually used in the context of film and television, which presents history, historical events and characters with varying degrees of fiction s ... film directed by K. Shankar and written by Kannadasan. Based on the life of the Maruthu Pandiyars, the film stars S. S. Rajendran, S. Varalakshmi, Kamala Lakshmanan and M. N. Rajam. It was released on 19 May 1959. Plot After the execution of Veerapandiya Kattabomman on 16 October 1799 at Kayattar, Chinna Marudhu gave asylum to Kattabomman's brother Oomadurai. The British used this reason to invade and attack Sivaganga in 1801 with a powerful army. The Maruthu Pandiyars and their allies were quite successful and captured three districts from the British. The British considered it as a serious threat to their future in India that they rushed add ...
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Orey Vazhi
''Orey Vazhi'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Prem Nazir and M. N. Rajam. It was remade in Hindi as ''Shaadi'' (1962). Plot Mohan is a brilliant lawyer. He was educated by his elder brother who sold the family properties to educate him. Mohan marries the daughter of a judge. Conflicts arise within the family and after much twists and turns the family is reunited. Cast The list is adapted from The Hindu article. Prem Nazir M. N. Rajam S. V. Subbaiah Sriranjani, Jr. Tambaram N. Lalitha ‘Valayapathi’ G. Muthukrishnan S. Ramarao K. R. Chellam Pakkirisami K.M. Nambirajan C.P. Kittaan V.T. Kalyanam Thiruvengadam C.S. Desikan S.K. Ramaraj Raju Kuppusami Sivaraman (Guest Artistes) T. S. Balaiah S. V. Sahasranamam Dance Drama Sayee Subbulakshmi Production The film marked the debut of N. Vasudeva "Vasu" Menon as a film producer. Earlier, he had worked in the production department of AVM Productions. He later establishe ...
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