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K. V. Mahadevan
Krishnankoil Venkadachalam Mahadevan (14 March 1918 – 21 June 2001) was an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, and musician who won the inaugural National Film Award for Best Music Direction in (1967) for '' Kandan Karunai''. Known for his works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. He is best known for his contributions in works such as '' Manchi Manasulu'' (1962), '' Lava Kusa'' (1963), '' Thiruvilaiyadal'' (1965), '' Saraswathi Sabatham'' (1966), ''Kandan Karunai'' (1967), ''Thillana Mohanambal'' (1968), '' Adimai Penn'' (1969), '' Balaraju Katha'' (1970), '' Athiparasakthi'' (1971), ''Sankarabharanam'' (1979), '' Saptapadi'' (1981), ''Sirivennela'' (1986), '' Sruthilayalu'' (1987), ''Sutradharulu'' (1989), '' Pelli Pustakam'' (1991), and '' Swathi Kiranam'' (1992). A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy, starting his career in 1942 with '' Manonmani'', Mahadevan scored music for over six hundred feature films, spanning four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krishnancoil
Krishnancoil is a suburb of Nagercoil, in the District of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India, named after the temple of Krishna situated within. It was built 1000 years ago. Before the temple was built, Vadasery and Krishnancoil were collectively known as Sadhurvedi Mangalam. Geography It is situated on National Highway 944, which connects Nagercoil with Tirunelveli and Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. The pond adjacent to the temple (known in Tamil as "Theppakulam") has two "pipal trees" on its banks, one each on the west and south sides. Culture The Krishnan temple at Krishnancoil is described as " The Guruvayoor of South " as the chief deity is visually similar to the one in the Guruvayoor temple. It connects the realistic tradition of Hindu mysticism to local folklore and happens to be a premiere spot for local devotees to show up and present their prayers. The temple is well maintained, and was renovated in 2010 for Kumbabhishekam which took place after many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saraswati Sabatham
''Saraswathi Sabatham'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Based on Pudhumaipithan's novel ''Vakkum Vakkum'', it stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Padmini, Devika and K. R. Vijaya. The film was released on 3 September 1966 and became a commercial success. Plot There is a dispute between three goddesses about who is the most powerful of them all. Narada, a sage and celestial troublemaker, begins the argument by visiting Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, and annoys her on purpose by saying that wealth is more important and abundant. Angered, Saraswati states she will prove that knowledge is more important. Narada then goes to Vaikuntha to see Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and says that knowledge is more abundant. Lakshmi retorts she will prove that wealth is more important. Narada finally goes to Mount Kailash, seeking Parvati, the goddess of strength, and annoys her by saying that wealth and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals from 1973 until 2020, and by the National Film Development Corporation of India, NFDC since 2021. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in New Delhi, where the President of India presents the awards. This is followed by the inauguration of the National Film Festival, where award-winning films are screened for the public. Declared for films produced in the previous year across the country, they hold the distinction of awarding merit to the best of Indian cinema overall, as well as presenting awards for the best films in each region and language of the country. History The Awards we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manonmani (film)
''Manonmani'' () is a 1942 Indian Tamil Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind ...-language film directed by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, Serukalathur Sama, T. S. Balaiah, T. R. Mahalingam, K. K. Perumal, A. Sakunthala, N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Madhuram, Kali N. Ratnam, L. Narayana Rao, S. S. Kokko, C. T. Rajakantham, P. R. Mangalam, P. G. Venkatesan, T. R. B. Rao, M. E. Madhavan, "Buffoon" Shanmugham, J. M. G. Sarada and G. Saraswathi. It is based on the 1892 play ''Manonmaneeyam'' by Sundaram Pillai. The film ran more than 25 weeks. Plot King Seevaka of Pandya Kingdom ruled the Kingdom through its capital Madurai. But, under the bad influence of the minister, Kutilan (Balasubramaniam) he changed his capital to Tirunelveli where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swathi Kiranam
''Swathi Kiranam'' () is a 1992 Telugu-language musical drama film directed by K. Viswanath. Produced by V. Madhusudhana Rao, the film starred Mammootty in his Telugu debut, Master Manjunath and Radhika, along with Achyuth, Jayanthi, Sakshi Ranga Rao, Dubbing Janaki and Dharmavarapu Subramanyam in supporting roles. The film is about an egotistical music teacher envious of the immense talent of his prodigious young disciple, and depicts their tumultuous relationship. Swathi Kiranam was featured in the Indian panorama section of the 24th IFFI, the Asia Pacific Film Festival, the Moscow Film Festival and the AISFM Film Festival. The film has garnered the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer, Filmfare Award for Best Music Direction and the Akkineni Award for Best Home-viewing Feature Film. Over the years, the film has accumulated a cult following for its music, and lyrics. The lyrics were penned by Vennelakanti, Sirivennela Seetarama Sastry, C. Narayana Redd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelli Pustakam (1991 Film)
''Pelli Pustakam'' () is a 1991 Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Bapu. The film was produced and co-written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. It stars Rajendra Prasad and Divyavani with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film won three Nandi Awards, and was premiered in Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India. Plot The film begins with a matchmaking of a pair, K. Krishna Murthy / KK & Satyabhama / Bhama, who perfectly understand their hardships and responsibilities in their private talks. Bhama has to pay her mother's debt dowry amount to her vicious brother-in-law; if not, he threatens to slay his wife. KK is responsible for his sister's nuptials. KK tactically knits Bhama without dowry here because of his endearment to her. The marriage takes place grandly, proclaiming its eminence. Due to hard luck, KK's job as an art director at Bombay & Bhama is a stenographer at Kochin, they tolerate separation for their obligations. Besides, Sr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sutradharulu
''Sutradharulu'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bhanuchander, Ramya Krishna and music is composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It is produced by Sudhakar and Karunakar under the Sudarshan Cine Enterprises banner. This film is based on a story against violence shown in a rural background. This message is shown in a short graphic format as an introduction to the film. The film received National Film Awards, National Film Award for National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, Best Feature Film in Telugu, and three state Nandi Awards (including Nandi Award for Best Feature Film, Third Best Feature Film). Plot The film begins in a village where Neelakantam, a tyrant, tramples the public. Hanumanth Dasu and his brother-in-law Rangadasu belong to a Haridasa family. Once, Neelakantam molests an orthodox Brahmin woman, Yashodamma, the wife of a Bhagavathar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sruthilayalu
''Sruthilayalu'' (Telugu : శ్రుతిలయలు) is a 1987 Telugu-language musical drama film, directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Rajasekhar and Sumalatha with soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 30 April 1987. The film garnered eight Nandi Awards and also won Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu. The film was premiered at the International Film Festival of India, and AISFM Film Festival. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Isaikku Oru Koil''. Plot The film revolves around Naidu, a Carnatic musician and his elder son Narayana Murthy, who starts getting recognized because of the music learnt from his father. Narayana Murthy leaves his family and falls prey to bad habits, forgetting his roots. It is now the duty of Sita, the daughter-in-law of Naidu to bring these men back on track. The film starts with Mr. Naidu, a great fan of music and traditional Indian fine arts. He wants his only son to become a great musician, but unfortunatel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirivennela
''Sirivennela'' (Telugu language, Telugu :సిరివెన్నల) () is a 1986 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language romance film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Suhasini Maniratnam, Suhasini, Sarvadaman D. Banerjee, Sarvadaman Banerjee and Moon Moon Sen. The film has music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film won five Nandi Awards. The film was screened at the Asia Pacific Film Festival, the International Film Festival of India, the Moscow Film Festival and the Annapurna International School of Film and Media, AISFM Film Festival. The film was shot in Jaipur and Kerala. The film has Hariprasad Chaurasia's flute rendering and a cameo of drummer Sivamani (percussionist), Sivamani. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''Raaga Devathai''. Lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Seetharama Sastry derived his stage name Sirivennela from this film. Plot Hari Prasad (Sarvadaman Banerjee), a blind flutist lives along with his younger sister Samyuktha "Samyu", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saptapadi (1981 Film)
''Saptapadi'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Upon release, the film received widely positive reviews and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, four state Nandi Awards, and the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu film. The film was featured retrospectively at the AISFM film festival. In 1984 Viswanath directed the Hindi version '' Jaag Utha Insan''. Premise The film is not only about the seven steps that one takes during a Hindu wedding that completes the act of shedding bachelorhood and entering a more stable married state but also talks about an individual's journey breaking away from the shackles of conservatism to finding a path of understanding, encompassing and enlightenment. Plot ''Saptapadi'' deals with the transformation of an individual so devoted to the concept of rituals, that it takes an act of God for him to realise the true spirit behind the rituals and true meaning of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankarabharanam (1980 Film)
''Shankarabharanam'' () is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language musical drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Produced by Edida Nageswara Rao under Poornodaya Movie Creations, the film stars J. V. Somayajulu, Manju Bhargavi, Chandra Mohan, and Rajyalakshmi. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film explores the cultural divide between Indian classical and Western pop music through the perspectives of characters from different generations. Released on 2 February 1980, ''Shankarabharanam'' opened to near-empty halls, but quickly gained widespread popularity, eventually running for over 25 weeks in many centres. In Tamil Nadu, the film was a major sensation, showing in packed houses in its original version. In Bangalore, it ran for over a year without dubbing. It was later dubbed into Tamil and Malayalam, with the Malayalam version also enjoying a year-long theatrical run. The film received significant acclaim, winning the Prize of the Public at the Besan� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aathi Parasakthi
''Aathi Parasakthi'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It stars S. Varalakshmi in the title role, Gemini Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. Sridevi acted as a child artist, while Padmini came in for a cameo. The film was released on 17 October 1971. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Jai Jagat Janani'' (1976). Plot The film tells the tales of the Primordial Goddess Adi Parashakti in anthological format. The tales include: * Abhirami Bhattar being rescued by Goddess Abhirami from his predicament by using her earring as a full moon on a new moon day. He goes on to narrate the rest of the tales to the king, Serfoji. * Mariamman first cursing Petersburg with leprosy when he mocks and goes on to violate the rules of temple only to give it back to him when he repents thereby turning him to a devotee. She also gives him darshans of her various avatars eg. Meenakshi, Kamakshi, Punnainallur Mariamman, and Vishalaksh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |