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Karan (actor)
Karan (born 19 August 1969) is an Indian actor who has appeared predominantly in Tamil and Malayalam films. He started his career as a child actor (under the stage name Master Raghu). In the 1990s he started to act in leading and villain roles. In the mid-2000s, after a sabbatical, Karan chose to prioritise appearing in films where he would portray the lead role following the relative success of ''Kokki'' (2006). Career Karan started his career as child artist under the name ''Master Raghu'' for more than 70 films in Malayalam and Tamil. In 1992, he made his Tamil debut as an adult in Annamalai starring alongside Rajinikanth in an uncredited role, before making a breakthrough with his performance as a rogue college student in ''Nammavar'' alongside Kamal Haasan. In 2006, Karan became a solo hero with ''Kokki'' and continued with films like '' Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar'' and '' Kathavarayan''. His recent films are '' Sooran'' (2014) and '' Uchathula Shiva'' (2016). In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erode
Erode () is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Erode is the seventh largest urban agglomeration in the state, after Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruppur and Salem. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Erode district. Administered by a city municipal corporation since 2008, Erode is a part of Erode Lok Sabha constituency that elects its member of parliament. Located on the banks of River Kaveri, it is situated centrally on South Indian Peninsula, about southwest of its state capital Chennai, south of Bengaluru, east of Coimbatore and east of Kochi. Erode is an agricultural, textile and a BPO hub and among the largest producers of turmeric, hand-loom and knitwear, and food products. History Etymology of Erode might have its origin in the Tamil phrase ''Eeru Odai'' meaning ''two streams'' based on presence of two water courses of Perumpallam and Pichaikaranpallam Canal. Alternatively, it might have been derived from Tam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English language, English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is an Indian "newspaper of record". Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (B.C.C.L.), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajahamsam
''Rajahamsam'' () is a Malayalam films of 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Vidhubhala in the lead roles. This film is remade in Telugu as Indradhanussu with Telugu Superstar Krishna and Sarada and it become huge hit in 1977 by Sankranti movies. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Chandran *Jayabharathi as Radha *Srividya as Sarasu *KPAC Lalitha *Adoor Bhasi as Driver Krishnankutty * Sankaradi as Radhas Father *T. R. Omana Nanukuttans Mother *Raghavan as Janardhanan * T. S. Muthaiah as Chandrans Father *Bahadoor as Watcher & Nanukuttans Father * J. A. R. Anand * Jameela Malik as Shakunthala *K. P. Ummer as Soman *M. G. Soman as Nanukuttan * Master Raghu as Rajan *Meena as Chandrans Mother *P. R. Menon * Thaha *Paravoor Bharathan as padhmanabhan *Shamsudeen *Vidhubala as Radha Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan Paravoor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punarjanmam
''Punarjanmam'' ( en, Reincarnation) is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language erotic thriller film starring Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi. The film is directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, based on a case study published by famous atheist and psychiatrist A. T. Kovoor in ''Mathrubhumi'' weekly. The film as well as Prem Nazir's performance won immense critical acclaim. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Maru Piravi'' with Muthuraman and Manjula in the lead roles and in Telugu as ''Vintha Katha'' starring Krishna and Vanisri. The film is considered to be the first erotic psychic thriller in Indian film history. Plot Aravindan, a college lecturer, falls in love with his student Radha and marries her. However, the couple's sexual life is a failure, causing intense agony to Radha's father, Panikkar who is keen to have grandchildren. When all other means fail, Panikkar approaches a psychiatrist, who finds out that Aravindan's inability to have sex with Radha may have something to do with his in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thekkan Kattu
''Thekkan Kattu'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Madhu as Babu * Sharada as Sosamma * Sukumari as Shyamala Khanna *KPAC Lalitha as Gowri *Adoor Bhasi as Gopalan * Sujatha as Annakkutty *Jose Prakash as Annakkutty's Husband * Sankaradi as Gowri's Father *Paul Vengola *Adoor Bhavani as Babu's Mother *Kaduvakulam Antony as Kunjeli's Husband *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Chacko *Kunchan *Meena as Sosamma's Mother *Rajakokila as Shyamala Khanna's Daughter *S. P. Pillai as Babu's Father *Master Raghu Karan may refer to: People * Karan (given name), an Indian given name * Karan (caste), an Indian caste * Karan Kayastha, a community of Kayastha in Bihar, India * Karan (surname) Places * Karan, Iran (other), a name for various vil ... Soundtrack References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulliman (1972 Film)
''Pullimaan'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by E. N. Balakrishnan and produced by Ponnappan. The film stars Madhu, Devika, Vijayanirmala and Alummoodan. It is based on the short story of the same name by S. K. Pottakkad. Plot Cast * Madhu * Devika * Vijayanirmala * Alummoodan * Kaduvakulam Antony * Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair * Master Raghu * Philomina Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj with lyrics by Sreekumaran Thampi. References External links * {{IMDb title, 2382698 1970s Malayalam-language films 1972 films Films based on short fiction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achanum Bappayum
''Achanum Bappayum'' is a 1972 Malayalam film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by K. T. Muhammed. It stars K. P. Ummer, Jayabharathi, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Adoor Bhasi and Baby Sumathi in important roles. It won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. ''The Hindu''. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2011. won the and |
Malayan (film)
''Malayan'' is a 2009 Tamil language film written and directed by M. P. Gopi. It stars Karan and Shammu, and Udhayathara, while Ganja Karuppu, Sarath Babu, Rajan P. Dev, Bala Singh, and Mayilsamy play supporting roles. Cast *Karan as Malayan * Shammu *Udhayathara as Shenbagam *Ganja Karuppu *Sarath Babu as Meiyappan aka Annachi * Rajan P. Dev as Vedachalam *Bala Singh *Mayilsamy Mayilsamy (born October 2, 1965) is an Indian actor and comedian who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on '' Asathapovathu Yaaru'' on Sun TV in Chennai. Career He is a popular ... *Sakthi Kumar *Dheeraj Kher as Suraj Bihari Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Dhina. Reception ''Behindwoods'' wrote "Malayan is a good attempt which could have been done with some more grip towards the latter portions. Its raw and earthy treatment might work to its advantage in the B and C centers." ''Indiaglitz'' wrote "Malayan is your av ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Nadu State Film Award For Best Actor
The Tamil State Film Awards for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil (Kollywood) films. List of winners {, class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" , - ! colspan="5" , List of winners and nominated work , - ! scope="col" style="background:#efe4b0;", Year ! scope="col" style="background:#efe4b0;", Recipient(s) ! scope="col" style="background:#efe4b0;", Role(s) ! scope="col" style="background:#efe4b0;", Film(s) ! scope="col" style="background:#efe4b0;", Reference(s) , - , 1967 , A. V. M. Rajan , , '' Karpooram'' , , - , 1968 , M. G. Ramachandran , Anand, Sekhar , ''Kudiyirundha Koyil'' , , - , 1969 , Sivaji Ganesan , Shankar, Kannan, Vijay , ''Deiva Magan'' , , - , 1970 , Gemini Ganesan , Suresh , ''Kaaviya Thalaivi'' , , - style="text-align:center;" , 1971 , style="background:#36b; " colspan="1", No Award , -style="text-align:center;" , 1972 , style="background:#36b; " colspan= ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards were given for excellence in Tamil cinema in India. They were given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards were decided by a committee headed by a Judge. The awards were first given in 1967 and discontinued after 1970. The awards were given again in 1977 and continued till 1982. The awards were not given in the years 1971 to 1976. However, in the year 1977, the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor were announced for the years 1971 to 1976 by way of honorary certificates by the government led by the then chief minister M.G.Ramachandran. Since 1988, the awards were regularly given until it became defunct in 2008. After winning the election for the Producers Council of Tamil cinema, the chairman Vishal revealed that he would approach the government to reinstate the awards. The awards were reinstated in July 2017 after the government ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swami Ayyappan (1975 Film)
''Swami Ayyappan'' () is a 1975 Indian Hindu devotional film. Directed and produced by P. Subramaniam, it was simultaneously shot in Malayalam and Tamil languages. It stars Gemini Ganesan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Master Raghu/Karan, K. Balaji, Sekhar, Srividya, Unnimary, Lakshmi, Raghavan, Rani Chandra and Vinodini. The film met with critical acclaim and became a box office success. It won four Kerala State Film Awards.The film made the holy shrine of Sabarimala known and famous in Tamilnadu and other South Indian states. Cast * Master Raghu (childhood) and Master Sekhar (adolescence) as Manikandan *Gemini Ganesan as Pandalam raja *Srividya as Pandalam Maharani *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Guru *Lakshmi as Mohini * Sukumari as Muthaliyar's wife * Sudheer *Raghavan as Prabhakaran *Rajasree *Unnimary as Maalikapurathamma * Baby Sumathi as Young girl * Baby Vinodini * T.M.S * K. Balaji as Vavar *Rani Chandra * R. S. Manohar *Madhu (guest role ) Soundtrack The music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prayanam (1975 Film)
''Prayanam'' ( The voyage) is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language feature film written by Padmarajan and directed by Bharathan. It was the debut of both Padmarajan and Bharathan. The writer-director duo is often credited for revolutionising Malayalam cinema with their expressive and innovative works. ''Prayanam'' stars Mohan Sharma, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Master Raghu, Lakshmi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Nanditha Bose. It probes into the realities that existed within the Brahmin community of the day. Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair plays an elderly Brahmin priest married to a girl young enough to be his daughter. Bharathan produced the film as well as did the art direction. Music is composed by M. B. Sreenivasan with lyrics by Vayalar, Yatheendra Das and Bichu Thirumala. Bharathan remade the film into Tamil as '' Savithiri'' in 1980, but could not repeat the success. Plot Savithrikkutty, eldest daughter of an aged poor Nambuthiri Brahmin is married off to an aged widower (a priest) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
