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Kambadasan
Kambadasan (1916–1973) was an Indian writer, poet and film lyricist who worked mainly in Tamil-language films. Early life Kambadasan was born as Appaavu a.k.a. Rajappa at Ulagapuram, a village near Tindivanam in the then South Arcot District (Madras Presidency) on 15 September 1916. His father Subbarayar was a potter and his mother is Balammal. He was the only son to his parents whose other five children were all girls. The family migrated to Purasaivakkam in Chennai when he was a child. The school education came to an end with 6th standard. He was interested in stage plays. With his fine voice, singing talents and ability to play the harmonium, he soon established a place for himself in stage dramas. Rajappa was devoted to poet Kambar and took his pen name as ''Kambadasan'' which means fanatic of Kambar. Career As a writer, he has written short stories, poems and plays. With his talents, it was an easy entry for him into the Tamil cinema. He started as an actor and then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poompaavai
''Poompavai'' () is a 1944 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by T. Balaji Singh and the duo Krishnan–Panju in the latter's directorial debut. Produced under the banner of Leo Films, it features K. R. Ramasamy (actor), K. R. Ramaswamy, U. R. Jeevarathnam, K. Sarangapani, K. R. Chellam and S. V. Sahasranamam. The film was released in August 1944 and became a success. Plot Poompavai is the daughter of Sivanesan Chettiar, a jeweller based in Mylapore, Mylai. Her wicked stepmother, cruel stepmother Ponnammal despises her and plots against her. Poompavai devotes herself to worshipping the Hindus, Hindu god Shiva. One day, Shiva appears before her father in the guise of a ''sadhu'', and gives him a ruby, which he decides to embed in a crown that the chieftain of Mylai has ordered him to make. But to his dismay, Sivanesan realises that his daughter has already given the ruby to a ''sadhu'' seeking alms. The chieftain refuses to believe this, and banishes Sivanesan a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayalamari
''Mayalamari'' () is a 1951 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film, produced by A.N.R.Gopala Krishnan under the Aswini Pictures banner and directed by P. Sridhar. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film was simultaneously released in Tamil as ''Maayakkari'' (1951). Plot Princess Indumati (Anjali Devi) the heir princess of a kingdom falls for a valiant soldier Pratap (ANR). But Indumathi's maternal uncle Bhaskar Varma (Mukkamala) aspires to possess her along with the kingdom. Meanwhile, the King (Gaadepalli) decides to unite Indu and Pratap when enraged Bhaskar kidnaps her. Pratap saves her and they move to a forest. There, Pratap tries to pluck a big fruit that hoists him into the sky and lands him in a cave of sorceress Maayalamari (C.Lakshmi Rajyam) who offers him to Goddess. Later, she makes him alive and compels him to marry her which Pratap denies. So, Maayalamari forges herself as Indu. But, Pratap recognizes her an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gnana Soundari (Citadel Film)
''Gnana Soundari'' is a 1948 Indian Tamil-language film written, produced and directed by the duo F. Nagoor and Joseph Thaliath Jr. The film stars T. R. Mahalingam, M. V. Rajamma in lead roles with D. Balasubramaniam, Sivabhagyam, Lalitha and Padmini playing supporting roles. The film revolves around Gnana Soundari, daughter of King Dharmar who is ill-treated by her stepmother Lenal. In order to get rid of her, Lenal sends her to a forest. In the process, Soundari loses both of her hands and she gets saved by prince Pilenthiran. The film was adapted from a stage play conducted by Nawab Rajamanickam which itself adapted from a Christian folk tale. The film's screenplay was written by Nanjil Nadu T. N. Rajappa. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. V. Venkatraman. Jithin Banerjee and Selvaraj handled the film's cinematography respectively. The film was edited by V. B. Nagaraj. ''Gnana Soundari'' was made with an estimated budget of ₹30,000 with a final film reel length of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangayarkarasi
''Mangayarkarasi'' () is a 1949 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Jiten Banerjee. The film was produced by F. Nagoor and S. N. Ahamed, and stars P. U. Chinnappa, P. Kannamba and Anjali Devi. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Gollabhama'' (1947) and Anjali Devi reprised her role. Plot A heavenly seductress takes away the crown prince from his kingdom to her heavenly abode. The wife of the prince is helped by an angel and goes to her husband's abode. They spend the night together. She returns to Earth and finds that she has become pregnant. She is accused of being intimate with the court poet by the King and others. She leaves the palace and goes to live with some tribal people. She delivers a child. The King rescues the child and brings him up. The child grows into a young man. Due to a strange situation the young man wants to have a relationship with his mother without knowing who she is. However, the heavenly woman brings back her husband in time and explains everything ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naattiya Rani
''Natyarani'' () is a 1949 Tamil-language dance film starring Vasundhara Devi, B. S. Saroja, K. Thavamani Devi and T. S. Balaiah. Plot A swamy (hermit) teaches fine arts like music and dance from his Ashram in a village to students. A young girl named Shanthala from the villages brings him milk every day. May be due to her seeing students training in music and dance in the ashram, Shanthala had a strange dream in which she becomes very famous. Shanthala tells about her dream to a close friend, Veni who laughs it off. But Shanthala believes in her dream and starts worshipping Lord Shiva in a temple located outside the village. Lord Shiva appears to her and grants her wish. In the meantime, the king of Hoysala, Vishnuvardhana, visits the Swamy. Swamy was writing a treatise on Classical dance called Natya. He sings a song while the king was listening. Shanthala starts dancing to the tune of the song exhibiting the correct ''mudhra''s perfectly. The king becomes fascinated by Shant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achan (1952 Film)
''Achan'' is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir and B. S. Saroja in lead roles. The film had musical score by P. S. Divakar. This was the only film in which veteran actor Sesbastian Kunjukunju Bhagavatahar did a comic role. It is one of the major box office hits of early Malayalam cinema. It will be remembered as the debut of Boban Kunchacko, the maiden venture of XL Productions, and first film of Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi. The film was remade in Tamil as ''Thanthai'', again with Prem Nazir. Kambadasan wrote the dialogues and lyrics. The film was released in April 1953. Malayalam cast ;Female cast * B. S. Saroja as Usha, an artiste in Nanukkuttan's drama troupe * Baby Girija * T. Jaya Shree * Pankajavalli * Adoor Pankajam * C. R. Lakshmi * Vanakkutty ;Male cast * Sukumaran * Boban Kunjakko * C. L. Anandan * Prem Nazir * Kunjukunju Bhagavathar as Nanukkuttan, a drama troupe owner * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ithaya Geetham
''Ithaya Geetham'' is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film written, directed and produced by Joseph Thaliath Jr. The film stars T.R. Mahalingam and T. R. Rajakumari. Plot A king is on his deathbed. He requests his friend to take care of the queen (Rajalakshmi) and their daughter (Rajakumari). The friend has two sons. While the elder son (Veerappa) goes to fight a battle, the younger son (Mahalingam) and the princess fall in love with each other. The elder son returns victoriously and claims the hand of the princess. The princess vacillates. So the younger brother goes to another battle. But he gets injured. The princess realises her folly and helps in the treatment of the younger brother. The two brothers decide to settle on a duel. The younger brother wins and marries the princess. Cast Credits adapted from ''The Hindu'' review article and from the song book. ;Male cast * T. R. Mahalingam as Jeevan * P. S. Veerappa as Prathaban * K. Sarangapani as Lal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visappinte Vili
''Visappinte Vili'' () is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohan Rao and produced by Kunchacko and K. V. Koshi under the banner of K&K Combines. It stars Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kumari Thankam, Pankajavalli, Nanukuttan, Mathappan, S. P. Pillai and Baby Girija. It was the second film in the career of Prem Nazir. His first appearance with the name Prem Nazir was in this film. It was on the sets of this film that he was renamed Prem Nazir by Thikkurussi Sukumaran Nair. He was credited as Abdul Khader in his debut film ''Marumakal''. ''Visappinte Vili'' became the break in his career. Made on a low budget, the film became the highest-grossing film of the year. There were ten other releases in 1952, out of which only '' Amma'' enjoyed success. The film ran for 50-days in 7 release centers. The film was remade by K. J. Mohan Rao in Tamil as '' Pasiyin Kodumai'' and released on 28 November 1952. Paa. Adhimoolam wrote the dialogues. Soundtrac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parijatham (1950 Film)
''Parijatham'' is a Tamil language film released in 1950, starring T. R. Mahalingam, M. V. Rajamma and B. S. Saroja. Plot The film has three story lines. The first line which is the first part is about the well known myth of Naragasura. Naragasura, the demon king has invincible powers due to the boons he had received from Devas and with all that he wreaks havoc on everyone. Narada knows that only Bama, the wife of Krishna who was Naragasura's mother in the previous birth can annihilate him. Narada adept in his covert ways to achieve his goals subtly gifts a parijatham flower to Krishna and make him in turn gift it to his first wife Rukmani. As expected the demon king dies at the hands of Bama but not before making a request that his day of death be celebrated by people as Deepavali. The next story line has the same parijatham that breeds enmity in Bama against Rukmani. Finally she understands that Rukmani's devotion to Krishna far exceeds her own, a humbling experience. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanasundari
''Vanasundari'' is a 1951 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, T. S. Balaiah and S. Varalakshmi. Plot Prince Gunasagaran hates his father Marthandan, king of Neelapuri as he, in spite of his age, spends his time in entertainment without concern for people. Marthandan chases Gunasagaran out of the country. Gunasagaran and his friend Adhi Medhavi goes to another country. There, a cruel younger brother of the king, Kapaleekaran rules after killing his elder brother. His paramour Leela is virtually ruling the State. Vanasundari, the king's daughter is in custody. Adhi Medhavi is imprisoned on false charge of theft. Gunasagaran meets Vanasundari in the jungle. Both exchange their tale of woes. Gunasagaran promises to rescue her. After many twists and turns the story has a happy ending. Cast ;Male cast * P. U. Chinnappa as Prince Gunasagaran *T. S. Balaiah as Kapaleekaran * R. Balasubramaniam *D. Balasubramaniam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saalivaahanan
''Saalivaahanan'' is a Tamil language film starring Ranjan, T. R. Rajakumari, M. G. Ramachandran and K. L. V. Vasantha. The film was released in 1945. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film. Cast ;Male * Ranjan as Saalivahanan *M. G. Ramachandran as Vikramaditya *Nagercoil K. Mahadevan *T. S. Balaiah * N. S. Krishnan ;Female *T. R. Rajakumari as Princess Chandralekha * K. L. V. Vasantha as Vikramaditya's sister * M. R. Santhanalakshmi *T. A. Madhuram Production The film had a sequence, a love scene between Ranjan and T. R. Rajakumari, in colour. It was done by ''hand-tinting'' each frame of the sequence. M. G. Ramachandran, who was acting in minor roles at that time, played as villain. According to film historian Randor Guy, during the shooting of a sword fight between Ranjan and Ramachandran, the latter complained to the director that "Ranjan was putting in too much of ''realism'' in the fencing which was likely to hurt him!" Soundtrack # Kayira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laila Majnu (1950 Film)
''Laila Majnu'' is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film directed by F. Nagoor. Based on the Persian tale of Layla and Majnun, the film stars T. R. Mahalingam and M. V. Rajamma as the title characters. It was released on 1 March 1950. Plot Cast ;Male cast * T. R. Mahalingam as Khayas *N. S. Krishnan as Anvar *S. V. Sahasranamam as Salam * R. Balasubramaniam as Sardar *G. M. Basheer as Amir Amri *K. P. Kamakshias Moulvi Sahib *Radhakrishnan as Mohideen *Duraipandian as Syed *Hariharan as Sardar's friend *Thiruvenkatam as Adil *George Thorpe as Kapoor *M. R. Krishnasami & Party as Stunt ;Female cast *M. V. Rajamma as Laila * T. A. Mathuram as Noor Jahan * V. N. Janaki as Zarina *P. S. Sivabhagyam as Zahira * T. S. Jaya as Moulvi's Wife *K. T. Dhanalakshmi as Hamida *Kannamba as Salima *C. R. Rajakumari as Young Khayas *Kusalakumari as Young Laila ;Dance * Lalitha & Padmini Production ''Laila Majnu'' is based on the Arabic tale of Layla and Majnun. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |