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Shanmugasundari
Shanmugasundari (23 September 1937 – 1 May 2012) was a Tamil actress. she acted in more than 750 films. Her daughter T. K. Kala is also an actress and playback singer. She also appeared in comedy roles along with Vadivelu in many films. Career Shanmugasundari started her stage performances at the age of 5. She survived nearly 45 years in the film industry and did more than 750 films. She was also a dubbing artist. She also acted in comedy roles, especially as a mother of Vadivelu in many films. Shanmugasundari acted along with M. G. Ramachandran in ''Idhayakkani'', '' Neerum Neruppum'', '' Kannan en Kadhalan'' and '' En Annan''. In '' Lakshmi Kalyanam'' and '' Vadivukku Valaikaappu'' along with Sivaji Ganeshan and Malathi, along with Gemini Ganeshan. Shanmugasundari received the Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state. In the case of its broad associative de ...
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Naan Pudicha Mappillai
''Naan Pudicha Mappillai'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nizhalgal Ravi, Saranya Ponvannan and Aishwarya, with Janagaraj, Sumithra, Goundamani, Senthil, Vasu Vikram and Shanmugasundari in supporting roles. It was released on 21 February 1991. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Mamagaru'', in Kannada as '' Muddina Maava'' and in Hindi as '' Meherbaan''. Plot Cast * Nizhalgal Ravi as Village President Muthuraj * Saranya Ponvannan as Lakshmi * Aishwarya as Rajathi * Janagaraj as Pichayandi * Sumithra as Rajathi's mother * Goundamani as Thandavarayan * Senthil as Konaiyan * Vasu Vikram as Thandavarayan's son * Shanmugasundari as Rajathi's grandmother Soundtrack Lyrics were written by Vaali, Pulamaipithan, Muthulingam and composed by Chandrabose. Reception Sundarji of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation ...
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Nethiyadi
Nethiyadi () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Pandiarajan. The film stars Pandiarajan, Vaishnavi, Janagaraj, Senthil, and Shanmugasundari. The film had musical score by Pandiarajan. Cast Soundtrack All songs were written by Vaali, Vairamuthu, Pulavar Mari, Rajaraja Chozhan, Satta Muthan and composed by Pandiarajan Pandiarajan is an Indian actor, director who has played leading roles in many humorous Tamil films and currently plays supporting and comedy roles. Personal life Pandiarajan was born to Sulochana in Saidapet, Chennai in a lower-middle-class .... References External links * * {{Films directed by Pandiarajan Indian comedy films 1988 films 1988 comedy films ...
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David Uncle
''David Uncle'' is a 1992 Tamil language comedy drama film directed Guna. The film stars Anandaraj, Siva, Sivaranjani, Rekha and Sridevi Vijaykumar. The film, produced by L. Vasu and K. Rajpreeth, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 25 September 1992. Plot The story begins with the minister Deivanayagam (R. P. Viswam) and his son who debated. Deivanayagam's son came with his wife Malathi (Rekha) and new-born daughter Devi, he believed that his father changed. On the other hand, Deivanayagam wanted his son back, leaving his wife and daughter but his son refused. Meanwhile, Deivanayagam's assistant Arumugam (K. Rajpreeth) killed Deivanayagam in front of his son and Arumugam put the blame on him. Deivanayagam's son was arrested and then the new-born daughter was handed over to a beggar by Arumugam. A few years later, Arumugam becomes a corrupt minister. He has a daughter Selvi (Sivaranjani) who is in love with the poor man Raja (Siva). Regarding Malathi, she takes ...
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Navarathinam
''Navarathinam'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language road film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan, his final film. It stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha, Jayachitra and Zarina Wahab. The film was released on 5 March 1977, and failed commercially. Plot Cast ;Lead actor *M. G. Ramachandran as Thangam ;Lead actresses * Latha as Manikkam *Zarina Wahab as Pushpa * P. R. Varalakshmi as Maragadam * Shubha as Muthamma * Jaya as Gomaidi * Sripriya as Vairam *Y. Vijaya as Neela * Jayachitra as Pavalai *Kumari Padmini as Vayiduriyam ;Supporting actresses * S. Varalakshmi as Thangam's mother * C. K. Saraswathi as Sagunan *S. N. Lakshmi as Pangajethamma * Puspalatha as Pavalai's sister ;Supporting actors * A. V. M. Rajan as Raja * M. N. Nambiar as Dharmaseelan * P. S. Veerappa as Manaru *Nagesh as Ratnam * Thengai Srinivasan as Muthamma's father * C. R. Parthiban as IG of Police * K. Kannan as Gunaseelan * M. B. Shetty as Djagou * Senthamarai as Police inspector * Isari Velan ...
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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 ...
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Kurathi Magan
''Kurathi Magan'' is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film features Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Master Sridhar and Jayachitra introduced in the film, Shylashri, V. S. Raghavan, Suruli Rajan and Kamal Haasan in a brief role. R. Muthuraman plays a cameo. The film was released on 29 April 1972. Plot The plot is about how a mother from the Kuravar community sacrifices her motherhood for the sake of her son's future. Cast * Gemini Ganesan * K. R. Vijaya * M. N. Nambiar * Master Sridhar * Jayachitra * Kamal Haasan * R. Muthuraman (Cameo Appearance) * Shylashri * V. K. Ramasamy * V. S. Raghavan * O. A. K. Thevar * Karikol Raju * Suruli Rajan * V. Gopalakrishnan * Shanmugasundaram * Shanmugasundari * G. Sakunthala * S. R. Janaki * "Baby" Kumutha * "Baby" Thamizh Selvi * "Master" Rajkumar * "Master" Bablu Production ''Kurathi Magan'' directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. This was the debut movie of actress Jayachitra. Padmini and Si ...
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Manipayal
''Manipayal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Jaganathan and produced and screenplay by R. M. Veerappan. The film dialogue was written by Jagadeesan and the story was written by Poovai Krishan respectively. Music was by M. S. Viswanathan. It stars Master Sekhar and Baby Indra, playing lead, with A. V. M. Rajan, Jayanthi, V. K. Ramasamy and S. V. Subbaiah playing pivotal roles. Plot A cobbler finds himself in prison after being wrongly accused of a crime. He must find a way to prove his innocence in order to lead a dignified life. Cast * A. V. M. Rajan as Arun, Shanthi's ex-lover * Jayanthi as Shanthi, Selvi's biological mother and her School Teacher * Master Sekhar as Ilangovan, Kandhan's son and Selvi's adoptive brother * Baby Indra as Selvi, * V. K. Ramasamy as Ponnambalam, Police Inspector, Shanthi's adoptive father * S. A. Ashokan as Parasuram, smuggler * Thengai Srinivasan as Amavasai, Andal's husband and Kasi's father * Manorama as An ...
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Oorukku Uzhaippavan
''Oorukku Uzhaippavan'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. Krishnan Nair, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri and Venniradai Nirmala. It is a remake of the 1970 Kannada film '' Baalu Belagithu''. The film was released on 12 November 1976. Plot Selvam, a secret agent, takes the place of a rich industrialist, Raja. The operation is facilitated because both men look alike. Indeed, a gang rages in the region and swindles the wealthy citizens like Raja. The mission of Selvam is to neutralise this group. The infiltrated policeman is going to find himself in the centre of a large number of problems until it affects his private life. But duty comes before family. Cast * M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam and Raja * Vanisri as Maliga * Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Kanchana * M. N. Rajam as Maliga's mother * Kumari Padmini as Kumudha and Rita, alias Radha * Baby Rajkumari as Rani, Raja's daughter * Thengaï Sinivasan as Pandhuragan James Bond, Selvam's ass ...
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Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978 Film)
''Sakka Podu Podu Raja'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Jaishankar and Jayachitra. Kamal Haasan and Fatafat Jayalaxmi played guest roles. The film was hit at the box office. Plot Cast *Jaishankar *Jayachitra * Kamal Haasan – Special appearance * Phataphat Jayalaxmi – Special appearance * Manorama * Cho Ramaswamy * Major Sundarrajan * S. A. Ashokan * Srikanth * Thengai Srinivasan * K. A. Thangavelu *Vennira Aadai Moorthy *Suruli Rajan *Shanmugasundari Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh Shankar–Ganesh is an Indian music director duo who has worked on Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies for around 50 years. Career They started as assistants to Tamil music composers M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy in 1964 an .... References External links * {{S. P. Muthuraman 1970s Tamil-language films 1978 films Films directed by S. P. Muthuraman Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Fi ...
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Kannan En Kadhalan
''Kannan En Kadhalan'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. Neelakantan, produced and written by R. M. Veerappan, starring M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Vanisri. It was released on 25 April 1968. Plot Kannan is the adopted son of a retired Captain. Sundar is the real son. Mallika is the niece of this rich man, who is engaged, at birth to Sundar. Mallika is secretly in love with Kannan. Malathi lost her father in an accident; she now lives with the widow as her adopted daughter. Malathi and Kannan fall in love as they share good bonding. Kannan and Sunder aren't on good terms. Sundar's behaviour towards Mallika and Malathi is not appropriate. Kannan warns Sundar, but an irritated Sundar kills Kannan and forcefully marries Mallika and Malathi. Years passed, he is blessed with kids and his wives name one son as Kannan. The film ends. Cast * M. G. Ramachandran as Kannan * Jayalalithaa as Maliga * Vanisri as Malathi * R. Muthuraman as The engineer Su ...
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Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968 Film)
''Lakshmi Kalyanam'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by G. Or. Nathan and produced by A. L. Srinivasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, K. Balaji and M. N. Nambiar. It was released on 15 November 1968. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Pelli Koothuru'' (1970). Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Kathirvel *Sowcar Janaki as Parvathi *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Lakshmi *K. Balaji as Ramu * M. N. Nambiar as Suruttu Sundaram Pillai *Major Sundarrajan as Ragunathan * V. K. Ramasamy as Egambaram *V. S. Raghavan as Rajankam * S. V. Ramadas as Rajadurai * V. Gopalakrishnan as Balu * Cho as Gnanapalam * A. Karunanidhi as Ganesan Pillai *C. K. Saraswathi as Maragatham *S. N. Lakshmi as Rajadurai's mother *Shanmugasundari as Balu's mother *P. D. Sambandam as Iyer *S. Ramarao as Neelakanda Sastri * Shanmuga Sundaram as Police Sub-Inspector * "Periyar" Rajavel as Police Inspector Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan ...
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En Annan
''En Annan'' (), is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film, directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa. The film is a remake of the Telugu film '' Poola Rangadu'' (1967), which itself was loosely based on A. J. Cronin's novel, '' Beyond This Place''. It was released on 21 May 1970, and ran 100 days in theatres. Plot Ranga is the son of Velappan, a manager at a mill. Velappan is framed for the murder of one of the partners, Karunagaran. He is sent to jail for a crime he didn't commit. Ranga, since then, works hard to get his sister Thangam educated. She marries a doctor, Murali, who happens to be Karunagaran's son. When he finds out she is Velappan's daughter, he leaves her. Ranga is enraged and beats his lover Valliammal's brother Nagappan, who informs Murali. Ranga is sent to jail. There he meets his father, learns about his innocence and vows to get him out. Once Ranga is released, he earns the goodwill of the other two partners, Na ...
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