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Sivakumar
Palaniswamy, better known by his stage name Sivakumar (born 27 October 1941), is an Indian visual artist and former actor who has portrayed a wide range of leading and supporting roles onscreen in Tamil cinema and television. He made his acting debut in A. C. Trilogchander's '' Kakkum Karangal'' (1965). He has acted in over 190 movies in Tamil. He is the father of actors Suriya and Karthi. He is also ambidextrous. He has won 3 Filmfare Award South and 2 Tamil Nadu State Film Award in his Film Career. Career Palaniswamy made his acting debut in '' Kakkum Karangal'' (1965) with the actor S. S. Rajendran. Palaniswamy was renamed as Sivakumar when he entered the industry. Sivakumar’s notable movies include ''Saraswati Sabatham'' (1966), '' Kandhan Karunai'' (1967), ''Thirumal Perumai'' (1968) and '' Uyarndha Manithan'' (1968), ''Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' (1979) and the very famous K. Balachander’s '' Sindhu Bhairavi'' (1985). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award For Best Actor – Tamil
The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil people, Tamil film lead actors. The Filmfare Awards South Awards were extended to "Best Actor" in 1972.#Film world, Film world, p 43 The year indicates the year of release of the film. Superlatives *Kamal Haasan with ten wins, has most number of awards than any other actor. Vikram (actor), Vikram has five wins, followed by Karthik (actor), Karthik and Dhanush with four wins. Four actors have won the award thrice in chronological order they are Sivaji Ganesan, Sarath Kumar Ajith Kumar and Suriya. Actors Sivakumar and Vijay Sethupathi has two wins each. *Vikram (actor), Vikram, Dhanush, Karthi, Suriya and R. Madhavan are the five actors to win both Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Tamil and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor and Vikram (actor), Vikram is the first actor to win this honour. *Sathyaraj, Suriya and R. Madha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosappu Ravikkaikari
''Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. A remake of the 1978 Kannada film ''Parasangada Gendethimma'', itself based on Srikrishna Alanahalli's novella of the same name, the film stars Sivakumar, Deepa and Sivachandran, with Vinu Chakravarthy and Nagarathnamma in supporting roles. Set in British-ruled India, it revolves around a modern woman who cannot tolerate her rustic husband and her mother-in-law, and engages in an extramarital affair. '' Vandichakkaram'', written by Chakravarthy, was originally intended to be the 100th film for Sivakumar as an actor; however, after Chakravarthy and producer Thirupur Mani of Vivekananda Pictures saw ''Parasangada Gendethimma,'' they told Sivakumar that a remake of this film would be a better fit as his 100th film. It is the debut of screenwriter Vijay Krishnaraj (credited as Krishna), and Chakravarthy as an actor in Tamil cinema. The music was composed by Ilaiya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suriya
Saravanan Sivakumar (born 23 July 1975), known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, television presenter and a philanthropist. He primarily works in Tamil cinema where he is one of the highest paid actors. He received numerous awards including two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two SIIMA awards and five Vijay Awards. Based on the earnings of Indian celebrities, Suriya has been included in the '' Forbes India'' Celebrity 100 list six times. After making his debut in '' Nerukku Ner'' (1997) at the age of 22, Suriya landed his breakthrough role in '' Nandha'' (2001) and then had his first major commercial success with the thriller ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003). Following award-winning performances of a conman in ''Pithamagan'' (2003) and a hunchback in '' Perazhagan'' (2004), he played a man suffering from anterograde amnesia in the 2005 blockbuster '' Ghajini''. He rose to stardom with dual roles of a fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karthi
Karthik Sivakumar (born 25 May 1977), better known by his stage name Karthi, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He has won three Filmfare Awards South, an Edison Award, a SIIMA Award and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. The younger brother of actor Suriya and the youngest son of actor Sivakumar, Karthi initially joined Mani Ratnam as an assistant director. He was offered acting roles and made his acting debut in '' Paruthiveeran'' in 2007, which garnered critical acclaim and several accolades including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. His next project was that of the lead role in '' Aayirathil Oruvan'' (2010), an action-adventure film directed by Selvaraghavan. He achieved consecutive commercial successes with his subsequent releases – '' Paiyaa'' (2010), '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010) and ''Siruthai'' (2011). After appearing in a series of box office flops, he starred in successful films such as '' Madras'' (2014), '' Thozha'' (2016), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brindha Sivakumar
Brindha Sivakumar (born c. 1980) is an Indian singer and voice artist who works in Tamil-language films. She is the daughter of actor Sivakumar and the younger sister of actors Suriya and Karthi. Career While Brindha was studying grade 10, Karthik Raja called her for a recording, but Brindha declined the offer since her board exams were near. She made her debut as a playback singer with '' Mr. Chandramouli'' (2018). Brindha sang the title track for the film. She was called to sing a song for the film after Dhananjayan, a family friend and the film's producer, listened to her voice while she was singing a prayer song for Agaram Foundation. She went on to sing a song in '' Raatchasi'' (2019). In a review of the soundtrack by ''The Times of India'', the reviewer wrote that "The second song, Nee Yen Nanbanae, is ... a soothing melody sung by Brindha Sivakumar". Her next song was in the film '' Jackpot'' (2019) and a critic from ''The Times of India'' stated that "Sinduri Visha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vandichakkaram
''Vandichakkaram'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Vijayan and written by Vinu Chakravarthy. The film stars Sivakumar and Saritha. It revolves around a ruffian who, after falling in love, resolves to mend his ways. Chakravarthy wrote the script in 1976, but production began only in 1979. It was supposed to be the 100th film of Sivakumar but eventually became his 101st to accommodate ''Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' (1979). The film was produced by Thirupur Mani, and shot at Mysore. It is also the debut film of Silk Smitha. ''Vandichakkaram'' was released on 29 August 1980, and became one of the biggest hits of Sivakumar. At the Filmfare Awards South, he and Saritha won the awards for Best Tamil Actor and Best Tamil Actress respectively. The film also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film—Third Prize. It was later remade in Hindi as '' Prem Pratigyaa'' (1989). Plot Gaja is a ruffian. After falling in love with Vadivu, he resolves to mend his w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakkum Karangal (film)
''Kaakum Karangal'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. Inspired by British writer W. Somerset Maugham's 1925 novel '' The Painted Veil'', it was produced by Murugan Brothers, a subsidiary of AVM Productions. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and C. R. Vijayakumari, with Nagesh, L. Vijayalakshmi, S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar (in his acting debut) and Revathi playing supporting roles. It was released on 19 June 1965. Plot Shankar's father dies due to lack of medical assistance. His mother, with great difficulty, educates him to be a surgeon. One day, his visit to treat Mahalakshmi develops love for each other. Subbaiah, a rich man and father of Mahalakshmi, objects to this, but finally agrees, saying that she must leave his house. After some time, Mahalakshmi begets a child, but the child dies in a fire accident. This causes a misunderstanding between Shankar and Mahalakshmi. Shankar feels that his hands cannot perform surgery any mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uyarndha Manithan
''Uyarndha Manithan'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film written by Javar Seetharaman and directed by Krishnan–Panju. The film was produced by A. V. Meiyappan, M. Saravanan, M. Kumaran and M. Murugan under AVM Productions. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki, while S. A. Ashokan, Major Sundarrajan, Vanisri and Sivakumar play pivotal roles. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics for the songs were written by Vaali. The film was Sivaji Ganesan's 125th as an actor. It was a remake of the 1966 Bengali film '' Uttar Purush''. The plot revolves around a wealthy industrialist's son who secretly marries the daughter of his family estate's accountant, only for his father to discover it and burn down the estate along with his son's pregnant wife, who is inside. The remainder of the film reveals the truth behind how she and her progeny survive. Released on 29 November 1968, ''Uyarndha Manithan'' went on to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindhu Bhairavi (film)
''Sindhu Bhairavi'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sivakumar, Suhasini and Sulakshana. It revolves around the three lead characters: a Carnatic singer J. K. Balaganapathi (JKB), his wife Bhairavi, and his girlfriend Sindhu. At the peak of his career, JKB gets addicted to alcohol following complications with his affair, and his career goes into a downward spiral. ''Sindhu Bhairavi'' released worldwide on 11 November 1985, and opened to positive reviews from critics, and was a blockbuster. The film won three National Awards for Best Actress (Suhasini), Best Music Direction (Ilaiyaraaja) and Best Female Playback Singer ( K. S. Chithra), in addition to the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil. The film has a sequel in the format of a television series named '' Sahana'' (2003), produced by Balachander, with Sulakshana reprising her role. Plot J. K. Balaganapathi (JKB) is a gifted Carnatic singer, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agni Sakshi (1982 Film)
''Agni Sakshi'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Sivakumar and Saritha. It revolves around a woman with schizophrenia who has difficulty differentiating fiction from reality. ''Agni Sakshi'' was released on 14 November 1982, and failed commercially. However, Saritha won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. Plot Aravindhan runs a dance school where he falls for his student Kannama. After marriage, troubles start as Kannama's conduct is incompatible. Aravindhan is now in a fix between love and betrayal. Cast *Sivakumar as Aravindhan *Saritha as Kannamma * Swapna as Anandhi *Poornam Viswanathan *Charuhasan as the psychologist *I. S. Ramachandran as the road cleaner *K. S. Jayalakshmi * Sivakami as Aravindhan's mother ;Guest appearances *Rajinikanth as himself *Kamal Haasan as himself *Latha Rajinikanth as herself * Seema as herself Production The script of ''Agni Sakshi'' was originally planned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avan Aval Adhu
''Avan Aval Adhu'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Muktha Srinivasan and written by Visu. The film stars Sivakumar, Lakshmi, Sripriya and Thengai Srinivasan. Dealing with the then-groundbreaking issue of surrogate pregnancy, it is based on the story ''Oru Singam Muyalaagirathu'' () by Sivasankari. The film was released on 11 April 1980. Plot The film revolves around how Ramu's wife tries to conceal the surrogate mother of their child from her husband. But the surrogate mother and her husband gets acquainted accidentally and their interactions grows towards unknown destiny behind the wife's knowledge. Story travels towards how this peculiar triangle straighten out.... Cast *Sivakumar as Ramu *Lakshmi as Lavanya *Sripriya as Menaka *Thengai Srinivasan * Manorama as Muniyamma * Y. G. Mahendran *Kathadi Ramamurthy *Typist Gopu * Gundu Kalyanam Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics written by Kannadasan. Reception Despite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandhan Karunai
''Kandhan Karunai'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. It features an ensemble cast including Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Sivakumar, Savithri, K. R. Vijaya and Jayalalithaa. This was the debut film for actress Sridevi, who had starred as Lord Murugan at the age of 3. Plot The film revolves around Murugan, his birth, marriage and his acceptance of the post of the head of the army of heaven. In Hinduism, there are six abodes of lord Muruga, known as the " Arupadaiveedu". The story behind each of the abodes are portrayed chronologically in the film. It starts with Swamimalai, where Lord Muruga teaches the meaning of the word 'OM' to his father, Shiva. He goes to Palani Hills after a fight over a sacred fruit, that is his second abode. Then he wins over the demon king Surapadman in Thiruchendur and that is his third abode. The King of heaven, Indra offers his daughter's hand in appreciation of Lord Mur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
