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A. G. Rathnamala
A. G. Rathnamala () (1931 – 3 July 2007) was an Indian stage drama artist and playback singer who has recorded over 500 songs in Tamil language, Tamil, Telugu language, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films. Career life Stage Drama When she was in the drama troupe of M. G. Ramachandran, she acted as his pair of in the drama named ''Inba Kanavu''. Apart from this she acted along with T. R. Mahalingam (actor), T. R. Mahalingam in the drama ''Or Iravu''. She was also acted with K. R. Ramasamy (actor), K. R. Ramasamy's drama troupe. En Thangai (1952 film), En Thangai was based on T. S. Natarajan's play of the same name. Sivaji Ganesan is the hero in the stage drama and she performed as his younger sister. Later she joined Sivaji Ganesan's drama troupe and enacted the role of Jakkamma in the drama ''Veerapandiya Kattbomman''. Music composers she sang for Playback singers she sang with She had many solo songs but also sang with other singers. She was very popular with c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency or Madras Province, officially called the Presidency of Fort St. George until 1937, was an administrative subdivision (province) of British India and later the Dominion of India. At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including all of present-day Andhra Pradesh, almost all of Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha and Telangana in the modern day. The city of Madras was the winter capital of the presidency and Ooty (Udagamandalam) was the summer capital. The Madras State was neighboured by the Kingdom of Mysore to the northwest, the Kingdom of Cochin and Kingdom of Travancore to the southwest, the Kingdom of Pudukkottai in the center, and the Hyderabad State to the north. Some parts of the presidency were also flanked by Bombay State ( Konkan Districts) and Central States (modern Madhya Pradesh). In 1639, the English East India Company purchased the village of Madraspatnam and one year later it establis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pithapuram Nageswara Rao
Patharlagadda Nageswara Rao (5 May 1930 – 5 March 1996), popularly known as Pithapuram Nageswara Rao, was an Indian playback singer known for his contributions to Telugu cinema, particularly in comedic songs. He gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s for his unique voice and his performances alongside Madhavapeddi Satyam, with whom he formed a renowned playback singing duo. Nageswara Rao was especially recognized for singing background songs for comedians, and his work left a lasting impression on Telugu film music. He also lent his voice to a few Kannada and Tamil films. Early life Nageswara Rao was born on 5 May 1930 in Pithapuram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. His actual surname was Patharlagadda (పాతర్లగడ్డ), but since he hailed from Pithapuram, the name became popular in usage. His father was a talented stage actor, which inspired Nageswara Rao to develop an interest in acting and singing from a young age. Initially, Nageswara Rao started ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jatagam
''Jatakam'' ( ; also spelt ''Jathakam'') is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by R. Nagendra Rao. The film stars T. K. Balachandran and Suryakala. It was simultaneously made in Kannada as ''Jataka Phala'' and in Telugu as ''Jatakaphalam''. The film was released on 25 December 1953. Cast List adapted from the film's song book ;Male cast * K. Sarangapani as Kandasami Kalingarayar * R. Nagendra Rao as Chinnisami Thanjarayar * T. K. Balachandran as Kanakasabai * P. D. Sambandam as Somu * Vikatan Krishnamoorthi as Dharmalingam * N. S. Narayana Pillai as Doctor * Ganapathi Bhat as Velu ;Supporting cast S. G. Subbaiah, Kalyanam, C. V. Ramachandran ;Female cast * K. R. Chellam as Kannammal * K. N. Kamalam as Vetummal * Kamala Bai as Ponnammal * K. Suryakala as Lakshmi * Kumari Lakshmi as Saraswathi * K. S. Angamuthu as Meena ;Dance * Kumari Kamala Production The film was simultaneously made in Kannada as ''Jataka Phala'' and in Telugu as ''Jatakaphalam''. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashadeepam
''Ashadeepam'' is a 1953 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan, B. S. Saroja, Gemini Ganesan Ramasamy Ganesan (17 November 1920 – 22 March 2005), better known by his stage name Gemini Ganesan, was an Indian actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was referred as Kaadhal Mannan (King of Romance) for his romantic roles in films. G ... and Padmini. It was simultaneously produced in Tamil under the title ''Aasai Magan''. Cast Malayalam cast ;Male cast * V. Dakshinamoorthy as School Teacher * J. Sasikumar * Nanukkuttan Tamil cast ;Male cast * T. P. Ponnusami Pillai as Post Master * Friend Ramasami as Accountant * Master Sethu as Sekhar (Jr) * Master Sheriff as Chandran (Jr) ;Female cast * Baby Vasanthi as Shantha (Jr) ;Supporting cast * S. S. Sivasooriyan, T. V. Sethuraman, V. P. S. Mani, V. T. Kalyanam, Pottai Krishnamoorthi, and Angamuthu. Soundtrack The music was composed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velaikaran (1952 Film)
''Velaikaran'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. V. Krishnan and produced by Sri Valli Productions. The film stars T. R. Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi and Madhuridevi. It was released on 23 May 1952, and became a box office failure. Cast The list is adapted from the book ''Thiraikalanjiyam''. * T. R. Mahalingam * T. S. Balaiah * S. V. Subbaiah *Madhuri Devi *S. Varalakshmi Saridey Varalakshmi (13 August 1925 – 22 September 2009) was an Indian actress and singer who worked in Telugu and Tamil-language films. She was popular for her roles and songs in Telugu films like '' Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam'' (1960) and ... *M. S. Draupathi Soundtrack The music was composed by R. Sudarsanam. References External links *{{IMDb title 1950s Indian films 1950s Tamil-language films 1952 films Films scored by R. Sudarsanam Tamil-language Indian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mappillai (1952 Film)
''Maappillai'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by T. R. Raghunath and written by V. N. Sambandam. The film stars T. R. Ramachandran, P. K. Saraswathi and T. K. Ramachandran. It revolves around an office boy who becomes wealthy in a rags to riches manner, and the attempts made by his boss's son to destroy him and usurp his wealth. The film was released on 7 November 1952 and became a success. Plot Cast * T. R. Ramachandran as the office boy * P. K. Saraswathi as Nalini * T. K. Ramachandran as the printing-press head's son * P. V. Narasimha Bharathi as Kumar * Kaka Radhakrishnan as the doctor * M. N. Rajam as the nurse * R. Balasubramaniam R. Balasubramaniam was an Indian actor whose career spanned from the late 1930s through late 1950s. He was well known for his role in mythological films and later switched to character roles. Filmography References Male actors in Tamil ... as the printing-press head Production ''Maappillai'' was dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyani (1952 Film)
''Kalyani'' is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film directed by Acharya ( T. G. Raghavachari) and M. Masthan, and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The film portrays the life of a mentally-deranged man and is heavily inspired by 1948 American film ''The Snake Pit''. It was later remade in Telugu as ''Atthainti Kaapuram'' in 1952. ''Kalyani'' stars M. N. Nambiar. B. S. Saroja, D. Balasubramaniam, M. G. Chakrapani and T. P. Muthulakshmi had supporting roles. Plot Moorthi struggles with mental problems and marries Kalyani, a young woman. The plot revolves around their relationship and the many problems faced by Kalyani, who eventually succeeds in curing her husband's mental illness. Cast ;Male cast * M. N. Nambiar as Moorthi * D. Balasubramaniam as Subbaiah Pillai * M. G. Chakrapani as Doctor * K. V. Srinivasan as himself * A. Karunanidhi as Accountant Pillai * G. Muthukrishnan as Sekhar * M. E. Madhavan as Broker Rengasami * V. M. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andhaman Kaidhi
''Andhaman Kaidhi'' () is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by V. Krishnan and written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy. Starring M. G. Ramachandran, it is based on Krishnamurthy's play of the same name. The film was released on 14 March 1952. Plot In the opening sequence, jailed former labour leader Nataraj is telling his cellmates about the suffering his family endured as a result of his uncle Ponnambalam betraying his fellow Indians in order to help the British. Nataraj tells of how Ponnambalam murdered his father, swindled his mother of her meager savings and forced her sister Leela into marriage. Nataraj hunts down and kills his uncle, which lands him in jail to tell his story. Circa 1947. Ponnambalam helps himself to the properties and riches of his brother-in-law Chidambaram Pillai, who is settled in faraway Karachi. Ponnambalam is aided by his sidekick Jambu and the court clerk Muniyandi. When Chidambaram Pillai returns home and starts questioning Ponnam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajambal (1951 Film)
''Rajambal'' is a 1951 Indian Tamil language film directed by R. M. Krishnaswamy. The film stars R. S. Manohar and P. K. Saraswathi. It is based on the play of the same name by J. R. Rangaraju. The film was released on 14 September 1951. Plot The story is of a judicial officer who misuses his office to achieve his personal needs. Cast List adapted from the film's song book ;Male cast * Manohar as Gopalan * S. Balachander as Natesan * K. Sarangapani as Detective Govindan * B. R. Panthulu as Saminatha Sastri * M. V. Mani as Lawyer Duraisami Iyengar * (Friend) Ramasami as Ramanna * T. N. Sivathanu as Neelamega Sastri * Stunt Somu as Narasimhalu Naidu * P. Sundar Rao as Manavala Naidu * Kulathu Mani as Judge * V. K. Karthikeyan as Murugan * T. V. Sethuraman as Muniyan ;Female cast * P. K. Saraswathi as Rajambal * Madhuri Devi as Lokasundari * C. R. Rajakumari as Balambal * T. P. Muthulakshmi as Kanakavalli * C. K. Saraswathi as Mangalam * K. S. Angamuthu as Pankajam * P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devaki (1951 Film)
''Devaki'' () is a 1951 Indian Tamil language film directed by R. S. Mani and written by Mu. Karunanidhi. The film stars N. N. Kannappa and V. N. Janaki. It was released on 21 June 1951. Plot Cast The list is adapted from the song book. ;Male cast * N. N. Kannappa ''as'' Durai * S. Balachander ''as'' Raja *M. N. Nambiar ''as'' Gopu * D. Balasubramanyam ''as'' Raghunath *T. N. Sivathanu ''as'' Secretary *A. Karunanidhi ''as'' Govindan *S. M. Thirupathisami ''as'' Meiyappar *A. Ganapathi ''as'' Kandavel * V. M. Ezhumalai ''as'' Doctor *M. N. Krishnan ''as'' Student * T. M. Soundar Rajan ''as'' Beggar *P. S. Subbaiah ''as'' Unemployed Person ;Female cast * V. N. Janaki ''as'' Devaki *Madhuri Devi ''as'' Leela *R. Bharathi ''as'' Pappa *S. R. Janaki ''as'' Kunjammal *M. Radha Bai ''as'' Student's Association President *M. D. Krishna Bai ''as'' Women's Association President *Baby Rani Vasanthi ''as'' Selvamani ;Dance * Lalitha * Padmini *Ragini *Kumari Kamala Soundtrack ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macha Rekai
''Macha Rekai'' is a 1950 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Pullayya and produced by T. R. Mahalingam. It is based on Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass' play of the same name. The film stars Mahalingam, S. Varalakshmi, Santha Kumari, B. R. Panthulu, Kumari Kamala and C. T. Rajakantham. It is also the feature film debut of Vijaya Nirmala, who portrays the younger version of Mahalingam's character. The film was released on 11 August 1950 and became a moderate success. Plot Cast * T. R. Mahalingam as Macharaju ** Vijaya Nirmala as young Macharaju * S. Varalakshmi * Santha Kumari * B. R. Panthulu * Kumari Kamala * C. T. Rajakantham Production ''Macha Rekai'' was a play written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Upon seeing the play, actor T. R. Mahalingam decided to produce and star in its film adaptation. The adaptation, also titled ''Macha Rekai'', was directed by P. Pullayya and produced by Mahalingam under the banner Sukumar Productions. Mahalingam portrayed the male l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digambara Samiyar
''Thigambara Samiar'' () is 1950 Indian Tamil-language thriller film produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram. An adaptation of Vaduvur Duraisami Iyengar's novel of the same name, the film stars M. N. Nambiar and M. S. Draupadi. It revolves around the efforts of a man to expose the illicit activities of a corrupt lawyer. The film was released on 22 September 1950, and emerged a commercial success. Plot The film revolves around the efforts of Chokkalingam Pillai (Thigambara Samiar) to expose the illicit activities of S. S. Sattanathan Pillai, a corrupt lawyer. Cast ;Male cast * M. N. Nambiar as Chokkalingam Pillai * Narasimhabharathi as Kannappa * D. Balasubramaniam as S. S. Sattanathan Pillai * M. G. Chakrapani as Pattabhi Raman * Azhwar Kuppusami as Sundaram Pillai * V. M. Ezhumalai as Bandyman * Karunanidhi as Manickam * T. K. Ramachandran as Masilamani * V. K. Ramsamy as Velayudha Pillai * S. S. Sivasoorian as Namasivayam Pillai * M. A. Ganapathi as Sanda Maru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
