Ambika Sukumaran
Ambika Sukumaran Nair is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. She is a close relative of the Travancore Sisters; Lalitha, Padmini and Ragini, and also Shobana, Vineeth, Krishna and Sukumari. Ambika also was initiated to go along that path and she debuted in Udaya Studio's film ''Visappinte Vili'' in 1952 she is also the first herion of Premnazir. In 1968, she acted as the lead actress in the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema ''Viruthan Shanku'', directed by P. Venu. She acted in more than 80 movies. Personal life She married Sukumaran and left cinema, settling in the US. She has two daughters. She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She ran a dance school in New Jersey New Jersey is a U.S. state, state located in both the Mid-Atlantic States, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, Northeastern regions of the United States. Located at the geographic hub of the urban area, heavily urbanized Nort ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thiruvananthapuram District
Thiruvananthapuram District () is the List of districts of Kerala, southernmost district in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala. The district was created in 1949, with its headquarters in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, which is also Kerala's administrative centre. The present district was created in 1956 by separating the four southernmost Taluks of the erstwhile district to form Kanyakumari district. The city of Thiruvananthapuram is also known as the Information technology capital of the state, since it is home to the first and largest IT park in India, Technopark, Trivandrum, Technopark, established in 1990. The district is home to more than 9% of total population of the state. The district covers an area of . At the 2011 census, it had a population of 3,301,427, making it the second most populous district in Kerala after Malappuram district. Its population density is the highest in Kerala, with . The district is divided into six Tehsil, subdi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Viruthan Shanku
''Viruthan Shanku'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by P. Venu, starring Adoor Bhasi and Ambika. It revolves around Vikraman, and how he tricks people and steals their valuables in a comic way and also how he wins the heart of Kunjikkavu. Plot The film starts with Vikraman returning home from Madras after completing his studies. On reaching his Tharavad he understands that his elder brother moved out of their house after marrying a young woman and is now under the control of his mother-in-law. He is also controlling all the wealth of the Tharavad, leaving their sister, who is a widow, and her three daughters in poverty. Vikraman went and asked his brother for money, but he refused to give them any money. Vikraman filed a court case for share in the property. Vikraman is married and his wife and his young son are at his wife's house. He went to visit them. Meanwhile, his wife and child were attacked by a dacoit. In the resultant struggle, she was pushed ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Veluthambi Dalawa (film)
''Veluthampi Dalawa'' is a 1962 Malayalam-language historical drama film based on the life of Velu Thampi Dalawa, the Dewan of Travancore during the first decade of 19th century, was one of the first to rebel against the British East India Company's supremacy. The film, directed by G. Viswanath and written by Jagathy N. K. Achary was shot in Newton Studios. Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Prem Nawas, Adoor Bhasi, G. K. Pillai, Ragini, Ambika Sukumaran and Sukumari portrayed prominent roles. The dances were choreographed by Chinni and Sampath along with Kalamandalam Madhavan. The film was a box office success. Plot The story begins during the tyrannical regime of Jayanthan Namboodiri, the 'Dalawa' of Travancore. The country was plagued by corruption and mismanagement at all levels. Veluthampi, who was in royal service, succeeded in exposing the tyranny of Jayanthan Namboodiri and rose to the position of Dalawa. Jayanthan Namboodiri's ears were cut as p ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kannum Karalum
''Kannum Karalum'' () is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, produced by A. K. Balasubramaniam under the banner of ''Saravanabhava Pictures''. The film stars Sathyan, Ambika Sukumaran and Kamal Haasan, while Sukumari and debutant Vinodini play supporting roles. It was about a child Babu (Kamal Haasan) writing letters to his mother who he thought was in heaven. ''Kannum Karalum'' was released on 28 September 1962. It was also a box office success and had a theatrical run of 100 days. The film was based on the story of K. T. Muhammed, who also wrote the script and dialogues. The music for the film was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan, with lyrics written by Vayalar Ramavarma. Plot Cast * Sathyan as Mohan * Kamal Haasan as Babu * Ambika Sukumaran as Sarala * Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai as Gopalan Nair, Sarala's father. * Baby Vinodini as Indira, (dual role child Babu and Indira) * Sukumari * S. P. Pillai Production The film was based on the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Krishna Kuchela
''Krishna Kuchela'' is 1961 Indian Malayalam-language Hindu mythological film directed and produced by Kunchacko. Revolving around the Hindu god Krishna and his friend Kuchela, the film stars Prem Nazir, KPAC Sulochana, Hari, T. S. Muthaiah and Ambika Sukumaran. It was released on 18 November 1961 and became a box-office bomb. Plot The story is the mythological relationship between Krishna and Kuchela. Cast * Prem Nazir as Krishna * Sathyan * T. S. Muthaiah as Kuchela * KPAC Sulochana as Kuchela's wife * Ragini * B. S. Saroja Soundtrack The music was composed by K. Raghavan and lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 25 February 2007), was an Indian Malayalam language poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs, and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed .... Release and reception ''Krishna Kuchela'' was released on 18 November 1961, nine days after another fil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kandam Becha Kottu
''Kandam Becha Kottu'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed and produced by T. R. Sundaram under the banner of Modern Theatres. It stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Prem Nawas in the lead roles, along with T. S. Muthaiah, Aranmula Ponnamma and Ambika Sukumaran in supporting roles. The film deals with the negative effects of the dowry system in India through customs of the Muslim community. ''Kandam Becha Kottu'' was based on a popular novel by T. Muhammad Yusuf. Sundaram had earlier produced and directed Malayalam cinema's first talkie '' Balan'' (1938). The film was initially planned to be K. S. Sethumadhavan's directorial debut. However, when Sundaram decided to shoot the film in colour, which would be much more expensive than planned, he decided to direct the film himself. The screenplay of the film was written by K. T. Muhammed in the Kozhikodan dialect. The film's music was composed by M. S. Baburaj, while the cinematography was done by T. Sund ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Christmas Rathri
''Christmas Rathri'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam and was filmed at Merryland Studio. The film stars T. K. Balachandran, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, M. G. Soman and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan. The plot revolves around Advocate George (Thikkurissi) and Annie (Miss Kumari). Despite its title, the film has very little to do with Christmas, except that the climax of the film occurs on Christmas Eve. The film was made in Tamil also and released on 22 September 1961 as '' Yar Manamagan?''. Cast * T. K. Balachandran as Dr. Mathews *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as George *M. G. Soman *Adoor Pankajam as Mariya *Aranmula Ponnamma as Annamma *Ambika Sukumaran as Gracy *Bahadoor as Kurian *Kannamma *Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Valyedathu Vareechan *Miss Kumari as Annie * N. Govindankutty as Philip *Pankajavalli as Thresiamma *Paravoor Bharathan as Porinchu * S. P. Pillai as Thoma *Be ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Arappavan
''Arappavan'' is a 1961 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by K. Kumar. The film stars Sathyan, KPAC Sulochana, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and Pattom Sadan. The film had musical score by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar. Cast * Sathyan as Vettukaaran Ramu * K. P. A. C. Sulochana as Muthalali's Wife *Kedamangalam Sadanandan *Pattom Sadan as Paramu's Brother * T. S. Muthaiah as Paramu * Prem Nawas as Bhasi * Ambika as Kalyani * GK Pillai as Muthalali * Kalaikkal Kumaran * T. R. Omana * S. P. Pillai as Raphael Mappila * K. V. Shanthi as Ammini *Sree Narayana Pillai Soundtrack The music was composed by G. K. Venkitesh and P. S. Divakar and lyrics were written by Kedamangalam Sadanandan Kedamangalam Sadanandan (1926 – 13 April 2008) was a Kadhaprasangam artist, actor, screenwriter and lyricist from Kerala. He performed Kadhaprasangam (story telling) in more than 15,000 stages for over 50,000 hours in a career spanning about .... Refer ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mudiyanaya Puthran
''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Ramu Kariat. It stars Sathyan, Ambika Sukumaran, Kottayam Chellappan, P. J. Antony, J. A. R. Anand, Miss Kumari, Adoor Bhavani, Kedamangalam Ali, P. A. Thomas, Kambisseri Karunakaran, Thoppil Krishna Pillai and Adoor Bhasi. The film was an adaptation of the popular stage play written by Thoppil Bhasi in 1957. The film was shot at Vijaya and Vauhini Studios. It is one of the best social movies in Malayalam, which told boldly the real life struggles of workers, projected social evils like untouchability etc. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Cast * Sathyan *Miss Kumari * Ambika Sukumaran *Adoor Bhasi * P. J. Antony * P. A. Thomas *Adoor Bhavani *J. A. R. Anand *Kambissery Karunakaran * Kedamangalam Ali *Kottayam Chellappan *Thoppil Krishna Pillai Production ''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' is based on the Kerala People's Arts Club's play of the same name. Sound ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi
''Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi'' is a 1959 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Thikkurissi, S. P. Pillai, Bahadoor, M. N. Nambiar, and Miss Kumari. The film was released in Tamil on 27 November 1959, titled ''Yaanai Valartha Vaanambadi''. Somasundaram wrote the dialogues. A sequel, titled ''Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan'', was released in 1971. Cast * Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Lakshmi's husband * Bahadoor as Azhakan * Friend Ramaswamy as Mani * MN Nambiar as Kandappan * Miss Kumari as Lakshmi, Malli/Meena (double role) * SD Subbalakshmi as Thankamani * SP Pillai as Idea Annan thampi * K. V. Shanthi as Mohana * Sreeram as Sekhar Soundtrack ;Malayalam songs The music was composed by Br Lakshmanan Br Lakshmanan was an Indian music director in Malayalam movies during 1950s and 1960s. Lakshmanan started his career with '' Aathmasakhi'' in 1952. He provided music for around 250 Malayalam movie songs. Lakshmanan's ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Naadodikal
''Naadodikal'' is a 1959 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by S. Ramanathan and produced by T. K. Pareekutty. The film stars Prem Nawas and Ambika Sukumaran. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast * Prem Nawas * Ambika Sukumaran * T. R. Omana * Sukumari * P. A. Thomas * T. S. Muthaiah * Adoor Pankajam * Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair N. Sreedharan Nair (11 September 1922 – 19 October 1986), popularly known as Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair or just Kottarakkara, was an Indian actor, born as the son of Narayana Pillai and Ummini Amma in Kollam district, Kerala. He appeared ... * S. A. Fareed References External links * 1959 films 1950s Malayalam-language films {{1950s-Malayalam-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Koodappirappu
''Koodappirappu'' is a 1956 Malayalam film produced by Rasheed and directed by J. D. Thottan under the banner of Kadeeja Production. The story was written by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. This was the debut for both Vayalar Rama Varma and to actress, Sukumari Nair. Cast * Prem Navas * T. S. Muthaiah * Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai * Ambika * Miss Kumari * Kumari Thankam *Adoor Pankajam Adoor Pankajam (1925 – 26 June 2010) was an Indian actress, in Malayalam movies. She hailed from Adoor in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state. Mainly, she was a supporting actress and a comedian. Her sister Adoor Bhavani was also a Mala ... Soundtrack There are 11 songs in this film, 10 songs were written by Vayalar Rama Varma and 1 song was by Swathi Thirunal, named Alarsharaparithaapam. Songs were composed by K. Raghavan and sung by A. M. Rajah, Santha P. Nair, M. L. Vasanthakumari and K. Raghavan. References External links * OLD MALAYALAM CINEMA SONGS 1956 fil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |