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C. I. D. Sakunthala
Arunachalam Sakunthala (1 November 1939 – 17 September 2024), also known as C. I. D. Sakunthala, was an Indian actress. She filled roles as a heroine, item number dancer, and villainess in over 600 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. The first film in which she performed as an actress was CID Shankar, following which she was referred to as "C. I. D. Sakunthala". After that, Sakunthala became more popular. It was a Tamil thriller which was released on 1 May 1970, directed by R Sundaram. In the movie ' Thavaputhalvan', she played a ruthless villainous role revengeful on Sivaji Ganesan that film praised by the fans. Early life Sakunthala's native is Arisipalayam, Salem. Her parents named her after an old Tamil movie Sakuntalai. Her father Arunachalam was employed at Thiruverumbur. She learned to dance and danced at a show hosted by Lalitha - Padmini - Ragini in Chennai. Thereafter, she gradually entered the cinema industry. She acted in a play “Suriyan Merkkeyi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Salem () is a major city in Salem district, located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu river in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu surrounded by mountains. Salem is the List of cities in Tamil Nadu by population, fifth largest urban agglomeration in the state, and the List of metropolitan areas in Tamil Nadu, third largest metropolitan region. The city is large. History Early period Around the beginning of the common era, the existence of a culturally and economically advanced society in Salem two thousand years ago is evident from the discovery of silver coins of the Roman Emperor Nero, Tiberices Claudices Nero (37–68 CE) in Koneripatti of Salem in 1987. Later, the Pandya dynasty started ruling the region around Salem. Afterwards, the Pallava dynasty arose in Salem, followed by Mahendra Varma Pallava coming to Salem and the rise of Saivite principles. Mahendra Varma Pallava was succeeded by Narasimha Varma Pallava. Soon, the Pandya dynasty ruled over Salem. The Hoysala r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thiruverumbur
Thiruverumbur (also spelt as Tiruverambur) is a neighbourhood in the city of Tiruchirapalli (Trichy or Tiruchi) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was merged with the Tiruchirappalli Corporation in 2011. Demographics India census, Thiruverumbur had a population of 16,835. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Thiruverumbur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 72%. In Thiruverumbur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Formerly a Town panchayat, the town was merged with Tiruchirapalli in 2011. Etymology The name of Thiruverumbur is derived from the Lord Thiru Erumbeeswarar whose temple is situated atop a hill near Thiruverumbur. Important places * Erumbeeswarar Temple, Malaikkovil. * Bharath Heavy Electricals Ltd., one of India's major public-sector undertakings (companies in which the central or state governments have a stake). * Ordnance Factory Tiruchira ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anbai Thedi
''Anbai Thedi'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. It was released on 13 November 1974. Plot Cast Production Muktha Srinivasan has stated that before filming, Jayalalithaa "used to be ready with make up and costumes on the set." The final length of the film was . Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hinduism, Hindu god Vishnu. According to Vaishnavism, Vaishnava cosmology, Kalki is destined to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga, the last of the four ages i ...'' appreciated Thooyavan's dialogues, Srinivasan's direction, the film's colour and cast performances. References External links * {{Muktha Srinivasan 1970s Indian films 1970s Tamil-language films 1973 films Films directed by Muktha Srinivasan Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaai
''Thaai'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Kumari Padmini and S. Varalakshmi. Plot Samidurai, a habitual gambler had fled the country to Singapore with a wrong impression that he had accidentally murdered his pregnant wife Karpagam. With the help of his sister Mangalam and her husband, he changes his name to Duraisami and gets an employment. Soon his fortune changes as Duraisami gets lucky to inherit the wealth of his boss. But, Karpagam had survived and is living in Vadipatti with Anandan, her son and Kaveri, a girl who is believed to be Anandan's sister. Anandan grows up into an unruly youngster, gambling with Minor Arunagiri, picking up quarrels with people and walking out of every job he gets due to one reason or the other. But he remains respectful to his mother and showers affection to his sister Kaveri. He is also in love with Sivakami, daughter of Chinnaiah Pillai, a good Samaritan who keeps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engal Thanga Raja
''Engal Thanga Raja'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula, and Sowcar Janaki. It is a remake of the 1972 Telugu film '' Manavudu Danavudu'', and loosely adapts the 1886 novel ''Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'' by Robert Louis Stevenson. Plot Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song "Iravukkum Pagalukkum" became hugely popular. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hinduism, Hindu god Vishnu. According to Vaishnavism, Vaishnava cosmology, Kalki is destined to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga, the last of the four ages i ...'' said the story was being driven by Janaki. The film ran for over 100 days in theatres. References External links * {{Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 1970s Indian films 1970s Tamil-language films 1973 films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponnunjal (film)
''Ponnunjal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by K. S. Kutralingam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Ushanandini. It was released on 15 June 1973. Plot Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hinduism, Hindu god Vishnu. According to Vaishnavism, Vaishnava cosmology, Kalki is destined to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga, the last of the four ages i ...'' praised the acting of star cast, Sakthi Krishnaswamy's dialogues and the film's title but panned the humour for being unfunny and screenplay for being dragged. References External links * {{C. V. Rajendran 1970s Indian films 1970s Tamil-language films 1973 films Films directed by C. V. Rajendran Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Tamil-language Indian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajaraja Cholan
''Rajaraja Cholan'' is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language historical biographical film directed by A. P. Nagarajan and written by Aru Ramanathan. Based on Ramanathan's play of the same name about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja I, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role and was the first Tamil CinemaScope film. It was released on 31 March 1973, and ran for over 100 days in theatres. Plot During the construction of the Brihadeswara Temple in Thanjavur, Emperor Rajaraja Cholan visits and is greeted by everyone except one sculptor who is deeply engrossed in his work. The emperor and empress then meet Karuvur Devar and are introduced to Tamizharasi, a poet and playwright. Rajaraja reveals that his son Rajendra, along with the Chola army, is helping the Eastern Chalukya king of Vengai Sakthivarman and his brother Vimalathithan reclaim their kingdom from Satyasiriyan. As the army enters Satyasiriyan's palace, they find Bala Devar tied up, who claims he tried ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharatha Vilas
''Bharatha Vilas'' ( ) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film co-written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The film features an ensemble cast, with prominent actors from other languages playing guest roles in a song. It was released on 24 March 1973. Plot Gopal and Gowri are salespeople in competing organisations. They are professional rivals and end up sharing rooms in the same house belonging to an Englishman. Naidu and his Kannada wife are caretakers of the house where they both stay. In due course, Gopal and Gowri get married and quit their jobs on the same day. Naidu and his wife lend them some money to start a business. Gopal's business becomes successful. Gowri and Gopal, who have a son, are about to have another baby. A Punjabi family led by Baldev Singh move into one of the portions. A Malayalee Muslim led by Ibrahim family take up residence in other part of the same house. After some initial hiccups, the four families sett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neethi (1972 Film)
''Neethi'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film produced by K. Balaji and directed by C. V. Rajendran. A remake of the Hindi film '' Dushmun'' (1971), it stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa and Sowcar Janaki. The film revolves around a truck driver who is forced to provide for the family of a man he accidentally killed. ''Neethi'' was released on 7 December 1972 and became a commercial success. Plot Raja is a rash truck driver who often drives intoxicated. One night he stops at a prostitute's house for the night, then awakens late in the morning. He drives his truck at breakneck speed in thick fog to make up for lost time, drinking once again. He runs over and kills a farmer, but instead of fleeing in a hit and run opportunity, Raja stays to face the consequences. He is arrested by police and brought before the court. Raja acknowledges his guilt to the judge who knows that he should be sent to prison for two years. Instead, the judge is moved by the plight of the farmer's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thirudan
''Thirudan'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, K. Balaji and Vijayalalitha. It is a remake of the Telugu film '' Adrushtavanthulu'' (1969), and was released on 10 October 1969. The film became a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. In the film, a thief chooses retirement into married life. His former boss wants to press him back into service. Plot Raju, a thief turns over a new leaf, marries and lives an honest life. But his ex-boss is not too happy about the change and tries all means to get him back. Cast Production ''Thirudan'', a remake of the Telugu film '' Adrushtavanthulu'' (1969), was directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by K. Balaji's Sujatha Cine Arts. Ganesan's home, Annai Illam, also features in the film. Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. Release and reception ''Thirudan'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kai Koduttha Dheivam
''Kai Kodutha Deivam'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, S. S. Rajendran and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 18 July 1964 and became a success, winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil – President's silver medal. The film was remade Telugu as '' Marapurani Katha'' (1967), in Malayalam as '' Palunku Pathram'' (1970) and in Hindi as '' Pyar Ki Kahani'' (1971). Plot The film relates the true meaning of friendship between two youths, Raghu and Ravi. Ravi leaves his home town in Tamil Nadu and comes to Amritsar. Here, Raghu finds him in an unconscious state and takes him home. Raghu sacrifices his managerial post and gives it to Ravi. Ravi, however, does not reveal his true identity and the real reason for leaving home. As per his parents' wish, Ragu sees a girl to marry. However, when Ravi sees the photograph of the girl, he asks Raghu not to marry her. A s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padikkadha Medhai
''Padikkadha Medhai'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Ranga Rao, Kannamba and Sowcar Janaki. It is a remake of the 1953 Bengali film ''Jog Biyog'', itself based on the novel of the same name by Ashapurna Devi. The film was released on 25 June 1960 and became a commercial success. It was remade in Telugu as '' Aatma Bandhuvu'' (1962), with Ranga Rao and Kannamba reprising their roles, and in Hindi by Bhimsingh as '' Mehrban'' (1967). Plot Rao Bahadur Chandrasekar, a wealthy stockbroker, lives with his wife Parvathi, three sons (Thyagu, Sridhar and Raghu), their wives and two daughters (one widowed and another unmarried). Rangan, an uneducated and naïve orphan, is raised as a family member and he in return is very dedicated to this family, especially his adopters – Chandrasekar and Parvathi. Parvathi promises her dying poor friend that her friend's daughter Lakshmi would be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
