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Garjanam
''Garjanai'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil language film directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Rajinikanth and Madhavi. The music was scored by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was simultaneously shot in Malayalam as ''Garjanam'' and in Kannada as ''Garjane'' (). All three versions of the film failed at the box office. ''Garjanai'' ran for 52 days in Chennai making it one of Rajinikanth's films with the shortest run in theatres. It marked Rajinikanth's last Malayalam and Kannada film role till date. Plot ''This is about the Tamil version only''. Dr. Vijay is an honest doctor who confronts a dangerous, diabolical gang led by Dr. Mithra and Parasuram. The gang contaminates common food items with lethal substances and profits by supplying antidotes. Geetha is Vijay's love interest, while Rekha is his sister. Cast Production All three versions were filmed simultaneously. Jayan was the original lead actor of ''Garjanam'', the Malayalam version. While half the film had been shot, he su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayan
Krishnan Madhavan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, born as the son of Madhavan Pillai (Kerala title), Pillai and Bharathiyamma in Kollam district, Kollam, was an Indian actor, Officer (armed forces), naval officer, and stunt performer of the 1970s and 1980s. He starred in over 150 Malayalam films, primarily as an action star. In 2010 he was referred to as the first and most successful action hero of Malayalam cinema. His superstar image became a cartoon, email, and SMS phenomenon in the early 2000s, portraying him as a comic superhero with Jayan quotes, unique quotes of superhuman strength attributed to the action star becoming widespread. These movements were fuelled by a renewed fascination with his style of dialogue delivery and his machismo image. These were claimed to honour his memories, but were also criticised for parodying the actor years after his death.Mathrubhumi weekly, 21 November 2010, p. 10 Early life Jayan was bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhavi (actress)
Kanaka Vijayalakshmi, known by her stage name Maadhavi, is a popular Indian Film actress who has acted in several Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. In a career spanning 20 years, she has acted in more than 300 films. She was one of the most leading and most successful actresses of South Indian Cinema throughout the 1980s and in early 1990s. She was very popular among Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi Film fields. She is one of the most accomplished, most versatile and most respected actresses of Indian Cinema. She has won innumerable State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards for her legendary performance and portrayal of different kinds of roles in many South Indian Movies. Early life Maadhavi was born in 1962 in Velupucherla village in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India to Sasirekha and Govindaswamy. She grew up with a sister and a brother, named Keerthi Kumari and Dhananjay respectively. She learned ''Bharatanatyam'' from Uma Maheswari and folk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geetha (actress)
Geetha is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi films. She debuted in the Tamil film '' Bairavi'' (as Rajinikanth's sister). Since then she has acted in over 200 films in all major South Indian languages, and in a few Hindi films. She also appears in South Indian television serials. Geetha has won two Filmfare Awards South and Kerala State Film Awards, Karnataka State Film Awards each. Career Geetha made her film debut with the 1978 Tamil film '' Bairavi'' as the title character in which she played Rajinikanth's sister. She was in her seventh grade when she was cast for the film. She later discontinued her studies to concentrate on her movie career. Her performance as Indira in the 1986 Malayalam film '' Panchagni'' based on the true life story of a Naxalite revolutionary Ajitha was well acclaimed and described by The Hindu as "one of Malayalam cinema's landmark heroines". The same year she had more Malayalam releases such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anju (actress)
Anju is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil language, Tamil films and television series. Life Anju hails from Tamil Nadu and acts in TV drama, tele films and Indian soap opera, soap operas. She debuted at the age of two with the Tamil movie ''Uthiripookkal'' in 1979. She had acted in a Kannada cinema, Kannada and Telugu cinema, Telugu movies as well. She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 1988 for the movie ''Rugmini, Rukmini''. The film sometimes spelled Rugmini was directed by K. P. Kumaran. She became known as Baby Anju because of her early roles as Child artist. Awards * 1988 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress - ''Rugmini, Rukmini'' Filmography Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada Television ;All shows are TV series unless noted References External links *Anju at MSI {{DEFAULTSORT:Anju Kerala State Film Award winners Actresses in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leelavathi (actress)
Leena Sequeira (1937 – 8 December 2023), known mononymously as Leelavathi, was an Indian actress, producer who worked predominantly in Kannada and Tamil films, in addition to few Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Tulu films. After having her stint at the theatre, Leelavathi made her film debut in a small role as child artist in '' Nagakannika'' (1949). She went on to act in more than 600 films (more than 400 in Kannada alone) throughout her career spanning over five decades. Leelavathi is known for many memorable performances as a lead actress in films such as ''Rani Honnamma'', '' Bhakta Kumbara'', '' Valar Pirai'', ''Mana Mecchida Madadi'' and '' Santha Thukaram''. In early 1970s, she switched towards performing character roles and was notable in films such as '' Gejje Pooje'', '' Upasane'', ''Naagarahaavu'', '' Vasantha Geetha'', '' Shravana Banthu'' and '' Eradu Nakshatragalu''. She was the recipient of the Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1999 and Filmfare Awards. Early life Leena S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poornam Viswanathan
Poornam Viswanathan (14 November 1921 – 1 October 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. He started performing on stage at age 18. He worked as a reader for All India Radio, He was the first person in India to announce India was Independent on August 15 in All India Radio. He went on to act in films such as '' Chithram'', '' Varusham 16'', '' Thillu Mullu'', '' Keladi Kanmani'', '' Moondram Pirai'', ''Aasai'', '' Mahanadhi'' and '' Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu''. He had a son and two daughters. Viswanathan died on 1 October 2008. Rediff.com (1947-08-15). Retrieved on 2011-08-09. Career Viswanathan was known for his remarkable performances in Tamil theatre and films. In every role he played, he paid great attention to dialogue delivery and body language. He started performing on sta ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuthiravattam Pappu
Padmadalakshan, better known by his stage name Kuthiravattam Pappu (24 December 1936 – 25 February 2000), was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the '' Kozhikodan'' dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu style". He acted in over a thousand Malayalam films. He made his debut in a small comic role in '' Bhargavi Nilayam''. His character was named Kuthiravattom, a name that stuck for the rest of his career. Early life Pappu was born as Padmadalakshan in Feroke, near Kozhikode, Kerala, to Panaghat Raman and Devi. The family moved to the village of Kuthiravattam (half a kilometre from Govindapuram, Kozhikode when Pappu was still a child. He was keen in acting from childhood and performed his first major stage performance when he was 17. At the time, he was studying in St. Antony's School, Calicut. Family He was married ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchu Arunachalam
Panchanathan Arunachalam (22 March 1941 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian writer, director, producer and lyricist who worked in the Tamil cinema. He was mentored by poet Kannadasan who was his uncle. He also worked as a lyricist in the Tamil cinema industry. He started producing films under his production banner named P. A. Arts. His son Subbu Panchu Arunachalam is an actor and dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry. Career In 2004, Panchu Arunachalam chose to return to work as a director and planned a film titled ''Ganesha'' with Cheran (director), Cheran in the lead role. However, the film eventually did not materialise. Filmography As director * ''Manamagale Vaa'' (1988) * ''Puthu Paatu'' (1990) * ''Thambi Pondatti'' (1992) * ''Kalikaalam (1992 film), Kalikaalam'' (1992) As producer * ''Ratha Thilagam'' (1963) Under National Pictures * ''Avar Enakke Sontham'' (1977) * ''Kavari Maan'' (1979) [Co-Producer] * ''Kalyanaraman (1979 film), Kalyanaraman'' (1979) * ''Aaril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dwarakish
Bungle Shama Rao Dwarakanath (19 August 1942 – 16 April 2024), known by his stage name Dwarakish ( ), was an Indian actor, comedian and filmmaker who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema in addition to few Tamil cinema, Tamil, Telugu cinema, Telugu and Hindi cinema, Hindi films. Starting his career as a supporting actor in ''Veera Sankalpa'' (1964) and co-producer for the film ''Mamatheya Madilu'' in 1966, Dwarakish went on to work over five decades in cinema. He debuted as a director with the film ''Nee Bareda Kadambari'' (1985). Fondly remembered as "Karnatakada Kulla" (), Dwarakish produced over 50 films under his home production called "Dwarakish Chitra". ''Mayor Muthanna'' (1969) was the first film to be produced under his banner. He is referred to be the "First showman of Kannada cinema" for his daring and lavish experiments and his films were known for grand sets, songs and exotic locations. Early life Dwarakish was born on 19 August 1942. He grew up in Ittigegud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jai Jagadish
Jai Jagadish (born 29 June 1954) is an Indian actor, producer and director from the Kannada film industry. Starting his career as hero in '' Phalitamsha'' (1976), he went on to feature in over 300 films as an actor. Some of his most notable films include '' Gaali Maathu'' (1981), '' Garjane'' (1981), ''Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu'' (1983), ''Bandhana'' (1984) and '' Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu'' (1984) among others. In 1990, he turned producer with '' Rani Maharani'' and has produced many successful movies like '' Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga'' and ''Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu'' won the Filmfare Award for Best film. In 2006 he debuted as director with '' Madana''. Personal life He hails from Somwarpet Coorg. He has a daughter Arpita from his first wife Roopa. Later he married to Vijayalakshmi Singh with whom he has 3 daughters - Vaibhavi and twins Vaisiri & Vainidhi. Filmography Actor Films * '' Phalitamsha'' (1976) * '' Paduvaaralli Pandavaru'' (1978) * '' Aarada Gaaya'' (1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudheer (Kannada Actor)
Sudheer (21 May 1947 – 13 June 1999) was an Indian actor and politician known for his work in Kannada cinema. His noted performances came in films such as ''Chalagara'' (1981), '' Preethi Vathsalya'' (1984), ''Lorry Driver'' (1987), ''Bandha Muktha'' (1987), '' Jana Nayaka'' (1988), ''Mathru Vathsalya'' (1988), ''Looti Gang'' (1994) and ''Lady Commissioner'' (1997). Biography Sudheer appeared in more than 200 Kannada-language films. He was also a noted stage actor and performed in plays mostly in North Karnataka, such as ''Veera Sindhura Lakshmana'' and ''Gowdra Gadhla''. Sudheer's film debut came in ''Beesida Bale'' (1973). As a film actor, he received praise for his portrayal of negative-shaded roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His collaboration with Ambareesh, who usually played the lead, became popular during this time. Sudheer had a brief stint in politics when he joined the Karnataka Kranti Ranga floated by Sarekoppa Bangarappa. He contested unsuccessfully from Sagar at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udaykumar
Bommasandra Srinivasaiah Suryanarayana Murthy (16 March 1933 – 26 December 1985), known professionally as Uday Kumar, was an Indian actor, writer, and film producer who worked primarily in Kannada cinema. Along with Rajkumar and Kalyan Kumar, he was part of the trio known as the ''Kumarathrayaru'' ("the three Kumars") of Kannada cinema. In addition to acting, he wrote several stage dramas and books. Uday Kumar appeared in a wide variety of roles and collaborated with many notable actors of his era. In the early part of his career, he was cast in heroic roles, but he later became known for portraying complex antagonists, particularly in historical and mythological films, where he was frequently cast opposite Rajkumar’s protagonist roles. Early life Uday Kumar was born into a Brahmin family, with sources differing on his birth date—some citing 5 March 1933 and others 16 March 1933. He was the second of four children and the only son of B. S. Srinivasaiah and Sharadamma. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
