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Kamakodiyan
Srinivasan (1945–2022) known professionally as Kamakodiyan () was an Indian poet and lyricist who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. Life Kamakodiyan, born Srinivasan, was a native of Madurai. He later left for Madras (now Chennai) and stayed with his cousin K. S. Madhangan, then an aspiring film director. At that time, Srinivasan wrote poems for magazines, catching Madhangan's attention. He gave him the pen name Kamakodiyan, derived from the saint Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Madhangan eventually made his directorial debut with ''Ponnagaram'' (1980), and Kamakodiyan debuted in the same film with the music composed by Shankar–Ganesh. He went on to write lyrics for numerous films with music by M. S. Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraaja and Chandrabose. He wrote a book called ''Mellisai Mannar MSV um Naanum''. He was awarded Kalaimamani The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponnagaram
''Ponnagaram'' is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Madhangan in his debut. The film stars Sarath Babu and Shoba. It was released on 4 July 1980, two months after Shoba's death. Plot Cast Production ''Ponnagaram'' is the directorial debut of Madhangan. The title of the film is a reference to a short story of the same name by Pulamaipithan. Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film marks lyricist Kamakodiyan's debut. Reception P. S. M. of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods in the endless cycle of exist ...'' felt Madhangan gave himself work overload by handling both writing and directing, and criticised him for trying to capitalise on Shoba's death. References External links * {{IMDb title, 0288178 1980 directori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annan (film)
''Annan'' () is a 1999 Tamil language drama film directed by Anu Mohan. The film stars Ramarajan and Swathi, with Manivannan, R. Sundarrajan, newcomer Vaasan, newcomer Apoorva, Vadivukkarasi and Ponvannan playing supporting roles. The film, produced by T. Seenuvasan, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 29 March 1999. Plot Velan (Ramarajan) is the manager of the village market and is a respected man. He loves dearly his only sister Lakshmi (Apoorva) who is the village's school teacher. Sundari ( Swathi) and her father ( R. Sundarrajan) come to Velan's village. Velan and Sundari fall in love with each other whereas Lakshmi and the rural development officer Selvam (Vaasan) fall in love with each other. In the meantime, Velan and the village chief Rasappan (Manivannan) decide to arrange the marriage between Lakshmi and the wicked Rasappan's son Manikkam (Ponvannan). One day, Selvam breaks the village's rule and he is beaten at the village court. Lakshmi finally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poovizhi Vasalile
''Poovizhi Vasalile'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Fazil, starring Sathyaraj, Sujitha and Karthika, with Raghuvaran, Babu Antony, Nizhalgal Ravi, T. S. Raghavendra and Rajyalakshmi playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Lakshmi Priya Combines, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 14 January 1987. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal''. ''Poovizhi Vasalile'' was released on 14 January 1987. The film received critical acclaim from the critics and went on screens for more than 23 weeks in cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Tiruchirappalli and completed 100 days in other parts as well, it went on to become one of the biggest commercial successes of 1987. The film has a certain cult following and has been noted for the villainous performance of Antony and Raghuvaran. Plot A deaf-mute boy Benny and his mother witness a man getting killed by Anand and Ranjith. So the killers also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri
''En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri'' () is a 2001 Tamil language comedy film directed by S. P. Rajkumar. The film stars Livingston, Devayani and Vindhya in lead roles. The music was composed by Deva. The film was released in 2001 with mixed reviews from critics. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Maa Ayana Chanti Pilladu''. Plot Murugesan (Livingston) is a rich landlord in a village but is illiterate as well as innocent. He is in love with his cousin Maheshwari (Devayani) right from childhood. Maheshwari also likes Murugesan but she wants him to overcome his innocence and be brave. Santhamoorthy (Ponnambalam) is Murugesan's half brother and enmity prevails between him and Murugesan. Chinthamani (Vindhya) is a dancer who comes to Murugesan's village to perform. Chinthamani's mother forces her into prostitution but Murugesan saves her and accommodates in his farm house. Murugesan and Maheshwari's wedding is fixed and the day before wedding, Santhamoorthy tries to kill Murugesan bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Padai Veetu Amman
''Padai Veetu Amman'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed by Pugazhmani. The film stars Meena, Ramki, Devayani and Ravali. It was released on 4 November 2002. Plot Meena plays the dual role of Goddess Padai Veettu Amman, and the neighbouring deity Muthu Maariamman, cutting a pretty picture in all her finery. Devayani plays Chamundi, a devotee, and the film opens with her being killed brutally on the eve of her marriage by the henchmen of the local bigwig. The latter's daughter was in love with the intended bridegroom Shankar and the fond father had wanted to remove the only hurdle in the way. The bigwig, in order to get his hands on a hidden treasure, had also taken the help of an evil tantrik. The presiding deity Muthu Maariamman is helpless, bound as she was by a vow she had made to Chamundi. That she wouldn't step out of her abode till Chamundi herself asked her to. It is time for the neighbouring deity Padai Veetu Amman to come to the rescue of the distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000 Film)
''Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar, Karan, Khushbu, Roja, Vadivelu, Vivek and Kovai Sarala (in her 100th Tamil film). The film had musical score by Deva and was released on 15 July 2000. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Jenu Goodu''. Plot Thangaraj is an innocent man from a middle-class family and his family consists of his wife Meenakshi, and daughter Padma. Boxer Krishnan, an irresponsible person with dreams of making big in politics is Thangaraj's younger brother and is married to Kanagavalli. Sivaraman is Thangaraj's youngest brother and is educated well and works in the same company where Thangaraj works which is owned by Valluvardasan. They all live in a single house as a joint family. Thangaraj and Meenakshi were responsible for bringing up Sivaraman and they consider him as their own son. The family's financial status improves as Sivaraman earns well. Valluvardasan i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
''Dhinamum Ennai Gavani'' () is a 1997 Tamil language crime film directed by A. R. Ramesh. The film stars Ramki, Sanghavi and Prakash Raj. The film, produced by Tamil Fathima, had musical score by Sirpy and was released on 14 April 1997. The film turned out to be a failure at box office. Plot Rolex (Prakash Raj) is an intelligent international smuggler on the run. Later, the fearless Assistant Commissioner, Jai Kumar (Ramki), arrests him and sends him to jail. Jai Kumar and Raji (Sanghavi), who are deeply in love, get married. Rolex wants to take revenge on Jai Kumar by his way. Thereafter, he escapes from jail and fakes his death. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. Cast *Ramki as ACP Jai Kumar IPS *Sanghavi as Raji *Prakash Raj as Rolex * Vivek as Inspector Balram * Thyagu as Ganesan *Ragasudha as Geetha *K. R. Vatsala *Balu Anand *Mohan Raman *Jeeva as Julie *Rajasekhar as Raji's father *Peeli Sivam *Raviraj as Ramdoss *Amanullah Khan *Laxmi Rattan *Vijay Es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandralekha (1995 Film)
''Chandralekha'' is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film, directed by Nambirajan. Starring Vijay and Vanitha Vijayakumar in her debut, the film had music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film revolves around an orthodox Brahmin girl falls in love with a Muslim boy, Rahim, but their families don't accept it. Meanwhile, the lovers try to elope and are caught by militants in the forest. The film was released on 23 October 1995 on Diwali clashing with Rajinikanth film '' Muthu'', and ''Chandralekha'' performed mediocre at the box office, even though the film songs were a hit. The film is about Hindu-Muslim marriage riots. The film's title was also titled after the hit song ''Chandralekha'' from ''Thiruda Thiruda'' (1993) film. Plot Chandralekha, an orthodox Brahmin girl, falls in love with, Rahim, a Muslim boy. Whereas, Salima loves Rahim since her childhood. Mustafa, Rahim's brother, and Jamal, Salima's brother, agrees to engage Salima and Rahim without Rahim's permissi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninaikka Therintha Maname
''Ninaikka Therintha Maname'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Suresh and written by K. Dinakar. Based on the novel ''Vaazhthum Nenjangal'' by Manian, the film stars Mohan, Chandrasekhar and Rupini. It was released on 14 August 1987. Plot Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Kamakodiyan. Ilaiyaraaja's elder son Karthik Raja, then aged 13, played the keyboard for the song "Kannukkum". Release and reception ''Ninaikka Therintha Maname'' was released on 14 August 1987. ''The Indian Express'' wrote, "The simple knot of the novel is overburdened with songs (especially), and fights. It might have helped if the film was shorter, and the treatment austere and aesthetic". Jayamanmadhan of ''Kalki Kalki ( sa, कल्कि), also called Kalkin or Karki, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is described to appear in order to end the Kali Yuga, one of the four periods ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mounam Pesiyadhe
''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by Ameer in his directorial debut. It stars Suriya and debutant Trisha in the lead along with newcomers Nandha, Neha Pendse and choreographer-turned-actor Anju Mahendra in supporting roles along with several other newcomers, while Laila appears in a cameo role during the climax. The major part of the film is shot in Pondicherry. The film, released on 13 December 2002 and turned out to be a hit at the box office. It was remade in Telugu as '' Aadanthe Ado Type'' (2003) and later dubbed in the same language as ''Kaanchu'' (2006). The music by Yuvan Shankar Raja was released to positive response. It was also dubbed in Hindi as ''Ghatak Returns'' (2012). Plot Gautham (Suriya) and Kannan ( Nandha) are close friends from childhood days. Gautham owns a restaurant while Kannan works as a sales executive in a firm. Kannan is in love with Mahalakshmmi "Maha" (Neha Pendse) while Gautham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalaimamani
The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, to recognise artists in the state for their achievements. The Tamil Nadu government has appointed dancer Chitra Visweswaran as the secretary of Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram. Film music director Deva is its chairman. Awardees by year 1958 :Film Personalities: Padmini 1962 :Film Personalities: Sivaji Ganesan 1968 :Film Personalities: K. A. Thangavelu :Music: Sangeetha Kalanidhi Late K.S.Narayanaswamy (Vainika) 1969 :Film Personalities: Sowcar Janaki 1970 Music: M. S. Viswanathan (Composer) 1971 :Music: Madras A. Kannan, classical music (mridangam) 1972 :Film Personalities: J. Jayalalithaa :Music: P. K Subbaiyar 1977 :Film Personalities: Srividya 1979 :Film Personalities: Vyjayanthimala :Music:Manna Dey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madurai
Madurai ( , also , ) is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Madurai District. As of the 2011 census, it was the third largest Urban agglomeration in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Coimbatore and the 44th most populated city in India. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and has a documented history of more than 2500 years. It is often referred to as "Thoonga Nagaram", meaning "the city that never sleeps". Madurai is closely associated with the Tamil language. The third Tamil Sangam, a major congregation of Tamil scholars said to have been held in the city. The recorded history of the city goes back to the 3rd century BCE, being mentioned by Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to the Maurya empire, and Kautilya, a minister of the Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya. Signs of human settlements and Roman trade links dating back to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
