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Kathanayagan (1988 Film)
''Kathanayagan'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by Ramaswamy Govind and Muktha S. Ravi. The film stars Pandiarajan, S. V. Sekhar, Rekha and Manorama. It is a remake of the 1987 Malayalam film ''Nadodikkattu''. The film was released on 20 May 1988. Plot Friends Mani and Ramani are B.Com and SSLC graduates respectively. They have difficulties finding jobs suited to their qualification. Even if they find jobs, they are unable to sustain in the jobs for long due to their attitude. Due to their innocence, Mani and Ramani are often fooled by people. One man sells them a cow saying it will give them many litres of milk per day, but the cow ends up hardly giving them any milk. After such failed endeavours, they meet an agent, who promises them to take them to Dubai and give them a job there. They give all their money to the agent, and he tells them to get on a boat. But they are fooled because the boat goes to Kerala instea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muktha Srinivasan
Muktha Srinivasan (1929 – 2018) was an Indian film director and producer. Personal life V. Srinivasan was born in Malapuram on 31 October 1929 in a Tamil Brahmin family. His parents were Venkatachariar and Chellamma. His elder brother is Muktha Ramaswamy and his sister is Revathi. He married Prema in 1951. He has three children Muktha S. Sundar, also a director, Mukhta Ravi and Maya. Muktha srinivasan is the founder of Muktha films. His elder grandson Suseendran who acted in movies like Kashmora and Echarikkai is now the Managing director of Muktha films. Death He died peacefully on 29 May 2018 at the age of 88 in his residence in T.Nagar, Chennai due to old age after suffering from various health issues. Career V. Srinivasan alias Muktha Srinivasan entered the film industry in 1947, as Senior Assistant to T. R. Sundaram, by coaching artists in dialogue delivery. As a technical helper he has worked with the then future chief ministers of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bachelor Of Commerce
A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom or B Com) is an undergraduate degree in commerce, accounting, mathematics, economics, and management-related subjects. The degree is mainly offered in Commonwealth nations. Structure Bachelor of Commerce The Bachelor of Commerce degree is designed to provide students with a wide range of managerial skills, while building competence in a particular area of business; see aside listing. For a comparison with other business degrees, see . Most universities, therefore, plan the degree such that in addition to their major, students are exposed to general business principles, taking courses in accounting, finance, economics, business management, human resources and marketing. Programs often require foundational courses in business statistics and mathematics, and information systems. Depending on the institution, a formal academic major may or may not be established. Regardless, a Bachelor of Commerce degree requires students to take the majority o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pradeep Shakthi
Pradeep Shakthi (25 July 1954 – 20 February 2016) was an Indian Telugu actor, director and businessman. Pradeep Shakthi, born as Raja Vasireddy, was from the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. He was introduced to Telugu cinema by director Vamsy in the film ''Aalaapana'' (1985). He acted in many Telugu and Tamil films in negative roles. He directed a politically controversial film, ''1990 Kaliyuga Viswamithra'' (1989). He migrated to the US in 1993 and settled in Staten Island, New York, where he became a full-time restauranteur. Filmography Actor ; Telugu * '' Anthuleni Katha'' (1976) * '' Pantulamma'' (1977) *''Maa Bhoomi''(1979) * ''Aalaapana'' (1985) * '' Ladies Tailor'' (1986) * '' Lawyer Suhasini'' (1987) * '' Saradhamba'' (1987) * '' Rakshasa Samharam'' (1987) as Jackal * '' Thene Manasulu'' (1987) as Photographer * '' Bazaar Rowdy'' (1988) * ''Anna Chellelu'' (1988) * '' Janaki Ramudu'' (1988) * Veguchukka Pagatichukka (1988) dubbed in Edutha Sabatham Mudipen * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Viral Krishna Rao
Oru Viral Krishna Rao was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. A recipient of the state government's Kalaimamani award, Rao got the nickname ''Oru Viral ''Oru Viral'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language mystery film written and directed by C. M. V. Raman. The film stars Krishna Rao and Thengai Srinivasan in their acting debut, along with K. Kannan, Prem Anand, Pandarinath, Malaysia Radhika, V. R. ...'' (one finger) for his first Tamil film in 1965. He acted in nearly 600 Tamil and Telugu films in a career spanning four decades. Rao is very famous because of his dance skills. He has choreographed for more than 120 films. Rao is also a member of Kaavi Sattai Sangam (KSS) Run by Saravana Thevar Partial filmography Tamil films Telugu films Television * Vannakolangal (Episode: S S Mama) (1986) Death Krishna Rao died in a private hospital on Friday, August 16, 2002, a month after suffering a blood clot in his brain. References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neelu
R. Neelakantan (20 July 1936 – 10 May 2018), best known by his stage name Neelu, was an Indian actor known for his comedy and supporting role performances in Tamil cinema, television and theatre. He has acted in over 7,000 plays and 160 films. He died on 10 May 2018 in Chennai. Career Neelu started acting in school plays from school days, continuing through his college days at Vivekananda College. He, along with Ambi (Cho Ramaswamy's brother) and Narayanasamy, started Viveka Fine Arts. He acted in plays like ''Muhammad bin Tughluq'', ''Endru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Dhaagam'', ''Quo Vadis'', ''Unmayae Un Vilai Enna?'', ''Yarukkum Vetkamillai''. In 1966 he made his film debut '' Aayiram Poi'' directed by Muktha Srinivasan. He has acted in plays along with Crazy Mohan, Cho Ramaswamy Srinivasa Iyer Ramaswamy, better known as Cho Ramaswamy (5 October 1934 – 7 December 2016), was an Indian actor, comedian, editor, political commentator, satirist, playwright, film dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Typist Gopu
Gopalarathnam, known by his stage name Typist Gopu, was an Indian actor known for comedy and supporting roles. He acted in over 600 stage plays and 400 films. Career A native of Manakkal, Lalgudi in Trichy district, Gopalarathnam was active in college dramas during his B. Com. from Vivekananda College, Chennai and got introduced to the stage through his friend Nagesh in his drama troupe in 1955. In the 1959 play ''Nenje Nee Vaazhga,'' he played the role of a typist, which was praised and he got his name "Typist" Gopu. In 1965, he made his film debut in K. Balachandar's movie '' Naanal'' and went on to act alongside major actors in the period. He later joined Y. G. Mahendran's United Amateur Artists. He received 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 ... i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathadi Ramamurthy
Sundaresan Ramamurthy (born April 30, 1938) better known as Kathadi Ramamurthy, is an Indian actor, director, writer and dubbing artiste. He is primarily known for his roles as a comedian in Tamil film, theatre and television. Early life Born in Kumbakonam to S.Sundaresa Iyer, Ramamurthy studied at Madras and graduated from the Vivekananda College in 1958. Right from his college days, Ramamurthy had a love for drama. His plays were popular and he won many awards. Through his troupe, he gave first opportunities to many future legends including Cho Ramaswamy, Visu, Delhi Ganesh and Crazy Mohan Mohan Rangachari (16 October 1952 – 10 June 2019) known professionally as Crazy Mohan, was an Indian actor, comedian, screenwriter and playwright. An engineer by profession, Mohan started writing plays and established his own drama troupe calle ... among others. After playing a cartoonist named Kathadi in the Cho Ramaswamy play ''If I Get It'', he became permanently known as Kathad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kallapetti Singaram
Kallapetti Singaram was an Indian actor who acted in over 100 Tamil films from the 1966 to 1990. He primarily played comedic characters, mostly in minor roles in films directed by K. Bhagyaraj. His most notable movies include '' Suvarilladha Chiththirangal'', '' Oru Kai Osai'', '' Andha 7 Naatkal'', ''Mouna Geethangal'', '' Indru Poi Naalai Vaa'', and ''Enga Ooru Pattukaran''. Early life Kallapetti Singaram owned a successful drama troupe and staged many plays. When Bhagyaraj became acquainted with Singaram he was impressed by his expressive features, acting style, and body language. Later, when Bhagyaraj became a successful director himself, he gave Singaram several opportunities to appear in his films. Film career Bhagyaraj first introduced Singaram in ''Suvarilladha Chiththirangal''. At this point, Singaram had already had a minor role in ''Motor Sundaram Pillai ''Motor Sundaram Pillai'' is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. S. Balan and written b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumarimuthu
Kumarimuthu (20 December 1940 – 28 February 2016) was a Tamil film character actor, comedian and politician of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was known for his unique comical laugh. Career Kumarimuthu starred in 728 films in his career spanning over three decades. He usually played comic roles and was known for his trademark laugh. He was a member of the political party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Kumarimuthu was also a member of Nadigar Sangam The Nadigar Sangam (), officially known as the South Indian Artistes' Association (), is a Trade union, union for film, television, and stage (theatre), stage actors in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, based in Chennai. Formed in 1952, the grou ... and was involved in a controversy where he was expelled from the Nadigar Sangam over allegations of speaking negatively about the association, after he questioned the intent behind the land lease and building demolition. Death He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi Ganesh
Ganesan Mahadevan (1 August 1944 – 9 November 2024), known by his stage name Delhi Ganesh, was an Indian actor who mostly acted in supporting roles in Tamil cinema and serials. He was well known for the versatility of roles he played during his illustrious career. He acted in more than 400 films. He was given the stage name Delhi Ganesh by K. Balachander. He was introduced to Tamil film industry by K. Balachander through the film ''Pattina Pravesam'' (1976). Early life He was born as Ganesan on 1 August 1944 in Keezhapavur, a town in present-day Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. The town was the native place of his mother Pichu. However, Ganesan's early education was in Vallanadu (in present-day Thoothukudi district), the native place of his father Mahadevan, a school teacher. He had an elder sister and a younger brother. Career After completing Secondary School Leaving Certificate, SSLC, Ganesan went to Madurai and worked in TVS Motor Company. Then, he was recruited by the I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaysia Vasudevan
Vasudevan (15 June 1944 – 20 February 2011), popularly known as Malaysia Vasudevan, was a prolific Tamil playback singer and actor. Born in the town of Kuala Selangor in the Federated Malay States (present day Malaysia), he moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu to work in the Tamil film industry, where he rose to prominence. His voice was recently revived using AI in the song "Manasilaayo" from the 2024 Tamil film '' Vettaiyan''. Early life Malaysia Vasudevan's parents were from Palakkad. Chattu Nair of Ottappalam and Ammalu of Polpulli, along with their families migrated to British Malaya in search of a livelihood. After a few years, Chattu Nair married Ammalu in an arranged marriage. Vasudevan was born on 15 June 1944 as their eighth and youngest child. Even though he was a Malayali, as was the case with the majority of contemporary South Indian migrants to Malaya then, his surroundings in Malaysia was dominated by the Tamil language and culture. As such, Tamil became his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamala Kamesh
Kamala Kamesh (7 October 1952) is an Indian actress in Tamil movies. She was one of the prominent supporting actress in late 1970s and 1980s in Tamil movies. She has acted nearly 480 movies in Tamil. She is often seen in all of Visu's movies. Personal Life She was married to Kamesh, a Tamil music director. Her only daughter Uma Riyaz Khan was born in 1975. She is also an actress in Tamil movies. Malayalam-Tamil actor Riyaz Khan is her son-in-law. Career Kamesh made her acting debut in critically acclaimed film '' Kudisai'' (1979) which became only film to feature her in lead role. Visu who was impressed with her performance cast her in ''Kudumbam Oru Kadambam'' and she portrayed elder mother's role in ''Alaigal Oivathillai'' which led her to be typecast in similar roles throughout her career. Partial filmography Tamil Kannada * '' Khadeema Kallaru'' (1982) * ''Premayuddha'' (1983) * ''Ananda Sagara''(1983) * ''Male Banthu Male''(1984) * ''Guru Jagadguru'' (1985) * ''Brah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
