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Kovaithambi
Kovaithambi (born 28 November 1940) is an Indian film producer and politician who was active primarily in the 1980s, in Tamil cinema. Early life Kovaithambi was born on 28 November 1940 to Perumal Udayar and Sunthayi Ammal, a farming couple belonging to the Udayar (caste), Udayar caste. He did his schooling at the R. S. Puram Corporation Boys Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore. During that period, he was fascinated by the speeches of politicians such as M. G. Ramachandran, C. N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, E. V. K. Sampath, V. R. Nedunchezhiyan, Nanjil K. Manoharan and K. Anbazhagan. He also wrote and starred in many school plays. Career Politics Kovaithambi joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) when it was formed by M. G. Ramachandran. Between 1977 and 1986, Kovaithambi served as the AIADMK's Coimbatore District Secretary. From 1980 to 1984, he served as the Perur constituency Member of the Legislative Assembly (India), MLA. Kovaithambi left the AIAD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payanangal Mudivathillai
''Payanangal Mudivathillai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Mohan and Poornima Jayaram, with Rajini, S. Ve. Shekher, Poornam Viswanathan, Rajesh and Goundamani in supporting roles. Its plot revolves around a woman who falls in love with a singer whom she helped to rise to fame but struggles to declare her love for him. ''Payanangal Mudivathillai'' is Sundarrajan's directorial debut and the inaugural venture of Kovaithambi's Motherland Pictures. The film was produced by R. Elanchelian, Pollachi M. V. Rathinam and P. Muthusamy. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki performed the songs. Cinematography was handled by Kasthuri and the editing by R. Bhaskaran. ''Payanangal Mudivathillai'' was released on 26 February 1982 and it was shown in theatres for over a year, becoming a silver jubilee film. Both of the lead actors won Filmfare Awards in their respective categori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idaya Kovil
''Idaya Kovil'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Mohan, Ambika, Radha and Goundamani. The score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja which went on to become huge hits. The film, released on 14 September 1985, did well at the box office. Plot Suriya, a college girl, wishes to get popular singer Shankar to sing in her college festival. Initial attempts to meet Shankar prove futile as he is a recluse. Nonetheless, she breaks into his home to meet him but is shocked to discover him in an inebriated state. She makes efforts to make him sober and come to the festival. It works as Shankar performs at the festival. Over time, as they become friends, Shankar stops drinking and Suriya falls in love with him but he has a dark past which is then revealed. Before becoming famous, Shankar grew up in a village where he used to sing in the festivals. He loved a woman named Gauri and, with encouragement from her, wishes to become a famous sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udaya Geetham
''Udhaya Geetham'' ( ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles. It revolves around a singer who is facing a death sentence for a murder he did not commit, and the efforts of a young girl to clear his name. The film was released on 13 April 1985 and was a commercial success, running for 148 days in theatres and thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. Plot Arun is a singer sentenced to death. He meets Shanthi, a fan, during one of his concerts and she follows him on many occasions both within and outside prison. Arun shows deep animosity towards Shanthi's behaviour and continuously shuns her, but a persistent Shanthi refuses to give up. Maari, an inmate, attempts a prison escape but is stopped by Arun. He tells Arun about his sick daughter, and his inability to pay for her operation. A sympathetic A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannukkul Vairam
''Mannukkul Vairam'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manoj Kumar in his debut and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Rajesh, and Murali. It was released on 12 December 1986. Plot Chittu returns to her hometown of Mettupatti after being raised by her grandmother in a neighbouring town. The two most powerful and wealthy men in town are brothers Thavasi, known as Periyavar, and Virumandi, known as Chinnavar. Periyavar believes in equal justice above all else and is highly respected in the village while Chinnavar believes is his own caste superiority. Periyavar has a very young grandchild, Chinnathayee, who has been widowed after a child marriage. Chittu's parents, Velappa and Velaiamma, work as laundresses in the town. Chittu finds it difficult to adjust to the town's rigid caste hierarchy after being raised with more freedom by her grandmother. She also clashes with her classmate Mayilsamy, Chinnavar's son, who constantly tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uyirukku Uyiraga
''Uyirukku Uyiraga'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Vijaya Manojkumar and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Sharran Kumar, Sanjeev, Nandhana and Preethi Das. Plot Cast Production ''Uyirukku Uyiraga'' is the 25th film of Manoj Kumar and marks his return to directing after a sabbatical; with this film, he renamed himself Vijaya Manojkumar. It also marks the return of Kovaithambi to producing since ''Chembaruthi'' (1992); previously he launched a film named ''Yen Ippadi Mayakinay'' in 2008, which never released. The film, produced by Vendhar Productions, has cinematography by Anand Kumar. Punjabi actress Preethi Das plays a college girl in the film. Themes Manojkumar stated that the theme of the film is education, and the "relationship between a father and his son. Many parents, fathers especially, think that their responsibility towards their children ends with providing them with good education and helping them settle in their chosen career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnai Naan Santhithen
''Unnai Naan Santhithen'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. Rangaraj, and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Sivakumar, Sujatha, Suresh and Revathi. It was released on 23 October 1984 and became a success. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Sindoor'' (1987) and in Telugu as ''Sumangali'' (1989). Plot College student Indhumathi is the playful only child of Janaki. Indhu falls in love with fellow college student Murali. Murali's father, Sabapathy, and Janaki agree to their marriage but under the condition that both must graduate first. Indhu is worried about her Tamil exams as that's her weak subject. Sabapathy arranges for Indhu's professor, Raghuraman, to tutor her. Raghuraman is shocked to see that Janaki is Indhu's mother and even more shocked when Indu mentions her deceased father as Captain Jagdeesh. In the past, Janaki and Raghuraman were married. Janaki sang at stage shows with her friend Vijay and Raghuraman suspected the two of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangai Oru Gangai
''Mangai Oru Gangai'' is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by T. Hariharan and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Saritha and Nadhiya. It was released on 24 July 1987. Plot Radha Ranganathan, an advocate, becomes cynical after failing to get a criminal convicted for the murder of her brother-in-law. Cast Production ''Mangai Oru Gangai'' was directed by T. Hariharan and produced by Kovaithambi of Motherland Pictures. Hariharan also wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Motherland Pictures' Story Department, and the dialogue was written by M. G. Vallabhan. Cinematography was handled by U. Rajagopal, and editing by M. S. Money. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by the duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal. Release and reception ''Mangai Oru Gangai'' was released on 24 July 1987. On 7 August, N. Krishnaswamy of ''The Indian Express'' wrote, "I was pleased that the makers of the film had done their homework on the script and had here somethi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chembaruthi
''Chembaruthi'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language teen romantic drama film written and directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Prashanth and Roja (in her Tamil debut), while Mansoor Ali Khan, Nassar, Radha Ravi, and Bhanumathi play supporting roles. It was partially re-shot in Telugu as ''Chamanti'' with Satyanarayana replacing M. N. Nambiar. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while editing was done by V. Udhayashankar and cinematography by Ravi Yadav. The film was released on 17 April 1992 and was a major box office success. It was remade in Hindi as ''Aao Pyaar Karen'' (1994). Plot Raja is the grandson of a rich businesswoman and is settled in London. He comes to a village in India to see his grandmother. Chembaruthi is the sister of a poor fisherman Pandi, who works in Raja's grandmother's house. The couple first sees each other during Raja's birthday party, and it is love at first sight for Raja. They meet often, and their lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
''Unnai Vaazhthi Paadukiren'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Sridev in his debut and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Parthiban, Suman Ranganathan and Mohini. It was released on 7 February 1992. Plot Ravi is a poor mechanic who works in the garage of and lives with his mother. He is very close to the owner so much that he sees him as his son. He is deeply in love with Priya, a rich girl. Priya hates him and flashback reveals that Ravi and Priya are married and hada marital breakdown because he lied to her that his mother was dead and about his financial status. Priya stays with her parents who resent that she is staying with them instead of taking responsibility of her love marriage. In the meantime, Asha, another rich girl, falls in love with Ravi and she proposes to him. Ravi tells her that he is, in fact, Priya's husband and is working to convince Priya to live with him. The rest of the story is what happens to Ravi, Priya and Asha. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
''Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Ameerjan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Radhika, with Radha Ravi, Delhi Ganesh and Vadivukkarasi in supporting roles. It was released on 8 November 1988. Plot Tired father Subbaiah drives a cycle rickshaw to provide food for the family. The mother Thangamma serves as maid and cook in another house-her bit to make ends meet though they never seem to. His girl Rani sells flowers. His younger kid brother is shown delivering newspapers or shining shoes. All their hopes hinge on the hero, Raja. He does not most of the time get as near as an interview. He saved a blind man who was injured by the wayward car of rich man's Chandrasekhar arrogant daughter Sandhya. When he does get to an interview, and thanks to his rickshaw-man father Subbaiah is in the know of the password that will fetch him a job at last, at long last, he ends up with the dhaanam of his job to another Raja, in his opinion more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
''Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by E. Ramdoss in his debut. The film stars Mohan, Seetha and Ranjini. It was released on 8 August 1986. Plot Cast Production E. Ramdoss who worked as an assistant to Manivannan made his directorial debut with this film. Despite a publicised fallout between the producer and the original music composer Ilaiyaraaja, the film became a success commercially. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by V. S. Narasimhan. Reception ''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 music by Narasimhan was "okay", and lauded the cinematography by Dinesh Baboo. References External links * {{IMDb title, tt10251580 1980s Indian films 1980s romance fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uyire Unakkaga
''Uyire Unakkaga'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil language film, directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Mohan, Nadhiya, Chinni Jayanth and Vijayakumar. It was released on 7 March 1986. Plot Vijayanirmala Devi, a princess and heiress, has escaped her wealthy but selfish father, king Vijayaragunath Boobapathy. Calling herself Uma, she meets a young man named Balumurali "Balu" and claims to be his distant cousin. She is welcomed warmly by Balu's family, including his mother Abhirami, his older brother Murugesan, and his sisters Kanchana and Sulochana. Balu and Vijayanirmala begin to fall in love, to the delight of the family. Meanwhile, Vijayaragunath has ordered a group of motorcyclists to find his daughter at any cost. The group grows closer to finding Vijayanirmala as she and Balu prepare for their approaching marriage. Upon the arrival of Vijayanirmala's father, her true identity is revealed. Balu and his family distance themselves from Vijayanirmala, feeling betrayed by her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |