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Master Haja Sheriff
Master Haja Sheriff (born 3 January 1969 as Khaja Sheriff) is an Indian program organiser and former actor who has primarily worked in Tamil cinema. He has made appearances in popular films such as ''Uthiripookkal'', '' Suvarilladha Chiththirangal'', and '' Andha 7 Naatkal''. He debuted in the 1979 film ''Puthiya Vaarpugal''. Film career His debut film was ''Puthiya Vaarpugal''. Although he has starred in films such as ''Uthiripookkal'' and '' Suvarilladha Chiththirangal'', his most famous film of all time is '' Andha 7 Naatkal'' by K. Bhagyaraj. In this film, Haja Sheriff played the role of a dholak The ''dholak'' is a two-headed hand drum, a folk percussion instrument. The dholak is most commonly recognised in countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, but can also be found amongst the Indo-Diaspora in countries s ... boy and disciple to Palakkattu Madhavan, while Bhagyaraj played Palakkattu Madhavan, an aspiring music director. Present Now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilakarai
Kilakarai (alternatively spelled Kilakkarai or Keelakarai) is a municipality in Ramanathapuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As of 2011, the town had a population of 38,355. Kilakarai is one of the Taluka in Ramanathapuram District. History Kilakarai is an eastern coastal town and a port, located in southern Tamil Nadu. It was a flourishing seaport and a gateway to places as far as Madurai until the early 20th century. The famous pearl belt known as the Gulf of Mannar in the Bay of Bengal is dotted with small islands Appa Tivu, Nallathanni Theevu, Shuli Tivu, Uppu Tanni Tivu, Talari Tivu and Musal Tivu. The coastal line of Kilakarai is formed by a series of small bays and coral reefs sheltering the town from the ocean. It was also called as "Quilicare", kirkari, Sembi Nadu, Korkai, Powthira Manicka Pattinam, "Kelikkarai", "Ninathaan mudithaan pattinam", "Seppi Nadu", "lebbat pattan" (pattan mentioned in voyages of Ibn Battuta & map displayed in Ibn Battuta Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo
''Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Pratap Pothen and Sripriya. It is based on Sujatha's novel of the same name. The film was released on 14 August 1981. Plot C. Kalyanaraman a young man comes to a village from the town to collect village songs for his research. There, he meets a village girl named Velli who helps him to carry his luggage. Velli and her cousin Maruthamuththu are in love with each other, hoping to marry soon. Kalyanaraman stays in an abandoned old bungalow of the village Zamindar's, arranged by a village head man called Thangarasu. The Zamindar is now dead and their children live in far away towns with no connections with the village. Thangarasu tells Kalyanaraman about an old woman named Periyaththa who sings village songs well. On the first day, Kalyanaraman wanders around the big bungalow, witnessing old photographs of the Zamindar and his wife. On the upper floor, he finds a n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thudikkum Karangal (1983 Film)
''Thudikkum Karangal'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar, and produced by K. R. Gangadharan. The film stars Rajinikanth and Radha, while Jaishankar, Sujatha, Vijayakumar and Y. G. Mahendran play other supporting roles. The soundtrack was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who made his debut as composer with this film in Tamil. It was average at box-office. Plot Gopi is an auto mechanic and brother of Balu, who works in Ramesh's estate as a clerk. The film portrays the events dealing with the clash between Gopi and Ramesh. Radha is the love interest of Gopi and Babu provides comic relief. Cast Production The film was launched at AVM Studios and the recording of the song "Adada Idhuthan" happened on the same day. The film was predominantly shot in Ooty, where filming lasted a month. Soundtrack The music was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. This was his first film in Tamil as composer. Critical rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agaya Gangai (film)
''Agaya Gangai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romance film, directed by Manobala in his directorial debut and written by Manivannan. The film stars Karthik and Suhasini. It was released on 17 December 1982, and was a box office failure. Plot Murali moves in as a tenant to Arumugam's house and befriends his daughter, Sumathi. The two are instantly attracted to each other. Sumathi is falling in love with Murali but withdraws as she's unsure of his intentions and is wary after hearing her cousin Janaki's own failed love story. Murali is confused and hurt by her mixed signals. Selvi is Aandal's daughter and is a playful young woman that does odd jobs for the families living in the house. When her mother dies suddenly, Murali steps up to care for her and Selvi assumes he loves her. The film focuses on the two's love triangle and how it is ultimately resolved. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Critical reception Thiraignani of ''Kalki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
''Valibamey Vaa Vaa'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Karthik and Radha. It was released on 14 November 1982. Plot Karthik is a first class graduate but innocent and unsure about the ways of the world. His mum is the principal of the girls' school where Radha studies. A brat, she is often up to pranks and is scolded by the principal. She decides to teach her a lesson by trapping her son Karthik. She runs after him trying to lure him and in this process both really fall in love. She takes him to Kodaikanal for a picnic. Various incidents make Karthik realise that she is a go getter like she bashes up a gang of goons alone. He cannot drive horses but she can etc. He starts getting doubts about his own abilities. Radha keeps on chiding him for not being man enough. Her psychiatrist father keeps warning her not do that but she does not listen to him. Karthik also visits a dancer Jayamalini to assert his manliness but she advises hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopurangal Saivathillai
''Gopurangal Saivathillai'' ( ) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan and produced by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Mohan, Suhasini and Radha, while S. Ve. Shekher and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. It revolves around a man who is forcibly married to a woman he deems unattractive, and later begins a relationship with another woman. ''Gopurangal Saivathillai'' is the directorial debut of Manivannan who wrote the screenplay from Kalaimani's story. It was released on 15 October 1982. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Mukku Pudaka'' (1983) with Suhasini reprising her role; in Kannada as ''Brahma Gantu'' (1985); and in Hindi as '' Naseeb Apna Apna'' (1986). The film was also the inspiration behind two Tamil TV series: '' Kasthuri'' (2006) and '' Sundari'' (2021). Plot Arukkani is an illiterate village girl, and her father is upset at having not been able to find her a suitable groom. One day, her father meets his old friend Bhoothalingam and share ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irattimadhuram
''Irattimadhuram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Krishnachandran, K. R. Vijaya and Master Rajakumaran Thampi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Prem Nazir as Achuthan Nair *Krishnachandran as Ramu *K. R. Vijaya as Madhavikutty *Master Rajakumaran Thampi as Ravikuttan * Master Khaja Sharif *Shanavas as Surendran *Shivaji as Balan *Sumalatha as Sangeetha *Sukumari as Kalyaniyamma *Adoor Bhasi as Thorappan Panikkar *Jagathy Sreekumar as Unnikrishnan *Balan K. Nair as K. B. Menon * P. K. Abraham as Vakkel Mahadevan *Vijayalakshmi as Mrs Panikkar *Guddi Maruti as Omana Soundtrack The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, film director, director, film producer, producer and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poi Satchi
''Poi Satchi'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. Ramakrishnan and K. Bhagyaraj, starring Bhagyaraj, Radhika and Sumithra. It was released on 3 September 1982. The film failed at the box office. Plot Vairavan ekes out a living in Madras by committing perjury and petty crimes. One night, he encounters a teenage girl searching for her brother, reminding him of his sister, Sornam. Fifteen years ago, in the village of Kuniyamuthur, Sornam, an adolescent girl, and her younger brother Vairavan attempted to escape from a village pervert who was harassing her. During the chaos, Vairavan got separated from his sister as the river flood swept away during his early adolescence. At present, Vairavan meets Munusamy, a limping traditional healer from his village, who informs him that his sister is alive in Nellithurai village. Due to the recent floods, their land had been washed away, and Sornam now lives in poverty with her adolescent daughter and two children. To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranga (1982 Film)
''Ranga'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by R. Thyagarajan, produced by C. Dhandayudhapani under Thevar Films and stars Rajinikanth in the titular role, alongside Radhika and K. R. Vijaya. The film marks Rajinikanth's 75th film as an actor. ''Ranga'' was released on 14 April 1982 and became a commercial success. Plot Ranganathan is a young man who lost his sister Laksmi in childhood and has come to the city searching for work suitable for his graduation. There, he meets Raju, a thief. Ranga advises Raju to give up his life of crime and be a good man, whilst Raju simultaneously advises Ranga to turn to crime. After going their separate ways, both men end up taking each other's advice and change, Raju turning over a new leaf and Ranga going the other way and becoming a hit man for hire. Laksmi is now married to a wealthy man and with a child called Suresh. Raju, who had changed comes across Suresh and saves him from a local thug. Laksmi decides to keep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanikattu Raja
''Thanikattu Raja'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by V. C. Guhanathan, and Produced by D. Ramanaidu. It stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Sripriya, with Jaishankar, Vijayakumar, Sathyakala and Y. G. Mahendran in supporting roles. The film had music by Ilaiyaraaja and cinematography handled by P. S. Nivas. This movie did excellently well in the box office. Plot Soori is a rebellious young man who works as a mechanic and often lands in trouble fighting for justice. He falls in love with a rich girl Vaani, but Vaani's father plots to break their relationship through his manager Vasu. In the ensuing melee, Soori murders the manager to save Vaani's honour. Soori is about to be sentenced to death and Vaani finds that the only way she can save Soori is by marrying a rich, roguish man Ethiraj who uses his money to get Soori's death penalty commuted to a prison term. After his release, Soori is distraught at losing Vaani and takes to drinking. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattanathu Rajakkal
''Pattanathu Rajakkal'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Vijayakanth and Silk Smitha. It was released on 5 March 1982. Plot Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. 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 ...'' praised the acting of Vijayakanth, Smitha, Jaishankar and concluded its a masala massage given by Chandrasekhar to the fans. References External links * {{S. A. Chandrasekhar 1980s action drama films 1980s Indian films 1980s masala films 1980s Tamil-language films 1982 films Films directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar Films scored by Shankar–Ganesh Indian action drama films Tamil-language Indian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadhal Oviyam
''Kadhal Oviyam'' ( ) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars Sunil Kirpalani, also known as Kannan, in his only major screen appearance, and Radha. It was released on 30 April 1982. Plot Sakthi was an orphan, born in temple and sang devotional hymns for the temple idol. He became blind after an accident. Ponni used to hear him singing at the temple and falls in love with him. However, Ponni's mother Vadivukarasi wanted her to marry Radharavi, her relation who had come from Singapore. Ponni is not willing to marry Radharavi. Ponni performs all of Sakthi's chores without his knowledge. As Sakthi is blind, he is unable to see Ponni, but he can hear Ponni's anklets (an ornament which Bharatanatyam dancers wore on their legs). Once when Sakthi makes a floral offering to the Ambal, they fall on Ponni. From that incident Ponni thinks that Sakthi is her spouse and breaks to him the news and Sakthi responds positively to the suggest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |