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Rajakokila
Rajakokila/Rajkokila was an Indian actress. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1970s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She was well noted for her glamorous roles. She is married to Crossbelt Mani. The actress Meena Meena () is a tribe from northern and western India which is sometimes considered a sub-group of the Bhil community. It used to be claimed they speak Mina language, a Spurious languages, spurious language. Its name is also transliterated as ' ... is her niece. Partial filmography References External links * Rajakokila at MSI {{Authority control Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses from Kerala Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema 21st-century Indian actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennpada
''Pennpada'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by C. P. Sreedharan, P. Appu Nair and K. V. Nair. The film stars Rajakokila, Reena (actress), Reena, Vijayalalitha and Vincent (actor), Vincent. The film's score is composed by R. K. Shekhar. Cast *Rajakokila as Radha *Reena (actress), Reena as Latha *Vijayalalitha as Sreedevi / Geetha *K. P. Ummer as Raghavan *Vincent (actor), Vincent as Venu *Sudheer (Malayalam actor), Sudheer as Chandran *Adoor Bhasi as Bhaskara Pillai *Bahadoor as Vasu *Sreelatha Namboothiri as Gourikkutty *Alummoodan as Kunjiraman *Janardanan as Panicker *KPAC Sunny as Ramdas *Kuthiravattam Pappu as Janaki (Transvestite) *Mallika Sukumaran as Ammukkutty *Meena (Malayalam actress), Meena as Meenakshi Chechi *N. Govindankutty as Kolla Sangha Thalavan *Nellikode Bhaskaran as Gurukkal *T. P. Madhavan as DSP Soundtrack The music was composed by R. K. Shekhar with lyrics by Vayalar and Bharanikkavu Sivakumar. Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganga (1972 Film)
''Ganga'' is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language Western film directed and filmed by M. Karnan. The film stars Jaishankar and Rajakokila. It was released on 15 January 1972, and became a commercial success. Plot Kathirvelu, a reformed robber, lives with his wife and son. He raises his son Ganga to be a brave warrior, but Ganga develops a penchant for women and alcoholism. Kathirvelu, one day, sees his son in a drunken state. Enraged, he expels him from the house. At this juncture, his past life comes back in the form of his gang. They force him to join their gang, but Kathirvelu refuses, and he is murdered in front of his wife. Ganga comes to perform the last rites of his father. His mother takes a vow from him that, until he takes revenge on all the four murderers of his father, he should not look at her face. Cast * Jaishankar as Ganga * S. A. Ashokan * Major Sundarrajan as Kathirvelu * Nagesh * Rajakokila as Gauri * V. Nagayya * S. N. Lakshmi * A. Sakunthala * Jayakumari * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu
''Nadeenadanmare Avasyamundu'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Crossbelt Mani and produced by C. P. Sreedharan and P. Appu Nair. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kottayam Santha and Manavalan Joseph. The film has musical score by R. K. Shekhar. Cast *Vincent *K. P. Ummer * Sumithra *Rajakokila *Bahadoor *Adoor Bhasi *Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair *Kottayam Santha *Manavalan Joseph *Sreelatha Namboothiri *Nilambur Balan *Ramdas *A. Madhavan *A. K. Unni *Alummoodan *Girija *Jayakumari *KPAC Sunny *Kuthiravattam Pappu *Mallika Sukumaran *Meena *Paravoor Bharathan * Sadhana *Sibad *T. R. Radhakrishnan *Thresya *Veeran Soundtrack The music was composed by R. K. Shekhar and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (25 March 1928 – 27 October 1975), also known as Rama Varma Vayalar and simply Vayalar, and was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam literature, Malayalam language. He was known for his poems, inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakshi (film)
''Yakshi'' is a 1968 Malayalam-language psychological thriller film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Thoppil Bhasi, based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi, N. Govindan Kutty, Bahadoor, Ushakumari, Sukumari, Rajakokila and Radhika. It is considered by historians to be the first psychological thriller in Malayalam cinema. Plot A college lecturer Sreenivasan is doing research on the unscientific and superstitious topic of the Yakshis. He is disfigured in an accident in his college lab. Everyone adored him begins to hate him and keep away from him for his looks. He meets a beautiful woman, Ragini. She is willing to accept him despite his disfigurement. Sreenivasan marries Ragini and they lead a happy life. After a while, Sreenivasan has doubts about the identity of his wife; he suspects that she is a Yakshi. He dreams that Ragini wants to murder him to gain immortality by drinking his blood. Sreen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panchavadi
''Panchavadi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by VM Chandi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and T. S. Muthaiah in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Sathish *Vijayasree as Nalini *Adoor Bhasi as Sadhashivam *Jose Prakash as Aspashtananda Sawami * T. S. Muthaiah as Nalini's Father *Bahadoor as Kesavan Pilla *K. P. Ummer as Sabu *Meena as Visalam *Paravoor Bharathan as Kumar * Rajakokila as Malini * Sadhana as Leela *Vincent as Chandran * Saroja as Emily * Kunchan as Constable Soundtrack The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan and lyrics was 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 2017, he w .... References External links * 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velli Vizha
''Velli Vizha'' ( ) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Jayanthi, Vanisri and S. Varalakshmi. It was released on 11 August 1972. Plot Bala, married to Banu and son of Sivakami, is a rich and a celebrated tennis player with plethora of fans. Banu is a timid, obedient housewife and they have children too. Sheela is his fan and is the polar opposite of Banu. She is loud, obnoxious and a go-getter. Her brother Joseph happens to be a friend of Bala. She stalks Bala, befriends him and goes on to befriend Sivakami and Banu too. Sivakami begins to see her mannerisms as disgusting while Banu admires her courage and trusts her husband. Joseph, however, overhears Sheela while she is sleep-talking and confronts her about her love for Bala which she denies. She then gives in and decides to leave the family alone. Fate strikes and Banu dies leaving Bala desolate and heartbroken. Sivakami asks Sheela now to marry Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thumbolaarcha
''Thumbolarcha'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Srividya and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score and songs composed by G. Devarajan. An interesting fact about this movie was, Sheela charged more money than the lead hero, which was quite unusual back in the day, and even today. Plot The film depicts an episode in the youth of Puthooram Aromal Chekavar and cousin Chandu before the infamous fatal duel described in the film ''Unniyarcha'' (1961). Thumbolarcha, the fair warrior maiden of Mikavil Mikacheri family, is a fiancée by cross-cousinage of Aromal Chekavar and they both wish to marry. However, as fate would have it, Archa's life is turned upside down when one night, a distraught father with his pregnant daughter in labour appear at their doorstep confounded by weather. The magnanimous Archa take them in and offer them the best hospitality and service in the absence of her fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oru Thai Makkal
''Oru Thai Makkal'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film, directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran, with M. N. Nambiar, Jayalalithaa and R. Muthuraman. It is a remake of the 1964 Hindi film ''Ayee Milan Ki Bela''. The film was released on 9 December 1971. Plot Kannan is a manager in charge of a collective farm who falls in love with Radha, daughter of the leader of the farm, Selvanayagam. When Ravi, cousin of Radha comes to the farm after finishing his education in London, he becomes a good friend of Kannan. Ravi is Kannan's brother adopted by Radha's aunt and uncle, Namasivayam and has hopes on Radha. Rathnam, a drunkard officer of the farm steals and sells the farm's paddy. He is caught red handed to Kannan, who sacks him but doesn't disclose the reason to anyone. When Ravi, Radha and Kannan go to inspect a new land for a farm, at night, Ravi sees Kannan and Radha are talking in love. When Ravi realizes that they are in love, he bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thedi Vandha Mappillai
''Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, S. A. Ashokan, Major Sundarrajan, M. V. Rajamma and Cho Ramaswamy . It is a remake of Panthulu's own 1967 Kannada film '' Beedi Basavanna''. The film was released on 29 August 1970. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. Plot The movie begins with Solaimalai's eldest baby daughter being kidnapped. The baby eventually is saved by a passerby and is raised as his own daughter. Solaimalai's wife, Chellam, unable to bear her eldest baby daughter loss, falls down a staircase and blames Solaimalai for his sins by attempting to murder his boss. Solaimalai's (named later in the film as Pasupathy's) boss is shot by Samundi, but the blame falls on Pasupathy. The surviving boss sends his wife Parvati Ammal and son Shankar into hiding, fearing his family's fate. But before breathing his last, the boss learns the truth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chakkaram
''Chakkaram'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language action film, written and directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and A. V. M. Rajan. It was released on 6 December 1968, and failed commercially. The film opens with a thief who evades arrest by living in forests. When a bounty is placed on his head, a secretary turns into a bounty hunter A bounty hunter is a private agent working for a bail bondsman who captures fugitives or criminals for a commission or bounty. The occupation, officially known as a bail enforcement agent or fugitive recovery agent, has traditionally operated .... Plot Jambu is a thief who lives in the forests avoiding the police. There is a bounty of on his head. Meenakshi, an estate owner under heavy debt, has a son. Her secretary Babu has a sister who is a college student. The sister falls in love with Meenakshi's son. Meenakshi stipulates that she is to be paid , otherwise the marriage between her son and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agathiyar
Agathiyar is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written, directed, and produced by A. P. Nagarajan. The soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Sirkazhi Govindarajan playing the main character, T. R. Mahalingam, A. V. M. Rajan, Kumari Padmini, R. S. Manohar, Suruli Rajan, Manorama and Sridevi were in supporting roles. This film ran for 100 days and won widespread appreciation. The film was dubbed into Hindi under the title ''Maharish'' in 1986. Plot The story is about Agathiyar Muni, who is considered to be the embodiment of one of celestial intellectuals who descended on earth to enlighten human beings. During the wedding of Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the earth tilted to the northern side, as the whole world was witnessing the marriage. Shiva gave the responsibility of balancing the earth to Agathiyar by going to the southern side. Agathiyar is also given the additional responsibility of spreading goodness and equality. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manipayal
''Manipayal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Jagannathan in his debut and produced by R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Master Sekhar and Baby Indra, with A. V. M. Rajan, Jayanthi, V. K. Ramasamy and S. V. Subbaiah playing supporting roles. It was released on 14 January 1973. Plot A cobbler finds himself in prison after being wrongly accused of a crime. He must find a way to prove his innocence in order to lead a dignified life. Cast Production A. Jagannathan, who earlier assisted T. Prakash Rao and P. Neelakantan made his directorial debut with this film. Soundtrack Music was by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were by Vaali, Avinasimani and Pulamaipithan. Jayachandran made his debut in Tamil as a singer with the song "Thangachimizh Pol" in this film. Reception Kanthan of ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hinduism, Hindu god Vishnu. According to Vaishnavism, Vaishnava cosmolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |