|
Solaiyamma
''Solaiyamma'' is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Rahul, Sukanya and Karikalan. It was released on 12 December 1992. Plot Solaiyamma is a motherless woman who is looked after by her father. She has been promised marriage with her relative Balraj, and they are in love. Vairavan is a heartless muscular man who spreads terror among the villagers and rapes the village girls. One night, Vairavan enters Solaiyamma's house and tries to rape her, but she stands against him, and he runs away. The entire village, including Solaiyamma's relatives, think that she has been raped, and then her father commits suicide. Thereafter, she is rejected by the village. Vairavan tortures her psychologically to spend a night with him. What transpires later forms the crux of the story. Cast Soundtrack The music was composed by Deva, with lyrics by Kasthuri Raja. Critical reception K. Vijiyan of ''New Straits Times'' praised the film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasthuri Raja
Kasthuri Raja is an Indian filmmaker, lyricist and actor. He is the father of filmmaker Selvaraghavan and actor Dhanush. Most of the films he directed were either village based or infatuation of youngsters. He also worked with Director Visu on more than 16 films. Prior to entering the film industry, he ran away from home to Chennai and worked in a mill.Archived aGhostarchiveand thWayback Machine Personal life Kasthuri Raja was born as Krishnamoorthy in Theni Theni is a valley town situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu at the foothills of the Western Ghats. It is the headquarters of the Theni district, 70km from Madurai Madurai ( , , ), formerly known as Madura, is a major city in th ... on 08 August 1951. His parents were Ramasamy (Kavarai) Chettiyar and rengamma. He is married to Vijayalakshmi. The couple have Four children: two sons Dhanush and Selvaraghavan, who are both actors. Filmography ;As director ;As an actor *'' Aval Sumangalithan'' (1985) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukanya (actress)
Sukanya (born 25 November 1972) is an Indian actress who mainly worked in Tamil and some Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films. She is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, and has worked as a composer, lyricist and voice actress. Career Sukanya made her debut in the Tamil movie '' Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu'' (1991). She gained fame through films like '' Chinna Gounder'' (1992), '' Senthamizh Paattu'' (1992), '' Walter Vetrivel'' (1993), '' Mahanadhi'' (1994) and '' Indian'' (1996). Some of Sukanya's Malayalam movies include '' Apaaratha'' (1992), '' Sagaram Sakshi'' (1994), '' Thooval Kottaram'' (1996), ''Chandralekha'' (1997), '' Rakthasakshikal Sindabad'' (1998), '' Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan'' (2000), '' Udayon'' (2005), ''Innathe Chintha Vishayam'' (2008), '' Last Bench'' (2012), and '' Aamayum Muyalum'' (2014). Sukanya's contribution to Telugu cinema consists of '' Peddarikam'' (1992) ''Amma Koduku'' (1994), ''Captain'' (1994), '' Sri'' (2005), '' Munna'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundu Kalyanam
Lakshmi Narayanan better knows as Gundu Kalyanam is an Indian actor and director in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry and active and hardcore member at All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, AIADMK party. He entered cine field in the year 1967 and his first movie was Mazhalai Pattalam in 1979. He also had his hands on direction with the movie Nanga Pudusa and Nalla Nalla Pillaigalai Nambi. He also penned a patriotic song for the movie Nalla Nalla Pillaigalai Nambi and made a special screening of the song was held for former president A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Abdul Kalam. He is best known for his roles in Rajinikanth featuring movies. He has acted more than 750 movies in various languages. Early life Gundu Kalyanam birth name is Lakshmi Narayanan. His father 'Gundu' Karuppaiah was an actor in the 1950s–1970s. He was an ardent supporter of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, AIADMK in the M. G. Ramachandran, M.G.R period and also member of the party. Gundu Kalyanam, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangai Amaran
Gangai Amaran (born Amar Singh) is an Indian composer, playback singer, lyricist, actor, film director and a screenwriter in Tamil films. Personal life Gangai Amaran was born in Pannaipuram in Theni district, Tamil Nadu in December 1947, as the youngest son of Ramaswamy and Chinnathayi. He is the younger brother of noted music director Ilaiyaraaja and father of director and actor Venkat Prabhu and actor, composer and singer Premji Amaren. He had two more elder brothers, R. D. Bhaskar and Pavalar Varadharajan, both who died long back. Composers Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, singer Bhavatharini Bhavatharini Raja (23 July 1976 – 25 January 2024) was an Indian playback singer and composer. She was the only daughter of noted composer Ilaiyaraaja and sister of Yuvan Shankar Raja and Karthik Raja. Starting her career in the 1990s, she mo ... and costume designer Vasuki Bhaskar are his relations. His wife Manimegalai (Kala) died on 9 May 2021. Regarding his name, Ganga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pakoda Kadhar
Pakoda Kadhar was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil films (Kollywood) in comedic and supportive roles. He acted in over 200 films in the Tamil language during the decades 1960s, 1970s, 1980s. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actors Nagesh, Suruli Rajan and Thengai Srinivasan Thengai Srinivasan (21 October 1937 – 9 November 1987) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil-language films and plays from the 1960s to the 1980s. He was given the prefix ''Thengai'' (coconut) after his role as a coconut-seller in th .... Some of his notable movies are Madras To Pondicherry, Raman Ethanai Ramanadi, Aalayam, Anbalippu, Deiveega Uravu, Kann Malar and ''Murugan Kaattiya Vazhi''. He earned the name Pakoda Kadhar for his role in ''Madras to Pondicherry'' in which he asks for a pakoda while on a bus. Family He has a wife Mumtaz and only son, Nagoor Maideen. Death He died of heart disease on 21 January 1998. Partial filmography ''This is a parti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karuppu Subbiah
Karuppu Subbiah was an Indian actor who had acted over 300 Tamil language films in comedy roles and minor roles. He also has another name 'Mottai' Subbiah. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Goundamani. And also he acted along with most of Sivaji Ganesan Villupuram. Chinnaiya Manrayar Ganesamoorthy (1 October 1928 – 21 July 2001), better known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian actor and film producer. He was mainly active in Tamil cinema during the latter half of the 20th centur ...'s films during the 1960s and 1970s in cameo and minor roles. And, He has acted in several films in comedy roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His debut film was Indira En Selvam in 1962. He is well known for his character Jambalakidi Pamba in '' Jallikattu Kaalai''. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s References External links * {{Subject bar , commons = yes , commons-search = , d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periya Karuppu Thevar
Periya Karuppu (1936 – 18 September 2012) was a Tamil film character artiste and folk singer who appeared in Tamil-language films. Film career PKT was part of the drama troupe floated by veteran Sankaradoss Swamigal more than fifty years ago. Like many actors of his era, he had made the grade to films as an actor after toiling hard on stage where he used to be quite popular for his acting as well as in singing many folk songs. His film career has spanned many decades in which he had starred in more than 200 films including a memorable role in Bharathiraaja's Mann Vasanai and in Gangai Amaren's Karagattakkaran which had memorable songs by Ilaiyaraaja. PKT has also sung a festival song in Kamal Haasan's Virumandi a few years back. He has four sons. One of his sons Virumandi, a director made his directorial debut with '' Ka Pae Ranasingam'' (2020). Partial filmography Actor Singer Death He died on 10 September 2012 and was survived by his four sons. He had suffered a ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idichapuli Selvaraj
Idichapuli Selvaraj ( – 30 January 2012) was a veteran Tamil comedy actor. He acted in more than five hundred films. He acted alongside many actors. He also worked as an assistant director for the M. G. Ramachandran films like ''Idhayakkani ''Idhayakkani'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. Jagannathan and produced by R. M. Veerappan, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, with Pandari Bai, R. S. Manohar and Radha Saluja among others ...'' and '' Ulagam Sutrum Valiban''. His brother Pandu was also a comedy actor and artist. Filmography ''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.'' 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Dubbing artist References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Selvaraj, Idichapuli Tamil comedians Indian male film actors 2012 deaths Indian Tamil people 1939 births Indian male comedians 20th-century Indian male actors Tamil male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gandhimathi
Gandhimathi (30 August 1940 – 9 September 2011) was an Indian stage and film actress. She acted in over 500 films. Early life Kanthimathi was born in Manamadurai in what was then the Ramanathapuram district of India. She started acting in dramas and entered films at the age of eleven. Career The role which got her noticed was the portrayal of Mayil's mother in ''16 Vayathinile''. Other important Tamil films in which she acted include ''Mann Vasanai (film), Mann Vasanai'', ''Muthu (film), Muthu'' and ''Karagattakaran''. She was awarded the Kalaimamani Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu for her contribution to Tamil cinema. She acted as mother and grandmother almost to all actors and actresses like M.G.R, Rajinikanth, Kamalhassan, Vijaykanth, Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Vijay, Revathi, Radha, Ambika, Radhika, etc. Other actors or actresses cannot utter the non-lexical filler proverbs like "Chithada kalli viragu odaika ponalam kathala mullu kothoda kuthidichan" (When a lazy girl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janagaraj
Janagaraj is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 240 films predominantly in Tamil cinema as a comedian or in supporting roles. He also starred in few Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. Early life Janagaraj was born to Vadivelu and Muthulakshmi in Chennai Tamil Nadu. He joined the Auditor General's Office as a Junior Division Clerk in 1976 and worked part-time as a theatre artist and a stage artist due to his desire to act and perform. He was friendly with Delhi Ganesh, another AGS employee who remains his closest friend to date. Janagaraj joined Director Bharathiraja as his unofficial assistant. After seeing his talent during the shooting of '' Kizhake Pogum Rail'', Bharathiraja gave him the chance to act as a Brahmin in the same movie. Later in Puthiya Vaarpugal, Bharathiraja gave Janagaraj another sensational character as a minor boy of the villain (G. Srinivasan). Janagaraj had acted with a trouser and baniyan for that movie. Janagaraj found his break in 1980 in Bh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deva (composer)
Devanesan Chokkalingam, also known as Deva, is a Tamil film composer and singer who predominantly works in Tamil Cinema. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam films in a career spanning about 36 years. He has composed music for more than 400 films. Personal life Deva was born on 20 November 1950 to M. C. Chokkalingam and M. C. Krishnaveni. Even in his childhood, Deva was attracted to the world of music. Teaming up with Chandra Bose, he staged many musical programmes. He started learning classical music under JB Krishna and continued the same with Dhanraj and has completed a course in Western music at Trinity College of Music in London. His son Srikanth Deva is also a music director, as are his brothers, who have formed the duo Sabesh–Murali. His nephew Jai is an actor. Career Before coming to cinema, Deva worked for some time in Doordarshan Podhigai channel and composed songs for the show ''Vayalum Vaazhvum''. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jai Ganesh
Jai Ganesh (1946 – 12 February 2001) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil plays and films. He had supporting roles in the films '' Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' and '' Aattukara Alamelu'', among others. His most popular roles have been as a supporting actor or as a villain in films such as '' Thaayillamal Naan Illai'' (1979) and '' Athisaya Piravi'' (1990). He acted as a child artiste in films like '' Sampoorna Ramayanam'' and ''Missiamma''. Jai Ganesh was born as Aarumugam, sixth son to Kuppusamy and Chellamma. He was reintroduced into the film industry by director K. Balachander in '' Aval Oru Thodar Kathai''. From then on, he acted in many films as hero and also as character actor. Some of his famous films in 1970s are ''Neeya'', ''Pilot Premnath'', ''Vattathukkul Sathuram'' and ''Vanakathukuriya Kathaliyae''& Azhage unnai Aradhikkiren. Death Jai Ganesh died of cancer on 12 February 2001, at the age of 54. Notable filmography ''This list is incomplete; you can help by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |