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Theni Kunjaramma
Theni Kunjarammal (died 18 April 2008) was an Indian actress and playback singer who has worked in the Tamil film industry. As a playback singer, she has worked extensively with A. R. Rahman during the late 1990s and early 2000s for folk songs, while also regularly collaborating with Harris Jayaraj. Career As an actress, Kunjarammal is best known for her roles as an old woman in a rural village, and made a breakthrough with her performance in ''Karuththamma'' (1994) as a woman who feeds insecticide to baby girls. She later reprised the role in Vivek's comedy track in ''Kadhal Sadugudu'' (2003). Theni Kunjarammal has also worked a singer in films and has regularly collaborated with A. R. Rahman on folk songs. The duo first worked together on "Pettai Rap" from ''Kaadhalan'' (1994), and have since continued to work on albums including '' Muthu'' (1995), ''Taj Mahal'' (1999) and ''Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'' (2006). She has also worked for other composers including Ilaiyaraaja in ''Viru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theni
Theni is a valley town situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu at the foothills of Western Ghats. It is the headquarters of the Theni district, located in a distance of 70km from Madurai. It is known for the large-scale trading of garlic, cotton, cardamom, grapes, bananas, mango and chilli. It hosts the second largest weekly market in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is a state in southern India. It is the tenth largest Indian state by area and the sixth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, whose Tamil languag ... and the fourth largest in South India. See also * Theni Allinagaram * India-based Neutrino Observatory References {{Authority control Cities and towns in Theni district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayalalithaa
Jayaram Jayalalithaa (24 February 1948 – 5 December 2016) was an Indian politician and actress who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for more than fourteen years over six terms between 1991 and 2016. From 9 February 1989 to 5 December 2016, she was the 5th and longest-serving general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a Dravidian party whose cadre revered her as their "'" (Mother) and "'" (Revolutionary leader). Her critics in the media and the opposition accused her of fostering a personality cult and of demanding absolute loyalty from AIADMK legislators and ministers, who often publicly prostrated themselves before her. Overview Jayalalithaa rose to prominence as a leading film actress in the mid-1960s. Though she had begun her acting career reluctantly at her mother's behest to support the family, Jayalalithaa was a prolific actor. She appeared in 140 films between 1961 and 1980, primarily in the Tamil, Telugu and Kannada langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
''Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Sundar C., starring Karthik and Rambha with Goundamani, Vivek, Vinu Chakravarthy, Anju among others in supporting roles. The film, scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja and filmed by U. K. Senthil Kumar, was released on 24 September 1999. It was a blockbuster hit on release. It was Karthik's last film release before the new 2000s millennium. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Maa Pelliki Randi'' (2001). The film also saw Karthik and Rambha sharing the screen together for the second time after '' Ullathai Allitha'' (1996). Plot Sakthivel is the only son of a rich landlord in a village. He roams around with his uncle Kundalagesi without taking any responsibilities, which irritates his father. One day, Sakthi meets Indhu in his village, and it is love at first sight for him. He meets her on a few more instances and proposes his love. Though reluctant at first, Indhu falls for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kizhakkum Merkkum
''Kizhakkum Merkkum'' () is a 1998 Tamil-language drama film directed by Kalanjiyam. The film stars Napoleon, Nassar, Devayani and Geetha, with Manivannan, Thalaivasal Vijay, Vichithra, Theni Kunjarammal, Kalyanjiyam, and Chaplin Balu playing supporting roles. The film produced by Amudha Durairaj had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 14 January 1998. Plot Suryamurthy ( Napoleon) and Thillai ( Geetha) are siblings. They were expelled from their home by their stepmother Chinnamma ( Theni Kunjarammal) at a young age. The siblings worked hard to come up in life. Many years later, Suryamurthy looks for a groom for his sister and finds Kathalingam ( Nassar), who is from another village. So Suryamurthy inquires the villagers about Kathalingam's character, and everyone praised Kathalingam, but they lied. Kathalingam is actually a bad person and drunkard, and he has an affair with the village belle Valli ( Vichithra). Without knowing the truth, Kathalingam and Thil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rathna (film)
''Rathna'' is a 1998 Tamil language film directed by Ilanchezhiyan. The film stars Murali in a dualrole, while Sangita, Revathi and Maheswari Maheswari is an Indian former actress, who appeared predominantly in Telugu and Tamil language films. She was one of the leading actresses in Telugu and Tamil films from 1994 to 2000. She appeared alongside major South Indian stars like Jag ... play other supporting roles. Cast Soundtrack Release The film received negative reviews upon release, with a critic from Indolink.com noting it was a "film to be avoided" and that "Murali should choose roles better". Another critic wrote "it would've taken a really strong climax to rescue such a weak movie. But the ridiculous climax here is the perfect pinnacle to the sloppiness of the rest of the movie." References 1998 films 1990s Tamil-language films Indian action drama films Twins in Indian films Indian films about revenge 1998 directorial debut films 1990s action dram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopura Deepam
''Gopura Deepam'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Ramarajan and produced by Ashok Samraj. The film stars Ramarajan, Sukanya, R. Sundarrajan and Senthil. The film had musical score by Soundaryan. Cast *Ramarajan *Sukanya *R. Sundarrajan *Senthil *Pandu * Madhan Bob * Balu Anand * Kovai Sarala *R. S. Shivaji * Halwa Vasu * Oru Viral Krishna Rao * Kullamani * Theni Kunjarammal *Karikalan *Varalakshmi *Thiruppur Ramasamy *Vittal Prasath *Samikannu *T. S. Ragavendhar *Arjunan * Vellai Subbaiah *Somanathan *Nikila *Vijayasanthi *Arunadevi Soundtrack The music was composed by Soundaryan Soundaryan is an Indian music composer. A former ad-jingles composer, he made his debut in the Tamil film ''Cheran Pandiyan'' (1991) and then made a breakthrough with his work in ''Sindhu Nathi Poo'' (1994). Career Soundaryan began his career .... References External links * 1997 films 1990s Tamil-language films Films directed by Ramarajan {{1990s-Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharathi Kannamma
''Bharathi Kannama'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Cheran, starring R. Parthiban and Meena. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter. It was well-received upon its commercial release. Prabhu Solomon remade this film in Kannada as '' Usire'' (2001) with Ravichandran. Plot The protagonist is a landlord in Devar Palayam. In a community where wealthy landlords do not normally engage in unskilled labor, he does his own chores to make a social statement that all castes are equal. In a flashback; Bharathi ( Parthiban) is a lower caste worker for a rich landlord, Vellaisamy Thevar ( Vijayakumar). He saves Vellaisamy's daughter Kanamma (Meena) at a local fair, and she falls in love with him. Bharathi's sister, Pechi (Indhu), accompanies him to the fair and wants some anklets that Bharati cannot afford. Kanamma waits until everyone leaves after dinner and then gives Pechi some anklets. This is seen by Bharati, who is actually in love wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannukku Mariyadhai
''Mannukku Mariyadhai'' () is a 1995 Tamil language drama film directed by T. R. Vijayan. The film stars Vignesh and Sanghavi, with R. P. Viswam, Kavitha, Uday Prakash, Chinni Jayanth, newcomer Jayaprabhu, Vandhana and Mandai Seenu playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by Devadevan and was released on 22 September 1995. Plot Thupakki Gounder (R. P. Viswam) is a ruthless village chief and a greedy moneylender, every villager are afraid of him and his henchmen. Thupakki Gounder is married to Lakshmi ( Kavitha), and they have a son (Uday Prakash) who is a womanizer and a daughter Bhavani (Sanghavi) who is studying in the city. He has also an illegitimate son Nagarajan (Jayaprabhu) who works as a blacksmith and Nagarajan wants his father to confess that he is his son in front of the villagers. Pandian ( Vignesh), an angry young man and a jobless graduate, is giving tuition to the uneducated villagers which annoy Thupakki Gounder. But beyond that, Pandian spends tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naan Petha Magane
''Naan Petha Magane'' () is a 1995 Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Manorama, Nizhalgal Ravi, Raadhika and Urvashi . The film, produced by Tamilselvi Sekhar, had musical score by Chandrabose and was released on 15 January 1995. Although initially received with some protest, the film went on to become a major hit at the box office. Plot Ravi (Nizhalgal Ravi) owns a small advertising agency and is the only son of Andal (Manorama) who is very possessive about her son. Ravi meets Indra (Raadhika), an open minded advocate and both fall in love. However, Andal dislikes Indra fearing that she might separate Ravi from Andal as Indra voices out against gender/social inequalities frequently. Andal disapproves their wedding plan. Ravi has no option than to let go his love for Indra. Instead, Andal arranges Ravi’s wedding with a naïve girl Uma Maheswari (Urvashi) who hails from a village. Ravi, although not interested in this wedding proposal wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaai Manasu
''Thaai Manasu'' () is a 1994 Tamil-language drama film directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Saravanan, Suvarna Mathew, Babloo Prithiveeraj and Meera, with Vijayakumar, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Karikalan playing supporting roles. It was released on 2 December 1994. Plot The film begins with Chinna Marudhu giving milk to end the sufferings of his mother Muthamma. In the past, Thangapandi was the village chief and was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and he was married to Muthamma. They had two sons : Periya Marudhu and Chinna Marudhu. Chinna Marudhu and Annalakshmi were in love since their childhood while Periya Marudhu fell in love with Rasathi. The two young couples finally got married with their parents' blessings. Thangapandi's village was the only village where the citizens didn't vote for the elections; only because Thangapandi hated the politicians and lost faith in politics. Being an important and populated village in the district, the politicians tried to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amma Ponnu
''Amma Ponnu'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Arun. The film stars Vignesh and newcomer Akhila, with Nagesh, K. R. Vijaya, Goundamani, Senthil, Ponvannan and Nandagopal playing supporting roles. It was released on 9 April 1993. Plot The film starts with a young man Anand making a mess in a women's college. The police then arrest him. At the police station, Anand explains the reason behind the chaos he caused in the college. In the past, Anand was from a very poor family and his father left him in a Christian school at a very young age. His father wanted him to become a district collector and Anand took the promise that the next time he will meet his father he will be a district collector. The years went by and Anand became a good student, his best friend is the loafer Jana. One day, in a drunken state, Anand broke the car window of the college correspondent. The college principal suspended him for a day and asked Anand to earn ten rupees ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Archana IAS
''Archana IAS'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil language political drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Sithara, R. Sarathkumar and Siva, with Janagaraj, Vijayakumar, Srividya, Thalapathy Dinesh, Senthil and Delhi Ganesh playing supporting roles. The film had musical score by S. A. Rajkumar and was released on 5 July 1991. Plot Archana is the daughter of the widow Bhavani, who brought up Archana alone and wanted her daughter to become an IAS officer. Her mother didn't hesitate to physically torture Archana if she disobeyed her rules. Archana was a clever college student, and she won many cups during college. She was friendly with the orphan Kumar and Mala, who was the sister of the college professor Santhosh Kumar. One day, Dinesh killed Mala in front of her brother Santhosh Kumar. The police then arrested Dinesh and the innocent Santhosh Kumar. The following day, Dinesh was released by the police using his father's power. After that, Archana becomes an IAS Officer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
