Early Tollywood: 12/25/07

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Date of Birth:
7 May 1921, Sullurupeta, Andhra Pradesh,
Date of Death:
9 September 1989, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh,
'Manasunna manishiki sukhamu ledanthe' - a very simple phrase, yet undisputed fact. Inner feelings of an anguished human in a song have been so gorgeously penned by none other than Acharya Athreya garu. Popularly called as 'Manasu Kavi' by all his fans, Atreya was an adept in conveying intense human emotions in simple idiom.

Kilambi Venkata Narasimhacharyulu aka Atreya was born on 7 May 1921, in SulluruPeta. He was one of the proud Indians to be arrested for participating in Quit India Movement by the British. His passion towards telugu literature opened golden gate for him in 1951 when he wrote story, dialogues and lyrics for the movie 'Deeksha'. His debut song was 'poraa baaboo po! poyi choodu ee lokam pokada' sung by M.S.Rama Rao.

Most of his lyrics focused on subtle issues like love and dejection. Being an exemplary lyricist, he articulated tears of human agony as 'Gunde mantalaaripe channeellu kanneellu' in 'Padutha teeyaga challaga'; related the speech of heart as 'Manasu moogade kaani basunnadi daaniki' in 'Mudda banthi poovulo'(Mooga Manasulu), in a simple, but extraordinary style. His 'Mouname nee bhasha o mooga manasa'(Guppedu manasu) rendered the in-depth connotation regarding the nature of individual heart. 'Manasu moogadi, maatalu raanidi, mamatha okate adi nerchinadi' in 'E teega poovuno'(Maro Charithra) once again expresses the trait of human soul in Atreya's classic style. He was excellent in depicting the inner feelings of a distressed mind or the irresistible love of a lonesome heart. 'Manasu gathi inthe'(Prem Nagar), 'Ekkada vunna emaina'(Murali Krishna), 'O hrudayam leni priyuraala'(Kanne Manasulu), 'Andamaina jeevithamu addhaala soudhamu' (Vichitra Bandham) are a few examples of Atreya's mark.

'Raathi sthambhalake chethanathvamu kaligi sarigama padanisa padamule paadaga' in 'Aho Andhrabhoja! Sree Krishna Deva Raaya' from Manchi Manasulu was a paradigm for his outstanding articulation. 'Theta theta telugulaa tellavaari velugulaa'(Prema Nagar),'Ee pagalu reyiga pandu vennelaga maarinademi cheli' (Sirisampadalu), 'Neevu leka veena palukalenannadi', 'Paadamani nannadaga valena' (Dr.Chakravarthy) are a few of several other classic compositions from Atreya.

His devotional songs for the film 'Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam' - 'Sesha saila vasa Sri Venkatesa', 'Ennallani na kannulu kaayaga eduru chootura gopala' , 'vegaraara prabho, paahi hare' depict the other side of 'Manasu Kavi'.

'Chitapata chinukulu paduthuvunte'(Atma Balam), the first super hit rain song in the telugu film history was the downpour from Atreya's pen. It was followed by another rain song 'Chitaa pataa chinukulatho, kurisindi vaana, merisindi jaana'(Akka Chellellu). Atreya wrote a different rain song 'Swathi muthyapu jallulalo' for the film 'Prema Yuddham' in 1989, during his final stages of life. His dialogues and songs for the films 'Abhinandana' and 'Prema' were applauded by one and all.

'Pacha gaddi koseti paduchu pilla', 'Ettago unnadi olammi' from Dasara Bullodu,'Chengaavi rangu cheera kattukunna chinnadi' from 'Bangaru Babu', 'Ekkadiki pothavu chinnavaada' from 'Atma Balam' are Atreya's punching mass lyrics that are amazingly popular among all sections even today.

His dialogues for many films like Moogamanasulu, Mangalya balam, Velugu Needalu, Dr.Chakravarthy, Murali Krishna, Pelli Kanuka, Jaya Bheri are distinctive in the history of the telugu films. Predominantly, heart touching dialogues in Moogamanasulu, Velugu Needalu and classic dialogues in JayaBheri turned each of those movies a masterpiece.

Besides being a lyricist, story and dialogue writer, Atreya also produced & directed 'Vaagdaanam' and acted in two films, 'Aadarsam' and 'Kodenagu'.

Acharya Atreya passed away on 9 Sep, 1989 leaving behind his great writings for all of us to relish. We can still hear the heart beat of 'Manasu Kavi' in his everlasting writings. 'Poinollu andaru manchollu, unnollu poinolla theepi guruthulu'.

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Writer, Director, Producer
Writer:

1. Muddula Mogadu (1983)
2. SP Bhayankar (1983) (dialogue)
3. Guppedu Manasu (1979) (dialogue)
4. Jeevana Tarangalu (1973) (screenplay and dialogue)
5. Kanne Manasulu (1966) (screen adaptation)
6. Dr. Chakravarthy (1964) (dialogue and screen adaptation)
7. Murali Krishna (1964) (dialogue)
8. Velugu Needalu (1964)
9. Mooga Manasulu (1963)
10. Vagdanam (1961) (screenplay and dialogue)
11. Pelli Kaanuka (1960) (dialogue)
12. Sri Venkateswara Mahatmyam (1960) (adaptation) (dialogue)
13. Jayabheri (1959) (story and dialogue)
14. Mangalya Balam (1958) (dialogue)
15. Todi Kodallu (1957) (adaptation) (dialogue)
16. Ardhangi (1955)
17. Gumasta (1953/II) (dialogue) (story)
18. Kanna Talli (1953)

Director:
1. Vagdanam (1961)

Producer:
1. Vagdanam (1961) (producer)

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D YOGANAND (DIRECTOR)

Date of Birth:
16 April 1922, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Date of Death:
23 November 2006, (heart attack)
Yoganand, the prolific, bilingual filmmaker who was most active from the 1950s to 1970s, passed away recently at his residence in Chennai. He was 85.

Tall, slim and handsome, he was a popular figure in the movie world of old Madras and much respected for his technical expertise.
He also had an excellent track record in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
He had the unique distinction of directing all the top stars of his time, both in Telugu and Tamil such as Sivaji Ganesan, M.G.Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, S.S. Rajendran, K. Balajee, N.T.Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Relangi, P. Bhanumathi, Savithri, Padmini, Vyjayanthimala, Jayalalithaa, Pandari Bai, B. Saroja Devi and Devika.

Background
D. Yoganand was born in 1922 into an affluent family in Andhra and was later given for adoption to a successful businessman dealing in photographic materials and who had his own studio.

This event in his life drew him to the art of photography and he learnt the tricks of the trade of still photography. Not surprisingly he felt drawn to cinema.

However, the call of the Indian Freedom Movement proved more powerful. He participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942 and came close to great Congress leaders like Rajaji, Tanguturi Prakasam and Bulusu Sambamurthi.

Inspired by the life of great Indian revolutionaries such as Bhagat Singh, he actively took part in cutting the wires of the electric trains plying between the Madras Beach and Tambaram stations.

Returns to old love
Realising that politics could not be his future, he went back to his old love photography and the movies.

He joined the technical unit of the celebrated filmmaker Gudavalli Ramabramham (`Mala Pilla,' and `Raithu Bidda' both cult movies of Telugu cinema), learnt film editing and worked as an assistant editor in Ramabramham's hit movie `Maya Lokam' (1945).

Later he joined the well-known cinematographer M. A. Rehman and worked as his assistant in many films.

He became friendly with all the prominent men of the Madras movie world of that era and got the break to direct the bi-lingual film,

`Marumagal/Ammalakkalu'(1953), for the dynamic, multilingual producer S.M.Letchumanan Chettiar (better known as `Lena Chettiar').

In a bold move, he cast N.T.Rama Rao and Padmini, who were making their way up in the film world.

This film took a good look at middle class family life at many levels.

In it, Yoganand created two mischief mongering female characters, who burned coals on dried cow-dung flat cakes as a symbol of setting fire to the happy families. An innovative and classic touch.

The metaphor made an impact and marked out Yoganand as a director certain to go places, and he did!

Both the versions were hits and some of the songs in the Telugu version became popular.

Rama Rao boldly engaged Yoganand to make his socially-relevant and meaningful Telugu movie, `Thodu Dhongalu' (1954), which had a strong Leftist tint in its thematic content and presentation.

That was the period when many young, idealistic filmmakers, who believed in Leftist philosophy had come into Telugu cinema and achieved success, such as L.V.Prasad, Tathineni Prakasha Rao, and Yoganand.

He became the in-house filmmaker for Lena Chettiar and his famed Krishna Pictures and made many box-office successes as well as the iconic film, `Madurai Veeran' (1956). The film sowed the seeds for MGR to be projected as more than a mere good-looking hero.

Some of Yoganand's memorable movies are `Kaveri' (1955, Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini), `Anbu Engey,' (Pandari Bai, S. S. Rajendran, K. Balajee, and Devika in a minor role), `Engal Selvi' (1960. A. Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi) and `Parthibhan Kanavu' (1960, Gemini Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, and B. Saroja Devi).

When L.V. Prasad planned to remake in Telugu the successful Tamil film `Ethirpaaraathathu,' he chose Yoganand to direct it.

`Ilavelpu,' a big hit, was remade in Hindi as `Sharada' (with Meena Kumari and Raj Kapoor) by Prasad.

Telugu films
Some of Yoganand's mention-worthy Telugu movies include `Ammalakkalu' (1954), `Thodu Dhongalu' (1955), `Jayasimha' (1956, the debut of Waheeda Rehman),`Pelli Sandhadi' (1960), `Vummadi Kutumbham' (1968), `Mooga Nomu' (1970) and `Vemulavada Bheemakavi' (1976).

A serious filmmaker, he worked hard on the screenplay in association with his writers and honed it to perfection before finalising the cast and planning the production.

With changing trends in Tamil and Telugu cinema, he found that it was no longer possible to work in his idealistic atmosphere and slowly moved away after his last movie, `Charithra Nayakan' (1984).

He leaves behind a large circle of friends, like this writer, not only in the world of movies but also in Telugu literature and politics and everyone will miss him.

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Director, Writer, Camera and Electrical Department, Editorial Department
Director:
1. Charitra Nayakan (1984)
2. Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
3. Naan Vaazha Vaippen (1979)
4. Jai Jawan (1970)
5. Mooga Nomu (1969)
6. Bagdad Gajadonga (1968)
7. Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)
8. Engal Selvi (1960)
9. Parthiban Kanavu (1960) (as D. Yoganand)
10. Kalyana Penn (1959)
11. Pelli Sandadi (1959)
12. Anbu Engay (1958)
13. Bhuloka Rambha (1958)
14. Bhuloka Rambhai (1958)
15. Pareeksha (1958)
16. Ilavelpu (1956)
17. Madurai Veeran (1956)
18. Jayasimha (1955)
19. Todu Dongalu (1954)
20. Ammalakkalu (1953)
21. Marumagal (1953)

Writer:
1. Bagdad Gajadonga (1968)

Camera and Electrical Department:
1. Farz (1967) (studio assistant: camera)

Editorial Department:
1. Mayalokam (1945) (assistant editor)

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WAHEEDA RAHMAN

Waheeda Rehman (born May 14, 1936) is a famous Indian actress whose prime was in the late-1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She has an alternated date of birth of February 3, 1936, and stands 5'1" tall.

Waheeda Rehman was born into a traditional Muslim family in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh in 1936. Her father, a DM (District Magistrate), was posted all over the South. She had dreamt of becoming a doctor, but destiny willed otherwise and she could not undergo proper schooling, due to some infection in her lungs. She was trained in Bharatnatyam and, prodded by her helpful parents, hit the silver screen with the Telugu film Jaisimha (1955), followed by Rojulu Maraayi (1955). She lost her father at the age of twelve.

She was spotted by Guru Dutt in a song in a later film and was brought to Bombay and cast as a vamp in his production C.I.D. (1956), directed by Raj Khosla. A few years after joining Hindi film industry, she lost her mother. After the success of C.I.D., she was given a leading role in Pyaasa (1957). It was at this point that she got involved in an unsuccessful love affair with director Guru Dutt. Their next venture together, Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), depicted the story of a successful director's fall from grace after he falls for his leading lady, and foreshadowed events in Guru Dutt's own life as well. Guru Dutt's marital status and her success in films outside his tore them apart personally and professionally, although they continued to work together in 1960's Chaudhvin Ka Chand. She completed Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) under some strain. They broke away from each other after the film's indifferent reception at the Berlin Film Festival in 1963. Guru Dutt committed suicide in 1964.

Waheeda Rehman was cast as "Gulabi" in Satyajit Ray's Bengali film 'Abhijan' in 1962, which she obliged canceling her usual schedules in Bombay.

Her career continued throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. She won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her roles in Guide (1965) and Neel Kamal (1968), but despite good roles in subsequent films some of the films failed at the box office. At around this time, Kamaljit Singh (who starred opposite her in Shagun (1964)) proposed marriage. She accepted the proposal and they were married on April 27, 1974. After her marriage, she shifted to a farmhouse in Bangalore and took to farming. She bore two children named Sohail and Kashvi. After her appearance in Lamhe (1991) she retired from the film industry. On November 21, 2000 her husband died following a prolonged illness she moved back to her sea-facing bungalow in Bandra, Bombay where she lives currently.

In recent years she made a comeback to films with Om Jai Jagadish (2002), Water (2005) and Rang De Basanti (2006) which were all critically acclaimed.

In October of 2004, a Waheeda Rehman film retrospective was held at the Seattle Art Museum and the University of Washington where Waheeda participated in spirited panel and audience discussions on her most memorable films, Pyaasa, Teesri Kasam and Guide. She was and still is a big Diwani Hundi fan.

Awards
* Filmfare Best Actress Award for Guide in 1965
* Filmfare Best Actress Award for Neel Kamal in 1968
* Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994

Nominations
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Actress--Ram Aur Shyam (1967)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Actress--Khamoshi (1970)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Kabhi Kabhie (1976)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Namkeen (1982)
* Filmfare Nomination as Best Supporting Actress--Lamhe (1991)

Filmography
1. Delhi 6 (2008) (filming) .... Grandma
2. Rang De Basanti (2006) .... Ajay's Mother
3. Chukkallo Chandrudu (2006) .... Arjun's grandmother
4. 15 Park Avenue (2005)
5. Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
6. Water (2005) .... Bhagavati, Narayan's Mother
7. Om Jai Jagadish (2002) .... Saraswati Batra
8. Ulfat Ki Nayee Manzilen (1994)
9. Lamhe (1991) .... Dai Jaa
10. Swayam (1991)
11. Chandni (1989) .... Mrs. Khanna
.12. Allah Rakha (1986) .... Advocate Salma Anwar
13. Singhasan (1986) .... Rajmata Vardhan
14. Mashaal (1984) .... Sudha Kumar
15. Maqsad (1984) .... Sharda
16. Sunny (1984) .... Mrs. Gayetri Inderjeet
17. Coolie (1983/I) .... Salma
18. Ghungroo (1983) .... Ranimaa
19. Mahaan (1983) .... Janaki
20. Himmatwala (1983) .... Savitri D. Murti
21. Pyaasi Aankhen (1983)
22. Dharam Kanta (1982) .... Radha Singh
23. Sawaal (1982) .... Anju D. Mehta
24. Namak Halaal (1982) .... Savitridevi
25. Namkeen (1982) .... Jyoti (Jugni)
26. Jwalamukhi (1980) .... Savita Devi
27. Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980) .... Malti
28. Aaj Ki Dhara (1979)
29. Trishul (1978) .... Shanti
.30. Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life (1976) .... Anjali Malhotra
31. Aadalat (1976) .... Radha (Dharma's wife)
32. Adalat (1976)
33. Bangaru Kalalu (1974)
34. Insaaf (1973)
35. Phagun (1973)
36. Dil Ka Raja (1972)
37. Subah-o-Shyam (1972)
38. Trisandhya (1972) .... Indu
39. Zindagi Zindagi (1972) .... Meeta Sharma
40. Man Mandir (1971) .... Krishna/Radha
41. Reshma Aur Shera (1971) .... Reshma
42. Prem Pujari (1970) .... Suman Mehra
43. Darpan (1970) .... Madhvi
44. Dharti (1970) .... Jwala/Princess Chitralekha
45. Man Ki Aankhen (1970) .... Guddi (Geeta)
46. Khamoshi (1969) .... Nurse Radha
47. Meri Bhabhi (1969) .... Maya
48. Shatranj (1969) .... Meena Thakur
49. Aadmi (1968) .... Meena
50. Baazi (1968)
51. Neel Kamal (1968)
52. Ghar Ka Chirag (1967)
53. Palki (1967) .... Mehroo
54. Patthar Ke Sanam (1967) .... Taruna
55. Ram Aur Shyam (1967) .... Anjana
56. Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966) .... Roopa
57. Teesri Kasam (1966) .... Hira Bai
58. Guide (1965) .... Rosie Marco/Miss Nalini
59. Kohraa (1964) .... Rajashwari 'Raj' A. Singh
60. Majboor (1964)
61. Shagoon (1964) .... Geeta
62. Ek Dil Sao Afsane (1963) .... Sunita
63. Mujhe Jeene Do (1963)
64. Abhijaan (1962) .... Gulabi
65. Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962) .... Neela/Meena
66. Bees Saal Baad (1962) .... Radha
67. Rakhi (1962) .... Radha Kumar
68. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) .... Jaba
69. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961)
70. Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960) .... Jameela
71. Ek Phool Char Kaante (1960) .... Sushma
72. Girl Friend (1960)
73. Kala Bazar (1960) .... Alka
74. Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) .... Shanti
.75. 12 O'Clock (1958) .... Bani Chaudhary
76. Solva Saal (1958) .... Laaj
77. Pyaasa (1957) .... Gulabo
78. C.I.D. (1956) .... Kamini
79. Jayasimha (1955)
80. Rojulu Marayi (1955)

Self:
1. Naseeb (1981) .... Herself
.2. Main Sunder Hoon (1971) (uncredited) .... Herself

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L VIJAYA LAKSHMI

Vijayalakshmi acted with the leading actors of the day, including MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, N.T.R,A.N.R,Prem Nazir, Jaishankar and Muthuraman. She acted with Jaishankar in many films. According to her, Nagesh is the best dancer the industry has produced, and she had the opportunity to dance with him in ‘Kaakkum Karangal’. L. Vijayalakshmi now lives with her husband and son in the United States.
For her performance, Viji, as the leading lady of yesteryear is popularly known, was hailed as the dancing genius. The heroine of more than 100 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi is today a merry-tempered chartered accountant working as Budgeting Officer of Virginia Polytechnic University in the United States. Dance has been a passion for L. Vijayalakshmi. And, that was why her family shifted from Pune to Chennai in search of a Bharathanatyam guru for her. She was a quick learner and acclaimed dancer Kumari Kamala, who was her inspiration, presided over her ‘arangetram’.
Critics and magazines had then praised her as a new find - a combination of Kamala and Vyjayanthimala. She used dance as a ladder to films, fame and fortune.

Film directors and producers took a fancy to her dancing skills; they sensed that a dance sequence by Viji in their film could be useful. The first offer was a Telugu movie. It was a dream come true for her. Telugu industry was fond of classical dance, and almost all films in Telugu opted for Viji’s dance sequence.

“It was then that Tamil industry opened its doors for me,” says Viji. ‘Bhavani’ was my first Tamil film. Modern Theatres’ ‘Edhirigal Jakkirathai’, ‘Iru Vallavargal’, ‘Vallavan Oruvan’, ‘Kaakkum Karangal’, ‘Ayirathil Oruvan’; Sridhar’s ‘Sumai Thangi’ and ‘Panchavarnakili’ made me a big star.”

“Jayakanthan’s ‘Pathai Theriyudhu Paar’ was produced by Nimai Ghosh in Hindi, and I acted with Meenakumari. Then, I acted with Mehmood in ‘Shabnam’, which gave me recognition in the Hindi belt. And, then I turned to Malayalam. I acted with Prem Nazir in three movies, including ‘Laila Majnu’.

“‘Ooti Varia Uravu’ was my last film [in the late 1960s]. It was during this film that my brother’s friend, Suraj Kumar De Datta, an agricultural scientist working in the Philippines, saw my photograph and fell in love with me. He proposed to me on the sets.”
Tough decision

With a prosperous film career ahead of her, it was not easy to take a decision. But, her parents helped her make the choice by highlighting the significance of getting married at the right time.

After ‘Ooti Varai Uravu’ she bid adieu to the film industry.

A pure vegetarian, Viji found it difficult to take a bite of the fish she was offered as part of the Bengali marriage ritual. In 1969, she settled down in Manila, and with nothing else to do took up higher studies. Agriculture was her chosen subject.

In 1977, when the then Prime Minister, Morarji Desai, visited Manila, the Indian Embassy there asked her to give a dance performance at a function organised in his honour. “Morarji ‘bhai’ called my husband lucky when he saw my Bharatanatyam performance,” Viji said. “I shifted to the U.S. in 1991 and studied CPA (Chartered Public Audit) and got a job as Budgeting Officer in Virginia Polytechnic University.”
Anbu Vazhi (1968)
# Bhama Vijayam (1967)
# Bhavani (1967)
# Ethirigal Jaggirithai (1967)
# Badal (1966)
... aka The Clouds
# Husn Aur Ishq alias Alif Laila (1966)
# Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966) .... Ranjani
# Babruvahana (1964) .... Subhadra
# Bobbili Yudham (1964)
# Poojaphalam (1964)
# Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
# Narthanasala (1963) .... Uttara
# Punarjanma (1963) .... (guest role)
# Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962) .... Chinna Devi
# Gundamma Katha (1962) .... Padma
# Sri Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnuvu Katha (1962)
# Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961) .... Nagaputrika
# Thayilla Pillai (1961)

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MUKKAMALA

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DEVIKA

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C S RAO DIRECTOR

Date of Birth:

1924, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
deid in 2004
Trivia:
Son of the famour director Chittajalu Pullayya and actress Santha Kumari P

According to his wife, Telugu and Tamil actress of yesteryear, Rajasulochana, Mr. Rao was admitted to the hospital a fortnight ago when he suffered a paralytic stroke. Mr. Rao was 81. He is also survived by two daughters. Mr. Rao was also the son of another doyen of Telugu cinema, director C Pulliah. After learning the nuances of wielding the megaphone under his father with whom he had jointly directed the much appreciated mythological film "Lava Kusa'' in the early 60s, Mr Rao had himself directed more than 50 films.

Some of the films which had won him accolades besides being big box office successes include, "Pona Machaan Thirumbivandaan'' in Tamil, "Santhinivasam,'' "Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu,'' "Desoddharakulu'' and "Kshetrayya' in Telugu.

FILMOGRAPHY
1. Yogi Vemana (1988)
2. Grihalakshmi (1985)
3. Raja Harishchandra (1984)
4. Satya Harishchandra (1984)
5. Bhayankara Bhasmasura (1983)
6. Maro Maya Bazaar (1983)
7. Radhamma Mogudu (1982)
8. Allari Pillalu (1978)
9. Parasuraman (1978)
10. Shri Renukadevi Mahatme (1977)
11. Mahakavi Kshetrayya (1976)
12. Manchiki Maro Peru (1976)
13. Punardatta (1976)
14. Devudulanti Manishi (1975)
15. Swandam Kariyum Zindabad (1975) (as Rao C.S.)
16. Yashoda Krishna (1975)
17. Adambaralu Anubhandalu (1974)
18. Anaganaga Oka Thandri (1974)
19. Bandhalu Anubhandhalu (1974)
20. Deshoddharakulu (1973)
21. Dhanama? Daivama? (1973)
22. Shri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham (1972)
23. Bhagyavanthudu (1971)
24. Jeevitha Chakram (1971)
25. Rangeli Raja (1971)
26. Desamante Manushuloi (1970)
27. Malli Pelli (1970)
28. Marina Manishi (1970)
29. Pettandarulu (1970)
30. Rendu Kutumbala Katha (1970)
31. Ekaveera (1969)
32. Mamaku Tagga Kodalu (1969)
33. Bangaru Gaajulu (1968)
34. Govula Gopanna (1968)
35. Gramadevathulu (1968)
36. Mana Samsaram (1968)
37. Niluvu Dopidi (1968)
38. Nindu Samsaram (1968)
39. Kanchukota (1967)
40. Pallava Sevengal (1967)
41. Keelu Bommalu (1965)
42. Prachanda Bhairavi (1965)
43. Pratignapalana (1965)
44. Lava Kusa (1963/I)
45. Valmiki (1963/I)
46. Lava Kusa (1963/II)
47. Valmiki (1963/II)
48. Tiger Ramudu (1962)
49. Santhi Nivas (1962)
50. Pellikani Pillalu (1961)
51. Abhimanam (1960)
52. Shantinivasam (1960)
53. Naradhar Kalyanam (1959)
54. Sabhash Ramudu (1959)
55. Shabash Ramu (1959)
56. Anna Thamudu (1958)
57. Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu (1958)
58. Shri Krishna Maya (1958)
59. Shri Krishna Tulabharam (1955/II)
60. Pona Machan Thirumbi Vandhan (1954)
61. Ponni (1953)

Actor:
1. Kokila (1989)
2. Jebu Donga (1987)
3. Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982)
4. Pelli Sandadi (1959)
5. Pakka Inti Ammayi (1953)
6. Anasuya (1936) (as Master Srinivasa Rao)
7. Dhruva (1936) (as Master Srinivasa Rao)

Writer:

1. Pakka Inti Ammayi (1953) (screen adaptation)

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VEMURI GAGGAIAH

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SURABHI KAMALA BAI

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CHITTAJALLU PULLAIAH

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GHANTASALA BALARAMAIAH

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BASAVARAJU VENKATA PADMANABHA RAO'S PROFILE

Basavaraju Venkata Padmanabha Rao, better known as Padmanabham to generations of countless fans in Telugu cinema, turned 75 recently. He began his tryst with the tinsel world in 1943 when he was just 12, when the legendary director Gudavalli Ramabrahmam gave him a break in Maayalokam. Since then, Padmanabham traversed a long distance by acting in more than 400 movies.

"If Ramabrahmam gave me a break in films, K.V. Reddy gave me some major hits. Shavukaaru in 1949 was my first major hit, and it also gave me a footing as a comedian. The very next year, Paatala Bhairavi came along and it helped me find a permanent place in the world of Telugu cinema," Padmanabham recalled .

Like many others of his era who had no godfathers to give them a straight lift in films, Padmanabham too landed in Madras with only fire in his belly and a talent to sing and imitate any actor of those days. Though he worked with almost 80 directors in his long career, Padmanabham cherishes most his association with Gudavalli Ramabrahmam, Ghantasala Balaramayya, L.V. Prasad and K.V. Reddy. "They werereally great directors," he says.

Padmanabham is proud that he never aspired for any role but directors sometimes designed certain roles exclusively for him. "A comedian in those days was always one of the four main characters in a film, standing on the same level as a hero, heroine and villain. I don't think comedians of the present era are getting the same importance," he remarks.

The veteran finds it hard to mention any particular comic role as his most memorable one, but makes a special mention of the role of a rickshaw puller that he played in Desoddhaarakudu (1975). "It had ample measure of `karuna rasa' in it and I could display the other shade of my talent," he says. The role became famous for the song Aakalayyi Annamadigithe Pichchodannaru Naayaallu.Padmanabham, who directed eightfilms in all, introduced S.P. Balasubrahmanyam to the film industry through Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna. Kathaanayika Molla, which he directed in 1969 fetched him the A.P. Government's award. Padmanabham fondly recalls the healthy professional relationship he had with comedians of his era - Relangi, Balakrishna and Siva Rao. He says every comedian of the present generation is immensely talented but handicapped by the inept handling of comedy in general. Presently acting in a TV serial Paatala Bhairavi, "not a remake of that old classic," he hastens to add, Padmanabham continues to be in the best of his health, thanks to his regular yoga sessions for the last 50 years.

Filmography

Actor:
Chakram
Bhadra
Subhamasthu (1995)
Bhairava Dweepam (1994)
Mayalodu (1993) .... Padmanabham
Allulu Vasthunnaru (1984)
Indradhanusu (1977)
Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam (1976)
Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
Dasara Bullodu (1971)
Kathanayika Molla (1970) .... Tenali Ramakrishna
Nirdoshi (1970)
Poola Rangadu (1970)
Adrushtavanthalu (1969)
Aatmiyulu (1969)
Buddhimanthudu (1969)
Brahmachari (1968/II)
Bagdad Gajadonga (1968) .... Hero's friend
Aada Paduchu (1967)
Bhakta Prahlada (1967/I) .... Markudu
Goodachari 116 (1967)
Grihalakshmi (1967)
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967) .... Maryada Ramanna
Letha Manasulu (1966)
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha (1966)
Potti Pleader (1966)
Pandava Vanavasam (1965) .... Lakshmana Kumarudu
Tene Manasulu (1965)
Bobbili Yudham (1964)
Devatha (1964)
Dr. Chakravarthy (1964)
Velugu Needalu (1964)
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963)
Mooga Manasulu (1963) .... Radha's Husband
Atma Bandhuvu (1962) .... 3rd son
Dakshayagnam (1962/I) .... Daksha's son
Kula Gothralu (1962)
Bharya Bharthalu (1961) .... Anjaneyulu
Iddaru Mitrulu (1961)
Vagdanam (1961) .... Padmanabham
Krishna Leelalu (1959)
Raja Makutam (1959/I)
Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (1958) .... Panakala Rao
Bhagya Rekha (1957)
Kutumba Gauravam (1957/I) .... Relangi's son
Panduranga Mahatyam (1957) .... Pundarika's brother
Santanam (1955) .... Sekhar
Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam (1954) .... Kaasi
Patala Bhairavi (1951) .... Dingiri
Shavukaru (1950)
Vindhyarani (1948)
Bhakta Siriyala (1948)
Yogi Vemana (1947)
Narada Naradi (1946)
Thyagayya (1946)
Mayalokam (1945)

Producer:
1. Kathanayika Molla (1970) (producer)
2. Shri Rama Katha (1969) (producer)
3. Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna (1967) (producer)
4. Potti Pleader (1966) (producer)
5. Devatha (1964) (producer)

Director:
1. Kathanayika Molla (1970)
2. Shri Rama Katha (1969)

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ILAYARAJA

Ilaiyaraaja(born June 2, 1943 as Gnanadesikan) is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist. He has composed over 4,000 songs and provided background music for more than 800 Indian films in various languages in a career spanning 30 years. He is based in Chennai, India.

Ilaiyaraaja was the most prominent composer of film music in South Indian cinema during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. His work integrated Tamil folk lyricism and introduced broader Western musical sensibilities into the South Indian musical mainstream. He has thrice won the Indian National Film Award for best film scoring. He is married to Jeeva, and the couple's two sons (Karthik Raja and Yuvan Shankar Raja) and daughter (Bhavatharini) are film composers and singers.

Early life and education
Ilaiyaraaja was born into a poor rural family in Pannaipuram, Theni district, Tamil Nadu, India. He was the third son of Daniel Ramaswamy and Chinnathayammal. Growing up in a farming area, Ilaiyaraaja was exposed to Tamil folk music, such as the songs sung by farmers working in the fields. His formative contact with music-making and performance came at the age of 14, when he joined a travelling musical troupe headed by his elder step-brother, Pavalar Varadarajan, who was a propaganda musician for the Communist Party of India.He journeyed through numerous villages, towns and cities in South India with his brothers for about ten years as one of the musical Pavalar Brothers. He first tried his hand at composing music during this period: he set to music an elegy written by the Tamil poet laureate Kannadasan for Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister.

Arriving in Madras (now Chennai) in 1968, Ilaiyaraaja enrolled under the tutelage of Dhanraj, a music teacher, as it became apparent that formal knowledge in music such as musical notation was vital for a professional music career. He was introduced to Western classical music during his training, and the music and compositional styles of Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert, among others, were influences that would later become a motif in much of Ilaiyaraaja's compositions (such as the use of counterpoint). Ilaiyaraaja's classical music training culminated in him completing a course with a gold medal in classical guitar (higher local) with the Trinity College of Music, London.

Career and music
In Chennai , Ilaiyaraaja worked in a band for hire involved in performing music for various stage shows and formal occasions. Ilaiyaraaja also worked as a session guitarist and keyboardist/organist for film music composers and directors such as Salil Chowdhury from West Bengal, who often recorded music in Madras. Later, he was hired as an assistant to the Kannada film composer G K Venkatesh, an event that marked his entry into film music composition and direction. He assisted this music director in 200 film projects.During this stint, he learned the practical methods of orchestration, and would hone his compositional ability through frequent experiment accomplished by persuading session musicians to play, during their break times, the scores that he wrote.

Ilaiyaraaja's break as a full-fledged composer came in 1976, when film producer Panchu Arunachalam decided to commission him to compose the songs and film score for a Tamil-language film called Annakkili ('The Parrot'). The resulting soundtrack, together with others that quickly followed, earned Ilaiyaraaja recognition for his adaptation of Tamil folk poetry and music to popular film music orchestration.Ilaiyaraaja helped reinvigorate the Tamil film music which, by the mid-1970s, was experiencing a stagnation of ideas.[19] As demand mounted for his 'new' sound, Ilaiyaraaja emerged by the mid-1980s as the leading film composer and music director in the South Indian film industry. Besides Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films, he has scored music for Hindi (or Bollywood) film productions such as Sadma (1983), Lajja (2001) and Cheeni Kum (2007). He has worked with noted Indian poets and lyricists such as Gulzar, Kannadasan, Vairamuthu and T.S. Rangarajan (Vaali), and film directors such as Mani Ratnam, K. Balachander, K. Vishwanath and Singeetham Srinivasa Rao.

Ilaiyaraaja's arrival onto the scene of film music composition in South India broke some new grounds in the industry. It saw increased efficiency in the film scoring process and a greater centralisation of expressive control in the hands of a musical director.The Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam illustrates:

"Ilayaraja (sic) would look at the [film] scene once, and immediately start giving notes to his assistants, as a bunch of musicians, hovering around him, would collect the notes for their instrument and go to their places. When the orchestra played out the notes, they would be perfect, not just in harmony but also in timing — the background score would commence exactly where it should and end at the exact place required... A [film] director can be taken by surprise at the speed of events.

Ilaiyaraaja was the first film composer to extensively employ within the Indian film music framework the harmonies and string arrangements intrinsic to Western classical music. This allowed him room to craft a rich tapestry of sounds for films, and his themes and background score gained notice and appreciation amongst Indian film audiences.The range of expressive possibilities in Indian film music was broadened by Ilaiyaraaja's methodical approach to arranging, recording technique, and his drawing of ideas from a diversity of musical styles. According to musicologist P. Greene, Ilaiyaraaja's "deep understanding of so many different styles of music allowed him to create syncretic pieces of music combining very different musical idioms in unified, coherent musical statements". Ilaiyaraaja has composed Indian film songs that amalgamated elements of genres such as pop, acoustic guitar-driven Western folk, jazz, rock and roll, disco, funk, doo-wop, march, bossa nova, flamenco, pathos, native folk, Afro-tribal, and Indian classical. By virtue of this variety and his interfusion of Western, Indian folk and Carnatic elements, Ilaiyaraaja's compositions appeal to the Indian rural dweller for its rhythmic folk qualities, the Indian classical music enthusiast for the employment of Carnatic ragas, and the urbanite for its modern, Western-music sound.

Style
Ilaiyaraaja's music is characterised by the use of an orchestration technique that is a synthesis of Western and Indian instruments and musical modes. He pioneered the use of electronic music technology that integrated synthesisers, electric guitars and keyboards, rhythm boxes and MIDI with large orchestras that also featured the veena, venu, nadaswaram, mridangam and tabla The popularity of Ilaiyaraaja's music is attributed to his flair for catchy melodies, and to his employment of subtle nuances in chord progressions, beats and timbres. Ilaiyaraaja's songs typically have a musical form where vocal stanzas and choruses are layered by orchestral preludes and interludes. They often contain polyphonic melodies; the lead vocals are interwoven with supporting melody lines sung by another voice or played by instruments. Polyrhythms are also apparent, particularly in songs with Indian folk or Carnatic influences. The melodic structure of his songs demand considerable vocal virtuosity, and have found expressive platform amongst some of India's respected vocalists and playback singers, such as K.J. Yesudas, S.P. Balasubramaniam, S. Janaki, P. Susheela, K.S. Chithra, Malaysia Vasudevan, Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar.Ilaiyaraaja has sung his own compositions for films, and is recognisable by his rustic and nasal voice. He has penned the lyrics for some of his songs in Tamil and other languages. Ilaiyaraaja is known for his evocative film themes and background music, and examples of these include his work for Punnagai Mannan (1986), Mouna Raagam (1986) and Geethanjali (1989).

Non-cinematic output
Ilaiyaraaja's first two non-film albums were explorations in the fusion of Indian and Western classical music. The first, How To Name It? (1986), is dedicated to the Carnatic master Tyagaraja and to J. S. Bach. It features a fusion of the Carnatic form and ragas with Bach partitas and fugues and Baroque musical textures. The second, Nothing But Wind (1988), was performed by flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and a 50-piece orchestra and takes the conceptual approach suggested in the title — that music is a natural phenomenon akin to various forms of air currents (e.g., the wind, breeze, tempest etc.). He has also composed a set of Carnatic kritis that was recorded by electric mandolinist U. Srinivas for the album Ilayaraaja's Classicals on the Mandolin (1994). Ilaiyaraaja has also composed albums of religious/devotional songs. His Guru Ramana Geetam (2004) is a cycle of prayer songs inspired by the Hindu mystic Ramana Maharishi,and his Thiruvasagam in Symphony (2005) is an oratorio of ancient Tamil poems transcribed partially in English by American lyricist Stephen Schwartz and performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra. Ilaiyaraaja's most recent release is a world music-oriented album called The Music Messiah (2006).

Accolades and notable works
The cover of the Ilaiyaraaja album Thiruvasagam in Symphony (2005)
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The cover of the Ilaiyaraaja album Thiruvasagam in Symphony (2005)

Ilaiyaraaja's composition Rakkama Kaiya Thattu from the movie Thalapathi (1991) was amongst the songs listed in a BBC World Top Ten music poll. He composed the music for Nayakan (1987), an Indian film ranked by TIME Magazine as one of the all-time 100 best movies, a number of India's official entries for the Oscars, such as Anjali (1990) and Hey Ram (2000),and for Indian art films such as Adoor Gopalakrishnan's FIPRESCI Prize-winning Nizhalkkuthu ('Shadow Kill') (2002). Ilaiyaraaja has composed music for events such as the 1996 Miss World beauty pageant that was held in Bangalore, India, and for a documentary called India 24 Hours (1996).

Live performances
Ilaiyaraaja rarely performs his music live due to heavy commitments to composing. His last major live performance, the first in 25 years, was a four-hour concert held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, India on 16 October 2005. The show was widely televised both in India and abroad. Less well-known was his live 2004 performance in Italy at the Teatro Comunale di Modena, an event-concert presented for the 14th edition of Angelica, Festival Internazionale Di Musica, co-produced with the L'Altro Suono Festival. He had done a few small-scale shows early in his career in Sri Lanka and Malaysia and was involved in a charity concert to raise funds for the construction of a Hindu temple in India.A television retrospective titled Ithu Ilaiyaraja ('This is Ilaiyaraja') was produced, chronicling his career.

Awards and honours
Ilaiyaraaja has won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the films Saagara Sangamam (1984), Sindhu Bhairavi (1986) and Rudraveena (1989). He won the Gold Remi Award for Best Music Score jointly with film composer M. S. Viswanathan at the WorldFest-Houston Film Festival for the film Vishwa Thulasi (2005).

He was conferred the title Isaignani ('savant of music') in 1988 by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and received the Kalaimamani Award, an annual award for excellence in the field of arts from the Government of the State of Tamil Nadu, India. He also received State Government Awards from the governments of Kerala (1995), Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (The Lata Mangeshkar Award) (1998) for excellence in music.

He was conferred honorary doctorates by Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India (Degree of Doctor of Letter (Honoris causa)) (March, 1994), the World University Round Table, Arizona, U.S.A. (Cultural Doctorate in Philosophy of Music) (April, 1994), and Madurai Kamarajar University, Tamil Nadu (Degree of Doctor of Letters) (1996). He received an Award of Appreciation from the Foundation and Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (1994), and later that year was presented with an honorary citizenship and key to the Teaneck township by Mr. John Abraham, Mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Composer, Music Department, Soundtrack, Writer, Actor, Self
Composer:
1. Pazhassi Raja (2008) (filming)
2. Sooryan (2007)
3. Cheeni Kum (2007) (as Ilaiyaraaja)
4. Vinodayathra (2007)
5. Anumanaspadam (2007)
6. Hope (2006/II)
7. Pachakuthira (2006)
8. Rasathanthram (2006)
9. Shiva (2006)
10. Divorce: Not Between Husband and Wife (2005)
11. Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam (2005)
12. Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005)
13. Mumbai Express (2005)
14. Achuvinte Amma (2005)
15. Ponmudipuzhayorathu (2005)
16. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (2005)
17. Vishwa Thulasi (2004)
18. Shiv Shankar (2004)
19. Virumandi (2004)
20. Kamaraj (2004)
21. Manassinakkare (2003)
22. Manasellaam (2003)
23. Julie Ganapathy (2003)
24. Pithamagan (2003)
25. Nizhalkkuthu (2002)
26. Mitr, My Friend (2002) (as Bhavatharini Iliayaragja)
27. Azhagi (2002)
28. Ramana (2002)
29. Solla Marantha Kathai (2002)
30. Lajja (2001) (background score) (as Ilaiyaraaja)
31. Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
32. Friends (2001)
33. Kutty (2001)
34. Hey Ram (2000)
35. Aagaayam (2000)
36. Bharathi (2000)
37. Ilaiyavan (2000)
38. IPC 215 (2000)
39. Kaadhal Rojave (2000)
40. Kaakai Chirakiniley (2000)
41. Kannukkul Nilavu (2000)
42. Kelviyin Nayagan (2000)
43. Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (2000)
44. Puratchi (2000)
45. Saamy Kodutha Varam (2000)
46. Annan (1999)
47. Chinna Durai (1999)
48. Friends (1999)
49. The Godman (1999)
50. House Full (1999)
51. Kummi Paattu (1999)
52. Manam Virumbuthey Unnai (1999)
53. Mugam (1999)
54. Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (1999)
55. Ponnu Veetukkaran (1999)
56. Rajasthan (1999)
57. Sethu (1999)
58. Thodarum (1999)
59. Anthahpuram (1998)
60. Anuragakottaram (1998)
61. Deseeya Geetham (1998)
62. Dharma (1998)
63. Kaadhal Kavidai (1998)
64. Kallu Kondoru Pennu (1998)
65. Kangalin Vaarthaigal (1998)
66. Kanmani Oru Kavidhai (1998)
67. Kannathaal (1998)
68. Kavala Padathey Sahothara (1998)
69. Kizhakkum Maerkkum (1998)
70. Kumbakonam Gopalu (1998)
71. Manjeeradhwani (1998)
72. Poonthottam (1998)
73. Senthooram (1998)
74. Thalaimurai (1998)
75. Veera Thaalaattu (1998)
76. Chinnabbayi (1997)
77. Devathai (1997)
78. Guru (1997)
79. Kaadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997)
80. Kadavul (1997)
81. Kaliyoonjal (1997)
82. Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)
83. Raman Abdullah (1997)
84. Thambi Durai (1997)
85. Thenmaangu Paattu Karan (1997)
86. Vasuki (1997)
87. Sreekaram (1996)
88. Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)
89. Chhaila (1996)
90. Irattai Roja (1996)
91. Kala Pani (1996)
92. Katta Panchayathu (1996)
93. Kuruthipunal (1996)
94. Man of the Match (1996)
95. Nammoora Mandaara Hoove (1996)
96. Poomani (1996)
97. Poovarasan (1996)
98. Sabse Bada Mawali (1996)
99. Shiva Sainya (1996)
100. Vasantham (1996)
101. Makkal Aatchi (1995)
102. Aanazhagan (1995)
103. Avathaaram (1995)
104. Chandralekha (1995)
105. Chinna Thevan (1995)
106. Chinna Vathiyar (1995)
107. Ellaame En Raasa Thaan (1995)
108. Ilaya Raagam (1995)
109. Kattu Marakkaaran (1995)
110. Kolangal (1995)
111. Maya Bazaar (1995)
112. Muthu Kaalai (1995)
113. Nandhavana Theru (1995)
114. Nattupura Pattu (1995)
115. Oru Orle Oru Rajakumari (1995)
116. Paattu Paadava (1995)
117. Paattu Vaathiyaar (1995)
118. Periya Kudumbam (1995)
119. Raajaa Enga Raajaa (1995)
120. Raajavin Paarvayile (1995)
121. Raasaiyya (1995)
122. Raja Mudra (1995)
123. Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
124. Thedi Vandha Raasa (1995)
125. Adharmam (1994)
126. Adhiradippadai (1994)
127. Allari Police (1994)
128. Amaidhi Padai (1994)
129. Honest Raj (1994)
130. Kanmani (1994)
131. Magalir Mattum (1994)
132. Mogha Mull (1994)
133. Periya Maruthu (1994)
134. Priyanka (1994)
135. Pudhuppaatti Ponnuthaayi (1994)
136. Raasamagan (1994)
137. Rajakumaaran (1994)
138. Saadu (1994)
139. Samaram (1994)
140. Sammohanam (1994)
141. Satyavan (1994)
142. Seeman (1994)
143. Senthamizh Selvan (1994)
144. Sethupathi I.P.S (1994)
145. Sevvanthi (1994)
146. Shakti Vel (1994)
147. Thendral Varum Theru (1994)
148. Thozhar Pandiyan (1994)
149. Vanaja Girija (1994)
150. Veera (1994)
151. Veetla Visheshanga (1994)
152. Vietnam Colony (1994)
153. Kilipetchu Ketkava (1993)
154. Jackpot (1993)
155. Aa Okkati Adakku (1993)
156. Amma Koduku (1993)
157. Aranmanai Kili (1993)
158. Asathyaralu (1993)
159. Atma (1993)
160. Chinna Jameen (1993)
161. Chinna Kannamma (1993)
162. Chinna Maaplai (1993)
163. Detective Naarada (1993)
164. Dharmaseelan (1993)
165. Druva Natchathiram (1993)
166. Ejamaan (1993)
167. Enga Modhalaali (1993)
168. Enga Thambi (1993)
169. Ezhai Jaadhi (1993)
170. I Love India (1993)
171. Kaathirukka Neramillai (1993)
172. Kalaignan (1993)
173. Kattalai (1993)
174. Koil Kaalai (1993)
175. Mahanadi (1993)
176. Maharasan (1993)
177. Mamiyaar Veedu (1993)
178. Manikkuyil (1993)
179. Marupadiyam (1993)
180. Parvathi Ennai Paaradi (1993)
181. Ponnumani (1993)
182. Ponvilangu (1993)
183. Purantha Veeda Pukanda Veeda (1993)
184. Raakkayi Koil (1993)
185. Sakkarai Thevan (1993)
186. Thaalaattu (1993)
187. Thanga Kili (1993)
188. Tholi Muddhu (1993)
189. Udanpirappu (1993)
190. Ullae Veliae (1993)
191. Utthama Raasa (1993)
192. Uzhaippaali (1993)
193. Valli (1993)
194. Walter Vetrivel (1993)
195. Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992)
196. Mannan (1992)
197. Aavarampoo (1992)
198. Agni Paarvai (1992)
199. Apaaratha (1992)
200. Ashwamedham (1992)
201. Bharathan (1992)
202. Chakravyuham (1992)
203. Chamanthi (1992)
204. Chembaruthi (1992)
205. Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992)
206. Chinna Rayudu (1992)
207. Chinna Thaayi (1992)
208. Chinnavar (1992)
209. Deiva Vaakku (1992)
210. Dharma Kshetram (1992)
211. Enrum Anbudan (1992)
212. Guna (1992)
213. Idu Namma Bhoomi (1992)
214. Innisai Mazhai (1992)
215. Kaaval Geetham (1992)
216. Kalikaalam (1992)
217. Maappilai Vandhaachu (1992)
218. Magudam (1992)
219. Marutode Naa Mogudu (1992)
220. Meera (1992)
221. Naangal (1992)
222. Nadodi Paattukkaran (1992)
223. Nadodi Thendral (1992)
224. Onna Irukka Kathukanom (1992)
225. Paandi Durai (1992)
226. Pandian (1992)
227. Pangaali (1992)
228. Pattu Dala (1992)
229. Periamma (1992)
230. Ponnukkeetha Purushan (1992)
231. Prema Vijeta (1992)
232. Priyathama (1992)
233. Pudhiya Swarangal (1992)
234. Rasukutty (1992)
235. Ricksha Mama (1992)
236. Senthamizh Paattu (1992)
237. Shanthi (1992)
238. Singaaravelan (1992)
239. Thai Mozhi (1992)
240. Thambi Pondaatti (1992)
241. Thanga Manasukkaaaran (1992)
242. Thevar Magan (1992)
243. Thirumathi Pazhanichami (1992)
244. Unnai Vaazhthi Paadukiren (1992)
245. Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (1992)
246. Va Va Vasanthame (1992)
247. Villu Paattu Karan (1992)
248. Thalapathi (1991) (as Ilayaraaja)
249. Aditya 369 (1991)
250. Anaswaram (1991)
251. Coolie No. 1 (1991)
252. Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991)
253. Aadmi Aur Apsara (1991)
254. April 1st Vidudhala (1991)
255. Brahma (1991)
256. Captain Prabhakaran (1991)
257. Chaitanya (1991)
258. Chanti (1991)
259. Chinna Gounder (1991)
260. Chinna Thambi (1991)
261. Dharma Dorai (1991)
262. Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)
263. Eeramaana Rojave (1991)
264. En Arukil Nee Irundhaal (1991)
265. En Rasavin Manisile (1991)
266. Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991)
267. Gopura Vasalile (1991)
268. Idhayam (1991) (as Ilaiyaraaja)
269. Irumbup Pookkal (1991)
270. Karpoora Mullai (1991)
271. Keechu Raallu (1991)
272. Killer (1991)
273. Kumbakarai Thangaiah (1991)
274. Manidha Jaadhi (1991) (V)
275. Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991)
276. Nirnayam (1991)
277. Oorellam Un Paattu (1991)
278. Pillai Paasam (1991)
279. Pudhiya Raagam (1991)
280. Pudhu Nellu Puddhu Nathu (1991)
281. Saami Potta Mudhichhu (1991)
282. Sir... I Love You (1991)
283. Sri Edukondala Swaami (1991)
284. Surya IPS (1991)
285. Thaalaattu Kekkuthamma (1991)
286. Thaayamma (1991)
287. Thambikku Oru Paattu (1991)
288. Thandu Vitten Ennai (1991)
289. Thanga Thaamaraigal (1991)
290. Uruvam (1991)
291. Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1991)
292. Vetrikkarangal (1991)
293. Vetri Padigal (1991)
294. Samrajyam (1990)
295. Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari (1990)
296. Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
297. Adisaya Piravi (1990)
298. Amman Koil Thiruvizha (1990)
299. Anbu Chinnam (1990)
300. Anjali (1990)
301. Arangetra Velai (1990)
302. Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata (1990)
303. Bobbili Raja (1990)
304. Edhir Katru (1990)
305. Engitte Modhathe (1990)
306. En Uyir Thozhan (1990)
307. Guru Shishyulu (1990)
308. Idhem Pellaam Baaboy (1990)
309. Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990)
310. Kavithai Paadum Alaigal (1990)
311. Keladi Kanmani (1990)
312. Kizhakku Vasal (1990)
313. Kshatriyan (1990)
314. Mallu Vaetti Minor (1990)
315. Manusukkeyththa Maappillai (1990)
316. Marudu Pandi (1990)
317. My Dear Marthandan (1990)
318. Nadigan (1990)
319. Nee Siriththaal Dheepaavalli (1990)
320. Nilapennay (1990)
321. Ooru Vittu Ooru Vandhu (1990)
322. Oru Pudhiya Kadhai (1990)
323. Paalaivavana Paravaigal (1990)
324. Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)
325. Pagalil Pournami (1990)
326. Periya Veettu Panakkaran (1990)
327. Pondaatti Thevai (1990)
328. Pudhu Paatu (1990)
329. Pulan Visaaranai (1990)
330. Raja Kaiye Vacha (1990)
331. Sirayil Pootha Chinnamalar (1990)
332. Sirayil Sila Raagangal (1990)
333. Thaalaattu Paadava (1990)
334. Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)
335. Urudhi Mozhi (1990)
336. Velai Kidaichiruchu (1990)
337. Vellaya Thevan (1990)
338. Shiva (1989/I) (as Ilaiya Raaja)
339. Rudranetra (1989)
340. Adharvam (1989)
341. Mounam Sammadham (1989)
342. Anbu Kattalai (1989)
343. Annanukku Jai (1989)
344. Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989)
345. Ashoka Chakravarthy (1989)
346. Chettu Kinda Pleader (1989)
347. Chinnappadhaas (1989)
348. Dharmam Vellum (1989)
349. Enga Ooru Maappilai (1989)
350. Ennai Petha Raasa (1989)
351. En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan (1989)
352. Gitanjali (1989)
353. Gopala Rao Gaari Abbai (1989)
354. Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
355. Kaadhal Oyvathillai (1989)
356. Kaiveesu Amma Kaiveesu (1989)
357. Karagaattakkaaran (1989)
358. Kokila (1989)
359. Mahaadev (1989)
360. Mappilai (1989)
361. Namma Bhoomi (1989)
362. Ninaivu Chinnam (1989)
363. Paandi Naattu Thangam (1989)
364. Paasa Mazhai (1989)
365. Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (1989)
366. Padicha Pulla (1989)
367. Pick Pocket (1989)
368. Pongi Varum Kaveri (1989)
369. Ponmana Selvan (1989)
370. Poruthathu Pothum (1989)
371. Prema (1989)
372. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
373. Raajadhi Raaja (1989)
374. Raaja Raajathaan (1989)
375. Season (1989)
376. Siva (1989)
377. Swathi Chinukulu (1989)
378. Thangamaana Raasa (1989)
379. Thendral Sudum (1989)
380. Thiruppu Munai (1989)
381. Vaadyaar Veettu Pillai (1989)
382. Varusham Padhinaaru (1989)
383. Bloodstone (1988)
384. Marana Mrudangam (1988)
385. Rudra Veena (1988)
386. Aakhari Poratam (1988)
387. Aasthulu Anthasthulu (1988)
388. Abhinandana (1988)
389. Agni Nakshatram (1988)
390. Chinnabaabu (1988)
391. Chithram (1988)
392. Dhaayam Onnu (1988)
393. Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
394. En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)
395. Enga Ooru Kaavakkaaran (1988)
396. En Jeevan Paaduthe (1988)
397. Ennai Vittu Pokaathe (1988)
398. En Uyir Kannamma (1988)
399. En Vazhi Thani Vazhi (1988)
400. Garikincina Gaana (1988)
401. Guru Sisyan (1988)
402. Illam (1988)
403. Irandil Ondru (1988)
404. Ithu Engal Neethi (1988)
405. Jamadagni (1988)
406. Kanney Kalaimaaney (1988)
407. Maharshi (1988)
408. Manamagale Vaa (1988)
409. Menamama (1988)
410. Moonnam Pakkam (1988)
411. Naan Sonnathey Sattam (1988)
412. Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam (1988)
413. Paadaatha Thaeneekal (1988)
414. Paasa Paravaigal (1988)
415. Parthal Pasu (1988)
416. Poonthotta Kaavalkkaaran (1988)
417. Raasave Unnai Nambi (1988)
418. Rakthabishekam (1988)
419. Sakkarai Pandhal (1988)
420. Satya (1988)
421. Sembagame Sembagame (1988)
422. Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu (1988)
423. Soora Samhaaram (1988)
424. Swarnakamalam (1988)
425. Tarzan Sundhari (1988)
426. Therkathikkallan (1988)
427. Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
428. Varasudochhadu (1988)
429. Veedu (1988)
430. Aradhana (1987)
431. Aalappiranthavan (1987)
432. Anand (1987)
433. Andharikandey Kandhudu (1987)
434. Chinna Kuyil Paattu (1987)
435. Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)
436. Enga Ooru Paattukkaaran (1987)
437. Graamathu Minnal (1987)
438. Idhu Oru Thodarkathai (1987)
439. Iniya Uravu Poothathu (1987)
440. Irattaival Kuruvi (1987)
441. Jallikkattu (1987)
442. Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
443. Kaamaagni (1987)
444. Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
445. Kalyaana Kachcheri (1987)
446. Khaidi (1987)
447. Krishnan Vandaan (1987)
448. Manaivi Ready (1987)
449. Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
450. Mangai Oru Gangai (1987)
451. Nayakan (1987)
452. Ninaikka Therinda Maname (1987)
453. Ninaive Oru Sangeetham (1987)
454. Ore Oru Gramathile (1987)
455. Paadu Nilave (1987)
456. Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
457. Poovizhi Vasalile (1987)
458. Puyal Padam Pattu (1987)
459. Rendu Thokala Titta (1987)
460. Sankeerthana (1987)
461. Sirai Paravai (1987)
462. Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (1987)
463. Theertha Karayinile (1987)
464. Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan (1987)
465. Vazha Vazharka (1987)
466. Velaikkaaran (1987)
467. Vetri Vizha (1987)
468. Raakshasudu (1986)
469. Kaveri (1986)
470. Poomukhappadiyil Ninneyum Kathu (1986)
471. Kiraathakudu (1986)
472. Aalaapana (1986)
473. Aappirikaavil Appu (1986)
474. Amman Koil Kizhakkaalae (1986)
475. Ananda Kannir (1986)
476. Aruvadhai Nall (1986)
477. December Pookkal (1986)
478. Dharma Pathni (1986)
479. Enakku Naaney Needhibadhi (1986)
480. Engal Thaikulame Varuga (1986)
481. Iravu Pookkal (1986)
482. Isai Paadum Thendral (1986)
483. Jadu Nagari (1986)
484. Kadolara Kavithaigal (1986)
485. Kallamellam Un Mediyil (1986)
486. Kannaththorakkanum Saami (1986)
487. Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986)
488. Karimedu Karuvaayan (1986)
489. Kodai Mazhai (1986)
490. Maaveran (1986)
491. Manchi Manasulu (1986)
492. Mandhira Punnagai (1986)
493. Manithanin Maru Pakkam (1986)
494. Maragadha Veenai (1986)
495. Mela Thiranthathu Kadhavu (1986)
496. Mouna Ragam (1986)
497. Mr. Bharath (1986/I)
498. Mr. Bharath (1986/II)
499. Mudhal Vasantham (1986)
500. Murattu Karangal (1986)
501. Naanum Oru Thozhilaali (1986)
502. Nam Ooru Nalla Ooru (1986)
503. Natpu (1986)
504. Nee Thaana Andha Kuyil (1986)
505. Paaru Paaru Pattinam Paaru (1986)
506. Palavanai Rojakkal (1986)
507. Pudhir (1986)
508. Punnagai Mannan (1986)
509. Saadhanai (1986)
510. Sathyajothi (1986)
511. Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986)
512. Thaiku Oru Thalattu (1986)
513. Thazhuvaatha Kaigal (1986)
514. Unakkagavey Vaazhkiren (1986)
515. Vidincha Kalyaanam (1986)
516. Vikram (1986/I)
517. Yaro Ezhuthia Kavithai (1986)
518. Yathra (1985)
519. Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
520. Jwala (1985)
521. Aaj Ka Dada (1985)
522. Aan Paavam (1985)
523. Accident (1985)
524. Aduthathu Albert (1985)
525. Ajeya (1985)
526. Amudha Gaanam (1985)
527. Anbin Mugavari (1985)
528. Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
529. Annai Bhoomi (1985)
530. Anveshana (1985)
531. Chinna Veedu (1985)
532. Darja Donga (1985)
533. Eetti (1985)
534. En Selvame (1985)
535. Gatti Melam (1985)
536. Geethanjali (1985)
537. Hello Yaar Peysaradhu (1985)
538. Idaya Kovil (1985)
539. Illali Sapadham (1985)
540. Jalsa Bullodu (1985)
541. Kaakki Sattai (1985)
542. Kanni Raasi (1985)
543. Khooni (1985)
544. Kunguma Chimizh (1985)
545. Ladies Tailor (1985)
546. Malargal Nanaiginrana (1985)
547. Mangalya Bandham (1985)
548. Meendum Paraasakthi (1985)
549. Mera Inteqam (1985)
550. Monagadu Mosagadu (1985)
551. Muthal Mariyathai (1985)
552. Muthyala Jallu (1985)
553. Naane Raja Naane Manthiri (1985)
554. Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
555. Nalla Thambi (1985)
556. Needhiyin Marupakkam (1985)
557. Padikkatha Panayar (1985)
558. Padikkathavan (1985)
559. Pagal Nilavu (1985)
560. Pillai Nila (1985)
561. Poovae Poo Chooda Vaa (1985)
562. Praja Poratam (1985)
563. Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
564. Pudhiya Theerppu (1985)
565. Raaja Gopuram (1985)
566. Rahasya Hanthakudu (1985)
567. Raja Rishi (1985)
568. Selvi (1985)
569. Shivabhakta Naga Shakti (1985)
570. Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
571. Sree Raaghavendar (1985)
572. Swathi Muthyam (1985)
573. Thanga Mama (1985)
574. Thendraley Ennai Thodu (1985)
575. Udaya Geetham (1985)
576. Unnaith Thedi Varuven (1985)
577. Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)
578. Urimai (1985)
579. Uyarntha Ullam (1985)
580. Challenge (1984)
581. Alai Osai (1984)
582. Alaya Deepam (1984)
583. Ambigai Neyril Vandhaal (1984)
584. Anbae Odi Vaa (1984)
585. Anbulla Malarae (1984)
586. Anbulla Rajanikant (1984)
587. Changa Naadham (1984)
588. Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
589. Etho Mogam (1984)
590. Ezhudhaantha Chattangal (1984)
591. Gadusu Pindam (1984)
592. Idhey Naa Savaal (1984)
593. Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984)
594. Irupatthi Naalu Mani Neram (1984)
595. Jalsarayudu (1984)
596. Janavari Onnu (1984)
597. Jappanil Kalyanaraman (1984)
598. Kai Kodukkam Kai (1984)
599. Kairaasikkaran (1984)
600. Kalyana Kanavugal (1984)
601. Komberi Moogan (1984)
602. Kuvaakuvaa Vaththukkal (1984)
603. Magudi (1984)
604. Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)
605. Mayadari Mogudu (1984)
606. Meendumoru Kaadal Kathai (1984)
607. Merupudadi (1984)
608. Mudivilla Aarambam (1984)
609. Munthanai Mudichu (1984)
610. My Dear Kuttichaathan (1984)
611. Naagara Mahimey (1984)
612. Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
613. Naan Mahaan Alla (1984)
614. Naan Paadum Paadal (1984)
615. Nalla Naal (1984)
616. Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
617. Neengal Kettavai (1984)
618. Nee Thodumbodhu (1984)
619. Neram Nalla Neram (1984)
620. Neruppukkul Eeram (1984)
621. Nilavu Sudavathillai (1984)
622. Noorava Roju (1984)
623. Nooravathunaal (1984)
624. Nuvva Nena (1984)
625. Nyayam (1984)
626. O Maaney Maaney (1984)
627. Onnanu Nammal (1984)
628. Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984)
629. Poo Vilangu (1984)
630. Pozhudhu Vidinjaachchu (1984)
631. Prema Sangamam (1984)
632. Saahasamey Jeevitham (1984)
633. Sanganatham (1984)
634. Takkaridonga (1984)
635. Thalayanai Mandhiram (1984)
636. Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
637. Thangamadi Thangam (1984)
638. Tiger Rajani (1984)
639. Ullam Urugudhudai (1984)
640. Unaroo (1984)
641. Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984)
642. Vaidehi Kaathirundaal (1984)
643. Vazhkai (1984)
644. Veerabhadhrudu (1984)
645. Vellai Pura Ondru (1984)
646. Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983)
647. Abhilasha (1983/I)
648. Aanadha Gummi (1983)
649. Aa Rathri (1983)
650. Aayiram Nilavae Vaa (1983)
651. Adutha Varisu (1983)
652. Andha Sila Naatkal (1983)
653. Anney Anney (1983)
654. Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (1983)
655. Devi Sridevi (1983)
656. Dhavani Kannavukal (1983)
657. Ennai Paar Enn Azhagai Paar (1983)
658. Eththanai Konam Eththanai Paarvai (1983)
659. Ilamai Idho Idho (1983)
660. Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
661. Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983)
662. Jyothi (1983)
663. Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum (1983)
664. Kokkarako (1983)
665. Malayur Mambattiyaan (1983)
666. Manaivi Solle Manthiram (1983)
667. Man Vasanai (1983)
668. Mella Pesungal (1983)
669. Moondram Pirai (1983)
670. Muththu Engal Choththu (1983)
671. Niyaaya Geththidhu (1983)
672. Odai Nathiyaakirathu (1983)
673. Oomai Kuyil (1983)
674. Oppandham (1983)
675. Paayum Puli (1983) (as Ilaiyaraaja)
676. Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983)
677. Pin Nilavu (1983)
678. Pudumai Penn (1983)
679. Raagangal Maruvathillai (1983)
680. Raj Kumar (1983)
681. Saattayillatha Pambaram (1983)
682. Sadma (1983) (as Ilaaiyaraaja)
683. Sagara Sangamam (1983)
684. Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983)
685. Sitaara (1983)
686. Soorakkottai Singakkuutti (1983)
687. Thanga Magan (1983)
688. Thoongathey Tambi Thoongathey (1983)
689. Urangaadha Nenjangal (1983)
690. Veetila Raaman Veliyila Krishnan (1983)
691. Vellai Roja (1983)
692. Yuga Dharmam (1983)
693. Aagaaya Gangai (1982)
694. Aananda Raagam (1982)
695. Alolam (1982)
696. Angadhudu (1982)
697. Archchanai Pookkal (1982)
698. Auto Raja (1982)
699. Azhagiya Kanney (1982)
700. Boom Boom Madu (1982)
701. Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal (1982)
702. Engeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
703. Gopurangal Saayvathillai (1982)
704. Hitler Umanath (1982)
705. Ilanjodigal (1982)
706. Kalyana Kalam (1982)
707. Kanney Raadha (1982)
708. Kanya Dweep (1982)
709. Kathal Ovium (1982)
710. Kavitha Malar (1982)
711. Kelviyum Naaney Badhilum Naaney (1982)
712. Kozhi Koovuthu (1982)
713. Lottery Ticket (1982)
714. Maganey Maganey (1982)
715. Manjal Nila (1982)
716. Marumagaley Varuga (1982)
717. Metti (1982)
718. Nalanthana (1982)
719. Nenjalgal (1982)
720. Ninaivellam Nitya (1982)
721. Nireekshana (1982)
722. Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal (1982)
723. Olangal (1982)
724. Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982)
725. Pannaipurathu Pandavargal (1982)
726. Paritchaikku Neramchu (1982)
727. Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982)
728. Pokkiri Raja (1982)
729. Poolapallakki (1982)
730. Pudhu Kavithai (1982)
731. Ranga (1982)
732. Raniththeni (1982)
733. Sakala Kala Vallavan (1982)
734. Sangili (1982)
735. Thai Mookambhikai (1982)
736. Thanikatu Raja (1982)
737. Theerpu (1982)
738. Thooral Ninnu Pochhu (1982)
739. Thyagi (1982)
740. Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
741. Valibamey Vaa Vaa (1982)
742. Yechchil Iravugal (1982)
743. Aaradhanai (1981)
744. Alaigal Ooivathilai (1981)
745. Amaavaasya Chandhrudu (1981)
746. Balanagamma (1981)
747. Bhari Bharjari Bete (1981)
748. Chinnaari Chittibaau (1981)
749. Do Dil Diwane (1981)
750. Ellaam Inbamayam (1981)
751. Enakkaga Kaathiru (1981)
752. Garjanai (1981)
753. Indru Poyi Naalai Vaa (1981)
754. Kadal Meengal (1981)
755. Kalthoon (1981)
756. Kanniththeevu (1981)
757. Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)
758. Kazhagu (1981)
759. Koyil Pura (1981)
760. Madhumalar (1981)
761. Meendum Kokila (1981)
762. Nalladhu Nadandhey Theerum (1981)
763. Nandu (1981)
764. Nee Nanna Gellare (1981)
765. Nenjathai Killathe (1981)
766. Netri Kann (1981)
767. Oru Iravu Oru Paravai (1981)
768. Panneer Pushpangal (1981)
769. Pennin Vazhkai (1981)
770. Prema Pichchi (1981)
771. Raaja Paarvai (1981)
772. Rajangam (1981)
773. Rama Lakshman (1981)
774. Ranuva Veeran (1981)
775. Rattha Katteriyin Marma Maligai (1981)
776. Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
777. Shankarlal (1981)
778. Shikari (1981)
779. Sollaathey Yaarum Keyttaal (1981)
780. Tik Tik Tik (1981)
781. Vidiyum Vari Kaathiru (1981)
782. Kaali (1980)
783. Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
784. Ayiram Vaasal Idhayam (1980)
785. Dhooramarigey (1980)
786. Ellaam Un Kairaasi (1980)
787. Enga Oor Rasathi (1980)
788. Geetha (1980)
789. Graamathu Aathiyam (1980)
790. Guru (1980)
791. Idhayathiley Oru Idam (1980)
792. Ilamai Kolam (1980)
793. Janma Janmada Anubandha (1980)
794. Kaalrathiri (1980)
795. Kallukkul Eeram (1980)
796. Kannil Theriyum Kadhaigal (1980)
797. Karumbu Vil (1980)
798. Kotha Jeevithalu (1980)
799. Maayadhaari Krishnudu (1980)
800. Manju Moodal Manju (1980)
801. Moodupani (1980)
802. Murattu Kaalai (1980)
803. Naan Potta Savaal (1980)
804. Nadhiye Thedi Vandha Kadal (1980)
805. Nizhalgal (1980)
806. Orey Muththam (1980)
807. Pasidi Moggalu (1980)
808. Ponnagaram (1980)
809. Rishi Moolam (1980)
810. Rusi Kanda Poonai (1980)
811. Samanthi Poo (1980)
812. Savithri (1980)
813. Soolam (1980)
814. Sridevi (1980)
815. Thayi Pongal (1980)
816. Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
817. Aarilirindhu Aruvathu Varai (1979)
818. Agal Vilakku (1979)
819. Ammaa Evarigaina Amma (1979)
820. Anbae Sangeetha (1979)
821. Annai Oru Aalayam (1979)
822. Azhage Unnai Aarathikkirean (1979)
823. Chella Kili (1979)
824. Devathai (1979)
825. Dharma Yuddham (1979)
826. Johnny (1979)
827. Kadavul Amaitha Medai (1979)
828. Kalyanaraman (1979)
829. Kavariman (1979)
830. Kuppathu Raja (1979)
831. Lakshmi (1979)
832. Mudhal Iravu (1979)
833. Mugaththil Mugam Paarkkalaam (1979)
834. Naan Vaazha Vaippen (1979)
835. Nallathoru Kudumbam (1979)
836. Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
837. Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979)
838. Pancha Bhoothalu (1979)
839. Pattakkatti Bairavan (1979)
840. Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
841. Poonthalir (1979)
842. Poottata Pootukkal (1979)
843. Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
844. Rosaappo Ravikkai Kaari (1979)
845. Sakkalathi (1979)
846. Thai Illamal Naan Illai (1979)
847. Urvasi Niney Naa Priyasi (1979)
848. Utharipookal (1979)
849. Vetrikku Oruvan (1979)
850. Yerra Gulabi (1979)
851. Yugandhar (1979)
852. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
853. Aaru Manikkoor (1978)
854. Achchanai (1978)
855. Aval Appadithaan (1978)
856. Aval Oru Pachchaikkuzhandhai (1978)
857. Bhairavi (1978)
858. Chattam En Kaiyil (1978)
859. Chittu Kuruvi (1978)
860. Chonnadhu Nithaana (1978)
861. Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
862. Ithu Eppadi Irukku (1978)
863. Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978)
864. Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai (1978)
865. Kizhake Pogum Rail (1978)
866. Maariyamman Thiruvizha (1978)
867. Maathu Thappadha Maga (1978)
868. Mullum Malarum (1978)
869. Priya (1978)
870. Rowdy Rajani (1978)
871. Sondhadu Needana (1978)
872. Thiru Kalyaanam (1978)
873. Thyaagam (1978)
874. Tripura Sundari (1978)
875. Vaazha Ninaiththaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
876. Vattathukkul Chathuram (1978)
877. Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
878. Alukkoru Aasai (1977)
879. Avar Enakke Sontham (1977)
880. Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
881. Dheepam (1977)
882. Dhurga Dhevi (1977)
883. Gayatri (1977)
884. Kavikuyil (1977)
885. Odi Vilaiyaadu Thaaththaa (1977)
886. Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)
887. Pen Jenman (1977)
888. Sainthadamma Sainthadu (1977)
889. Thunaiyiruppaal Meenatchi (1977)
890. Vyamoham (1977)
891. Annakili (1976)
892. Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu (1976)
893. Badra Kali (1976)
894. Paalooti Valartha Kili (1976)
895. Uravaadum Nenjam (1976)

Music Department:
1. Azhagai Irukirai... Bayamai Irukiradhu (2006) (playback singer)
2. Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam (2005) (playback singer)
3. Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (2005) (playback singer)
4. Mumbai Express (2005) (playback singer)
5. Annan (1999) (playback singer)
6. Kummi Paattu (1999) (playback singer)
7. Manam Virumbuthey Unnai (1999) (playback singer)
8. Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (1999) (playback singer)
9. Ponnu Veetukkaran (1999) (playback singer)
10. Sethu (1999) (playback singer)
11. Kangalin Vaarthaigal (1998) (playback singer)
12. Kannathaal (1998) (playback singer)
13. Kavala Padathey Sahothara (1998) (playback singer)
14. Kizhakkum Maerkkum (1998) (playback singer)
15. Kumbakonam Gopalu (1998) (playback singer)
16. Poonthottam (1998) (playback singer)
17. Senthooram (1998) (playback singer)
18. Thalaimurai (1998) (playback singer)
19. Veera Thaalaattu (1998) (playback singer)
20. Devathai (1997) (playback singer)
21. Kaadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997) (playback singer)
22. Kaliyoonjal (1997) (musical director) (playback singer)
23. Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997) (playback singer)
24. Thenmaangu Paattu Karan (1997) (playback singer)
25. Vasuki (1997) (playback singer)
26. Gulaabi (1996) (playback singer)
27. Irattai Roja (1996) (playback singer)
28. Katta Panchayathu (1996) (playback singer)
29. Nammoora Mandaara Hoove (1996) (playback singer)
30. Poomani (1996) (playback singer)
31. Shiva Sainya (1996) (playback singer)
32. Aanazhagan (1995) (playback singer)
33. Avathaaram (1995) (playback singer)
34. Ellaame En Raasa Thaan (1995) (playback singer)
35. Maya Bazaar (1995) (playback singer)
36. Paattu Paadava (1995) (playback singer)
37. Paattu Vaathiyaar (1995) (playback singer)
38. Raasaiyya (1995) (playback singer)
39. Thedi Vandha Raasa (1995) (playback singer)
40. Adharmam (1994) (playback singer)
41. Kanmani (1994) (playback singer)
42. Priyanka (1994) (playback singer)
43. Pudhuppaatti Ponnuthaayi (1994) (playback singer)
44. Aranmanai Kili (1993) (playback singer)
45. Chinna Jameen (1993) (playback singer)
46. Druva Natchathiram (1993) (playback singer)
47. Ezhai Jaadhi (1993) (playback singer)
48. I Love India (1993) (playback singer)
49. Kaathirukka Neramillai (1993) (playback singer)
50. Mahanadi (1993) (playback singer)
51. Ponnumani (1993) (playback singer)
52. Sakkarai Thevan (1993) (playback singer)
53. Thaalaattu (1993) (playback singer)
54. Udanpirappu (1993) (playback singer)
55. Valli (1993) (playback singer)
56. Bharathan (1992) (playback singer)
57. Chembaruthi (1992) (playback singer)
58. Chinna Thaayi (1992) (playback singer)
59. Deiva Vaakku (1992) (playback singer)
60. Guna (1992) (playback singer)
61. Innisai Mazhai (1992) (playback singer)
62. Kalikaalam (1992) (playback singer)
63. Marutode Naa Mogudu (1992) (playback singer)
64. Naangal (1992) (playback singer)
65. Nadodi Paattukkaran (1992) (playback singer)
66. Pattu Dala (1992) (playback singer)
67. Ponnukkeetha Purushan (1992) (playback singer)
68. Pudhiya Swarangal (1992) (playback singer)
69. Thai Mozhi (1992) (playback singer)
70. Unna Nenachen Paattu Padicchen (1992) (playback singer)
71. Va Va Vasanthame (1992) (playback singer)
72. Chinna Gounder (1991) (playback singer)
73. En Arukil Nee Irundhaal (1991) (playback singer)
74. Idhayam (1991) (playback singer)
75. Keechu Raallu (1991) (playback singer)
76. Kumbakarai Thangaiah (1991) (playback singer)
77. Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991) (playback singer)
78. Oorellam Un Paattu (1991) (playback singer)
79. Pudhiya Raagam (1991) (playback singer)
80. Pudhu Nellu Puddhu Nathu (1991) (playback singer)
81. Saami Potta Mudhichhu (1991) (playback singer)
82. Sir... I Love You (1991) (playback singer)
83. Thaalaattu Kekkuthamma (1991) (playback singer)
84. Thambikku Oru Paattu (1991) (playback singer)
85. Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1991) (playback singer)
86. Vetri Padigal (1991) (playback singer)
87. Amman Koil Thiruvizha (1990) (playback singer)
88. Edhir Katru (1990) (playback singer)
89. En Uyir Thozhan (1990) (playback singer)
90. Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990) (playback singer)
91. Keladi Kanmani (1990) (playback singer)
92. Kizhakku Vasal (1990) (playback singer)
93. Marudu Pandi (1990) (playback singer)
94. Pagalil Pournami (1990) (playback singer)
95. Periya Veettu Panakkaran (1990) (playback singer)
96. Pondaatti Thevai (1990) (playback singer)
97. Pudhu Paatu (1990) (playback singer)
98. Pulan Visaaranai (1990) (playback singer)
99. Raja Kaiye Vacha (1990) (playback singer)
100. Sirayil Sila Raagangal (1990) (playback singer)
101. Thaalaattu Paadava (1990) (playback singer)
102. Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990) (playback singer)
103. Vellaya Thevan (1990) (playback singer)
104. Shiva (1989/I) (conductor) (as Ilaiya Raaja)
105. Anbu Kattalai (1989) (playback singer)
106. Dharmam Vellum (1989) (playback singer)
107. Enga Ooru Maappilai (1989) (playback singer)
108. Ennai Petha Raasa (1989) (playback singer)
109. Kaiveesu Amma Kaiveesu (1989) (playback singer)
110. Karagaattakkaaran (1989) (playback singer)
111. Ninaivu Chinnam (1989) (playback singer)
112. Paandi Naattu Thangam (1989) (playback singer)
113. Paattukku Oru Thalaivan (1989) (playback singer)
114. Padicha Pulla (1989) (playback singer)
115. Pongi Varum Kaveri (1989) (playback singer)
116. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989) (playback singer)
117. Raaja Raajathaan (1989) (playback singer)
118. Thangamaana Raasa (1989) (playback singer)
119. Thendral Sudum (1989) (playback singer)
120. Thiruppu Munai (1989) (playback singer)
121. En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988) (playback singer)
122. Enga Ooru Kaavakkaaran (1988) (playback singer)
123. En Jeevan Paaduthe (1988) (playback singer)
124. Ennai Vittu Pokaathe (1988) (playback singer)
125. En Uyir Kannamma (1988) (playback singer)
126. Irandil Ondru (1988) (playback singer)
127. Ithu Engal Neethi (1988) (playback singer)
128. Naan Sonnathey Sattam (1988) (playback singer)
129. Paadaatha Thaeneekal (1988) (playback singer)
130. Paasa Paravaigal (1988) (playback singer)
131. Poonthotta Kaavalkkaaran (1988) (playback singer)
132. Sakkarai Pandhal (1988) (playback singer)
133. Sembagame Sembagame (1988) (playback singer)
134. Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu (1988) (playback singer)
135. Chinna Kuyil Paattu (1987) (playback singer)
136. Enga Ooru Paattukkaaran (1987) (playback singer)
137. Graamathu Minnal (1987) (playback singer)
138. Indian Summer (1987) (composer: additional music) (as Ilaya Raja)
139. Krishnan Vandaan (1987) (playback singer)
140. Manaivi Ready (1987) (playback singer)
141. Vazha Vazharka (1987) (playback singer)
142. Aruvadhai Nall (1986) (playback singer)
143. Dharma Pathni (1986) (playback singer)
144. Kadolara Kavithaigal (1986) (playback singer)
145. Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu (1986) (playback singer)
146. Karimedu Karuvaayan (1986) (playback singer)
147. Kodai Mazhai (1986) (playback singer)
148. Mandhira Punnagai (1986) (playback singer)
149. Murattu Karangal (1986) (playback singer)
150. Nee Thaana Andha Kuyil (1986) (playback singer)
151. Palavanai Rojakkal (1986) (playback singer)
152. Thaiku Oru Thalattu (1986) (playback singer)
153. Vidincha Kalyaanam (1986) (playback singer)
154. Geethanjali (1985) (playback singer)
155. Meendum Paraasakthi (1985) (playback singer)
156. Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) (playback singer)
157. Needhiyin Marupakkam (1985) (playback singer)
158. Thanga Mama (1985) (playback singer)
159. Udaya Geetham (1985) (playback singer)
160. Uyarntha Ullam (1985) (playback singer)
161. Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984) (playback singer)
162. Jappanil Kalyanaraman (1984) (playback singer)
163. Kairaasikkaran (1984) (playback singer)
164. Magudi (1984) (playback singer)
165. Merupudadi (1984) (playback singer)
166. Munthanai Mudichu (1984) (playback singer)
167. Poo Vilangu (1984) (playback singer)
168. Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984) (playback singer)
169. Vaidehi Kaathirundaal (1984) (playback singer)
170. Vazhkai (1984) (playback singer)
171. Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate (1983) (playback singer)
172. Malayur Mambattiyaan (1983) (playback singer)
173. Pudumai Penn (1983) (playback singer)
174. Thoongathey Tambi Thoongathey (1983) (playback singer)
175. Vellai Roja (1983) (playback singer)
176. Aananda Raagam (1982) (playback singer)
177. Auto Raja (1982) (playback singer)
178. Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal (1982) (playback singer)
179. Metti (1982) (playback singer)
180. Sakala Kala Vallavan (1982) (playback singer)
181. Thai Mookambhikai (1982) (playback singer)
182. Bhari Bharjari Bete (1981) (playback singer)
183. Ellaam Inbamayam (1981) (playback singer)
184. Enakkaga Kaathiru (1981) (playback singer)
185. Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981) (playback singer)
186. Kazhagu (1981) (playback singer)
187. Rusi Kanda Poonai (1980) (playback singer)
188. Anbae Sangeetha (1979) (playback singer)
189. Kadavul Amaitha Medai (1979) (playback singer)
190. Lakshmi (1979) (playback singer)
191. Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979) (playback singer)
192. Sakkalathi (1979) (playback singer)
193. Tripura Sundari (1978) (playback singer)

Soundtrack:
1. Lajja (2001) (music: "Kaun Dagar Kaun Shehar")
2. Aakhari Poratam (1988) (music: "Tella Cheeraku", "Eppudu Eppudu")

Writer:
1. Nadodi Thendral (1992) (story)

Actor:
1. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Self:
1. Paal Nilappaadhaiyil (2002) .... Himself

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JAYAMALINI

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REVATHI

Revathi, also known as Revathy, is a South Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies, totaling over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry. She has to her credit five Best Actress Filmfare awards for her performance in the Tamil films Mann Vasanai, Thevar Magan, Anjali, the Telugu film 'Ankuram' and the Malayalam film Kakothi Kaavil Appoopan Thadigal.

Revathi was born as Asha Kelunni on 8th July 1966 in Kochi, Kerala. Her father Kelunni was a major in the Indian Army. She married Suresh Menon in 1988, the couple are separated from 2002. She was awarded the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Tamil film, Thevar Magan in 1992. In addition, she has also won the Tamilnadu State Award for Thalaimurai in 1998.

Mitr, My Friend (2002) was her first directorial venture. A rare Indian English film at the time, Mitr garnered an award for Best Director (English Film) in the National awards. Her next film as a director, Phir Milenge (2004), created waves as one of the first Hindi movies to deal with the sensitive subject of AIDS. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai.

Filmography
As an Actor
* Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
* Nishabd (2007)....Amrita
* Ananthabhadram (2005) .... Ananthan's Mother
* Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... (2005) .... Sandhya Sinha
* Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005).... Laila's mother
* Ponniyin Selvan (2005) (as Revathy Menon) .... Ponniamma

* Phir Milenge (2004) .... Dr. Raisingh
* Ab Tak Chappan (2004) .... Mrs. Namita Sadhu Agashe
* Dhoop (2003)
* Mizhi Randilum (2003) .... Sridevi
* Darna Mana Hai (2003) .... Pramila's mother
* Gramaphone (2003) .... Sara
* Nandanam (2002) .... Thankam
* Thamizhan (2002) .... Surya's Sister
* Kaiyethum Doorath (2002) .... Dr. Omana Babunath
* Ravanaprabhu (2001) .... Bhanumathi
* Thalaimurai (1998)
* Iruvar (1997) .... Selvam's wife
* Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996) .... Manga
* Agni Devan (1995) .... Sudarshana
* Avathaaram (1995)
* Ladies Only (1994)
* Magalir Mattum (1994) .... Sathya
* Tarpan (1994) .... Sumitra
* Ankuram (1993)
* Devasuram (1993) .... Bhanumathi
* Gaayam (1993) .... Anitha
* Marupadiyam (1993)
* Maya Mayuram (1993) .... Nanda
* Pudhiya Mugam (1993)
* Muskurahat (1992) .... Nandini
* Raat (1992) .... Meena Sharma (Mini)
* Deiva Vaakku (1992)
* Thevar Magan (1992)
* Paasamalargal (1992)
* Love (1991/I) .... Maggie Pinto
* Advaitham (1991) .... Lakshmi Menon
* Kilukkam (1991) .... Nandini
* Kuttapathram (1991)
* Anjali (1990) .... Chitra
* Arangetra Velai (1990)
* Kizhakku Vasal (1991)
* Orukkam (1990)
* Lankeshwarudu (1989)
* Varavelppu (1989) .... Muralee's Girlfriend
* Kakkothi Kaavile Appoppan Thaadikal (1988)
* Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)
* Mouna Raagam (1986) .... Divya
* Punnagai Mannan (1986)
* Ente Kanakkuyil (1985)
* Aan Paavam (1985)
* Kunguma Chimizh (1985)
* Udaya Geetham (1985)
* Pagal Nilavu (1985) .... Peter's Sister
* Kai Kodukkam Kai (1984) .... Kaalimuthu's Wife
* Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984)
* Vaidehi Kaathirundaal (1984)
* Kattathe Kilikoodu (1983) .... Asha Thampi
* Pudumai Penn (1983)
* Mann Vasanai (1982)

As a Director

* Phir Milenge (2004)
* Mitr, My Friend (2002)

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MANIRATNAM

Ratnam was born as G. Subramaniam on June 2, 1957, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. After graduating with a degree in commerce from Madras University and an MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, he embarked on a career as a management consultant before becoming a filmmaker. He got into film direction with the help of his late brother, film producer G. Venkateswaran.

Career

Mani Ratnam's films often feature realistic, contemporary themes and complex plots. With a career spanning over two decades, he has garnered high acclaim and has been praised for handling serious issues whilst retaining a high entertainment factor in his films. Familial and marital hardships, terrorism, love, class and religious conflict, war, politics, adoption, history and disability are just some of the socio-political issues to have been featured in his films. His movies are generally made in the Tamil language, but are usually also dubbed into other languages like Telugu and Hindi owing to their national appeal. He has also made films in other languages like Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. His first movie was Pallavi Anu Pallavi in 1983 starring Anil Kapoor

The characteristic elements of Mani Ratnam's films include memorable music by notable Indian composers Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman, a strong story line, sharp dialogue and innovative cinematography and art direction. He has worked with the best cinematographers in the country - notably P. C. Sriram, Balu Mahendra, Santosh Sivan, Ravi K. Chandran, Rajiv Menon and the likes.

Awards and Recognition

Widely known for his ability to tread the middle way between artistic cinema and commercial cinema, Ratnam's movies are further noted for their brilliance in technical aspects like art direction, cinematography and background score. His work has come to be recognised nationally and internationally.

In 2002, Mani Ratnam was awarded the Padma Shri[1].

In 1994, a retrospective of his Tamil films was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). His movie Nayagan was part of Time Magazine's All-Time 100 Movies issued in 2005.[2][3]

Filmography

The following is the list of movies directed by Mani Ratnam. For a lot of these movies, Mani Ratnam is also credited for the Story & Screenplay:

Directorial Credits
Year Film Language Cast Music Director Notes
1983 Pallavi Anu Pallavi Kannada Anil Kapoor, Lakshmi Ilaiyaraaja Dubbed into Tamil as Oh! Priya Priya
1985 Unaru Malayalam Mohanlal Ilaiyaraaja
1985 Pagal Nilavu Tamil Murali, Revathi Menon, Radhika Sarath Kumar, Sathyaraj Ilaiyaraaja
1985 Idaya Kovil Tamil Mohan, Radha, Ambika, Goundamani Ilaiyaraaja
1986 Mouna Raagam Tamil Mohan, Revathi, Karthik Ilaiyaraaja Dubbed into Telugu as 'Mouna Raagam
1987 Nayagan Tamil Kamal Haasan, Saranya, Nasser, Janagaraj Ilaiyaraaja Dubbed into Hindi as Velu Nayakan
Dubbed into Telugu as Nayakudu
1988 Agni Natchathiram Tamil Prabhu, Karthik, Vijayakumar, Prabhu Deva, Amala, Janagaraj, Jayachitra Ilaiyaraaja Dubbed into Telugu as Gharshana
1989 Geethanjali Telugu Nagarjuna, Girija, Vijayakumar Ilaiyaraaja Dubbed into Tamil as Idhayathai Thirudathey
Dubbed into Malayalam as Geethanjali
1990 Anjali Tamil Raghuvaran, Revathi, Prabhu, Tarun Kumar, Shamili, Shruti, Saranya Ilaiyaraaja Dubbed into Telugu as Anjali
1991 Thalapathi Tamil Rajinikanth, Mammooty, Arvind Swamy, Amrish Puri, Sobhana, Bhanupriya, Srividya, Geetha, Jaishankar Ilaiyaraaja Dubbed into Telugu as Dalapati
Dubbed into Hindi as Dal-pati
1992 Roja Tamil Arvind Swamy, Madhubala, Pankaj Kapoor, Nasser, Janagaraj A. R. Rahman Dubbed into English as The Rose
Dubbed into Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Marathi as Roja
1993 Thiruda Thiruda Tamil Prashanth, Anand, Heera Rajgopal, Anu Agarwal, Balasubrahmanyam A. R. Rahman Dubbed into Hindi as Chor Chor
Dubbed into Telugu as Donga Donga
1995 Bombay Tamil Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala, Nasser, Prakash Raj A. R. Rahman Dubbed into Hindi and Telugu as Bombay
1997 Iruvar Tamil Mohanlal, Aishwarya Rai, Prakash Raj, Madhubala, Tabu, Revathi, Gouthami, Nasser A. R. Rahman Dubbed into Telugu as Iddaru
1998 Dil Se Hindi Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta A. R. Rahman Dubbed into Tamil as Uyire
Dubbed into Telugu as Prema Tho
2000 Alaipayuthey Tamil Madhavan, Shalini, Arvind Swamy, Kushboo, Vivek, Sukumari, Lalitha, Jayasudha, Pyramid Natarajan A. R. Rahman Dubbed into English as Waves
Dubbed into Telugu as Sakhi
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal Tamil Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das, Keerthana, Prakash Raj, Pasupathy A. R. Rahman Dubbed into English as A Peck on the Cheek
Dubbed into Telugu as Amrutha
2004 Aayitha Ezhuthu Tamil Madhavan, Surya Sivakumar, Siddharth Narayan, Meera Jasmine, Esha Deol, Trisha, Bharathiraja A. R. Rahman Dubbed into Telugu as Yuva
Dubbed into English as The Three Dots
2004 Yuva Hindi Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukherjee, Esha Deol, Kareena Kapoor, Om Puri A. R. Rahman
2007 Guru Hindi Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Madhavan, Vidya Balan, Mallika Sherawat, Mithun Chakraborty A. R. Rahman Dubbed into Tamil as Guru
Dubbed into Telugu as Gurukanth
2008 Lajjo Hindi Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor A. R. Rahman Shelved for now.

Non-Director Credits

Mani Ratnam established Madras Talkies for film production during the shoot of Iruvar. Mani Ratnam had earlier produced Nayakan, Roja and Thiruda Thiruda under his personal name. All movies directed by Mani Ratnam subsequent to Iruvar has been produced through Madras Talkies. Apart from production, Mani Ratnam also has written story and screenplay for movies directed by others.

* Indira (1996) - Screenplay (Movie was directed by his wife Suhasini)
* Gayam (1993) - Story & Screenplay (Telugu Movie)
* Aasai (1995) - Producer
* Nerrukku Ner (1997) - Producer (Madras Talkies)
* Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001) - Story & Screenplay
* Saathiya (2002) - Screenplay (Movie is a re-make of Alaipayuthey and was directed by his assistant Shaad Ali) and Producer (Madras Talkies)
* Five Star (2003) - Producer (Madras Talkies)

Stage

* Netru, Indru, Naalai (2006)

Family

* Mani's father Gopal Ratnam Iyer was a film producer.
* Mani's brother G. Venkateswaran, popularly known as G.V. was also a film producer who committed suicide.
* Mani married to actress Suhasini, niece of Kamal Haasan and they have a 15-year old son Nandan.
* Mani co-founded and co-runs the independent production company Madras Talkies along with his brother G. Srinivasan.
* G. Srinivasan passed away in Manali on the 27th May 2007 by slipping on the gorge.

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SRIDEVI AYYAPAN PROFILE

Original Name: Shree Amma Yanger
Nick Name: Puppy
Date of Birth (Birthday): 13 August, 1963
Height: 5'7"
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Sivakasi, Tamilnadu
Education: British School, graduate at Oxford, master's at London School of Economics in International Relation
Marital Status: Married
Languages: Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil
Contact Address: Green Acres, 7 Bungalows, Lokhanda Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 058

Family Background
Spouse: Boney Kapoor
Daughter: two children (Jhanvi and Khushi)

Biography
Sridevi, also known as Sreedevi Ayyapan, was born on August 13, 1965 in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. She is an Indian actress who has starred in hundreds of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films.

Personal
Her parents were Ayyappan, a lawyer, and Rajeswari. Sridevi has a sister, Srilatha, and a brother named Satish. Sridevi's mother is from Andhra Pradesh and her father from Tamil Nadu.

Her father died while she was filming Lamhe, her mother while she was making Judaai. Although it is the Hindu custom that the son lights the funeral pyre, Sridevi lit the pyre for her mother's last rites.

Numerous sources claim that Sridevi had a relationship with actor Mithun Chakraborty from 1986 to 1987, and ended the relationship when she found out that he had not divorced his first wife, Yogita Bali. Many versions of this story say that the couple was secretly married and the marriage was later annulled. It is not clear how much of this story is true and how much is gossip.

Sridevi married film producer Boney Kapoor on June 2, 1996. The couple has two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi. Through her husband she is related to the large Surinder Kapoor film clan. Actor Anil Kapoor, her co-star in many films, is her brother-in-law.

Career
Sridevi started her career as a child artiste in the Tamil movie Kandhan Karunai (1967). During her early adult career, she acted in a number of Tamil and Malayalam movies. Many of her Malayalam movies were directed by I. V. Sasi. Some examples of her notable Malayalam movies are: Aadhyapaadam, Aalinganam, Kuttavum Sikshaiyum, Aa Nimisham. In 1976, she got her first big break in Tamil movies as a heroine in K. Balachander's Moondru Mudichu, where she starred opposite both Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth. In many ways, this movie was a landmark in Tamil filmdom. It was also one of Rajnikanth's first major movies. After Moondru Mudichu, Sridevi had a succession of huge hits with both these Tamil superstars. With Kamal Haasan, she acted in movies such as Guru, Sankarlal,Sigappu Rojakkal,Thaayillamal Naanillai, Meendum Kokila, Vaazhve Maayam, Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu, Neela Malargal,Moondram Pirai,16 Vayathinile. With Rajnikanth, she acted in movies such as Dharmayuddham, Priya, Pokkiri Raja, Thanikattu Raja, Adutha Varisu, Nan Adimai Illai, etc. She was the number one actress in Tamil films during the period 1979-83.

During the same time, Sridevi also made inroads into Telugu language movies. She acted with all major heroes in Telugu. A number of her Telugu movies were made by K. Raghavendra Rao. With N. T. Rama Rao, she acted in movies such as Konda Veeti Simham, Vetagadu, Sardar Paparayudu, Bobbili Puli etc. With A. Nageswara Rao, she acted in movies such as Mudulla Koduku, Premabhishekham, Bangaru Kanku, Premakanuka etc. With Krishna she acted in movies such as Kanchu Kagada, Kalavari Samsaram, Krishnavatharam, Borripellum Bolludu, Khaidi Rudrayya etc. After Kamal Haasan, Sridevi has acted the most number of movies with Krishna. Towards the tail end of her Telugu career, she started acting in Hindi movies. Many of her initial Hindi movies starred Jeetendra and were remakes of her Telugu movies, mostly directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and K. Bappaiah. She has won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for Meendum Kokila and Kshana Kshanam.

In 1978, she starred in her first Hindi film, Solva Saawan which failed at the box office. However, her second movie, Himmatwala, went on to be a super-duper success. Sridevi became a Bollywood star overnight and the film earned her the sexy nickname "Thunder Thighs". This was followed by the masterpiece Sadma which is hailed as a classic today and remains the most definitive child-woman performance of her career. Throughout the 1980s, she starred in a galaxy of superhit films including Tohfa, Nagina, Mr. India, Chandni, and Chaalbaaz, in which her delightfully crazy capers won her the first Filmfare Award for Hindi films. Sridevi became the No.1 star and the highest paid actor during this time. Nagina is remembered for her iconic dance sequence in the film's climax. Shekhar Kapur's all-time hit Mr. India won her rave reviews for her classic comic-timing and earned her the name Miss Hawa Hawai while her Charlie Chaplin act in the film remains an unforgettable moment. Yash Chopra's poetic fairy-tale Chandni proved to be the most spectacular hit of the Queen Bee's career. Yash Chopra again directed her in the path-breaking modern day classic Lamhe (1991), where the sensitive and intense double-role act immortalised her forever in Hindi Cinema. It also won her, her second Filmfare Best Actress Award and also the prestigiousInternational Best Actress Award. The superstar ruled on with powerful performances like Khuda Gawah, Gumrah and Laadla wowing the audiences. She was even approached by the Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg for a role which she had to refuse due to her workload in India. She remained the Number One for more than a decade which is the perhaps longest reign for any Hindi actress. She is one of the few Bollywood actresses who dictated terms and for whom roles were written. The failure of the multicrore Roop ki Rani Choron ka Raja proved to be a major setback. After the superhit Judaai (1997), she left the industry in order to marry Boney Kapoor and raise her two daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi.

After a six-year hiatus, Sridevi returned to the small screen, briefly, in the popular Sahara sitcom Malini Iyer (2004-2005). She also appeared on Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai for Karishma Kapoor (2004) and as a judge in the TV show Kaboom (2005). She also starred in the Lux ad along with Shah Rukh Khan. She is slated to return to the big screen in a sequel to Mr India.

She is a member of the Board of Directors at the Asian Academy of film and television.

She performed an 80's medley at the 52nd Filmfare Awards on February 24th, 2007 to a grand reception from fans and colleagues.

Awards and honours

Filmfare Awards
* 1981 FilmFare Award (South) for Tamil Film Meendum Kokila
* 1983 FilmFare Award Nomination for Sadma , lost to Shabana Azmi, Arth.
* 1989 Filmfare Award Nomination for Chandni, lost to herself for Chaalbaaz
* 1989 Filmfare Best Actress Award for Chaalbaaz
* 1991 Filmfare Best Actress Award for Lamhe
* 1992 FilmFare Award For Telugu Film Kshana Kshanam
* 1992 Filmfare Award Nomination for Khuda Gawah, lost to Madhuri Dixit for Beta
* 1993 Filmfare Award Nomination for Gumrah, lost to Juhi Chawla for Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
* 1994 Filmfare Award Nomination for Laadla, lost to Madhuri Dixit for Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
* 1997 Filmfare Award Nomination for Judaai , lost to Madhuri Dixit for Dil To Pagal Hai

Other awards
* 1993 Nandi Award For Telugu Film Kshana Kshanam
* 1994 Giant Awards For Contribution to Hindi Cinema
* 1998 Screen Awards Nomination for Judaai
* 2003 MAMI Award for Excellent Contribution to Hindi Cinema
* 2005 Vamsee Art Theatres International's Lifetime Achievement Award
* 1996 Toronto Best Actress Award for Devaragam

Filmography

Malayalam
* Kumara Sambhavam (1969) (First Malayalam movie)
* Swapnangal (1970)
* Poombatta (1971)
* Theertha Yathra (1972)
* Abhinandhanam (1976)
* Aalinganam (1976)
* Aasirvadham (1976)
* Kuttavum Sikshaiyum (1976)
* Aadhyapaadam (1976)
* Aa Nimisham (1977)
* Amme Anupame (1977)
* Angikaram (1977)
* Anthardhanam (1977)
* Nalumani Pookkal (1977)
* Nirakudam (1977)
* Oonjal (1977)
* Sathyavan Savithri (1977)
* Vezhambal (1977)
* Avalude Ravukal (1978)
* Amme Narayana (1984)
* Devaragam (1996)

Tamil
* Kandhan Karunai (1967) (First movie Play Young Boy As Sivakumar's Role)
* Nam Naadu (1969)
* Kumara Sambhavam (1969)
* Nam Naadu (1969)
* Moondru Mudichu (1976) (First Tamil movie as heroine.)
* Gayathri (1977)
* Kavikkuyil (1977)
* 16 Vayadhinile (1977) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.) (Source: Popular Tamil films)
* Sayndhadamma Sayndhadu (1977)
* Ayiram Jenmangal (1978)
* Vanakkaththukkuriya Kaadhaliye (1978)
* Ilaya Rani Rajalakshmi (1978)
* Ganga Yamuna Kaveri (1978)
* Ithu Eppadi Irukku (1978)
* Manitharil Iththanai Nirangala (1978)
* Mudisooda Mannan (1978)
* Pilot Premnath (1978)
* Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Taxi Driver (1978)
* Priya (1978) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Radhaikketra Kannan (1978)
* Rajavuukeththa Rani (1978)
* Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
* Arumbugal (1979)
* Dharmayuddham (1979)
* Kalyanaraman (1979) (Ran 140 days in Tamil centers.)
* Pagalil Or Iravu (1979)
* Kavariman (1979)
* Neela Malargal (1979)
* Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
* Thaayillaamal Naanillai (1979)
* Guru (1980)
* Johnny (1980)
* Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu (1980)
* Viswaroopam (1980)
* Sankarlal (1981)
* Dheiyva Thirumanangal (1981)
* Meendum Kokila (1981) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Raanuva Veeran (1981)
* Moondram Pirai (1982) (Ran 329 days in Tamil centers.)
* Deviyin Thirivilaiyadal (1982)
* Thanikkattu Raja (1982)
* Pokkiri Raja (1982) (Ran 148 days in Tamil centers.)
* Vaazhve Maayam (1982) (Ran 200 days in Tamil centers.)
* Adutha Vaarisu (1983)
* Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
* Idhu Eppadi Irukku
* Saithadhamma Saindhadhu
* Sathyavan Savithri
* Avalukku Nihar Avale
* Kanimutthu Papa
* Pirarthanai
* Naalumani Pookal
* Oonjal
* Santhippu (1983) (Ran 175 days in Tamil centers.)
* Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
* Tucker Raja
* Meenakshiyin Thiruvilaiyaadal

Telugu
* Bangarakka (1977) (First Telugu movie as heroine.)
* Padaharella Vayasu (1978)
* Borripellum Bolludu (1979)
* Kartheeka Deepam (1979)
* Vetagadu (1979)
* Mudulla Koduku (1979)
* Aatagadu (1980)
* Chuttalunnaru Jagratha (1980)
* Devudu Ichchina Koduku (1980)
* Gharana Donga (1980)
* Mama Allulla Saval (1980)
* Premakanuka (1980)
* Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
* Sardar Paparayudu (1980)
* Gaja Donga (1980)
* CID (1980)
* Mosagadu (1980)
* Patagadu (1980)
* Akali Rajyam (1981)
* Balanagamma (1981)
* Bhoga Bhagyalu (1981)
* Gharana Gangulu (1981)
* Ghatasari Atta Sugasari Kodalu (1981)
* Konda Veti Simham (1981)
* Premabhishekham (1981) (Ran for more than 500 days in Hyderabad)
* Rani Kasula Rangamma (1981)
* Illalu (1981)
* Satyam Shivam (1981)
* Aadi Vishnulu (1982)
* Anuraga Devata (1982)
* Bangaru Bhoomi (1982)
* Bangaru Koduku (1982)
* Bobbili Puli (1982)
* Devata (1982)
* Justice Chowdury (1982)
* Kalavari Samsaram (1982)
* Krisharjunulu (1982)
* Krishnavatharam (1982)
* Samsher Shankar (1982)
* Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bharthalu (1982)
* Adavi Simhalu (1983)
* Kirayi Kotigadu (1983)
* Mundadugu (1983)
* Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (1983)
* Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu (1983)
* Simham Navindi (1983)
* Sri Ranganeetalu (1983)
* Urantha Sankranthi (1983)
* Kanchu Kagada (1984)
* Kodathrachu (1984)
* Vajrayudham (1985)
* Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
* Pachani Kapuram (1985)
* Jayam Manade (1986)
* Khaidi Rudrayya (1986)
* Magudamleni Maharaju (1987)
* Mavoori Magaadu (1987)
* Aakhari Poratam (1988)
* Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
* Kshana Kshanam (1991)
* S.P.Parshuram (1996)

Hindi
* Julie (1975 film) (1975) (child actor)
* Solva Sawan (1978)
* Himmatwala (1983)
* Justice Chowdhary (1983)
* Jaani Dost (1983)
* Kalakaar (1983)
* Sadma (1983)
* Akalmand (1984)
* Inquilaab (1984)
* Jaag Utha Insaan (1984)
* Naya Kadam (1984)
* Maqsad (1984)
* Tohfa (1984)
* Balidaan (1985)
* Masterji (1985)
* Sarfarosh (1985)
* Aakhree Raasta (1986)
* Aag Aur Shola (1986)(cameo)
* Bhagwan Dada (1986)
* Dharam Adhikari (1986)
* Ghar Sansar (1986)
* Nagina (1986)
* Jaanbaaz (1986)(cameo)
* Karma (1986)
* Suhaagan (1986)
* Sultanat (1986)
* Aulaad (1987)
* Himmat Aur Mehnat (1987)
* Nazrana (1987)
* Majaal (1987)
* Joshilay (1987)
* Jawab Hum Denge (1987)
* Mr India (1987)
* Sherni (1988)
* Ram Avtaar (1988)
* Waqt Ki Awaaz (1988)
* Sone Pe Suhagaa (1988)
* Chaalbaaz (1989)
* Chandni (1989)
* Guru (1989)
* Gair Kanooni (1989)
* Nigahein (1989)
* Main Tera Dushman (1989)(cameo)
* Banjaran (1991)
* Farishtay (1991)
* Pathar Ke Insaan (1991)
* Lamhe (1991)
* Khuda Gawah (1992)
* Heer Ranjha (1992)
* Aasman Se Gira (1992)(cameo)
* Chandramukhi (1993)
* Gumrah (1993)
* Gurudev (1993)
* Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
* Chaand Ka Tukdaa (1994)
* Laadla (1994)
* Army (1996)
* Mr Bechara (1996)
* Kaun Sacha Kaun Jhootha (1997)
* Judaai (1997)
* Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin (2004) (Delayed Release)

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K VISWANATH

Kasinadhuni Viswanath, popularly known as K. Vishwanath, is a Telugu movie maker whose contributions have been significant to Indian films from the Telugu film industry. He was born in the South Indian city of Vijayawada in 1930.
He began his career as a technician in a studio at Chennai and later assisted Mr. Adurti Subba Rao in direction.He also worked as an assistant to director Ramnoth.He debuted as a director with Aatma Gowravam, which starred Akkineni Nageswara Rao. However, his full prowess in film-making flowered with a subsequent film called Siri Siri Muvva.

His films used to tackle the relevance and influence of Indian music/culture/art in the modern era. Films in this mould include Sankarabharanam . He made a series of such classical oriented movies all showcasing the bliss in Indian art forms. The list includes Saagara Sangamam , Sruthi Layalu, Sirivennela , Swarna Kamalam , and Swathi Kiranam .

He also made significant contributions on the social front with films like Saptapadi ('The seven Steps', signifying the Indian caste system), Swathi Muthyam ('Pure Pearl'), Swayam Krushi ("Attitude Towards Work" — conveying the message that dilligence and dedication is indispensable in achieving success), Subhodayam ('Good Morning'), Subhalekha ('Wedding Invitation' — a critique of the dowry system), Aapadhbhaandhavudu ('Savior'), and Subha Sankalpam ('Good Will').

Swathi Muthyam was India's official entry to the Oscars in 1986. Viswanath was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Indian film.

His films mirror the erosion of cherished values of Indian culture yet he remains critical of those morals that make one stand against his fellow human. For example, in his movie Saptapadi, Vishwanath brilliantly addresses certain loopholes in an inadmissible cultural system like intercaste marriage. A temple chief-priest gets his daughter’s daughter married to his son’s son – unaware that she is musically fused to a flutist who is a Dalit (one of a lower caste, but of a higher humanness.) Later, as the priest sees the marriage falling apart, he comes to know the heroine’s erstwhile bonding. It takes the priest intense introspection to realise how nasty it is to look down upon a fellow human because of getting imprisoned in caste. He could now anchor his judgment of someone in the “content of character” rather than caste. Across numerous other films, Vishwanath has reechoed similar social concerns that still resonate in the audiences’ minds.

The music for his films were composed by K. V. Mahadevan and Ilaiyaraaja. Vishwanath has also worked with artists like Hariprasad Chaurasia, Kelucharan Mohapatra and Sharon Loven for some of his films. Vishwanath also ventured into mainstream acting recently.

Family

* His father ran a film distribution company in Vijayawada.
* He is the nephew of director Kameshwara Rao.

Awards

* National Film Awards
o 1980-National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment -Sankarabharanam
o 1982-Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration-Saptapadi
o 1984-National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu-Sagara Sangamam
o 1986-National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu-Swathi Muthyam
o 1988-National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu-Sruthi Layalu
o 2004-National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu-Swarabhishekam
* Raghupathi Venkaiah Award-1992
* Padmashri Award

Trivia

* K.viswanath wished to work as an assistant to K. Balachander and Bapu.

List of all movies made by K.Viswanath

* Aatma Gouravam (1965)
* Private Master (1967)
* Sudigundaalu (1967)
* Kalisochchina Adrushtam (1968)
* Undamma Bottu Pedata (1968)
* Nindu Hridayalu (1969)
* Chelleli Kapuram (1971)
* Chinnanaati Snehithulu (1971)
* Kalam Marindi (1972)
* Neramu Siksha (1973)
* Sharada (1973)
* O Seeta Katha (1974)
* Jeevana Jyoti (1975)
* Mangalyaniki Maromudi (1976)
* Chilanka (1977)
* Siri Siri Muvva (1978)
* SeethaMalakshmi (1978)
* Sankarabharanam (1979)
* Sargam (1979)
* Alludu Pattina Bharatam (1980)
* Saptapadi (1980)
* Subhodayam (1980)
* Subhalekha (1982)
* Kaamchor (1982)
* Shubh Kaamna (1983)
* Saagara Sangamam (1983)
* Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
* Swathi Muthyam (1985)
* Siri vennela (1986)
* Srutilayalu (1987)
* Swayamkrushi (1987)
* Swarna Kamalam (1988)
* Sutradharulu (1990)
* Aapathbandhavudu (1992)
* Swathi Kiranam (1992)
* Subha Sankalpam (1995)
* Chinnabbai (1997)
* Swarabhishekam (2004)

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KAMAL HASSAN

Nickname: Universal Hero
Date of Birth: 7 November 1954
City: Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Father: Srinivasan
Siblings: Charu Haasan,Chandra Haasan
Children: daughters Shruti K. Haasan and Akshara
Marital status: divorced
Spouse:
Ex-spouse: Sarika, Vani Ganapathy
His hero: Ilayaraja
Hobbies: magic
Occupation: actor
Debut Film: Kalathur Kannamma
Languages: hindi, english, Telugu

Kamal Haasan (born on November 7, 1954) is an Indian film actor. He began his career as a child artist in many films, while also attending a theatre for stage plays, to follow his dream to act. Kamal Haasan gained the Indian cinema's attention in 1960 by playing an Award-winning role in his first blockbuster, Kalathur Kannamma and since then he has acted in over two hundred Indian films. Kamal Haasan has acted in several various character roles winning four Indian National Film Awards for his criticallly acclaimed acting.

An accomplished dramatic actor and celebrity, he received India's third highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri for his services to Indian cinema in 1990. Kamal Haasan performs predominantly in leading roles in high-budget and major studio films, ranging from romantic comedies and drama to action thrillers. His most popular films include Moondram Pirai (1982), Saagara Sangamam (1983), Nayagan (1987), Indian (1996) and Hey Ram (2000). However in 2007, Kamal Haasan has attempted to portray ten different characters in his upcoming project, Dasavatharam, therefore making the attempt a possible World Record.

Biography

Kamal was born to Srinivasan and as their fourth and youngest child. His father an advocate gave all three of his sons(Charu Haasan,Chandra Haasan,Kamal Haasan) the suffix of "Haasan" as a sign of his friendship to one Mr. Haasan. He is also a trained playback singer and sometimes pens the lyrics for the soundtracks of some of his recent films. He is an able performer of the Bharatanatyam dance form. He had assisted in choreography early in his career. He is multilingual.

Sixties

While Beatles were making music and VietNam was at war with US and the hippies in Haight Ashbury were doing freak-outs, Kamal made his screen debut with Kalathur Kannamma produced by AVM production at the age of six and it won him the first National Award for Best Child Artist. He followed it with appearances as a child actor in movies that featured MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, Nagesh and Gemini Ganesh.

Seventies

As an actor in adult roles, he received a lukewarm response for his initial few films like Avargal, Aval Oru Thodarkathai, Solla Thaan Ninaikkiren, Maanavan and Kumara Vijayam. His first highly popular movie was 16 Vayathinile with Sridevi. This established him as a popular teen idol at the age of 23. Kamal Haasan and Sri Devi were a popular acting pair and have acted together in 23 films. The year following his appearance in 16 Vayathinile, Kamal Haasan acted in director K. Balachander's Telugu hit Maro Charithra.

In many of his late 1970's films, he was usually the hero with Rajinikanth as the villain.

During the 1970s, he has played a host of characters that include:

* a ventriloquist in Avargal (He actually learnt ventriquilism for his role in the movie)
* a village innocent in 16 Vayathinile
* a disco jockey in Ilamai Oonjaladugiradhu
* a psychopath serial killer of women in Sigappu Rojakkal
* a buck-toothed villager in Kalyanaraman
* Aladdin in Alavudheenum Arpudha Vilakkum

Eighties

His first attempt at direction came through an unfortunate turn of events with the demise of director T.N. Baalu during the filming of Sankarlal in 1981. Kamal reached superstardom in 1979 with multiple classics and mass blockbusters which coincided with the decline of MGR/Sivaji era in movies (MGR quit movies in 1977 while Sivaji, nevertheless continued to act till the 90s). A huge factor behind Kamal's success is his versatility.

In this period, he has played amongst other roles, :

* a blind violinist in Raja Paarvai at the age of 27 (first screenplay by Kamal)
* a classical dancer in Saagara Sangamam
* a mentally challenged man who falls in love in Swathi Muthyam
* an undercover cop in Kaaki Sattai
* a benevolent underworld don in Nayagan (Leader) at the age of 33 (directed by Mani Ratnam)
* an unemployed youth who chances upon a week of opulence in the silent movie Pushpak
* an honest cop, a dwarf circus clown and a fun-loving mechanic in Apoorva Sagodharargal at the age of 35 (screenplay by Kamal)
* a corrupt mayor in Indrudu Chandrudu, Telugu
* a spy in Vikram
* an illiterate villager in Sakalakala Vallavan

Apoorva Sagodharargal, which released in 1989, was the first Kamal film to gross almost Rs.100 million at the box office

Nineties

Kamal's second attempt at direction came through another unfortunate turn of events when the original director Shantanu Sheroey failed to do a good job while filming Chachi 420 in 1997. Inspired by the European style of closer-to-reality docu-dramas, Kamal moved decisively towards making films for select classes in the 90s, isolating some of his ardent fans.

In this period, he has played:

* as a Doctor in hilarious Tamil movie Sathy Leelavathy
* as quadruplets in the comedy Michael Madhana Kamarajan
* as an old and highly-corrupt mayor in Indiran Chandiran
* a mentally-challenged man in the romanceGuna
* a modern youth turned villager in Thevar Magan at the age of 38 (written and produced by Kamal)
* a hapless villager who lost and re-discovers his family in a metropolis in Mahanadhi
* a revolutionary lecturer in Nammavar
* a special police squad officer against terrorism in Kuruthipunal
* a righteous old revolutionary as well as his corrupt son in Indian
* an old nanny in Avvai Shanmugi at the age of 42

Unlike the eighties, Kamal films in the late nineties lost sheen and were less successful. However, Indian which released in 1996 grossed almost Rs.200 million at the box office marking a new peak in his career.

Noughts

Kamal's multi-faceted talent came to the fore in off-screen departments like direction, scripting, screenplay, special effects and these reached full bloom in this decade.

Again, he has played diverse roles in this period, which include:

* a Hindu fundamentalist in Hey Ram
* a mentally affected Sri Lankan Tamil in the comedy Thenali
* a pair of twins (one of which is a deranged psychopath) in Aalavandhan
* an ardent bachelor turned lover in Pammal K. Sambandam
* a randy pilot in the comedy caper Panchathantiram
* a disabled altruist in Anbe Sivam
* a rustic wrongly jailed for the murder of his lover in Virumaandi (directed by Kamal)
* a deaf circus stuntman in Mumbai Express at the age of 51
* an old age student of MBBS degree, Vasool Raja M.B.B.S, a remake of Hindi film, Munna Bai M.B.B.S
* as DCP Raghavan, a smart and suave policeman with his "Raghavan instinct" out to trace a serial psychopath killer duo in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

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