SUHASINI

Suhasini Mani Ratnam, commonly known as Suhasini (born 15th August 1961, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) is an actress, screenwriter, producer, and director from India. Her first feature film was the Tamil movie Nenjathai Killathe, made in 1980. She has acted in many films since.

Suhasini is the niece of renowned Indian actor Kamal Haasan, and the daughter of another popular actor Chaaru Haasan. In 1988, she married acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam. They have a 15-year old son.

In 1996, she stepped into direction, helming her first film Indira. She also wrote the screenplay for the film. The project was produced by G.V films .She and husband Mani Ratnam, are both involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies, along with G. Srinivasan.

She won the coveted National Film Award for Best Actress in 1986 for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi, directed by K. Balachander.

She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada as well as Malayalam films. Her role in the AFI Fest nominated feature Vaanaprastham (1999) was particularly well received.

Filmography
Actress

* Mathad Mathad Mallige (Upcoming)
* Rakhi (2006)
* Shock (2004)
* Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
* Stumble (2003)
* Nammal (2002)
* Theerthadanam (2001)
* Nuvvu Naaku Nachchav (2001)
* Vaanaprastham (1999)
* Bharatheeyam (1997)
* Amrutavarshini (1997)
* Shubhalagnam (1994)
* Chinna Kannamma (1993)
* Samooham (1993)
* Muthina Hara (1990)
* En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan (1989)
* Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
* Marana Mrudangam (1988)
* Manchi Donga (1988)
* Aakhari Poratam (1988)
* Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)
* En Bommukutty Ammavukku (1988)
* Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrika (1987)
* Aradhana (1987)
* Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)
* Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
* Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam (1987)
* Thene Manasulu (1987)
* Rakkuyilin Rajassadasil (1986)
* Pranamam (1986)
* Raakshasudu (1986)
* Chantabbai (1986)
* Kiraathakudu (1986)
* Mr. Bharath (1986)
* Muddula Manavaraalu (1986)
* Sirivennela (1986)
* Bandhana (1985)
* Katha Ithu Vare (1985)
* Bullet (1985)
* Jackie (1985)
* Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
* Swathi (1985)
* Inti Guttu (1984)
* Challenge (1984)
* Aarorumariyathe (1984)
* Ente Upasana (1984)
* Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
* Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984)
* Manishiko Charithra (1984)
* Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
* Magamaha Raju (1983)
* Adaminte Variyellu (1983)
* Koodevide? (1983)
* Oru Indhiya Kanavu (1983)
* Manchupallaki (1982)
* Aagaaya Gangai (1982)
* Gopurangal Saayvathillai (1982)
* Palaivana Solai (1981)
* Nenjathai Killathe

Director

* Indira (1996)

Writer

* Guru (2007)
* Iruvar (1997)
* Indira (1996)
* Thiruda Thiruda

Producer

* Iruvar (1997)

K V MAHADEVAN

K. V. Mahadevan is a South Indian music composer.
K. V. Mahadevan, or "mAmA" as he was popularly known among his colleagues, has a special place in South Indian film music.

Career

He started his career as a happy composer with 'Anandhan' in 1942, contributed immensely for nearly half a century, before surrendering in 1990 with 'muruganE thuNai'. During this period he scored music for about 250 Tamil films. The special features of his compositions were: giving primary importance to lyrics and composing music that is perfectly suited to lyrics; always keeping a base in the Carnatic music systems; and giving independence to singers and other assistants to freely contribute ideas for improving his compositions. Some of the famous tamil movies for which he composed include 'Adimai Penn', 'Thiruvilayaadal', 'Vaanampadi', 'Thillaana Moganambal', 'Kandhan Karunai', 'Muthalali'. His most famous and recent composition in Telugu was in the movie directed by K.Vishwanath, Swathi Kiranam (1991).

Awards

* National Film Award for Best Music Direction(1967)-Kandan Karunai
* National Film Award for Best Music Direction (1980)-Sankarabharanam

Trivia

He was the first recipient of National Film Award for Best Music Direction.

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Composer, Music Department

Composer:

1. Shrinatha Kavi Sarvabhowma (1993)
2. Swathi Kiranam (1992)
3. Pelli Pustakam (1991)
4. Alludugaru (1990)
5. Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
6. Sutradhaarulu (1990)
7. Muddula Mamaiah (1989)
8. Murali Krishnudu (1988)
9. Prema Kiritam (1988)
10. Janaki Ramudu (1988)
11. Muvva Gopaludu (1987)
12. Sruthi Layalu (1987)
13. Mannemlo Monagadu (1986)
14. Kalyana Thamboolam (1986)
15. Muddula Krishnaiah (1986)
16. Sirivennela (1986)
17. Bullet (1985)
18. Maa Pallelo Gopaludu (1985)
19. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
20. Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984)
21. Piriyilla Naam (1984)
22. Pelli Choopulu (1983)
23. SP Bhayankar (1983)
24. Subhalekha (1982)
25. Agni Poolu (1981)
26. Radha Kalyanam (1981)
27. Thyagayya (1981)
28. Vamsa Vriksham (1980)
29. Circus Ramudu (1980)
30. Kaliyuga Ravana Surudu (1980)
31. Saptapadhi (1980)
32. Subhodayam (1980)
33. Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)
34. Samajaniki Saval (1979)
35. Shankarabharanam (1979)
36. Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
37. Gorantha Deepam (1978)
38. Seetamalakshmi (1978)
39. Siri Siri Muvva (1978)
40. Indradhanusu (1977)
41. Shri Ram Vanvas (1977)
42. Ramarajyamlo Rakthapasam (1976)
43. Paadipantalu (1976)
44. Mangalyaniki Maromudi (1976)
45. Secretary (1976)
46. Seeta Kalyanam (1976)
47. Shri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (1976)
48. Gunavanthudu (1975)
49. Jeevana Jyoti (1975)
50. Muthyala Muggu (1975)
51. O Seeta Katha (1974)
52. Andala Ramudu (1973)
53. Deshoddharakulu (1973)
54. Mayadari Malligadu (1973)
55. Neramu Siksha (1973)
56. Sharada (1973)
57. Badi Panthulu (1972)
58. Koduku Kodalu (1972)
59. Chelleli Kapuram (1971)
60. Prem Nagar (1971)
61. Sampoorna Ramayanam (1971)
62. Shrimanthudu (1971)
63. Balaraju Katha (1970)
64. Adrushtavanthalu (1969)
65. Buddhimanthudu (1969)
66. Ekaveera (1969)
67. Bangaru Pichika (1968)
68. Kanchukota (1967)
69. Arasa Kattali (1967)
70. Prana Mithrulu (1967)
71. Privetu Mastaru (1967)
72. Saakshi (1967)
73. Sudigundaalu (1967)
74. Aastiparulu (1966)
75. Kanne Manasulu (1966)
76. Antastulu (1965)
77. Sumangali (1965)
78. Tene Manasulu (1965)
79. Todu Needa (1965)
80. Aatma Balam (1964)
81. Daagudumootalu (1964)
82. Iruvar Ullam (1963)
83. Mooga Manasulu (1963)
84. Yedureetha (1963)
85. Manchi Manasulu (1962)
86. Thayilla Pillai (1961)
87. Mundadugu (1958)
88. Aalu Magalu (1957)

Music Department:

1. Thyagayya (1981) (music supervisor)
2. Arasa Kattali (1967) (musical director)

RAMESH NAIDU MUSIC DIRECTOR

Ramesh Naidu is a famous South Indian music director working in Telugu films. The film Megha Sandesham was one of his major works.

Filmography
* Dampatyam, 1957
* Devudu Chesina Manushulu, 1973
* Thoorpu Padamara, 1976
* Chillarakottu Chittamma, 1977
* Sivaranjani, 1978
* Sangham Chekkina Silpalu, 1979
* Hema Hemeelu, 1980
* Antham Kadidi Aarambam, 1981
* Meghasandesam, 1983
* Rendu Jella Seetha, 1983
* Ananda Bhairavi, 1984
* Srivaariki Premalekha, 1984
* Babai Abbai, 1984
* Swayam Krushi, 1987
* Aha Naa Pellanta, 1987
* Ish Gup Chup, 1993, song "Alarulu Kuriyaga"