AVM Productions
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AVM is the oldest and largest film production studio in India
. It is currently owned by M. Saravanan and his son, M. S. Guhan
. The most recent film they have produced since their opening with Nam Iruvar
in 1947, is Vettaikkaaran and Leader. The filming studios are located in Vadapalani
, Chennai
. Besides Tamil they have produced many films in Bollywood
and Telugu
. They have introduced numerous actors in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, some of the prominent actors are Vyjayanthimala
, Sivaji Ganesan
and Kamal Haasan
.
A talent scout, he opened the doors of opportunity and success to many performing artistes and technicians.
Born on 28 July 1907, Avichi Meiyappan hailed from a Nattukottai Nagarathar
family of Karaikkudi in Tamil Nadu. Avichi Chettiar
ran a mini-department store, named AV & Sons. It sold gramophone records. Meiyappan, who joined his father's shop even as a teenager, decided to produce gramophone records instead of merely marketing them. He came to Madras where along with friends K.S.Narayana Iyengar, Subbaiah Chettiar
and others promoted Saraswathi Stores. He found excellent support in K.P.Varadachari, its manager, and his lawyer friend Thoothukudi Govindachari Raghavachari he produced many records.
The dawn of the talkie era (1931) inspired Meiyappan to start Saraswathi Sound Productions and he launched his maiden movie venture, Alli Arjuna
a Hindu mythology based movie. The film was shot in Calcutta and proved a total flop as the one that followed named Ratnavali
. At this point, an aspiring amateur actor and college graduate A.T.Krishnaswamy joined the unit as assistant director who was associated with Meiyappan for nearly a decade and wrote and directed the early AVM productions.
The reverses forced Meiyappan to lie low but only for a while. In association with Jayanthilal, a cinema house owner based in Bangalore
, he promoted a new company Pragati Pictures Limited. Grabbing an opportunity that came his way, AVM made Nanda Kumar, Tamil version of a Marathi film launching it as a Pragati production. The highlight of this movie was the debut of T.R.Mahalingam in to Tamil movie Industry.
The film was a landmark because for the first time playback singing was tried, with Lalitha Venkatraman singing for the actor who played Devagi. Meiyappan took the sprawling Club House off Mount Road on lease and shot scenes without going to studios and erecting sets. Soon after he shifted his unit to another sprawling edifice known as Admiralty House
in Adyar.
, a mythological film which created history. The film was made in Telugu, its lead players were from Telugu cinema and it was directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni
, a Mangalorean who had his training in Bombay. The film turned out to be a big hit and also won critical acclaim! Meiyappan struck gold with comedy next. Sabapathy
(1941) with the saucer-eyed T. R. Ramachandran
in the lead, Kali N. Ratnam and K. Sarangapani was a runaway success. Then came a series of hits like En Manaivi
, Harishchandra
(1943), Sri Valli.
The city of Madras began to feel the strains of the World War II
raging on elsewhere and to reduce the exposure from Japanese bombing, Meiyappan moved his facilities to Karaikudi
. In the outskirts of the town karaikudi he occupied a drama auditorium with a large open area around it on long lease and erected a studio. Thus was born AVM Productions with AVM Studios.
Hits like Nam Iruvar
(1947), Andha Naal
(1954), and the National Award winning Hum Panchi Ek Daal Ke (1957) followed.
Meiyappan died on 12 August 1979, and after his demise his sons took over the mantle. The AVM saga continues, its glory undiminished.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is currently owned by M. Saravanan and his son, M. S. Guhan
M. S. Guhan
M. S. Guhan is a producer of Tamil films. He has been involved in hits such as Sivaji: The Boss, Thirupathi and Minsaara Kanavu, and recently Ayan. He is the son of noted producer M. Saravanan, who owns the AVM Studios in Chennai. His grandfather was Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar.-References:...
. The most recent film they have produced since their opening with Nam Iruvar
Nam Iruvar
Nam Iruvar is a 1947 Tamil film directed and produced by A. V. Meiyappan.- Production :Based on a play written by Pa. Neelakantan and directed by Sahasranamam, Nam Iruvar was directed and produced by A.V. Meiyappan...
in 1947, is Vettaikkaaran and Leader. The filming studios are located in Vadapalani
Vadapalani
-Murugan Koyil:Built about 125 years back, this much-hallowed and regularly frequented Lord Muruga sannidhi has emerged from a thatched shed, an unostentatious one enshrining a Murugan picture only, and established for itself a name on par with ancient places of worship...
, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. Besides Tamil they have produced many films in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
and Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
. They have introduced numerous actors in the Tamil and Telugu film industries, some of the prominent actors are Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala
Vyjayanthimala Bali is an Indian film actress, Bharathanatyam dancer, carnatic singer, dance choreographer, golfer and a Parliamentarian....
, Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
and Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting...
.
Early history
Among South India's movie moguls, A.V. Meiyappan is a far-sighted entrepreneur and filmmaker with dash and dynamism, he had a finger on the pulse of the moviegoer. Entering the world of movies soon after it was introduced in India in the year 1931, for nearly half a century he worked incessantly, producing pictures of many kinds in many languages. A man with great foresight, he faced much adversity early in his career but like a true pioneer fought relentlessly and made it to the top.A talent scout, he opened the doors of opportunity and success to many performing artistes and technicians.
Born on 28 July 1907, Avichi Meiyappan hailed from a Nattukottai Nagarathar
Nagarathar
The Nagarathars is a Chettiar community in Shaivism that originated in Kaveripoompattinam under the Chola kingdom of India. They are a prominent mercantile Vaishya, caste in Tamil Nadu, South India...
family of Karaikkudi in Tamil Nadu. Avichi Chettiar
Chettiar
Chettiar , also spelled Chetty, is a title used by various castes in South India especially in Tamil Nadu. In Kannada, it appears as Setty, Shettar and Shettigar, who are Padmashalis in Andhra Pradesh....
ran a mini-department store, named AV & Sons. It sold gramophone records. Meiyappan, who joined his father's shop even as a teenager, decided to produce gramophone records instead of merely marketing them. He came to Madras where along with friends K.S.Narayana Iyengar, Subbaiah Chettiar
Chettiar
Chettiar , also spelled Chetty, is a title used by various castes in South India especially in Tamil Nadu. In Kannada, it appears as Setty, Shettar and Shettigar, who are Padmashalis in Andhra Pradesh....
and others promoted Saraswathi Stores. He found excellent support in K.P.Varadachari, its manager, and his lawyer friend Thoothukudi Govindachari Raghavachari he produced many records.
Maiden venture
Alli Arjuna
Alli Arjuna is 2001 released Tamil film directed by Saran. The film featured Manoj Bharathiraja, Richa Pallod, Dhamu, Charle, Karan and Preetha Vijayakumar in major roles. Music was by A. R. Rahman.-Plot:...
a Hindu mythology based movie. The film was shot in Calcutta and proved a total flop as the one that followed named Ratnavali
Ratnavali
Ratnavali is a Sanskrit drama about a beautiful princess named Ratnavali, and a great king named Udayana. It is attributed to the Indian emperor Harsha . It is a Natika in four acts. One of the first textual references to the celebration of Holi, the festival of Colours have been found in this text...
. At this point, an aspiring amateur actor and college graduate A.T.Krishnaswamy joined the unit as assistant director who was associated with Meiyappan for nearly a decade and wrote and directed the early AVM productions.
The reverses forced Meiyappan to lie low but only for a while. In association with Jayanthilal, a cinema house owner based in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, he promoted a new company Pragati Pictures Limited. Grabbing an opportunity that came his way, AVM made Nanda Kumar, Tamil version of a Marathi film launching it as a Pragati production. The highlight of this movie was the debut of T.R.Mahalingam in to Tamil movie Industry.
The film was a landmark because for the first time playback singing was tried, with Lalitha Venkatraman singing for the actor who played Devagi. Meiyappan took the sprawling Club House off Mount Road on lease and shot scenes without going to studios and erecting sets. Soon after he shifted his unit to another sprawling edifice known as Admiralty House
Admiralty House
Buildings called Admiralty House include:*Admiralty House, Halifax, former Admiral's Residence now the Maritime Command Museum* Admiralty House, Mount Pearl, aka Admiralty House Museum & Archives Buildings called Admiralty House include:*Admiralty House, Halifax, former Admiral's Residence now the...
in Adyar.
Success
In 1940, Meiyappan produced Bhoo KailasBhookailas (1940 film)
Bhookailas is a 1940 Telugu film produced by A. V. Meiyappan and directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni. The film is starring M. V. Subbaiah Naidu, R. Nagendra Rao. It was the first hit film for the establishment of AVM Productions....
, a mythological film which created history. The film was made in Telugu, its lead players were from Telugu cinema and it was directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni
Sundar Rao Nadkarni
Sundar Rao Nadkarni was an Indian film actor, editor, cinematographer and director. He was the director of the record-creating Tamil film Haridas.- Early life :...
, a Mangalorean who had his training in Bombay. The film turned out to be a big hit and also won critical acclaim! Meiyappan struck gold with comedy next. Sabapathy
Sabapathy (1941 film)
Sabapathy is a 1941 Tamil film directed and produced by A. V. Meiyappan and A. T. Krishnaswamy. It was a comedy film starring T. R. Ramachandran, Kali N. Ratnam and K. Sarangapani.-Production:...
(1941) with the saucer-eyed T. R. Ramachandran
T. R. Ramachandran
T. R. Ramachandran was a Tamil actor and comedian who played memorable roles in movies from the 1940s to the 1960s.- Filmography :...
in the lead, Kali N. Ratnam and K. Sarangapani was a runaway success. Then came a series of hits like En Manaivi
En Manaivi
En Manaivi was a 1942 Tamil language film produced by Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar and directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni.- Pre-production :Encouraged by the success of his comedy movie Sabapathy, Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar wanted to make another film of the same genre...
, Harishchandra
Harishchandra
Harishchandra, in Hindu religious texts is the 36th king of the Solar Dynasty, Surya Maharishi Gothram . His legend is very popular and often told as a benchmark for an ideal life. He was renowned for his piety and justice. His name is Sanskrit for "having golden splendour".Harishchandra had two...
(1943), Sri Valli.
The city of Madras began to feel the strains of the World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
raging on elsewhere and to reduce the exposure from Japanese bombing, Meiyappan moved his facilities to Karaikudi
Karaikudi
Karaikudi is a town in Sivaganga District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Chettinad literally 'Chetti land' in Tamil, is a collection of 76 villages/towns. Chettinad stretched from Ramnad District and Pudukottai State of 'British' India. The Chettiars, or more properly the Nattukottai...
. In the outskirts of the town karaikudi he occupied a drama auditorium with a large open area around it on long lease and erected a studio. Thus was born AVM Productions with AVM Studios.
Hits like Nam Iruvar
Nam Iruvar
Nam Iruvar is a 1947 Tamil film directed and produced by A. V. Meiyappan.- Production :Based on a play written by Pa. Neelakantan and directed by Sahasranamam, Nam Iruvar was directed and produced by A.V. Meiyappan...
(1947), Andha Naal
Andha Naal
Andha Naal is a 1954 Tamil crime mystery film directed by Veenai S. Balachander. It is arguably the first film-noir in Tamil cinema and is the first Tamil film to be made without songs. The film was inspired by the 1950 Akira Kurosawa film Rashômon...
(1954), and the National Award winning Hum Panchi Ek Daal Ke (1957) followed.
Meiyappan died on 12 August 1979, and after his demise his sons took over the mantle. The AVM saga continues, its glory undiminished.
Notable Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mudhal Idam Mudhal Idam Mudhal Idam is an Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer R. Kumaran. The film, starring Vidharth of Mynaa fame along with debutante Kavitha Nair, is notably AVM Productions' 175th production.This film is a hit all around Tamil Nadu.Vidharth's acting is the plus in this... |
R. Kumaran | Tamil |
| 2010 | Leader | Sekhar Kammula Sekhar Kammula Sekhar Kammula is an award-winning Indian Film director, writer and producer from Telugu cinema.-Early life:Sekhar was schooled at St. Patrick's High School, Secunderabad. He completed his intermediate studies from St... |
Telugu |
| 2009 | Vettaikkaran | Babu Sivan Babu Sivan B. Babusivan is a Tamil film director from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.He initially began his career as an assistant director to film director Dharani. In 2009, Sivan became independent director as he delivered the Vijay Hit, Vettaikaaran. Babusivan was widely appreciated for his style in the same... |
Tamil |
| Ayan Ayan (film) Ayan is a 2009 Tamil action thriller film written and directed by K. V. Anand. The film, starring Surya, Prabhu, Tamannaah and Akashdeep Saighal in lead roles, was produced by M. Saravanan and M. S. Guhan, while distribution handled by Sun Pictures. The film score was composed by Harris Jayaraj,... |
K. V. Anand K. V. Anand K. V. Anand is an Indian cinematographer, film director and former photo journalist. After working for a short period as a journalist, he became a cinematographer in the early 1990s, working for about fifteen films in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu... |
Tamil | |
| A Aa E Ee | Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy, also known and credited as S. D. Saba, and Saba Kailash, is a Indian film director, mainly working in the Tamil film industry.-Filmography:-External links:... |
Tamil | |
| 2007 | Sivaji | S. Shankar S. Shankar Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award... |
Tamil |
| 2005 | Thirupathi Thirupathi Thirupathi is a 2006 Tamil action film written and directed by Perarasu and produced by AVM Productions. The film features Ajith Kumar and Sadha in the lead roles, with Riyaz Khan and Arun Pandian appearing in other pivotal roles... |
Perarasu Perarasu Perarasu is a Tamil film director. He has also been credited as an actor, music director, singer and lyricist in some of his ventures. He has mentioned that all his movies will be named after cities in Tamil Nadu, India. He is from Nattarasankottai, near Sivaganga in Tamil... |
Tamil |
| 2004 | Perazhagan Perazhagan Perazhagan is a 2004 Indian Tamil film directed by Sasi Shanker, starring Surya and Jyothika in lead roles with both essaying dual roles, whilst the supporting cast comprises Vivek, Manorama and Manobala among others. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja... |
Sasi Shanker Sasi Shanker Sasi Shanker also spelled Sasi Shankar is an Indian film director. He has directed one Tamil film and ten Malayalam films. He won the National Film award for Best film in other social issues in 1993 for his film Narayam.-Filmography:... |
Tamil |
| 2003 | Priyamana Thozhi Priyamana Thozhi Priyamana Thozhi is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. As like other Vikraman films it is based about relationships. The movie stars Madhavan and Sreedevi Vijayakumar in lead roles while Jyothika, Vineeth, Livingston and Manivannan playing other supporting roles. The film's music is composed by... |
Vikraman Vikraman Vikraman is a reputed Tamil filmmaker. He is also one of the most successful Tamil directors.-Early career:Vikraman made his debut with the movie Pudhu Vasantham, a story of four unemployed friends who are musical experts. This movie released in 1989 was successful. Its hero Murali went on to... |
Tamil |
| 2002 | Anbe Anbe | Mani Bharathi | Tamil |
| Gemini Gemini (2002 film) Gemini is a Tamil language film which was released in 2002. It was directed by successful director, Saran and it was produced by the AVM company headed by M. S. Guhan and M. Saravanan. The film starred Vikram and Kiran Rathod in the lead roles with Kalabhavan Mani in a villain role. Kiran Rathod... |
Saran Saran (director) Saran is a Tamil film director from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. He was once an assistant to K. Balachander. He now owns a production house called Gemini Productions.-Life and Career:... |
Tamil | |
| 1997 | Minsaara Kanavu Minsaara Kanavu Minsara Kanavu is a 1997 Tamil, Romance film, directed by Rajiv Menon. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman. Originally produced in Tamil, it went on to be dubbed in Telugu and in Hindi owing to its popularity.... |
Rajiv Menon Rajiv Menon Rajiv Menon is an Indian cinematographer and film maker. He is known for directing critically acclaimed Tamil films like Minsaara Kanavu and Kandukondain Kandukondain.-Early Life:... |
Tamil |
| 1994 | Sethupathi IPS Sethupathi IPS Sethupathi IPS is a 1994 tamil movie starring Vijayakanth, Meena, and Nambiar. It is a movie on terrorism and the combat against terrorism. The movie was shot in 180 days and entirely in Chennai... |
P. Vasu P. Vasu P. Vasu is an Indian film director, writer, and actor who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films and a few Malayalam films as well. In a career spanning three decades, Vasu has directed over 50 films.-Personal life:... |
Tamil |
| 1993 | Yejaman Yejaman Yejaman is a Tamil language romantic film directed by the Tamil Director R. V. Udhayakumar. It stars Rajinikanth, Meena and Napoleon in the lead roles.Also Known As: Ejamaan -Plot:... |
R. V. Udayakumar | Tamil |
| Aa Okkati Adakku Aa Okkati Adakku Aa Okkati Adakku is a 1992 Telugu Comedy film produced by AVM Productions and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana.It is remade into Hindi language as Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi starring Akshay Kumar and Juhi Chawla.-The plot:... |
E. V. V. Satyanarayana | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Managara Kaval | - | Tamil |
| 1990 | Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata is a comedy Telugu film released in 1990 starring Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Rajendra Prasad, Gautami, Nutan Prasad and Brahmanandam. This film was directed by Rajasekhar and produced under the banner AVM Productions.... |
Rajasekhar | Telugu |
| 1989 | Raja Chinna Roja Raja Chinna Roja Raja Chinna Roja is a 1989 Tamil film directed by SP. Muthuraman. is a based on the 1965 English musical The Sound of Music with a song of the English movie fully remade in Tamil.-Plot:... |
S. P. Muthuraman | Tamil |
| 1987 | Samsaaram Oka Chadarangam | - | Telugu |
| Manithan Manithan Manithan is a 1987 Indian Tamil language film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth, Rubini, Raghuvaran, Senthil, Delhi Ganesh, Srividya -Plot:... |
S. P. Muthuraman | Tamil | |
| Per Sollum Pillai Per Sollum Pillai Per Sollum Pillai is a 1987 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan, Radhika, Manorama, K.R.Vijaya and Raveendran.-Plot:... |
S. P. Muthuraman | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Naagu Naagu Naagu is a 1984 Tollywood film directed by Tatineni Prasad and produced by AVM Productions. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Radha, & Kongara Jaggayya.- Plot :... |
Tatineni Prasad | Telugu |
| Munthanai Mudichu | K. Bhagyaraj | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey is a 1983 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan in double role, supported by Radha, Sulakshana, Jamuna and V. K. Ramasamy.-Plot:... |
S. P. Muthuraman | Tamil |
| Paayum Puli Paayum Puli -Plot:When a smuggler kills his sister, a mentally impaired man vows to deliver justice and joins a martial arts school. He trains hard there to become a master fighter, honing his fighting skills. Taking on a new identity, Paayum Puli , he sets off for revenge, but a beautiful woman soon puts a... |
S. P. Muthuraman | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Sagalakala Vallavan Sagalakala Vallavan Sagalakala Vallavan is a 1982 released Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan, Ambika, Raveendran, Y. G. Mahendran, Thengai Srinivasan, Silk Smitha and V. K. Ramasamy... |
S. P. Muthuraman | Tamil |
| 1980 | Punnami Naagu Punnami Naagu Punnami Naagu is a Telugu film that was directed by Rajasekhar and produced by AVM Productions. Chiranjeevi, Rati Agnihotri, Narasimha Raju, and Padmanabham played important roles. The film was released on June 13, 1980... |
Rajasekhar | Telugu |
| 1975 | Pooja | Murugan Kumaran | Telugu |
| 1973 | Jaise Ko Taisa Jaise Ko Taisa Jaise Ko Taisa is a 1973 Bollywood drama film directed by Murugan Kumaran about a pair of twins which live their lives in contrasting social status after they are separated at birth. The film stars Jeetendra and Sridevi as a child artist. R D Burman scored music for this film... |
Murugan Kumaran | Hindi |
| 1972 | Akka Thamudu | - | Telugu |
| Dil Ka Raja Dil Ka Raja Dil Ka Raja is a 1972 Bollywood action film directed byP. Madhavan. The film stars Ajit, Indrani Mukherjee , Waheeda Rehman and Raaj Kumar .-Cast:*Ajit*Indrani Mukherjee*Bindu *Leena Chandavarkar*Jagdeep*Raaj Kumar*Waheeda Rehman... |
P. Madhavan P. Madhavan P. Madhavan is a Tamil film director and film producer in Tamil cinema in 1960s and 1970s. Madhavan has directed 49 films and produced 39 films under the banner Arun Prasad Movies.-Career:... |
Hindi | |
| 1971 | Bomma Borusa Bomma Borusa Bomma Borusa is a 1971 Indian Telugu language Comedy / Drama film directed by Padma Shri awardee K. Balachander.... |
K.Balachander | |
| 1969 | Mooga Nomu | - | Telugu |
| 1968 | Do Kaliyaan Do Kaliyaan Do Kaliyan is 1968 film directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju. It stars Mala Sinha, Biswajeet, Mehmood and Neetu Singh.-Cast:* Mala Sinha as Kiran* Biswajeet as Shekhar * Mehmood as Mahesh* Om Prakash as Kiran's Father... |
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| 1967 | Bhakta Prahlada Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film) Bhakta Prahlada is a Telugu film made in 1967 by AVM Productions about a devotee Prahlada in Hindu mythology.-Crew:* Producer - A. V. Meiyappan using the banner AVM productions along with Veerappan & Co.... |
Chitrapu Narayana Rao Chitrapu Narayana Rao Chitrapu Narayana Rao is a Telugu film director during the early period of Telugu cinema. He is also called Chitrapu Narayana Murthy. He is brother of Chitrapu Narasimha Rao, another film director.... |
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| 1966 | Letha Manasulu | - | Telugu |
| Ramu Ramu (film) Ramu is a 1968 Telugu Drama film produced by AVM Productions and directed by A. C. Trilogchander. The soundtrack is very good with music score provided by R. Goverdhanam and songs rendered by Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao and P. Susheela, most memorable one Raa Raa Krishnayya.-Plot:The story is... |
A. C. Trilogchander | Telugu | |
| 1965 | Chitti Chellelu | - | Telugu |
| Naadi Aada Janme | - | Telugu | |
| 1964 | Pooja Ke Phool Pooja Ke Phool Pooja Ke Phool is a 1964 Hindi movie. Produced by A.V.Meiyappan and directed by Bhimsingh the film stars Ashok Kumar, Mala Sinha, Dharmendra, Pran, Nimmi and Leela Chitnis. The films music is given by Madan Mohan.-Plot:... |
A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh or Bhim Singh was a film maker, producer, editor and writer . He was born on October 15, 1924. His film career started as an assistant editor with the film making duo Krishnan-Panju, in the late 1940s. His directorial debut was with Ammaiyappan , he directed several movies thereafter.... |
Hindi |
| 1964 | Server Sundaram Server Sundaram - External links :*... |
Krishnan - Panju | Tamil |
| 1963 | Penchina Prema | - | Telugu |
| 1962 | Main Chup Rahungi Main Chup Rahungi Main Chup Rahungi is a 1962 Indian Bollywood film directed by A. Bhimsingh and produced by A.V. Meiyappan. The film stars Meena Kumari and Sunil Dutt in lead roles.-Plot:... |
A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh or Bhim Singh was a film maker, producer, editor and writer . He was born on October 15, 1924. His film career started as an assistant editor with the film making duo Krishnan-Panju, in the late 1940s. His directorial debut was with Ammaiyappan , he directed several movies thereafter.... |
Hindi |
| Manmauji | Krishnan Panju | ||
| Pavithra Prema | - | Telugu | |
| 1961 | Chhaya Chhaya (1961 film) Chhaya is a Bollywood film directed by legendary director Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It released in 1961. The star cast include Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh. Nirupa Roy won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award.-Plot:... |
Hrishikesh Mukherjee Hrishikesh Mukherjee Hrishikesh Mukherjee ) was a famous Indian film director known for a number of films, including Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, and Namak Haraam.Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades,... |
Hindi |
| Papa Pariharam | - | ||
| 1960 | Bindya | - | |
| Kalathur Kannamma Kalathur Kannamma Kalathur Kannamma is a 1959 Tamil language film directed by A. Bhimsingh. This was the first movie that starred iconic Indian actor Kamal Haasan. Kamal Haasan entered the film world at the age of four and this movie won him the President’s Gold Medal. The film's cast includes Gemini Ganesan and... |
A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh A. Bhimsingh or Bhim Singh was a film maker, producer, editor and writer . He was born on October 15, 1924. His film career started as an assistant editor with the film making duo Krishnan-Panju, in the late 1940s. His directorial debut was with Ammaiyappan , he directed several movies thereafter.... |
Tamil | |
| 1959 | Barkha | ||
| 1958 | Bhookailas Bhookailas (1958 film) Bhookailas is a mythological Telugu film directed by K. Shankar and written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is an AVM Productions. The story is based on the Sthala Purana of Gokarna Kshetram in Karnataka.-Plot:... |
K. Shankar | Telugu |
| 1957 | Bhabhi Bhabhi (1957 film) Bhabhi is 1957 Hindi urdu film directed by R Krishnan Raju and S Panju for AVM Productions. The film stars Balraj Sahni, South Indian actress Pandari Bai, Nanda in pivotal roles.... |
R Krishnan Raju | Hindi |
| Miss Mary Miss Mary Miss Mary is a 1986 drama film directed by María Luisa Bemberg and starring Julie Christie, Nacha Guevara and Eduardo Pavlovsky. It was an Argentine-American co-production shot on location in Argentina.... |
L. V. Prasad L. V. Prasad Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao , more popularly known as L. V. Prasad was an Indian film producer and actor. He was a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime contribution to cinema from the Government of India for the year 1982... |
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| 1956 | Bhai-Bhai | M. V. Raman | Hindi |
| Chori Chori Chori Chori Chori Chori is a 1956 Hindi film directed by Anant Thakur, with music by Shankar Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra. The film is inspired by the Hollywood movie, It Happened One Night. The film stars Raj Kapoor and Nargis. Bhagwan Dada, Pran, David, and Johnny Walker have... |
Anant Thakur | Hindi | |
| Nagula Chaviti Nagula chaviti Nagula Chavithi is an auspicious day to observe Naga Puja. Nagula Chavithi is observed on the fourth day after Deepavali Amavasya during Karthika masam. Nag Panchami and Nagasashti are observed after Naga Chaturthi... |
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| 1955 | Vadina Vadina Vadina is a 1955 Telugu Drama film directed by M. V. Raman and produced by A. V. Meiyappan under the banner of A. V. M. Productions.-Cast:* B... |
M. V. Raman | Telugu |
| 1954 | Antha Naal | S. Balachander S. Balachander Sundaram Balachander , born in Madras was an Indian self-taught veena player.-Early life:His ancestors were from the Tanjore area, which is acclaimed as the seat of culture and fine arts in South India. His grandfather is Rao Saheb Vaidyanatha Iyer. He was born to V. Sundaram Iyer and Parvathi... |
Tamil |
| Penn Penn (film) Penn is a 1954 Tamil romantic comedy film written by Ra. Venkatachalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Gemini Ganesan, S. Balachander and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, V. K. Ramasamy, K. N. Kamlam, K.R. Chellam and K. Sankarapani as the ensemble... |
M. V. Raman | Tamil | |
| 1953 | Jatakaphalam | - | |
| Ladki Ladki Ladki is a 1953 Hindi Romantic comedy film written by V.S.Venkatasalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Kishore Kumar, Bharat Bhushan and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, Leela Mishra, Om Prakash, Raj Mehra and Master Chhotu as the ensemble cast. The... |
M. V. Raman | Hindi | |
| Sangham Sangham Sangham is a 1954 Telugu Romantic comedy film written by V.S.Venkatasalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, N. T. Rama Rao, S. Balachander and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, V. K. Ramasamy, K. N. Kamlam, K.R. Chellam and K. Sankarapani as the ensemble... |
M. V. Raman | Telugu | |
| 1952 | Parasakthi | R. Krishnan | Tamil |
| 1951 | Bahar Bahar (film) The film's soundtrack was composed by S. D. Burman while the lyrics was penned by Rajendra Krishan. Almost all the songs was a chartbusters and the album proved to be successful for music director S. D. Burman who previously taste success through Shabnam. Bahar also one of the rare soundtrack where... |
M. V. Raman | Hindi |
| 1949 | Jeevitham | M. V. Raman | Telugu |
| Vazhkai | M. V. Raman | Tamil | |
| 1947 | Nam Iruvar Nam Iruvar Nam Iruvar is a 1947 Tamil film directed and produced by A. V. Meiyappan.- Production :Based on a play written by Pa. Neelakantan and directed by Sahasranamam, Nam Iruvar was directed and produced by A.V. Meiyappan... |
A. V. Meiyappan | Tamil |
| 1942 | En Manaivi En Manaivi En Manaivi was a 1942 Tamil language film produced by Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar and directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni.- Pre-production :Encouraged by the success of his comedy movie Sabapathy, Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar wanted to make another film of the same genre... |
Sundar Rao Nadkarni Sundar Rao Nadkarni Sundar Rao Nadkarni was an Indian film actor, editor, cinematographer and director. He was the director of the record-creating Tamil film Haridas.- Early life :... |
Tamil |
| 1940 | Bhoo Kailas Bhookailas (1940 film) Bhookailas is a 1940 Telugu film produced by A. V. Meiyappan and directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni. The film is starring M. V. Subbaiah Naidu, R. Nagendra Rao. It was the first hit film for the establishment of AVM Productions.... |
Sundar Rao Nadkarni Sundar Rao Nadkarni Sundar Rao Nadkarni was an Indian film actor, editor, cinematographer and director. He was the director of the record-creating Tamil film Haridas.- Early life :... |
Telugu |