M. S. Viswanathan
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Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (born 24 June 1928; also known as M.S.V.), is a Tamil
music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" (Tamil
for "the King of Light Music"). His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil
, Malayalam and Telugu films. He has also acted and sung in a few films.
, Kerala
, India
in 1928. He lost his father when he was four. He was saved by his grandfather when his mother decided to kill him and herself as an escape from abject poverty and lack of support. He sold refreshments in a movie theater during his childhood and later learned music from Neelakanda Bhagavathar. He gave his first stage performance in Trivandrum when he was 13 years old.
where he met T. K. Ramamoorthy. M. S. Viswanathan was handling the harmonium while T. K. Ramamoorthy was handling the violin for C. R. Subburaman.
In 1952, C. R. Subburaman passed away unexpectedly while in the midst of completing songs for the films which he was assigned to compose music. M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy took the lead to complete the remaining songs for those affected films such as Devadas and Kadhal
. At that point of time both M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were not official partners yet but they had just worked together. Then M. S. Viswanathan suggested to T. K. Ramamoorthy an alliance in the south by both of them teaming up such as Shankar and Jaikishen who were known as Shankar Jaikishan
in the north. At first, T. K. Ramamoorthy who had been reluctant that he was already contented with the income he was receiving from being a violinist but agreed to pair on the insistence of M. S. Viswanathan.
Their first movie was Panam, a movie by A. L. Seenivasan and directed by N. S. Krishnan
. It was the secound film for Sivaji Ganesan
and for first time their names appeared as Viswanathan-Ramamurthy. T. K. Ramamoorthy is elder to M. S. Viswanathan by seven years, but the placing of their names as Viswanathan-Ramamurthy was agreed upon by both parties on the advice of N. S. Krishnan
. That was the beginning where since then both composed several hundred songs together.
On 16 June 1963, at a special function M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were each given the title of Mellisai Mannar. It was granted by Sivaji Ganesan
at the Madras Triplicane Cultural Academy. The function was supported and facilitated by the Hindu Group of Publications, especially Mr. T. M. Ramachandran, Director C. V. Sridhar
and Chitralaya Gobu. Collectively they were called Mellisai Mannargal (Kings Of The Light Music).
But M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy had to split with the release of Aayirathil Oruvan
on 9 July 1965. Since then both had composed for films individually. After 29 years, they had joined in 1995 for the Sathyaraj
starrer Tamil
film Engirundho Vanthan.
. As early as 1948, M. S. Viswanathan was already working with various music directors. While working under as a harmonium
player and asssiting composing under C. R. Subburaman
and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and he also obtains inspiration from S. V. Venkatraman and T. R. Papa
. His first score was for the film Jenova (1954). He along with T. K. Ramamoorthy
dominated film music composing in the South Indian film industry during the 1950s and 1960s and composed scores for over 700 films, revitalising Chennai film music as the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. . The duo parted in 1965 and since he had composed for films individually. They rejoiced back after 29 years of separation in 1995 for Engirundho Vanthan.
His achievements range from introducing fresher melodies, style and orchestration approaches to incorporating various genres of what is now called world music into Indian cinema music. He has sung over 500 of his own songs, as well as those of other music directors like V. Kumar, Shankar Ganesh, Ilayaraaja, Gangai Amaran
, Deva
, Bharathwaj
and A. R. Rahman
. He has also scored music for many non-film albums and for political campaigns. His achievements include appearances in numerous films and television series.
He often worked with the well-known Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan
. In recent times, Viswanathan has focused on composing devotional music and serving as a judge in Malayalam TV reality shows.
He has colloborated with Illaiyaraja in 'Mella Thiranthathu Kathathavu', 'Senthamizh Paatu' 'Vishwa Thulsi' and 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth.
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" (Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
for "the King of Light Music"). His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil
Kollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
, Malayalam and Telugu films. He has also acted and sung in a few films.
Early life
Viswanathan hails from an orthodox Malayali Nair family, with parents Subramanian and Narayanikutty (or Naanikutty), in Manayangath house (from which one of his initials is derived). He was born in Elappully village in PalakkadPalakkad
Palakkad , formerly known as Palghat, is a municipality and a town in the state of Kerala in southern India, spread over an area of 26.60 km2.The city is situated about north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is the administrative headquarters of Palakkad District...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
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...
in 1928. He lost his father when he was four. He was saved by his grandfather when his mother decided to kill him and herself as an escape from abject poverty and lack of support. He sold refreshments in a movie theater during his childhood and later learned music from Neelakanda Bhagavathar. He gave his first stage performance in Trivandrum when he was 13 years old.
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy
Since young, T. K. Ramamoorthy is a violinist. M. S. Viswanathan had always wanted to become an actor and singer where he had done roles in stage dramas before joining S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. Then he moved to C. R. SubburamanC. R. Subburaman
C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother...
where he met T. K. Ramamoorthy. M. S. Viswanathan was handling the harmonium while T. K. Ramamoorthy was handling the violin for C. R. Subburaman.
In 1952, C. R. Subburaman passed away unexpectedly while in the midst of completing songs for the films which he was assigned to compose music. M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy took the lead to complete the remaining songs for those affected films such as Devadas and Kadhal
Prema (film)
Prema is a 1952 Telugu drama film produced and directed by P. S. Ramakrishna Rao of Bharani Pictures and starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. Bhanumathi wrote the story for the first time. It is simultaneously made into Tamil language entitled Kadhal.-The plot:Mothi is a poor Lambadi...
. At that point of time both M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were not official partners yet but they had just worked together. Then M. S. Viswanathan suggested to T. K. Ramamoorthy an alliance in the south by both of them teaming up such as Shankar and Jaikishen who were known as Shankar Jaikishan
Shankar Jaikishan
Shankar Jaikishan , also known as S/J, is an Indian music composer duo in the Hindi film industry, working together from 1949–1971....
in the north. At first, T. K. Ramamoorthy who had been reluctant that he was already contented with the income he was receiving from being a violinist but agreed to pair on the insistence of M. S. Viswanathan.
Their first movie was Panam, a movie by A. L. Seenivasan and directed by N. S. Krishnan
N. S. Krishnan
Nagerkoyil Sudalaimuthu Krishnan , popularly known as Kalaivanar and also as 'NSK' was a leading Tamil film comedian, drama artist, playback singer and writer in the early stages of the Tamil film industry - in the 1940s and 1950s....
. It was the secound film for 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 for first time their names appeared as Viswanathan-Ramamurthy. T. K. Ramamoorthy is elder to M. S. Viswanathan by seven years, but the placing of their names as Viswanathan-Ramamurthy was agreed upon by both parties on the advice of N. S. Krishnan
N. S. Krishnan
Nagerkoyil Sudalaimuthu Krishnan , popularly known as Kalaivanar and also as 'NSK' was a leading Tamil film comedian, drama artist, playback singer and writer in the early stages of the Tamil film industry - in the 1940s and 1950s....
. That was the beginning where since then both composed several hundred songs together.
On 16 June 1963, at a special function M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy were each given the title of Mellisai Mannar. It was granted by 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...
at the Madras Triplicane Cultural Academy. The function was supported and facilitated by the Hindu Group of Publications, especially Mr. T. M. Ramachandran, Director C. V. Sridhar
C. V. Sridhar
C Sridhar was a South Indian screenwriter and film director. Sridhar hailed from Chitthamur, a village near Madurantakam, Tamil Nadu. He studied at St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School , where he began writing and staging plays while he was in Grade 7. He entered films as a dialogue writer when...
and Chitralaya Gobu. Collectively they were called Mellisai Mannargal (Kings Of The Light Music).
But M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy had to split with the release of Aayirathil Oruvan
Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)
Aayirathil Oruvan is a 1965 swashbuckling action-adventure film in Tamil directed by B.R. Panthulu. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalitha in the lead roles. The film further stars other widely known actors such as M. N. Nambiar, R. S. Manohar, Nagesh and L. Vijayalakshmi...
on 9 July 1965. Since then both had composed for films individually. After 29 years, they had joined in 1995 for the Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj
Sathyaraj is a Tamil film actor and media personality in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. A Tamil activist and a political influence, he has acted in over 150 films, ranging from action and drama to comedy. In 2007, he played the role of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in the Tamil Nadu government-sponsored...
starrer Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film Engirundho Vanthan.
Career Life
A legendary perfectionist, he established a prolific career composing film music in the Tamil film industryKollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
. As early as 1948, M. S. Viswanathan was already working with various music directors. While working under as a harmonium
Harmonium
A harmonium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ. Sound is produced by air being blown through sets of free reeds, resulting in a sound similar to that of an accordion...
player and asssiting composing under C. R. Subburaman
C. R. Subburaman
C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother...
and S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and he also obtains inspiration from S. V. Venkatraman and T. R. Papa
T. R. Papa
Thiruthuraipoondi Radhakrishnan Pappa is a famous music director of Tamil, Telugu and Sinhalese movies. He was born in 1923 at Thiruthuraipoondi, Madras Presidency, British India.-Early life:...
. His first score was for the film Jenova (1954). He along with T. K. Ramamoorthy
T. K. Ramamoorthy
T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S...
dominated film music composing in the South Indian film industry during the 1950s and 1960s and composed scores for over 700 films, revitalising Chennai film music as the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. . The duo parted in 1965 and since he had composed for films individually. They rejoiced back after 29 years of separation in 1995 for Engirundho Vanthan.
His achievements range from introducing fresher melodies, style and orchestration approaches to incorporating various genres of what is now called world music into Indian cinema music. He has sung over 500 of his own songs, as well as those of other music directors like V. Kumar, Shankar Ganesh, Ilayaraaja, Gangai Amaran
Gangai Amaran
Gangai Amaran is a Music director, Lyricist, Script writer, Actor and Film director in Tamil films. He is the younger brother of noted music director Ilayaraaja and father of actors Venkat Prabhu and Premji Amaren.-As script writer:...
, Deva
Deva (music director)
Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed...
, Bharathwaj
Bharathwaj
Bharathwaj is a Tamil film composer. He has since scored music in languages including Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. trained in Hindustani, Western and Carnatic music.He is a recipient of Kalaimamani Award for the year 2008 from Tamil Nadu Government...
and A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
. He has also scored music for many non-film albums and for political campaigns. His achievements include appearances in numerous films and television series.
He often worked with the well-known Tamil poet and lyricist Kannadasan
Kannadasan
Kannadasan was a Tamil poet and lyricist, heralded as one of the greatest and most important writer in the Tamil language...
. In recent times, Viswanathan has focused on composing devotional music and serving as a judge in Malayalam TV reality shows.
He has colloborated with Illaiyaraja in 'Mella Thiranthathu Kathathavu', 'Senthamizh Paatu' 'Vishwa Thulsi' and 'Senthamizh Selvan' starring Prashanth.
Awards
M. S. Viswanathan has won many awards include the following:- Paramacharya Award, meaning 'The Ultimate Guru' in 2006.
- Doctorate conferred by Sathyabama University in 2006.
- Madhavapeddi Satyam Award by Siva Foundation in 2005.
- Won Gold RemiRemiThe Remi were a Belgic tribe of north-eastern Gaul in the 1st century BC. They occupied the northern Champagne plain, on the southern fringes of the Forest of Ardennes, between the rivers Mosa and Matrona , and along the river valleys of the Aisne and its tributaries the Aire and the Vesle.Their...
Award for the best music score for movie Vishwa ThulasiVishwa ThulasiVishwa Thulasi is a film directed by Sumathy Ram. The film is in Tamil, with English subtitles. This film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraaja and M. S. Viswanathan. It was well received upon screening at the 2005 WorldFest Houston International Film Festival...
in 2005. - Life Time Achievement Award by Sangam Kala group in 2004.
- Isai Sangam honored him with Isai Peraringnar, meaning "Great Scholar in Music", in 2004.
- KalaimamaniKalaimamaniThe Kalaimamani is an award in Tamil Nadu state, India. These awards are given by the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Manram for excellence in the field of art and literature....
- A jewel for art - from State Govt of Tamil NaduTamil NaduTamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh... - Seventh Kamukura Award - given by Kerala Cultural Ministry.
- WorldFestWorldFestWorldFest-Houston International Film Festival is an annual film festival, dedicated to various types of independent films, held in Houston, Texas.-History:...
Houston (USA) - People and Media describe him as "University of Music".
- Media gave him title "Mellisai Mannar" along with T.K. Rammoorthy, meaning "King of Light Music" or "Kind of melodies".
- 'Sangeetha Saraswathi' by Poojya Sri Guruji Viswanath of Manava Seva Kendra.
Filmography
This is the filmography of M. S.Viswanathan according to the language and are arranged alphabetically.Tamil films
- 47 Natkal47 Natkal47 Natkal is a 1981 Indian Tamil drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Chiranjeevi, Jayaprada, Sarath Babu and Ramaprabha. It was simultaneously made into in Telugu as 47 Rojulu Actress Saritha plays herself in a guest role. The film is based on a novel by Sivashankari...
, 1981 - Aadu Paambe, 1979
- Aalaya Deepam, 1984
- AalayamaniAalayamaniAalayamani is a Tamil film from the house of P.S. Veerappa released in 1962, starring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Sarojadevi, S.S.Rajendran, M.R. Radha. Telugu film Gudi Gantalu is produced based on this film.-Plot:...
, 1962 - Aalukku Oru Veedu
- Aanandha Jothi, 1963
- Aanandhi, 1965
- Aandavan Kattalai, 1964
- Aaru Pushpangal, 1977
- Aasaikku Vayasillai
- Aasirvadham, 1972
- Aayiram Jenmangal, 1978
- Aayiratthil Oruvan
- Apoorva RaagangalApoorva RaagangalApoorva Raagangal is a 1975 Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. This film was controversial upon release as it examines relationships between people with wide age gaps, which challenged Indian social mores. The film went on to win the National Film Awards in 1976...
, 1975 - Agni Pravesam
- Agni Satchi, 1982
- Akka, 1976
- Akkaraipachhai, 1974
- Alaigal, 1973
- Amarakaviyam
- Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye, 1985
- Amudha
- Anaya Vilakku
- Anbai Thedi
- Anbalippu, 1969
- Anbe Aaruyire
- Anbe VaaAnbe VaaAnbe Vaa was a high-budget Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Saroja Devi in the lead rols. The film was released in the year 1966.The lead actor MGR was paid a new career peak salary of $70,000 for this project.-Plot:...
, 1966 - Anbu Vazhi, 1968
- Anbukkor Annan, 1971
- Anbulla Atthan
- Andaman Kadali
- Andha Ezhu Natkal
- Annaiyum Pithavum
- Annan Oru Kovil
- Anu
- Anubhavam Pudumai, 1967
- Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi
- Arumbugal
- Atthai Maga
- Atthaiya Mamiya
- Aval Oru Thamizhachi, 1986
- Aval Oru Thodarkathai
- Aval Sumangalidhan
- Aval Thandha Uravu
- Avalukendru Oor Manam
- Avan Aval Adhu, 1980
- Avan Oru Sarithhiram
- Avanthan Manithan
- Avargal
- Azhaithhal Varuven
- Baagiya Lakshmi, 1961
- Babu
- Bagapirivinai
- Bagdad Perazhagi
- Baktha Markandeya, 1957
- Bale PandiyaBale PandiyaBale Pandiya can refer to two Tamil language films:*Bale Pandiya , a film starring Sivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha and Devika, directed by Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu....
- Bama Rukmani
- Bhama Vijayam
- Bandha Pasam
- Bharatha VilasBharatha VilasBharatha Vilas is a 1973 Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya in the lead. The film features an ensemble cast, with prominent actors from other languages playing guest roles in a song.-Plot:...
- Bhavani
- BillaBillaThis article is about the company. For the Indian movies see Billa starring Rajinikanth or Billa starring Ajith Kumar or Billa starring Prabhas....
- Bombai Mail
- Brammacharigal, 1983
- Chandrodayam
- Chellakkili
- Chitra Pournami
- Chitthi
- Chittira Chevvanam
- Deiva Magal
- Deiva Thirumanangal
- Deivamagan
- Deivathaai
- Deiveegaragangal
- Devi Dharisanam
- Deviyin Thirumanam
- Deviyin Thiruvilayadal
- Dharmam Engey
- Dharmaraja
- Dheerga Sumangali
- Dhool Parakkudhu,
- Dikku Theriyadha Kattil
- Disai Mariya Paravaigal
- Gowry Kalyanam
- Dr. Siva
- Dravidan, 1989
- Edhir Kalam, 1970
- Eerikarai Poongaatre, 1990
- Elangeswaran, 1987
- Ellam Avale
- En Arumai Manaivi
- En Kelvikkenna Badhil
- En Magan
- En Thambi
- Enga Mama
- Enga Oor Kannagi
- Enga Oor Raja
- Enga Veettu PillaiEnga Veettu PillaiEnga Veettu Pillai is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was released in the 1965. This movie was a major box office success. This was a remake of the Telugu movie Ramudu Bheemudu released in 1964 with N. T. Rama Rao in the lead role.-Plot:Ramu is the...
1965 - Engal Kula Deivam
- Engal Thai
- Engal Thangam
- Engal Vadhhiyar
- Engapappa
- Enginrundho Vandhal
- Engirundho Vandhan, 1995
- Enkadamai
- Enna Mudalali Sowkiyama
- Enna Thavam Seidhen
- Ennai Pol Oruvan
- Erattai Manidhan
- Erimalai
- Galatta KalyanamGalatta KalyanamGalatta Kalyanam is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Manorama, Nagesh, Jayalalitha, and K. A. Thangavelu.-Plot:...
- Ganga Gowri
- Ganga Yamuna Kaveri
- Garuda Sowkiyama
- Gas Light Mangamma
- GauravamGauravamGauravam is a famous Tamil movie starring Sivaji Ganeshan in a double role.-Plot:Veteran lawyer Rajinikanth has never lost a case in the court. He is a self made man with a rags to riches story...
- Geetha Oru Shenbagappoo
- General Chakkaravarthi
- Gnana Oli
- Gnanaparavai, 1991
- Gowrikalyanam
- Grihapravesam
- Gulebagavali, 1955
- Hello Mr. Zamindar
- Hitler Vumanath
- Idhaya Malar
- Idhayathil Nee
- Idho Enthan Deivam
- Idhu Engga Naad
- Idhu Satthiyam
- Idhyakkani
- Ilakkiya Solai
- Ilaya Thalaimurai
- Ilayarani Rajalatchumi
- Imayam
- Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga
- Iraivan Kodutha Varam
- Iru Dhuruvam
- Iru Malargal
- Iru Medaigal
- Irumbu Pookkal
- Ivargal Vidhhiyasamanavargal
- Janani
- Jayagopi
- Jeeva Nadhi
- Jenova, 1954
- Jodi Sendhachhu, 1992
- Justice Gopinath
- Kaalam Badil Sollum
- Kaalam Marudhu
- Kaaviyathlaivi
- Kadhai Kadhaiyam Karanamaam
- Kaikoduttha Deivam
- Kalaikoyil
- Kalangarai Villakkam
- Kallum Kaniyagum
- Kalthoon
- Kama Sasthiram
- Kanavan
- Kanmani Poonga
- Kanmani Raja
- Kanna Nalama
- Kannan En Kadhalan
- Kanne Kaniyamudhe
- Kanne Pappa
- Kannippen
- Karnan
- Karpagam
- Karuppu Panam
- Kasethan KadavuladaKasethan KadavuladaKasethan Kadavulada is a Tamil language comedy film starring Muthuraman, Thengai Srinivasan, Srikanth| and Lakshmi in the lead roles and Manorama and Venniradai Moorthy in supporting roles...
- Kaadhalikka NeramillaiKaadhalikka NeramillaiKadhalikka Neramillai is a 1964 Tamil comedy film starring T. S. Balaiya, R. Muthuraman, Ravichandran, Nagesh and others. The film was directed by Sridhar and music by M.S.Viswanathan.-Plot:...
1964 - Katthiruntha Kangal
- Kavalai Illatha Manithan
- Kavalkaran
- Keezhvaanam Sivakkum
- Kizhakkum Merkum Sandikkindrana
- Kodimalar
- Kootu Puzhukkal
- Kudi Irundha Koil
- Kudumba Gauravam, 1958
- Kudumbam Oru KadambamKudumbam Oru KadambamKudumbam Oru Kadambam is a 1981 Tamil film about the role of money and working women in 1980s Indian middle-class society.-Plot:The film opens on an ordinary day in the lives of the families in a largeapartment house in Chennai....
, 1981 - Kulakozhundhu
- Kumarikottam
- Kumarippen
- Kungumam Kadai Solgiradhu
- Kuppathu Raja
- Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
- Kuzhandhaikkaga
- Lakshmi Kalyanam
- Lalitha
- Lorry Driver Rajakannu
- Maadi Veetu Eazhai
- Maalai Itta Mangai
- Maalathi
- Maayandi
- Maduraiyai Meetta Sundarapandian
- Magalukkaga
- Magane Kel
- Magarasi Vazhga
- Mahadevi
- Mahalakshmi
- Mamiyar Vijayam
- Mamudhavalli, 1959
- Manakannakku
- Manal KayiruManal KayiruManal Kayiru is a 1982 Tamil movie directed by Visu. SV shekar plays a hardheaded man who wants to marry a perfect woman and he has a list of conditions which need to be met. But visu has other plans and marries him off a girl who does not meet any of his listed criteria...
- Manappanndal
- Mangalavadhhiyam
- Manidharil Manikkam
- Manikandan Mahimai
- Manikka Thottil
- Manippayal
- Maniyosai
- Manmadha LeelaiManmadha LeelaiManmadha Leelai is a Tamil-language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, Madhu. The film directed by Kailasam Balachander also has Halam as Madhu's wife. A number of women actors debuted through this film, including Jayaprada as Kannagi, Y. Vijaya as Miss. Wrong Number, among others. The...
- Mannadhi MannanMannadhi MannanMannadhi Mannan is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and Padmini in the lead roles. The film was released in the 1960.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer: M. Natesan*Production Company: Natesh Art Pictures*Director: M. Natesan...
- Mannavan Vandhanadi
- Marumagal, 1954
- Mayor Meenatchi
- Mazhalai Pattalam
- Meenatchi Thiruvilayadal
- Meenava Nanban
- Meendum Pallavi
- Meendum Vazhven
- Megathukkum Dagam Vundu
- Mella Thirandhathu Kadavu
- Mister Sampath
- Mohana Punnagai
- Mookkanankayiru
- Moondru Deivangal
- Moondru MudichuMoondru MudichuMoondru Mudichu is a Tamil film that was directed by K. Balachander. The movie stars Kamal Hassan, Rajnikanth and Sridevi. It is hailed as the movie that made Rajnikanth a big "villain" star. The movie revolves around 3 people - a college going girl and 2 men who fall in love with her...
- Motor Sundaram Pillai
- Mridhanga Chakkravarthi
- Mohammad Bin Thuklak
- Mupperum Deviyar
- Murai Ponnu
- Mutthana Mutthallavo
- Naalai Namadhe
- Naalu Perukku Nandri
- Naam Pirandha Mann
- Naan Aanai Ittal
- Naan AvanillaiNaan AvanillaiNaan Avanillai is a Tamil film directed by Selva. It is a remake of K. Balachander's classic of the same title, starring matinee idol Gemini Ganesan, which was a remake of 1962 Marathi language film To Mee Navhech , written by Pralhad K. Atre and acted by Prabhakar Panashikar...
- Naan Kudhitthukonde Iruppen
- Naangu Suvargal
- Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru
- NadodiNadodiNaadody is a 1992 Malayalam film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam, and starring Mohanlal in the title role. Others in the cast include N. N. Pillai, Suresh Gopi, Babu Antony, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Jose Pellissery, Sathaar, Mohini, Sangeetha, and Baby Vichitra. The...
- Nalla Mudivu
- Nambinar Keduvadhillai
- Namma Kuzhandaigal
- Namma Veethu Lakshmi
- Namnadu
- Navagraha Nayaki
- Nawab Naarkali
- Nee
- Nee Vazhavendum
- Needhi
- Needhikku Dhandanai
- Needhikku Thalai Vanangu
- Needhikkumun Neeya Naana
- Neela Malargal
- Neelakkadalin Orrathile
- Neelavanam
- Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
- Neerum Neruppum
- Neethibathi
- Neeyindri Naanillai
- Neeyum Naanum
- Nenjam Marappadhillai
- Nenjatthai Alli Thaa
- Nenjil Oor Alayam
- Nenjirukkumvarai
- Neram Nallayirukku
- Nermai
- Netru Indru Naalai
- Nichiya Thamboolam
- Nil Gavani Kadhali
- Nilave Malare
- Nilave Nee Satchi
- Nimirndhunil
- Ninaithadhai Mudippavan
- Ninaithale InikkumNinaithale InikkumNinaithale Inikkum is a 1979 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Hassan, Rajnikanth, Jayaprada, Geetha and Nakul. The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as Andamaina Anubhavam...
- Nizhal NijamagiradhuNizhal NijamagiradhuNizhal Nijamagiradhu is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan and Sumithra in the lead roles along with Krishna rao, Mouli, Hanumanth and Sundari bai in supporting roles. Sarath Babu and Sobha play prominent roles next to Kamal Haasan and Sumithra...
- Noolveli
- O Manju
- Odum Nadhi
- Oli Vilakku
- Om Saravana Bhava, 1997
- Ondru Pattal Undu Vazhavu
- Oomaithurai, 1988
- Oorukku Oru Pillai
- Oorukku Uzhaippavan
- Ooty Varai Oravu
- Ore Indiya Kanavu
- Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi
- Oru Kai Osai
- Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
- Oru Nadigai Nadagam Paarkiral
- Oru Thaai Makkal
- Oru Varisu Vuruvagiradhu
- Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam
- Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu
- Paadha Kaanikkai
- Paadhukappu
- Paalkudam
- Paalum Pazhamum 1961
- Paar Magale PaarPaar Magale PaarPaar Magale Paar is a 1963 Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, R. Muthuraman and Vijayakumari.-Plot:Zamindar Sivalingam is married to Lakshmiammal and takes his family's prestige and heritage very seriously...
- Paarthal Pasi TheerumPaarthal Pasi TheerumPaarthal Pasi Theerum is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, Sowcar Janaki and B. Saroja Devi. Appearing as a child artist, Kamal Haasan starred in a dual role as Babu & Kumar, Gemini's twin sons. Directed by Bhimsingh it is one of the successful "Pa" series...
- Paasa Deepam
- Paasam
- Paasamalar
- Paasavalai, 1956
- Paattum Bharathamum
- Paavamannippu
- Pacchai Vilakku
- PadagottiPadagottiPadagotti is a Tamil language romantic thriller starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy . The film was released in the 1960s and was received well.-Plot:...
- Padithhal Mattum Podhuma
- Panakkara Kudumbam
- Panam Padaithavan
- Panam, 1952
- PanathottamPanathottamPanathottam is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was released in the 1960s.-Cast:...
- Panatthukkaga
- Panjavarnakkili
- Parakkum Pavai
- Paritchaikku Neramachu
- Partha Gyabagam Illaiyo
- Pathi Bhakthi
- Pattam Padavi
- Patthini Deivam
- Patthinippen
- Pattikkada Pattanama
- Pattina Pravesam
- Payanam
- Pazhani
- Pen Endral Pen
- Pen Ondru Kanden
- Pennai Solli Kutramillai
- Periya Idatthu Pen
- Perum Pughazhum
- Perumaikkuriyaval
- Petralthan Pillaiya
- Petramaganai Vitra Annai
- Pillaiyo Pillai
- Pilot Premnath
- Poikkal KudhiraiPoikkal KudhiraiPoikkal Kudhirai is a Tamil language film starring Suhasini and Viji. Kamal Haasan played a guest role in the film.-Cast:* Suhasini* Viji* Ramakrishna* Charlee* RadharaviThis is based on Crazy Mohan's drama Mariages are made in Saloon...
- Pokkiri RajaPokkiri RajaPokkiri Raja is a 1982 Tamil movie from India. It was directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Rajnikanth. This film was the remake of a record breaking hit Kannada film Antha .- Plot :...
- Police Police
- Policekaran Magal
- Polladhavan
- Pona Machhan Thirumbivanthan
- Ponoonjal
- Poojaikku Vandha Malar
- Pookkari
- Poova Thalaiya
- Porter Kandan
- Porter Ponnusami
- Praptham
- Pudhaiyal
- Pudhiya Bhoomi
- Pudiya Paravai
- Punidha Anthoniar
- Punnagai
- Punniya Bhoomi
- Punniyam Seidaval
- Puyal Kadandha Boomi
- Raaman Etthanai Ramanadi
- Raman Thediya SeethaiRaman Thediya SeethaiRaman Thediya Seethai is a Tamil drama film written and directed by K. P. Jegannath, starring Cheran, Pasupathy, Nithin Sathya in the lead male roles whilst Vimala Raman, Remya Nambeeshan, Navya Nair, Gajala and Karthika play parallel female roles.-Plot:The first few scenes themselves set the...
- Raanuva Veeran
- Ragasiya Police 115
- Raja
- Raja Malayasimhan
- Raja Nadai
- Raja Thandhiram
- Raja Veetu Kannukutti
- Rajapart Rangadurai
- Ramu
- Rani
- Rasatthi Kalyanam
- Rathhinapuri Ilavarasi
- Rattha Pasam
- Rikshawkaran
- Rojavin Raja
- Roshakkari
- Rudra Thandavam
- Saanthi Nilayam
- Samayalkaran
- Sandhadhi
- Sandhippu
- Sandirani, 1953
- Sange Muzhangu
- Sangili
- Sankar Salim Saiman
- Santhi
- Saranalayam
- Saritthira Nayagan
- Sattam Oru Vilayattu
- Satthiya Sundaram
- Saval
- Savale Samali
- Savithri
- School Master
- Seer Varisai
- Selvamagal
- Senthamarai
- Senthamizh Selvan, 1994
- Senthamizhpattu
- Sarvar Sundaram
- Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
- Silambu
- Silk Silk Silk
- Simla Special
- Sirai
- Siranjeevi
- Sirithu Vazhavendum
- Sivagangai Cheemai
- Sivakamiyin Selvan
- Sivandha Mann
- Sivappu Malargal
- Sivappu Sooriyan
- Sivappukal Mookuthhi
- Sollatthan Ninaikiren
- Sondham
- Soodhattam
- Sorga Vasal
- Sorgam
- Sri Ramajayam
- Sudandhira Nattin Adimaigal
- Sudarum Sooravaliyum
- Sugam Engey
- Sugamana Raagangal
- Sujatha
- Sumaithaangi
- Sumangali
- Sumathi En Sundari
- Suprabatham
- Suriya Gandhi
- Taxi Driver
- Thaai
- Thaai Pirandhal
- Thaai Veetu Seedhanam
- Thaali Dhanam
- Thaamarai Nenjam
- Thalai Kodutthan Thambi
- Thalaiprasavam
- Thambadhigal
- Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham
- Thanga Padhakkam
- Thanga Padhumai, 1960
- Thanga Rangan
- Thangadurai
- Thangai
- Thangaikkaga
- Thani Kudithhanam
- Thanneer Thanneer
- Thannga Kalasam
- Thappu Kanakku
- Tharasu
- Thattungal Thirakkapadum
- Thavapudhalvan
- Thedivandha Mappillai
- Thee
- Theerpu
- Thenaliraman
- Thendral Veesum
- Thenum Paalum
- Thillu Mullu
- Thirisoolam
- Thirudan
- Thirudi
- Thirumangalyam
- Thiruppam
- Thiruppangal
- Thiyagi
- Thunaivi
- Thunivey Thunai
- Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
- Unakkaga Naan
- Ungalil Orutthi
- Unmaigal
- Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna
- Unnai Vidamatten
- Urimaikural
- Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
- Uzhaikkum Karangal
- Vaa Kanna Vaa
- Vaayadi
- Vaazhkai Padagu
- Vadai Malai
- Vaira Nenjam
- Vairamalai
- Valayal Chattham
- Vandikaran Magan
- Vannakathhukuriya Kadaliye
- Varam
- Varumaiyin Niram Sigappu
- Varuvan Vadivelan
- Vasantha Raagam
- Vasanthathil Oor Nal
- Vayasupponnu
- Vazahvu En Pakkam
- Vazhkai Vazhvadarke
- Vazhndhu Kattugiren
- Veeduvarai Uravu
- Veerathirumagan
- Veettuku Oru Pillai
- Veetukku Veedu
- Velli Radham
- Velundu Vinai Illai
- Vennira AadaiVennira AadaiVennira Aadai is a 1965 Tamil-language Indian film directed by Sridar with music by M.S.Viswanathan. It starred Sreekanth, Jayalalitha, Nirmala and Moorthy....
- Vetri Vinayagar, 1996
- Vishwa ThulasiVishwa ThulasiVishwa Thulasi is a film directed by Sumathy Ram. The film is in Tamil, with English subtitles. This film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraaja and M. S. Viswanathan. It was well received upon screening at the 2005 WorldFest Houston International Film Festival...
, 2004 - Viswaroopam
- Uyarntha Manithan
- Vuyira Manama
- Yamirukka Bayamen
- Yuddha Kaandam
Telugu films
- Praja Rajyam
- Santhosham
- Tenali RamakrishnaTenali Ramakrishna (1956 film)Tenali Ramakrishna is based on the story of Tenali Ramakrishna, court-poet of Sri Krishna Deva Raya.-Plot:The Deccan Sultans of Berar, Ahmednagar, Bidar, Bijapur and Golconda who the splinters from the erstwhile Bahmani Sultnate now unite with the common purpose to defeat of Krishnadeva Raya and...
(1956) - Baktha Markandeya
- Maa Gopi
- Raja Malayasimhan
- Intiki Deepam Illale
- Aasha Jeevulu
- Ammai Kaarisi
- Premalu Pellillu
- Anthuleni KathaAnthuleni KathaAnthuleni Katha is a 1976 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander. The film is a remake of the 1974 Tamil film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. This is Jayaprada's first starring role and is considered to be one of her best films. This was also Rajnikanth's first major role. Kamal Hassan played an extended...
(1976) - Chilakamma Cheppindi (1977)
- Idi Katha KaaduIdi Katha KaaduIdi Katha Kaadu is a 1979 Indian Telugu language Drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Jayasudha, Sarath Babu, Chiranjeevi, Saritha, and Ramaprabha. It is a remake of Balachander's earlier Tamil hit Avargal , which also won a national award. Kamal Hassan stars in both...
(1979) - Aakali RajyamAakali RajyamAakali Rajyam is a 1981 Telugu language film starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. It is a remake of K. Balachander's 1980 Tamil film Varumayin Niram Sivappu that also starred Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead.-Plot:...
(1981) - Tholi Kodi KoosindiTholi Kodi KoosindiTholi Kodi Koosindi is a 1980 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander and starring Jeeva. The film won the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film from Government of Andhra Pradesh.-External links:*...
(1980) - 47 Rojulu (1981)
- Maanasa Veena
- Simha Baludu
- Chatte Kaladi Chattaiya
- Samrat Asoka
- Triloka Sundari
- Maro CharithraMaro CharithraMaro Charithra is a 1978 Telugu-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Saritha, Madhavi and Sarath Babu. The film still remains as one of the biggest blockbusters...
(1978) - RamuRamu (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...
- Mahadevi
- Moratodu
- KokilammaKokilammaKokilamma is a 1983 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander. The title role of Kokilamma is played with humility by Saritha.It is a musical hit film with some excellent songs penned Acharya Atreya and music score provided by M. S. Viswanathan.-Soundtrack:...
(1983) - Laila
Malayalam films
- Janova
- Lanka Dahanam
- Manthrakodi
- Pani Theeratha Veedu
- Jesus
- Divya Darsanam
- Chandrakaantham
- Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
- Babu Mon
- Ullasayathra
- Dharma Kshethre Kurukshethre
- Aval Oru Thudarkadha
- Panchami
- Ajayanum Vijayanum
- Yakshaganam
- Themmadi Velappan
- Rajayogam
- yakshaganam
- Kuttavum Sikshayum
- Hridayame Saakshi
- Ormakal Marikkumo
- Akshaya Pathram
- Rathi Manmadhan
- Amme Anupame
- Parivarthanam
- Sangamam
- Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar
- Madhurikkunna Rathri
- Randu Penkuttikal
- Sundarimarude Swapnangal
- Muhammadum Musthafayum
- Velluvili
- Snehathinte Mukhangal
- Itha Oru Manushyan
- Randilonnu
- Viswa Roopam
- Iniyum Kanam
- Indra Dhanussu
- Simhasanam
- Pathivrtha
- Venalil Oru Mazha
- Vadaka Veedu
- Oru Ragam Pala Thalam
- Jeevitham Oru Ganam
- Manikoya Kurup
- Ezham Kadalinakkare
- Lorry
- Theeram Thedunnavar
- Swarga Devatha
- Avan Oru Ahankari
- Kolilakkam
- Panchapandavar
- Jeevikkan Padikkanam
- Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha
- Ankuram
- Marmaram
- Kaikeyi
- Sneha Bandhanam
- Ariyatha Vedhikal
- Minimol Vathikkanil
- Athirathram
- Thennal Thedunna Poovu
- Idanilangal
- Priyamvadakkoru Pranayageetham
- Amme Bhagavathi
- Bhagavan
- Ariyatha Bandham
- Samskaram
- Kai Ethum Doorathu (Old)
- Iyyer The Great
- Oliyambukal
- Veeralippattu
- Sthreekku Vendi Sthree
- Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam
- Amma Ammayiyamma
- Valkannezhuthi (Hold)