Manorama
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Manorama is a veteran Tamil
actress who has acted in more than 1500 films, 1000 stage performances and a few television serials. She is affectionately called Aachi by the South Indian people. She holds a Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films.
, Tiruvarur district
of Tamil Nadu
. Later her family moved to Pallathur
near Karaikudi
owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist. When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.
. They made an excellent pair and acted in many praiseworthy comedies.
The first song that Manorama sang in cinema was in a film called Magale Un Samathu. The producer of this film, P. A. Kumar had seen Manorama perform in dramas and gave her the opportunity to sing. The song was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, famous yesteryear music director, with whom Ilaiyaraja had worked as an assistant. Manorama sang this song along with L. R. Eswari
, another famous yesteryear Tamil singer. "Thaatha thaatha pidi kudu... Indha thalladha vayasila sadugudu..." were the beginning lines of this song. However, "Vaa vaathiyaare uttaande..." composed by music director V. Kumar for the film Bommalattam, was the first song that became a hit for her. She performed along with Cho Ramaswamy in this song.
and Natiya Peroli (Danseuse) Padmini
in the movie. Manorama personally shared in an interview that initially she was extremely nervous of acting in front of veterans like T. S. Balaiah. But, the director A. P. Nagarajan
made her understand that the scenes in which Jil Jil Ramamani appears, she would be the centre of attention and not anyone else. This gave her the confidence to portray the wildly expressive, loud-talking but tender-hearted character on screen in an admirable fashion. Ever since, she was provided with more scope in varied roles in addition to comedy. She took each responsibility with such an ease, which made the Tamil industry recognize her immense talent.
Cho Ramaswamy claimed on the Tamil TV show Koffee with Anu
that he was the first one to call Manorama as the female Sivaji Ganesan
. He admired her for her versatility in acting and the ability to surprise with her performance.
, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
. She has also acted in stage plays with another Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M. Karunanidhi. She has acted in films with Dr. M. G. Ramachandran
and Dr. Jayalalitha
Jayaram who both became Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu later. She has also acted in Telugu films with Dr. N T Rama Rao
, who became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
She was awarded the Padma Shri
in 2002. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
for the movie Pudhiya Pathai in 1989. She holds a Guinness World Record
for acting in most number of films. She was the recipient of the Kalaimamani award by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
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,...
actress who has acted in more than 1500 films, 1000 stage performances and a few television serials. She is affectionately called Aachi by the South Indian people. She holds a Guinness World Record for acting in the most number of films.
Birth and early life
Manorama, a legend, was born Gopi Shantha to Kasi Clockudaiyar and Ramamitham on 26 May 1943 at MannargudiMannargudi
India census, Mannargudi had a population of 61,588. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mannargudi has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Mannargudi, 9% of the population is under 6...
, Tiruvarur district
Tiruvarur District
Tiruvarur district is one of the 30 districts in the Tamil Nadu state of India. The district occupies an area of 2161 km². It is lies between Nagapattinam district on the east and Thanjavur district on the west, and is bounded by the Palk Strait on the south...
of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil 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...
. Later her family moved to Pallathur
Pallathur
Pallathur is a panchayat town in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Pallathur had a population of 7840. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pallathur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%:...
near 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...
owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist. When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.
Entry into cinema
Manorama slowly migrated from dramas to the silver screen with the role of a comedienne in the Tamil film Malayitta Mangai. During her initial days in the cine field, she concentrated more on comedy. She was given equally challenging roles alongside the well known comedian NageshNagesh
Nagesh , was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema....
. They made an excellent pair and acted in many praiseworthy comedies.
The first song that Manorama sang in cinema was in a film called Magale Un Samathu. The producer of this film, P. A. Kumar had seen Manorama perform in dramas and gave her the opportunity to sing. The song was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, famous yesteryear music director, with whom Ilaiyaraja had worked as an assistant. Manorama sang this song along with L. R. Eswari
L. R. Eswari
L. R. Eswari is a Veteran playback singer of the Tamil movie industry. She also sang in other languages like Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu, and English.-Early Life:...
, another famous yesteryear Tamil singer. "Thaatha thaatha pidi kudu... Indha thalladha vayasila sadugudu..." were the beginning lines of this song. However, "Vaa vaathiyaare uttaande..." composed by music director V. Kumar for the film Bommalattam, was the first song that became a hit for her. She performed along with Cho Ramaswamy in this song.
Critical acclamation
Manorama's role in the film Thillana Mohanambal was much appreciated and noticed even with the presence of great stalwarts like Sivaji GanesanSivaji 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 Natiya Peroli (Danseuse) Padmini
Padmini (actress)
Padmini was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer who has acted in over 250 Indian films. She has acted in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films...
in the movie. Manorama personally shared in an interview that initially she was extremely nervous of acting in front of veterans like T. S. Balaiah. But, the director A. P. Nagarajan
A. P. Nagarajan
Akkamappettai Paramasivan Nagarajan is a veteran Tamil film director, who set a trend in film making in Tamil cinema in 1960s.-Career Life:...
made her understand that the scenes in which Jil Jil Ramamani appears, she would be the centre of attention and not anyone else. This gave her the confidence to portray the wildly expressive, loud-talking but tender-hearted character on screen in an admirable fashion. Ever since, she was provided with more scope in varied roles in addition to comedy. She took each responsibility with such an ease, which made the Tamil industry recognize her immense talent.
Cho Ramaswamy claimed on the Tamil TV show Koffee with Anu
Koffee with Anu
Koffee with Anu is a talk show, hosted by Kollywood actress Anu Hasan. It is the Tamil version of Koffee with Karan hosted by Karan Johar. It currently runs on STAR Vijay. This show was initially called Koffee with Suchi...
that he was the first one to call Manorama as the female 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...
. He admired her for her versatility in acting and the ability to surprise with her performance.
Trivia
- Manorama shared the screen space in the Hindi Movie Kunwara Baap with the legendry comedian Mehmood.
- Manorama stated in an interview with a Toronto TV channel that one of the most challenging characters she played was the role of the 50-year-old unmarried woman she played in the film Nadigan with SathyarajSathyarajSathyaraj 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...
. Playing that character was a tight-rope walk, since one wrong step could have made the character seem vulgar.
- In the same interview, Manorama also mentions that she is highly indebted to her mother for her upbringing and success. It seems many of the mother roles that she has played so far in films, resemble the character of her own mother a lot.
- When asked about the secret of her youthful charm and beauty, Manorama quipped in Tamil "Agathin azhagu mugathil theriyum", meaning "The beauty of the mind is reflected on the face." She went on to say that her heart and mind are still youthful, which is the secret of her youth.
- The last time that Manorama met Sivaji GanesanSivaji GanesanViluppuram 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...
, before his death was on May 26, 2001, when she had gone to his home to receive his blessings on her birthday. At that time, she was extremely pleased to hear him telling his wife that no one can do better than Manorama when it comes to speaking different dialects of Tamil.
- When asked which character of hers she found extremely hilarious to play, she specified the role of a talkative female, who is forced to act dumb in a film called Unakkum Vazhvu Varum. She did this role along with Thengai SrinivasanThengai SrinivasanThengai Srinivasan was a Tamil film comedian popular in the 1970s and 1980s. He has been given the title Thengai after he acted as a coconut-seller in the drama Kal Manam, staged by actor K. Kannan. Though basically a comedian, he proved himself an all-rounder by excelling in roles other than...
and was delighted to note that one of the light operators on the set, came over to her personally and mentioned that he found her scene quite funny.
- Manorama personally believes that although people acclaim her performance in Thillana Mohanambal as a cornerstone in her career, she values the character she was given by K. BalachanderK. BalachanderK. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or...
in the film Unnal Mudiyum ThambiUnnal Mudiyum ThambiUnnal Mudiyum Thambi is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The movie was released on 9th August, 1988, which is a Tamil version made after the release of its original Rudraveena in telugu on March 4, 1988.-Plot:...
since it displayed a new acting facet of her.
- Manorama was bitten by a Kattuviriyan snake (Bungarus fasciatusBungarus fasciatusThe Banded krait is a species of genus Bungarus found in Indian Sub-continent, North Asia and Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest kraits with a maximum length up to .- Description :B...
) during the shooting of a film called Manjal Kungumam and was admitted to hospital. Coincidentally, after recovery, the next scene she acted in was in a film called Aadi Viradham, in which she had to bathe a snake statue and sing a lullaby for it.
- The first time Manorama stood before the camera was for a Sinhalese film, in which she played the heroine's friend. Her dance master Suryakala was the one who took her to director Masthaan to play the character. Manorama, however, could not recollect the name of this film when asked in an interview.
- The first film in which Manorama acted as the heroine was Konjum Kumari in 1963
Distinction and awards
She has the distinction of having acted with five chief ministers of South India. She was the female lead in the stage plays written, directed and acted by Mr C. N. AnnaduraiC. N. Annadurai
Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai , popularly called Anna , or Arignar Anna was a former Chief Minister of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu...
, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil 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...
. She has also acted in stage plays with another Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M. Karunanidhi. She has acted in films with Dr. M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
and Dr. Jayalalitha
J. Jayalalithaa
Jayalalithaa Jayaram ; born 24 February 1948) commonly referred to as J. Jayalalitha, is the Chief Minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. She is the incumbent general secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam , a Dravidian party. She is called Amma and Puratchi Thalaivi by her...
Jayaram who both became Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu later. She has also acted in Telugu films with Dr. N T Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
, who became the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
She was awarded the Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
in 2002. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress winners:...
for the movie Pudhiya Pathai in 1989. She holds a Guinness World Record
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
for acting in most number of films. She was the recipient of the Kalaimamani award by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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| 1958 | Maalaiyitta Mangai | Tamil | |
| 1959 | 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... |
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| 1960 | Konjum Kumari | Tamil | |
| 1963 | Paar Magale Paar Paar Magale Paar Paar 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... |
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... |
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| 1965 | Thiruvilayadal Thiruvilayadal (1965 film) Thiruvilayadal is a 1965 Tamil feature film directed by A.P. Nagarajan. The cast included Sivaji Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Savitri, Nagesh, Manorama, K. B. Sundarambal, T. R. Mahalingam and T. S. Balaiah... |
Tamil | |
| 1966 | Anbe Vaa Anbe Vaa Anbe 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:... |
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| 1966 | Saraswathi Sabatham Saraswathi Sabatham Saraswati Sabatham is a 1966 Tamil film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri., K. R. Vijaya, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Devika, Manorama and Nagesh-Plot:... |
Tamil | |
| 1966 | Kandan Karunai Kandan Karunai Kandan Karunai is a Tamil cinema, which was released in 1967 and was directed by A.P. Nagarajan. It was his 8th film in the Tamil cinema industry. It starred Sivaji Ganesan, Sivakumar and Savithri... |
Tamil | |
| 1968 | Ethir Neechal Ethir Neechal Ethir Neechal is a 1968 Tamil language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Nagesh, Jayanthi, Sowcar Janaki, R. Muthuraman, Sundarrajan and Srikanth.- Plot :... |
Tamil | |
| 1968 | Galatta Kalyanam Galatta Kalyanam Galatta Kalyanam is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Manorama, Nagesh, Jayalalitha, and K. A. Thangavelu.-Plot:... |
Tamil | |
| 1969 | Ayiram Poi Ayiram Poi Aayiram Poi is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar, Vanisri, Cho Ramaswamy, Manorama-Plot:The title of the movie Aayiram Poi means A 1000 lie in Tamil. An old Tamil saying goes like "Its alright to tell a 1000 lies to make a marriage work" and this movie closely follows that old... |
Tamil | |
| 1972 | Pattikada Pattanama Pattikada Pattanama Pattikada Pattanama is a 1972 Indian Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalitha and Manorama. Pattikada Pattanama played for 189 days in theaters and turned out to be one of the box office hits of year 1972.-Cast:... |
Tamil | |
| 1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada Kasethan Kadavulada Kasethan 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... |
Tamil | |
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan Rajaraja Cholan Rajaraja Cholan is a 1973 Tamil film about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola. The film has Sivaji Ganesan playing the title role. The film was the first CinemaScope film to be released in Tamil. Sivaji Ganesan's portrayal as Rajaraja Chola was critically acclaimed.-Cast:* Sivaji Ganesan as... |
Tamil | |
| 1974 | Kunwara Baap Kunwara Baap Kunwara Baap is a 1974 Hindi movie produced by Amarlal Chabria and directed by and starring Mehmood. The film also stars Bharathi , and Sanjeev Kumar. It's a film with a serious message about polio vaccination. However, Mehmood did some comedy scenes in the film to earn a Filmfare nomination as... |
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| 1976 | Akka Akka Akka is traditionally a female spirit in Sámi and Finnish mythology.In Sámi mythology, the first akka was Maderakka and her daughters were Sarakka, Uksakka and Juksakka. Some Sámi thought they lived under their kota tents.... |
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| 1976 | Unakkaga Naan | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Unmaye Un Vilai Enna | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Rojavin Raja | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Nee Oru Maharani | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Moham Muppadhu Varusham | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Grahapravesam | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Bhadrakali Bhadrakali Bhadrakāli , is one of the forms of the Great Goddess mentioned in the Devi Mahatmyam. In Sanskrit, the word Bhadra means "blessed", "auspicious", "fair", "beautiful", "good", "fortunate", "prosperous".... |
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| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Ungalil Oruthi | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Perum Pugazhum | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Paaloothi Valartha Kili | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Nalla Penmani | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Muthaana Muthullavaa | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Mayor Meenakshi | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Kula Gowravam | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Janaki Sabatham | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Aalukkoru Aasai Aalukkoru Aasai Aalukkoru Aasai is a Tamil language movie directed by V.Sekhar.This is a comedy and a family subject movie. This movie is starring Sathyaraj, Meena, Vadivelu, Senthil and a few artists... |
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| 1977 | Aaru Pushpangal | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Aasai Manaivi | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Durga Devi | Tamil | |
| 1978 | Kuppathu Raja Kuppathu Raja Kuppathu Raja is a Tamil film is directed by Ramanna.Remake of the Hindi film Do Yaar which stars Vinod Khanna, Rekha and Shatrughan Sinha. ..... |
Tamil | |
| 1978 | Annalakshmi Annalakshmi Annalakshmi is an international chain of vegetarian restaurants operating in a unique concept of "Eat to your heart's content, Pay what your heart feels"... |
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| 1978 | Maariyamman Thiruvizha | ||
| 1978 | Kamakshiyin Karunai | ||
| 1978 | Chittukuruvi | ||
| 1978 | En Kelvikkenna Bathil | ||
| 1978 | General Chakravarthy | ||
| 1978 | Pilot Premnath | ||
| 1978 | Punniya Bhoomi | ||
| 1978 | Vandikkaaran Magal | ||
| 1978 | Varuvaan Vadivelan | ||
| 1978 | Vaazha Ninaithal Vazhaalam | ||
| 1978 | Rudra Thaandavam | ||
| 1978 | Seervarisai | ||
| 1978 | Aayiram Jenmangal Aayiram Jenmangal Aayiram Jenmangal is a Tamil film is directed by Durai, starring Vijayakumar, Latha and Rajnikanth in the lead roles. It was the first horror film of Rajinikanth.-Plot:... |
Malayalam | |
| 1978 | Bhairavi Bhairavi Bhairavi is a fierce and terrifying aspect of the Devi virtually indistinguishable from Kali, except for her particular identification as the consort of the Bhairava.-Symbolism:... |
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| 1978 | Andaman Kaadhali | ||
| 1979 | Thyagam Thyagam Thyagam is a Tamil film released in 1978 with Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role of a protagonist-Soundtrack:The Music is scored by Ilayaraja and the lyrics are written by Kannadasan.... |
Tamil | |
| 1979 | Alankari | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Imayam | ||
| 1979 | Kalyanaraman Kalyanaraman Kalyanaraman or Kalyana Raman may refer to:*Kalyanaraman , a Tamil film starring Kamal Haasan*Kalyanaraman , a Malayalam film starring Dileep*Srinivasan Kalyanaraman... |
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| 1980 | Billa Billa (1980 film) Billa is a 1980 Tamil film produced by K.Balaji and directed by R.Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajinikanth, Suresh Balaje, Thengai Srinivasan, Manorama, Sripriya, Reena Roy and Major Sundarrajan... |
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| 1980 | Enippadigal | ||
| 1980 | Ennadi Meenakshi | ||
| 1980 | Nadagame Ulagam | ||
| 1980 | Neechalkulam | ||
| 1980 | Panchabhootham | ||
| 1980 | Poonthalir | ||
| 1980 | Sri Ramajayam | ||
| 1980 | Subhodayam Subhodayam Subhodayam is a 1980 Telugu film directed by K. Viswanath. It is remade in Hindi language as Kaamchor in 1982 starring Rakesh Roshan and Jaya Prada.-Cast:-Soundtrack:* Asathomaa Sadhgamayaa... |
Telugu | |
| 1980 | Rishi Moolam | ||
| 1981 | Kodeeswaran Magal | ||
| 1981 | Keezhvaanam Sivakkum | ||
| 1981 | Thee | ||
| 1981 | Savaal Savaal Savaal is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist.... |
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| 1981 | Mangamma Sabatham | ||
| 1982 | Vazhvey Maayam Vazhvey Maayam Vazhvey Maayam is a 1982 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. It is a remake of 1981 mega-hit Telugu film Premabhishekham starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sridevi.-Cast:* Kamal Haasan* Sripriya* Sridevi... |
Tamil | |
| 1982 | Simla Special Simla Special Simla Special is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. S V Sekhar, Sripriya, Thenga sreenivasan, YGM, Manorama are other major stars appearing in this comedy.... |
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| 1982 | Thaai Moogambigai | ||
| 1982 | Sangili | ||
| 1982 | Theerppu | ||
| 1982 | Manal Kayiru Manal Kayiru Manal 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... |
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| 1982 | Marumagale Vaazhga | ||
| 1982 | Kannodu Kan | ||
| 1982 | Kaivarisai | ||
| 1982 | Jodippura | ||
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja Pokkiri Raja Pokkiri 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 :... |
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| 1983 | Sattam Sattam Sattam is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Its a remake of Hindi movie Dostana -Soundtrack:... |
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| 1983 | Sivappu Suriyan | ||
| 1983 | Mridhanga Chakravarthy | ||
| 1983 | Neethibathi | ||
| 1983 | Nirabarathi | ||
| 1983 | Thanga Magan Thanga Magan Thanga Magan is a Tamil film directed by A.Jagannathan, starring Rajinikanth and Poornima in the lead roles.-Soundtrack:... |
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| 1983 | Adutha Varisu Adutha Varisu Adutha Varisu is an Indian Tamil language film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Rajanikanth, Sridevi and Silk Smitha released in 1983.It was also dubbed into hindi.- Plot :... |
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| 1983 | 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... |
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| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan Enakkul Oruvan Enakkul Oruvan is a 1984 Tamil film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. A remake of Subhash Ghai's Hindi film, Karz , starring Rishi Kapoor, and Tina Munim.-Cast:... |
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| 1984 | Kairaasikkaaran | ||
| 1984 | Mansoru | ||
| 1984 | Oh Maane Maane Oh Maane Maane Oh Maane Maane is 1984 Indian film in Tamil. The film has Mohan and Urvasi in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan recorded a song in his voice in the film.... |
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| 1984 | Anbeodivaa | ||
| 1985 | Andha sila naatkal | ||
| 1985 | Iru Methaigal | ||
| 1985 | Madras Vaathiyaar | ||
| 1985 | Vazhkai | ||
| 1985 | Vidhi | ||
| 1985 | Simmasoppanam | ||
| 1985 | Nyaayam | ||
| 1985 | Ninaivugal | ||
| 1985 | Chidambara Ragasiyam | ||
| 1985 | Jhansi Jhansi Jhansi Hindi:झाँसी, , Marathi: झाशी, is a historical city of India. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of Jhansi District and Jhansi Division. The original walled city grew up around its stone fort, which crowns a neighboring rock. This district is on the bank of river Betwa.The National... |
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| 1985 | Anni Anni Anni could mean:* The genitive form of the second declension noun annus, meaning year in Latin* The popular name of Mohamed Nasheed, the third president of the second republic of the Maldives... |
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| 1985 | Kadivalam | ||
| 1985 | Bandham | ||
| 1986 | Vikram Vikram (film) Vikram is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Rajasekhar, starring Kamal Hassan, Ambika, Dimple Kapadia, Lizy, Sathyaraj, Charuhasan, Janagaraj and Amjad Khan. Vikram is the first Tamil film which crossed the budget of 1 crore... |
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| 1986 | Samsaram Adhu Minsaram | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Ilamai | ||
| 1986 | Kaaval | ||
| 1986 | Nermai | ||
| 1986 | Perumai | ||
| 1986 | Porutham | ||
| 1986 | Chandamama Chandamama Chandamama in Kannada and Telugu means moon. It may refer to:* Chandamama, an Indian monthly magazine focused on kids and youngsters* Chandamama , a Malayalam film starring Kunchacko Boban... |
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| 1986 | Odangal | ||
| 1986 | Kaithiyin Theerppu | ||
| 1986 | Veeran | ||
| 1987 | 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:... |
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| 1987 | Paruva Ragam Paruva Ragam Paruva Ragam is a Tamil film directed by Ravichandran which was also made simultaneously in Kannada. Hamsalekha's music was an important factor in the success of the movie... |
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| 1987 | Naan Adimai Illai | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Guru Sishyan Guru Sishyan Guru Sishyan is a 1988 Tamil film directed by SP. Muthuraman, featuring Super Star RajiniKanth in lead role along with Prabhu... |
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| 1988 | Paatti Sollai Thattaadhe | ||
| 1988 | En Jeevan Paduthu En Jeevan Paduthu En Jeevan Paduthu is a 1988 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by R. Sundarrajan starring Karthik and Saranya in lead roles, supported by Sudha, Captain Raju and Kapil.-Summary:... |
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| 1988 | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Unnal Mudiyum Thambi is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The movie was released on 9th August, 1988, which is a Tamil version made after the release of its original Rudraveena in telugu on March 4, 1988.-Plot:... |
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| 1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | ||
| 1988 | Thambi Thangakambi | ||
| 1989 | Kutravaali | ||
| 1989 | Vasanthi Vasanthi Vasanthi is a Tamil film directed by Chitralaya Gopu. It is a comedy based movie. The movie stars Mohan, Madhuri, Devilalitha, Manorama, S.S.Chandran, Vinuchakkaravatti, Loose Mohan. The film's music is composed by Chandrabose-Plot:... |
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| 1989 | Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga | ||
| 1989 | Aararo Aariraro | ||
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Puthiya Padhai | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Engal Saamy Ayyappan | ||
| 1990 | Edhirkaatru | ||
| 1990 | Nadigan | ||
| 1990 | Engitta Modaathe | ||
| 1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Chinna Gounder Chinna Gounder Chinna Gounder is a 1992 Tamil language film directed by R. V. Udayakumar and starring Vijayakanth, Suganya, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu.-Plot:... |
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| 1991 | Chinna Thambi Chinna Thambi Chinna Thambi is a 1991 Indian Tamil language film starring Prabhu Ganesan and Kushboo Sundar. Chinna Thambi starring Prabhu in the role of Chinna Thambi an uneducated village simpleton and Kushboo as Nandini who is a home tutored wealthy girl, is a story of love, family bonds and typical south... |
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| 1991 | Raakkaayi Kovil | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Nanbargal | ||
| 1991 | Pudhumanithan | ||
| 1991 | Idhayam Idhayam (film) Idhayam is a 1991 Tamil film, the first film to be directed by Kathir.-Plot:Set in a medical college backdrop, the film is about a person , who loves his fellow college mate, but does not have courage to convey his love to her... |
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| 1992 | Mannan Mannan (film) Mannan is a 1992 Indian Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth, Kushboo, Manorama, Pandari Bai, Goundamani, Vijayashanti and Visu. The film is a remake of the 1986 hit Kannada film Anuraaga Aralidhu starring Rajkumar.-Cast:*Rajinikanth as Krishnan... |
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| 1992 | Nee Pathi Naan Pathi Nee Pathi Naan Pathi Nee Pathi Naan Pathi is a 1991 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Vasanth and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rahman, Gouthami and Heera in the lead roles and marks the Tamil film debut for composer M. M... |
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| 1992 | Singaravelan | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Annamalai Annamalai (film) Annamalai is a 1992 Tamil film directed by Suresh Krishna; starring Rajinikanth, Kushboo and Sarath Babu in the lead roles. It is a remake of Krishnam Raju's movie Prana Snehitulu, which was a remake of Rakesh Roshan's Hindi movie Khudgarz, which was inturn based on Erich Segal's novel Kane and... |
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| 1992 | Rasukkutty | ||
| 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:... |
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| 1993 | Gentleman Gentleman (film) Gentleman is a 1993 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar, produced K. T. Kunjumon. The film marked S. Shankar's debut in film, and with the highest budget for an Indian film in that year, became a blockbuster upon release. It stars Arjun and Madhoo in the lead roles... |
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| 1993 | Ponnumani Ponnumani Ponnu Mani is a 1993 Tamil-language film directed by R. V. Udayakumar, starring Karthik, Soundarya and Sivakumar.-Awards:Karthik won a Filmfare Best Actor Award for his role in the film.... |
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| 1993 | Uthamaraasa | ||
| 1993 | Dharmaseelan | ||
| 1993 | Sendhoorapandi Sendhoorapandi Sendhoorapandi is a Tamil film, released in 1993 directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The cast for the film include Vijay, Vijaykanth, Manorama and Yuvarani.-Plot:... |
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| 1993 | Pangali | ||
| 1993 | Neelakuyil | ||
| 1994 | Kadhalan Kadhalan Kadhalan is a Tamil film released in 1994, written and directed by S. Shankar. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Nagma in the lead roles. Actor Vikram has dubbed his voice for Prabhu Deva... |
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| 1994 | Deva Deva (film) Deva is a Tamil movie starring Vijay and Swathi in the lead roles. It was directed by Vijay's father S. A. Chandrasekaran. The music is scored by Deva.-Plot:... |
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| 1994 | Jaihind | ||
| 1994 | Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Nee | ||
| 1994 | Seeman Seeman Seeman may refer to:* Sebastian Seeman, an Indian Tamil film director* Bonnie Seeman , an American ceramist* Enoch Seeman, a painter* Heidi Seeman, a murder victim* Jerry Seeman, an American football official... |
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| 1994 | Anbumagan | ||
| 1994 | Rasigan Rasigan Rasigan is a Tamil film which released on 08 July 1994 and was directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars his son Vijay and Sanghavi.-Plot:... |
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| 1994 | Nattamai Nattamai Nattamai is a 1994 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar, Kushboo Sundar and Meena in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release... |
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| 1995 | Murai Maaman | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Marumagan | ||
| 1995 | Kooli Kooli Kooli is a village in Valgjärve Parish, Põlva County in southeastern Estonia.... |
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| 1995 | Parambharai | ||
| 1995 | Nandavana Theru | ||
| 1995 | Naan Petra magane | ||
| 1995 | Mahaprabhu | ||
| 1995 | Velusaamy | ||
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | ||
| 1995 | Muthukaalai | ||
| 1995 | Maaman Magal | ||
| 1996 | Indian | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Naatupura Paattu | ||
| 1996 | Love Birds Love Birds (film) Love Birds is a Tamil feature film comedy musical directed by P. Vasu. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Starring Prabhu Deva and Nagma, the film met with commercial success upon release, and the music of the film was especially appreciated. Prabhu Deva also provided... |
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| 1996 | Sakthi | ||
| 1997 | Arunachalam Arunachalam Arunachalam is a 1997 Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth.-Plot:Rajnikanth finds himself to be an orphan. He travels from his village to Madras. There he meets Janakaraj, who gives him a job. By some magical situation, Rajni discovers himself to be a son of a dead millionaire—through Visu.... |
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| 1997 | Vallal Vallal Vallal is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2000. This movie is directed by Raj Kapoor. This is a comedy and a family subject movie. This movie is starring Sathyaraj, Meena, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil & Sangeetha in the lead. This movie has the village concept... |
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| 1998 | Pooveli Pooveli Pooveli is a Tamil film directed by Selva. The film stars Karthik, Abbas, Kausalya and Heera Rajgopal in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharadwaj.... |
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| 1998 | Natpukkaga Natpukkaga Natpukaaga is a 1998 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar and Simran Bagga in the lead roles. It became a success upon release. It was dubbed into Hindi and remade into Telugu as Sneham Kosam with K. S... |
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| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | ||
| 1998 | Marumalarchi | ||
| 1999 | Rojavanam Rojavanam Rojavanam is a Tamil film directed by Selva. The film stars Karthik, Laila and Malavika in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by bharwaj.-Cast:*Karthik as Muthu*Malavika as Sindhu... |
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| 1999 | Unnai Thedi Unnai Thedi Unnai Thedi is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Sundar C. The film features Ajith Kumar and Malavika in the lead roles, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Karan, Vivek, Sivakumar, and Srividya... |
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| 1999 | Periyanna Periyanna -Plot:Suriya, the main character, killed the villains who murdered his family and has been sent to jail. During his time in jail a well-respected collector celebrates his daughter's birthday in the prison. The collector's daughter is impressed by Surya's talent in singing and convinces her father... |
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| 1999 | Kummipaattu | ||
| 1999 | Simmarasi | ||
| 2000 | Kannal Pesava | ||
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu Vetri Kodi Kattu Vetri Kodu Kattu is a Tamil film directed by Cheran starring Murali, Parthiban, Meena, Manorama andMalavika-Plot:Sekhar and Muthuraman live in two different villages... |
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| 2000 | Millenium Stars | Malayalam | |
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Kannan Varuvaan Kannan Varuvaan Kannan Varuvaan is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2000.Story revolves karthick loves towards diyva unni but at the same time manthra was in love with karthik,gaundamni and senthil as usual give their hit comedies.This Film and Itz Soundtrack was huge hit upon released.Became third highest... |
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| 2000 | Snegithiye Snegithiye Raakilipaatu is a 2007 Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan based on the 1999 Marathi film Bindhaast. It stars Jyothika, Sharbani Mukherjee, Tabu and Lakshmi. The music was composed by Vidyasagar... |
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| 2000 | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal Unnaruge Naan Irundhal Unnaruge Naan Irundhal is a comedy mixed with romance movie. This movie was released in 2000. The actor of this movie is R. Parthiban while his heroine is one of top actress in Kollywood & Tollywood: Meena. Manorama , Vadivelu, Manivannan & afew others play some supporting and comedy roles to... |
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| 2000 | Maayi Maayi -Plot:Maayi is the well-respected, do-gooder in the village. He sees women in the village as his sisters and even conducts their marriages. He is a man who is ready to kill his father when he learns that he had a second wife. But the father opts to kill himself rather than face his son and so,... |
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| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Thamizh Thamizh Thamizh is a 2002 released Tamil film. The movie stars Prashanth, Simran Bagga and Nassar. The film is directed by Hari. The film is produced by Amutha Durairaj. The music is by Bharadwaj.This is the first movie directed by Hari who later became an household name for commercial cinema... |
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| 2002 | 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... |
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| 2003 | Saamy Saamy Saamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too... |
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| 2003 | Diwaan Diwan (film) Diwan is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2003. The film stars Sarathkumar, Kiran, Vadivelu. Film is directed by Suryaprakash who previously directed Maayi with Sarathkumar. S. A. Rajkumar composed the music... |
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| 2003 | Whistle Whistle A whistle or call is a simple aerophone, an instrument which produces sound from a stream of forced air. It may be mouth-operated, or powered by air pressure, steam, or other means... |
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| 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... |
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| 2004 | 7G Rainbow Colony 7G Rainbow Colony 7G Rainbow Colony is a 2004 Tamil drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, starring Ravi Krishna, who debuted in this film, and Sonia Agarwal in lead roles, with music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography handled by Arvind Krishna. The film, released on 15 October 2004, met with... |
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| 2005 | Karka Kasadara Karka Kasadara -Plot:The film begins with Rahul coming from Mumbai to India to see his grandparents for the first time. He helps a girl who was going to commit suicide due to her upcoming marriage. He performs some comedy with Vadivelu and falls in love with Vijayalakshmi.The background of the movie is given by... |
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| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi is a 2006 Tamil historical comedy film directed by Chimbudeven. The film stars Vadivelu in his first lead role alongside Monica, Tejashree, Manorama, Nassar and Nagesh. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Sabesh-Murali. The film was produced and distributed... |
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| 2006 | Pasa Kiligal Pasa Kiligal Paasakiligal is a film released on Pongal Day 2006 about sentiments between two brothers and a sister. It stars Prabhu, Murali, Navya Nair, Malavika, Manorama, Vadivelu, Nassar, Kalabhavan Mani, Roja, Vineeth and others. The film was fully written and directed by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief... |
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| 2007 | Seetha Kalyanam Seetha Kalyanam Seetha Kalyanam is a 1976 Telugu film by the director-writer duo Bapu- Ramana . The film deals with a part of the evergreen wedding epic of Ramayana.The film tells the tales of Rama and of the 10 incarnations of Vishnu... |
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| 2007 | Aalwar Aalwar #"Solli Tharava" - Sadhana Sargam, Muhamad Salamad#"Pidikkum" - Madhushree#"Anbulla Kadhali" - Kunal, Kushbu#"Pallandu" - Unnikrishnan, Senthildas#"Mayile Mayile" - Srikanth Deva, Senthildas, Roshini, Suruthipriya, Arjun Thamas, Sujavitha... |
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| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Krishnarjuna Krishnarjuna Krishnarjuna is a 2008 Telugu language movie starring Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. The film, directed by P. Vasu, features prominent actor Nagarjuna in a guest role and Vishnu's father Mohan Babu, also a co-producer, in an important role. The film was released on 1... |
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... |
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| 2009 | Arundhati | Telugu | |
| 2009 | Laadam Laadam Laadam is a Tamil film starring Charmy Kaur and debutant Aravindhan, directed by Prabu Solomon. Kota Srinivasa Rao, Dheeraj Kher and Babu Antony also play prominent roles in the gangster-orientated thriller... |
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| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam is a 2010 Indian Tamil western film directed by Chimbu Deven, starring choreographer-turned-actor Lawrence Raghavendra, Sandhya, Lakshmi Rai and Padmapriya in lead roles. The film is a "Western adventure comedy film" based on Cowboy stories, which is set in the 17th... |
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| 2010 | Singam | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Ponnar Sankar Ponnar Shankar (film) Ponnar Shankar is a 2011 Indian epic film directed by Thiagarajan. It is a fictionalised account of the Ponnar Shankar epic, adapted from M. Karunanidhis novel of the same name. It features Thiagarajan's son Prashanth in lead dual roles as warrior princes, portraying the titular characters, with... |
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