Vijayakumar
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Vijayakumar is a Tamil
actor
and politician
. Along with predominant work in Tamil cinema
since 1973, he has acted in a few Hindi and Telugu
movies. As of 2009, he is acting in the television serial, Thangam, aired on Sun TV
.
, Tamil Nadu
, India. He debuted as a 12-year old in the 1961 Tamil movie Sri Valli. Again in 1964 with the help of his uncle, he came to Chennai
at the age of 15 years and tried for chances but could not make it. Later in 1973 he got an offer to act in films. His first major role was in Kailasam Balachander's Aval Oru Thodar Kathai in 1974.
Then in 1988 came Mani Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram
, which narrated the story of two half brothers who fight for their father's love and property. In 1990 he acted in Velai Kidaichiruchu directed by P. Vasu
Then in 1993 came his sterling performance in the film Kizhakku Cheemayile
as Maayaandi Thevan. Directed by Veteran Bharathiraaja It is a tale about sibling love. The movie was then popularly dubbed as
the Paasamalar of the 90s. In 1994 he played another mind blowing role in the film Nattamai
. The film was directed by K. S. Ravikumar
in which he played a role of village chief. The film was known for its famous dialouge "Nattamai, theerpa maathi sollu." . So impressive was the role, it was enacted by the south indian superstar Rajinikanth in the telugu remake Peddarayudu
. The 1995 film Anthimanthaarai
,another venture with director Bharathiraaja, almost took him close to National Film Award for Best Actor
.. He has also made brief stints in Telugu Cinema
. He has acted in over 400 films.
, daughters Kavitha, Anitha, Vanitha, Preetha
, Sridevi and son Arun Vijay
. So far, Arun and his father have come together on screen just twice—for Pandavar Bhoomi and Maanja Velu.
He is the vice president of South Indian Nadigar sangam. He is also a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
.
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,...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. Along with predominant work in Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
since 1973, he has acted in a few Hindi 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...
movies. As of 2009, he is acting in the television serial, Thangam, aired on Sun TV
Sun TV (India)
Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...
.
Early life
Vijayakumar was born in NattuchalaiNattuchalai
Nattuchalai is a village in the Pattukkottai taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.- Demographics :As per the 2001 census, Nattuchalai had a total population of 3454 with 1712 males and 1742 females. The sex ratio was 1018...
, 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...
, India. He debuted as a 12-year old in the 1961 Tamil movie Sri Valli. Again in 1964 with the help of his uncle, he came to 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...
at the age of 15 years and tried for chances but could not make it. Later in 1973 he got an offer to act in films. His first major role was in Kailasam Balachander's Aval Oru Thodar Kathai in 1974.
Professional career
His journey in filmdom began as a child actor in the film Sri Valli in 1961. In 1973 Vijayakumar got his first break in Ponnuku Thanga Manasu directed by P. Madhavan. His films of the 1970s include Azhage Unnai Aarathikkirean , Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, Mathura Geetham, Deepam and Indrupol Endrum Vaazhga.Then in 1988 came Mani Ratnam's Agni Natchathiram
Agni Natchathiram
Agni Natchathiram is a 1988 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie is about two half-brothers who come into conflict with each other in their claim for legitimacy as sons of a common father. The cast includes Prabhu Ganesan and Karthik Muthuraman. The movie's score and soundtrack are...
, which narrated the story of two half brothers who fight for their father's love and property. In 1990 he acted in Velai Kidaichiruchu directed by 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:...
Then in 1993 came his sterling performance in the film Kizhakku Cheemayile
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Kizhakku Cheemayile is a 1993 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraaja. It has music composed by A. R. Rahman. The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister...
as Maayaandi Thevan. Directed by Veteran Bharathiraaja It is a tale about sibling love. The movie was then popularly dubbed as
the Paasamalar of the 90s. In 1994 he played another mind blowing role in the film 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...
. The film was directed by K. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar is an Indian film director and actor, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He has directed numerous films ranging from comedy and drama to action thrillers. His film Dasavathaaram went on to gross $16 million worldwide in the first four weeks and eventually became one of the...
in which he played a role of village chief. The film was known for its famous dialouge "Nattamai, theerpa maathi sollu." . So impressive was the role, it was enacted by the south indian superstar Rajinikanth in the telugu remake Peddarayudu
Peddarayudu
Peddarayudu is an action Telugu language movie directed by the Raviraja Pinisetty and Telugu language actor, Mohan Babu acted as hero. The movie had Mohan Babu playing double roles, as brothers. Mohan Babu's friend, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth starred in the project in a guest role towards the...
. The 1995 film Anthimanthaarai
Anthimanthaarai
Anthimanthaarai is a period arthouse Tamil language film released in 1996. The film has Vijayakumar, Jayasudha in lead roles. Its produced by Chandraleela Bharathiraja and Thilaka Ganesh The director of this film is Bharathiraja. The film won the National Award for the Best Feature Film in Tamil...
,another venture with director Bharathiraaja, almost took him close to National Film Award for Best Actor
National Film Award for Best Actor
The National Film Award for Best Actor is an honor presented annually at the National Film Awards of India to an actor who has delivered the best performance in a leading role within the Indian film industry.-Background:The Directorate of Film Festivals makes awards annually in several categories...
.. He has also made brief stints in Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
. He has acted in over 400 films.
Personal life
Vijayakumar's family consist of wives Muthukannu and ManjulaManjula Vijayakumar
Manjula Vijayakumar is a South Indian actress. She has acted in more than 100 films in South Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. She and actor Vijayakumar married shortly after they fell in love on the sets of Unnidam Mayanguhiren...
, daughters Kavitha, Anitha, Vanitha, Preetha
Preetha Vijayakumar
Preetha Vijayakumar is an Indian film actress in the Tamil film industry. Her parents are noted actors Vijayakumar and Manjula. She is married to Hari, a Tamil film director.-Filmography:-External links:...
, Sridevi and son Arun Vijay
Arun Vijay
Arun Vijayakumar is a Tamil film actor. He is the only son of veteran film actor Vijayakumar and has been active in the Tamil film industry since 1995. He is also a stunt coordinator in most of his films.- Early life and family :...
. So far, Arun and his father have come together on screen just twice—for Pandavar Bhoomi and Maanja Velu.
He is the vice president of South Indian Nadigar sangam. He is also a member of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. The party was founded by M. G. Ramachandran and is now headed by J. Jayalalithaa. The party headquarters is in Royapettah, Chennai, and was gifted to the party in 1986 by its...
.
2010's
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| 100 % love | Grand father of lead pair | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Kanden | ||
| 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... |
Periyamalai Gounder | |
| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
Singam | home minister | |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu Maanja Velu Maanja Velu is a 2010 Tamil language action film directed by A. Venkatesh. It stars Arun Vijay, Karthik Muthuraman and Dhansika in the lead, with Prabhu Ganesan, Vijayakumar and Riyaz Khan playing supporting roles and Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu providing comical relief... |
velu's father | |
| 2010 | Goa Goa (film) Goa is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu, who with the project, directed his third film following two previous successes... |
naattaamai | |
| 2010 | Jaggubhai Jaggubhai Jaggubhai is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar, who with collaborates with the lead actor, Sarath Kumar for their ninth film. Also starring Shriya Saran, debutant Srisha and veteran comedian Goundamani; the film is produced by Sarath Kumar's wife,... |
2000's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 2009 in film The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of this year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five .- Highest-grossing films :Please note... |
Pokkisham Pokkisham Pokkisham is a 2009 Tamil-language film directed by Cheran. The feature flopped miserably the box office compared to Cheran's previous work, Autograph due to the slow pace of the movie... |
Special appearance | |
| 2009 | Solla Solla Inikkum Solla Solla Inikkum Solla Solla Inikkum is a forthcoming Indian Tamil feature film directed by G. Murailappas and starring Navdeep, Madhumitha and Mallika Kapoor in lead roles. The likes of Prakash Raj, Suja, Sara Alampara, Livingston, Santhanam and Ashish Vidyarthi play other supporting roles in this film, which was... |
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| 2009 | Malai Malai Malai Malai Malai Malai is a 2009 Tamil language film, starring Arun Vijay and Vedhika in the lead roles. Prabhu and Prakash Raj also have significant roles in the film... |
inspector | |
| 2009 | 1977 1977 (film) 1977 is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Sarath Kumar and Farzana.-Plot:The movie begins at a fishing hamlet in Tamil Nadu where an elderly Rajashekar is worshipped as "God Father" by many. His amiable ways of living won him many friends. His son Vettrivel is an acclaimed scientist... |
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| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
Kuselan Kuselan Kuselan is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by P. Vasu, which was simultaneously made in Telugu as Kathanayakudu . Both remake of the Malayalam film Kadha Parayumbol, the film is directed by P. Vasu and produced by Pushpa Kandaswamy, Aswani Dutt and G. P. Vijayakumar in two languages... |
Himself | Special appearance |
| 2008 | Kannum Kannum Kannum Kannum Kannum Kannum is a Tamil film directed by G. Marimuthu who also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues. Prasanna plays the leading role as Sathyamoorthy, and Udhayathara pairs with him. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Dhina, with lyrics by "Kavi Perarasu" Vairamuthu... |
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| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran Vaitheeswaran Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil language film released in 2008. It starred Sarath Kumar and Meghna Naidu in the lead roles. The film failed to make an impact at the box office.-Cast:- Plot :... |
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| 2008 | Aayutham Seivom | udhayamoorthy | |
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam Santosh Subramaniam Santosh Subramaniam is a 2008 Tamil musical and romantic film which was directed and co-written by Raja Mohan while Kalaprathi S. Agoram produced the film. While Jayam Ravi and Genelia D'Souza played the lead roles, Prakash Raj and Geetha, prominent actors from the south Indian film industry,... |
rajeswari's father | |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | ||
| 2007 | Kutrapathrigai | ||
| 2007 | Deepawali | mudaliar | |
| 2006 | Kusthi Kusthi Kusthi is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2006. Prabhu and Karthik came together after Agni Natchathiram, which was a blockbuster at the box office... |
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| 2006 | Rajababu | Telugu | |
| 2006 | Thalaimagan Thalaimagan Thalaimagan is a 2006 Tamil film starring Sarath Kumar, Nayanthara, Seema Biswas, Vadivelu, Mukesh Tiwari and Vijayakumar. The film was a huge failure and received a lot of negative criticism.-Plot:... |
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| 2006 | Ilavattam Ilavattam Ilavattam / Seetha Koka Chiluka is a Tamil/ Telugu movie directed by A. R. Rajaraja. Navdeep and Sheela play the lead roles. Adolescent dreams and desires form its theme.-Plot:... |
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| 2006 | Jambhavan Jambhavan Jambhavan is a Tamil movie starring Prashanth, Nila, Meghna Naidu, Vivek, FEFSI Vijayan and Vijayakumar and music composed by Bharadwaj. The film is directed by Nandakumar.-Plot:... |
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| 2006 | Dharmapuri Dharmapuri Dharmapuri is a town and the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 65 km north of Salem. Dharmapuri is a part of the Kongu Nadu an ancient division of Tamilakam. It is one of the ancient towns of Tamil Nadu and a rapid developing... |
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| 2006 | Aathi | ||
| 2005 | Gurudeva | ||
| 2005 | Ji Ji (film) Ji is a 2005 Tamil action film directed by Linguswamy and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles, while the score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar... |
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| 2005 | Majaa Majaa Majaa is a 2005 Tamil film directed by Shafi, starring Vikram, Asin, Vadivelu, Pasupathy, Vijayakumar, Manivannan, Sindhu Tolani, Murali and Biju Menon. The music is composed by Vidyasagar. It tells the story of two adopted children changing from their old, mischievous ways of life... |
chidambaram | |
| 2005 | London London (2005 Tamil film) The soundtrack consists of six songs composed by Vidyasagar.*Atho Atho - Shalini, Udit Narayan*Adimithu Adi - Bit Song*En Uyire - Madhu Balakrishnan, Sadhana Sargam*Kee Mu Kee Pee - Karthik, Praveen Mani, Tippu... |
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| 2005 | Chandramukhi Chandramukhi Chandramukhi is a 2005 Indian horror, comedy and drama film directed by P. Vasu and produced by Ramkumar Ganesan. With a few deviations, it is a remake of Vasu's 2004 Kannada film Apthamitra, which was in-turn a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film Manichithrathazhu... |
durga's grandfather | |
| 2005 | Bhageeratha | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Aai | ||
| 2004 | Vaanam Vasappadum Vaanam Vasappadum Vaanam Vasappadum is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2004. It is directed by national award-winning cinematographer P. C. Sriram. The film introduces Poongkothai Chandrahasan and Karthik Kumar as its lead actress and actor respectively, and boasts a very well reputed cast of character actors,... |
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| 2004 | Samba Samba Samba is a Brazilian dance and musical genre originating in Bahia and with its roots in Brazil and Africa via the West African slave trade and African religious traditions. It is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival... |
Telugu | |
| 2004 | Maanasthan | ||
| 2004 | Kuthu Kuththu Kuthu is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2004 starring Silambarasan and Divya Spandana in the lead roles. It is a remake of a Telugu film Dil starring Nitin and Neha.-Plot:... |
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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... |
Saamy's father | |
| 2003 | Anbu | ||
| 2002 | Baba Baba (2002 film) Baba is a 2002 Tamil fantasy-action film starring and written by Rajinikanth and directed by Suresh Krishna. The film's cast included Manisha Koirala, Vijayakumar, M. N. Nambiar, Goundamani, Sujatha, Karunas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amrish Puri, Sayaji Shinde and Riyaz Khan... |
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| 2002 | Album | ||
| 2002 | Shree | ||
| 2002 | Aasai Aasaiyai | ||
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai Thulluvadho Ilamai Thulluvadho Ilamai is a 2002 Indian Tamil film, directed by Kasthuri Raja, written by his son Selvaraghavan and introducing his second son Dhanush as an actor, who enacted the lead role character... |
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| 2002 | En Mana Vaanil En Mana Vaanil En Mana Vaanil is a 2002 Tamil film directed by Vinayan. The film stars Jayasurya, Kavya Madhavan and Vadivelu. This film is the remake of the Malayalam film Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan.... |
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| 2002 | Villain Villain A villain is an "evil" character in a story, whether a historical narrative or, especially, a work of fiction. The villain usually is the antagonist, the character who tends to have a negative effect on other characters... |
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| 2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi Pandavar Bhoomi Pandavar Bhoomi is a Tamil feature film, directed by Cheran.- Plot :This deals with the entry of a well educated Engineer/Architect still well versed in traditions helping a family struggling with its past & honour build a house.... |
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| 2001 | Anandham | ||
| 2001 | Star | ||
| 2001 | Ezhumalai Ezhumalai Ezhumalai is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2002. The Film is the remake of Telugu Blockbuster "Narasimha Naidu" starring Balakrishna, Mukesh Rishi. This movie was later dubbed in Telugu again as "Simhabaludu".-Plot:... |
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| 2001 2001 in film The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy... |
Kushi (Telugu) | Bhupathi Raju | |
| 2000 | Kushi Kushi (2000 film) Kushi was a Tamil movie released in 2000, starring Joseph Vijay and Jyothika Saravanan. The movie ran for 175 days at the box-office..The Crew of "Kushi" celebrated the 175 days celebration, which was telecasted on sun tv, a popular Tamil channel.-Cast:... (Tamil) |
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| 2000 | Sanditha Velai | ||
| 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,... |
1990's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Malabar Police | ||
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar Poovellam Kettuppar Poovellam Kettuppar is a 1999 Tamil film written and directed by Vasanth, which stars Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika in leading roles. The film, starring Vijayakumar, Nassar, Vadivelu, Ambika, Manorama in pivotal roles, was released on 6 August 1999... |
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| 1999 | Nee Varuvai Ena Nee Varuvai Ena Nee Varuvai Ena is a 1999 Tamil language film starring Parthiban and Devayani in lead roles, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. Ramesh Khanna, Vijayakumar and Sathyapriya also play important roles... |
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| 1999 | Ponnu Veettukaaran | ||
| 1999 | Anandha Poongatre Anandha Poongatre Anantha Poongathe is a Tamil film directed by Raj Kapoor and starring Karthik, Ajith Kumar, Meena and Malavika in the lead roles. The film is based upon how respect can be mistaken as love by circumstances and the film subsequently opened to positive reviews, securing two state... |
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| 1999 | Jodi Jodi (film) Jodi is a film directed by Praveen Gandhi,starring Prashanth and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A.R. Rahman.-Plot:Kannan , repairs musical instruments for a living... |
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| 1999 | Suyamvaram Suyamvaram Suyamvaram is a 1999 Tamil comedy-drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry... |
kuselan | |
| 1999 | Chinnadurai | ||
| 1999 | Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham Aasiyil Oru Kaditham is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Selva. The film stars Prashanth and Kausalya in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Deva.-Cast:*Prashanth as Karthik*Kausalya as Lakshmi... |
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| 1999 | Mudhalvan Mudhalvan Mudhalvan is a 1999 Tamil political thriller film co-written and directed by S. Shankar. The film features Arjun, Manisha Koirala and Raghuvaran in the lead roles with Manivannan, Vijayakumar and Hanifa portraying other significant roles. The film featured an award-winning soundtrack composed by... |
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| 1999 | Sneham Kosam Sneham Kosam Sneham Kosam is a 1999 Telugu film produced by A. M. Ratnam under the Sri Surya Movies banner. Directed by K. S. Ravikumar, the film stars Chiranjeevi in the dual roles of father and son. The film was released on 1 January 1999. Meena played the female lead role in the movie. The movie was a remake... |
Telugu | |
| 1999 | Desiyageetham | ||
| 1999 | Sangamam Sangamam Sangamam is a Tamil musical romance film directed by Suresh Krishna. Actor Rahman, the co-brother of A.R. Rahman was the hero of the film. Vindhya made her debut playing the daughter of the rich classical father played by Vijayakumar. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman... |
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| 1998 | En Aasa Raasaave | ||
| 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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| 1997 | Aahaa Aahaa Aahaa is a Tamil film starring Rajiv Krishna in the lead role. The film was a decent hit.-Plot:Shriram is the son of 'Pepsi' Parasuram and the younger brother of Raghu . Raghu is married to Bhanupriya and has a son. While Raghu is a model son, Shriram is considered a wastrel... |
parasuraman | |
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma Bharathi Kannamma Bharathi Kannama is a Tamil film directed by Cheran. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter. It was well received critically and commercially upon release.-Plot:... |
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| 1997 | Panchalankurichi Panchalankurichi Panchalankurichi is a small but historic village, 3 km from Ottapidaram and 18 km from Thoothukudi in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. Panchalankurichi was once a Palayam and is best known as the birth place of Veerapandiya Kattabomman, a 17th century Palayakarrar , who opposed the British... |
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| 1997 | Pudhayal | ||
| 1997 | Abhimanyu | ||
| 1996 1996 in film Major releases this year included Scream, Independence Day, Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient, Twister, Mars Attacks!, Jerry Maguire and a version of Evita starring Madonna.-Events:... |
Mr. Romeo Mr. Romeo Mr. Romeo is a Tamil language film directed by noted director, Ravi who directed En Swasa Kaatre. The film had music by A. R. Rahman. The film starred Prabhu Deva in a double role and his love interests are portrayed by top bollywood actresses Shilpa Shetty and Madhoo with Vadivelu in key role.-... |
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| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai Anthimanthaarai Anthimanthaarai is a period arthouse Tamil language film released in 1996. The film has Vijayakumar, Jayasudha in lead roles. Its produced by Chandraleela Bharathiraja and Thilaka Ganesh The director of this film is Bharathiraja. The film won the National Award for the Best Feature Film in Tamil... |
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| 1996 | Poovarasan | ||
| 1996 | Periyathambi | ||
| 1996 | Parambharai | ||
| 1996 | Periya Idathu Maappillai | ||
| 1995 1995 in film -Top grossing films:-Events:* March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.* March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation.... |
Baasha | ||
| 1995 | Maanbumigu Maanavan Maanbumigu Maanavan Maanbumigu Maanavan is a 1996 Tamil film directed by S.A.Chandrasekar. The film had Vijay and Swapna Bedi in the lead. Music is by Deva.-Cast:*Vijay as Siva*Swapna Bedi*Manivannan*Vijayakumar*Chinni Jayanth*Jaiganesh... |
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| 1995 | Luckyman | ||
| 1995 | Senathipathi | ||
| 1995 | Muthukaalai | ||
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | ||
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | ||
| 1995 | Love Birds Love Birds Love Birds is a New Zealand romantic comedy film starring New Zealand stand up comedian Rhys Darby and Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins. It was directed by Paul Murphy and written by Nick Ward. The film was released on 24 February 2011.-Plot:... |
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| 1994 1994 in film 1994 was a significant year in film.The top grosser worldwide was The Lion King, which to date stands as the highest-grossing traditionally-animated film of all time... |
Bhairava Dweepam Bhairava Dweepam Bhairava Dweepam is a very successful Tollywood folk movie that was released by the banner of Chandamama Vijaya Combines in the year 1994. The movie was starred by Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, Rambha, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Manorama, K. R. Vijaya, Babu Mohan, Giri Babu, Subhalekha... |
telugu | |
| 1994 | Thaaimaaman | ||
| 1994 | Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Nee | ||
| 1994 | Sakthivel | ||
| 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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| 1994 | Aranmai Kaavalan | ||
| 1994 | Rajakumaran | ||
| 1994 | Saadhu | ||
| 1994 | Adhiradipadai | ||
| 1994 | Adharmam | ||
| 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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| 1993 | Aasayam | ||
| 1993 | Aranmaikili | ||
| 1993 | Rudraksham | Hari | |
| 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 | Raakkaayi Koyil | ||
| 1993 | Kattabomman | ||
| 1993 | Thaalaattu | ||
| 1993 | Maravan | ||
| 1993 | Kilipechu Ketkavaa | ||
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile Kizhakku Cheemayile Kizhakku Cheemayile is a 1993 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraaja. It has music composed by A. R. Rahman. The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister... |
Maayaandi Thevan | |
| 1993 | Kulapathy | ||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali Uzhaippali Uzhaippali is a love-comedy Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director P. Vasu. It stars Rajinikanth and Radha Ravi in the lead roles. The film was much in news as, Distributors banned Rajini movies and to resolve the issue, Rajni met Kamal Haasan and the next day, Uzhaippali was... |
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| 1992 1992 in film The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards... |
Walter Vetrivel | ||
| 1992 1992 in film The year 1992 in film involved many significant films. -Top grossing films:-Awards:Academy AwardsGolden Globe AwardsNational Film Awards... |
Peddarikam | Bala Ramudu | |
| 1992 | Amaran | ||
| 1992 | Oor Mariyaathai | ||
| 1992 | Sooriyan | ||
| 1992 | Deiva Vaakku | ||
| 1992 | Kizhakku Karai | ||
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | ||
| 1991 1991 in film The year 1991 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*April 28 - Bonnie Raitt marries actor Michael O'Keefe in New York* Terminator 2: Judgment Day, became one of the landmarks for science fiction action films with its groundbreaking visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic.*November... |
Shatruvu Shatruvu Shatruvu is a 1991 Telugu film which was directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by M.S. Raju. Venkatesh and Vijayashanti played the lead roles. Shatruvu will be remembered as one of the best films of Venkatesh in action genre. The film earned a huge fan following for him and made him in... |
Lawyer | |
| 1991 | Rikshawmama | ||
| 1991 | Kizhakku Vasal Kizhakku Vasal Kizhakku Vasal is an R. V. Udayakumar-directed Tamil film starring Karthik, Revathy and Kushboo in the lead roles.-Plot:The film takes place in a village after which the movie is titled. Revathy leads a cloistered life and does not visit anyone. Revathy is an orphan and is found by Janagaraj, who... |
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| 1991 | Brahma | ||
| 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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| 1991 | Mudhal Kural | ||
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | ||
| 1990 | Panakkaran Panakkaran Panakkaran is a 1990 Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth and Gouthami.The film is a remake of Lawaaris, a 1981 Bollywood film starring Amitabh Bachchan.-Plot:... |
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| 1990 | Chathriyan | ||
| 1990 | Periya Veettu Pannakkaaran | ||
| 1990 | Velai Kidaichiruchu |
1980's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Rajathi Raja | ||
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha Vetri Vizha வெற்றி விழா is a 1987 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Prabhu Ganesan, Amala, Sasikala and Kushboo Sundar played supporting roles. The story was of an amnesiac who struggles to find his past after memory loss... |
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| 1989 | Geethanjali Geethanjali Geethanjali is a National Award-winning 1989 Telugu film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Upon release, the film met with both commercial success and critical acclaim. Later it was dubbed in Malayalam and Tamil languages... |
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| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram Agni Natchathiram Agni Natchathiram is a 1988 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie is about two half-brothers who come into conflict with each other in their claim for legitimacy as sons of a common father. The cast includes Prabhu Ganesan and Karthik Muthuraman. The movie's score and soundtrack are... |
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| 1988 | Maduraikara Thambi | ||
| 1988 | Pudhiya Vaanam | ||
| 1988 | En Thamizh En makkal | ||
| 1987 | Insaf Ki Pukar | ||
| 1987 | Viduthalai Viduthalai Viduthalai is a Tamil film is directed by K. Vijayan. It stars Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan, Vishnuvardhan and Madhavi.-Plot:Rajni is a big-time thief robbing money from the rich. He is capable of opening any lock however big it is. His girlfriend Madhavi is a singer and a dancer in a club. One day... |
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| 1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | ||
| 1987 | Vairaakkiyam | ||
| 1986 | Maaveeran Maaveeran Maaveeran is a Tamil film is directed by Rajasekar. It was a 100 days film in south India and a major hit in its dubbed versions of "Telugu" , "Malayalam" and "Kannada". The film is a remake of the 1985 Hindi film Mard. Ambika appeared in a highly glamorous role alongside Rajinikanth, who first... |
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| 1986 | Mounam Kalaikirathu Mounam Kalaikirathu Mounam Kalaikirathu is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Kundrai Vaendan Karikalan, starring Suresh, Jeevitha Rajasekhar, Anand Babu, Jayasree, Vijayakumar, Chinni Jayanth and S. S. Chandran... |
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| 1986 | Or Iniya Udhayam | ||
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | ||
| 1986 | Uyire unakkaaga | ||
| 1985 | Rajarishi | ||
| 1985 | Nermai | ||
| 1984 | Sumangali Kolam | ||
| 1983 | Yaamirukka Bhayamen | ||
| 1983 | Neethipathi | ||
| 1983 | Sattam | ||
| 1983 | Thaai Veedu | ||
| 1983 | Santhippu | ||
| 1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | ||
| 1983 | Jeet Hamaari | ||
| 1982 | Thyagi | ||
| 1982 | Oorum Uravum | ||
| 1982 | Nayakkirin Magal | ||
| 1982 | Theerppu | ||
| 1982 | Nenjangal | ||
| 1981 | Sathyam sundaram | ||
| 1980 | Kaali |
1970's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1979 1979 in film The year 1979 in film involved some significant events.- Major events :* March 5 - Production begins on Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.* May 25 - Alien, a landmark of the science fiction genre, is released.... |
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkirean | ||
| 1979 | Kuppathuraja | ||
| 1979 | Veettukku Veedu Vasapadi | ||
| 1979 | Pagalil Or Iravu | ||
| 1979 | Neeya | ||
| 1979 | Kavarimaan | ||
| 1979 | Adukkumalli | ||
| 1978 1978 in film The year 1978 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 1 - Bob Dylan's film Renaldo and Clara, a documentary of the "Rolling Thunder Revue" tour premieres in Los Angeles, California.... |
Shankar Saleem Simon | ||
| 1978 | Aayiram Jenmangal | ||
| 1978 | Allidharbar | ||
| 1978 | Avaloru Pachai Kuzhandhai | ||
| 1978 | Meenakshi Kungumam | ||
| 1978 | Pilot Premnath | ||
| 1978 | Sonnadhu Needhana | ||
| 1978 | Vattathukkul Chadhuram | ||
| 1978 | Varuvan Vadivelan | ||
| 1978 | Rudhra Thaandavam | ||
| 1978 | Iraivan Kodutha varam | ||
| 1978 | Vanakkathukuriya Kaadhaliye | ||
| 1978 | En Kelvikku Enna bathil | ||
| 1978 | Maangudi minor | ||
| 1978 | Mogam Muppathu varusham | ||
| 1977 1977 in film The year 1977 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*In the Academy Awards, Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway and Beatrice Straight win Best Actor and Actress and Supporting Actress awards for Network.... |
Aaru Pushpangal | ||
| 1977 | Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram | ||
| 1977 | Ilaya Thalaimurai | ||
| 1974 1974 in film The year 1974 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*February 7 - Blazing Saddles is released in the USA.*August 7 - Peter Wolf, lead singer of The J... |
Aval oru Thodarkathai | ||
| 1973 1973 in film The year 1973 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*The Marx Brothers' Zeppo Marx divorces his second wife, Barbara Blakely. Blakely would later marry actor/singer Frank Sinatra.... |
Ponnuku Thangamanasu |
1960's
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1961 | Sri Valli |