Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with Pratap Pothen, R. Dilip and S. Ve. Shekher in supporting roles. It revolves around a group of Tamils in Delhi struggling with poverty and unemployment.
Poikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander, starring Ramakrishna and Viji. Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut through this film. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon. The film was an average success. It was remade in Kannada as Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992).
Rani Theni is a 1982 Tamil language film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Kamal Haasan in an extended guest role. The film stars playback singer Deepan Chakravarthy, the son of Trichi Loganathan, a veteran playback singer in his first leading role. The female leads are played by Mahalakshmi / Shree and Vanitha Krishnachandran.
Nandri Meendum Varuga is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film starring Pratap Pothen and Suhasini, with Jaishankar in a significant role. Many actors and directors made guest appearances in the film, including Rajinikanth, Jayachitra, Radhika, Poornima Jayaram, Charuhasan, Thengai Srinivasan and Silk Smitha. The film was released on 9 July 1982.
Pratap Pothen was an Indian actor and filmmaker who acted in about 100 films and directed 12 films. He appeared in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu as well as Hindi films. He also worked as a scriptwriter and producer for films.
Nenjathai Killathe is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mahendran. The film stars Suhasini, Sarath Babu, Pratap and Mohan. It focuses on a girl who is torn between the man she loved, and the man she married.
Sujatha is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Vasudevan, starring Vijayan, Shankar, Saritha, Sukumari, Rajalakshmi, Vanitha Krishnachandran, Major Sundarrajan and Raveendran. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Shalini Ente Koottukari. The film was released on 26 September 1980.
Raveendran (Ravindher), popularly known as Disco Raveendran is an Indian actor, primarily concentrating in Malayalam and Tamil films and he was a very busy actor of both these languages in the 1980s. A multi-faceted personality, Raveendran is also a screenwriter, interior designer, anchor, a film scholar, an acting coach, social activist and director of film festivals like Kochi Metro (Malayalam) Short Film Fest. He is an alumnus of the Adayar film school, Chennai.
Vanitha Krishnachandran is an Indian film and television actress. She acted during the 1980s in nearly 170 films in Tamil and Malayalam films, along with few Kannada and Telugu films. She is currently more active with several Tamil and Malayalam Television serials.
Kalyana Agathigal is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Saritha. It was released on 13 April 1985. The film marked the acting debut of Nassar.
Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Durai and produced by P. K. Kaimal. The film stars Shankar, Poornima Jayaram, Swapna and Raveendran. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film also had a Tamil version as Punitha Malar.
Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by B. R. Ravi Shankar, starring Sarath Babu, Pratap Pothen and Radhika. It was released on 4 June 1982.
Ilamai Kolam (transl. Adolescence) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by N. Venkatesh. The film stars Suman, Radhika and Pratap Pothen. It was released on 19 July 1980. The film is adapted from the 1979 Hindi film Jurmana.
Andhi Mayakkam is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Banudasan. The film stars Vanitha Krishnachandran. It was released on 18 September 1981.
Anjatha Nenjangal is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Thyagarajan and produced by Devar Films. The film stars Suman, K. R. Vijaya, Saritha and Vanitha Krishnachandran. It was released on 26 October 1981, during Diwali.
Anney Anney is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Mouli. The film stars him, Viji and Sumithra. It was released on 7 July 1983, and was a hit at the box office.
Chain Jayapal is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Rajesh, Radha Ravi, Rajeev and Rajkumar Sethupathi. It was released on 22 February 1985.
Sattam Sirikkiradhu is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars Vijayakanth, Jyothi, Pratap Pothen and Mucherla Aruna. It was released on 2 July 1982.
Penmani Aval Kanmani is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu, and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Pratap Pothen, Seetha, Visu and Kishmu. It was released on 11 March 1988. The film was remade in Telugu as Aadade Aadharam.
Madhu Malar is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film jointly directed by Santhana Bharathi and P. Vasu. The film stars Pratap Pothen and Suhasini. It was released on 27 November 1981.
