Jaishankar was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a very popular lead actor in the 1960s and 70s. He was credited onscreen with title of Makkal Kalaingnar or Makkal Thamizhan in most films starring him. He was also referred to as Thennakathu James Bond because of his roles in films such as Vallavan Oruvan and CID Shankar.
Raadhika Sarathkumar is an Indian actress, entrepreneur, producer and politician who works predominantly in Tamil cinema along with Telugu cinema as well as a few Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films. She is the founder and CP of the Radaan Mediaworks India Limited and doing serials in most of the south Indian languages. and is a recipient six Filmfare Awards South, two Nandi Awards and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Garjanai (transl. Roar) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. V. Rajendran starring Rajinikanth and Madhavi. Music was scored by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was simultaneously shot in Malayalam as Garjanam and in Kannada as Garjane. All three versions of the film failed in the box office. Garjanai ran for 52 days in Chennai making it one of Rajinikanth's films which had the shortest run in theatres.
Adutha Varisu is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film Raja Jani, which itself was loosely based on the 1956 American film Anastasia. The film was released on 7 July 1983.
Cinema Paithiyam (transl. Cinephile) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Jaishankar and Jayachitra. It is a remake of the Hindi film Guddi (1971). The film was released on 31 January 1975. Jayachitra later claimed in an interview that this film ran for 100 days at Devi-Sridevi Complex in Madras, and that "this was the first Tamil black-and-white film that ran for so long in that theater complex."
Naandri, Meendum Varuga is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film starring Pratap Pothen and Suhasini, with Jaishankar in a significant role. Lot of actors and directors made guest appearances in the film, including Rajinikanth, Jayachitra, Raadhika, Poornima Jayaram, Charuhasan, Thengai Srinivasan and Silk Smitha. The film was released on 9 July 1982.
Nadodi Mannan is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerappa, M. N. Nambiar, M. G. Chakrapani, T. K. Balachandran and Chandrababu play supporting roles. The film revolves around a king being replaced by a look-alike after getting abducted on the eve of his coronation. The look-alike begins to implement social and economic reforms to uplift the poor which irks the kingdom's high priest, who has kidnapped the very person the look-alike resembles. The rest of the film shows how the look-alike saves the man he impersonates and defeats the high priest.
Neethiyin Marupakkam is a 1985 Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Raadhika, Vadivukkarasi and V. K. Ramasamy. It was released on 27 September 1985.
Yarukku Maappillai Yaro is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced by A. Nanjappan. The film stars Jaishankar, Jayachitra, Srikanth and Fatafat Jayalaxmi in lead roles. The film had musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1998 as Mee Aayana Jagratha.
Yaar Nee? is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film, directed by Sathyam and produced by P. S. Veerappa. The film stars Jaishankar and Jayalalitha. It is a remake of the Hindi film Woh Kaun Thi? (1964). The film, released on 14 April 1966, was a box office success, and Jayalalithaa won the Madras Filmfans Association Award for Best Actress.
Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar, K. R. Vijaya and Seema. The film was directed by I. V. Sasi and music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was huge blockbuster and its songs were much appreciated. It was remade in Malayalam as Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979).
Paasa Paravaigal is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Cochin Haneefa and written by M. Karunanidhi, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film stars Sivakumar, Lakshmi, Mohan and Raadhika. It is a remake of Haneefa's own 1986 Malayalam film Moonnu Masangalku Mumbu. The film was released on 29 April 1988 and became a commercial success. It won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Film, and Raadhika won the Best Actress at Cinema Express Awards.
Naangu Killadigal is 1969 Indian Tamil-language crime comedy film edited and directed by L. Balu. The film has an ensemble cast including Jaishankar, Anandan, Thengai Srinivasan, Suruli Rajan, Bharathi, Pushpamala and Kumari Padmini. It revolves around four men producing a film, raising funds by committing crimes.
Joseph Thaliath Jr. was an Indian film director and producer.
Aayiram Poi is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and written by Cho. Music was by V. Kumar. The film stars Jaishankar, Vanisri, Cho and Manorama. It was released on 11 July 1969.
Anandan, born as C. L. Anandan, was an Indian actor and producer who was active in Tamil cinema as well in Malayalam cinema during the second half of the 20th century. He was well known for his hero, supporting, and villain roles. In a career spanning close to three decades, he acted in about 60 films in Tamil and Malayalam, in which 25 films had him as hero. Anandan debuted in a supporting role in the Tamil movie Thandhai, and later he holds the heroic role in Vijayapuri Veeran. He made a move on the Malayalam film industry; Kaattumaina was his first Malayalam movie, which was also re-shot in Tamil. He appeared in a song sequence "Us Paar Saajan" as a fisherman dancer from the Hindi film Chori Chori (1956).
Sengamala Theevu is a 1962 Indian Tamil language film directed by S. Rajendran. The film stars M. R. Radha, C. L. Anandan, Rajasree and Pushpalatha.
Kubera Theevu is a 1963 Indian Tamil language film directed by G. Viswanathan. The film featured C. L. Anandan, Devika, Nagesh and Pandari Bai in the main roles.
Naangu Suvargal is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran and Vanisri.
Kanni Penn is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri. It was released on 11 September 1969.
