Iyarkai is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by S. P. Jananathan in his directorial debut. The film stars Shaam and Radhika. Arun Vijay—who at the time was known as Arun Kumar—makes a cameo appearance and Bollywood actor Seema Biswas plays a supporting role. Iyarkai marks the debuts of Radhika and Biswas in Tamil cinema.
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.
Thanikattu Raja is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by V. C. Guhanathan, and Produced by D. Ramanaidu. It stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi and Sripriya, with Jaishankar, Vijayakumar, Sathyakala and Y. G. Mahendran in supporting roles. The film had music by Ilaiyaraaja and cinematography handled by P. S. Nivas.
Adutha Varisu is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written by Panchu Arunachalam and directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars 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 and became a commercial success.
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.
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nassar and Radhika, while Jaishankar, Goundamani, Senthil, Vadivelu, Kovai Sarala, and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. It was released on 14 April 1994. The film was later remade in Telugu as Aasthi Mooredu Aasha Baaredu (1995) and in Kannada by Sekhar as Hendtheer Darbar (2010).
Alaya Deepam is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by K. R. Gangadharan. The film stars Sujatha, Rajesh, Suresh and Ilavarasi. It was released on 6 July 1984. The film was remade in Telugu under the same title in 1985 with Sujatha, Suresh, Ilavarasi and Y. G. Mahendran reprising their roles.
Neethiyin Marupakkam is a 1985 Tamil-language action drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth and Radhika, with Anuradha, Vadivukkarasi and V. K. Ramasamy in supporting roles. It was released on 27 September 1985.
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.
Iru Vallavargal is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film, directed by K. V. Srinivasan, produced by Modern Theatres and written by K. Devarajan. The film stars Jaishankar and R. S. Manohar, with L. Vijayalakshmi, S. A. Ashokan, C. Vasantha, Thangavelu and Manorama in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1959 Hindi film Do Ustad. The film was released on 25 February 1966.
Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by I. V. Sasi, starring Jaishankar, K. R. Vijaya and Seema. It was released on 22 June 1979. The film was remade in Malayalam as Ezhamkadalinakkare the same year by the same director.
Aayiram Poi is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and written by Cho. It is based on Cho's novel Yaaro Ivar Yaaro. 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 action 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. It was released on 6 February 1971, and failed commercially.
Teacheramma is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Puttanna Kanagal. The film stars Jaishankar, Muthuraman, C. R. Vijayakumari and Vanisri. It was released on 12 April 1968 and became a success. The film was remade in Malayalam as Premashilpi (1978).
Deiveega Uravu is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar and Devika, with Nagesh, V. K. Ramasamy, Master Sridhar and R. S. Manohar appearing in supporting roles. It was released on 10 May 1968.
Deiva Kuzhandhaigal is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by V. C. Guhanathan. The film stars Jaishankar, R. Muthuraman and Jaya, with Sridevi, Master Ramu and Jayaseelan in supporting roles. It was released on 14 September 1973, and failed at the box office.
