Palaniswamy, better known by his stage name Sivakumar is an Indian film actor and visual artist who has portrayed a wide range of leading and supporting roles onscreen in Tamil cinema and television. He made his acting debut in A. C. Trilogchander's Kakkum Karangal (1965). He has acted in over 190 movies in Tamil. He is also ambidextrous.
Jaishankar was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was credited onscreen with title of Makkal Kalingnar Jaishankar or Makkal Tamilan in most of the films starring him and is sometimes referred to as the "Thennathu James Bond" because of his roles in films such as Vallavan Oruvan and CID Shankar.
Chitthamoor Vijayaraghavalu Sridhar was an Indian screenwriter and film director. He has directed nearly 60 films in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu.
Radhakrishnan Devar Muthuraman popularly known as R. Muthuraman was an Indian film actor who predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. He was a leading actor during the 1960s and 1970s and was fondly called as Navarasa Thilagam. He had paired with all the leading heroines of his time and acted in over a hundred films. Muthuraman's son Karthik is also a popular Tamil actor and politician, and his grandson Gautham Karthik is also an actor who made his debut in Kadal (2013).
Cinema Paithiyam is a 1975 Tamil language drama film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film features Jayachitra, Jaishankar and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. The film was produced by A. L. Srinivasan under his A. L. S. Productions. It is a remake of the Hindi film Guddi (1971).
Sankaramanchi Janaki, popularly known as Sowcar Janaki, is an Indian actress who has acted in over 387 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films. She also performed on stage in over 300 shows and was a radio artist during her earlier years. Her career as film actress began only after her marriage. She became a popular actress with hits in various languages between 1949 and 1975 as the lead heroine such as Shavukaru (Telugu), Valayapathy, Rojulu Marayi (Telugu), then in Tamil, such as Naan Kanda Sorgam, Kaviya Thalavi, Bhagya Lakshmi, Pallum Pazhamum, Paar Magale Paar, Thayikku Thalaimagan, Kumudham, Panam Paadithavan, Puthiya Paravai, Bama Vijayam, Oli Villaku, Ethir Neechal, Maanavan, Uyardha Manidhan, Nimarundhu Nil, Thunaivan, Needhi, Kaliyuga Kannan and Iru Kodugal (Tamil), with Kannada films such as Devakaanika, Saaku Magalu, Sadarame, Thayige Thakka Maga and then with her Malayalam debut Schoolmaster (1964) and with a film in Hindi - Teen Bahuraniyan. She worked with famous directors such as Dada Mirasee and K. Balachandar.
Poova Thalaiya is a 1969 Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. The film features Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar, Rajasree, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and S. Varalakshmi. The film, produced by M. L. A. Rama. Arangakannal, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and was released on 10 May 1969. The film was remade in Telugu as Bomma Borusa, in Malayalam as Balapareekshanam and in Kannada as BalondhuUyyale.
Vennira Aadai is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language romance film, directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film features Jayalalithaa, Sreekanth, Nirmala and Major Sundarrajan in lead roles. The film, produced by Chithralaya Pictures had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film was remade in Telugu as Sharada (1973), in Hindi as Dulhan (1975) and in Kannada as Deepa (1977). This movie is inspired from the 1962 film David and Lisa.
Thanga Pathakkam is a 1974 Tamil-language Indian action drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by J. Mahendran. Based on Mahendran's play of the same name, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Sreekanth and Prameela. It focuses on a disciplined Superintendent of Police who is dedicated to his job, while his son, on the contrary, is rebellious by nature and grows to resent his father. Ganesan reprises his role from the play.
P. N. Sundaram was an Indian cinematographer and director who worked in over 250 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi film industries. Hailing from a lower middle class family, he struggled in his early years and started working early in life. He started his career as a camera assistant at Vijaya Vauhini Studios in the 1950s and later assisted A. Vincent in cinematography. He was one of the founding members of Film Employees Federation of South India and served as the president of the South Indian Cinematographers Association. Sundaram has also directed a few films including seven in Malayalam. Kolilakkam is one of his best known films in Malayalam. Jayan, who was the lead actor in the film, died in a helicopter accident during the shooting of its climax.
Neethi (Justice) is a 1972 Tamil-language film produced by Sujatha Cine Arts and directed by C. V. Rajendran. It is a remake of the Hindi film, Dushman starring Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role opposite Jayalalithaa and supporting roles are played by Sowcar Janaki, V. Nagaiah, and Chandrababu are part of the cast.
Enga Mama is a 1970 Indian Tamil language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar and produced by P.K.V.Sankaran and Aarumugam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Cho in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. The film was a remake of Hindi film Brahmachari.
Thangaikkaaga is a 1971 Indian Tamil film, directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Lakshmi in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Anbai Thedi is a 1974 Indian Tamil film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, Major Sundarrajan and Cho in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Babu is a 1971 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and Vennira Aadai Nirmala in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Odayil Ninnu, which itself was based on Kesavadev's novel of the same name.
Veettuku Veedu is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and produced by S. Suryaprakash, Rajan, R. Renganathan and R. Parthasarathy. The film's script was written by Chitralaya Gopu. It stars Jaishankar, Lakshmi, R. Muthuraman, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Nagesh in lead roles, with V. K. Ramasamy and Major Sundararajan playing supporting roles. Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The 2001 Tamil film Viswanathan Ramamoorthy is said to be based on this film. Veettuku Veedu is based on the play Thikku Theriyatha Veettil.
Thanga Surangam is a 1969 Indian Tamil film, directed by T. R. Ramanna and produced by E. V. Rajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Bharathi, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, and Nagesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by T. K. Ramamoorthy.
S. V. Ramadas was a Tamil film actor who appeared in Tamil-language films, most often as a villain. He acted in more than 700 films in a career spanning over four decades.
Vazhvu En Pakkam is a 1976 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film, directed by Krishnan Panju and produced by S. Karuppusamy under production of S. S. K. Films. The film's script was written by Mahendran. Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film stars Lakshmi, R. Muthuraman, Sreekanth and S. Varalakshmi playing lead roles, with Manorama, Suruli Rajan, K. Balaji, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and M. Bhanumathi in supporting roles.
Thanga Gopuram is a Tamil-language film released in 1971, written and directed by M. S. Solaimalai. It starred Jayalalithaa in the lead role, paired opposite Major Sundarrajan. In this film, Jaishankar played the elder brother of Jayalalithaa and he was paired opposite Venniradai Nirmala. The supporting cast included Venniradai Nirmala, Sreekanth, Srividya, Manorama and M. R. Vasu. This film is considered a precursor of Moondru Mudichu.
