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Saridey Varalakshmi, popularly known as Telugu: ఎస్. వర లక్ష్మిS. Varalakshmi (13 August 1925 - 22 September 2009) was a veteran Telugu and Tamil
actress and singer. She was popular for her roles and songs in Telugu movies like Mahamantri Timmarasu and Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
and Tamil movies like Veerapandiya Kattabomman
and Savale Samali.
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. She started her career as child artist in saint role in Balayogini
(1937), when she was nine years old. Gudavalli Ramabramham was engaged by the pioneer filmmaker K. Subrahmanyam
to direct the Telugu version of this movie. He spotted young Varalakshmi in Kurnool. Subramanyam later cast her in his classic Seva Sadanam (1938) with M. S. Subbulakshmi
. She played a young friend of the heroine (M.S.), and they became close friends. She played a young girl’s role in Parasuraman (Tamil, 1940) along with T. R. Mahalingam
. T. R. Sundaram
, cast her in a major role in his box office hit ‘Aayiram Thalai Vaangi Apoorva Chinthamani’ (1947). The title role was played by V. N. Janaki. The film was a major success and Govindan and Varalakshmi made an attractive pair. T. R. Sundaram cast her again in the lead role in ‘Bhojan’ (1948). Her first successful movie was Balaraju
in 1948 produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. She later acted with all top heroes in Telugu and Tamil industries including Sivaji Ganesan
(Veerapandiya Kattabbomman), M. G. Ramachandran
(Chakravarthi Thirumagal, Maattukara Velan, Needhikku Thalaivanangu), Gemini Ganesan
(Poova Thalaiya), N. T. Rama Rao
(Lava Kusha
), A. Nageswara Rao(ANR) (Balaraju
), Chittor V. Nagaiah
(Naga Panchami), Ranjan (En Magan) and R. S. Manohar
(Maamiyaar). She was also famous for her voice, and sung her songs in all movies she acted. Her roles as Sivaji's wife in Veerapandiya Kattabomman
, and important roles in Poova Thalaiyaa, Savale Samali, Maattukkara Velan, Raja Raja Chozhan and Neethikku thalaivanangu won her critical acclaim as a talented singer and actress in Tamil movies. In her later career, she acted in mother and aunt roles. She married film producer A. L. Srinivasan and has two children. She continued to act after marriage in senior roles in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
and injured her back. She died on 22 September 2009.
Kollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
actress and singer. She was popular for her roles and songs in Telugu movies like Mahamantri Timmarasu and Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam
Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world...
and Tamil movies like Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film)
Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 Tamil feature film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and V. K. Ramaswamy....
and Savale Samali.
Life
Varalakshmi was born in JaggampetaJaggampeta
Jaggam-peta or Jagg-amma-peta is a village and a Mandal in East Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. -Geography:Jaggampeta is located at...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
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. She started her career as child artist in saint role in Balayogini
Balayogini
Balayogini is a 1937 film made in Tamil and Telugu. It was directed by K. Subramanyam. It is one of the earliest Tamil films to be set in a contemporary social setting and to advocate reformist social policies. This film is considered to be first children's film of South...
(1937), when she was nine years old. Gudavalli Ramabramham was engaged by the pioneer filmmaker K. Subrahmanyam
K. Subrahmanyam
K. Subrahmanyam was a prominent international strategic affairs analyst, journalist and former Indian civil servant. Considered a proponent of Realpolitik, Subrahmanyam has long been an influential voice in Indian security affairs...
to direct the Telugu version of this movie. He spotted young Varalakshmi in Kurnool. Subramanyam later cast her in his classic Seva Sadanam (1938) with M. S. Subbulakshmi
M. S. Subbulakshmi
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi , also known as M.S., was a renowned Carnatic vocalist. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. She is the first Indian musician to receive...
. She played a young friend of the heroine (M.S.), and they became close friends. She played a young girl’s role in Parasuraman (Tamil, 1940) along with T. R. Mahalingam
T. R. Mahalingam
T. R. Mahalingam may refer to:* T. R. Mahalingam * T. R. Mahalingam...
. T. R. Sundaram
T. R. Sundaram
Tiruchengodu Ramalingam Sundaram was a Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Sinhalese film actor, director and iconic film producer...
, cast her in a major role in his box office hit ‘Aayiram Thalai Vaangi Apoorva Chinthamani’ (1947). The title role was played by V. N. Janaki. The film was a major success and Govindan and Varalakshmi made an attractive pair. T. R. Sundaram cast her again in the lead role in ‘Bhojan’ (1948). Her first successful movie was Balaraju
Balaraju
Balaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:...
in 1948 produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. She later acted with all top heroes in Telugu and Tamil industries including Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
(Veerapandiya Kattabbomman), M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
(Chakravarthi Thirumagal, Maattukara Velan, Needhikku Thalaivanangu), Gemini Ganesan
Gemini Ganesan
Ramaswami Ganesan , popularly known as Gemini Ganesan , was an Indian actor. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" of Tamil cinema for the romantic roles he played in movies....
(Poova Thalaiya), N. T. Rama Rao
N. T. Rama Rao
Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao , also known as NTR and fondly referred to as Anna Garu, was an Indian film actor, director, producer, and a politician...
(Lava Kusha
Lava Kusha
Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the...
), A. Nageswara Rao(ANR) (Balaraju
Balaraju
Balaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:...
), Chittor V. Nagaiah
Chittor V. Nagaiah
Chitturu Nagayya or Chittor V. Nagaiah birth name - Vuppaladadiyam Nagayya was an Indian actor, composer, director, producer, writer and playback singer of Telugu film industry, Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian film journalist and the editor of Film India, Baburao Patel, described Nagiah as ‘The...
(Naga Panchami), Ranjan (En Magan) and R. S. Manohar
R. S. Manohar
R. S. Manohar was a popular villain actor of yesteryears. He was born at Namakkal in 1925. He had acted over 200 films.-Biography:Ramasamy Subramania Manohar was born on 29 June 1925 at Namakkal as Lakshmi Narashiman to Subramania Iyer and Rajalakshmi Ammal. He got the name Manohar after playing...
(Maamiyaar). She was also famous for her voice, and sung her songs in all movies she acted. Her roles as Sivaji's wife in Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film)
Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 Tamil feature film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and V. K. Ramaswamy....
, and important roles in Poova Thalaiyaa, Savale Samali, Maattukkara Velan, Raja Raja Chozhan and Neethikku thalaivanangu won her critical acclaim as a talented singer and actress in Tamil movies. In her later career, she acted in mother and aunt roles. She married film producer A. L. Srinivasan and has two children. She continued to act after marriage in senior roles in Telugu and Tamil cinema.
Death
Varalakshmi was bedridden during the last 6 months of her life after she fellFalling (accident)
Falling is a major cause of personal injury, especially for the elderly. Builders, electricians, miners, and painters represent worker categories representing high rates of fall injuries. The WHO estimate that 392,000 people die in falls every year...
and injured her back. She died on 22 September 2009.
Honors and awards
She has received several awards commending her service to Tamil cinema. The most recent ones were:- Sivaji Ganesan Memorial Award Presented by the Sivaji Family in Oct 2007
- Kavignar Kannadasan Award presented by the Tamil Nadu Government in 2004
Actress
| Year | Film | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Balayogini Balayogini Balayogini is a 1937 film made in Tamil and Telugu. It was directed by K. Subramanyam. It is one of the earliest Tamil films to be set in a contemporary social setting and to advocate reformist social policies. This film is considered to be first children's film of South... |
Telugu | Child Saint |
| 1938 | Seva Sadan Sevasadanam Sevasadanam or Seva Sadan is a 1938 Tamil film directed by K. Subramanyam . It is one of the early Tamil films to be set in a contemporary social setting and to advocate reformist social policies. This was the first film for M. S... |
Tamil | |
| 1939 | Raitu Bidda Raithu Bidda (1939 film) Raithu Bidda is a 1939 Telugu Drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is a social reformist film during the period of British India, at the time of battle against Zamindari system. The film was banned by the British Government. Thereby this film got the distinction of being the first... |
Telugu | Beggar Girl |
| 1940 | Illalu Illalu Illalu is a 1940 Telugu Drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.-The Plot:Murthy is married to Indira and they live happily. Subsequently he falls in love with Leela , an educated and sophisticated lady. He brings her home as his second wife, making Indira unhappy... |
Telugu | |
| 1945 | Mayalokam Mayalokam Maya Lokam or Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is debut film for veteran actor and producer B. Padmanabham.-Cast:* Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu * Kannamba... |
Telugu | |
| 1947 | Aayiram Thalai Vaangi Apoorva Chinthamani | Tamil | |
| 1947 | Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:... |
Telugu | Maanchala |
| 1948 | Balaraju Balaraju Balaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:... |
Telugu | Sita |
| 1948 | Bhojan | Tamil | |
| 1948 | Chakradhari | ||
| 1949 | Jeevitham Jeevitham Vazhkai or Jeevitham is a 1949 bilingual Tamil and Telugu Drama film produced by AVM Productions and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred by Vyjayanthimala in her first leading role with S. Varalakshmi, T. R. Ramachandran, C. H... |
Telugu | Lakshmi |
| 1950 | Swapna Sundari Swapna Sundari (film) Swapna Sundari is a 1950 Telugu film produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It was dubbed into Tamil with the same name.-The plot:... |
Telugu | |
| 1950 | Vali Sugriva | ||
| 1954 | Ethirparadathu | Nalini | |
| 1954 | Sati Sakkubai | Sakkubai | |
| 1956 | Kanakatara Kanakatara Kanakatara was made as a film by Saraswathi Talkies in 1937 under the direction of H. V. Babu. It was starring Dommeti Suryanarayana, Kannamba and P. Suribabu.-1956 film:... |
Telugu | |
| 1956 | Naga Panchami | Telugu | |
| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal | Durga | |
| 1957 | Sati Savitri | Savitri Savitri Savitri or Savithri may refer to:*Savitri, with all vowels short, a Roman-phonetic spelling of the Vedic Hindu sun god Savitr*Sāvitrī, a name of the Gayatri Mantra dedicated to Savitr... |
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| 1958 | Mangalya Balam | Telugu | |
| 1959 | Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai is a 1959 Tamil feature film directed by K.Shankar. This was Kannadasan’s second home production and he wrote the script and lyrics for the movie. The movie's cast is T. K. Bagavathi, S. S. Rajendran, P. S. Veerappa, S. Varalakshmi, Kumari Kamala, M. N... |
Tamil | |
| 1959 | Veerapandiya Kattabomman Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film) Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 Tamil feature film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and V. K. Ramaswamy.... |
Tamil | Jakkamma |
| 1960 | Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world... |
Telugu | Sri Mahalaxmi |
| 1962 | Mahamantri Timmarusu Mahamantri Timmarusu (film) Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:... |
Telugu | Tirumaladevi |
| 1963 | Lava Kusha Lava Kusha Lava Kusha is a classical Telugu cinema directed by C. S. Rao and Chittajallu Pullayya and the story of the movie is written by Samudrala Raghavacharya. It is produced by A Shankara Reddy under Lalitha Siva Jyoti Pictures. The movie was released on 29 March 1963 and instantly became one of the... |
Telugu | Bhoodevi |
| 1963 | Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T... |
Telugu | Satyabhama Satyabhama Satyabhama is the third wife of Lord Krishna, known for her strong will and tantrums.She is believed to be a partial avatar of Bhudevi.-Marriage:... |
| 1964 | Babruvahana Babruvahana Babruvahana or Babhruvahana is a character in the Mahabharata, a Hindu epic. He is one of the sons of Arjuna, begotten through Chitrangada, the princess of Manipura, during the period of his exile at Manipura.... |
Telugu | Chitrangada |
| 1964 | Bavru Vahana | Tamil | |
| 1965 | Satya Harishchandra Satya Harishchandra (Telugu film) Satya Harishchandra is a Telugu mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra who was renowned for upholding truth under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories... |
Telugu | Chandramathi |
| 1966 | Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Shri Krishna Pandaviyam Sri Krishna Pandaviyam is a 1966 Pauranic film directed by N.T.Rama Rao and produced by N. Trivikrama Rao. It depicts the adolescent age of the Pandavas and Krishna and shows the events in Mahabharatha focussing on the later chapters of Adi Parva and the first half of Sabha Parva... |
Telugu | Kunti |
| 1967 | Apoorva Piravaigal | Tamil | |
| 1967 | Bhama Vijayam | ||
| 1967 | Shri Krishnavataram Shri Krishnavataram Shri Krishnavataram is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. The magnum opus mythological film is based on Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna.-The story:... |
Telugu | Draupadi Draupadi In the epic Mahābhārata, Draupadi, also known as ' is the "emerged" daughter of King Drupada of Panchāla and the wife of the five Pandavas. When Yudhisthira becomes the king of Hastinapura at the end of the war, Draupadi becomes the queen of Indraprastha... |
| 1969 | Aadarsa Kutumbam | Telugu | |
| 1970 | Drohi | ||
| 1971 | Bomma Borusa Bomma Borusa Bomma Borusa is a 1971 Indian Telugu language Comedy / Drama film directed by Padma Shri awardee K. Balachander.... |
Telugu | Parvathamma |
| 1971 | Prem Nagar | Telugu | |
| 1971 | Sri Krishna Satya Sri Krishna Satya -Cast:* Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao ... Lord Rama, Ravana and Lord Krishna* J. Jayalalitha ... Chandra Sena and Satyabahama* Tadepalli Lakshmi Kanta Rao ... Narada* S. V. Ranga Rao .... Myravana, Duryodhana... |
Telugu | |
| 1972 | Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam Bala Bharatam is a 1972 Telugu film wherein most of the characters are played by children. The child actors include Baby Sridevi and Master Prabhakar.-Story:... |
Telugu | Gandhari |
| 1973 | Devudu Chesina Manushulu Devudu Chesina Manushulu Devudu Chesina Manushulu is a 1973 blockbuster Telugu drama directed by V. Ramachandra Rao and produced by Ghattamaneni Krishna under the banner of Padmalaya Studios. It was remade as Takkar in Hindi in 1980.-Cast:... |
Telugu | |
| 1973 | Nathayil Muthu | Varadhachari's Wife | |
| 1975 | Abhimanavathi | Telugu | Mother of Krishna |
| 1975 | Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna Yashoda Krishna is a 1975 Telugu film directed by C. S. Rao. Baby Sridevi acted as Bala Krishna and Ramakrisha as Lord Krishna, Jamuna as Yashoda and S. V. Ranga Rao as Kamsa.-The plot:... |
Telugu | |
| 1977 | Daana Veera Soora Karna Daana Veera Soora Karna Daana Veera Soora Karna is a 1977 Telugu Hindu movie produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao. He played three pivotal roles Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. One of his sons, Balakrishna played a short role of Abhimanyu, son of Arjuna, who in the later years became one of the popular movie actors... |
Telugu | Kunthi |
| 1979 | Kavariman | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Neti Bharatam Neti Bharatam Neti Bharatam is a 1983 film written and directed by T. Krishna and produced by Eetharam Films. It is a musical hit film promoting liberal ideals. Lyrics for the songs were penned by revolutionary poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, Adrushta Deepak who was then an unknown lyricist, and music scored by... |
Telugu | |
| 1991 | Guna Guna (film) Guna is a 1991 Tamil drama film starring Kamal Haasan, Roshini, Rekha, S. P. Balasubramaniam, Girish Karnad, Ajay Rathnam, Janagaraj, and Sharat Saxena. It was dubbed into Telugu as Guna... |
Tamil | Mannonmani |
Singer
| Year | Film | Language | Songs | Music | Co-Singer |
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| 1945 | Mayalokam Mayalokam Maya Lokam or Mayalokam is a 1945 Telugu film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.It is debut film for veteran actor and producer B. Padmanabham.-Cast:* Chilakalapudi Seetha Rama Anjaneyulu * Kannamba... |
Telugu | Galipenchala Narasimha Rao | ||
| 1947 | Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:... |
Telugu | Chandamama O Chandamama Jaalirada Neeku Naameeda |
Galipenchala Narasimha Rao | |
| 1947 | Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham Palnati Yudham is a 1947 historical based on the battle of Palnadu. This film is directed by L. V. Prasad and Gudavalli Ramabramham. The film starring Govindarajula Subba Rao, Pasupuleti Kannamba and Akkineni Nageswara Rao.-Soundtrack:... |
Telugu | Oho Charusheela Oho Veerabala | Galipenchala Narasimha Rao | Akkineni Akkineni Akkineni is one of the Indian surnames.* Akkineni Lakshmi Vara Prasada Rao, popularly known as L. V. Prasad was a famous Indian film actor, producer and director.* Akkineni Nagarjuna, a popular Telugu film actor and producer.... |
| 1947 | Aayiram Thalai Vangi Aboorva Chithamani | Tamil | Kathal Aginen | ||
| 1948 | Bhojan | Tamil | Bhagyasali Puvimel Naane | C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
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| 1948 | Balaraju Balaraju Balaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:... |
Telugu | Evarine Nenevarine Vagavagala Nenevarine |
C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... , Galipenchala Narasimha Rao and Ghantasala Ghantasala (singer) Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a... |
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| 1948 | Balaraju Balaraju Balaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:... |
Telugu | O Balaraja Jaalileda Balaraja |
C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... , Galipenchala Narasimha Rao and Ghantasala Ghantasala (singer) Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a... |
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| 1948 | Balaraju Balaraju Balaraju is a 1948 Tellugu film directed and produced by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It is the fist Silver Jubilee Telugu film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, S. Varalakshmi and Anjali Devi.-The Plot:... |
Telugu | Roopama Neeyaraya Nijaroopamu Neeyaraya | C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... , Galipenchala Narasimha Rao and Ghantasala Ghantasala (singer) Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a... |
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| 1949 | Jeevitham Jeevitham Vazhkai or Jeevitham is a 1949 bilingual Tamil and Telugu Drama film produced by AVM Productions and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred by Vyjayanthimala in her first leading role with S. Varalakshmi, T. R. Ramachandran, C. H... |
Telugu | Anandamouga Palleseema Daanadharmakillu Maa Palleseema | R. Sudharsanam | |
| 1949 | Navajeevanam | Tamil | Eedilla Kathalar Name | Ghantasala Ghantasala (singer) Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a... |
Ghantasala Ghantasala (singer) Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a... |
| 1950 | Macha Regai | Tamil | Odathe | C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam may refer to:* T. R. Mahalingam * T. R. Mahalingam... |
| 1950 | Swapna Sundari Swapna Sundari (film) Swapna Sundari is a 1950 Telugu film produced and directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. It was dubbed into Tamil with the same name.-The plot:... |
Telugu | C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
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| 1951 | Vanasundari Vanasundari Vanasundari is a 1951 Tamil film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, T. S. Balaiah and S. Varalakshmi.-Production:... |
Tamil | Azhagana Thadi Raja | C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
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| 1951 | Vanasundari Vanasundari Vanasundari is a 1951 Tamil film directed by T. R. Raghunath, starring P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Rajakumari, T. S. Balaiah and S. Varalakshmi.-Production:... |
Tamil | Nane Rani | C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman C. R. Subburaman also known as C. S. Ram was a famous South Indian film music composer and producer. He was born to Ramasamy Iyer at Chintamani village in Thirunelveli, in present-day Tamil Nadu. Music director Shankar of Shankar Ganesh duo is his younger brother... |
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| 1951 | Mohanasundaram | Tamil | Avarthane | T. G. Linggappa | |
| 1951 | Mohanasundaram | Tamil | Vinmugil Kaana | T. G. Linggappa | |
| 1951 | Mohanasundaram | Tamil | Oh Jegamathil Inbam Kanbathellam | T. G. Linggappa | T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam may refer to:* T. R. Mahalingam * T. R. Mahalingam... |
| 1951 | Mohanasundaram | Tamil | Pulli Maanai Pole | T. G. Linggappa | T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam may refer to:* T. R. Mahalingam * T. R. Mahalingam... |
| 1951 | Mohanasundaram | Tamil | Kanneerthano | T. G. Linggappa | T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam may refer to:* T. R. Mahalingam * T. R. Mahalingam... |
| 1951 | Mohanasundaram | Tamil | Kanavilum Unai Maraven | T. G. Linggappa | T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam may refer to:* T. R. Mahalingam * T. R. Mahalingam... |
| 1952 | Velaikkaran | Tamil | Nane Rani | R. Sudaharsanam | |
| 1952 | Manavathy | Tamil | O Saratha | Balantrapu Rajinikantha Rao | |
| 1953 | Maamiyaar | Tamil | Arul Purivay | C. N. Pandurangan | |
| 1953 | Maamiyaar | Tamil | Vazviniley Nannalithuve | C. N. Pandurangan | A. M. Rajah A. M. Rajah Aemala Manmatharaju Rajah was a South Indian playback singer-music composer popular in the 1950s and the early 1960s in South India. He was popularly known as A. M. Rajah or Rajah. His songs were featured in numerous Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films in the 1950s, early 1960s and early... |
| 1953 | Shyamala | Tamil | Puthu Vazhvu | ||
| 1953 | Shyamala | Tamil | Thaye Sangari | M. S. Sarojini | |
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| 1955 | Nam Kuzhanthai | Tamil | Ulagam Pora Thisai | ||
| 1955 | Nam Kuzhanthai | Tamil | Ithayathile | ||
| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles. The film was released in the 1957.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer:*Production Company: Uma Pictures*Director: P. Neelakantan... |
Tamil | Ematramthana En Vazhvile | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles. The film was released in the 1957.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer:*Production Company: Uma Pictures*Director: P. Neelakantan... |
Tamil | Nalangittu Parpomadi | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
A. P. Komala A. P. Komala A. P. Komala was a South Indian playback singer. She has sung songs in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages.-Filmography:These are some of the films where she was playback singer.-References:... |
| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal Chakravarthi Thirumagal is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi in the lead roles. The film was released in the 1957.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer:*Production Company: Uma Pictures*Director: P. Neelakantan... |
Tamil | Sollaley Vilakka Theriyale | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
P. Leela P. Leela Porayathu Leela better known as P. Leela was a popular Indian playback singer. She was awarded Padma Bhushan posthumously in 2006.-Early life:... |
| 1959 | Veerapandiya Kattabomman Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film) Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 Tamil feature film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and V. K. Ramaswamy.... |
Tamil | Singara Kanne Un Thenoorum Sollale | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
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| 1959 | Veerapandiya Kattabomman Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film) Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 Tamil feature film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and V. K. Ramaswamy.... |
Tamil | Manam Kanintharul Vel Muruga | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
V. N. Sundaram |
| 1959 | Veerapandiya Kattabomman Veerapandiya Kattabomman (film) Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 Tamil feature film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and V. K. Ramaswamy.... |
Tamil | Takku Takku Ena Adikkadi Thudikkum | G. Ramanathan G. Ramanathan G. Ramanatha Iyer was a famous Music Composer for Tamil Movies. He is also known as 'Isai Methai' or 'Sangeetha Chakravarthy' and considered to be one of the influential Tamil Music composers to take Carnatic Music to the masses. Notable for his association with M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar... |
P. Suseela & A. P. Komala A. P. Komala A. P. Komala was a South Indian playback singer. She has sung songs in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages.-Filmography:These are some of the films where she was playback singer.-References:... |
| 1959 | Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai is a 1959 Tamil feature film directed by K.Shankar. This was Kannadasan’s second home production and he wrote the script and lyrics for the movie. The movie's cast is T. K. Bagavathi, S. S. Rajendran, P. S. Veerappa, S. Varalakshmi, Kumari Kamala, M. N... |
Tamil | Thanimai Nernthatho | M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
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| 1959 | Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai is a 1959 Tamil feature film directed by K.Shankar. This was Kannadasan’s second home production and he wrote the script and lyrics for the movie. The movie's cast is T. K. Bagavathi, S. S. Rajendran, P. S. Veerappa, S. Varalakshmi, Kumari Kamala, M. N... |
Tamil | Muthu Pugazh Padaitha | M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
Radha Jayalakshmi Radha Jayalakshmi Radha and Jayalakshmi popularly known as Radha Jayalakshmi , were Indian Carnatic music vocalist duo as well as playback singers in films in 1940s and 1950s, before they became music teachers. The person who does the playback singing is Jayalakshmi but was named as Radha Jayalakshmi in the cine field... |
| 1959 | Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai Sivagangai Seemai is a 1959 Tamil feature film directed by K.Shankar. This was Kannadasan’s second home production and he wrote the script and lyrics for the movie. The movie's cast is T. K. Bagavathi, S. S. Rajendran, P. S. Veerappa, S. Varalakshmi, Kumari Kamala, M. N... |
Tamil | Thendral Vanthu Veesatho | M. S. Viswanathan M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan , is a Tamil music director. He is popularly known as "Mellisai Mannar" . His major works over the past five decades have been in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films... & T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamoorthy T. K. Ramamurthy, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, is a popular South Indian Tamil music composer and violinist. He hails from the from a family of violinists. He is popularly known as Mellisai Mannar . His major works are in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Along with M. S... |
T. S. Bagavathi |
| 1960 | Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world... |
Telugu | Sri Devini Needu Deverini Sarisaatileni Sowbhagyavatini |
Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao was a popular drama actor, singer and music director in Telugu Film Industry for over 25 years from early 1950s to late 1970s. He has composed music for many successful Telugu movies during that period.-Early life:He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to... |
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| 1960 | Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world... |
Telugu | Varala Beramaya Vanaram Beramaya | Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao was a popular drama actor, singer and music director in Telugu Film Industry for over 25 years from early 1950s to late 1970s. He has composed music for many successful Telugu movies during that period.-Early life:He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to... |
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| 1962 | Mahamantri Timmarusu Mahamantri Timmarusu (film) Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:... |
Telugu | Leela Krishna Nee Leelalu Ne Leelaganaina Teliyanuga |
Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao was a popular drama actor, singer and music director in Telugu Film Industry for over 25 years from early 1950s to late 1970s. He has composed music for many successful Telugu movies during that period.-Early life:He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to... |
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| 1962 | Mahamantri Timmarusu Mahamantri Timmarusu (film) Mahamantri Timmarusu is a 1962 Telugu historical film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. Versatile character actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao played the key role, while N.T. Rama Rao the role of Krishnadevaraya.-The Plot:... |
Telugu | Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara | Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao was a popular drama actor, singer and music director in Telugu Film Industry for over 25 years from early 1950s to late 1970s. He has composed music for many successful Telugu movies during that period.-Early life:He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to... |
P. Susheela P. Susheela Pulapaka Susheela is an Indian playback singer. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has recorded songs in many Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Sanskrit, Tulu, Badaga and Sinhalese.-Personal life:She is the daughter of Pulapaka... |
| 1962 | Vadivukku Valaikaappu | Tamil | Thaamatham Seiyathe Thozhi | K. V. Mahadevan K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after... |
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| 1965 | Satya Harishchandra Satya Harishchandra (Telugu film) Satya Harishchandra is a Telugu mythological film, based on the story of Raja Harishchandra who was renowned for upholding truth under any circumstance. Mahatma Gandhi's life was very much influenced by Raja Satya Harishchandra stories... |
Telugu | He Chandrachooda Madanantaka Shoolapane | Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao Pendyala Nageswara Rao was a popular drama actor, singer and music director in Telugu Film Industry for over 25 years from early 1950s to late 1970s. He has composed music for many successful Telugu movies during that period.-Early life:He was born at Vanukuru near Vijayawada and later shifted to... |
Ghantasala Ghantasala (singer) Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao was a famous & popular Indian Playback Singer and music composer of Telugu films and many other languages such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi. He is the recipient of the Padmashree award, India's fourth highest civilian award. For nearly a quarter of a... |
| 1967 | Kandan Karunai Kandan Karunai Kandan Karunai is a Tamil cinema, which was released in 1967 and was directed by A.P. Nagarajan. It was his 8th film in the Tamil cinema industry. It starred Sivaji Ganesan, Sivakumar and Savithri... |
Tamil | Velli Malai Mannava | K. V. Mahadevan K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after... |
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| 1967 | Neethikku Thalai Vanagu | Tamil | Intha Pachai Kuzhantaikku Sevvanthi Poovinil | ||
| 1973 | Karaikkal Ammaiyar | Tamil | Anbe Sivam Endru Paduvome | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | |
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan Rajaraja Cholan Rajaraja Cholan is a 1973 Tamil film about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola. The film has Sivaji Ganesan playing the title role. The film was the first CinemaScope film to be released in Tamil. Sivaji Ganesan's portrayal as Rajaraja Chola was critically acclaimed.-Cast:* Sivaji Ganesan as... |
Tamil | Eduthnatharadi Thillayile | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music.Govindarajan, born in Sirkali in Madras Presidency) and started performing at the age of eight in Tirupurasundari Temple. His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.... |
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan Rajaraja Cholan Rajaraja Cholan is a 1973 Tamil film about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola. The film has Sivaji Ganesan playing the title role. The film was the first CinemaScope film to be released in Tamil. Sivaji Ganesan's portrayal as Rajaraja Chola was critically acclaimed.-Cast:* Sivaji Ganesan as... |
Tamil | Thanjai Preiya Koyil Pallandu Vaazhgave | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan Sirkazhi Govindarajan was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music.Govindarajan, born in Sirkali in Madras Presidency) and started performing at the age of eight in Tirupurasundari Temple. His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer.... & T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam T. R. Mahalingam may refer to:* T. R. Mahalingam * T. R. Mahalingam... |
| 1973 | Thirumala Deivam | Tamil | Neela Nira Megamellaam Neeye Kanna | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | |
| 1977 | Sri Krishna Leelai | Tamil | Nalla Naal | K. V. Mahadevan K. V. Mahadevan Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan was a South Indian music composer.-Career:K.V.Mahadevan was born in Tamil Iyer family in 1918 in Krishnancoil, Kanyakumari district. A contemporary of M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy, KVM has scored music for over 600 films, spanning four decades, after... |
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| 1979 | Kavariman | Tamil | Sollavallaayo Kiliye | Ilaiyaraja | |
| 1991 | Guna Guna (film) Guna is a 1991 Tamil drama film starring Kamal Haasan, Roshini, Rekha, S. P. Balasubramaniam, Girish Karnad, Ajay Rathnam, Janagaraj, and Sharat Saxena. It was dubbed into Telugu as Guna... |
Tamil | Unnai Naan Ariven | Ilaiyaraja | |
| 19 | Ilangeswaran | Tamil | Jothimayamana | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu |