19-412: Saraswathi Sundaresan Iyer, professionally known as Kumari Sachu is an Indian actress who has acted in more than 500 films in five different languages and a few television serials. She is a character actress/comedienne who nonchalantly blended into the roles she has portrayed over five decades. She made her film début in 1953 in the film Rani at the age of 4, and has since then been a prominent face on
38-746: A permanent place in Tamil cinema. Vijayakumar was a popular actor the seventies, who acted alongside leading actors such as Sivaji Ganesan in Dheepam (1977), with M. G. Ramachandran in Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (1977) and Kamal Haasan in Neeya? (1979). While Vijayakumar was a popular supporting actor, he did play the lead role during the 1970s, in films such as Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974), Madhura Geetham (1977) and Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979). Vijayakumar continued to act in supporting roles in
57-480: Is a 1952 Indian film directed by L. V. Prasad , written by A. S. A. Sami and produced by Jupiter Pictures . The film, a Tamil - Hindi bilingual , stars P. Bhanumathi , S. Balachander in the Tamil version with Anoop Kumar replacing him in Hindi. Based on the 1948 American film The Loves of Carmen , it was released on 26 April 1952. A princess Ranjani is tattooed with the royal insignia as part of tradition, and
76-470: Is actor Arun Vijay . Vijayakumar was born on 29 August 1943 in Nattuchalai , Pattukkottai Taluk, Thanjavur district , Tamil Nadu , India. His birth name Panchaksharam was changed to Vijayakumar for films. He debuted in the 1961 Tamil movie Sri Valli . Again in 1964, with the help of his uncle, he came to Chennai and tried for roles, but only got a small role in the movie Kandhan Karunai as one of
95-1040: The National Film Award for Best Actor , eventually missing it by one vote. Vijayakumar continued to play senior roles during the 2000s; eventually the actor was seen in more grandfather roles. In the last few years, the actor has reduced his film commitments and focused on television serials. Vijayakumar has acted in over 400 films, primarily in Tamil, but also had brief stints in Telugu cinema . Vijayakumar's family consists of wives Muthukannu and Manjula , daughters Kavitha and Anitha and son Arun Vijay from his first wife, and daughters Vanitha , Preetha and Sridevi from his second wife. So far, Arun and his father have appeared together on screen five times – in Pandavar Bhoomi , Malai Malai , Maanja Velu , Kuttram 23 , and Oh My Dog . On 23 July 2013, Manjula died in Chennai at
114-476: The 1948 American film The Loves of Carmen , was shot partly at Central Studios , Coimbatore, which Jupiter Pictures had taken on lease, and also at Neptune Studios, Madras. Over the course of production, there were numerous ego clashes that developed among the cast and crew. The film was simultaneously produced in Hindi . Screenwriter A. S. A. Sami was the initial director, but replaced by L. V. Prasad . Music
133-576: The devargal, arrested by the Asura king, Surapadma. Later in 1973, he got an offer to act in films. His first major role was in Kailasam Balachander 's Aval Oru Thodar Kathai in 1974. His journey in filmdom began as a child actor in the film Sri Valli in 1961. Vijayakumar was the little Lord Murugan in Sri Valli , starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini . Though not many offers were forthcoming for
152-601: The early 1980s. After a brief slump, Vijayakumar's second innings came in 1988 with Mani Ratnam 's Agni Natchathiram (1988), where he played Prabhu and Karthik 's father. The movie told the story of two half brothers who fight for their father's love and property. During the 1990s, Vijayakumar was frequently seen in father roles such as Nattamai (1994) and Baashha (1995). During the same time, Vijayakumar also played lead roles in award-winning films such as Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Anthimanthaarai (1996), with Bharathiraaja . The latter took him close to winning
171-785: The impressive cast and pleasing music, Rani flopped in both languages". Vijayakumar (Tamil actor) Panchaksharam Rangasamy Pillai (born 29 August 1943), known professionally as Vijayakumar , is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema . He started his film career in the Tamil film Sri Valli (1961) as a child actor and started playing a lead role from the movie Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974) then he worked in Madhura Geetham (1977) and Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979). He has also acted in Telugu and Malayalam movies. He also worked in television serials like Thangam , Vamsam , Talambralu , Nandini and Rasaathi . His son
190-474: The legends, be it Bhanumathi , Padmini , Anjali Devi , or Savithri . The evergreen Maya Bazaar was her first 100-day film, and in the film, she played the cherubic Kutti Vatsala (Junior Savithri). She then took a small break during which she spent the interim perfecting her dance, giving recitals and playing sister roles. Her first film as heroine in Veera Thirumagan with Anandan, released in 1961. She
209-574: The little actor, he was supposed to play Lord Murugan in Kandhan Karunai (1967), but instead Sivakumar played that role. Vijayakumar acted in a small role as one of the Lords that was arrested by Surapadman. In 1973, Vijayakumar got his first break in Ponnukku Thanga Manasu , directed by Devaraj–Mohan . The other hero in the film was Sivakumar. The success of Ponnuku Thanga Manasu got him
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#1732858890160228-423: The same night, the child is kidnapped by one of the members of the tattoo gang who brings her up as a gypsy girl renaming her Rani. Unaware of her royal lineage, she grows up hawking things on the street and getting into brawls with no punches pulled. She falls in love with a soldier and the story progresses with twists. After several hardships, she realises the truth, and all is well that ends well. Rani , based on
247-720: The serial Nandini , which aired on Sun TV . She is currently doing role of Sumangala in Malayalam TV series Janakiyudeyum Abhiyudeyum Veedu . Sachu received the Kalaimamani award from Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in 1991 and the Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha award, which was presented by M. S. Subbulakshmi . In 2012, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai honoured Kumari Sachu with the Nadaga Soodamani award. Rani (1952 film) Rani ( transl. Queen )
266-451: The silver screen. She started acting in television serials in 1995. Sachu was born into a large orthodox family of musicians, lawyers and teachers, it was not smooth sailing for the young actress, but her talent acted as the decisive factor. Permission was granted by her lawyer-father. As she teamed up with her sister, Maadi Lakshmi, for Bharatanatyam recitals, her film career forged ahead. In 1953, Sachu, then less than four years old,
285-527: The small screen since 1995 and has starred in many serials such as Manbumigu Maamiyar , Costly Mappilay , Ananda Bhavan , "Chellamma" "veediyal Pudithu" Oorarinda Rahasiyam" "Mr Brain" "Pitchai Apartments"(Kalakendra Humour and Drama) "Podunalam ponnuswamy(Kalakendra Humour and Drama) "Washingtonil Thirumanam"(Kalakendra Humour and Drama) Dinesh Ganesh and Veetukku Veedu Looty , where she quotes that she had been able to act in roles which she could not in cinema. She also acted as Vijayakumar 's elder sister in
304-805: The stage, and her first play was PVR's Neerottam , where she played the famous Charu. She played a dual role in ARS' Deviyar Iruvar . Since then, Sachu has been lending her talents out and has successfully starred in over 500 films playing varied roles, and has starred alongside veteran actors such as Sivaji Ganesan , M. G. Ramachandran , Muthuraman , S. A. Ashokan , Nagesh , Suruli Rajan , Thengai Srinivasan , Thangavelu and M. R. Radha . The late 1970s and 1980s saw her playing supporting roles in films alongside Rajinikanth , Kamal Haasan , Chiranjeevi , and many others, while she has also played mother and grandmother roles to younger actors such as Vijay , Surya , Karthik , Sakthi Vasu and many others. She moved on to
323-399: Was composed by C. R. Subburaman assisted by D. C. Dutt who conducted the orchestra. Lyrics were penned by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy, K. D. Santhanam , Udumalai Narayana Kavi and T. K. Sundara Vathiyar. Film historian Randor Guy wrote, "Bhanumathi excelled in the title role. Balachandar, slim and handsome, was somewhat miscast, and the romantic sequences between them raised laughs! Despite
342-565: Was noticed by director A. S. A. Sami (of Velaikkari fame), who was in the process of casting her sister for a dance number. Sami cast her in the Bhanumathi -starrer Rani. Then followed the Arignar Anna -scripted Sorga Vaasal . As the younger Paro in Devadasu , her performance was endearing. The chubby-faced Sachu went on to fill the vacuum left by Baby Saroja. Sachu performed with élan with
361-680: Was offered to play the role of a comedian and act as Nagesh 's pair in the film Kadhalikka Neramillai , This film starred Muthuraman , Nagesh , Kanchana , Rajasree and T. S. Balaiah . After the success of this film, she was put in comedian's role opposite actors like Suruli Rajan , "Thengai" Srinivasan, Cho Ramaswamy , Thangavelu , M. R. Vasu and M. R. Radha in many films from 1964 to 1989. She, Manorama and Jayalalithaa came together to act in 2 classic comedy films - Galata Kalyanam and Bommalattam . Her other notable films include Delhi Mapillai, Thenmazhai, Sorgam, Ooty Varai Oravu, Thunaivan and Meenava Nanban . The 1970s saw her taking to
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