Singers - T. M. Soundararajan, S. C. Krishnan, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Dialogue - Mahendran
Story - Mahendran
Director - Jambu
Film Details
Naam Moovaris a 1966 Tamil-language black-and-white film directed by Jambu. The film stars JaiShankar, RaviChandran and Nagesh in lead roles.
Overview
The story revolves around three young men who are raised with love and affection by a kind-hearted woman, played by Pandari Bai. After her death, the trio parts ways in search of their own futures.
Ravichandran becomes a police officer, while Nagesh earns a living as a sketch artist and falls in love with Madhavi. Ravichandran, meanwhile, is romantically involved with Ratna. Jaishankar leads an independent life and eventually crosses paths with his old friends under unexpected circumstances.
When Ravichandran is kidnapped by a criminal gang, Jaishankar risks his life to rescue him. During the mission, he encounters the mysterious gang leader whose identity remains hidden behind a mask. The three friends are finally reunited.
Soundtrack
The music for Naam Moovar was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyrics by Vaali.
Playback singers include T. M. Soundararajan, S. C. Krishnan, P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari.
Availability
The full movie Avalukku Aayiram Kangal (1975) is not available for viewing on YouTube. But we found comedy scenes and video songs.
Avalukku Aayiram Kangalis a 1975 Tamil-language black-and-white film directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars JaiShankar, RaviChandran and Jayalalithaa in lead roles.
Overview
This is the last movie Jayalalithaa shared screen pace with Jaishankar and RaviChandran.
Soundtrack
The music for Avalukku Aayiram Kangal was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadhasan.
Playback singers include T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, B. Vasantha and S. P. Balasubramaniam.
Availability
The full movie Avalukku Aayiram Kangal (1975) is not available for viewing on YouTube. But we found a few video songs.
Sowcar Janaki as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi
L. Vijayalakshmi
R. Muthuraman
V. K. Ramasamy as Chinnaiah's Foster Father
R. S. Manohar
A. Karunanidhi as Suppan, Chinnaiah's Friend
E. R. Sahadevan as King, Father of Sangeetha Vani
C. S. Pandian
S. V. Sivanandham
G. Sakunthala
C. K. Saraswathi as Alamelu, Chinnaiah's Foster Mother
M. S. Malathi
P. K. Vijayarani
K. S. Angamuthu
Nagesh (Guest)
S. V. Sahasranamam (Guest)
Usilaimani as Abarisan's Assistant Poet
Karuppu Subbaiah as Abarisan's Assistant Poet
Karikol Raju as Barber
Crew
Singers - T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, Ponnusami
Screenplay - Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Dialogue - Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Lyrics - Kannadhasan, Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Operative Cameraman - K. S. Mani, A. P. Ramanaujam
Art- Ramasamy
Stills - R. N. Nagaraja Rao, N. Narasinha Rao, A. Sankar Rao
Assistant Director - S. Sivakumar, So. Meenakshi Sundaram
Editor - P. V. Narayanan
Director of Cinematography - R. R. Chandran
Associate Director - Ka. Narayanan
Music - K. V. Mahadevan
Producer - R. R. Chandran
Director - R. R. Chandran
Film Details
Mahakavi Kalidasis a 1966 Tamil-language black-and-white biographical film produced and directed by R. R. Chandran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. B. Sundarambal, Sowcar Janaki and L. Vijayalakshmi in lead roles.
The story narrates the history of Poet Kalidasa.
Overview
The story revolves around Chinnaiah (Sivaji Ganesan), an uneducated man who becomes a renowned poet through the divine grace of Goddess Kaali.
Soundtrack
The music for Mahakavi Kalidas was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadhasan, and Ku. Ma. Subramaniam.
Playback singers include T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakashmi, and Ponnusami.
Availability
The full movie Mahakavi Kalidas (1966) is available for viewing on YouTube.
Ganga Yamuna Kaveri was a 1978 Tamil-language black-and-white film directed by K. Swarnam. The film stars JaiShankar and SriDevi in lead roles.
Overview
As the film was never released on any online platforms and very little information about it is available, a synopsis shared on Facebook suggests that Sridevi falls in one-sided love with Jaishankar, without knowing that he is actually her brother.
Soundtrack
The music for Ganga Yamuna Kaveri was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.
Availability
The full movie Ganga Yamuna Kaveri (1978) is not available for viewing on YouTube.
Singers - S. P. Balasubramaniam, S. Janaki, K. Swarna, Ponnusami, Venkatesh, Sasirekha, T. K. Kala
Choreography - Bala Jayaraman
Stunt - Ambur R. S. Babu
Art - Chandran
Stills - K. R. Gopi
PRO - Radha Pandian
Editor - A. Mohan
Cinematographer - V. Selvaraj
Music - Sankar, Ganesh
Story - R. Jaggu
Producer - R. Jaggu
Director - A. Jagannathan
Film Details
Kadhalithu Paaris a 1982 Tamil-language black-and-white comedy drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Suruli Rajan, LakshmiSri, Y. Gee. Mahendran, Rajini, Isari Velan, and Vijaya Geetha, with Sathyaraj appearing as a villain in his early career.
The story revolves around three college students who fall in love with three girls. To impress them, the trio plans to rob a bank for money. However, their plan is executed by someone else, and the three youngsters get involved in resolving the bank theft.
Overview
Selvam, Balu, and Kalyanam are three college students staying in a hostel. Selvam loves Deepa, Balu loves Geetha, and Kalyanam loves Raji. To impress their lovers, the three friends promise to take them on a trip to Kashmir. To meet the travel expenses, they plan to rob Hanuman Bank, where Anjaneyar works as the Managing Director and is also Geetha’s father.
However, the robbery is actually carried out by Sekhar and his gang. The girls come to know about the boys’ plan and misunderstand them. To clear the situation and prove their innocence, Selvam, Balu, and Kalyanam try to catch the real thieves. The rest of the story revolves around their efforts to expose Sekhar and resolve the problem.
Soundtrack
The music for Kadhalithu Paar was composed by Sankar-Ganesh, with lyrics by Pulamai Pithan, Attralarasu, and Nellai Krishnan.
Playback singers include S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki, K. Swarna, Ponnusami, Venkatesh, Sasirekha, and T. K. Kala.
Availability
The full movie Kadhalithu Paar (1982) is available for viewing on YouTube.
V. Gopalakrishnan as Police Commissioner Gopalakrishnan, Priya's Father
Usilaimani
Loose Mohan
Comedy Shanmugam
Rajavelu as Forensic Doctor
Pushpalatha as Lakshmi, Nagarajan's Wife
Ganthimathi as Sivakolunthu, Mayandi's Wife
Premi as Sengamalam, Nurse
Elizabeth as Kathrine, Babu's Lover
SathyaRaj (Debut) as Vicky
T. K. S. Natarajan as Dancer in Mera Naam Abdullah
Crew
Lyrics - Kannadhasan, Thiruppathuraan
Singers - S. P. Balasubramaniam, Malaysia Vasudevan, Kovai Murali, P. Susheela
Stunt - Kirubha
Choreography - Thangaraj, Vimala, Geetha
Titles - Karuna
PRO - Chitra Lakshmanan
Stills - Vishnujithan
Art - P. Ramkumar
Assistant Director - Namakkal Ra. Balu
Editor - V. Rajagopal
Music - Ilayaraja
Cinematographer - N. K. Viswanahtan
Story - T. N. Balu
Dialogue - T. N. Balu
Producer - T. N. Balu
Director - T. N. Balu
Film Details
Sattam En Kaiyilis a 1978 Tamil-language color action-drama film written, produced, and directed by T. N. Balu.
The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sripriya, Srikanth, S. A. Ashokan, Thengai Srinivasan, and Suruli Rajan, and marks the acting debut of Sathyaraj, who later became popular as “Puratchi Tamizhan”.
The storyline revolves around separated twin brothers, fate, and the consequences of social prejudice.
The film was:
Dubbed in Telugu as Dhonga Dhara
Remade in Hindi as Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya
Overview
Mayandi, a habitual thief, is released from prison and reunites with his wife Sivakolunthu, who has raised their son Senthil without revealing his father’s criminal background. Mayandi gifts his son a toy, which is stolen by another boy. During the chase that follows, the boy dies in an accident.
The case is argued by lawyer Nagarajan, who strongly believes that a thief’s son is destined to become a criminal. Despite Mayandi’s pleas, Nagarajan convinces the court, resulting in Senthil being sentenced to prison.
Consumed by revenge, Mayandi kidnaps one of Nagarajan’s twin sons and secretly raises him as a thief, while the other son grows up in a respectable environment.
Years later, the kidnapped son becomes Rathnam, a thief, while the other twin, Babu, returns from abroad as a lawyer. The narrative unfolds as the twins unknowingly exchange identities, leading to confusion, emotional conflict, and dramatic consequences.
Kamal Haasan & SriPriya
Kamal Haasan & Elizabeth
Kamal Haasan
Kamal Haasan
Remade in Hindi as Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982 Hindi)
Dubbed in Telugu as Dhonga Dhara
Soundtrack
The music for Sattam En Kaiyil was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Kannadasan and Thiruppathuraan.
Playback singers include S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malaysia Vasudevan, Kovai Murali, and P. Susheela.
Availability
The full movie Sattam En Kaiyil (1978) is available for viewing on YouTube.
Madhu as Himself (Guest in "Harinaaraayana"/"Harivaraasanam" Song)
Crew
Dialogue - Sreekumaran Thampi
Lyrics - Vayalar Ramavarma, Sreekumaran Thampi
Music - G. Devarajan
Singers - K. J. Yesudas, Jayachandran, Madhuri, P. Susheela, Srikanth, P. Leela, Ambili
Choreography - Thangappan
Stills - C. Velappan
Assistant Director - M. K. Nadhan, S. K. Subash
Art - Ganga
Cinematographer - V. Karunakaran
Editor - Gopalakrishnan
Director of Cinematography - Masthan
Director - P. Subramaniam
Film Details
Swami Ayyappanis a 1975 Malayalam–Tamil bilingual colour Hindu mythological film directed by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, K. Balaji, AVM Rajan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, SriVidya, Deepa, and Lakshmi in prominent roles. It narrates the divine history of Lord Manikandan (Lord Ayyappa) and the miracles associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage.
The film was simultaneously shot in Malayalam and Tamil, with both versions released under the same title, Swami Ayyappan.
Overview
Swami Ayyappan explores faith, devotion, and morality through the legendary life of Lord Manikandan. The film opens with a visually striking song sequence depicting devotees trekking through the hills towards the Sabarimala Temple. As pilgrims gather to witness the Makaravilakku, a devotee (Kedamangalam Sadanandan) narrates the sacred legend behind the temple, which unfolds as an extended flashback.
The narrative traces Manikandan’s divine birth, his adoption by the King of Pandalam, his victory over the demoness Mahishi, and his perilous expedition into the forest to obtain tiger’s milk to cure his foster mother. These episodes are presented with effective special effects that were notable for their time.
Master Sekhar delivers a convincing performance as Lord Manikandan, while Gemini Ganesan is dignified as the King of Pandalam and SriVidya shines as the Queen. Strong support comes from P. K. Abraham as the scheming minister, K. Balaji as Vavar, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Manikandan’s Guru, Hari (Harikeshan Thampi) as Narada, AVM Rajan as Lord Shiva, Lakshmi as Mohini, and Deepa as Maalikapurathamma.
After recounting the mythological origins, the film shifts focus to a series of miracles experienced by devotees. These include the frail Sanku Pillai (S. P. Pillai), who is divinely aided in completing his pilgrimage; Major Prabhakaran (Raghavan), a military officer saved from a fatal accident; a young girl (Baby Sumathi) rescued from a poisonous snake while travelling with her father; and the atheist Sankaralingam Mudaliyar (V. K. Ramasamy), who is cured of a chronic stomach ailment through sacred ash from the temple.
Through these intertwined stories, Swami Ayyappan reinforces the power of faith and devotion associated with Lord Ayyappa.
SriVidya
Lakshmi
Soundtrack
The music for Swami Ayyappan was composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics written by Vayalar Ramavarma, Sreekumaran Thampi. Playback singers include K. J. Yesudas, Jayachandran, Madhuri, P. Susheela, Srikanth, P. Leela and Ambili.
Availability
The full movie Swami Ayyappan (1975) is available for viewing on YouTube.
Madhu as Himself (Guest in "Harinaaraayana"/"Harivaraasanam" Song)
Crew
Dialogue - Kannadhasan
Lyrics - Kannadhasan
Music - G. Devarajan
Singers - T. M. Soundararajan, K. J. Yesudas, P. B. Srinivas, Jayachandran, Ponnusamy, P. Susheela, Madhuri, Ambili
Choreography - Thangappan
Stills - C. Velappan
Assistant Director - M. K. Nadhan, S. K. Subash
Art - Ganga
Cinematographer - V. Karunakaran
Editor - Gopalakrishnan
Director of Cinematography - Masthan
Director - P. Subramaniam
Film Details
Swami Ayyappanis a 1975 Malayalam–Tamil bilingual colour Hindu mythological film directed by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, K. Balaji, AVM Rajan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, SriVidya, Deepa, and Lakshmi in prominent roles. It narrates the divine history of Lord Manikandan (Lord Ayyappa) and the miracles associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage.
The film was simultaneously shot in Malayalam and Tamil, with both versions released under the same title, Swami Ayyappan.
Overview
Swami Ayyappan explores faith, devotion, and morality through the legendary life of Lord Manikandan. The film opens with a visually striking song sequence depicting devotees trekking through the hills towards the Sabarimala Temple. As pilgrims gather to witness the Makaravilakku, a devotee (M. N. Nambiar) narrates the sacred legend behind the temple, which unfolds as an extended flashback.
The narrative traces Manikandan’s divine birth, his adoption by the King of Pandalam, his victory over the demoness Mahishi, and his perilous expedition into the forest to obtain tiger’s milk to cure his foster mother. These episodes are presented with effective special effects that were notable for their time.
Master Sekhar delivers a convincing performance as Lord Manikandan, while Gemini Ganesan is dignified as the King of Pandalam and SriVidya shines as the Queen. Strong support comes from S. V. Ramadas as the scheming minister, K. Balaji as Vavar, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Manikandan’s Guru, Hari (Harikeshan Thampi) as Narada, AVM Rajan as Lord Shiva, Lakshmi as Mohini, and Deepa as Maalikapurathamma.
After recounting the mythological origins, the film shifts focus to a series of miracles experienced by devotees. These include the frail Sanku Pillai (S. P. Pillai), who is divinely aided in completing his pilgrimage; Major Prabhakaran (R. S. Manohar), a military officer saved from a fatal accident; a young girl (Baby Sumathi) rescued from a poisonous snake while travelling with her father; and the atheist Sankaralingam Mudaliyar (V. K. Ramasamy), who is cured of a chronic stomach ailment through sacred ash from the temple.
Through these intertwined stories, Swami Ayyappan reinforces the power of faith and devotion associated with Lord Ayyappa.
SriVidya
Lakshmi
Soundtrack
The music for Swami Ayyappan was composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics written by Kannadhasan. Playback singers include T. M. Soundararajan, K. J. Yesudas, P. B. Srinivas, Jayachandran, Ponnusamy, P. Susheela, Madhuri and Ambili.
Availability
The full movie Swami Ayyappan (1975) is available for viewing on YouTube.