S. V. Subbaiah
Biography: S. V. Subbaiah was an Indian stage and film actor who featured mainly in Tamil-language dramas and films. He featured mostly in character roles that communicated emotional feelings. Subbaiah hails from Sengottai in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India. Spurning academic pursuits, he joined a drama troupe called ‘Senkottai Ananda Sakthivel Paramananda Boys Company’ when he was 11 years old. Later, he was part of drama troupes such as Balashanmukhananda Sabha and Sakthi Nataka Sabha. Subbaiah's performance as Kavi Anandar in S. D. Sundharam's play Kaviyin Kanavu staged by Sakthi Nataka Sabha in 1945 fetched rave reviews. This paved the way for him to enter Tamil films.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 01, 1920
Deathday: January 29, 1980
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Kaakum Karangal
1965-01-01
Kaakum Karangal
Overview: After her husband’s death, a woman struggles to raise her only son. Later, he becomes a famous surgeon and gets married to a wealthy girl but misunderstandings drive them apart.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978-07-14
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Overview: After an accident, Shanti develops extra sensory perception. Since she can foresee future events, people believe she has divine powers. This bothers her and causes problems for her marriage prospects.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-07-14
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Adi Parasakthi
1971-10-17
Adi Parasakthi
Overview: A man saved from death by God and told how God help others.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-10-17
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Valliyin Selvan
1955-02-10
Valliyin Selvan
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Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1955-02-10
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Manalane is the Blessing of Mangai
1957-05-24
Manalane is the Blessing of Mangai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-05-24
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Kalathur Kannamma
1960-03-15
Kalathur Kannamma
Overview: Kalathur Kannamma (English: Kannamma of Kalathur) is an Indian Tamil romantic drama film produced by A. V. Meiyappan and directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in the lead, while Kamal Hassan made his debut in this film as a child artist. The film's critically acclaimed soundtrack was composed by R. Sudharsanam. The film tells the story of a young couple who are separated by unfortunate circumstances, while their innocent son is forced to grow up in an orphanage.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-03-15
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Arangetram
1973-02-02
Arangetram
Overview: Lalitha is the eldest daughter of a pious and conservative Brahmin family. She has eight siblings and poverty rules reign. She decides to take up the family mantle and goes to work. Due to family needs and ill fate, she ends up as a prostitute but manages to settle all her brothers and sisters. Her family ditches her when they come to know about her dark side. Thangavelu, a man who was once rejected by her marries her. She loses her sanity in the end.
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-02-02
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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973-12-07
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Overview: The story is about three sisters Srividya, Subha and Jayachitra, each getting attracted to their tenant, a young man played by Sivakumar. Sivakumar falls in love with Jayachitra. However, things take a turn to the worse in the typical Balachander style when Jayachitra sacrifices herself to the whims of a playboy, played by Kamal Haasan in order to save her friend (Jayasudha) from his exploits. What happens next, who marries whom, is the crux of a dramatic climax. The movie turns the entire concept of romantic movies by its head - the concept being that the hero does not always have to get the girl.
Genres: Family Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-12-07
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Paadha Kaanikkai
1962-07-14
Paadha Kaanikkai
Overview: Paadha Kaanikkai (English: Offering to the feet) is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film features Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, M. R. Radha and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 28 September 1962.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-07-14
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Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979-06-19
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Overview: Gnana Kuzhandhai (Wisdom Child) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu Devotional - Mythological film was directed by K. Kameshwara Rao and Produced by P. L. Mohan Ram. The film script were written by Era. Pazhanisamy. Music by K. V. Mahadevan assets to the movie. The film starring Baby Sudha and Master Sridhar played titled role with Gemini Ganesan Venniradai Nirmala V. S. Raghavan R. S. Manohar, S. V. Subbaiah, Jai Ganesh, Latha and K. A. Thangavelu played portraying supporting role.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-19
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Kalai Kovil
1964-09-01
Kalai Kovil
Overview: Kalai Kovil (Temple of Art) is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by Visu and Ganga. The film stars S. V. Subbaiah, Chandrakantha, R. Muthuraman and Rajasree in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film was released on 25 September 1964.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-09-01
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Paalum Pazhamum
1961-09-09
Paalum Pazhamum
Overview: Paalum Pazhamum is a 1961 Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and featuring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki and others. Sivaji is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Saroja Devi is Sivaji's nurse assistant. Sivaji offers to marry her after her father's death. Saroja Devi assists him in his research. After putting in enormous efforts, Sivaji emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Saroja Devi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Sivaji neglects his duties as a doctor and starts focusing more on Saroja Devi's health. Saroja Devi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1961-09-09
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Vanjikottai Valiban
1958-04-11
Vanjikottai Valiban
Overview: Vanjikkottai Valiban is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film written by Gemini Studios story department consisting of K. J. Mahadevan, C. Srinivasan and Kothamangalam Subbu while the film was directed and produced by S. S. Vasan. It stars Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala in lead with Padmini, P.S. Veerappa, T. K. Shanmugam, Pasupuleti Kannamba, Vijayakumari, K. A. Thangavelu and M. S. Sundari Bai as the ensemble cast of the film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1958-04-11
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Mangayar Thilakam
1955-08-26
Mangayar Thilakam
Overview: The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrates the story which goes back 14 years behind. Karunakaran (S. V. Subbaiah) and Vasudevan (Master Baji) are brothers whose parents had died. They are very much loving and close to each other but Vasudevan longs for mother's love.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1955-08-26
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Naalu Veli Nilam
1959-09-02
Naalu Veli Nilam
Overview: Naalu Veli Nilam is a 1959 Tamil language film directed by Muktha V. Srinivasan. film featured S. V. Sahasranamam, M. Pandaribai and M. Mynavathi in the lead role
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-09-02
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Raja Kumari
1947-04-11
Raja Kumari
Overview: A humble villager should win the love of a princess.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1947-04-11
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Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
1978-01-14
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
Overview: Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan king. The king filled the hearts of his people with courage, patriotism and faith to help fight the Cholas.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-01-14
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Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961-01-31
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Overview: Chidambaram Pillai, a revolutionary leader, starts the first shipping company in India. With the help of this company, he fights against the monopoly of the British over maritime trade out of India.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1961-01-31
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Kaaval Dheivam
1969-05-01
Kaaval Dheivam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-05-01
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Sathyam
1976-05-06
Sathyam
Overview: Sathyam is a 1976 Tamil film directed by S. A. Kannan starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jayachitra and Manjula Vijayakumar and Kamal Hassan. The film has Kamal Haasan playing the younger brother of Sivaji Ganesan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-05-06
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Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979-01-12
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
Overview: Sigappukkal Mookkuthi is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-01-12
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Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar
1960-11-18
Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar
Overview: Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Nemai Ghosh. The film stars K. Vijayan and S. V. Subbaiah in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil along with Kalathur Kannamma.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-11-18
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Ramu
1966-06-10
Ramu
Overview: Raja returns from war only to learn that tragedy struck his family while he was away. He decides to help his son by leaving his village and seeking treatment for him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-06-10
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Rani
1952-04-26
Rani
Overview: A little princess, Ranjani is tattooed with the royal insignia as part of tradition, and 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-04-26
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Paava Mannippu
1961-03-16
Paava Mannippu
Overview: The deeds of a dishonest man lead three children from a family to be raised by different foster parents. The children grow up in Muslim, Christian and Hindu households respectively.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1961-03-16
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Annai Velankanni
1971-08-15
Annai Velankanni
Overview: Mary, a nurse in a hospital, narrates the tale of how Mother Mary helped Kamakshi and her son Sundaram in Velankanni village and turned an atheist landlord to a believer by appearing before him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-08-15
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