M. V. Rajamma
Biography: M. V. Rajamma (10 March 1921 – 23 April 1999) was an Indian actress, producer and playback singer of Indian films mostly in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu languages from the 1930s through 1970s. She has the distinction of having acted as both heroine and mother to stalwart South Indian actors such as Rajkumar, Sivaji Ganesan, MGR and NTR. Making her debut as a lead actress in the 1936 released Samsara Nauka Rajamma enjoyed an elaborate career in feature films across South India. She was the first and foremost woman producer in India and in Kannada films. She produced the film Radha Ramana in 1943 under her own home banner Vijaya Films. Her entry to the Tamil films was through the 1940 classic hit film Uthama Puthiran. She went on to star in about 60 Kannada, 80 Tamil, 20 Telugu and one Hindi films in her career spanning around four decades.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 10, 1921
Deathday: April 23, 1999
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School Master
1973-11-29
School Master
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-11-29
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Thai Ullam
1952-02-08
Thai Ullam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-02-08
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Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
1963-02-21
Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-02-21
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Kittur Chennamma
1962-01-01
Kittur Chennamma
Overview: It stars B. Saroja Devi as Kittur Chennamma, an Indian freedom fighter who led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, and died in captivity in 1829.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Thangamalai Ragasiyam
1957-06-29
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
Overview: Sivaji Ganesan plays the role of a prince who is separated from his parents by his father's foe at a very young age. He grew up as a ferocious and vicious cavemen. Then he meets Jamuna, who by her word of love and affection turns Sivaji for good. Both set out to find the secret of Thangamalai to find and save Sivaji's parents.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-06-29
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Kodimalar
1966-03-04
Kodimalar
Overview: Kodimalar is a 1966 Indian Tamil language film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by S. L. Nahaatha and A. K. Balasubramanian. The film stars R. Muthuraman, C. R. Vijayakumari, A. V. M. Rajan, Kanchana and Nagesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by MS Viswanathan.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-03-04
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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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Vazhkai Padagu
1965-03-26
Vazhkai Padagu
Overview: A young attractive and unemployed woman Seetha(Devika) taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Kannabiran(K. Balaji) is after her, and uses his henchman(R. S. Manohar) to kidnap her. During the attempt, Rajan (Gemini Ganesan) and his clever dog Honey rescue her and the two fall in love. Rajan is the son of a Zamindar (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has a poor opinion of Seetha. However, after many hurdles, the two marry. The director of Seetha's stage troupe Gopal (R. Muthuraman) too is in love with her. But, she never responds. When Kannabiran is murdered. Gopal is arrested. He has an alibi - on the night of the murder, a young woman stayed with him in his house, but then he does not disclose her identity. The woman turns out to be Seetha and she gives them the evidence. One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law and complications follow with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again. However, the truth comes out and the family is united in the end.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-03-26
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Bandha Pasam
1962-10-27
Bandha Pasam
Overview: Bandha Pasam is a 1962 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and produced by Periyanna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Devika in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. This movie was dubbed in Telugu as Aadharsha Saadharalu.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-10-27
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Parijatham
1950-09-11
Parijatham
Overview: This film retells the slaying of the Hindu demon, Narakasura, by Krishna, aided by one of his wives, Satyabhama. Another episode involving the sanctity of the tulsi (holy basil) leaf also takes part, with Krishna, Rukmini, and Satyabhama.
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Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1950-09-11
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Karnan
1964-01-14
Karnan
Overview: Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Genres: Action Drama History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-01-14
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Saradha
1962-03-16
Saradha
Overview: Saradha, a wealthy woman, marries an ordinary professor against the wishes of her father. Her dream of leading a happily married life is shattered when her husband meets with an accident.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-03-16
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Aadi Perruku
1962-08-02
Aadi Perruku
Overview: Raja, the son of a rich man who was cheated of his wealth by Jambu, grows up in an orphanage. He becomes a famous poet in the city with the help of Jambu's family, unaware of his past.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-08-02
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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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Sri Krishnadevaraya
1970-01-29
Sri Krishnadevaraya
Overview: Sri Krishnadevaraya is a 1970 Indian historical drama film in Kannada language, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. It stars Rajkumar as Krishnadevaraya, an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century. R. Nagendra Rao, B. R. Panthulu, Narasimharaju and N. Bharathi appear in pivotal roles.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1970-01-29
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Dudde Doddappa
1966-02-09
Dudde Doddappa
Overview: Dudde Doddappa is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars B. R. Panthulu, M. V. Rajamma, Ramesh and Narasimharaju. It was remade in Tamil as Namma Veettu Lakshmi (1966) and in Telugu as Lakshmi Nivasam (1968).
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1966-02-09
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Emme Thammanna
1966-11-18
Emme Thammanna
Overview: Thammanna, a cattleman, and Murali, a lawyer, are identical. Confusion arises when Thammanna falls in love with a rich and educated woman Meena, also a daughter of a lawyer, who mistakes him for Murali.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1966-11-18
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Jaga Mecchida Maga
1972-11-01
Jaga Mecchida Maga
Overview: Jaga Mechhida Maga is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced & written by S. Bhavanarayan. It starred Rajkumar and Bharathi. Satyam scored and composed the music to the lyrics written by Hunsur Krishnamurthy
Genres: Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1972-11-01
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Bangarada Panjara
1974-01-11
Bangarada Panjara
Overview: Bangarada Panjara is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by debutant V. Somashekhar and co-produced by actor Raja Shankar. It starred Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role along with Aarathi, K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai and Lokanath. The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks
Genres: Comedy Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-01-11
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Sampatthige Savaal
1974-05-31
Sampatthige Savaal
Overview: The movie is based on the play Saahukaara written by B. P. Dhuttharagi. The film was a musical blockbuster with all the tracks composed by G. K. Venkatesh considered evergreen hits. Rajkumar became popular as a playback singer with the track Yaare Koogadali from the film which became an instant hit among the audiences. He would then go on to sing regularly for his films. The film was remade in Telugu in 1975 as Thota Ramudu starring Chalam, in Tamil in 1975 as Pudhu Vellam starring Sivakumar and in Malayalam in 1976 as Themmadi Velappan starring Prem Nazir.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-05-31
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Daari Thappida Maga
1975-02-28
Daari Thappida Maga
Overview: Two estranged brothers, who could not be more different from one another, choose different paths in life and are eventually reunited by an unexpected twist of fate.
Genres: Drama Family Action
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1975-02-28
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Trimurthy
1975-12-26
Trimurthy
Overview: The film stars Rajkumar, Jayamala, R. Sampath, Balakrishna and Vajramuni. Rajkumar plays 3 different roles in the film- A police inspector Vijay, a hippie vagabond Shekhar, Servant Sheshagiri and the main protagonist Sridhar. The movie was the debut movie of Tamil director C. V. Rajendran in Kannada. The film is divided into 3 stories – Thrimurthy, Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda and Aalaagaballava Arasaagaballa. The movie was Parvathamma's first production venture under Poornima Enterprises banner. It was also her maiden distribution venture.
Genres: Family Drama Mystery
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1975-12-26
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