S. Balachander
Biography: Sundaram Balachander (18 January 1927 – 13 April 1990) was an Indian veena player and filmmaker. He directed, produced, and also composed music for a few of his films. In 1954 he directed Andha Naal, a classic Tamil film noir thriller. Balachander was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 18, 1927
Deathday: April 13, 1990
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Seeta Kalyanam
1934-01-01
Seeta Kalyanam
Overview: The story of this film revolves around Sri Rama and Seetha's wedding.
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Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1934-01-01
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Maragatham
1959-08-21
Maragatham
Overview: One day, a landlord belonging to a rich family gets murdered and the crime is imposed on Anandar, his innocent brother, and his lovely wife Karpagavalli.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-08-21
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Penn
1954-06-25
Penn
Overview: The action revolves around two friends played by Vyjayanthimala and Anjali Devi. In Tamil.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-06-25
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Nadu Iravil
1970-04-10
Nadu Iravil
Overview: A murder-mystery, in which the friend of a wealthy, elderly couple tries to bring about a reconciliation between them on the one hand, and their their estranged relatives on the other.
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-04-10
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Sangham
1954-07-10
Sangham
Overview: Kamini, a pretty woman, and Raja, a handsome man, are in love, but Raja's parents do not approve of the match.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1954-07-10
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Bommai
1964-04-22
Bommai
Overview: The business partner and some employees of the elderly Mr. Somasundaram plot to eliminate him by hiding a bomb inside a doll. Learning of the plot, a few others try to avert the calamity. The story consists of the series of events by which the doll keeps changing hands, while being chased by those involved in the plot, and also by those trying to prevent it from exploding.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-04-22
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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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