Padmini
Biography: Padmini (12 June 1932 – 24 September 2006) was an Indian actress and trained Bharathanatyam dancer, who acted in over 250 Indian films. She acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films. Padmini, with her elder sister Lalitha and her younger sister Ragini, were called the "Travancore sisters". Padmini was born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram, in what was then the princely state of Travancore (now the Indian state of Kerala). She was the second daughter of Sree Thankappan Pillai and Saraswathi Amma, both coming from noble Nair families. Her sisters Lalitha and Ragini, were also well known film actresses. Together, the three were known as the Travancore sisters. Padmini and her sisters learnt Bharathanatyam from Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingam Pillai. The trio were the disciples of Indian dancer Guru Gopinath. They learnt Kathakali and Kerala Natanam styles of dancing from him. N.S. Krishnan noticed her talents while she was presenting Parijatha Pushpapaharanam in Thiruvananthapuram. After that performance, he said that in the future she would become an actress. She was thus cast as heroine in his own production Manamagal. The Travancore Sisters grew up in a joint family tharavadu (Malaya Cottage) in Poojappura, Trivandrum. The matriarchial head of the family was Karthiyayini Amma, whose husband was P.K. Pillai (Palakunnathu Krishna Pillai of Cherthala) alias "Penang Padmanabha Pillai". P.K. Pillai had six sons, of whom Satyapalan Nair (Baby) was a leading producer of many early Malayalam films. They performed at the 1955 Filmfare Awards. Padmini was a leading actress and one of the highest paid actresses of the 50s, 60s and 70s. She is also known as one of the charming beauty queens of the 50s and 60s. She was given the title "Natya Peroli" in Tamil Nadu because of her excellent Bharatnatyam performances in Tamil films. Her Tamil movie Thillana Mohanambal, is a cult classic of Tamil cinema and continues to be remembered even today. Her beautiful performance in Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai was outstanding and made her a national star.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 12, 1932
Deathday: September 24, 2006
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Known For
Naan Vanangum Deivam
1963-04-12
Naan Vanangum Deivam
Overview: A Tamil version of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-04-12
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Nannha Farishta
1969-01-01
Nannha Farishta
Overview: Govind, Nazir and Joseph decide to give up the world of crime when a little girl enters their life.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Bhai Bahen
1969-01-01
Bhai Bahen
Overview: Raja Saheb (Ashok Kumar) is a rich man, strict father to sons Virendra (Sunil Dutt) and Mahendra. One day, Mahendra has a big fight with his father and dies of shock afterwards. Virendra leaves home and falls in bad company with Pran. Later, Virendra falls in love with a poor girl (Nutan), eventually deciding to marry her. At home, a lonely Raja Saheb falls ill. When Virendra tells his father about his love, his father reveals his own past: He was in love with a poor girl, who died leaving a daughter (Padmini) behind, who dances on the roads to earn a living. Virendra decides to bring his sister home.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Dard Ka Rishta
1982-01-01
Dard Ka Rishta
Overview: Time is running out for Khushbu, Ravi Sharma(Sunil Dutt)'s daughter. Her leukemia can be cured only if someone's bone marrow matches her daughter so, he goes abroad and gets in touch with her former wife (Smita Patil).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Thigambara Samiar
1950-09-29
Thigambara Samiar
Overview: When Sattanathan, a corrupt lawyer, forces Vadivambal to marry his brother, a Chokkalingam Pillai arrives to rescue her and expose Sattanathan's activities.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1950-09-29
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The Maiden's Lover
1949-08-06
The Maiden's Lover
Overview: After a shipwreck, Chandrika who's disguised as a man falls in love with Prince Vasanthakumar but he is smitten by Megala Devi. However, Megala falls for Chandrika.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1949-08-06
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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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Thirumagal
1971-01-01
Thirumagal
Overview: Raju and Ramu, two good friends, study in a law college. Raju, who decides to marry his lover Radha post his final exam, ends up dying in a fatal accident.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Kumara Sambhavam
1969-12-26
Kumara Sambhavam
Overview: Kumara Sambhavam is based on the epic poem of the poet Kalidasa of the same name.
Genres: Music History Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1969-12-26
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Penn Daivam
1970-01-22
Penn Daivam
Overview: Penn Deivam is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Jaishankar, Padmini, Lakshmi, R. Muthuraman and Major Sundarrajan. The film had musical score by V. Kumar.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-22
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Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha
1970-12-11
Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha
Overview: Sabarimala Sree Dharmashastha is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1970-12-11
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Journey Beyond Three Seas
1957-12-13
Journey Beyond Three Seas
Overview: This first co-production of the Soviet and Indian cinematographers is dedicated to the Tver merchant Afanasy Nikitin who in 1466-1472 blazed the trade way from Europe to India. The film is based on Nikitin’s travel notes. Starring in the film are popular Russian actor Oleg Strizhenov and India’s 1950s movie star Nargis.
Genres: Adventure History
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1957-12-13
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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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Aashiq
1962-01-01
Aashiq
Overview: When Pratap learns that his fiancee is in love with his younger brother, Gopal, he steps aside and arranges for them to get married. However, he soon learns Gopal is in love with someone else.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Thillana Mohanambal
1968-07-27
Thillana Mohanambal
Overview: A classical bharathanatyam dancer and a nathaswaram player fall in love against the wishes of her family.
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-07-27
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Afsana
1966-01-01
Afsana
Overview: Gopal escapes from prison and finds shelter hos Shekhar, a man who hates all women.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
1986-07-16
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Overview: A father does not hold a very good opinion about his son, Kannan, who works at his factory. Things take a turn for the worse when Pakkiri creates misunderstanding between the father and son duo.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-07-16
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Punniya Boomi
1978-05-15
Punniya Boomi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-15
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Iru Thuruvam
1971-01-13
Iru Thuruvam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-13
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Iru Malargal
1967-10-31
Iru Malargal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-10-31
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Thirumaal Perumai
1968-02-16
Thirumaal Perumai
Overview: Thirumal Perumai tells three spell-bounding stories about how far you can get with Lord Vishnus
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-02-16
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Selvam
1966-11-10
Selvam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-11-10
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Kulama Gunama
1971-03-25
Kulama Gunama
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-25
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Thiruvarutchelvar
1967-07-28
Thiruvarutchelvar
Overview: When a dancer makes a king realise the insignificance of the worldly pleasures, he decides to devote his life to the Almighty and starts reciting tales and songs of His greatness.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-07-28
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Saraswathi Sabatham
1966-09-03
Saraswathi Sabatham
Overview: Sage Narada instigates Goddesses Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvathi against each other. The trio set out to answer what is paramount in a man's life, knowledge, wealth or strength.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-09-03
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Punar Janmam
1961-04-21
Punar Janmam
Overview: Punar Janmam (Rebirth) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Ragini and P. Kannamba in lead roles. The film, produced by N. S. Diraviyam under Vijaya Films banner, had musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao and was released on 21 April 1961.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1961-04-21
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Pudhaiyal
1957-03-27
Pudhaiyal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-03-27
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Deiva Piravi
1960-04-12
Deiva Piravi
Overview: Madhavan marries Thangam. He takes care of Thangam’s mother and brother along with his younger brother. Meanwhile, Madhavan gives shelter to his father’s mistress and her daughter. The evil ladies allege Thangam for loose morals. The rest of the story is how they come into good terms.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-04-12
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Veerapandiya Kattabomman
1959-05-16
Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Overview: After the East India Company forces Kattabomman, the king of Panchalankurichi, to pay taxes and be their subordinate, the latter decides to fight against them.
Genres: History Drama War
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-05-16
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Thangapadumai
1959-01-10
Thangapadumai
Overview: Sivaji Ganesan plays the younger physician to the king (R. Balasubramaniam) and his wife (Padmini) was modelled on Kannagi as the personification of female virtues. The physician is commanded to the palace to treat the king where the princess (M. N. Rajam) falls for him and virtually enslaves him, preventing him from going back to his wife.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-01-10
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Uthama Puthiran
1958-02-07
Uthama Puthiran
Overview: A conspiring uncle separates the twin sons of his sister, the queen. One becomes his uncle's pawn while the other grows to be a brave and honest man, who inadvertently learns of his true parentage.
Genres: Drama History Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1958-02-07
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Amara Deepam
1956-06-20
Amara Deepam
Overview: Amara Deepam is a Tamil film is directed by T. Prakash Rao released in 1956. A educated unemployed person Ashok (Sivaji Ganesan) falls in love with athe daughter Aruna (Savitri) of an wealthy Industrialist.Aruna is taken hostage by her husband to be Sukumar (M.N. Nambiar), and while Ashok trails them to save Aruna, Ashok loses his memory in an accident. Ashok Meets Roopa (Padmini) and they begin to like each other. Sometime later Aruna comes back and as Ashok fails to recognize Aruna things look complicated.The rest of the film deals with how Ashok struggles with his memory and how both Aruna and Roopa try to win him over. The Udhavi Thayaripalar(Co-Producer)-- L.S.Mani
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-06-20
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Anbu
1953-02-28
Anbu
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1953-02-28
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Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
1954-07-01
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-07-01
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Fortunate Bride
1957-12-27
Fortunate Bride
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-12-27
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Lakshmi Vandhachu
1986-10-31
Lakshmi Vandhachu
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-10-31
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Asai
1956-03-09
Asai
Overview:
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-03-09
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Meenda Sorgam
1960-07-29
Meenda Sorgam
Overview: Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar (Gemini Ganesan), but he is forced to marry a rich man's daughter Prathiba (Tambaram Lalitha). Nirmala promises to her lover that she will never dance in public. Due to various circumstances, Sekar's house is up for auction, and in order to save him, she performs in public. With the money thus earned, she saves his house, but Sekar is unaware of this. When he learns the truth, he begins searching of her, and in the meantime, Prathiba, who is now reformed, commits suicide. Sekar meets Nirmala, who is on the verge of committing suicide, and they are reunited.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-07-29
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Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
1958-12-31
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1958-12-31
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Ethirkalam
1970-02-20
Ethirkalam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-02-20
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Appa Tata
1972-03-28
Appa Tata
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-03-28
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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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Gurudhatchanai
1969-06-14
Gurudhatchanai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-06-14
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Vietnam Veedu
1970-04-10
Vietnam Veedu
Overview: Prestige Padmanabha Iyer retires from his company executive position and has a lonely and unhappy life with his family in the ancestral home Vietnam House, named for the constant fighting and arguing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-04-10
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Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970-02-19
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-02-19
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Uzhaikkum Karangal
1976-05-23
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Overview: Rangan is a servant at the house of Nagalingam, a rich and ruthless man. While he strives to fight against his employer's misdeeds, the latter's sister falls in love with him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-05-23
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Rickshawkaran
1971-05-29
Rickshawkaran
Overview: A rickshaw puller, who also enjoys racing with other rickshaw pullers, finds a child whose father has been killed. All his attempts to seek justice for the man are thwarted by a corrupt lawyer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-05-29
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Navarathinam
1977-03-05
Navarathinam
Overview: In order to stay away from his mother and her influential demeanor, Thangam, a young and affluent feudal lord, sets off on a quest to avenge his father's death.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-03-05
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Vikramaadhithan
1962-10-27
Vikramaadhithan
Overview:
Genres: History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-10-27
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Rani Samyuktha
1962-01-14
Rani Samyuktha
Overview: Prithvirajan falls in love with princess Samyuktha, but her father Jayachandran insults him by installing his statue at the palace hall entrance for the bridegroom ceremony.
Genres: History Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-01-14
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Mannadhi Mannan
1960-10-19
Mannadhi Mannan
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-10-19
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Raja Desingu
1960-09-02
Raja Desingu
Overview:
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-09-02
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Rajarajan
1957-04-25
Rajarajan
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-04-25
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Madurai Veeran
1956-04-12
Madurai Veeran
Overview: Bommi, a princess, falls in love with Veeran, the adopted son of a cobbler, who reciprocates her feelings. However, when her uncle persuades the king to get Bommi married to him, Veeran abducts her.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-04-12
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Arasilangumari
1960-12-31
Arasilangumari
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-12-31
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Andhaman Kaidhi
1952-03-13
Andhaman Kaidhi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-03-13
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Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi
1950-04-02
Marudhanaattu Ilavarasi
Overview: 'Maruthanaatu Ilavarasi' is a well-woven story about a king (Veerappa) with two wives (one played by Saraswathi and the other does not appear in the movie!) and an evil-minded Minister (Chakrapani) whose sister is the younger queen. The two become pregnant and the evil genius persuades the king to believe that the senior queen poisoned the junior queen out of sheer jealousy; the king believes but takes no action. The frustrated Minister tries to eliminate the pregnant queen, but she is saved by a courtier whom the Minister kills. The pregnant queen escapes many trials and gives birth to a son (MGR). He grows up and meets a young woman (Janaki) and her friend (Nagaratnam) and falls in love, unaware that she is a princess. Their love grows, but when he comes to know that she is a princess, he distances himself from her. After many trials, the two come together and live happily.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1950-04-02
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Mohini
1948-10-30
Mohini
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1948-10-30
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Manthiri Kumari
1950-06-24
Manthiri Kumari
Overview: The king of Mullai nadu appoints Veera Mohan as the General of the army. Raja guru, the head priest and Parthiban, his son are enraged by this decision. This turns Parthiban into a bandit.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1950-06-24
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Raj Tilak
1958-01-01
Raj Tilak
Overview: A young man goes on a quest to find his mother and to restore justice in a kingdom that has fallen into the hands of traitors.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Bindya
1960-12-29
Bindya
Overview: A government contractor desires a criminal brother-in-low to marry a girl, but she has fallen in love with contractor's sobriety-conscious brother.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1960-12-29
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Iruttinte Athmavu
1967-03-02
Iruttinte Athmavu
Overview: Velayudhan, a mentally retarded person, lives along with his family. He shares everything with Lakshmi, his cousin. He struggles as Lakshmi leaves him and marries and old widower.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1967-03-02
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Laila Majnu
1949-09-30
Laila Majnu
Overview: Khayas falls in love with Laila but her father refuses the alliance, which leaves Khayas heartbroken. Things take a turn when Laila then moves to Mecca.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1949-09-30
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Mahabharat
1965-01-01
Mahabharat
Overview: A version of the epic Indian poem "The Mahabharata", telling the story of the war between the families of the Pandavas and the Kauravas, descending from the same ancestor.
Genres: Drama Adventure Action Fantasy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Thaaye Unakkaga
1966-08-26
Thaaye Unakkaga
Overview: 1966 Tamil remake of "Ballad of a Soldier".
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-08-26
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Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968-06-12
Kuzhanthaikkaga
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-06-12
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Marthanda Varma
1933-05-13
Marthanda Varma
Overview: Based on the novel Marthandavarma, the film recounts the adventures of the crown Prince, Marthandavarma on how he eliminates his arch-rivals one by one, to ascend to the throne of the Kingdom of Travancore.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1933-05-13
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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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Vasthuhara
1991-06-03
Vasthuhara
Overview: Vasthuhara (Malayalam: വാസ്തുഹാര English: The Dispossessed) is a Malayalam social film by the late G. Aravindan which looks into the lives of partition refugees from East Bengal to West Bengal.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1991-06-03
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Mujrim
1958-01-01
Mujrim
Overview: Shammi Kapoor stars as a criminal who exchanges identity with a dead man in order to start over.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Mera Naam Joker
1970-12-18
Mera Naam Joker
Overview: Raju faces many hurdles and disappointments in matters of the heart throughout his life. But as a clown in a circus, he tries to make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. Along the way, Raju loves and loses, but must always keep a smile on his face because, in the words of his circus manager, "The show must go on."
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1970-12-18
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Snehaseema
1954-12-30
Snehaseema
Overview: An orphan raised by the local priest becomes a teacher and falls in love with the rich school headmaster's daughter. Despite opposition from her father, he quits his job and marries her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1954-12-30
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Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
1960-01-01
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Overview: Raju informs the police about a group of bandits, even though he is in love with the chief's daughter. The police set out to kill the clan and it is upto him to save the bandits and his love.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Thookku Thookki
1954-08-26
Thookku Thookki
Overview: Chitragathan, a young prince, is determined to prove the maxims at a debating society wrong. He undergoes various adventures that makes him realise how much truth these principles hold.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-08-26
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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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Dollar
1993-12-31
Dollar
Overview: The movie depicts the life of Malayali families settled in the US. It discusses the clash of the cultures.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1993-12-31
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Sampoorna Ramayanam
1958-04-14
Sampoorna Ramayanam
Overview: The story of the complete Ramayana, from the birth of Lord Rama to his Pattabhisheka after completing his exile.
Genres: History Drama War
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1958-04-14
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Singapore
1960-01-01
Singapore
Overview: When his employee disappears in Singapore, Shyam travels from India to investigate the absence and becomes entangled in a deadly plot.
Genres: Thriller Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-01-01
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Mastana
1970-10-16
Mastana
Overview: A poor and lonely woman strikes up a friendship with a rich but neglected child, but her parents refuse to let their child see her - until she falls gravely ill.
Genres: Romance Drama Comedy Family
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1970-10-16
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Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
1970-08-15
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Overview: Raman Ethanai Ramanadi is a 1970 Tamil language drama film directed by P. Madhavan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-08-15
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Vidivelli
1960-12-31
Vidivelli
Overview: Chandru (Sivaji Ganesan) has a sister (Rajam) who is married to a handsome Ravi (Balaji). But her in-laws insist on a diamond necklace, without which she cannot join her husband. So, Chandru steals a diamond necklace with a locket and then his sister joins her husband. He and his mother (Shanthakumari) move to Madras where he finds a job in a company owned by a wealthy man (Ranga Rao). He falls in love with his daughter (Saroja Devi). One day, the necklace falls down and the locket opens, revealing a photograph of a young man. The husband and the others at home want to know who the person is. She says she has never seen him. But suspecting the worst, she is sent back to her parental home.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-12-31
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Then Nilavu
1961-09-30
Then Nilavu
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1961-09-30
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Nenjam Marappathillai
1963-08-02
Nenjam Marappathillai
Overview: A college sophomore, on a visit to his friend's village, explores a dilapidated and haunted villa, falls unconscious and learns completely about his past life of love and sorrow.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-08-02
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Prasanna
1950-08-17
Prasanna
Overview: Thampi and Menon decide to strengthen their relations. Thampi decides to marry Madanika and Menon decides to marry Prasanna. Ayyappan is shocked by the marriage plan attempts suicide. Prasanna sympathises with the desperate lover and marries Ayyappan against the wishes of her brother.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1950-08-17
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Edhir Paradhathu
1954-12-09
Edhir Paradhathu
Overview: Ethirpaaraathathu narrates the story of star-crossed lovers Sundar (Sivaji Ganesan) and Sumathi (Padmini) in whose house Sundar, a college student, lodges. Both dream of a happy, married life, but that is not to be. Sundar is involved in an air crash and is believed to be dead. However, he survives the crash and loses his eyesight. Unwilling to face his father (Nagaiah), he tries to lead a life on his own. Destiny takes over their lives and the widowed father marries Sumathi and on the wedding night, the husband realises that his son and bride are sweethearts. Broken-hearted, he leaves home and wanders around visiting temples and holy places.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-12-09
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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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Amarakavi
1952-02-09
Amarakavi
Overview: Amarakavi (English: Immortal Poet) is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by F. Nagoor. The film featured M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and T. R. Rajakumari in the lead roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-02-09
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Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984-10-26
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
Overview: Kunjoonjamma Thomas is a widow living in the village all by herself. People always make fun of her because she is grumpy and depressed due to the deaths of her husband and her only child. Children irritate her by ringing her door bell and running away. One day, her granddaughter Girly, who she had never met, visits her. Initially, Kunjoonjamma does not like Girly, but they soon become close to each other.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1984-10-26
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Umminithanka
1961-04-14
Umminithanka
Overview: Umminithanka is a 1961 Indian Malayalam film, directed by G Viswanath and produced by PK Sathyapal. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1961-04-14
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Poove Poochudava
1985-07-19
Poove Poochudava
Overview: An elderly woman who is rich lives alone in a town. However, her life changes for the better when her granddaughter comes to live with her.
Genres: Drama Family Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-07-19
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Ezhai Padum Paadu
1950-11-06
Ezhai Padum Paadu
Overview: A small time criminal turns over a new leaf with the help of a bishop and starts leading a new life with a changed identity. When Inspector Javert finds out about this, he tries to expose him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1950-11-06
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Panam
1952-12-27
Panam
Overview: Panam (English: Money) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by N. S. Krishnan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-12-27
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The Eternal Lamp
1958-01-01
The Eternal Lamp
Overview: Film starring Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala and Padmini
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Kaajal
1965-01-01
Kaajal
Overview: The Munim (Clerk) in Ranimaa's family lives with his son, Kaushal and daughter, Madhavi. After he passes away, Ranimaa brings up both children as her own, along with her only son, Rajesh. Years later, Rajesh has grown up and is of marriageable age. He meets with beautiful Bhanu Saxena and both fall in love with each other. Shortly thereafter, in a boating accident, Kaushal passes away, leaving behind a devastated Madhavi, Rajesh, who blames himself for his death, and Ranimaa. A few months later, Rajesh gets married to Bhanu and she moves in with them. Bhanu dislikes Madhavi and would like her out of the way, she goes to the extent of accusing her of having an affair with her husband.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Dil Hi To Hai
1963-01-01
Dil Hi To Hai
Overview: Children are exchanged by greedy aunt and uncle in childhood and they live undeserved lives.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Annaiyin Aanai
1958-07-04
Annaiyin Aanai
Overview: Ganesh's father is falsely accused of a crime and murdered in prison. Years later, his mother asks him to exact revenge against the culprit.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1958-07-04
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Do Behnen
1959-01-01
Do Behnen
Overview: A truant twin is compelled to take over the life of her married deceased sister.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Iru Sahodarigal
1956-12-31
Iru Sahodarigal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-12-31
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Iruvar Ullam
1963-03-29
Iruvar Ullam
Overview: The story revolves around Selvam, an easygoing youngster who befriends many girls without the intention of marrying any of them.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-03-29
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Mallika
1957-06-01
Mallika
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-06-01
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Aurat
1967-08-18
Aurat
Overview: A woman responsible for her mother and 7 siblings faces challenges after marrying a widower with 6 children.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1967-08-18
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Payal
1957-01-01
Payal
Overview: A remake of the director's own Tamil film Mallika (1957).
Genres: Romance
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1957-01-01
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Raagini
1958-01-01
Raagini
Overview: Binda, an old musician in a village near Bombay, has brought up his son Rajan, in the hope that one day Rajan will become a great musician.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1958-01-01
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Vivahitha
1970-01-01
Vivahitha
Overview: Meena marries her brother-in-law after her sister dies, even though she is in love with Rajendran. Years later, she meets Rajendran and is forced to confront her past.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1970-01-01
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Vaazhkai
1949-12-23
Vaazhkai
Overview: Meenakshi, an unwed mother, leaves her baby in Nathan’s car after her lover, Moorthy, abandons her. Though Nathan takes care of the child, his girlfriend, Mohana, becomes suspicious of him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1949-12-23
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Mr. Sampat
1952-12-25
Mr. Sampat
Overview: The charming Mr. Sampat weaves his way into theatrical company with his moneymaking schemes, only to cause the everyone involved to go bankrupt, including Malini, the young actress who has fallen in love with him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1952-12-25
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