M. G. Chakrapani
Also Known As: Marudur Gopala Chakrapani, M. G. Chakrapani, M.G. Chakrapani, M G Chakrapani, Ettan
Biography: Marudur Gopala Chakrapani (13 January 1911 – 17 August 1986), commonly known as M. G. Chakrapani or Ettan ("elder brother" in Malayalam), was an Indian actor based in the Tamil film industry. He was the elder brother of actor-politician M. G. Ramachandran. Chakrapani was born in Vadavannur, Kingdom of Cochin (now Kerala), on 13 January 1911. His parents, Gopala Menon and Sathyabhama, named him Neelakantan, but was soon changed to Chakrapani because of his father's religious beliefs. Soon after his birth, the family migrated to Ceylon where Chakrapani's two younger siblings (brother M. G. Ramachandran and a sister) were born. His father, Gopala Menon, worked as a magistrate in Kandy, until he suffered an early death. Chakrapani's sister also died while they were in Ceylon. Sathyabhama took her sons to Kumbakonam, India to be close to her brother. Chakrapani studied at Yanaiadi School, but left after the seventh grade. His mother then enrolled him and Ramachandran in the Madurai Original Boys Company (MOBC), a professional Tamil theatre company, where Ramachandran found success, but Chakrapani did not.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Vadavannur, Kingdom of Cochin, British India
Adult: No
Birthday: January 13, 1911
Age: 114 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: August 17, 1986
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Idhaya Veenai
Overview: Soundharam leaves his house and takes up work with Annamalai, a treacherous person. However, he finds himself in trouble after being falsely accused of various crimes committed by Annamalai.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-10-20
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Nalla Theerpu
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-04-08
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Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
Overview: Alibaba's brother is killed by dacoit Abu Hussain and the body is kept in the cave. Since Alibaba too has the password, Abu visits him as a merchant with 40 barrels, each one hiding one of his men.
Genres: History Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-01-14
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Malaikallan
Overview: A young man saves the daughter of a zamindar when she is kidnapped and then they both fall in love with each other.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-07-22
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Mannadhi Mannan
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-10-19
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Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-12-30
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Raja Mukthi
Overview: King Rajendra Varman and Queen Mrinalini are reigning the Vyjayanti empire. Mahendra Varman is the rival and the neighbouring king. Kannika is the minister’s daughter, who is in love with King Rajendra Varman and aims to attain him at any cost. This convoluted tale of palace intrigue, suspicion, unreciprocated love, seduction, villainy and piety was interspersed with excellent music.
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1948-10-09
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Maya Machindra
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1939-04-21
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Nadodi Mannan
Overview: Amidst a troubled kingdom that currently has no ruler, a revolutionary finds himself to be a lookalike of a prince who was to be crowned king. He takes his place but can he outsmart the real culprit?
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1958-08-22
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En Thangai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-05-31
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Iru Sahodarargal
Overview: Vijayakumar and Sukumar (K. P. Kesavan) are brothers. Sukumar, the younger brother is an actor and goes to Madras to earn a living. There he gets a break and becomes famous. The money he sends for his family's upkeep is stolen by Vijayakumar and his wife. Because of their greed, the joint family gets split. After some time, the wayward brother and sister in law have a change of heart and repent for their actions. The family is once again reunited.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1936-01-01
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Sri Murugan
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Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1946-10-25
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Naam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1953-03-02
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Naalai Namadhe
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-07-04
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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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1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani
Overview: In order to obtain supreme power, an evil saint must sacrifice 1000 men. Soon, he hatches a devious plan and persuades a princess to pose three extremely difficult questions to her suitors.
Genres: Adventure Thriller Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1947-12-08
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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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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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Netru Indru Naalai
Overview: Manickam, who was raised by a farmer, finds out that Thangappapuram, a rich businessman, is his biological father. When Manickam reveals his identity, Thangappapuram does not believe him.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-07-12
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Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Overview: Scientist Murugan has a formula that can harness energy from lightening. A rival wants it for his evil plans. When Murugan disappears, his brother goes around the world to find him and save the world.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-05-11
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