Sivaji Ganesan
Also Known As: சிவாஜி கணேசன்
Biography: Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. Well known for his versatility and acting skills with numerous roles depicted on screen, he remains one of the most respected stage and film actors in the history of Indian entertainment, with a career spanning close to five decades and nearly 300 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi to his credit. Arguably the preeminent leading man during the "Golden Age" of Tamil cinema, Ganesan was the first Indian film actor to win a "Best Actor" award at an international film festival, the Afro-Asian Film Festival held in Cairo, Egypt in 1960. He was also the first Indian actor to be made a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He won the President's Award for more than 12 times, and was later conferred the highest and the most prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema in 1997. An iconic figure in Tamil pop culture, his work has continued to enjoy an enduring, far-reaching influence in Tamil society in general.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Villuppuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Adult: No
Birthday: October 01, 1928
Age: 96 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: July 21, 2001
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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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Pempudu Koduku
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1953-11-12
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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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Agni Putrudu
Overview: Film starring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Shivaji Ganesan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-08-12
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Naangal
Overview: Two competing police officers, Keerthi and Naveen, try to outdo each other while investigating a roadside murder. Things get complicated and the officers take each other to court.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1992-03-12
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Manidhanum Dheivamagalam
Overview: Kumaraiya, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, faces various conflicts in life after his brother, an atheist, falls in love with the village head's niece.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-01-11
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Viduthalai
Overview: Raja, a thief, and Amar, a goonda, plot to settle in London with the money earned from a robbery. But when Raja gets arrested for killing gangster Sudarshan, Amar's ex-boss, he feels Amar framed him.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-04-11
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Uruvangal Maralam
Overview: Uruvangal Maralam is a Tamil language film starring Y. Gee. Mahendra in the lead role of the protagonist. This movie is literally a remake of the English movie 'Oh, God!'. The story revolves around Y.G.Mahendra who believes in God more than anything else in this world.He is once called by God Sivaji Ganesan who tells him that he has to inform people about the various things about to happen in the future. Y.G starts his task of telling people, but no one believes him in the beginning. Slowly when what he says starts occurring people term him a powerful monk and start coming to...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-01-14
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Naan Vazhavaippen
Overview: A dying travel agent confesses to a murder he did not commit.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-08-10
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Justice Gopinath
Overview: Justice Gopinath is a man known for his rigid upholding of the law and honesty. His wife Radha is pregnant, but she meets with an accident, resulting in the child being stillborn. One case that comes up before Gopinath is that of Murugan, who has been charged with assault and battery. Misled by false evidence, Gopinath sentences Murugan to imprisonment. Murugan's wife commits suicide, fearing the advances of the local landlord, and her infant son Ravi is orphaned. Gopinath conceals Ravi's true identity from him and raises him as his own son. Ravi grows up to become a lawyer. Meanwhile, Murugan is released from prison and searches for his son. Though beseeched by Radha not to do so, Gopinath is unable to lie and reveals to Ravi the truth about his parentage.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-12-16
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Padayappa
Overview: Padayappa, a mechanical engineer whose father gives up his property to his foster brother, and then dies of shock soon after. Neelambari initially loves Padayappa, but plans to humiliate him after his family humiliates her father. The rest of the plot deals with Padayappa overcoming all the obstacles placed by Neelambari.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1999-04-10
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Thevar Magan
Overview: London-educated Saktivelu returns to India and wants to open a chain of restaurants in Chennai. His father, however, wishes that he would stay back and help the villagers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1992-10-25
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Naam Pirandha Mann
Overview: Santhana Devan, a freedom fighter, secretly operates a gang to act against the British government. His cover is blown when his own sister is raped and murdered by a British officer.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-10-07
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Parthal Pasi Theerum
Overview: Believing his wife to be dead, a soldier in the British-Indian army marries another woman and moves on. After few years, he finds out that his ex-wife is still alive and feels miserable.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-01-14
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Veerapandiyan
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-04-14
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Raja Mariyadhai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-01-14
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Puthiya Paravai
Overview: Gopal, a rich widower, falls in love with Latha. As they are getting prepared to marry, Gopal's presumed-dead wife, Chitra arrives.
Genres: Romance Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-09-12
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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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Thavaputhalvan
Overview: Nirmal, a man belonging to a rich family, works as a musician in an orchestra at a hotel. He realises that he suffers from night blindness and decides to keep it a secret.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Vani Rani
Overview: Identical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer. However, their lives change forever when they swap places. A remake of 1972 Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-04-12
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Gauravam
Overview: Rajinikanth, a veteran lawyer aspires to become the judge. But, the bar council promotes an undeserving lawyer to the post. Enraged by the system, he tries to seek his revenge by defending a murderer.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-10-25
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Parasakthi
Overview: Set against the backdrop of World War II, three brothers are separated by war while their sister Kalyani faces immense struggles after being widowed and left destitute. As each sibling endures hardship and societal injustice, their paths cross in unexpected ways, culminating in a dramatic courtroom trial that exposes the harsh realities of their world and sets the stage for a powerful family reunion.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-10-17
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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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Bhakta Tukaram
Overview: The story of this film is based on the life story of a prominent saint Tukaram.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1973-07-05
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Mannukkul Vairam
Overview: Mannukkul Vairam is a 1986 Indian Tamil film directed by Manoj Kumar and produced by Motherland Pictures.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-12-11
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Paarambariyam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1993-11-12
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Anandha Kanneer
Overview: Anandha Kanneer is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by K. Vijayan
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-03-06
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En Thamizh En Makkal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1988-09-02
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Saadhanai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-01-09
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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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Needhiyin Nizhal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-04-12
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Thyagam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-03-03
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Punniya Boomi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-15
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Pattaakathi Bairavan
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-10-19
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Kavari Maan
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Genres: Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-04-06
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Vaazhkai Alaigal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-04-13
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General Chakravarthi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-06-16
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Pilot Premnath
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1978-10-29
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Ilaya Thalaimurai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-07-28
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Ennai Pol Oruvan
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-03-17
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Avan Oru Sarithiram
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-01-13
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Andhamaan Kadhali
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-25
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Deepam
Overview: After a rich man falls in love with his employee, he learns that she already loves someone else. However, when he tries to get him killed, an unexpected turn of events leads him to make a sacrifice.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-01-26
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Annan Oru Koyil
Overview: Dr. Ramesh is accused of killing his sister's husband, Bhaskar. However, while hiding from the police, he comes across his childhood love Janaki, who decides to help him.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-11-10
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Grahapravesam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-03-17
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Thanga Padhakkam
Overview: S. P. Choudhry, a respected police officer, arrests his son after he becomes rebellious and indulges in unethical activities creating nuisance in the society.
Genres: Family Drama Crime
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-05-01
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Uthaman
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Genres: Music
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-05-01
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Avan Thaan Manidhan
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-31
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Gnana Oli
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-03-10
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En Magan
Overview: Raja, an expert thief, loves Radha, the daughter of a smuggler. Meanwhile, Ramaiah, an honest police officer, supports Raja's desire to reform but he is blackmailed by a gang to steal.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-08-21
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Rajaraja Cholan
Overview: Rajaraja Cholan is a 1973 Tamil film about the life of the Chola king Rajaraja Chola.
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-05-01
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Unakkaga Naan
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1976-12-11
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Anbe Aaruyire
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-02-27
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Anbai Thedi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-11-12
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Rajapart Rangadurai
Overview: Rangadurai borrows money from Somasundaram to sustain his theatre group during a financial crunch. Enmity arises between the two when Rangadurai marries Somasundaram's daughter against his wishes.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-12-21
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Rojavin Raja
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-12-24
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Kulama Gunama
Overview: Chinnathambi is a well-respected pillar of his village, dedicating his life to public welfare—but his devotion to duty comes at the cost of time with his wife, Seetha, who longs for a child. His younger brother Raja falls in love with Lalitha, the daughter of a corrupt shopkeeper who profits from exploiting the villagers. When Chinnathambi opens a fair-price cooperative store, tensions rise—and Lalitha’s father seizes the opportunity to drive a wedge between the brothers. As family bonds are tested by love, rivalry, and personal sacrifice, the women of the household stand at the heart of reconciliation. But when a twist of fate turns joy into sorrow, hidden truths and quiet acts of love begin to shape the future of both couples.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-25
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Sumathi En Sundari
Overview: Sumathi, a famous actress longing for a simple life, accidentally gets off a train in a remote hill village while en route to a film shoot. Caught in heavy rain, she seeks shelter at the home of Madhu, the local estate manager, who initially hesitates but eventually takes her in. As she hides her identity, a landslide cuts off train access for a week, forcing her to stay. Mistaken for Madhu’s wife by his boss, Sumathi finds herself drawn to Madhu. Romance blossoms, but complications arise when her film crew tracks her down, leading to confusion and emotional revelations.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-04-13
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Galatta Kalyanam
Overview: In order to marry Lalitha, Madhan sets out to find suitable bachelors to marry her three beautiful sisters as part of a condition set by her father.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-04-12
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En Thambi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-06-07
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Thangai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-05-19
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Motor Sundaram Pillai
Overview: A man runs a successful business and visits his large family only on weekends. When the marriages of his 2 children and his nephew are about to be fixed, a secret about his life threatens to ruin all.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-01-26
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Needhi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-12-06
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Bharatha Vilas
Overview: A couple share a house with other three tenants who hail from different parts of the country. However, an unexpected turn of events changes the couple's dynamics with the tenants.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-03-24
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Iru Thuruvam
Overview: The atrocities of a landlord lead one brother to the life of a dacoit while the younger brother becomes a police officer. However, things take a turn when they are pitted against each other.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-13
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Thangaikkaaga
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-02-06
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Moondru Dheivangal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-08-14
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Babu
Overview: Babu, a young man, falls in love with Kammo. When a thug rapes her, he murders him out of revenge, which leads to his arrest.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-10-18
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Pattikada Pattanama
Overview: Pattikada Pattanama is a story about Mookkaiyan and kalpana who are completely opposite in their way of culture.Kalpana returns back to India after studying abroad and visits Mookkaiyans
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-05-06
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Uyarndha Manidhan
Overview: Raju, a rich man gets along even with the poor unlike his father. He falls in love with Parvathi, a poor girl but is forced to marry Vimala because of his father. Director duo Krishnan–Panju’s Midas touch made this remake of the 1966 Bengali film “Uttar Purush” a tremendous success in Tamil. Often considered as one of Sivaji Ganesan’s all-time greats, this drama is poignant account of the tragedies that befall a young heir following an act of atrocity.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-11-29
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Enga Oor Raja
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-10-21
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Shanthi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-04-22
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Kandhan Karunai
Overview: This expansive Hindu epic concerns Lord Muruga, also known as Kartikeya, son of the Krittikas. The film narrates the story of his birth, marriage, and acceptance of the post of the head of the army of heaven, commander-in-chief of the gods.
Genres: Fantasy History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-01-14
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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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Savale Samali
Overview: Manickam, whose father works for the landlord, is always at loggerheads with the landlord's son due to his cruel ways. Manickam also forcibly marries the landlord's daughter after winning a challenge.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-07-03
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Iru Malargal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-10-31
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Ooty Varai Uravu
Overview: Ravi, the only son of Vedachalam (Baliah), has traveled on business. Returning home, he meets a young woman on the train after picking up her spilled luggage. The contents of the luggage reveal that she is his sister, from his father's teenage years. When he returns home, she is moved in and living a life of wealthy luxury. But is she really who she says she is?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-11-01
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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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Anbu Karangal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-02-18
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Kungumam
Overview: Sundaram returns from America and witnesses his father committing a murder. He takes the blame on himself and goes absconding in order to save his father.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-08-01
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Selvam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-11-10
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Mahakavi Kalidas
Overview: Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-08-19
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Thiruvilayadal
Overview: The Hindu god Shiva gives a sacred mango fruit, brought by the sage Narada, to his elder son Vinayaka as a prize for outsmarting his younger brother Muruga in a competition. Angry with his father, Muruga leaves home for Palani. He meets Avvaiyar, one of his devotees, along the way. Despite her attempts to convince Muruga to return to Mount Kailash, he remains adamant about his decision to leave his family. His mother, the goddess Parvati, arrives there and tells the stories of four of Shiva's divine games to calm Muruga.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-07-31
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Bale Pandiya
Overview: Marudhu tosses his look-alike Pandiya into the sea as a goon promises to pay him a huge sum of money. However, they are in for a shock when Pandiya returns after being rescued by fishermen.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-05-26
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Kai Kodutha Deivam
Overview: Raghu befriends Ravi, a homeless man, and provides him with shelter and a job. However, when Ravi sees the photograph of the girl Raghu decides to marry, he asks him to stay away from her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-07-18
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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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Arivaali
Overview: Arivaali (Genius) is a 1963 Tamil language drama film written, produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswami. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi in lead roles. The film, had musical score by S. V. Venkatraman and was released on 1 March 1963.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-02-28
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Annai Illam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-11-14
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Pachai Vilakku
Overview: Pachai Vilakku (English: Green Lantern) is a 1964 Indian Tamil film, directed by A. Bhim Singh and produced by Rama. Arangannal, A. R. Hassan Khan and T. S. Aadhi Narayanan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, C. R. Vijayakumari, S. S. Rajendran and S. V. Ranga Rao in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-04-02
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Navarathiri
Overview: After a fight with her father on who her future husband should be, Nalina leaves home on the first night of Navaratri. For the next nine days, she experiences nine types of human behaviour.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-11-03
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Paar Magale Paar
Overview: When a mix-up at birth leaves a wealthy zamindar raising a child that's not his, the secret shatters families, friendships, and futures. As love blossoms and pride blinds, one daughter’s ultimate sacrifice may be the only path to redemption.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-07-11
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Nitchaya Thamboolam
Overview: A privileged young man marries his childhood fiancée against the odds—but suspicion, scandal, and a murder charge tear them apart. When his devoted wife takes the fall to save him, buried truths come to light, leading to a surprising reunion, redemption, and a long-awaited family reconciliation.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-02-08
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Vadivukku Valaikaappu
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-07-07
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Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Overview: Gopal dearly loves his brother Raju, despite the latter's unkind acts and frauds. But fate seems to have something else in store for Gopal as he is soon accused of killing Raju
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1961-12-31
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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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Ratha Thilagam
Overview: War between India and China separates the lovers Kumar and Kamala. Kumar joins the Indian army while Kamala, who was born in China, joins their army.
Genres: Drama War Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-09-14
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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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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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Kulamagal Raadhai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-12-31
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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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Irumbu Thirai
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-09-01
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Padikkadha Medhai
Overview: Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-06-25
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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
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 Music
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-05-16
Popularity:
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
Popularity:
Aalayamani
Overview: Aalayamani is a tale of possessiveness and distrust towards one's partner and the eventual redemption by sacrifice. The story is an essential interplay of feelings and the shadows cast upon by darker feelings of one person and the effect it produces on himself and in his immediate circle of friends and family.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-11-23
Popularity:
Makkalai Petra Magarasi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-02-22
Popularity:
Sabaash Meena
Overview: Mohan is a spoiled young man who wants nothing else in life but to act in stage dramas with his friends. As a result of his carefree behavior, his father ships him off to Madras to work for his friend in hopes that Mohan will learn something in life. Mohan instead takes along his friend Shekar and sends him to work in his place, but hijinks ensue that completely change Mohan's outlook.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-03-27
Popularity:
Paavai Vilakku
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1960-01-31
Popularity:
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
Popularity:
Pudhaiyal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-03-27
Popularity:
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
Popularity:
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
Popularity:
Kathavarayan
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-03-27
Popularity:
Rangoon Radha
Overview: Rangoon Radha, Sivaji Ganesan plays a rich hypocrite, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, married to a loving, dutiful wife (Bhanumathi). He covets his sister-in-law (Rajam) and manipulates his wife’s mind to make her believe that she is going insane. Instead of seeking medical advice, he gets a witch doctor to exorcise the evil spirit that is believed to possess her. Because of her undying love for her husband, she suffers all the torture, mental and physical, and even puts up with his marrying her sister (Rajam).
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-10-31
Popularity:
Fortunate Bride
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-12-27
Popularity:
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
Popularity:
Poongothai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1953-01-14
Popularity:
Koondukkili
Overview: After Mangala's husband is sent to prison on a false charge, she, being poor, is targeted by Jeeva who approaches her under the pretext of helping her, but wants sexual favours from her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-08-26
Popularity:
Anbu
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1953-02-28
Popularity:
Vanangaamudi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-04-11
Popularity:
Manohara
Overview: Manohara produced by M. Somasundaram. The Sivaji Ganesan-L. V. Prasad production was distinct, becoming a cult classic. Karunanidhi virtually rewrote Mudaliar’s play, introducing interesting changes like the climactic sequence for which he drew inspiration from “Samson and Delilah”, especially the part where the blind Samson pushes the pillars down. Mu. Karunanidhi’s writing was superb with a contemporary touch. His dialogue had punch, satire, wit and humour. Sivaji Ganesan was excellent in his dialogue delivery and P. Kannamba who played the queen mother was equally brilliant. Her line, ‘Poruthathu podhum, pongi ezhu, maganey’, became quite famous.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-03-03
Popularity:
Tenali Raman
Overview:
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-03-27
Popularity:
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-07-01
Popularity:
Andha Naal
Overview: Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.
Genres: Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-04-13
Popularity:
Thirumbi Paar
Overview: Thirumbi Paar, directed by T. R. Sundaram, was an interesting film in which Sivaji Ganesan played a role with negative shades. The character dabbles in avenues such as journalism and politics. T. P. Muthulakshmi plays the dumb wife of an elderly husband (K. A. Thangavelu) who goes to work early. Sivaji Ganesan, a seducer, who sneaks into the dumb woman’s house, alters the clock to send the husband away well before the usual time. This sequence was mercilessly scissored by the censors and what was left lost its touch of satire and innuendo!
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1953-03-31
Popularity:
Pennin Perumai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1956-02-16
Popularity:
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
Overview: Raja and Vanisri marry to fulfill a grandfather’s dying wish, but their relationship soon unravels after a tragic misunderstanding involving one of Raja’s former lovers. A missed call, a child's death, and broken trust lead to their separation—each raising a son alone, determined to prove that a child can thrive without the other parent. Years later, both sons grow up to be bright and successful, but their own marriages bring unexpected heartache. As history begins to repeat itself, Raja and Vanisri must come together again—not for themselves, but to mend what their sons are now losing.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-03
Popularity:
Ambikapathy
Overview:
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-12-31
Popularity:
Mannavaru Sinnavaru
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1999-01-14
Popularity:
En Aasai Rasave
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1998-08-28
Popularity:
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
Overview: It is a story about a father and a son which is filled with sentiments or sorrow. Govindankutty (Mohanlal) is on a look out for his unknown father seeking to take revenge by killing him for leaving him and his mother. Then enters Anantha Subramaniam (Sivaji Ganeshan) a rich trader, who comes to Govindankutty's home-town and likes him instantly for his loyalty and honesty.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1997-03-27
Popularity:
Krishnan Vandhaan
Overview: Sivaraman helps Rangan out of the goodness of his heart. When the latter's con gets him in trouble, Raja, Rangan's son, decides to teach his father a lesson.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-08-28
Popularity:
Chinna Marumagal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1992-05-23
Popularity:
Mudhal Kural
Overview: Mudhal Kural
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1992-08-14
Popularity:
Kashmir Kadhali
Overview:
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-09-06
Popularity:
Jallikkattu
Overview: The story begins with Arjun being arrest for multiples crimes. In the past, Arjun was an happy-go-lucky young man. His brother , a factory's union leader, clashed with his superiors for bonus. In the meantime, Arjun fell in love with Radha. To help the labourer, Arjun cheated the factory's owners as a fake income tax officer, he managed to take all their black money and he gave it to the labourers. Later, Arjun's brother, sister-in-law and his niece was killed. In angry, he tried to kill the culprit and failed. Siva Prasad , r, advised him to surrender but, as an innocent, he refused. However, Siva Prasad arrested him by surprise. Arjun was tortured and his head was shaved. Therefore, a bald Arjun comes at the court. Despite everything was against Arjun, the judge Ram Prakash feels that he is innocent. So Ram Prakash sentences that Arjun will be under house arrest in his isolated island.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-08-28
Popularity:
Marumagal
Overview: When his wealthy grandfather falls gravely ill, Raja convinces a kind-hearted flower girl, Radha, to pretend to be his fiancée so the old man can meet a homely bride. Her warmth wins over the family—but when Raja's real girlfriend and her greedy mother show up, Radha must silently endure the fallout to protect the grandfather’s fragile health.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-01-25
Popularity:
Imayam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-07-21
Popularity:
Vetrikku Oruvan
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-12-08
Popularity:
Thirisoolam
Overview: Thirisoolam is a 1979 Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. It has Sivaji Ganesan playing three different roles.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1979-01-23
Popularity:
Kudumbam Oru Koyil
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-01-25
Popularity:
Lakshmi Vandhachu
Overview: Rajeshwari is the strict disciplinarian of the family that keeps everyone under her control – particularly her husband Rajasekhar. Her four sons live by her rules without question. When her second son marries, his new wife's younger sister Lakshmi comes to stay with the family. Lakshmi's carefree and easy going attitude endears her to the family but puts her at odds with Rajeshwari. Raja, the family's third son and Lakshmi also fall in love. One of Lakshmi's pranks pushes Rajeshwari to her limit and creates fissures in the family. A crisis eventually sets things in motion to solve all the problems.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1986-10-31
Popularity:
Gnana Paravai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1991-02-10
Popularity:
Pudhiya Vaanam
Overview: Pandidurai adopts military officer Jeevadurai's son, Rajaratnam, after Govindan, a criminal, kills him. Years later, Rajaratnam becomes a policeman and must take down Govindan and his henchman.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1988-12-09
Popularity:
Vasantha Maligai
Overview: Is an emotionally charged tale that depicts the transformation of an alcoholic after his life is touched by true love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-09-29
Popularity:
Muthukkal Moondru
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-03-05
Popularity:
Pasumpon
Overview: Pasumpon is a 1995 Indian Tamil drama film, directed by P. Bharathiraja, starring Prabhu, Sivaji Ganesan, Sivakumar, Raadhika Sarathkumar and Saranya Ponvannan in lead roles. The film, produced by V. Mohan and V. Natarajan, had musical score by Vidyasagar and was released on 14 April 1995.
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1995-04-14
Popularity:
Pasamalar
Overview: Two siblings, Rajasekharan and Radha, become orphans when they lose their mother at a young age. Things take a turn when Rajasekharan's friend Anand falls in love with Radha.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1961-05-27
Popularity:
Anbulla Appa
Overview: The movie is about father-daughter affection. Radha (Nadhiya) is the daughter of Rajasekhar (Sivaji). Rajasekhar convinces Radha to get married to Madhu (Rahman). Radha goes to London with Madhu. Even, after marriage, she couldn't live without her father and misses him a lot.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-05-13
Popularity:
Once More
Overview: Vijay, a guy with a careless attitude, gets Selvam, a senior home inmate, to act as his dad for an important business deal. Gradually, both help each other through their own experiences and problems.
Genres: Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1997-07-04
Popularity:
Kalvanin Kadhali
Overview: In the quiet village of Poonkulam, Kalyani and Muthayyan are deeply in love. But fate takes a cruel turn when Muthayyan is wrongfully branded a dacoit and forced to live in hiding within the forest. Despite the danger and distance, Kalyani remains unwavering in her love, and the two dream of escaping together to build a peaceful life as husband and wife. Their hopes rest on the shoulders of Kamalapathi, a loyal friend and stage actor, who devises a clever plan to outwit the police and help the lovers flee. Disguises, deception, and devotion all come into play—but a tragic misunderstanding sets off a chain of events that none of them could have foreseen.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-11-13
Popularity:
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
Popularity:
Padikkadavan
Overview: Two brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-11-11
Popularity:
Poo Parikka Varugirom
Overview: Aravind and Priya are cross-cousins and they fall in love. Their grandfathers Narayanan and Annan are also keen about getting them married. However, Aravind is a good-for-nothing in the eyes of Ambika, Priya's mother who is married to Narayanan's son Malaysia Vasudevan. To make this marriage happen, Annan and Narayanan start to play a game where they both act as if they are on the opposite side when it comes to marriage with one of them opposing it while the other supports it, while showing that Aravind is a good and capable person to Ambika in the process. Do they succeed? Nah
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1999-09-17
Popularity:
Dharma Raja
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-04-25
Popularity:
Vishwaroobam
Overview: Sathyamoorthy is an innocent and honest hardworking villager. He helps Ashok, Rajan and their friend in a time of trouble, who offer him a lot of money in return. He insults them saying he did his duty and money isn't everything. However, fate plays a cruel turn making him desperate for money to treat his wife. He runs to them and they turn him into a criminal, much like them. He gains experience quickly, and soon usurps their dominance. His wife and son, Raja, however are unaware of his activities.
Genres: Action Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-11-06
Popularity:
Raja Rishi
Overview: Raja Rishi is a 1985 Indian Tamil film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini in lead roles. There is a touching scene where moved by the penance of Sage Vishvamitra, formerly King Kaushika; God Shiva grants him the status of brahmarishi and totally compassionate, Rajarishi sings the Gayatri Mantra.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-09-20
Popularity:
Rishi Moolam
Overview: Shivaji and Vijaya are husband and wife. Vijaya is a woman of principles and holds high moral values. One day, she comes to know that Shivaji is a thief, which is why she parts with him.
Genres: Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-01-25
Popularity:
Mudhal Thedhi
Overview: Sivagnanam is a humble bank clerk, living a modest life with his wife Lakshmi and their children. Although his salary is low, he handles large sums of money at the bank. When the bank collapses, Sivagnanam loses his job and, feeling desperate, considers suicide so that his family can benefit from his life insurance. However, his soul reaches the court of Yama, the god of death. Angered by his reckless act, Yama sends him back to Earth to witness the consequences of his death. Unable to intervene, Sivagnanam watches as his son is arrested for stealing food, his daughter is assaulted, and his wife, after killing the rapist, drowns herself in a well.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-02-28
Popularity:
Kalthoon
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1981-05-01
Popularity:
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-03
Popularity:
Nenjangal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-12-09
Popularity:
Amarakaaviyam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-04-23
Popularity:
Madi Veetu Ezhai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-08-22
Popularity:
Sathya Sundharam
Overview: An elderly couple mediates marital disputes, guiding conflicted partners to appreciate their bond through wisdom and diplomacy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-20
Popularity:
Ratha Paasam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-06-14
Popularity:
Mohana Punnagai
Overview: Mohana Punnagai is a 1981 Indian Tamil film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by R. P. Sarathy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan as lead actor with Geetha (Sri Lanka actress), Jayabharathi, Padmapriya, Anuradha and Anandhi as lead actresses. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1981-01-14
Popularity:
Yamanukku Yaman
Overview: Sathya reaches the court of Yama after he is killed for exposing the crimes of the village head. When he starts a protest to get his life back, Yama goes on a vacation and grants him his wish.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-05-16
Popularity:
Nermai
Overview: Raja, a reckless college student and son of a smuggler, constantly clashes with Radha, the sister of his principled professor, Gowrishankar. When his father begs the professor to reform him, Raja resists at first but gradually changes his ways—and falls for Radha. As Raja and Gowrishankar try to lead honest lives, dangerous criminals from the past threaten their peace, forcing the two to unite against a common enemy.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-05-03
Popularity:
Vaazhkai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-04-13
Popularity:
Mudhal Mariyathai
Overview: A middle-aged upper-caste man, living unhappily in a loveless marriage, finds solace in his friendship with a boatman's daughter.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-08-15
Popularity:
Sarithira Nayagan
Overview: Story about two siblings who get separated by villains to get property. Their kids fall in love and solve the murder of the hero's father and clear his uncle of all wrong doings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-05-26
Popularity:
Thiruppam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-01-13
Popularity:
Padikkatha Pannayar
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-03-22
Popularity:
Iru Medhaigal
Overview: Iru Medhaigal is a 1984 Indian Tamil film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by Muktha Ramasami.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-09-14
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Chiranjeevi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-02-16
Popularity:
Dhavani Kanavugal
Overview: Subramaniam is an unemployed youth who has five sisters. He is unable to get his sisters married due to his poverty. He goes to town to find a job and an unexpected incident changes his entire life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-09-14
Popularity:
Simma Soppanam
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-06-30
Popularity:
Naam Iruvar
Overview: Naam Iruvar is a 1985 Indian Tamil film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy and produced by A. V. M. Kumaran.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-03-07
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Ezhuthata Sattaangal
Overview:
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-08-15
Popularity:
Vamsa Vilakku
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-10-23
Popularity:
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
Overview: Miruthanga Chakravarthi is a 1983 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. Shankar and produced by Sakunthala N. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Prabhu and M. N. Nambiar in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-09-24
Popularity:
Garuda Saukiyama
Overview: Deenadayalan is an orphan raised by Mary. He starts with petty crimes and moves on to larger crimes as he grows older. He takes Muthukrishnan under his wing and eventually rises to become a feared, powerful don. Despite this, Deenadayalan has a strong sense of justice and is seen as a protector of the poor and underprivileged. His wife Lakshmi and daughter Radha are completely unaware of his illegal activities. But, as he faces betrayal from those close to him, his work begins to impact his family.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-02-26
Popularity:
Sandhippu
Overview: Two respected families are torn apart by betrayal, murder, and a temple robbery. Years later, a boxer and club waiter discovers his long-lost father is a feared underworld don—and the key to restoring justice. Packed with family drama, romance, and thrilling revelations, Emanukku Eman is a gripping tale of revenge, reunion, and redemption. A classic masala entertainer you won’t want to miss.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-06-16
Popularity:
Tharaasu
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-03-15
Popularity:
Sumangali
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-08-12
Popularity:
Vellai Roja
Overview: Vellai Roja is a 1983 Indian Tamil film, directed by A. Jagannathan and produced by V. Viswanathan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Ambika, Prabhu and Radha in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilayaraja. The film was a remake of Malayalam film Post Mortem.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-11-03
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Neethibathi
Overview: Director: R. Krishnamurthy Stars: Shivaji Ganesan
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-01-25
Popularity:
Bandham
Overview: This is a 1985 Indian Tamil film, directed by "K. Vijayan" and produced by , "Anandavalli Balaji" The film stars "Sivaji Ganesan, Kajal, Kiran, Shalini, Anand Babu" in lead roles. The film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-01-25
Popularity:
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-05-07
Popularity:
Vaa Kanna Vaa
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-02-05
Popularity:
Sangili
Overview: Saravanan, a police officer, gets killed while trying to track down a smuggling gang. His father, who finds Saravanan's doppelganger, persuades him to take up the mission.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-04-13
Popularity:
Thunai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-10-01
Popularity:
Thyagi
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-09-03
Popularity:
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Overview: Narashimaachari, a respected Brahmin government clerk, is determined to help his good-hearted but unemployed son, Varadhukutty, secure a stable job. When a desperate act to obtain leaked exam papers ends in disgrace, Narashimaachari vows to restore his honor and prepare his son honestly. But tragedy strikes on the day of the exam, plunging the family into grief. A year later, a fugitive thief named Anand—who looks exactly like the late Varadhukutty—takes refuge in their home. Asked to impersonate the dead son to comfort his mentally ill mother, Anand slowly transforms under the family's care. When the truth about the past emerges, the fragile bonds they’ve rebuilt are put to the test.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-11-13
Popularity:
Hitler Umanath
Overview: A mild and timid man is made fun of for his resemblance to Hitler. However, the man soon starts growing in confidence and transforms himself into a charismatic leader.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-01-25
Popularity:
Oorukku Oru Pillai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-02-04
Popularity:
Theerpu
Overview: When Superintendent Rajasekar’s daughter is raped by a vengeful smuggler, he takes the law into his own hands and kills the man in a fit of rage. Arrested by his own son—the very police officer he raised—Rajasekar refuses to reveal the real motive behind the murder, determined to protect his daughter’s honor. As the trial unfolds, his other son, a lawyer, must uncover the truth and defend his father, before the silence destroys them all.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-05-25
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Oorum Uravum
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-11-13
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Gurudhatchanai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-06-14
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Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-02-19
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Pathukappu
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-26
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Sivandha Mann
Overview: Sivandha Mann, also spelt as Sivantha Mann, is a 1969 Indian Tamil language film written, produced and directed by C.V. Sridhar that stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kanchana and M. N. Nambiar in the lead roles, while other actors like R. Muthuraman, Nagesh and S. V. Ranga Rao play supporting roles. It is notably the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in locations outside India, and later Tamil and Telugu films "fell to the French charm" after this. The film was a major success. A Hindi remake titled Dharti starred Rajendra Kumar and Waheeda Rehman in the lead, along with Sivaji Ganesan in a cameo role.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-11-09
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Deiva Magan
Overview: A lawyer leads a happy life until his wife delivers twins and one of them has a scarred face just like him. Dejected, he deserts the child and lies to his wife that their baby was stillborn.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-09-05
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Sorgam
Overview: Sankar is an ambitious man who wants to make it big through fair means. However, the friend he works under, Sampath, begins to use corrupt measures to make them rich.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-10-20
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Enga Mama
Overview: Koteeswaran, who runs an orphanage, is barely able to take care of the children. However, life takes an unexpected turn when he ends up saving a girl from committing suicide.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-01-13
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Thanga Surangam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-03-27
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Kaaval Dheivam
Overview: At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-05-01
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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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Engal Thanga Raja
Overview: A brother avenges his brothers murder by posing as an escaped felon
Genres: Family Drama Action Thriller Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-07-15
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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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Neela Vanam
Overview: Babu and Vimala are lovers. However, under a circumstance Babu is forced to get married with dying Gowri without the acknowledgement of Vimala. Vimala and Gowri are friends. Shocked by the fact her lover get married to Gowri, Vimala and Babu tried to keep their past as a secret from Gowri.
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-12-10
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Ethiroli
Overview: Shankar is a lawyer and a man with a heart of gold. One of his clients entrusts huge amount of money to him, which gets stolen before he deposits it in the court. When his attempts to borrow money fails, accidentally a boxful of money and jewels reach his home. He rejoices and replaces his client's money with this against his wife Vijaya's will, but he tells her that there is no other alternative. Everything seems to be going hunky-dory until Manikam, a taxi driver, starts blackmailing him. Shankar's daughter Raji is upset that her father is harassed. She tries to seek the help of police. The owner of the box found to be father-in-law of Shankar's brother. Vijaya confesses about the box to him without Shankar's knowledge. When Shankar finds out about this, he thinks everything is finished. The police arrest him for killing Manikam. Worse still, Shankar's daughter Raji, who is the sole witness to the murder, becomes speechless due to shock. Rest of story is solving mystery.
Genres: Thriller Drama Romance Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-06-16
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Natchathiram
Overview: A movie buff befriends a popular actress as he believes that she is leading a happy life. However, one day he sees an unknown man making an attempt on her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-04-11
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Avandhan Manidhan
Overview: Film by A.C. Trilogchander
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-04-11
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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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Chanakya Chandragupta
Overview: The film is a historical story, based on the 3rd century BC Maurya Emperor Chandragupta Maurya and his mentor Chanakya. It begins with the Greek invader Alexander intruding on our borders, Magadha as his last step of sovereignty. Discerning it, fear-defying scholar Chanakya is under trace of the dynamic King to hinder it.
Genres: History Action War
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1977-08-25
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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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Bhaaga Pirivinai
Overview: Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son's left hand is paralysed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam's wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behaviour.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1959-10-31
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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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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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Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Overview: The story is based on Indian historical events during the 16th century. It narrates the victory of Viswanatha Nayak on his father to express his devotion towards Srikrishnadevaraya. Viswanatha Nayak (Krishna) is the son of Nagama Nayak (Sivaji Ganesan), a successful General of Srikrishnadevaraya (Krishnam Raju) of the Vijayanagara Empire. Chola King Veerasekhara Chola invades the Madurai Kingdom and deposes the Pandya King Chandrasekhara Pandyan who was under the protection of Srikrishnadevaraya. Due to this, an enraged Srikrishnadevaraya sends Nagama Nayak to aid Chandrasekhara Pandyan. Nagama Nayak suppresses Veerasekhara Chola and takes Madurai, but then suddenly he calls off his allegiance and declining to help Chandrasekhara Pandyan usurps the throne. So, Viswanatha Nayak volunteers to face his father in the battlefield.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
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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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Harichandra
Overview: Harichandra (Tamil: ஹரிச்சந்திரா) is a 1968 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by G. Varalakshmi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, G. Varalakshmi, T. S. Balaiah and K. A. Thangavelu in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-11-02
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Andavan Kattalai
Overview: Aandavan Kattalai (English: Deity's order) is a 1964 Tamil film directed by K. Shankar and produced by P. S. Veerappan under PSV Pictures. Music by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy assets to the movie. The film staaring Sivaji Ganesan and Devika played lead role with J. P. Chandra Babu, K. Balaji, S. A. Ashokan, A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-12-31
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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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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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Thacholi Ambu
Overview: Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Malayalam-language film starring Prem Nazir, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan. Directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan, it was the first cinemascope film in Malayalam. Prem Nazir played the title role in the film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-10-27
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Dharti
Overview: Bharat (Rajendra Kumar) is a patriotic young man for whom patritism does not stop anywhere. He comes to know of the tyrancy of the present ruler's Diwan (Ajit) and he and his colleagues (Soodesh Kumar, Rajendra Nath) rebel. They kidnap Princess Chitralekha (Waheeda Rehman) unknowingly, and call her Jwala. Meanwhile, Bharat's dad (Balraj Sahni) who is the Inspector General, does not approve of Bharat's rebellious nature and decides to arrest him on sight. Bharat's mom (Kamini Kaushal) is torn between the love for her husband and her son. Bharat determination against the Diwan is so strong that he decides to bomb-blast a railway train transporting the Diwan, knowingly that his own dad is also travelling on that train. Will Bharat break his mom's heart by killing his dad and the Diwan? Good acting scores by the entire caste make this movie worth watching. Lyrics by Indivar.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1970-02-06
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Nenjirukkum Varai
Overview: 1967 film starring Shivaji Ganesan, K.R. Vijaya and MuthuramanaNenjirukkum Varai ("As long as we have a heart") is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film directed and produced by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, R. Muthuraman and V. Gopalakrishnan in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. C. V. Rajendran who is the brother of C. V. Sridhar, worked as an associate director for this film.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-03-02
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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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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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Vaira Nenjam
Overview: Vaira Nenjam is a 1975 Indian Tamil film, directed and produced by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmapriya, R. Muthuraman and K. Balaji in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-11-02
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Ellam Unakkaga
Overview: Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs Venkatachalam that he treated a similarly handicapped woman, who in the process of giving birth to a child, was cured and could walk again. Inspired, Venkatachalam marries off Sarala to Anandan, deciding that if Sarala is not cured within two years, the marriage will dissolve and Anandan can marry any other woman he wants. Anandan and Sarala live a happily married life. Sarala gives birth to a child, but is not cured of her handicap. However, Anandan refuses to abandon hope. The rest of the film revolves around what happens to the many problems of the characters.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-07-01
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Rani Lalithangi
Overview: Lalithangi is a queen who rules over her kingdom, showing the world that a woman could rule as effectively as a man. Another king, a kind-hearted man, has a son, a talented sculptor and lover of fine arts. A scheming and ambitious chieftain, who has his eye on the prince's kingdom, plans to kill him in the course of a gypsy dance. He also deputes an attractive dancer to ensnare him, but the prince escapes her wiles and begins to hate women. Lalithangi who wants to win over the hero disguises herself as a yogini and hands over a love letter to the prince. This enrages him and he throws her out. Determined to win his heart, she learns dancing. During an art festival at the palace, Lalithangi succeeds in dancing and changing the prince's mind! How she persuades the prince to fall in love with her and wins him as her life partner form the rest of the plot.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1957-09-21
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Pazhani
Overview: Pazhani is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and Screenplay by A. Bhimsingh and produced by A. P. Chinnappan. The film dialogue were written by M. S. Solaimani and story written by G. V. Iyer respectively. . The film features Sivaji Ganesan played titular role with other prominent actors S. S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, T. S. Balaiah and M. R. Radha in lead with Devika, Nagesh, Pushpalatha and C. Lakshmi Rajyam played pivotal role. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 14 January 1965.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-01-14
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Nirai Kudam
Overview: Nirai Kudam (Full Pitcher) is a 1969 Indian Tamil film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by V. Ramasamy under Muktha Films banner. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisree in the lead roles, and had musical score by V. Kumar.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-08-08
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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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Raja
Overview: Conflict arises between two brothers after the death of their father and unknowingly they become rivals.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-01-26
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Cinema Paithiyam
Overview: A young girl loves bunking school to watch movies. Unable to distinguish between reel and real life, she insists on marrying her favourite hero. The kind-hearted hero agrees to help the family.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-01-31
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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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Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
Overview: Kumaran, who is blind, gets attached with his eye doctor's daughter-in-law. However, he is shocked to learn that the man responsible for his sister's death is none other than the doctor's son.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1981-10-26
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Engirundho Vandhaal
Overview: At the request of a wealthy man, a courtesan agrees to help heal his mentally disturbed son by pretending to be his wife. Her efforts only earn her abuse and wrath at the hands of most family members.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-10-29
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Lakshmi Kalyanam
Overview: After killing an officer, Raghunathan leads an isolated life. Just before his daughter's marriage, he meets his rival Sundaram who threatens to expose his secrets.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-11-15
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Paattum Bharathamum
Overview: Ravi, a businessman, falls in love with Lalitha, a professional dancer. But her father challenges him to learn the art of dance in order to marry his daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-12-06
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Chitra Pournami
Overview: A man seeking revenge against the murderer who killed his parents is in a dilemma when he finds out that his sister is his enemy's daughter-in-law and the woman he loves is the man's daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-10-22
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Anjal Petti 520
Overview: A salaried manager tried to save his job and his company.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-06-27
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Dr. Siva
Overview: Dr. Siva treats leprosy patients and gives great importance to his patients' care. When Geetha falls in love with him, he marries her expecting that she would understand the hassles of his profession.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-11-02
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Rakhi
Overview: Siblings Rakhi and Raju are orphaned at a young age but grow up to become successful entrepreneurs. However, petty differences over their earned wealth and property threaten to ruin their bond.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: hi
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Thenum Paalum
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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Manithanum Mrigamum
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1953-11-04
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Naane Raja
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1956-01-25
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Marutha Nattu Veeran
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1961-08-24
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