K. B. Sundarambal
Also Known As: KB. Sundarambal, K.B.Sundarambal
Biography: Kodumudi Balambal Sundarambal (1908–1980) was a stage artist and singer from Erode, Tamil Nadu. She was referred to as the "Queen of the Indian stage." A political activist during the Indian independence movement, K.B. Sundarambal was the first film personality to enter a state legislature in India.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kodumudi, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India
Adult: No
Birthday: October 11, 1908
Age: 116 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: October 15, 1980
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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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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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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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Avvaiyyar
Overview: A hagiography of the legendary Tamil saint poetess of the Sangam period.
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1953-08-15
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Karaikkal Ammaiyar
Overview: Karaikkal Ammaiyar is a 1973 Indian Tamil Saiva mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by EVR Films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Lakshmi, who played the younger-age Punithavathi role, and K. B. Sundarambal, who played the old-age role—as the title characters, with R. Muthuraman, Manorama, Suruli Rajan, V. S. Raghavan, S. V. Sahasranamam, Sivakumar and Srividya playing supporting roles. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is one of the three women saints among the 63 Nayanmars and is considered one of the greatest figure of Tamil literature. She was born in Karaikkal during the Chola period, a maritime center. Ammaiyar was a great devotee of Lord Shiva and she is believed to have lived during the 6th century, named Punithavathi.
Genres: History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-10-25
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Poompuhar
Overview: After losing his entire wealth to a courtesan, Kovalan returns to his wife, Kannagi. She offers him her last piece of jewellery to help him but he is falsely accused of theft and beheaded by the king.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1964-09-18
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