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M. G. Ramachandran is a Actor, Director and Producer Indian born on 17 january 1917 at Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Marudhur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 – 24 December 1987), popularly known by the acronym MGR, was an Indian film actor who worked primarily in Tamil films as an actor, director, producer, and politician who also served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu successively for three terms.
In his youth, MGR and his elder brother, M. G. Chakrapani, became members of a drama troupe to support their family. Influenced by Gandhian ideals, MGR joined the Indian National Congress. After a few years of acting in plays, he made his film debut in the 1936 film Sathi Leelavathi in a supporting role. In the late 1940s he graduated to leading roles and for the next three decades dominated the Tamil film industry. He became a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and rose rapidly through its ranks. He successfully used his popularity as a film hero to build a large political base. In 1972, he left the DMK to form his own party the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK). In 1977 he became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu – the first film actor in India to become the chief minister of a state. He remained as chief minister till his death in 1987.
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M. G. Ramachandran
Nationality Inde
Birth 17 january 1917 at Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Death 24 december 1987 (at 70 years) at Tamil Nadu (Inde)
Awards Padma Shri, Filmfare Awards South
Birth 17 january 1917 at Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Death 24 december 1987 (at 70 years) at Tamil Nadu (Inde)
Awards Padma Shri, Filmfare Awards South
In his youth, MGR and his elder brother, M. G. Chakrapani, became members of a drama troupe to support their family. Influenced by Gandhian ideals, MGR joined the Indian National Congress. After a few years of acting in plays, he made his film debut in the 1936 film Sathi Leelavathi in a supporting role. In the late 1940s he graduated to leading roles and for the next three decades dominated the Tamil film industry. He became a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and rose rapidly through its ranks. He successfully used his popularity as a film hero to build a large political base. In 1972, he left the DMK to form his own party the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK). In 1977 he became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu – the first film actor in India to become the chief minister of a state. He remained as chief minister till his death in 1987.
Biography
MGR est né à Kandy au Sri Lanka autrefois appelé British Ceylon. Après la mort de son père, il s'est installé avec sa famille dans le Tamil Nadu en Inde. Ne pouvant pas continuer ses études, il rejoint une troupe théâtrale. Progressivement, il entre dans le monde du cinéma surtout en tant qu'acteur.Usually with
Filmography of M. G. Ramachandran (140 films)
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Kadhal Vaganam (1967)
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, Nagesh, S. A. Ashokan, Ramasamy Subramania Manohar
Rating73%
In 1968, between Kuala Lumpur and Madras... A caravan becomes the stake in all the greeds...
Thaikku Thalaimagan (1967)
, 2h25Actors M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, S. A. Ashokan, Ramasamy Subramania Manohar, Nagesh
Rating62%
Within a peaceful family garage, The Marudhachalam Murthi Automobiles, a drama is slowly but surely spirit to be formed.
Anbe Vaa (1966)
, 2h54Directed by A. C. Tirulokachandar
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, Nagesh, B. Saroja Devi, T. R. Ramachandran, S. A. Ashokan, Aachi Manorama
Roles JB
Rating71%
JB (M.G. Ramachandran) is a wealthy industrialist who decides to take a vacation at his residence in Shimla. Upon his arrival, he discovers that his caretaker (P. D. Sambandam) has rented his house to a Bangalore-based couple, Punyakodi (T. R. Ramachandran) and Pappamma (T. P. Muthulakshmi), and their daughter, Geetha (B. Saroja Devi). The caretaker and his wife leave for Varanasi after taking the money for the rent, leaving the caretaker's daughter, Kannamma (Manorama), and brother-in-law, Ramaiah (Nagesh), in charge of the house and the guests. JB decides not to reveal his true identity, pretending to be JB's personal secretary Balu, and pays the rent for a place in his own house. Ramaiah, who has never met JB, takes the money and gives JB's room to Balu.
Nadodi (1966)
, 2h35Directed by B. R. Panthulu
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, M. N. Nambiar, Nagesh, V K Ramasamy
Rating65%
Between Chennai, Madurai and Kodaikanal... Thiyagu (M. G. Ramachandran) remains inconsolable since Meena (Bhaarthi), his lover committed suicide because of his father, rich Dharmalingham (V. K. Ramaswamy).
Thaali Bhagyam (1966)
, 3hDirected by Kadaru Nagabhushanam
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, M. N. Nambiar, Nagesh, Chittor V. Nagaiah, M. N. Rajam
Roles Muruga alias Murugan, a graduate notable
Rating65%
A provincial region named Karayur, in 60s... Families of Nallasivam (S. V. Subbaiah) and Murugan (M.G. Ramachandran) are neighbours for generations. Nallasivam is nurturing his wish to give his daughter Valli (B. Saroja Devi) in marriage to Murugan (MGR).
Parakkum Paavai (1966)
, 2h51Actors M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, J. P. Chandrababu, Kanchana, M. N. Nambiar, S. A. Ashokan
Rating70%
Jeeva (M. G. Ramachandran) promised Védhatchalam (Chittor V. Nagaiah), Kala 's father(B. Saroja Devi), to keep an eye on her (Kala). In order to do so, he becomes a trapeze artist in the National Circus in 1960s India.
Chandhrodhayam (1966)
Genres Drama
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, M. N. Nambiar, Madras Rajagopala Radhakrishnan Naidu, Nagesh
Rating74%
In the Tamil country of the 60s... Devi (Jayalalitha), an innocent and beautiful heiress runs away from her home, of the Selvamani Estate, the day before her engagement, thereby creating a scandal within her family, in particular, her father, Zamindar Ponambalam (S. A. Asokan).
Naan Anaittal (1966)
, 3h2Actors M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, K. R. Vijaya, M. N. Nambiar, Ramasamy Subramania Manohar, S. A. Ashokan
Roles Baashha alias Pandhiya alias Soundharam / Saïgon Selvaragham (In paint)
Rating75%
Tamil Country in 60's... Inequitably condemned, in 10 years' imprisonment, Muthuveeran (O. A. K. Devar), escapes after 6 months... He takes refuge in Saïgon...
Thanippiravi (1966)
, 2h25Genres Drama
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, M. N. Nambiar, S. A. Ashokan, Nagesh, Aachi Manorama
Roles Muthaiya
Rating59%
A criminal organization rages in the city of Chingleput. It is also there, that Muthaiya (M. G. Ramachandran) lives very nice and modest.
Petralthan Pillaya (1966)
, 2h48Genres Drama
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki, Madras Rajagopala Radhakrishnan Naidu, S. A. Ashokan, Thangavelu
Roles Anandhan, the good tramp
Rating66%
Jeeva (Sowkar Janaki) is a mother unable to afford the cost of raising a young boy. She abandons him in a temple where a tramp, Anandhan (M. G. Ramachandran), discovers him. Anandhan tries to get rid of the boy, but he eventually becomes attached to him. Anandhan names the boy Kannan (Baby Shaguila) and educates him, despite his poor financial condition. After five years, Kannan's biological mother, Jeeva, her husband Sekhar (S. A. Ashokan) and social services try to find her son.
Aasai Mugam (1965)
, 2h25Directed by P. Pullaiah
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, Nagesh, M. N. Nambiar, B. Saroja Devi, S. V. Ramadoss
Roles Manogar alias Manogaran
Rating64%
In the Tamil Country of the 60s... Because Ponniyam Kodhi, a marriage broker feels deceiving on his commission by Bhavani Amma (C. K. Saraswathy), the mother of Selvy (B. Saroja Devi) whom she is soon going to marry to a strong good match, attractive Manogaran (MGR), only son of big family, that of Siva Shankaran Pulai (K. D. Santhanam), an immense landowner, the matchmaker, out of revenge, damages the engagement !
Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
, 2h47Directed by B. R. Panthulu
Genres Drama, War, Swashbuckler, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, L. Vijayalakshmi, Nagesh, Jayalalithaa, M. N. Nambiar, Ramasamy Subramania Manohar
Roles Manimaran
Rating72%
Manimaran (M. G. Ramachandran), is a doctor living in the country of Neidhal Naadu with his sidekick Azhaga (Nagesh). He helps cure the illness of one of the rebels against the dictator (Manohar) of Neidhal Naadu. The ruler's guards arrest the rebels, along with Manimaran for helping them. Manimaran and the rebels are sold as slaves by the ruler to the nearby island called Kanni Theevu (Tamil for Virgin Islands), ruled by Sengappan. Manimaran leads the slaves, and fights for their rights.
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
, 3h3Genres Drama, Comedy, Action
Themes Films about families
Actors M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Samarla Venkata Ranga Rao, M. N. Nambiar, Thangavelu, Nagesh
Roles Ramu / 'Ilango' Lakshmanan
Rating70%
Ramu (MGR) is the cowardly one – the heir to all riches of Poonjolai Jamin. He has been raised that way by his sister's husband Narendran (Nambiar). Ramu shivers at the very mention of his brother in law's name and a whiplash is Narendran's favorite form of punishment. Narendran wants to get Ramu married to Leela (Saroja Devi) but she is turned off by his cowardice. Ilango (MGR) is a jobless young man, prone to pick a fight and for this reason, the cause of trouble for his mother. Circumstances lead to Ramu and Ilango taking each other's place. Ilango teaches a lesson to Narendran while Ramu learns the ways of the world. Then Ilango teaches Narendran a lesson which forces him to leave the house. Due to this, his sister scolds and he plans to leave by reveal that he was not Ramu. Then the relation of the story reveals that Ramu and Ilango are brothers. With Ramu being kidnapped and Ilango going to help his brother and revealing everything to narendran brings the film to climax.
Kalangarai Vilakkam (1965)
, 2h28Actors M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, M. N. Nambiar, Nagesh
A mysterious machination around the Mahabalipuram lighthouse 's city...
Panam Padaithavan (1965)
, 2h48Actors M. G. Ramachandran, Sowcar Janaki, Ramasamy Subramania Manohar, K. R. Vijaya, Nagesh, S. Balaiah
Rating69%
In India of the 60s... While making to Calcutta, accompanied with his young brother, Balu (Nagesh), for a championship of athlètisme, Raja (MGR), an accomplished sportsman, stemming from a rich rustic tamil family, got acquainted with Shanti (K. R. Vijaya) and with his father, Masilamani, very modest condition.