Rama Narayanan
Rama Narayanan | |
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| Born | 23 July 1949 Karaikudi[1] |
| Died | 22 June 2014 (aged 65) |
| Other names | Ramanarayanan, Ram Narayan |
| Occupation | Director, producer, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Radha (deceased) |
| Parent(s) | Ramasamy Meenakshi Aachi |
Rama Narayanan (3 April 1949 – 22 June 2014) was an Indian film director and producer. In the 1980s, he was known as a director who specialized in shooting commercial films in which animals played vital roles,[2][3] while in the 1990s, several of his films were based on Hindu devotional subjects.[4] He has also headed the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) for three consecutive elections, before resigning in 2011.[5][6][7] He died on 22 June 2014 at a Singapore hospital due to kidney-related ailments.[8][9]
Career[edit]
Narayanan came to Chennai intending to become a songwriter, but he became a dialogue writer for films. He and his friend M. A. Khaja started to write dialogues together under the pen name Ram-Rahim.[7]
In 1976, Narayanan wrote his first story, screenplay and dialogue for the film Aasai Arubadhu Naal.[7] He produced his first film Meenakshi Kungumam in 1977 and directed his first film Sumai in 1981.[7] He also wrote the script for Chiranjeevi's film Punnami Naagu.[10] His 50th film was Veeran Veluthambi, for which M. Karunanidhi wrote the story and dialogue. His 100th film was Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa.[7]
In the 2010s, he finished the making of a comedy film titled Siva Poojaiyil Karadi with Shiva and Udhayathara in the lead roles, but the film did not have a theatrical release.[11]
Narayanan was an MLA from the Karaikudi constituency in 1989 and the chairman of Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram in 1996. He has received the Kalaimamani award of the State Government.[7][12]
As director[edit]
| Year | Film | Language | Star Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Meenakshi | Tamil | Debut as Director | |
| 1981 | Sumai | Tamil | Chandrasekhar (Tamil actor), S. Ve. Shekher | |
| Sivappu Malli | Tamil | Vijayakanth, Chandrasekhar (Tamil actor) | ||
| 1982 | Ilanjodigal | Tamil | Karthik (actor), Suresh (actor), Arun Pandian | |
| Chinnan Siragugal | Tamil | |||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Tamil | Mohan (actor) | ||
| Kanne Radha | Tamil | Karthik (actor), Raja (Tamil actor) | ||
| Sivantha Kangal | Tamil | Vijayakanth, Rajesh (actor) | ||
| 1983 | Soorakottai Singakutti | Tamil | Prabhu (actor), Gemini Ganesan, Ramarajan | |
| Idhu Enga Nadu | Tamil | |||
| Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Tamil | Mohan (actor) , Pandiyan (actor) | ||
| Seerum Singangal | Tamil | Suresh (actor), S. Ve. Shekher | ||
| 1984 | Shabash | Tamil | Vijayakanth, Radha Ravi | |
| Kadamai | Tamil | Jaishankar, Anand Babu, Arjun Sarja | ||
| Kaval Kaidhigal | Tamil | |||
| Vengayin Maindhan | Tamil | Vijayakanth, Mohan (actor) , S. Ve. Shekher, Pandiyan (actor), Jaishankar, Ramarajan | ||
| Manmatha Rajakkal | Tamil | |||
| Sattathai Thiruthungal | Tamil | Mohan (actor) , Radha Ravi, Sathyaraj, Jaishankar | ||
| Maaman Machan | Tamil | |||
| Vai Pandal | Tamil | Mohan (actor) | ||
| Pei Veedu | Tamil | Karthik (actor), S. Ve. Shekher | ||
| Thiruttu Rajakkal | Tamil | |||
| Nandri | Tamil | Karthik (actor), Arjun Sarja, A. V. M. Rajan | ||
| Thangamadi Thangam | Tamil | |||
| 1985 | Veeran | Tamil | ||
| Kutravaaligal | Tamil | |||
| Chain Jayapal | Tamil | |||
| Sikappukili | Tamil | |||
| Chilipi Yavvanam | Telugu | |||
| Ilamai | Tamil | |||
| Veettukari | Tamil | |||
| Thandanai | Tamil | |||
| Vesham | Tamil | |||
| Dayyala Meda | Telegu | |||
| Sigappu Nila | Tamil | |||
| Urimai | Tamil | |||
| Engal Kural | Tamil | |||
| Inspector Lakshmi | Telegu | |||
| Ragasiyam | Tamil | |||
| Vetrikani | Tamil | |||
| 1986 | Karimedu Karuvayan | Tamil | ||
| Jyothi Malar | Tamil | |||
| Kagitha Odam | Tamil | |||
| Choru | Tamil | |||
| Mamiyaargal Jaagrathai | Tamil | |||
| Naga Devata | Marathi | |||
| Adutha Veedu | Tamil | |||
| 1987 | Nilavai Kayil Pudichen | Tamil | ||
| Megam Karuththirukku | Tamil | |||
| Veeran Veluthambi | Tamil | 50th film | ||
| Nalla Pambu | Tamil | |||
| 1988 | Manaivi Oru Manthiri | Tamil | ||
| Makkal Anaiyittal | Tamil | |||
| Neruppu Nila | Tamil | |||
| Anjatha Singam | Tamil | |||
| Sahadevan Mahadevan | Tamil | |||
| 1989 | Mananthal Mahadevan | Tamil | ||
| Thangamana Purushan | Tamil | |||
| Thangamani Rangamani | Tamil | |||
| 1990 | Aadi Velli | Tamil | ||
| Sathan Sollai Thattathe | Tamil | |||
| Durga | Tamil | |||
| Vaaliba Vilayattu | Tamil | |||
| Shakthi Parasakthi | Tamil | |||
| Avadellam Pennaley | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Thai Poosam | Tamil | ||
| Sendhoora Devi | Tamil | |||
| Eeswari | Tamil | |||
| Aadi Viratham | Tamil | |||
| Bhairavi | Kannada | |||
| 1992 | Sivashankari | Tamil | ||
| Madha Komadha | Tamil | |||
| Purushan Enakku Arasan | Tamil | |||
| Devar Veettu Ponnu | Tamil | |||
| Naga Bala | Telugu | |||
| Gauravamma | ||||
| 1993 | Sivarathiri | Tamil | ||
| Maavariki Pelli | Telugu | |||
| Sambhavi | Kannada | |||
| Dakshayini | Kannada | |||
| 1994 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | Tamil | ||
| Bhuvaneshwari | Kannada | |||
| Naga Jyoti | Oriya | |||
| 1996 | Thirumbi Paar | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Nattupura Nayagan | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Jagadeeshwari | Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Maaya | Tamil | ||
| Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Tamil | 100th film | ||
| 2000 | Raja Kaliamman | Tamil | ||
| Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela | Tamil | |||
| Kuberan | Tamil | |||
| Palayathu Amman | Tamil | |||
| 2001 | Nageshwari | Tamil | ||
| Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Tamil | Ramki, Vijayakanth | ||
| Kottai Mariamman | Tamil | |||
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | Tamil | ||
| Sri Kalikamba | Kannada | |||
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Tamil | Sibiraj, Sathyaraj, Suman Setty | |
| 2010 | Kutti Pisasu | Tamil | ||
| Bombat Car | Kannada | |||
| Cara Majaka | Telugu | |||
| 2012 | Kalpana | Kannada | Upendra, Saikumar | |
| Cinta Beruang | Malay | |||
| 2013 | Arya Surya | Tamil | T. Rajendar | 125th film |
| 2015 | Billa | Kannada |
References[edit]
- ^ "Rama Narayanan, veteran director, producer, dies at 65". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ "Powerful year ahead for Rama Narayanan! – Times of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 31 March 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/04/18193548/animal-role-in-ramanarayanan-f.html
- ^ "I never run after stars: Ramanarayanan – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Hat trick for Ramanarayanan and team". Sify.com. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Rama Narayanan – Tamil Movie News – Rama Narayanan clinches it yet again! – Rama Narayanan | Rajinikanth | Sarath Kumar | Sathyaraj | Parthiban". Behindwoods.com. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tamil Nadu News : A role model for many film directors". The Hindu. 2 July 2006. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Tamil filmmaker Rama Narayanan dies in Singapore Hospital". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ Tamil filmmaker Rama Narayanan dead
- ^ "Cara Mazaka ready for release". Sify.com. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/celebs-cheer-for-charity/article1506572.ece
- ^ http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/04/21182737/rama-narayanan-join-politics-m.html
External links[edit]
- Rama Narayanan on IMDb
- Rama Narayanan at Cinesouth
- Rama Narayanan Profile and Biography at Veethi
