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Rama Narayanan
Rama Narayanan | |
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| Born | 3 April 1949 |
| Died | 22 June 2014 (aged 65) Singapore |
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| Years active | 1981–2013 |
| Children | 2 |
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 | edit source]
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]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
As director[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Sumai | Tamil | Debut as Director |
| Sivappu Malli | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Ilanjodigal | Tamil | |
| Chinnan Chirusugal | Tamil | ||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Tamil | ||
| Kanne Radha | Tamil | ||
| Sivantha Kangal | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Soorakottai Singakutti | Tamil | |
| Idhu Enga Nadu | Tamil | ||
| Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Tamil | ||
| Seerum Singangal | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Shabash | Tamil | |
| Kadamai | Tamil | ||
| Kaval Kaidhigal | Tamil | ||
| Vengayin Maindhan | Tamil | ||
| Manmatha Rajakkal | Tamil | ||
| Sattathai Thiruthungal | Tamil | ||
| Maaman Machan | Tamil | ||
| Vai Pandal | Tamil | ||
| Pei Veedu | Tamil | ||
| Thiruttu Rajakkal | Tamil | ||
| Nandri | Tamil | ||
| Thangamadi Thangam | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Veeran | Tamil | |
| Kutravaaligal | Tamil | ||
| Chain Jayapal | 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 | ||
| Sivappu Kili | 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 | Telugu | ||
| 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 | Nageswari | Tamil | |
| Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Tamil | ||
| Kottai Mariamman | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | Tamil | |
| Sri Kalikamba | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Kutti Pisasu | Tamil | |
| Bombat Car | Kannada | ||
| Cara Majaka | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Kalpana | Kannada | |
| Cinta Beruang | Malay | ||
| 2013 | Arya Surya | Tamil |
As producer[edit | edit source]
- Meenakshi Kungumam (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Velum Mayilum Thunai (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Naagam
- Kazhugumalai Kallan
- Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayi
- Koundar Veettu Mappillai (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (under Sri Thenandal Films)
As writer only[edit | edit source]
- Aasai Arubathu Naal (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Durgadevi (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Manthoppu Kiliye (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Theru Vilakku (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Thenpandi Seemaiyile (Story/dialogue)
- Punnami Naagu
- Manaivi Oru Manickam
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Rama Narayanan, veteran director, producer, dies at 65". The Times of India. 23 June 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ "Powerful year ahead for Rama Narayanan!". The Times of India. 31 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/04/18193548/animal-role-in-ramanarayanan-f.html
- ↑ "I never run after stars: Ramanarayanan". The Times of India. 8 May 2010. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ "Hat trick for Ramanarayanan and team". Sify.com. 12 July 2010. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ "Rama Narayanan – Tamil Movie News – Rama Narayanan clinches it yet again! – Rama Narayanan | Parthiban". Behindwoods.com. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 "Tamil Nadu News : A role model for many film directors". The Hindu. 2 July 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ↑ "Tamil filmmaker Rama Narayanan dies in Singapore Hospital". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu News, Chennai News, Tamil Cinema News, Tamil News, Tamil Movie News, Power Shutdown in Chennai, Petrol and Diesel Rate in Chennai - Chennaivision". Tamil Nadu News, Chennai News, Tamil Cinema News, Tamil News, Tamil Movie News, Power Shutdown in Chennai, Petrol and Diesel Rate in Chennai.
- ↑ "Cara Mazaka ready for release". Sify.com. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 8 September 2013.[dead link]
- ↑ Kamath, Sudhish (3 March 2011). "Celebs cheer for charity" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/04/21182737/rama-narayanan-join-politics-m.html
External links[edit | edit source]
- Rama Narayanan on IMDb
- Rama Narayanan at Cinesouth
- Rama Narayanan Profile and Biography at Veethi