Obituary

[raagadevan]

"'Paa' child actor Taruni Sachdev dies in plane crash"

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Paa-child-actor-Taruni-Sachdev-dies-in-plane-crash/articleshow/13145896.cms

RIP!

[dell_gt]

"'paa' child actor taruni sachdev dies in plane crash"

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/paa-child-actor-taruni-sachdev-dies-in-plane-crash/articleshow/13145896.cms

rip!

rip :(

[mrsrajan]

Actor dilip of varumaiyin niram sivappu fame , passed away today.
RIP

[mr_karthik]

Dilip acted more number of Visu directed movies.

Aazhndha Anjali.

[joe]

திலிப் ..ஆழ்ந்த அஞ்சலி :(

[Roshan]

Oh :(

[NOV]

நடிகர் திலீப் மரணம்


http://www.tamilpix.com/uploads/67f81a900f.png


நடிகர் திலீப் உடல் நலக்குறைவால் இன்று மரணமடைந்தார்.

வறுமையின் நிறம் சிவப்பு உள்ளிட்ட பல தமிழ்ப் படங்களில் நடித்தவர் நடிகர் திலீப். இயக்குனர் விசுவின் சம்சாரம் அது மின்சாரம் உள்பட அவரது பல படங்களில் நடித்துள்ளார்.

கர்நாடகத்தைச் சேர்ந்த இவர் சமீபகாலமாக உடல் நலம் பாதிக்கப்பட்டிருந்தார். இந் நிலையில் சொந்த ஊரான மைசூரில் இன்று அவர் காலமானார்.

[dell_gt]

R.i.p

[groucho070]

R.I.P, left so young.

[raajarasigan]

RIP :sad:

[groucho070]

Can't tell what's his last role. But wasn't that him with Sriman and Madhavan during the pub scene MMA?

[Arvind Srinivasan]

Too young to die...:(
RIP

[Arvind Srinivasan]

Can't tell what's his last role. But wasn't that him with Sriman and Madhavan during the pub scene MMA?

No that's not Dileep...

[19thmay]

Can't tell what's his last role. But wasn't that him with Sriman and Madhavan during the pub scene MMA?

Valli it seems

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilip_(Tamil_actor)

[Siv.S]

Rest in peace :bow:

[Cinefan]

Sad!
These 80's actors always bring on a wave of nostalgia for that generation kids.The fist film that came to mind when I read the news of his death was obviously a Visu film where he is paired with Seetha.Prathap Pothen and Kutty Padmini are the son/daughter in law of Visu who always gets into trouble trying to help neighbours.Apart from that Sakalakala Sammandhi,Samsaram......,Varavu nalla uravu(right???) and many more.

Remember a kannada TV serial also with Sadhana.

RIP

[app_engine]

sad news :-(
condolences to the family.

This news report says kidney trouble :
http://tamil.webdunia.com/newsworld/news/tnnews/1205/25/1120525018_1.htm

[lydayaxobia493]

R.i.p.... :(

[leosimha]

A good actor...RIP

[V_S]

Can't believe this. I can still see his smiley face in whatever films I saw. Very sad. Rest in peace!

[venkkiram]

சம்சாரம் அது மின்சாரம் - கிஷ்மூ மகனா வரும் திலிப் முகம்தான் இப்பொது நினைவுக்கு வருகிறது.ஆழ்ந்த அஞ்சலி!

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

a Visu film regular! before that i recall him in Varumayin Niram Sivappu. That dance near parliament - Paattu Onnu paadu thambi pasiya konjam maranthiruppom.

RIP

[joe]

கவியரசு கண்ணதாசனின் துணைவியார் பொன்னம்மா ஆச்சி காலமானார்.

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

தேவர்மகனின் சின்ன தேவர் நடிகர் காகா ராதாகிருஷ்ணன் மரணம் # ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்

Source - dinamalar

RIP Thaathaa :(

[Dilbert]

தேவர்மகனின் சின்ன தேவர் நடிகர் காகா ராதாகிருஷ்ணன் மரணம் # ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்

Source - dinamalar

RIP Thaathaa :(

kaka Radhakrishna- va :shock: Nice thaathaa indeed

RIP

[jaiganes]

Kaakka raadha krishnan - as vasanthan the innocent brother of prince manohara - brought out the essence of child like innocence in an adult body - though it was not a fashionable or familiar characterisation psychologically in those days.
Years later when he burst into the scene as the younger brother for manogara - it was a contrasting portrait - gone were the innocence and benevolence - in its place was deep mistrust and hatred towards the elder brother - the movie was Thevar Magan.

One actor bringing out totally different shades and years apart - some years later when I saw him as the "loosu" mansion thaatha in Kaadhalukku mariyaadhai - it was a different shade to the template "loosu" character.
What a talent and what a sheer injustice we did to him by not recognizing him properly.
Now he has reached a place of ultimate equality - hopefully will get born again as NT's younger brother!!

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

I think there is one more kamal movie he did after Devar Magan, but cudn't recall

[KlamRoyA]

Kaakka raadha krishnan - as vasanthan the innocent brother of prince manohara

Yes.. athula sema handsome aa irupparu..

RIP thatha...

[KlamRoyA]

I think there is one more kamal movie he did after Devar Magan, but cudn't recall

sakala.. maranthittingala... Vasool raja MBBS

[V_S]

I believe 'kaakka' Radhakrishnan sir was longest surviving actor right from 40s (with NSK) till 2012, almost 60 years in film industry. We have to thank Kamal for bringing many yesteryear deserving actors to front, otherwise we would not even have known him today at his demise. Very said to hear 'kaakka' Radhakrishnan sir's demise. RIP. :sad:

[KlamRoyA]

I think there is one more kamal movie he did after Devar Magan, but cudn't recall

i think Guna padathula kooda varuvar nu ninaikkiren... nt sure..

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Oh yes, Both Guna & VR MBBS!

Tomorrow Thalaiver will surely pay homage

[NOV]

RIP Kaka Radhakrishnan
Actor since 1949

http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/09/17/images/2010091750640402.jpg


It was actually Pakiaraj who re-introduced him to Tamil cinema in the 80s, in the film Enga Chinna Raasa...

[groucho070]

RIP, his role in Manohara would be especially memorable.

[joe]

பழம்பெரும் கலைஞனுக்கு இதய அஞ்சலி

[Arvind Srinivasan]

RIP- :(
Liked him very much

[venkkiram]

காதலுக்கு மரியாதை , தேவர் மகன், வசூல் ராஜா எம்பிபிஎஸ், எங்க சின்ன ராசா படங்களில் காக்காவை மிகவும் ரசித்தேன். அஞ்சலி!

[Mahen]

RIP.. :(
He was hilarious in Unakaga ellam enakagu

[raajarasigan]

RIP Sir :sad:

[San_K]

RIP :sad:

What an actor he was

[Cinefan]

May his soul rest in peace.

Thevar Magan will be one film I will always associate him with.

[ajithfederer]

Rest in Peace.

[SoftSword]

aah... RIP perusu...
always remember him with KM... 'naan konjam loosu'....

[19thmay]

Apart from the above said movies, I liked him in Maayi and Mandhai Thirudivittai.

[Avadi to America]

RIP, his role in Manohara would be especially memorable.
santhegam illai... santhegam illai...

[interz]

may his soul rest in peace

I dont know abt his movies in past but I liked his acting in movies like Unnaithedi, Rojavanam, Kathalukku Mariyathai.

[interz]

http://www.filmglitz.com/tamil/veteran-producer-k-r-g-passes-away/

producer KRG (noteworthy: Sigappu rojakkal, Johny) passed away. May his soul rest in peace.

[ajaybaskar]

The Hanuman we all know, Mr Dara Singh is no more. RIP :(

[balaajee]

The Hanuman we all know, Mr Dara Singh is no more. RIP :(

I think he acted in Tamil movies Vetrimel Vetri as Prabhu's coach & Maaveeran as Rajini's Father

[groucho070]

That's him, used to enjoy his films as a kid. RIP.

[BM]

RIP :cry:


Bollywood's first superstar Rajesh Khanna dies at 69

Actor Rajesh Khanna has died at home in Mumbai. He was 69. The cause of death is not known yet but Mr Khanna had been ill for some time. The cremation will be held at 4.30pm today.

Mr Khanna had been hospitalized on June 23, when he was taken to Lilavati Hospital to be treated for exhaustion, and spent some days having tests. He was discharged on July 8.

Worried fans had lined up outside Aashirwad, Mr Khanna's Mumbai bungalow, on June 21 when he was said to have stopped eating. He was later reported to be "more than fine" by son-in-law, actor Akshay Kumar. Mr Khanna himself appeared on his balcony, visibly weak and wearing dark glasses, to wave at his fans and give them the victory sign.

Mr Khanna had also been hospitalized for a few days in April this year.

Mr Khanna's ex-wife, actress Dimple Kapadia, has nursed him through his illness. They have two daughters together - Twinkle, who is expecting her second child with husband Akshay Kumar, and Rinke who is married to businessman Sameer Saran.

Mr Khanna was the top actor in Bollywood during the Seventies and early Eighties, and is considered to be it's first real superstar. He was the star of romantic comedies and dramas such as Anand, Aradhana and Kati Patanag. He won three Filmfare awards in his long career. Mr Khanna also held a Lok Sabha seat as a Congressman from 19992-1996.

http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20120209721&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=bollywood&nid=244655

[tvsankar]

RIP............... so sad...

[Shakthiprabha]

:( ...................... ...........

[ajaybaskar]

RIP Mr.Khanna.

Enjoyed watching his songs whenever it's telecast in DD's Chitrahaar.

[groucho070]

What the....RIP. A very handsome hero, his films were filled with great songs...

[joe]

Rajesh ..RIP :(

[balaajee]

What the....RIP. A very handsome hero, his films were filled with great songs...

He did Sigappu Rojakkal in HINDI.

[rajeshkrv]

fantastic hero with a great charisma.. who else had that charm.. RIP a great loss indeed.

[app_engine]

Rajesh Kanna - adadA:-(

Heartfelt condolences.

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODEA6QjXrYI&feature=player_embedded

[venkkiram]

RIP.. Rajesh Kanna!

[venkkiram]

Drama-Cinema Artist MRK died today in Chennai.

RIP!

[Senpeww]

RIP Mr. MRK... !!!

[joe]

who is MRK?

[joe]

http://tamil.oneindia.in/img/2012/08/03-mrk-2-300.jpg

[venkkiram]

Joe, thanks for posting MRK's picture.

[RAGHAVENDRA]

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o528/imagivity/Old%20Tamil%20Film%20Stills/OON.jpg

மேடை, தொலைக்காட்சி, திரைப்பட நடிகரான திரு எம்.ஆர்.கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி என்கிற எம்.ஆர்.கே. அவர்கள் மிகவும் எளிமையான மனிதர். அவர் வாதத்தில் விழும் வரை சைக்கிளில் தான் எங்கும் செல்வார். படப்பிடிப்பு என்றால் கூட பஸ்சிலோ அல்லது ஆட்டோவிலோ தான் பயணிப்பார். பழகுவதற்கு இனிமையானவர். குரல் எப்போதுமே கணீரென்று தான் ஒலிக்கும். பழைய பாடல்கள், பக்திப் பாடல்கள் சேகரிப்பதில் மிகுந்த ஆர்வம் கொண்டிருந்தார். ஸ்ரீதரின் ஒரு ஓடை நதியாகிறது படத்தில் உதவி இயக்குநராகப் பணியாற்றியதுடன் ரகுவரனைப் பற்றி ஸ்ரீதரிடம் சொன்னதும் அவர் தான். நல்ல மனிதர்.

அவருடைய மறைவில் தமிழ்த்திரையுலகம் ஒரு அனுபவ மிக்க குணசித்திர நடிகரை இழந்து விட்டது.
மேலே உள்ள படம் ஒரு ஓடை நதியாகிறது படத்திலிருந்து.

அவருடைய ஆன்மா சாந்தியடைய இறைவனைப் பிரார்த்திப்போம்.

[Plum]

80s Doordarshan drama followes will know him. That means, on this site, Jaiganes and Shaktiprabha. I dont have the habit of saying RIP(adhu enna RIP, Rip his soul?) so I'l let it pass with this observation.

[P_R]

Owner of the house and cooldrink that Rajini helps himself to in Dharmathin Thalaivan

அம்ப்ரே புகார்ட் மர்லின் மன்றோ:lol:

[NOV]

RIP :bow:

[Arvind Srinivasan]

RIP... liked him a lot in Dharmathin Thalaivan

[app_engine]

Condolences to his family.

I think he was the 'veettila rAman veLiyila krishnan' in that Sivakumar-Radhika movie...

[Plum]

Another trivia would be that ARS was asked for that role in VRVK, and desisted because of his morals and fear of his father's disapproval

[balaajee]

Drama-Cinema Artist MRK died today in Chennai.

RIP!

He was not properly utillized by Tamil Cinema.

[app_engine]

Actor Rajesh bereaved (http://www.thinaboomi.com/2012/08/06/14648.html)

அனுதாபங்கள்!

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Nikil Murugan ‏@onlynikil (https://twitter.com/onlynikil) Actor ennatha kannaiah passes away funeral tomow 8.8.12 wed 3pm resi:Loydscolony housing board house Royapetai . his son sai 8015615535.

His last famous one is Varum aanaa Varaathu with vadivelu

RIP

[groucho070]

RIP, best known as the above 50 years old co-worker with annan in Mannan.

[Dinesh84]

RIP :bow:
http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/news/2012/08/popular-comedian-ennathe-kannayya-passes-away-159216.html

[Rangarajan nambi]

Heart felt condolences to the family. That episode with Vadivelu was very nice. May his soul rest in peace.

[interz]

Horrible tragedy. Vellore maavattam, Maasilamani director RNR Manohar's son died in swimming pool during a swimming lesson.

May the kid rest in peace.

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://www.inneram.com/announcements/death-announcement/rangarajan-died-5515.html

சென்னை - பிரபல எழுத்தாளரும் பத்திரிகையாளருமான ரா.கி.ரங்கராஜன் இன்று காலமானார். அவருக்கு வயது 85.

குமுதம் பத்திரிகையில் வெளிவரும் அரசு பதில்களில், ர வுக்கு சொந்தமானவர் ரா.கி.ரங்கராஜன். அண்ணமாலை மற்றும் ஜ.ரா.சுந்தரேசன் ஆகியோர் மற்ற இருவர் ஆவர். 1947 ஆம் ஆண்டு முதல் 1989 ஆம் ஆண்டு வரை குமுதம் பத்திரிகையில் ஆசிரியவர் குழுவில் இவர் பணி புரிந்துள்ளார்.

சூர்யா, ஹம்சா, துரைசாமி, கிருஷ்ணகுமார், மாலதி, வினோத் போன்ற புனைப்பெயர்களில் இவர் எழுதியுள்ளார். 1927 ஆம் ஆண்டு கும்பகோணத்தில் பிறந்த ரா.கி.ர., சக்தி, காலச்சக்கரம் மற்றும் கலகண்டு ஆகிய பத்திரிகைகளிலும் பணி புரிந்துள்ளார். கமலஹாசன் நடித்த மஹாநதி படத்தின் வசனகர்த்தாவாகவும் இவர் செயல்பட்டுள்ளார்.

கடந்த சில நாட்களாக உடல் நலக் குறைவால் பாதிக்கப்பட்டிருந்த ரா.கி.ரங்கராஜன்,இன்று அயனாவரத்தில் உள்ள அவரது இல்லத்தில் வைத்து மரணம் அடைந்தார்.

[app_engine]

rA ki ra :-(

Sad, one by one jAmbavAns passing away...death is a cruel reality...depressing :-(

[baroque]

:(

Great loss to the world of literature!:(

Like Akilan's VETRITH THIRUNAGAR ,
He wrote about Vijayanagar empire!

[venkkiram]

திருப்பூர் ஆர்.ராமசாமி காலமாகி விட்டார். அன்னாரின் ஆத்மா சாந்தியடைட்டும்!

[ajaybaskar]

Yaaru Saar avaru?

[app_engine]

Lights off - solvanam obituary for "lights on Vinod" (http://solvanam.com/?p=21659)

[venkkiram]

Yaaru Saar avaru?

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/6831/ramasami.jpg

[disk.box]

ரா.கி.ரங்கராஜன் அவர்களுக்கு அஞ்சலிகள் . :(
("லைட்ஸ் ஆன்" வினோத் கூட அவர்தானா? :shock: )

[interz]

Goundamanis mother has passed away.

May her soul rest it peace :-(

[app_engine]

AVM Murugan passed away (http://dinamani.com/edition/story.aspx?&SectionName=Cinema&artid=659076&SectionID=141&MainSectionID=141&SEO=&Title)

First son of AVM. He was 77.

Since he split away from the biz in 1978 as per this 'The Hindu' link (http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2005/03/29/stories/2005032901361700.htm) , don't remember seeing his name in posters during 80's (Kumaran / Saravanan / Balasubramanyan were the names then...at present, all four have split it appears).

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://www.nakkheeran.in/users/frmNews.aspx?N=82670

நகைச்சுவை நடிகர் லூஸ்மோகன் காலமானர்

http://www.nakkheeran.in/UltimateEditorInclude/UserFiles/newsphotos/ACTERSS/loosemohan-1.jpg

பழம்பெரும் நகைச்சுவை நடிகர் லூஸ்மோகன் உடல்நலக்குறைவால் இன்று (16.09.2012) காலமானார். தமிழ் சினிமாவில் 1000-த்திற்கும் மேற்பட்ட படங்களில் நகைச்சுவை வேடத்தில் நடித்தவர் லூஸ்மோகன்.

RIP :(

[hamid]

Rip....

[Arvind Srinivasan]

RIP...A guy who was very famous for his madras slang....

[ajaybaskar]

RIP.. Still nobody has matched his North Chennai slang..

[geno]

Someone might have already posted this here..Kamal has acknowledged that Loose Mohan was his guru in perfecting the Madras baashai for the film "Savaal".
Mohan was unique, and although he represented an ancient form of madras baashai, he was lovely at doing that! RIP.

[P_R]

I think it was for sattam en kayyil, which was even before savaal.

[Mahen]

RIP..no one could beat his cute and funny expressions

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Added to the slang, his pronounciation, and the sonstantly incoming & outgoing eyes add extra fun!

[V_S]

Very sad. Rest in peace :sad:

[NOV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYF5qaGhLGg

[NOV]

In 2011


CHENNAI: An yesteryear comedian of Tamil cinema submitted a petition with the police, alleging negligence by his son, on Thursday.
‘Loose’ Mohan (82), once a familar face to cine goers, arrived at the police commissionerate in the morning. In his petition to the CoP, he said his son Kartik was not taking care of his basic needs and that he had not eaten for three days. The actor demanded action against him.
Talking to reporters, ‘Loose’ Mohan, a resident of Sali Street in Mylapore, said he had a son and three daughters. His daughters were married. His son Kartik too was married and was staying with him in his house. After Kartik’s wife left for her parents’ house, he had not bothered to come home for the last three days. The actor said he ate frugally, but even that was not being provided to him by his son.
‘Loose’ Mohan’ s last film was Partiban-starrer ‘Azhaghi.’ He has acted in over 1,000 films. The complaint was directed to the Mylapore police inspector.

Behind every comedian's public face, there is a sad story.
RIP Mohan saar :(

[geno]

I think it was for sattam en kayyil, which was even before savaal.

yes that's correct. Sattam en kayil was the first, but savaal he probably excelled, better.

[app_engine]

Veteran actor Periya Karuppu Thevar passes away (http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/news/2012/09/veteran-actor-periya-karuppu-thevar-dies-161750.html)



கமல்ஹாசனின் விருமாண்டி படத்தில் இவர் பாடிய பாடல் பிரபலமானது. கரகாட்டக்காரன் உள்ளிட்ட பல படங்களில் இவரது நடிப்பு வெகுவாக பேசப்பட்டது.

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

RIP :( I guess he became popular only after virumaandi. I don't remember where he appeared in garagaattakkaaran.

And he did a remarkable role too, in virumaandi

[joe]

Rip :(

1771

[ajaybaskar]

This man is unmatchable. And this should be Malayalam cinema's biggest loss in recent times. RIP Mr Thilakan. :(

[selvakumar]

Ditto Ajay anna's post. RIP! I haven't seen many malayalam movies. But even in the ones that I watched, Thilagan was so good. A legend!
It is so bad that we didn't get a talent like this in Tamil cinema. Aayutha Poojai villan role mattum sattunnu mind la varuthu and that captain movie.
Karakatakaran?

[ajaybaskar]

Except Sathriyan, he didn't get a meaty role in Tamil.

[ajaybaskar]

Another sad news.. 'Pondaatti Thevai' heroine Aswini is no more. Got the info from R Parthiban's FB. RIP!!

http://en.600024.com/images/profile/movie/1990/pondattithevai.jpg

[udaykumar]

Thilakan..one of great actors of malayalam..RIP..have been in controversy for the past few years..

[V_S]

Big loss to film industry. One of the greatest actors of our times. Very sad to hear this, may his soul rest in peace.

[app_engine]

Recently watched nAduvAzhikaL...what an actor!

Sad to hear this news :-(

[hattori_hanzo]

Sad to hear about the demise of one of the finest actors in Malayalam Film Industry. He was always in the news. Few months back he was unfortunately involved in a road accident too.
I like him in Kilukkam, KShatriyan, Chanakyan, Kireedam & Indian Rupee.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1JhW75RLWo0/0.jpg

[raagadevan]

Malayalam thespian Thilakan dead

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/malayalam-thespian-thilakan-dead/article3931223.ece

The patriarch of Malayalam cinema (Slideshow)

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/the-patriarch-of-malayalam-cinema/article3820753.ece?homepage=true&ref=slideshow

[jaiganes]

this is like sivaji ganesan dead for malayalam movies - sad that they have treated him in a way thamizh cinema guys wouldnt dare treat Sivaji.
So this is more like Thilagan going off to the only place deserved for him - Heaven.
Problem with malayalam movie world is the small size of the pond where all the big fishes have to inhabit, with their own insecurities....
Definitely will miss him for his majestic presence...

[Arvind Srinivasan]

RIP...Thilakan' death is a huge loss to the malayalam industry....A gem of an actor....Watched indian rupee again just a week back and now to learn that he's gone is a little shocking

[Arvind Srinivasan]

this is like sivaji ganesan dead for malayalam movies - sad that they have treated him in a way thamizh cinema guys wouldnt dare treat Sivaji.
So this is more like Thilagan going off to the only place deserved for him - Heaven.


+1...Absolutely...

[Cinemarasigan]

Thilakan -an excellent actor, sad that he is no more.. RIP .

[hattori_hanzo]

this is like sivaji ganesan dead for malayalam movies - sad that they have treated him in a way thamizh cinema guys wouldnt dare treat Sivaji.
So this is more like Thilagan going off to the only place deserved for him - Heaven.
Problem with malayalam movie world is the small size of the pond where all the big fishes have to inhabit, with their own insecurities....
Definitely will miss him for his majestic presence...

Yeah, but the difference is there were people in Malayalam film industry who still offered him some meaty roles in the last, say 15 years. Stars were not in good terms with him but that did not stop the producers from making him play such wonderful characters. Indian Rupee with Prithviraj, Ustad Hotel with Mamoooty's son and a couple of movies with Mohan Lal all came out after his bitter fight with the stars. During NT's final 15 years, he was awarded Chevalier and might have attended a dozen felicitation functions but acted in craps like Poo Parikka Varugirom and Mannavaru Chinnavaru. :-) I saw even this Thilagan in a spectacular Tamil movie, starring Jithan Ramesh and Namitha...:bangcomp:

[jaiganes]

Yeah, but the difference is there were people in Malayalam film industry who still offered him some meaty roles in the last, say 15 years. Stars were not in good terms with him but that did not stop the producers from making him play such wonderful characters. Indian Rupee with Prithviraj, Ustad Hotel with Mamoooty's son and a couple of movies with Mohan Lal all came out after his bitter fight with the stars. During NT's final 15 years, he was awarded Chevalier and might have attended a dozen felicitation functions but acted in craps like Poo Parikka Varugirom and Mannavaru Chinnavaru. :-) I saw even this Thilagan in a spectacular Tamil movie, starring Jithan Ramesh and Namitha...:bangcomp:
Big diff is NT was plagued by various illness that kinda made it impossible for him to act in strenuous and meaty roles. Thilagan's problems were admittedly self made - but look around - there are not many in MF to take on thilagan's mantle. The credit must be given to the new wave malayalam film makers who have stolen the thunder from the big two actor's coterie and have broken new grounds where a performer like thilagan can actually shine with ease. however those years when thilagan was waging a war with the establishment and silly unions in malayalam film world, were a big loss for many of his fans.

[hattori_hanzo]

//dig Thilagam Vs Thilagan


Big diff is NT was plagued by various illness that kinda made it impossible for him to act in strenuous and meaty roles.
:-( Innoru Thevar Magan, Mudhal Mariyadhai madhiri character seyya vaaippu vandhirundha Once More, En Aasa Raasave ellaam nadicha themboda senjirukkalaame. Venaamna sollirupparu? I agree he was offered Nandha but couldn't proceed with it due to his health. But adhukku munnaadi, between MM and Nandha oru lean period irundhadhukku kaaranam andha nerathil irundha filmmakers mentality dhaan. They should have conceived stories and made some better movies based on not-so-young-heroes for him but they didn't. Thats too long a period.

The credit must be given to the new wave malayalam film makers who have stolen the thunder from the big two actor's coterie and have broken new grounds where a performer like thilagan can actually shine with ease.
Yes.

however those years when thilagan was waging a war with the establishment and silly unions in malayalam film world, were a big loss for many of his fans.
idhapathi onnunjolradhukkilla. I've not seen many Mal movies & dont know much about the politics in their FI.

//end-dig

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://www.facebook.com/kamalhaasan.theofficialpage/posts/439224536114805

Kamal Haasan (http://www.facebook.com/kamalhaasan.theofficialpage?ref=stream) · 36,028 like this
54 minutes ago ·

எனக்கு கேரள நடிகர்களுடன் முன்பு இருந்த அளவுக்கு தொடர்பு இல்லாமல் போனாலும் இருதரப்பிலும் அன்பு குறையாமல் இருப்பது என் பாக்கியமே.

கேரளத்தில் நல்ல நடிகர்களுக்கான பஞ்சம் வராத அளவிற்கு சராசரி நடிப்பின் தரம் உயர்ந்து இருக்கிறது. எனினும் திரு.திலகன் போன்றவர்களின் இழப்பு ஈடு
செய்ய முடியாதது. அனுபவமும் அபார தன்னபிக்கையும் உள்ளவர். “சாணக்கியன்” படப்பிடிப்பின் போது திரு.ஜிஜோ எனக்கு அவரை அறிமுகப் படுத்தியது "formidable actor" என்றுதான். திரு.திலகனைக் கண்டு படித்தவர்கள் நன்றியுடன் கண்ணீர் சிந்துவர்.

கண்டு வியந்தவர் இது இனி எங்கே என்று மயங்குவர். மயங்கத் தேவையில்லை இனியும் வருவர் நல்ல கலைஞர்கள். ஆனால் இவர் போல் இருக்காது. சாயல் தெரியலாம் ஆனால் அசல் போனது போனதுதான். இத்தனை நாள் எங்களுடன் இருந்ததற்காக நன்றி, யாம் பெற்றதற்காகத் தனி நன்றி தோழரே.

அன்பன்
கமல்ஹாசன்.

[app_engine]

A Jagannathan (http://tamil.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/featuresorarticles/1210/08/1121008025_1.htm)

Director A Jagannathan passed away. He did movies with MGR-Sivaji-Rajini-Kamal (idhayakkani / veLLai rOjA / thanga magan / kAdhal parisu)

In another sad news, daughter of Asha Bhosle committed suicide :
Varsha (http://tamil.webdunia.com/newsworld/news/national/1210/08/1121008031_1.htm)

[jaiganes]

AJagannathan had the rights to a script on Thamizh thaatha U.Ve.Sa and he apparently had the nod from Kamal to act as lead in it..

[NOV]

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249412_286232554810251_418820121_n.jpg

Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha, who killed herself, cremated in Mumbai

Mumbai: The last rites of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha, who committed suicide, were performed in the wee hours today at Marine Lines. The 56-year-old singer and columnist, who was reportedly suffering from depression, ended her life yesterday by shooting herself in the head at her residence in Prabhu Kunj apartments on the posh Peddar Road in South Mumbai.
According to sources close to the family, the funeral took place between 3-4 am at Chandanwadi crematorium in Marine Lines.

Asha, who was away in Singapore, to attend the closing ceremony of the Marathi International Film and Theatre Awards (MIFTA), rushed back to India and reached here around 11 pm last night.

[raagadevan]

Yash Chopra passed away on October 21, 2012

"Few Hindi film directors, if any, personified versatility, quality and durability better than Yash Chopra, who died following complications caused by dengue at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital on Sunday evening".

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/53-years-of-Yash-and-Raj-at-box-office-come-to-an-end/articleshow/16906893.cms

[balaajee]

Yash Chopra passed away on October 21, 2012

"Few Hindi film directors, if any, personified versatility, quality and durability better than Yash Chopra, who died following complications caused by dengue at Mumbai's Lilavati hospital on Sunday evening".

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/53-years-of-Yash-and-Raj-at-box-office-come-to-an-end/articleshow/16906893.cms

Kamal on YASH Chopra- Wish I had told Yash Chopra that everyone admires his work: Kamal Hassan (http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_wish-i-had-told-yash-chopra-that-everyone-admires-his-work-kamal-hassan_1755060) - Daily News & Analysis

[A.ANAND]

மாலைப்பொழுதின் மயக்கத்திலே நாயகி சுபா திடீர் மரணம்!

http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/news/2012/10/maalai-pozhuthin-mayakathile-heroine-subha-dies-163570.html

சென்னை: மாலைப்பொழுதின் மயக்கத்திலே என்ற படத்தில் நடித்து வந்த நடிகை சுபா புத்தெலா திடீரென மரணமடைந்துள்ளார். சிறுநீரக கோளாறு இதற்குக் காரணமாக கூறப்பட்டுள்ளது.



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சமீபத்தில் செம்பட்டை என்ற படத்தின் ஹீரோ திலீபன் அகால மரணமடைந்தார். இந்த நிலையில் இன்னொரு முக்கியப் படத்தின் நாயகி மரணமடைந்திருப்பது கோலிவுட்டை அதிர வைத்துள்ளது.

மாலைப்பொழுதின் மயக்கத்திலே என்று ஒரு படம் தயாராகி வந்தது. இதில் நாயகியாக நடித்திருந்தவர் சுபா புத்தெல்லா. இன்று காலை அவர் திடீரென மரணமடைந்தார்.

அவருக்கு சிறுநீரக கோளாறு இருந்ததாகவும், அதனால் அவதிப்பட்டு வந்த அவர் சிகிச்சை பலனளிக்காமல் மரணமடைந்ததாகவும் தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

[balaajee]

மாலைப்பொழுதின் மயக்கத்திலே நாயகி சுபா திடீர் மரணம்!

http://tamil.oneindia.in/movies/news/2012/10/maalai-pozhuthin-mayakathile-heroine-subha-dies-163570.html

சென்னை: மாலைப்பொழுதின் மயக்கத்திலே என்ற படத்தில் நடித்து வந்த நடிகை சுபா புத்தெலா திடீரென மரணமடைந்துள்ளார். சிறுநீரக கோளாறு இதற்குக் காரணமாக கூறப்பட்டுள்ளது.



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சமீபத்தில் செம்பட்டை என்ற படத்தின் ஹீரோ திலீபன் அகால மரணமடைந்தார். இந்த நிலையில் இன்னொரு முக்கியப் படத்தின் நாயகி மரணமடைந்திருப்பது கோலிவுட்டை அதிர வைத்துள்ளது.

மாலைப்பொழுதின் மயக்கத்திலே என்று ஒரு படம் தயாராகி வந்தது. இதில் நாயகியாக நடித்திருந்தவர் சுபா புத்தெல்லா. இன்று காலை அவர் திடீரென மரணமடைந்தார்.

அவருக்கு சிறுநீரக கோளாறு இருந்ததாகவும், அதனால் அவதிப்பட்டு வந்த அவர் சிகிச்சை பலனளிக்காமல் மரணமடைந்ததாகவும் தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

The movie got released & ran off the theaters....

[hattori_hanzo]

Sad, she looks so pretty.
http://tamil.oneindia.in/img/2012/10/23-subha600.jpg

'Sembattai' hero Dileepan was the one who appeared in the brothel song "Ley Thalli Nillunga" (Sinthanai Sei)

[littlemaster1982]

'Sembattai' hero Dileepan was the one who appeared in the brothel song "Ley Thalli Nillunga" (Sinthanai Sei)

His better known role was in Azhagiya Theeyae. One of Prasanna's friends.

[venkkiram]

Jaspal Bhatti died in road accident.

http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/jaspal-bhatti-dies-in-road-accident_121613.htm

RIP.

[Avadi to America]

http://www.facebook.com/kamalhaasan.theofficialpage/posts/439224536114805

Kamal Haasan (http://www.facebook.com/kamalhaasan.theofficialpage?ref=stream) · 36,028 like this
54 minutes ago ·

எனக்கு கேரள நடிகர்களுடன் முன்பு இருந்த அளவுக்கு தொடர்பு இல்லாமல் போனாலும் இருதரப்பிலும் அன்பு குறையாமல் இருப்பது என் பாக்கியமே.

கேரளத்தில் நல்ல நடிகர்களுக்கான பஞ்சம் வராத அளவிற்கு சராசரி நடிப்பின் தரம் உயர்ந்து இருக்கிறது. எனினும் திரு.திலகன் போன்றவர்களின் இழப்பு ஈடு
செய்ய முடியாதது. அனுபவமும் அபார தன்னபிக்கையும் உள்ளவர். “சாணக்கியன்” படப்பிடிப்பின் போது திரு.ஜிஜோ எனக்கு அவரை அறிமுகப் படுத்தியது "formidable actor" என்றுதான். திரு.திலகனைக் கண்டு படித்தவர்கள் நன்றியுடன் கண்ணீர் சிந்துவர்.

கண்டு வியந்தவர் இது இனி எங்கே என்று மயங்குவர். மயங்கத் தேவையில்லை இனியும் வருவர் நல்ல கலைஞர்கள். ஆனால் இவர் போல் இருக்காது. சாயல் தெரியலாம் ஆனால் அசல் போனது போனதுதான். இத்தனை நாள் எங்களுடன் இருந்ததற்காக நன்றி, யாம் பெற்றதற்காகத் தனி நன்றி தோழரே.

அன்பன்
கமல்ஹாசன்.

are you guys sure kaml is in facebook?

[jaiganes]

Jaspal Bhatti died in road accident.

http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/jaspal-bhatti-dies-in-road-accident_121613.htm

RIP.

Not a school going day passed without watching 'ulta pulta' in a rush before going to school.
Yet another icon associated with my nostalgia leaves this world making it ever more duller.

[NOV]

Music has passed away....

http://images.jagran.com/ravi-shankar-sl-2-2-2012.jpg

Birth name Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury
Born 7 April 1920 Varanasi, United Provinces, Indian Empire
Died 11 December 2012 (aged 92) San Diego, California, United States


May Pandit Ravi Shankar's soul rest in peace. :bow:

[Scale]

Rip :(

[MADDY]

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/nithyashree-mahadevans-husband-commits-suicide/article4221303.ece

more sad news for world of classical music

[ajaybaskar]

Oh poor thing. :(

[ajaybaskar]

Reports say that even Nithyasree attempted suicide. Family issues cited as the reason. Why didn't they even think about their two daughters? :shock:

[MADDY]

that still needs to be confirmed.......i think whatever it is, her family sources would deny her suicide attempt......yeah, wat abt the daughters :-( ......and abt her singing in kacheris and movies - i dunno whether she will be able to ever come back :-(

[Cinefan]

wat abt the daughters :-( ......and abt her singing in kacheris and movies - i dunno whether she will be able to ever come back :-(

Why ever did he do that?Guess it's not easy being a celebrity or the wife/husband of one.

But considering the upbringing and the exposure,it's shocking to hear this news.Probably would have been a split second decision when focus is lost(most suicides,murders happen in that window).Just step back and think,the futility of such decisions and the impact on the family will get back into vision.

[NOV]

Nothing to deny. She consumed poison.
May God be with the family during this trying time.

[venkkiram]

Why ever did he do that?Guess it's not easy being a celebrity or the wife/husband of one.

But considering the upbringing and the exposure,it's shocking to hear this news.Probably would have been a split second decision when focus is lost(most suicides,murders happen in that window).Just step back and think,the futility of such decisions and the impact on the family will get back into vision.

Suicidal thoughts always arise beforehand for people who commiting. Its a fight between good and bad thoughts in those mind and finally good surrenders to bad during suicidal moments.

[Cinefan]

Nothing to deny. She consumed poison.


How is she now?Any reports?

[NOV]

No news yet.
Apparently hubby told driver to stop by at adyar river. Took his mobile phone with him and then jumped. 1.30 pm his body was fished out. Nithyasree informed 1 hour later.

[balaajee]

Violinist MS Gopalakrishnan is no more

Chennai: Veteran violinist MS Gopalakrishnan died here today following a brief illness.

The 82-year-old artiste was admitted to a private hospital yesterday after he complained of breathlessness and passed away in the wee hours today, sources close to his family said.
Awarded with Padma Bhushan among others, Gopalakrishnan`s career spanned over seven decades during which he was known for his deep knowledge of Carnatic and Hindustani music.
His contemporaries include Lalgudi G Jayaraman and TN Krishnan.
Gopalakrishnan is survived by his wife, two daughters and son.

[balaajee]

Actress-VJ Sophiya Haque passes away(alaipayuthey september madham)
2152

The news of actress-VJ Sophiya Haque’s death stunned the entertainment world on Thursday.
Popular in the 90s, VJ, Sophiya Haque, rose to fame in India with Channel V's show Sophiya’s Choice. She passed away early morning on January 16. Reports say that Sophiya had been battling cancer for a long time and was admitted to a hospital in London where she died in her sleep.

[mappi]

Poovil vandu koodum kandu poovum kangal moodum.
Passed many hours before channel V with Sophiya. *sad*

[joe]

எம்.எஸ்.உதயமூர்த்தி காலமானார் :(

[venkkiram]

எம்.எஸ்.உதயமூர்த்தி காலமானார் :( அஞ்சலி!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf6L-rg76C8

[hattori_hanzo]

:-( excellent writer. Must have inspired many with his self-improvement books on positive thinking. Cant forget his "Ennangal", one of the very few Thamizh books I have read.

[RAGHAVENDRA]

Shocking news

http://cdn3.supergoodmovies.com/FilesFive/sri-kala-sudha-telugu-association-veteran-film-artists-awards-4b680023.jpg



CHENNAI: Veteran actress and classical dancer Rajasulochana, who starred in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam movies in the 50s and 60s, passed away in Chennai on Tuesday morning. She was 78 and had renal problems.

"Rajasulochana was known for her dancing. Every film of her had a song and dance number by her," said Randor Guy, film historian. The actor, who was from Vijayawada, debuted in Kannada film 'Gunasagari' in 1953. She went on to act in more than 250 films in all south Indian languages and shared screen space with stars like MG Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, NT Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao and Rajkumar.

"She grew up in Triplicane after her father got transferred here. She learnt Bharatanatyam from Lalithamma and K N Dhandayuthapani Pillai and Kuchipudi from Vempati Chinna Satyam. Her dancing skills led her to movies," said Guy.

One of the first movies that got her noticed in the Tamil industry was 'Pennarasi'. "This had several song and dance sequences that were shot in Coimbatore. She became very popular," said Guy. But what gave her stardom was her role in 'Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum' (1958), directed by AK Velan. The songs became instant hits and Rajasulochana went on to act in more movies.

"She ruled the roost for a while along with fellow actor Devika. She was known for her portrayal of sophisticated, well-bred women," said actor and historian Mohan Raman. At a recent interaction at a film club, the veteran said her primary interest remained dance, said Raman.

Rajasulochana set up a dance school, which is sustained by her disciples. "She was more of a teacher there. Also, she didn't act after retiring from the movie industry more than 20 years ago. She was more into social work these days," said Krishna, her son-in-law. Friends like Randor Guy said that she remained her warm, cheerful self despite health problems.

Rajasulochana is survived by her son Shyam Sundar and daughters Sree and Devi. The cremation will be held at the Besant Nagar crematorium at 1.30pm on March 6.


from http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Veteran-actress-Rajasulochana-passes-away-in-Chennai/articleshow/18810103.cms

It's really shocking. Though she is aged she was very energetic when attended our NTFANS prog in July 2012.

May her soul rest in peace.

[raagadevan]

The queen of the screen

"One of the most successful stars in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam movies, Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu Rajeevalochana (her original name) born August 15, 1934, passed away in her home in Madipakkam in Chennai, during the early hours of March 5."

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-queen-of-the-screen/article4478600.ece?homepage=true

[kaveri kannan]

மறைந்த ராஜசுலோசனா அவர்கள் ஆன்மா சாந்தி பெறவும்
அவர் இழப்பைத் தாங்கும் சக்தியை அவர் குடும்பம் பெறவும்
என் பிரார்த்தனைகள்....

[kaveri kannan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD2gs-bo2yk

[kaveri kannan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l589Wg_Ct0w

[NOV]

Veteran actress Sukumari passes away.
I think her last film in thamizh was in YNM as the grandmother.
I remember her mostly as Sivaji's mother in law in PP.


RIP

[RAGHAVENDRA]

A veteran in South Indian Movies - Sukumari will always live in the hearts of Tamil. Proof this song...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQzGsG7Ru8w

[raagadevan]

making her presence felt... Sukumari


http://video.webindia123.com/interviews/actress/sukumari/index.htm

[balaajee]

South stars mourn Sukumari's passing (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/South-stars-mourn-Sukumaris-passing/articleshow/19237004.cms)- Times of India

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Legendary Singer PB Srinivas passes away becos fo Heart Attack

:( RIP

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://www.maalaimalar.com/2013/04/14151920/PB-Srinivas-passes-away-today.html

தமிழ் சினிமாவில் பழம்பெரும் பின்னணி பாடகர் பி.பி.ஸ்ரீநிவாஸ். இவர் தமிழ், தெலுங்கு, மலையாளம் உள்ளிட்ட 12 இந்திய மொழிகளில் ஆயிரத்துக்கும் மேற்பட்ட பாடல்களை பாடியுள்ளார்.

இவருக்கு கடந்த சில நாட்களாக உடல்நலம் மோசமான நிலையில் இருந்து வந்தது. இதனால் சென்னை சிஐடி நகரில் உள்ள அவரது வீட்டில் சிகிச்சை மேற்கொண்டு வந்தார். இந்நிலையில் இன்று அவருக்கு திடீரென மாரடைப்பு ஏற்பட்டு அவரது உயிர் பிரிந்தது. அவருக்கு வயது 82.

காலமான பி.பி.ஸ்ரீநிவாஸ் 1934-ம் ஆண்டு செப்டம்பர் 22ம் நாள் ஆந்திராவில் காக்கிநாடா மாவட்டத்தில் பிறந்தார். தமிழ்த் திரை இசை உலகில் டி.எம்.சௌந்தரராஜன் புகழின் உச்சியில் இருந்த காலத்தில் ஸ்ரீநிவாஸ் அவருக்கு அடுத்த இடத்தில் விளங்கினார். வெண்கலக் குரலில் பாடிவந்தோர் காலகட்டத்தில், மென்மையான குரலால் இனிமையைக் கூட்டி பாடுவதில் ஒரு புதிய பாணியை கொண்டுவந்தவர் பி.பி.ஸ்ரீநிவாஸ்.

'காலங்களில் அவள் வசந்தம்', ‘மயக்கமா கலக்கமா’ ‘நிலவே என்னிடம் நெருங்காதே’ என காலத்தால் அழியா பாடல்களை பாடிய அற்புதமான பாடகர். தமிழ்ப் படங்களில் ஜெமினி கணேசன், கன்னடத்தில் ராஜ்குமார் ஆகியோரின் அனைத்துப் படங்களிலும் இவர்தான் பின்னணி பாடியுள்ளார். பி.பி.ஸ்ரீநிவாஸ் மறைவிற்கு தமிழ் திரையுலகைச் சேர்ந்த பல்வேறு கலைஞர்களும் இரங்கல் தெரிவித்துள்ளனர்.

[raagadevan]

Thank you for being my favorite male singing voice for so many years... RIP :(

PBS Slide shoe:

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/pbs-no-more/article4617123.ece?ref=slideshow#im-image-0

[Arvind Srinivasan]

One of my favourite singers....Had one of the most mellifluous voices ....Sad day for me...

[raagadevan]

A tribute...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQJlQ-BMtbg

நினைப்பதெல்லாம் நடந்துவிட்டால் தெய்வம் ஏதுமில்லை
நடந்ததையே நினைத்திருந்தால் அமைதி என்றுமில்லை
முடிந்த கதை தொடர்வதில்லை இறைவன் ஏட்டினிலே
தொடர்ந்த கதை முடிவதில்லை மனிதன் வீட்டினிலே
நினைப்பதெல்லாம் நடந்துவிட்டால் தெய்வம் ஏதுமில்லை
நடந்ததையே நினைத்திருந்தால் அமைதி என்றுமில்லை

ஆயிரம் வாசல் இதயம் அதில் ஆயிரம் எண்ணங்கள் உதயம்
யாரோ வருவார் யாரோ இருப்பார் வருவதும் போவதும் தெரியாது
ஆயிரம் வாசல் இதயம் அதில் ஆயிரம் எண்ணங்கள் உதயம்
யாரோ வருவார் யாரோ இருப்பார் வருவதும் போவதும் தெரியாது
ஒருவர் மட்டும் குடியிருந்தால் துன்பம் ஏதுமில்லை
ஒன்றிருக்க ஒன்று வந்தால் என்றும் அமைதியில்லை
நினைப்பதெல்லாம் நடந்துவிட்டால் தெய்வம் ஏதுமில்லை
நடந்ததையே நினைத்திருந்தால் அமைதி என்றுமில்லை

எங்கே வாழ்க்கை தொடங்கும் அது எங்கே எவ்விதம் முடியும்
இதுதான் பாதை இதுதான் பயணம் என்பது யாருக்கும் தெரியாது
எங்கே வாழ்க்கை தொடங்கும் அது எங்கே எவ்விதம் முடியும்
இதுதான் பாதை இதுதான் பயணம் என்பது யாருக்கும் தெரியாது
பாதையெல்லாம் மாறிவரும் பயணம் முடிந்துவிடும்
மாறுவதை புரிந்துகொண்டால் மயக்கம் தெளிந்துவிடும்
நினைப்பதெல்லாம் நடந்துவிட்டால் தெய்வம் ஏதுமில்லை
நடந்ததையே நினைத்திருந்தால் அமைதி என்றுமில்லை

[raagadevan]

The PBS (youtube) Collection:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL53FDE55E8BDFDDE6

[baroque]

:(

Greatest loss to Indian cinema's playback singing!
Every composition Shri.P.B.S graces, attains impeccable reach!
This is a sad day!
Vinatha

[NOV]

Don't feel sad. He and his songs will forever live in our hearts.
Mayakkama kalakkamaa .... not only gave life to Vaali but to me too some 7-8 years ago.
Farewell icon!

[Arvind Srinivasan]

My first glimpse of PB Srinivos was at Woodlands Drive- in a good ten years ago. He was sitting there as inconspicuously as ever, with his bright Sri Charnam on his forehead and his trademark cap. And then suddenly a person in his mid forties came up to him and asked for his autograph. It was then that I realized that the man in front of me was a legend, a person who’s reached the pinnacle of success in music in not only in Tamizh but in several other languages.

It took me a few more years to appreciate his music. My driver had this penchant for yesteryear songs and it was thanks to him that I got a taste of PBSs sweet voice. The first song that really touched my heart was ‘Ninaipathelaam Nadunthivitaal’ and I must have tried to reproduce his rendition a thousand times. There was also this growing sensation in me to go talk to him, discuss about music or probably even sing him a song the next time I meet him. I did get a lot opportunities, but I could never muster enough courage. But my rendezvous with his works continued and till this day Ninaipathelaam Nadunthivitaal, Nilave ennidam and Manidhan enbavan deivam aagalam remain my favourite songs.

I got to hear him at Kalakrithi, a cultural event organized by CEG two years back. I was representing my college in the Group music competition and was awaiting the results, when the Vice Chancellor invited PBS on stage. He sang the opening two stanzas of Nilave ennidam and all that he got in return from the crowd were boos and laughs. It was true that he had lost his voice over the years, but the treatment meted out to him was quite shocking for me. He thanked the crowd and even apologized for a bad throat. I for one was on the verge of tears. I wanted to go up to him, fall at his feet and apologize on behalf of the raucous crowd and say that he still has his fans intact and we still love him. But I could never do so.

Now he is no more with us and all I have left is gratitude for giving me those lovely songs to savour. You may be gone, sir. But your voice and your songs remain……

[Anban]

Kalakrithi is organised by A.C.Tech not CEG .. over the past few years, the quality of students in the main campus of Anna University (CEG, AC Tech) is vomitable compared to the previous batches..

[Arvind Srinivasan]

^Ya...I get confused between the two...I was pained and angry....Their behaviour was pathetic to say the least.... But it was nice to see PBS talking about director Sridhar and Gemini Ganesan

[Dilbert]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE2Odru3fJE

RIP PBS .. one of many gems.

[ravi200101]

RIP PBS...

"Manithan enbavan deivamaagalam...." was the first song that attracted me to PBS. A very mild tone and a clear voice and of course the brilliant tune made me look for more PBS songs. This was during my school days. More exploration on PBS made me a big fan of PBS. Whenever i listen to Ungal viruppam in Radio and the moment they announce that the next song is going to be a PBS song a sense of happiness runs through the mind. Even today after hearing so many years and times songs like "Padaatha pattellam pada ...", "mayakama kalakkama...." , "Ninaipathellam nadanthu vittal ... " , " Athi manithan kadallukku pin ... " , " Kannirandum minna minna..." ,etc, i still have the same pleasing feeling which i had when hearing them first time. PBS never dies for me. PBS is with me till my last breadth. Is their a day when i do not hear his voice?

[Cinemarasigan]

What a voice!! will be missed surely ..

RIP

[Avadi to America]

Neethu fulla orey PBS pattu thaan... Athulayum MGRkum Sivajikum padina pattu special... Geneala ivanga rendu perukum TMS thaan paduvaru... AAna PBS voicela vara "thirudathey pappa thirudathey"....RIP

[hattori_hanzo]

I cant stop humming the song, "Nilavukku Yen Mel Ennadi Kobam...". What a voice :bow:

[NOV]

come to PP... full of PBS songs for last two-three days...

[hattori_hanzo]

Whats PP, NOV?

[adiram]

Always my humming is

"poovaraiyum poongodiye poomaalai soodavaa
ponmagale vaazhgavendru paamaalai paadavaa
paamaalai paadavaa"

especially that "paamaalai" second time is a wonder voice.

His great acehivement is, ALL OF HIS SONGS ARE HIT. No other singer got this credit.

[NOV]

Whats PP, NOV?Paattukku Paattu :)

[NOV]

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/59381457/TK+Ramamoorthy.jpg

RIP Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamoorthy

[Arvind Srinivasan]

One legend after another....Very sad....

[baroque]

:(

ULAGAM PIRANDHADHU ENAKKAGA......


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SlNXa0ofVM

AESTHETIC HEART OF MSV-TKR'S VIOLIN,ACCORDION USAGE FOR KANNADASAN'S PHILOSOPHICAL COMPOSITION!:musicsmile:

Vinatha

[RAGHAVENDRA]

தமிழ்த் திரையுலகின் இசை உலகில் முடி சூடா மன்னர்களான விஸ்வநாதன்-ராமமூர்த்தி இரட்டையர்களில் ஒருவரான ராமமூர்த்தி அவர்களின் மறைவு மிகவும் துயரமூட்டும் செய்தியாகும். அவருடைய ஆன்மா சாந்தியடைய இறைவனை வேண்டுகிறோம்.

[RAGHAVENDRA]

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o528/imagivity/unspecific/TKRD01_zps14c0fc02.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/imagivity/media/unspecific/TKRD01_zps14c0fc02.jpg.html)

திரு டி.கே. ராமமூர்த்தி அவர்களுக்கு இறுதி அஞ்சலி செலுத்த விரும்புவோருக்காக அவருடைய முகவரி

D-3, Third Floor, Apco Apartments, Door No.4, Balaji Nagar Third Street, Royapettah, Chennai - 14.

எம்.எஸ்.வி. அவர்களும் டி.கே. ஆர். அவர்களும் இணைந்து நிற்கும் புகைப்படம், ராமமூர்த்தி அவர்களின் இல்லத்தில் மாட்டப் பட்டுள்ளது.

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o528/imagivity/unspecific/TKRMSV01_zps9b9c6e94.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/imagivity/media/unspecific/TKRMSV01_zps9b9c6e94.jpg.html)

திரு ராமமூர்த்தி அவர்கள் நேற்று பிற்பகல் வரை மிகவும் சுறுசுறுப்பாகவும் நல்ல நினைவுகளுடனும் இருந்துள்ளார். அவரும் எம்.எஸ்.வி. அவர்களும் சந்தித்து உரையாடியுள்ளனர். மாலை உடல் நிலை சற்று சீர்குலைந்து இன்று அதிகாலை 00.30 மணியளவில் இறைவனடி சேர்ந்துள்ளார். அநேகமாக நாளை 18.04.2013 காலை இறுதிச் சடங்குகள் நடைபெறும்.

[NOV]

,y favourite composition of TKR solo from the film Sadhu Mirandaal


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d64MxYrRoys

[PARAMASHIVAN]

One of the best ever MD, RIP :(

[adiram]

நான்
மூன்றெழுத்து
தங்கச் சுரங்கம்
சங்கமம் (1970)

நீங்கள் விட்டுச்சென்ற செல்வங்களுள் சில. 'மறக்கமுடியுமா' உங்கள் இசை வெள்ளத்தை..

[baroque]

ஆஹா.... இன்று நமதுள்ளமே பொங்கும் புது வெள்ளமே.....

சிரிச்ச மூஞ்சி சுருட்ட முடி சிவாஜி with Padmini!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll-yDdgCHm0

வருகிறாள் உன்னை தேடி..... ராகம் அடானா ......தங்கபதுமை......1958.......கண்ணதாசன்......விஸ ்வநாதன்-ராமமூர்த்தி!

[baroque]

Sweet Susheela's early mystical pathos from ANDAVAN KATTALAI!
AZHAGEY VAA....
perennial favorite!
intricate bgm of guitar, strings adn shenoy!
Tabala Visu-Ramu's tempo change with waltz touch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYCv3vDPzrk

[Designer]

http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/59381457/tk+ramamoorthy.jpg

rip tiruchirapalli krishnaswamy ramamoorthy

r.i.p. :(

[Cinemarasigan]

திரு டி.கே. ராமமூர்த்தி அவர்களுக்கு இறுதி அஞ்சலி செலுத்த விரும்புவோருக்காக அவருடைய முகவரி

D-3, Third Floor, Apco Apartments, Door No.4, Balaji Nagar Third Street, Royapettah, Chennai - 14.

எம்.எஸ்.வி. அவர்களும் டி.கே. ஆர். அவர்களும் இணைந்து நிற்கும் புகைப்படம், ராமமூர்த்தி அவர்களின் இல்லத்தில் மாட்டப் பட்டுள்ளது.


திரு ராமமூர்த்தி அவர்கள் நேற்று பிற்பகல் வரை மிகவும் சுறுசுறுப்பாகவும் நல்ல நினைவுகளுடனும் இருந்துள்ளார். அவரும் எம்.எஸ்.வி. அவர்களும் சந்தித்து உரையாடியுள்ளனர். மாலை உடல் நிலை சற்று சீர்குலைந்து இன்று அதிகாலை 00.30 மணியளவில் இறைவனடி சேர்ந்துள்ளார். அநேகமாக நாளை 18.04.2013 காலை இறுதிச் சடங்குகள் நடைபெறும்.

His service to Tamil Film Music is unforgettable.. RIP..

[ravi200101]

RIP TKR....

You will live in the hearts of most tamilians for many more years with your music of unforgettable qualities. One of the greatest TFM icons....

[NOV]

RIP Lalgudi Jayaraman

[SoftSword]

what is with this week and the demise of the musical greats??

[raagadevan]

RIP; Lalgudi Jayaraman...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Carnatic-violinist-composer-Lalgudi-G-Jayaraman-passes-away-in-Chennai/articleshow/19680628.cms

"mOkshamu galada..."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLvSMOHcIts

[Arvind Srinivasan]

Horrible week....

[venkkiram]

Horrible week....

Lalgudi Jayaraman: 82 years
P. B. Sreenivas : 82 years
T. K. Ramamoorthy : 91 Years

We need not feel sad on their demise. I think crossing 80+ itself is a praiseworthy milestone in terms of good life cycle/style. They lived longer and contributed fruitfully to Music Industry. Let us pray for their souls rest in piece.

[NOV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_TC6rORbug


Lalgudi Jayaraman plays Adamodi galade in Charukesi, accompanied by his son G.J.R.Krishnan on the violin and Palghat Raghu on the mridangam.

[Cinemarasigan]

Lalgudi Jayaraman: 82 years
P. B. Sreenivas : 82 years
T. K. Ramamoorthy : 91 Years

We need not feel sad on their demise. I think crossing 80+ itself is a praiseworthy milestone in terms of good life cycle/style. They lived longer and contributed fruitfully to Music Industry. Let us pray for their souls rest in piece.

+1...

RIP for Lalgudi Jayaraman...

[raagadevan]

To my guru, with love

By Meera Srinivasan - The Hindu, April 23, 2013

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/to-my-guru-with-love/article4644527.ece?homepage=true

He never dominated

By B. Kolappan - The Hindu, April 23, 2013

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/he-never-dominated/article4644658.ece

[hattori_hanzo]

Noted in life, unnoticed in death

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/noted-in-life-unnoticed-in-death/article4653639.ece

None can forget the nurse in ‘Thillanna Mohanambal,’ who, with incredible finesse, taught nagaswara vidwan, Sikkil Shanmughasundaram (played by Sivaji Ganesan) a poignant lesson on selfless service! ..............................
..................Very few websites have noted her death and even there you find one with a picture of the multi-faceted Banumathi Ramakrishna erroneously placed alongside the news item!

[NOV]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cwjI3vGzsBY/ToBzojWnweI/AAAAAAAAAZU/-2wdK6r7PuQ/s1600/TMS.jpg

Thuguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Sounderarajan (Tamil: டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்; March 24, 1922 - May 25, 2013) was a playback singer in the Tamil film industry for over six decades. He gave his voice to a galaxy of actors and thespians in the South Indian film industry such as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, N. T. Rama Rao, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, Jaishankar, Rajkumar, A. Nageswara Rao, RaviChandar, Nagesh, Ranjan, Kantha Rao, T S Balayya, Jagayya, Rajanikanth, Kamal Hasan and a generation of actors from 1946 till 2007. He is popularly known as TMS. In 2010, he also rendered his voice for the Tamil Semmozhi Meet Anthem which was composed by A. R. Rahman.

TM Soundarajan died on 25 May 2013 at his residence in Mandaveli, Chennai due to illness. He was 91 years old at the time of his death.


RIP TM Soundararajan



http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y5HhEotYHdc


The best male singer ever.
May his popularity live forever through his songs

[Designer]

Iconic Tamil singer TM Soundararajan dies

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Iconic-Tamil-singer-TM-Soundararajan-dies/articleshow/20261602.cms

R.I.P.

[raagadevan]

Feeling sad to hear about the demise of TMS. He was indeed one of a kind... R.I.P.

[Sunil_M88]

RIP TM Soundararajan

The best male singer ever.
May his popularity live forever through his songs

:bow:

[raagadevan]

TMS, voice of Sivaji and MGR, no more

"A versatile singer, he modulated his voice to suit the two stars perfectly; a listener could identify the star in the film through TMS’s songs even without watching the movie!"

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tms-voice-of-sivaji-and-mgr-no-more/article4750275.ece?homepage=true

[NOV]

Losses this year:

Lalgudi Jayaraman: 82 years
P. B. Sreenivas : 82 years
T. K. Ramamoorthy : 91 Years
T. M. Soundararajan: 91 Years

[venkkiram]

TMS, voice of Sivaji and MGR, no more

"A versatile singer, he modulated his voice to suit the two stars perfectly; a listener could identify the star in the film through TMS’s songs even without watching the movie!"

http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tms-voice-of-sivaji-and-mgr-no-more/article4750275.ece?homepage=true

தேஞ்சி போன ரெக்கார்டு போல எத்தனை முறைதான் இதையே சொல்வது? அதைவிட்டு வெளியெ வாங்கப்பா! அவரோட குரலின் சாதனைகள் பல இருக்கிறது.

[interz]

may his soul rest in peace.

[tacinema]

கண்ணீர் அஞ்சலி. TMS - Unparalleled. An era comes to an end. The man, who gave soul to many songs for Sivaji, MGR, Jai Shankr right thru Rajini is no more. May God give courage to the bereaved family during this testing time. RIP.

[NOV]

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420294_545224268870294_1137563486_n.jpg


http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/943133_545224435536944_864069706_n.jpg

[gaddeswarup]

T.M.Soundararajan RIP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6Km8DwUs_wA

[Arvind Srinivasan]

His impact on TFI music is incomparable. Hope he rests in peace.

[Arvind Srinivasan]

The best male singer ever.
May his popularity live forever through his songs

Got to agree....His legacy will never die. The songs of MGR , Sivaji are still sung by his fans and there are young singers trying his neeye unakku, mugathil mugam paarkalaam and paattum naane..TMS will continue to live in heart ad spirit.....

A small tribute to both PBS and TMS....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag6m5atKfIY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkxIoWPqaQg

[Roshan]

My all time favourite of TMS ;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6BYr53e9sM&feature=youtu.be

[raajarasigan]

RIP sir :sad:

[Cinemarasigan]

One of the best male singers in TFI....
May his soul Rest In Peace...

[balaajee]

Bollywood shocked by Jiah Khan's suicide (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Bollywood-shocked-by-Jiah-Khans-suicide/articleshow/20421420.cms) - Times of India

[joe]

மணிவண்ணன் :(

[Brianengab]

இயக்குனர் மணிவண்ணன் மாரடைப்பால் இன்று காலமானார். தமிழ் திரைப்பட இயக்குனரும் நடிகருமான இவருக்கு வயது 59.

oh sad...gud director cum actor..

RIP.. :(

[k_vanan]

இயக்குனர் மணிவண்ணன் மாரடைப்பால் இன்று காலமானார். தமிழ் திரைப்பட இயக்குனரும் நடிகருமான இவருக்கு வயது 59.

oh sad...gud director cum actor..

RIP.. :(

:shock:

RIP :sad:

[ecureuhapis]

oh my. one of the best. RIP

[omeuforivo]

http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/r765/ganse7/Manivannan_zps0c9279f1.jpg (http://s1366.photobucket.com/user/ganse7/media/Manivannan_zps0c9279f1.jpg.html)
Tamil Industry is missing one of the greatest star/director.
May his soul rest in peace.

[satissh_r]

Rip :(

[kalnayak]

Manivannan, one of the new generation director in 80's. Remembered for his films Gopurangal Saivathillai, Nooraavathu Naal, Amaithippadai, Chinnathambi-Periyathambi etc. in direction. Remembered for his acting roles in films like Muthalvan, Amaithippadai, Ullaththai Alliththaa etc. A staunch Tamil supporter. May his soul rest in peace.

[HonestRaj]

RIP .. one of the best commercial director & writer

[interz]

What a sad news, Manivannan sir deserved to live longer than this. May his soul rest in peace. :-(

[mappi]

Quite sad. At least I had a chance recently to appreciate his hard work & dedication in my review. One of the "asalt" directors TFI had or will ever have.

ALL my Respects to film maker / Story teller / Villan / actor / Much Much More Manivannan

[Brianengab]

http://tamil.webdunia.com/newsworld/news/tnnews/1306/15/1130615024_1.htm

[NOV]

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1017274_524079104305959_1362560292_n.jpg

Manivannan died shortly after the release of his 50th directorial venture Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA due to a heart failure on June 15, 2013 in his Nesapakkam residence . He is survived by his wife, son(Raghu) and a daughter(Jyothi)

Rest In Peace.... :(
Too young to die :(

[venkkiram]

சிறந்தக் கலைஞர். பன்முகத் திறமையுள்ள மனிதர். ஒரு படைப்பாளியாக மிகச் சிலரே கடந்த முப்பது ஆண்டுகளில் தமிழ்த் திரையுலகில் பல்வேறு கதைக்களனில் முயற்சித்திருக்கிறார்கள் (இங்கேயும் ஒரு கங்கை, இருபத்தி நாலு மணி நேரம், முதல் வசந்தம், விடிஞ்சா கல்யாணம், பாலை வன ரோஜாக்கள், சின்னத் தம்பி பெரியத் தம்பி, அமைதிப்படை, வாழ்க்கைச் சக்கரம், இனி ஒரு சுதந்திரம்.. ). அவர்களின் ஒருவர் மணிவண்ணன். நடிப்பில் நிறைய படங்களில் ஜொலித்திருக்கிறார். கோகுலத்தில் சீதை, அவ்வை சண்முகி, உள்ளத்தை அள்ளித்தா, அமைதிப்படை, வாழ்க்கைச் சக்கரம் உடனே ஞாபகத்திற்கு வருகிறது. அரசியல் வாழ்க்கை எனப் பார்க்கும்போது, ஒரு தமிழராக பெரியார் சிந்தனைகளை வெளிப்படுத்தியவர். அரசியல் கூழைக்கும்பிடு அமைப்புக்கள், சாதி என குறுகிய வட்டங்களின் தன்னை ஈடுபடுத்திக் கொள்ளாமல் தனக்கென ஒரு நிலைப்பாட்டுடன் வெளிப்படுத்திக் கொண்டவர். நன்றி மணிவண்ணன்.

[NOV]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMzOc9QCMAEenMi.jpg:large


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMzO1RyCMAAcUQF.jpg:large


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMzPTYVCcAIHxEr.jpg:large

[Designer]

The movies which Manivannan had directed and which I found memorable are : Amaidhipadai, Ganam Kortaar Avargale, Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi, Mudhal Vasantham, Paalaivana Rojaakkal, 24 Mani Neram, Gopurangal Saivadhillai, among others. The movies in which I liked his performance (as a comedian, as a villain, in a supporting role, etc) are too many to be listed here. Death has snatched away a talented actor-director-writer at a relatively young age. May his soul rest in peace, and may God give solace to the family members in their time of grief.

[Arvind Srinivasan]

It was a joy to watch him on screen. Unfortunate that we wont get to see him again in another film......:(

[BM]

:(...

[baroque]

ரங்கீலா ஊர்மிளாவ தெரியாம நீ எதுக்கு உயிரோட இருக்க?
தமிழ்நாட்டை அவமானபடுத்தறையா?

RIP director & artist Manivannan!

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif
One of my favorite artist, I enjoyed his sharp wit & some interesting movies directed by him.

A composition from one of his movies....

Kadhal enbadhu un nenjil ulladhu
un nenjil ulladhu kannil vandhadhadi...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRCCjGLyD4o (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3 DNRCCjGLyD4o&h=hAQH6dq8k&s=1)

[NOV]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reQw9L9FPlw&feature=youtu.be

He cries towards the end with a final request.
Was his wish fulfilled? :think:

[Avadi to America]

I remember watching "kadaluku mariyathai" (i think it was on BOGI festival) in sangam theatre....What a response for his introduction song "aiyya veedu"....What a thundering response.....it was his peak time as a actor....

[otedoric]

I remember watching "kadaluku mariyathai" (i think it was on BOGI festival) in sangam theatre....What a response for his introduction song "aiyya veedu"....What a thundering response.....it was his peak time as a actor....

+1...
Even shankar had to wait for his dates for MUDHALVAN and reschedule the shoot according to his availability...

[Avadi to America]

actor James gandolfini died......
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/james-gandolfini-dead-51-article-1.1377435

[Brianengab]

'Maayandi kudumbathar' fame dir. Raasu mathuravan is died due to cancer..

RIP.. :(

[raagadevan]

Pran, legendary Bollywood actor, dies

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Pran-legendary-Bollywood-actor-dies/articleshow/21043897.cms

RIP! :(

[Designer]

Final curtain call for an actor of rare caliber and sophistication, who could eclipse even heroes with his personality and performance!

R.I.P. Pran.

http://images.desimartini.com/media/uploads/pran.jpg

[baroque]

:(

We are losing some fine artists! They forever live in their endearing work!

[interz]

http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/missing-gemini-circuit-producer-ravi-shankar-prasad-found-dead-102555.html

It is a shock the producer of good movies loses his life. The box office results of Kadal and NVP might have resulted, or it could be personal life problems too.

may his soul rest in peace.

[hattori_hanzo]

http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/missing-gemini-circuit-producer-ravi-shankar-prasad-found-dead-102555.html

It is a shock the producer of good movies loses his life. The box office results of Kadal and NVP might have resulted, or it could be personal life problems too.

may his soul rest in peace.

:-( The link clearly says he suffered huge losses from Kadal & couldn't release his next film, Madha Gaja Raja. I was wondering all these days why MGR, which was supposed to release last December got postponed to Feb and then got pushed to May but has never released since then. RIP!

[hattori_hanzo]

Who is villian actor Sekar alias Rocky (37). He has committed suicide last night in Valasaravakkam after his wife and children left him.

[Cinemarasigan]

http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/missing-gemini-circuit-producer-ravi-shankar-prasad-found-dead-102555.html

it is a shock the producer of good movies loses his life. The box office results of kadal and nvp might have resulted, or it could be personal life problems too.

May his soul rest in peace.

omg.. Rip !

[NOV]

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Ravi Shankar, the grandson of renowned filmmaker Late LV Prasad, produced films like Vijay’s Nanban, Dhanush’s Mayakkam Enna, Simbu’s Poda Podi and Kamal’s Vasool Raja MBBS.

The recovered body was sent to the Kakinada hospital for post-mortem, while police are investigating whether this is a act of suicide or murder.

A source close to Ravi Shankar reveals to us that the producer was under a lot of mental agony following the huge loss incurred from the distribution of Maniratnam’s Kadal and also his sinking dairy business in Yanam . Because of his financial trouble he could not even release his banners actor Vishal starrer Madha Gaja Raja for more than six months now.