T. S. Balaiah

T. S. Balaiah

Tirunelveli S. Balaiah (August 22, 1914 – July 22, 1972) was a Tamil film actor best known for playing supporting roles in the Tamil film industry. He was introduced to the cine field by directorEllis R. Dungan in Sathi Leelavathi (1936), along with MGR, N.S.Krishnan and M.K. Radha. He was one of the very few actors who excelled as a villain, as well as in character roles and comic roles. Among his villain roles, Ambikapathy (1937), Madurai Veeran (1956), Hello Mr. Zamindar, andThiruvilayadal (1965) were classics. Balaiah also excelled in comedy roles in movies such asKavalai Illatha Manithan (1960), Kaadhalika Neramillai (1964), Bama Vijayam (1967) and Thillana Mohanambal (1968). Actor Sivaji Ganesan had once mentioned that Balaiah was his most admired actor.

  • Title: T. S. Balaiah
  • Popularity: 0.1155
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1914-08-22
  • Place of Birth: Sundankottai, Thoothukudi District, British Raj
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  • Also Known As: T.S. Balaiah, TS. Balaiah, T S Balaiya, T. S. Balaiya, T.S. Balaiya, T.S.Balaiya, Tirunelveli S. Balaiah, டி. எஸ். பாலையா, திருநெல்வேலி எஸ். பாலையா
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T. S. Balaiah Movies

  • 1971
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    Arutperunjothi

    Arutperunjothi

    1 1971 HD

    Biographical film of Ramalinga Swamigal

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  • 1957
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    Neelamalai Thirudan

    Neelamalai Thirudan

    1 1957 HD

    Neelamalai Thirudan, a young man, sets out to avenge his family that was separated during his childhood due to his bloodthirsty and materialistic uncle Nagappan.

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  • 1964
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    Kadhalikka Neramillai

    Kadhalikka Neramillai

    5.357 1964 HD

    Ashok is in love with his boss' daughter, Nirmala. To convince Viswanathan, he seeks his best friend Vasu's help, who disguises as his father.

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  • 1967
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    Bama Vijayam

    Bama Vijayam

    9 1967 HD

    The arrival of Bama, a famous actress, in their neighborhood excites the daughters-in-law of Ethiriraj. They invite her to their house and begin to spend lavishly to showcase their affluence.

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  • 1965
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    Thiruvilayadal

    Thiruvilayadal

    7.3 1965 HD

    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.

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  • 1967
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    Ooty Varai Uravu

    Ooty Varai Uravu

    5.9 1967 HD

    Ravi, the only son of Vedachalam (Baliah), has traveled on business. Returning home, he meets a young woman on the train after picking up her spilled luggage. The contents of the luggage reveal that she is his sister, from his father's teenage years. When he returns home, she is moved in and living a life of wealthy luxury. But is she really who she says she is?

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  • 1958
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    Kathavarayan

    Kathavarayan

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1955
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    Maman Magal

    Maman Magal

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1956
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    Sadharam

    Sadharam

    1 1956 HD

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  • 1958
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    Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi

    Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Vazha Vaitha Daivam

    Vazha Vaitha Daivam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1960
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    Parthiban Kanavu

    Parthiban Kanavu

    1 1960 HD

    7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfill his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king

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  • 1958
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    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1972
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    Agathiyar

    Agathiyar

    1 1972 HD

    In an adventurous journey of spreading goodness on earth and by contributing to Tamil literature, Sage Agathiyar faces challenges at various phases of his journey.

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  • 1965
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    Hello Mister Zamindar

    Hello Mister Zamindar

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1956
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    Thaikkupin Tharam

    Thaikkupin Tharam

    1 1956 HD

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  • 1957
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    Pudhumai Pithan

    Pudhumai Pithan

    1 1957 HD

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  • 1952
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    Andhaman Kaidhi

    Andhaman Kaidhi

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1956
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    Madurai Veeran

    Madurai Veeran

    5 1956 HD

    Bommi, a princess, falls in love with Veeran, the adopted son of a cobbler, who reciprocates her feelings. However, when her uncle persuades the king to get Bommi married to him, Veeran abducts her.

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  • 1936
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    Sathi Leelavathi

    Sathi Leelavathi

    1 1936 HD

    A wealthy man escapes after shooting his friend in drunken state which results in a drastic change in his life then.

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  • 1936
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    Iru Sahodarargal

    Iru Sahodarargal

    1 1936 HD

    Vijayakumar and Sukumar (K. P. Kesavan) are brothers. Sukumar, the younger brother is an actor and goes to Madras to earn a living. There he gets a break and becomes famous. The money he sends for his family's upkeep is stolen by Vijayakumar and his wife. Because of their greed, the joint family gets split. After some time, the wayward brother and sister in law have a change of heart and repent for their actions. The family is once again reunited.

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  • 1948
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    Mohini

    Mohini

    1 1948 HD

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  • 1960
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    Kalathur Kannamma

    Kalathur Kannamma

    7 1960 HD

    Kalathur Kannamma (English: Kannamma of Kalathur) is an Indian Tamil romantic drama film produced by A. V. Meiyappan and directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in the lead, while Kamal Hassan made his debut in this film as a child artist. The film's critically acclaimed soundtrack was composed by R. Sudharsanam. The film tells the story of a young couple who are separated by unfortunate circumstances, while their innocent son is forced to grow up in an orphanage.

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  • 1951
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    Or Iravu

    Or Iravu

    7 1951 HD

    A thief breaks into a wealthy man's house unaware that the man is his father, who had abandoned his mother and him a long time ago.

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  • 1970
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    Vilaiyaattu Pillai

    Vilaiyaattu Pillai

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1953
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    Anbu

    Anbu

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1959
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    Bhaaga Pirivinai

    Bhaaga Pirivinai

    8 1959 HD

    Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son's left hand is paralysed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam's wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behaviour.

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  • 1945
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    Meera

    Meera

    1 1945 HD

    Meera, a zealous devotee of Lord Krishna, considers him to be her husband. She gets married to Rana Bhojraj, but follows her own way of living which is not acceptable to her husband and the society.

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  • 1954
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    Thookku Thookki

    Thookku Thookki

    1 1954 HD

    Chitragathan, a young prince, is determined to prove the maxims at a debating society wrong. He undergoes various adventures that makes him realise how much truth these principles hold.

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  • 1941
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    Aryamala

    Aryamala

    1 1941 HD

    Kathavarayan is rejected by celestial girl named Ilankanni, but he tries to make her fall in love with him anyway.

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  • 1968
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    Harichandra

    Harichandra

    1 1968 HD

    Harichandra (Tamil: ஹரிச்சந்திரா) is a 1968 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by G. Varalakshmi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, G. Varalakshmi, T. S. Balaiah and K. A. Thangavelu in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan

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  • 1959
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    Maragatham

    Maragatham

    1 1959 HD

    One day, a landlord belonging to a rich family gets murdered and the crime is imposed on Anandar, his innocent brother, and his lovely wife Karpagavalli.

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  • 1954
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    Ratha Paasam

    Ratha Paasam

    1 1954 HD

    Raja is a petty thief living around the streets of Bombay, indulging in pickpocketing. In the same city lives Rani who makes a living through dancing. The two meet and fall in love. Raghu, the owner of a cycle company, lives luxuriously with his wife Sarala and children in Madras. Madhu, his manager, has been misappropriating the company funds with the help of his lover Manorama who Raghu is later attracted to. The company is soon closed due to losses, putting Sarala and her children in poverty.

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  • 1950
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    Prasanna

    Prasanna

    1 1950 HD

    Thampi and Menon decide to strengthen their relations. Thampi decides to marry Madanika and Menon decides to marry Prasanna. Ayyappan is shocked by the marriage plan attempts suicide. Prasanna sympathises with the desperate lover and marries Ayyappan against the wishes of her brother.

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  • 1950
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    Chandrika

    Chandrika

    1 1950 HD

    Chandrika, the only daughter of the rich industrialist Janardanan Pillai falls in love with Gopi, the son of the maid servant. Gopi is aware of his social status and keeps away from Chandrika. But Chandrika does not leave him.

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  • 1957
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    Puthu Vazhvu

    Puthu Vazhvu

    1 1957 HD

    Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One day he ties Vaikundam to a tree. Vaikundam was rescued by a rich woman who was passing that way. She takes Vaikundam to her city. When she came to know that Vaikundam is talented in singing, she promotes him as a singer. She renames him as Geethamani. He becomes famous and also rich. He neglects his parents and ill treats them. His lover Nagammal tries to commit suicide because of his behaviour. How Geethamani realises his delusion and reconciles with his parents and Nagammal forms the rest of the story.

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  • 1963
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    Arivaali

    Arivaali

    1 1963 HD

    Arivaali (Genius) is a 1963 Tamil language drama film written, produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswami. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi in lead roles. The film, had musical score by S. V. Venkatraman and was released on 1 March 1963.

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  • 1961
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    Ellam Unakkaga

    Ellam Unakkaga

    1 1961 HD

    Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs Venkatachalam that he treated a similarly handicapped woman, who in the process of giving birth to a child, was cured and could walk again. Inspired, Venkatachalam marries off Sarala to Anandan, deciding that if Sarala is not cured within two years, the marriage will dissolve and Anandan can marry any other woman he wants. Anandan and Sarala live a happily married life. Sarala gives birth to a child, but is not cured of her handicap. However, Anandan refuses to abandon hope. The rest of the film revolves around what happens to the many problems of the characters.

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  • 1961
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    Paalum Pazhamum

    Paalum Pazhamum

    7.5 1961 HD

    Paalum Pazhamum is a 1961 Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and featuring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki and others. Sivaji is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Saroja Devi is Sivaji's nurse assistant. Sivaji offers to marry her after her father's death. Saroja Devi assists him in his research. After putting in enormous efforts, Sivaji emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Saroja Devi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Sivaji neglects his duties as a doctor and starts focusing more on Saroja Devi's health. Saroja Devi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.

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  • 1965
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    Vazhkai Padagu

    Vazhkai Padagu

    1 1965 HD

    A young attractive and unemployed woman Seetha(Devika) taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Kannabiran(K. Balaji) is after her, and uses his henchman(R. S. Manohar) to kidnap her. During the attempt, Rajan (Gemini Ganesan) and his clever dog Honey rescue her and the two fall in love. Rajan is the son of a Zamindar (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has a poor opinion of Seetha. However, after many hurdles, the two marry. The director of Seetha's stage troupe Gopal (R. Muthuraman) too is in love with her. But, she never responds. When Kannabiran is murdered. Gopal is arrested. He has an alibi - on the night of the murder, a young woman stayed with him in his house, but then he does not disclose her identity. The woman turns out to be Seetha and she gives them the evidence. One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law and complications follow with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again. However, the truth comes out and the family is united in the end.

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  • 1958
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    Crafty Thief

    Crafty Thief

    1 1958 HD

    The story about a Crafty Thief, wicked Minister Neelakalakantam out to rob the state's finances and is also after many women one of them Gowri, who is in love with thief character, takes him to a Saint to give up his thieving ways. The Plans works. However, in order to expose the Minister, he is forced to break his promise. While trying to open the palace's jewel safe contains four rare diamonds, he meets an Old - One eye beggar who is actually the king in disguise. The Villain finally get exposed, with the lovers uniting with the blessing of the King

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  • 1965
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    Pazhani

    Pazhani

    1 1965 HD

    Pazhani is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and Screenplay by A. Bhimsingh and produced by A. P. Chinnappan. The film dialogue were written by M. S. Solaimani and story written by G. V. Iyer respectively. . The film features Sivaji Ganesan played titular role with other prominent actors S. S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, T. S. Balaiah and M. R. Radha in lead with Devika, Nagesh, Pushpalatha and C. Lakshmi Rajyam played pivotal role. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 14 January 1965.

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  • 1950
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    Ezhai Padum Paadu

    Ezhai Padum Paadu

    8 1950 HD

    A small time criminal turns over a new leaf with the help of a bishop and starts leading a new life with a changed identity. When Inspector Javert finds out about this, he tries to expose him.

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  • 1946
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    Valmiki

    Valmiki

    1 1946 HD

    Based on the story of the Hindu sage Valmiki who starts as a bandit and eventually undergoes spiritual transformation into a religious mendicant. Valmiki falls in love with a princess,who is kidnapped by the villain

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  • 1965
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    Ennathan Mudivu

    Ennathan Mudivu

    1 1965 HD

    A just-released convict plans revenge against the man who framed him for two crimes.

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  • 1947
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    Raja Kumari

    Raja Kumari

    1 1947 HD

    A humble villager should win the love of a princess.

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  • 1967
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    Karpooram

    Karpooram

    1 1967 HD

    Karpooram is a 1967 Tamil-language film directed by C. N. Shanmugham. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.

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  • 1966
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    Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan

    Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan

    1 1966 HD

    Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by Jayakanthan

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  • 1957
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    Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

    Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

    1 1957 HD

    Alladin throws away a magic lamp after an evil magician fools him into finding it. Years later, when Alladin learns the full extent of its powers, he decides to find and use it.

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  • 1961
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    Paava Mannippu

    Paava Mannippu

    8 1961 HD

    The deeds of a dishonest man lead three children from a family to be raised by different foster parents. The children grow up in Muslim, Christian and Hindu households respectively.

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  • 1968
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    Thillana Mohanambal

    Thillana Mohanambal

    7.1 1968 HD

    A classical bharatanatyam dancer and a nathaswaram player fall in love against the wishes of her family.

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  • 1940
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    Uthama Puthiran

    Uthama Puthiran

    1 1940 HD

    P. U. Chinnappa, plays in dual role, as twin brothers. One is a tyrant king and the other is a brave commoner, separated at birth. Loosely based on Alexander Dumas' The man in the Iron mask.

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  • 1956
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    Naane Raja

    Naane Raja

    1 1956 HD

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