P. K. Raja Sandow

Acting

P. K. Raja Sandow

Died November 25, 1943

Raja Sandow (born P. K. Nagalingam) was an Indian film actor, film director and producer. He began his career as an actor in silent films and later became a prominent actor and director in Tamil and Hindi films of the 1930s. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of early Indian cinema. Raja Sandow was born in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu. He was trained as a gymnast and started his film career as …

Known For

Desh DasiDesh Dasi · 1935
Desh Dasi
★ 7.01935
Movie
A jaded socialite, Vinakumari, and her lover, Dr. Rasik, discover purpose at a Gandhian ashram. Vinakumari dedicates herself to the poor as the ashram battles challenges from urban temptation to famine and greedy landlords. Dr. Rasik eventually joins the cause, bringing much-needed medical aid to the struggling community.
CometComet · 1949
Comet
1949
Movie
Dharamdas, A fake philanthropist, sets up an ashram for poor women as a front for his dealing in black market grain. Inspectors Dayal and Comet (John Cawas) along with Sergeant Sunder (Shyam Sunder) vow to bring him to book. Dayal’s daughter Shanti (Fearless Nadia) and Sunder’s fiancé Mohini (Sona Chaterjee), join hands with the police to nab the crook, however Dharmads has Inspector Dayal murdered and vows to silence anyone else who gets near the truth of his criminal activity.
Aladdin and the Wonderful LampAladdin and the Wonderful Lamp · 1952
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
★ 8.01952
MovieActionAdventure
The film follows the adventures of Aladdin and his finding a magical lamp which helps him in attaining the love of Princess Badar.
The Black ThiefThe Black Thief · 1925
The Black Thief
★ 8.01925
Movie
An early silent drama centered on a notorious "black thief"
ThiruneelakantarThiruneelakantar · 1939
Thiruneelakantar
★ 9.01939
Movie
Thiruneelakantar is a 1939 Tamil-language film directed by Raja Sandow and starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film was a big hit and was known for M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's acting apart from his songs. Famous nadaswaram artist T. N. Rajarathinam Pillai makes a guest appearanace in the movie.The film was based on the life history of Thiruneelakanta Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
IndrasabhaIndrasabha · 1925
Indrasabha
★ 7.01925
Movie
A silent fantasy film centered on the court of the god Indra. Based on Agha Hasan Lakhnavi's play Indrasabha
Typist GirlTypist Girl · 1926
Typist Girl
1926
MovieDrama
Indian silent film starring Ruby Mayer (Sulochana), released in 1926.
Shyam SundarShyam Sundar · 1932
Shyam Sundar
★ 8.01932
MovieDrama
Children's mythological drawn from the Vishnu Purana telling of the child Krishna (Modak). The film intercuts Krishna's rural escapades with Pendya and other childhood friends with palace intrigues in Mathura, where Kans receives a divine warning that the boy Krishna shall be the cause of his death.

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