C. K. Saraswathi

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C. K. Saraswathi

C. K. Saraswathi is an Indian film actress who featured mainly in Tamil films. She was active in the field from 1945 till 1998. During the early days she featured in character roles and in comedy tracks. Later she became famous for her acting in negative character roles. Due to her physical appearance, she was mostly given the role of a mother in rich families. The more noteworthy character she di…

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Illara JothiIllara Jothi · 1954
Illara Jothi
1954
MovieDramaFamily
Manohar is an under appreciated poet and playwright. He is married to Kaveri, a kind hearted personality who cannot match Manohar's intellect. During his travails he is found by Chitra, a connoisseur of fine arts and drama. She encourages Manohar to become a published author and refers him to her contacts. Manohar achieves dramatic success, money flows in to his life, his lifestyle changes and he spends a lot of time with Chitra neglecting Kaveri. After some struggles he realises Kaveri is ready to let go of him and sacrifice her love for him. He realises his selfishness in this drama and apologises to both Kaveri and Chitra, finally making up with Kaveri.
RojaRoja · 1992
Roja
★ 7.01992
MovieDramaAction
Roja, a simple girl from a village in Tamil Nadu, makes desperate efforts to find her husband, Rishi, after he is kidnapped by militants during a secret undercover mission in Kashmir.
Vani RaniVani Rani · 1974
Vani Rani
1974
MovieComedyDrama
Identical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer. However, their lives change forever when they swap places. A remake of 1972 Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.
IruvarIruvar · 1997
Iruvar
★ 7.51997
MovieHistoryDrama
A fictionalized account of the lives of 1980s Tamil Nadu political icons M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, continuing the tryst between Tamil cinema and Dravidian politics.
Enga MamaEnga Mama · 1970
Enga Mama
★ 4.01970
MovieDrama
Koteeswaran, who runs an orphanage, is barely able to take care of the children. However, life takes an unexpected turn when he ends up saving a girl from committing suicide.
BrammaBramma · 1991
Bramma
★ 9.01991
MovieActionThriller
Ravivarman, a sketch artist, loses his beloved wife in a tragic flight accident. When he helps the police track a dangerous criminal, the miscreant vows to seek revenge on Ravivarman.
Porantha Veeda Puguntha VeedaPorantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda · 1993
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
★ 8.01993
MovieFamilyDrama
Ravi wants to marry an ideal woman who will take care of his siblings and mother. His search ends when he meets Amudha, who too has a big family.
Kadhala KadhalaKadhala Kadhala · 1998
Kadhala Kadhala
★ 6.91998
MovieComedy
Two friends, both with the name of Lingam, create a comedy of errors and consequent chaos with their girlfriends and their families.

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Kulama GunamaKulama Gunama · 1971
Kulama Gunama
★ 6.51971
MovieDrama
Chinnathambi is a well-respected pillar of his village, dedicating his life to public welfare—but his devotion to duty comes at the cost of time with his wife, Seetha, who longs for a child. His younger brother Raja falls in love with Lalitha, the daughter of a corrupt shopkeeper who profits from exploiting the villagers. When Chinnathambi opens a fair-price cooperative store, tensions rise—and Lalitha’s father seizes the opportunity to drive a wedge between the brothers. As family bonds are tested by love, rivalry, and personal sacrifice, the women of the household stand at the heart of reconciliation. But when a twist of fate turns joy into sorrow, hidden truths and quiet acts of love begin to shape the future of both couples.

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