Gemini Ganesan

Acting

Gemini Ganesan

Born November 17, 1920 · Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India

Died March 22, 2005 · aged 84

Ramaswamy Ganesan, better known by his stage name Gemini Ganesan, was an Indian film actor who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" (King of Romance) for the romantic roles he played in films.Ganesan was one among the "three biggest names of Tamil cinema", the other two being M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan. While Sivaji Ganesan excelled in films with drama, and MG…

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ThenmazhaiThenmazhai · 1966
Thenmazhai
1966
MovieDrama
Nirmala saves Bhaskar from committing suicide and shows him the positive side of life. Both get married, but soon she realises he is a mere puppet in the hands of a man who claims to be his father.
Avalukendru Or ManamAvalukendru Or Manam · 1971
Avalukendru Or Manam
1971
MovieDrama
The film deals with a triangular love with a good measure of values of the high society and those of liberal culture of the 60s.
ThiruvarutchelvarThiruvarutchelvar · 1967
Thiruvarutchelvar
★ 7.51967
MovieFantasy
When a dancer makes a king realise the insignificance of the worldly pleasures, he decides to devote his life to the Almighty and starts reciting tales and songs of His greatness.
Unnal Mudiyum ThambiUnnal Mudiyum Thambi · 1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
★ 8.21988
MovieFamilyDrama
The son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician spreads awareness about social causes against his father's will, and gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness to neighbouring villages.
Kurathi MaganKurathi Magan · 1972
Kurathi Magan
★ 7.01972
MovieDrama
Malaikottai ostracises his wife and blames her for not being chaste. After she gets thrown out of the village, she takes her son and decides to give him a good education.
VarisuVarisu · 2023
Varisu
★ 5.02023
MovieActionAdventure
Vijay, The prodigal son of business tycoon Rajendran agrees to take over the reins of the business, much to the chagrin of his brothers. But can Vijay prove himself to be a worthy varisu and also reunite his now-broken family?
Vallavanukku VallavanVallavanukku Vallavan · 1965
Vallavanukku Vallavan
1965
MovieActionMystery
Ramesh accidentally gets trapped in a case of fraud when his suitcase gets swapped with another bag that contains money. Once out of prison, he sets out to prove his innocence.
KondattamKondattam · 1998
Kondattam
★ 6.51998
Movie
Is a Tamil language film released in 1998. It starred Arjun and Simran Bagga in the lead roles. The film average hit at the box office.

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NazranaNazrana · 1961
Nazrana
★ 8.01961
Movie
Raj (Raj Kapoor) and Vasanti (Vyjayanthimala) are college mates who clash when she complains to the college principal about a love letter he sent her. Later on, realizing her mistake, Vasanti apologizes to him and the two fall in love. Vasanti's elder sister, Geeta (Usha Kiron), supports the family by stitching clothes. Raj rents the room upstairs in their house. He falls ill and in nursing him, Geeta falls in love with him. She confides her love to Vasanti, who decides to sacrifice her love for the sake of her sister and convinces Raj to marry Geeta. Raj initially neglects Geeta. On finding out, Vasanti writes to him that their sacrifice, made for Geeta's happiness, would mean nothing unless he is a good husband to Geeta. Raj relents and marries Geeta and they have a son. Vasanti joins them and Geeta suspects that there is something on between Raj and Vasanti and makes Vasanti leave the house.

Shyam, Vasanthi's boss in a Guest appearance.