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…

Known For

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.
Parthal Pasi TheerumParthal Pasi Theerum · 1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
8.21962
MovieDrama
Believing his wife to be dead, a soldier in the British-Indian army marries another woman and moves on. After few years, he finds out that his ex-wife is still alive and feels miserable.
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.
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.
Allauddinum Albhutha VilakkumAllauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum · 1979
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
6.51979
MovieAdventureDrama
A rendering of the classic Arabian tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp.
VarisuVarisu · 2023
Varisu
5.12023
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?
LalithaLalitha · 1976
Lalitha
8.01976
MovieDrama
Lalitha, a rich woman, marries a professor against her mother Meenakshi's wishes. She separates from her husband after Meenakshi creates misunderstandings between them.
Gnana KuzhandhaiGnana Kuzhandhai · 1979
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979
MovieDrama
Gnana Sambanthan, a young child, has a divine intervention while visiting Lord Shiva's temple with his parents. Later, he starts composing hymns.

Filmography

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Matharkula ManikkamMatharkula Manikkam · 1956
Matharkula Manikkam
10.01956
MovieDrama
The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is Ravi (A. Nageswara Rao) & Lakshmi (Savitri). Ravi & Lakshmi are happy lovers. Ravi is summoned and asked to marry another girl forcibly. Since his father's life & honor are at stake, Ravi agrees to the marriage. Simultaneously another marriage takes place in the same village Dr. Chandra Shekar visits his best friend's sister marriage but the marriage cancels in the last moment due to dowry problems to keep up his friend's prestige Shekar marriage's his sister called Parvathi. Due to sudden marriage, the couple doesn't see each other. Thereby because marriage is happening without his wish Ravi also not seen the bride's face. Both the bridal parties traveling on the same train which run into a disastrous accident. In the accident Ravi's parents and wife are dead.

Dr. Chandra Shekar