S. A. Asokan

Acting

S. A. Asokan

Born May 20, 1931 · Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu

Died November 11, 1982 · aged 51

S. A. Ashokan (born as Antony), often simply referred to as Asokan, was an Indian film actor, who worked mainly in Tamil cinema. He was popular mainly for playing negative roles, but was also a successful character artiste.

Known For

Pokkiri RajaPokkiri Raja · 1982
Pokkiri Raja
★ 7.21982
MovieActionComedy
Ramesh joins a businessman's factory to eradicate irregularity and corruption, but gets dismissed due to personal reasons. To make matters worse, he is framed for murder when the industrialist dies.
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.
Anbukku Naan AdimaiAnbukku Naan Adimai · 1980
Anbukku Naan Adimai
★ 5.71980
MovieDrama
Two brothers get separated during their childhood; one grows up to become a police officer while the other turns into a gangster. Problems arise when the gangster takes the place of his brother.
SankarlalSankarlal · 1981
Sankarlal
★ 9.01981
MovieDramaAction
A criminal, Chelladurai, frames the innocent Dharmalingam for a crime which leads to the latter being jailed. Years later, Dharmalingam returns to take revenge and establish contact with his family.
Kuppathu RajaKuppathu Raja · 1979
Kuppathu Raja
★ 6.71979
MovieDrama
Selvam, a taxi driver, is on a mission to seek revenge on a person. Little does he know that his budding friendship with Raja is the person he dislikes.
Baghdad PerazhagiBaghdad Perazhagi · 1973
Baghdad Perazhagi
1973
MovieHistoryDrama
When Prince Abdullah returns home after completing his higher education, he learns that his mother and sister have gone missing. He decides to search for them while his father falls for a dancer.
Panakkara KudumbamPanakkara Kudumbam · 1964
Panakkara Kudumbam
★ 4.01964
MovieDrama
Despite being his daughter, Rani is not allowed to acknowledge Muthiah as her father. She works in his office and falls in love with a co-worker, but Muthiah opposes their relationship.
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.

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Padikkadha MedhaiPadikkadha Medhai · 1960
Padikkadha Medhai
★ 7.51960
MovieDrama
Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.