Directing

S. Ramanathan

Known for

Directing

Credits

41 titles

Known for

Driver Hanumanthu poster
NR

Two close friends get into trouble when another friend intrudes into their lives with a personal motive.

Driver Hanumanthu

1980

Upasane poster
8.0

Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.

Upasane

1974

The Snake Prince poster
6.5

The story tells us about a young prince called Suria Kencana who was cursed and turned into a cobra by his step mother. As a result, he became snake by day and human by night. The magic spell can only be broken by a necklace, Panca Delima, that is worn by a kind hearted girl called Teratai. Teratai has two other evil and greedy sisters. One of them got herself killed when she was too greedy in plucking the gold leaf from the magic tree. The other was envious when Suria Kencana fell for Teratai. She stole the magic necklace and allied herself with Suria's step mother, hoping to get a big reward from her. Did Teratai and Suria managed to break the curse?

The Snake Prince

1957

No artwork available
NR

Singapore film production directed by S. Ramanathan.

Mankind

1951

No artwork available
NR

Hassan is a sailor that left his pregnant wife, Rubiah, to go sailing. He thought Rubiah died in a fire when their home catch fire. But in reality Rubiah is taken to Pulau Pinang to continue her life.

Sedarah

1952

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi poster
5.4

In a small town, Gangaa and Jamunaa's budding romance faces obstacles from Hansraj, who harbors dark intentions. Meanwhile, Saraswathi silently pines for Gangaa, as another suitor, Shanker, hopes to win Jamunaa's heart.

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

1988

Film credits

Behind the camera

Driver Hanumanthu poster
NR

Two close friends get into trouble when another friend intrudes into their lives with a personal motive.

Driver Hanumanthu

1980

Upasane poster
8.0

Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.

Upasane

1974

No artwork available
NR

Singapore film production directed by S. Ramanathan.

Mankind

1951

No artwork available
NR

Hassan is a sailor that left his pregnant wife, Rubiah, to go sailing. He thought Rubiah died in a fire when their home catch fire. But in reality Rubiah is taken to Pulau Pinang to continue her life.

Sedarah

1952

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi poster
5.4

In a small town, Gangaa and Jamunaa's budding romance faces obstacles from Hansraj, who harbors dark intentions. Meanwhile, Saraswathi silently pines for Gangaa, as another suitor, Shanker, hopes to win Jamunaa's heart.

Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi

1988

Chemburu poster
NR

Singapore production featuring music and songs by P. Ramlee

Chemburu

1953

Dharma Durai poster
7.3

Dharmadurai, a simple villager, helps his brothers financially against his father's wishes. He goes to jail when one of them kills a man, unaware that his brothers are nothing short of evil.

Dharma Durai

1991

Sangsara poster
NR

A classis malay film starring Daeng Idris, Neng Yatimah, Siput Sarawak, Normadiah, and Yusoff Latiff

Sangsara

1953

Iru Thuruvam poster
NR

The atrocities of a landlord lead one brother to the life of a dacoit while the younger brother becomes a police officer. However, things take a turn when they are pitted against each other.

Iru Thuruvam

1971

No artwork available
NR

KEMBAR is about two identical twin sisters who are separated at a young age. One of the twins, Asmah (Mariam), gets lost during a family outing to a night carnival. An old fisherman finds Asmah and adopts her. The other twin, Asiah (also Mariam, in a double role), grows up to be a famed dance hostess. Asmah, on the other hand, lives in the fishing village with her foster father. A chance encounter (love at first sight) in waters off the village leads Asmah to fall in love with Bashir, a wealthy young man from the city. However, they lose touch when Asmah relocates elsewhere to work as a servant. Bashir tries to seek Asmah out, but gets acquainted with the other twin Asiah instead. A case of mistaken identity that eventually leads to tragedy.

Twin Sisters

1950

No artwork available
NR

KEMBAR is about two identical twin sisters who are separated at a young age. One of the twins, Asmah (Mariam), gets lost during a family outing to a night carnival. An old fisherman finds Asmah and adopts her. The other twin, Asiah (also Mariam, in a double role), grows up to be a famed dance hostess. Asmah, on the other hand, lives in the fishing village with her foster father. A chance encounter (love at first sight) in waters off the village leads Asmah to fall in love with Bashir, a wealthy young man from the city. However, they lose touch when Asmah relocates elsewhere to work as a servant. Bashir tries to seek Asmah out, but gets acquainted with the other twin Asiah instead. A case of mistaken identity that eventually leads to tragedy.

Twin Sisters

1950

No artwork available
NR

A classic black and white filem from Malaysia produce in 1954. Original title: Kechewa English title: Disappointment Release: 1954 Genre: Drama Language: Malay Director: S. Ramanathan Writer: n/a Actor: Yusof Latiff, Saadiah, S. Kadarisman, Mariam, Salmah Ibrahim, A. Rahim, Salleh Kamil

Kechewa

1954

No artwork available
10.0

It is a tragedy that few people know about this gem. It has everything great random songs, comedy, tragedy, drama, action, betrayal, murder, criminal masterminds, romance, jealousy, siblings reunited, miracles, wonder pets, advanced technology, and memorable dialogue. An amazing Vinod Mehra in his prime (wonder why he never became a big star...?) complements many other stars and a huge number of big-name cameo appearances.

Dial 100

1982

Sinner poster
NR

This film is about Osman that accuse his wife dishonest with him after been slander by his own cousin. Does he overcome the matter at the end?

Sinner

1951

Juwita poster
NR

Abidin a young composer finally returns home after 5 years pursuing his career. He was shocked to find out that the love of his life is now blind. He strives hard to gain back her sight. Hassan, Abidin's close friend also hides his feelings for Juwita. Hassan gets the help of Rohani, a dancer in Abidin's band to derail his concentration to her instead. She took the oppurtunity for sure because Rohani as well has feelings for Abidin. Abidin left Hassan in charge to look after Juwita during her operation because he had to go to Bangkok for a performance In bangkok Rohani sent a false telegram to Juwita saying that Abidin had died in a terrible accident. What will be of Juwita hearing the bad news?

Juwita

1951

No artwork available
NR

Film Life Lara is a malay film which was published in Singapore when it was part of Malaysia in 1952. The movie Lara Jiwa published in the form of black and white film without color . Lara Jiwa film directed by S. Ramanathan director in 1952. In this film Neng Yatimah play as a wife that been direspectful by his husband that cheat behind her back.

Jiwa Lara

1952

Bombay to Goa poster
5.5

Mala, an aspiring Bollywood actress, witnesses a murder and boards a Goa-bound bus to escape the killer. On the journey, she meets exciting people from different cultures and a young man who will not leave her side.

Bombay to Goa

1972

Ibu poster
NR

The son of a poor blind woman has dreams of being a famous trumpter.

Ibu

1953

Call of the Island poster
NR

A man falls in love with a woman above his station. Zul is working at a stable owned by Johan. Eventually at the same time Zul fell in love with Johan's daughter Jelita. But after being ridiculed and mocked by Johan and his friends Husin, Zul resigned from his job and wanted to be a sailor instead. But unfortunately the ship he was on was hit with a big tidal wave and began sinking. Zul ended being thrown on the shore of an island not known to him. Will he ever see his Jelita again after this? How will he ever find a way to save his own life?

Call of the Island

1954

Call of the Island poster
NR

A man falls in love with a woman above his station. Zul is working at a stable owned by Johan. Eventually at the same time Zul fell in love with Johan's daughter Jelita. But after being ridiculed and mocked by Johan and his friends Husin, Zul resigned from his job and wanted to be a sailor instead. But unfortunately the ship he was on was hit with a big tidal wave and began sinking. Zul ended being thrown on the shore of an island not known to him. Will he ever see his Jelita again after this? How will he ever find a way to save his own life?

Call of the Island

1954

Mahaan poster
6.5

A lawyer goes into hiding after being falsely accused of committing a crime, while his wife gives birth to twins. Years later, fate reunites the family under difficult circumstances. Amitabh Bachchan in his only triple role as father with twin sons.

Mahaan

1983

Geraftaar poster
6.3

Brothers Karan and Kishan are separated when Karan is framed for a murder, leading him to commit suicide. But, he is saved and grows up to become a cop. Years later, Kishan too is framed for a crime.

Geraftaar

1985

Do Phool poster
7.0

A wealthy man disowns his two irresponsible sons to teach them a lesson. One of them plays a prank by claiming that he has murdered his brother but soon, a mysterious body stuns everyone.

Do Phool

1973

Faisla poster
9.0

Three convicts escape from prison to avenge the rape and death of one of their daughters', and get involved in a mansion's mystery involving the death of the owner, allegedly at the hands of his son; and the accidental loss of sight by his daughter; and the cruel and heartless thugs who will kill anyone who stand in their way, including each other.

Faisla

1988

Sree Guruvayoorappan poster
9.0

Sree Guruvayoorappan is a 1964 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S Ramanathan and produced by K S Ganapathy. The film stars Kaduvakulam Antony, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Kamala and Kedamangalam Sadanandan in lead roles. The film had musical score by V Dakshinamoorthy.

Sree Guruvayoorappan

1964

Naadodikal poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Naadodikal

1959

Naadodikal poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Naadodikal

1959

Prateeksha poster
7.0

Dinesh, who is jilted by Laxmi's rejection, plots revenge by framing her for the murder of her own husband. As the years go by, their children fall in love with each other.

Prateeksha

1993

Devata poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Devata

1978

Naanobba Kalla poster
9.5

A boy gets separated from his parents and grows up to become a thief. When he finds his parents and tries to return to them, his father who is a police officer refuses to accept him.

Naanobba Kalla

1979

No artwork available
NR

Singapore production directed by S. Ramanathan.

Pulau Mutiara

1951

The Clowns poster
NR

This was the remake of the most popular radio comedy drama, Komalihalin Kummalam which was broadcast on Radio Ceylon in the mid 1970s.

The Clowns

1976

Hrudaya Sangama poster
9.0

Rajanna is confined to a luxurious lifestyle and his routine of work is managed by his caretaker. But Rajanna wants to lead a normal life and tries to break free from his way of living.

Hrudaya Sangama

1972

Magic Fan poster
NR

Kipas Hikmat is about the state of Damascus and Basyrah. Prince of Damascus wants to conquer Basyrah but at the same time he dedicated his identity concealed from Basyrah population. On a day in urban commotion Basyrah, Princess Norain helped Prince of murdered by Karim, Prime Minister Basyrah very nasty. His Majesty the King to conquer the prince Basyrah but his heart was overcome by the Princess Royal Norain. Karim wants to have "fans Wisdom" of the King, with a fan that he can seize the King Basyrah and at the same time Karim wants to marry Princess Norain and forced to marry their prince Basyrah. When Karim has Hikmat fans he became angry.

Magic Fan

1955

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pattathu Rani

1967

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pattathu Rani

1967

No artwork available
NR

1954 / Jasa / Good Deeds / S. Ramanathan / Malay Film Productions

Jasa

1954

No artwork available
NR

1957 / Belantara / Adventure in the Jungle / S. Ramanathan / Malay Film Productions

Adventure in the Jungle

1957

Kahani Ek Chor Ki poster
7.0

Shankar, a thief, forces his son Ram into crime. Ram's mother, Gauri, raises him alone, turning him into a good man. Ram marries Seeta, but after losing his job, Seeta dies giving birth. Devastated, Ram turns to crime again. In the end, Ram redeems himself, saving his son Raju from a villain.

Kahani Ek Chor Ki

1981

No artwork available
NR

1956 / Bernoda / Living with Shame / S. Ramanathan / Malay Film Productions

Bernoda

1956