
Acting
Pandari Bai
Born — Died
1928-09-18 — 2003-01-29
Place of birth
Pathal, Bhatkal, Mysore , British India
Known for
Acting
Credits
62 titles
Pandari Bai (Kannada: ಪಂಡರೀ ಬಾಯಿ; 18 September 1928 – 29 January 2003) was a prominent actress of South Indian languages films mostly in Kannada language during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. She is considered Kannada cinema's first successful heroine. She has the distinction of having acted as both heroine and mother to stalwarts such as Rajkumar, MGR and Sivaji Ganesan. She was the heroine in Rajkumar's debut movie Bedara Kannappa and also Sivaji's debut movie Parasakthi. She has acted in over 1,000 films in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
Known for
NRA doctor husband wants to make his wife go blind by putting drops that would harm her eyes making her believe that it would improve her eyesight. The purpose is to marry his wife's sister.
Eyes
1953
No synopsis available yet.
Vazha Pirandhaval
1953
No synopsis available yet.
Thaaliya Salangaiya
1977
NRSomanna, an aspiring actor who works as a waiter gets a break in the film industry with the help of his friend. However, stardom takes away his happiness, forcing him to take a tough decision.
Server Somanna
1993
6.0The philanthropists and pillars of society, a doctor, a builder, and a merchant, led by the rich Dharmalingam, are in fact villains dealing in crime and black market. The protagonist 'Durai' is set out on a quest to vanquish these enemies of the nation
Nam Naadu
1969
No synopsis available yet.
Naalu Veli Nilam
1959
Film credits
1990s · 6 titles
NRSomanna, an aspiring actor who works as a waiter gets a break in the film industry with the help of his friend. However, stardom takes away his happiness, forcing him to take a tough decision.
Server Somanna
1993
NRA couple has to deal with the fact that they are not rich anymore and have to find inner strength to stick by each other's side in their times of trouble.
Halunda Tavaru
1994
8.0Prashanth and Divya get married without informing anyone. Divya's father tries to make their life hell.
Tholi Muddu
1993
No synopsis available yet.
Pudhiya Raagam
1991
NRIn a bid to turn their lives around, two lookalikes, who have different personalities, switch places to find true love in their partners.
Navibbaru Namagibbaru
1993
4.0Murthy saves Indira from Vyasaraya, who plans to sell her, but on the way to her home, Murthy is hit by Vyasaraya's car and Indira gets kidnapped. Murthy tries to do everything he can to save her.
Akasmika
1993
1980s · 15 titles
10.0Onde Raktha is a 1984 Kannada action film directed by Sreekumaran Thampi.
Onde Raktha
1984
NRTwo close friends get into trouble when another friend intrudes into their lives with a personal motive.
Driver Hanumanthu
1980
No synopsis available yet.
Kanneer Pookkal
1981
4.0Raju, who believes Nagalingam is his father, agrees to steal an antique sword of great monetary value. However, little does he know that the sword belongs to his real father, Rajasekaran.
Thai Veedu
1983
NRRajanna and his brother, Vicky, vow to avenge the murder of their mother at the hands of their cruel and greedy uncle, Rangappa.
Pooja Phala
1984
4.0An orphaned boy is granted superpowers after praying to the god Hanuman.
Superman
1980
6.7The story of the great Indian saint Raghavendra Swami. Born as Venkatanatha, he proved to be a very brilliant scholar from a very young age. After enduring a series of profound life challenges, he embraced sannyasa following his master and the divine.
Sri Raghavendrar
1985
9.0Onti Dhwani is a 1984 Kannada drama film directed by T.S. Nagabharana. The film is based on a novel by Sujatha.
Onti Dhwani
1984
NRVijaya Kadaga is a 1988 Indian kannada Movie directed by V Somashekar.
Vijaya Khadga
1988
Four men who have a vengeance against Shiva's father kill his brother, his mother and his father. Shiva grows up and vows to seek revenge against the culprits who destroyed his family.
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Ram Kapoor comes from a poor family, while Kiran comes from a middle-class family. Ram and his brother, Shyam, commit petty thievery to sustain themselves. Ram meets Kiran and both fall in love and would like to get married. Kiran's dad is Police Inspector, Vijay Kumar, and does not approve of either Ram nor this marriage. Despite of this opposition, Kiran and Ram get married. After sometime, Kiran gets pregnant, and her mother, Madhu, comes to look after her. A gangster, Shakti, abducts both mother and daughter, and holds them for ransom. Vijay thinks that Ram and Shyam are behind this abduction so to get money from him, and launches a manhunt for them. Shyam is apprehended, while Ram is on the run. Ram must decide to hand himself over to the police, and let his wife and her mother be at the mercy of Shakti or continue to evade the police and search for Kiran and Madhu.
Yeh Rishta Na Tootay
1981
No synopsis available yet.
Uzhavan Magan
1987
7.5Lakshman, an elephant, and Ram are inseparable friends. Ram even refuses to marry Meena when her father insists on getting rid of Lakshman. When Ram is accused of murder, Lakshman comes to his rescue.
Ram Lakshman
1981
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Kalavaari Samsaram
1982
8.0It is a crime movie directed by V. Somasekhar.
Ajith
1982
1970s · 20 titles
No synopsis available yet.
Thaaliya Salangaiya
1977
A patient suffering from brain tumor lives with his old mother and sister with special needs. He accepts blame for a murder he did not commit in exchange for money to provide for his family.
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979
Muthu, a villager, loves Lakshmi but she falls in love with his educated brother, Kannan. Kannan is forced to eke out a living in the big city after he loses money gambling, but is soon estranged from Lakshmi by her plotting sister Leela. Does Lakshmi unite with Kannan?
Muthana Muthallavo
1976
8.0Lalitha, a rich woman, marries a professor against her mother Meenakshi's wishes. She separates from her husband after Meenakshi creates misunderstandings between them.
Lalitha
1976
NRThe 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
Jayalakshmi, a rape victim, gets a recommendation letter from a pastor and goes to Sunderajan's house for work. Unfortunately, she misplaces the letter and it is found by another woman.
Mudhal Iravu
1979
Previously deserted by his loved ones for his failure, an idealist poet's life turns around when his work earns him glory. However, his family returns seeking a piece of the pie.
Mallepoovu
1978
Matriarch Annapoorani has wanted a grandchild for a long time, but her son, Raja doesn't want to marry. Pious Lakshmi, Raja's cousin has loved him for a long time but is overlooked in favour of savvy Lalitha who becomes Raja's wife. Do the couple have a happy marriage and give Annapoorani her long-awaited grandchild?
Thaai Piranthaal
1974
Aarupushpangal is a Tamil film is directed by K.M.Balakrishnan.
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
7.0Amar lives a poor lifestyle along with his widowed mom in a village, and has a sweetheart in Savitri. He is a trouble-maker and makes life difficult for the Panchayat Chair, Kalicharan, who also happens to be Savitri's father, so much so that Kalicharan hires Ram Shastri to kill Amar. After his passing, Amar enters Swarg Lok where he gets to meet with Devraj Indra and then Yamraj. Amar incites Yam Dhooths to go on a strike, as well as has Yamraj himself consider going on a vacation along with his assistant, Chitragupt Sharma. As a result, Yamraj and Chitragupt end up in modern day Bombay as ordinary human beings, and people stop dying, while Amar himself is given back his life. But not for long for soon he will be called upon to provide bail for a jailed Yamraj and Chitragupt, who will soon return to Swarg Lok and take him along too!!
Lok Parlok
1979
Kittu, a vigilante, goes by the name Black Cobra and thwarts the operation of a criminal syndicate. However, they frame him for crimes and Inspector Srikanth is assigned to catch him.
Kiladi Kittu
1978
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Pandanti Kapuram
1972
Sabatham is 1971 black-and-white Tamil Drama – Romantic film, directed by P. Madhavan.
Sabadham
1971
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pallandu Vazhga
1975
8.8Cinematic version of the life of the legendary freedom fighter.
Alluri Seetarama Raju
1974
8.0A murder-mystery, in which the friend of a wealthy, elderly couple tries to bring about a reconciliation between them on the one hand, and their their estranged relatives on the other.
Nadu Iravil
1970
7.5Rajinikanth, a veteran lawyer aspires to become the judge. But, the bar council promotes an undeserving lawyer to the post. Enraged by the system, he tries to seek his revenge by defending a murderer.
Gauravam
1973
6.7Mohan, a kind-hearted man, not only preaches and believes in equality but also practices it. He marries a poor girl but lands in trouble as she is accused of murdering a scientist.
Idhayakkani
1975
Seetha, a prostitute, attempts to quit the trade as she wishes to marry Muthu, a businessman. However, when her agent ruins her chances, she decides to end her life.
Avalum Penn Thaane
1974
5.0Geetha, who had a one-night stand with Chandru while in college, must struggle to keep it a secret from her husband, Ravi, and also deal with a blackmailer, Vasu.
Baalu Jenu
1976
1960s · 13 titles
6.0The philanthropists and pillars of society, a doctor, a builder, and a merchant, led by the rich Dharmalingam, are in fact villains dealing in crime and black market. The protagonist 'Durai' is set out on a quest to vanquish these enemies of the nation
Nam Naadu
1969
7.0Sadanand, a successful businessman, has two business partners, Nithyanand and Murthy. Things take an unexpected turn when Murthy murders Sadanand out of greed.
Anbu Vazhi
1968
10.0Thejaswini is a 1962 Kannada film which stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role.
Thejaswini
1962
When Prabha dies in a hospital while delivering her child, Susheela, a compassionate nurse, looks after her daughter, Indra. However, Karunamurthi creates problems for Susheela.
Indira En Selvam
1962
10.0Annapoorna is a 1964 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in a lead role.
Annapoorna
1964
A man named Ramesh dies in an accident that is determined to be suicide by the public. However, Sekhar claims it to be a murder and embarks on a mission to find the real culprits.
Sabash Thambi
1967
NRRani, a widowed woman, is known for her strength, resilience, and unconditional love for her son.
Amma
1968
1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, inspired by the 1934 American film "It Happened One Night".
Chandhrodhayam
1966
10.0Mahasathi Anasuya is a 1965 Kannada film that stars Dr. Rajkumar in the lead role.
Mahasathi Anasuya
1965
Three childhood friends take divergent career paths after growing up. Their lives intersect again when one of them gets kidnapped.
Naam Moovar
1966
1967 Indian Kannada-language film
Shri Purandaradasaru
1967
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968
7.0Amar and Prem, college friends, and Asha and Shobana form friendships. Marriages are arranged, but dowry demands a US ticket. Prem returns, becomes office predator, and Asha endures harassment to pay off debts.
Doli
1969
1950s · 6 titles
NRA doctor husband wants to make his wife go blind by putting drops that would harm her eyes making her believe that it would improve her eyesight. The purpose is to marry his wife's sister.
Eyes
1953
No synopsis available yet.
Vazha Pirandhaval
1953
No synopsis available yet.
Naalu Veli Nilam
1959
NRNalla Veedu (transl. Good House) is a 1956 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Jyotish Sinha. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, M. N. Rajam, Pandaribai and Mynavathi. It was released on 14 January 1956.
Nalla Veedu
1956
Chandru completes his education in London and comes back to India. While Kamalam loves Chandru a lot, he falls in love with Sarasu, a poor girl, and marries her.
Maalaiyitta Mangai
1958
Kula Deivam was based on a Bengali film Banga Kora by noted writer Prabhavathi Devi Saraswathi
Kuladeivam
1956
Behind the camera
Seetha, a prostitute, attempts to quit the trade as she wishes to marry Muthu, a businessman. However, when her agent ruins her chances, she decides to end her life.
Avalum Penn Thaane
1974
9.5The movie revolves around a social issue, specifically the dowry system, and aims to create awareness against it.
Rayara Sose
1957
