
Acting
M. G. Ramachandran
Born — Died
1917-01-17 — 1987-12-24
Place of birth
Kandy, British Ceylon [now Sri Lanka]
Known for
Acting
Credits
66 titles
Marudhur Gopalan Ramachandran, known by the initialism MGR, was an immensely popular Indian film actor, director, producer, and politician who also served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu successively for three terms. Renowned as a cultural icon in Tamil Nadu, Ramachandran is considered as one of the most influential actors of Tamil cinema, and a pioneering force in cinema's popularity in Tamil Nadu.
Known for
NRSangili, a notorious dacoit, kills a landlord and puts the blame on his wife. Inspector Elangovan is assigned to catch Sangili who is keen to find the landlord's hidden treasure.
Thalaivan
1970
5.8Enslaved convicts for treason plan escape but get caught by pirates and work for them before gaining their support and fighting back their country's authoritarian rule.
Aayirathil Oruvan
1965
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
Jeeva decides to protect Kala Devi who joins a circus company after her father's death as she inherits enormous wealth and has a threat to her life.
Parakkum Paavai
1966
No synopsis available yet.
Oorukku Uzhaippavan
1976
8.0Baghdad Thirudan is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film produced and directed by T. P. Sundaram.
Baghdadh Thirudan
1960
Film credits
1970s · 12 titles
NRSangili, a notorious dacoit, kills a landlord and puts the blame on his wife. Inspector Elangovan is assigned to catch Sangili who is keen to find the landlord's hidden treasure.
Thalaivan
1970
No synopsis available yet.
Oorukku Uzhaippavan
1976
No synopsis available yet.
Naalai Namadhe
1975
Neerum Neruppum, is a 1971 Indian Tamil directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role and J. Jayalalitha, R. S. Manohar, Cho Ramaswamy among others. The movie is a remake of 1949 M. R. Radha movie Apoorva Sagodharargal.
Neerum Neruppum
1971
A man, desperate to earn money, lies to his wealthy employer that he is not married. His boss' daughter, who was unwell, gets better and eventually falls in love with him. Trouble begins when the wife and kids arrive at the village.
Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga
1977
9.0Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan king. The king filled the hearts of his people with courage, patriotism and faith to help fight the Cholas.
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
1978
NRAnna Nee En Deivam is an unreleased Tamil Indian feature film directed by C. V. Sridhar for Jayaar Movies.
Anna Nee En Deivam
1976
6.2A rickshaw puller, who also enjoys racing with other rickshaw pullers, finds a child whose father has been killed. All his attempts to seek justice for the man are thwarted by a corrupt lawyer.
Rickshawkaran
1971
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
6.5Story about two brother who beat all odds and live happily ever after
Pattikattu Ponnaiya
1973
8.0Sattanathan, a lawyer, mistakes Velan for Raghu, another lawyer. When Raghu learns about this, he helps Velan continue the charade since Velan loves Sattanathan's daughter.
Mattukara Velan
1970
1960s · 20 titles
5.8Enslaved convicts for treason plan escape but get caught by pirates and work for them before gaining their support and fighting back their country's authoritarian rule.
Aayirathil Oruvan
1965
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
Jeeva decides to protect Kala Devi who joins a circus company after her father's death as she inherits enormous wealth and has a threat to her life.
Parakkum Paavai
1966
8.0Baghdad Thirudan is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language swashbuckler film produced and directed by T. P. Sundaram.
Baghdadh Thirudan
1960
In a military camp, captain Saravanan promises to his dying brother-in-arms to take care of his 6-year-old daughter Rani. Saravanan and Rani begin a big trip through the country, full of pitfalls.
Kanni Thaai
1965
Babu, an estate owner and hunter, falls for Latha and marries her. However, a plunderer named Mayavan lusts after her and decides to ruin Babu's life.
Vettaikaaran
1964
1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, inspired by the 1934 American film "It Happened One Night".
Chandhrodhayam
1966
Murugappa is a small time farm labourer living in a village with his widowed sister, Gangamma. He often questions the landlord's authority which results in frequent clashes with him and his family.
Periya Idathu Pen
1963
4.3No synopsis available yet.
Oli Vilakku
1968
Ramu, a secret agent, is given the assignment to catch a terrorist group that sells confidential information to foreigners. He goes to Neela's house undercover to expose the criminals.
Ragasiya Police 115
1968
No synopsis available yet.
Koduthu Vaithaval
1963
4.0Despite 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.
Panakkara Kudumbam
1964
Saravanan, a poor boatman, works hard to get his sister married. When she leaves the house in disgrace after becoming pregnant, Saravanan does everything he can to find her.
Thaer Thiruvizha
1968
No synopsis available yet.
Maadappura
1962
No synopsis available yet.
Parisu
1963
No synopsis available yet.
Pudhiya Boomi
1968
No synopsis available yet.
Raja Desingu
1960
7.0A social worker rescues a pretty young woman from an old rich landlord who wants to marry her. Enraged by this, the landlord falsely accuses the social worker of murdering his employee.
Nallavan Vazhvan
1961
Vellaiya is falsely accused of murder. On the other hand, Rani, a rich girl, struggles after the sudden demise of her father.
Kanavan
1968
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Lighthouse
1965
1950s · 12 titles
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
10.01951 Indian Tamil-language historical adventure film
Sarvadhikari
1951
8.0A young man saves the daughter of a zamindar when she is kidnapped and then they both fall in love with each other.
Malaikallan
1954
9.0Impressed by his bravery, a king treats his rival and his daughter as guests after a battle. The king's senior commander gets attracted to her and plans to kidnap her.
Mahadhevi
1957
8.0Alibaba's brother is killed by dacoit Abu Hussain and the body is kept in the cave. Since Alibaba too has the password, Abu visits him as a merchant with 40 barrels, each one hiding one of his men.
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
No synopsis available yet.
Genova
1953
10.0The king of Mullai nadu appoints Veera Mohan as the General of the army. Raja guru, the head priest and Parthiban, his son are enraged by this decision. This turns Parthiban into a bandit.
Manthiri Kumari
1950
No synopsis available yet.
Chakravarthi Thirumagal
1957
No synopsis available yet.
Kumari
1952
A king has two wives. He banishes his first wife as an astrologer told him that he would lose his vision because of her son. The mother and son live in the woods and when he meets his father without knowing his identity, the king loses his sight. When the son gets to know about the sad tale from his mother, he sets out to bring a rare flower from Bakavali, which would restore the king's sight. To achieve it, he undergoes many adventures — enters into a debate with a queen and wins the battle of wits, challenges a woman held captive by a crook in a fake dice contest, and rescues a slave dancer of a tribal chief. The hero wins them all and succeeds in getting the flower along with the three women who turn out to be princesses and siblings! Meanwhile, his stepbrothers try to steal the flower, but are exposed.
Gulebagavali
1955
No synopsis available yet.
Panakkaari
1953
7.0Bommi, a princess, falls in love with Veeran, the adopted son of a cobbler, who reciprocates her feelings. However, when her uncle persuades the king to get Bommi married to him, Veeran abducts her.
Madurai Veeran
1956
1940s · 10 titles
No synopsis available yet.
Vedavathi
1941
No synopsis available yet.
Dhaasippen
1943
No synopsis available yet.
Mohini
1948
7.0King Rajendra Varman and Queen Mrinalini are reigning the Vyjayanti empire. Mahendra Varman is the rival and the neighbouring king. Kannika is the minister’s daughter, who is in love with King Rajendra Varman and aims to attain him at any cost. This convoluted tale of palace intrigue, suspicion, unreciprocated love, seduction, villainy and piety was interspersed with excellent music.
Raja Mukthi
1948
No synopsis available yet.
Paithiyakaaran
1947
No synopsis available yet.
Tamizhariyum Perumal
1942
8.0A humble villager should win the love of a princess.
Rajakumari
1947
No synopsis available yet.
Rathan Kumar
1949
NRA fantasy film based on a folk-tale from the Mahabharata.
Abhimanyu
1948
9.0Based on age-old Buddhist folklore connected with Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's son Kunal.
Ashok Kumar
1941
1930s · 5 titles
No synopsis available yet.
Dakshayagnam
1938
No synopsis available yet.
Maya Machindra
1939
No synopsis available yet.
Veera Jagathis
1938
A wealthy man escapes after shooting his friend in drunken state which results in a drastic change in his life then.
Sathi Leelavathi
1936
Vijayakumar and Sukumar (K. P. Kesavan) are brothers. Sukumar, the younger brother is an actor and goes to Madras to earn a living. There he gets a break and becomes famous. The money he sends for his family's upkeep is stolen by Vijayakumar and his wife. Because of their greed, the joint family gets split. After some time, the wayward brother and sister in law have a change of heart and repent for their actions. The family is once again reunited.
Iru Sahodarargal
1936
Behind the camera
9.0Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan king. The king filled the hearts of his people with courage, patriotism and faith to help fight the Cholas.
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
1978
6.3Amidst a troubled kingdom that currently has no ruler, a revolutionary finds himself to be a lookalike of a prince who was to be crowned king. He takes his place but can he outsmart the real culprit?
Nadodi Mannan
1958
6.3Amidst a troubled kingdom that currently has no ruler, a revolutionary finds himself to be a lookalike of a prince who was to be crowned king. He takes his place but can he outsmart the real culprit?
Nadodi Mannan
1958
7.5An evil man kills Vengaiyan's father and enslaves all his people. Vengaiyan is ignorant and wild but Jeeva helps him evolve into a valiant and wise man, who then swears to right his people.
Adimai Penn
1969
4.8Scientist Murugan has a formula that can harness energy from lightening. A rival wants it for his evil plans. When Murugan disappears, his brother goes around the world to find him and save the world.
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
1973
4.8Scientist Murugan has a formula that can harness energy from lightening. A rival wants it for his evil plans. When Murugan disappears, his brother goes around the world to find him and save the world.
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
1973

