Rama Narayanan (3 April 1949 – 22 June 2014) was an Indian film director and film producer. In the 1980s, he was known as a director who specialized in shooting commercial films in which animals played vital roles,[2][3] while in the 1990s, several of his films were based on Hindu devotional subjects.[4] He has also headed the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) for three consecutive elections, before resigning in 2011.[5][6][7] He died on 22 June 2014 at a Singapore hospital due to kidney-related ailments.[8][9]
Rama Narayanan | |
|---|---|
 Narayanan in 2014 | |
| Born | 3 April 1949 |
| Died | 22 June 2014 (aged 65) Singapore |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1981–2013 |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editNarayanan came to Chennai intending to become a songwriter, but he became a dialogue writer for films. He and his friend M. A. Khaja started to write dialogues together under the pen name Ram-Rahim.[7][10]
In 1976, Narayanan wrote his first story, screenplay and dialogue for the film Aasai Arubadhu Naal.[7] He produced his first film Meenakshi Kungumam in 1977 and directed his first film Sumai in 1981.[7][10] He also wrote the script for Chiranjeevi's film Punnami Naagu.[11] His 50th film was Veeran Veluthambi, for which M. Karunanidhi wrote the story and dialogue. His 100th film was Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa.[7]
In the 2010s, he finished the making of a comedy film titled Siva Poojaiyil Karadi with Shiva and Udhayathara starring, but the film did not have a theatrical release.[12]
Narayanan was an MLA from the Karaikudi constituency in 1989 and the chairman of Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram in 1996.[10] He has received the Kalaimamani award of the State Government.[7][13]
Filmography
editAs director
edit| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Sumai | Tamil | Debut as Director |
| Sivappu Malli | Tamil | ||
| Pattam Parakattum | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Ilanjodigal | Tamil | |
| Chinnan Chirusugal | Tamil | ||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Tamil | ||
| Kanne Radha | Tamil | ||
| Sivantha Kangal | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Soorakottai Singakutti | Tamil | |
| Idhu Enga Nadu | Tamil | ||
| Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Tamil | ||
| Seerum Singangal | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Shabash | Tamil | |
| Kadamai | Tamil | ||
| Kaval Kaidhigal | Tamil | ||
| Vengayin Maindhan | Tamil | ||
| Manmatha Rajakkal | Tamil | ||
| Sattathai Thiruthungal | Tamil | ||
| Maaman Machan | Tamil | ||
| Vai Pandal | Tamil | ||
| Pei Veedu | Tamil | ||
| Thiruttu Rajakkal | Tamil | ||
| Nandri | Tamil | ||
| Thangamadi Thangam | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Veeran | Tamil | |
| Kutravaaligal | Tamil | ||
| Chain Jayapal | Tamil | ||
| Chilipi Yavvanam | Telugu | ||
| Ilamai | Tamil | ||
| Veettukari | Tamil | ||
| Thandanai | Tamil | ||
| Vesham | Tamil | ||
| Dayyala Meda | Telugu | ||
| Sigappu Nila | Tamil | ||
| Urimai | Tamil | ||
| Engal Kural | Tamil | ||
| Inspector Lakshmi | Telugu | ||
| Ragasiyam | Tamil | ||
| Vetrikani | Tamil | ||
| Sivappu Kili | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Karimedu Karuvayan | Tamil | |
| Jyothi Malar | Tamil | ||
| Kagitha Odam | Tamil | ||
| Choru | Tamil | ||
| Mamiyaargal Jaagrathai | Tamil | ||
| Naga Devatha | Telugu | ||
| Adutha Veedu | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Nilavai Kayil Pudichen | Tamil | |
| Megam Karuththirukku | Tamil | ||
| Veeran Veluthambi | Tamil | ||
| Nalla Pambu | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Manaivi Oru Manthiri | Tamil | |
| Makkal Aanaiyittal | Tamil | ||
| Neruppu Nila | Tamil | ||
| Anjatha Singam | Tamil | ||
| Sahadevan Mahadevan | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Mananthal Mahadevan | Tamil | |
| Thangamana Purushan | Tamil | ||
| Thangamani Rangamani | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Aadi Velli | Tamil | |
| Sathan Sollai Thattathe | Tamil | ||
| Durga | Tamil | ||
| Vaaliba Vilayattu | Tamil | ||
| Shakthi Parasakthi | Tamil | ||
| Avadellam Pennaley | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Thai Poosam | Tamil | |
| Sendhoora Devi | Tamil | ||
| Eeswari | Tamil | ||
| Aadi Viratham | Tamil | ||
| Bhairavi | Kannada | ||
| 1992 | Sivashankari | Tamil | |
| Madha Komadha | Tamil | ||
| Purushan Enakku Arasan | Tamil | ||
| Devar Veettu Ponnu | Tamil | ||
| Naga Bala | Telugu | ||
| Gauravamma | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Sivarathiri | Tamil | |
| Maavariki Pelli | Telugu | ||
| Sambhavi | Kannada | ||
| Dakshayini | Kannada | ||
| 1994 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | Tamil | |
| Bhuvaneshwari | Kannada | ||
| Naga Jyoti | Oriya | ||
| 1996 | Thirumbi Paar | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Nattupura Nayagan | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Jagadeeshwari | Kannada | |
| 1999 | Maaya | Tamil | |
| Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Tamil | 100th Film | |
| 2000 | Raja Kaliamman | Tamil | |
| Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela | Tamil | ||
| Kuberan | Tamil | ||
| Palayathu Amman | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Nageswari | Tamil | |
| Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Tamil | ||
| Kottai Mariamman | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Annai Kaligambal | Tamil | |
| Sri Kalikamba | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Kutti Pisasu | Tamil | |
| Bombat Car | Kannada | ||
| Cara Majaka | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Kalpana | Kannada | |
| Cinta Beruang | Malay | ||
| 2013 | Arya Surya | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Billa | Kannada |
As producer
edit- Meenakshi Kungumam (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Velum Mayilum Thunai (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Naagam
- Kazhugumalai Kallan
- Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayi
- Koundar Veettu Mappillai (under Sri Devipriya Films)
- Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (under Sri Thenandal Films)
As writer only
edit- Aasai Arubathu Naal (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Durgadevi (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Manthoppu Kiliye (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Theru Vilakku (Story/dialogue) (As Ram-Rahim)
- Thenpandi Seemaiyile (Story/dialogue)
- Punnami Naagu
- Manaivi Oru Manickam
References
edit- ^ "Rama Narayanan, veteran director, producer, dies at 65". The Times of India. 23 June 2014. Archived from the original on 24 June 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ "Powerful year ahead for Rama Narayanan!". The Times of India. 31 March 2013. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News | Kollywood News | Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar". Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
- ^ "I never run after stars: Ramanarayanan". The Times of India. 8 May 2010. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Hat trick for Ramanarayanan and team". Sify. 12 July 2010. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Rama Narayanan – Tamil Movie News – Rama Narayanan clinches it yet again! – Rama Narayanan | Parthiban". Behindwoods.com. 12 July 2010. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tamil Nadu News : A role model for many film directors". The Hindu. 2 July 2006. Archived from the original on 21 November 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Tamil filmmaker Rama Narayanan dies in Singapore Hospital". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Archived from the original on 8 July 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
- ^ "Tamil Nadu News, Chennai News, Tamil Cinema News, Tamil News, Tamil Movie News, Power Shutdown in Chennai, Petrol and Diesel Rate in Chennai - Chennaivision". Tamil Nadu News, Chennai News, Tamil Cinema News, Tamil News, Tamil Movie News, Power Shutdown in Chennai, Petrol and Diesel Rate in Chennai. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "விலங்குகளால் கால்ஷீட் பிரச்னை இல்லை!" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). 28 May 2000. pp. 1–3. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Cara Mazaka ready for release". Sify. 7 April 2010. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ Kamath, Sudhish (3 March 2011). "Celebs cheer for charity". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 December 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2021 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News | Kollywood News | Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar". Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
External links
edit- Rama Narayanan at IMDb
- Rama Narayanan at Cinesouth
- Rama Narayanan Profile and Biography at Veethi