P. Kalaimani
P. Kalaimani | |
|---|---|
| Born | P. Kalaimani 1950 |
| Died | 3 April 2012(2012年04月03日) (aged 62)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, producer, director |
| Spouse | Saraswathi |
P. Kalaimani was an Indian writer, producer and director who worked in the Tamil cinema. He has written story, screenplay and dialogues for more than 100 films.[2]
Film career
[edit ]He was a writer who has been in the industry for three decades and seen success through his work, some of his greatest work are Bharathiraaja's 16 Vayathinile , Mann Vasanai , Gopurangal Saivathillai , Muthal Vasantham , Ingeyum Oru Gangai and many more. He was awarded Kalaimamani by the state government and he has also produced and directed few movies. He worked with the likes of Sathyaraj and Vijayakanth in his career spanning over three decades. His last film as dialogue writer was Kuruvi .[3] He has also written and directed films like Therkathi Kallan and Manitha Jaathi.[1] [4]
He produced lot of films under the banner of Everest Films.[4]
Partial filmography
[edit ]| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Producer | |||
| 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Dialogues only |
| 1979 | Neeya? | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1979 | Mangala Vaathiyam | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1979 | Neela Kadalin orathile | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1980 | Enga Ooru Rasathi | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1980 | Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1980 | Anna Paravai | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1982 | Kaadhal Oviyam | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Red XN | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Red XN | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1984 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | Red XN | Red XN | Green tickY | |
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | Red XN | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1985 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Red XN | Red XN | Green tickY | |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | Red XN | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1986 | Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | Red XN | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1987 | Sirai Paravai | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1987 | Bhanumati Gari Mogudu | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Telugu |
| 1988 | Therkathi Kallan | Green tickY | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1988 | Varasudochhadu | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Telugu |
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1989 | Poruthadhu Pothum | Green tickY | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor | Red XN | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1991 | Manitha Jaathi | Green tickY | Green tickY | Green tickY | |
| 1991 | Aimbathilum Aasai Varum | Green tickY | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1992 | Hatamari Hennu Kiladi Gandu | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Kannada film |
| 1993 | Kathirukka Neramillai | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Dialogues only |
| 1993 | Chinna Mapillai | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1993 | Paarambariyam | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1994 | Kanmani | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1994 | Priyanka | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Dialogues only |
| 1994 | Karuppu Nila | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Dialogues only |
| 1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1994 | Manasu Rendum Pudhusu | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1995 | Makkal Aatchi | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Hindi film; Uncredited |
| 1996 | Purushan Pondatti | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 1997 | Pudhalvan | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Dialogues only |
| 1998 | Guru Paarvai | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Screenplay only |
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Dialogues only |
| 2001 | Super Kudumbam | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 2002 | Naina | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 2002 | Shakalaka Baby | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 2005 | Veeranna | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | |
| 2008 | Kuruvi | Red XN | Green tickY | Red XN | Story discussion |
Death
[edit ]He died at midnight on 3 April 2012 due to prolonged illness. He was survived by wife Saraswathi.[1]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c "Popular Film Writer Kalaimani Passed Away". kollytalk.com. 4 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "P Kalaimani passes away". supergoodmovies.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ "Dialogue Writer P Kalaimani Passed Away". cineshadow.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ^ a b "தமிழ் சினிமாவின் 'கதை மன்னன்' பி கலைமணி மரணம்!". tamil.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.