A. V. Meiyappan
A. V. Meiyappan | |
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Madras, Tamil Nadu, India | |
Years active | 1934–1973 |
Spouses |
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Children | M. Palaniappan Lakshmi Valli Saraswathi Valliappan Muthu Rukmani M. Murugan M. Kumaran M. Saravanan M. Balasubramanian Meena Veerappan. |
Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar (28 July 1907 – 12 August 1979), also known as A. V. Meiyappan, A. V. Meiyappa Chettiar or AVM, was an Indian film producer, director and philanthropist who established
AVM was born in
Notable films produced by AVM Productions are
Early life
AVM was born in
Early film career
With the dawn of the
In 1938, AVM bought the rights for the Tamil remake of a
AVM started his own studios in 1940 and named it Pragathi Studios.[1] In the same year, AVM produced Bhookailas which became one of the most popular film versions of the Ramayana.[4][5] The film was made in Telugu, its lead actors were from Kannada cinema and it was directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni, a Mangalorean who had received his training in Bombay.[2] AVM's comedy flick Sabapathy(1941) starring T.R. Ramachandran, K. Sarangapani and Kali N. Ratnam was a runaway hit[2][8] as also Poli Panchali, another comedy.[4] Sabapathy eventually emerged as one of the greatest comedy films of the era. He followed this with another hit En Manaivi.[2]
In 1943, he produced the film Harischandra in
AVM Productions
On 14 November 1945, riding on the phenomenal success of his first few films, AVM established his new production company, AVM Productions at Santhome, Chennai.[1] He wanted to start his studio in Kodambakkam but was unable to, due to the acute power shortage during the Second World War.[1] Left with no other choice, AVM established his studio at his hometown of Karaikudi. AVM's first film under the banner of AVM Productions was Vedhala Ulagam.[1]
In 1947, AVM produced the film
The 1950s
The decade of the 1950s was a honeymoon period for AVM Productions which turned out a series of hits. The early years were marked by AVM's attempts to conquer the
In 1952, AVM's Tamil film Parasakthi released in theatres all over
Sivaji also starred in AVM's next Tamil film
In 1953, AVM produced the Kannada film Jatakaphala which was dubbed into
The 1960s
In 1961, AVM produced the Telugu film Papa Pariharam[23] which was a remake of the Tamil film Pavamanippu[24] which released in the same year. Both were directed by eminent director A. Bhimsingh and starred Shivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Devika. Like most of AVM's early films, Pavamanippu too had a storyline based on the Second World War.
Kalathur Kannamma in 1960 saw the introduction of another star in Tamil cinema, the thespian Kamal Haasan[25][26] who played an unforgettable supporting role as a young orphan. He was barely six years old at the time.[26]
His next Tamil venture Server Sundaram (1964) featuring Nagesh, who was a budding comedian then and debutant Major Sundarrajan was a roaring success. Server Sundaram was one of Nagesh's early hits which set the pace for an illustrious career.[27] It also launched Major Sundarrajan as a character actor in the Tamil film industry.[28] Sundarrajan's second hit, Major Chandrakanth where his famous portrayal of title role earned him the screen name "Major" Sundarrajan was also produced by AVM.[4]
Pavithra Prema, Penchina Prema, Naadi Aada Janme, Chitti Chellelu, Letha Manasulu and Mooga Nomu were some good Telugu films which were produced by AVM during the period. However, AVM's greatest success of the 1960s was Bhakta Prahalada which was produced in Telugu and subsequently dubbed into Tamil and Hindi. The film was based on the story of Narasimha Avatar from Hindu mythology. It was directed by Chitrapu Narayana Murthy and starred S. V. Ranga Rao as Hiranyakasyapu and Baby Rojaramani as Prahlada.[29] Narayanmurthy had earlier directed a black-and-white version of Bhakta Prahlada in 1942 which had failed at the box-office.[29] However, the colour version which was produced a quarter of a century later under the banner of AVM Productions was a resounding success. Of the 10 different filmised versions of the Prahlada story, the 1967 colour version remains the most famous and remembered.[29]
Another successful film by AVM in the 1960s was the 1966 film
Films in Hindi
From the initial phase of his career, AVM was associated with a number of producers and directors from North India. His 1938 film Nandakumar was the Tamil remake of a Marathi film. His 1940 film Bhookailas was directed by Sundar Rao Nadkarni who had received his training in Bombay.
In 1951, AVM made his entry into the Hindi film industry with Bahar. Starring Vyjayanthimala, Karan Dewan, Pandari Bai, Pran, Om Prakash and Tabassum, it was a remake of the 1948 Tamil film Vazhkai. Apart from being AVM's first film in Hindi, it also marked the launch of Vyjayanthimala in the Hindi film industry. In 1954, he made Ladki, his second film in Hindi, with Vyjayanthimala again in the lead. Both these films were directed by M. V. Raman.
After enjoying moderate successes in his first two films in Hindi which went unnoticed, AVM ascended the heights of Bollywood with the third one Hum Panchi Ek Daal Ke(1957). It was a children's film based on the theme of national integration and won him the prime minister's gold medal.[1]
After the phenomenal success of Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke, AVM produced some good films like Bhai Bhai(1956), which was popular for the song Mera Naam Abdul Rehman sung by Kishore Kumar[31] and Miss Mary(1957), the dubbed version of the Tamil film Missiamma.[32] Bhabhi (1957) featured Balraj Sahni, Pandari Bai and Nanda, apart from comedian Jagdeep in his first romantic role.[33] Jagdeep also acted in other films produced by AVM as Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke and Barkha.[33]
The Hindi films Miss Mary, Bhakti Mahima and Bhakt Prahlad were dubbed versions of AVM's Tamil or Telugu hits.
The 1961 film Chhaya won Nirupa Roy the Filmfare Award for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role.[34] Other notable Hindi films made by AVM during the 1960s were Man Mauji, Main Chup Rahungi, Pooja Ke Phool and Mehrban.
AVM's last Hindi film was Jeene Ki Arzoo directed by Rajasekhar in 1981.
Family
The Family Of AV. Meiyappa Chettiar is a large one. He has 5 sons and 6 daughters born to his 2 wives Mrs Alamelu Meiyappan and Mrs Rajeswari Meiyappan
For Mrs Alamelu Meiyappan, who died in 1946, has 1 son and 5 daughters they are M. Palaniappan(late), Mrs Lakshmi(late), Mrs Valli (late), Mrs Saraswathi Valliappan (late), Mrs Muthu, Mrs Rukmani.
For Mrs Rajeswari Meiyappan, who died on 9 November 2008, has 4 sons and 1 daughter they are M. Murugan (late), M. Kumaran, M. Saravanan, M. Balasubramanian and daughter Mrs Meena Veerappan.
With dawn of the 1970s, production had slowed down considerably.
AVM did not produce any movies following Jeene Ki Arzoo in 1981. He spent his time on social activities and the charitable institutions he had built as well as looking after his massive business empire.
AVM died on 12 August 1979 at the age of 72. In 1980, as per AVM's last wishes, AVM Studios commenced film production under Meiyappan's sons A.V.M Kumaran and M. Saravanan, after a seven-year hiatus.[2][4]
Legacy
During a career spanning four decades, AVM had produced 167 movies in all.
Of AVM's creations, AVM Productions is the most prominent. The production company is into its sixty-second year with three generations of the AVM family into the film production business. After AVM's death, the company passed into the hands of his sons M. Balasubramanian and
In 1955, AVM won the president's gold medal for the Hindi film Hum Panchi Ek Dal Ke.[1] In 2006, the Government of India issued a stamp commemorating the achievements of AVM. On the 24th death anniversary of Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar, in 2003, AVM Productions released a VCD on the life of its founder.[6] Starting with his early childhood in Karaikudi, the 2-hour long documentary told the story of AVM's entry into the film industry and his rise to greatness.
On 30 July 2006, in commemoration of AVM's centenary year, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi, unveiled a statue of A. V. Meiyappan at the campus of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce.[38]
Philanthropy
Apart from his contributions to the growth of motion picture industry in Tamil Nadu, AVM has also donated extensively for charitable causes. The charitable activities of the AVM group were channelled through an organisation called AVM Charities established at Mylapore in Chennai. This trust has been managed by the descendants of AVM since his death in 1979. The AVM Charities had provided land for old age homes[39] and organising social events. The AVM family also owns a marriage hall, AVM Rajeswari Kalyana Mandapam which is generally rented for Hindu marriages.[40] This marriage hall is controlled by the AVM family through AVM Charities.[41] Following the astounding success of the 2007 Tamil film Sivaji, AVM Productions declared publicly that it would offer 25% of the revenues from the film as charity.[37]
The AVM Group owns a string of educational institutions all over Chennai. On 10 June 1963, AVM inaugurated Avichi High School in Virugambakkam in memory of his father Avichi Chettiar. The motive behind the founding was to provide good quality education to the poorer sections of society. Later, Avichi High School was upgraded to Avichi Higher Secondary School. A number of schools have been established since the creation of Avichi School. In 1994, AVM's son Kumaran established the Avichi High School for girls. This was followed by the establishment of AVM Rajeswari Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Virugambakkam in 1995. These schools which are run by the AVM Group as a part of AVM Charities are regarded as some of the best in Chennai.
Filmography
Year | Film | Cast | Director | Music | Language | Notes |
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1967 | Ave Kallu | Krishna, Kanchana | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Telugu | Remake of Tamil Film 'Adhey Kangal' | |
Bhakta Prahalad | S. V. Ranga Rao, Anjali Devi, Roja Ramani, M. Balamuralikrishna | Chitrapu Narayana Rao | Hindi | Dubbed from Telugu Film 'Bhakta Prahlada' | ||
Adhey Kangal | Ravichandran, Kanchana | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Tamil | |||
Mehrban | Ashok Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Nutan | A. Bhimsingh | Hindi | |||
Bhakta Prahlada | S. V. Ranga Rao, Anjali Devi, Roja Ramani, M. Balamuralikrishna | Chitrapu Narayana Rao | Tamil | Dubbed from Telugu Film 'Bhakta Prahlada' | ||
Bhakta Prahlada | S. V. Ranga Rao, Anjali Devi, Roja Ramani, M. Balamuralikrishna | Telugu | ||||
1966 | Major Chandrakanth | Jayalalitha, Major Sundarrajan
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K. Balachandar
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Tamil | ||
Leta Manasulu | Haranath, Jamuna, Kutty Padmini | Krishnan–Panju | Telugu | Remake of Tamil Film 'Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum' | ||
Ramu | Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Master Rajkumar | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Tamil | |||
Laadla | Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, Pandari Bai | Krishnan–Panju | Hindi | Remake of Tamil Film 'Annai' | ||
Anbe Vaa | M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Tamil | Only Film with M. G. R. | ||
1965 | Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum | Jaishankar, Jamuna, Kutty Padmini | Krishnan–Panju | |||
Naadi Aada Janme | N. T. Rama Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, Savitri | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Telugu | Remake of Tamil Film 'Naanum Oru Penn' | ||
Kakkum Karangal
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S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, S. V. Ranga Rao, Sivakumar | Tamil | Debut Film for Sivakumar | |||
1964 | Server Sundaram | Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, K. R. Vijaya | Krishnan–Panju | |||
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon | Dharmendra, Meena Kumari, Balraj Sahni, Om Prakash | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Hindi | Remake of Tamil Film 'Naanum Oru Penn' | ||
Pooja Ke Phool | Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra, Mala Sinha | A. Bhimsingh | ||||
Pachai Vilakku
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Sivaji Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, Sowcar Janaki, C. R. Vijayakumari | Tamil | ||||
1963 | Penchina Prema | P. Bhanumathi, S. V. Ranga Rao, Sowcar Janaki | Krishnan–Panju | Telugu | Dubbed from Tamil Film 'Annai' | |
Naanum Oru Penn | S. S. Rajendran, S. V. Ranga Rao, C. R. Vijayakumari | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Tamil | |||
1962 | Annai | P. Bhanumathi, S. V. Ranga Rao, Sowcar Janaki | Krishnan–Panju | |||
Man Mauji
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Kishore Kumar, Sadhana | Hindi | ||||
Prajasakthi
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C. L. Anandan, Sachu, E. V. Saroja | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Telugu | Dubbed from Tamil Film 'Veerathirumagan' | ||
Main Chup Rahungi | Sunil Dutt, Meena Kumari | A. Bhimsingh | Hindi | Remake of Tamil Film 'Kalathur Kannamma' | ||
Veerathirumagan
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C. L. Anandan, Sachu, E. V. Saroja | A. C. Tirulokchandar | Tamil | |||
Pavithra Prema
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Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, B. Saroja Devi, Kamal Haasan | A. Bhimsingh | Telugu | Dubbed from Tamil Film 'Paarthaal Pasi Theerum' | ||
Paarthaal Pasi Theerum
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Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, B. Saroja Devi, Kamal Haasan | Tamil | ||||
1961 | Papa Pariharam
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Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, M. R. Radha, Savitri, Devika | Telugu | Dubbed from Tamil Film 'Pava Mannippu' | ||
Chhaya | Sunil Dutt, Asha Parekh, Nirupa Roy | Hrishikesh Mukherjee | Hindi | |||
Anumanam | Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran, M. N. Rajam | Krishnan–Panju | Telugu | Dubbed from Tamil Film 'Deivapiravi' | ||
Pava Mannippu
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Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, M. R. Radha, Savitri, Devika | A. Bhimsingh | Tamil | |||
1960 | Bindya
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Balraj Sahni, Padmini | Krishnan–Panju | Hindi | Remake of Malayalam Film 'Thilakam' | |
Thilakam
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Sriranjani
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Malayalam | ||||
Mavoori Ammayi | Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Kamal Haasan | A. Bhimsingh | Telugu | Dubbed from Tamil Film 'Kalathur Kannamma' | ||
Bhakti Mahima
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N. T. Rama Rao, A. Nageswara Rao, Jamuna | K. Shankar | Hindi | Dubbed from Telugu Film 'Bhookailas' | ||
Kalathur Kannamma | Gemini Ganeshan, Savitri, Kamal Haasan
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A. Bhimsingh | Tamil | Debut Film for Kamal Haasan | ||
Deivapiravi | Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. S. Rajendran, M. N. Rajam | Krishnan–Panju | ||||
Akash-Patal | Arundhati Devi, Pahari Sanyal | Prabhat Mukherjee | Bengali | First Bengali Film | ||
1959 | Sahodari | K. Balaji, Rajasulochana, J. P. Chandrababu | A. Bhimsingh | Tamil | ||
Baap Bete | Ashok Kumar, Shyama | Raja Paranjape | Hindi | |||
Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal | S. S. Rajendran, M. N. Rajam, G. Varalakshmi | Krishnan–Panju | Tamil | |||
Barkha
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Jagdeep, Shubha Khote, Nanda | Krishnan–Panju | Hindi | Remake of Tamil Film 'Mamiyar Mechina Marumagal' | ||
1958 | Bhaktha Ravana
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N. T. Rama Rao, A. Nageswara Rao, Jamuna | K. Shankar | Tamil | Dubbed from Telugu Film 'Bhookailas' | |
Bhookailas
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N. T. Rama Rao, A. Nageswara Rao, Jamuna | Telugu | ||||
Bhookailasa
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Rajkumar, Kalyan Kumar, B. Saroja Devi | Kannada | ||||
Rathna Deepam | A. Gupta, Manju Dey, Kamal Mitra | Debaki Bose | Tamil | Dubbed from Bengali Film 'Ratnadeep' | ||
1957 | Bhabhi | Balraj Sahni, Pandari Bai, Nanda | Krishnan–Panju | Hindi | Remake of Tamil Film 'Kula Deivam' | |
Hum Panchhi Ek Dal Ke | Jagdeep, Satish Vyas, Romi, Daisy Irani | P. L. Santoshi | ||||
Miss Mary | L. V. Prasad | Remake of Telugu Film 'Missamma' | ||||
Parasakthi (Telugu) | Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Sahasranamam, Pandari Bai, S. S. Rajendran | Krishnan–Panju | Telugu | Dubbed from Tamil Film 'Parasakthi' | ||
1956 | Chori Chori | Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Pran | Anant Thakur | Hindi | ||
Kula Dheivam | S. V. Sahasranamam, M. R. Santhanalakshmi, S. S. Rajendran, Pandari Bai | Krishnan–Panju | Tamil | |||
Sadarama | A. Nageswara Rao, Sowcar Janaki, G. V. Iyer | K. R. Seetarama Sastry | Telugu | Remake of Kannada Film 'Sadarame' | ||
Sadarame | Kalyan Kumar, Sowcar Janaki, G. V. Iyer | Kannada | Produced with The Karnataka Films Ltd. | |||
Bhai-Bhai | Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Nimmi, Nirupa Roy | M. V. Raman | Hindi | |||
Naga Devathai | R. Nagendra Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Jamuna | Chitrapu Narayana Rao | Tamil | Remake of Kannada Film 'Adarsha Sathi' | ||
Nagula Chavithi | R. Nagendra Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Jamuna, Nagabhushanam | Telugu | ||||
Doctor | Sinhala | First Sinhala Film | ||||
1955 | Adarsha Sathi | R. Nagendra Rao, Sowcar Janaki, Jamuna | Chitrapu Narayana Rao | Kannada | ||
Vadina | A. Nageswara Rao, Savitri, Pandari Bai | M. V. Raman | Telugu | Remake of Tamil Film 'Chella Pillai' | ||
Chella Pillai
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K. R. Ramasamy, Savitri, Pandari Bai | M. V. Raman | R. Sudarsanam | Tamil | ||
Shiv Bhakta
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Shahu Modak, Padmini, Mishra, Pandari Bai, Anant Kumar, Kumari Devi, Sope, Rushendramani, Ramachandra Sastry, Ragini, Deshraj, Raju | H. L. N. Simha | Hindi | Remake of Kannada Film 'Bedara Kannappa' | ||
1954 | Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam
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Rajkumar, K. Malathi, Rajasulochana | R. Sudarsanam
R. Goverdhanam as Associate |
Telugu | ||
Jathaka Palam | Suryakantam
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R. Nagendra Rao | R. Sudarsanam | Remake of Kannada Film 'Jathaka Phala' | ||
Sangham | N. T. Rama Rao, Vyjayanthimala, S. Balachander, Anjali Devi | M. V. Raman | Remake of Hindi Film 'Ladki' | |||
Penn | Gemini Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, S. Balachander, Anjali Devi | R. Sudarsanam | Tamil | Remake of Hindi Film 'Ladki' | ||
Bedara Kannappa | Rajkumar, Pandari Bai, Rajasulochana | H. L. N. Simha | R. Sudarsanam | Kannada | Produced with The Karnataka Films Ltd.
Debut Film for Rajkumar | |
Andha Naal | Sivaji Ganesan, Pandari Bai, Javar Seetharaman | S. Balachander | Tamil | First Film without songs | ||
1953 | Jadhagam | R. Nagendra Rao, K. Sarangapani, T. K. Balachandran, Suryakala, Kamala Bai | R. Nagendra Rao | Remake of Kannada Film 'Jathaka Phala' | ||
Jathaka Phala | R. Nagendra Rao, K. Sarangapani, T. K. Balachandran, Suryakala, Kamala Bai | Kannada | ||||
Ladki | M. V. Raman | R. Sudarsanam | Hindi | |||
Sathya Sodhanai | Honnappa Bhagavathar, Pandari Bai | H. L. N. Simha | R. Sudarsanam | Tamil | Remake of Kannada Film Gunasagari | |
Gunasagari | Honnappa Bhagavathar, Pandari Bai, Gubbi Veeranna | R. Sudarsanam | Kannada | Produced with The Karnataka Films Ltd. | ||
1952 | Parasakthi | Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Sahasranamam, Pandari Bai, S. S. Rajendran | Krishnan–Panju | R. Sudarsanam | Tamil | Debut Film for Sivaji Ganesan |
1951 | Bahar | Karan Dewan, Vyjayanthimala, Pandari Bai, Om Prakash, Pran | M. V. Raman | Hindi | Remake of Tamil Film 'Vazhkai' | |
Or Iravu | K. R. Ramasamy, T. S. Balaiah, A. Nageswara Rao, Lalitha | P. Neelakantan | R. Sudarsanam | Tamil | ||
1950 | Jeevitham
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T. R. Ramachandran, Vyjayanthimala, S. Varalakshmi, C. S. R. Anjaneyulu, C. H. Narayana Rao | A. V. Meiyappan, M. V. Raman | R. Sudarsanam | Telugu | Remake of Tamil Film 'Vazhkai' |
1949 | Vazhkai | T. R. Ramachandran, Vyjayanthimala, M. S. Draupadi, K. Sarangapani, S. V. Sahasranamam | R. Sudarsanam | Tamil | Debut Film for Vyjayanthimala | |
1948 | Rama Rajyam | Prem Adib, Shobhna Samarth, Umakant Desai | Vijay Bhatt | Dubbed from Hindi Film 'Ram Rajya' | ||
Vedhala Ulagam | T. R. Mahalingam, P. R. Mangalam, K. Sarangapani, K. R. Chellam | A. V. Meiyappan, P. Neelakantan | R. Sudarsanam | |||
1947 | Nam Iruvar | T. R. Mahalingam, T.A. Jayalakshmi, T. R. Ramachandran | A. V. Meiyappan | R. Sudarsanam | First Film Produced under 'AVM Studios' | |
1945 | Sri Valli | T. A. Madhuram
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A. V. Meiyappan, A. T. Krishnaswamy | R. Sudarsanam | Produced under 'Pragathi Studios' | |
1944 | Harischandra | Subbaiah Naidu, R. Nagendra Rao, Lakshmi Bai | A. T. Krishnaswamy, R. Nagendra Rao | Produced under 'Pragathi Studios', Dubbed from Kannada Film | ||
1943 | Satya Harishchandra | Lakshmi Bai
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Kannada | Produced under 'Pragathi Studios' | ||
1942 | En Manaivi | K. Sarangapani, K. R. Chellam | Sundar Rao Nadkarni | Tamil | ||
1941 | Vasantasena
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Lakshmi Bai
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Ramayyar Shirur | Kannada | Produced under 'Pragathi Studios', First Kannada Film | |
Sabapathy | T. R. Ramachandran, 'Lux Soap' R. Padma | A. T. Krishnaswamy | Tamil | Produced under 'Pragathi Studios' | ||
Thiruvalluvar | Pappa, T. R. Ramachandran
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Prem Chethna | ||||
1940 | Bhoo Kailas | M. V. Subbaiah Naidu, R. Nagendra Rao, Lakshmi Bai | Sundar Rao Nadkarni | Telugu | Produced under 'Pragathi Studios', First Big Hit for A. V. Meiyappan | |
Vaayadi | T. R. Ramachandran, Madhuri Devi, 'Lux Soap' R. Padma | Nandalal Jaswantlal | Tamil | Produced under 'Pragathi Studios' | ||
Poli Panchali | A. T. Krishnaswamy | |||||
1937 | Nandakumar | T. P. Rajalakshmi, C. V. V. Panthulu, T. R. Mahalingam | Keshav Rao Dhaibhar | Produced under 'Pragati Pictures Ltd' | ||
1935 | Ratnavali | M. R. Krishnamoorthi, P. S. Rathna Bai, P. S. Saraswathi Bai | Produced under 'Saraswathi Sound Productions' | |||
1935 | Alli Arjuna | Abdul Khadar , K. S. Ananda Narayana Iyer, K. R. Kanthimathi Bai, T. S. Bhavani Bai
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Awards
- He won
See also
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Further reading
- Enatu Valkkai Anuppavangal (transl. My Experiences in Life), Autobiography by A. V. Meiyappan.(in Tamil)