Chitralaya Gopu is an Indian screenwriter and director who works in the Tamil cinema. He has written nearly 60 films, and directed 27 of them.[3] He scripted sentimental stories such as Moondru Dheivangal and Shanti Nilayam and comedies such as Kadhalikka Neramillai, Galatta Kalyanam and Utharavindri Ullae Va.[4]
Chitralaya Gopu | |
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| சித்ராலயா கோபு | |
 Gopu at the play "Chocolate Krishna" in 2015 | |
| Born | Sadagopan June 30, 1931[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, director |
| Years active | 1959-1990 |
| Spouse | Kamala[2] |
Career
C. V. Sridhar and Sadagopan were childhood friends since their schooldays in St. Joseph's High School, Chengalpattu.[5] Both were playwrights; Sridhar wrote stage plays and played the hero while Sadagopan wrote the humorous parts and played the comedian.[2] Later, when Sridhar had the opportunity to direct a film, he asked Sadagopan to join him and produce the comedy track.[6][7] The film Kalyana Parisu (1959) was a hit and Sridhar started his own production house, Chitralaya Pictures.[5][8] Sadagopan became popularly known as 'Chitralaya' Gopu.
He received the Kalaimamani Award from Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa in 1992.
He directed and acted in television forays, such as Washingtonil Thirumanam, which was shot in the U.S. and was also successful.
Partial Filmography
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 1959 | Kalyana Parisu | |||
| 1962 | Nenjil Or Aalayam | |||
| 1964 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | |||
| 1964 | Kalai Kovil | |||
| 1966 | Pyar Kiye Jaa | Remake of Kadhalikka Neramillai | ||
| 1966 | Kodimalar | |||
| 1967 | Nenjirukkum Varai | |||
| 1967 | Ooty Varai Uravu | |||
| 1967 | Anubavam Pudhumai | |||
| 1968 | Galatta Kalyanam | |||
| 1969 | Shanti Nilayam | |||
| 1970 | Veettuku Veedu | |||
| 1971 | Moondru Dheivangal | |||
| 1971 | Sumathi En Sundari | |||
| 1971 | Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa | |||
| 1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | |||
| 1974 | Athaiya Mamiya | |||
| 1974 | Penn Ondru Kanden | |||
| 1974 | Galate Samsara | |||
| 1977 | Kalamadi Kalam | |||
| 1977 | Rasi Nalla Rasi | |||
| 1979 | Alankari | |||
| 1979 | Asaikku Vayasillai | |||
| 1979 | Dhairyalakshmi | |||
| 1984 | Raja Veettu Kannukkutty | |||
| 1985 | Thanga Mama 3D | |||
| 1985 | Vellai Manasu | |||
| 1985 | Thendrale Ennai Thodu | |||
| 1988 | Vasanthi | |||
| 1988 | Patti Sollai Thattathe | |||
| 1989 | Dilli Babu | |||
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | Last film[2] | ||
References
- ^ "Happy 80th birthday, Chitralaya Gopu!". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- ^ a b c Malathi Rangarajan (10 July 2009). "Looking back with a smile". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Happy 80th birthday, Chitralaya Gopu!". ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- ^ "In relaxed mood - 'Chitralaya' Gopu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- ^ a b Meera Srinivasan (21 October 2008). "Front Page: Veteran film director Sridhar dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
- ^ S.R. Ashok Kumar (20 November 2005). "'Chithralaya' Gopu, proprietor of Mannar & Co, Oho Productions". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
- ^ Anusha Parthasarathy (24 November 2010). "Memories of Madras: Heaven on earth". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Sridhar - The man with the midas touch". The Hindu. PTI. 21 October 2008. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
External links
- Chitralaya Gopu at IMDb
- "Complete List of Chitralaya Gopu Movies". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-12-09.
- "Chitralaya Gopu Filmography". gomolo.com. Retrieved 2014-12-09.