Nadigavel M. R. Radha

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Archvillain of the early days of Tamil cinema. Trendsetter. Father of erstewhile actors, MRR Vasu, Radhika, Radha Ravi, etc.

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[joe]

நடிகர்களில் 'தனித்தன்மை' என்ற சொல்லுக்கு இலக்கணமே நடிகவேள் எம்.ஆர்.ராதா தான் .

'ரத்தக்கண்ணீர்' ஒன்று போதும் ,அவர் திறமையின் பெருமை சொல்ல .

நடிகர் திலகமே வியந்து போற்றிய நடிகர்! ஒரு வகையில் நடிகர் திலகத்தின் குரு ..ஆம் ! ராதாவின் நாடக கம்பெனியில் இருந்தவர் நடிகர் திலகம்.

தன்னிகரில்லாத கலைஞன்!

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நடிகர் திலகத்தின் குரு

no wonder, MRR acted in most of Sivaji films in the 1960s.

Raththa Kanneer oru pokkisham... all his reactionary thoughts are there.... who can forget the neeraavi comparison.

I love the three MRRs in Bale Pandiya. His facial expression was downright comical in the neeyE endrum enakku nigaraanavan song.

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M. R. Radha, a Tamilian by birth, is an Indian Tamil actor. He was given the title of Nadigavel for his acting prowess. After a successful career in stage in his early years he acted in films from the 1930s to the 1970s and later he went back to his first love, theatre giving up films. He is known to have relationships with multiple women simultaneously and had children with them. More popular children of him include actress Radhika and actors Radha Ravi and Vasu.

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Ratha kanneer
Aayiram Roobai
Kaikodutha Deivam
Paava Mannippu
Chithi
Pudhiya Paravai
Bale Pandiya
Petraldhan Pillaya
Thaikku Pin Thaaram
Kumudam
Karpagam
Thayai kaatha thanayan
Paasam
Paalum Pazhamum
Pattinathar
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Naanum Oru Penn
Koduthu Vaithaval
Aalayamani
Santhanathevan

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Radha and Kannamba were contemporaries, whose heydays were during 1940-1960. Their styles were different but their devotion to work was total. Radha was originally a stage artiste but he later ventured into feature films. Though his maiden film, "Santhanathevan," was released in 1939, it was "Rathakaneer" in 1954 that made him a household name in this part of the country.

His performances in "Paavamanippu" (1961), "Puthiyaparavai" (1964) and "Hello Mr. Zamindar" (1965) were among the best.

Politically conscious, Radha remained a staunch follower of the Dravidar Kazhagam's founder, E.V. Ramasamy Naicker, even after the birth of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He died in September 1979 at the age of 71.

Kannamba made her debut in Tamil cinema in 1935 through "Harishchandra" directed by Prafulla Ghosh. But, her lead role in "Kannagi" (1942) captured the imagination of people.

In recognition of the services rendered by Radha and Kannamba to the film industry, the Postal department brought out special cancellation covers at a function organised by the Sivaji-Prabhu Charities Trust in the presence of their family members.

G. Ramkumar, son of "Sivaji" Ganesan, said "we honour great artistes of the past. We initiated this effort five years ago when my father was alive. We have been continuing it since then."

"Sivaji Ganesan had always acknowledged that my father was his inspiration. Both the families have been close to each other," said M.R. Radha's son, Radha Ravi.

At the function, Vatsala Raghu, Principal Chief Postmaster General of Tamil Nadu Circle, handed over to P. Kalavathi, daughter-in-law of Kannamba and M.R. Dhanalakshmi, wife of Radha, the first copies of the two postal covers.

http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/22/stor...2216350800.htm

[joe]

நக்கல் ,நையாண்டி ,எகத்தாளம் ...ராதாவை மிஞ்ச யாருண்டு ?

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நடிகர் திலகமே வியந்து போற்றிய நடிகர்! ஒரு வகையில் நடிகர் திலகத்தின் குரு ..ஆம் ! ராதாவின் நாடக கம்பெனியில் இருந்தவர் நடிகர் திலகம்.

Exactly. Infact, it was with MRR that NT came to Chennai for the first time !!!

The greatest strength of MRR is that he is enjoyed even by today's youngster's and will be enjoyed forever.

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The greatest strength of MRR is that he is enjoyed even by today's youngster's and will be enjoyed forever.

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http://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%AE%...AE%A4%E0%AE%BE