Krishnan-Panju
Krishnan-Panju were an Indian director duo, consisting of R. Krishnan (1909–1997) and S. Panju (1915–1984). The duo directed more than 50 films in South Indian languages and in Hindi.[1]
Early life
R. Krishnan was born on 18 July 1909 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[2] Previously, he was in charge of the laboratory in Pakshiraja Studios (then known as Kandhan studio) in Coimbatore.[3]
S. Panju was born on 24 January 1915 as Panchapakesan in Umayalpuram near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.[2] Previously, he worked as an assistant editor under P. K. Raja Sandow and as assistant director under Ellis R. Dungan. He was also a film editor who edited films under the name Punjabi or Panjabi.[3][4][5]
Career
They both worked for the Tamil film Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan (1942), which was directed by P. K. Raja Sandow in Kandhan Studio.[4] Krishnan and Panju became friends at this time. Later, when Raja Sandow saw their skills, he gave them his next project Poompavai. The film Poompavai (1944) was their first directorial venture.[6] In 1947, they directed Paithiyakkaran to support N. S. Krishnan's drama troupe, when he was jailed in the Lakshmikanthan murder case. After his acquittal, N. S. Krishnan also starred in the film.[7] In 1949, they made Nallathambi, inspired by Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, in which C. N. Annadurai, who later became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, debuted as a script writer.[8] In 1952, they made Parasakthi, for which the dialogues were written by M. Karunanidhi, who also later became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Parasakthi became a cult film in Tamil cinema and influenced the emergence of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a regional party, as a political force in Tamil Nadu.[9][10] They also made Hindi films such as Bhabhi and Shaadi. They received the Kalaimamani award in 1960.[1]
Deaths
On 6 April 1984, S. Panju died in Chennai.[7] Krishnan did not make any films after Panju's death. On 17 July 1997, Krishnan died in Chennai.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Banner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Poompavai | Tamil | Leo Pictures | |
| 1947 | Pankajavalli | Tamil | Tamil Nadu Talkies | |
| 1947 | Paithiyakkaran | Tamil | N. S. K. Pictures | M. G. Ramachandran acted in supporting role. |
| 1949 | Ratnakumar | Tamil | Murugan Talkies | |
| 1949 | Nallathambi | Tamil | NSK Films & Uma Pictures | C. N. Annadurai debuted as script writer |
| 1952 | Parasakthi | Tamil | National Pictures | Sivaji Ganesan debuted as actor |
| 1953 | Kangal | Tamil | Motion Pictures Team | |
| 1954 | Ratha Kanneer | Tamil | National Pictures | |
| 1955 | Santa Sakhu | Kannada | ||
| 1956 | Kula Dheivam | Tamil | ||
| 1957 | Pudhaiyal | Tamil | Kamal Brothers | |
| 1957 | Bhabhi | Hindi | AVM Productions | Remake of Kula Deivam |
| 1958 | Mamiyar Mechiya Marumagal | Tamil | ||
| 1959 | Barkha | Hindi | AVM Productions | |
| 1960 | Thilakam | Tamil | ||
| 1960 | Deivapiravi | Tamil | ||
| 1960 | Bindya | Hindi | ||
| 1961 | Suhag Sindoor | Hindi | ||
| 1962 | Shaadi | Hindi | ||
| 1962 | Man-Mauji | Hindi | AVM Productions | |
| 1962 | Annai | Tamil | AVM Productions | |
| 1963 | Penchina Prema | Telugu | AVM Productions | |
| 1963 | Kungumam | Tamil | Rajamani Pictures | |
| 1964 | Vazhkai Vazhvadarke | Tamil | Kamal Brothers | |
| 1964 | Server Sundaram | Tamil | AVM Productions | |
| 1964 | Mera Qasoor Kya Hai | Hindi | ||
| 1965 | Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum | Tamil | AVM Productions | |
| 1966 | Petralthan Pillaiya | Tamil | ||
| 1966 | Letha Manasulu | Telugu | AVM Productions | |
| 1966 | Laadla | |||
| 1968 | Do Kaliyaan | Hindi | AVM Productions | Remade of Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum |
| 1968 | Uyarntha Manithan | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Annaiyum Pithavum | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Engal Thangam | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Anathai Ananthan | Tamil | ||
| 1971 | Main Sunder Hoon | Hindi | Remake of Server Sundaram | |
| 1972 | Pillayo Pillai | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Idhaya Veenai | Tamil | ||
| 1972 | Akka Thamudu | Telugu | AVM Productions | |
| 1973 | Pookkari | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Samayalkaran | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Shandaar | |||
| 1974 | Pathu Madha Bandham | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Kaliyuga Kannan | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Vazhundhu Kaattugiren | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Kashmir Bullodu | |||
| 1975 | Anaya Vilakku | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Ilaya Thalaimurai | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Enna Thavam Seithan | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Sonnathai Seiven | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Chakravarthi | |||
| 1978 | Per Solla Oru Pillai | Tamil | ||
| 1978 | Annapoorni | |||
| 1979 | Velli Ratham | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Neela Malargal | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Nadagame Ulagam | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Mangala Nayaki | |||
| 1985 | Malarum Ninaivugal | Tamil |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Film director Krishnan dead". Indian Express. 17 July 1997. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sanjit Narwekar (1994). Directory of Indian film-makers and films. Flicks Books. p. 156.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Randor Guy (31 July 2011). "Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum 1965". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Randor Guy (1 March 2014). "Araichimani or Manuneethi Chozhan (1942)". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ "Manamagal 1951". The Hindu. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
- ↑ "இரட்டையர்கள் கிருஷ்ணன்-பஞ்சு" (in Tamil). Nakkeeran. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "பராசக்தி உள்பட பல வெற்றிப்படங்களை இயக்கிய கிருஷ்ணன்- பஞ்சு" (in Tamil). Maalai Malar. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ "Scripting cinema's role in politics". The Hindu. 19 June 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- ↑ K. Moti Gokulsing; Wimal Dissanayake (17 April 2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. pp. 499–. ISBN 978-1-136-77291-7.
- ↑ Rachel Dwyer (27 September 2006). Filming the Gods: Religion and Indian Cinema. Routledge. pp. 51–. ISBN 978-1-134-38070-1.
External links
- R. Krishnan at the Internet Movie Database
- S. Panju at the Internet Movie Database
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