S. V. Sahasranamam

S. V. Sahasranamam
Born 29 November 1913
Singanallur, Coimbatore
Died 19 February 1988
Occupation Actor, director
Years active 1935-1974

Singanallur Venkataramana Iyer Sahasranamam[1] (b. 29 November 1913 — 19 February 1988), commonly known as S. V. Sahasranamam, was an Indian theatre and film actor and also a director, who worked mainly in Tamil cinema.

Early life

Sahasranamam was born on 29 November 1913 at Singanallur, a place near Coimbatore.[2] Because of his interest in acting, he left his home at an early age to join the Madurai Sri Balashanmuganandha Sabha, a popular theatre group, which was renamed as T.K.S. Nataka Sabha later.[3]

Career

Several years after he joined T.K.S. Nataka Sabha, he started his own theatre group titled "Seva Stage". With that, he staged several popular dramas in the form of Kangal, Irulum Oliyum and Vadivelu Vaathiyar. These dramas were later adapted into feature films and were commercially successful. He also adapted the novels of writers such as B S Ramaiah, T Janakiraman and Ku Pa Rajagopalan, and made them into theatrical films.[3] Although Sahasranamam was also a successful film actor, having appeared in over 200 films, he always considered theatre dramas as his main interest.[4]

Personal life

Sahasranam had one son S. V. S. Kumar, who is currently a television actor.[4]

Death

Between March 1974 and February 1988, Sahasranamam had suffered more than five heart attacks. He had chosen the artists for the drama Nandha Vilakku, authored by novelist/dramatist Krishnamani, and asked them to come for a rehearsal on 21 February. But he suffered a heart attack on 19 February 1988 and died at 4:30 PM IST.[4]

Select filmography

Year Film Notes
1935 Menaka
1941 Ali Babavum Naarpathu Thirudargalum
1942 Kannagi
1942 Naveena Vikramadityan or Buddhimaan Balavaan Avaan
1944 Mahamaya
1944 Prabhavathi
1944 Rajarajeswari
1947 Paithiyakkaran
1949 Nallathambi
1949 Vazhkai
1951 Marmayogi
1951 Manamagal
1951 Singari
1952 Parasakthi
1953 Kangal
1953 Rohini
1954 Edhir Paradhathu
1955 Needhipadhi
1956 Kuladeivam
1956 Naane Raja
1959 Alli Petra Pillai
1959 Kann Thirandhadhu
1959 Naalu Veli Nilam
1959 Nalla Theerppu
1959 Ore Vazhi
1959 President Panchatcharam
1962 Policekaaran Magal
1962 Padithal Mattum Pothuma
1963 Anandha Jodhi
1965 Thiruvilaiyadal
1969 Iru Kodugal
1974 Urimaikural

References

  1. Ananda Lal (2004). The Oxford companion to Indian theatre. p. 403.
  2. "Serial story, Thiraichuvai - Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema, S.V.Sahasranamam". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  3. 1 2 "Theatre artiste’s birth centenary celebrations held". The New Indian Express. 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2014-04-29.
  4. 1 2 3 "Serial story, Thiraichuvai - Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema, S.V.Sahasranamam". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Retrieved 2014-04-29.

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