A. L. Srinivasan
A. L. Srinivasan
A. L. Srinivasan (also known as A.L.S) was a Tamil film producer who is known for having introduced many directors in Tamil cinema.
Biography
Srinivasan was the sixth child in a family that had nine children. His younger brother Kannadasan was a poet and lyricist in Tamil cinema.[1] Starting his career as a financier, Srinivasan slowly graduated to become a distributor and producer. He also owned film studios in Madras and Coimbatore. As a producer, he is credited for having introduced directors such as A. Bhimsingh, Puttanna Kanagal, K. S. Gopalakrishnan and P. Madhavan.[2] Srinivasan was married to S. Varalakshmi, a Telugu and Tamil actress.[1]
Awards and honours
- 1962 – Jury, International Documentary and Short Film section, 12th Berlin International Film Festival[3]
- 1962 – Certificate of Merit for the Third Best Feature Film, Sarada (producer)[4]
References
- 1 2 Bhama Devi Ravi (24 September 2009). "S Varalakshmi passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (8 September 2012). "Mani Osai 1963". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ↑ "Juries 1962". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ↑ "10th National Film Awards". Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
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