S. V. Sahasranamam
| S. V. Sahasranamam | |
|---|---|
| Born |
29 November 1913 Singanallur, Coimbatore |
| Died | 19 February 1988 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1935-1988 |
Singanallur Venkataramana Iyer Sahasranamam[1] (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 in over 200 films, primarily in Tamil cinema.
Early life
Sahasranamam was born on 29 November 1913 at Singanallur, then a municipality and now part of 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 later renamed T. K. S. Nataka Sabha.[3]
Career
Several years after he joined T. K. S. Nataka Sabha, Sahasranamam started his own theatre group titled "Seva Stage". With that, he staged several popular plays such as Kangal, Irulum Oliyum and Vadivelu Vaathiyar. These plays 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 his main interest.[4]
Death
Between March 1974 and February 1988, Sahasranamam had suffered more than five heart attacks. He had chosen the artists for the play 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] At the time of his death, Sahasranamam was survived by his son S. V. S. Kumar, also an actor.[4][5]
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Menaka | |
| 1941 | Alibabavum 40 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 | Chandrasekaran |
| 1953 | Kangal | |
| 1953 | Rohini | |
| 1954 | Edhir Paradhathu | |
| 1955 | Needhipadhi | |
| 1955 | Valliyin Selvan | |
| 1956 | Kuladeivam | |
| 1956 | Naane Raja | |
| 1959 | Alli Petra Pillai | |
| 1959 | Kann Thirandhadhu | |
| 1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | |
| 1959 | Nalla Theerpu | |
| 1959 | Orey Vazhi | |
| 1959 | President Panchatcharam | |
| 1959 | Uthami Petra Rathinam | |
| 1962 | Policekaaran Magal | |
| 1962 | Padithal Mattum Pothuma | |
| 1963 | Anandha Jodhi | |
| 1965 | Thiruvilaiyadal | |
| 1966 | Marakka Mudiyumaa? | |
| 1966 | Selvam | |
| 1968 | Jeevanaamsam | |
| 1968 | Kuzhanthaikkaga | |
| 1969 | Iru Kodugal | |
| 1969 | Soaappu Seeppu Kannadi | |
| 1971 | Punnagai | |
| 1971 | Sabatham | Nalli Muthu |
| 1972 | Nawab Naarkali | Thandavam |
| 1974 | Urimaikural | |
| 1976 | Dasavatharam | King Mahabali |
| 1979 | Gnana Kuzhandhai |
References
- ↑ Lal, Ananda (2004). The Oxford companion to Indian theatre. Oxford University Press. p. 403.
- ↑ "Serial story, Thiraichuvai - Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema, S.V.Sahasranamam". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- 1 2 "Theatre artiste’s birth centenary celebrations held". The New Indian Express. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Serial story, Thiraichuvai - Potpourri of titbits about Tamil cinema, S.V.Sahasranamam". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi. "Stage, Service and Sahasranamam". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 May 2016.