T. K. Bhagavathi
T. K. Bhagavathi (born 1917) was an Indian actor in Tamil cinema and plays. He is the brother of T. K. Shanmugam. He was famous for playing major roles in dramas and films for 45 years from 1935 to 1979. His debut film was Menaka (1935). His majestic walk, body language and bold voice earned him the reputation.
T. K. Bhagavathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | T. K. Bhagavathi 1917 |
| Died | 1982 (65) |
| Occupation | Actor, Drama Artist |
| Years active | 1935-1979 |
Early life
T.K.S Brothers were four sankaran, muthuswamy, shanmugam, bhagavathy. TKS brothers were plays in Madurai. T.K.Bhagavathi has acted in many notable roles such as father and brother of popular yesteryear heroes and heroines.[1]
Film career
S. V. Ranga Rao and T. K. Bhagavathy were one of the most famous for his father roles in 1960's and 1970's. He has acted along with most of lead actor like M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan.His notable movie are Sampoorna Ramayanam, Sivagangai Seemai Panama Pasama, En Annan Savaale Samali, Rajapart Rangadurai. His last film was Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai with Rajinikanth.[2]
Death
He died in 1982 at the age of 65.
Filmography
| year | film | role | note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Menaka | Debut movie | |
| 1937 | Balamani | ||
| 1941 | Gumasthavin Penn | ||
| 1948 | Bilhanan | ||
| 1953 | Manithan | ||
| 1953 | Inspector | ||
| 1954 | Ratha Paasam | ||
| 1959 | Sivagangai Seemai | ||
| 1957 | Sampoorna Ramayanam | Ravana | |
| 1960 | Ellorum Innaattu Mannar | ||
| 1962 | Mahaveera Bheeman | ||
| 1963 | Kulamagal Radhai | Sundaresan | |
| 1968 | Kuzhanthaikkaga | ||
| 1968 | Uyira Maanama | ||
| 1968 | Panama Pasama | Nagalingam | |
| 1969 | Nam Naadu | Muthaiya | |
| 1970 | En Annan | Velappan | |
| 1970 | Anadhai Anandhan | ||
| 1970 | Nilave Nee Satchi | ||
| 1971 | Thangaikkaaga | ||
| 1971 | Sabatham | ||
| 1971 | Naangu Suvargal | ||
| 1971 | Savaale Samali | Thirunavukarasu | |
| 1971 | Aathi Parasakthi | ||
| 1971 | Neerum Neruppum | Doctor Arunakiri | |
| 1972 | Sange Muzhangu | Pratap Singh | |
| 1972 | Agathiyar | Devendran | |
| 1973 | Sontham | ||
| 1974 | Engal Kula Deivam | ||
| 1975 | Pinju Manam | ||
| 1977 | Unnai Suttrum Ulagam | ||
| 1979 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | Santhanam's boss | last movie |
References
- "அந்த வேஷத்தை பகவதி போல யாராலும் நடிக்க முடியாது - எஸ்.எஸ்.ராஜேந்திரன்". Dinamani. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
- "T.K.Bhagavathi". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2014-01-29. Retrieved 2020-01-24.