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I have nominated Mullum Malarum for GA. May the force be with me. But I would prefer that the reviewer be someone else rather than a user I know. Kailash29792 (talk) 06:30, 2 January 2014 (UTC)
Great work! You could ask him to upload the image in Flickr or some photo sharing website and release the rights accordingly. —Vensatry (Ping me) 08:11, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
I have translated the contents from this source Kailash29792 had posted in the article's talk page. It has substantial info about both Mahendran and the film Thanga Pathakkam but not much about Mullum Malarum.
Mahendran became a director through Mullum Malarum
Mahendran, who was acclaimed for penning the story and dialogue for the Sivaji-starrer Thanga Padhakkam, became famous by directing Mullum Malarum. In 1966, Balan Pictures made Naam Moovar. Mahendran wrote the story and the film was a success. Follwing this, Mahendran wrote the story for Balan Pictures' subsequent projects like Sabash Thambi, Panakkarapillai etc. He was also the story writer for Niraikudam featuring Sivaji. A day after the completion of Niraikudam, Mahendran was preparing to leave to his home town. That is when actor Cho desired to meet him. Mahendran accepted Cho's invite and visited him. Cho revealed his plans to start a magazine named 'Thuglak' and requested Mahendran to write a film-review column called 'Post-mortem'. Mahendran accepted the offer and worked in 'Thuglak' for almost 3 years. On his experience at 'Thuglak', Mahendran said, "While I was working for 'Thuglak', my daughter Dimple fell ill and was taken to Egmore Peadiatric Hospital for treatment. After intensive treatment by the doctors, she healed. Following this, Cho and I, along with a few others went to Tirupati. Cho, who used to have a lot of hair back then, tonsured his head. When I asked him about it, he said, 'Mahendran! When your daughter was hospitalized, I looked at the Venkatachalapathi photo hanging on the wall and prayed to offer my hair when she gets well. And I did just that.' Hearign this I was teary-eyed. 'What a heart this man has', I wondered."
One day, actor Senthamarai and director S. A. Kannan came to visit Cho. Senthamarai asked Cho to write a story for his play. Mahendran gave him a one-line theme of 'The son of a strict police officer is a criminal'. At once, Senthamarai requested him to develop it into a full-length play. Within 5 days, Mahendran wrote the play and titled it One among two. The play premiered with Senthamarai portraying the role of S.P. Choudary. Sivaji, who came to the play, expressed his desire to act in the play as S.P. Choudary and to be produced through Sivaji Nadaga Mandram. The title was changed to 'Thanga Padakkam' (lit:Gold Medal). With Sivaji playing S.P. Choudary, the play was shown at the Music Academy. Following the success of the play, Sivaji presented Mahendran with a ring in conjunction with the 100th day show. Sivaji Films made Thanga Padakkam into a film with story and dialogue by Mahendran and P. Madhavan as the director. Sivaji lived through the role of S.P. Choudry. The film was a grand success and was remade into Telugu, Kannada and Hindi languages as well.
Mahendran worked in the films Thirudi as the story writer and Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as screenplay-dialogue writer. He then wrote the story and dialogue for film such as Aadupuli Aatam, Vaazhndhu Kaatuven, Vaazhvu En Pakkam, Rishimoolam, Thaiyalkaaran, Kaali, Avalukku Aayiram Kangal, Chakravarthy, Sonthamadi Sontham, Nambikkai Natchathiram, the screenplay and dialogues for the films Naangal, Azhakiya Poove and the story for Paruvamazhai, Pagalil Oru Iravu, Kallazhagar, Hitler Umanath, Challenge Ramu (Telugu) and Thottadhellam Ponnagum (Telugu).
At this stage, Venu Chettiar of Anandhi Films planned to make a new film. He made Mahendran to direct it. Mullum Malarum was a novel by Uma Chandran with brother-sister sentiment as its theme. The film had screenplay, dialogue and direction by Mahendran. Rajnikanth played the borther while Shiba played his sister. Sarath Babu and Phataphat Jayalakshmi played other pivotal roles. Ilaiyaraja scored the music and the cinematography was by Balu Mahendra. Mullum Malaram was a mega-hit and attracted many. From a story-dialgue writer, Mahendran was catapulted to fame as one of the best director through just one film.
Mahendran recalled, "When I was a story-dialogue writer, Kamal Haasan's Malayalam film Madanolsavam was dubbed into Tamil as Paruva Mazhai. Kamal made me write the dialogue for the Tamil version. Later, I wrote the screenplay and dialogue for Kamal's Mogam Muppadhu Varusham. Later, during the making of Mullum Malarum, Kamal was instrumental in solving the rift between the producer and cinematographer. He's still concerned about my well being. When I said I was keen on casting Rajnikanth in the lead role of Kali, Venu Chettiar did not accept it initially. Yet, I was stubborn and made him the act in the lead role. Though Rajni was making a mark with his originality in portraying negative leads, I spotted his excellent character in his acting. He played the role of Kali to perfection and impressed one and all".
Regards. -- Sriram speak up 16:58, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
There is great info on Rakkamma in Page 111:
RANGAN: Why did you choose to introduce the Draupadi character not through a scene but in the song Raakkamma Kaiya Thattu (in the Kunitha puruvamum portion towards the end)?
RATNAM: The song was conceived and composed with her introduction in mind. It was about two different strata, two different kinds of people who come across each other, about blending two worlds and merging them in a particular fashion. It's about an attraction towards what you are not. Two contrasting people become simultaneous aware of each other, and we were able to do it easily in a song that isn't just an item. It has a story to say. It starts with a relationship between two characters. We were able to get across something that is really sociological into a musical bit. Sometimes, it starts with just a glance.
Hope it is useful ---- Kailash29792 (talk) 15:59, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
-- Sriram speak up 17:58, 6 January 2014 (UTC)
The article Vedaranyam March you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Vedaranyam March for comments about the article. Well done! Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Seabuckthorn -- Seabuckthorn (talk) 13:02, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
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for adding DYK feather for Tiruchirappalli Railway Division. βα£α(ᶀᶅᶖᵵᵶ) 15:46, 9 January 2014 (UTC) |
This is a note to let the main editors of Tiruchirappalli know that the article will be appearing as today's featured article on January 20, 2014. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page. If you prefer that the article appear as TFA on a different date, or not at all, please ask Bencherlite (talk · contribs). You can view the TFA blurb at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/January 20, 2014. If it needs tweaking, or if it needs rewording to match improvements to the article between now and its main page appearance, please edit it, following the instructions at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/instructions. The blurb as it stands now is below:
Tiruchirappalli is the fourth largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli District. Its recorded history begins in the 3rd century BC, when it was under the rule of the Cholas. The city has also been ruled by the Pandyas, Pallavas, Vijayanagar Empire, Nayak Dynasty, the Carnatic state and the British. It played a crucial role in the Carnatic Wars (1746–63) between the British and the French East India companies. During British rule, the city was popular for the Trichinopoly cigar, its unique brand of cheroot. Monuments include the Rockfort (pictured), the Ranganathaswamy temple and the Jambukeswarar temple. It is an important educational centre in Tamil Nadu, housing nationally recognised institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management and the National Institute of Technology. The presence of a large number of energy equipment manufacturing units in and around the city has earned it the title of "Energy equipment and fabrication capital of India". Located almost at the centre of Tamil Nadu, the city has become a major road and railway hub in the state and is served by Tiruchirappalli International Airport. (Full article...)
UcuchaBot (talk) 23:01, 9 January 2014 (UTC)
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Hi - many congratulations taking Trichy to FA. Appreciate your efforts. Ssriram mt (talk) 01:29, 7 January 2014 (UTC) |
TFA blurb looks fine!♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:02, 7 January 2014 (UTC)
I know it's in northern India but I wondered if you'd be interested in gunning for GA on Varanasi first? I rewrote most of it a while back but I see that since it's been invaded and poorer edits and content have crept it given its high traffic.♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:46, 8 January 2014 (UTC)
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For making Vedaranyam March a GA! Kailash29792 (talk) 14:08, 8 January 2014 (UTC) |
Hi.. I see your last edit closing the requests for change of birth year from 1966 to 1967.
I can send you snapshots of the book (Biography: The Musical Storm written by Kamini Mathai as dictated by A.R. Rahman)
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I can connect you to his Manager who can confirm the year.
Thanks
Jahabar Sadique — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jahabar sadique (talk • contribs) 18:28, 11 January 2014 (UTC)
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For your extraordinary hard work, care and precision in your contributions, I award you this accolade. Your intense passion for your interests is surely influential. It's been a pleasure and a privilege to be learning from you. Your articles are phenomenally meticulous. So thank you very much for your service to Wikipedia. Seabuckthorn ♥ 18:32, 13 January 2014 (UTC) |
Hi, I hear the book contains more contemporary reviews of his films. Is it so? In that case, please photograph and send me some of them (I'd like Baashha in particular) as I am still unable to contact The Hindu office or reach the same place to obtain the book... Kailash29792 (talk) 14:53, 14 January 2014 (UTC)
Hi, tomorrows a Monday and I'll be in school and Main Page DYK and content change fast according to GMT. So I think I won't be able to keep this request of yours, sorry . Soham 07:49, 19 January 2014 (UTC)
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Congrats on the TFA!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:13, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
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Tiruchirappalli is today's FA. Also, a fact from Rakkamma Kaiya Thattu has appeared in the main page today. Bcos u have worked tirelessly to bring them to the main page, u deserve this crown - like an emperor. Kailash29792 (talk) 04:28, 20 January 2014 (UTC) |
Tamil civilization
Thank you, ardent writer who names people as "a source of inspiration", for quality articles for project Tamil civilization, such as Tiruchirappalli. for applying your "phenomenally meticulous" standards in reviews of featured lists and good articles, for fighting vandalism, trivia and being a wiki-fairy, for offering tea on meeting - you are an awesome Wikipedian!
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Thanks for uploading the image. I feel we should have a historical B/W image to depict his legacy. What say? I found this decent ones [1] [2] [3] Cheers, ƬheStrikeΣagle sorties 11:33, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
I did my biggest mistake of opening a GA reassessment of Kamal Haasan, which seemingly no-one responded to. As a result, I have decided to close it. By taking a quick look at the article, can u suggest me a few changes I can do to make sure that the article maintains its GA status? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:08, 22 January 2014 (UTC)
I talked to Maalavika Manoj and she even gave permission to use the image of her's that I uploaded (well, she actually mailed Commons). But why is the tag on the image still there? Kailash29792 (talk) 15:43, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
Can you review this DYK - Template:Did you know nominations/Horn OK Please (song) for me please? Soham 16:40, 24 January 2014 (UTC)
Yes, I am uploading them all. In the meantime, can u pls give Mullum Malarum a final copy-edit? Kailash29792 (talk) 08:37, 29 January 2014 (UTC)
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Allen3 talk 01:21, 4 February 2014 (UTC)
I see you are making great improvements in Rajinikanth, presumably to make it a FA. U could also take some info from The Name is Rajinikanth by Gayathri Sreekanth. Kailash29792 (talk) 11:31, 6 February 2014 (UTC)
Hi, I've responded to your concerns at the FLCs, please have a look at. Regards, —Zia Khan 13:29, 8 February 2014 (UTC)
I want to add an IPA script to Mullum Malarum, that is the GA reviewer Soham's request. Do u know how to? Bcos I cannot read, write or understand IPA scripts. Kailash29792 (talk) 16:05, 9 February 2014 (UTC)
The current infobox image of Rajinikanth appears badly taken (looks out of focus and has glare) and is of very low resolution (a mere 200px, somewhere over 400 would be better). Is there any other recent image of him with high res and quality? Also, there are two dead links. I think you know of replacements for them. Kailash29792 (talk) 08:40, 10 February 2014 (UTC)
I am not sure if "Babu" is his surname or his father's name. Do you know? Bcos Mullum Malarum mentions him as Babu (Soham's edit, I don't think he knows the concept we Southies follow). Also, is there a better way to write this - "Rajinikanth was deeply hurt, and vowed to play the role with as much zest as possible. He put his heart and soul into the character Kali" - ? Kailash29792 (talk) 06:31, 11 February 2014 (UTC)
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For assisting me in Mullum Malarum, which is now a GA. Kailash29792 (talk) 17:08, 11 February 2014 (UTC) |
I don't know which film u mean: Mouna Ragam or Mullum Malarum. Both do look like romantic drama films. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:03, 12 February 2014 (UTC)