Chithralaya Gopu
Chitralaya Gopu | |
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சித்ராலயா கோபு | |
Gopu at the play "Chocolate Krishna" in 2015 | |
Born | Sadagopan 2 July 1931[1] |
Occupation(s) | Writer, director |
Years active | 1959–1990 |
Spouse | Kamala |
Children | 4 |
Sadagopan (better known as Chitralaya Gopu) is an Indian screenwriter and director who works in the Tamil cinema. He has written nearly 60 films, and directed 27 of them.[2] He scripted dramatic films such as Moondru Dheivangal and Shanti Nilayam and comedies such as Kadhalikka Neramillai, Galatta Kalyanam, Patti Sollai Thattathe and Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa.[3]
Career
[edit]C. V. Sridhar and Sadagopan were childhood friends since their schooldays in St. Joseph's High School, Chengalpattu.[4] Both were playwrights; Sridhar wrote stage plays and played the hero while Sadagopan wrote the humorous parts and played the comedian.[5] Later, when Sridhar had the opportunity to direct a film, he asked Sadagopan to join him and produce the comedy track.[6][7] The film Kalyana Parisu (1959) was a hit and Sridhar started his own production house, Chitralaya.[4][8] Sadagopan became popularly known as 'Chitralaya' Gopu.[9]
He received the Kalaimamani Award from Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa in 1992.[citation needed]
He directed and acted in television forays, such as Washingtonil Thirumanam, which was shot in the U.S.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Gopu is married to Kamala, a novelist.[5] They have four sons.[10][11]
Partial filmography
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1959 | Kalyana Parisu | ![]() |
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1962 | Nenjil Or Aalayam | ![]() |
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1964 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | ![]() |
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1964 | Kalai Kovil | ![]() |
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1966 | Pyar Kiye Jaa | ![]() |
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Remake of Kadhalikka Neramillai |
1966 | Kodimalar | ![]() |
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1967 | Nenjirukkum Varai | ![]() |
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1967 | Ooty Varai Uravu | ![]() |
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1967 | Anubavam Pudhumai | ![]() |
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1968 | Galatta Kalyanam | ![]() |
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1969 | Shanti Nilayam | ![]() |
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1970 | Veettuku Veedu | ![]() |
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1971 | Moondru Deivangal | ![]() |
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1971 | Sumathi En Sundari | ![]() |
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1971 | Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa | ![]() |
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1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | ![]() |
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1974 | Athaiya Mamiya | ![]() |
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1974 | Penn Ondru Kanden | ![]() |
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1974 | Galate Samsara | ![]() |
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1977 | Kalamadi Kalam | ![]() |
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1977 | Rasi Nalla Rasi | ![]() |
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1979 | Alankari | ![]() |
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1979 | Asaikku Vayasillai | ![]() |
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1979 | Dhairyalakshmi | ![]() |
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1984 | Raja Veettu Kannukkutty | ![]() |
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1985 | Thanga Mama 3D | ![]() |
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1985 | Vellai Manasu | ![]() |
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1985 | Thendrale Ennai Thodu | ![]() |
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1988 | Vasanthi | ![]() |
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1988 | Paatti Sollai Thattathe | ![]() |
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1989 | Dilli Babu | ![]() |
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1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | ![]() |
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Last film[5] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Happy 80th birthday, Chitralaya Gopu!". The New Indian Express. 2 July 2011. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Happy 80th birthday, Chitralaya Gopu!". IBN Live. 4 July 2011. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (18 February 2010). "In relaxed mood – 'Chitralaya' Gopu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ a b Srinivasan, Meera (21 October 2008). "Veteran film director Sridhar dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
- ^ a b c Rangarajan, Malathi (10 July 2009). "Looking back with a smile". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S.R. (20 November 2005). "'Chithralaya' Gopu, proprietor of Mannar & Co, Oho Productions". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Parthasarathy, Anusha (24 November 2010). "Memories of Madras: Heaven on earth". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
- ^ "Sridhar – The man with the midas touch". The Hindu. PTI. 21 October 2008. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014.
- ^ Narayanan, Sujatha (3 March 2019). "Thamizh Talkies: When the pen isn't thought to be mighty". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ Balasubramanian, V. (18 February 2016). "An account of family ties". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ Rekhs (29 June 2012). "Gopu Is Gold". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.