Kallapetti Singaram
Kallapetti Singaram | |
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Born | Singaram June 12, 1938 Karur |
Died | April 15, 1990 (age 52) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1966-1990 |
Notable work | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal Andha 7 Naatkal Mouna Geethangal Indru Poi Naalai Vaa Udaya Geetham |
Kallapetti Singaram was an Indian actor who acted in over 100 Tamil films from the 1966 to 1990. He primarily played comedic characters, mostly in minor roles in films directed by K. Bhagyaraj. His most notable movies include Suvarilladha Chiththirangal, Oru Kai Osai, Andha 7 Naatkal, Mouna Geethangal, Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, and Enga Ooru Pattukaran.[1]
Early life
Kallapetti Singaram owned a successful drama troupe and staged many plays. When Bhagyaraj became acquainted with Singaram he was impressed by his expressive features, acting style, and body language. Later, when Bhagyaraj became a successful director himself, he gave Singaram several opportunities to appear in his films.[2]
Film career
Bhagyaraj first introduced Singaram in Suvarilladha Chiththirangal. At this point, Singaram had already had a minor role in Motor Sundaram Pillai, a movie released in 1966. Even though Singaram only played minor roles in many of Bhagyaraj's films, Bhagyaraj was the only director to give him any significant movie parts.[3]
Death
Kallapetti Singaram died during the filming of his last movie, Kizhakku Vasal, on 15 April 1990 at the age of 52.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Note |
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1966 | Motor Sundaram Pillai | Vendor | |
1967 | Kaavalkaaran | Patient | |
1969 | Athai Magal | ||
1970 | Sorgam | ||
1973 | Maru Piravi | ||
1975 | Eduppar Kaipillai | ||
1976 | Kumara Vijayam | ||
1979 | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | Goundar | |
1980 | Oru Kai Osai | Tea shop owner | |
1980 | Bhama Rukmani | ||
1981 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai | ||
1981 | Mouna Geethangal | ||
1981 | Palaivana Solai | ||
1981 | Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | ||
1981 | Andha 7 Naatkal | ||
1981 | Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo | ||
1981 | Oruthi Mattam Karaiyinile | ||
1982 | Auto Raja | ||
1982 | Ayiram Muthangal | ||
1982 | Darling, Darling, Darling | ||
1983 | Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | ||
1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | ||
1984 | Poovilangu | ||
1984 | Nilavu Suduvathillai | ||
1984 | Simma Soppanam | ||
1984 | Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | ||
1984 | Osai | ||
1984 | My Dear Kuttichathan | Rickshaw driver | |
1984 | Kudumbam | ||
1985 | Tharaasu | ||
1985 | Viswanathan Velai Venum | ||
1985 | Kaakki Sattai | ||
1985 | Kanni Rasi | ||
1985 | Udaya Geetham | ||
1985 | Karaiyai Thodatha Alaigal | ||
1985 | Saavi | A hotel manager | |
1985 | Engal Kural | ||
1986 | Piranthaen Valarnthaen | ||
1986 | Marumagal | ||
1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | ||
1987 | Solvathellam Unmai | Munnusamy | |
1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | ||
1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Panchayat leader | |
1987 | Veerapandiyan | ||
1987 | Thangachi | ||
1988 | Aval Mella Sirithal | ||
1988 | Katha Nayagan | Konar | |
1988 | Shenbagamae Shenbagamae | ||
1989 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | ||
1990 | Periya Veettu Panakkaran | Posthumously released | |
1990 | Kizhakku Vaasal | Posthumously released | |
1995 | Raja Enga Raja | Posthumously released |
References
- ^ "Kallappetti Singaram". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- ^ "கல்லாபெட்டி சிங்காரம் அற்புதமான நடிகர் - கே.பாக்யராஜ் மனம் திறந்த பேட்டி". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- ^ "கல்லாபெட்டி சிங்காரம் அற்புதமான நடிகர் - கே.பாக்யராஜ் மனம் திறந்த பேட்டி". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 2020-01-23.