P. Kalaimani was an Indian writer, producer and director who worked in the Tamil cinema. He has written story, screenplay and dialogues for more than 100 films.[2]

P. Kalaimani
Born
P. Kalaimani

1950
Died3 April 2012(2012-04-03) (aged 62)[1]
Occupation(s)Writer, producer, director
SpouseSaraswathi

Film career

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He was a writer who has been in the industry for three decades and seen success through his work, some of his greatest work are Bharathiraaja's 16 Vayathinile, Mann Vasanai, Gopurangal Saivathillai, Muthal Vasantham, Ingeyum Oru Gangai and many more. He was awarded Kalaimamani by the state government and he has also produced and directed few movies. He worked with the likes of Sathyaraj and Vijayakanth in his career spanning over three decades. His last film as dialogue writer was Kuruvi.[3] He has also written and directed films like Therkathi Kallan and Manitha Jaathi.[1][4]

He produced lot of films under the banner of Everest Films.[4]

Partial filmography

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Year Film Credited as Notes
Director Writer Producer
1977 16 Vayathinile  N  Y  N Dialogues only
1979 Neeya?  N  Y  N
1979 Mangala Vaathiyam  N  Y  N
1979 Neela Kadalin orathile  N  Y  N
1980 Enga Ooru Rasathi  N  Y  N
1980 Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti  N  Y  N
1980 Anna Paravai  N  Y  N
1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa  N  Y  N
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam  N  Y  N
1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai  N  Y  Y
1983 Mann Vasanai  N  Y  N
1983 Manaivi Solle Manthiram  N  Y  Y
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai  N  N  Y
1985 Pillai Nila  N  Y  Y
1985 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal  N  N  Y
1986 Muthal Vasantham  N  Y  Y
1986 Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru  N  Y  Y
1987 Sirai Paravai  N  Y  N
1987 Theertha Karaiyinile  N  Y  N
1987 Bhanumati Gari Mogudu  N  Y  N Telugu
1988 Therkathi Kallan  Y  Y  Y
1988 Varasudochhadu  N  Y  N Telugu
1989 En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan  N  Y  N
1989 Poruthadhu Pothum  Y  Y  N
1990 Mallu Vetti Minor  N  Y  Y
1991 Manitha Jaathi  Y  Y  Y
1991 Aimbathilum Aasai Varum  Y  Y  N
1992 Hatamari Hennu Kiladi Gandu  N  Y  N Kannada film
1993 Kathirukka Neramillai  N  Y  N Dialogues only
1993 Chinna Mapillai  N  Y  N
1993 Paarambariyam  N  Y  N
1994 Kanmani  N  Y  N
1994 Priyanka  N  Y  N Dialogues only
1994 Karuppu Nila  N  Y  N Dialogues only
1994 Pondattiye Deivam  N  Y  N
1994 Manasu Rendum Pudhusu  N  Y  N
1995 Makkal Aatchi  N  Y  N
1995 Coolie No. 1  N  Y  N Hindi film; Uncredited
1996 Purushan Pondatti  N  Y  N
1997 Pasamulla Pandiyare  N  Y  N
1997 Pudhalvan  N  Y  N Dialogues only
1998 Guru Paarvai  N  Y  N Screenplay only
2000 Eazhaiyin Sirippil  N  Y  N
2000 Unnai Kann Theduthey  N  Y  N
2001 Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman  N  Y  N Dialogues only
2001 Super Kudumbam  N  Y  N
2002 Naina  N  Y  N
2002 Shakalaka Baby  N  Y  N
2005 Veeranna  N  Y  N
2008 Kuruvi  N  Y  N Story discussion

Death

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He died at midnight on 3 April 2012 due to prolonged illness. He was survived by wife Saraswathi.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Popular Film Writer Kalaimani Passed Away". kollytalk.com. 4 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  2. ^ "P Kalaimani passes away". supergoodmovies.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Dialogue Writer P Kalaimani Passed Away". cineshadow.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b "தமிழ் சினிமாவின் 'கதை மன்னன்' பி கலைமணி மரணம்!". tamil.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
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