T. R. Mahalingam (actor)
Thenkarai Ramakrishna Mahalingam (Tamil: தென்கரை இராமகிருஷ்ணன் மகாலிங்கம்; 1923–1978) was a Tamil film actor, singer and music composer of the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his melodious songs mostly based on romantic or devotional themes.
Early days
From his childhood, Mahalingam used to act and sing in the stage dramas popularly called special dramas. During those days, his closest companion was the famous singer S. C. Krishnan. During that time, when microphones and amplifiers were rarely available, performers had to sing very loudly to make themselves heard. This was how the early singers like Mahalingam, S. G. Kittappa, Krishnan, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and to a large extent TMS trained their voices. In 1933, when prominent singer Kittappa died at the early age of 28, Mahalingam got his first chance at film.
Acting
In 1937, at the age of 14, Mahalingam got the chance to appear in the film called Nandakumar (which was the third film produced by AVM). The film was based on the story of Lord Krishna wherein Mahalingam was chosen to play the lead role. However, the film flopped at the box office in all the three languages (Tamil, Hindi and Marathi) in which it was made. Nevertheless, the film was praised for its songs.
Mahalingam got his big break in the film Sri Valli made at the height of the Second World War, in which he played the part of Lord Murugan. The film did well at the box-office and established Mahalingam's reputation as both an actor and singer.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Song | Music | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Nandhakumar | Tamil | S. V. Venkatraman | AVM Productions | |
| 1939 | Prahaladha | Tamil | Sharma Brothers | Salem Sankar Films | |
| 1940 | Bhooloka Rambai | Tamil | G. Ramanathan | Salem Shanmugha Films & Vijaya Maruthi Pictures | |
| 1940 | Parasuramar | Tamil | G. Ramanathan | ||
| 1940 | Sathi Murali | Tamil | Modern Theatres | ||
| 1941 | Dhayalan | Tamil | Modern Theatres | ||
| 1942 | Manonmani | Tamil | T. A. Kalyanam & K. V. Mahadevan | Modern Theatres | |
| 1943 | Dhaasippen or Jothi Malar | Tamil | Lalitha Venkatraman & S. Rajeswara Rao | Bhuvaneshwari Pictures | |
| 1945 | Sri Valli | Tamil | * Kaayadha Kaanagatthe.... Mevaadha Maan | T. Rajagopala Sarma & R. Sudharsanam | AVM Productions |
| 1947 | Nam Iruvar | Tamil | * Iga Vaazhvinile Aanandham (with T. S. Bagavathi) * Solai Malaroliyo (with T. S. Bagavathi) * Jega Meedhile Mei Kaadhalthaane (with T. S. Bagavathi) * Devaamudha Mozhiyaale * Viduthalai Viduthalai Viduthalai * Kodaiyile Ilaipaatrikolla | R. Sudharsanam | AVM Productions |
| 1948 | Gnana Soundari | Tamil | * Kaadhalitthaalum Inbam Melaam (with P. A. Periya Nayaki) * Mana Mohanane (with P. A. Periya Nayaki) * Mannile Kadalil | S. V. Venkatraman | Citadel Films |
| 1948 | Vedhala Ulagam | Tamil | * Senthamizh Naadennum Podhinile * Kalviyil Sirandha Thamizh Nadu * Mahaasugitha Rooba Sundhari * Aadhi Paraasakthi * Satthiyam Seidhu Tharuven * Un Manam Kalangaadho * Dhayai Purivai * Sendhazhavum Vennilave (with T. S. Bagavathi) | R. Sudharsanam | AVM Productions |
| 1948 | Aadhithan Kanavu | Tamil | * Madhuramaana Rusiyullathe (with Soolamangalam Jayalakshmi) | G. Ramanathan | Modern Theatres |
| 1949 | Pavalakkodi | Tamil | * Annam Vaangalaiyo | C. R. Subburaman | Pakshiraja Studios |
| 1949 | Laila Majnu | Tamil | S. V. Venkatraman | Balaji Pictures | |
| 1949 | Mayavathi | Tamil | * Pennenum Maaya Peyaam Poi Maadharai * Maane En Prema Raani (with ) | G. Ramanathan | Modern Theatres |
| 1949 | Inbavalli | Tamil | * Inbamana Mohini maane with P. Leela * Natha En aasai with T. V. Rathinam * Anbe Perum Nidhiye with P. A. Periyanayagi * Eno Innum vara | G. Ramanathan | Shyamala Pictures |
| 1950 | Parijatham | Tamil | * Vaan Nilave (with T. V. Rathinam) | S. V. Venkatraman & C. R. Subburaman | |
| 1950 | Idhaya Geetham | Tamil | * Vaanulaavum Thaarai Nee (with T. R. Rajakumari) * Odi Vaa Venmugil Pole (with T. R. Rajakumari) * Aaasai Kiliyai Azhaithu Vaaraai Thendrale | S. V. Venkatraman | Citadel Films |
| 1950 | Machcha Rekhai | Tamil | C. R. Subburaman | Sukumar Productions Limited | |
| 1950 | Sukumar | Tamil | Sukumar Productions Limited | ||
| 1951 | Mohana Sundaram | Tamil | * O Jagamadhil Inbam (with S. Varalakshmi) * Pulli Maanaippola (with S. Varalakshmi) * Kanneer Thaano (with S. Varalakshmi) * Kanavilum Unnai Maraven * Paattu Venuma | T. G. Lingappa | Sukumar Productions Limited |
| 1952 | Chinna Durai (1952 film) | Tamil | T. G. Lingappa | Sukumar Productions Limited | |
| 1952 | Theruppaadagan | Tamil | * Adivarum Thendralile | G. Ramanathan | Sukumar Productions Limited |
| 1952 | Velaikkaran | Tamil | |||
| 1954 | Vilaiyaattu Bommai | Tamil | T. G. Lingappa | Sukumar Productions Limited | |
| 1958 | Maalaiyitta Mangai | Tamil | * Vengiyum Kumari Idai ….Engal Dravida Ponnaadu * Sillendru Pootha.... Senthamizh Thenmozhiyaal * Naanandri Yaar Varuvaar (with A. P. Komala) * Thingal Mudi Soodum | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | Kannadasan Films |
| 1959 | Manimekalai | Tamil | * Kanngalin Vennilave (with P. Bhanumathi) * Aandavan Thamizhanada * Unnai Kaana Engum | G. Ramanathan | Shekhar Art Film |
| 1959 | Abalai Anjugam | Tamil | * Ilaiya Kanniyin Azhagiya Vadhanam (with S. Janaki) * Vennile Kudai Pidikka (with P. Suseela) | K. V. Mahadevan | |
| 1959 | Amudhavalli | Tamil | * Aadai Katti Vandha Nilavo (with P. Suseela) * Kannirandum Ondrai Ondru * Aadalama Nalam Aadalama (with P. Leela) * Thannaale Thaan Ketta * Thatthuva Kalaiyudan Viithagar * Iyal Isai Naadaga Kalaiyaale (with S. C. Krishnan) * Kaalam Enum Oru Aazha Kadalinil (with P. Suseela) * Pittham Theliya Marundhoru | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | Jupiter Pictures |
| 1960 | Aadavantha Deivam | Tamil | * Aasai Kondaen Amudhamae * Kodi Kodi Inbam Peravae * Sangam Muzhangivarum Singaara Thamizh Kalaiye (with P. Suseela) * Sottu Sottunu Sottudhu Paaru Inge (with P. Suseela) | K. V. Mahadevan | |
| 1960 | Rathnapuri Ilavarasi | Tamil | * Padikka Padikka Nenjil Inikkum (with S. Janaki) * Kaadhalukku Naanku Kanngal * En Endru Ketkave Aalillai * Porumai Oru Naal | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | Sri Vinayaga Pictures |
| 1960 | Kavalai Illaadha Manithan | Tamil | * Naan Deivama Illai Nee Deivama | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | Kannadasan Films |
| 1961 | Ennai Paar | Tamil | * Kaatchiyum Neethan Karpaniyum Neethan (with S. Janaki) * Edhirkondu Varaverkkudhe (with S. Janaki) * Dhasaradha Raaja Kumaaraa Alangaaraa | T. G. Lingappa | |
| 1961 | Sri Valli | Tamil | * Karpaga Cholaiyile * Thandhaikku Annaalil Mandhiratthai * Mogana Punnagaiyil Enakkoru Mogam * Gnana Pazhame Mei Gnana Pazhame * Unakkagave Pirandha Azhagan | G. Ramanathan | RR Pictures |
| 1965 | Thiruvilayadal | Tamil | * Illaadhathondrillai Eellaamum Nee Endru Sollaamal Solli Vaithaai * Isai Thamizh Nee Seidha Arumsaadhanai | K. V. Mahadevan | Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures |
| 1971 | Agathiyar | Tamil | * Aandavan Dharisaname Mei Adiyar Vendidum Anubavame * Isaiyai Thamizhai Iruppavane (with Seerkazhi Govindarajan ) * Malainindra Thirukumaraa * Muzhu Mudhar Porule * Namachivaya Ena (with Seerkazhi Govindarajan ) | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures |
| 1972 | Thiruneelakandar | Tamil | C. N. Pandurangan | ||
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan | Tamil | * Thanjai Periya Koyil (with Seerkazhi Govindarajan & S. Varalakshmi) * Thendralodu Udanpiranthaal (with Sivaji Ganesan dialogues) | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures |
| 1973 | Thirumalai Deivam | Tamil | * Thiruvarul Tharum Dheivam | Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan | Shanthi Combines |
| 1977 | Sri Krishna Leela | Tamil | * Naaranane Unadhu | S. V. Venkatraman |
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References
- Detailed biography of actor T. R. Mahalingam
- Article on T. R. Mahalingam by Shaji
- T. R. Mahalingam filmography at IMDB
- T. R. Mahalingam,the Actor Singer in My Movie Minutes
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