M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar

 Mayavaram Krishnamurthy Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, a most successful Tamil film actor, was born on 07 March 1910 at Mayiladuthurai of Tamilnadu. He was the eldest son of a goldsmith named Krishnamurthy Achari. People call him as M K T. He was also a film producer and carnatic music singer. He died on 01 November 1959 in Chennai.

A great Singer and Artist

Sivaji Ganesan

Sivaji Ganesan in the film Karnan

Travancore Sisters

The Travancore Trio

Sisters who conquered the silver screen 

Many actors, dancers and heroines have since emerged from Kerala. None have had the impact like the Travancore sisters.

Bharatanatyam and Tamil cinema have had a long association. Several noted actors were dancers and several practitioners of Bharatanatyam were invited to perform on screen. At most times all of these were Tamils or of Tamil origin, barring a few odd exceptions. But it took great guts for three sisters from Kerala to come and rule the Tamil industry. 

Three Travancore sisters. Lalitha, Padmini and ragini. In the photo stands Padmini, Ragini and Lalitha. 

Padmini

A good actress cum dancer

MGR and Sarojadevi

A successful Pair in Old Tamil Cinema