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]
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 |
Career
editC. 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
editGopu is married to Kamala, a novelist.[5] They have four sons.[10][11]
Partial filmography
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (December 2022) |
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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.