K. R. Gangadharan
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K. R. Gangadharan | |
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| Born | Keshavan Rajagopalan (KRG) 1936 |
| Died | 19 June 2012 (aged 76)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Children | 2 |
K. R. Gangadharan (1936–2012) popularly referred to as KRG, was an Indian film producer. He produced over 60 films in Tamil and Malayalam under the banner ‘KRG Productions’, 'KRG Art Productions', 'KRG Enterprises' and 'KRG Movies International'.[1]
Film career
[edit]Gangadharan founded the Tamil Film Producer's Council and had a stint as president of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce.[1] He was elected as the president of the South India Film Chamber, unanimously by the producers of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada film's, distributors, studio owners, theatre owners are members of the association.[2]
Partial filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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| 1975 | Aayirathil Oruthi | Tamil | |
| 1978 | Sigappu Rojakkal | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Johnny | Tamil | |
| 1981 | Kadal Meengal | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Thudikkum Karangal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Thiruppam | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Alaya Deepam | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Nermai | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Unnai Thedi Varuven | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Sangham | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Adhipan | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Sakalakala Sammandhi | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Vadakkunokkiyantram | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Varavelpu | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Varnam | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Lal Salam | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Oliyambukal | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veettin Kangal | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Manaivi Vandha Neram | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Neelagiri | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Sivandha Malar | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Parvathi Ennai Paradi | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Tamil |
Death
[edit]Gangadharan died on 19 June 2012, aged 76. He was admitted to a private hospital at T. Nagar in Chennai, and had been responding well to treatment. He was about to be discharged on the day he died, but as he was about to step out, he collapsed and was declared dead soon after, the sources said. He is survived by his wife and daughter.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Film producer KRG dead". The Hindu. 20 June 2012. Archived from the original on 30 August 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "K R Gangadharan Is SIFCC Chief". Indiaglitz.com. 13 November 2006. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.