Chitralaya Gopu
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Gopu at the play "Chocolate Krishna" in 2015
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| Born | Sadagopan June 30, 1931 [1] |
| Occupation | Writer, director |
| Years active | 1959-1990 |
| Spouse(s) | Kamala[2] |
Chitralaya Gopu (Tamil: சித்ராலயா கோபு) is an Indian screenwriter and director who works in the Tamil cinema. He has written nearly 60 films, and directed 27 of them.[3] He scripted sentimental stories such as Moondru Dheivangal and Shanti Nilayam and comedies such as Kadhalikka Neramillai, Galatta Kalyanam and Utharavindri Ullae Va.[4]
Career
C. V. Sridhar and Sadagopan were childhood friends since their schooldays in St. Joseph's High School, Chengalpattu.[5] Both were playwrights; Sridhar wrote stage plays and played the hero while Sadagopan wrote the humorous parts and played the comedian.[2] 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 Pictures.[5][8] Sadagopan became popularly known as 'Chitralaya' Gopu.
He received the Kalaimamani Award from Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa in 1992.
He directed and acted in television forays Washingtonil Thirumanam which was shot in the U.S. also successful.
Partial Filmography
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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 Dheivangal | |
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| 1971 | Sumathi En Sundari | |
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| 1971 | Utharavindri 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 | Patti Sollai Thattathe | |
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| 1989 | Dilli Babu | |
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| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | |
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Last film[2] |
References
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External links
- Chitralaya Gopu at the Internet Movie Database
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