Kallapetti Singaram
Kallapetti Singaram | |
|---|---|
| Born | Singaram June 12, 1938 |
| Died | April 15, 1990 (age 52) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1966-1990 |
| Notable work | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal Andha 7 Naatkal Mouna Geethangal Indru Poi Naalai Vaa Udaya Geetham |
Kallapetti Singaram was an Indian actor who acted in over 100 Tamil films from the 1966 to 1990. He primarily played comedic characters, mostly in minor roles in films directed by K. Bhagyaraj. His most notable movies include Suvarilladha Chiththirangal, Oru Kai Osai, Andha 7 Naatkal, Mouna Geethangal, Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, and Enga Ooru Pattukaran.[1]
Early life
[edit]Kallapetti Singaram owned a successful drama troupe and staged many plays. When Bhagyaraj became acquainted with Singaram he was impressed by his expressive features, acting style, and body language. Later, when Bhagyaraj became a successful director himself, he gave Singaram several opportunities to appear in his films.[2]
Film career
[edit]Bhagyaraj first introduced Singaram in Suvarilladha Chiththirangal. At this point, Singaram had already had a minor role in Motor Sundaram Pillai, a movie released in 1966. Even though Singaram only played minor roles in many of Bhagyaraj's films, Bhagyaraj was the only director to give him any significant movie parts.[3]
Death
[edit]Kallapetti Singaram died during the filming of his last movie, Kizhakku Vasal, on 15 April 1990 at the age of 52.
Filmography
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kallappetti Singaram". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2013-11-21. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- ^ "கல்லாபெட்டி சிங்காரம் அற்புதமான நடிகர் - கே.பாக்யராஜ் மனம் திறந்த பேட்டி". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
- ^ "கல்லாபெட்டி சிங்காரம் அற்புதமான நடிகர் - கே.பாக்யராஜ் மனம் திறந்த பேட்டி". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 2020-01-23.