P. Kalaimani

Born|

P. Kalaimani

1950
Died| 3 April 2012(2012-04-03) (aged 62)[1]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Occupation(s)| Writer, producer, director
Spouse| Saraswathi

P. Kalaimani was an Indian writer, producer and director who worked in the Tamil cinema. He has written story, screenplay and dialogues for more than 100 films.[2]

## Film career

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He was a writer who has been in the industry for three decades and seen success through his work, some of his greatest work are Bharathiraaja's 16 Vayathinile, Mann Vasanai, Gopurangal Saivathillai, Muthal Vasantham, Ingeyum Oru Gangai and many more. He was awarded Kalaimamani by the state government and he has also produced and directed few movies. He worked with the likes of Sathyaraj and Vijayakanth in his career spanning over three decades. His last film as dialogue writer was Kuruvi.[3] He has also written and directed films like Therkathi Kallan and Manitha Jaathi.[1][4]

He produced lot of films under the banner of Everest Films.[4]

## Partial filmography

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Year  | Film  | Credited as  | Notes

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Director  | Writer  | Producer
1977 | 16 Vayathinile | N | Y | N | Dialogues only
1979 | Neeya? | N | Y | N |
1979 | Mangala Vaathiyam | N | Y | N |
1979 | Neela Kadalin orathile | N | Y | N |
1980 | Enga Ooru Rasathi | N | Y | N |
1980 | Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti | N | Y | N |
1980 | Anna Paravai | N | Y | N |
1982 | Valibamey Vaa Vaa | N | Y | N |
1982 | Kaadhal Oviyam | N | Y | N |
1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | N | Y | Y |
1983 | Mann Vasanai | N | Y | N |
1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | N | Y | Y |
1984 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | N | N | Y |
1985 | Pillai Nila | N | Y | Y |
1985 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | N | N | Y |
1986 | Muthal Vasantham | N | Y | Y |
1986 | Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | N | Y | Y |
1987 | Sirai Paravai | N | Y | N |
1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | N | Y | N |
1987 | Bhanumati Gari Mogudu | N | Y | N | Telugu
1988 | Therkathi Kallan | Y | Y | Y |
1988 | Varasudochhadu | N | Y | N | Telugu
1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | N | Y | N |
1989 | Poruthadhu Pothum | Y | Y | N |
1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor | N | Y | Y |
1991 | Manitha Jaathi | Y | Y | Y |
1991 | Aimbathilum Aasai Varum | Y | Y | N |
1992 | Hatamari Hennu Kiladi Gandu | N | Y | N | Kannada film
1993 | Kathirukka Neramillai | N | Y | N | Dialogues only
1993 | Chinna Mapillai | N | Y | N |
1993 | Paarambariyam | N | Y | N |
1994 | Kanmani | N | Y | N |
1994 | Priyanka | N | Y | N | Dialogues only
1994 | Karuppu Nila | N | Y | N | Dialogues only
1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | N | Y | N |
1994 | Manasu Rendum Pudhusu | N | Y | N |
1995 | Makkal Aatchi | N | Y | N |
1995 | Coolie No. 1 | N | Y | N | Hindi film; Uncredited
1996 | Purushan Pondatti | N | Y | N |
1997 | Pasamulla Pandiyare | N | Y | N |
1997 | Pudhalvan | N | Y | N | Dialogues only
1998 | Guru Paarvai | N | Y | N | Screenplay only
2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | N | Y | N |
2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | N | Y | N |
2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | N | Y | N | Dialogues only
2001 | Super Kudumbam | N | Y | N |
2002 | Naina | N | Y | N |
2002 | Shakalaka Baby | N | Y | N |
2005 | Veeranna | N | Y | N |
2008 | Kuruvi | N | Y | N | Story discussion

## Death

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He died at midnight on 3 April 2012 due to prolonged illness. He was survived by wife Saraswathi.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Popular Film Writer Kalaimani Passed Away". kollytalk.com. 4 April 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
2. ^ "P Kalaimani passes away". supergoodmovies.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
3. ^ "Dialogue Writer P Kalaimani Passed Away". cineshadow.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
4. ^ a b "தமிழ் சினிமாவின் 'கதை மன்னன்' பி கலைமணி மரணம்!". tamil.filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.

## External links

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* Kalaimani at IMDb