S. V. Subbaiah
Date of birth: 1920-01-01
Place of birth: Sengottai, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Sengottai V. Subbaiah, S. V. Subbaiah Bagavathar, S. V. Subbaiah, S V Subbaiah, S.V. Subbaiah, S.V. Subbaiah Bagavathar, S V Subbaiah Bagavathar
Biography
S. V. Subbaiah was an Indian stage and film actor who featured mainly in Tamil-language dramas and films. He featured mostly in character roles that communicated emotional feelings. Subbaiah hails from Sengottai in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India. Spurning academic pursuits, he joined a drama troupe called ‘Senkottai Ananda Sakthivel Paramananda Boys Company’ when he was 11 years old. Later, he was part of drama troupes such as Balashanmukhananda Sabha and Sakthi Nataka Sabha. Subbaiah's performance as Kavi Anandar in S. D. Sundharam's play Kaviyin Kanavu staged by Sakthi Nataka Sabha in 1945 fetched rave reviews. This paved the way for him to enter Tamil films.
Movie Credits
Kaakum Karangal
1965-01-01
After her husband’s death, a woman struggles to raise her only son. Later, he becomes a famous surge
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978-07-14
After an accident, Shanti develops extra sensory perception. Since she can foresee future events, pe
Adi Parasakthi
1971-10-17
A man saved from death by God and told how God help others.
Valliyin Selvan
1955-02-10
Manalane is the Blessing of Mangai
1957-05-24
Kalathur Kannamma
1960-03-15
Kalathur Kannamma (English: Kannamma of Kalathur) is an Indian Tamil romantic drama film produced by
Arangetram
1973-02-02
Lalitha is the eldest daughter of a pious and conservative Brahmin family. She has eight siblings an
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973-12-07
Kamala, Manjula and Pushpa are sisters, each attracted to Raghavan, their tenant. Raghavan falls in
Paadha Kaanikkai
1962-07-14
Paadha Kaanikkai (English: Offering to the feet) is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K.
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979-06-19
Gnana Kuzhandhai (Wisdom Child) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu Devotional - Mythological film was directed by
Kalai Kovil
1964-09-01
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Paalum Pazhamum
1961-09-09
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Mangayar Thilakam
1955-08-26
The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrate
Vanjikottai Valiban
1958-04-11
Vanjikkottai Valiban is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film written by Gemini Studios story de
Naalu Veli Nilam
1959-09-02
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Raja Kumari
1947-04-11
A humble villager should win the love of a princess.
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
1978-01-14
Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan king. T
Kaaval Dheivam
1969-05-01
At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who s
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
1961-01-31
Chidambaram Pillai, a revolutionary leader, starts the first shipping company in India. With the hel
Sathyam
1976-05-06
Sathyam is a 1976 Tamil film directed by S. A. Kannan starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jayachitra and Manjul
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
1979-01-12
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protago
Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar
1960-11-18
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Ramu
1966-06-10
Raja returns from war only to learn that tragedy struck his family while he was away. He decides to
Rani
1952-04-26
A little princess, Ranjani is tattooed with the royal insignia as part of tradition, and the same ni
Paava Mannippu
1961-03-16
The deeds of a dishonest man lead three children from a family to be raised by different foster pare
Annai Velankanni
1971-08-15
Mary, a nurse in a hospital, narrates the tale of how Mother Mary helped Kamakshi and her son Sundar
Naane Raja
1956-01-25