K. R. Gangadharan
| K. R. Gangadharan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
K R Gangadharan 1936 |
| Died |
19 June 2012 (aged 76)[1] Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Producer |
K R Gangadharan (1936–2012) who popularly referred to as KRG, was a Tamil 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
He 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
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 1986 | Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Sangham | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Adhipan | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Vadakkunokkiyantram | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Varavelpu | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Varnam | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Lal Salam | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Oliyambukal | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Neelagiri | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Sivandha Malar | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Nagalingam | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Tamil | |
Death
KRG died on 19 June 2012. KRG was admitted to a private hospital at T Nagar recently following a brief illness. He had been responding well to treatment and was about to be discharged on Tuesday. Just 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
- 1 2 3 4 "Film producer KRG dead - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ↑ "Events - K R Gangadharan Is SIFCC Chief". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 6 August 2014.