K. B. Sundarambal
Biography
Kodumudi Balambal Sundarambal (1908–1980) was a stage artist and singer from Erode, Tamil Nadu. She was referred to as the "Queen of the Indian stage." A political activist during the Indian independence movement, K.B. Sundarambal was the first film personality to enter a state legislature in India.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1967, 2h 15m • as Avvaiyar
This expansive Hindu epic concerns Lord Muruga, also known as Kartikeya, son of the Krittikas. The film narrates the story of his birth, marriage, and acceptance of the post of the head of the army of heaven, commander-in-chief of the gods.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Avvaiyar
The Hindu god Shiva gives a sacred mango fruit, brought by the sage Narada, to his elder son Vinayaka as a prize for outsmarting his younger brother Muruga in a competition. Angry with his father, Muruga leaves home for Palani. He meets Avvaiyar, one of his devotees, along the way. Despite her attempts to convince Muruga to return to Mount Kailash, he remains adamant about his decision to leave his family. His mother, the goddess Parvati, arrives there and tells the stories of four of Shiva's divine games to calm Muruga.
Movie - 1966, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.
Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • as Gavundhi Adigal
After losing his entire wealth to a courtesan, Kovalan returns to his wife, Kannagi. She offers him her last piece of jewellery to help him but he is falsely accused of theft and beheaded by the king.