M. G. Chakrapani

Acting

January 13, 1911 — August 17, 1986

Vadavannur, Kingdom of Cochin, British India

11 movies

Biography

Marudur Gopala Chakrapani (13 January 1911 – 17 August 1986), commonly known as M. G. Chakrapani or Ettan ("elder brother" in Malayalam), was an Indian actor based in the Tamil film industry. He was the elder brother of actor-politician M. G. Ramachandran. Chakrapani was born in Vadavannur, Kingdom of Cochin (now Kerala), on 13 January 1911. His parents, Gopala Menon and Sathyabhama, named him Neelakantan, but was soon changed to Chakrapani because of his father's religious beliefs. Soon after ...

🎬 M. G. Chakrapani's Filmography

11 movies sorted by popularity

8.0

A young man saves the daughter of a zamindar when she is kidnapped and then they both fall in love with each other.

Malaikallan

1954

When Sattanathan, a corrupt lawyer, forces Vadivambal to marry his brother, a Chokkalingam Pillai arrives to rescue her and expose Sattanathan's activities.

Thigambara Samiar

1950

7.0

King Rajendra Varman and Queen Mrinalini are reigning the Vyjayanti empire. Mahendra Varman is the rival and the neighbouring king. Kannika is the minister’s daughter, who is in love with King Rajendra Varman and aims to attain him at any cost. This convoluted tale of palace intrigue, suspicion, unreciprocated love, seduction, villainy and piety was interspersed with excellent music.

Raja Mukthi

1948

8.0

Alibaba's brother is killed by dacoit Abu Hussain and the body is kept in the cave. Since Alibaba too has the password, Abu visits him as a merchant with 40 barrels, each one hiding one of his men.

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

1956

4.8

Scientist Murugan has a formula that can harness energy from lightening. A rival wants it for his evil plans. When Murugan disappears, his brother goes around the world to find him and save the world.

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban

1973

6.3

Amidst a troubled kingdom that currently has no ruler, a revolutionary finds himself to be a lookalike of a prince who was to be crowned king. He takes his place but can he outsmart the real culprit?

Nadodi Mannan

1958

Prithvirajan falls in love with princess Samyuktha, but her father Jayachandran insults him by installing his statue at the palace hall entrance for the bridegroom ceremony.

Rani Samyuktha

1962

10.0

In order to obtain supreme power, an evil saint must sacrifice 1000 men. Soon, he hatches a devious plan and persuades a princess to pose three extremely difficult questions to her suitors.

1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani

1947

Amarakavi (English: Immortal Poet) is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by F. Nagoor. The film featured M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and T. R. Rajakumari in the lead roles.

Amarakavi

1952

Thanabakkiam and her daughter Sundhari are forced to leave the village after Sundharam grabs their land and house. Later, Sundhari becomes friends with Kanagu when her mother saves his life.

Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali

1959

10.0

Manickam, who was raised by a farmer, finds out that Thangappapuram, a rich businessman, is his biological father. When Manickam reveals his identity, Thangappapuram does not believe him.

Netru Indru Naalai

1974