A.C. Tirulokchandar was one among the favourite directors of Tamil cinema. He reached heavenly abode on June 15, 2016 at the age of 86. But not without leaving behind a legacy of cinema to speak of him. Here are the notable feats of his directorial venture:
THE FIRST FILM TO USE ZOOM LENS
His debut film Veerathirumagan is the first Tamil to have used the zoom lens. The movie was produced by AVM studios and was an adaptation of The Three Musketeers
THE FIRST FILM TO BE SUBMITTED FOR THE ACADEMY AWARDS.
His film Deiva Magan starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalitha is the first Tamil film to be submitted by India in contest for the Academy award for foreign language category.
FIRST SUCCESSFUL TAMIL THRILLER SHOT IN COLOR
A.C.Thirulogachander’s Adhey Kangal starring Ravichandran, Nagesh, S.A.Ashok and Kanchana was the first successful Tamil movie in the thriller genre to be shot in color.
LAUNCHED ACTOR SIVAKUMAR
A.C.Thirulogachander launched actor Sivakumar’s career in his film Kaakum Karangal.
S.P.MUTHURAMAN HAD WORKED UNDER HIS EXPERTISE
The man credited for making the most number of films with Rajinikanth, S.P.Muthuraman worked under A.C.Thirulogachander as AD
MGR - A.C.TIRULOKCHANDAR COMBO
Anbe Vaa is the only A.C.Tirulokchandar directorial that featured MGR in the lead role. Nonetheless it became a huge blockbuster then.
WRITER OF PARTHAL PESITHERUM
Directed by Bhimsingh, Parthal Pasi Theerum was star studded with Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Sowcar Janaki, Saroja Devi and a young Kamal. It was Kamal’s 2nd film and he played a dual role. The story of the movie is credited to A.C.Thirulogachandar
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