K. R. Gangadharan
Indian producer (1936–2012)
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K. R. Gangadharan (1936–2012) popularly referred to as KRG, was an Indian 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
Gangadharan founded the Tamil Film Producer's Council and had a stint as president of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce.[1][2] 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.[3]
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Aayirathil Oruthi | ||
| 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 | |
| 1985 | Unnai Thedi Varuven | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Sangham | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Adhipan | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Mrugaya | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Sakalakala Sammandhi | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Vadakkunokkiyantram | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Varavelpu | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Varnam | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Lal Salam | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Oliyambukal | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Pengal Veettin Kangal | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Manaivi Vandha Neram | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Neelagiri | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Sivandha Malar | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Parvathi Ennai Paradi | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Budget Padmanabhan | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Tamil |
Death
Gangadharan died on 19 June 2012, aged 76. He was admitted to a private hospital at T. Nagar in Chennai, and had been responding well to treatment. He was about to be discharged on the day he died, but 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]