Mangalyam (transl. Mangala sutra) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Somu and written by A. P. Nagarajan. The latter also stars (using the credit "Naalvar Nagarajan") alongside B. S. Saroja.[2] The film was released on 11 June 1954.[3]
| Mangalyam | |
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| Directed by | K. Somu |
| Written by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Produced by | M. A. Venu |
| Starring | Naalvar Nagarajan B. S. Saroja |
| Cinematography | J. G. Vijayam |
| Edited by | T. Vijayarangam |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | M. A. V. Pictures |
| Distributed by | Raja Films[1] |
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Running time | 15,004 ft. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Kumar is a young and rich doctor. He falls in love with the housemaid, Selvathaal. But his mother does not like their love affair and she chases away the housemaid. In the meantime, Kumar's sister falls in love with Kumar's friend Gopi. Selvathal becomes an actor with a new name Manorama. Kumar and Gopi go in search of Selvathal. Another person is after the actor. He kidnaps her and places her in a hideout.
Cast
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Production
editThe film was produced by M. A. Venu under the banner M. A. V. Pictures. K. Somu directed the film. It was made at Central Studios Coimbatore.[4]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
| "Nalla Kaalam Porandhiduchu" | T. M. Soundararajan & group | Ka. Mu. Sheriff | 03:31 |
| "Vaazhvadhu Ponaalum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:00 | |
| "Thottatthu Rojaa Malarndhadhu Raajaa" | Jikki | 03:21 | |
| "Dhiname Unai Ninaindhu" | 03:17 | ||
| "Ottumiru Ullanthanai Vettuvathu" | (Radha) Jayalakshmi | A. Maruthakasi | 02:32 |
| "Ninaitthaaley Inbam Tharum" | 02:55 | ||
| "Koojaa Koojaa" | T. M. Soundararajan & K. R. Sellamuthu | 02:52 |
Reception
editThe Hindu wrote, "Nagarajan, in the leading role, gives a performance beautiful in its delicacy. The playing in general is impressive".[6]
References
edit- ^ "மாங்கல்யம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 13 June 1954. p. 10. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Guy, Randor (1 June 2013). "Mangalyam (1954)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Mangalyam". The Indian Express. 11 June 1954. p. 1. Retrieved 9 November 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "1954 – மாங்கல்யம் - எம்.எ.வி" [1954 – Mangalyam – M. A. V.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 79.
- ^ "Mangalyam". The Indian Express. 10 July 1954. p. 1. Retrieved 17 June 2022 – via Google News Archive.