Mullaivanam is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by V. Krishnan. The film stars Sriram (Madurai Sriram Naidu) and Kumari Rukmini.[2]
| Mullaivanam | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Tamil | முல்லைவனம் |
| Directed by | V. Krishnan |
| Written by | A. K. Velan (dialogues) |
| Story by | K. Sriramachandran |
| Produced by | V. Krishnan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | V. Krishnan |
| Edited by | T. Vijayarangam |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Aravind Pictures |
| Distributed by | Aravind Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 14351 ft. |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs an improved plot summary. (September 2024) |
A woman—Bhavani—travels in an old Postal Delivery van. Another passenger tells a story to her. There was a young woman who was in love with someone. But she had to marry her aunt's brother being forced by the aunt. Her husband is a crooked person. However, during the marriage ceremony the thaali (mangala sutra) goes missing and so the ceremony is halted. How the young woman marries her lover forms the rest of the story.[2]
Cast
edit- Sriram
- Kumari Rukmani
- P. S. Veerappa
- P. S. Gnanam
- A. Karunanidhi
- S. A. Natarajan
Production
editThe film is one of the many films produced by V. Krishnan who owned Aravind Pictures in Coimbatore. The dances were by Rajeswari and Lalitha Rao. Choreographer is a well-known natuvanaar, Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai. The film was produced at Central Studios, Coimbatore.[2]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. A Thirupugazh by Arunagirinathar Swamigal was included in the film.[3]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|
| "Engirundho Ingu Vandha Radhiye" | T. M. Soundararajan & (Radha) Jayalakshmi | Ka. Mu. Sheriff |
| "Sariyendru Nee Oru" | ||
| "Kaithala Niraigani" | Gajalakshmi | Arunagirinathar |
| "Kaayaa Pazhama Sollunga" | A. P. Komala | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass |
| "Selathu Ravikkai Mele" | A. P. Komala & Guruvayur Ponnamma | A. Maruthakasi |
| "Ninaithale" | (Radha) Jayalakshmi | Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthy |
| "Putham Pudhu" | ||
| "Mayangadha Kattazhagi" | Jayasakthivel | Ko. Ku. |
| "Aalamara Orathile" | M. K. Vijaya |
References
edit- ^ "1955 – முல்லைவனம் – அரவிந்த் பிக்சர்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ a b c Guy, Randor (21 March 2015). "Mullaivanam (1965)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ^ Neelamegam, G. (December 2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 99.
External links
edit- Mullaivanam at IMDb
