Pennkulathin Ponvilakku
| Pennkulathin Ponvilakku | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | B. Vittalacharya |
| Produced by | S. Soundappan, C. Chennakesavan |
| Screenplay by | Muhavai Rajamanickam |
| Starring |
Gemini Ganeshan M. N. Rajam M. N. Nambiar P. V. Narasimha Bharathi A. Karunanidhi S. A. Asokan Nagesh Sri Ranjani |
| Music by | Master Venu |
| Cinematography | J. G. Vijayam |
| Edited by | P. G. Mohan |
Production company |
Asoka Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pennkulathin Ponvilakku (English: Golden Lamp of Womanhood) is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by B. Vittalacharya. The film featured Gemini Ganesan and M. N. Rajam in the lead roles.[1]
Plot
The film deals with three ladies – Parvathi, a perfect wife and an epitome of womanhood, her sister-in-law Kala, a staunch believer in woman's liberation, and Kala's friend Lalitha, a divorcee, who has no qualms in living with anybody for a little wealth. Kodandam, a self proclaimed bachelor comes to Kala's house to teach her music. He is forcibly married to her and is burdened with the task of taming the shrew. The rest of the movie deals with the lessons the ladies learn through the experiences they undergo in life.
Cast
The lists of Cast and Crew were compiled from the film credits.
Cast
- Gemini Ganeshan
- M. N. Rajam
- M. N. Nambiar
- P. V. Narasimha Bharathi
- A. Karunanidhi
- S. A. Asokan
- K. K. Soundar
- Nagesh
- S. R. Gopal
- Sri Ranjani
- K. V. Shanthi
- C. K. Saraswathi
- Vittoba
- Kalyani Ammal
Dance
- Sukumari
- Madhangi
Soundtrack
Music was scored by Master Venu while the lyrics were penned by Muhavai Rajamanickam and Villiputhan. Playback singers are: C. S. Jayaraman, Seergazhi Govindarajan, Salem Govindan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, P. Susheela and K. Jamuna Rani.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kadavul Padaikkavillai | M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela | Villiputhan | |
| 2 | Vinothamaana Ulagathile | Seergazhi Govindarajan | 03:35 | |
| 3 | Vizhivaasal Azhagaana Manimandapam | Seergazhi Govindarajan P. Susheela | 03:26 | |
| 4 | Vanakkam Vaanga Maappille | Seergazhi Govindarajan P. Susheela | 04:02 | |
| 5 | Maalaiyitta Mangai Ival | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:15 | |
| 6 | Patta Kaalile Padum | P. Leela | Muhavai Rajamanickam | 03:09 |
| 7 | Vanna malarkodiyaalaiye | K. Jamuna Rani | 02:37 | |
| 8 | Ambigai Nee Gathiye Thaye | P. Leela | ||
| 9 | Pattu Pattaadai Katti | K. Jamuna Rani Salem Govindan | 02:19 | |
| 10 | Kaalamellaam Aha | K. Jamuna Rani |
References
- ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 5 December 2016.
- Penn Kulathin Pon Vilakku Song book. Shanti Arts, Chennai.