Pudhu Vazhvu
| Pudhu Vazhvu | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Tamil | புது வாழ்வு |
| Directed by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Produced by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar[1] |
| Screenplay by | Elangovan, A. K. Velan, Iraimudimani[2] |
| Starring |
M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Madhuri Devi N. S. Krishnan T. A. Mathuram T. S. Balaiah T. S. Durairaj |
| Music by |
G. Ramanathan C. N. Pandurangan |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | V. B. Natarajan |
Production company |
Sarvodaya Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pudhu Vazhvu (English: New Life) is a 1957 Indian Tamil language film directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film featured M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Lalitha and Madhuri Devi in the lead roles.[3]
Plot
Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One day he ties Vaikundam to a tree. Vaikundam was rescued by a rich woman who was passing that way. She takes Vaikundam to her city. When she came to know that Vaikundam is talented in singing, she promotes him as a singer. She renames him as Geethamani. He becomes famous and also rich. He neglects his parents and ill treats them. His lover Nagammal tries to commit suicide because of his behaviour. How Geethamani realises his delusion and reconciles with his parents and Nagammal forms the rest of the story.[3]
Cast
Adapted from The Hindu article.[3]
- M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
- Madhuri Devi
- P. B. Rangachari
- Lalitha
- Kumari Thulasi
- N. S. Krishnan
- T. A. Mathuram
- T. S. Balaiah
- T. S. Durairaj
- Ambika
- Alvaar Kuppusami
- K. N. Kamalam
- K. A. Thangavelu
- Kuladaivam Rajagopal
- S. R. Gopal
- T. P. Ponnusami Pillai
- V. K. Achari
- T. V. Kalyani Ammal
Soundtrack
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and C. N. Pandurangan while the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, A. Maruthakasi, Natarajasundaram, Saravanabhavananda and Suratha.[2] Singers are M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram. Playback singers are P. Leela, Jikki, (Radha)Jayalakshmi and Gajalakshmi.[3][2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Thaen Kuyil Pole Isaipaadum | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & Jikki | 05:04 | |
| 2 | Appaa Naan Vendudhal Kettu | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | Thiruvarutpa | 04:30 |
| 3 | Unmai Ondre Pesum | 03:43 | ||
| 4 | Chuttum Vizhi Chudar Than | Subramania Bharati | ||
| 5 | Paadupattu Panaththai | |||
| 6 | Gnaanap Pazhathai Pizhindhu Piravaa | |||
| 7 | Dhaanam Avasiyam Adhanaal | |||
| 8 | Deviye Enai Kan Paaramma | |||
| 9 | Udhanadha Dhillilaana Dhadheem | |||
| 10 | Yaarai Nondhu Kolvadhinge | |||
| 11 | Vanjaka Cheygai Nanjinum kodidhu | |||
| 12 | Annaiyum Thandhaiyum Munnari | |||
| 13 | Devi En Kanavum Nanavaaguma | P. Leela | ||
| 14 | Alavu Thaan Oru Alavu Thaan | N. S. Krishnan & T. A. Mathuram | ||
| 15 | Aadudhinnaanga Adhai Paarka Veenum | |||
| 16 | Maanai Pole Odi | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar & P. Leela | ||
| 17 | Kottu Melam Kovilile | (Radha) Jayalakshmi | 02:15 | |
| 18 | Avasiyam Avasiyam (dance song) | Gajalakshmi, |
Reception
Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2014 that the film was a flop in box-office but the songs are still worth listening even after more than half a century.[3]
References
- 1 2 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 6 February 2017.
- 1 2 3 Film credits
- 1 2 3 4 5 Guy, Randor (13 September 2014). "Pudhu Vazhvu 1957". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2017.