Vallavan Oruvan
| Vallavan Oruvan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | R. Sundaram |
| Produced by | Modern Theatres |
| Written by | A.L.Narayanan |
| Starring |
Jaishankar L. Vijayalakshmi Thengai Srinivasan R. S. Manohar Sheela Pushpamala Vijayalalitha |
| Music by | Vedha |
| Cinematography | C.A.S.Mani |
| Edited by | L.Balu |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release date | October 1966 |
Running time | 110 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vallavan Oruvan (English: The talented one) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by R. Sundaram and produced by Modern Theatres. The film script was written by A. L. Narayanan. Music by Vedha assets to the movie. Jaishankar R. S. Manohar and Thengai Srinivasan played lead role and L. Vijayalakshmi Sheela Vijayalalitha and Pushpamala played other key roles.[1][2]
Plot
On an investigation regarding arson crimes, a C.I.D officer is shot dead. C.I.D Shankar(Jaishankar) is brought into investigation on the death of his colleague. He quickly unravels the mystery behind his colleague's death and the mastermind behind the incendiary crimes. Will C.I.D Shankar be able to wipe out these terrorists.
This film is loosely based on the 1964 classic French movie Banco à Bangkok pour OSS 117.Some scenes were based on 1962 Sean Connery movies From Russia with Love and Dr. No with a few romantic interludes. This film was a box office hit and earned Jaishankar a nickname Thenagathu James Bond. The success of this movie, led to a sequel named CID Shankar in 1970.
The song 'palinginal oru maligai' was based on Artie Shaw - Frenesi 1956 track who's link is below along with the link for the trailer.
CID Shankar 1970 had a scene in its title sequence in which a politician is killed by a suicide bomber who explodes her explosive belt. CID Shankar is loosely based on Furia à Bahia pour OSS 117 1965
Cast
- Jaishankar as CID Shankar
- R. S. Manohar as Dr. Sargunam
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Thara (Sargunam's Sister)
- Thengai Srinivasan as Kumar (Shankar Assistant)
- Sheela as Susi (Sargunam's finance)
- Pushpamala as Pushpamala
Soundtrack
| Vallavan Oruvan | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Vedha | |
| Released | 1966 |
| Recorded | 1966 |
| Genre | Western |
| Length | 17:34 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | Vedha |
Music was composed by Vedha and lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[3] The film songs were a hit. Especially "Palingunaal Oru Maligai" (Starring Vijayalalitha) The other Song is Ammamma Kannathil song (Starring R. S. Manohar and Sheela) Both songs are sung by L. R. Eswari.[4] Another three Melodious duet songs are sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Suseela (Starring Jaishankar and L. Vijayalakshmi) the song are evergreen hits.
| No | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammamma Kannathil | L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | 2:52 |
| 2 | Palingunal Oru Maligai | 3:28 | ||
| 3 | Thottu Thottu Padava | T. M. Soundararajan P. Suseela | 3:45 | |
| 4 | Innum Parthukondirunthal | 3:58 | ||
| 5 | Muthu Ponnu Vamma | 4:05 |
References
- ↑ http://www.citwf.com/film368565.htm
- ↑ "vallavan oruvan". spicyonion. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ↑ "vallavan oruvan songs". tamiltunes. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
- ↑ "golden hour of l r eswari 15 Tamil songs". tamiltunes. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
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