Valliyin Selvan
| Valliyin Selvan | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Tamil | வள்ளியின் செல்வன் |
| Directed by | Kothamangalam Subbu |
| Produced by | United Arts |
| Screenplay by | Kothamangalam Subbu |
| Story by | Kothamangalam Subbu |
| Starring |
S. V. Subbaiah M. S. Sundari Bai S. V. Sahasranamam Gemini Ganesan and others. |
| Music by | P. S. Anantharaman |
| Cinematography | C. S. S. Mani |
| Edited by | N. R. Krishnaswamy |
Release date |
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Running time | 15426 ft |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Valliyin Selvan (Son of Valli) is a Tamil film released in 1955 with S. V. Subbaiah and M. S. Sundari Bai in the lead roles. The film was directed by Kothamangalam Subbu.[1]
Plot
The story is centered around children. A rich man has no child. He is trying to marry again. His wife is worried. Their household servant gives his infant son to the lady who convinces the rich man that the baby was born to her. The lady's brother knows the truth. The servant's wife dies. After some time the lady conceives and gives birth to a son. She starts neglecting the servant's son. She also ill treats him. So the servant tries to take away his son. However, the rich man, who is not aware of the truth, thinks the servant is trying to abduct the eldest boy and beats the servant. The elder boy comes to know that he is the son of the servant and goes away to live with the servant, his real father. The younger boy becomes very ill. The doctor who examine him says he is affected by the loss of his elder brother and he can be cured only if the elder boy returns home. The lady, mistaking her husband as her brother, tells the truth. Thus, the rich man comes to know the truth. The rich man begs the servant to give his son. The servant initially objects but due to the plight of the younger boy, sends his son with the rich man.[2]
Cast and Crew
The following lists are compiled from the database of Film News Anandan[1] and from the film's song book.[2]
- Cast
- S. V. Subbaiah
- M. S. Sundari Bai
- S. V. Sahasranamam
- Lalitha
- T. S. Durairaj
- Vanaja
- Gemini Ganesan
- P. S. Gnanam[1]
- Master Murali
- Crew
- Producer: United Arts
- Director: Kothamangalam Subbu
- Story & Dialogues: Kothamangalam Subbu
- Cinematography: C. A. S. Mani
- Photography: R. Somasundaram
- Editing: N. R. Krishnaswamy
- Art: M. S. Janakiram
- Choreography: Baskar Roy Chowdary
- Studio: Gemini Studios[1]
Production
The film was produced by United Film Arts, a subsidiary company of Gemini Studios.[1] It is a classic film focusing on children.
Sound Track
Music was composed by P. S. Anantharaman and lyrics were penned by Kothamangalam Subbu. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Seergazhi Govindarajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, V. N. Sundharam, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Radha Jayalakshmi & T. V. Rathinam.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Kannin Maniye Vaa on YouTube | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 02:32 | |
| 2 | Jigu Jigu Engeyum Nikkaadhu Rayil on YouTube | Children song | 04:25 | |
| 3 | Nadanam Adinaar on YouTube | Seergazhi Govindarajan | 01:51 | |
| 4 | Kanna Unnai Kandadhum on YouTube | Thiruchi Loganathan | 01:56 | |
| 5 | Mangalam Enbaro (Title song) | Radha Jayalakshmi | ||
| 6 | Vilayadum Dheivamadi | M. L. Vasanthakumari & T. V. Rathinam | ||
| 7 | Aayirangaalatthu | T. V. Rathinam | ||
| 8 | Nallavan Endre | Seergazhi Govindarajan | ||
| 9 | Panjayaththukku Vaa Pulle | T. M. Soundararajan & T. V. Rathinam | ||
| 10 | Kannaa Endradhum | V. N. Sundaram |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 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 28 April 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- 1 2 Valliyin Selvan Song book (PDF). The Jupiter Press Ltd., Madras-18.