Kavalai Illaadha Manithan
Kavalai Illaadha Manithan (transl. The man without worries) is a 1960 Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar. The film features J. P. Chandrababu, M. R. Radha, T. S. Balaiah and Rajasulochana in the lead roles.
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| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Produced by | K. S. Ranganathan Kannadasan |
| Written by | Kannadasan |
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| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
Production company | Kannadasan Productions |
| Distributed by | Kannadasan Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Muthu, a carefree man, is a lawyer who solves the problems of people, in stark contrast to his brother Manickam who believes in creating trouble for those around him, especially women. Their wealthy father Jamabulingam is money-minded and is least bothered about other things in life. Jamabulingam arranges the marriage of Manickam with a woman named Sivakami, but she loves another man named Dhamotharan. Manickam impregnates Kaveri, a poor woman, then disavows her and their child. Muthu manages to correct all the wrongs caused by Manickam, succeeds in bringing Sivakami and Dhamotharan together, and marries a woman named Sevanthi.
Cast
- J. P. Chandrababu as Muthu[1]
- M. R. Radha as Manickam[1]
- T. S. Balaiah as Jamabulingam[1]
- Rajasulochana as Kaveri[1]
- T. R. Mahalingam as Dhamotharan[1]
- M. N. Rajam as Sivakami[1]
- L. Vijayalakshmi as Sevanthi[1]
- T. K. S. Natarajan
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[2] Lyrics were by Kannadasan. Singers are J. P. Chandrababu & T. R. Mahalingam. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, G. K. Venkatesh, A. L. Raghavan, K. Jamuna Rani, Jikki, P. Suseela & T. S. Bagavathi. The song "Pirakkum Podhum Azhuginraai" became popular.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | "Kaattil Maram" | K. Jamuna Rani | Kannadasan | 03:34 |
| 2 | "Kavalai Illaadha Manidhan" | J. P. Chandrababu | 03:03 | |
| 3 | "Naan Deivamaa" | T. R. Mahalingam | 03:06 | |
| 4 | "Penn Parkka Maappillai" | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:39 | |
| 5 | "Pirakkum Podhum Azhugindraai" | J. P. Chandrababu | 03:38 | |
| 6 | "Kannodu Vin Pesum Jaadai" | T. S. Bagavathi, G. K. Venkatesh, K. Jamuna Rani & A. L. Raghavan | 05:53 | |
| 7 | "Sirikka Chonnaar Siritthen" | P. Suseela | 02:32 | |
| 8 | "Kann Koduththadhu Polae" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | 04:07 |
Release and reception
Kavalai Illaadha Manithan was released on 19 August 1960.[3] Film historian Randor Guy praised "the melodious music, impressive performances by Chandrababu, Radha, Balaiah and Rajasulochana" but noted that the film was not a commercial success, mainly because of the delay in its production. Kannadasan later remarked that, in contrast to the film's title which meant "the man without worries", he, as the producer, became "a much worried man in the process".[4]
References
- "Kavalai Illaatha Manithan". The Indian Express. 26 August 1960. p. 3.
- "Kavalai Illadha Manithan Songs". raaga. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 9 January 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Guy, Randor (5 November 2011). "Blast from the past – Kavalai Illaadha Manithan (1960)". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 January 2018.