Maalai Sooda Vaa (transl. Come, wear the garland)[1] is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Kumari Manjula. The script was written by Vennira Aadai Moorthy, and dialogue by Chitralaya Gopu. It was one of the very early films in which Kamal Haasan acted as hero.
| Maalai Sooda Vaa | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. V. Rajendran |
| Written by | Vennira Aadai Moorthy |
| Produced by | S. S. Prakash S. Rajan |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Kumari Manjula |
| Cinematography | Srikanth |
| Edited by | B. Kandasamy |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
Production company | Babu Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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Kamal, a hero with unique style he attracts girls on dance show, one day evening heroine see him performances and his charming cuteness. approaching kamal for her love, but he refused to do, because he have wider westernization vision later he realize missing inner feelings full of her then joins hands together.
Cast edit
- Kamal Haasan[2][3]
- Kumari Manjula[4]
- Moulee
- Major Sundarrajan
- Manorama
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Manimala
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Maali
- S. V. Ramadas
- I. S. R.
- Krishnamurthy
- Ramarao
- Gemini Balu
- Selvakumar
- 'Douglas' Kannaiya
- Soundarajan
- Sreenandhagopal
- Usilaimani
- Lalitha
Production edit
Maalai Sooda Vaa directed by C. V. Rajendran.[5] The script was written by Vennira Aadai Moorthy,[6] and dialogue by Chitralaya Gopu.[7] It was one of the very early films in which Kamal Haasan acted as hero.[8] The final length of the film's prints were 3,810.45 metres (12,501.5 ft) long.[9]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics by Vaali.[10][11] The song "Yaarukku Yar Sondham" is set to the Carnatic raga Natabhairavi.[12]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aasai Oru Mani" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 03:15 |
| "Kadavul Potta Kanakku" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:07 |
| "Pattu Poochigal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 02:51 |
| "Yaarukku Yar Sondham" | K. J. Yesudas | 03:21 |
Reception edit
Kanthan of Kalki wrote the screenplay is almost developed similar to Bobby, and the producers should be praised for not making the comedy too much and boring.[13]
References edit
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- ^ "காதலெனும் 'தவறான வார்த்தை' தமிழ் சினிமா மூலம் காவியமான கதை!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 14 February 2020. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "எம்ஜிஆர் 4, சிவாஜி 8, கமல் 10 – 75ம் வருட ப்ளாஷ்பேக்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 22 August 2019. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "முதன் முதலாய்..." Dinamani (in Tamil). 15 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Veteran movie director CV Rajendran breathes his last at 81". India TV. 2 April 2018. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "என் அழகே எனக்கு துரதிர்ஷ்டம் ஆகிடும்போலயே?! 'வெண்ணிற ஆடை' மூர்த்தி காமெடியன் ஆன கதை!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 25 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "டபுள் மீனிங் பேசுறதில் சந்தோஷம்:வெண்ணிற ஆடை மூர்த்தி சிங்கிள் மீனிங் talk". Dinakaran (in Tamil). 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (18 November 2010). "Vignettes from a veteran". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "'Maalai Sooda Vaa' (Tamil) (35 mm.) (B&W) (India)". The Gazette of India. 24 January 1976. p. 966. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Maalai Sooda Vaa". Gaana. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Maalai CHooda Va Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Vijayabhaskar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 168. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ காந்தன் (17 August 1985). "மாலை சூட வா". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 46. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
