En Magal (transl. My Daughter) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. V. R. Acharya and M. K. R. Nambiar.[2] The film stars Ranjan, M. N. Nambiar and S. Varalakshmi.[3]
| En Magal | |
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| Directed by | K. V. R. Acharya M. K. R. Nambiar |
| Written by | 'Virudhai' N. Ramasamy |
| Story by | K. V. R. Acharya |
| Produced by | Ashoka Pictures |
| Starring | Ranjan S. Varalakshmi M. N. Nambiar Mynavathi M. G. Chakrapani |
| Music by | C. N. Pandurangan |
Production company | Ashoka Pictures |
| Distributed by | Ashoka Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 184 mins. (17255 ft.) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
Raghu is a son of a zamindar. He likes to be independent from his father but he had to marry Vasantha, a mirasudar's daughter as per his father's wish. But he makes life a hell for Vasantha. He sets his eyes on Vasantha's friend Mallika. But Mallika is already in love with Balu and they both get married. However, Raghu is not deterred by their marriage and continue to overture Mallika. In the meantime Raghu also tries to seduce a dancer, Ranjana. She does not fall for him but tries to correct his ways. One day Raghu kidnaps Mallika. Her husband Balu and his friend goes to save her. In the ensuing fight a knife thrown by Mallika injures Raghu seriously. He is admitted to a hospital. On hearing that her husband is admitted to hospital, Vasantha goes there. She meets her friend Mallika and learns what has happened. How everything is solved forms the rest of the story.[4]
Cast edit
List adapted from The Hindu review article.[4]
- Male cast
- Ranjan as Raghu
- M. N. Nambiar as Balu
- M. G. Chakrapani as Mirasudar
- D. Balasubramaniam as Zamindar
- Appa K. Duraiswamy
- A. Karunanidhi
- Stunt Somu as Balu's friend
- Female cast
- S. Varalakshmi as Vasantha
- Mynavathi as Mallika
- Bombay Meenakshi as Ranjana
- K. S. Rajam
- M. D. Krishna Bai
- Kanakam
Production edit
The film was directed by K. V. R. Acharya and M. K. R. Nambiar under the supervision of senior director and filmmaker Raja Chandrasekhar.[4]
Soundtrack edit
Music was composed by C. N. Pandurangan while the lyrics were penned by Bharathidasan and Pavalar Salem N. Velayuthasami.[4] Singers are S. Varalakshmi and K. S. Rajam. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, A. P. Komala, (Radha) Jayalakshmi, Sathyawathi and T. M. Soundararajan.[5]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Engal Vaazhvum Engal" | S. Varalakshmi | Bharathidasan | |
| 2 | "Pennaaga Pirandhorku" | Pavalar Velayuthasami | ||
| 3 | "Vaazhvinile Aanandam" | |||
| 4 | "Aadhavanai Polave Dhinamum" | A. M. Rajah & A. P. Komala | ||
| 5 | "Ulaginil Vaazhvu Tharum Kalvi" | S. Varalakshmi, Sathyawathi & group | ||
| 6 | "Kannai Kaanaamal Kalangudhe" | (Radha) Jayalakshmi | ||
| 7 | "Azhukkai Pokkanum" | K. S. Rajam | ||
| 8 | "Maayaa Jaala Ulagam, Idhil" | A. M. Rajah | ||
| 9 | "Konden Arum Perum" | T. M. Soundararajan & S. Varalakshmi |
References edit
- ^ 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 30 March 2018.
- ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 592.
- ^ "En Magal (1954 - Tamil)". Archived from the original on 17 March 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (15 June 2013). "En Magal (1955)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 68.