Naan Vanangum Deivam (transl. The deity which I worship) is a 1963 Indian Tamil language horror film, directed by K. Somu and produced by C. T. Chettiar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, T. R. Ramachandran and V. Nagayya. It is based on the novel Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley.[1] The film was released on 12 April 1963.[2]
| Naan Vanangum Deivam | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | K. Somu |
| Screenplay by | Ra. Venkadachalam |
| Based on | Frankenstein by Mary Shelley |
| Produced by | C. T. Chettiyar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini T. R. Ramachandran V. Nagayya |
| Cinematography | H. S. Venu |
| Edited by | N. M. Shankar |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Sathya Narayana Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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Cast edit
- Sivaji Ganesan as Sundaram
- Padmini as Rukmani
- T. R. Ramachandran as Gopal
- Ragini as Leela
- V. Nagayya as Dr. Ragunath
- K. Sarangapani as Chokku Pillai
- P. D. Sambantham as Sukkuthanni Pillai
- M. R. Santhanam as Arisi Kadai Mudalali Azhagu Pillai
- S. Ramarao as Pithambaram
- Nagesh as Nagu
- Kumari Kamala as Dancer
- C.I.D.Sakunthala as Small Role
- Karuppu Subbiah as Small Role
Production edit
Naan Vanangum Deivam is the first film where Ganesan and Nagesh acted together.[3]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi & K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[4] The song "Mullaippoo Manakkudu" was initially meant to be picturised on Ganesan, but after distributors objected, it was instead used for another actor.[5]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Ellam Ingoru Soodhattam" | P. B. Sreenivas | 02:30 |
| "Kanavum Palithadhu" | P. Susheela | 03:10 |
| "Mullai Poo Manakkuthu" | A. L. Raghavan & Jikki | 03:29 |
| "Naan Maraven Murali Gopala" | M. S. Rajeswari | 01:24 |
| "Velli Panam Kaasu" | Jikki | 02:36 |
| "Thayavu Illaiyo Annaiyae" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 03:19 |
| "Vanthaalum Vanthaalae Vandu Polae" | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:26 |
| "Naagareegamaai Vaazhanum" | K. Jamuna Rani & L. R. Eswari | 06:46 |
| "Veenaana Jaalangal Nee Seivathenadi" | K. Jamuna Rani, A. G. Rathnamala & L. R. Eswari |
03:04 |
References edit
- ^ "Naan Vanangum Deivam". directorksomu.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ^ "81-90". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 15 September 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ நாகேஷ் (4 April 2004). "எங்கள் எம்.ஜி.ஆர். வாழ்க!". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 65. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Naan Vanangum Deivam". Songs4all. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "In fine fettle". The Hindu. 23 June 2011. Archived from the original on 9 March 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
