Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali (transl. She who has the pot is lucky) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language comedy film produced and directed by T. S. Durairaj, starring himself, Savitri, K. Balaji, T. P. Muthulakshmi, P. S. Veerappa and V. S. Raghavan. It was released on 10 January 1958.
| Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. S. Durairaj |
| Screenplay by | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar Makkalanban |
| Story by | Gangeyan |
| Produced by | T. S. Durairaj |
| Starring | Savitri K. Balaji T. S. Durairaj P. S. Veerappa |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | R. B. Natarajan |
| Music by | S. V. Venkatraman S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company | Marakatha Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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There is an illiterate and orphaned woman (Savitri) who was raised by her brother (Durairaj). She witnesses a thief (R. Nageswara Rao) raiding a wealthy man's house and committing two murders. He is after her. Savithri goes through numerous adventures involving various men but manages to escape all of them. She later meets a wealthy young man (Balaji) and falls in love with him. After many other incidents, she walks in helped by Durairaj and marries her lover who was originally set to marry another girl against his will.
Cast edit
Credits adapted from The Hindu:[1]
- T. S. Durairaj
- Savitri
- K. Balaji
- P. S. Veerappa
- V. S. Raghavan
- R. Nageswara Rao
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
- Saayiram
- Angamuthu
- T. N. Kamalam
Production edit
Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali was produced and directed by T. S. Durairaj via his studio Marakatha Pictures, and he also starred as the male lead.[2] Gangeyan was the writer. Shooting took place at many Madras studios such as Paramount, Revathi, Gemini and Majestic.[1]
Soundtrack edit
The music of the film was composed by S. V. Venkatraman and S. Rajeswara Rao, with lyrics by Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar, T. K. Sundara Vathiyar and Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The song "Purushan Veetil Vaazha Pora Penney" performed by Loganathan was criticised by social activists and critics for its misogynistic nature.[1]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Purushan Veetil Vaazha Pora Ponney" | Thiruchi Loganathan | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | 03:26 |
| "Maancholai Thannile.... Aasai Mugam Maarinadho" | Jikki | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | 03:33 |
| "Chaldhe Chaldhe Podaa" | T. M. Soundararajan | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | 02:24 |
| "Thikku Theriyaadha Kaattil" | Jikki | Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar | 04:24 |
| "Penne Unadhazhagai Kandu" | Thiruchi Loganathan & Jikki | Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar | 02:16 |
| "Kannaa Vedan Engu Ponaan" | Jikki | Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar | 01:12 |
| "Soalaikkulle Kuyilu Kunju" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan & P. Susheela | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | 03:28 |
| "Ushaaru Ushaaru" | K. Rani & G. Kasthoori | T. K. Sundara Vathiyar | 05:58 |
| "Pachadikkettha Kichadi Sambaa" | Thiruchi Loganathan & T. V. Rathnam | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 02:52 |
Reception edit
Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali was released on 10 January 1958.[2] The Indian Express said, "In [Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali], comedian Durairaj promotes himself to a producer and a competent director. The picture designed with economy of language, quickness of action and deftness of movement, makes an impression because of the skillfully woven plot, pleasing songs and lively antics." The Hindu wrote, "Good acting combined with pleasing and dance highlight Marakatha Pictures [Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali]. [Savitri] turns in a fine performance, so does [T. S. Durairaj]."[3] According to historian Randor Guy, the film was not successful because of the "weak" screenplay and on-screen narration, but the music was its "redeeming feature".[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (9 February 2013). "Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali 1958". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ a b "1958 – பானை பிடித்தவள் பாக்கியசாலி – மரகதா பிக்" [1958 – Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali – Marakatha Pic.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "The press acclaim and the public applaud". The Indian Express. 24 January 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
