Pudhu Vazhvu (transl. New Life) is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film stars himself, Lalitha and Madhuri Devi.[1][2] It was released on 8 March 1957.[3]
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| Directed by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Written by | Elangovan A. K. Velan Iraimudimani |
| Produced by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Starring | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Lalitha Madhuri Devi |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | V. B. Natarajan |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan C. N. Pandurangan |
Production company | Sarvodaya Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One day he ties Vaikundam to a tree. Vaikundam was rescued by a rich woman who was passing that way. She takes Vaikundam to her city. When she realises that Vaikundam is talented in singing, she promotes him as a singer. She renames him as Geethamani. He becomes famous and rich. He neglects his parents and ill treats them. His lover Nagammal tries to kill herself because of his behaviour. How Geethamani realises his delusion and reconciles with his parents and Nagammal forms the rest of the story.
Cast edit
Adapted from The Hindu article[1] and the opening credits[4]
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Soundtrack edit
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and C. N. Pandurangan, while the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, A. Maruthakasi, Natarajasundaram, Saravanabhavananda and Suratha.[1][4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Appaa Naan Vendudhal Kettu" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 04:30 |
| 2. | "Unmai Ondre Pesum" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:43 |
| 3. | "Chuttum Vizhi Chudar Than" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 4. | "Paadupattu Panaththai" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 5. | "Gnaanap Pazhathai Pizhindhu Piravaa" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 6. | "Dhaanam Avasiyam Adhanaal" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 04:29 |
| 7. | "Deviye Enai Kan Paaramma" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 8. | "Udhanadha Dhillilaana Dhadheem" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 9. | "Yaarai Nondhu Kolvadhinge" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 10. | "Vanjaka Cheygai Nanjinum Kodidhu" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 11. | "Annaiyum Thandhaiyum Munnari" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 02:48 |
| 12. | "Thaen Kuyil Pole Isaipaadum" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Jikki | 05:04 |
| 13. | "Maanai Pole Odi" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, P. Leela | 03:23 |
| 14. | "Devi En Kanavum Nanavaaguma" | P. Leela | |
| 15. | "Alavu Thaan Oru Alavu Thaan" | N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram | |
| 16. | "Aadudhinnaanga Adhai Paarka Veenum" | N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram | |
| 17. | "Kottu Melam Kovilile" | Radha Jayalakshmi | 02:15 |
| 18. | "Avasiyam Avasiyam (dance song)" | Gajalakshmi |
Release and reception edit
Pudhu Vazhvu was released in select theatres on 8 March 1957,[3] and in others on 22 March.[5] Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2014 that the film was a flop at the box office but the songs are still worth listening even after more than half a century.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (13 September 2014). "Pudhu Vazhvu 1957". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ காந்தன் (7 April 1957). "புது வாழ்வு". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 20–21. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ a b "1957 – புதுவாழ்வு – சர்வோதயா பிக்சர்ஸ்" [1957 – Pudhu Vazhvu – Sarvodaya Pictures]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ a b Puthu Vazhvu (motion picture) (in Tamil). Sarvodaya Pictures. 1957. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:15.
- ^ "Puthu Vazhvu". The Indian Express. 22 March 1957. p. 10. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
External links edit
- Pudhu Vazhvu at IMDb
