Thedi Vandha Selvam (transl. The son I came searching for) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, Rajasulochana and B. Saroja Devi.[1] It was released on 16 July 1958 and emerged a box office success.
| Thedi Vandha Selvam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
| Written by | M. S. Solaimalai |
| Produced by | P. Neelakantan |
| Starring | S. S. Rajendran Rajasulochana B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamurthy |
| Edited by | V. P. Natarajan |
| Music by | T. G. Lingappa |
Production company | Arasu Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
This article needs a plot summary. (August 2021) |
Cast edit
Credits adapted from The Hindu:[2]
- S. S. Rajendran
- Rajasulochana
- B. Saroja Devi
- V. K. Ramasamy
- T. S. Balaiah
- T. K. Ramachandran
- Kuladeivam Rajagopal
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
- P. R. Mangalam
- Lakshmiprabha
- A. Karunanidhi
- D. Balasubramaniam
- M. A. Ganapathi
- P. S. Seethalakshmi
- P. S. Gnanam
Production edit
P. Neelakantan produced and directed Thedi Vandha Selvam under his production company Arasu Pictures.[2] The story and dialogues were written by M. S. Solaimalai, cinematography was handled by V. Ramamurthy and editing by V. P. Natarajan.[3][4]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, A. Maruthakasi, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram and M. K. Athmanathan.[5][6] The songs "Panguni Poi Chithirai Vandhaa" and "Pakkathile Irruppey" were popular with audience.[2] The song "Jallikattu Kaalai" was released on 78 RPM record only and was not included in the film.[6]
| Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Panguni Poi Chitthirai Vandhaa" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass | 03:29 |
| "Poovaadai Nee Enakku" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, T. V. Rathnam | 02:46 | |
| "Pakkatthila Irruppey" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram | 03:15 |
| "Plaatpaaram Mattaminnu Ennaatheenga" | S. C. Krishnan | A. Maruthakasi | 02:52 |
| "Namba Sarakku Romba Nalla" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:55 | |
| "Thangame Thangam" | P. Susheela, A. P. Komala | M. K. Athmanathan | 03:28 |
| "Ragasiyathilum Ragasiyam" | P. Leela | 02:50 | |
| "Jallikattu Kaalai" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:29 |
Release and reception edit
Thedi Vandha Selvam was released on 16 July 1958.[3][4] The Indian Express wrote, "Admirable in technical values the film offers more than average entertainment".[7] According to historian Randor Guy, the film was a box office success mainly due to praise for the music and the performances of Rajendran, Ramachandran, Ramasamy and Balaiah.[2]
References edit
- ^ காந்தன் (10 August 1958). "தேடிவந்த செல்வம்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 39–40. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (27 August 2016). "Thedi Vandha Selvam (1958) Tamil". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 5 June 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Thedi Vunda Selvam". The Indian Express. 16 July 1958. p. 12. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ a b "1958 – தேடி வந்த தெய்வம் – அரசு பிக்சர்ஸ் (த)" [1958 – Thedi Vandha Selvam – Arasu Pictures (ta)]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ தேடி வந்த செல்வம் (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Arasu Pictures. 1958. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ a b Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 146.
- ^ "Thedi Vanda Selvam". The Indian Express. 18 July 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
