Pesum Deivam
Pesum Deivam (transl. Talking Deity) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by R. Balasubramaniam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. V. Ranga Rao and S. V. Sahasranamam. It was released on 14 April 1967.[2]
| Pesum Deivam | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | R. Balasubramaniam |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
| Distributed by | Santhi Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 170 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Lakshmi, after marrying Chandru, yearns for a child. Barren for a long time, they make special arrangements with their maid to adopt her unborn child. But their happiness is short-lived when the newborn baby dies. Their sadness is overtaken soon, when Lakshmi becomes pregnant. The child is born and is healthy. Does Lakshmi's wants end there? No, the child has a special problem.... and the wants continue.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Chandru
- Padmini as Lakshmi
- Sowcar Janaki
- Nagesh as Murali
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Thiruvenkadam
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Collector Sundaram
- Sathyan
- V. S. Raghavan as Doctor
- Karikol Raju
- Samikannu as Lakshmi's grandfather
- Ramakrishna
- K. Kannan as Lakshmi's uncle
- Veerasamy
- G. Sakunthala as Velammal
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Ammani
- Jayabharathi as Suganthi
- Baby Rani as Babu
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Vaali.[3] The song "Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" became popular, and is frequently performed at various events in Tamil Nadu, such as birthday parties and marriages.[4] The song "Azhagu Deivam" is set to Kanada raga.[5]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Azhagu Deivam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:53 |
| "Idhaya Oonjal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, P. Leela | 06:43 |
| "Naan Anuppuvadhu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:25 |
| "Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" | Sarala, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari | 04:04 |
| "Pathu Maadham" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:21 |
| "Pillai Selvame" | S. Janaki | 05:16 |
Reception
Kalki positively reviewed the film for Ganesan and Padmini's performances, and the music.[6]
References
- Cowie & Elley 1977, p. 276.
- "111-120". Nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- "Pesum Deivam". Gaana. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- Muruganandham, T (29 March 2016). "A Veteran Hums Tunes of Poverty. Any Sympathetic Ears?". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- Sundararaman 2007, p. 126.
- "பேசும் தெய்வம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 April 1967. p. 17. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
Bibliography
- Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek, eds. (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Tantivy Press. ISBN 0-498-01565-3.
- Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. OCLC 295034757.
External links
- Pesum Deivam at IMDb