Thiruvarutchelvar
Thiruvarutchelvar is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and produced by A. P. Nagarajan.[2][3] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Padmini. It was released on 28 July 1967[4][5] and ran for 100 days successfully in theatres. This film is also the on-screen debut of Srividya as a child artiste.[6]
| Thiruvarutchelvar | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Written by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Based on | Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar |
| Produced by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | Rajan T. R. Natarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures |
| Distributed by | Sivaji Films[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
This movie chronicles the various "adventures" of Lord Shiva where he played with his devotees, especially, the key Nayanmars of Appar, Sundarar, Thirugnanasambandhar, Tiru Kurippu Thondar and Sekkizhar woven into a intricate narration. Taken largely from Periya Puranam, the movie is episodic and includes tales of how Sekkizhar works to compose it as he narrates the tale of how the Lord tested Tiru Kurippu Thondar, stopped the marriage of Sundarar while showing the world the power of verses of Appar and Sambandar by making them open the gates of temples, that had been locked for centuries, through their songs while also guide Appar to revive a dead child through his songs.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as King, Sekkizhar, Tiru Kurippu Thonda Nayanar, Sundaramoorthy Nayanar, Thirunavukarasar (Appar)
- Gemini Ganesan as Shiva
- Savitri as Arulmozhi
- R. Muthuraman as Apputhi Adigal
- Padmini as the dancer who corrects and diverts the King into Spiritual world
- K. R. Vijaya as Suguna Paravai Nachiyar
- Srividya as Sivashakthi Nadanam (credited as Vidhya Moorthy)
- Nagesh as Ponnan
- Manorama as Ponnan's wife
- V. Nagayya
- E. R. Sahadevan as Chola king
- G. Sakunthala as
- Kutty Padmini
- K. Sarangapani
- P. D. Sambandam
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Kulothunga Chola II (Sekkizhar Head of King)
- Senthamarai
Production
Srividya, who went on to become a popular actress made her debut in this film. Her name was shown as Vidhya Moorthy in the introductory credits.[7] Sivaji Ganesan's performance as Appar was inspired by Kanchi Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.[8][9]
Soundtrack
The soundtracks were composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were by Kannadasan.[10] The song "Nadarmudi" is based on Punnagavarali raga.[11] The song "Mannavan Vanthanadi" is based on Kalyani raga.[12][13] P. Susheela who sang the song recalled that she was initially nervous to sing this song because of Sivaji Ganesan's presence at the studio. Noticing it, Ganesan walked out of the studio and Susheela recorded the song.[14]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mannavan Vanthaanadi" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Aadhi Sivan" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 3. | "Irukkum Idatthai Vittu" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
| 4. | "Sadhuram Marainthaal" | Master Maharajan | |
| 5. | "Sitthamellaam Enakku Sivamayame (Pittha Piraisoodi)" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 6. | "Om Namasivaya" | T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus | |
| 7. | "Ulagellam" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 8. | "Panniner Mozhiyaal" | T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan | |
| 9. | "Aathu Vellam" | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari | |
| 10. | "Kadhalaagi" | T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan | |
| 11. | "Naadhar Mudi Melirukkum" | T. M. Soundararajan |
References
- "Thiruvarutselvar". The Indian Express. 21 July 1967. p. 3. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- Cowie & Elley 1977, p. 282.
- காந்தன் (20 August 1967). "திருவருட்ச்செல்வர்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 26–27. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- "111-120". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- "Thiruvarutselvar". The Indian Express. 28 July 1967. p. 10. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- Ganesan & Narayana Swamy 2007, p. 242.
- "Veteran actor Srividya passes away". The Hindu. 20 October 2006. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- Ganesan & Narayana Swamy 2007, pp. 155–156.
- ""எதுக்கு என் படத்தை ஒட்டியிருக்காங்க?"... சிவாஜி பட போஸ்டரைப் பார்த்துக் குழம்பிய காஞ்சி பெரியவர்!". Nakkheeran (in Tamil). 31 May 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- "Thiruvarutselvar". JioSaavn. 28 July 1967. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- Mani, Charulatha (21 June 2013). "The tale of two varalis". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- Mani, Charulatha (14 October 2011). "A Raga's Journey: Kinetic Kalyani". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- "A fusion of sorts". The Hindu. 21 March 2003. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- Rao, Subha J. (1 April 2015). "When songbirds speak". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
Bibliography
- Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6.
- Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayana Swamy, T. S. (2007) [2002]. Autobiography of an Actor: Sivaji Ganesan, October 1928 – July 2001. Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. OCLC 297212002.