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{{for|the 2000 film|Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000 film)}}
{{short description|1959 film by D. S. Rajagopal}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
| image = Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai 1959.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = D. S. Rajagopal
| producer = V. L. Narasu
| writer =
| screenplay = Thuraiyur Murthi
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = [[S. S. Rajendran]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]<br />[[Prem Nazir]]<br />[[Girija (actress)|Girija]]
| narrator =
| music = [[T. Chalapathi Rao]]
| cinematography = V. Kumaradevan
| editing =
| studio = Narasu Studios
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|df=yes|1959|2|14|India}}<ref name=anandan>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1959-cinedetails17.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|authorlink=Film News Anandan|date=23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=Tamil|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20170602121249/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1959-cinedetails17.asp|archivedate=2 June 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| runtime = 187 mins. (16896 ft.)
| country = [[India]]
| language = Tamil
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai''''' ({{trans|Unity is propitious}}) is a [[List of Tamil films of 1959|1959]] Indian, [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] film produced by V. L. Narasu and directed by D. S. Rajagopal. The film featured [[S. S. Rajendran]] and [[B. Saroja Devi]] in the lead roles.<ref name=hindu>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/blast-from-the-past/article6365115.ece | title=Koodi Vaazhnthaal Kodi Nanmai 1959 | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=30 August 2014 | accessdate=2 June 2017|last=Guy| first=Randor| authorlink=Randor Guy |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140830220421/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/blast-from-the-past/article6365115.ece |archivedate=30 August 2014}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The theme of the story is "Unity is beneficial to all". The film story is woven with problems faced by people from different linguistic and other backgrounds. The hero is a Tamil speaking person. When he comes to [[Chennai|Madras]] for employment, he finds it difficult to find accommodation. A [[Malayalam]] speaking person refuses to rent out a room for him. The hero meets the heroine while hailing for a taxi. They fall in love with each other. The story is complicated but all ends well educating the audience that unity is propitious for all.

== Cast ==
The list is compiled from the database of [[Film News Anandan]]<ref name=anandan /> and from the review article in [[the Hindu]] newspaper.<ref name=hindu />
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*[[S. S. Rajendran]]
*[[B. Saroja Devi]]
*[[Prem Nazir]]
*[[Girija (actress)|Girija]]
*[[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]
*[[S. V. Subbaiah]]
*[[D. Balasubramaniam]]
*Sayeeram
*[[C. K. Saraswathi]]
*Ganapathi Bhat
*Ratnam
*Lakshmi
{{div col end}}
Jaishankar (Debute)

== Production ==
The film was produced by V. L. Narasu under his own banner Narasu Studios and was filmed at his studio that bore the same name. However, the film was released after his death and therefore it was dedicated to his memory. D. S. Rajagopal directed the film while Thuraiyur Murthi wrote the screenplay and dialogues. Cinematography was by V. Kumaradevan. Art Director was Vasanth Biankar. [[K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai]] and Jayaraman was in charge of Choreography. Kannappan handled the still photography.<ref name="hindu" /><ref name="anandan" />

== Soundtrack ==
Music was composed by [[T. Chalapathi Rao]] while the lyrics were penned by [[Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass]]. [[Playback singer]]s are [[T. M. Soundararajan]], [[P. B. Srinivas]] and [[S. Janaki]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|page=167 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singer/s !! Duration (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Jaya Jaya Jaya Bharathi" || Group song ||
|-
| 2 || "Naattu Valappam Ariyaa" || rowspan=3|T. M. Soundararjan ||
|-
| 3 || "En Ullathaye Kollai Konda" || 03:37
|-
| 4 || "Mana Oonjalile Aadum Mannaa" ||
|-
| 5 || "Padhumai Thaano, Paayum Pulli" || rowspan=2|P. B. Srinivas || 02:45
|-
| 6 || "Mathaa Pithaavin Manam Kulira" ||
|-
| 7 || "Onnu Venumaa Ille" || rowspan=2|S. Janaki || 03:35
|-
| 8 || "Machaan Unnaithaane" ||
|}

== Release and reception ==
''Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' was released on 14 February 1959.<ref name="anandan" /> According to film historian [[Randor Guy]], it was an average success "mainly because of the predictable storyline and treatment", but he praised the performances of Rajendran, Nazir, Ramasamy, Balasubramaniam, Subbaiah, Saroja Devi, and the dance sequences.<ref name="hindu" />

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]
[[Category:Films set in Chennai]]
[[Category:Films shot in Chennai]]
[[Category:Films scored by T. Chalapathi Rao]]
[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]]

Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (1959 film) - Revision history

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