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{{short description|1966 film by K. S. Gopalakrishnan}} | {{short description|1966 film by K. S. Gopalakrishnan}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Chinnanchiru Ulagam | | name = Chinnanchiru Ulagam | ||
| image = Chinnanchiru Ulagam.jpg | | image = Chinnanchiru Ulagam.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]] | | director = [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]] | ||
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| distributor = Shanti Pictures | | distributor = Shanti Pictures | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1966|9|2}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|1966|9|2}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
''''' Chinnanchiru Ulagam''''' ({{translation|Small world}}) is a 1966 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy film]] written, produced and directed by [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]]. The film stars [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[K. R. Vijaya]], [[Nagesh]], Magic Radhika and [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]. It is based on the Subbu Arumugam novel ''Manithanai Kaanom''. ''Chinnanchiru Ulagam'' was released on 2 September 1966 and became a commercial success. | ''''' Chinnanchiru Ulagam''''' ({{translation|Small world}}) is a 1966 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy film]] written, produced and directed by [[K. S. Gopalakrishnan]]. The film stars [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[K. R. Vijaya]], [[Nagesh]], Magic Radhika and [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]. It is based on the Subbu Arumugam novel ''Manithanai Kaanom'' ({{translation|Mankind is missing}}). ''Chinnanchiru Ulagam'' was released on 2 September 1966 and became a commercial success. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Nagesh]]<ref name="dinamalarnellai" /> | * [[Nagesh]]<ref name="dinamalarnellai" /> | ||
* [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] | * [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] | ||
* Magic Radhika<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 September 2016 |title=உழைப்பும் தன்னம்பிக்கையும் இருந்தால் வாழ்வில் வெற்றி பெறலாம்! |language=ta |work=[[Dinamalar]] |url=http://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=33447&Print=1 |url-status= | * Magic Radhika<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 September 2016 |title=உழைப்பும் தன்னம்பிக்கையும் இருந்தால் வாழ்வில் வெற்றி பெறலாம்! |language=ta |work=[[Dinamalar]] |url=http://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=33447&Print=1 |url-status=dead |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113065731/http://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=33447&Print=1 |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
* [[G. Sakunthala]] | * [[G. Sakunthala]] | ||
* [[M. S. Sundari Bai]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 May 2018 |title=செல்லுலாய்ட் பெண்கள் |language=ta |trans-title=Celluloid girls |work=[[Kungumam (magazine)|Kungumam]] |url=http://kungumam.co.in/ThArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=4749&id1=85&issue=20180501 |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071956/http://kungumam.co.in/ThArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=4749&id1=85&issue=20180501 |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> | * [[M. S. Sundari Bai]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 May 2018 |title=செல்லுலாய்ட் பெண்கள் |language=ta |trans-title=Celluloid girls |work=[[Kungumam (magazine)|Kungumam]] |url=http://kungumam.co.in/ThArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=4749&id1=85&issue=20180501 |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071956/http://kungumam.co.in/ThArticalinnerdetail.aspx?id=4749&id1=85&issue=20180501 |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
''Chinnanchiru Ulagam'' is based on Subbu Arumugam's novel ''Manithanai Kaanom''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2004 |title=Award for 'villupattu' artiste |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/2004/09/24/stories/2004092411420300.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071414/https://www.thehindu.com/2004/09/24/stories/2004092411420300.htm |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamachari |first=Suganthy |date=15 May 2009 |title=Statement with a bow |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Statement-with-a-bow/article15938298.ece |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071511/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Statement-with-a-bow/article15938298.ece |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> The film was produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan under Chitra Productions; Gopalakrishnan also wrote the screenplay.<ref name="lakshmansruthi" /><ref name="TIE" /> Arumugam wrote the comedy subplot of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ethiraj |first=Gopal |date=19 July 2009 |title=Sunday Celebrity: Subbu Arumugam's name is synonym with 'villu pattu' |work=[[Asian Tribune]] |url=http://www.asiantribune.com/node/22087 |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071253/http://www.asiantribune.com/node/22087 |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, and the editing by R. Devarajan.<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Chinnanchiru Ulagam |type=motion picture |language=ta |publisher=Chitra Productions |year=1966 |time=0:00 to 2:12 |time-caption=Opening credits, from}}</ref> The final length of the film was {{convert|4784|metres|feet}}.<ref name="lakshmansruthi" /> | ''Chinnanchiru Ulagam'' is based on Subbu Arumugam's novel ''Manithanai Kaanom''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 September 2004 |title=Award for 'villupattu' artiste |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/2004/09/24/stories/2004092411420300.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071414/https://www.thehindu.com/2004/09/24/stories/2004092411420300.htm |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamachari |first=Suganthy |date=15 May 2009 |title=Statement with a bow |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Statement-with-a-bow/article15938298.ece |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071511/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Statement-with-a-bow/article15938298.ece |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> The film was produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan under Chitra Productions; Gopalakrishnan also wrote the screenplay.<ref name="lakshmansruthi" /><ref name="TIE" /> Arumugam wrote the comedy subplot of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ethiraj |first=Gopal |date=19 July 2009 |title=Sunday Celebrity: Subbu Arumugam's name is synonym with 'villu pattu' |work=[[Asian Tribune]] |url=http://www.asiantribune.com/node/22087 |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071253/http://www.asiantribune.com/node/22087 |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=10 October 2022 |title=Villupaattu exponent Subbu Arumugam no more |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/villupaattu-exponent-subbu-arumugam-no-more/article65991589.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606100451/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/villupaattu-exponent-subbu-arumugam-no-more/article65991589.ece |archive-date=6 June 2023}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, and the editing by R. Devarajan.<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Chinnanchiru Ulagam |type=motion picture |language=ta |publisher=Chitra Productions |year=1966 |time=0:00 to 2:12 |time-caption=Opening credits, from}}</ref> The final length of the film was {{convert|4784|metres|feet}}.<ref name="lakshmansruthi" /> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The soundtrack was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]], and the lyrics were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chinnanchiru Ulagam |url=https://www. | The soundtrack was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]], and the lyrics were written by [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1966 |title=Chinnanchiru Ulagam |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/chinnanchiru-ulagam/YRFJlSKA25Q_ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011051024/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/chinnanchiru-ulagam/YRFJlSKA25Q_ |archive-date=11 October 2022 |access-date=11 October 2022 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref> | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| title1 = Manasirukkanum | | title1 = Manasirukkanum | ||
| extra1 = [[P. Susheela]], [[T. M. Soundararajan]] | | extra1 = [[P. Susheela]], [[T. M. Soundararajan]] | ||
| length1 = 3:57 | | length1 = 3:57 | ||
| title2 = Pudumai Pengaladi | | title2 = Pudumai Pengaladi | ||
| extra2 = P. Susheela | | extra2 = P. Susheela | ||
| length2 = 3:47 | | length2 = 3:47 | ||
| total_length = 7:44 | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
''Chinnanchiru Ulagam'' was released on 2 September 1966,<ref name="lakshmansruthi" /> and | ''Chinnanchiru Ulagam'' was released on 2 September 1966,<ref name="lakshmansruthi" /> and distributed by Shanti Pictures.<ref name="TIE" /> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' lauded the performances of Ganesan and Nagesh, and Gopalakrishnan's direction, but felt his screenplay was formulaic. The critic also appreciated the music and lyrics.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 September 1966 |title=Gemini, Nagesh dominate 'Ulagam' |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19660910&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=28 August 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=3 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' called the film entertaining timepass, but felt one could expect better from Gopalakrishnan.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=9 October 1966 |title=சின்னஞ்சிறு உலகம் |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1966-10-09/page/n25/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230827071250/https://archive.org/details/kalki1966-10-09/page/n25/mode/2up |archive-date=27 August 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=25 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Despite facing competition from ''[[Thanippiravi]]'', ''[[Saraswathi Sabatham]]'' and ''[[Thenmazhai]]'', all released in the same month, the film became a commercial success,<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 November 2015 |title=சாண்டோ சின்னப்பா தேவர்! (16) |language=ta |work=[[Dinamalar]] |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/malarkal/vara-malar-weekly-magazine/santo-chinnappa-thevar-16/27841 |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113070040/http://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=27841&ncat=2 |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> and ran well particularly at the [[Madurai]]-based Thangam Theatre, which was once considered Asia's largest theatre.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Karthikeyan |first=D. |date=15 August 2011 |title=Climax to Thangam Theatre — it's razed down |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/climax-to-thangam-theatre-its-razed-down/article2358763.ece |url-status=live |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415205214/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/climax-to-thangam-theatre-its-razed-down/article2358763.ece |archive-date=15 April 2018}}</ref> Nagesh's dialogues became popular.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Swaminathan |first=Chitra |date=7 March 2002 |title=Music with a message |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/07/stories/2002030700050200.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113073118/https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/03/07/stories/2002030700050200.htm |archive-date=13 November 2018}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references> | |||
<ref name="dinamalarnellai">{{Cite news |date=13 May 2018 |title=பார்த்தது படித்தது ரசித்தது – சுதாங்கன் | |||
<ref name="lakshmansruthi">{{Cite web |title=1966 – சின்னஞ்சிறு உலம் – சித்ரா புரொ. |trans-title=1966 – Chinnanchiru Ulagam – Chitra Pro. |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1966-cinedetails14.asp |url-status= | <ref name="dinamalarnellai">{{Cite news |date=13 May 2018 |title=பார்த்தது படித்தது ரசித்தது – சுதாங்கன் |url=http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/49049 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113071659/http://www.dinamalarnellai.com/web/news/49049 |archive-date=13 November 2018 |access-date=13 November 2018 |work=[[Dinamalar]] |location=Nellai |language=ta}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="TIE">{{Cite news |date=9 September 1966 |title=Chinanj Chiru Ulagam | <ref name="lakshmansruthi">{{Cite web |title=1966 – சின்னஞ்சிறு உலம் – சித்ரா புரொ. |trans-title=1966 – Chinnanchiru Ulagam – Chitra Pro. |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1966-cinedetails14.asp |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113052237/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1966-cinedetails14.asp |archive-date=13 November 2018 |access-date=13 November 2018 |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=Tamil}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="TIE">{{Cite news |date=9 September 1966 |title=Chinanj Chiru Ulagam |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19660909&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=13 November 2018 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |pages=3 |via=[[Google News Archive]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | |||
</references> | |||
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| Chinnanchiru Ulagam | |
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| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Based on | Manithanai Kaanom by Subbu Arumugam |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan K. R. Vijaya Nagesh |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Production company | Chitra Productions |
| Distributed by | Shanti Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chinnanchiru Ulagam (transl. Small world) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written, produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Nagesh, Magic Radhika and V. K. Ramasamy. It is based on the Subbu Arumugam novel Manithanai Kaanom (transl. Mankind is missing). Chinnanchiru Ulagam was released on 2 September 1966 and became a commercial success.
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Cast[edit | edit source]
- Gemini Ganesan[1]
- K. R. Vijaya[1]
- Nagesh[1]
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Magic Radhika[2]
- G. Sakunthala
- M. S. Sundari Bai[3]
- Radhabhai
- O. A. K. Thevar
Production[edit | edit source]
Chinnanchiru Ulagam is based on Subbu Arumugam's novel Manithanai Kaanom.[4][5] The film was produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan under Chitra Productions; Gopalakrishnan also wrote the screenplay.[6][7] Arumugam wrote the comedy subplot of the film.[8][9] Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, and the editing by R. Devarajan.[10] The final length of the film was 4,784 metres (15,696 ft).[6]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the lyrics were written by Vaali.[11]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Manasirukkanum" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Pudumai Pengaladi" | P. Susheela | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 7:44 | ||
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Chinnanchiru Ulagam was released on 2 September 1966,[6] and distributed by Shanti Pictures.[7] The Indian Express lauded the performances of Ganesan and Nagesh, and Gopalakrishnan's direction, but felt his screenplay was formulaic. The critic also appreciated the music and lyrics.[12] Kalki called the film entertaining timepass, but felt one could expect better from Gopalakrishnan.[13] Despite facing competition from Thanippiravi, Saraswathi Sabatham and Thenmazhai, all released in the same month, the film became a commercial success,[14] and ran well particularly at the Madurai-based Thangam Theatre, which was once considered Asia's largest theatre.[15] Nagesh's dialogues became popular.[16]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "பார்த்தது படித்தது ரசித்தது – சுதாங்கன்". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). Nellai. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "உழைப்பும் தன்னம்பிக்கையும் இருந்தால் வாழ்வில் வெற்றி பெறலாம்!". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 25 September 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "செல்லுலாய்ட் பெண்கள்" [Celluloid girls]. Kungumam (in தமிழ்). 1 May 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Award for 'villupattu' artiste". The Hindu. 24 September 2004. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Krishnamachari, Suganthy (15 May 2009). "Statement with a bow". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "1966 – சின்னஞ்சிறு உலம் – சித்ரா புரொ" [1966 – Chinnanchiru Ulagam – Chitra Pro.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Chinanj Chiru Ulagam". The Indian Express. 9 September 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 13 November 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ Ethiraj, Gopal (19 July 2009). "Sunday Celebrity: Subbu Arumugam's name is synonym with 'villu pattu'". Asian Tribune. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Villupaattu exponent Subbu Arumugam no more". The Hindu. 10 October 2022. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ↑ Chinnanchiru Ulagam (motion picture) (in தமிழ்). Chitra Productions. 1966. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:12.
- ↑ "Chinnanchiru Ulagam". JioSaavn. January 1966. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ↑ "Gemini, Nagesh dominate 'Ulagam'". The Indian Express. 10 September 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 28 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ "சின்னஞ்சிறு உலகம்". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 9 October 1966. p. 25. Retrieved 28 August 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "சாண்டோ சின்னப்பா தேவர்! (16)". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). 22 November 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Karthikeyan, D. (15 August 2011). "Climax to Thangam Theatre — it's razed down". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 April 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ↑ Swaminathan, Chitra (7 March 2002). "Music with a message". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
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