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{{short description|1961 film}}
{{short description|1961 film}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Anbu Magan
| name          = Anbu Magan
| image          = Anbu_Magan.jpg
| image          = Anbu Magan.jpg
| alt            =
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        =
| director      = [[T. Prakash Rao]]
| director      = [[T. Prakash Rao]]
| writer        = [[Murasoli Maran]]
| producer      = T. V. S. Raju
| producer      = T. V. S. Raju
| writer        = [[Murasoli Maran]]
| screenplay    =
| story          =
| based_on      =
| starring      = [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao|A. Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]]<br />[[K. A. Thangavelu]]<br />[[M. N. Rajam]]
| starring      = [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao|A. Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]]<br />[[K. A. Thangavelu]]<br />[[M. N. Rajam]]
| narrator      =
| music          = [[T. Chalapathi Rao]]
| cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]]
| cinematography = [[Kamal Ghosh]]
| editing        = N. M. Shankar
| editing        = N. M. Shankar
| music          = [[T. Chalapathi Rao]]
| studio        = Pragathi Art Productions
| studio        = Pragathi Art Productions
| distributor    =
| released      = {{film date|df=yes|1961|1|27|ref1=}}
| released      = {{film date|df=yes|1961|1|27|India}}<ref name=anandan>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1961-cinedetails2.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.today/20171130004755/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1961-cinedetails2.asp|archivedate=30 November 2017|access-date=30 November 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| runtime        = 2:48 (15120 ft.)
| runtime        = 2:48 (15120 ft.)
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        =
| gross          =
}}
}}
'''''Anbu Magan''''' ({{trans|Beloved Son}}) is a [[List of Tamil films of 1961|1961]] Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[T. Prakash Rao]].<ref>{{cite book|authors=Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen|title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema|publisher=Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998|pages=158, 574|url=https://chasingcinema.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/text.pdf}}</ref> The film stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao|A. Nageswara Rao]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]].<ref name="cinestaan">{{cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/anbu-magan-22214|title=Anbu Magan (1961)|website=Cinestaan.com|accessdate=2017-11-30}}</ref>
'''''Anbu Magan''''' ({{translation|Beloved Son}}) is a 1961 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[T. Prakash Rao]]. The film stars [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao|A. Nageswara Rao]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]. It was released on 27 January 1961.<ref name="lakshmansruthi">{{Cite web |title=1961&nbsp;– அன்புமகன்&nbsp;– {{sic|nolink=y|ஜெயலஷ்மி பிக்சர்ஸ்}} |trans-title=1961&nbsp;– Anbu Magan&nbsp;– {{sic|nolink=y|Jayalakshmi Pictures}} |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1961-cinedetails2.asp |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171130004755/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1961-cinedetails2.asp |archive-date=30 November 2017 |access-date=30 November 2017 |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=Tamil}}</ref> It is remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Maa Babu]]''. The film itself is a remake of [[Hindi]] film ''[[Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan]]'' (1959).
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==Cast==
== Plot ==
The list is adapted from the film's Song book.<ref name=songbook>{{Cite book|title=Anbu Magan Song Book|publisher=Kalaimagal Printers, Madurai.|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7JevgDCLbuNalNQeGRVeXlnbFk/view}}</ref>
Dr. Anand is a well-known rectitude, and his wife dies giving birth to a baby boy. Parallelly, a widowed pregnant lady, Ratna Devi, has a miscarriage. Since Anand promised her to protect the child, he gives his own to her, hiding the truth. After that, grief-stricken, Anand becomes a wanderer and returns after a few years. Due to affection for his son, he starts being frequent in their life, which does not augur well with Ratna Devi's mother-in-law and sister-in-law, who make her life miserable by attributing illicit relations and forcibly stopping Anand. Shortly after that, Anand knits a nurse, Maya, who is a spendthrift, does not get with Anand. Eventually, Anand's dad passes away, and he leaves considerable wealth to Anand's child, including a monthly allowance of Rs.10,000. At that time, Maya learns the birth secret of Anand's child, so she files a case in the court and wins. Therefore, Ratna Devi has to hand over the child to Maya, but the depressed child is not able to stay therein and flies. At Present, everybody is in hunt of him, and in that chaos, Maya dies in an accident. Finally, the movie ends with Anand retrieving the child to Ratna Devi and continuing his journey on official duty by dedicating his life to the hospital.
 
== Cast ==
The list is adapted from the film's Song book.<ref name="songbook">{{Cite book |url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7JevgDCLbuNalNQeGRVeXlnbFk/view |title=அன்பு மகன் |publisher=Pragathi Art Productions |year=1961 |type=[[song book]] |access-date=30 November 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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*[[K. A. Thangavelu]]
*[[K. A. Thangavelu]]
*[[S. V. Sahasranamam]]
*[[S. V. Sahasranamam]]
*[[K. Sarangkapani]]
*[[K. Sarangapani]]
*M. N. Krishnan
*M. N. Krishnan
*Karikol Raj
*Karikol Raj
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;Guest artistes
;Guest artistes
*[[Chittor V. Nagaiah|V. Nagaiah]]
*[[V. Nagayya]]
*[[D. Balasubramaniam]]
*[[D. Balasubramaniam]]
*[[A. Karunanidhi]]
*[[A. Karunanidhi]]
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==Production==
== Production ==
The film was produced by T. V. S. Raju under the banner ''Pragathi Art Productions'' and was directed by [[T. Prakash Rao]]. [[Murasoli Maran]] wrote the screenplay and dialogues. [[Kamal Ghosh]] was in charge of cinematography while the editing was done by N. M. Shankar. Audiography was done by A. Krishnan. Kaladhar was the Art Director. The film was shot and processed at [[Vijaya Vauhini Studios]].
The film was produced by T. V. S. Raju under the banner ''Pragathi Art Productions'' and was directed by [[T. Prakash Rao]]. [[Murasoli Maran]] wrote the screenplay and dialogues. [[Kamal Ghosh]] was in charge of cinematography while the editing was done by N. M. Shankar. Audiography was done by A. Krishnan. Kaladhar was the Art Director. The film was shot and processed at [[Vijaya Vauhini Studios]].<ref name="lakshmansruthi" />
This film was independently produced in Telugu with the title [[Maa Babu]] and was released on 22 December 1960.
 
==Soundtrack==
Music was composed by [[T. Chalapathi Rao]] while the lyrics were penned by [[Kannadasan]], [[Udumalai Narayana Kavi]], A. S. Rajagopal and Subbu Arumugam. [[Playback singer]]s are [[Sirkazhi Govindarajan]], [[P. B. Srinivas]], [[Thiruchi Loganathan]], [[P. Susheela]], [[S. Janaki]], [[K. Jamuna Rani]] and [[P. Leela]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 2|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|page=15 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition November 2016}}</ref>


The songs ''My Dear Lady Pothunga'' and ''Vanna Mayil Vel Murugan'' did not take place in the film and were not listed in the film's song book either. However, the gramophone record containing these songs were released. (See External links)
== Soundtrack ==
Music was composed by [[T. Chalapathi Rao]].<ref name="lakshmansruthi" /> The songs ''My Dear Lady Pothunga'' and ''Vanna Mayil Vel Murugan'' did not take place in the film and were not listed in the film's song book either.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Neelamegam |first=G. |title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 2 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers |year=2016 |edition=1st |location=Chennai |pages=15 |language=Tamil}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singer/s !! Lyricist !! Duration (m:ss)
! Song !! Singer/s !! Lyricist !! Length
|-
|-
| 1 || "Kodukka Therindha Maname Unakku" || P. B. Srinivas || rowspan=4|Kannadasan ||
| "Kodukka Therindha Maname Unakku" || P. B. Srinivas || rowspan=4|[[Kannadasan]]||
|-
|-
| 2 || "Annam Pole Unnai Than Arugil Vaithaan" || rowspan=2|P. Susheela || 03:55
| "Annam Pole Unnai Than Arugil Vaithaan" || rowspan=2|P. Susheela || 03:55
|-
|-
| 3 || "Annam Pole Unnai"<br />{{small|(another version)}} || 01:55
| "Annam Pole Unnai"<br />{{small|(another version)}} || 01:55
|-
|-
| 4 || "Paal Koduththa Thanangal Sollum" || P. Leela ||
| "Paal Koduththa Thanangal Sollum" || P. Leela ||
|-
|-
| 5 || "Oru Ooril Oru Rajah...Chal Chalonnu Savaari Vittar" || P. Susheela || Udumalai Narayana Kavi || 05:35
| "Oru Ooril Oru Rajah...Chal Chalonnu Savaari Vittar" || P. Susheela || [[Udumalai Narayana Kavi]]|| 05:35
|-
|-
| 6 || "O! .. Maappillai Machaan" || Sirkazhi Govindarajan & S. Janaki || A. S. Rajagopal || 06:12
| "O! .. Maappillai Machaan" || Sirkazhi Govindarajan & S. Janaki || A. S. Rajagopal || 06:12
|-
|-
| 7 || "Malar .. Gum Gum Manam Veesum" || K. Jamuna Rani || Subbu Arumugam ||
| "Malar .. Gum Gum Manam Veesum" || K. Jamuna Rani || Subbu Arumugam ||
|-
|-
| 8 || "My Dear Lady Pothunga" || Thiruchi Loganathan ||  || 03:22
| "My Dear Lady Pothunga" || Thiruchi Loganathan ||  || 03:22
|}
|}


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|0254088}}
*{{IMDb title|0254088}}
*{{youtube|epN1KkdFar8|O.. Mappillai Machaan}} - a song from the film
*{{youtube|l8xyFKOf6CQ|My dear lady}} - this song was not included in the film
*{{youtube|REU-Uz5MfaQ|Vanna Mayil Vel Murugan}} - released on gramophone record only


[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1961 Indian films]]
[[Category:1961 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1961 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by T. Prakash Rao]]
[[Category:Films directed by T. Prakash Rao]]
[[Category:Films scored by T. Chalapathi Rao]]
[[Category:Films scored by T. Chalapathi Rao]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

Latest revision as of 10:45, 4 March 2026


Anbu Magan
File:Anbu Magan.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. Prakash Rao
Produced byT. V. S. Raju
Written byMurasoli Maran
StarringA. Nageswara Rao
Savithri
K. A. Thangavelu
M. N. Rajam
Music byT. Chalapathi Rao
CinematographyKamal Ghosh
Edited byN. M. Shankar
Production
company
Pragathi Art Productions
Release date
  • 27 January 1961 (1961-01-27)
Running time
2:48 (15120 ft.)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Anbu Magan (transl. Beloved Son) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars A. Nageswara Rao and Savitri. It was released on 27 January 1961.[1] It is remake of the Telugu film Maa Babu. The film itself is a remake of Hindi film Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan (1959).

Plot[edit | edit source]

Dr. Anand is a well-known rectitude, and his wife dies giving birth to a baby boy. Parallelly, a widowed pregnant lady, Ratna Devi, has a miscarriage. Since Anand promised her to protect the child, he gives his own to her, hiding the truth. After that, grief-stricken, Anand becomes a wanderer and returns after a few years. Due to affection for his son, he starts being frequent in their life, which does not augur well with Ratna Devi's mother-in-law and sister-in-law, who make her life miserable by attributing illicit relations and forcibly stopping Anand. Shortly after that, Anand knits a nurse, Maya, who is a spendthrift, does not get with Anand. Eventually, Anand's dad passes away, and he leaves considerable wealth to Anand's child, including a monthly allowance of Rs.10,000. At that time, Maya learns the birth secret of Anand's child, so she files a case in the court and wins. Therefore, Ratna Devi has to hand over the child to Maya, but the depressed child is not able to stay therein and flies. At Present, everybody is in hunt of him, and in that chaos, Maya dies in an accident. Finally, the movie ends with Anand retrieving the child to Ratna Devi and continuing his journey on official duty by dedicating his life to the hospital.

Cast[edit | edit source]

The list is adapted from the film's Song book.[2]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was produced by T. V. S. Raju under the banner Pragathi Art Productions and was directed by T. Prakash Rao. Murasoli Maran wrote the screenplay and dialogues. Kamal Ghosh was in charge of cinematography while the editing was done by N. M. Shankar. Audiography was done by A. Krishnan. Kaladhar was the Art Director. The film was shot and processed at Vijaya Vauhini Studios.[1]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao.[1] The songs My Dear Lady Pothunga and Vanna Mayil Vel Murugan did not take place in the film and were not listed in the film's song book either.[3]

Song Singer/s Lyricist Length
"Kodukka Therindha Maname Unakku" P. B. Srinivas Kannadasan
"Annam Pole Unnai Than Arugil Vaithaan" P. Susheela 03:55
"Annam Pole Unnai"
(another version)
01:55
"Paal Koduththa Thanangal Sollum" P. Leela
"Oru Ooril Oru Rajah...Chal Chalonnu Savaari Vittar" P. Susheela Udumalai Narayana Kavi 05:35
"O! .. Maappillai Machaan" Sirkazhi Govindarajan & S. Janaki A. S. Rajagopal 06:12
"Malar .. Gum Gum Manam Veesum" K. Jamuna Rani Subbu Arumugam
"My Dear Lady Pothunga" Thiruchi Loganathan 03:22

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "1961 – அன்புமகன் – ஜெயலஷ்மி பிக்சர்ஸ் [sic]" [1961 – Anbu Magan – Jayalakshmi Pictures [sic]]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 30 November 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. அன்பு மகன் (song book). Pragathi Art Productions. 1961. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  3. Neelamegam, G. (2016). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 15.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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