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'''''Kattu Roja''''' ({{IPA-ta|kaːʈu ɾoːdʑaː}}; {{trans|Forest Rose}}) is 1963 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]], directed by A. Subbha Rao and produced by [[Modern Theatres]]. The film script was written by M. S. Solaimani and dialogue was written by N. Padmanabam and G. Devarajan. Music was by [[K. V. Mahadevan]]. The film stars [[S. S. Rajendran]], [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]], [[M. R. Radha]] and [[R. S. Manohar]] in the lead roles, with [[V. K. Ramaswamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]], [[G. Varalakshmi]] and [[K. A. Thangavelu]].
'''''Kattu Roja''''' ({{IPA|ta|kaːʈu ɾoːdʑaː}} {{translation|Forest Rose}}) is 1963 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic drama film]], directed by A. Subba Rao and produced by [[Modern Theatres]]. The script was written by M. S. Solaimani and the dialogue was by N. Padmanabam and G. Devarajan. The music was by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=14 April 1963 |title=காட்டு ரோஜா |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1963/apr/14-04-1963/p66.jpg |url-status=dead |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |page=66 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220724044323/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1963/apr/14-04-1963/p66.jpg |archive-date=24 July 2022 |access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref> The film stars [[S. S. Rajendran]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]], with [[M. R. Radha]], [[R. S. Manohar]], [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]], [[G. Varalakshmi]] and [[K. A. Thangavelu]]. It was released on 12 April 1963.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1963 – காட்டு ரோஜா – மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ் |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1963-cinedetails15.asp |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215052542/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1963-cinedetails15.asp |archive-date=15 December 2019 |access-date=10 September 2020 |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=ta}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
A young, innocent man, Baskaran ([[S. S. Rajendran]]) lives alone with his elderly parents Ponnambla Mudaliar ([[V. K. Ramaswamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]), Vadivu ([[G. Varalakshmi]]) and his cousin Kuzhandai Velu ([[K. A. Thangavelu]]). The elderly couple wishes for an arranged marriage for their family friend Shanmuga Mudaliar (P. D. Sambantham) and daughter Baby (G. Sakunthala). So, Baskar and his cousin visit Neelagiri for Shanmuga Mudaliar's home. On the way, their car was struggling, so Thangavelu searches water, meantime, Baskar drives the car and has an accident. A young village girl Ponni ([[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]) saves him and she gives aid for his injured body.
A young, innocent man, Baskaran lives alone with his elderly parents Ponnambla Mudaliar, Vadivu and his cousin Kuzhandai Velu. The elderly couple wishes for an arranged marriage for their family friend Shanmuga Mudaliar and daughter Baby. So, Baskar and his cousin visit Neelagiri for Shanmuga Mudaliar's home. On the way, their car was struggling, so Thangavelu searches water, meantime, Baskar drives the car and has an accident. A young village girl Ponni saves him and she gives aid for his injured body.


Then both fall in love with each other. Meanwhile, Kuzhandai Velu reaches Shanmuga Mudaliar's home, meets him and his daughter Baby. Baby and Kuzhandai fall in love. And after searching for Baskar, finally he finds him. Then, Kuzhandai was received at home with Baskar. Baskar ever time was spelled for ''Kattu Roja''. So, his parents and cousin decided he was mentally disturbed. In the meantime, Somu ([[R. S. Manohar]]) reached Ponni's home. Ponni's father (T. S. Muthaiah) was dying in bed, her father was to bring Ponni for his Uncle Somu's hand.
Then both fall in love with each other. Meanwhile, Kuzhandai Velu reaches Shanmuga Mudaliar's home, meets him and his daughter Baby. Baby and Kuzhandai fall in love. And after searching for Baskar, finally he finds him. Then, Kuzhandai was received at home with Baskar. Baskar ever time was spelled for ''Kattu Roja''. So, his parents and cousin decided he was mentally disturbed. In the meantime, Somu reached Ponni's home. Ponni's father was dying in bed, her father was to bring Ponni for his Uncle Somu's hand.


Then, there was comes to Ponnamblam house and Ponni joins for house maid. In the meantime, the household faces some problems for son shapes. Accidentally, Baskar and Ponni meet again. Since, he was disturbed for heartly. Baskar was, in the meantime, closed relationship with his Uncle Thanga Durai ([[M. R. Radha]]), wish like his sister Pushpa (Pusphalatha) gets married Baskar, So he hatches a secret plan for this. Baskar goes to the wrong pathway and becomes an alcoholic. His mother worries about her son's attitude and once Baskar tries to molest Ponni.
Then, there was comes to Ponnamblam house and Ponni joins for house maid. In the meantime, the household faces some problems for son shapes. Accidentally, Baskar and Ponni meet again. Since, he was disturbed for heartly. Baskar was, in the meantime, closed relationship with his Uncle Thanga Durai, wish like his sister Pushpa gets married Baskar, So he hatches a secret plan for this. Baskar goes to the wrong pathway and becomes an alcoholic. His mother worries about her son's attitude and once Baskar tries to molest Ponni.


Then Vadivu decided to arrange a marriage of Ponni and Somu. Ponni tries to commit suicide, Baskar saved her life at a mountain edge. Somu knew Ponni's past life. Baskar is her past lover. Finally, Baskar and Ponni get married, but Thanga Durai stopped the ceremonies. Because, he told Baskar secretly married his sister Pushpa and their couple has one female child. The baby is also identified, but who is the father? In the meantime, Kuzhandi Velu says in truth the baby is Thanga Durai's child. He was spoiled Ponni's sister's ([[B. S. Saroja]]) life, so she leaves the child in Baskar's car and Baskar submits the baby to Thanga Durai. Thanga Durai was trained to baby for shows Baskar and Pushpa photograph and teach the child for father and mother identifications. Finally Thanga Durai admits his mistake and reunites with his family and Pushpa marries Somu.
Then Vadivu decided to arrange a marriage of Ponni and Somu. Ponni tries to commit suicide, Baskar saved her life at a mountain edge. Somu knew Ponni's past life. Baskar is her past lover. Finally, Baskar and Ponni get married, but Thanga Durai stopped the ceremonies. Because, he told Baskar secretly married his sister Pushpa and their couple has one female child. The baby is also identified, but who is the father? In the meantime, Kuzhandi Velu says in truth the baby is Thanga Durai's child. He was spoiled Ponni's sister's life, so she leaves the child in Baskar's car and Baskar submits the baby to Thanga Durai. Thanga Durai was trained to baby for shows Baskar and Pushpa photograph and teach the child for father and mother identifications. Finally Thanga Durai admits his mistake and reunites with his family and Pushpa marries Somu.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[S. S. Rajendran]] as Baskaran
* [[S. S. Rajendran]] as Baskaran
* [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] as Ponni
* [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] as Ponni
* [[M. R. Radha]] as Thanga Durai
* [[M. R. Radha]] as Thanga Durai
* [[R. S. Manohar]] as Somu, Baskar's house servant
* [[R. S. Manohar]] as Somu, Baskar's house servant
* [[V. K. Ramaswamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Ponnambla Mudaliar, Baskar's father
* [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Ponnambla Mudaliar, Baskar's father
* [[K. A. Thangavelu]] as Kuzhandai Velu, Baskar's cousin
* [[K. A. Thangavelu]] as Kuzhandai Velu, Baskar's cousin
* [[G. Varalakshmi]] as Vadivu, Baskar's mother
* [[G. Varalakshmi]] as Vadivu, Baskar's mother
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* T. S. Muthaiah as Ponni's father
* T. S. Muthaiah as Ponni's father
* [[B. S. Saroja]] as Ponni's elder sister
* [[B. S. Saroja]] as Ponni's elder sister
 
}}
== Crew ==
* Director = A. Subbha Rao
* Script = M. S. Solaimani
* Producer = [[Modern Theatres]]
* Music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]]
* Art = B. Nagarajan
* Processing = T. P. Krishnamoorthy
* Audiography = P. S. Narasimham
* Choreography = Heralal, Chopra and Jayaram.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gomolo.com/kattu-roja-movie-synopsis-plot-story/9445|title=kattu roja movie synopsis plot story|accessdate=2015-12-21|publisher=gomolo}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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Music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>https://bollywoodvinyl.in/products/kattu-roja-and-nangu-killadigal-tamil-bollywood-vinyl-lp</ref> and lyrics were written by [[Kannadasan]] and [[Panju Arunachalam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tamiltunes.com/Kaatu-Roja.html|title=Kaatu Roja songs|accessdate=2015-12-21|publisher=tamiltunes}}</ref> The song "Entha Oor Endravane"  was a super hit (the hero was sung by drinking) voice by [[P. B. Srinivas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7RBKsuBFmo|title=kattu roja|accessdate=2015-12-23|publisher=youtube}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! No. !! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Length(m:ss)
! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics !! Length
|-
| 1 || "Yenadi Roja" || rowspan=2|[[P. Susheela]] || [[Kannadasan]] || 2:38
|-
| 2 || "Kathavu Thiranthatha" || ||  4:04
|-
|-
| 3 || "Vandondru Vanthathu" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] P. Susheela || Kannadasan || 3:52
| "Kathavu Thiranthatha"  
|[[P. Susheela]]|| [[Kannadasan]]|| 4:04
|-
|-
| 4 || "Chinna Chinna Kannakukku" || T. M. Soundararajan [[Jamuna Rani]] || || 3:11
| "Vandondru Vanthathu" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] [[P. Susheela]] || Kannadasan || 3:52
|-
|-
| 5 || "Entha Oor Endravane" || [[P. B. Srinivas]] || || 3:21
| "Chinna Chinna Kannakukku" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] [[P. Susheela]]|| Kannadasan|| 3:11
|-
|-
| 6 || "Ennai Paaru Paaru" || [[Jamuna Rani]] || || 3:31
| "Entha Oor Endravane" || [[P. B. Srinivas]]|| Kannadasan|| 3:21
|-
|-
| 7 || "Chinna Chinna Kannanukku" (Sad) || P. Susheela || || 3:20
| "Ennai Paaru Paaru" || [[K. Jamuna Rani]]|| [[Panchu Arunachalam]]|| 3:31
|}
|}


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== External links ==
== External links ==
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{{Modern Theatres}}
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Latest revision as of 10:46, 4 March 2026

Kattu Roja
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. Subba Rao
Produced byT. R. Sundaram
Written byM. S. Solaimani
N. Padmanaban
G. Devarajan
StarringS. S. Rajendran
Padmini
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyR. Sambath W. I. C. A.
Edited byL. Balu
Production
company
Release date
  • 12 April 1963 (1963-04-12)
Running time
131 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kattu Roja (ta transl. Forest Rose) is 1963 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by A. Subba Rao and produced by Modern Theatres. The script was written by M. S. Solaimani and the dialogue was by N. Padmanabam and G. Devarajan. The music was by K. V. Mahadevan.[1] The film stars S. S. Rajendran and Padmini, with M. R. Radha, R. S. Manohar, V. K. Ramasamy, G. Varalakshmi and K. A. Thangavelu. It was released on 12 April 1963.[2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

A young, innocent man, Baskaran lives alone with his elderly parents Ponnambla Mudaliar, Vadivu and his cousin Kuzhandai Velu. The elderly couple wishes for an arranged marriage for their family friend Shanmuga Mudaliar and daughter Baby. So, Baskar and his cousin visit Neelagiri for Shanmuga Mudaliar's home. On the way, their car was struggling, so Thangavelu searches water, meantime, Baskar drives the car and has an accident. A young village girl Ponni saves him and she gives aid for his injured body.

Then both fall in love with each other. Meanwhile, Kuzhandai Velu reaches Shanmuga Mudaliar's home, meets him and his daughter Baby. Baby and Kuzhandai fall in love. And after searching for Baskar, finally he finds him. Then, Kuzhandai was received at home with Baskar. Baskar ever time was spelled for Kattu Roja. So, his parents and cousin decided he was mentally disturbed. In the meantime, Somu reached Ponni's home. Ponni's father was dying in bed, her father was to bring Ponni for his Uncle Somu's hand.

Then, there was comes to Ponnamblam house and Ponni joins for house maid. In the meantime, the household faces some problems for son shapes. Accidentally, Baskar and Ponni meet again. Since, he was disturbed for heartly. Baskar was, in the meantime, closed relationship with his Uncle Thanga Durai, wish like his sister Pushpa gets married Baskar, So he hatches a secret plan for this. Baskar goes to the wrong pathway and becomes an alcoholic. His mother worries about her son's attitude and once Baskar tries to molest Ponni.

Then Vadivu decided to arrange a marriage of Ponni and Somu. Ponni tries to commit suicide, Baskar saved her life at a mountain edge. Somu knew Ponni's past life. Baskar is her past lover. Finally, Baskar and Ponni get married, but Thanga Durai stopped the ceremonies. Because, he told Baskar secretly married his sister Pushpa and their couple has one female child. The baby is also identified, but who is the father? In the meantime, Kuzhandi Velu says in truth the baby is Thanga Durai's child. He was spoiled Ponni's sister's life, so she leaves the child in Baskar's car and Baskar submits the baby to Thanga Durai. Thanga Durai was trained to baby for shows Baskar and Pushpa photograph and teach the child for father and mother identifications. Finally Thanga Durai admits his mistake and reunites with his family and Pushpa marries Somu.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3]

Song Singer Lyrics Length
"Kathavu Thiranthatha" P. Susheela Kannadasan 4:04
"Vandondru Vanthathu" T. M. Soundararajan P. Susheela Kannadasan 3:52
"Chinna Chinna Kannakukku" T. M. Soundararajan P. Susheela Kannadasan 3:11
"Entha Oor Endravane" P. B. Srinivas Kannadasan 3:21
"Ennai Paaru Paaru" K. Jamuna Rani Panchu Arunachalam 3:31

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "காட்டு ரோஜா". Kalki (in தமிழ்). 14 April 1963. p. 66. Retrieved 5 July 2022.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. "1963 – காட்டு ரோஜா – மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. "Kattu Roja ,Nangu Killadigal Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by K.V.Mahadevan , Veda". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2022.

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