| Chinnanchiru Ulagam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| 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 M. S. Sundari Bai. It is based on the Subbu Arumugam novel Manithanai Kaanom. Chinnanchiru Ulagam was released on 2 September 1966 and became a commercial success.
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan[1]
- K. R. Vijaya[1]
- Nagesh[1]
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Magic Radhika[2]
- G. Sakunthala
- M. S. Sundari Bai[3]
- Radhabhai
Production
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] Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, and the editing by R. Devarajan.[9] The final length of the film was 4,784 metres (15,696 ft).[6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the lyrics were written by Vaali.[10][9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Manasirukkanum" | Vaali | K V Mahadevan | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Pudumai Pengaladi" | Vaali | P. Susheela | 3:47 |
Release and reception
Chinnanchiru Ulagam was released on 2 September 1966,[6] and was distributed by Shanti Pictures.[7] Writing for Film World, V. Gopalakrishnan praised Ganesan for showing "his mettle as a versatile actor" in Chinnanchiru Ulagam.[11] Nagesh's dialogues became popular.[12] Despite facing competition from Thanippiravi, Saraswati Sabatham and Thenmazhai, all released in the same month, the film became a commercial success,[13] and ran well particularly at the Madurai-based Thangam Theatre, which was once considered Asia's largest theatre.[14]
References
- ↑ 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 Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite book}}: 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.
- ↑ 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) - ↑ 9.0 9.1 Gopalakrishnan, K. S. (1966). Chinnanchiru Ulagam (motion picture) (in தமிழ்). Chitra Productions. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:12.
- ↑ "Chinnanchiru Ulagam". Saavn. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Gopalakrishnan, V. (1967). "Shining Stars of the South". Film World. Vol. 3. pp. 198–199.
- ↑ Swaminathan, Chitra (7 March 2002). "Music with a message". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
{{cite news}}: 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.