| Vannakili | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Screenplay by | R. Venkatachalam |
| Starring | R. S. Manohar Prem Nazir B. S. Saroja T. R. Ramachandran |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | S. A. Murugesh |
Production company | Modern Theaters |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vannakili (transl. Coloured Parrot) is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars R. S. Manohar, Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja and T. R. Ramachandran. It was released on 3 April 1959, and became a success.
Cast
- R. S. Manohar as Poochie
- Prem Nazir as Mayan
- B. S. Saroja as Vannakili
- T. R. Ramachandran as Natarajan
- D. Balasubramaniam as landlord
- R. M. Sethupathi as Karappan
- Mynavathi as Saraswathi
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Eesal
- S. Rama Rao as Astrologer Subbaiya
- M. Saroja as Village Girl
- C. T. Rajakantham as Guest
- Kallapart T. R. Nadarajan
- C. K. Saraswathi as Natarajan's Mother
- K. K. Soundar as Police Inspector
- M. M. Jayasakthivel
- C. K. Soundirarajan
- Baby Uma as Kungumam
Production
Vannakili was directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics by A. Maruthakasi.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Maattukara Vela" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | A. Maruthakasi | 03.21 |
| 2 | "Chinna Chinna Pappa" | P. Susheela | 04.21 | |
| 3 | "Aathiley Thanni Vara" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | A. Maruthakasi | 04.03 |
| 4 | "Saathukkudi Chaaru" | S. C. Krishnan & A. G. Rathnamala | 03.12 | |
| 5 | "Aasai Irukkuthu" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 03.36 |
| 6 | "Adikkira Kaithan" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 04.09 |
| 7 | "Chithadi Kattikittu" | S. C. Krishnan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 06.07 |
| 8 | "Kaattu Malli" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | A. Maruthakasi | 03.23 |
| 9 | "Vandi Urundoda" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 04.03 |
Release
Vannakili was released on 3 April 1959,[3] and emerged a success.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1959-cinedetails47.asp
- ↑ "Vannakkili Songs". raaga.com. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ↑ "Vannakili". The Indian Express. 3 April 1959. p. 9.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (11 December 2009). "Vannakili (1959)". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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