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Pesum Dheivam
| Pesum Dheivam | |
|---|---|
| File:Pesum Dheivam poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | R. Balasubramaniam |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Production company | Ravi Productions |
| Distributed by | Santhi Pictures[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pesum Dheivam (transl. Talking Deity) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by R. Balasubramaniam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. V. Ranga Rao and S. V. Sahasranamam. The film's score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[2][1]
Plot[edit]
Lakshmi, after marrying Chandru, yearns for a child. Barren for a long time, they make special arrangements with their maid to adopt her unborn child. But their happiness is short-lived when the newborn baby dies. Their sadness is overtaken soon, when Lakshmi becomes pregnant. The child is born and is healthy. Does Lakshmi's wants end there? No, the child has a special problem.... and the wants continue.
Cast[edit]
- Sivaji Ganesan as Chandru
- Padmini as Lakshmi
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Thiruvenkadam
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Ammani
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Collector Sundaram
- V. S. Raghavan as Doctor
- Nagesh as Murali
- Sathyan as (Babu Gurdian's Father Burma Pepils)
- Sowcar Janaki as (Babu Gurdian's Mother Burma Pepils)
- Jayabharathi as Suganthi
- Baby Rani as Babu
- Samikannu as Lakshmi's Grandfather
- K. Kannan as Lakshmi's Uncle
- Veerasamy
- G. Sakunthala as Velammal
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3] The song "Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" became popular, and is frequently performed at various events in Tamil Nadu, such as birthday parties and marriages.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Azhagu Dheivam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Vaali | 04:53 |
| 2 | "Idhaya Oonjal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, P. Leela | 06:43 | |
| 3 | "Naan Anuppuvadhu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:25 | |
| 4 | "Nooraandu Kaalam Vaazhga" | Sarala, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari | 04:04 | |
| 5 | "Pathu Maadham" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:21 | |
| 6 | "Pillai Selvame" | S. Janaki | 05:16 |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek, eds. (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 276. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6. Archived from the original on 22 June 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ "111-120". Nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
- ↑ "Pesum Deivam". Gaana.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ↑ Muruganandham, T (29 March 2016). "A Veteran Hums Tunes of Poverty. Any Sympathetic Ears?". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 July 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2021.