| Pudhu Vazhvu | |
|---|---|
| File:Pudhu Vazhvu poster.jpg Film poster | |
| Directed by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Produced by | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Written by | Elangovan A. K. Velan Iraimudimani |
| Starring | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Lalitha Madhuri Devi |
| Music by | G. Ramanathan C. N. Pandurangan |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | V. B. Natarajan |
Production company | Sarvodaya Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pudhu Vazhvu (transl. New Life)[1] is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film stars himself, Lalitha and Madhuri Devi.[2] It was released on 8 March 1957.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass, Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One day he ties Vaikundam to a tree. Vaikundam is rescued by a rich woman who was passing by. She takes Vaikundam to her city. When she realises that Vaikundam is a talented singer, she renames him Geethamani and promotes him. He becomes famous and rich. However, he neglects his parents and treats them poorly. His lover, Nagammal, tries to kill herself because of his behaviour. The rest of the story deals with how Geethamani realises his delusion and reconciles with his parents and Nagammal.
Cast[edit | edit source]
Adapted from The Hindu article[2] and the opening credits[4]
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Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and C. N. Pandurangan, while the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, A. Maruthakasi, Natarajasundaram, Saravanabhavananda and Suratha.[2][4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Appaa Naan Vendudhal Kettu" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 04:30 |
| 2. | "Unmai Ondre Pesum" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 03:43 |
| 3. | "Chuttum Vizhi Chudar Than" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 4. | "Paadupattu Panaththai" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 5. | "Gnaanap Pazhathai Pizhindhu Piravaa" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 6. | "Dhaanam Avasiyam Adhanaal" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 04:29 |
| 7. | "Deviye Enai Kan Paaramma" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 8. | "Udhanadha Dhillilaana Dhadheem" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 9. | "Yaarai Nondhu Kolvadhinge" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 10. | "Vanjaka Cheygai Nanjinum Kodidhu" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | |
| 11. | "Annaiyum Thandhaiyum Munnari" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 02:48 |
| 12. | "Thaen Kuyil Pole Isaipaadum" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Jikki | 05:04 |
| 13. | "Maanai Pole Odi" | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, P. Leela | 03:23 |
| 14. | "Devi En Kanavum Nanavaaguma" | P. Leela | |
| 15. | "Alavu Thaan Oru Alavu Thaan" | N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram | |
| 16. | "Aadudhinnaanga Adhai Paarka Veenum" | N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram | |
| 17. | "Kottu Melam Kovilile" | Radha Jayalakshmi | 02:15 |
| 18. | "Avasiyam Avasiyam (dance song)" | Gajalakshmi |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Pudhu Vazhvu was released in select theatres on 8 March 1957,[3] and in others on 22 March.[5] Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film for its filmmaking style, cinematography and lighting.[6] Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2014 that the film was a flop at the box office but the songs are still worth listening even after more than half a century.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Bhalla, Nita (22 May 2012). "Victoria's Secret bras a boost for rural Indian women". Reuters. Archived from the original on 23 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Guy, Randor (13 September 2014). "Pudhu Vazhvu 1957". The Hindu. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "1957 – புதுவாழ்வு – சர்வோதயா பிக்சர்ஸ்" [1957 – Pudhu Vazhvu – Sarvodaya Pictures]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 6 February 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Puthu Vazhvu (motion picture) (in தமிழ்). Sarvodaya Pictures. 1957. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:15.
- ↑ "Puthu Vazhvu". The Indian Express. 22 March 1957. p. 10. Retrieved 20 October 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ காந்தன் (7 April 1957). "புது வாழ்வு". Kalki (in தமிழ்). pp. 20–21. Retrieved 23 September 2024 – via Internet Archive.
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External links[edit | edit source]
- Pudhu Vazhvu on IMDb