Madappura
Madappura (Tamil pronunciation: [maːɖapːɯɾaː]; transl. Balcony Pigeon) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. A. Subbaraman. The film features M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. The film, produced by B. V. N. Productions, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 16 February 1962. The film ran for only 70 days and was an average performer for an MGR film at the box office.
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| Directed by | S. A. Subbaraman |
| Produced by | B. Vallinayagam[1] |
| Written by | Thilagan Narayanasamy |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | V. R. Rathnam |
| Edited by | S. Surya |
Production company | B. V. N. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Varadarajan, a lawyer in Madras, is murdered, plunging his family into chaos. Ramu, the elder son takes the blame for the crime to save Murthy, his young half-brother. In his escape, the fugitive can count on the indestructible support of two women, Vasantha and Meena who love him (the first one officially and the second one secretly). He is also helped by Velaiya, who worked at the brother's house before the misfortune. Ramu is chased by the policeman Mogan, persuaded by his guilt and also by criminal Kannan and his band, who want into his colossal fortune, conspiring since the beginning, with Varadarajan, much less honest than we could hope for of a lawyer. Ramu leads an investigation to prove his innocence and produce the real culprit, who is found to be Kannan. Ramu will finally emerge as innocent thanks to the testimony swapping with his girlfriend, Parvathi alias Chandra. She was present when Kannan struck the fatal blow to Varadarajan. Towards the end of its trip, as ultimate test, pricked by a dangerous snake, Ramu owes his safety only to the older brother of his beloved deceased Vasantha, the fairground entertainer Muthaiyandhi. Ramu can find comfort from now on in the arms of the one who became, in this precarious adventure, his deserved wife, Meena.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Ramu
- B. Saroja Devi as Meena
- M. R. Radha as Velaiya
- M. N. Nambiar as Kannan
- K. Vasanthi as Vasantha
- Gemini Chandra as Parvathi alias Chandra
- T. K. Balachandran as Murthy
- V. R. Rajagopal as Muathaiyandhi
- M. K. Mustapha as Police officer Mogan
- Seethalakshmi as Meena's mother
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the background music was scored by Violin Mahadevan. Lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi.[3][4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1 | "Sirikka Therindhaal Podhum" | T. M. Soundararajan & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | A. Maruthakasi | 03:59 |
| 2 | "Oorukkum Theriyaadhu Yaarukkum Puriyaadhu" | 04:16 | ||
| 3 | "Varuvaar Oru Naal" | P. Suseela | 03.31 | |
| 4 | "Vanakkam Vanakkam Aiyaa Ammaa" | 03:06 | ||
| 5 | "Kannai Parikudha, Karuthai Izhukudha" | 03:22 | ||
| 6 | "Kannirandum Thevaiyillai Kaanbadharkku" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:07 | |
| 7 | "Oorukkum Theriyaadhu Yaarukkum Puriyaadhu" (pathos) | 02:03 | ||
| 8 | "Manadhil Konda Aasaigalai" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi & P. Suseela | 04:21 |
References
- http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1962-cinedetails22.asp
- "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- Guy, Randor (6 June 2015). "Madappura (1962, Tamil)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition November 2016. p. 90 – 91.