Ellam Unakkaga

Ellam Unakkaga (transl. All for you) is a 1961 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Saravanabhava Unity Pictures. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. It was released on 1 July 1961, and failed commercially.

Theatrical release poster
Directed byAdurthi Subba Rao
Story byAtreya
StarringSivaji Ganesan
Savitri
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyP. Ramasamy
Edited byK. Govindasamy
Production
company
Saravanabhava Unity Pictures
Release date
  • 1 July 1961 (1961-07-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs Venkatachalam that he treated a similarly handicapped woman, who in the process of giving birth to a child, was cured and could walk again. Inspired, Venkatachalam marries off Sarala to Anandan, deciding that if Sarala is not cured within two years, the marriage will dissolve and Anandan can marry any other woman he wants. Anandan and Sarala live a happily married life. Sarala gives birth to a child, but is not cured of her handicap. However, Anandan refuses to abandon hope. The rest of the film revolves around what happens to the many problems of the characters.[1]

Cast

Production

Ellam Unakkaga was directed by Adurthi Subba Rao based on a story by Aatreya. The film was produced by Saravanabhava Unity Pictures, filmed by P. Ramasamy and edited by K. Govindasamy. Shooting took place at the Adyar-based Neptune Studios, later known as Sathya Studios.[1][2]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, assisted by Pugazhendi. The lyricists were Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Ku. Ma. Krishnan and Kothamangalam Subbu.[3] The playback singers were T. M. Soundararajan, A. L. Raghavan, P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi and Rajeswari.[1]

Serial
No.		SongSinger/sLyricistDuration
1"Eru Katchikku"A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari groupThanjai Ramaiah Das
2"Manasu Pola Mapillai"P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari groupKothamangalam Subbu
3"Veesiya Puyalennum"P. SusheelaA. Maruthakasi
4"Malarum Kodiyum Pennenbar"T. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaKannadasan
5"Kannale Kadhal Kaditham"A. L. Raghavan, L. R. EswariKu. Ma. Krishnan
6"Thanga Magane Inbam Thandha"P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari groupKannadasan
7"Konji Varum Nenjil Indru"P. Susheela
8"Kadamaiyai Seivom"T. M. Soundararajan group

Release and reception

Ellam Unakkaga was released on 1 July 1961.[4][2] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film was not a commercial success as viewers reacted negatively to seeing Ganesan and Savitri as lovers onscreen, the duo having acted as siblings in Pasamalar, released earlier that year. However, he praised it for the performances of the cast, the music, the dance sequences choreographed by P. S. Gopalakrishnan, and Adurthi Subba Rao's direction.[1]

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References
  1. Guy, Randor (12 July 2014). "Blast From The Past: Ellaam Unakkaaga (1961)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  2. "filmography p7". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
  3. Ellam Unakkaga Song Book. Sivaji Printers, Chennai-14, Phone:83423.
  4. "Ellam Unakkaga". The Indian Express. 1 July 1961. p. 12.
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