Kulamagal Radhai

Kulamagal Radhai (transl. Radhai, the homely one)[1] is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and written by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by Spider Films. It is based on the novel Vaazhvu Engey, by Akilan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Sarojadevi, Devika and R. S. Manohar in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan.

Kulamagal Radhai
Theatrical poster
Directed byA. P. Nagarajan
Screenplay byA. P. Nagarajan
Based onVaazhvu Engey
by Akilan
StarringSivaji Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
Devika
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyW. R. Subba Rao
Edited byK. Durairaj
Production
company
Spider Films
Release date
  • 7 June 1963 (1963-06-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast
  • Sivaji Ganesan as Chandran
  • B. Saroja Devi as Radhai
  • Devika as Leela
  • R. S. Manohar as Natarajan (Radhai's Ungle)
  • K. Sarangkapani as Sambhamoorthy (Radhai's Cousin Ungle Enemy role)
  • V. K. Ramasamy as (Leela's Father)
  • P. Kannamba as Kamalam (Radhai's Mother)
  • T. K. Bhagavathi as Sundaresan (Radhai's Brother)
  • R. Santhiya as Vanaja (Sundaresan Wife Enemy role)
  • T. N. Sivadhaanu as Aarumugam (Chandran Home Servant)
  • Manorama as Muthamma (Chandran Home Servant)
  • P. D. Sambandam as (Curcus Show Nam)
  • M. Lakshmiprabha
  • N. R. Santhini
  • Sundari
  • Kausalya

Production

Kulamagal Radhai directed by A. P. Nagarajan who also wrote the screenplay, and was produced by Spider Films.[2][3] It is based on the novel Vaazhvu Engey, by Akilan.[4] Cinematography was handled by W. R. Subba Rao, and the editing by K. Durairaj.[3]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5] Lyrics were written by Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi. The film songs succeeded very well, especially "Unnai Solli Kutramillai" (sung by T. M. Soundararajan), philosophical song, is the hit from that year. Also, P. Suseela sang a more melodious song.[6]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Aruyire Manavare"SusheelaKannadasan03.23
2"Iravukku Aayiram"03.11
3"Kalla Malar"A. Maruthakasi03.14
4"Pagaliley Chandiranai"Kannadasan03.20
5"Chandranai Kanamal"T. M. Soundararajan P. Suseela3:28
6"Radhe Unakku"T. M. SoundararajanA. Maruthakasi02.52
7"Ulagam Ethiley Adagud"Kannadasan03.30
8"Unnai Solli Kutramillai"03.32

Release and reception

Kulamagal Radhai was released on 7 June 1963.[3] In Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran called the film "above average".[7]

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References
  1. Baskaran, S. Theodore (2008). Sivaji Ganesan: Profile of An Icon. Wisdom Tree. Wisdom Tree. p. 90. ISBN 978-81-8328-396-0.
  2. Jeshi, K. (20 March 2014). "Celluloid stories". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  3. "குலமகள் ராதை". Swadesamitran (in Tamil). 7 June 1963.
  4. "திரை உலகில் அகிலன்" [Akilan in the cine world]. Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 9 April 2016. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  5. "Kulamagal Radhai (1963)". Raaga.com. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
  6. "kulamagal radhai songs". gaana. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  7. Ramachandran, T. M. (6 July 1963). "Kulamagal Radhai". Sport and Pastime. p. 43.
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