Poojaikku Vandha Malar
Poojaikku Vandha Malar (transl. The flower that came for the puja) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by Muktha Srinivasan, and written by K. Balachander. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman and Savithri. It was released on 12 March 1965 and was a commercial success.
| Poojaikku Vandha Malar | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Produced by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Written by | K. Balachander |
| Screenplay by | K. Balachander |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Nagesh R. Muthuraman Savithri |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | Nemai Ghosh |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
Production company | Muktha Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 161 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Suresh and Ravi are close friends who, after a misunderstanding, become enemies. Suresh falls in love with Ravi's sister Chitra, unaware that she is the sister of his friend-turned enemy. Once aware, he breaks up with her and vows never to marry her. Undaunted and determined to marry Suresh, Chitra comes to his house to live with him. The misunderstanding is ultimately cleared, Suresh and Ravi reconcile, and Suresh marries Chitra.
Cast
Male cast[1]
- Gemini Ganesan as Suresh[2]
- Nagesh as the insurance agent
- R. Muthuraman as Ravi[2]
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Ravi and chitra's father
- S. Rama Rao as Gothandam
- O. A. K. Thevar
Female cast[1]
- Savitri as Chitra[2]
- Pandari Bai as Suresh's mother
- Manimala as Mala
- Manorama as Manju
- Samikkannu as Textile shop owner
- Sandhya as Ravi and chitra's mother
- Chitra Devi
Production
Poojaikku Vandha Malar was directed by Muktha Srinivasan who also produced it under his own company Muktha Films,[3][4] and written by K. Balachander.[5][6]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack and score of the film were composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy (a duo consisting of M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy),[7] while the lyrics were written by Alangudi Somu and Vaali.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maiyendhum Vizhiyodu" | P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Unnai Oorkondu" | P. Susheela | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Ven Palingu Medai" | L. R. Eswari, Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 3:57 |
| 4. | "Kaalgal Nindrathu" | A. L. Raghavan, P. Susheela | 3:27 |
Release and reception
Poojaikku Vantha Malar was released on 12 March 1965.[3] The Indian Express stated, "Poojaikku Vantha Malar is not all roses. Nor is it mere paper. It is a mixed bunch, mildly fragrant, moderately attractive that can decorate the table if not adorn the head." The reviewer praised the performances of the cast, especially the comedy subplot featuring Nagesh as an absent-minded insurance agent, and the photography by Nemai Ghosh, but criticised the background score, climax and editing, concluding, "But director [Muktha] Srinivasan and writer K. Balachander are watchful enough to prevent Malar from withering away."[9] The film was a commercial success.[10]
References
- Srinivasan, Muktha (1965). Poojaikku Vantha Malar [The flower that came for the puja] (motion picture) (in Tamil). Muktha Films. From 0:15 to 0:26.
- Nathan, Archana (21 March 2018). "Picture the song: See Savitri-Gemini Ganesan's outsized chemistry in 'Maiyendhum Vizhiyaada'". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 29 January 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- "Poojaikku Vandha Malar". The Indian Express. 12 March 1965. p. 12.
- Majordasan. "Potpourri of titbits about cinema – Mukta Srinivasan". Kalyanamalai. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- Guy, Randor (2 May 2011). "The KB school". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- "திரை உலகுக்கு வாருங்கள்: பாலசந்தருக்கு எம்.ஜி.ஆர். அழைப்பு". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 2 March 2017. Archived from the original on 5 November 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- Viswanathan; Ramamoorthy. "Poojaikku Vantha Malar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 15 January 2018. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- பூஜைக்கு வந்த மலர் (songbook) (in Tamil). Muktha Films. 1965.
- "'Malar' is a mixed bunch". The Indian Express. 20 March 1965. p. 3.
- "Veteran Tamil filmmaker Muktha Srinivasan dies at 88". The Indian Express. 30 May 2018. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.