Suryagandhi
Suryagandhi (transl. Sunflower) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. It stars Jayalalithaa in the lead role, opposite Muthuraman and the supporting cast included Savithri, Cho Ramaswamy, Moulee, CID Shakuntala and Manorama in the lead roles. The film was digitised and re-released on 16 September 2016. The film was remade in Malayalam as Priyamvada[1] and in Kannada as Hennu Samsaradha Kannu
| Suryagandhi | |
|---|---|
 2016 re-release poster | |
| Directed by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Produced by | M. Venu Gopal |
| Written by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Screenplay by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Story by | Basumani |
| Starring | R. Muthuraman Jayalalithaa Savitri Major Sundarrajan Manorama Cho M. R. R. Vasu Ganthimathi T. S. B. K. Moulee Sasikumar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | V. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
Production company | Vidhya Movies |
| Distributed by | Vidhya Movies |
Release date | 27 July 1973 |
Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Mohan (Muthuraman) is the eldest son in a middle-class family, having a superiority complex that he should be the first in everything. He and Radha (Jayalalithaa) fall in love and they get married. Mohan works in a low wage job despite being a graduate, which is insufficient for the family. So, Radha decides to join as a sales officer and starts working in a company. Her hard work earns her a good name and a promotion. So, her respect in the family rises as it improves the economic status of the family and she is able to fulfill the needs and wants of the family. Mohan is intolerant of Radha's respect growing, and he starts hating her.
Mohan's ego wants him to earn more than Radha and in the process he quits his job with the hope of finding a better one. Meantime, he also does modelling for liquor ads much against his family's wishes. Radha, with the help of her boss, recommends a high paying job for Mohan. But she does not inform this to Mohan as he might not take up the job if he knows that Radha was responsible for it. Mohan quits modelling after he gets the new job and mocks Radha, as he is paid more than her now. Mohan wants Radha to quit her job, but Radha does not agree to that.
Mohan's sister Suseela falls in love with a guy and becomes pregnant. Radha finds this out and arranges for the wedding to be as soon as possible, so that her pre-marital pregnancy is not known to others. Mohan misunderstands that Radha is overpowering him in family decisions and sends Radha out from his home and plans for a divorce. On the day of Suseela's marriage, the groom's father (M. R. R. Vasu) informs the truth to Mohan, which makes him realise his mistakes. Mohan understands that Radha preferred going to the job so that she can pay the dowry demanded by Suseela's in-laws. Mohan also finds out that his job was recommended with the help of Radha. Mohan transforms into a good man and decides to lead a happy life with Radha.
Cast
- Muthuraman as Mohan
- Jayalalitha as Radha
- Cho Ramaswamy as Mahabali
- Manorama as Annam
- T. S. B. K. Moulee as Sama
- Major Sundararajan as Ekammbaram, Mohan's Father
- Savitri as Sivakami, Mohan's Mother
- M. R. R. Vasu as Sadhasivam Mudaliar (Colony owner)
- Gandhimathi as Kamakshi Sadhasivam Mudaliar's Wife
- S. N. Parvathy as Parvathi, Radha's Mother
- Sasikumar as Sundaram, Sadhasivam Son
- Senthamarai as Sriram
- Kathadi Ramamurthy as Ulagesan
- C. I. D Sakunthala as Usha, Mahabali's Wife
- Kannadasan as Song's Player Role
Crew
- Director: Muktha Srinivasan
- Producer: M. Venu Gopal
- Writer: A. S. Prakasam
- Screenplay: A. S. Prakasam
- Story: Pasumani
- Music: M. S. Viswanathan
- Cinematography: V. Selvaraj
- Editor: L. Balu
- Art: A. Ramaswamy
- Production Company: Vidhya Movies
- Distributor: Vidhya Movies
- Processing: P. Venkatraman(Vijaya laboratory)
- Stills: B. Ranganathan
- Lyrics: Kannadasan and Vaali
- Re-Recording: J. J. Manickam(AVM)
- Choreography: K. Thangappan
- Assistant Choreographer: Kamal Haasan[2]
- Studios: Newton, Prasad, Vasu and AVM
- Released date: 27 July 1973
- Running time: 156 minutes
Award
1973 Tamil Nadu State Film Award[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naan Endral Adhu Avalum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Jayalalitha | Vaali | 04:34 |
| 2 | "Paramasivan Kazhuthil" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 04:23 |
| 3 | "O Meri Dilruba" | T. M. Soundararajan, Jayalalitha | Vaali | 04:39 |
| 4 | "Theriyotha Nokku" | Manorama | Vaali | 04:22 |
Re-release
A digitally restored version of the film was released on 16 September 2016.[5][6][7] Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu compared it to "a YouTube video stretched over the big screen".[8]
References
- http://oldmalayalam.blogspot.in/2010/12/original-tamil-malayalam-remake-nalla.html
- "DID YOU KNOW KAMAL HAASAN HAD CHOREOGRAPHED FOR JAYALALITHAA?". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
- Anandan, ‘Film News’ (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru (Tamil Film History and Its Achievements). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.
- "Suryakanthi Songs". raaga. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- "'Jayalalithaa lived the role'". The Hindu. 10 September 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- "Old classics find newage fans". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-september-16-news-tamil-qjqj6Nicgjgda.html
- http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/baradwaj-rangan-on-timetravelling-through-cinema/article9140646.ece
External links
- Suryagandhi on IMDb