Valliyin Selvan

Valliyin Selvan (Son of Valli) is a Tamil film released in 1955 with S. V. Subbaiah and M. S. Sundari Bai in the lead roles. The film was directed by Kothamangalam Subbu.[1]

Valliyin Selvan
Poster
Tamilவள்ளியின் செல்வன்
Directed byKothamangalam Subbu
Produced byUnited Arts
Written byKothamangalam Subbu
Screenplay byKothamangalam Subbu
Story byKothamangalam Subbu
StarringS. V. Subbaiah
M. S. Sundari Bai
Gemini Ganesan
S. V. Sahasranamam
Lalitha
Vanaja
Music byP. S. Anantharaman
CinematographyC. A. S. Mani
Edited byN. R. Krishnaswamy
Production
company
United Arts
Distributed byUnited Arts
Release date
  • 11 February 1955 (1955-02-11) (India)
Running time
15426 ft
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The story is centered around children. A rich man has no child. He is trying to marry again. His wife is worried. Their household servant gives his infant son to the lady who convinces the rich man that the baby was born to her. The lady's brother knows the truth. The servant's wife dies. After some time the lady conceives and gives birth to a son. She starts neglecting the servant's son. She also ill treats him. So the servant tries to take away his son. However, the rich man, who is not aware of the truth, thinks the servant is trying to abduct the eldest boy and beats the servant. The elder boy comes to know that he is the son of the servant and goes away to live with the servant, his real father. The younger boy becomes very ill. The doctor who examine him says he is affected by the loss of his elder brother and he can be cured only if the elder boy returns home. The lady, mistaking her husband as her brother, tells the truth. Thus, the rich man comes to know the truth. The rich man begs the servant to give his son. The servant initially objects but due to the plight of the younger boy, sends his son with the rich man.[2]

Cast

Cast from the film's song book.[2]

Crew

Production

The film was produced by United Film Arts, a subsidiary company of Gemini Studios.[1] It is a classic film focusing on children.

Sound Track

Music was composed by P. S. Anantharaman and lyrics were penned by Kothamangalam Subbu. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Seergazhi Govindarajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, V. N. Sundharam, M. L. Vasanthakumari, Radha Jayalakshmi & T. V. Rathinam.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1Kannin Maniye Vaa on YouTubeM. L. VasanthakumariKothamangalam Subbu02:32
2Jigu Jigu Engeyum Nikkaadhu Rayil on YouTubeChildren song04:25
3Nadanam Adinaar on YouTubeSeergazhi Govindarajan01:51
4Kanna Unnai Kandadhum on YouTubeThiruchi Loganathan01:56
5Mangalam Enbaro (Title song)Radha Jayalakshmi
6Vilayadum DheivamadiM. L. Vasanthakumari & T. V. Rathinam06:09
7AayirangaalatthuT. V. Rathinam
8Nallavan Endre PaaraayoSeergazhi Govindarajan02:35
9Panjayaththukku Vaa PulleT. M. Soundararajan & T. V. Rathinam
10Kannaa EndradhumV. N. Sundharam
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References
  1. Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  2. Valliyin Selvan Song book (PDF). The Jupiter Press Ltd., Madras-18.
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