Paasavalai
Paasavalai (Tamil: பாசவலை, English: Net of Love) is a 1956 Tamil Fantasy - Drama film, directed by A. S. Nagarajan and produced by T. R. Sundaram under the banner Modern Theatres.[1] The film script was written by Pa. Kannan. Music by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy is an asset to the film. It stars M. K. Radha, V. Gopalakrishnan, G. Varalakshmi, M. N. Rajam and Kumari Rajamani playing lead roles, with T. P. Muthulakshmi and A. Karunanidhi providing comic relief.[1][2] The film was a moderate success at the box office.[1][3]
| Paasavalai பாசவலை | |
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| Directed by | A. S. Nagarajan |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Written by | M. S. Kannan |
| Screenplay by | M. S. Kannan |
| Starring | M. K. Radha V. Gopalakrishnan G. Varalakshmi M. N. Rajam |
| Music by | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subbha Rao |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Modern Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 Mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
A King (M. K. Radha) is accused by his people of shielding his younger brother (V. Gopalakrishnan), who is after women. Touched to the quick, the king abandons his throne and walks out with his Queen (G. Varalakshmi) and children. He wanders in the woods, looking for peace. The family gets separated. The King becomes mentally deranged, while his wife loses the children and works as a maid in a house. The children are rescued by some people including a leader of a gang of thieves. The brother meets the King in the woods, apologises for what had happened and promises to cure him of his mental illness. He meets a young woman (Kumari Rajamani), who has a magic cave with herbs that can cure his brother. He goes in search of it, but the woman, unable to seduce the repentant brother, converts him into a dog (Tiger). However, he succeeds in curing the King and dies in his arms. The blind King is saved by a Princess (M. N. Rajam), who falls in love with him. She soon realises that he is still thinking of his first Queen. After interesting twists, the King and the Queens are united with the children and the Princess dies accidentally.[1]
Cast
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Crew
- Art: A. J. Dominic and C. K. John
- Process: B. V. Motak and T. P. Krishnamoorthy
- Audiography: S. Padmanaban
- Choreography: V. B. Ramaiah Pillai, A. K. Chopra and P. S. Gopalakrishnan
Soundtrack
| Paasavalai | |
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| Released | 1956 |
| Recorded | 1956 |
| Genre | Sareegama[4] |
| Length | 43:21 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy |
Music by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy and lyrics were written by Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram and A. Maruthakasi.[5] Playback singers are C. S. Jayaraman, Thiruchi Loganathan, P. B. Srinivas, Jikki, P. Suseela & K. Rani.
Many songs become popular with Anbinaal... Paasavalai, sung by C. S. Jayaraman becoming a major hit. Another song become popular; Lol Lol Machchaan Unna Parthu.., sung by Jikki.[1]
| No | Songs | Singer | Lyrics | Length(m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Machchan Unna Parthu" (Lol Lol Lol) | Jikki | Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram | 04:48 |
| 2 | "Anbinale Undaagum Inbanilai" 1 | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:15 | |
| 3 | "Idhuthaan Ulagamadaa Manidhaa" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:24 | |
| 4 | "Intha Aattukkum Namma Naatukkum" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:44 | |
| 5 | "Anbinale Undaagum Inbanilai" 2 | C. S. Jayaraman | 04:32 | |
| 6 | "Aiyaiya Neenga Ambalaiyaanga" | Thiruchi Loganathan & K. Rani | A. Maruthakasi | 03:22 |
| 7 | "Chinna Ponnu Singaari Naan" | P. Suseela | 03:17 | |
| 8 | "Mathippu Ketta Maamaa Nee Vaalai Aatalaamaa" | P. Suseela | 02:43 | |
| 9 | "Yaarukku Theengu Seithen.... Kannil Illaiyo Manam Illaiyo" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:53 | |
| 10 | "Kutti Aadu Thappivandhaal....Unakedhu Sondham" | C. S. Jayaraman | Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram | 03:33 |
| 11 | "Malarodu Vishanaagam.... Needhi Idhuthaanaa" | P. B. Srinivas | 02:45 |
References
- Randor Guy (23 June 2012). "Paasavalai 1956". "The Hindu". Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- "Paasa Valai". spicyonion. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- "Paasa Valai Movie". gomolo. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
- http://saregama.com/album/paasa-valai_16013
- "Paasa Valai Songs". gaana. Retrieved 21 September 2016.