Raman Thediya Seethai (1972 film)
Raman Thediya Seethai (lit. 'The Seethai that Raman sought') is a 1972 Indian Tamil film, directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, with Jayalalithaa, S. A. Ashokan, and others. The movie is a remake of 1969 Kannada movie Gandondu Hennaru starring Rajkumar.
| Raman Thediya Seethai | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | P. Neelakantan |
| Produced by | N. Kanagasabai |
| Screenplay by | Sornam |
| Story by | Maa. Raa. |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Jayalalithaa Nagesh |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamoorthy |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Production company | Jayanthi Films |
| Distributed by | Jayanthi Films |
Release date | 13 April 1972 |
Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
S. J. Raman (MGR), a rich industrialist tries to find his soul mate. His future ideal wife has to possess absolutely 6 virtues, which a nice old couple revealed him in the bend of a way. Raman already knows the one who could fill his heart, make it happy. Her name is Seetha (Jayalalithaa), a charming representative in cosmetics. But regrettably, during the preparations of their marriage, outer elements apparently annoyed by this union, make everything prevent that it occur. Provided with his invaluable notebook containing 6 criteria, the odyssey of Raman is only beginning...
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | as S. J. Raman[1] |
| J. Jayalalitha | as Seetha, Rambha and Rani |
| M. N. Nambiar | as Babu Bhairavan |
| S. A. Ashokan | as Godhanraj |
| V. K. Ramasamy | as Siva Shankar, Raman's uncle |
| Nagesh | as Krishnan (Kishtan), Raman's best friend |
| V. S. Raghavan | as Karmeghan, Seetha's father |
| O. A. K. Thevar | as Singamuthu, the retired military man |
| Manorama | as Samoundhi |
| G. Sakunthala | as The aunty |
| Ragini (Guest-star) | as the actress and the dancer of the play, disguised as a man ("Yea Annaa...") |
| Rama Prabha | as Krishnan's love interest |
| V. Gopalakrishnan | as Police inspector |
| Usilaimani | as Housekeeper |
| Idichappuli Selvaraj | as Barber |
| Karikol Raju | |
| Gundu Karuppaiah | as Housekeeper |
The casting is established according to the original order of the credits of opening of the movie, except those not mentioned.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "En Ullam Unthan" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | Kannadasan | 04:29 |
| 2 | "Machchana Mamavaa" | L. R. Eswari | Vaali | 04:28 |
| 3 | "Nalladhu Kanne" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 04:34 |
| 4 | "Padaar Padaar Padaar" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | Vaali | 04:43 |
| 5 | "Thiruvalar Selviye" | T. M. Soundararajan, B. Vasantha | Kannadasan | 04:09 |
| 6 | "Yea Annaa" | L. R. Eswari, Saibaba, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Vaali | 04:42 |
Award
1972 Tamil Nadu State Film Award
Production
Some scenes were shot in Kashmir, including a song "Nalladu Kanne..."
The music theme of the song "Nalladu Kanne..." was inspired by that of "Strangers in the Night".
For the entitled book, The Living Pictures, Perspectives one The Film Poster in India, published in 2005 by David Blamey and Robert D'Souza, the authors chose in coverage, the famous pose of MGR-Jayalalithaa in the middle of flowers, from the song "Thiruvalar Selviye...".
This beautiful image is again used for a French–Australian-Hindi animated television show, Sally Bollywood dating 2008, in particular for the first season in numerous episodes.
RAMAN THEDIYA SEETHAI is the second production of Jayanthi Films, after the other big success of 1970, MAATTUKAARA VELAN, with the same director, P. Neelakantan.
RAMAN THEDIYA SEETHAI establishes one of the best film adventures, with the beautiful couple MGR-Jayalalithaa.
MGR plays for the twenty-sixth time with Jayalalithaa in RAMAN THEDIYA SEETHAI.
The movie ran over 100 days all over Tamil Nadu.[3]
References
- "MGR Triple Treat". The Times of India. 4 July 2008. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- "Raman Thediya Seethai Songs". raaga. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
- "mgr records". Retrieved 9 June 2014.