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'''''Koondukkili'' ''' ({{Translation|The Caged Parrot}}), also spelled as '''''Goondukili''''',<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|author=Guy|first=Randor|author-link=Randor Guy|date=10 October 2008|title=Goondukili 1954|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/goondukili-1954/article3023424.ece|url-status=live|accessdate=22 December 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> is a 1954 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed and co-produced by [[T. R. Ramanna]]. The film stars [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[B. S. Saroja]]. Although a commercial failure, it gained historical reputation over time due to the fact it was the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together.
'''''Koondukkili'' ''' ({{Translation|The Caged Parrot}}), also spelled as '''''Goondukili''''',<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|author=Guy|first=Randor|author-link=Randor Guy|date=10 October 2008|title=Goondukili 1954|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/goondukili-1954/article3023424.ece|url-status=live|accessdate=22 December 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|archive-date=22 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222231058/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/goondukili-1954/article3023424.ece}}</ref> is a 1954 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed and co-produced by [[T. R. Ramanna]]. The film stars [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[B. S. Saroja]]. Although a commercial failure, it gained historical reputation over time due to the fact it was the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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==Production==
==Production==
This is the only film where Tamil superstars [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Sivaji Ganesan]] acted together. It was written by Vindhan, a social activist and reformist writer.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Raghavan|first=Nikhil|date=24 June 2020|title=BS Saroja talks about working with MGR and Sivaji Ganesan in ‘Koondukkili’|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bs-saroja-on-working-with-mgr-and-sivaji/article31905560.ece|url-status=live|access-date=20 September 2020}}</ref>
This is the only film where Tamil superstars [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Sivaji Ganesan]] acted together. It was written by Vindhan, a social activist and reformist writer.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Raghavan|first=Nikhil|date=24 June 2020|title=BS Saroja talks about working with MGR and Sivaji Ganesan in ‘Koondukkili’|work=[[The Hindu]]|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bs-saroja-on-working-with-mgr-and-sivaji/article31905560.ece|url-status=live|access-date=20 September 2020|archive-date=28 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928151957/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bs-saroja-on-working-with-mgr-and-sivaji/article31905560.ece}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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==Reception==
==Reception==
''Koondukkili'' was a commercial failure in its original release, but as it remained the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together, it gained historical reputation over time.<ref>{{cite web|date=10 September 2012|title=Sivaji-MGR's film together|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know-/Sivaji-MGRs-film-together/articleshow/16335928.cms|url-status=live|accessdate=22 December 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
''Koondukkili'' was a commercial failure in its original release, but as it remained the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together, it gained historical reputation over time.<ref>{{cite web|date=10 September 2012|title=Sivaji-MGR's film together|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know-/Sivaji-MGRs-film-together/articleshow/16335928.cms|url-status=live|accessdate=22 December 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|archive-date=25 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225090458/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know-/Sivaji-MGRs-film-together/articleshow/16335928.cms}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 08:42, 23 March 2021

Koondukkili
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. R. Ramanna
Written byVindhan
Produced byT. R. Ramanna
T. R. Rajakumari
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Sivaji Ganesan
B. S. Saroja
T. D. Kusalakumari
CinematographyM. A. Rehman
Edited byM. S. Mani
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
R. R. Pictures
Release date
26 August 1954
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Koondukkili (transl. The Caged Parrot), also spelled as Goondukili,[1] is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-produced by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan and B. S. Saroja. Although a commercial failure, it gained historical reputation over time due to the fact it was the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together.

Plot

Thangaraj and Jeeva are friends. Thangaraj is married to Mangala and they have a son. Thangaraj goes to jail for a crime committed by Jeeva. Mangala is left with no money or house to live. Jeeva tries to help Mangala with the sinister motive of having a relationship with her. After she repeatedly refuses his attempts to help her, Jeeva starts to sadistically taunt her, finally he wins. Meanwhile, Sokki is in love with Jeeva. Thangaraj is released from prison and saves Mangala from Jeeva.

Cast

Actor Role
M. G. Ramachandran Thangaraj
Sivaji Ganesan Jeeva
B. S. Saroja Mangala
T. D. Kusalakumari Sokki
K. Sarangkapani
Friend Ramasamy
V. M. Ezhumalai
E. R. Sahadevan Sokkalingam
T. P. Muthulakshmi Chinnaiyee
G. Sakunthala
K. S. Angamuthu

Production

This is the only film where Tamil superstars M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan acted together. It was written by Vindhan, a social activist and reformist writer.[2]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics by Mahakavi Bharathiyar, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Vindhan, Ka. Mu. Sheriff & A. Maruthakasi. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, K. V. Mahadevan, V. N. Sundharam, P. A. Periyanayaki, T. V. Rathinam, Radha Jayalakshmi & K. Rani.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 Aanandhamaai Vaazha Vendume on YouTube T. V. Rathinam A. Maruthakasi 03:06
2 Yaar Vanthennai Edhirtthaalum P. A. Periyanayaki Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass 03:00
3 Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri on YouTube T. M. Soundararajan, K. V. Mahadevan & V. N. Sundharam Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass 02:46
4 Paar En Magale Paar Paar on YouTube Radha Jayalakshmi Vindhan 03:31
5 Solla Vallaayo Kiliye on YouTube T. V. Rathinam Mahakavi Bharathiyar 05:32
6 Vaanga Ellorume Ondraagave on YouTube T. M. Soundararajan, V. N. Sundharam, Radha Jayalakshmi & K. Rani Ka. Mu. Sheriff 03:57
7 Konjum Kiliyaana Pennai on YouTube T. M. Soundararajan Vindhan 05:21
8 Kaayaadha Kaanagatthe on YouTube T. M. Soundararajan & V. N. Sundharam Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass 03:20
9 Enakku Theriyala Nijama on YouTube P. A. Periyanayaki Vindhan 02:25

Reception

Koondukkili was a commercial failure in its original release, but as it remained the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together, it gained historical reputation over time.[3]

References

  1. ^ Guy, Randor (10 October 2008). "Goondukili 1954". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  2. ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (24 June 2020). "BS Saroja talks about working with MGR and Sivaji Ganesan in 'Koondukkili'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Sivaji-MGR's film together". The Times of India. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original on 25 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
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