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'''''Thiruvarutchelvar''''' is a [[Tamil films of 1967|1967]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed and produced by [[A. P. Nagarajan]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Cowie |first=Peter |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Jp7ayTLX1D8C&q=ap+nagarajan&pg=PA282 |title=World Filmography: 1967 |last2=Elley |first2=Derek |publisher=[[Fairleigh Dickinson University Press]] |year=1977 |isbn=978-0-498-01565-6}}</ref> The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]. The film had musical score by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=111-120 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp12.htm |access-date=2014-09-15 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=21 July 1967 |title=Thiruvarutselvar |page=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=vzY-6mMDyDUC&dat=19670721&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}</ref>
'''''Thiruvarutchelvar''''' is a 1967 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed and produced by [[A. P. Nagarajan]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Cowie |first=Peter |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Jp7ayTLX1D8C&q=ap+nagarajan&pg=PA282 |title=World Filmography: 1967 |last2=Elley |first2=Derek |publisher=[[Fairleigh Dickinson University Press]] |year=1977 |isbn=978-0-498-01565-6}}</ref> The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] and [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]]. The film had musical score by [[K. V. Mahadevan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=111-120 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp12.htm |access-date=15 September 2014 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=21 July 1967 |title=Thiruvarutselvar |page=3 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=vzY-6mMDyDUC&dat=19670721&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}</ref>


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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== Production ==
== Production ==
Srividya, who went on to become a popular actress made her debut in this film. Her name was shown as Vidhya Moorthy in the introductory credits.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2006-10-20 |title=Veteran actor Srividya passes away |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/veteran-actor-srividya-passes-away/article18501313.ece |access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref>
Srividya, who went on to become a popular actress made her debut in this film. Her name was shown as Vidhya Moorthy in the introductory credits.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 October 2006 |title=Veteran actor Srividya passes away |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/veteran-actor-srividya-passes-away/article18501313.ece |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==


The soundtracks were composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]] and lyrics were by [[Kannadasan]]. The song "Nadarmudi" is based on Punnagavarali raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |date=2013-06-21 |title=The tale of two varalis |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/the-tale-of-two-varalis/article4837318.ece |access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref> The song "Mannavan Vanthanadi" is based on Kalyani raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |date=2011-10-14 |title=A Raga's Journey: Kinetic Kalyani |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-kinetic-kalyani/article2537329.ece |access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2003-03-21 |title=A fusion of sorts |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-fusion-of-sorts/article28572769.ece |access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref> P. Susheela who sang the song recalled that she was initially nervous to sing this song because of Sivaji's presence at the studio. Noticing it, Sivaji Ganesan walked out of the studio and P. Susheela recorded the song.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=2015-04-01 |title=When songbirds speak |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/when-songbirds-speak/article7057238.ece |access-date=2020-04-17}}</ref>{{Tracklist
The soundtracks were composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]] and lyrics were by [[Kannadasan]]. The song "Nadarmudi" is based on Punnagavarali raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |date=21 June 2013 |title=The tale of two varalis |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/the-tale-of-two-varalis/article4837318.ece |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref> The song "Mannavan Vanthanadi" is based on Kalyani raga.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |date=14 October 2011 |title=A Raga's Journey: Kinetic Kalyani |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/a-ragas-journey-kinetic-kalyani/article2537329.ece |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=21 March 2003 |title=A fusion of sorts |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/a-fusion-of-sorts/article28572769.ece |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref> P. Susheela who sang the song recalled that she was initially nervous to sing this song because of Sivaji's presence at the studio. Noticing it, Sivaji Ganesan walked out of the studio and P. Susheela recorded the song.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=1 April 2015 |title=When songbirds speak |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/when-songbirds-speak/article7057238.ece |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref>{{Tracklist
| headline = Tamil track list
| headline = Tamil track list
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| extra_column = Artist(s)

Revision as of 06:42, 12 June 2021

Thiruvarutchelvar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. P. Nagarajan
Written byA. P. Nagarajan
Based onPeriya Puranam by Sekkizhar
Produced byA. P. Nagarajan
Starring
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byRajan
T. R. Natarajan
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures
Distributed bySivaji Films[1]
Release date
  • 28 July 1967 (1967-July-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thiruvarutchelvar is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by A. P. Nagarajan.[2] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Padmini. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan.[3][4]

Cast

Production

Srividya, who went on to become a popular actress made her debut in this film. Her name was shown as Vidhya Moorthy in the introductory credits.[5]

Soundtrack

The soundtracks were composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were by Kannadasan. The song "Nadarmudi" is based on Punnagavarali raga.[6] The song "Mannavan Vanthanadi" is based on Kalyani raga.[7][8] P. Susheela who sang the song recalled that she was initially nervous to sing this song because of Sivaji's presence at the studio. Noticing it, Sivaji Ganesan walked out of the studio and P. Susheela recorded the song.[9]

Tamil track list
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Mannavan Vandhaanadi"P. Susheela 
2."Aadhi Sivan"P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan 
3."Irukkum Idatthai Vittu"Sirkazhi Govindarajan 
4."Sadhuram Marainthaal"Master Maharajan 
5."Sitthamellaam Enakku Sivamayame (Pittha Piraisoodi)"T. M. Soundararajan 
6."Om Namasivaya"T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus 
7."Ulagellam"T. M. Soundararajan 
8."Panniner Mozhiyaal"T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan 
9."Aathu Vellam"A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari 
10."Kadhalaagi"T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan 
11."Naadhar Mudi Melirukkum"T. M. Soundararajan 

References

  1. ^ "Thiruvarutselvar". The Indian Express. 28 July 1967. p. 10.
  2. ^ Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967. Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. ISBN 978-0-498-01565-6.
  3. ^ "111-120". nadigarthilagam.com. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Thiruvarutselvar". The Indian Express. 21 July 1967. p. 3.
  5. ^ "Veteran actor Srividya passes away". The Hindu. 20 October 2006. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  6. ^ Mani, Charulatha (21 June 2013). "The tale of two varalis". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  7. ^ Mani, Charulatha (14 October 2011). "A Raga's Journey: Kinetic Kalyani". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  8. ^ "A fusion of sorts". The Hindu. 21 March 2003. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  9. ^ Rao, Subha J. (1 April 2015). "When songbirds speak". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 April 2020.