Koondukkili
| Koondukkili | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Written by | Vindhan |
| Produced by | T. R. Ramanna T. R. Rajakumari |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Sivaji Ganesan B. S. Saroja T. D. Kusalakumari |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | R. R. Pictures |
Release date | 26 August 1954 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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/Jeevanandam |
| 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.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b Guy, Randor (10 October 2008). "Goondukili 1954". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sivaji-MGR's film together". The Times of India. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original on 25 December 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
External links
- Koondukkili at IMDb