Ellorum Vazhavendum

Ellorum Vazhavendum (English: Everyone should live) is an Indian Tamil language film directed by G. Viswanathan and released in 1962. The film features K. Balaji and Malini in the lead roles. M. R. Radha is a guest artiste. Music was scored by Rajan–Nagendra duo from Kannada Cinema.[1][2]

Ellorum Vazhavendum
Song Book Cover
Tamilஎல்லோரும் வாழவேண்டும்
Directed byG. Viswanathan
Screenplay byRavindar
StarringK. Balaji
Malini
Kuladeivam Rajagopal
S. A. Asokan
M. R. Radha (Guest)
Nagesh
Egyptian Dancer Laila
and others
Music byRajan–Nagendra
CinematographyJ. G. Vijayan
Edited byG. Viswanathan
V. Narayanan
Production
company
S. R. S. Pictures
Release date
  • 14 April 1962 (1962-04-14) (India)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film was produced under the banner S. R. S. Pictures.[3]

Cast

Crew

  • Direction: G. Viswanathan
  • Screenplay & Dialogues: Ravindar
  • Music: Rajan-Nagendra
  • Lyrics: Villiputhan
  • Cinematography: J. G. Vijayan
  • Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
  • Choreography: Chinnilal, Sampath
  • Production Company: S. R. S. Pictures
  • Studio: Majestic

Soundtrack

Music was scored by Rajan-Nagendra duo from Kannada Cinema and the lyrics were written by Villiputhan and Muthukoothan. Playback singers are: C. S. Jayaraman, Seergazhi Govindarajan, A. M. Rajah, Jikki, S. Janaki and Mohana.[2]

No.SongSinger/sLyricistDuration (mm:ss)
1"Vichithirame Manithan Charithirame"C. S. JayaramanVilliputhan
2"Van Mugathil...Nalla Thamizh Vilakke"A. M. Rajah & Jikki04:13
3"Andhi Saayum Verlai"Jikki03:24
4"Aarambame Inikkum"C. S. Jayaraman & Mohana03:01
5"Vidiyum Varai Kathirupen"Seergazhi Govindarajan02:36
6"Andhi Saayum Verlai"
(different version)
Jikki
7"Ponnu Ponnu Ponnu"S. JanakiMuthukoothan

Reception

The Indian Express said on 30 March 1962, "The film has the usual quota of songs and dances of about the average standard."[4]

References

  1. Ellorum Vazhavendum Song Book (in Tamil). Chennai: The Ideal Printers, Madras.
  2. G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition November 2016. pp. 54–55.
  3. Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers.
  4. "Ellorum Vazhavendum". The Indian Express. 30 March 1962. p. 3.

Bibliography

  • Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 594.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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