Orey Vazhi
Orey Vazhi (English: The Only Way) is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Shankar. The film featured Prem Nazir and M. N. Rajam in the lead roles.[2] The film was remade in Hindi as Shaadi (1962).[3]
| Orey Vazhi | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Produced by | Vasu Menon |
| Screenplay by | Javar Seetharaman |
| Starring | Prem Nazir M. N. Rajam T. S. Balaiah Sriranjani, Jr. S. V. Subbaiah Tambaram Lalitha |
| Music by | R. Govardhanam |
| Cinematography | Thambu (C. V. Ramakrishnan) |
| Edited by | K. Shankar, Narayanan |
Production company | Vasu Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 16,398 ft |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Mohan is a brilliant lawyer. He was educated by his elder brother who sold the family properties to educate Mohan. Mohan marries the daughter of a judge. Conflicts arise within the family and after much twists and turns the family is united.
Cast
The list is adapted from The Hindu article.[2]
Prem Nazir
M. N. Rajam
S. V. Subbaiah
Sriranjani, Jr.
Tambaram N. Lalitha
‘Valayapathi’ G. Muthukrishnan
S. Ramarao
K. R. Chellam
Pakkirisami
K.M. Nambirajan
C.P. Kittaan
V.T. Kalyanam
Thiruvengadam
C.S. Desikan
S.K. Ramaraj
Raju
Kuppusami
Sivaraman
(Guest Artistes)
T. S. Balaiah
S. V. Sahasranamam
Dance Drama
Sayee Subbulakshmi
Crew
Producer: Vasu Menon
Director: K. Shankar
Story & Dialogues: Javar Seetharaman
Cinematography: Thambu (C. V. Ramakrishnan)
Editing: K. Shankar, Narayanan
Photography: Sarathi
Choreography: K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai, Thangappan
Art: A. Balu
Studio: Gemini[2]
Production
The film marked the debut of N. Vasudeva "Vasu" Menon as a film producer. Earlier, he had worked in the production department of AVM Productions. He later established his own studio, Vasu Studios, under which the film was produced, with K. Shankar directing. However, shooting took place at Gemini Studios.[2]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by R. Govardhanam and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan. Lyrics for the dance drama were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The Playback singers are: C. S. Jayaraman, T. M. Soundararajan, A. M. Rajah, A. L. Raghavan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, T. S. Bagavathi, P. Susheela, and S. C. Krishnan.[4]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration(m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Anbum Aramum Uyir Ena" | P. Suseela | Kannadasan | 03:31 |
| 2 | "Theeyinar Sutta Pun...Ethanai Vazhigal" | C. S. Jayaraman | 03:13 | |
| 3 | "Piranthu Vandhadhum Orey Vazhi" | S. C. Krishnan | 03:28 | |
| 4 | "Kalvi Kalvi Endru Paadu" | M. L. Vasanthakumari & P. Leela | ||
| 5 | "Velli Meenum Thulli Aadhuthu" | A. M. Rajah & P. Suseela | 03:43 | |
| 6 | "Aandavanai Padaithavane...Pananaadhaa" | T. M. Soundararajan & S. C. Krishnan | 03:11 | |
| 7 | "Vettunda Kaiyum Veezhndhu" | P. Leela | 03:01 | |
| 8 | "Vanna Medaiyil Ennam" | T. S. Bagavathi | 03:31 | |
| 9 | "Vaanamennum Veediyile" | P. Susheela | 03:05 | |
| 10 | "Karuppu Kudaiyin Keezh" Dance Drama | S. C. Krishnan & Group | Thanjai Ramaiah Dass | 06:04 |
Release and reception
Orey Vazhi was released on 6 March 1959.[5] The film received critical acclaim.[6]
References
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 18 March 2017.
- Guy, Randor (23 August 2014). "Orey Vazhi 1959". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 August 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
- "Shaadi". The Indian Express. 27 July 1962. p. 3.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam – Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 163.
- "The Only Way". The Indian Express. 6 March 1959. p. 3.
- "Press acclaims". The Indian Express. 21 March 1959. p. 10.