Pudhu Vazhvu

Pudhu Vazhvu (English: New Life) is a 1957 Indian Tamil language film directed by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. The film featured M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Lalitha and Madhuri Devi in the lead roles.[3]

Pudhu Vazhvu
Film poster
Tamilபுது வாழ்வு
Directed byM. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Produced byM. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar[1]
Screenplay byElangovan, A. K. Velan, Iraimudimani[2]
StarringM. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
Madhuri Devi
N. S. Krishnan
T. A. Mathuram
T. S. Balaiah
T. S. Durairaj
Music byG. Ramanathan
C. N. Pandurangan
CinematographyR. Sampath
Edited byV. B. Natarajan
Production
company
Sarvodaya Pictures
Release date
  • 8 March 1957 (1957-03-08) (India)
[1]
Running time
124 Minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One day he ties Vaikundam to a tree. Vaikundam was rescued by a rich woman who was passing that way. She takes Vaikundam to her city. When she came to know that Vaikundam is talented in singing, she promotes him as a singer. She renames him as Geethamani. He becomes famous and also rich. He neglects his parents and ill treats them. His lover Nagammal tries to commit suicide because of his behaviour. How Geethamani realises his delusion and reconciles with his parents and Nagammal forms the rest of the story.[3]

Cast

Adapted from The Hindu article[3] and the opening credited of the film

Soundtrack

Music was composed by G. Ramanathan and C. N. Pandurangan, while the lyrics were penned by Papanasam Sivan, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, A. Maruthakasi, Natarajasundaram, Saravanabhavananda and Suratha.[2] Singers are M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram. Playback singers are P. Leela, Jikki, Radha Jayalakshmi and Gajalakshmi.[3][2]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Appaa Naan Vendudhal Kettu"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar04:30
2."Unmai Ondre Pesum"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar03:43
3."Chuttum Vizhi Chudar Than"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
4."Paadupattu Panaththai"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
5."Gnaanap Pazhathai Pizhindhu Piravaa"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
6."Dhaanam Avasiyam Adhanaal"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar04:29
7."Deviye Enai Kan Paaramma"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
8."Udhanadha Dhillilaana Dhadheem"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
9."Yaarai Nondhu Kolvadhinge"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
10."Vanjaka Cheygai Nanjinum Kodidhu"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
11."Annaiyum Thandhaiyum Munnari"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar 
12."Thaen Kuyil Pole Isaipaadum"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, Jikki05:04
13."Maanai Pole Odi"M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, P. Leela03:23
14."Devi En Kanavum Nanavaaguma"P. Leela 
15."Alavu Thaan Oru Alavu Thaan"N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram 
16."Aadudhinnaanga Adhai Paarka Veenum"N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Mathuram 
17."Kottu Melam Kovilile"Radha Jayalakshmi02:15
18."Avasiyam Avasiyam (dance song)"Gajalakshmi 

Reception

Film historian Randor Guy wrote in 2014 that the film was a flop in box-office but the songs are still worth listening even after more than half a century.[3]

References
  1. 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 6 February 2017.
  2. Film credits
  3. Guy, Randor (13 September 2014). "Pudhu Vazhvu 1957". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
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