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Sengottai Singam (transl. The Lion of Sengottai) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. N. Reddy and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Udaykumar and B. Saroja Devi, with Pandari Bai, S. V. Sahasranamam and E. R. Sahadevan in supporting roles. It was released on 11 July 1958.

Sengottai Singam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	V. N. Reddy
Screenplay by	Puratchidasan
Story by	Rajagopal
Produced by	Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
Starring	Udaykumar B. Saroja Devi
Cinematography	V. N. Reddy N. S. Varma
Edited by	M. G. Balu Rao M. A. Mariappan
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan
Production company	Devar Films
Release date	11 July 1958 (1958-07-11)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

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The wealthy owner of the Sengottai estate orders for Lakshmi, a factory worker and her infant son to be killed because they came in the way of his car. Unknown to him, Lakshmi is his son Dharmalingam's lover and the mother of his son. His henchman secretly allows Lakshmi and her son to escape. Circumstances lead to the separation of the two, and the boy is raised by Malayandi, a tribal leader. Dharmalingam is grief-stricken that he has lost his lover and child, and refuses to marry the woman of his father’s choice. Meanwhile, Lakshmi's son is named Singam and grows up a fierce warrior who fights with animals and enemies. Singam later falls in love with a young woman. The rest of the film deals with how the family reunites.[1]

Cast

• Udaykumar as Singam
• B. Saroja Devi as Singam's lover
• Pandari Bai as Lakshmi
• S. V. Sahasranamam as Dharmalingam
• E. R. Sahadevan as Malayandi
• C. L. Anandan
• Mynavathi
• Pushpalatha

Production

Sengottai Singam was the third production of Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar's company Devar Films.[2] It featured Kannada actors Udaykumar and B. Saroja Devi as the male and female leads respectively.[2] The story was written by Rajagopal, and the screenplay by Puratchidasan. V. N. Reddy, a filmmaker based in Bombay, directed the film and also worked as cinematographer, while being assisted by N. S. Varma, an already established South Indian cinematographer.[1] M. G. Balu Rao and M. A. Mariappan jointly edited the film.[3] Shooting took place at Vijaya Vauhini Studios.[1]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi, Velsamy Kavi and Puratchidasan.[4] The song "Nadada Raja", written by Maruthakasi and picturised on Udaykumar's character riding an elephant, gained popularity.[1]

Song	Singer/s	Lyricist	Length
"Illai Enum Solley"	Jikki	A. Maruthakasi	02:55
"Idhuvum Iraivan Leelaiyaa"	P. Susheela		03:06
"Iru Vizhi Parugum Virundhu"	Jikki		03:39
"Singakutti Andha Thangakatti"			03:19
"Nadadaa Raajaa Nadadaa"	T. M. Soundararajan		04:11
"Ahaahaa Aasai Theera Aadalaamey"	T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki		02:51
"Thogai Mayil Odaiyiley...Thenaruvi Paathaiyiley"		Velsamy Kavi	03:11
"Seerum Sirappodum Selvam"	T. M. Soundarajan		02:48
"Soorapathman Kodumai Thanai...Vel Vel Velavane"	T. M. Soundararajan & Nirmala	Puratchidasan	04:25

Release and reception

Sengottai Singam was released on 11 July 1958.[3][5] Kanthan of Kalki said the film would disappoint those who had already seen Tarzan films.[6] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film was not a major commercial success, but it gained much attention due to its music and onscreen animals, especially two horses named Iqbal and Dilip.[1]

References

External links

• Sengottai Singam at IMDb

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