Thiruvarutchelvar is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and produced by A. P. Nagarajan.[2][3] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Padmini. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 28 July 1967[4][5] and ran for 100 days successfully in theatres. This film is also the on-screen debut of Srividya as a child artiste.[6]
Thiruvarutchelvar | |
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Directed by | A. P. Nagarajan |
Written by | A. P. Nagarajan |
Based on | Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar |
Produced by | A. P. Nagarajan |
Starring | |
Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
Edited by | Rajan T. R. Natarajan |
Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures |
Distributed by | Sivaji Films[1] |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Srividya, who went on to become a popular actress made her debut in this film. Her name was shown as Vidhya Moorthy in the introductory credits.[7] Sivaji Ganesan's performance as Appar was inspired by Kanchi Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.[8][9]
The soundtracks were composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were by Kannadasan.[10] The song "Nadarmudi" is based on Punnagavarali raga.[11] The song "Mannavan Vanthanadi" is based on Kalyani raga.[12][13] P. Susheela who sang the song recalled that she was initially nervous to sing this song because of Sivaji Ganesan's presence at the studio. Noticing it, Ganesan walked out of the studio and Susheela recorded the song.[14]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Mannavan Vanthaanadi" | P. Susheela | |
2. | "Aadhi Sivan" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | |
3. | "Irukkum Idatthai Vittu" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
4. | "Sadhuram Marainthaal" | Master Maharajan | |
5. | "Sitthamellaam Enakku Sivamayame (Pittha Piraisoodi)" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
6. | "Om Namasivaya" | T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus | |
7. | "Ulagellam" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
8. | "Panniner Mozhiyaal" | T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan | |
9. | "Aathu Vellam" | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari | |
10. | "Kadhalaagi" | T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan | |
11. | "Naadhar Mudi Melirukkum" | T. M. Soundararajan |
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