Velli Vizha (transl. Silver Jubilee) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Balachander and produced by B. Duraisami. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Jayanthi, Vanisri and S. Varalakshmi. It was released on 11 August 1972.[2][3]
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Directed by | K. Balachander |
Written by | K. Balachander |
Produced by | N. Selvaraj B. Duraisamy N. Krishnan V. Govindarajan |
Starring | Gemini Ganesan Jayanthi Vanisri S. Varalakshmi |
Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
Music by | V. Kumar |
Production company | Kalakendra Movies |
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Running time | 166 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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While shooting for the film, Balachander suffered a heart attack at the age of 42, and spent three-and-a-half weeks in hospital.[4][5] When the film was released in Malaysia, posters of leaders of the Indian Communist Party shown in the background were censored.[6]
The music was composed by V. Kumar.[7][8]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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1 | "Orunaal Varuval" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | 03:13 |
2 | "Kaathoduthaan Dhaan" | L. R. Eswari | 03:11 | |
3 | "Naan Satham Pottuthan Paduven" | P. Susheela | 02:48 | |
4 | "Kainiraiya Chozhi" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 03:14 | |
5 | "Unakkenna Kuraichal" | M. S. Viswanathan | 03:20 |