Idhaya Kamalam

Idhaya Kamalam (transl. Lotus of the Heart) is a 1965 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Srikanth, written by Aaroor Dass and produced by L. V. Prasad. A remake of the Marathi film Pathlaag (1964), it stars K. R. Vijaya and Ravichandran. The film was released on 27 August 1965 and became a success.

Idhaya Kamalam
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySrikanth
Produced byL. V. Prasad
Screenplay byAaroor Dass
Story byJayant Dehle
Based onPathlaag
StarringK. R. Vijaya
Ravichandran
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byP. V. Manickam
Production
company
Release date
  • 27 August 1965 (1965-08-27)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Kamala and Vimala are twin sisters. While Kamala leads a normal life and is married to a lawyer studying in London, Vimala joins a band of robbers. Kamala's husband returns home to find his wife terminally ill.

Cast

Production

Idhaya Kamalam, a remake of the Marathi film Pathlaag (1964),[1] was directed by Srikanth and produced by L. V. Prasad under Prasad Productions. The screenplay was written by Aaroor Dass, cinematography was handled by K. S. Prasad, editing by P. V. Manickam and art direction by Thota.[2]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album was composed by K. V. Mahadevan while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[3]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Unnai Kaanaadha"P. Susheela03:26
2."Malargal Nanaindhana"P. Susheela03:57
3."Thol Kandaen"P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela04:24
4."Nee Pogum Idamellam"P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela04:38
5."Melathai Mella Thattu Mama"S. Janaki04:35
6."Ennathaan Ragasiyamo Idhayathile"P. Susheela04:39
7."Title Music" (Instrumental)—02:14
Total length:23:14

Release and reception

Idhaya Kamalam was released on 27 August 1965.[4][2] Film critic and historian Randor Guy said that the film would be "remembered for the interesting storyline, excellent on-screen narration, brilliant performance by Vijaya, impressive acting by Ravichandran, Kumari Rukmini, Balaiah and the melodious music of Mahadevan".[1] T. M. Ramachandran of Sport and Pastime called it "noteworthy film" appreciating K. R. Vijaya calling "The best performance in the film [..] she displays mark her out as a fine actress", he also praised K. V. Mahadevan's music calling "lilting" and "one of the important assets of the film" and also calling K. S. Prasad's camerawork as "praiseworthy".[5]

References
  1. Guy, Randor (3 August 2013). "Idhaya Kamalam (1965)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  2. "Idaya Kamalam". The Indian Express. 27 August 1965. p. 3.
  3. "Idhaya Kamalam (1965)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 11 September 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
  4. Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 2018.
  5. Ramachandran, T. M. (25 September 1965). "K. R. Vijaya scores". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 19. p. 50.
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