Thilakam (1960 film)
Thilakam is a Tamil language drama film released in 1960 with Prem Nazir and M. N. Rajam in the lead roles. The film was directed by Krishnan–Panju, and produced by AVM Productions.[1]
| Thilakam | |
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| திலகம் | |
| Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
| Produced by | M. Saravanan |
| Based on | Thilakam by K. M. Narayanswami |
| Starring | Prem Nazir M. N. Rajam Sriranjani Jr. R. Rajakumari D. Balasubramaniam Tambaram Lalitha and others |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
| Cinematography | S. Maruthi Rao |
| Edited by | Panjabi |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Saraswathi is a woman separated from her husband. She and her daughter Thilakam take refuge in her sister's family in Tiruchi. Saraswathi wants her daughter Thilakam to be married to her brother Sekhar. But her uncle Sambasivam wants to marry Thilakam to a rich but old man in Bombay. Sambasivam's son Gunasekharan is against this plan and wants Thilakam to be married to Sekhar. Whether he succeeds in this, forms the plot of the story.[2]
Cast and Crew
The details are adapted from The Hindu review article.[2]
Cast
Prem Nazir
M. N. Rajam
Sriranjani Jr.
R. Rajakumari
D. Balasubramaniam
Tambaram Lalitha
"Kuladeivam" V. R. Rajagopal
S. Rama Rao
C. S. Pandian
S. L. Narayanan
Manorama
"Appa" K. Duraiswami
"Thilakam" K. M. Narayanasami
Seethalakshmi
Ramamani Bai
Pakkirisami
Crew
Producer: M. Saravanan
Director: Krishnan–Panju
Cinematography: S. Maruthi Rao
Editing: Panjabi
Audiography: Mukul Bose and S. P. Ramanathan
Choreography: K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai
Studio: AVM
Production
Thilakam was a popular stage play written by K. M. Narayanasami. A. V. Meiyappan, the founder and then-owner of AVM Productions, bought the film rights to the play and produced the film. His son Saravanan started his film production career with this film working as a "production executive".[2]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by R. Sudharsanam and the lyrics were penned by Kothamangalam Subbu, M. K. Athmanathan, A. Maruthakasi, Kavi S. Rajagopal and V. Seetharaman. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Seergazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, T. S. Bagavathi and L. R. Eswari.
The song "B-o-y Boy, Boyinna Paiyan, G - i - r - l Girl, Girlinna Ponnu" (based on the song "Cat Maane Billi" from the Hindi film Dilli Ka Thug), sung by S. C. Krishnan and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi was a hit.[2]
Partial List of Songs
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "B-o-y Boy, Boyinna Paiyan" | S. C. Krishnan & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:52 | |
| 2 | "Manasukkulle Maraichu Vaikka Mudiyale" | Seergazhi Govindarajan & M. L. Vasanthakumari | M. K. Athmanathan | 03:43 |
| 3 | "Aadi Varum Poonkodi Azhginile" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:47 |
| 4 | "Ezhaikkum Vaazhvukkum Vegudhooramaa" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, M. L. Vasanthakumari T. S. Bagavathi | Kavi Rajagopal | 04:38 |
| 5 | "Kaaveri Karadhanile Kaaval Iruppavale" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kothamangalam Subbu | 01:25 |
| 6 | "Aayi Mahamaayi Perai Cholli" | S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Kothamangalam Subbu | 01:02 |
| 7 | "Karagam Karagam Karagam" | S. C. Krishnan & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Kothamangalam Subbu | 01:34 |
| 8 | "Maari Mutthu Maari" | T. M. Soundararajan & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Kothamangalam Subbu | 01:17 |
| 9 | "Inneram Ennai Seidhe" | S. C. Krishnan & L. R. Eswari | Kothamangalam Subbu | 01:38 |
| 10 | "Bayaaskoppu Paatthiyaa Dappaskoppu Paatthiyaa" | T. M. Soundararajan & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Kothamangalam Subbu | 01:46 |
| 11 | "Thanjavoor Karagamadi Oh Mariammaa" | S. C. Krishnan, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari & T. M. Soundararajan | Kothamangalam Subbu | 01:22 |
| 12 | "Kaathirundha Kannukku Oli Vandhadhu" | M. L. Vasanthakumari | Kavi S. Rajagopal | 04:22 |
| 13 | "Sandhegam Enum Oru Sarakku" | S. C. Krishnan & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 03:26 |
Reception
Thilakam was a commercial failure, but film historian Randor Guy said it would be remembered for "Krishnan-Panju’s direction and the melodious songs".[2]
References
- "AVM Movies". Archived from the original on 16 March 2017.
- Guy, Randor (1 November 2014). "Thilakam 1959". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 May 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2016.