Sivagami
| Sivagami | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Antony Mitradas |
| Written by | A. K. Venkata Ramanujam |
| Produced by | M. A. Venu |
| Starring | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar G. Varalakshmi |
| Cinematography | K. Ramachandran |
| Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Muthaiah Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Sivagami (/sɪvəɡɑːmi/) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by Muthiah Pictures and directed by Antony Mitradas. It featured M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar in his final film appearance alongside G. Varalakshmi playing the titular character. The film is a posthumous release for Bhagavathar.[1][2]
Plot[edit]
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Cast[edit]
- M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar as Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (Himself)
- G. Varalakshmi as Sivagami / Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's wife
- S. D. Subbulakshmi as Muthu's mother
- Jaggayya as Muthu / Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's step son
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Thangam
- K. K. Soundar as Thangappan / Muthu's uncle
- S. Rama Rao as Annasamy / Muthu's friend
- Sivasooriyan as Muthu's uncle
- Jayashree as Vasantha
- Lakshmi Prabha
- Natarajan[3]
Production[edit]
The film was produced by M. A. Venu under the banner Muthiah Pictures. By 1959, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar requested M. A. Venu to produce a film. M. A. Venu agreed and started producing this film. However, Bhagavathar died while the production was half way. So, the crew adapted the story and completed the film. Bhagavathar could not sing at this time. He told the producer that he has some songs recorded earlier for another film Rajayogi that was never produced and told the producer to use those songs.[3] Bhagavathar wore sunglasses in many scenes due to his then fading eyesight.[4]
Soundtrack[edit]
The soundtrack album was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Arbutha Leelaigalai" | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 3:03 |
| 2. | "Gnana Sabayil" | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 2:50 |
| 3. | "Ananda Natana" | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 2:37 |
| 4. | "Thillaiyil Nayaganae" | Papanasam Sivan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar | 2:58 |
| 5. | "Vaanil Muzhu" | Ka. Mu. Sheriff | T. M. Soundararajan | 3:40 |
| 6. | "Angum Ingum Aaattam Poda" | Ka. Mu. Sheriff | T. M. Soundararajan, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | 3:33 |
| 7. | "Sinnakutti Nadaiya Paarthaa" | Ka. Mu. Sheriff | K. Jamuna Rani, M. S. Rajeswari | 2:36 |
| 8. | "Kottum Sootrtum Maatikkittu" | Ka. Mu. Sheriff | S. C. Krishnan, A. G. Rathnamala | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 24:52 | |||
References[edit]
- ^ Sri Kantha, Sachi. "MGR Remembered – Part 24 | Secured and Damaged Charisma". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ Poorvaja, S. (21 February 2017). "Director Antony Mitra Das dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ a b c "1960 – சிவகாமி – முத்தையா பிக்சர்ஸ்". Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "உச்சம் டூ பாதாளம்.. கொலை வழக்கால் சரிந்த நடிகர்.. சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் தியாகராஜ பாகவதரின் துயரம் நிறைந்த இறுதி காலம்!". News18 (in Tamil). 11 February 2023. Archived from the original on 18 February 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
