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{{Infobox Film
{{unreferenced|date=January 2011}}
| name = Thiruvilayadal
{{Infobox Film|
name = Thiruvilayadal |
| image = Thiruvilayadal Sivaji.jpg
| caption = Official DVD cover
image = Thiruvilayadal1965.jpg|
| director = [[A.P. Nagarajan]]
image_size = 200px |
| writer =
caption= Sivaji Ganesan singing ''Pattum Naane Bhavamum Naane'' |
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]], <br/>[[R. Muthuraman]], <br/>[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]], <br/>[[Nagesh]], <br/>[[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]], <br/>[[K. B. Sundarambal]], <br/>[[T. S. Balaiah]],<br/>[[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]]
director = [[A.P. Nagarajan]] |
writer = |
| producer =
| distributor =
starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]], <br/>[[R. Muthuraman]], <br/>[[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]], <br/>[[Nagesh]], <br/>[[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]], <br/>[[K. B. Sundarambal]], <br/>[[T. S. Balaiah]],<br/>[[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]]|
| released = 31 July, 1965<ref>http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/6658/thiruvilayadal.html</ref>
producer = |
| runtime = 154 mins
distributor = |
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
released = 1965|
| music = [[K.V. Mahadevan]]
runtime = 154 mins |
}}
language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] |
music = [[K.V. Mahadevan]] |
}}


'''''Thiruvilayadal''''' ({{lang-ta|திருவிளையாடல்}}) (English: The Divine Sport) is a 1965 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] feature film directed by [[A.P. Nagarajan]]. The cast included [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[R. Muthuraman]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]], [[Nagesh]], [[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]], [[K. B. Sundarambal]], [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]] and [[T. S. Balaiah]]. The film is based on the ''Thiruvilayadal Puranam'', a [[Saivite]] devotional [[Epic poetry|epic]]. The film is considered an epic and even after many years is still a blockbuster. The roles of Muthuraman, Nagesh and Balaiah, though short, are portrayed aptly with vigor and expertise.
'''''Thiruvilayadal''''' ({{lang-ta|திருவிளையாடல்}}; {{lang-en|The Divine Sport}}) is a 1965 Indian [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] feature film directed by [[A.P. Nagarajan]]. The cast includes [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[R. Muthuraman]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]], [[Nagesh]], [[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]], [[K. B. Sundarambal]], [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]] and [[T. S. Balaiah]]. The film is based on ''Thiruvilayadal Puranam'', a [[Saivite]] devotional [[Epic poetry|epic]]. The film is considered an epic and even after many years is still a blockbuster.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Thiruvilayadal covers four stories in the ''Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam'' which is originally composed of 64 stories. The plot revolves around the "divine sport" of Lord Shiva (played by [[Sivaji Ganesan]]) who has the habit of confounding his devotees in order to test their devotion.An enraged lord muruga flees from kailash and stands as a beggar at the peak of the palani hills. Goddess Parvati comes and narrates the thiruvilayadalgal of Lord Shiva to her son Lord Muruga.
Thiruvilayadal covers four stories in the ''Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam'' which is originally composed of 64 stories. The plot revolves around the "divine sport" of Lord Shiva (played by [[Sivaji Ganesan]]) who has the habit of confounding his devotees in order to test their devotion. The story begins when the Lord gives the sacred fruit brought by sage Narada to his elder son, Lord Ganesh. His younger son becomes angry and thus goes to a hill abode of Palani in the clothes of a hermit sage. Goddess Parvati comes and narrates the thiruvilayadalgal of Lord Shiva to her son Lord Muruga.


[[Image:Thiruvilayadal1965.jpg|thumb|left|[[Sivaji Ganesan]] singing ''Pattum Naane Bhavamum Naane'']]
She narrates the story of when the Lord opened his third eye, an episode where Lord comes to the city of Madurai of the Pandya Kingdom in the form of a poet, enters the court of the King Shenbaga Pandian (actor [[Muthuraman]]), and makes an ego - filled poet of the Durbar, Great Tamil Poet Nakeeran ([[AP Nagarajan]]), realise himself. In the process, he helps an ardent devotee, Poet Dharumi (Nagesh) become rich. She also narrates in another episode that the Lord marries Dhatchayini (Parvathi) against the will of Dhatchayini's father Dhatchan. Dhatchan also performes a 'Mahayagna' without inviting son-in-law Lord Shiva. Parvathi asks permission to go but Shiva refuses. But Parvathi disobeys him and goes there, only to be insulted by Dhatchan. Parvathi curses him and returns back to the abode of Shiva. Shiva refuses to live with her and a war enrages. Shiva burns Dhatchayni to ashes and performs his 'Mahathandava' dance with great fury. But later he gives life to Parvathi and orders her to be born as a fisherman's daughter as a consequence for het actions. Then he himself takes the form of a fisherman and re-marries her. She recites another time when the Lord took the form of a woodcutter and seller and taught a lesson to the great singer, Hemanatha Bhagavathar ([[T. S. Balaiah]]), that pride even with the greatest talent is no good.
She narrates the story of when the Lord opened his third eye, an episode where Lord comes to the city of Madurai of the Pandya Kingdom in the form of a poet, enters the court of the King Shenbaga Pandian (actor [[Muthuraman]]), and makes an ego - filled poet of the Durbar, Great Tamil Poet Nakeeran ([[AP Nagarajan]]), realise himself. In the process, he helps an ardent devotee, Poet Dharumi (Nagesh) become rich. She also narrates in another episode that the Lord marries Dhatchayini (Parvathi) against the will of Dhatchayini's father Dhatchan. Dhatchan also performes a 'Mahayagna' without inviting son-in-law Lord Shiva. Parvathi asks permission to go but Shiva refuses. But Parvathi disobeys him and goes there, only to be insulted by Dhatchan. Parvathi curses him and returns back to the abode of Shiva. Shiva refuses to live with her and a war enrages. Shiva burns Dhatchayni to ashes and performs his 'Mahathandava' dance with great fury. But later he gives life to Parvathi and orders her to be born as a fisherman's daughter as a consequence for het actions. Then he himself takes the form of a fisherman and re-marries her. She recites another time when the Lord took the form of a woodcutter and seller and taught a lesson to the great singer, Hemanatha Bhagavathar ([[T. S. Balaiah]]), that pride even with the greatest talent is no good.


==Cast==
* [[Sivaji Ganesan]]
* [[R. Muthuraman]]
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]
* [[Nagesh]]
* [[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]]
* [[K. B. Sundarambal]]
* [[T. S. Balaiah]]
* [[T. R. Mahalingam (actor)|T. R. Mahalingam]]


==Music==
==Soundtrack==
Music is composed by [[K.V. Mahadevan]], with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0000528.html</ref>
Some of the songs featured in this movie are:
{{Track listing
** "Isai Tamil Nee Seitha Arum Saadhanai"...sung by [[T.R.Mahalingam]] himself who stars in the movie as a devotee
| headline = Tracklist
** "Oru Naal Pothuma"...sung by Balaiah in film (voice by [[Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna]])
| extra_column = Singer(s)
** "Paattum Naanae, Baavamum Naanae"...sung by Shivaji (Voice by [[T.M. Soundararajan]])
| total_length =
** "Gnana Pazhathai "...sung by K.B. Sundaramabal (Voice by [[K.B. Sundarambal]])
| all_lyrics =
| title1 = Pazham Neeyappa Gnaana Pazham
| extra1 = [[K.B. Sundarambal]]
| length1 =

| title2 = Indroru Naal Pothuma
| extra2 = [[M. Balamuralikrishna]]
| length2 =

| title3 = Isai Thamizh Nee Saidha
| extra3 = [[T.R.Mahalingam]]
| length3 =

| title4 = Paarthal Pasumaram
| extra4 = [[T.M. Soundararajan]]
| length4 =

| title5 = Paattum Naane
| extra5 = T.M. Soundararajan
| length5 =

| title6 = Podhigai Malai Uchieley
| extra6 = [[P. B. Sreenivas]], [[S. Janaki]]
| length6 =

| title7 = Ondraanavan Uruvil
| extra7 =
| length7 =

| title8 = Illadha Thondrillai
| extra8 =
| length8 =

| title9 = Vaasi Vaasi
| extra9 = K.B. Sundarambal
| length9 =

| title10 = Om Namasivaya
| extra10 = [[Seerkazhi Govindarajan]], [[P. Susheela]]
| length10 =
}}

==Reception==
''Thiruvilayadal'' received mainly positive reviews. Brijesh B. of [[IMDB]] stated "This movie is a must watch and should be in your collection if you own movies." Another reviewer stated "If you are a fan of mythological movies this is a must watch. [[Sivaji Ganesan]] plays Lord [[Shiva]] and plays it in a manner that people will remember it for years to come", while calling the film a "nice Sunday afternoon movie." Vignesh M. Peters of IMDB stated "This movie glides on moral values, and valuable lessons."<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246986/reviews</ref> A reviewer from ''OneIndia.in'' stated "The roles of Muthuraman, Nagesh and Balaiah, though short, are portrayed aptly with vigor and expertise."<ref>http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-synopsis/6658/thiruvilayadal.html</ref>

==Box office==
The film ran for over 25 weeks in ''Shanti'', a theatre founded by [[Sivaji Ganesan]].<ref>http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/01/18/stories/2011011850690300.htm</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
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Thiruvilayadal
File:Thiruvilayadal Sivaji.jpg
Official DVD cover
Directed byA.P. Nagarajan
StarringSivaji Ganesan,
R. Muthuraman,
Savitri,
Nagesh,
Manorama,
K. B. Sundarambal,
T. S. Balaiah,
T. R. Mahalingam
Music byK.V. Mahadevan
Release dates
31 July, 1965[1]
Running time
154 mins
LanguageTamil

Thiruvilayadal (Tamil: திருவிளையாடல்; English: The Divine Sport) is a 1965 Indian Tamil feature film directed by A.P. Nagarajan. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Savitri, Nagesh, Manorama, K. B. Sundarambal, T. R. Mahalingam and T. S. Balaiah. The film is based on Thiruvilayadal Puranam, a Saivite devotional epic. The film is considered an epic and even after many years is still a blockbuster.

Plot

Thiruvilayadal covers four stories in the Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam which is originally composed of 64 stories. The plot revolves around the "divine sport" of Lord Shiva (played by Sivaji Ganesan) who has the habit of confounding his devotees in order to test their devotion. The story begins when the Lord gives the sacred fruit brought by sage Narada to his elder son, Lord Ganesh. His younger son becomes angry and thus goes to a hill abode of Palani in the clothes of a hermit sage. Goddess Parvati comes and narrates the thiruvilayadalgal of Lord Shiva to her son Lord Muruga.

File:Thiruvilayadal1965.jpg
Sivaji Ganesan singing Pattum Naane Bhavamum Naane

She narrates the story of when the Lord opened his third eye, an episode where Lord comes to the city of Madurai of the Pandya Kingdom in the form of a poet, enters the court of the King Shenbaga Pandian (actor Muthuraman), and makes an ego - filled poet of the Durbar, Great Tamil Poet Nakeeran (AP Nagarajan), realise himself. In the process, he helps an ardent devotee, Poet Dharumi (Nagesh) become rich. She also narrates in another episode that the Lord marries Dhatchayini (Parvathi) against the will of Dhatchayini's father Dhatchan. Dhatchan also performes a 'Mahayagna' without inviting son-in-law Lord Shiva. Parvathi asks permission to go but Shiva refuses. But Parvathi disobeys him and goes there, only to be insulted by Dhatchan. Parvathi curses him and returns back to the abode of Shiva. Shiva refuses to live with her and a war enrages. Shiva burns Dhatchayni to ashes and performs his 'Mahathandava' dance with great fury. But later he gives life to Parvathi and orders her to be born as a fisherman's daughter as a consequence for het actions. Then he himself takes the form of a fisherman and re-marries her. She recites another time when the Lord took the form of a woodcutter and seller and taught a lesson to the great singer, Hemanatha Bhagavathar (T. S. Balaiah), that pride even with the greatest talent is no good.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music is composed by K.V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[2]

Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Pazham Neeyappa Gnaana Pazham"K.B. Sundarambal 
2."Indroru Naal Pothuma"M. Balamuralikrishna 
3."Isai Thamizh Nee Saidha"T.R.Mahalingam 
4."Paarthal Pasumaram"T.M. Soundararajan 
5."Paattum Naane"T.M. Soundararajan 
6."Podhigai Malai Uchieley"P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki 
7."Ondraanavan Uruvil"  
8."Illadha Thondrillai"  
9."Vaasi Vaasi"K.B. Sundarambal 
10."Om Namasivaya"Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. Susheela 

Reception

Thiruvilayadal received mainly positive reviews. Brijesh B. of IMDB stated "This movie is a must watch and should be in your collection if you own movies." Another reviewer stated "If you are a fan of mythological movies this is a must watch. Sivaji Ganesan plays Lord Shiva and plays it in a manner that people will remember it for years to come", while calling the film a "nice Sunday afternoon movie." Vignesh M. Peters of IMDB stated "This movie glides on moral values, and valuable lessons."[3] A reviewer from OneIndia.in stated "The roles of Muthuraman, Nagesh and Balaiah, though short, are portrayed aptly with vigor and expertise."[4]

Box office

The film ran for over 25 weeks in Shanti, a theatre founded by Sivaji Ganesan.[5]

References

  1. ^ http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/6658/thiruvilayadal.html
  2. ^ http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0000528.html
  3. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246986/reviews
  4. ^ http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-synopsis/6658/thiruvilayadal.html
  5. ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/01/18/stories/2011011850690300.htm
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