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==Production==
==Production==
Many are unaware that Kalki had a desire in the beginning of his literary career to become a screenwriter and worked on a screenplay based on the true story of a highway bandit in his native district of [[Tanjore]]. Titled ''[[Kalvanin Kadhali (1955 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]]'', he tried hard to impress film producers of the day without success, and when he joined [[Ananda Vikatan]] owned by the Indian film mogul S. S. Vasan, the latter published it as a serial in the popular Tamil weekly. It attracted much attention, bringing name and fame to Kalki as a fiction writer. Interestingly, the story was not made into a film for several years even though many announced their intention to do so. Finally, it was made with [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[P. Bhanumathi]] during the 1950s. However, the film was not as successful as expected. Kalki wrote a serial in his own weekly magazine ''Kalki'', titled ''Poimaan Karadu'' about a vast stretch of dry land in [[Salem]] District where a hillock resembled a deer at rest, and hence the name of the place!
[[Kalki Krishnamurthy]] had a desire in the beginning of his literary career to become a screenwriter and worked on a screenplay based on the true story of a highway bandit in his native district of [[Tanjore]]. Titled ''[[Kalvanin Kadhali (1955 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]]'', he tried hard to impress film producers of the day without success, and when he joined [[Ananda Vikatan]] owned by the Indian film mogul S. S. Vasan, the latter published it as a serial in the popular Tamil weekly. It attracted much attention, bringing name and fame to Kalki as a fiction writer. Interestingly, the story was not made into a film for several years even though many announced their intention to do so. Finally, it was made with [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[P. Bhanumathi]] during the 1950s. However, the film was not as successful as expected. Kalki wrote a serial in his own weekly magazine ''Kalki'', titled ''Poimaan Karadu'' about a vast stretch of dry land in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] District where a hillock resembled a deer at rest, and hence the name of the place.


Noted writer-director-producer A. T. Krishnaswami wrote the screenplay and dialogue based on Kalki's story and directed the film. He co-produced it with comedian Ramachandran and others. However, ATK did not get the recognition he richly deserved for his skills.<ref name=HINDU/>
Noted writer-director-producer A. T. Krishnaswami wrote the screenplay and dialogue based on Kalki's story and directed the film. He co-produced it with comedian Ramachandran and others. However, ATK did not get the recognition he richly deserved for his skills.<ref name=HINDU/>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by noted Carnatic musician Thuraiyur Rajagopal Sarma and R. Rajagopal, under the supervision of another forgotten theatre personality N. P. Abdul Khader. The lyrics were by Yogi Suddhanantha Bharathiyar and Sundara Vathiyar who were popular during that period.<ref name=HINDU/>
The music was composed by noted [[Carnatic music]]ian Thuraiyur Rajagopal Sarma and R. Rajagopal, under the supervision of another "forgotten" theatre personality N. P. Abdul Khader. The lyrics were penned by Yogi Suddhanantha Bharathiyar and Sundara Vathiyar who were popular during that period.<ref name=HINDU/>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Despite the interesting storyline, humorous dialogue by ATK and impressive performances by Sarangapani, Manohar, Ramachandran, Mynavathi and Muthulakshmi, the film did not do well at the box office. Sadly, no print of the film exists. Remembered for the interesting storyline, catchy music and dances by Susheela.<ref name=HINDU/>
[[Randor Guy]], a critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' praised ''Ponvayal'' for its "interesting storyline, humorous dialogue by ATK and performances by Sarangapani, [[R. S. Manohar|Manohar]], [[T. R. Ramachandran|Ramachandran]], Mynavathi and Muthulakshmi," while concluding that the film would be "remembered for the interesting storyline, catchy music and dances by Susheela." It however failed at the box office. No [[release print|print]] of the film is known to exist today, making it a [[lost film]].<ref name=HINDU/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:59, 5 April 2012

Ponvayal
File:Pon Vayal.jpg
Promotional Poster
Directed byA. T. Krishnaswami
Written byA. T. Krishnaswami
Produced byA. T. Krishnaswami
Starring
Music byThurayur Rajgopal Sarma
R. Rajagopal
Release date
1954[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ponvayal (Tamil: பொன் வயல்; English: Golden Farm) is a 1954 Tamil film produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswamy, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues. It stars T. R. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and R. S. Manohar in the lead roles, while other actors like K. A. Thangavelu and V. K. Ramaswamy play supporting roles. [1]

Plot

In the screen story, Sengodan (T. R. Ramachandran) owns 10 acres of land which prospered through his sheer hard work — it came to be called "Ponvayal" (Golden Farm). There were strong rumours that an incredible fortune in gold lay buried in the land.

Sengodan is in love with his cousin Semba (Anjali Devi). Esraj (K. A. Thangavelu), a counterfeiter, plans to get at the fortune. He seeks the help of a graduate Bangaru (R. S. Manohar) and his lover (Mynavathi). Without his knowledge, a cop (Sarangapani) and an actress "Savaal" Kannamma work against him and the smart couple succeed in spoiling the evil designs of the counterfeiter. Meanwhile, Sengodan is arrested on a charge of attempting to murder Bangaru. However, the smart detective helped by his girlfriend finds out the truth and all is well that ends well.

Cast

Production

Kalki Krishnamurthy had a desire in the beginning of his literary career to become a screenwriter and worked on a screenplay based on the true story of a highway bandit in his native district of Tanjore. Titled Kalvanin Kadhali, he tried hard to impress film producers of the day without success, and when he joined Ananda Vikatan owned by the Indian film mogul S. S. Vasan, the latter published it as a serial in the popular Tamil weekly. It attracted much attention, bringing name and fame to Kalki as a fiction writer. Interestingly, the story was not made into a film for several years even though many announced their intention to do so. Finally, it was made with Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi during the 1950s. However, the film was not as successful as expected. Kalki wrote a serial in his own weekly magazine Kalki, titled Poimaan Karadu about a vast stretch of dry land in Salem District where a hillock resembled a deer at rest, and hence the name of the place.

Noted writer-director-producer A. T. Krishnaswami wrote the screenplay and dialogue based on Kalki's story and directed the film. He co-produced it with comedian Ramachandran and others. However, ATK did not get the recognition he richly deserved for his skills.[1]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by noted Carnatic musician Thuraiyur Rajagopal Sarma and R. Rajagopal, under the supervision of another "forgotten" theatre personality N. P. Abdul Khader. The lyrics were penned by Yogi Suddhanantha Bharathiyar and Sundara Vathiyar who were popular during that period.[1]

Reception

Randor Guy, a critic from The Hindu praised Ponvayal for its "interesting storyline, humorous dialogue by ATK and performances by Sarangapani, Manohar, Ramachandran, Mynavathi and Muthulakshmi," while concluding that the film would be "remembered for the interesting storyline, catchy music and dances by Susheela." It however failed at the box office. No print of the film is known to exist today, making it a lost film.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2801100.ece
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