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{{Infobox film|
{{Infobox film
| name = Ponvayal
| name = Ponvayal
| film name = {{film name|Tamil|பொன்வயல்}}
| image = Pon Vayal.jpg
| image = Pon Vayal.jpg
| caption = Promotional Poster
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = A. T. Krishnaswami
| director = A. T. Krishnaswami
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| producer = A. T. Krishnaswami
| writer = A. T. Krishnaswami
| writer = A. T. Krishnaswami
| starring = {{ubl|[[T. R. Ramachandran]]|[[Anjali Devi]]|[[R. S. Manohar]]|[[K. Sarangkapani]]|[[Mynavathi]]|[[K. A. Thangavelu]]}}
| starring = {{ubl|[[T. R. Ramachandran]]|[[Anjali Devi]]|[[R. S. Manohar]]|[[K. Sarangkapani]]|[[Mynavathi]]|[[K. A. Thangavelu]]}}
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| producer = A. T. Krishnaswami
| music = Thurayur Rajgopal Sarma<br/>R. Rajagopal
| music = Thurayur Rajgopal Sarma<br/>R. Rajagopal
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| distributor =
| cinematography =
| cinematography =
| editing =
| editing =
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| distributor =
| released = 1954<ref name=HINDU/>
| released = February 1954
| runtime =
| runtime =
| country = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| language = Tamil
| budget =
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'''''Ponvayal''''' ({{lang-en|Golden Farm}}) is a 1954 Indian [[Tamil language]] 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. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] play supporting roles. The film is currently [[lost film|lost]].<ref name="HINDU">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-columns/ponvayal-1954/article2801100.ece |title=Ponvayal 1954 |last=Guy |first=Randor |authorlink=Randor Guy |date=14 January 2012 |archive-url=http://archive.is/Jqg3E |archive-date=4 February 2013 |access-date=15 March 2017}}</ref>
'''''Ponvayal''''' ({{lang-en|''Golden Farm''}}) is a 1954 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] film produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswamy, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues. It is based on the story ''Poimaan Karadu'' by [[Kalki Krishnamurthy]]. The film stars T. R. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and [[R. S. Manohar]] in the lead roles, while other actors like [[K. A. Thangavelu]] and [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] play supporting roles. The film is [[lost film|lost]].<ref name="HINDU">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-columns/ponvayal-1954/article2801100.ece |title=Ponvayal 1954 |last=Guy |first=Randor |authorlink=Randor Guy |date=14 January 2012 |archive-url=http://archive.is/Jqg3E |archive-date=4 February 2013 |access-date=15 March 2017}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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 ([[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 policeman ([[K. Sarangkapani]]) 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.

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 policeman ([[K. Sarangkapani]]) 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==
==Cast==
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==Production==
==Production==
[[Image:Ponvayal still.jpg|right|A surviving still from the film|thumb]]
[[Image:Ponvayal still.jpg|right|A surviving still from the film|thumb]]
[[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 [[S. S. Vasan]], the latter published it as a serial in ''Vikatan''. It attracted much attention, bringing name and fame to Kalki as a fiction writer. Later, the story was not made into a film for several years, 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. 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, Krishnaswami did not get the recognition he richly deserved for his skills.<ref name="HINDU" />
[[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 [[S. S. Vasan]], the latter published it as a serial in ''Vikatan''. It attracted much attention, bringing name and fame to Kalki as a fiction writer. Later, the story was not made into a film for several years, 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 (magazine)|Kalki]]'', titled ''Poimaan Karadu'' about a vast stretch of dry land in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] where a hillock resembled a deer at rest, and hence the name of the place. 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.<ref name="HINDU" />


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
The music of the film was composed by noted [[Carnatic music]]ian Thuraiyur Rajagopal Sarma and R. Rajagopal, under the supervision of theatre personality N. P. Abdul Khader. The lyrics were written by Yogi Suddhanantha Bharathiyar and Sundara Vathiyar.<ref name=HINDU/>
The music of the film was composed by [[Carnatic music]]ian Thuraiyur Rajagopal Sarma and R. Rajagopal, under the supervision of theatre personality N. P. Abdul Khader. The lyrics were written by Yogi Suddhanantha Bharathiyar and Sundara Vathiyar.<ref name=HINDU/>


{{tracklist
{{tracklist
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==Reception==
==Reception==
[[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/>
''Ponvayal'' was released in February 1954.<ref name="Anandan">{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1954-cinedetails20.asp|title=Saadhanaigal Padaitha thamizh thiraipada varalaru|first=|publisher=Sivagami Publications|year=2004|isbn=|location=|pages=|language=Tamil|trans_title=Tamil film history and it's achievements|author=Film News Anandan|authorlink=Film News Anandan|archiveurl=https://archive.is/UBeE3|archivedate=28 July 2017}}</ref> [[Randor Guy]], a critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' praised the film 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 [[release print|print]] of the film is known to survive, making it a [[lost film]].<ref name=HINDU/>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]]
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Revision as of 09:36, 28 July 2017

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
February 1954
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ponvayal ([Golden Farm] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswamy, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues. It is based on the story Poimaan Karadu by Kalki Krishnamurthy. The film stars T. R. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and R. S. Manohar in the lead roles, while other actors like K. A. Thangavelu and V. K. Ramasamy play supporting roles. The film is lost.[1]

Plot

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 policeman (K. Sarangkapani) 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

File:Ponvayal still.jpg
A surviving still from the film

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 S. S. Vasan, the latter published it as a serial in Vikatan. It attracted much attention, bringing name and fame to Kalki as a fiction writer. Later, the story was not made into a film for several years, 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 where a hillock resembled a deer at rest, and hence the name of the place. 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.[1]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Carnatic musician Thuraiyur Rajagopal Sarma and R. Rajagopal, under the supervision of theatre personality N. P. Abdul Khader. The lyrics were written by Yogi Suddhanantha Bharathiyar and Sundara Vathiyar.[1]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Azhiyaatha Veettil"Jikki[2] 
2."Enna Vinodham"Unknown 
3."Namma Kalyaanam Romba Nalla Kalyaanam"T. R. Ramachandran & N L. Ganasaraswathi 
4."Siruppudhan Varugudhaiya"Seerkazhi Govindarajan[3] 

Reception

Ponvayal was released in February 1954.[4] Randor Guy, a critic from The Hindu praised the film 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 survive, making it a lost film.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Guy, Randor (14 January 2012). "Ponvayal 1954". Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  2. ^ http://as07.cooltoad.com/music/song.php?id=457366&PHPSESSID=484149f1cdff78074e8a7ce6cdc85e6e
  3. ^ http://www.dhingana.com/siripputhan-varugudaiya-song-ponvayal-tamil-320ca31
  4. ^ Film News Anandan (2004). Saadhanaigal Padaitha thamizh thiraipada varalaru (in Tamil). Sivagami Publications. Archived from the original on 28 July 2017. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
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