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'''''Poojaikku Vandha Malar''''' (English: Flower came for the worship) is a 1965 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] film produced and directed by [[Muktha Srinivasan]], and written by [[K. Balachander]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/Thiraichuvai/Nov10_1_15/Potpourri_of_titbits_about_Tamil_cinema_Mukta_Srinivasan_page1.html | title=Potpourri of titbits about cinema&nbsp;— Mukta Srinivasan | work=Kalyanamalai Magazine | accessdate=4 May 2017}}</ref><ref name="IndianExpress">{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19650312&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | title=Poojaikku Vandha Malar | work=[[The Indian Express]] | date=12 March 1965 | accessdate=4 May 2017 | pages=12}}</ref>
'''''Poojaikku Vandha Malar''''' (English: ''The flower that came for the worship'') is a 1965 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] film produced and directed by [[Muktha Srinivasan]], and written by [[K. Balachander]]. It stars [[Gemini Ganesan]], [[R. Muthuraman]], [[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]] and [[Nagesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/Thiraichuvai/Nov10_1_15/Potpourri_of_titbits_about_Tamil_cinema_Mukta_Srinivasan_page1.html | title=Potpourri of titbits about cinema&nbsp;— Mukta Srinivasan | work=Kalyanamalai Magazine | accessdate=4 May 2017}}</ref><ref name="IndianExpress">{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19650312&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | title=Poojaikku Vandha Malar | work=[[The Indian Express]] | date=12 March 1965 | accessdate=4 May 2017 | pages=12}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Plot==
Suresh ([[Gemini Ganesan]]) and Ravi ([[R. Muthuraman]]) are close friends who, after a misunderstanding, become enemies. Suresh falls in love with Ravi's sister ([[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]]), unaware that she is the sister of his friend-turned enemy. Once aware, he breaks up with her and vows never to marry her. Undaunted and determined to marry Suresh, Savitri comes to his house to live with him. The misunderstanding is ultimately cleared, Suresh and Ravi reconcile, and Suresh marries Savitri.
Credits adapted from Music India Online:<ref name="mio" />
* [[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]]
* [[Gemini Ganesan]]
* [[Devika]]
* [[Nagesh]]


==Music==
==Music==
The music of the film was composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]].<ref name="mio">{{cite web | url=http://mio.to/album/Poojaikku+Vantha+Malar+(1965) | title=Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965) | publisher=MusicIndiaOnline | accessdate=4 May 2017}}</ref>
The soundtrack and score of the film were composed by the duo [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] ([[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]]).<ref name="mio">{{cite web | url=http://mio.to/album/Poojaikku+Vantha+Malar+(1965) | title=Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965) | publisher=MusicIndiaOnline | accessdate=4 May 2017}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' called the score "utterly disappointing".<ref name="IndianExpressReview" />

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==Reception==
''Poojaikku Vantha Malar'' was released on 12 March 1965.<ref name="IndianExpress" /> ''The Indian Express'' stated, "''Poojaikku Vantha Malar'' is not all roses. Nor is it mere paper. It is a mixed bunch, mildly fragrant, moderately attractive that can decorate the table if not adorn the head." The reviewer praised the performances of the cast, especially the comedy subplot featuring [[Nagesh]] as an [[Absent-mindedness|absent-minded]] insurance agent, and the photography by [[Nemai Ghosh (director)|Nemai Ghosh]], but criticised the climax and editing, concluding, "But director V. Srinivasan and writer K. Balachander are watchful enough to prevent ''Malar'' from withering away."<ref name="IndianExpressReview">{{Cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cI1lAAAAIBAJ&sjid=uJ4NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1437%2C836462 |title='Malar' is a mixed bunch |date=20 March 1965 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=8 August 2017}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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{{Muktha Srinivasan}}
{{Muktha Srinivasan}}

Revision as of 12:10, 8 August 2017

Poojaikku Vandha Malar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMuktha Srinivasan
Written byK. Balachander
Produced byMuktha Srinivasan
StarringSavithri
Gemini Ganesan
Nagesh
R. Muthuraman
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production
company
Muktha Films[1]
Release date
  • 12 March 1965 (1965-03-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Poojaikku Vandha Malar (English: The flower that came for the worship) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by Muktha Srinivasan, and written by K. Balachander. It stars Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Savithri and Nagesh.[2][3]

Plot

Suresh (Gemini Ganesan) and Ravi (R. Muthuraman) are close friends who, after a misunderstanding, become enemies. Suresh falls in love with Ravi's sister (Savithri), unaware that she is the sister of his friend-turned enemy. Once aware, he breaks up with her and vows never to marry her. Undaunted and determined to marry Suresh, Savitri comes to his house to live with him. The misunderstanding is ultimately cleared, Suresh and Ravi reconcile, and Suresh marries Savitri.

Music

The soundtrack and score of the film were composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy (M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy).[1] The Indian Express called the score "utterly disappointing".[4]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kaalgal Nindrathu"A. L. Raghavan, P. Susheela 
2."Kan Maiyendum"P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas 
3."Maiyendhum Vizhiyodu"P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas 
4."Unnai Oorkondu"P. Susheela 
5."Ven Palingu Medai"L. R. Eswari, Sirkazhi Govindarajan 

Reception

Poojaikku Vantha Malar was released on 12 March 1965.[3] The Indian Express stated, "Poojaikku Vantha Malar is not all roses. Nor is it mere paper. It is a mixed bunch, mildly fragrant, moderately attractive that can decorate the table if not adorn the head." The reviewer praised the performances of the cast, especially the comedy subplot featuring Nagesh as an absent-minded insurance agent, and the photography by Nemai Ghosh, but criticised the climax and editing, concluding, "But director V. Srinivasan and writer K. Balachander are watchful enough to prevent Malar from withering away."[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)". MusicIndiaOnline. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Potpourri of titbits about cinema — Mukta Srinivasan". Kalyanamalai Magazine. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Poojaikku Vandha Malar". The Indian Express. 12 March 1965. p. 12. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  4. ^ a b "'Malar' is a mixed bunch". The Indian Express. 20 March 1965. Retrieved 8 August 2017.

External links

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