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'''''Thirumanam''''' ({{lang-en|''Marriage''}}) is a 1958 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] film directed by [[A. Bhimsingh]]. The film features [[Gemini Ganesan]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]] in the lead roles.<ref name="anandan">{{cite book | url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958-cinedetails16.asp | title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru | trans_title=History of Landmark Tamil Films | publisher=Sivakami Publishers | date=23 October 2004 | author=Film News Anandan | authorlink=Film News Anandan | location=Chennai | language=Tamil | archiveurl=https://archive.is/8MRHJ | archivedate=20 January 2017}}</ref>
'''''Thirumanam''''' ({{lang-en|''Marriage''}}) is a 1958 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] [[romance film]] directed by [[A. Bhimsingh]]. The film features [[Gemini Ganesan]] and [[Savitri (actress)|Savithri]] in the lead roles.<ref name="anandan">{{cite book | url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1958-cinedetails16.asp | title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru | trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films | publisher=Sivakami Publishers | date=23 October 2004 | author=Film News Anandan | authorlink=Film News Anandan | location=Chennai | language=Tamil | archiveurl=https://archive.is/8MRHJ | archivedate=20 January 2017}}</ref>

<!-- == Plot ==
Brothers Chidambaram (Nagaiah) and Nataraj (Ganesan) live in a village, and believe they should not sing for money; if they did so, they would die. Looking for a job, Nataraj arrives at [[Chennai|Madras]], where he meets Vani (Savitri) and falls in love with her. He stays in the [[bungalow]] of Damodharam (Ranga Rao), who sends money to Chidambaram. When he comes to know of it, Chidambaram dies of shock. Upon learning of Chidambaram's death, Nataraj distances himself from Vani. Meanwhile, Mullai (Rajam) falls in love with Nataraj and Vani breaks up with him. Soon after, Nataraj becomes mentally disturbed and his doctors tell him that Vani can help him heal. The rest of the story deals with what happens afterwards.<ref name="RandorGuy" /><ref name="songbook" /> -->


==Cast==
==Cast==
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==Production==
==Production==
''Thirumanam'' was the inaugural production of the studio Valamburi Pictures.<ref name="IndianExpress">{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19580725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en | title=Thirumanam | work=[[The Indian Express]] | date=25 July 1958 | accessdate=3 May 2017 | page=6}}</ref> It was directed by [[A. Bhimsingh]], while the story and dialogues were written by [[Valampuri Somanathan]]. Cinematography was handled by G. Vittal Rao and C. F. Marconi, and the art direction by P. P. Chowdhri. Photography was handled by Thirumalai, and the choreography by Gopi Krishna, [[Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai]], Thangarasu and Thangappan. The film was processed at Bharani Studio.<ref name="anandan" /><ref name="songbook" />
''Thirumanam'' was the inaugural production of the studio Valamburi Pictures.<ref name="IndianExpress">{{Cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19580725&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=Thirumanam |date=25 July 1958 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |page=6}}</ref> It was directed by [[A. Bhimsingh]], while the story and dialogues were written by [[Valampuri Somanathan]]. Cinematography was handled by G. Vittal Rao and C. F. Marconi, and the art direction by P. P. Chowdhri. Photography was handled by Thirumalai, and the choreography by Gopi Krishna, [[Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai]], Thangarasu and Thangappan. The film was processed at Bharani Studio.<ref name="anandan" /><ref name="songbook" />


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
On 25 July 1958, ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated, "''Thirumanam'' is a film that really holds the audience. [Bhimsingh's] direction has made the tale of a village family that falls on evil times owing to its faithfulness to tradition memorable."<ref name="IndianExpress" /> Film historian [[Randor Guy]] stated that the film would be remembered for "Brilliant acting by Gemini Ganesan and Savithri, and melodious music and dance numbers".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/thirumanam-1958/article18422253.ece |title=Thirumanam (1958) |last=Guy |first=Randor |date=11 May 2017 |website=[[The Hindu]] |archive-url=https://archive.is/SW2ib |archive-date=27 July 2017 |access-date=27 July 2017}}</ref> No print of the film is known to survive, making it a [[lost film]].<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-authors/another-anandan-in-the-making/article19593507.ece</ref>
On 25 July 1958, ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated, "''Thirumanam'' is a film that really holds the audience. [Bhimsingh's] direction has made the tale of a village family that falls on evil times owing to its faithfulness to tradition memorable."<ref name="IndianExpress" /> Film historian [[Randor Guy]] stated that the film would be remembered for "Brilliant acting by Gemini Ganesan and Savithri, and melodious music and dance numbers".<ref name="RandorGuy">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/thirumanam-1958/article18422253.ece |title=Thirumanam (1958) |last=Guy |first=Randor |date=11 May 2017 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=27 July 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.is/SW2ib |archive-date=27 July 2017 |author-link=Randor Guy}}</ref> No print of the film is known to survive, making it a [[lost film]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-authors/another-anandan-in-the-making/article19593507.ece |title=Another Anandan in the making |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=31 August 2017 |work=The Hindu |access-date=5 November 2017 |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1950s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Indian romance films]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. Bhimsingh]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. Bhimsingh]]
[[Category:Film scores by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]]
[[Category:Film scores by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu]]

Revision as of 11:59, 5 November 2017

Thirumanam
Film poster
Directed byA. Bhimsingh
Screenplay byValampuri Somanathan
StarringGemini Ganesan
Savithri
Chittor V. Nagaiah
M. N. Rajam
S. V. Ranga Rao
CinematographyG. Vittal Rao
C. F. Marconi
Music byS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
T. G. Lingappa
Production
company
Valamburi Pictures
Release date
  • 18 July 1958 (1958-07-18)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thirumanam ([Marriage] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film features Gemini Ganesan and Savithri in the lead roles.[1]


Cast

Credits adapted from the songbook:[2]

Male cast
Female cast
  • Savithri as Vani
  • M. N. Rajam as Mullai
  • P. Hemalatha as Mangalam
  • Sandhya as Sandhya
  • M. S. S. Baghyam as Baghyam
  • Baby Uma as Megalai
  • Suryakantham as Kanthammal

Dance

Production

Thirumanam was the inaugural production of the studio Valamburi Pictures.[3] It was directed by A. Bhimsingh, while the story and dialogues were written by Valampuri Somanathan. Cinematography was handled by G. Vittal Rao and C. F. Marconi, and the art direction by P. P. Chowdhri. Photography was handled by Thirumalai, and the choreography by Gopi Krishna, Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai, Thangarasu and Thangappan. The film was processed at Bharani Studio.[1][2]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and T. G. Lingappa while the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Kannadasan, Subbu Arumugam, Suratha, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram and M. K. Athmanathan. There were two songs each written by Subramania Bharati and Ramalinga Swamigal. Playback singers are M. M. Dandapani Desikar, T. M. Soundararajan, A. M. Rajah, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, A. L. Raghavan, Jikki, P. Leela, P. Suseela, A. G. Rathnamala & A. P. Komala.[4]

S/N Song Singer/s Lyricist Duration (m:ss)
1 Mangiyathor Nilavinile T. M. Soundararajan Subramania Bharati 03:19
2 Aadiya Paadham Mandraadiya Paadham M. M. Dandapani Desikar Ramalinga Swamigal 03:10
3 Thanga Nilavil A. M. Rajah & Jikki Kannadasan 03:11
4 Thirumanam ... Naalum Paathaachu Jikki & A. P. Komala
5 Inbam Yavume T. M. Soundararajan Thanjai Ramaiah Dass 03:16
9 Lavaa Lavaa ... Vai Raja Vai Seerkazhi Govindarajan & A. G. Rathnamala
6 Vaa, Oru Saedhi Sollave Odi Vaa Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Leela
7 Kazhani Engum Sathiraadum A. L. Raghavan & Jikki Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram 03:05
8 Thulli Varap Poren Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Susheela
9 Ennamellam Or Idathaye T. M. Soundararajan Suradha 02:43
10 En Ennam Inipatheno Jikki M. K. Athmanathan 03:10
11 Karunai Kadale Katpaga Tharuve M. M. Dandapani Desikar Subbu Arumugam

Reception

On 25 July 1958, The Indian Express stated, "Thirumanam is a film that really holds the audience. [Bhimsingh's] direction has made the tale of a village family that falls on evil times owing to its faithfulness to tradition memorable."[3] Film historian Randor Guy stated that the film would be remembered for "Brilliant acting by Gemini Ganesan and Savithri, and melodious music and dance numbers".[5] No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b Thirumanam Song Book (in Tamil). Shanthi Press, Chennai-1.
  3. ^ a b "Thirumanam". The Indian Express. 25 July 1958. p. 6.
  4. ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 145.
  5. ^ Guy, Randor (11 May 2017). "Thirumanam (1958)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 July 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  6. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (31 August 2017). "Another Anandan in the making". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 November 2017.

External links

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