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| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]<br />[[K. Balaji]]<br />[[M. N. Rajam]]<br/>[[S. V. Ranga Rao]] |
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== Production == |
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''Vidivelli'' was written and directed by [[C. V. Sridhar]] and produced by Prabhuram Pictures, a subsidiary of [[Sivaji Productions|Sivaji Films]]. Cinematography was handled by [[A. Vincent]], editing by N. M. Shankar, and art direction by Ganga.<ref name="poster">{{Cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19601231&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title=Vidivelli|date=31 December 1960|work=[[The Indian Express]]|page=10}}</ref> |
In 1953, [[M. G. Ramachandran]] intended to produce a film titled ''Vidivelli'' with [[M. Karunanidhi]] writing; however, the project was dropped after Karunanidhi's arrest for participating in the [[Kallakudi agitations]] that year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sangam.org/mgr-remembered-part-25/ |title=MGR Remembered – Part 25 |last=Kantha |first=Sachi Sri |authorlink=Sachi Sri Kantha |date=6 March 2015 |website=[[Ilankai Tamil Sangam]] |access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> The title was later used for an unrelated film written and directed by [[C. V. Sridhar]] and produced by Prabhuram Pictures, a subsidiary of [[Sivaji Productions|Sivaji Films]]. Cinematography was handled by [[A. Vincent]], editing by N. M. Shankar, and art direction by Ganga.<ref name="poster">{{Cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19601231&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|title=Vidivelli|date=31 December 1960|work=[[The Indian Express]]|page=10}}</ref> |
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== Soundtrack == |
== Soundtrack == |
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Revision as of 10:28, 3 April 2019
| Vidivelli | |
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| Directed by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Written by | C. V. Sridhar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan B. Saroja Devi K. Balaji M. N. Rajam S. V. Ranga Rao |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent |
| Edited by | N. M. Shankar |
| Music by | A. M. Rajah |
Production company | Prabhuram Pictures |
| Distributed by | Sivaji Films |
Release date | 31 December 1960 |
Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vidivelli (lit. 'The Morning Star')[1] is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film has Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and M. N. Rajam in the lead roles. It focuses on a brother who steals a diamond necklace for his sister's happy life. But the necklace itself becomes a problem. The rest of the story deals with what is the secret of the necklace and how the brother solves this puzzle.
Vidivelli was released on 31 December 1960. The film was a critical and commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres.
Plot
Chandru has a sister Meena who is married to Ravi. But her in-laws insist on a diamond necklace, without which she cannot join her husband. So, Chandru steals a diamond necklace with a locket and then Meena joins her husband. He and his mother move to Madras where he finds a job in a company owned by a wealthy man. He falls in love with the man's daughter Chitra. One day, the necklace falls down and the locket opens, revealing the photograph of a man. Ravi and the others at home want to know who he is. Meena says she has never seen him. But suspecting the worst, she is sent back to her parental home.
Meanwhile, Chandru saves his boss from a huge loss, and the boss gives him a handsome sum. Chandru buys another necklace with that money and Meena goes back to her husband. However, Chandru's boss dismisses him to keep him away from Chitra. Chandru goes to the police station and surrenders himself for the theft. He later realises that the earlier necklace belongs to Chitra, and the person in the locket is her brother who died at war. However, the father denies he ever had a son. How the puzzle is solved forms the rest of the film.
Cast
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Production
In 1953, M. G. Ramachandran intended to produce a film titled Vidivelli with M. Karunanidhi writing; however, the project was dropped after Karunanidhi's arrest for participating in the Kallakudi agitations that year.[2] The title was later used for an unrelated film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by Prabhuram Pictures, a subsidiary of Sivaji Films. Cinematography was handled by A. Vincent, editing by N. M. Shankar, and art direction by Ganga.[3]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack album was composed by A. M. Rajah while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi and Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Thiruchi Loganathan, P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela and Jikki.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Idai Kai Irandil Aadum" | Kannadasan | A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela | 03:20 |
| 2. | "Koduthu Paar" | A. Maruthakasi | A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela, Thiruchi Loganathan, Jikki | 03:29 |
| 3. | "Naan Vazhndhathum" | Kannadasan | Jikki | 03:11 |
| 4. | "Ninaithaal Inikkum" | A. Maruthakasi | Jikki | 02:40 |
| 5. | "Pannodu Pirandhadu" | Kannadasan | P. B. Sreenivas, Jikki | 03:48 |
| 6. | "Aadamal Aadugiren" | A. Maruthakasi | P. Susheela | 04:05 |
| 7. | "Ennaalum" (Pathos) | A. Maruthakasi | P. Susheela | 03:21 |
| 8. | "Ennaalum Vaazhviley" (Happy) | A. Maruthakasi | P. Susheela | 04:00 |
| 9. | "Kaaru Savarijhoru" | Ku. Ma. Balasubramanian | Jikki, Thiruchi Loganathan | 03:33 |
Release and reception
Vidivelli was released on 31 December 1960.[3] In a review published on 8 January 1961, the critic from The Indian Express praised the performances of the cast, particularly Ganesan, Saroja Devi, Balaji and Santhakumari, and Vincent's cinematography.[5] The film was a critical and commercial success,[6] running for over 100 days in theatres.[7] In 2013, film historian and critic Randor Guy said that it would be remembered for "the brilliant performances, the narration, direction, and impressive camerawork".[8]
References
- ^ Baskaran, S. Theodore (2008). Sivaji Ganesan: Profile of An Icon. Wisdom Tree. p. 89. ISBN 978-81-8328-396-0.
- ^ Kantha, Sachi Sri (6 March 2015). "MGR Remembered – Part 25". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Vidivelli". The Indian Express. 31 December 1960. p. 10.
- ^ "Vidivelli (1960)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Vidi Velli". The Indian Express. 8 January 1961. p. 3.
- ^ Narasimhan, T. A. (27 April 2018). "சி(ரி)த்ராலயா 15: காஷ்மீரில் கட்டிப்போட்ட சலுகை!". The Hindu Tamil. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayana Swamy, T.S. (2007) [2002]. Autobiography of an Actor: Sivaji Ganesan, October 1928 – July 2001. Chennai: Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. p. 241. OCLC 297212002.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - ^ Guy, Randor (24 August 2013). "Vidivelli (1960)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
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