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Kalyanaraman
Kalyanaraman
Soundtrack album by Ilaiyaraaja
Released	1979
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	20:25
Language	Tamil
Label	EMI

Kalyanaraman
Kalyanaraman
	Poster
Directed by	G. N. Rangarajan
Written by	Panchu Arunachalam
Produced by	Meena Panchu Arunachalam
Starring	Kamal Haasan; Sridevi
Cinematography	N. K. Vishwanathan
Edited by	K. R. Ramalingam
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production; company	P. A. Art Productions
Release date	6 July 1979;
Running time	134 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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Kalyanaraman is a 1979 Tamil-language Indian supernatural comedy film directed by G. N. Rangarajan and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead roles, while V. K. Ramasamy, Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan, V. S. Raghavan, Senthamarai, Pushpalatha, Manorama and Master Japan Kuppu play supporting roles. It focuses on Kalyanam, the naïve son of a rich estate owner. He is duped and murdered by his estate manager who seeks to take over the property, but lives on as a ghost. Kalyanam's twin brother Raman learns the truth and returns for revenge.

Kalyanaraman was the directorial debut of Rangarajan. Its concept was inspired by two different films: Idhu Nijama (1948) and Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976). The film was released on 6 July 1979 and became a commercial success, running for 140 days in theatres. It was remade in Hindi as Ghazab (1982) and in Kannada as Sriramachandra (1992). Six years after the release of Kalyanaraman, a sequel was made titled Japanil Kalyanaraman.

Plot

Kalyanam is the naïve and infantile son of Chinnadurai, a wealthy estate owner. Realising that his son would not be able to manage the estate or even also take care of himself after his death, Chinnadurai tries to get him married to an educated and confident girl, but fails as Kalyanam does not like her. Kalyanam is in love with Shenbagam, the daughter of his driver Perumal. Along with his young friend Kuppu, he keeps chasing her, but she does not reciprocate.

Chinnadurai reprimands his manager for misappropriation of funds and sets a deadline for settlement. The manager hatches a conspiracy with Perumal and the cook Samipillai and hires a goon Lingappa, who attacks Chinnadurai. Before dying, Chinnadurai tells Kalyanam that his mother Rajalakshmi and twin brother Raman are in Madras and advises him to go there, away from the malicious employees. An innocent Kalyanam reveals this plan to Samipillai, who leaks it to the manager. They prevent him from leaving the house and bring in theatre actors Kittu and Rangamani to pose as his brother and mother. Kalyanam soon realises they are not his real kin, and leaves to inform the police.

The manager corners Kalyanam, who is thrown off the cliff by Lingappa. On witnessing this, a shocked Shenbagam becomes mentally unstable and Lingappa cuts off Kuppu's tongue, rendering him mute. The manager's gang tries to embezzle the property, but they face difficulty with legal formalities from the bank. Meanwhile, Kalyanam becomes a ghost and travels to Madras, looking for his brother and mother. He finds Raman and narrates all what happened. Raman learns the truth about his brother from his mother and decides to help his brother's ghost.

Coming to his late father's estate as the real Raman, he exposes Rangamani and Kittu playing the mother and son roles, who now change their roles and claim to be the stepmother and Kalyanam. Threatened by Raman posing as Kalyanam's ghost, Samipillai breaks down, apologises and joins Raman in his fight. With the help of Kalyanam, Raman restores Shenbagam's sanity. He teaches Kuppu how to read and write, then makes him give evidence about the murder. When the manager and his gang try to kidnap Rajalakshmi (who had arrived at the estate to meet her son) and attack Raman, Kalyanam temporarily enters Raman's body and gives him the power to fight everyone. The manager and his gang are arrested with proper evidence. Raman and Shenbagam marry.

Cast

Kamal Haasan as Kalyanam and Raman
Sridevi as Shenbagam^[2]
V. K. Ramasamy as Samipillai^[3]
Major Sundarrajan as the estate manager^[3]
Thengai Srinivasan as Kittu^[3]
V. S. Raghavan as Chinnadurai^[3]
Senthamarai as Perumal^[3]
Pushpalatha as Rajalakshmi^[3]
Manorama as Rangamani^[3]
Master Japan Kuppu as Kuppu^[1]

Production

Kalyanaraman was the directorial debut of G. N. Rangarajan.^[4] It was written by Panchu Arunachalam, and produced by his wife Meena under their banner P. A. Art Productions.^[1] The concept of Kalyanaraman was based on that of two different films: Idhu Nijama (1948) and Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976).^[5]^[6] Kamal Haasan played two distinct roles: twin brothers Kalyanam and Raman.^[7] In preparation for the role of Kalyanam, Kamal got his teeth fashioned from G. Janakiraman, a dentist.^[8]^[9] Cinematography was handled by N. K. Vishwanathan, and editing by K. R. Ramalingam.^[1]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and the lyrics were written by Panchu Arunachalam.^[10]^[11] The song "Kaathal Vanthiruchu" is loosely based on "Lady in Black" by Uriah Heep.^[12]

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Kathal Deepam"	Malaysia Vasudevan	4:15
2.	"Ninaithaal Inikkum"	S. Janaki	4:48
3.	"Kaathal Vanthiruchu"	Malaysia Vasudevan	4:17
4.	"Malargalil Aadum"	S. P. Sailaja	4:39

Release and reception

Kalyanaraman was released on 6 July 1979.^[3] Ananda Vikatan rated the film 57 out of 100, and was particularly appreciative of Kamal's performance.^[13] Piousji of Sunday said, "As the dim-wit Kalyanam, [Kamal Haasan] was superb".^[14] The film was also a commercial success, running for 140 days in theatres.^[3] In April 1980, when Doordarshan Kendra Madras announced that it would telecast Kalyanaraman, many people, particularly students, sent them letters telling them not to telecast the film during the examination season. A miscreant even telephoned Doordarshan Kendra and announced that four bombs had been placed inside the building. The film was telecast according to schedule, and the bomb threat was discovered to be a hoax.^[14]

Legacy

The film was remade in Hindi in 1982 as Ghazab,^[15] and in Kannada in 1992 as Sriramachandra.^[16] Six years after the release of Kalyanaraman, a sequel was made titled Japanil Kalyanaraman in 1985, it was the first ever sequel in Tamil cinema.^[17]^[18]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Kalyanaraman". Prime Video. Amazon. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
^ Vangal, Uma (2 March 2018). "Baby Sree To Sri Baby: An Unparalleled Journey..." Upperstall.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Dhananjayan, G. (2011). The Best of Tamil Cinema, 1931 to 2010: 1977–2010. Galatta Media. pp. 30–31. ISBN 978-81-921043-0-0. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)
^ "G.N. Rangarajan". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Guy, Randor (4 July 2008). "Idhu Nijama 1948". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Piousji (16 September 1979). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 7, no. 17. p. 57.
^ "கமலும், கதாபாத்திரங்களும் – பிறந்தநாள் ஸ்பெஷல்!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 7 November 2015. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Haasan, Kamal (20 October 2012). "'Of course Velu Nayakan doesn't dance'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 June 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (14 April 2006). "Rotary 'vocational excellence' award for 'film star' doctor". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Kalyanaraman (1979)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Ilaiyaraaja (1979). Kalyanaraman (liner notes) (in Tamil). EMI.
^ Tamil Copycat Songs (in Tamil). Vikatan TV. 21 April 2015. From 1:50 to 2:12.
^ "சினிமா விமர்சனம்: கல்யாணராமன்" [Movie Review: Kalyanaraman]. Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 29 July 1979.
^ ^a ^b Piousji (20 April 1980). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 7, no. 42. p. 47.
^ Piousji (30 May – 5 June 1982). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 9, no. 50. p. 50.
^ "Sriramachandra (1992) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". Chiloka. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ "Kollywood's franchise factory opens". Sify. 25 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (12 May 2017). "Buying a pirated CD is anti-national: Kamal Haasan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 3 June 2019 suggested (help); Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

External links

Kalyanaraman at IMDb
Kalyanaraman at Rotten Tomatoes

[primevideo-1] "Kalyanaraman". Prime Video. Amazon. Retrieved 3 June 2019.

[2] Vangal, Uma (2 March 2018). "Baby Sree To Sri Baby: An Unparalleled Journey..." Upperstall.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[Dhananjayan-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ Dhananjayan, G. (2011). The Best of Tamil Cinema, 1931 to 2010: 1977–2010. Galatta Media. pp. 30–31. ISBN 978-81-921043-0-0. {{cite book}}: Invalid |ref=harv (help)

[4] "G.N. Rangarajan". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[5] Guy, Randor (4 July 2008). "Idhu Nijama 1948". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[6] Piousji (16 September 1979). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 7, no. 17. p. 57.

[7] "கமலும், கதாபாத்திரங்களும் – பிறந்தநாள் ஸ்பெஷல்!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 7 November 2015. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[8] Haasan, Kamal (20 October 2012). "'Of course Velu Nayakan doesn't dance'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 June 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[9] Ashok Kumar, S. R. (14 April 2006). "Rotary 'vocational excellence' award for 'film star' doctor". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[10] "Kalyanaraman (1979)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[11] Ilaiyaraaja (1979). Kalyanaraman (liner notes) (in Tamil). EMI.

[12] Tamil Copycat Songs (in Tamil). Vikatan TV. 21 April 2015. From 1:50 to 2:12.

[13] "சினிமா விமர்சனம்: கல்யாணராமன்" [Movie Review: Kalyanaraman]. Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 29 July 1979.

[bomb-14] Piousji (20 April 1980). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 7, no. 42. p. 47.

[15] Piousji (30 May – 5 June 1982). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. Vol. 9, no. 50. p. 50.

[16] "Sriramachandra (1992) Kannada movie: Cast & Crew". Chiloka. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[17] "Kollywood's franchise factory opens". Sify. 25 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[18] Ramanujam, Srinivasa (12 May 2017). "Buying a pirated CD is anti-national: Kamal Haasan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2 June 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2019. {{cite news}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 3 June 2019 suggested (help); Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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-'''''Kalyanaraman''''' is a 1979 [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] Indian [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] [[Comedy film|comedy]] film directed by G. N. Rangarajan and written by [[Panchu Arunachalam]]. The film stars [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Sridevi]] in the lead roles, while [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]], [[Major Sundarrajan]], [[Thengai Srinivasan]], [[V. S. Raghavan]], Senthamarai, Pushpalatha, [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] and Master Japan Kuppu play supporting roles. It focuses on Kalyanam, the naïve son of a rich estate owner who is duped and murdered by his estate manager who seeks to take over the property, but lives on as a ghost. Kalyanam's twin brother Raman learns the truth and returns for revenge.
+'''''Kalyanaraman''''' is a 1979 [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] Indian [[Supernatural fiction|supernatural]] [[Comedy film|comedy]] film directed by G. N. Rangarajan and written by [[Panchu Arunachalam]]. The film stars [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Sridevi]] in the lead roles, while [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]], [[Major Sundarrajan]], [[Thengai Srinivasan]], [[V. S. Raghavan]], Senthamarai, Pushpalatha, [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] and Master Japan Kuppu play supporting roles. It focuses on Kalyanam, the naïve son of a rich estate owner. He is duped and murdered by his estate manager who seeks to take over the property, but lives on as a ghost. Kalyanam's twin brother Raman learns the truth and returns for revenge.
-''Kalyanaraman'' was the directorial debut of Rangarajan. Its concept was inspired by two different films: ''[[Idhu Nijama]]'' (1948) and ''[[Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands]]'' (1976). The film was released on 6 July 1979 and became a commercial success, running for 140 days in theatres. The film was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Ghazab]]'' (1982) and in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Sriramachandra]]'' (1992). Six years after the release of ''Kalyanaraman'', a sequel was made titled ''[[Japanil Kalyanaraman]]''.
+''Kalyanaraman'' was the [[List of directorial debuts|directorial debut]] of Rangarajan. Its concept was inspired by two different films: ''[[Idhu Nijama]]'' (1948) and ''[[Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands]]'' (1976). The film was released on 6 July 1979 and became a commercial success, running for 140 days in theatres. It was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Ghazab]]'' (1982) and in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Sriramachandra]]'' (1992). Six years after the release of ''Kalyanaraman'', a sequel was made titled ''[[Japanil Kalyanaraman]]''.
 == Plot ==
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 == Cast ==
+* [[Kamal Haasan]] as Kalyanam and Raman
-* [[Kamal Haasan]] as Kalyanam and Raman<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/39542/special-report/Kamal-Birthday-Special.htm |title=கமலும், கதாபாத்திரங்களும் – பிறந்தநாள் ஸ்பெஷல்! |date=7 November 2015 |work=[[Dinamalar]] |access-date=2 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602154026/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/39542/special-report/Kamal-Birthday-Special.htm |archive-date=2 June 2019 |dead-url=no |language=ta}}</ref>
 * [[Sridevi]] as Shenbagam<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://upperstall.com/features/baby-sree-sri-baby-unparalleled-journey/ |title=Baby Sree To Sri Baby: An Unparalleled Journey... |last=Vangal |first=Uma |date=2 March 2018 |website=Upperstall.com |access-date=2 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602155009/https://upperstall.com/features/baby-sree-sri-baby-unparalleled-journey/ |archive-date=2 June 2019 |dead-url=no }}</ref>
 * [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Samipillai<ref name="Dhananjayan" />
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 == Production ==
-''Kalyanaraman'' was the directorial debut of G. N. Rangarajan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/gn_rangarajan |title=G.N. Rangarajan |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango (company)|Fandango]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228183449/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/gn_rangarajan/ |archive-date=28 December 2017 |dead-url=no |access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> It was written by [[Panchu Arunachalam]], and produced by his wife Meena under their banner P. A. Art Productions.<ref name="primevideo" /> The concept of ''Kalyanaraman'' was based on that of two different films: ''[[Idhu Nijama]]'' (1948) and ''[[Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands]]'' (1976).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/idhu-nijama-1948/article3023087.ece |title=Idhu Nijama 1948 |last=Guy |first=Randor |date=4 July 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=16 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603055944/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/idhu-nijama-1948/article3023087.ece |archive-date=3 June 2019 |dead-url=no |author-link=Randor Guy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Piousji |date=16 September 1979 |title=Khaas Baat |url=https://archive.org/details/dli.bengal.10689.15523/page/n185 |magazine=Sunday |volume=7 |issue=17 |page=57}}</ref> In preparation for the role of Kalyanam, Kamal got his teeth fashioned from G. Janakiraman, a dentist.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/of-course-velu-nayakan-doesnt-dance/article4008896.ece |title='Of course Velu Nayakan doesn't dance' |last=Haasan |first=Kamal |date=20 October 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=16 February 2018 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6HK40BRBY?url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/of-course-velu-nayakan-doesnt-dance/article4008896.ece |archive-date=12 June 2013 |dead-url=no |author-link=Kamal Haasan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/rotary-vocational-excellence-award-for-film-star-doctor/article3147324.ece|title=Rotary 'vocational excellence' award for 'film star' doctor|last=Ashok Kumar|first=S. R.|date=14 April 2006|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=16 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603060147/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/rotary-vocational-excellence-award-for-film-star-doctor/article3147324.ece|archive-date=3 June 2019|dead-url=no}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by N. K. Vishwanathan, and editing by K. R. Ramalingam.<ref name="primevideo" />
+''Kalyanaraman'' was the directorial debut of G. N. Rangarajan.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/gn_rangarajan |title=G.N. Rangarajan |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango (company)|Fandango]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228183449/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/gn_rangarajan/ |archive-date=28 December 2017 |dead-url=no |access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> It was written by [[Panchu Arunachalam]], and produced by his wife Meena under their banner P. A. Art Productions.<ref name="primevideo" /> The concept of ''Kalyanaraman'' was based on that of two different films: ''[[Idhu Nijama]]'' (1948) and ''[[Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands]]'' (1976).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/idhu-nijama-1948/article3023087.ece |title=Idhu Nijama 1948 |last=Guy |first=Randor |date=4 July 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=16 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603055944/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/idhu-nijama-1948/article3023087.ece |archive-date=3 June 2019 |dead-url=no |author-link=Randor Guy}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Piousji |date=16 September 1979 |title=Khaas Baat |url=https://archive.org/details/dli.bengal.10689.15523/page/n185 |magazine=Sunday |volume=7 |issue=17 |page=57}}</ref> [[Kamal Haasan]] played two distinct roles: twin brothers Kalyanam and Raman.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/39542/special-report/Kamal-Birthday-Special.htm |title=கமலும், கதாபாத்திரங்களும் – பிறந்தநாள் ஸ்பெஷல்! |date=7 November 2015 |work=[[Dinamalar]] |access-date=2 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602154026/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/39542/special-report/Kamal-Birthday-Special.htm |archive-date=2 June 2019 |dead-url=no |language=ta}}</ref> In preparation for the role of Kalyanam, Kamal got his teeth fashioned from G. Janakiraman, a dentist.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/of-course-velu-nayakan-doesnt-dance/article4008896.ece |title='Of course Velu Nayakan doesn't dance' |last=Haasan |first=Kamal |date=20 October 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=16 February 2018 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6HK40BRBY?url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/of-course-velu-nayakan-doesnt-dance/article4008896.ece |archive-date=12 June 2013 |dead-url=no |author-link=Kamal Haasan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/rotary-vocational-excellence-award-for-film-star-doctor/article3147324.ece |title=Rotary 'vocational excellence' award for 'film star' doctor |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=14 April 2006 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=16 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603060147/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/rotary-vocational-excellence-award-for-film-star-doctor/article3147324.ece |archive-date=3 June 2019 |dead-url=no}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by N. K. Vishwanathan, and editing by K. R. Ramalingam.<ref name="primevideo" />
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