Vannakili
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| Vannakili | |
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| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Screenplay by | R. Venkatachalam |
| Produced by | T. R. Sundaram |
| Starring | Manohar Prem Nazir B. S. Saroja T. R. Ramachandran |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | S. A. Murugesh |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
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Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vannakili (transl. Coloured Parrot) is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by T. R. Sundaram. The film stars Manohar, Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja and T. R. Ramachandran. It was released on 3 April 1959, and became a success.
Cast[]
- Manohar as Poochie
- Prem Nazir as Mayan
- B. S. Saroja as Vannakili
- T. R. Ramachandran as Natarajan
- D. Balasubramaniam as landlord
- R. M. Sethupathi as Karappan
- Mynavathi as Saraswathi
- T. P. Muthulakshmi as Eesal
- S. Rama Rao as Astrologer Subbaiya
- M. Saroja as Village Girl
- C. T. Rajakantham as Guest
- Kallapart T. R. Nadarajan
- C. K. Saraswathi as Natarajan's Mother
- K. K. Soundar as Police Inspector
- M. M. Jayasakthivel
- C. K. Soundirarajan
- Baby Uma as Kungumam
Production[]
Vannakili was directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres.[1]
Soundtrack[]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics by A. Maruthakasi.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Maattukara Vela" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | A. Maruthakasi | 03.21 |
| 2 | "Chinna Chinna Pappa" | P. Susheela | 04.21 | |
| 3 | "Aathiley Thanni Vara" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | A. Maruthakasi | 04.03 |
| 4 | "Saathukkudi Chaaru" | S. C. Krishnan & A. G. Rathnamala | 03.12 | |
| 5 | "Aasai Irukkuthu" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 03.36 |
| 6 | "Adikkira Kaithan" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 04.09 |
| 7 | "Chithadi Kattikittu" | S. C. Krishnan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 06.07 |
| 8 | "Kaattu Malli" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | A. Maruthakasi | 03.23 |
| 9 | "Vandi Urundoda" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 04.03 |
Release[]
Vannakili was released on 3 April 1959,[3] and emerged a success.[4]
References[]
- ^ Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Vannakkili". Gaana.com. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Vannakili". The Indian Express. 3 April 1959. p. 9.
- ^ Guy, Randor (11 December 2009). "Vannakili (1959)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1959 films
- Tamil-language films
- 1950s Tamil-language films
- Films directed by T. R. Raghunath
- Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan
- Indian films