Veera Thirumagan

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Veera Thirumagan
Veera Thirumagan.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. C. Tirulokchandar
Written byA. C. Tirulokchandar
Produced byA. V. Meiyappan
StarringC. L. Anandan
Sachu
E. V. Saroja
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production
company
Release date
  • 3 May 1962 (1962-05-03)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹1,300,000 (equivalent to ₹94 million or US$1.3 million in 2020)[2]

Veera Thirumagan is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, produced by AVM Productions, and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar.[1] This was the directorial debut for Tirulokchandar. It stars C. L. Anandan, Sachu, E. V. Saroja and S. A. Ashokan, with music by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film was released on 3 May 1962.

Plot[]

Cast[]

Production[]

A. C. Tirulokchandar earlier wrote the screenplay for the hit film, Vijayapuri Veeran, an adaptation of The Three Musketeers. He was introduced by actor S. A. Ashokan to M. Saravanan of AVM Productions, and became very close to the AVM clan, he made his directorial debut with Veera Thirumagan.[3][4] Former child artist Sachu made her debut as lead actress with this film.[5] While AVM was generally known for producing drama films with contemporary settings, Veera Thirumagan differed from them by being an "action oriented costume drama".[1]

Soundtrack[]

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Lyrics were by Kannadasan.[6][7]

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length
1 "Azhagukku Azhagu" P. Susheela Kannadasan 03:35
2 "Kettadhu Kidaikkum" L. R. Eswari 04:20
3 "Neelapattadai Katti" P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari 04:32
4 "Paadatha Pattellam" P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki 03:12
5 "Roja Malarae" P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela 03:00
6 "Vethala Potta" T. M. Soundararajan, Sadan 03:56
7 "Etruga Dheebam" P. Susheela 04:58
8 "Ontodu Ondrai Vaitthaan" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Leela & M. S. Viswanathan 05:40
9 "Azhivadhu Pol Thondrum" G. K. Venkatesh 01:07

Reception[]

Kanthan of Kalki said Ashokan was the only actor who performed well, and criticised the film's other aspects, including the cinematography, art direction and music.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Jeyaraj, D. B. S. (3 March 2018). "✿ "Roja Malarae Rajakumari" ♛ ♥ ~ Popular Song by PB Sreenivas – P.Susheela Duo ♫". DBSJeyaraj.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. ^ Kantha, Sachi Sri (7 May 2015). "MGR Remembered – Part 27 | 1962 Elections and Aftermath". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  3. ^ Guy, Randor (27 June 2015). "Athey Kangal 1967". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 November 2017. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  4. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (25 March 2011). "Moorings and musings". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (16 November 2007). "Yours sincerely, Sachu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Veera Thirumagan (1962)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
  7. ^ விரத்திருமகன் (PDF) (song book) (in Tamil). Murugan Brothers. 1962.
  8. ^ காந்தன் (20 May 1962). "வீரத் திருமகன்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 49. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.

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