Vannakili (transl. Coloured Parrot) is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres. The film stars Manohar, Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja and T. R. Ramachandran.[1] It was released on 3 April 1959, and became a success.[2]
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| Directed by | T. R. Raghunath |
| Written 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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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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The village landlord, a widower with a college-educated daughter Saraswathi in love with her father's farmhand Mayan, has an eye on the farmhand's sister, Vannakili. Mayan, however, declines the proposal of the landlord who suggests they could work out an exchange of alliances. Meanwhile, the village macho Poochie falls for Vannakili, kidnaps her and marries her against her wishes. A woman of strong character and old world values, she becomes the obedient wife to her husband who whips her to sing for him. She has a stepdaughter who refuses to acknowledge the new mother. With her good nature, the kind-hearted Vannakili transforms her husband and child, and solves all the problems, leading to her brother marrying the landlord's daughter.
Cast
edit- 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
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3] Lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi.[4][5]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Maattukara Vela" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03.21 |
| "Chinna Chinna Pappa" | P. Susheela | 04.21 |
| "Aathiley Thanni Vara" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 04.03 |
| "Saathukkudi Chaaru" | S. C. Krishnan & A. G. Rathnamala | 03.12 |
| "Aasai Irukkuthu" | P. Susheela | 03.36 |
| "Adikkira Kaithan" | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Susheela | 04.09 |
| "Chithadi Kattikittu" | S. C. Krishnan & P. Susheela | 06.07 |
| "Kaattu Malli" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 03.23 |
| "Vandi Urundoda" | Seerkazhi Govindarajan & P. Susheela | 04.03 |
Release
editVannakili was released on 3 April 1959,[6] and emerged a success.[7]
References
edit- ^ "1959 – வண்ணக்கிளி – தி மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ்" [1959 – Vannakili – The Modern Theatres]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "மாடர்ன் தியேட்டர்ஸ் தந்த இசை விருந்து 'வண்ணக்கிளி'!". Minnambalam (in Tamil). 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 6 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Vannakkili". Gaana. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Vannakili Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K V Mahadevan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Vannakili 2 Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by K V Mahadevan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Vannakili". The Indian Express. 3 April 1959. p. 9. Retrieved 19 October 2020 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Guy, Randor (11 December 2009). "Vannakili (1959)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
