| Kadhalithal Podhuma | |
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| Directed by | K. V. Srinivas |
| Written by | M. K. Devarajan A. L. Narayanan (comedy) |
| Produced by | R. Sundaram |
| Starring | Jaishankar Vanisri R. S. Manohar Vennira Aadai Nirmala |
| Cinematography | C. A. S. Mani |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | Vedha |
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Release date |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kadhalithal Podhuma (transl. Is it enough if one only loves?) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by K. V. Srinivas and produced by under Modern Theatres. The film script was written by M. K. Devarajan and A. L. Narayanan wrote part of comedy script. Music was by Vedha. It stars Jaishankar, Vanisri, R. S. Manohar and Vennira Aadai Nirmala, with Thengai Srinivasan, V. S. Raghavan Rukmani and B. V. Radha in supporting roles. The film was released on 1 November 1967.
Plot
Ravi is separated from his father Somasundaram, when he is barely three years old. He is reared by a kind widow. Ravi grows into a fine young man. He falls in love with Geetha, who reciprocates his love. They engaged and are to be married soon. Mohana a friend of Ravi's is in love with him too. She tries to win him over, but Ravi does not harbour any feelings other than friendship for her. Realizing that her attempts are failed, Mohana is about to give up, but she sees a rays of hope, when she meets Thangaraj. Thangaraj is in love with Geetha and therefore he teams up with Mohana and hatches a plan to break the bond between Ravi and Geetha. The plot thickens when Mohana appears on the day of Ravi's wedding and announces that she is already married to him. Ravi denies that, but no one including his mother, believes him. Shattered by this development, Ravi moves in with his friend Mani meanwhile, Mohana makes herself comfortable at Ravi's home. Ravi's mother develops a soft corner for her and reveals to her a secret about Ravi's past. She also says to her that this will help Ravi unite with his parents. Thangaraj learns of this and tries to use this secret to his advantage. Ravi, on the other hand, is trying to prove to Geetha that Mohana's story is false. Do Thangaraj and Mohana succeed in their wicked plans and separate Ravi and Geetha? Does Geetha realise Mohana's true colours and unite with Ravi again?
Cast
- Jaishankar as Ravi
- Vanisri as Mohana
- R. S. Manohar as Thangaraj
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Geetha
- Thengai Srinivasan as Mani
- V. S. Raghavan as Somasundaram
- Kumari Rukmani as Ravi's adoptive mother
- R. Pakkirisamy as Ravikumar
- Pushpamala as Manju
- B. V. Radha as Manju's sister
Production
After several action and thriller films, Modern Theatres wanted a film in a different genre, so the romantic Kadhalithal Podhuma was made.[1]
Soundtrack
Music was by Vedha and lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[2] The song "Konjam Nilladi" is based on "Quando quando quando" by Tony Renis.[3] "Kadhal Penne Kanniyar" is based on "O Haseeno Zulfon Wali" from Teesri Manzil.
| No. | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Enthan Nenjam Yaarai" | T. M. Soundararajan P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:42 |
| 2 | "Konjam Nilladi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:17 | |
| 3 | "Kadhal Penne Kanniyar" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 03:08 | |
| 4 | "Amma Muzhikkira" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:10 | |
| 5 | "Kadhal Penne Kanniyar" – 2 | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:24 |
Release and reception
Kadhalithal Podhuma was released on 1 November 1967,[4][5] and succeeded commercially.[6]
References
- ↑ "முதலாளி! (19)". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 7 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ↑ "Kathalitthal Podhuma". Saregama. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- ↑ Umamaheswaran, Paneerselvam; Ramachandran, Sharavan; Sivasubramaniam, Shivadas D. (2020). "Retrospective Analysis of Plagiaristic Practices within a Cinematic Industry in India – a Tip in the Ocean of Icebergs". Journal of Academic Ethics. 18 (2): 143–153. doi:10.1007/s10805-020-09360-7. S2CID 214251004.
- ↑ "1967 –காதலித்தால் போதுமா மாடர்ன் தியெட்டர்ஸ்" [1967 –Kadhalithal Podhuma Modern Theatres]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ↑ "Kathalithal Pothuma?". The Indian Express. 1 November 1967. p. 3. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ↑ "மூன்றாவது நாயகர்கள் - பகுதி 4 | ஜெய்சங்கர் எனும் மூடிமறைக்கப்பட்ட அற்புதம்!". newstm (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.