Vettaikaaran (1964 film)
| Vettaikaaran | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | M. A. Thirumugam |
| Produced by | Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar |
| Written by | Aarur Dass |
| Story by | Aarur Dass |
| Starring |
M. G. Ramachandran Savitri M. R. Radha M. N. Nambiar Nagesh S. A. Ashokan Manorama |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | N. S. Varma |
| Edited by |
M. A. Thirumugam M. G. Balu Rao M. A. Mariappan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Devar Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 157 mins |
| Country |
 India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vettaikaaran (Tamil: வேட்டைக்காரன்; English: Hunter) is a 1964 Tamil action-drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film features M. G. Ramachandran and Savitri in lead roles. The film, produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 14 January 1964.[2] This film was a blockuster at the box office and was well received by the people.
Plot
MGR is a hunter and gets married to Savithri. Savithiri does not like the life that MGR lives. She pleads him to stop hunting animals however MGR does not hear to her pleas. Eventually this causes a rift in the family. The rest of the story revolves around the problems that MGR faces as a hunter.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran
- Savitri
- M. R. Radha
- M. N. Nambiar
- S. A. Ashokan
- Nagesh
- M. V. Rajamma
- Manorama
- Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- 'Gemini' Balu
- S. M. Thirupathisamy
Crew
- Director: M. A. Thirumugam
- Producer: Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar
- Production Company: Devar Films
- Music: K. V. Mahadevan
- Lyrics: Kannadasan, Rama. Kannappan, R. M. Muthaiah
- Story: Aarur Dass
- Screenplay:
- Dialogues: Aarur Dass
- Cinematography: N. S. Varma
- Editing: M. A. Thirumugam, M. G. Balu Rao & M. A. Mariappan
- Art Direction: C. Ragavan
- Choreography:
- Stunt: Shyam Sundar
- Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
Production
Vettaikaaran was produced by Devar Films. Filming was reportedly completed in 2 months time.[3]
Soundtrack
Music is composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4][5]
| Tracklist | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Methuva Methuva" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 3.33 |
| 2. | "Unnai Arinthaal" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan | 3.30 |
| 3. | "Seettu Kattu Raja" | Kannadasan | L. R. Eswari, A. L. Raghavan | 3.11 |
| 4. | "Manchal Mugame" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "En Kannanukkethani" | Kannadasan | P. Susheela | |
| 6. | "Katha Naayagan" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 7. | "Velli Nila" | Kannadasan | T. M. Soundararajan | |
Box office
Reportedly, the film ran for 140 days in theatres, became a blockbuster at box-office and became highest grossing film of the year. [6]
Reception
Film historian Randor Guy praised the "interesting storyline, romantic sequences between MGR and Savithri, and super hit songs."[7]
References
- ↑ "Vettaikaaran Release". mgrroop. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ↑ "Vettaikkaaran". Spicyonion.com. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "M G R: MGR Devar Combination". mgrroop.blogspot.in. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "Vettaikaaran Songs". raaga. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ↑ "Vettaikkaran (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "Vettaikaaran Records". srimgr. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mgr-bhanumathi-and-saroja-devi-in-vettaikaaran-1964/article8261292.ece