Selvam (1966 film)
Selvam is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan[1] and produced by V. K. Ramasamy.[2] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was released on 11 November 1966.[3][4]
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| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | V. K. Ramasamy |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan K. R. Vijaya |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | V. K. R. Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Selvam
- K. R. Vijaya as Valli
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Dr. Rajan
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Boothalingam
- V. Nagaiah as Kanthasamy
- M. V. Rajamma as Dhanalakshmi
- M. S. Sundari Bai as Mangalam
- Nagesh as Iyer Kathakalachebam
- Rama Prabha as Rathna
- A. K. Veerasami
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[5][6]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ennadi Ithanaivegam" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Alangudi Somu | 04:12 |
| 2 | "Avala Sonnal" | T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | 03:31 |
| 3 | "Lilli Lalli Jimmi" | L. R. Eswari | 03:22 | |
| 4 | "Ondra Iranda" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:42 | |
| 5 | "Va Va Va Enakkakava" | Dharapurum Sundarrajan, Jamuna Rani | 03:26 |
Reception
Kalki criticised Gopalakrishnan's screenplay for lacking essence and direction for lacking newness, but said the dialogues had richness.[7]
References
- செல்லப்பா (11 August 2017). "சினிமாஸ்கோப் 42: டும் டும் டும்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- "செலுலாய்ட் சோழன் சிவாஜி தொடர் 156 – சுதாங்கன் - தினமலர்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Nellai. 18 December 2016. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- "101-110". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- "Selvam". The Indian Express. 11 November 1966. p. 3.
- "Selvam (1966)". Music India Online. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- "Gulamagal Raathai- Nichaya Thaamboolam- Selvam Tamil Film Audio CD". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- "செல்வம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 4 December 1966. p. 45. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
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