Káthirunda Kangal
| Kaathiruntha Kangal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Tamil | காத்திருந்த கண்கள் |
| Directed by | Tatineni Prakash Rao |
| Produced by | T. K. Ramasamy |
| Written by |
M. S. Solamalai Ma. Ra. |
| Story by | Malabika Roy |
| Starring |
Gemini Ganesan Savitri M. R. Radha S. V. Ranga Rao Pandari Bai |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | Kamal Ghosh |
| Edited by | N. M. Shankar |
Production company |
Vasumathi Pictures |
| Distributed by | Vasumathi Pictures |
Release dates | 31 August 1962 |
Running time | 148 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kaathiruntha Kangal (English: The Eyes that Waited) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Tatineni Prakash Rao. The film starred Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in the lead roles. It was adapted from a Bengali novel written by Malabika Roy, with the dialogues written by M.S. Solamalai and ‘Ma.Ra’.[1]
Plot
The film tells the story of twin sisters who get separated at birth due to poverty. One is brought up by a wealthy person, and the other by the mother (Lakshmi). A doctor (Gemini Ganesan) comes to treat the ailing mother, and the mother's daughter falls in love with him, of which the doctor is unaware. On her deathbed, the mother reveals to her daughter the existence of the twin. The young woman goes in search of her sister and by sheer chance, both travel in the same train. The train has an accident and the wealthy sister loses her memory and is presumed dead.
Complications arise with the doctor marrying the other twin assuming she’s the wealthy one. A child is born and the wealthy twin turns up. The film then addresses the problems that arise.
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan
- Savitri
- M. R. Radha
- S. V. Ranga Rao
- Pandari Bai
- N. R. Sandhya
- S. N. Lakshmi
- V. S. Raghavan
- P. D. Santhanam
- Karikol Raju
- K. Balaji
- V. Gopalakrishnan
- Master Raju
- Kutty Padmini
Crew
- Producer: T. K. Ramasamy
- Production Company: Vasumathi Pictures
- Director: T. Prakash Rao
- Music: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
- Lyrics: Kannadasan
- Story: Mrs. Malabika Roy
- Dialogues: M. S. Solamalai & Ma. Ra.
- Art Direction: A. K. Sekar
- Editing: N. M. Shankar
- Choreography: B. Hiralal & P. S. Gopalakrishnan
- Cinematography: Kamal Ghosh
- Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
Production
Shooting for the film took place at Vijaya-Vauhini Studios.[1]
Soundtrack
| Kaathirundha Kangal | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album to Kaathirundha Kangal by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Language | Tamil |
| Producer | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
The soundtrack was composed by the duo 'Mellisai Mannargal' Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The lyrics were written by Kannadasan.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
| 1 | Kaatru Vandhal | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela | Kannadasan |
| 2 | Kanpadume | P. B. Sreenivas | |
| 3 | Odam Nathiyinile | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
| 4 | Thulli Thirintha | P. B. Sreenivas | |
| 5 | Vaa Endrathu | P. Susheela | |
| 6 | Valarntha Kalai | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela | |
Reception
Film historian Randor Guy of The Hindu praised the film for the "Lilting music, fine direction and memorable performances by Savithri, ‘Gemini’ Ganesan, Ranga Rao and M.R. Radha."[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Blast from the past – Kaathirundha Kangal (1962)". 27 April 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
- ↑ "Kaathiruntha Kangal – Track list". Raaga.com.
- ↑ http://s.ecrater.com/stores/224545/4f29b789e6534_224545b.jpg
