Vadivukku Valai Kappu
| Vadivukku Valai Kappu | |
|---|---|
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| Tamil | வடிவுக்கு வளைகாப்பு |
| Directed by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Written by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Starring |
Sivaji Ganesan Savitri V. K. Ramasamy M. N. Rajam S. V. Subbaiah S. Varalakshmi T. P. Muthulakshmi |
| Cinematography |
A. Gopinath N. A. Thara |
Production company |
Sri Lakshmi Pictures |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vadivukku Valai Kappu is a 1962 Indian Tamil language film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan in his directorial debut. The film features Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, V. K. Ramasamy, M. N. Rajam, S. V. Subbaiah, S. Varalakshmi and T. P. Muthulakshmi.[1]
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan
- Savitri
- V. K. Ramasamy
- M. N. Rajam
- S. V. Subbaiah
- S. Varalakshmi
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
Production
The film marked the directorial debut of A. P. Nagarajan, who worked mostly as a screenwriter at that time.[2] It was produced by Sri Lakshmi Pictures.[1] K. Somu was the original director, but removed his name from the credits in favour of Nagarajan.[3] A. Gopinath and N. A. Thara handled the cinematography, while T. R. Nataraj did the editing. Sampath-Chinni, Rajkumar, Thangaraj and Krishnaraj were in charge of choreography. The final length was 15642 ft.[1]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[1]
Release
Vadivukku Valai Kappu was released on 7 July 1962.[4] Nagarajan's niece Vadivukkarasi was born on the same day, and was named after the film.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Filmography" (in Tamil). nadigarthilagam.com. p. 8. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ↑ Mohan V. Raman (14 April 2012). "Master of mythological cinema". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ↑ "Vadivuku Valaigappu". directorksomu.com. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ↑ "ஜூலை மாதத்தில் வெளியான படங்களின் பட்டியல்" [Films released in the month of July] (in Tamil). nadigarthilagam.com. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ↑ "I prefer to be in films, says Vadivukkarrasii". The Hindu. 25 May 2006. Retrieved 19 October 2016.