Naan Vanangum Deivam
1963 Indian film
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Naan Vanangum Deivam (transl. The deity which I worship) is a 1963 Indian Tamil language family drama film with elements of horror, directed by K. Somu and produced by C. T. Chettiar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, T. R. Ramachandran and V. Nagayya. It is based on Mary Shelley's famous novel Frankenstein.[1] The film was released on 12 April 1963.[2]
| Naan Vanangum Deivam | |
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| Directed by | K. Somu |
| Screenplay by | Ra. Venkadachalam |
| Based on | |
| Produced by | C. T. Chettiyar |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Padmini T. R. Ramachandran V. Nagayya |
| Cinematography | H. S. Venu |
| Edited by | N. M. Shankar |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Sathya Narayana Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 154 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Sundaram
- Padmini as Rukmani
- T. R. Ramachandran as Gopal
- Ragini as Leela
- V. Nagayya as Dr. Ragunath
- K. Sarangapani as Chokku Pillai
- P. D. Sambantham as Sukkuthanni Pillai
- M. R. Santhanam as Arisi Kadai Mudalali Azhagu Pillai
- S. Ramarao as Pithambaram
- Nagesh as Nagu
- Kumari Kamala as Dancer
- C. I. D. Sakunthala as Small Role
- Karuppu Subbiah as Small Role
Production
Naan Vanangum Deivam is the first film where Ganesan and Nagesh acted together.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi & K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[4] The song "Mullaippoo Manakkudu" was initially meant to be picturised on Ganesan, but after distributors objected, it was instead used for another actor.[5]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Ellam Ingoru Soodhattam" | P. B. Sreenivas | 02:30 |
| "Kanavum Palithadhu" | P. Susheela | 03:10 |
| "Mullai Poo Manakkuthu" | A. L. Raghavan & Jikki | 03:29 |
| "Naan Maraven Murali Gopala" | M. S. Rajeswari | 01:24 |
| "Velli Panam Kaasu" | Jikki | 02:36 |
| "Thayavu Illaiyo Annaiyae" | R. Balasaraswathi Devi | 03:19 |
| "Vanthaalum Vanthaalae Vandu Polae" | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:26 |
| "Naagareegamaai Vaazhanum" | K. Jamuna Rani & L. R. Eswari | 06:46 |
| "Veenaana Jaalangal Nee Seivathenadi" | K. Jamuna Rani, A. G. Rathnamala & L. R. Eswari | 03:04 |