Neela Malargal
1979 film by Krishnan–Panju
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Neela Malargal (transl. Blue Flowers) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Krishnan–Panju. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Major Sundarrajan. It is a remake of the Hindi film Anuraag (1972).[1] The film was released on 19 October 1979,[2][3] and became a success.[4]
Directed byKrishnan–Panju
Screenplay byA. S. Prakasam
Based onAnuraag
by Shakti Samanta
by Shakti Samanta
Produced byV. Ramasamy
| Neela Malargal | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
| Screenplay by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Based on | Anuraag by Shakti Samanta |
| Produced by | V. Ramasamy |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | N. Karthikeyan |
| Edited by | Panjabi B. Lenin |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Sabari Cinis |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Kamal Haasan as Doctor Chandiran
- Sridevi as Meena
- Major Sundarrajan as Ponnambalam
- K. R. Vijaya as Santhi
- Thengai Srinivasan as Kathavarayan Pillai
- Sukumari as Kamatchi
- Nagesh as Parthasarathy
- Malashri as Master Kannan
Production
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[7] All songs were written by Kannadasan.[8] The song "Pesum Manimottu Rojakkal" is based on the Mary Poppins song "Chim Chim Cher-ee".[9]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Idhu Irava Pagala" | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam | |
| 2. | "Pesum Manimottu Rojakkal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3. | "Madham Oru" | P. Susheela | |
| 4. | "Andhaga Ooril Oru Raja" | S. Janaki |
Reception
Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting of actors, Viswanathan's music and Krishnan–Panju's direction and concluded saying totally Neela Malargal will bring flowers of tears to the eyes.[10]
