Vandikkaran Magan
1978 Indian film
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Vandikkaran Magan (transl. Cartman's son)[1] is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film photographed and directed by Amirtham, and written by M. Karunanidhi. It is based on the play of the same name by C. N. Annadurai.[2] The film stars Jaishankar, M. R. Radha and Jayachitra. It was released on 30 October 1978 and became a major success. The film was remade in Telugu as Ammayi Mogudu Mamaku Yamudu (1980).[3]
| Vandikkaran Magan | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Amirtham |
| Screenplay by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Story by | C. N. Annadurai |
| Produced by | Murasoli Selvam |
| Starring | Jaishankar M. R. Radha Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | Amirtham |
| Edited by | K. R. Ramalingam |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Poompuhar Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oru Nadagam Nadakkuthu" | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Ooraithirutha Oru Pillai" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Kovai Soundararajan, Vani Jairam, Chorus | |
| 3. | "Paduthaal Purandaal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramola | |
| 4. | "Oru Pakkam Neruppu" | L. R. Eswari | |
| 5. | "Medaiyil Aadidum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam |
Release and reception
Vandikkaran Magan was released on 30 October 1978.[6][7] Ki. Rajendran of Kalki appreciated the film for the cinematography, direction and cast performances. He also appreciated the lack of a comedy subplot, and was delighted to see Manorama in a different kind of role.[8] Ananda Vikatan wrote that though the story was old fashioned, it tasted delicious because of the story incidents and political references, rating the film 51 out of 100.[9] The film was a major success.[10][11]
