Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga

Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (transl. Live Forever Like Today) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Shankar, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Radha Saluja. It was released on 5 May 1977.[1]

Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. Shankar
Written byK. Kalimuthu
Produced byV. D. L. Subbhaiya
V. D. L. S. P. Lakshamanan
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Radha Saluja
CinematographyT. V. Raja Ram
Edited byK. Shankar
S. M. Sundharam
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Subbu Production
Release date
  • 5 May 1977 (1977-05-05)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Murugan is a do-gooder who loves his village and the village loves him. Murugan's betrothed, Ganga, insults him and his village when they start talking about solemnising the marriage stating that she would marry only a educated, stylish, well-to-do man. Because he was insulted by his betrothed, Murugan vows to find a bride who is more stylish and better educated than her. He leaves for the city with the villager's blessings.

There he meets Menaka who is the daughter of Pandari Bai and sister of Kumar. Unknown to Murugan, Kumar is the guy who Ganga was in love with and was cheated by him. He impresses Menaka with his simplicity, honesty and integrity. With the blessings of Guruviah, a man who lost his leg while saving Menaka when she was a child, he makes her see people matter more than money. They propose marriage as she falls in love but Kumar stands in the way. Kumar is exposed as Ganga's lover and when all insist on him marrying Ganga, he takes her at gun point and goes to kidnap her. He is finally subdued by Murugan who reforms him and gets the married as he marries Menaka.

Cast

Production

The dialogues for the film were written by former MLA K. Kalimuthu.[2] This was Radha Saluja's last film with M. G. Ramachandran.[3]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[4] The songs "Anbukku Naan Adimai" and "Idhu Nattai Kaakum" were well received and, extensively promoted by Ramachandran during his election campaigns.[5] An article in The Washington Post noted that both songs were instrumental in the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's victory in the 1977 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu.[6]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ithu Nattai Kaakkum Kai"MuthulingamT. M. Soundararajan4:03
2."Pudhumai Pengal"PulamaipithanVani Jairam5:36
3."Welcome Hero"Na. KamarasanT. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela & Sasirekha5:51
4."Anbukku Naan Adimai"MuthulingamK. J. Yesudas4:44
5."Idhayathil Irundhu"PulamaipithanT. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela4:39
6."En Yoga Jaathagam"VaaliS. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Vani Jairam5:52
Total length:30:45

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the photography, direction and music, but criticised the title's lack of relevance to the story.[7]

References
  1. "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  2. "Former Speaker dead". The Hindu. 9 November 2006. Archived from the original on 28 November 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  3. Sri Kantha, Sachi (27 December 2019). "MGR Remembered – Part 54 | An Overview of the Final 31 movies of 1970s". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. "Indrupol Endrum Vaazhga ( 1977 )". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2012.
  5. "Evergreen and universal appeal". The Hindu. 22 March 2008. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  6. Kolappan, B. (29 March 2014). "Hit songs that won polls for AIADMK". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  7. காந்தன் (12 June 1977). "இன்று போல் என்றும் வாழ்க". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 63. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
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