Kulamagal Radhai
Kulamagal Radhai (transl. Radhai, the homely one)[1] is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed and written by A. P. Nagarajan. It is based on the novel Vaazhvu Engey (transl. Where is life?) by Akilan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and Devika. It was released on 7 June 1963.
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| Directed by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Screenplay by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Based on | Vaazhvu Engey by Akilan |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan B. Saroja Devi Devika |
| Cinematography | W. R. Subba Rao |
| Edited by | K. Durairaj |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Spider Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Radhai is in love with Chandran and they decide to get married. While trying to elope, Radhai's sister-in-law Vanaja stops Radhai and convinces her not to elope, which makes Chandran feel betrayed.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Chandran[2]
- B. Saroja Devi as Radhai[2]
- Devika as Leela[2]
- Supporting actors
- R. S. Manohar as Natarajan[2]
- K. Sarangapani as Sambhamoorthy[2]
- V. K. Ramasamy as Leela's father
- T. K. Bhagavathi as Sundaresan
- T. N. Sivadhaanu as Aarumugam
- P. D. Sambandam as a circus man
- Supporting actresses
- P. Kannamba as Kamalam
- R. Sandhya as Vanaja
- Manorama as Muthamma
Production
Kulamagal Radhai directed by A. P. Nagarajan who also wrote the screenplay, and was produced by Spider Films.[3][4] It is based on the novel Vaazhvu Engey, by Akilan.[5][6] Cinematography was handled by W. R. Subba Rao, and the editing by K. Durairaj.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[7] Lyrics were written by Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi.[8]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Aruyire Manavare" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03.23 |
| "Iravukku Aayiram" | 03.11 | ||
| "Kalla Malar" | A. Maruthakasi | 03.14 | |
| "Pagaliley Chandiranai" | Kannadasan | 03.20 | |
| "Chandranai Kanamal" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 3:28 | |
| "Radhe Unakku" | T. M. Soundararajan | A. Maruthakasi | 02.52 |
| "Ulagam Ethiley Adagud" | Kannadasan | 03.30 | |
| "Unnai Solli Kutramillai" | 03.32 |
Release and reception
Kulamagal Radhai was released on 7 June 1963.[4] In Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran called the film "above average", praising Nagarajan's direction, the cast performances and the music but criticising Nagarajan for having made compromises to make the film commercially viable.[2] Kanthan of Kalki wrote .[9]
References
- Baskaran, S. Theodore (2008). Sivaji Ganesan: Profile of An Icon. Wisdom Tree. Wisdom Tree. p. 90. ISBN 978-81-8328-396-0.
- Ramachandran, T. M. (6 July 1963). "Kulamagal Radhai". Sport and Pastime. p. 43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- Jeshi, K. (20 March 2014). "Celluloid stories". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
- "குலமகள் ராதை". Swadesamitran (in Tamil). 7 June 1963. Archived from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- "திரை உலகில் அகிலன்" [Akilan in the cine world]. Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 9 April 2016. Archived from the original on 30 September 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- Swaminathan, G. (2 July 2020). "Print to celluloid: From 'Kalvanin Kadhali' and 'Mullum Malaram' to 'Ponniyin Selvan'". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- "Kulamagal Radhai (1963)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- "Kulamagal Raadhai , Deivamagan Tamil Film LP Vinyl record". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- காந்தன் (30 June 1963). "குலமகள் ராதை". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 44–45. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
