Kandhan Karunai
Kandhan Karunai (transl. By the mercy of Kandhan) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. It features an ensemble cast including Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, K. B. Sundarambal, Savitri, Jayalalithaa, K. R. Vijaya and Sivakumar. This was the debut film for Sridevi, who had starred as Lord Murugan at the age of 3.
| Kandhan Karunai | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Screenplay by | A. P. Nagarajan |
| Based on | Kanthapuranam by Kachiyapper |
| Produced by | A. L. Srinivasan |
| Starring | See cast |
| Cinematography | K. S. Prasad |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | A. L. S. Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The film revolves around Murugan, his birth, marriage and his acceptance of the post of the head of the army of heaven. In Hinduism, there are six abodes of lord Muruga, known as the "Arupadaiveedu". The story behind each of the abodes are portrayed chronologically in the film. It starts with Swamimalai, where Lord Muruga teaches the meaning of the word 'OM' to his father, Shiva. He goes to Palani Hills after a fight over a sacred fruit, that is his second abode. Then he wins over the demon king Surapadman in Thiruchendur and that is his third abode. The King of heaven, Indra offers his daughter's hand in appreciation of Lord Muruga's victory and he marries her in Thirupparamkunram, his fourth abode. He later marries Valli in his fifth abode of Thiruthani, later after a short dispute between both his wives they amicably settle in Pazhamudircholai, his sixth abode. All the events are summarised by Nakkeerar, a great Tamil poet portrayed by Sirkazhi Govindarajan at the end of the film.
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Veerabaghu Devan
- Gemini Ganesan as Shiva
- K. B. Sundarambal as Avvaiyar
- Savitri as Parvati
- Jayalalithaa as Valli / Vanji[1]
- K. R. Vijaya as Deivanai / Deivanayaki
- S. A. Ashokan as Soorapadman
- K. Balaji as Banugopan
- E. R. Sahadevan as Singamugasuran
- Nagesh as Nageswaran
- V. Gopalakrishnan as Jayanthan
- Sivakumar as Murugan
- S. V. Ramadas as Soorapadman's assistant
- Master Sridhar as Child Murugan
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan as Nakkeerar (cameo)
- S. Varalakshmi as Indrani
- G. Sakunthala as Ajamukhi
- Manorama as Valli's friend
- Ambika as Paduma Komalai
- Manimala as Banugopan's wife
- B. V. Radha as Ajamukhi's assistant
- Sridevi as Murugan
Production
Vijayakumar was supposed to play Lord Murugan in the film but he was replaced by Sivakumar. Vijayakumar instead appeared as one of the lords who was in the jail.[2][3] This was the debut film for actress Sridevi.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, for which he received the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.[5][6] The song "Thiruparankundrathil Nee" was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan.[7][8] The song "Arupadai Veedu" is a ragamalika; it starts off with Kambodhi followed by Hindolam, Chakravakam, Kaanada, Hamsanandhi, Natakurinji and Kapi. "Solla Solla inikkudhadaa" song is set to Kundhalavarali raaga."Thiruparankundrathil Nee" song set in Suddha Dhanyasi ragam and "Arumugamana Porul" song set in Mohanam ragam."Vellimalai Mannava" song set in Charukesi ragam.[9][10]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Aarumugamana Porul" | Renuka, S. Janaki. Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi | Kannadasan | 03:24 |
| "Aarumuga Saravana" | P. Susheela | Sankaradas Swamigal | 00:54 |
| "Arupadai Veedu Konda" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | Kannadasan | 06:41 |
| "Ariyathu Ketkum" | K. B. Sundarambal | 06:06 | |
| "Konjum Kili" | A. L. Raghavan | Sankaradas Swamigal | 01:11 |
| "Kurinjiyile Poo Malarnthu" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:44 |
| "Manam Padaithen" | P. Susheela | 04:01 | |
| "Murugane Senthil" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 00.58 | |
| "Munthum Thamizh" | S. C. Krishnan, A. L. Raghavan, K. Jamuna Rani, A. P. Komala | 01:51 | |
| "Muruga Muruga Muruga" | K. B. Sundarambal | 01:43 | |
| "Solla Solla" (Film Version) | P. Susheela | 02:22 | |
| "Solla Solla" (Full Version) | P. Susheela | 03:21 | |
| "Thirupparang Kundrathil" | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Susheela | Poovai Senguttavan | 03:23 |
| "Vallimalai Pothigaimalai" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | |
| "Vellimalai Mannava" | S. Varalakshmi | Kannadasan | 01:54 |
| "Vetrivel Veeravel" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 02:41 |
Reception
Kalki appreciated Nagarajan for taking an old story and reinventing it.[11]
References
- ^ Mishra, Nivedita (27 September 2014). "Jayalalithaa, the golden girl of Tamil cinema". Hindustan Times. from the original on 27 July 2017. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ . Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ . Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 6 January 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ "'You're the best baby in the world.' On Sridevi's 3rd death anniversary, daughter Janhvi Kapoor mourns actress and shares handwritten note". The Economic Times. 24 February 2021. from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ . Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 March 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ . Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ Balasubramanian, V. (12 September 2008). "His music touched the masses". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 March 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ "Devotional Kambhoji". The Hindu. 18 August 2012. from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ Saregama Tamil (10 January 2017). Kandhan Karunai | Tamil Movie Songs | Audio Jukebox | கந்தன் கருணை பாடல்கள். from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2017 – via YouTube.
- ^ "கந்தன் கருணை". Kalki (in Tamil). 5 February 1967. p. 17. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
External links
- Kandhan Karunai at IMDb