Ellam Unakkaga
| Ellam Unakkaga | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Adurthi Subba Rao |
| Story by | Atreya |
| Starring | Sivaji Ganesan Savitri |
| Cinematography | P. Ramasamy |
| Edited by | K. Govindasamy |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Saravanabhava Unity Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ellam Unakkaga (transl. All for you) is a 1961 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao and produced by Saravanabhava Unity Pictures. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. It was released on 1 July 1961, and failed commercially.
Plot
Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs Venkatachalam that he treated a similarly handicapped woman, who in the process of giving birth to a child, was cured and could walk again. Inspired, Venkatachalam marries off Sarala to Anandan, deciding that if Sarala is not cured within two years, the marriage will dissolve and Anandan can marry any other woman he wants. Anandan and Sarala live a happily married life. Sarala gives birth to a child, but is not cured of her handicap. However, Anandan refuses to abandon hope. The rest of the film revolves around what happens to the many problems of the characters.[1]
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan as Anandan[1]
- Savitri as Sarala[1]
- S. V. Ranga Rao as Venkatachalam
- T. S. Balaiah as Egambaram
- T. R. Ramachandran
- V. Nagaiah
- M. S. Sundari Bai
- C. K. Saraswathi as Anandan's mother
Production
Ellam Unakkaga was directed by Adurthi Subba Rao based on a story by Aatreya. The film was produced by Saravanabhava Unity Pictures, filmed by P. Ramasamy and edited by K. Govindasamy. Shooting took place at the Adyar-based Neptune Studios, later known as Sathya Studios.[1][2]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, assisted by Pugazhendi. The lyricists were Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, Ku. Ma. Krishnan and Kothamangalam Subbu.[3] The playback singers were T. M. Soundararajan, A. L. Raghavan, P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi and Rajeswari.[1]
| Serial No. |
Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Eru Katchikku" | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari group | Thanjai Ramaiah Das | |
| 2 | "Manasu Pola Mapillai" | P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari group | Kothamangalam Subbu | |
| 3 | "Veesiya Puyalennum" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | |
| 4 | "Malarum Kodiyum Pennenbar" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | |
| 5 | "Kannale Kadhal Kaditham" | A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari | Ku. Ma. Krishnan | |
| 6 | "Thanga Magane Inbam Thandha" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari group | Kannadasan | |
| 7 | "Konji Varum Nenjil Indru" | P. Susheela | ||
| 8 | "Kadamaiyai Seivom" | T. M. Soundararajan group |
Release and reception
Ellam Unakkaga was released on 1 July 1961.[4][2] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film was not a commercial success as viewers reacted negatively to seeing Ganesan and Savitri as lovers onscreen, the duo having acted as siblings in Pasamalar, released earlier that year. However, he praised it for the performances of the cast, the music, the dance sequences choreographed by P. S. Gopalakrishnan, and Adurthi Subba Rao's direction.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Guy, Randor (12 July 2014). "Blast From The Past: Ellaam Unakkaaga (1961)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- ^ a b "filmography p7". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ Ellam Unakkaga Song Book. Sivaji Printers, Chennai-14, Phone:83423.
- ^ "Ellam Unakkaga". The Indian Express. 1 July 1961. p. 12.