Thiruvarutchelvar is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed and produced by A. P. Nagarajan.[2] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and Padmini. It was released on 28 July 1967,[3][4] and ran for 100 days successfully in theatres.

Thiruvarutchelvar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. P. Nagarajan
Screenplay byA. P. Nagarajan
Based onPeriya Puranam
by Sekkizhar
Produced byA. P. Nagarajan
Starring
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byRajan
T. R. Natarajan
Music byK. V. Mahadevan
Production
company
Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures
Distributed bySivaji Films[1]
Release date
  • 28 July 1967 (1967-07-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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This movie chronicles the various "adventures" of Lord Shiva where he played with his devotees, especially, the key Nayanmars of Appar, Sundarar, Thirugnanasambandhar, Tiru Kurippu Thondar and Sekkizhar woven into a intricate narration. Taken largely from Periya Puranam, the movie is episodic and includes tales of how Sekkizhar works to compose it as he narrates the tale of how the Lord tested Tiru Kurippu Thondar, stopped the marriage of Sundarar while showing the world the power of verses of Appar and Sambandar by making them open the gates of temples, that had been locked for centuries, through their songs while also guide Appar to revive a dead child through his songs.

Cast

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Production

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Srividya, who went on to become a popular actress made her debut in this film. Her name was shown as Vidhya Moorthy in the introductory credits.[5] Sivaji Ganesan's performance as Appar was inspired by Kanchi Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.[6][7]

Soundtrack

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The soundtracks were composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were by Kannadasan.[8] The song "Nadarmudi" is set in Punnagavarali raga,[9] and "Mannavan Vanthanadi" is set in Kalyani.[10][11] P. Susheela who sang the song recalled that she was initially nervous to sing this song because of Ganesan's presence at the studio. Noticing it, Ganesan walked out of the studio and Susheela recorded the song.[12]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mannavan Vanthaanadi"P. Susheela 
2."Aadhi Sivan"P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan 
3."Irukkum Idatthai Vittu"Sirkazhi Govindarajan 
4."Sadhuram Marainthaal"Master Maharajan 
5."Sitthamellaam Enakku Sivamayame (Pittha Piraisoodi)"T. M. Soundararajan 
6."Om Namasivaya"T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus 
7."Ulagellam"T. M. Soundararajan 
8."Panniner Mozhiyaal"T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan 
9."Aathu Vellam"A. L. Raghavan, L. R. Eswari 
10."Kadhalaagi"T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan 
11."Naadhar Mudi Melirukkum"T. M. Soundararajan 

Reception

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References

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  1. ^ "Thiruvarutselvar". The Indian Express. 21 July 1967. p. 3. Retrieved 10 February 2021 – via Google News Archive.
  2. ^ Cowie & Elley 1977, p. 282.
  3. ^ "111-120". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Thiruvarutselvar". The Indian Express. 28 July 1967. p. 10. Retrieved 10 February 2021 – via Google News Archive.
  5. ^ "Veteran actor Srividya passes away". The Hindu. 20 October 2006. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  6. ^ Ganesan & Narayana Swamy 2007, pp. 155–156.
  7. ^ ""எதுக்கு என் படத்தை ஒட்டியிருக்காங்க?"... சிவாஜி பட போஸ்டரைப் பார்த்துக் குழம்பிய காஞ்சி பெரியவர்!". Nakkheeran (in Tamil). 31 May 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Thiruvarutselvar". JioSaavn. 28 July 1967. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  9. ^ Mani, Charulatha (21 June 2013). "The tale of two varalis". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 July 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  10. ^ Mani, Charulatha (14 October 2011). "A Raga's Journey: Kinetic Kalyani". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  11. ^ "A fusion of sorts". The Hindu. 21 March 2003. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  12. ^ Rao, Subha J. (1 April 2015). "When songbirds speak". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  13. ^ காந்தன் (20 August 1967). "திருவருட்ச்செல்வர்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 26–27. Archived from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023 – via Internet Archive.

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