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A JOURNEY WITH K.V. MAHADEVAN

Topic started by Manisekaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on Fri Jun 14 01:54:38 EDT 2002.
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This is an effort, in a modest way, to trace the great contributions of KVM to the Tamil Film Music. As Tamil Film songs originate from the Tamil films, I am aslo taking the liberty of discussing the background of the films where KVM had comsposed- with the intention of adding spice. I believe this article would serve as a nostalgic tonic to the fans of old songs.

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Responses:

• Old responses
  
• From: Saravanan (@ 213.42.1.174) on: Sat Oct 12 04:29:41 EDT 2002
  
  Kik- I am sure you meant KVM when you referred to 'Thirumal Perumai'.
  
  'Pachchai maamalaippol meni' also finds place in the long 'Kaana kann kodi vendum' song by Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi in 'Konjum Salangai'.
  
  
• From: Subbu (@ 216.52.49.5) on: Sat Oct 12 07:37:34 EDT 2002
  
  Mani Sir... ON PART 45:
  
  In addition to Saravanan & other's feedback:
  
  AruNOdhayam:
  "Muthu pavalam mukkani" was sung by TMS and PS (not LRE)
  
  ENGAL THANGA RAJA:
  PS solo for Manjula "Kodiyil oruvan kudi irundhann"
  
  VAANI RAANI:
  There is a lovely duet by SPB & PS "Mullai poo pallakku pOvadhenge" for Muthuraman and Vanishree
  I am not sure whether there was a duet by TMS & SJ. She has not sung any song in Vaani Raani, I remember.
  
  
• From: Subbu (@ 216.52.49.5) on: Sat Oct 12 07:38:52 EDT 2002
  
  Saravanan,
  
  Do you remember the PS solo for Padmini in "ViLayaattu piLLai". A sad song it is..
  
  
• From: nagarjan (@ 62.56.251.178) on: Sat Oct 12 08:07:09 EDT 2002
  
  ON 'VAANI RAANI'
  
  WHEN THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED, SHIVAJI WAS NOT BOOKED. IF WE NOTICE, IT WAS DIRECTED BY TWO DIRECTORS (FIRST ONE I DON'T REMEMBER) THE SECOND ONE IS CV RAJENDRAN (WHO WAS ASKED TO COMPLETE THE FILM AFTER THE FIRST DIRECTOR DIED)
  
  THE FILM CAME IN 1974. IN HIS REPLY TO THE REVIEW WHICH CAME IN THUGLAK, C V RAJENDRAN REPLIED THAT HE DIRECTED ALL THE SCENES INVOLVING SHIVAJI GANESAN WHOM HE RECOMMENDED FOR THAT ROLE.
  
  NOT A BIG ROLE FOR SHIVAJI IN THAT FILM.
  
  
  
  
  
• From: Saravanan (@ 213.42.1.174) on: Sun Oct 13 02:55:20 EDT 2002
  
  Subbu- I too remember only 'Aasaikku pillai' from Vilayattu Pillai. I haven't seen the film, so I don't know the situation.
  
  The song starts with PS singing the lines- slow and sad: 'Aasaikku pillai endru Aandavanai kettadhundu, Pillai vandha nerathile thaalelo,
  unnai petra manam vaadudhada thaalelo'
  
  Then, in the second verse, the pace suddenly quickens, and PS sounds cheerful: 'Muthu tamizh paadu, sittu nadai podu, thaththi thaththi vilayaadu, nadai vandi thalli thalli nadamaadu'
  
  Then follows another surprising change, a voice which sounds like Jamunarani sings the following lines: 'Pattam mele poguthu paaru, paravai pole parakkuthu paaru, vattam ittu aaduthu paaru, mele vaalai neetti parakkuthu paaru'-
  
  Hope someone can throw some light on the song!
  
  
• From: Saravanan (@ 213.42.1.174) on: Sun Oct 13 09:31:47 EDT 2002
  
  Mani Sir, some more points:
  
  1. Sathiyam- The TMS solo I referred to earlier is 'Pottaane oru podu'
  
  2. Valarpirai: Isn't there one more TMS solo: Koondu thirandhadhamma thaai paravai parandhadhamma
  
  3. Azhagu Nila- There is a superb PS solo: Aruvikkarai orathile.
  
  The 'Aattam aadaatho' song has 3 voices- PS, Jamunarani and AL Raghavan
  
  4.Which is the SC Krishnan song you have referred to in Rajarajan? Is it that Malaikkanni paattu?
  
  
  
• From: rk (@ 210.187.11.122) on: Sun Oct 13 12:19:18 EDT 2002
  
  vani rani - one more director - sanakya
  
  who are the directors for the movies ellam unakkaga and valarpirai?
  
  
• From: Manisegaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on: Wed Oct 16 23:55:12 EDT 2002
  
  
  
  Dear Everybody
  Busily involved in the Bali conference. Now my Bali trip hs been cancelled following the bombings.
  
  To sum up some querries, thanks for pointing out the mistakes and filling in the gaps that IK have kept empty. Other comments are:
  
  Valarpirai- I am yet to see the movie. Not available in video or VCD form. I have asked around. I think I have heard that TMS solo:
  
  Koondu Thiranthathamma.
  
  I do not know if I mentioned about a solo by P. Suseela "Mounam Mounam" in the same film.
  
  The SC Krishnan song in Rajarajan has been missed in my posting. Written by Muthukkothan, it goes like this:
  
  Aayimalaikkanni Aangaara Deviye
  AbiramaSundrari Ongararoobiye
  Maayimagamaayi Malaikkanni Thaye
  
  
  Padikkatha Methai was a big hit while Paaladai was a flop. There was a write up somewhere that only Pazhany (Music by VR)and Paaladai were flops among the "PAA" series of Bhim Singh.
  
  
  I remember seeing the film Annai Illam. There is a scene where Devika is well dressed up and P. Suseela sings this song in a happy mood, while TMS sings in a sad tone for a lamenting Sivaji Ganesan.
  
  The duet I meant was Thoongatha Kannendru Onru, not the solo Mayakkam Enathu Thayagam in Kungumam
  
  I had mentioned in some of the earlier postings that Seergazhi Govinderajan was looking for the Chittor Rani Padmini film, in which he had sung for Sivaji Ganesean. The famous song is Paarthukondirunthale Pothum. There is also a duet. I missed this, and am thankful that Saravanan timely pointed outthe Vanangamudi songs. I think the song that Saravanan points out is
  
  
  Malaiye Un Nilai Neeyum paaraai-wow! what a great song. Even Nagesh sings a portion of it in his own voice in the film Parisu. There is also a background song:
  
  Aatchiyin Thimiraale by SG.
  
  Good I was reminded.
  
  Following the success of Thookku Thookki, where G Ramanathan had highlighted TMS using Sivaji in the film, there was an attempt, according to Seergazhi Govinderajan to use Sivaji Ganesan for Kokilavavi to boost Seergazhi Govinderajan. The screen play for the song "Thiruve Un Deviye Vaarai" was already worked out. But finally it went to R. S Raveender as the hero.
  
  Somewhow the songs or SG for Sivaji remained very few.
  
  Even the song "Engiruntho Vanthaan Idaichaathi Nanenraan" in Padikkatha Methai was a background song with Sivaji in the fore.
  
  The Merry Go Round is the topic given to the dance music in Ratha Thilakam. But I am not aware of the Usha Urdup song.
  
  The Neeyum Naanum Onnu Oru Nilayil Paarthaal Inru is one that I should not have missed. How could I miss such a great song that added value to Koduthu vaithaval?
  
  I checked again the Kattilidava. It is not in the Vani Rani song book, but available in the record. Quite surprising.
  
  I have not seen most of the later movies that I had mentioned, such as Kulama Kunama and Vani Rani. In some old movies I had left out songs that I did not quite like, but readers have pointed them out, perhaps they like them. This is welcomed, as my taste is not the yardstick to determine the quality and acceptability of the songs. But am happy the readers are filling the gap. Some of the songs you have mentioned are not known to me.
  
  Thank you all of you for keeping me on my toes. Please keep pointing out the irregularities as it is our collective effort to restore the right information in the right order.
  
  Gratefully,
  Manisegaran
  
  
• From: Manisegaran (@ 161.142.2.11) on: Thu Oct 17 01:09:55 EDT 2002
  
  PART 47
  MORE FILMS OF MGR
  
  PARISU (1963)
  This is a good movie with very good songs. I was personally surprised that this film never made it to 100 days at the box office. MGR, Savithri, M.N. Nambiyar, Ragini, Rajasulochana, MR.Radha and Nagesh are the leading actors in this film. KVM has given some of his best works in this film
  
  A fantastic solo by TMS is:
  
  (THOGAYARAA)
  
  Alli Kondai Mudichu
  Araikkasu Pottu Vachu
  Velli Salangai Katti
  Vilakku Vaikkum Nerathile
  Vilakku Vaikkum Nerathile
  
  Pattu Vanna Chittu
  Padagu Thuraio Vittu
  Paarppathuvum Yaraiadi
  Annai Nadi Pottu
  Paarppathuvum Yaraiadi
  Annai Nadi Pottu
  
  Allikkodi Pole Thenatrangarai Mele
  Mella Mella Idai Asaiya Velli Silai Pole
  
  (PATTU VANNA)
  
  Aalai Paartha Vegam-Avan
  Azhagai Paartha Mogam
  Kalai Paarthu Nadantha Ponnu
  Kaattuthamma Baavam
  
  (PATTU VANNA)
  
  Ponna Poranthaal Oru
  Purushanukku Nere
  Ninnagathaan Vendum Aval
  Vaalzhil Oru Naale
  
  (PATTU VANNA)
  
  
  P. Suseela has this very good song for Ragini:
  
  Ponnulagam Nokki Pogindrom
  Putham Puthiya Sugam Kaanuginrom
  Mannulagil Irunthu
  Vinnulagil Paranthu
  Kannulagil Kalanthu Vaazhuginrom
  
  
  P. Suseela also sings this solo
  Aaalai Paarthu Azhagai paarthu
  Aasai vaikkathey
  Aaravara Nadaiyaai Paarthu
  Mayakkam Kollathey
  
  P. Suseela’s yet another solo song is:
  
  Kaalamennum Nathiyinile
  Kaathalennum Padaguviteen
  Maalaivarai Ottivanthen
  Maru Karaikku Kootti vanthen
  
  TMS and P. Suseela sing this enchanting duet:
  
  PS
  Enna Enna inikkuthu
  Ehetho Ninaikkuthu
  Vanna Vanna Thotrangal Anji Roooba
  Kannai Vattamittu Mayakkuthu Anji rooba
  
  TMS
  Kallaal Aditha Adi Valikkavillai
  Antha Kaayathile Udambu Thudikkavillai- Nee
  Kannal Aditha Adi Valikkuthadi
  Antha Kaayathile Manathu Thudikkuthadi
  
  PS
  Thaayar Anaithiruntha Mayakkamundu-Naan
  Thanthai Madiyiruntha Pazhakkamnundu
  Nee Yaro Naan yaaro Theriyathu-Inru
  Nernthathu Ennavendru Puriyaathu
  
  TMS
  Vara Vara Ithayangal Malarnthu Varum
  Valamaana Ennangal Mithanthu Varum
  Pala Pala Aasaikal Nirainthu varum
  Paruvathin Menmai Purinthuvidum
  
  
  PS
  
  Oruvarul Oruvarai Undakkivaithathu
  
  TMS
  
  Vitta Kurai Thotta Kurai Anju Rooba-Ini
  Vegathil Valarum Anju Rooba
  
  
  Then comes one greatest duets of all time:
  
  TMS
  Koonthal Karuppu
  
  PS
  Aahaa..
  
  TMS
  Kungumam Sivappu
  
  PS
  Oho Ho…
  
  TMS
  Kondaval Mugamo Rojappoo
  
  Some related digression
  This was the song that Tamilvanan criticised bitterly saying “It was only Kannadasan who discovered that Koonthal is Karuppu and Kungumam is Sivappu”
  
  What Kannadasan intended to say was this “The face of the lady whose koonthal is karuppu and kungumam sivappu is like rojaappoo” That is in prose form. The same matter expressed in poetic line ought to read:
  
  Koonthal Karuppu
  Kungumam Sivappu
  Kondaval Mugamo Rojappoo
  
  Tamilvanan is not a poet. He is a journalist. He was the predecessor of Cho Ramasamy, criticising each and all. Tamilvanan was all along condemning Tamil films. Finally he too became greedy and took Kathalikka Vanga- a filmof the lowest grade. He wrote “Nooraandu Varai Vaazhvathu Eppadi” and passed away at age 50!
  
  
  THAZHAMBOO (1965)
  This is another famous movie thyat adds credit to KVM, with very melodious songs. But the film was acommercial ailure. MGR. MR Radha, MN Nambiyar, S A Asohan, KR Vijaya, Manimala, Manorama and Nagesh are the main stars.
  
  Trichy Thiagarajan has written a song for P. Suseela:
  
  Vatta Vatta Paathi Katti
  Vanna Vanna Selai Katti
  Kattazhagi Nadappathu Naattiyama-Aval
  Kannale Sutruvathu Raattinama?
  
  
  Aalangudi Somu has written a song for TMS, Suseela and group:
  
  Thazhamboovin Narumanathil-Nalla
  Tharamirukkum Tharamirukkum-Athu
  Thamathithaalum Nirantharamaaga
  Manam Kodukkum Nalla Manam Kodukkum
  
  
  Kannadasan has penned a song for P. Suseela:
  
  Panguni Maathathil Or IRavu
  Paal Pol Kainthathu Vennilavu
  Thangathil Mithanthathu Mannazhagu-Angu
  Thaniye Thavithathu PEnnazhagu
  
  Kannadasan has also penned one more duet by TMS and P. Suseela:
  
  Thoovanam ithu Thoovanam Ithu Thoovanam
  Sottu Sotta Uthiruthu Uthiruthu-Athu
  Thaazhvaarathilum Keezhvaarathilum
  Thala Thala Vena valaruthu
  
  Then comes the highly controversial song by Kannadasan, sung by TMS and P.Suseela. This was a song very seldom played in the All India Radio.
  
  TMS
  
  Yerikkarai Orathile
  Yettu Veli Nilamirukku
  Ettu Veli Nilathileyum
  Enna Vaithaal Thoppagum?
  
  PS:
  Vaazhai Vaithaal Thoppagum
  Manjal Vaithaal Pinju Vidum
  Aazhamaaga Uzhuthu Vaithaal
  Athanaiyum Ponnaagum
  
  TMS
  
  Thenpurathu Cheemayile
  Then Kumari Kadalirukku
  Kumarikkadal Moozhgi Vanthaal
  Koodayile Enna Varum?
  
  PS
  Saranjaramaai Muthu Varum
  Thanip Pavazham Sernthu Varum
  Kumariyudan Kalanthuvittaal
  Kudumbathilum Aasai Varum
  
  (Purigiratha? Muthaiyaa Un Vegamenna?)
  
  
  
  When Vali was composing songs for MGR, the usual "wolves" carried tales to MGR. This caused a drift between Vali and MGR. So Kannadasan was once again used by MGR. Just before that MGR had announced "From now onwards Vali would be the one writing songs for my films." implying that Kannadasan is out of favour. But after the wolves had done sufficient homework, Vali was kept away by MGR. Vali became downtroddedn economically, and was suffering from financial crisis. Later while songs were being produced for the film Thazhamboo, MGR sent message to Vali to compose "one " song for the film. Vali wrote a song and sent it away to the studio for recording. This is about the only song where Vali directly communicated his heart's feelings to MGR. Then they patched up their differences. The song in which Vali speaks to MGR is:
  
  Engey Povidum Kaalam?-Athu
  Ennaiyum Vazha vaikkum-Nee
  Idayathai Thiranthu Vaithaal-athu
  Unnaiyum Vaazhavaikkum
  
  
  Ullathai Cholli Nallathai Cheithu
  Varuvathai Varattum Enriruppom
  Kannerellaaam Punnagaiyaagum
  Kadamayin Vazhiye Ninriruppom.
  
  Oru Sila Perkal Oru Sila Natkal
  Unmayin Kankalai Thiranthu vaippar
  Poruthavarellaam Pongi Ezhiunthey
  Moodiya Kankalai Thiranthu Vaippaar
  Kalkalirukka Kaikalirukka
  Kavalaikal Nammai Enna Seiyum?
  Uzhaippathu Onre Seyalenak Kondaal
  Nadappathu Nalamaai Nadanthuvidum
  
  MGR got the message and immediately patched up.
  
  THAALI BAGYAM (1966)
  
  This is a movie produced by Kannambaa. Apart from MGR and Kannambaa, Saroja Devi, SV Subbiah and MN Rajam act in the leading roles. There are some good songs:
  
  
  
  A solo by P. Suseela:
  
  Annayillaamal Piranthaval Yaar
  Aval anbayum Arulayum maranthavar Yaar
  Naalum Therinthaval Pen Thaane
  Aval naattukkum Veettukum Kanthanee?
  
  TMS and P Suseela sing this duet:
  
  Kan Pattathu Konjam
  Punpattathu Nenjam
  
  There is another duet by the same pair:
  
  Ippadiye Irunthuvittaal
  Eppadi Irukkum Ethirkaalam
  
  The duet by TMS and P. Suseela that has not failed to move the hearts of the lovers of light music is this:
  
  PS
  Ullam Oru Kovil
  Un Uruvam Athil Deivam,
  
  TMS
  Kangal Athan Vaasal
  Pennin Naanam Angu Kaaval
  
  PS
  Naan Kulikkum Nalla Manjalukku Puthu
  Naayaganaai Nee Vanthaaye
  
  TMS
  Sevvithazhoram Then Eduthu
  Ilam Punnagayil Nee Thanthaaye
  
  
  PS
  Tholkalil Kodiyaai Thavazhthiruppen
  
  TMS
  Unnai Thodarnthiruppen
  Enrum Thunai Iruppen
  
  PS
  Paruvam Tharum Nalla Virunthaaven
  Ennai Pagal Iravaai Naan Padaithuvaippen
  
  TMS
  Munnazhagodu Pinnazhagai
  En Manachimilil Naan Adaithuvaippen
  
  PS:
  Aanantha Kadalin Alaiyaaven
  
  TMS
  Unnnai aani Ponnudal Silai Enben
  
  Ullam Oru Kovil….
  
  (believe the lines are right)
  
  ARASA KATTALAI (1967)
  Arasa Kattalai of Sathiyaraj Pictures has some of the best works of KVM. It is also a star value movie with leading stars like SA Asohan, MN Nambiyar, PS Veerappa(lighting appearance) RS Manohar, Saroja Devi, Jayalalitha, and Chandrakantha. The songs are simply great. The film was expected to be a big hit at the box office, given the star value and the enchanting songs.
  
  There is a song of Vali sung by P. Suseela for Jayalalitha. The song simply elevates MGR to limitless heights.
  
  Ennai paada vaithavan Oruvan.
  En Paattukku Avanthaan Thalaivan
  Oru Kutramillatha Manithan-Avan
  Kovil Illaatha Iraivan
  
  
  P. Suseela sings a solo for Saraoja Devi:
  Pan Paadum Paravaiye Enna Thookkam-Un
  Pazhangaala Kathaiyinri yaarai Kaakkum?
  Thanneerum Rathamum Onruthaanaa?-Nee
  Thayatra Kanrupol Aagalaama?
  
  
  Muthukkoothan has written a song for TMS:
  
  Aayiram Kaikal Anaithu Ninraalum
  Aathavan Maraivathillai
  Aanaikalitte yaar Thaduthaalum
  Alaikkadal Oivathillai
  Aadi Vaa!Aadi Vaa! Aadi Vaa
  
  Aadap Piranthavale Aadi Vaa
  Pugazh Thedap Piranthavale Paadi Vaa
  
  
  Muthukkoothan has written a song for P Suseela:
  
  Ethanai Kaalam kanavukal Kanden
  Kaanbatharku-Unnau Kaanbatharku
  
  
  Vali has written a duet for TMS and PS:
  
  Mugathai Paarthathillai-Anbu
  Mozhiyai Kettathillai-Intha
  Manathai Ketttathillai-Ithil
  Mayakkam Vanthathenna
  
  
  Aalangudi Somu has written a duet song for TMS and PS:
  
  
  Vettai Aadu Vilayaadu
  Viruppam MPola Uravaadu
  Veeramaaga Nadaiyai Podu
  Nee Vetri Ennum Kadalil Aadu
  
  
  There was a song that Vali wrote for a BR Bantulu film Nadodi. But MSV rejected saying that the song should be used in Raja Rani story and not in films with social themes. Vali liked the song so much that he gave it to KVM for the film Arasa Kattalai. KVM, MGR and everyone else accepted the lyrics in toto. The song, which is one of the best of Vali is:
  
  Putham Puthiya Puthagame-Unnaip
  Puratti Paarkum Pulavan Naan
  Pothikai Valartha Senthamizhe
  Paattil Vadikkum Kavingan Naan.
  
  Palliyarai Ennum Palliyile Indru
  Puthithaai Vantha Maanavi Naan
  Ettai Puratti Paattaip Padikkum
  Veetu Pulavan Nayagi Naan
  
  Anju Viral Pattal Enna
  Anjugathai Thottaal Enna
  Thotta Sugam Onraa Enna
  Thullum Ullam Pantha Enna
  
  Sevvithazhai Kandaal Enna
  Theneduthu Undaal Enna
  
  Kothu Malarch Chenda Enna
  Konjum Mannan Vanda Enna
  
  Kaiyanaikka Vanthaal Enna
  Meiyanaithuk Kondaal Enna
  
  Muthamazhai Enraal Enna
  Sorgamn Onru Unda Enna
  
  Vetkam varum Vanthaal Enna
  Vendiyathai Thanthaal Enna
  
  Innum Konjam Sonnal Enna
  Inbam Inbam Ebnraal Enna.
  
  
  
  Some observation.
  This film is quite interesting. This is the only film where Jayalalkitha and Saroja Devi acted together with MGR. Jayalalitha enters and Saroja leaves MGR for good. In Nadodi Mannan Saroja Devi entered and Banumathy had to leave. In Arasa Kattalai Saroja Devi is placed on a flat table, and the audience are left to imagine that she has died. In Nadodi Mannan, Banumathy is on her death bed, and a portrait of a dead deer is shown. (Banumathy came in Kanji Thalaivan, but Saroja Devi never came back to MGR)
  
  
  ADIMAI PENN( 1969)
  This is a prestigious movie for MGR. A long delayed movie too. There was an advertisement of this film within an earlier film-Naan aanai Ittaal for the scene of the song “Nalla Velai naan Pizhaithuk Konden” In this film Jayalalitha was made a singer for the first time. During an interlude of some shooting scenes, everyone was resting. Jayalaitha was casually singing a song, which MGR overheard. Learning that she has the ability to sing MGR got her to sing a song. KVM composed the song in plain music, to suit the first comer to the cine songs. As the recording took place, MGR stood by her side to give her the encouragement. The song is :
  
  Amma Enraal Anbu
  Appaa Endraal Arivu
  
  When MGR told Vali of this song that Jayalalitha was singing, Vali said, “ Anne, I had predicted that she would one day sing. In Arasakkattalai I wrote a song for her which goes “Ennai Paada Vaithavan Oruvan En paattukku Avanthaan Thalaivan”
  
  
  Originally Vali wrote a song as :
  Ematrathey Emarathey
  Emarathey Ematrathey
  
  But Mahadevan changed it as follows:
  
  Yematrathey Yematrathey
  Yemaarathey Yemaraathey
  
  MGR liked this, and KVM rang Vali and got his approval. Pugazhendi and KVM often changed Vali's lines. vali did not like this. But KVM advised Vali tot this effect" The relationship between the songwriter and the MD must be like that between husband and wife. That is the only relationship where there would be deep love even thought a fight takes place. But Vali was adamant. MGR advised Vali that such fights and misunderstandings are very common in cine industry, and that the upcoming artistes ought to accommodate them.
  
  Anyway the Yematrathey song came out very well with some western touch. Jayalalitha is seen in different dance sequences in this song.
  
  
  Then comes the powerful song by TMS with good filming:
  
  Thayillamal Naanillai
  Thaane Evarum Piranthathillai
  Enakkoru Thaai Irukkinraal
  Enrum ennai Kaatkinraal
  
  S. Janaki and P. Suseela sing this song in glorification of MGR:
  
  Kalathai Venravan nee
  Kaaviyamaanavan Nee
  Vethanai Theerthavan
  Vizhigalil NIrainthavan
  Vetri Thirumagan Nee
  
  Nadanthaal Athirumn Rajanadai...
  
  
  
  
  The other famous solo of MGR where MGR glorifies his own self, very subtly is:
  
  Unnai Paarthu INtha Ulakam Sirikkiratyhu
  
  Background to this song:
  In many songs MGR praised himself. By the time Adimai Penn was produced he was at the pinnacle of fame and glory. In the song "Unnai Paarthu intha ulagam sirikkirathu" he appears in a mask. A big crowd is gathered. The crowd looks for a saviour to rescue them from oppression. As the line goes "Nee kadavulai paarthathu kidayathu... avan karuppa sivappa theriyathu" MGR immediately opens up his mask and reveals his face. On seeing his face there is a tremendous applause because they had seen the kadavul. Then MGR says "Iraivan Oruvan Irukkindraan... Ezhayin Sirippil Irukkindraaan" This time MGR gives a broad smile. More thunderous applause! Anna is the one who said Ezhayil Sirpiil Iraivanai Kaanalaam. Here MGR says that and reveals himself. Indeed a very subtle indoctrination.
  
  
  The highlight song is of course the song “Aayiram Nilave Vaa.” MGR had dominated on all areas of the cine industry. He finished off many of his competitors. There was one person whom he could not oppress. That was TMS. When Adimai Penn was in the making, MGR wanted TMS to sing the songs and get them recorded. But TMS had to rush to Jaipur for a family wedding. MGR pressurised TMS to finish the recording before going to Jaipur, but TMS said he would come back and complete the recording. There was a heated argument between them. MGR threatened that should TMS leave for Jaipur before recording the songs, MGR would create a new singer to replace TMS. TMS told MGR to go ahead and create a newsinger, and left for Jaipur. While TMS was away MGR got SP Bala to sing Aayiram Nilave Vaaa. The song was good, but the gambeeram of TMS was totally lacking. When TMS came back MGR got TMS to sing the rest of the songs- Thaayillamal Naanillai, Unnnai Paarthu Intha Ulagam Sirikinrathu and Emaatrathey Ematraathey.
  
  
  
  MAATTUKKARA VELAN (1970)
  This is a great hit of Jayanthi films. This was a silver jubilee hit too. MGR says this was the most difficult double role movie for him especially in filming the Oru Pakkam Paakkura song. Jayalaitha, Lechumy Asohan, V.K. Ramasamy. S. Varalechumy and Cho are the main stars here. The songs are simply great.
  
  TMS sings a title song written by Kannadasan in praise of cow.
  
  Sathiyam Neeye Tharmathaaye
  Kuzhanthai Vadive Theivamagale
  
  
  TMS and LR Eswary sing a well composed entertainment song:
  
  Pattikkada Pattanamaa
  Rendunkettan Lachanama?
  Aalai Paarthu Nottam Parthu
  Aalai Mudivu Kattanuma
  Pattikkada Pattanamaa
  Rendungkettan Lachanama?
  
  
  
  TMS, P. Suseela and LR Eswary sing this great song:
  
  Poo Vaitha Poovaikku Pookkal Sonthama
  Poovukkume Thenukkum
  Poo Chinthum Bothaiikum
  Eekkal Sonthama
  I love You I Love you I love love you.
  
  A good love duet by TMS and Suseela:
  
  Thottukkollavaa
  Nenjil Thoduthukkollavaa
  Pattukkollavaa Mella Pazhagikollavaa
  
  TMS sings this solo:
  
  Oru Pakkam Paakkura
  Oru Kannai Saikkira
  Ava Uthattai Kadichikkittu
  Sirikkira Sirikkira Sirikkiraa.
  
  
  EN ANNAN (1971)
  Venus Pictures En Annan was another important movie for KVM as he brought some of the best gems. MGR, Asohan, MN Nambiyar, Cho, Jayalalitha, TK Bagavathy, Muthuraman and Vijaya Nirmala act in the leading roles.
  
  
  Kannadasan has written a song sung by TMS:
  
  Nenjam UNdu Meram Undu
  Odu Raajaa
  Neram Varum Kaathiirunthu paadu Raaja
  
  A line is in this film attacking the ruling party-DMK.
  
  Annanthu Paarkkum Maalikai Katti
  Athan Arukinil Olai KUdisai katti
  Ponaana Ulakendru Peyasrumittal
  Intha Boomi Sirikkum
  Antha Saami Sirikkum
  
  (The DMK's election manifesto was to remove the squatters, but they continued to exist. This song and the Nam Naadu fim and songs were subtly indicating the empty promises of the DMK government, following Anna's death. All these culminated in the split between MGR and Mu Ka)
  
  Kannadasan has also written a duet for TMS and S. Janaki. This song was well received by the music lovers. In this song there are many beautiful analogies.
  
  TMS
  Neela Niram
  Vaanukkum Kadalukkum Neela Niram
  Kaaranam Yen Kanne Un Kannum Neela Niram
  
  Thamarai Poovile-Unthan
  Ithazhgal Thanthathe Sivappo
  
  S. Janaki
  Meengalin Azhagaiye-Enthan
  Vizhigal Thanthathaai Ninaippo…
  
  Vali has written a song that was sung by PB Sreenivos and LR Eswary:
  
  Kannukku Theriyaatha antha Sugam
  Nenjukku Therikinra Inba Sugam
  Oru Muraiyaa Iru Muraiyaa
  Unnai Ketka Chollum
  
  Kannadasan has written a famous folk duet for TMS and P. Suseela:
  
  TMS
  Kondai Oru pakkam Sariya Sariya
  Kottadis Selai Thazhuva Thazhuva
  Thandai Oru Pakkam Kulunga kulunga
  Salakku Salakku Singaari-Un
  Sarakku Ennadi Kaikaar
  Salakku Salakku Singaari-Un
  Sarakku Ennadi Kaikaar
  
  PS
  
  Kendai Vetti Minunga Minunga
  Keli Pechu Kulunga Kulunga
  Thanga Kadukkan Vilanga Vilanga
  Sarasamaadum Rangaiya
  Parisampodu Engaiya
  Sarasamaadum Rangaiya
  Parisampodu Engaiya
  
  Kannadasan has penned one good solo for TMS:
  
  
  Kadavul Yen Kallaanaan
  Manam Kallai pona Manitharkalaale
  Kannadasan has written a stage drama type of song for TMS and P. Suseela
  
  Aayiram Ennem Konda Maaanida Jaathithannai
  Aandavan Padaithathu appo Appo
  
  
  TMS and LR Eswary sing this famous song by Kannadasan:
  
  LRE
  Aasai Irukku-Nenjil Aasai Irukku
  Aanaalum Kooda Konjam Achamirukku
  This movie had good songs and as expected was a success hit for KVM and those involved with it.
  
  
  
  ANNAMITTA KAI(1972)
  This was the last black and white movie of MGR. This was released after a long time. MGR. Bharathi, Bandaribai and Jayalalitha are the main stars.
  
  P. Suseela sing this song:
  
  Pathinaaru Vayathinile
  Pathinezhu Pillaiyamma
  
  TMS comes with this famous song:
  
  Annamitta Kai
  Nammai aakki Vitta Kai
  Unnai Ennai Uyaravaithu
  Ulakamellam Vazhavaikkum
  Annamitta Kai
  Nammaiaakkivitta Kai
  
  
  TMS and S. Janaki sing his song:
  
  TMS
  Azhagukku maru peyar penna-alli
  malarukku maru peyar kanna
  
  S.JANAKI
  Thamizhukku maru peyar amuthaa-athai
  Tharuginra ithazh thanga chimizha
  
  TMS and P.Suseela sing two love duets. one is:
  
  Mayangivitten Unnai Kandu
  
  
  The other is:
  Onnunna Onnunna
  Sollu Sollu
  
  
  PALLANDU VAAZHGA (1975)
  
  The last MGR film where KVM composed music and it ran for 100 days. All songs are good. But this happened to be a movie that I decided not to see with my family members. This movie is recent to us and I believe we do not need much introduction. Let me just say in passing:
  
  By Vaani Jayaram:
  Maasi maatha Kadasiyile Machaan Vantharu
  
  Jesudass
  Onre Kulamendru Paaduvom
  Oruvane Devan Enru Potruvom
  
  A duet by Jesudas and Vani Jayaraam:
  
  Inru Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha
  Puthu Selaikku Vasantha Vizha
  
  A duet by Jesudass and Kala:
  
  Poi Vaa Nathi Alaiye-Ival
  Poochoodum naal Paarthu Vaa
  
  
  A duet by Jesudass and Suseela:
  Yenna Sugam Yenna Sugam
  Unnidam naan Kanda Sugam
  
  
  Regards,
  
  manisegaran
  
  
  
  
• From: Subbu (@ 216.52.49.5) on: Thu Oct 17 04:05:12 EDT 2002
  
  Mani Sir...
  
  "Aayiram nilave vaa".. song had some other stories also, as I heard from friend's circle. SPB was running severe fever and MGR had to compel SPB to go back home and record after he recovers. But SPB stayed (may be thinking that he would be dropped if he goes back home) and recorded. The final record was 17th it seems. Also P. Suseela was not comfortable to sing with SPB, as she felt that the song may not come out well with SPB's fever-full shrilling voice. This is also a hear-say. And MGR had to convince PS to cooperate and encourage SPB. If you listen to the song even now, one can make out that SPB has "jaladhosham voice" goNa goNa endru.. :-))
  
  

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