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| Suryagandhi | |
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| Directed by | Muktha Srinivasan |
| Written by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Screenplay by | A. S. Prakasam |
| Story by | Basumani |
| Produced by | M. Venu Gopal |
| Starring | R. Muthuraman Jayalalithaa |
| Cinematography | V. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | L. Balu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Vidhya Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Suryagandhi (transl. Sunflower) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. It stars Jayalalithaa and Muthuraman, with Savithri, Cho Ramaswamy, Moulee, CID Shakuntala and Manorama in supporting roles. The film was released on 27 July 1973.
Plot
[edit]Mohan is the eldest son in a middle-class family, having a superiority complex that he should be the first in everything. He and Radha fall in love and they get married. Mohan works in a low wage job despite being a graduate, which is insufficient for the family. So, Radha decides to join as a sales officer and starts working in a company. Her hard work earns her a good name and a promotion. So, her respect in the family rises as it improves the economic status of the family and she is able to fulfill the needs and wants of the family. Mohan is intolerant of Radha's respect growing, and he starts hating her.
Mohan's ego wants him to earn more than Radha and in the process he quits his job with the hope of finding a better one. Meantime, he also does modelling for liquor ads much against his family's wishes. Radha, with the help of her boss, recommends a high paying job for Mohan. But she does not inform this to Mohan as he might not take up the job if he knows that Radha was responsible for it. Mohan quits modelling after he gets the new job and mocks Radha, as he is paid more than her now. Mohan wants Radha to quit her job, but Radha does not agree to that.
Mohan's sister Suseela falls in love with a guy and becomes pregnant. Radha finds this out and arranges for the wedding to be as soon as possible, so that her pre-marital pregnancy is not known to others. Mohan misunderstands that Radha is overpowering him in family decisions and sends Radha out from his home and plans for a divorce. On the day of Suseela's marriage, the groom's father (M. R. R. Vasu) informs the truth to Mohan, which makes him realise his mistakes. Mohan understands that Radha preferred going to the job so that she can pay the dowry demanded by Suseela's in-laws. Mohan also finds out that his job was recommended with the help of Radha. Mohan transforms into a good man and decides to lead a happy life with Radha.
Cast
[edit]- Muthuraman as Mohan
- Jayalalitha as Radha
- Cho Ramaswamy as Mahabali
- Manorama as Annam
- T. S. B. K. Moulee as Sama
- Major Sundararajan as Ekammbaram, Mohan's father
- Savitri as Sivakami, Mohan's mother
- M. R. R. Vasu as Sadhasivam Mudaliar (Colony owner)
- Gandhimathi as Kamakshi Sadhasivam Mudaliar's wife
- S. N. Parvathy as Parvathi, Radha's mother
- Sasikumar as Sundaram, Sadhasivam's son
- Senthamarai as Sriram
- Kathadi Ramamurthy as Ulagesan
- A. Sakunthala as Usha, Mahabali's wife
- Kannadasan as singer in song "Paramasivan Kazhuthil"
- Rangammal (special appearance in the song "Paramasivan Kazhuthil")
Production
[edit]A scene was shot at Newtone Studios.[1] The film marked the acting debuts of Moulee and Srilekha.[2] Kamal Haasan worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this film, choreographing the song "O Meri Dilruba".[3][4]
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[5][6]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Paramasivan Kazhuthil" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 04:23 |
| "Naan Endral Adhu Avalum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Jayalalithaa | Vaali | 04:34 |
| "O Meri Dilruba" | T. M. Soundararajan, Jayalalithaa | 04:39 | |
| "Theriyaatho Nokku" | Manorama | 04:22 |
Reception
[edit]Kanthan of Kalki praised the story for being innovative, avoiding the path often taken by Tamil films.[7] Navamani praised the acting, dialogues, music and direction.[8]
Awards
[edit]- Won, 1973 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress - Jayalalithaa[9]
- Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil - Jayalalithaa
- Won, Madras Filmfans Association Award for Best Actress - Jayalalithaa[10]
Re-release
[edit]A digitally restored version of the film was released on 16 September 2016.[11][12][13] Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu compared it to "a YouTube video stretched over the big screen".[14]
References
[edit]- ↑ "சுந்தரராஜன் சபதம்". Navamani (in Tamil). 24 February 1973. p. 4. Archived from the original on 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "'சூரியகாந்தி' படத்தில் புதுமுகங்கள் அறிமுகம்". Navamani (in Tamil). p. 4. Archived from the original on 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ வாசுதேவன், கார்த்திகா (13 September 2016). "ஜெயலலிதா நடித்த 100 நாள் வெற்றிப் படம் 'சூர்யகாந்தி' செப் 19 ல் டிஜிட்டலில் மறுவெளியீடு!". Dinamani (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ "ஜெயலலிதா படத்தில் நடன கலைஞராக பணியாற்றிய கமல் - சூரிய காந்தி படம் நினைவிருக்கா?". News18 (in Tamil). 28 July 2023. Archived from the original on 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
- ↑ "Suryakanthi (1973)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ↑ "Suriyakanthi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ↑ காந்தன் (9 September 1973). "சூரியகாந்தி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 51. Retrieved 23 June 2026 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "சூரியகாந்தி". Navamani (in Tamil). 25 August 1973. p. 4. Archived from the original on 23 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ Anandan, Film News (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil Film History and Its Achievements]. Sivagami Publications. p. 738.
- ↑ "Ten films to remember Jayalalithaa". Mint. 6 December 2016. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
- ↑ "'Jayalalithaa lived the role'". The Hindu. 10 September 2016. Archived from the original on 13 December 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ↑ Narayanan, Sujatha (19 September 2016). "Old classics find newage fans". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ "Friday Fury-September 16". Sify. 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (24 September 2016). "Screening Room: Memories in movies". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
External links
[edit]- Suryagandhi at IMDb
