Koondukkili

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Koondukkili (Template:Translation) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-produced by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan and B. S. Saroja. It was released on 26 August 1954.[1] Although a commercial failure, it gained historical reputation over time because it was the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together.

Plot

Template:More plot Thangaraj and Jeeva are friends. Thangaraj is married to Mangala and they have a son. He goes to jail for a crime committed by Jeeva. Mangala is left with no money or house to live in. Jeeva tries to help Mangala with the sinister motive of getting into a relationship with her. After she repeatedly refuses his attempts to help her, Jeeva starts to sadistically taunt her, but he never wins her. Meanwhile, Sokki is in love with Jeeva. When Jeeva tries to embrace Mangala, he is struck by thunder and loses his eye sight. Thangaraj is released from prison and saves Mangala from Jeeva.

Cast

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Production

The film was written by Vindhan and is the only film where Tamil superstars M. G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan acted together.[2]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[3]

Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
Aanandhamaai Vaazha Vendume T. V. Rathnam A. Maruthakasi 3:06
Yaar Vanthennai Edhirtthaalum P. A. Periyanayaki Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass 3:00
Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri T. M. Soundararajan, K. V. Mahadevan, V. N. Sundaram Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass 2:46
Paar En Magale Paar Paar Radha Jayalakshmi Vindhan 3:31
Solla Vallaayo Kiliye T. V. Rathnam Bharathiyar 5:32
Vaanga Ellorume Ondraagave T. M. Soundararajan, V. N. Sundaram, Radha Jayalakshmi, K. Rani K. M. Sheriff 3:57
Konjum Kiliyaana Pennai T. M. Soundararajan Vindhan 5:21
Kaayaadha Kaanagatthe T. M. Soundararajan, V. N. Sundaram Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass 3:20
Enakku Theriyala Nijama P. A. Periyanayaki Vindhan 2:25

Reception

The film was a commercial failure in its original release, but as it remained the only film in which Ramachandran and Ganesan acted together, it gained historical reputation over time.[4][5]

References

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External links

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