Pennkulathin Ponvilakku

Pennkulathin Ponvilakku

Poster
Tamil பெண்குலத்தின் பொன்விளக்கு
Directed by B. Vittalacharya
Produced by S. Soundappan, C. Chennakesavan
Screenplay by Muhavai Rajamanickam
Starring Gemini Ganeshan
M. N. Rajam
M. N. Nambiar
P. V. Narasimha Bharathi
A. Karunanidhi
S. A. Asokan
Nagesh
Sri Ranjani
Music by Master Venu
Cinematography J. G. Vijayam
Edited by P. G. Mohan
Production
company
Asoka Pictures, Madras & Salem
Release dates
  • July 10, 1959 (1959-07-10) (India)
Country India
Language Tamil

Pennkulathin Ponvilakku is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by B. Vittalacharya. The film featured Gemini Ganesan and M. N. Rajam in the lead roles.[1]

Plot

The film deals with three ladies - Parvathi, a perfect wife and an epitome of womanhood, her sister-in-law Kala, a staunch believer in woman's liberation, and Kala's friend Lalitha, a divorcee, who has no qualms in living with anybody for a little wealth. Kodandam, a self proclaimed bachelor comes to Kala's house to teach her music. He is forcibly married to her and is burdened with the task of taming the shrew. The rest of the movie deals with the lessons the ladies learn through the experiences they undergo in life.

Cast & Crew

The lists of Cast and Crew were compiled from the film credits.

Cast

Dance

  • Sukumari
  • Madhangi

Crew

  • Producers: S. Soundappan, C. Chennakesavan
  • Co-Direction: C. Padmanaban
  • Direction: B. Vittala Acharya
  • Dialogues: Mugavai Rajamanickam
  • Lyrics: Mugavai Rajamanickam, Villiputhan
  • Music: M. Venu
  • Choreography: V. Madhavan
  • Audiography (Songs): A. Krishnan, Sivaraman, T. S. Krishna
  • Audiography (Dialogues): G. V. Ramanan
  • Re-Recording: T. S. Krishna
  • Cinematography: J. G. Vijayam
  • Operative Cameraman: D. V. Rajaram
  • Assistant: E. V. Rajan
  • Editing: P. G. Mohan
  • Assistant: V. Chakrapani
  • Art Direction: V. Madhavan Pillai (Shanthi Arts)
  • Costumes: S. P. Sundaram, R. Vasu
  • Hair Style: Josephine
  • Make-up: K. Nataraj, Periyasami
  • Assistant: Jayaram
  • Photography: R. Venkatachari
  • Processing: P. M. Vijayaraghavalu
  • Lab: Vijaya
  • Studio: Vijaya - Vauhini
  • Settings: Kuppusamy Naidu, K. Srinivasan, Neelakantan
  • Moulding: M. Gopal Pillai
  • Set Paintings: K. S. N. Moorthi
  • Electrician: M. SankaraNarayanan
  • Set Properties: Cine Crafts, Giri Museum
  • Program Executive: T. S. Ramanujam
  • Assistants: C. S. Prakash Rao, G. Sundaram
  • Production Managers: C. Jayagopal, S. V. Raghavan
  • Assistants: P. Dharmalingam, T. S. Mani

Soundtrack

Music was scored by Master Venu while the lyrics were penned by Muhavai Rajamanickam and Villiputhan. Playback singers are: C. S. Jayaraman, Seergazhi Govindarajan, Salem Govindan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Leela, P. Susheela and K. Jamuna Rani.

No. Song Singer/s Lyricist Duration(m:ss)
1 Kadavul Padaikkavillai M. L. Vasanthakumari
P. Leela 		Villiputhan
2 Vinothamaana Ulagathile Seergazhi Govindarajan 03:35
3 Vizhivaasal Azhagaana Manimandapam Seergazhi Govindarajan
P. Susheela 		03:26
4 Vanakkam Vaanga Maappille Seergazhi Govindarajan
P. Susheela 		04:02
5 Maalaiyitta Mangai Ival C. S. Jayaraman
6 Patta Kaalile Padum P. Leela Muhavai Rajamanickam
7 Vanna malarkodiyaalaiye K. Jamuna Rani
8 Ambigai Nee gathiye Thaye P. Leela
9 Pattu Pattaadai katti K. Jamuna Rani
Salem Govindan
10 Kaalamellaam Aha K. Jamuna Rani

References

  1. ↑ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 5 December 2016.

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