| Maalai Sooda Vaa | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | C. V. Rajendran |
| Written by | Chithralaya Gopu (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Vennira Aadai Moorthy |
| Story by | Vennira Aadai Moorthy |
| Produced by | S. S. Prakash S. Rajan |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Kumari Manjula |
| Cinematography | Srikanth |
| Edited by | B. Kandasamy |
| Music by | Vijaya Bhaskar |
| Production company | Babu Movies |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Maalai Sooda Vaa (transl. Come, wear the garland) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Kumari Manjula. The script was written by Vennira Aadai Moorthy, and dialogue by Chithralaya Gopu. It was one of the very early films in which Kamal Haasan acted as the hero. The film was released on 1 August 1975.
Plot
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Kamal, a hero with a unique style, attracts girls on a dance show. One evening, heroine sees his performances and his charming cuteness. Approaching kamal for her love, he refused to do, because he has wider westernization vision but later he realizes he also has feelings for her and they end up together.
Cast
- Kamal Haasan
- Kumari Manjula
- Moulee
- Major Sundarrajan
- Manorama
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Manimala
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Maali
- S. V. Ramadas
- I. S. R.
- Krishnamurthy
- Ramarao
- Gemini Balu
- Selvakumar
- 'Douglas' Kannaiya
- Soundarajan
- Sreenandhagopal
- Usilaimani
- Lalitha
Production
Maalai Sooda Vaa directed by C. V. Rajendran. The script was written by Vennira Aadai Moorthy, and dialogue by Chithralaya Gopu. It was one of the very early films in which Kamal Haasan acted as hero. The final length of the film's prints were 3,810.45 metres (12,501.5 ft) long.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics by Vaali. The song "Yaarukku Yar Sondham" is set to the Carnatic raga Natabhairavi.
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aasai Oru Mani" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 03:15 |
| "Kadavul Potta Kanakku" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:07 |
| "Pattu Poochigal" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 02:51 |
| "Yaarukku Yar Sondham" | K. J. Yesudas | 03:21 |
Reception
Kanthan of Kalki wrote the screenplay is almost developed similar to Bobby, and the producers should be praised for not making the comedy too much and boring. The film was also reviewed by Navamani.
References
- Rao, Subha J. (8 November 2017). "Kamal Haasan: From Being The 'Kalaignan' To Becoming The 'Aalavandhan'". Silverscreen.in. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "மாலை சூட வா". Navamani (in Tamil). 31 July 1975. p. 4. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- "Veteran movie director CV Rajendran breathes his last at 81". India TV. 2 April 2018. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- "என் அழகே எனக்கு துரதிர்ஷ்டம் ஆகிடும்போலயே?! 'வெண்ணிற ஆடை' மூர்த்தி காமெடியன் ஆன கதை!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 25 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- "டபுள் மீனிங் பேசுறதில் சந்தோஷம்:வெண்ணிற ஆடை மூர்த்தி சிங்கிள் மீனிங் talk". Dinakaran (in Tamil). 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (18 November 2010). "Vignettes from a veteran". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- "'Maalai Sooda Vaa' (Tamil) (35 mm.) (B&W) (India)". The Gazette of India. 24 January 1976. p. 966. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- "Maalai Sooda Vaa". Gaana. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- "Maalai CHooda Va Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Vijayabhaskar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- Sundararaman (2007) . Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 168. OCLC 295034757.
- காந்தன் (17 August 1985). "மாலை சூட வா". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 46. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- "மாலை சூட வா". Navamani (in Tamil). 3 August 1975. p. 3. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
External links
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