Thisai Maariya Paravaigal (transl. The Birds that Changed Direction) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by S. Jagadeesan who also wrote the story. It was produced by P. S. Veerappa and P. S. V. Hariharan under his productions P. S. V. Pictures. The film stars Sarath Babu and Sumalatha, in her debut film appearance. It was released on 19 October 1979,[2] and won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
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Directed by | S. Jagadeesan |
Screenplay by | P. L. Sundararajan |
Story by | S. Jagadeesan |
Produced by | P. S. Veerappa P. S. V. Hari Haran |
Starring | Sarath Babu Sumalatha |
Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan[1] |
Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | P. S. V. Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Plot
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A harijan girl is brought up by a high-cast Brahmin in the agraharam, and the family is faced with antagonism and hatred. The girl's marriage to a Brahmin boy is thwarted, and out of frustration, she joins a nunnery.
Cast
edit- Sarath Babu
- Sumalatha
- Major Sundarrajan
- V. S. Raghavan
- M. N. Rajam
- T. V. Kumudhini
- G. Srinivasan
- Veera Raghavan
- P. S. Veerappa
- Usilai Mani
- Vellai Subbaiah
- Thyagaraj
- Desikan
- P. P. Subbaiah
- Leela
- Rooba Mohan
- MLA Thangaraj
Production
editThisai Maariya Paravaigal is Sumalatha's feature film debut.[3] It was shot in Gobichettipalayam.[4]
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[5][6] The song "Raja Vaada Singakutti" is based on Kuntalavarali raga.[7][8]
Songs | Singer | Lyrics | Length |
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"Adraa Melatha Rajaa" | Kovai Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari | Pulamaipithan | 04:37 |
"Kizhakku Paravai Merkil" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 05:02 |
"Raja Vaada Singakutti" | S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran | 04:13 | |
"Neeradi Pattuduthi" | Vani Jairam | 04:32 |
Reception
editKausikan of Kalki praised Jagadeesan's story and direction, the performances of cast, Balakrishnan's cinematography and Viswanathan's music.[9] The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Film (Second Prize), Best Story Writer (Jagadeesan), Best Male Playback Singer (T. M. Soundararajan),[10] and Devar's New Face Award (Sumalatha).[11]
References
edit- ^ "திசை மாறிய பறவைகள்". Kalki (in Tamil). 11 November 1979. p. 54. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "திசை மாறிய பறவைகள்". Anna (in Tamil). 18 October 1979. p. 6. Retrieved 23 May 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "திரை மாறிய சுமலதா!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 26 February 2016. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Gobichettipalayam – a 'paradise' for cinema directors". The Times of India. 7 March 2018. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Thisai Maariya Paravaigal – EP by M. S. Viswanathan". Apple Music. 17 July 1979. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Thisai Mariya Paravaigal Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "The tale of two varalis". The Hindu. 22 June 2013. Archived from the original on 31 August 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 156. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ கௌசிகன் (4 November 1979). "திசை மாறிய பறவைகள்" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 60–62. Retrieved 10 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Anandan, Film News (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil Film History and Its Achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.
- ^ "Sumalatha Ambareesh: Next guest on Weekend with Ramesh". Asianet News. 6 June 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
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