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Avana Ivan is a 1962 Tamil
film directed by S. Balachander
. The film was an adaptation of the 1951 American film A Place in the Sun, itself adapted from the novel An American Tragedy
written by Theodore Dreiser
. The novel was based on the Gillette murder case that shook America in the early 20th century.
and Master Sridhar, who go for a picnic along with other children who later expose the truth. At the last the murderer (S. Balachander) is arrested and taken away by the police; he winks at the kids who exposed him and says "Tata".
written by Theodore Dreiser
. The novel was inspired by the Gillette murder case that shook America in the early part of the 20th century. The original film, featuring Elizabeth Taylor
, Montgomery Clift
, and Shelley Winters
, was a major success in India. S. Balachander
was much impressed with the film and tried to remake the film in Tamil, thus making his production debut. He named his company S. B. Creations, the first time the word "Creations" was used in a south Indian film for a film production company.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film directed by S. Balachander
S. Balachander
Sundaram Balachander , born in Madras was an Indian self-taught veena player.-Early life:His ancestors were from the Tanjore area, which is acclaimed as the seat of culture and fine arts in South India. His grandfather is Rao Saheb Vaidyanatha Iyer. He was born to V. Sundaram Iyer and Parvathi...
. The film was an adaptation of the 1951 American film A Place in the Sun, itself adapted from the novel An American Tragedy
An American Tragedy
-Plot summary:The ambitious but immature Clyde Griffiths, raised by poor and devoutly religious parents who force him to participate in their street missionary work, is anxious to achieve better things. His troubles begin when he takes a job as a bellboy at a local hotel. The boys he meets are...
written by Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. His novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of...
. The novel was based on the Gillette murder case that shook America in the early 20th century.
Plot
S. Balachandar played the role of Gillette, who kills his wife played by Lakshmirajam Sadan in order to marry another woman, Vaasanthi. The murder is witnessed by two children, Kutty PadminiKutty Padmini
Kutty Padmini is a South Indian movie actress who predominantly works in Kollywood. She was a child star in her debut movie Ambala Anjulam . She has also acted in Telugu and Malayalam movies.-Personal life and background:...
and Master Sridhar, who go for a picnic along with other children who later expose the truth. At the last the murderer (S. Balachander) is arrested and taken away by the police; he winks at the kids who exposed him and says "Tata".
Cast
- Javert N. Sitharaman
- S. BalachanderS. BalachanderSundaram Balachander , born in Madras was an Indian self-taught veena player.-Early life:His ancestors were from the Tanjore area, which is acclaimed as the seat of culture and fine arts in South India. His grandfather is Rao Saheb Vaidyanatha Iyer. He was born to V. Sundaram Iyer and Parvathi...
- Vasanthi
- Lakshmirajam Sadan
- Kutty PadminiKutty PadminiKutty Padmini is a South Indian movie actress who predominantly works in Kollywood. She was a child star in her debut movie Ambala Anjulam . She has also acted in Telugu and Malayalam movies.-Personal life and background:...
- Master Sridhar
Inspiration
The film was an adaptation of the American film A Place in the Sun, based on the novel An American TragedyAn American Tragedy
-Plot summary:The ambitious but immature Clyde Griffiths, raised by poor and devoutly religious parents who force him to participate in their street missionary work, is anxious to achieve better things. His troubles begin when he takes a job as a bellboy at a local hotel. The boys he meets are...
written by Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist of the naturalist school. His novels often featured main characters who succeeded at their objectives despite a lack of a firm moral code, and literary situations that more closely resemble studies of nature than tales of...
. The novel was inspired by the Gillette murder case that shook America in the early part of the 20th century. The original film, featuring Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
Dame Elizabeth Rosemond "Liz" Taylor, DBE was a British-American actress. From her early years as a child star with MGM, she became one of the great screen actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age...
, Montgomery Clift
Montgomery Clift
Edward Montgomery Clift was an American film and stage actor. The New York Times’ obituary noted his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men"....
, and Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters was an American actress who appeared in dozens of films, as well as on stage and television; her career spanned over 50 years until her death in 2006...
, was a major success in India. S. Balachander
S. Balachander
Sundaram Balachander , born in Madras was an Indian self-taught veena player.-Early life:His ancestors were from the Tanjore area, which is acclaimed as the seat of culture and fine arts in South India. His grandfather is Rao Saheb Vaidyanatha Iyer. He was born to V. Sundaram Iyer and Parvathi...
was much impressed with the film and tried to remake the film in Tamil, thus making his production debut. He named his company S. B. Creations, the first time the word "Creations" was used in a south Indian film for a film production company.
Reception
Before the making of the film, it was reported that Balachandar sent blank cheques to the cast and crew. The film failed to make an impact at the box office.Soundtrack
The soundtrack features 5 songs composed by S. BalachanderS. Balachander
Sundaram Balachander , born in Madras was an Indian self-taught veena player.-Early life:His ancestors were from the Tanjore area, which is acclaimed as the seat of culture and fine arts in South India. His grandfather is Rao Saheb Vaidyanatha Iyer. He was born to V. Sundaram Iyer and Parvathi...
- Kalyana Ponnu
- Kalyana Tirunaal
- Manam Vittu
- Val Val
- Varanamayeram Soozha