Kandan Karunai
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Kandan Karunai is a Tamil cinema, which was released in 1967 and was directed by A.P. Nagarajan. It was his 8th film in the Tamil cinema
industry. It starred Sivaji Ganesan
, Sivakumar
and Savithri. Sridevi made her acting debut through this film.
He goes to Palani Hills after a fight over a sacred fruit, that is his second abode, then he wins over the demon king Surapadman in Thiruchendur and that is his third abode, the King of Heaven, Lord Indira offers his Daughter's hand in appreciation of Lord Muruga's Victory and he marries her in Thiruparamkundram, his fourth abode.
He later marries Valli in his fifth abode of Thiruthani, later after a short dispute between both his wives they amicably settle in Palamuthircholai, his sixth abode. All the events are summarised by Nakeeran, Great Tamil Poet portrayed by Seerkhali Govindarajan at the end of the film.
This Film got National Film award for best music director award to K V Mahadevan.
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
industry. It starred Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
, Sivakumar
Sivakumar
Sivakumar is a Tamil cinema actor who has portrayed a wide range of character roles onscreen. Sivakumar was introduced in the Tamil movie Kaakum karangal which was produced by AVM Productions....
and Savithri. Sridevi made her acting debut through this film.
Plot
The story is of Lord Murugan, his birth to marriage and accepting the post of the head of the army of the heaven is portrayed. There are six abodes of lord Muruga in accordance to Tamil Mythology, the story behind each of the abode is portrayed chornologically in the movie. Lord Muruga, Portrayed by Sridevi and later Siva Kumar, starts in swami malai where he teaches the meaning of ' OM' to his father,He goes to Palani Hills after a fight over a sacred fruit, that is his second abode, then he wins over the demon king Surapadman in Thiruchendur and that is his third abode, the King of Heaven, Lord Indira offers his Daughter's hand in appreciation of Lord Muruga's Victory and he marries her in Thiruparamkundram, his fourth abode.
He later marries Valli in his fifth abode of Thiruthani, later after a short dispute between both his wives they amicably settle in Palamuthircholai, his sixth abode. All the events are summarised by Nakeeran, Great Tamil Poet portrayed by Seerkhali Govindarajan at the end of the film.
This Film got National Film award for best music director award to K V Mahadevan.
Cast
- Gemini GanesanGemini GanesanRamaswami Ganesan , popularly known as Gemini Ganesan , was an Indian actor. He was nicknamed "Kadhal Mannan" of Tamil cinema for the romantic roles he played in movies....
... Lord Shiva - Savitri .......... Goddess Parvati
- Sivaji GanesanSivaji GanesanViluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
... Veerabaghu - SivakumarSivakumarSivakumar is a Tamil cinema actor who has portrayed a wide range of character roles onscreen. Sivakumar was introduced in the Tamil movie Kaakum karangal which was produced by AVM Productions....
........ Muruga - K. R. VijayaK. R. VijayaK. R. Vijaya is a popular Indian actress who has starred in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She started her career in the 1960s. She has been acting for more than four decades now in South Indian cinema. K. R...
........Deivaanai - J. Jayalalitha ... . Valli
- Ashokan .......... Soorapadman
- Baby Sridevi .......... Muruga as a child
- K. B. SundarambalK. B. SundarambalKodumudi Balambal Sundarambal was a renowned stage artist and singer of South India. She was popularly referred to as the "Queen of the Indian stage." She was noted both for her resonant, vibrant voice and for the dignity of her performances. A political activist during the Indian independence...
.. Auvaiyar - ManoramaManoramaManorama is a veteran Tamil actress who has acted in more than 1500 films, 1000 stage performances and a few television serials. She is affectionately called Aachi by the South Indian people...
............Valli's best friend - S. VaralakshmiS. VaralakshmiSaridey Varalakshmi, popularly known as Telugu: ఎస్. వర లక్ష్మిS. Varalakshmi was a veteran Telugu and Tamil actress and singer...
......Indrani - K. BalajiK. BalajiK. Balaji was a South Indian producer and actor whose work included Billa.-Early Life:Balaji was born in a prominent Tamil Brahmin family and was the grandson of a very prominent colonial era advocate T...
........ Banugopan
Songs
- Solla Solla - P. Suseela
- Manam Padaithen - P. Suseela
- Thiruparankundrathil - P. Suseela & Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
- Arupadai Veedu Kondu - Sirkazhi GovindarajanSirkazhi GovindarajanSirkazhi Govindarajan was a leading vocalist in Carnatic Music.Govindarajan, born in Sirkali in Madras Presidency) and started performing at the age of eight in Tirupurasundari Temple. His son Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram is also a Carnatic singer....
- Vellimalai Mannava - S. VaralakshmiS. VaralakshmiSaridey Varalakshmi, popularly known as Telugu: ఎస్. వర లక్ష్మిS. Varalakshmi was a veteran Telugu and Tamil actress and singer...
- Aridu Aridu - K. B. SundarambalK. B. SundarambalKodumudi Balambal Sundarambal was a renowned stage artist and singer of South India. She was popularly referred to as the "Queen of the Indian stage." She was noted both for her resonant, vibrant voice and for the dignity of her performances. A political activist during the Indian independence...
- Arumugam Anaporal - S. JanakiS. JanakiS. Janaki is an Indian female playback singer. Renowned for her voice modulation abilities, she has sung in many Indian languages, most frequently in Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. Throughout a career spanning more than five decades, she has won four National Film Awards and 35...
& K. Jamuna Rani - Vetri Vel - T. M. Soundararajan
- Kandhanuku Gnanavel - K. B. SundarambalK. B. SundarambalKodumudi Balambal Sundarambal was a renowned stage artist and singer of South India. She was popularly referred to as the "Queen of the Indian stage." She was noted both for her resonant, vibrant voice and for the dignity of her performances. A political activist during the Indian independence...
- Vellimalai Podhigaimalai
- Kurinjiyele Poomalarnthu