Chinnanchiru Ulagam (transl. Small world) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written, produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Nagesh, Magic Radhika and V. K. Ramasamy. It is based on the Subbu Arumugam novel Manithanai Kaanom (transl. Mankind is missing). Chinnanchiru Ulagam was released on 2 September 1966 and became a commercial success.
| Chinnanchiru Ulagam | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Based on | Manithanai Kaanom by Subbu Arumugam |
| Produced by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan K. R. Vijaya Nagesh |
| Cinematography | R. Sampath |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Chitra Productions |
| Distributed by | Shanti Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (September 2021) |
Cast
edit- Gemini Ganesan[1]
- K. R. Vijaya[1]
- Nagesh[1]
- V. K. Ramasamy
- Magic Radhika[2]
- G. Sakunthala
- M. S. Sundari Bai[3]
- Radhabhai
- O. A. K. Thevar
Production
editChinnanchiru Ulagam is based on Subbu Arumugam's novel Manithanai Kaanom.[4][5] The film was produced and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan under Chitra Productions; Gopalakrishnan also wrote the screenplay.[6][7] Arumugam wrote the comedy subplot of the film.[8][9] Cinematography was handled by R. Sampath, and the editing by R. Devarajan.[10] The final length of the film was 4,784 metres (15,696 ft).[6]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the lyrics were written by Vaali.[11]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Manasirukkanum" | P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Pudumai Pengaladi" | P. Susheela | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 7:44 | ||
Release and reception
editChinnanchiru Ulagam was released on 2 September 1966,[6] and distributed by Shanti Pictures.[7] The Indian Express lauded the performances of Ganesan and Nagesh, and Gopalakrishnan's direction, but felt his screenplay was formulaic. The critic also appreciated the music and lyrics.[12] Kalki called the film entertaining timepass, but felt one could expect better from Gopalakrishnan.[13] Despite facing competition from Thanippiravi, Saraswathi Sabatham and Thenmazhai, all released in the same month, the film became a commercial success,[14] and ran well particularly at the Madurai-based Thangam Theatre, which was once considered Asia's largest theatre.[15] Nagesh's dialogues became popular.[16]
References
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- ^ "Award for 'villupattu' artiste". The Hindu. 24 September 2004. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ Krishnamachari, Suganthy (15 May 2009). "Statement with a bow". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "1966 – சின்னஞ்சிறு உலம் – சித்ரா புரொ" [1966 – Chinnanchiru Ulagam – Chitra Pro.]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Chinanj Chiru Ulagam". The Indian Express. 9 September 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 13 November 2018 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Ethiraj, Gopal (19 July 2009). "Sunday Celebrity: Subbu Arumugam's name is synonym with 'villu pattu'". Asian Tribune. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Villupaattu exponent Subbu Arumugam no more". The Hindu. 10 October 2022. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Chinnanchiru Ulagam (motion picture) (in Tamil). Chitra Productions. 1966. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 2:12.
- ^ "Chinnanchiru Ulagam". JioSaavn. January 1966. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ "Gemini, Nagesh dominate 'Ulagam'". The Indian Express. 10 September 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 28 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "சின்னஞ்சிறு உலகம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 9 October 1966. p. 25. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "சாண்டோ சின்னப்பா தேவர்! (16)". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 22 November 2015. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ Karthikeyan, D. (15 August 2011). "Climax to Thangam Theatre — it's razed down". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 April 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ Swaminathan, Chitra (7 March 2002). "Music with a message". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 November 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.