Maaman Magal (1955 film)

For the 1995 film, see Maaman Magal (1995 film).

Maaman Magal
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. S. Mani
Written byC. V. Sridhar (dialogues)
Story byR. S. Mani
Produced byR. S. Mani
StarringGemini Ganesan
Savitri
T. S. Balaiah
J. P. Chandrababu
CinematographyNemai Ghosh
Edited byK. Govindasamy
Music byS. V. Venkatraman
Production
company
Mani Productions
Release date
  • 14 October 1955 (1955-10-14)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Maaman Magal (transl. Uncle's daughter) is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, produced and directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, T. S. Balaiah and J. P. Chandrababu.[1] Released on 14 October 1955, it was a moderate success.

Plot

Dharmalingam is a rich man with only one daughter, Malathi. His late wife left a will stating the daughter Malathi should be married to her missing brother's son, who would inherit her wealth. Dharmalingam sends his friend Kanniyappan, who is after the young woman and her property, in search of him. The crook sets up his nephew Thandavam as the missing man and the father decides to get the two married. Meanwhile, another shy young man Chandran, who never looks at any women in the eyes, becomes Malathi's teacher. They two falls in love and decide to marry. Scared stiff, Kanniyappan manages to get Chandran dismissed from his job. Chandran's grandmother Kamatchi gives him magic armour which will make him tough and bold. Chandran returns to his heartthrob disguised as an elderly gardener. The will suddenly disappears and more complications crop up. However, the truth surfaces, Kanniyappan is exposed, and the lovers unite.[1]

Cast

Production

Maaman Magal was produced and directed by R. S. Mani, who also wrote the story. The dialogue was written by C. V. Sridhar, not yet the acclaimed filmmaker he would later become.[1] Cinematography was handled by Nemai Ghosh, and the editing by K. Govindasamy.[2]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by S. V. Venkatraman. The song "Govaa maambazhamey, Malgovaa Maambazhamey", picturised on Chandrababu and Dorairaj's characters, where the former expresses his love for Malathi (Savitri), looking at her photograph, became popular. Words in the song like ‘samaalakkidi girigiri..., saavuttu paaru vadakari...’ contributed to its popularity.[1]

Songs Singer Lyrics Length
"Endrumillaa...Enendru Nee Sollu Thendrale" Jikki 04:02
"Malarum Manamum...Adhisayamaaga Ragasiyam Onnu" A. M. Rajah 02:48
"Nenjile Uram...Thalai Nimirndhu Nilladaa" T. M. Soundararajan Surabhi 03:16
"Athisayamaana Ragasiyam" Jikki 02:39
"Dhevi Neeye Thunai" T. V. Rathnam Papanasam Sivan 03:15
"Govaa Maambazhamey, Malgovaa Maambazhamey" J. P. Chandrababu 03:24
"Aasai Nilaa Sendradhe" Jikki Kambadasan 03:10

Release and reception

Maaman Magal was released on 14 October 1955,[2][3] and emerged a moderate success.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Guy, Randor (27 August 2009). "Blast from the Past – Maaman Magal 1950". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b "1955 – மாமன் மகள் – மணி புரொடக்சன்ஸ்" [1955 – Maaman Magal – Mani Productions]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 16 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  3. ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (14 October 2022). "'கோவா மாம்பழமே... மல்கோவா மாம்பழமே'வுக்கு 67 வயது!". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.