Karpooram


Karpooram is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. N. Shanmugham. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha. It was released on 9 December 1967, and won the Filmfare [Award for Best Film – Tamil|Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film], while Rajan won the Tamil Nadu State [Film Award for Best Actor].

Plot

Cast

Production

Karpooram was directed by C. N. Shanmugham, who also wrote the screenplay. It was produced by V. T. Arasu under Shashti Films. Cinematography was by Vinodhan, and the editing by Govindaswami.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film was composed by D. B. Ramachandra and were lyrics written by Vidwan Ve. Lakshmanan, Mayavanathan & Poovai Senguttuvan.
SongSingersLyricsLength
"Vanangidum Kaigalin Vadivatthai"P. Susheela & Soolamangalam RajalakshmiPoovai Senguttavan03:45
"Azhagu Radham Porakkum"Dharapuram Sundararajan & P. SusheelaMayavanathan04:17
"Ammaa Vaenumaa"L. R. EswariVidwan Ve. Lakshmanan03:11
"Nilave Unakku Kuraiyedhu"P. B. Sreenivas & P. SusheelaVidwan Ve. Lakshmanan03:09

Release and reception

Karpooram was released on 9 December 1967. Kalki appreciated the film for its dialogues and cast performances. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.