Mullaivanam


Mullaivanam is a 1955 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by V. Krishnan. The film stars Sriram and Kumari Rukmini. It was released on 11 March 1955.

Plot

A woman—Bhavani—travels in an old Postal Delivery van. Another passenger tells a story to her. There was a young woman who was in love with someone. But she had to marry her aunt's brother being forced by the aunt. Her husband is a crooked person. However, during the marriage ceremony the thaali goes missing and so the ceremony is halted. How the young woman marries her lover forms the rest of the story.

Cast

The film is one of the many films produced by V. Krishnan who owned Aravind Pictures in Coimbatore. The dances were by Rajeswari and Lalitha Rao. Choreographer is a well-known natuvanaar, Vazhuvoor B. Ramaiyah Pillai. The film was produced at Central Studios, Coimbatore.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. A Thirupugazh by Arunagirinathar Swamigal was included in the film.
SongSinger/sLyricist
"Engirundho Ingu Vandha Radhiye"T. M. Soundararajan & (Radha) JayalakshmiKa. Mu. Sheriff
"Sariyendru Nee Oru"T. M. Soundararajan & (Radha) JayalakshmiKa. Mu. Sheriff
"Kaithala Niraigani"GajalakshmiArunagirinathar
"Kaayaa Pazhama Sollunga"A. P. KomalaThanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
"Selathu Ravikkai Mele"A. P. Komala & Guruvayur PonnammaA. Maruthakasi
"Ninaithale" JayalakshmiKu. Sa. Krishnamoorthy
"Putham Pudhu" JayalakshmiKu. Sa. Krishnamoorthy
"Mayangadha Kattazhagi"JayasakthivelKo. Ku.
"Aalamara Orathile"M. K. VijayaKo. Ku.