Sengottai Singam
Sengottai Singam is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. N. Reddy and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Udaykumar and B. Saroja Devi, with Pandari Bai, S. V. Sahasranamam and E. R. Sahadevan in supporting roles. It was released on 11 July 1958.
Plot
The wealthy owner of the Sengottai estate orders the death of Lakshmi, a factory worker, and her infant son, as they accidentally come in the way of his car. Unknown to him, Lakshmi is the lover of his son, Dharmalingam, and the mother of his child. His henchman secretly allows Lakshmi and her son to escape. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the two are separated, and the boy is raised by Malayandi, a tribal leader.Dharmalingam is grief-stricken over the loss of his lover and child, and he refuses to marry the woman chosen by his father. Meanwhile, Lakshmi's son, now named Singam, grows up to become a fierce warrior, excelling in battles against both animals and enemies. As Singam matures, he falls in love with a young woman. The remainder of the film centers around the family's eventual reunion.
Cast
- Udaykumar as Singam
- B. Saroja Devi as Singam's lover
- Pandari Bai as Lakshmi
- S. V. Sahasranamam as Dharmalingam
- E. R. Sahadevan as Malayandi
- C. L. Anandan
- Mynavathi
- Pushpalatha
Production
Sengottai Singam was the third production of Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar's company Devar Films. Its story was written by Rajagopal, and the screenplay by Puratchidasan. V. N. Reddy, a filmmaker based in Bombay, directed the film and also worked as cinematographer, while being assisted by N. S. Varma, an already established South Indian cinematographer. M. G. Balu Rao and M. A. Mariappan jointly edited the film. Shooting took place at Vijaya Vauhini Studios.Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The song "Nadada Raja", written by Maruthakasi and picturised on Udaykumar's character riding an elephant, gained popularity.| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Length |
| "Illai Enum Solley" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi | 02:55 |
| "Idhuvum Iraivan Leelaiyaa" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 03:06 |
| "Iru Vizhi Parugum Virundhu" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi | 03:39 |
| "Singakutti Andha Thangakatti" | Jikki | A. Maruthakasi | 03:19 |
| "Nadadaa Raajaa Nadadaa" | T. M. Soundararajan | A. Maruthakasi | 04:11 |
| "" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | A. Maruthakasi | 02:51 |
| "Thogai Mayil Odaiyiley...Thenaruvi Paathaiyiley" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | Velsamy Kavi | 03:11 |
| "Seerum Sirappodum Selvam" | T. M. Soundarajan | Velsamy Kavi | 02:48 |
| "Soorapathman Kodumai Thanai...Vel Vel Velavane" | T. M. Soundararajan & Nirmala | Puratchidasan | 04:25 |