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Thedi Vandha Selvam
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Wikipedia article
'Thedi Vandha Selvam' is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, Rajasulochana and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 16 July 1958 and emerged a box office success.
Plot
Cast
Credits adapted from 'The Hindu':
* S. S. Rajendran
* Rajasulochana
* B. Saroja Devi
* V. K. Ramasamy
* T. S. Balaiah
* T. K. Ramachandran
* Kuladeivam Rajagopal
* T. P. Muthulakshmi
* P. R. Mangalam
* Lakshmiprabha
* A. Karunanidhi
* D. Balasubramaniam
* M. A. Ganapathi
* P. S. Seethalakshmi
* P. S. Gnanam
Production
P. Neelakantan produced and directed 'Thedi Vandha Selvam' under his production company Arasu Pictures. The story and dialogues were written by M. S. Solaimalai, cinematography was handled by V. Ramamurthy and editing by V. P. Natarajan.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa and the lyrics were penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, A. Maruthakasi, Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram and M. K. Athmanathan. The songs "Panguni Poi Chithirai Vandhaa" and "Pakkathile Irruppey" were popular with audience. The song "Jallikattu Kaalai" was released on 78 RPM record only and was not included in the film.
Release and reception
'Thedi Vandha Selvam' was released on 16 July 1958. 'The Indian Express' wrote, "Admirable in technical values the film offers more than average entertainment". According to historian Randor Guy, the film was a box office success mainly due to praise for the music and the performances of Rajendran, Ramachandran, Ramasamy and Balaiah.
References
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