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{{Infobox film
| name = Bhaaga Pirivinai
| image = Bhaaga Pirivinai.jpg
| border = no
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = A. Bhimsingh
| screenplay = A. Bhimsingh
| story = M. S. Solaimalai
| producer = G. N. Velumani
| starring = Sivaji Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
| cinematography = G. Vittal Rao
| editing = A. Bhimsingh
| music = ViswanathanRamamoorthy
| studio = Saravana Films
| distributor = Sivaji Productions
| released =
| runtime = 155 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget =
}}
'Bhaaga Pirivinai' is a 1959 Indian Tamil language drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha and B. Saroja Devi. The film was directed by A. Bhimsingh, produced by G. N. Velumani under Saravana Films and had musical score by ViswanathanRamamoorthy. 'Bhaaga Pirivinai' celebrated 100 days in many centers of its release, ran more than 25 weeks and became one of the blockbusters of Ganesan in the year 1959.
Plot
Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children, while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son's left hand has been paralysed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam's wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behaviour. Singaram and his sister Amudha arrive, they are related to Vaidyalingam's wife Akilandam. Singaram's entry into the house causes a lot of confusion and the family splits. Sundaralingam's younger son Mani marries Amudha. Evil Singaram misleads Akilandam and Mani into giving him money, due to which both Akilandam and Mani get into trouble. What are the problems that the family face due to Singaram? Will Singaram succeed in his evil intentions? Will the family reunite?
Cast
*Sivaji Ganesan as Kannaiyan
*B. Sarojadevi as Ponni
*M. N. Nambiar as Mani (Kannaiyan's brother)
*M. R. Radha as Singapor Singaram
*T. S. Balaiah as Vaithiyalingam Moopanar
*S. V. Subbaiah as Sundaralingam Moopanar (Kannaiyan's father)
*M. V. Rajamma as Meenakshi (Kannaiyan's mother)
*C. K. Saraswathi as Akilandam (Vaithiyalingam's wife, Singarm's sister)
*N. Lalitha as Amutha (Mani Lover)
*K. M. Nambirajan
*S. Ramarao
*C. T. Rajakantham as Jaaldra Devi
* Padmini Priyadarshini as Annarkali
Production
The film was produced by G. N. Velumani from Gobichettipalayam, who began life as a costume maker before rising to become a top Tamil producer. The film was shot at Neptune Studio (later Sathya Studio) in Adyar. G. Vittal Rao was the man behind the camera and Bhim Singh himself edited the film. Hari Babu and Gajapathi were in charge of make-up, while G. S. Mani, a musicologist, assisted in composing the music. The dances were choreographed by Madhavan, Chinnilal and Sampath.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by ViswanathanRamamoorthy. Lyrics were by Kannadasan, A. Maruthakasi & Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. ViswanathanRamamoorthy used only three instruments for the song "Thazhayam Poo Mudichi".
Reception
The Tamil magazine 'Ananda Vikatan' appreciated the film stating "Sivaji's acting was fantastic in the role and the film totally fulfilled the expectations of everyone".
Remakes
The film was remade in Hindi as 'Khandan' (1965), in Telugu as 'Kalasi Vunte Kaladu Sukham' (1961), in Kannada as 'Muriyada Mane' (1964), and in Malayalam as 'Nirakudam' (1977).
Accolades
At the 7th National Film Awards, the film won the President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
References
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