Karthigai Deepam (film)
| Karthigai Deepam | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | A. Kasilingam |
| Written by | R. Dhayanidhi Shankar Jai Somu (Only Comedy) |
| Produced by | A. Kasilingam P. Markandeyan |
| Starring | S. A. Ashokan C. Vasantha Leelavathi K. Vijayan S. V. Ramadas |
| Cinematography | G. Durai |
| Edited by | A. Sastha S. Natarajan |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
Production company | M. K. Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Karthigai Deepam is a 1965 Indian
romantic drama film, directed by A. Kasilingam and produced by P. Markendeyan and A. Kasilingam. The script was written by A. Kasilingam and the comedy parts only were written by Shankar Jai Somu. The film stars S. A. Ashokan, C. Vasantha, K. Vijayan and Leelavathi.[1] It was released on 30 April 1965.[2]
Plot
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Cast
- S. A. Ashokan as Pasubathi
- C. Vasantha as Poornam
- K. Vijayan as Kanaga Sabai
- Leelavathi as Thangam
- S. V. Ramadas as Namachivayam
- G. Sakunthala as Dr. Sathya Bhama
- Sadhan as Venu
- A. Sakunthala as Chandra
- Karikol Raju as Ganapathy
- Master Murali as Murali
- Baby Kala as Kala
- Jayanthi as Mythili
- Thiruchi Kamakshi as Sivakami
Soundtrack
Music was composed by R. Sudarsanam and lyrics were written by Alangudi Somu.[3]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Enna Paravai Sirakadithu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:43 |
| "Kaiyum Kaiyum Modhinal" | L. R. Eswari | 03:29 |
| "Paarkatha Ulagam" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 03:40 |
| "Thanga Theril" | L. R. Eswari | 03:22 |
| "Enna Paravai" – Sad | T. M. Soundararajan | 01:09 |
| "Ungu Unnuda Selvame" | L. R. Eswari | 03:49 |
| "Enna Paravai" – Female | P. Susheela | 03:30 |
| "Malai Sainthu Ponal" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:57 |
Reception
Kalki appreciated the performances of Ashokan and Leelavathi, though the critic felt Ashokan was occasionally overacting.[4]
References
- ^ "A and Non-A". Link. Vol. 7, no. 26–52. 2 May 1965. p. 37. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "1965 – கார்த்திகை தீபம் – (எ) எம்.கே.மூவிஸ்" [1965 – Karthigai Deepam – (A) M. K. Movies]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ "Karthigai Deepam". Gaana. Archived from the original on 17 November 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ "கார்த்திகை தீபம்". Kalki (in Tamil). 9 May 1965. p. 29. Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
External links
- Karthigai Deepam at IMDb
