Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu
| Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu | |
|---|---|
Film poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Written by | R. K. Shanmugam (dialogues) |
| Produced by | K. A. Rajabather |
| Starring | M. G. C. Sukumar Fatafat Jayalaxmi Padmapriya Jai Ganesh Hema Chaudhary |
| Cinematography | D. V. Rajaram |
| Edited by | R. Krishnan K. Shankar |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Devakumari Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu (transl. Bindi narrates the story) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. C. Sukumar, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Padmapriya, Jai Ganesh and Hema Chaudhary. It is Sukumar's first film as lead actor. The film was released on 23 December 1978 and failed at the box office.
Plot
Cast
- M. G. C. Sukumar[1]
- Fatafat Jayalaxmi[2]
- Padmapriya
- Jai Ganesh
- Hema Chaudhary
- M. N. Nambiar
- Pandari Bai
Production
Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu is the first film for Sukumar as lead actor.[3] The film was launched at Vauhini Studios with Nagireddy switching on the camera. On the launch day, the scenes with Sukumar, Nambiar and Pandaribai were shot there while a song sung by Susheela, Vani Jairam and L. R. Eeswari were recorded on the same day.[4] The song "Oru Pudhiya Paadagan" was shot at VGP Golden Beach.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[6] "Oru Pudhiya Paadagan", recorded at Vauhini Studios, marked the singing debut of M. G. Chakrapani's son M. C. Balu.[5]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aada Vanthal Oru Thanga Silai" | Vaali | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| 2. | "Indru Muthal Oru Kathal" | Vaali | M. S. Viswanathan, Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 3. | "Madhu Oru Kaalai Vaithal" | Vaali | S. Janaki, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | |
| 4. | "Oru Puthiya Paadagan" | Vaali | M. C. Balu, P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Theepantham Yenthungada Ondru" | Pulamaipithan | M. S. Viswanathan |
Release and reception
Kungumam Kathai Solgirathu was released on 23 December 1978.[7] Kousigan of Kalki gave the film a negative review, primarily for its story.[8] Naagai Dharuman of Anna praised the acting, music, dialogues and also praised Shankar's direction and for delivering a film with a social message but felt he could have concentrated more on screenplay.[9] The film failed at the box office.[3]
References
- ^ குமார், ப கவிதா. "என்ன செய்யப்போகிறது நடிகர் சங்கம்?". Keetru (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ Sunil, K. P. (25 December 1988). "Why do our actresses commit suicide?". The Illustrated Weekly of India. Vol. 109. pp. 38–40. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2022 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b Piousji (13 May 1979). "Khaas Baat". Sunday. p. 47. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ ""குங்குமம் கதை சொல்கிறது" நாகிரெட்டி துவக்கினார்". Anna (in Tamil). 4 September 1977. p. 3. Archived from the original on 10 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ a b "'குங்குமம் கதை சொல்கிறது' புதிய பாடகர் அறிமுகம்". Anna (in Tamil). 16 July 1978. p. 3. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Kungumam Kathai Solkirathu". Tamil Songs Lyrics. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "Kungumam Kathai Solhirathu ( 1978 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 31 August 2004. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ கௌசிகன் (31 December 1978). "குங்குமம் கதை சொல்கிறது". Kalki (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ தருமன், நாகை (14 December 1978). "குங்குமம் கதை சொல்கிறது". Anna (in Tamil). p. 4. Archived from the original on 10 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
