Punar Janmam

Punar Janmam

Poster
Directed by R. S. Mani
Produced by N. S. Diraviyam
Written by C. V. Sridhar
Screenplay by C. V. Sridhar
Story by Amiya Chakraborthy
Starring Sivaji Ganesan
Padmini
Ragini
P. Kannamba
K. A. Thangavelu
T. R. Ramachandran
Music by T. Chalapathi Rao
Cinematography A. Vincent
Edited by P. V. Narayanan
Production
company
Vijaya Films
Distributed by Vijaya Films
Release dates
  • 21 April 1961 (1961-04-21)

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Running time
 148 mins
Country India
Language Tamil

Punar Janmam (Rebirth) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by R. S. Mani.[2] The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Ragini and P. Kannamba in lead roles. The film, produced by N. S. Diraviyam under Vijaya Films banner, had musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao and was released on 21 April 1961.[3]

Plot

Shankar (Sivaji Ganesan) is a successful artist and lives with his mother (Kannamba). He takes to alcohol, and as a result, messes up his life. A woman in his village, Parvathi (Padmini), is in love with him, but she is unable to make him quit alcohol. Her brother’s wife Kamakshi (Sundari Bai), however, hates Parvathi, and when she wins ₹1 lakh in a lottery, it only makes her headstrong. Parvathi suffers the brunt of her ill-treatment. Kamakshi’s daughter, Pushpa (Ragini), meanwhile, falls in love with her music teacher. The mother decides to get them married even though her son does not approve.

In order to change himself, Shankar goes to Madras, leads a reformed life, and earns well with his artistic skills. Kamakshi, meanwhile, brings his family house to auction. Shankar’s mother is shocked and later passes away. However, just in time, Shankar comes with his earnings and stops the auction. He leaves his village once more. Parvathi, who is engaged to marry someone, is heartbroken and consumes poison. Shankar rushes to save her and gives her a new lease of life and the lovers are united.

Cast

Crew

Production

The film was produced by N. S. Draviam (N. S. Krishnan’s brother), under the banner of Vijaya Films. The film was directed by R. S. Mani, who trained under the American Tamil filmmaker, Ellis R. Dungan. This film was written by C. V. Sridhar. Aloysius Vincent was the cinematographer while the choreography was handled by Madhavan, Hiralal and Sohanlal.[4]

Soundtrack

The sound track was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao, with lyrics by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, Kannadasan and A. Maruthakasi.[5][6]Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, A. M. Rajah, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, P. Suseela, Jikki, S. Janaki & Saraswathi.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 Endrum Thunbamillai [Female] P. Suseela Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram 02:18
2 Endrum Thunbamillai [Male] T. M. Soundararajan 02:48
3 Engum Sonthamillai T. M. Soundararajan Kannadasan 02:59
4 Kannadi Pathirathil P. Suseela A. Maruthakasi 03:08
5 Manam Aadudhu Paadudhu Jikki & S. Janaki Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram 04:10
6 Naanillai Endral Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki & Saraswathi Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram 06:20
7 Paadam Sariyaa Thiruchi Loganathan & Jikki A. Maruthakasi 03:14
8 Thediduthe P. Suseela Kannadasan 02:59
9 Ullangal Ondragi A. M. Rajah & P. Suseela 03:17
10 Urundodum Naalil P. Suseela Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram 02:42

Reception

According to Randor Guy of The Hindu, the film did not do well "as the storyline was familiar", but he noted that the film was remembered for "The brilliant performances by Padmini and Sivaji Ganesan, its interesting screenplay, the dialogue of Sridhar and the deft direction of the experienced filmmaker, R.S. Mani".[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Punar Jenmam". nadigarthilagam.com. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  2. ↑ "Punar Jenmam". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  3. ↑ "Punar Jenmam". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  4. 1 2 "Blast from the past:Punar Jenmam (1961)". The Hindu. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  5. ↑ "Punar Jenmam Songs". gaana. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  6. ↑ "Punar Jenmam Songs". inbaminge. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
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