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1969 film by Krishnan–Panju From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Annaiyum Pithavum (transl. Mother and Father) is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and written by V. C. Guhanathan for AVM Productions. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan, Vanisri, Sivakumar and Lakshmi. It was released on 19 September 1969, and became a commercial success.
Annaiyum Pithavum | |
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Directed by | Krishnan–Panju |
Written by | V. C. Guhanathan |
Produced by | M. Murugan M. Kumaran M. Saravanan |
Starring | A. V. M. Rajan Vanisri Sivakumar Lakshmi |
Cinematography | Thambu |
Edited by | S. Panjabi |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Ponnaiah, a factory worker, loses his eyesight after an accident, and his family faces financial crisis. Hence, his son Bhaskar decides to go to work to support the family.[1]
Annaiyum Pithavum was directed by Krishnan–Panju, and produced by M. Murugan, M. Kumaran and M. Saravanan under AVM Productions.[5] V. C. Guhanathan wrote the screenplay.[6]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan,[2] and the lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[5]
Song | Singers | Length |
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"Sathiyama Solvathellam" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:40 |
"Malarum Mangaiyum" | P. Susheela | 03:59 |
"Modhiram Pottadhu Pol" | S. Janaki | 04:22 |
"Iraiva Unakkoru Kelvi" | P. Susheela | 02:59 |
"Ponnale Vazhum Pudhiya Ulagam" | L. R. Eswari | 04:47 |
"Muthana Oorgaolamo" | L. R. Eswari | 04:00 |
Annaiyum Pithavum was released on 19 September 1969.[5] The critic from The Indian Express called the film "a very familiar story told in very familiar terms" and described the screenplay as "very naive", but praised the performances of Nagayya, Gopalakrishnan and Vanisri, while opining that the rest of the cast was "unimpressive".[3] The film became a commercial success.[4]
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