Mangalyam

For the Telugu-language film, see Mangalyam (2022 film).

Mangalyam (transl. Mangala sutra) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Somu and written by A. P. Nagarajan. The latter also stars (using the credit "Naalvar Nagarajan") alongside B. S. Saroja.^[2] The film was released on 11 June 1954.^[3]

Mangalyam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	K. Somu
Written by	A. P. Nagarajan
Produced by	M. A. Venu
Starring	Naalvar Nagarajan B. S. Saroja
Cinematography	J. G. Vijayam
Edited by	T. Vijayarangam
Music by	K. V. Mahadevan
Production company	M. A. V. Pictures
Distributed by	Raja Films[1]
Release date	11 June 1954 (1954-06-11)
Running time	15,004 ft.
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Kumar is a young and rich doctor who falls in love with the housemaid, Selvathaal. But his mother does not like their love affair and she chases away the housemaid. In the meantime, Kumar's sister falls in love with Kumar's friend Gopi. Selvathal becomes an actor with a new name, Manorama. Kumar and Gopi go in search of Selvathal. Another person is after the actor. He kidnaps her and places her in a hideout.

Cast

Male cast Naalvar Nagarajan as Kumar M. N. Nambiar as Gopi S. A. Natarajan as Raja K. V. Srinivasan as Balu V. M. Ezhumalai as Va. Mu. Kazhugumalai A. Karunanidhi as Mani T. S. Loganathan as Mangalakaram Pillai K. N. Kaleswaran as Kalai S. R. Dasarathan as Groom Male Support cast A. R. Dhamotharam, M. M. A. Chinnapa, N. P. Noor Mohammed, R. Sathyendran, P. S. Marimuthu, R. T. Kurunathan, C. R. Raju, and Gauthama Das.

Female cast B. S. Saroja as Selva P. R. Sulochana as Lakshmi S. Mohana as Nalina C. T. Rajakantham as Vadivambal P. S. Gnanam as Jagathambal Rushyendramani as Queen Mangammal P. Kanaka as Roopayi Vijayakumari as Bride Female Support cast Shanthammal, Komathi

Production

The film was produced by M. A. Venu under the banner M. A. V. Pictures. K. Somu directed the film. It was made at Central Studios Coimbatore.^[4]

Soundtrack

Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.^[5]

Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length
"Nalla Kaalam Porandhiduchu"	T. M. Soundararajan & group	Ka. Mu. Sheriff	03:31
"Vaazhvadhu Ponaalum"	T. M. Soundararajan		02:00
"Thottatthu Rojaa Malarndhadhu Raajaa"	Jikki		03:21
"Dhiname Unai Ninaindhu"			03:17
"Ottumiru Ullanthanai Vettuvathu"	(Radha) Jayalakshmi	A. Maruthakasi	02:32
"Ninaitthaaley Inbam Tharum"			02:55
"Koojaa Koojaa"	T. M. Soundararajan & K. R. Sellamuthu		02:52

Reception

The Hindu wrote, "Nagarajan, in the leading role, gives a performance beautiful in its delicacy. The playing in general is impressive".^[6]