Kumara Vijayam (transl. Kumar's victory) is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra and M. G. Soman. It is based on the play Perumal Satchi by Komal Swaminathan. The film was released on 30 July 1976.
| Kumara Vijayam | |
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| Directed by | A. Jagannathan |
| Written by | Thooyavan (dialogue) |
| Based on | Perumal Satchi by Komal Swaminathan |
| Produced by | E. K. Thiyagarajan Sasikumar V. P. Chandrasekharan |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Jayachitra |
| Cinematography | C. J. Mohan |
| Edited by | K. Sankunni |
| Music by | G. Devarajan |
Production company | Sree Murugalaya |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (September 2021) |
Cast
edit- Kamal Haasan as Kumar
- Jayachitra as Nirmala[1]
- V. K. Ramasamy as Muruganantham
- Sukumari as Parvathi
- Thengai Srinivasan as Seenu
- Suruli Rajan as Chakravarthi
- M. G. Soman as Vinoth
- Kallapetti Singaram
- Master Sekhar
- Peeli Sivam
Production
editThe film was adapted from the Tamil stage play Perumal Satchi by Komal Swaminathan.[2] The play was previously filmed in Malayalam as Paalazhi Madhanam (1975) by the same production company and crew.[3]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by G. Devarajan; the lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Pulamaipithan and Poovai Senguttavan.[4]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ethaiyum Udaippen" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Kanni Rasi Rasi" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Mannar Kudi Machchan Vanthu" | P. Madhuri |
Release and reception
editKumara Vijayam was released on 30 July 1976.[5] Kanthan of Kalki in his review wrote just calling it a comedy and not making the film a mere farce, adding the story gives the film a special character and concluded the film can be watched and enjoyed.[6]
References
edit- ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (9 September 2020). "துடுக்குத்தனம்; குறும்புத்தனம்; மெச்சூரிட்டி; பழிவாங்கும் சவால்; தனி ஸ்டைலில் அசத்திய நடிகை ஜெயசித்ரா... - நடிகை ஜெயசித்ரா பிறந்தநாள் இன்று". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ "நாடக ஆசிரியர் கோமல் சுவாமிநாதன்". Dinamani (in Tamil). 20 September 2012. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ அரவிந்த் (April 2018). "கோமல் சுவாமிநாதன்". Thendral (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Kumaara Vijayam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by G Devarajan". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ "கமல்ஹாசன் படங்களின் பட்டியல்" [List of Kamal Haasan films]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- ^ காந்தன் (22 August 1976). "குமார விஜயம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 31. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
