Mangamma Sabadham (transl. Mangamma's vow) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by K. Balaji, starring Kamal Haasan, Sujatha, Madhavi and Sathyaraj. It is a remake of the 1984 Hindi film Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki.[1] The film was released on 21 September 1985.[2]
| Mangamma Sabadham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Vijayan |
| Screenplay by | Aaroor Dass (dialogues) |
| Based on | Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki by Babbar Subhash |
| Produced by | Suresh Balaje |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Diwary |
| Edited by | D. Vasu |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Sujatha Cine Arts |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Ashok is raised to be a stuttering, frightened coward by his cruel uncle Bhoopathy. When Mangamma and her cohorts learn that he is unmarried, she works her way into his mother's heart and marries him. But when she learns about his ill-treatment at the hands of his uncle, his plight changes her heart and she decides to stay on. But Bhoopathy reveals her initial plan of absconding with the money and drives her out. When Ashok runs to join her, Bhoopathy kills him. Mangamma is thought to be dead but she survives and raises her son Raja to be a fearless young man well-versed in fighting, dancing, etc. Once he learns the story, he, along with his girlfriend Radha, settles scores with Bhoopathy and his son Jaipal.
Cast
edit- Kamal Haasan as Ashok and Raja
- Sujatha as Mangamma
- Madhavi as Radha
- Sathyaraj as Boopathy
- Balan K. Nair
- Sukumari
- Ramarao
- Manorama
- Nalinikanth as Jaipal
- Bindu Ghosh
- Y. Vijaya
- Manik Irani as Bayilvan
- Master Suresh
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.[3][4] For the Malayalam-dubbed version Randum Randum Anchu, all lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cola Cola" | Vaali | Vani Jairam & Chorus | 4:44 |
| 2. | "Sorgathin Vaasal" | Pulamaipithan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 5:53 |
| 3. | "Ootthikka Raasa" | Pulamaipithan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam & Chorus | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Thaai Sathyam" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & Chorus | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Adey Udambellam" | Vaali | Vani Jairam | 5:20 |
| 6. | "Instrumental Tunes (Adey Udambellam)" | 5:26 | ||
| 7. | "Instrumental Tunes (Sorgathin Vaasal)" | 6:00 | ||
| 8. | "Cola Cola" | Vaali | Vani Jairam & Chorus | 4:47 |
| Total length: | 40:29 | |||
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cola Cola" | Vani Jairam | |
| 2. | "Manassilore" | P. Jayachandran & Chorus | |
| 3. | "Panthalathil" | Vani Jairam | |
| 4. | "Swargathin Vaathilinnu" | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam | |
| 5. | "Thumbikko" | P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam |
Reception
editJayamanmadhan of Kalki appreciated the film for Haasan and Sathyaraj's performances in the first half, but the post-interval portions were like a jeep running on railway tracks.[7]
References
edit- ^ Arunachalam, Param (2020). BollySwar: 1981–1990. Mavrix Infotech Private Limited. p. 439. ISBN 9788193848227.
- ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (21 September 2022). "அப்பாவி கமல், அதட்டல் சத்யராஜ்: சபதம் போட்டு சாதித்த மங்கம்மா!". Kamadenu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ^ "Mangamma Sabatham". Gaana. Archived from the original on 17 May 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Mangamma Sabatham Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Randum Randum Anchu [1985]". en.msidb.org. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "രണ്ടും രണ്ടും അഞ്ച്". M3DB (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 10 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (6 October 1985). "மங்கம்மா சபதம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 64. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
