Melmaruvathur Arpudhangal (transl. Miracles in Melmaruvathur) is 1986 Indian Tamil-language devotional film written and directed by Jagadeesan from a story by "Sakthi Dasan" C. Ganesan. Music was by K. V. Mahadevan. The film stars Rajesh, Sulakshana, Nalini and Radha Ravi. It was released on 1 October 1986.[1]
| Melmaruvathur Arpudhangal | |
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 Title card | |
| Directed by | Jagadeesan |
| Screenplay by | Jagadeesan |
| Story by | 'Sakthi Dasan' C. Ganesan |
| Produced by | Ja. Gurumoorthi |
| Starring | Rajesh Nalini Radha Ravi Sulochana K. R. Vijaya |
| Cinematography | W. R. Chandran |
| Edited by | S. V. Jayabal |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
Production company | Om Selvi Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (March 2022) |
Cast
edit- Rajesh as Mari Muthu
- Sulakshana as Gayathri
- Radha Ravi as Rajadurai
- Nalini as Karpagam
- Thengai Srinivasan as Village President
- K. R. Vijaya as Goddess Sakthi
- Pile Sivan as Raja Durai's Friend
- S. N. Parvathi as Mari Muthu's Neighbour
- Payalvaan Ranganathan as Raja Durai's Henchmen
- MLA Thangaraj
- Raj Krishna
- Mythili Priya
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.[2]
- Tamil version
Lyrics were written by Vaali.
| Song | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Ore Thaai Ore Kulam" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | 03:38 |
| "Oora Paadala" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 01:09 |
| "Unna Thaane Malaya" | K. J. Yesudas | 04:06 |
| "Amma Unathu Arputhangal" | Vani Jairam | 04:33 |
| "Aanaiyittal Aadukkiren" | P. Susheela | 04:37 |
| "Ennai Peththavalae" | K. J. Yesudas | 04:15 |
| "Vanga Kadalin" | S. P. Sailaja | 05:15 |
| "Vaanamayil Pole" | Vani Jairam | 04:14 |
- Telugu version
This film was dubbed into Telugu as Aadhi Sakthi Mahimalu.[3] Lyrics were written by Rajasri.[4]
| Song | Singer | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|
| "Ninnu Nenu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:12 |
| "Amma Needu" | Vani Jairam | 04:39 |
| "Ananthiga" | P. Susheela | 04:44 |
| "Kannu Penchhina" | Raj Seetharam | 04:20 |
| "Punya Sagara" | Vani Jairam | 05:17 |
| "Oorikai Paadave" | G. Anand | 01:18 |
Reception
editThe Indian Express wrote, "Jagadeesan works at his subject at an unhurried pace coolly, but not casually or perfunctorily".[5] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki called the film's screenplay and Mahadevan's music as plus points.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Melmaruvathur Arputhangal (1986)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Melmaruvathur Arputhangal (1986)Tamil Super Hit Film LP Vinyl Record by K.V.Mahadhevan". Disco Music Center. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Aadhi Sakthi Mahimalu". indiancine.ma. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Aadhi Shakthi Mahimulu". Spotify. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- ^ "Unhurried". The Indian Express. 14 November 1986. p. 14. Retrieved 2 May 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (9 November 1986). "மேல்மருவத்தூர் அற்புதங்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 14–15. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.