Palabishegham (/pɑːləbiʃeɪɡəm/ transl. Abhisheka of Milk) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Jaishankar, Srikanth, Sripriya and Rajasulochana. It was released on 14 May 1977.[2][3]
| Palabishegham | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Written by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
| Produced by | T. Raju |
| Starring | Jaishankar Srikanth Sripriya S. A. Ashokan Rajasulochana |
| Cinematography | Nellai S. S. Maniyan |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | Kalavalli Combines |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Kumaran is a hard working farmer living a simple life along with his mother Meenakshi. In reality, Meenakshi is the wife of the village landlord, who lives with his concubine Sengamalam and a son named Muthaiah. Kumaran despises Muthaiah and they lock horns to win the love of Sivagami. Sivagami chooses to marry Kumaran, but her father "Poisatchi" Boothalingam does not approve. So Sivagamai escapes her home and marries Kumaran. Muthaiah and his mother plot to destroy Kumaran. Also Sengamalam hatches a secret plan along with Boothalingam to take over the landlord's property.
Sengamalam is seen in a compromising position with Boothalingam by Muthaiah, who now understands the true intentions of his mother. Sengamalam's plan is to kill the landlord by giving milk laced with poison and make it look like suicide, for which she writes a letter to the police by imitating the landlord's signature. This plan is overheard by Muthaiah, who informs Kumaran and his mother to help save their father and also asks for an apology to Kumaran. Now Kumaran and Muthaiah unite to thwart the plan and save the landlord, who realises his mistake and regrets his misdeeds and apologises to his wife Meenakshi and Kumaran and unites with his first family.
Cast
edit- Jaishankar as Kumaran[4]
- Srikanth as Muthaiah
- Sripriya as Sivakami[5]
- S. A. Ashokan as the Landlord
- Pandari Bai as Meenakshi
- Rajasulochana as Sengamalam
- Thengai Srinivasan as "Poisatchi" Bhuthalingam
- Suruli Rajan
- T. K. S. Natarajan
- Samikannu
- Typist Gopu
Production
editThe film was shot at Kerugambakkam.[6]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by Shankar–Ganesh and lyrics were written by Vaali and A. Maruthakasi.[7]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aalamarathu Kili" | Vani Jairam | 3:31 |
| "Padam Edukkum Pambu" | 3:02 | |
| "Machane Acharam Podu" | Vani Jairam, Krishnamoorthy | 3:08 |
| "Kundril Aadum Kumaranukku" | T. K. Kala, S. C. Krishnan | 2:11 |
Release
editThe film ran for 50 days and its celebration event was held at the film's location Kerugambakkam.[6]
References
edit- ^ Dharap, B. V. (1977). Indian Films. Motion Picture Enterprises. p. 132.
- ^ "Palabishegham (1977)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Palaabhishekam ( 1977 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 18 November 2004. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "எம்ஜிஆர், சிவாஜி, கமல், ரஜினியை விட 77ல் அலமேலுவின் ஆடு சூப்பர் ஹீரோ!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 3 September 2019. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ ""நாகின் படத்தைப் பார்த்துவிட்டு ஸ்ரீபிரியா தயாரித்த படம் "நீயா". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 31 December 2016. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ a b "இதயத்தை தொட்ட மூன்று விழா". Anna (in Tamil). 7 August 1977. p. 3. Retrieved 4 June 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Palabishegam Tamil Film EP Vinyl record by Shankar Ganesh". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
