Sivakamiyin Selvan
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Sivagamiyin Selvan is a 1974 Tamil film
starring Sivaji Ganesan
and Vanisri
. It was a remake of the Hindi film Aradhana starring Rajesh Khanna
and Sharmila Tagore
and the Telugu film Kannavari Kalalu. Vanisri
starred in the Telugu version too.
sees Sivakami and wants to marry her. When she rejects his proposal, he tries to rape her. Her son kills him with a knife. The child runs away leaving Sivakami with the knife. Sivakami goes to prison as she confesses to the murder. She is released twenty years later. Meanwhile, the rich man's wife finds out about Sivakami's history from her husband. She is shocked and wants her to be immediately released from prison. Sivakami returns to their home. A girl living there Latha
sees Sivakami. They get along well. She takes Sivakami to the airport to meet her fiancé who turns out to be Sivakami's son Sivaji Ganesan
. However he doesn't recognise her as he was much younger when he saw her last time. One day he finds a diary and sees pictures of his father, his mother and himself with his mother. Then he remembers Sivakami and asks her to come to his awards ceremony. During the ceremony, he asks his mother to present him the award to which she obliges. The film ends with both Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri on the stage.
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
starring Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
and Vanisri
Vanisri
Vanisri or Ratna Kumari , also known as Vanisree or Vanishree, is a popular Telugu actress in the mid 1960s to the late 1970s. Her portfolio also includes Kannada and Tamil films.-Early life:...
. It was a remake of the Hindi film Aradhana starring Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna
Rajesh Khanna is an Indian actor of from Hindi films, and has been Hindi film producer and an Indian politician....
and Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore
Sharmila Tagore is an Indian film actress. She has won National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards for her performances.She has led the Indian Film Censor Board from October 2004 till March 2011...
and the Telugu film Kannavari Kalalu. Vanisri
Vanisri
Vanisri or Ratna Kumari , also known as Vanisree or Vanishree, is a popular Telugu actress in the mid 1960s to the late 1970s. Her portfolio also includes Kannada and Tamil films.-Early life:...
starred in the Telugu version too.
Plot
Pilot Ashok (Sivaji Ganesan) is in love with Sivakami (Vanisri). They have an affair and Sivakami becomes pregnant. Ashok dies in a plane crash. Sivakami tells her father about her pregnancy. But soon he dies too. Sivakami is now on her own with her new born child whom she gives to a rich family to look after. She works there as a servant and she tells the rich person about her past. She emphasises that this must not be told to his wife who is fond of the child. He promises her that he wouldn't. Meanwhile, the wife's brother AshokanAshokan
Ashokan may refer to:* The Ashokan Center, a Catskills outdoor education center and retreat facility* Ashokan Reservoir, part of the New York City watershed* "Ashokan Farewell", a song* Ashokan , an actor in Malayalam cinema...
sees Sivakami and wants to marry her. When she rejects his proposal, he tries to rape her. Her son kills him with a knife. The child runs away leaving Sivakami with the knife. Sivakami goes to prison as she confesses to the murder. She is released twenty years later. Meanwhile, the rich man's wife finds out about Sivakami's history from her husband. She is shocked and wants her to be immediately released from prison. Sivakami returns to their home. A girl living there Latha
Latha
Latha is a top Indian actress, who played leading roles in south Indian films during the 1970s and early 1980s. She is also known for her roles in various megaserials in Tamil and Telugu language and continues to be popular in the industry.-Early life:Latha is originally from Tamil Nadu. She was...
sees Sivakami. They get along well. She takes Sivakami to the airport to meet her fiancé who turns out to be Sivakami's son Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
. However he doesn't recognise her as he was much younger when he saw her last time. One day he finds a diary and sees pictures of his father, his mother and himself with his mother. Then he remembers Sivakami and asks her to come to his awards ceremony. During the ceremony, he asks his mother to present him the award to which she obliges. The film ends with both Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri on the stage.
Cast
- Sivaji GanesanSivaji GanesanViluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...
- VanisriVanisriVanisri or Ratna Kumari , also known as Vanisree or Vanishree, is a popular Telugu actress in the mid 1960s to the late 1970s. Her portfolio also includes Kannada and Tamil films.-Early life:...
- Latha
- R. S. ManoharR. S. ManoharR. S. Manohar was a popular villain actor of yesteryears. He was born at Namakkal in 1925. He had acted over 200 films.-Biography:Ramasamy Subramania Manohar was born on 29 June 1925 at Namakkal as Lakshmi Narashiman to Subramania Iyer and Rajalakshmi Ammal. He got the name Manohar after playing...
- S. V. Ranga RaoS. V. Ranga RaoSamarla Venkata Ranga Rao Popularly Known as S.V.R. was an Indian Theater actor, Tollywood actor, director and producer...
- S. A. Ashokan
- A. V. M. RajanA. V. M. RajanA.V.M.Rajan is a Tamil film actor of the 60s and 70s.He acted in the movie produced by AVM Productions called Nanum Oru Pen. Hence he became 'A.V.M'.Rajan....
Songs
- En Rajavin Roja Mugam (P Susheela)
- Ullam Rendum (TM SoundararajanTm soundararajanThuguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan , is a playback singer in the Tamil film industry for over five decades. He gave his voice to most of the actors such as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, Jaishankar, Rajkumar and Akkineni...
) - Iniyavale (TM SoundararajanTm soundararajanThuguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan , is a playback singer in the Tamil film industry for over five decades. He gave his voice to most of the actors such as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, Jaishankar, Rajkumar and Akkineni...
), (P Susheela) - Meala Thalam (TM SoundararajanTm soundararajanThuguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan , is a playback singer in the Tamil film industry for over five decades. He gave his voice to most of the actors such as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, Jaishankar, Rajkumar and Akkineni...
), (P Susheela) - Ethanai Azhagu (SP Balasubrahmanyam)
- Aadikku Pinne (TM SoundararajanTm soundararajanThuguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan , is a playback singer in the Tamil film industry for over five decades. He gave his voice to most of the actors such as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, Jaishankar, Rajkumar and Akkineni...
), (L. R. EswariL. R. EswariL. R. Eswari is a Veteran playback singer of the Tamil movie industry. She also sang in other languages like Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tulu, and English.-Early Life:...
)