Dr. Siva

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Dr. Siva
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar
Written byA. L. Narayanan (dialogues)
Screenplay byA. C. Tirulokchandar
Story byA. C. Tirulokchandar
Starring Sivaji Ganesan
Manjula
CinematographyM. Viswanatha Rai
Edited byB. Kanthasamy
Music by M. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Cine Bharath
Release date
  • 2 November 1975 (1975-11-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Dr. Siva is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula, V. K. Ramasamy and Major Sundarrajan. It was released on 2 November 1975. [1]

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Plot

Dr. Siva is a well-to-do, well respected and a fun-loving doctor. He meets and falls in love with Geetha and they get married. However, trouble enters their life in form of Ammu who Siva sees as a sister with everyone else misunderstanding their relationship. Ammu dies under mysterious circumstances and the blame falls on him. Does he clear his name?

Cast

Soundtrack

All the songs were composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and written by Vaali. [2] [3]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Kannang Karutha Kuyil"Kovai Soundarrajan4:38
2."Malarae Kurinji Malarae" K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki 3:29
3."Nallavar Kuralukku" T. M. Soundararajan 5:14
4."Taaja Panni"T. M. Soundararajan4:38
5."Kadhal sarithirathai"T. M. Soundararajan,P.Susheela 4:38
Total length:17:59

Reception

Kanthan of Kalki appreciated the film for the cinematography, Tirulokchander's direction and writing, and Narayanan's dialogues. [4] Manjula gained much notice due to appearing in glamorous, revealing clothes, contrary to the sisterly, conservative roles she played in previous films. [5] [6]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Dr. Siva". JioSaavn . 31 December 1975. Archived from the original on 2 May 2022. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
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