Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum

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Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Krishnan–Panju
Screenplay by Javar Seetharaman
Based on The Parent Trap
Produced by A. V. Meiyappan
Starring Jaishankar
Jamuna
Cinematography S. Maruti Rao
G. Vittal Rao
Edited byPanjabi
Vittal
Music by M. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Release date
  • 19 November 1965 (1965-11-19)
Running time
167 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (transl. Child and God) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language children's film directed by Krishnan–Panju. It is based on the American film The Parent Trap (1961) which in turn was based on Erich Kästner's 1949 German novel Lisa and Lottie (German : Das doppelte Lottchen). The film stars Jaishankar and Jamuna, with Nagesh, Sundarrajan, G. Varalakshmi, Santha, Kutty Padmini, M. S. S. Bhagayam and V. R. Thilagam in supporting roles. It tells the story of twin sisters attempting to reunite their separated parents.

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The film, produced by AVM Productions and featuring music by M. S. Viswanathan, was released on 19 November 1965. It was a commercial success, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Krishnan–Panju remade the film twice; in Telugu as Leta Manasulu (1966) and in Hindi as Do Kaliyaan (1967). It was also remade in Malayalam as Sethubandhanam (1974) and in Kannada as Makkala Bhagya (1976).

Plot

Twins Lalitha and Padmini get separated at birth because of their parent's separation. Later, the sisters decide to reunite their parents and work together for it.

Cast

Male cast
Female cast

Production

Development

M. Kumaran of AVM Productions saw the American film The Parent Trap (1961), based on Erich Kästner's German novel Lisa and Lottie , and saw potential for a Tamil version of it; he persuaded his brother Saravanan to watch the film. Saravanan complied, but was sceptical over the story's commercial viability if filmed in Tamil and also felt audience would not be receptive towards the concept of divorce, although Kumaran remained adamant. They later asked Javar Seetharaman to watch The Parent Trap and if he could Indianise it in his screenplay; AVM was impressed with his screenplay. Saravanan said Seesumpatti Rajagopal wrote the climax portions. [4] Krishnan–Panju were selected to direct the film, titled Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum. [5] Cinematography was handled by S. Maruti Rao and G. Vittal Rao, art direction by A. K. Sekar, [6] and Panju edited the film under the pseudonym "Panjabi". [7]

Casting and filming

Jaishankar was selected to play the male lead and was paid ₹10,000 (equivalent to ₹570,000orUS$7,100 in 2020). [8] Kutty Padmini portrayed twin sisters; in the scenes where both characters appear, split screen and body double techniques were used. [9] The climax was shot at Palani. [10] [4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Vaali and Kannadasan. [11] [12] The song "Pazhamuthir Solaiyile" is set in the Abheri raga, [13] [14] and "Enna Vegam Nillu Bhama" is set in Shivaranjani. [15] [16] The song "Anbulla Maanvizhiye" was remixed by Rafi in the film Jaggubhai (2010). [17] Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote, "One of the major factors contributing to the success of the movie was its melodious music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Many of the songs became hits and are still remembered today". [7]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Enna Vegam Nillu" Vaali T. M. Soundararajan, A. L. Raghavan 4:42
2."Anbulla Maan Vizhiyae"VaaliT. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 4:47
3."Naan Nandri Solven"Vaali M. S. Viswanathan, P. Susheela3:48
4."Anbulla Mannavane" (sad)VaaliT. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela3:32
5."Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum" Kannadasan P. Susheela3:57
6."Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum" (campfire song)KannadasanP. Susheela1:30
7."Pazhamuthir Solaiyilae"VaaliP. Susheela4:12
8."Ahah Idhu Nalliravu"Kannadasan L. R. Eswari 4:04
9."Kozhi Oru Koottile"Kannadasan M. S. Rajeswari 2:54
Total length:33:26

Release and reception

Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum was released on 19 November 1965. [6] The Tamil magazine Ananda Vikatan , in a review dated 19 December 1965, applauded Padmini's performance and stated that she was the sole reason to watch the film, which the reviewer called childish. [18] Writing for Sport and Pastime , T. M. Ramachandran criticised the film's lack of originality, but called it a "clever adaptation" of The Parent Trap, and described Padmini's dual role performance as the film's "pièce de résistance". [19] Kalki appreciated the cast performances, but criticised the film for lacking AVM's signature touch. [20] The film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. [7] At the 13th National Film Awards, it won in the Best Tamil Film category. [21]

Remakes

Krishnan–Panju remade the film twice; in Telugu as Leta Manasulu (1966) and in Hindi as Do Kaliyaan (1967). [7] It was also remade in Malayalam as Sethubandhanam (1974) and in Kannada as Makkala Bhagya (1976). [22]

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